ESPN has revealed the nominees and honorees for the 11th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, recognizing athletes, teams, leagues, and sports industry figures who have made significant positive impacts in society. The prestigious event is set to take place in Hollywood at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on July 15. It will air as part of ESPN’s […]
Phyllis Hyman was a formidable vocal talent, blessed with a velvet voice, towering stage presence, and an emotional depth that resonated with audiences across genres. Born in Philadelphia in 1949, she carved out a career in soul, jazz, and R&B, earning acclaim for hits such as “You Know How to Love Me” and “Living All […]
On June 25, 2009, the world was stunned by news that felt too heavy to believe: Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, was dead at just 50. Sixteen years later, the pain of that loss still lingers, but so does the power of his music, a soundtrack for generations and a driving force in the […]
The R&B world is mourning the loss of Walter Scott, a founding member of the legendary group The Whispers, whose passing was confirmed today, June 27. Scott died at age 81, following a six-month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family at his home in California when he passed away on June 26, 2025. […]
Anfernee Simons has always charted his own course, on and off the court. Born in 1999 in Longwood, Florida, Simons grew up in a loving, faith-driven home with parents Charles and Tameka, who named him after NBA great Penny Hardaway. It was more than a name; it was a hint at the future they imagined […]
