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Award-winning singer, Houston resident Leela James ‘right back in it’ with new single; stirring video shot in H-town
Read full article: Award-winning singer, Houston resident Leela James ‘right back in it’ with new single; stirring video shot in H-townThe summer is about to heat up with R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James’ new single and video, “Right Back in It.” The suspenseful music video explores deep love and romance between two fugitives that are on the run. The creative music video, filmed in Houston, has a cameo from Houston-based rapper Lil Flip, and is produced by Dang Films.
The First Ladies of Disco ‘Retro Music Box’ tour making final stop at Hobby Center Saturday night
Read full article: The First Ladies of Disco ‘Retro Music Box’ tour making final stop at Hobby Center Saturday nightThe First Ladies of Disco will wrap up their nationwide tour at the Hobby Center tomorrow evening at 8pm.
Toll Road Authority still isn’t answering why wrong-way system didn’t trigger alert during latest crash
Read full article: Toll Road Authority still isn’t answering why wrong-way system didn’t trigger alert during latest crashIn less than a year, there have been two fatal head-on collisions involving wrong-way drivers on the Westpark Toll Road. In both cases, a wrong-way detection system did not trigger an alert.
Alicia Keys teases new songs at small show ahead of art fair
Read full article: Alicia Keys teases new songs at small show ahead of art fairSinger-songwriter Alicia Keys has teased some of her new material at an intimate performance in Miami where she also guided a few hundred people through a 10-minute meditation.
American Music Awards could coronate pop star Olivia Rodrigo
Read full article: American Music Awards could coronate pop star Olivia RodrigoSouth Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards.
Jury of 7 men, 5 women to hear R Kelly sex trafficking case
Read full article: Jury of 7 men, 5 women to hear R Kelly sex trafficking caseR&B star R. Kelly will face an anonymous jury made up of seven men and five women when his New York City sex trafficking trial goes forward next week with opening statements.
Jhené Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special
Read full article: Jhené Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV specialPlatinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by The Asian American Foundation, the newly formed organization launched to improve AAPI advocacy.
Wrong-way detectors on Westpark Toll were deactivated during the wrong-way crash that killed a 19-year-old Houston woman, police say
Read full article: Wrong-way detectors on Westpark Toll were deactivated during the wrong-way crash that killed a 19-year-old Houston woman, police sayThe Harris County Toll Road Authority’s Wrong Way Detection System was not activated when a suspected drunk driver entered the Westpark Tollway Wednesday causing a fatal crash.
Candlelight vigil held for JaeRene, Houston R&B singer killed in wrong-way crash
Read full article: Candlelight vigil held for JaeRene, Houston R&B singer killed in wrong-way crashA candlelight vigil was held Monday night for Houston R&B singer JaeRene, who was killed in a wrong-way crash last Wednesday.
After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars
Read full article: After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (“Da 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (“Minari") and James Newton Howard (“News of the World") round out the best original score nominees.
Who run the Grammys? Beyoncé becomes most decorated female act in Grammy history
Read full article: Who run the Grammys? Beyoncé becomes most decorated female act in Grammy historyFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
‘Big sound in his horn unlike anyone else.’ Blues and R&B legend Grady Gaines dies at 86
Read full article: ‘Big sound in his horn unlike anyone else.’ Blues and R&B legend Grady Gaines dies at 86HOUSTON – The music industry is mourning the loss of blues and R&B great Grady Gaines, who died at 86 on Friday at his home. She said Grady Gaines was a good man, and that they were married for 35 years. Grady Gaines and his younger brother Roy Gaines began playing music at a young age. “His talent was God-given and he realized that at an early age,” His son Grady Gaines Jr. said. If you would like to read more about Grady Gaines’ life, click here.
The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub
Read full article: The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snubHe said music from his fifth studio album “Changes” was wrongly viewed as a pop album, rather than an R&B project. “I set out to make an R&B album,” he wrote on Instagram. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album, which is very strange to me.”Bieber was nominated in the categories for best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album and best country duo/group performance. The singer said he loves pop music, but he wants to be respected for his work. “I grew up admiring R&B music and wished to make a project that would embody that sound,” he said.
Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa to be honored by Billboard
Read full article: Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa to be honored by BillboardNEW YORK – Cardi B has only released one major single this year — the hit “WAP" — but it's enough for Billboard to name her Woman of the Year. Billboard announced the honor Wednesday and the Grammy-winning rapper will be celebrated at the music brand's 15th Annual Women in Music Event, which will stream live on Dec. 10 at billboardwomeninmusic.com at 8 p.m. EDT. Jennifer Lopez will receive the Icon Award at the event and Dolly Parton will earn the Powerhouse Award. Other honorees include pop star Dua Lipa (Powerhouse Award), R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle (Rising Star Award) and singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez (Impact Award). Outside of “WAP" — which co-stars Megan Thee Stallion and spent four weeks at No.
Here’s why you are going to want to start watching ‘Verzuz’ on Instagram Live right now
Read full article: Here’s why you are going to want to start watching ‘Verzuz’ on Instagram Live right nowWhat started as some entertainment during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into one of the must-see Instagram Live shows. The premise is pretty simple: two R&B singers or rappers go head-to-head in a friendly battle on Instagram Live, and thousands of people get to sit back at home and enjoy. While the performances are so much fun to watch, what really makes “Verzuz” so entertaining is the chit chat between the stars, as well as the comment section on Instagram Live. It’s pretty surreal to see comments pop in from First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Mariah Carey and Viola Davis, but they were watching the same Instagram Live stream as everyone else. We don’t know who will be up next for a “Verzuz” battle, but here’s to hoping we’ll get to witness another epic night.
Kelly's lawyers want to question gang member in cell attack
Read full article: Kelly's lawyers want to question gang member in cell attackCHICAGO Attorneys for R. Kelly want to question a convicted member of the Latin Kings gang who says he beat up the jailed R&B singer in a Chicago cell. Kellys lawyers filed a motion Friday in federal court to question Jeremiah Farmer under oath, the Chicago Tribune reported. Farmer, 39, is facing mandatory life in prison in a racketeering conspiracy that involved a 1999 double murder, according to the newspaper. It appears that MCC personnel simply followed Mr. Farmer, allowed him to carry out the attack, and then only intervened after Mr. Kelly had already sustained serious injuries, Kellys attorney Michael Leonard wrote in the motion. Kellys attorneys have been trying to have him released on bond pending his trial.