Once again, the people have spoken. Who is the top female R&B singer as voted on by YOU? It’s none other than Whitney Elizabeth Houston. Once again defying expectations about how Tom Joyner Morning Show listeners would vote, in the final tally, Whitney dominated the competition. (Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle were #2 and #3 […]
Since his retirement former heavyweight boxing champ George Foreman has been a busy man. He’s promoted his ever-popular George Foreman grill, Meineke auto repair shops, became a minister and rancher and raised his family – including his five sons famously named George. (Jr, III, IV, V, V1). Three of his sons have joined him in […]
Jazzy R&B singer Chrisette Michele has a brand new CD out called “Better” and she’s currently on tour with Mary J. Blige. The Tom Joyner Morning Show caught up with her in the Red Velvet Cake studio for an In-Studio Jam and got the chance to ask her about the new CD, her fourth, the […]
Roy Wood Jr. has toiled in the comedy trenches for some years now. He’s done the usual comedy stop at “Comicview” and “Def Comedy Jam” but hit the jackpot by being cast on a new TBS show “Sullivan and Son” which debuted last season. This year, he’s been upped to series regular on the show, […]
In the new documentary “Twenty Feet From Stardom,” we hear the stories of singers that everyone’s heard whether they know their names or not. The doc showcases background singers, those vocalists, most often women, who support the star in front. From the Ikettes to the Raelettes to countless women whose names are not household ones, […]
Yes, it’s the ladies turn this week. We need your vote again to choose the greatest female R&B singer of all time. Is it Gladys, Patti, Aretha, Whitney, Chaka, Beyonce? You tell us. These talented ladies all deserve your vote but only one can be on top. They’ve sold millions of records, been responsible for […]
We admit we were a little surprised. When we asked YOU who was the top R&B Male Artist of All Time, we expected the obvious – Stevie. Michael. Luther. Instead, when the votes were tallied, Marvin Pentz Gaye came out on top and won handily, taking 35% of the vote. Luther Vandross and Micheal Jackson […]
Today is June 7th, a day that in some people’s minds should be declared a national musical holiday. Yes, as Prince fans worldwide know, it’s Prince‘s 55th birthday! Although the converted Jehovah’s Witness no longer celebrates his birthday, we’re willing to get the party started on his behalf. We LOVE Prince over here and we […]
Despite the tragic loss of Kriss Kross rapper Chris Kelly, Jermaine Dupri and So So Def, celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, will go on. Dupri will bring all of the acts that made his label great to the Tom Joyner Family Reunion in Orlando, Florida Labor Day Weekend August 29 – September 2. Da […]
Cicely Tyson is a living legend but she’s not content to just sit home and enjoy the spoils of a six-decade career in entertainment. The actress is currently starring on Broadway with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Vanessa Williams in “The Trip To Bountiful.” For her work, she was recently nominated for a Tony Award. Given […]