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The “Happy Birthday” song is a tune that has been sung across the world translating into different languages and cultures. In 1980, legendary musician Stevie Wonder made a new rendition of the song that was not only a groovy, alternative version of the original— it holds a deeper meaning. One that helped to highlight an […]
Chaka Khan Warns Fans About Fake AI News Stories Circulating Online Complex News is reporting that music legend Chaka Khan is urging fans to be cautious after several fake, AI-generated news stories about her began spreading across social media. According to a statement shared by her team, multiple viral posts claiming to report updates about […]
Brandy to receive prestigious Black Music Icon Award, honoring her influential music career and impact on R&B and Black music.
Actress and soul singer Jill Scott brought in the New Year with some good news for her fans. The Philly-bred star is making her long-awaited return to music, announcing that she is releasing a new album, To Whom This May Concern, her first album since 2015. “Finally my new album entitled TO WHOM THIS MAY […]
Christmas movies from Rudolph to the Peanuts and cheesy Lifetime rom-coms are often picked as fan favorites to binge during the holidays. But, some of our favorite Black sitcoms have played a pivotal role in getting us into the Christmas spirit. From our favorite comedy shows like Martin or Living Single to family favorites like […]
Jermaine Jackson announced during a Christmas Gala for The Monegasque magazine that an art museum showcasing the artistic legacy of his brother, Michael Jackson, is in the works. On Dec. 3, Jermaine said he plans to honor the King of Pop with a Monaco-based museum celebrating Michael Jackson’s hidden talent and love for art, such […]
Peacock has set to premiere a three-part documentary series by Jordan Peele that reclaims the story of the Wild West and reveals the true history of Black cowboys. High Horse: The Black Cowboy is set to release on Thursday, Nov. 20. Executive producer and Academy Award winner Peele plans to set the record straight on […]
Song streamings for late R&B icon D’Angelo skyrocket as fans and music lovers alike revisit the singer’s soulful discography weeks after his death. According to Billboard, D’Angelo’s catalog has reached 16.1 million streams in the U.S. for the week of Oct. 10-16, surging 796% from the previous week’s total of 1.8 million streams. The three […]
Kehlani Unveils “Folded” Homage Pack Featuring R&B Royalty R&B star Kehlani just turned the nostalgia dial all the way up with her latest announcement — the “Folded” Homage Pack, featuring remixes from some of the most iconic voices in the genre. The pack includes contributions from Toni Braxton, Brandy, JoJo, Mario, Ne-Yo, and Tank, blending […]
The music world is reeling in the sting of the devastating news on Tuesday that the mysterious, crooning soul and R&B legend D’Angelo died at age 51. The juggernaut soul singer had only released three albums in the span of his 30-year career— 1995’s Brown Sugar, 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah. But, on the […]
Local Black Nonprofit Collabs with 21 Campuses for Breast Cancer Initiatives October is here — and so is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Indianapolis-based nonprofit Future Black Leaders Inc. (FBL) is teaming up with 21 campuses and student organizations across the country to empower, educate, and support communities in the fight against breast cancer. Through their […]
Arsenio Hall said he is sharing the highs and lows of his life and winding career in a new memoir coming out next spring. The 69-year-old actor, comedian and former talk show host said he is revealing iconic moments of his life and career in his new book, Arsenio: A Memoir, heading to shelves on […]