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...

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!

Happy Birthday Alicia Keys!

The singer/composer and now turns 31 today. Here's one of my favorite songs and video by her, "You Don't Know My Name." It's from her sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys.

We also remember Etta James on today. She would have have celebrated her 74th birthday. She passed five days before she could see it.

Singer Etta James Dies at 73

It's a sad day in music today. Legendary jazz singer Etta James died today at 73....

Etta James Condition Improving

Legendary jazz singer Etta James who was hospitalized on December 21st has reportedly been taken off the respirator according to her manager.

RnB Releases & Album Covers



This has been a great year of Soul and RnB with releases from Johnny Gill, Joe, Tyrese, Kelly Price, Jill Scott, Goapele and others. Releases from Keith Sweat, Eric Roberson, Maysa, Etta James, and Me'Shell Ndegeocello hit the stores today. If you haven't already copped them on iTunes, go out and support them. It's looking good for RnB and we want it to stay that way. :)

More album covers after the break...