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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

The incandescent “Queen of Soul,”  Aretha Franklin (pictured) is reportedly threatening to sue famed biographer David Ritz for his tell-all book, “Respect” published by Little, Brown and…

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Joe Sample, a legendary pianist who transitioned from bebop to soulful jazz with the Crusaders died Friday, September 12, according to his Facebook page. He…

I know Nicki Minaj dun pissed off a few Catholics….her Exorcism-driven performance included confessional, speaking in tongues, and even levitation. Check it out inside:

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards certainly had some memorable performances! Check out some of the performances inside!

Earlier yesterday, Celebs stepped out in their Sunday’s best (and some in their wackiest costumes) as they walked the red carpet of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Alicia Keys in collaboration with blues icon Bonnie Raitt, has been tapped to perform an Etta James tribute at the 2012 Grammy Awards. James,73, passed away last month after a long battle with cancer. The Grammy Awards take place on February 12! Etta James Dead At 73 Alicia Keys Relaxes In Paradise!

Music legend and idol Etta James was remembered by family, friends, and fans at a beautiful funeral service held at Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena, Calif on Saturday.

Christina Aguilera stole the show at Etta James’s funeral with a performance of ‘At Last’ in a cleavage-revealing outfit Saturday afternoon.

The legendary Etta James passed away January 20th due to complications with leukemia. The funeral services have been announced.

In an even odder Twitter beef than Nicki Minaj vs Cher; Roseanne Barr blasted Beyonce, Jay-Z and President Obama on the social network for the way they treated Etta James during the President’s first few days in office. After cursing out a couple of Beyonce stans, Roseanne went into a rant claiming she will run […]