R&B Music

Singer Mary J. Blige performs onstage during her "The For My Fans" tour at State Farm Arena on February 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia

Mary J. Blige Explains Why Fans Yell 'Go, Mary!' Every Time She Starts Dancing at Her Shows: 'They Just Love It' (Exclusive)

Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges Returns to His Fort Worth Roots with Intimate and Chic Performance for Auberge Collection Concert Series

By Colleen Kratofil

D'Angelo

D'Angelo Laid to Rest in Virginia over the Weekend as Stevie Wonder Performs at His Service

By Yamillah Hurtado

Tina Knowles and Michelle Williams at the 27th Annual Angel Ball held at Cipriani Wall St. on October 27, 2025 in New York, New York

Michelle Williams Thinks This Sensual Dance Track Is Destiny Child's Most Underrated Song (Exclusive)

By Jordan Greene

Ciara Channels Michael Jackson for Halloween

Ciara Channels Michael Jackson for Halloween, Wearing His Iconic 'Remember the Time' Look

By Jackie Fields

Mary J. Blige attends the Off-White Fashion Show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2025 in New York City.

Mary J. Blige Loves When Fans Dress as Her for Halloween Because It Means 'I'm a Household Name' (Exclusive)

Singer Toni Braxton (L) and recording artists Birdman attend the 2016 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California

Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Rapper Birdman: 'We've Been Friends for Over 25 Years'

By Daniela Avila

John Legend, wife Chrissy Teigen, daughter Luna and son Miles

We Heard John Legend Singing in the Shower After His 2019 Sexiest Man Alive Cover Shoot

By Melody Chiu and Janine Rubenstein

Mya performs onstage during the R&B Music Experience at Little Caesars Arena

Mýa Reflects on Hearing Her 'Younger Voice' and the Emotions It Brings from All She 'Endured' (Exclusive)

By Sean Mandell

Algee Smith; Rodney Jerkins

Algee Smith Reveals How Rodney Jerkins Helped Him Clear 'The Boy Is Mine' Sample for New Song at the Last Minute (Exclusive)

By Rachel DeSantis and Nathan Vinson

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter on stage with daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, and mother Tina Knowles at SoFi Stadium

Tina Knowles Shares the Advice Her Granddaughter Blue Ivy, 13, Gave Sister Rumi, 8, About Performing on Stage with Beyoncé

By Hannah Sacks

Towanda Braxton and Sean Hall selfie

Towanda Braxton Shares Highlights from Her and Sean Hall’s Wedding with Sisters Toni and Trina as Her Bridesmaids

By Desiree Anello

Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the 2022 ESPYs

Russell Wilson Celebrates 'Incredible' Wife Ciara's 40th Birthday: 'Sticking with You FOREVER!'

By Nicholas Rice

Ciara, Russell Wilson and Family

Happy 40th Birthday, Ciara! See the Cutest Photos of the Singer's Family of 6 with Husband Russell Wilson

By Andrea Wurzburger and Brendan Le

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown and Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton Are Heading Out on Tour Together in 2026: See the Dates!

By Shyla Watson

Tinashe

Tinashe Reveals Why She’s Often 'Ended Up Losing Money' on Tour: 'There's Some Level of Sacrifice'

By Daniela Avila

Ciara- True Religion Wrapped In True Holiday Campaign Launch

Ciara Reveals Her Secret to ‘Feeling a Little Sexy’ While Identifying as ‘Such a Tomboy’ (Exclusive)

By Skyler Caruso

Wanya Morris, TLC's Chilli

Wanya Morris Calls Out TLC's Chilli and Denies Boyz II Men Ever Claimed They 'Didn't Need' Babyface for Success

By Daniela Avila

Faith Evans, Todd Russaw, and kids Joshua, Chyna, and Christopher.

Faith Evans' 4 Kids: All About Chyna, C.J., Joshua and Ryder

By Audrey Schmidt

Brandy Norwood attends a Stella Rosa event at JoJo's Beloved Cocktail Lounge on February 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Brandy Breaks Her Silence After Abruptly Leaving Stage Mid-Performance and Ending Concert with Monica Early

By Toria Sheffield

*EXCLUSIVE* New York City, NY Brandy and Monica were seen leaving the CBS Mornings talk show, where they promoted their highly anticipated reunion tour for "The Boy Is Mine."

