Jordin Sparks’ new single “Call My Name” has entered Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week (dated. Nov. 4). The sultry track opens at No. 29 on the chart currently led by J. Brown’s “My Whole Heart.” It marks Sparks’ first entry on the Adult R&B Airplay chart in over a decade. She first appeared
BJ The Chicago Kid’s single “Spend The Night” with Coco Jones is among the four new entries on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. It makes its debut at No. 30. It marks his first appearance in three years since “Go Girl” with Luke James and Ro James, which peaked at No. 29 during
Rising soul singer J. Brown remains at No. 1 for a second consecutive week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with his single “My Whole Heart.” The song was co-produced by Carvin Haggins and Giancarlo “EVO” Evola. It reached the top spot on the Adult R&B chart during the week of Oct. 28, marking his
Chris Brown’s latest single, “Sensational,” featuring Davido and Lojay, has made its debut on multiple Billboard charts in the week dated Nov. 4. The R&B-meets-Afrobeats bop opens at No. 5 on the R&B Digital Songs Sales chart, marking Brown’s 50th top 10 hit on this chart. His recent top 10s on the R&B Digital Song
K. Michelle, also known as Puddin, guests on a faithful version of “Love Can Build A Bridge,” the title track from The Judds‘ final album released in 1990. It also includes Nashville artist Jelly Roll and The Fisk Jubilee Singers. In a lengthy Instagram post, she shared: “All of you know me know from the
By Helen Bezuneh Special to the AFRO When Catherine Arthur, vice president of collections and chief curator at the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC), first laid her eyes on “Abstract #1,” a quilt made by African-American folk artist Elizabeth Talford Scott, she knew it belonged at the MCHC. “The general idea was we
By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO In the world of rhythm and blues, few groups have made as enduring an impact as Xscape. Known for their powerful vocals and unforgettable songs, like “Just Kickin it” and “Who Can I Run To?,” the group has been a cornerstone of the genre. One of the original
Photo: Vadym Pastukh via 123RF For many families finding creative ways to save money and live sustainability have become top priorities. One innovative solution is the concept of a “Toy Swap.” A toy swap involves exchanging unused toys with other families. This practice saves money while promoting a sense of community, reducing waste, and encouraging
By Curt Anderson and Chris O’Meara The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A man has been arrested in Tampa, Fla., in a mass shooting that erupted during Halloween festivities early Oct. 29. Two people were killed and 18 injured, police said. At least two shooters opened fire just before 3 a.m. in the Ybor
Hundreds of armored vehicles have pushed miles past the border into urban areas on the outskirts of Gaza City, satellite imagery shows.