David Ruffin, born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, was an American soul singer and musician best known for his tenure as the lead vocalist for The Temptations. With his distinctive raspy voice, unparalleled vocal range, and captivating stage presence, Ruffin left an indelible mark on the world of music. As the lead singer
Waylon Jennings, born in 1937 in Littlefield, Texas, emerged as one of the most influential figures in the history of country music. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, outlaw image, and rebellious attitude, Jennings left an indelible mark on the genre. Jennings’ career began in the late 1950s, initially as a bassist for Buddy Holly.
Steve Lacy has achieved a new milestone on Spotify. His hit single “Bad Habit” has amassed over one billion streams on the platform. It’s Lacy’s second song to hit over one billion streams on Spotify, following 2017’s “Dark Red.” The latter track crossed the billion mark in October 2023. Lacy produced “Bad Habit” and co-wrote
Avery*Sunshine has a lot on her mind and she lays it all out on her new single “I Wonder.” Over a smooth production, helmed by Jamison Ross and Dana “BigDane” Johnson, Sunshine ponders the longevity of a relationship. “Sometimes I wonder / Could it be a spell that I’m under / Could it be this
Chris Brown has more new music on the way. The R&B star has announced his plans to release 11:11 (Deluxe), an expanded edition of his 11th album Brown went to Instagram Stories to share the update with his fans, noting that the impending deluxe will have 11 new tracks. He also shared a tentative release
Emerging R&B singer and songwriter Jack Freeman has released his third album, Nina. The 10-track offering, which includes the previously shared tracks “Shine” and “U N D R E S S,” takes listeners through love’s highs and lows. “Nina is an idea. She’s a symbol of your greatest loves, your biggest heartbreak, and everything in between,”
Six days of hearings are expected to address Israel’s actions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction in the matter.
Dozens of countries are expected to argue before the International Court of Justice about the legality of Israeli actions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
At least 366 people were detained over the weekend, leading to concern that the arrests could signal greater government repression ahead of Russia’s elections in March.
The sudden death of Aleksei Navalny left a vacuum in Russia’s opposition. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya, signaled that she might try to fill the void.