Brandy and Monica's Chicago Concert Ends Abruptly, Leaving Fans Confused

By Desiree Anello

Singer Mario performs onstage during The Millennium Tour at State Farm Arena on November 6, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mario Apologizes to Cameraman After Telling Him to 'Get the F--- Off the Stage' During Show

By Ilana Kaplan

Kali Uchis for Billboard

Kali Uchis Faced Pushback in the Music Industry for Singing in Spanish: 'People Kept Telling Me to Stick to English'

By Ilana Kaplan

D'Angelo, Untitled

Director of D'Angelo's 'Untitled' Music Video Remembers Him as a 'Really Beautiful Soul'

By Marina Watts

Beyonce, D'Angelo, Jamie Foxx

Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliott and More Pay Tribute to Late Soul Icon D'Angelo

By Charna Flam and Jack Irvin

Singer/songwriter D'Angelo performs onstage during the Samsung Supper Club at SXSW 2015 on March 15, 2015 in Austin, Texas; In this image released on June 5, 2021, Angie Stone is seen during Black Music Honors 2021 at City Winery Nashville on May 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2021 Black Music Honors airs in national syndication from June 5 through July 4 and on Bounce TV on Saturday, June 19

D’Angelo Was 'Extremely Overwhelmed' by Losing Ex Angie Stone in Car Crash Earlier This Year: 'Devastating' (Exclusive)

By Daniela Avila and Janine Rubenstein

Teyana Taylor on UNINTERRUPTED, Beyoncé at the "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere at Dolby Theatre on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Teyana Taylor Recalls Choreographing for Beyoncé at Age 15 and Why Queen Bey 'Will Forever Have My Respect' (Exclusive)

D'Angelo performs on 'Saturday Night Live' on Jan. 31, 2015 ; Imani Archer with her father D'Angelo.

D'Angelo's 3 Children: All About the Late Soul Legend's Sons and Daughter

By Jordana Comiter

D’Angelo and Angie Stone and son, Michael Archer II

D'Angelo's Son Michael Breaks Silence on Singer's Death After Losing Both Parents in 7 Months: 'Keep Me in Your Thoughts'

D'Angelo (right) performs during the 2012 Essence Music Festival at Louisiana Superdome on July 6, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.; Artist Angie Stone attends the BMF world premiere screening and concert at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on September 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia

D'Angelo and Angie Stone's Son Michael Jr., 27, Has 'Been Through a Lot' Losing Both Parents in a Year (Exclusive)

By Ilana Kaplan and Janine Rubenstein

D'ANGELO in the UK

D'Angelo's Family Speaks Out on Music Legend's Shocking Death at 51 After Pancreatic Cancer: 'We Are Heartbroken'

DAngelo performing on stage with a microphone and guitar

D'Angelo's Journey from Rising Star to R&B Legend in Photos

By Stephanie Sengwe

D'Angelo in the Untitled (How Does it Feel) music video; D'Angelo in 2021

Looking Back at D'Angelo's 'Untitled (How Does It Feel)': How the Sexy Single and Its Music Video Changed His Career 25 Years Ago

By Angela Andaloro

Imani Archer posts a photo to her Instagram Story with her father DAngelo; Soul singer-songwriter D'Angelo performs during Day 1 of the 2012 Essence Music Festival at Louisiana Superdome on July 6, 2012

D'Angelo's Daughter Imani Shares Photo Honoring Her Dad Following the News of His Death

American singer and songwriter D'Angelo, wearing a beige double-breasted suit over a black crew-neck t-shirt, attends the 1996 NAACP Image Awards, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, 6th April 1996

Inside D'Angelo's Final Days: 'He Was Really Conflicted' Says Source (Exclusive)

By Janine Rubenstein

D'Angelo and the Vanguard perform at the Bomb Factory

Soul Legend D'Angelo, 51, Dies After Private Battle with Pancreatic Cancer

By Ilana Kaplan and Janine Rubenstein

Andra Day attends the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Andra Day Claims Ex-Manager Stole $1.6M and Left Her 'Facing Eviction' and Unable to Tour amid Head-to-Head Lawsuits

By Rachel DeSantis

Lionel Richie Memoir

Lionel Richie Once Befriended a Racist Neighbor in Tuskegee: 'Talk to People with Assumptions About You'

By Janine Rubenstein

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks Wants to Spark Curiosity with Her New Podcast: 'I Was Born with Sparks In My Name' (Exclusive)

By Marina Watts

Lionel Richie; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why Lionel Richie's Parents Stopped Him from Marching with Martin Luther King Jr. When He Was 15

By Daniela Avila

Lionel Richie on the Dancing On The Ceiling tour performs at the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 3, 1986.

Lionel Richie Recalls Struggle of Getting Hit on While Married: 'You're a Star and You Have a Long Line of Candidates'

By Janine Rubenstein

Cassie Ventura; Sean "Diddy" Combs

Cassie’s Lawyers Speak Out After Diddy’s Sentencing: ‘Nothing Can Undo the Trauma’

By Ingrid Vasquez, Elizabeth Rosner, and Danielle Bacher

Lionel Richie and Nicole Richie at the premiere of "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" held at The Grove on April 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Lionel Richie Says Nicole Richie Taught Him About Love: 'Forget Biological, I Don't Know the Difference'

By Rachel McRady

Singer Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie Says This Audience Member's Comment Inspired Him to Pursue Music Over the Priesthood

By Rachel McRady

Lionel Richie on TODAY with Jenna & Friends

Lionel Richie Says He'd Seek Out Fans to Eat Meals with Him Early in His Career Because He Was Afraid of Being Alone

Lionel Richie; Sparrow Madden

Lionel Richie Upset Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie and Grandson Sparrow with His Gardening: 'Pop Pop Is Killing the Animals!'

