Etta James & Lionel Richie To Be Inducted Into Apollo Theater's Hall of Fame

The late singer Etta James and singer/producer/writer Lionel Richie are both being inducted into the legendary Apollo Theater's Hall of Fame this summer. Read more after the break...

Whitney Houston on the April Cover of Essence Magazine

The late singer, Whitney Houston, graces the cover of the April issue of Essence magazine next month as a tribute to her and her many accomplishments. More on the beautiful songstress after the break...

Grammy Fail: Singer Vesta Williams Forgotten!

During the 54th Grammys that aired on Sunday night, the usual "In Memoriam" photo presentation to include all of the singers, songwriters, producers, and musicians who died over the past year was shown. There was one, more like a couple of problems: They TOTALLY left the late singer Vesta Williams out!

54th Annual Grammy R&B Wins 2012

I was actually excited about the Grammys this year. Even before the untimely and shocking passing of Whitney Houston. And even though they had cut out some of the R&B categories. I was excited to see well-established artists like El Debarge, Kelly Price, Ledisi, Stokely (Mint Condition), Betty Wright, Eric Benet, Charlie Wilson and Raphael Saadiq nominated for Grammys. Needless to say, the R&B awards given were quite surprising. with the outcome of the awards. Check out the list of nominees and winners after the break...

Blue-Eyed Soul: Adele Wins Big at the Grammys 2012!

British soul singer, Adele, won six Grammy awards last night at the 54th Grammy Awards. Her wins included the coveted Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Diana Ross Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at Special Merit Awards

She's been nominated 12 times for a Grammy, but Diana Ross finally received one today for her contribution to the music industry and her impact on the world after 50+ years of music. Her acceptance of the award was bittersweet with the recent and shocking news of singer Whitney Houston's death. She said while accepting her award, that her greatest lifetime achievement were her five children, who were onstage with her to accept the award. Congrats to Ms. Ross!

See also: Diana "The Boss" Ross to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

VH1 To Air Soul Train Documentary in Honor of Don Cornelius

Yesterday the music world was saddened by the news of Soul Train creator and founder Don Cornelius' shocking death. Fans and family alike mourned the death of the man who changed the music industry with his legendary show, Soul Train. VH1 will air a special documentary in honor of Don Cornelius called Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America on Friday, February 3rd at 10 pm. Tune in!

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Legendary 90s R&B group, Boyz II Men received the 2456th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today...

Boyz II Men Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame!

After twenty years in the business, Grammy-Award winning R&B group Boyz II Men are set to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! The trio (formerly quartet) just released their 20th Anniversary album, "Twenty" last year...