Few conversations in pop music generate as much passion as the debate over who, if anyone, could ever come close to filling Michael Jackson’s shoes. The King of Pop set a standard so towering that most artists are reluctant to even enter the discussion. But Akon, the Senegalese-American singer and producer behind some of the…
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Fresh off his JUNO wins ‘Daniel Caesar’ announces a massive 7-city Canadian arena tour
Coming off a big weekend at the JUNO Awards, Toronto R&B artist Daniel Caesar has announced a sweeping North American tour in support of his latest album, Son of Spergy and Canadian fans are getting a full arena run of their own. The Canadian leg of the tour spans seven cities and takes place across…
Discover the untold story of Roberta Flack this Black History Month.
OWN will celebrate the legendary career of Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Roberta Flack with a two-hour special, OWN Spotlight: Roberta. The documentary will air Thursday, March 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, as part of the network’s Women’s History Month programming. The film provides an intimate look at Flack’s life, charting her journey from early piano…
Ledisi celebrates 2 Grammy nominations and a career milestone
LEDISI, one of contemporary R&B and soul’s most commanding voices, takes center stage on Glamour’s latest digital cover, marking a significant milestone in her musical journey. In 2026, she earned two Grammy nominations: Best R&B Album for The Crown and Best Traditional R&B Performance for the single “Love You Too.” These nominations underscore her enduring…
Xscape Talks Platinum Hits, Sisterhood Struggles, Their Next Big Move and Summer Tour!
Xscape, the iconic 90s R&B group known for timeless hits like Just Kickin’ It and Who Can I Run To, is gearing up to take the stage once again this summer. Kandi Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris, and Tamika Scott have proven that their reign over R&B is far from over, even decades after their first…