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Questions continue to swirl around the case + Watch new footage of kidnapped Americans hours before attack: 5 More Arrested in Deadly Kidnapping of Americans in Mexico | VIDEO

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Mexico Kidnapping Victims (From left to right) LaTavia Washington McGee and Eric Williams survived the kidnapping, while Shaeed Woodard and Zindell Brown were killed (From Michele Williams) *(CNN) — Mexican authorities arrested five more people Friday in connection to the kidnappings of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico, as the bodies of the two Americans killed

Justine Skye’s ‘Collide’ Is Now Certified Gold

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Justine Skye has earned her first award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2014 single “Collide” has been certified gold for selling 500,000 equivalent units. “Looks like I’m getting my first plaque! love you guys, thank you thank you thank you,” Skye wrote in an Instagram caption. “Collide,” which features Tyga, was

Reggie Becton’s New Song Is Full of ‘Life’

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Rising R&B singer Reggie Becton has returned with “Life,” his first new song of the year. It was produced by Jahnei Clarke, Aidan Carroll and Myboyjon. Over a glossy production, informed by R&B and reggae stylings, Becton sings about pursuing the woman of his dreams. “When we’re together / To be real, it feels like

August Alsina Releases New Album ‘Myself’

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Two years after The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy, August Alsina has returned with his fourth album, Myself, via his imprint Shake The World. The title of Alsina’s new album reflects the current focus track, which has a lyrical theme of struggle and vengeance. The title track arrived with a music video directed by Mark Gonzales a.k.a. MarkMark.

Brandy’s ‘I Wanna Be Down’ Is Now Certified Platinum

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Brandy’s beloved self-titled debut album continues to collect accolades. Her 1994 debut single “I Wanna Be Down” has been certified platinum by the RIAA, with more than one million equivalent units sold. This makes Brandy’s second song from her debut album to be awarded a platinum accolade. Also included in the batch is “Baby,” which

Kirk Franklin Becomes First Artist to Spend 100 Weeks at No. 1 on a Songwriters Chart

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Kirk Franklin makes history as he spends a landmark 100th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Songwriters chart (dated March 11). The post Kirk Franklin Becomes First Artist to Spend 100 Weeks at No. 1 on a Songwriters Chart appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.

Soldiers For Faith Announces Show with Unspoken

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Solders For Faith Announces show with Unspoken, April 6th, 2023. The post Soldiers For Faith Announces Show with Unspoken appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.

Beatroot Music Teams with RoyFi to Give Artists Expedited Access to Advances on Royalties

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand March 11, 2023

Beatroot Music, a leading independent music distributor and part of the Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME) family of companies, has announced a new integration with RoyFi, a company working to solve the problem of access to money for musicians, producers, and songwriters. The post Beatroot Music Teams with RoyFi to Give Artists Expedited Access to

Biden Expected to Move Ahead on a Major Oil Project in Alaska

All Posts, World NewsBy Anand March 10, 2023

The decision would allow an enormous $8 billion drilling project in the largest expanse of pristine wilderness in the United States.

Biden and E.U. Leader Seek Common Ground on Trade and Ukraine

All Posts, World NewsBy Anand March 10, 2023

President Biden and the European Commission president met to discuss how to effectively counter Russia and a potential trade deal for electric vehicles.

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