Tag: Rhythm and blues
Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join Academy
Steven Yeun, Nathan Lane, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Laverne Cox are among the artists being invited to join...
In ‘Summer of Soul,’ a lost history reborn to play loud
NEW YORK — “Like a rose coming through the concrete” is one description of 1969’s Harlem Cultural Festival heard in Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s exuberant,...
Review: ‘Summer of Soul’ may be the best doc of the year
In the summer of 1969, the same summer as Woodstock, some of the biggest musical acts of the time, like Stevie Wonder, B.B. King,...
Richard Marx is right here waiting — for respect he’s due
NEW YORK — Richard Marx likes to gently mess with the minds of whoever comes to see his solo concerts.
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New this week: ‘No Sudden Move’ and ‘The Tomorrow War’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Lil Nas X set for BET Awards
NEW YORK — Sunday’s BET Awards will be packed with performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X and H.E.R., a tribute to late...
Anthony Ramos ‘sexy and dark’ in R&B album ‘Love and Lies’
NEW YORK — For his sophomore album, Anthony Ramos wanted to go “sexy and dark” while adding an R&B vibe in honor of the...
2 towns to rename streets in honor of Isley Brothers
TEANECK, N.J. — Two New Jersey towns are renaming streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group behind songs including “Shout,”...
How songwriting saint Johnta Austin rewrote his career
NEW YORK — It’s the early ’90s and a preteen Johnta Austin is in the studio working on his debut album with a pair...
Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Ludacris to play New Orleans Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS — Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, Ludacris, The Isley Brothers, Melissa Etheridge and Trombone Shorty are among the acts slated to take...