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Why is R&B music more explicit than ever? It’s complicated.

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What to expect at the 2023 Grammys

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Jessy Wilson, writer of ‘The Woman King’ anthem, talks about the hope that fills the song

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Questlove-directed hip-hop celebration performance added to Grammy Awards

The 2023 Grammy Awards is adding a star-studded hip-hop tribute performance, featuring Questlove as musical director.
/ February 2, 2023
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‘The Black Beauty Effect’ docuseries examines Black women’s impact on the beauty industry

Actress Andrea Lewis says creating the new docuseries, “The Black Beauty Effect,” was “healing for my teenage self.”
/ February 2, 2023

SWV, Xscape to bring ‘Queens of R&B’ series to Bravo

Bravo announced that “SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B,” a six-episode limited series featuring the two groups, will premiere on March 5.
/ February 1, 2023
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Beyoncé announces Renaissance World Tour

BeyHive, rejoice! Beyoncé has officially announced her Renaissance World Tour, set to hit the stage this summer …
/ February 1, 2023

Missy Elliott, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest among nominees for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced nominees for the Class of 2023, including Missy Elliott and A Tribe Called Quest.
/ February 1, 2023

Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play the late singer in upcoming biopic

Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson and son of Jermaine Jackson, will portray his uncle in forthcoming biopic, “Michael.”
/ January 30, 2023
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Stevie Wonder celebrates Houston matriarch who died at 103

Stevie Wonder was among those who paid their respects on Friday at the homegoing service of Miola Donahue Laws in Houston. 
/ January 30, 2023