Gospel star Marvin Sapp is taking a mini detour into the world of rhythm and blues. The award-winning singer has released his new EP, If I Were an R&B Singer. The project opens with “Conversations with the Bishop,” an interview with on-air personality Tyrene “TJ” Jackson, where she asks the former Commissioned member if he’s […] The post Marvin Sapp Releases New EP ‘If I Were an R&B Singer’ appeared […]

Erykah Badu was among the list of winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The neo-soul legend won Best Melodic Rap Performance for her feature on Rapsody’s “3:AM.” It marks the rapper’s first-ever Grammy win. “So much to feel,” Rapsody wrote in an Instagram post. “So many loved ones to thank. Not enough words to articulate it […] The post Erykah Badu Wins First Grammy in Over 20 Years at 2025 Grammys […]

Jagged Edge will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, J.E. Heartbreak, with a commemorative tour.  The legendary R&B group has announced the dates for An Evening With Jagged Edge: 25 Years of J.E. Heartbreak. Promoted by Live Nation Urban, the U.S. tour kicks off March 26 in Dallas. From there, the quartet will visit major cities, […] The post Jagged Edge Announces ‘J.E. Heartbreak’ 25th Anniversary Tour Dates appeared first on […]

The Weeknd is back on good terms with the Recording Academy after a three-year boycott. The Canadian singer made a surprise appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where he performed “Cry For Me” and “Timeless” from his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Before The Weeknd hit the stage, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Jr. delivered […] The post The Weeknd Ends Grammy Boycott With Surprise Performance appeared first on Rated […]

R&B girl group PsiRyn (pronounced “siren”) has scored their first No. 1 hit. Their debut single, “Sober,” climbs from No. 2 to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart (dated Feb. 15).  The song, which features writing and production by Kandi Burruss, who formed the group, bumps Coco Jones‘ “Here We Go (Uh […] The post PsiRyn’s ‘Sober’ Goes No. 1 on Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared […]

The Weeknd‘s sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, takes charge of the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. According to Billboard, the alt-R&B superstar’s album sold 490,500 equivalent units during its first week, marking his largest opening week. Of that total, 359,000 are from pure sales, and 130,500 are from streaming activity (Hurry Up Tomorrow garnered 171.5 million […] The post The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 […]

After headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar has announced the U.K./European leg of his Grand National Tour with SZA. The longtime collaborators will play 13 stadiums on the second leg of their tour, starting July 2 in Cologne From there, they will visit Frankfurt, Glasgow, Paris, London, and more before concluding Aug. 9 in […] The post Kendrick Lamar and SZA Announce UK/European ‘Grand National Tour’ Dates appeared first […]

Following her divine performance at the Super Bowl LIX pregame show, Ledisi has announced her Love You Too Tour dates. Marsha Ambrosius will join the Grammy-winning vocalist as a special guest. Husband-wife duo Kindred and the Family Soul and R&B veteran Rahsaan Patterson will appear on select dates.  The Love You Too Tour starts May 28 at The […] The post Ledisi Announces ‘Love You Too Tour’ With Marsha Ambrosius appeared first on […]

Ledisi was part of the lineup for the Super Bowl LIX pregame show on Sunday (Feb. 9) at Caesars Superdome in her hometown, New Orleans. The Grammy-winning vocalist performed a stirring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” commonly referred to as “The Black National Anthem.”  Ledisi, donning an all-white ensemble, was joined by a […] The post Ledisi Performs ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl LIX Pregame […]