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With Super Bowl Sunday just days away, you're probably close to having your arrangements made if you're hosting or attending a party during the National Football League's championship game. And while it's debatable whether the action on the field or the commercials that pad the air between quarters is the true biggest draw of TV's biggest event, one thing everyone can agree on is the importance of the halftime show.
SoulBounce takes a look at some of Janet’s best dance videos.
" Loving Day [is] so important because it doesn't just work on educating people about what's happened and the history involved, but it's also about getting people to think and feel differently about themselves and others around them in the world," Tanabe says.
An interview with 2015 BE 100s Auto Dealer of the Year Michael Martin.
Temperatures may be frigid around most of the country, but Jordin Sparks is on fire!
Luther Vandross was proof that sometimes life isn’t fair. We’re not just talking about his tragic death in 2005 at the age of 54, but also his music career.
It’s been eight years since Jody Watley released an album’s worth of material, specifically 2006’s The Makeover.
Astoria, which saw it's only independent bookstore shut down in 2011, is now in the midst of a bookstore mini-boom. Since August, the Queens neighborhood has witnessed the opening of two new outposts. Enigma Bookstore, owned and operated by Claire LaPlaca and Hugh Brammer, specializes in all things sci-fi, fantasy and mystery-related.
Stop if you've heard this one before: When a fictional slave child named Henry Shackleford is orphaned after his father's death, he becomes the ward of John Brown, real-life white abolitionist. Brown, who misinterprets Henry's name as Henrietta, thinks the boy is a girl, and later nicknames "her" Onion and considers "her" to be his lucky charm.
"I'm Downtown Julie Brown, or as people under 30 say, 'Who?' "
Interview with and fashion spread of Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe
An interview with chef/restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten about new restaurant, J&G Steakhouse.
An interview with Innovative Dining Group partners about opening of Scottsdale, Ariz., location of Sushi Roku.
News, Politics & Opinion
While funny, the wannabe Bernie did make an important point about how low some of the debates and back-and-forths between candidates had sunk. "On behalf of the American people, I wanna thank you for bringing a little class to the Republican debates," the impersonator said, according to The Blaze.
Up next in the "being a good sport" category is former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who tried to win the White House in 2012, but lost to incumbent and current president, Barack Obama. He recently gave a speech urging Republicans to not support Donald Trump, who seems to be well on his way to earning the GOP nomination for November's presidential election.
There are also profiles of award-winning investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who was incarcerated in a crackdown on civil society activists and reporters in Azerbaijan; Iranian Bahareh Hedayat, who has been locked up multiple times for offenses such as campaigning for women's rights, being interviewed by foreign media, and allegedly insulting Iran's president and supreme leader; Blen Mesfin, Meron Alemayehu and Nigist Wondifraw — all three charged with inciting violence during...
A California-based moving company is helping victims of abuse escape dangerous and even deadly living situations.
Tech, Gaming, Social Media & Business
According to Nintendo's press release - and seen in the above photo - the console will feature 30 pre-programmed games. The mini device will be released in November, will connect to your TV via HDMI cable, and features some compatibility with Wii online and real-life accessories.
Topics include Rashad Robinson of ColorofChange.org, the book "We Could Not Fail," businesses' cybersecurity concerns and using social media to transition jobs.
Diversity in tech has evolved into one of the hottest topics in the industry.
Google's highly anticipated Google I/O keynote took place Thursday and with it came a slew of announcements that may shake up computing from the cloud, to virtual reality, to your mobile device.
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure recently told Code Conference that the mobile carrier's unlimited data plans would not last forever-though no date was specified for when they might end or that they would anytime soon.
About 15% of small businesses have mobile apps, according to the results of a new survey from research firm Clutch.
A Nigerian hotel-booking company has raised $1.2 million in VC funding for its plans to expand across Africa-one of the biggest rounds of tech fundraising in the nation's history.
Mobile payments are about to get a big push from rival tech giants Google and Apple.
In November, Wayne Sutton-a serial entrepreneur and general partner at -penned a column for asking three questions about diversity in tech: What diversity initiatives are these companies launching? Will anything really change in Silicon Valley? And what comes next?
