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Is it really true? TLC is going back into the studio? It’s like a return of the 90s phenomenon. T-Boz and Chilli made it official, and confirmed that they’ve got something brewing. “We’re going to still sound like TLC, evolving to whatever level we need to be at this time,” said T-Boz, who also announced […]

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ATLANTA (AP) — When Kendrick Lamar submitted the initial version of his new album, "good kid, m.A.A.d city," the rapper planned on heading back to the studio to record more songs for it. Dr. Dre thought otherwise for his protege. "When I brought it back to him, he said, 'You know what, you're done,'" Lamar […]

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Rihanna is offering not one but three different editions of her upcoming album, “Unapologetic,” with one version carrying a price tag of $250. The singer will release her 7th album on Nov. 16 in its standard form and as a deluxe version featuring bonus tracks. But on Dec. 11, she’ll release what’s being called the […]

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BORN: At Memphis, Tennessee based Stax Records in 1966 – they were the label’s house band, backing folks like Sam and Dave, Carla Thomas, Booker T. and The M.G.’s and Otis Redding. BIG BREAK: Their first solo hit, “Soul Finger” which was released in 1966. BACK STORY: The original Bar-Kays were tragically forced to regroup […]

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This week, the release of LL Cool J’s latest single “Rachet” and Fat Joe’s “Instagram that H**" have generated debate around the internet as to whether the two artists seem credible making the kind of music that has been successful for their much younger counterparts. Both songs seem to be pandering to the teenage audience […]

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Madonna drew boos and triggered a walkout by several concertgoers after she touted President Barack Obama on her "MDNA Tour" in New Orleans. The Material Girl asked during Saturday night's performance: "Who's registered to vote?" She added: "I don't care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama." […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — Alicia Keys, after giving birth to her son two years ago, said she wanted to create tools for children. Now she's launching an app for kids. "The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee" is about a young New York City girl's relationship with her wise grandmother. Keys produced music for the […]

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Karyn White is probably best known for her 1988 hit “Superwoman” but she's been busy since then. While she hasn’t released a record in 17 years, she now has a new release, “Carpe Diem” in stores this month. For White, it was both her initial success (she is the first female artist to hit #1 […]

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Click here for the full schedule of the Tom Joyner Take A Loved One To The Doctor Day expo. — Q Parker has the makings of a modern-day renaissance man. As a singer, songwriter, actor, and founding member of the Grammy Award winning quartet 112, Q Parker has over 20 years of experience in the […]

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It’s not even Halloween yet, but Christmas albums are already here. First Cee Lo announced his new takes on Christmas classics, now Kem, better known for his sultry ballads, is heading into the crowded Christmas music rush. His CD “What Christmas Means” is in stores October 16. The Detroit-based singer says that the CD of […]

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R. Kelly has just released the first of several new episodes of his soap opera “Trapped in the Closet.” IFC will air the new chapters beginning Friday, Nov. 23 (a.k.a. Black Friday) at 9 p.m. ET/PT. For those who need to catch up on the saga, the cable network will air a marathon beginning Thanksgiving […]

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KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Twenty-five years after his murder, Jamaica's government on Monday honored the contributions of firebrand reggae musician and songwriter Peter Tosh, one of the Caribbean island's musical giants. Tosh's daughter Niambe, an educator from Boston, Massachusetts, received the posthumous "order of merit" – the country's third highest honor – on behalf of […]