The 29-year old singer-songwriter Yuna, didn’t intend on becoming an R&B star. Or, a pop star for that matter. Born Yunalis Zarai, a devout Muslim, quiet and timid as she once described herself, Yuna was raised in a very conservative environment in Alor Setar, Malaysia, by her legal-adviser father and chemistry-teacher mother. She spent her childhood focused […]
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We lost another music legend, the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll Chuck Berry. According to ABC News, Berry died on Saturday, March 18, at the age of 90. Cause of death has not been disclosed., Chuck Berry’s stage performances were bold, brash and distinctively rock ‘n’ roll. Known for performing his signature “duck walk,”
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Jordan Peele makes history as the first African-American writer-director to earn more than $100 million at the box office with his directorial debut in feature film, “Get Out.” As of Tuesday, the race inspired psychological thriller has earned $110 million. Perhaps best known as half of the comedy duo Key and Peele, the good news
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During the month of March, fans of legendary rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix can take a look back at rare performances, interviews, and more when the documentary becomes available on Warner Archive. This musical documentary, made three years after Jimi Hendrix’s fatal overdose at the age of 27, captures the elusive character of the Rock
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During the June 15 induction ceremony of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jay Z, Chicago’s Robert Lamm, James Pankow and ex-band member Peter Cetera and Max Martin. Motown founder Berry Gordy, who was a member of the class of 2016, will also be inducted since he was
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Multi Grammy award nominee Stokley Williams premieres new single “Level” off his debut studio album Introducing, a refreshing artistic statement rooted in the soul music tradition from one of R&B’s most remarkable voices featuring Robert Glasper, Estelle and more… Considered one of the best R&B bands in the genre, Mint Condition lead vocalist and drummer Stokley
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From Beyonce and Luther Vandross to DeAngelo and Earth, Wind and Fire here are our top 5 pics for the most romantic (and sexy!) R&B tunes for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! My Funny Valentine – Although we love Ella Fitzgerald‘s original recording, we love, love, love the Chaka Khan version from the “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack. Listen here. The Closer I
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Long time favorite Lalah Hathaway, daughter of the legendary Donny Hathaway, made history at this year’s Grammy’s. It was announced that the soul singer now holds the record consecutive wins in the R&B categories. Hathaway’s latest album, Lalah Hathway: Live was released in October 2015, with “Angel” helping her take home the Best Traditional R&B Performance Grammy.The simply-titled Lalah
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Former President Barack Obama’s eldest daughter, Malia Obama, is continuing to rack up entertainment experience in a new internship at major movie and television studio the Weinstein Company. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources confirmed that the former first daughter’s new gig in the days leading up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Malia will reportedly work with the
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8th annual Essence “Black Women in Music” will honor the extraordinarily talented GRAMMY winner Erykah Badu on the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album, “Baduizm.” “From the time that she first hit the scene with her album ‘Baduizm,’ we all fell in love with the genius that is Erykah Badu. It is only fitting that we honor the accomplishments
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