If you've ever registered for an email account on the likes of Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo or AOL, you've probably been asked to select some answers to some security questions.
Former Marine Milton Lawrence Jr. had been working as a wedding photographer in Baltimore for a few years when a woman, a hairstylist, screamed after getting a disturbing phone call.
An online service run by the IRS was accessed by criminals who took more than 100,000 taxpayers' personal tax information and bilked the agency for millions of dollars.
New Jersey native Jhamar Youngblood realized tennis is no fun to play by yourself and when he set out to find an opponent one day during college, he became annoyed at the steps necessary to track one down.
Time Warner Cable stockholders woke up with a little more bank in their accounts Tuesday morning and some cable customers woke up with a little less competition.
Internet Week NY—which "supports New York's vibrant tech-based economy and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and global impact of technology on business, entertainment and culture"—is wrapping up after delivering mountains of insight into innovative businesses and entrepreneurs.
Coca-Cola is recruiting established entrepreneurs to the Coke side of life.Since 2013, the beverage giant has been scooping up "co-founders" for the Coca-Cola Founders Program and investing in their "intrapreneurial" projects.
Smartphones have long been thought to be distractions and potentially developmentally damaging to children, but a new study conducted in the UK says keeping them out of the classroom may be beneficial to the poorest performing students.
A revealing new study provides details about the people who are making up the on-demand workforce.
The number of debit card users whose data gets snatched by crooks at ATMs is at its highest level in two decades.
Barack Obama has joined Twitter and broken a Guinness World Record.
Cyber risks was a growing area of concern among the top American businesses of all sizes and industries, according to a new study.
On-demand apps are all the rage, with the subset collectively on track to rocket past last year's record-breaking investment amount.
Earlier this year, population projections said millennials would outnumber baby boomers in 2015, meaning those aged 18-34 this calendar year would-for the first time-be a larger part of the population than those aged 51-69, based on the Pew Research Center's definitions for each group.
More CEOs at the world's largest corporations are using social media than ever before-but the alleged "echo chamber" that is Facebook is not among the most popular sites.
The FBI says a computer expert briefly hacked into a plane's in-flight entertainment and caused it to fly sideways.
The on-demand market is poised to explode with investments in 2015.
Much discussion has been had about the use of technology in children's education, but a new survey gets into the heads of their parents and how they feel about the integration of technology.
The lack of women in Silicon Valley is not news, but their views on being a part of the workforce in the notoriously not-so-diverse region may be a bit of a surprise.
founder Kris Sanchez signed up for Twitter in late 2009 and, even if you asked him nearly two years later, he wouldn't have predicted posting 140-character messages would lead to a $500,000-plus-a-year company.
How much of your day does your job let you focus on diversity initiatives? If you work at Google, that number could be 20%.
A new report says that more people cut off their cable or satellite dish service in Q1 2015 than ever before, and that for the first time, the number of pay TV customers fell during this time period.
Software developers Jamal and Felicia O'Garro started Code Crew in January 2013. But it was only a few years earlier that the married couple got into coding.
A new study projects that cybercrime breaches will cost businesses more than $2 trillion by 2019-almost four times the amount expected to be lost in 2015.
The makers of a $9 computer have already surpassed their goal of raising $50,000-pulling in nearly $800,000 with 25 days of fundraising to go.
Verizon Communications Inc. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a deal to buy AOL Inc. for $4.4 billion.
One of social media's latest technological advances should actively be used for social justice causes, according to a new editorial.
Facebook likes a new feature that could keep your eyes glued to its mobile app.
If your wallet is getting too crowded, two startups may have the solution for lightening your load. Stratos and Coin so far appear to be the leaders in the "smart card" market.
(Image: University of Texas Press) A newly released book profiles 10 African American space workers who were pioneers in their field.
Facebook is at the center of two newly released studies about the access to differing opinions and users' political engagement.
Tech giant Google recently announced that it was embedding some of its engineers in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, but it's far from the only effort it's making to bring color to Silicon Valley.
Nevada has become the first state to license a self-driving semitruck to operate on its highways.
Nearly half of small businesses don't actively use social media to promote their business-and 25% say they have no plans to do so in the future.
Rev. Jesse Jackson took Silicon Valley to task with his Rainbow PUSH Coalition's PUSHTech2020 Summit held in San Francisco Wednesday.
