In celebration of Women’s History Month, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has unveiled the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with an all-star lineup of powerhouse women. Welcoming icons and chart-toppers including ...
Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated ...
After topping R&B radio last week, Jill Scott’s single “Pressha” rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated March 14. According to Billboard, “Pressha” moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in its eighth week on ...
Essence has announced its 2026 Essence Festival of Culture will return to New Orleans from July 3 through July 5 at the Caesars Superdome. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the company has also revealed the first wave of performers. ...
From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail Paris has some great festivals, such as Cercle (22-24 ...
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and actress Jill Scott, in partnership with Live Nation Urban, has officially announced the “To Whom This May Concern World Tour.” The monumental 36-date global run will span the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and ...
Jill Scott is hitting the road this summer. The soul singer has revealed the dates for her To Whom This May Concern World Tour. Scott will play 36 dates across the U.S., Europe, the U.K. and South Africa. The tour ...
R&B quintet B5 has officially joined the star-studded “Boys 4 Life Tour,” marking a high-profile return to the stage for brothers Dustin, Kelly, Patrick, Carnell, and Bryan Breeding. Produced by the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), the arena tour is co-headlined ...
Renowned songwriter and R&B artist Alvin Garrett has officially released his fifth studio album, Talk To Her Like This, across all major streaming platforms. The 10-track project, executive produced by Garrett, marks a sophisticated return to intentional storytelling and “romantic ...
Rising R&B powerhouse GoGo Morrow has officially entered a new chapter of her career with the release of her latest EP, SET, via MNRK Music Group. Executive produced by Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, the project marks a significant ...