The three-time Grammy Award winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died on Monday in Los Angeles.
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Tulsa expands presence at 2020 South by Southwest festival
Tulsa’s signature event at SXSW once again be the Tulsa Music Showcase, to be held the evening of March 19 at Augustine on Rainey Street. The showcase will feature Tulsa’s own Branjae Jackson.
OWN’s ‘Cherish the Day’ is a rare celebration of black love
Black love is a radical part of the survival of black people, more important than the stories that make it in the history books, because love is the driver of all those things.
First African-American disabled lead female in a film
Actress Lauren “Lolo” Spencer is receiving rave reviews for her breakout role as the first African-American disabled lead female in the new film, Give Me Liberty.
“Hair Love” wins an Oscar
Hair Love follows the story of a loving Black father who is abruptly faced with learning a skill set that every Girl Dad should have — how to dress their daughters’ natural ebony crown.
Diddy calls out Grammys and demands change in fiery speech
Sean “Diddy” Combs called out the Grammy Awards for dissing rap and R&B stars in its major categories in a blazing speech that earned him a standing ovation from Beyoncé, Jay-Z and several other music industry players.
With ‘Championships,’ Meek Mill might become a Grammy champ
On “Oodles O’ Noodles Babies,” a song on Meek Mill’s latest album, he raps about childhood struggles battling everything from poverty to violence.
