Black R&B groups

These 40 classic photos of New Edition show just how far the R&B legends have come as they reach 40 years in the game.

The men of Jagged Edge are taking allegations about members of their group harassing Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland in the past seriously. Earlier this week, VLADTV shared a video interview with Mathew Knowles where the former manager of Destiny’s Child claimed that two members of JE, whom he didn’t name, harassed his famous daughter and Rowland when they […]

Phillip Bailey is not here for today’s songwriting. And why should he be? This is the man who wrote songs like “Shining Star”, “September” and “Fantasy” with his band Earth, Wind, and Fire. He says that he used to play around with lyrics with his bandmates, and they’d laugh at what they came up with. […]

Charlie Wilson will be going to the Grammys this year, because he’s nominated. But this year’s nomination is different. For the first time  Wilson gets the nod in the Gospel category for a song called “I Believe,” co-written by his wife. He’s been clean and sober for 19 years and the song celebrates his journey. […]

It’s a family reunion. The O’Jays are hosting their 8th Annual Celebrity Scholarship Weekend in Las Vegas, October 25-27 at the Planet Hollywood Hotel. This year’s special guests include Stevie Wonder, Jeffery Osborne, Johnny Gill and Shirley Murdock. The three-day-weekend offers a Celebrity Golf tournament, a Masquerade Ball honoring top teachers, a concert and a […]

If you’re wondering whether or not K-Ci and JoJo are doing better since their reality show “Coming Clean” aired, this morning’s interview with the Tom Joyner Morning Show might provide a clue. The duo seemed a little, um, impaired, this morning while promoting their new release “My Brother’s Keeper,” out September 30.  Take a listen […]

In these discouraging times in the world and these hard times for R&B music, it’s a relief to know you can still count on one band to uplift your soul. Earth, Wind and Fire has just released their latest recording “Now, Then and Forever,” and apt title considering their longevity in the world of music. […]