Hard Bop Pioneer Horace Silver Dies
Hard Bop pioneer and pianist Horace Silver has died. Silver, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease in recent years, was one of...
U.S.: Angie Martinez Leaves Hot 97
The blogosphere is lit up over reports that legendary Hip-Hop DJ Angie Martinez, 'The Voice of New York," has resigned from...
Nigerian Gospel Singer Kefee Dies
BBC News Africa is reporting that Nigerian gospel singer Kefee Don-Momoh has died. Kefee reportedly collapsed and slipped into a coma while...
PHOTO GALLERY: Legendary Actress and Activist Ruby Dee Dies
The world is mourning the loss of legendary stage and screen actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee who died on Wednesday...
2014 Tony Awards: Audra McDonald Makes History
Last night at the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, legendary performer Audra McDonald made history, by winning her...
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove: “If You Take Care of the Music, It Will Take Care...
Roy Hargrove can effortlessly stretch jazz music’s boundaries at any given moment. Beginning with the release of his debut effort, Diamond...
BET’s Hip-Hop Documentary ‘The Message’ Debuts Tonight at 10 p.m.
BET's highly anticipated four-part documentary on Hip-Hop, 'The Message' debuts tonight at 10 p.m. (EST). Narrated by rapper Joe Budden (LHHNY),...
Poor Righteous Teachers: DJ Father Shaheed Dies
NJ.com is reporting that DJ Father Shaheed, a member of the Trenton hip-hop trio Poor Righteous Teachers (PRT) born Scott Phillips, has...
Lalah Hathaway on Sisterhood, Donny and the Future of Soul Music
Lalah Hathaway is blessed to have both strong musical genes and a one-of-a-kind loyal following. The sultry tenor and eldest daughter...
VIDEO: Solange Attacks Jay-Z in Elevator? Beyonce Looks On
It seems all is not necessarily well in the Knowles-Carter clan. TMZ is reporting that Solange Knowles attacked Sean 'Jay-Z' Carter...