Ray Charles Music Set For Broadway Debut
The life and music of late icon Ray Charles will receive a boost thanks to a forthcoming Broadway musical. Titled “Unchain My Heart,” celebrating Ray Charles, the musical is set to open on Broadway Nov. 7 with preview performances beginning Oct. 8. Read more
R. Kelly Postpones Euro Tour, Records ‘Untitled’ Follow Up
Award-winning singer/songwriter R. Kelly has delivered both good and bad news this week. Getting to the bad news first, Kelly has been forced to call off his anticipated European tour, which was to kick off March 22. “I owe it to my fans to give them the best shows possible,” Kelly said in a statement late Wednesday. “And right now my voice isn’t up to the job.” Read more
Chris Brown Pleads With Fans, ‘I Can’t Be An Underground Artist’
Embattled R&B singer Chris Brown is having a tough time. Pleading with fans in a message released Wednesday, the “Transform Ya” singer says “My singing and my music I do it for you guys and everything else but it won’t be possible if I’m not relevant on the radio…” Read more
Kelis Reclaims No.1 Status With Acapella
Kelis has reclaimed her position as a chart-topping artist this week! According to Billboard, the “Tasty” and “Milkshake” singer’s latest effort, “Acapella,” claims the no.1 spot on the Dance/Club Play Songs chart. Read more
Usher Doubles Up With OMG, Freak Music Videos
Usher is hitting hard with not just one music video this month, but two. Gearing up for the release of his next studio album, “Raymond Vs. Raymond,” the R&B heartthrob recently wrapped up shoots for the Will.I.Am featured “OMG” and Nicki Minaj featured track “Little Freak”. The latter of the two was shot Tuesday with Minaj and a rumored cameo from “Work” singer Ciara. Read more
Raheem Devaughn, Derulo albums Break Top 20
Raheem Devaughn and Jason Derulo made solid debuts on the Billboard 200 albums chart this week, coming in just below Sade and American Idol vet Danny Gokey. While each failed to reach the top of the chart, which went to Lady Antebellum, followed by Sade,’ the duo’s albums faired well thanks to singles like “Bulletproof”. Read more
Usher Wants His Swagger Back With Raymond Album
Usher has admitted loosing his swagger somewhere between “Confessions” and “Here I Stand”. With the forthcoming album “Raymond Vs. Raymond” the chart-topper, with fire in his eyes, is intent on getting that swagger back! Read more
Rip The Runway 2010 Set For BET Premiere
BET’s 2010 edition of ‘Rip The Runway’ is headed for the small screen this month. Hosted by Nicki Minaj and actor Pooch Hall, ‘Rip The Runway’ is set to premiere Monday, March 15 on BET. Read more
Quincy Jones Joind By Jennifer Hudson, Akon For ‘Bossa Nostra’ Album
Jennifer Hudson and Akon are on board for what could be this year’s biggest compilation effort, dedicated to entertainment icon Quincy Jones. Titled “Q: Soul Bossa Nostra,” the effort features over fifteen of today’s biggest recording artists and producers including Usher, John Legend, Robin Thicke, Warryn Campbell, Scott Storch, Three 6 Mafia, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Wyclef Jean, Jermaine Dupri, David Banner, Bebe Winans and DJ Paul, among others. Read more
Marques Houston Titles Next Album
Marques Houston has his eye on the bedroom when it comes to his next studio album. A follow up to 2009s “Mr. Houston,” the singer/actor/producer says the new album will be titled “Mattress Music”. Read more