Slideshow: How Chris Brown has come of age
SLIDESHOW - Looking back at Chris Brown's career, we see the growth of a talented young boy into more sophisticated adult artist...
Rihanna on Chris Brown aftermath: 'It an aggressive time'
In the August issue of Cosmopolitan U.K., Rihanna again speaks out about their breakup, but this time, the conversation is not centered around Brown--it is about her own attitude...
Jill Scott rocks sassy new look, music at Essence
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Scott performed some of her timeless hits Saturday night, including "A Long Walk," and "Is It The Way" and drew heavily from her latest release, "The Light of the Sun."...
Why album '4' isn't make or break for Beyoncé
REVIEW - Beyoncé is flash and substance -- something you don't see much of in pop music -- and she delivers best on stage...
Does Beyoncé still 'run the world' of music?
theGRIO VIDEO - We decided to hit the streets to find out what people have to say about Beyonce's latest album '4'...
Why Philly's soul lacks Motown's mojo
OPINION - While Philadelphia is a musical city that's extremely important to American history, it does not represent what Detroit does.
The war over Etta James' fortune
Once known for her feisty, outspoken riffs on stage, R & B icon Etta James can't speak up about the vicious legal battle escalating between her husband and son over control of her savings.
Slideshow: The 25 greatest Motown songs of all time
SLIDESHOW - Tonight, the Obamas will be paying tribute to the iconic music of Motown at a special Black History Month event at the White House...
Chris Brown to ask for eased restraining order
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brown has been required to stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna after pleading guilty to assaulting the pop singer after a pre-Grammy Awards party in 2009...
El DeBarge squanders 'Second Chance' with latest drug relapse
OPINION - If his spiral continues, who's going to be the voice of reason to not let that part of his life be pimped for reality television and our twisted enjoyment?...
