We are all still dazed from the premature death of Prince, found dead in his elevator on the grounds of his Minneapolis estate. Rumors as to how he lived, the money he left behind with no will, or the acts of charity he authored while he was alive continue to come to light. We have […]
Category: Urban AC
Talking Billy Paul’s Death and Career
Paul Williams, a soulful talented singer from Philly died in late April. His birth name may give it away, but it we told you it was the incomparable Billy Paul that has died, you would then understand our melancholy. Billy Paul gave us the classic “Me and Mrs. Jones” in 1972, and we never slow […]
Top Billboard Music Award Winners of All Time
Over the weekend, we experience the 2016 Billboard Music Awards and what a treat we were in for. There were plenty of amazing performances and big winners. Who are the biggest winners of all time though? More specifically, who has won the most hardware in one single night? Let’s take a look… Janet Jackson took […]
Chris Brown, Adele, and Other R&B Nominations at the BET Awards
On June 26, the biggest and best in hip hop and R&B music will be celebrated at the 2016 BET Awards. Every big name in the business is up for an award it seems like and there are plenty of performances on tap for what should be an amazing night. Drake has the most nominations […]
R&B Stars Represented at the Billboard Music Awards
Sunday night all of the stars were out and in attendance at the Billboard Music Awards and plenty of R&B stars were recognized for their greatness. The night was filled with great performances and there was even a special tribute done by Madonna. Let’s take a look at the winners of the three R&B specific […]
Rihanna’s Night at the Billboard Music Awards
Heading into the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, Rihanna was nominated for four awards. Leaving the building on Sunday night, she would be walking home with just one win. Let’s talk about how the night unfolded for the star who is bringing the noise with her album, “Anti.” The one win Rihanna had at the BBMAs […]
Andra Day to Perform at Gracie Awards Gala
On May 24, the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala will be taking place and we have a big star confirmed as playing during it. That star is Andra Day! For those that don’t know, the Gracie Awards are all about giving notice to those that do great work and are done by women, for women, […]
The Weeknd’s Possible BBMA Domination
The 2016 Billboard Music Awards are just days away and we’re going to continue previewing who could be have the biggest weekends out of all of those involved. It would be hard for The Weeknd not to have the biggest weekend out of everyone considering his 19 nominations in 16 different categories. His sound and […]
Lionel Richie’s Success and a Few Tour Dates
Lionel Richie was born in Tuskegee, AL in 1949, staying home after graduation to accept a tennis scholarship to nearby Tuskegee Institute. School was not his thing, so he dropped out. The only going to college really did for him was his meeting other college kids who talked him into joining their band, the Commodores. […]
Janet Jackson Turns 50
This week we have a very special birthday to celebrate. Janet Jackson is turning 50! Yes, on Monday the 16th the newly pregnant music superstar turned a year old and this time it was the half-century mark. Janet is happily pregnant and always seems to find herself in the news in some way. You can’t […]