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Foster Sylvers, the former child star known for the 1973 hit “Misdemeanor” and his work with the family R&B group The Sylvers, has died at 64. He passed away on May 30, 2026, after fighting...
The jazz world and the broader cultural community are mourning the loss of a musician whose voice shaped modern American music. Sonny Rollins, often known as the “Saxophone Colossus,” died on May 25...
In a significant moment for the music industry this spring, Drake has changed how albums can top charts in the streaming era. On the Billboard 200 dated May 30, 2026, the Toronto superstar’s three new...
The curtain closed Thursday night on Sherri, the nationally syndicated daytime talk show hosted by comedian and media personality Sherri Shepherd. This marked the end of its four-season run. The...
When Big Sean took an unexpected moment at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to talk about mental health and resilience with Justin Bieber onstage, the impact reached far beyond the...
Grammy-winning artist Lizzo drew attention at the 2026 amfAR Gala during the Cannes Film Festival. She arrived in a stunning cobalt-blue couture gown that quickly became one of the night’s standout...
When Keke Palmer admitted that she sometimes leaves film sets with hoodies, Uggs, and sweatpants, it felt more like a refreshing confession than a scandal. In an exclusive interview about her upcoming...
Leon Thomas, the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, has been named the 2026 recipient of the ASCAP Vanguard Award. This is one of the music industry’s most...
Global music and cultural icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is expanding her philanthropic efforts with a $250,000 investment in beauty education through the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund. The initiative is now in...