Fresh off the heels of his Lovers & Friends Festival appearance, Usher’s new single “GLU” moves to No. 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. It’s his 13th top 10 hit on this chart. It took just seven weeks for ...

When you search for Hillaryville, Louisiana, on Google, you will only find a little information. Its Wikipedia page is sparse, and there’s little online about this place. However, singer/songwriter Durand Jones, a Hillaryville native, is determined to raise awareness about ...

Less than a week ahead of Mary J. Blige’s second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul announces the establishment of the PepsiCo x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Scholarship. It will ...

Are you eager to attend an R&B concert this summer? Live Nation will sell $25 all-in tickets to more than 3,800 shows in North America, as part of its annual Concert Week. Starting May 10 through May 16, fans can ...

R&B lovers have been graced with so much new music the past few weeks, and beyond. Here are some R&B releases and news you may have missed. Raheem DeVaughn releases new single, “All Night,”, and announces new EP “ Summer ...

Earth, Wind & Fire is set to begin a Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas this fall. The iconic band’s residency begins Oct. 20. They will play nine shows through Nov. 4. All ...

Ravyn Lenae’s career has reached new heights. Her track “Skin Tight” featuring Steve Lacy ascends to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, making it the first chart-topper on this list for both acts. The hazy track, produced by ...

LaTocha Scott’s solo career began at an early age. Growing up, she had a church choir director, Mary Sims, affectionately known as Sister Sims, encourage those talents. “She put me on the program and gave me a song called ‘I ...

Reggie Becton doesn’t just endure uncomfortable situations; he thrives in them. “I’m really big on discomfort and how it allows you to push past your own limitations,” Becton tells Rated R&B on a sunny April afternoon over Zoom. He’s reminiscing ...

Tamika Scott sure knows how to break a man, as highlighted in the video for “Tonight” featuring Method Man. Directed by Picture Perfect, the visual begins with Scott coming to a settlement with her on-screen ex-husband. He leaves the meeting ...