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Yolanda Adams is still in the blessing business with 'Sunny Days'
NEW YORK (AP) — If happiness is a journey, rather than a destination, then Yolanda Adams has used her faith and smile to sustain her through life's ebbs and flows along the way. “I think I was born with that happiness gene that people talk about,” said the gospel music...
Music Review: J Balvin's reggaetón 'Rayo' is a familiar party — but fun nonetheless
NEW YORK (AP) — The titanium sheen is a distraction. The cover of “Rayo,” Colombian singer-rapper J Balvin’s first album since 2021’s “Jose,” depicts a futuristic-looking vehicle wrapped in chrome. On closer inspection, it’s a Volkswagen Golf, a popular-the-world over, nondescript...
Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The best of Black culture's policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, spiritual gurus, business movers and shakers, health experts and, of course, musical talent are poised to converge in New Orleans over the Fourth of July weekend as part of the Essence Festival of Culture. ...
BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards
Usher's acceptance speech of the BET Awards' lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy — and few people got to hear it. The 13-minute speech was largely censored by the network, leaving viewers at home curious to know what Usher said. A BET...
BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t Have to Call,” joined by...
The best albums of 2024 so far: AP's picks include Beyoncé, Chief Keef, Kali Uchis, Waxahatchee
The sun is hot, but the tunes are hotter. We're only halfway through 2024, and some of the biggest names in music have already released albums. That’s as good a reason as any to take stock of this year's releases. Here are The Associated Press' picks for the year’s best...so far....
