Beyonce ruled the 2009 Soul Train Awards on Tuesday after taking home three top prizes at the ceremony. The Irreplaceable superstar was named Best Female R&B/Soul Artist,

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.

Soul singer Angie Stone is urging African-Americans to get tested for diabetes - because it is one of the most serious health challenges facing the black community.

Amy Winehouse stole the show at the 50th Grammy Awards, winning five top honors. Kanye West was nominated for eight awards and went home with four prizes, including Rap Album, Rap Performance and Rap Song; Bruce Springsteen picked up three, including Best Rock Song. The White Stripes, Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige all won two.

Grammy-winning producer, virtuoso musician, hit songwriter, legendary A&R executive and, of course, lovable American Idol judge - Randy Jackson has called upon every aspect of his staggering career to produce Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1, his first solo album,

-Boney James :Christmas Present Urban Jazz sax icon Boney James follows his Top 10 R&B and #1 Contemporary Jazz album Shine with a stirring new collection of holiday classics entitled Christmas Present from Concord Records.

Soul star Angie Stone was infuriated with music mogul Clive Davis when he asked her to change the name of her album, because it sounded too similar to her label-mate Alicia Keys' disc.

Soul star Angie Stone's ex-boyfriend D'Angelo was "very possessive" during their four year relationship and used to explode with jealousy. The 46-year-old singer and D'Angelo - real name Michael E. Archer - dated in the mid-90s and had a son Michael Jr. together.

Soul singer Angie Stone is planning to wed her fiancé Ashanti in the Bahamas next year. The Wish I Didn't Miss You star, 46, has defended her decision to get engaged after only dating her fiancé for eight months and says she will set a date later this year.

Isaac Hayes stunned fans at a Stax Records tribute concert in Hollywood on Wednesday night by mumbling his way through his set and stammering to the audience. The soul man, who turns 65 next month, was headlining the 50 Years of Stax concert at the Hollywood Bowl - but his puzzling performance left many fans worrying about his health.