Black Enterprise's President and CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. is among the panelists who will speak during the Rainbow Push Coalition's PUSHTech2020 Summit in San Francisco on May 6, which continues the conversation about diversifying the tech industry.
Technology is stepping in to lend a helping hand to adult children taking care of their aging parents.
A new report says tech jobs are leading toward economic opportunity and upward mobility for non-Asian minorities in the U.S., but that women are being left out.
Silicon Valley is setting up shop at some of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Earlier this year, Facebook made a case to media organizations to host their content on the social media site rather than requiring users to go to an outside link to read shared stories. Now, a new hack may allow small business owners to use their Facebook profile as their homepage on the World Wide Web.
The much-hyped bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao was predicted to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to the fighters, sponsors and networks broadcasting the match.
Features profile of Scholly app creator Christopher Gray, Sanga Moses' Eco-Fuel, ways to improve apps for educators and creating mobile-friendly websites.
The events in Baltimore after the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray-whether you labeled them as protests or riots-may have left you feeling rage, hopelessness and/or frustration, and wondering what you could do about it, especially if you live in the city.
Could coding and computer science become cornerstones of education along with reading, writing and arithmetic? That seems to be the case made in an article published in the Wall Street Journal.
With Baltimore under a state of emergency, residents of the city have begun addressing the question of "What next?" This comes as its begins recovering from the aftermath of 25-year-old Freddie Gray's death while he was in police custody, as well as the unrest and riots that erupted afterward.
As predicted, Apple posted strong and, in some cases, better-than-expected numbers during its second quarter earnings report on Monday.
It may be hard to believe, but YouTube is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Then again, it's probably difficult to remember a time when you didn't have instant access to nearly any video ever made, or an easy platform to share our own clips with friends, family and the world.
Apple is set to release its quarterly report on today, April 27, at 2 p.m. PDT-after markets have closed for the day-and tech's biggest company is expected to have performed well.
Emails sent and received by President Barack Obama were accessed by Russian hackers last year during a security breach of the White House's unclassified computer system, according to a new report from the New York Times.
Techies the world over are rejoicing as the Apple Watch began making its way to the die-hard core of Apple's fan base.
The changes just keep coming for Twitter. The social media site announced Thursday that it was introducing a new feature called Highlights for Android smartphone users.
When Google started out as a search engine, it had a catchy name that made people smile and better-than-average results. More than a decade later, Google has become synonymous with search and one of the biggest influencers of what people find online.
The Department of Homeland Security will open a satellite office in Silicon Valley . The announcement was made by its chief, Secretary Jeh Johnson, during the cybersecurity-focused RSA Conference in San Francisco, reports CNET.
Earth Day's 45th anniversary will be marked on Wed., April 22, but some facts on what's filling landfills might leave you down in the dumps.
Venture Hive , a Miami-based accelerator for economic development, has announced a new national accelerator program for veteran-owned tech businesses.
Twitter has long allowed users to send private, direct messages to one another, provided both parties mutually followed each other on the social media site.
Apple is getting ready to take a bite out of the smartwatch market with the soon-to-ship Apple Watch-but a new update for Google's Android Wear may leave the tech giant feeling rotten.
Here's a question for your business: Is your website mobile-friendly? It's an inquiry that you'll want to know the answer to as soon as possible, because Google is making a big change that could affect where your business ranks in search results.
Neil deGrasse Tyson (@NeilTyson), astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, is debuting a new TV show, StarTalk, on the National Geographic Channel on Monday, April 20.
Verizon has a question: Are you ready for the 2015 Powerful Answers Awards ? The telecommunications company announced its third annual competition, promising to award $6 million in cash prizes to innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs who ideate solutions to some of the world's most complex problems, as divided into three distinct categories: transportation, emergency response and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Much has been said about inclusion within STEM careers. As the push continues to attract more women and people of color to professions involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, a personal essay from University of Chicago doctoral student Jenn M. Jackson and published on ForHarriet.com reveals why one black woman decided to exit that career track.
More than 25% of small business owners don't have a website, according to a report from Washington, D.C.-based research firm Clutch. The research also says that 10% of small business owners have no plans to create one. [Related: Entrepreneurship Success: What Is Your 'Passion-to-Action' Plan?]
