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R. Kelly Named Top Hip-Hop Artist Of The Past 25 Years

R. Kelly

Soul man R. Kelly has topped a new list of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the past quarter century. The "I Believe I Can Fly" singer beat out Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey on the...


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Lady Gaga & Elvis Presley Named 'Dream' Duet

Lady Gaga

A duet featuring Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley has been voted fans' ultimate collaboration in a new poll. Music lovers were asked to pick the two singers they would most like to see team up for a t...


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Lambert, Blige, Hudson: Standout Voices That Don't Need The Help Of Autotune

Adam Lambert

With the now widespread use of autotune, it is very difficult these days to find people in entertainment that can actually sing well. (I'm looking at you, Kanye West) Here are a few people from the...


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Five Reasons Why Richard Marx & John Mayer Are Alike

Marx/Mayer

Though Richard Marx got his big break in the late 1980's and John Mayer got his in early 2000's (nearly 15 years later), if we were able to do a 'quantum leap,' we could easily pop each man into on...


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Celebrity Birthdays, April 20

Carmen Electra

Happy Birthday To actor Joey Lawrence (1976), actress/model Carmen Electra (1976), "King Kong" actor Andy Serkis (1964), "Willard" star Crispin Glover (1964), New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly ...


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Ruben Studdard Is Back With New Single, 'Together'

Ruben Studdard

American icon Ruben Studdard is back with the release of "Together," his first single since 2006. The soulful and deeply romantic "Together," premiering on AOL Music today, will be available via di...


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The Best Of Mariah Carey's Chart-Topping Ballads On CD Jan. 20

Mariah Carey

Sony Music Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Mariah Carey: The Ballads available on January 20, 2009. This definitive collection celebrates the voice and the career of one of the...


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Celebrity Birthdays, April 20

Carmen Electra

Happy Birthday To actor Joey Lawrence (1976), actress/model Carmen Electra (1976), "King Kong" actor Andy Serkis (1964), "Willard" star Crispin Glover (1964), New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly ...


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'American Idol' Contestants Bid Farewell to Chikezie; 9 Remain

Chikezie Eze

Syesha Mercado and Chikezie Eze stood next to each other on stage, clutching what was left of their possible time on "American Idol." Both veterans of the bottom three, Syesha managed to dodge ano...


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Commemorate GRAMMY's 50th Anniversary With 'The Ultimate GRAMMY Collection'

Classic Pop

In a grand commemoration of the 50th Celebration of the GRAMMY® Awards, Shout! Factory and The Recording Academy®'s GRAMMY® Recordings announce an electrifying 7-CD series encompassing GRAMMY® winn...


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'Now That's What I Call Christmas!' Series Makes Digital Release Debuts

Vols 1

The world's best-selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, rings in the holiday season with the digital release debut of two of its multi-platinum holiday collections, NOW T...


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Luther Vandross' Belongings To Be Sold

Luther Vandross

Personal possessions belonging to late soul man Luther Vandross are to be auctioned next month. Items including stage costumes, credit cards, a driver's license, handwritten song lyrics, a Versace ...


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Will Downing's 'After Tonight' Hits Stores Oct. 30

Will Downing

Will Downing is recognized as the premier male vocalist for the embodiment of his singular, sensuous blend of R&B, jazz and pop. After Tonight, Will's 13th album and first for the Peak Records labe...


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70s Diva Thelma Houston Gives Her Favorite Songs A Woman's Touch

Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston, the dynamic voice behind the disco anthem "Don't Leave Me This Way," is back with her first album in over 17 years. In a clever twist, Houston uses A Woman's Touch to transform song...


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'Miss Patti's Christmas,' New Holiday Album By Patti Labelle, In Stores October 9

Patti Labelle

'Tis the season to be – tossing another yule log into the fireplace, and getting cozy with Miss Patti's Christmas. The brand new holiday album by Patti Labelle will arrive in stores October 9th on...


