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The music world was shocked on Oct. 14 by the death of D’Angelo, 51, the neo-soul innovator whose ambitious, meticulously ...

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FROM music legends like Ozzy to literary icons such as Jilly Cooper, 2025 saw the loss of many beloved celebrities. Here The ...

The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective will honor music legends Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors on Jan. 29, 2026.

Like Fela, Falz packs his music with playfulness and satire while also stirring public consciousness with activist lyrics. Both call for action against the oppressive political class. In 2020, when ...

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The 21st century has seen the release of some amazing albums, including David Bowie's Blackstar, Robyn's Body Talk, and ...

Taylor Swift is bringing some festive holiday cheer to those who need it. The pop star donated $1 million to Feeding America, a non-profit that oversees a network of food banks, food pantries, and ...

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