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 […]
Wesley Snipes was born July 31, 1962, in Orlando, Florida, but grew up in the gritty South Bronx. It’s this upbringing, navigating both Black Southern roots and New York hustle, that gave him the versatility he brings to every role. Snipes trained at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and […]
