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Source: JOHN MACDOUGALL / Getty Some roles define careers, and then there are roles that define legacies. Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, is stepping into the shoes of his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic ‘Michael.’ The film opens in theaters on April 24. It’s said that audiences will not only be watching a biographical film, but they will be witnessing the debut of a young man who was born into one of music’s most iconic families, shaped […]

Ginny Winn UPDATED (4/13/26): Happy Birthday Al Green! As one of the purveyors of soul music, we would be remiss if we did acknowledge his milestone 80th birthday today (April 13) by reflecting on some of his best deep cuts. Revisit our “B-Side Bangers” from back in October when we celebrated the anniversary of his era-shifting fifth studio album, ‘I’m Still in Love with You.’ Enjoy some the often-overlooked gems […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Offset’s mother, Latabia Woodward, is speaking out as her son continues to recover after being shot. Woodward, who typically stays off social media when it comes to her son, whether the news is good or bad, broke her silence this time to address his recovery. She called his quick return to the stage nothing short of a miracle, noting that just days after being shot, […]

Michael Ochs Archives How can we even begin to explain the greatness of The Jackson 5 — also just The Jacksons, as they’ve professionally been known as since 1976 — that isn’t already universally understood amongst our culture? These six Black blood brothers from Gary, Indiana set forth on a journey in the 1960s to be stars of the burgeoning music scene being shaped at the time by icons like […]

Viktor Orbán, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, made a bid to extend his time in office with the help of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Despite the support of Trump and Vance for the Hungarian strongman, Viktor Orbán lost to Péter Magyar, with some calling it a rebuke of right-leaning political aims. As reported by CNN, Péter Magyar, representing the Tisza party, which promotes a center-right […]

Source: Duane Prokop / Getty The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 inductees, showcasing a dynamic mix of legendary artists across genres. This year’s class celebrates the enduring influence of rock, pop, hip-hop, and soul, with eight performers, five early influences, four musical excellence honorees, and one Ahmet Ertegun Award recipient. The performer category is headlined by iconic names like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Iron […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty DALLAS) April 9, 2026 – Grammy® Award-Winning Recording Artist Tamela Mann earns her 13th career No. 1 single as “Live Breathe Fight” tops Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart this week. This milestone cements her name in gospel music history as the most chart-topping female artist. The 13th No. 1 single ties with Kirk Franklin. An anthem of strength, unshakeable faith and resilience, “Live Breathe Fight” marks Tamela’s […]

Source: Mark Davis / Getty R&B fans, get ready to witness history! Chris Brown and Usher, two of the biggest names in modern R&B, have officially announced their joint “Raymond & Brown” tour. This collaboration has been a long time coming, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The announcement dropped on their Instagram pages, accompanied by a cinematic trailer featuring the duo cruising through the city on motorcycles. The teaser […]

Source: Ethan Miller / Getty 25 Chris Brown and Usher Setlist Predictions for R&B Tour RELATED: Usher & Chris Brown Announce Joint “Raymond & Brown” Tour With Chris Brown and Usher joining forces for a joint tour, fans are already anticipating what the setlist could look like. Both artists have defined eras of R and B with catalogs full of hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites that still resonate today. […]