John Lennon suffered a tragic loss; Elton John got his first No. 1 album in the U.S.; Ray Davies temporarily resigned from the Kinks; Ian Curtis of Joy Division was born in Greater Manchester; and ...

Twenty year old recording artist Yung Lion is urging Jamaicans to "lion up" even in the face of the twin tigers of high ...

Explore the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® lineup with Babyface, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, Erykah Badu, and Master P’s final show.

The top country songs of 2025 prove that the next generation has arrived.

Discover the 30 greatest country songs of all time, featuring timeless classics and modern hits that define the genre.

Ashley McBryde pays tribute to an old friend on the song "Rattlesnake Preacher," written by her late collaborator and pal Randall Clay.

Ashley McBryde pays tribute to an old friend on the song “Rattlesnake Preacher,” written by her late collaborator and pal Randall Clay. “I’ve written nearly every song on all my records ...

It was enough of a boost to send “Sparks” to the Hot 100 for the first time; the song debuted this week at #93. Truly, everything old is new again.

Call it a summer listening project. After years of speculation and fan clamoring, Bruce Springsteen finally releases Friday “Tracks II: The Lost Albums,” an expansive seven-album box set and ...

Brenda Song revealed that Disney didn't want her acting in 'The Social Network' and 'Gran Torino' so she had to fight for her roles.

The show was heavy on songs from Starr’s days in the Beatles, along with his 1970s solo hits.