H.E.R. and The Weeknd were among the winners of the third annual Apple Music Awards, which recognizes the best artists of 2021 and their influence on global culture. The Weeknd won Global Artist of the Year. He was recognized for ...

The 2022 Smokin’ Grooves Festival lineup has been announced. Erykah Badu, Jhené Aiko and Miguel are at the top of the bill, joining Nas and The Roots. It will be held on March 19, 2022, at LA State Historic Park ...

At age 17, Elijah Blake experienced his first taste of success as a songwriter, co-penning Trey Songz’s “Jupiter Love” from his 2009 album, Ready. He secured the writing credit under his development deal with Atlantic Records through his link to ...

Kenny Lattimore’s tenth studio album, Here To Stay, engraves his name in the books as a definitive force in adult contemporary R&B.  Throughout this 10-song set, Lattimore’s tender balladry is a strong showcase that one can fall in love again following ...

Mary J. Blige has gone independent. The reigning queen of R&B has signed to 300 Entertainment, bringing her imprint Mary J. Blige Productions to the label. Blige adds legendary status to the roster consisting of Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, ...

Mary J. Blige has officially announced that her 14th studio album, Good Morning Gorgeous, will arrive on Feb. 11, 2022. The anticipated LP will be released on her imprint Mary J. Blige Productions, in partnership with her newly minted deal ...

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of legendary Marvin Gaye’s iconic album “What’s Going On” continues as Motown/UME releases the “Save the World: Remix Suite” EP produced by Salaam Remi. Salaam Remi adds: “Marvin Gaye has been my favorite artist ...

Aston, Marvin, JB and Oritsé recreate their audition photo and reflect on backflips, friendships, reuniting and turkey farming Finalists on 2008’s X Factor, JLS – short for Jack the Lad Swing – are one of the show’s most successful acts. ...

Syleena Johnson has just announced her upcoming original docuseries called “One Stage To The Next” which will air on TV One. The show is set to premiere on December 14th, 2021 at 10 PM EST with back to back episodes. ...

Check out the latest from Jac Ross on the new single “Never Say”. This is the latest taste of what’s to come from the emerging, exciting new talent, as he prepares for the release of his debut project in 2022. ...