Maurice Williams, writer and lead singer of ‘Stay,’ dead at 86
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There’s more to Tinashe’s new album, ‘Quantum Baby,’ than being ‘Nasty’
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Korean American star Jay Park discusses his garlic juice, foray into K-pop and keeping it real
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Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children’s album, ‘My Favorite Dream,’ and new single, ‘L-O-V-E’
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Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival
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Marsha Ambrosius’ new ‘CASABLANCO’ album is just what Dr. Dre ordered
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
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Singer sues hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn’t member of Four Tops
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags WARREN, Mich. — The lead singer of the Four Tops said a Detroit-area hospital restrained him and ordered a psychological exam after refusing …
Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP
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The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday
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