Crowdfunding has had its share of success stories, but according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the second time is the charm for some business ventures. The report, based on numbers from crowdfunding website Kickstarter over its six-year existence, found that people were, on ...
Let's face it: there's a lot of content out there, but so little time to read it. In response, popular services such as Instapaper and Pocket have emerged and make keeping track of these articles a much easier process.
If you are planning a trip to Hawaii — specifically the island of Maui — those who have traveled before you are going to recommend touring the Road to Hana.
Aliens are invading the Earth! Where are they from? Who knows. What do they want? Good question. One thing is for sure: they must be stopped!
Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts comic strip and cartoons deal with some depressing stuff, such as loneliness, a lack of adult presence and a failure to kick footballs. But the gang sure has some fun in .
Usagi Yojimbo, a solo ninja warrior who stars in his own comic book and is a sometimes-ally to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, makes his app game debut in Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin.
Teens seem to have mastered the practice of texting. Not only have they created their own codes and languages, they can type them out in a matter of several hundred characters a minute over thousands of messages within a given month.
Domo, the square-bodied, saw-toothed creature who was hatched from an egg, is the star of an exciting and epic adventure in Domo The Journey.
Let's play pretend. Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal announces that he's got a game coming out. Despite a few forays outside the realm of sports (remember the magic of Kazaam and hard-hitting rhymes of "Biological Didn't Bother"?), you assume this venture will have something to do rebounds, layups and fast breaks.
When the world's greatest superheroes unite, it's guaranteed to be a game-worthy event.
If the iOS' clock capabilities are too bland for your tastes, then you just might appreciate Radio Alarm Clock.
Beat-'em-up games have sort of a base appeal. While playing them, you essentially keep hitting things until there are no more things to hit.
If there's one thing that can be said of gamers it's that they love to do a little world-saving every now and then.
There are some times in life when making a phone call just takes too long.
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to take a screen capture of a website.
Too often it seems like games based on movies are mediocre adaptations of a film's plot. But, to their credit, they usually fare much better than the reverse, when movies are sourced from video games.
Words with Friends' popularity peak seems like it was a millennium ago.
Long before racking up check-in badges on Foursquare, social butterflies collected matchbooks to document their journeys.
Calendars are very personalized utilities, detailing an individual's most important events and tasks, and maybe letting them jot down a note or two.
Sonic the Hedgehog is known for his running, but this is one speedster who deserves credit for his jumping abilities.
Mixing strategy and shoot-'em-up attacks, Dead Stop declares you the protector of the people.
We're not sure exactly when passwords and pin numbers became so pesky.
Electric City is the creation of Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood's most acclaimed A-listers.
With social media and compact cameras both integrated into most mobile devices, users have gained regular exposure to a flurry of photographs courtesy of social networks, text messages and email.
Got writer's block? Want more power in your prose? Looking to spice up anemic assignments? The Poynter Institute's Help! For Writers app summons your inner Shakespeare, thanks to the advice crafted by the school's leading experts on writing.
There are plenty of times when a scanner is useful. Turning hard-copy pictures into digital files and converting multiple loose receipts into one document for an expense report are two examples that come to mind.
Smartphones provide easy access to the Internet and expand our options for keeping in touch. In most cases, an email, a text, a tweet or a post can be received on a device at about the same speed. Beyond remembering which contact methods work best for your circle, the bane of so much choice is management.
The magazine industry will readily acknowledge that it hasn't adapted well to the digital landscape.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it takes nearly that many to critique a piece of artwork.
A roundup of happenings and award winners from 2012 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Chicago.
Marvel's The Amazing Spider-Man hit theaters in July, becoming the second movie this summer from the House of Ideas (the first being The Avengers).
The release of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the iOS platform wasn't a coincidence. Its availability strategically coincided with the premiere of Marvel's The Avengers and Capcom no doubt benefited from this connection.
Food, Fashion, Lifestyle & Travel
"It turns out that it's not uncommon for some of the world's biggest food and beverage brands to expand on their staple products and experiment with a variety of product flavours in different countries," the blog post reads.
