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EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicThe Tracklist for Smokey Robinson’s GASMS Proves He’s Really Bout That LifeThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is set to drop his first new album in nine years. But we gotta talk about…ByJay ConnorPublishedJanuary 31, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSmokey Robinson to Release Sensual New Album Titled GASMS After 9 Years and Ooo, Baby Baby, We Better Get ReadyThe legendary singer also dropped new song on Friday and is set to be honored as one of MusiCares 2023 Persons of…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 27, 2023
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CultureCultureBye Pumpkin— Christmas Music Season is Here!Here are 18 of the Black Christmas albums you need to start listening to now!ByAmira CastillaPublishedNovember 2, 2022
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NewsCoronavirusCovid in Black AmericaNewsCoronavirusCovid in Black AmericaCelebrities and Their Shocking Battles With Covid-19 [UPDATED]Covid-19 has proven to be the great equalizer, impacting everybody's lives, even celebritiesByAmira CastillaPublishedAugust 1, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLionel Richie is 2022 Recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular SongLegendary singer/songwriter Lionel Richie will receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 13, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentSmokey Robinson, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Berry Gordy and More to Be Inducted Into Black Music and Entertainment Walk of FameThe induction ceremony is set to take place Feb. 17, 2022 in Atlanta.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 22, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainment8 Christmas Movies We’re Definitely Watching This SeasonFrom the Hallmark Channel to Lifetime and more, there's plenty of ways to get into the holiday spiritByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 22, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicAn Evening With Silk Sonic Delivers the Perfect Soundtrack for Cuffin' Season—and Your Brown Liquor CabinetAnderson.Paak and Bruno Mars venture into the past to deliver an album dripping with delectable soul.ByJay ConnorPublishedNovember 15, 2021
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesShowtime Sets Premiere Date, Drops Trailer for New Rick James Documentary, ‘Bitchin’: the Sound and FuryThe Sacha Jenkins-directed documentary was first screened at the Tribeca Festival back in June.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 4, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBarack Obama Drops Annual Summer Playlist Featuring Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, Drake and MoreRihanna, J.Cole, H.E.R. and more also secured spots on the 44th president’s list.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJuly 12, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicMary J. Blige to Be Inducted Into Historic Apollo Walk of FameGo, Mary!ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMay 26, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicNational Museum of African American Music to Honor Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Fisk Jubilee SingersThe National Museum of African American Music has chosen this year’s recipients of its Rhapsody & Rhythm Awards, and…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 22, 2021
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