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Earth, Wind & Fire named best R&B group of all time

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Billboard has compiled a list of the 50 greatest R&B groups of all time, with several classical acts leading the charge. Earth, Wind & Fire takes the #1 spot, followed by The Temptations, Sly and the Family Stone, The Isley... Read More.

New Music Friday: Ne-Yo, Tierra Whack, Chlöe and more

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Ne-Yo gives another preview of his country-inspired Highway 79 album with "Thinking What I'm Thinking." The song "explores the fragile space between two people growing apart," according to a press release. The accompanying visualizer premieres on Tuesday. Masego has released... Read More.

Chris Brown releases deluxe edition of ‘Brown’

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Chris Brown has released the deluxe edition of his album Brown.Titled Brown (The Chocolate Edition), the project features 10 new tracks, including a guest appearance from Tyga and Ty Dolla $ign on "Just the Bro" and Wizkid on "Man on a Mission."Coinciding with the... Read More.

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith dies at 29

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith has died, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.Police said officers found him dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment on Martin Street while conducting a welfare check. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results, but said no foul... Read More.

André 3000 releases short film inspired by his EP

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

André 3000 has released his short film titled 7 piano sketches, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Graham Mason.According to a press release, the film follows André on his way to work, notebook in hand, as he encounters various characters... Read More.

Rod Wave announces tour supporting upcoming album, ‘Don’t Look Down’

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Just days after announcing his upcoming album, Don't Look Down, Rod Wave has followed up with news of a new tour. Named after the project, the Don't Look Down tour will see the rapper and special guest Fridayy perform in 25 cities across North... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and more perform at Obama Presidential Center grand opening

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Common, The Roots and Tems were among those who took the stage at the grand opening of President Barack Obama's star-studded Obama Presidential Center Thursday in Chicago. Jennifer opened her set with the national anthem and later delivered... Read More.

Wale and Smino team for Amazon Music Original ‘Glory’

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

After sharing a few stages on tour, Wale and Smino have teamed for a special Juneteenth celebration. "Glory" is an Amazon Music Original released as part of the platform's continued celebration of Black Music Month.Their live performance of the track... Read More.

Alicia Keys combines Billy Joel with ‘Empire State of Mind’ at NY Knicks championship parade

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

The night the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, Alicia Keys was onstage at the afterparty for the premiere of her new documentary and performed "Empire State of Mind" onstage. She gave an encore performance Thursday afternoon in New York City, at the... Read More.

Halle Bailey, Ludacris, CeeLo Green join cast of animated feature ‘Groove Tails’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Halle Bailey, Ludacris and CeeLo Green have lent their voices to the upcoming animated feature Groove Tails.They joined a cast that also includes J.B. Smoove, Ansel Elgort, Alan Ritchson and Agnez Mo.Based on a screenplay by Johnny Mack, and written and directed by Bob... Read More.

Urban AC

New Music Friday: Ne-Yo, Tierra Whack, Chlöe and more

Chris Brown releases deluxe edition of ‘Brown’

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith dies at 29

André 3000 releases short film inspired by his EP

Rod Wave announces tour supporting upcoming album, ‘Don’t Look Down’

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and more perform at Obama Presidential Center grand opening

Wale and Smino team for Amazon Music Original ‘Glory’

Alicia Keys combines Billy Joel with ‘Empire State of Mind’ at NY Knicks championship parade

Halle Bailey, Ludacris, CeeLo Green join cast of animated feature ‘Groove Tails’

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