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Published: 24 October 2024

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A musical tradition: This year marks the 25th performance of Gospel Christmas, plus 10 other concerts to ring in the holidays

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Written by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 20 October 2024

 

Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, adding extra stardust to a sparkling lineup that included pop icon Cher, hip-hop soul queen Mary J. Blige, soul icon Dionne Warwick, Kool & the Gang, Jimmy Buffet and hip-hop trailblazers A Tribe Called Quest.. It was a five-hour-plus show that also honored Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner and the Dave Matthews Band. READ MORE

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Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 17 October 2024

 

The release marks the first time that fans can own a live album and concert film of the music icon, showcasing Houston’s historic performance in post-apartheid South Africa.

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Written by Stacy M. Brown

Published: 20 September 2024

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The 10-show run begins on October 8 in Pittsburgh and concludes on October 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This tour arrives at a crucial junction in American politics, and Wonder said he’s seeking to inspire unity and healing.

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Written by ACCESSWIRE

Published: 25 July 2024

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PENG, former Olympian and elite gymnast, was inspired by her personal story of triumph over adversity

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Written by BEN FINLEY Associated Press

Published: 02 July 2024

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Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right” would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. He received scant songwriting royalties because of an exploitative record contract. 

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 03 June 2024

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The announcement comes from an artist who has been a powerful voice in the music industry for over two decades.

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 09 April 2024

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With an impressive 407,000 equivalent album units, “Cowboy Carter” secures Beyoncé’s eighth chart-topping album, solidifying her status as a musical powerhouse. Fans and critics alike said the remarkable feat reflects her artistry’s enduring appeal and influence.

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Written by William Nash, Professor of American Studies and English, Middlebury

Published: 02 April 2024

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Linda Martell is the first commercially successful Black female country music artist.

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 14 March 2024

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The latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reflected on the strides forward and the persistent obstacles women’s professionals in the music industry face.