By Hannah Sacks

Lionel Richie and Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show

How Lionel Richie Jokingly 'Healed' Kelly Clarkson After the Singers Discussed Grief

By Marina Watts

Singers Brandy & Monica

Monica and Brandy Reveal How They’ve 'Taken Control' of Division From Their Hit 'The Boy Is Mine'

Janet Jackson and Paris Jackson arrive at the TOM FORD DÃ©filÃ© Spring / Summer 2026 as part of the Paris Fashion Week at Pavillon Vendome on October 01, 2025

Janet Jackson Makes Rare Appearance at Paris Fashion Week Alongside Niece Paris

By Madison E. Goldberg

TLC Joined a Local Singer After They Heard Their Hit 'Waterfalls' Playing

TLC Surprised a Local St. Louis Singer After They Heard Their Hit 'Waterfalls' Playing: See the Viral Moment

By Marina Watts

Nicole Richie, Lionel Richie, and Brenda Harvey Richie at the Flushing Meadow in New York City.

Lionel Richie Breaks His Silence on the Headline-Making Brawl Between His First and Second Wives: 'Disastrous'

By Janine Rubenstein

Tina Turner performing at The Centrum, Worcester, MA on July 22, 1985, statue of singer Tina Turner stands at a park on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Brownsville, Tenn.

'Simply the Worst!' Tina Turner Fans Blast New Statue Erected to Honor Late Singer

By Marina Watts

Singer-Songwriter Cassie attends Buttah Skin By Dorion Renaud Holiday Pop-Up on December 14, 2022 in New York City.

Cassie Says She Has Nightmares About Diddy, Has Left N.Y. in Fear of 'Swift Retribution'

By Janelle Griffith

LIONEL RICHIE; Michael Jackson

Lionel Richie Says Pal Michael Jackson Was Nicknamed 'Smelly' for Poor Hygiene: 'He'd Wear Pants Until They Were Unwearable'

By Janine Rubenstein

Coco Jones & Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers attends the Connecticut Sun against the New York Liberty game on August 25, 2025 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York.

NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Opens Up About His Engagement to Fiancée Coco Jones: 'A Blessing'

Ne-Yo performs at Xcel Energy Center

NE-YO Pushes Fan Off Stage After They Crash Set During Japan Show: 'This Is What You DON'T Do'

By Ilana Kaplan

Alicia Keys and the cast of "Hell's Kitchen" perform onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024

Alicia Keys Performs on a Broadway Stage for the First Time as She Kicks Off Encore Series at Hell’s Kitchen — Watch

Mariah Carey and her mother

Mariah Carey Gets Emotional Recalling 'One of the Main' Pieces of Advice from Her Late Mom

Lionel Richie being interviewd on GMA

Lionel Richie Worried His Grandma Would 'Actually Disown' Him Over 1 Song, Which He Also Thought Was 'Disgraceful' at First

By Michael Nied

Mariah Carey attends the 2024 Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.; Muni Long performs on stage during Day 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome on July 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Mariah Carey Finally Addresses Muni Long’s Cover of ‘We Belong Together’: 'I Didn't Know It Happened'

By Ilana Kaplan

Justin Bieber performs onstage during the "Justice World Tour" at Pechanga Arena on February 18, 2022 in San Diego, California.

Justin Bieber Sparks #Bieberchella Mania as Coachella 2026 Sells Out Both Weekends

By Daniela Avila

Lionel Richie, Truly Book Cover, Lionel Richie Mag Rollout

Lionel Richie Explains Why He Stopped Believing in 'Love' in New Memoir Truly — Read an Excerpt (Exclusive)

By Janine Rubenstein

Mariah Carey on CBS Mornings; Anderson Paak attends Gold House 4th Annual Gold Gala at The Music Center on May 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Mariah Carey Plays Coy About Anderson .Paak Romance Rumors, Places Him in a 'Hand-Holding Club'

Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre attend the London Premiere for "One Battle After Another" at Odeon Luxe

Teyana Taylor Avoids Question About Boyfriend Aaron Pierre After Going Public with Their Relationship: ‘I Get So Shy’

By Tommy McArdle

Earth Wind & Fire members.

Earth, Wind & Fire Members, Then and Now: See How the Iconic Band’s Stars Have Changed Since the Group Was Founded in 1969

By Samantha Stutsman

Ciara, Sienna Princess Wilson, Future Zahir Wilburn, Win Harrison Wilson and Russell Wilson attend the Haddad Fashion Show at Macy's Herald Square on September 18, 2025 in New York City

Ciara Reveals the ‘Bargain’ She Made with 5-Year-Old Son Win Before Walking NYFW Runway (Exclusive)

By Hannah Sacks and Skyler Caruso

Sienna Princess Wilson, Ciara, Future Zahir Wilburn and Win Harrison Wilson attend the Haddad Fashion Show at Macy's Herald Square on September 18, 2025 in New York City

Ciara Reveals Her ‘Stage Mom’ Pep Talk She Gave Her Kids Before They Walked NYFW Runway (Exclusive)

By Skyler Caruso