Back in the '80s, I had contacted [Prince] through a mutual friend to ask if he would write me a song, and he did,” recalled Kenny Rogers.

More than 30 years after its debut, 'The Best of Sade' becomes the band's first album to hit top 10 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.

A great soundtrack can stand the test of time; sometimes, it can be better than the actual film in which it coincides. R&B has been a staple in soundtracks for decades, helping infuse emotions and ...

THE WEEK'S MOST POPULAR STREAMED R&B SONGS (AUDIO AND VIDEO) ON LEADING DIGITAL MUSIC SERVICES, AS COMPILED BY LUMINATE. click to see more Gains In Performance Bruno Mars, D.Emile II, P.M.Lawrence II, ...

These songs — a mix of singles and album tracks — reflect the turning tide: Rock, metal, alternative, pop, new wave and dance music all vie for a position in the best songs of 1986. There may not ...

Sometimes, we’re blessed with talents that feel like they were sent directly from God—the kind of gifts that don’t need to be forced because greatness just lives in them naturally. What makes it hurt ...

Exactly 20 years ago today, January 6, 2006, the world lost one of the great soul/R&B voices when Lou Rawls died. The smooth baritone singer passed away from complications of lung cancer at age 72 in ...

Jerry Butler, a legendary soul singer with the Impressions, died on Feb. 20. He was 85. He had reportedly been battling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The R&B world had its share of heartbreak in 2025. As we get going in 2026, the following is a look back at the stars and ...

*Durrell Babbs Jr., the 17-year-old son of R&B star Tank and radio host Alysse Stewart, is making a name for himself in music. The Fayetteville teen recently released original Christmas songs that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost in 2025 ...