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C Brandon/Redferns Sam Moore, the tenor half of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave, has died. He was 89. A statement from Moore’s rep shares that he passed away on Friday in his Florida home due to complications recovering from surgery. Born Oct. 12, 1935, Moore began recording music in the ’50s. After meeting […]
Scott Kirkland With Saturday Night Live returning soon, Dave Chappelle has been tapped to kick off the show’s first episode of 2025. He’s set to appear on the Jan. 18 episode, marking his fourth time as host. He’ll be joined by GloRilla, who will make her SNL debut, taking the stage as the musical guest. “Kicking 2025 […]
Disney/Stewart Cook As Los Angeles wildfires have literally been burning the city, Chuck D of Public Enemy wants it to be clear that his group’s song “Burn Hollywood Burn” was created for a different purpose. “Burn Hollywood Burn is a protest song extracted from the Watts rebellion, coined by the magnificent Montague in 1965 against inequality […]
Rolling Stone has compiled its picks for the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century, and Beyoncé‘s Lemonade reigns supreme. The album’s praised for having the best “storytelling, revelation, and cultural resonance” in comparison to her other projects, as well as Bey’s vulnerability. “Lemonade has always been … more than just an album,” the mag writes. “It’s […]
Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images De La Soul has announced some of their 2025 plans, including making Clear Lake Auditorium accessible to fans. On March 7 the group will release the EP on digital platforms, limited-edition CD and vinyl in a sea green gel sleeve. Previously pressed and sent to select DJs for promotional purposes, Clear Lake Auditorium, featuring A Tribe […]
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Snoop Dogg‘s love for football continues to manifest in his latest gig: host of the 2025 NFL Honors. He’ll be hosting the award show on Feb. 6 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, helping to present awards and honors, including AP Defensive Player of the Year, AP MVP and the […]
Photo by Phillip Faraone/WireImage If Normani could collaborate with anyone in music, she says it would be Janet Jackson. “I feel like our tones would complement each other’s very well,” she says to Galore, crediting her mother for her love of Janet. “One of the greatest inspirations and representation for me has always been my […]
Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post via Getty Images SZA is bringing her talents to Sesame Street, which will soon premieres its 55th season. The upcoming season will focus on teaching lessons about emotional well-being, including how to cope with and comprehend big feelings. SZA will specifically contribute an alt-R&B-pop track about gratitude, […]
Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Mac Miller’s estate has released the lead single to his upcoming album Balloonerism, a song titled “5 Dollar Pony Rides.” The track finds Mac attempting to offer comfort and emotional support to a partner, a woman who is apparently going through some things. “Let me give you what you want, […]
Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for GQ Jhené Aiko lost her home as a result of the wildfires in Los Angeles. She announced the news while sharing her prayers for the city and those affected by the fires. “Praying for everyone this morning,” she wrote on her Instagram Story Thursday. “Those who lost their home. those who lost their […]