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The Isley Brothers (Featuring Ronald Isely) To Release 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' Oct. 9

Isley Brothers

I'll Be Home For Christmas, the first holiday album ever recorded by the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley, will arrive in stores October 9th on Def Soul Classics, a division of the Island Def ...


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Luther Vandross Inspired Mariah Carey's Steam Sleep

Mariah Carey

Late soul man Luther Vandross inspired Mariah Carey to sleep in a steam room. The tragic singer told his friend all about the benefits of steam, prompting Carey to create a humidity zone in her New...


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Check Out Johnta Austin's New Single, 'Video,' From His Debut Album, In Stores Sept. 4

Johnta Austin

His name is already familiar to record buyers who make note of the songwriting credits on major hit records by such superstar artists as Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige. Music industry insiders know...


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Unreleased Luther Vandross Duets To Be Released This Fall

Luther Vandross

Unreleased duets beloved R&B star Luther Vandross recorded with Beyonce Knowles and Frank Sinatra are to feature in a new box set of the late star's hits. The comprehensive new four-CD collect...


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Ledisi's First Outing With Major Label Marked By 16 Track Release, 'Lost And Found'

Ledisi

On Tuesday August 28th 2007, The Verve Music Group will release Lost And Found, a stellar 16-track body of work from Ledisi, the critically-acclaimed soul vocalist who first came to attention of th...


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Johnta Austin To Release Debut Album, 'Ocean Drive,' September 4

Johnta Austin

(New York, NY) - As the singular most successful songwriter at work today-– whose tunes have been brought to the top of the charts by Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and at least 50 more artists over ...


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Celebrity Birthdays, April 20

Carmen Electra

Happy Birthday To actor Joey Lawrence (1976), actress/model Carmen Electra (1976), "King Kong" actor Andy Serkis (1964), "Willard" star Crispin Glover (1964), New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly ...


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Fit Janet Jackson Avoids Luther Vandross Weight Loss Problems

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson learned a valuable lesson from pal Luther Vandross' death - you can't gain and lose massive amounts of weight. Like tragic Vandross, the singer has battled weight problems throughout ...


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Deniece Williams Returns After A Decade With 'Love, Niecy Style,' Out April 24

Deniece Williams

Deniece Williams will forever be one of the great all-time R&B divas. Processing an infectious, angelic and soulful honey -coated voice with an awe-inspiring range, Deniece Williams set the bar hig...


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Jingle Bell Rock: The Top Christmas Tunes

James Taylor

We all have a favorite Christmas tune, but have you ever wondered which classic pop ditty is the most successful at this special time of year? Over the past five years, the American Society O...


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Elisabeth Withers' "It Can Happen to Anyone" Hits Stores Jan. 30, 2007

Elisabeth Withers

It all starts with the voice. A soulful instrument that is both powerful yet strikingly vulnerable; an engaging gift that transcends musical genres and industry trends. For acclaimed singer/perform...


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Dionne Warwick To Release New Album Of Duets, "My Friends and Me," Out Nov. 7

Dionne Warwick

"Walk On By." "Say a Little Prayer." "Anyone Who Had a Heart." "Windows of the World." "Wishin' and Hopin'." "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" These unforgettable songs are all inextricably link...


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Brian McKnight Returns With "Ten," In Stores Dec. 5

Brian McKnight

Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of American soul man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, th...


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Ruben Studdard's Sophomore R&B Effort Hits Stores Sept. 26

Ruben Studdard

Grammy-nominated and platinum recording artist Ruben Studdard will release his long awaited sophomore R&B/soul album, “The Return,” on J Records, September 26. The album is the follow-up to his her...


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'The Ultimate Luther Vandross' Drops August 22

Luther Vandross

Celebrating the extraordinary artistry and impact of legendary superstar Luther Vandross, J, Epic, and Legacy Records will join in the release of The Ultimate Luther Vandross on August 22. A first-...


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