John Legend Reveals Bigger Love Cover & Track List Out June 19
EGOT winner John Legend has revealed the cover and track list to his new album BIGGER LOVE which will release June 19 via Columbia Records.
R&B Artist Felixx Releases Timely Visual "Black Man" In Support of Black Lives Matter
R&B recording artist and Atlanta native FELIXX released his riveting new single "Black Man," which expresses his feelings about the social climate of our country today. As a Black man, the Black Lives Matter movement is something Felixx is very …
A Tearful Lizzo Speaks Out About Protests and The Fight Against Racism
Lizzo broke down into floods of tears as she vented about “the real story not being told fully” amid the protests against racism.
New Music USA Announces Six Composers and US Orchestras Selected for its Amplifying Voices Program
Co-Commissioned Composers are Valerie Coleman, Juan Pablo Contreras, Tania León, Brian Raphael Nabors, Tyshawn Sorey, and Shelley Washington
Texas Giants ‘Lil Keke & Paul Wall Do It For the Culture
What do you do when you’ve done it all? From sold-out shows, a Grammy nomination and even a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama, Texas legends Paul Wall and original Screwed Up Click (SUC) member, ‘Lil Keke, have truly …
GBN Celebrates African American Music Appreciation Month 2020 (LISTEN)
Even as our nation is in the grips of a necessary battle against injustice and institutionalized racism, we will not temper the celebration of our culture and our contributions to it.
Eric Clapton and B.B. King 'Riding with the King' 20th Anniversary
Two guitar legends - Eric Clapton and B.B. King - first performed together in NYC in 1967. Over 30 years later, in 1999, the two longtime friends joined forces to create a collection of all new studio recordings of blues …
Mary J. Blige Drops New Single “Can’t Be Life in Conjuntion with Film "Body Cam"
Mary J. Blige dropped a new single entitled “Can’t Be Life” today in conjunction with the new film, Body Cam that debuted this week on Digital platforms. The song will be available on Apple Music and Spotify and is featured …
Budweiser Stage Brings Summer Concerts to Fans' Homes with "Budweiser Stage at Home"
Today, Live Nation Canada and Budweiser announced Budweiser Stage at Home, a weekly one-hour concert experience this summer for fans to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. The iconic waterfront music venue will be transported from downtown Toronto …
Motown Records Launches the ABC Initiative
Today, Motown Records launched The ABC Initiative – a multi-faceted campaign focused on helping communities navigate the fundamentals of life in these unusual times.
MUSIC MONDAY: That’s What Friends Are For: Stevie Wonder Duets (LISTEN)
As Good Black News continues its month-long tribute to Stevie Wonder in his 70th year on planet Earth, Marlon West has compiled a new Spotify playlist celebrating the times Wonder has graciously and successfully shared the spotlight with other artistsAs …
#ASCAPRealSounds With Billboard-charting Singer/Songwriter Kirby
Yesterday, ASCAP Rhythm & Soul presented the #ASCAPRealSounds event “Deconstructed” with Billboard-charting singer and songwriter Kirby. The session was a part of ASCAP Rhythm & Soul’s weekly live streaming series on @ASCAPUrban Instagram Live, which has featured previous guests including …
R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright
It was a tough weekend for rhythm and blues with the deaths of three musical icons. Singers Betty Wright and Little Richard along with music executive Andre Harrell died this weekend. All had major impacts on R&B and the music …
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Longest-Running Black Media Platform Marks 50-Year Legacy of Evolution and Innovation in Black Culture with Special Collector’s Edition Issue; – - Iconic Supermodel Naomi Campbell Graces 50th Anniversary May/June Issue in First-Ever Self-Shot Cover; Talks to ESSENCE about Turning 50 …
Star-Studded Music Video Released For "I Am America", The Theme Anthem To HBO's Acclaimed New Unscripted Series We're Here
To celebrate the debut of HBO's acclaimed new unscripted series We're Here, a star-studded music video has been released for Shea Diamond's brand new single "I Am America." Co-written with superstar songwriter & activist Justin Tranter and produced by Eren …
