South Carolina, a state steeped in history and Southern charm, has cultivated a rich musical heritage that reflects its diverse cultural influences. From the Lowcountry to the Upstate, South Carolina’s musicians have contributed to the tapestry of American music with a sound that resonates with the warmth of its landscapes and the depth of its
Legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, and renowned rock band Chicago have announced their co-headlining Heart & Soul 2024 Tour. The 30-city run kicks off July 10, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. They will stop in Cincinnati, Toronto, Houston, Phoenix and Los Angeles. The Live Nation-powered tour concludes Sept. 10, 2024, in Palm Desert, California.
Usher’s single “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage slides to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week dated Nov. 18. The R&B superstar now has eight No. 1s on the Adult R&B chart, tying with Bruno Mars, Tank, Maxwell, and Kem for the second-most among male artists. Charlie Wilson
Maeta’s current single, “Through The Night,” has propelled her promising career to new heights. The Free Nationals-assisted track climbs from No. 12 to No. 8 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, marking Maeta’s first top 10 hit on the chart. Maeta nearly achieved her first top 10 hit on the chart with her seductive track
While not exactly new to the R&B pool of nominations at the Grammys, Sean “Diddy” Combs has received his first nomination as a lead artist in one of the two R&B album categories. The Love Album: Off The Grid, released independently on the mogul’s Love Records, is up for Best Progressive R&B Album nomination at
After postponing his Phases Tour, Arin Ray has announced new dates. The North American tour kicks off March 8, 2024, at Fortune in Vancouver, British Columbia. From there, Ray will play in Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York. The Phases Tour concludes April 12, 2024, at Cervantes Otherside in Denver, Colorado. Ray’s upcoming
By Leafwell As National Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, many are planning celebrations to honor military veterans. Google searches for “2023 Veterans’ Day Parade” are up 1,900 percent in the past 90 days, and breakout searches for ‘Veterans Day’ and ‘Veterans Day parade 2023’ make it clear that people are keen to support our
By Patrick OrsagosThe Associated Press CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — As Jadarrius Rose drove his 18-wheeler through rural Ohio, a simple missing mudflap caught the highway patrol’s eye. The trip ended with a police dog’s powerful jaws clamping down on Rose even as he tried to surrender. As he stood with his hands up beside the
By Hillel ItalieAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis great has a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group, starting with an “intimate” memoir in which she will open up about everything from
Special to air Sunday, Dec. 10 on CBS By AFRO Staff The Recording Academy is amassing a bevy of hip-hop heavyweights to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on Nov. 8 at the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. The live concert, “A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” will spotlight and celebrate the