The nominations for the 2023 iHeartMusic Awards have been announced. Beyoncé has the most nominations this year (five), including Artist of the Year. Beyoncé’s platinum-selling single “Break My Soul” is up for R&B Song of the Year. Co-produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, the house-inspired track, lifted from her Renaissance, reached No. 1 on the
Day26’s 2014 EP, The Return, has been made available on streaming services for the first time. The eight-track project features Baby Bash and the singles “Bulls**t” and “Lose Control,” a cover of Silk’s 1992 classic. “I’m so glad this project is about to be heard finally. Even though this was years ago it sounds fresh
Jennifer Hudson’s daytime talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, has been renewed for a second season. The award-winning singer and actress announced the news during a segment on her show on Wednesday morning (Jan. 11). During her heartfelt monologue, Hudson thanked the show’s crew, the staff, guests, her in-studio audience, viewers at home, and her family.
Gladys Knight has announced upcoming tour dates for 2023. The Empress of Soul will kick off her 12-city tour on Jan. 13 at Silver Legacy Grande Hall in Reno, Nevada. From there, the legendary singer will play in Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Greensville, South Carolina; Albany, Georgia; and more. “I can’t wait to join you
R&B veteran LaTocha has signed a deal with Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group. As part of her new contract, LaTocha’s imprint, Made Girl Music, has an exclusive license agreement with the major label. “It has always been a passion of mine to do inspirational music,” says LaTocha. “It has been
Anita Baker is back in the studio. The R&B icon shared a new video on Twitter on Monday night (Jan. 9) that confirms she is working on new music or at least perfecting unreleased tracks. In the minute-long video, Baker tapes a studio mixing console with audio of “Unconditionally Yours,” a piano-driven song teased in
Beyoncé earns her 21st top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. Her current single “Cuff It” jumps from No. 38 to No. 10, furthering Beyoncé’s feat as one of 23 artists (soloist and group) to pull 20 or more top 10 Hot 100 hits. Beyoncé achieved the latter Hot 100 record
Tony and Grammy-nominated singer Joshua Henry has released his new single “Can’t Nobody Tell Us Nothin’.” It’s the first taste of Henry’s forthcoming album, which is set to arrive this spring. Henry co-wrote and co-produced the song with Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo). Jordan Purvis, Kyle Mann and Joseph Abate also contributed to
Rising singer Angelica Bias returns after a two-year hiatus with a new feel-good single, “No Lames In The VIP.” She co-wrote the track with her husband, Josh Bias, who co-produced it with Jeremy Green. Accompanied by smooth guitar licks and chorus-style vocals in the background, Angelica provides ladies with a new anthem with this bluesy
Grammy-nominated singer Jessie Reyez will join pop superstar Sam Smith on their upcoming Gloria Tour, which kicks off in July. The North American leg starts July 25 at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. The two stars will perform in other major cities, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Houston. Smith will