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June 1, 2026

Dexter Wansel, Philly soul legend with vast family legacy who produced Teddy Pendergrass’ ‘Love TKO,’ dies at 75

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June 1, 2026

Beyond the stage: 5 standout moments from Roots Picnic 2026

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BOBBY PEN AND JAHAURA MICHELLE

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June 1, 2026

‘Bronica’ is back: Brandy brings out Monica for a ’90s flashback at Roots Picnic

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June 1, 2026

Cardi B is helping promote New York’s new childcare program. Here’s why families nationwide are paying attention

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May 31, 2026

Foster Sylvers, singer behind ‘Misdemeanor’ and member of The Sylvers, dead at 64

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Jay-Z performs at the 2026 Root Picnic in Philadelphia, debuting his afro hairstyle
May 31, 2026

Jay-Z uses Roots Picnic freestyle to address Drake Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and more

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May 30, 2026

Italy cancels Ye and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns and protest fears

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May 30, 2026

Ciara Miller trades the Hamptons for the Wild West as Shaboozey’s latest leading lady

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May 29, 2026

Who is actually performing at the Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair?

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May 26, 2026

‘Saxophone Colossus’ Sonny Rollins, one of jazz’s last bebop giants, dies at 95

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May 26, 2026

George Clinton sues UMG, alleges more than $1 million in royalties were wrongly withheld

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Cleveland Cavaliers v Houston Rockets
May 25, 2026

Drake makes history after triple album release earns top three chart spots

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Latto, 21 Savage
May 21, 2026

21 Savage and Latto hint at birth of newborn and possible music collab

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Lizzo, Sexy Lady, go-go music, the DMV, theGrio.com
May 20, 2026

Lizzo’s cover of classic UCB go-go song ‘Sexy Lady’ has the DMV divided

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President And Mrs. Obama Host Concert Honoring Carole King
May 19, 2026

Barack Obama reflects on hip-hop, gospel, and protest songs in sweeping essay about America

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