"Have you ever been in a conversation and been shocked at how someone pronounced a certain word?" Oomph writes. "Well, it happens with brand names too, even the most globally recognisable of them."
But for those concerned this video exploits some sort of animal cruelty, fear not: the bear is clearly having fun, as he walks back up the hill, only to throw himself down it a second time. Who can hold back a giggle as Da Mao experiences one of winter's greatest pleasures?
Nothing sums up the perfect equation of friends and festivity quite like the words "happy hour." Add another favorite F-word - food, of course - and there's no turning back. Just say when and where. And save us a spot.
Craig lives in Long Island City, N.Y., and works at a busy hotel in New York City. There he's often on his feet, hustling from one floor of the building to the next, and he makes a concentrated effort to keep his energy level high throughout day - without resorting to coffee or sweets.
During a nightly ritual where the pair looks up something online that interests her son, he asked to learn more about the hospital and they saw a promotion encouraging people to donate their hair, she told Mashable.
Affordable holiday wines for sweet and savory meals, as well as toasting, recommended by sommelier André Mack.
A guided tour for Gold Wing motorcycle riders with suggestions for sites in upstate New York on the way to Niagara Falls.
Chef Darryl King started Riteway Catering in Phoenix more than 10 years ago, but it's only in the last year that he's run the Taste-Rite food truck, using a trailer he originally built for participating in barbecue contests.
A roundup of off-the-beaten-path restaurants in Astoria, N.Y.
A roundup of the best places for outdoor activities in Queens, N.Y.
By Joel Lyons New York-based designer Anna Sui has been recognized by her peers in the fashion industry, most notably the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
An interview with Kenton and Mimi Brown, and Tom Cerino about Sangria Luxe Lounge.
An interview with chef/restaurateur Laurent Tourondel about new restaurant, BLT Steak.
An interview with Joe Cahn, the “Commissioner of Tailgating.”
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Interview with Suzanne VanRikxoord about Barcelona’s Ultimate Valentine’s Day package.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
Profile of Glendale-based drink and dessert restaurant.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Profile of Tempe-based nightclub, interview with Brian Roehrick and retrospect of Tempe nightlife.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
Profile of Willow Stream, the spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort, and special package.
Profile of Phoenix-based coffee shop and salon.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Profile of Phoenix-based restaurant and interview with co-owner Tom Jetland.
Profile of Philosophy's first, Chandler-based skin care boutique.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
News about Skye Restaurant and First Press Weekend of Wine.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
Interviews with 2006 recipients of FGI’s Rising Star Awards.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Preview of Phoenix FGI's 2006 Rising Star Awards.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
Interview with Nicole Chandler of Scottsdale-based PSC.
Interview with Deanna Montrose of Paradise Valley-based Scissors Rox Paper.
Interview with Paul and Teresa Westbrook of Glendale-based Gaslight Inn.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Interview with founders and profile of Scottsdale-based location of P.B. Loco.
Profiles of some of the Valley's off-the-beaten-path eateries.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
Interview with Ty'rone and Mary Green of Phoenix-based Memphx Southwestern Soul restaurant.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
A roundup of new hotels and hotel renovations in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Interview with Chef Mel Mecinas of Scottsdale-based Four Seasons Resort.
Interview with and profile of Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Interviews with owners of newly opened, Scottsdale-based Ippei Japanese Bistro.
Interview with Executive Chef Justin Beckett and profile of reopened Trader Vic's.
Interview with Cold Stone Creamery CEO Doug Ducey and Tastemaster Ray Karam.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
Interview with chef/owner Lionel Geuskens about newly opened Trente-Cinq 35 restaurant.
Profile of newly opened, Phoenix-based Lisa G, and interviews with owner Lisa Giungo and Pasty Chef Ashly Young.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
An interview with Chef Eddie Matney and owner Bill Smith about Amar'e Stoudemire's Downtown Phoenix restaurant.
A roundup of Scottsdale's top party and club promoters.
A roundup of various places to “eat, party, stay, shop, drink and relax” around the globe.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
Profile and interview with owners of Phoenix-based Lola Tapas.
Interview with Paula Goldstein of newly opened Desana Custom Blended Fragrances.
A listing of recommended Phoenix-area events throughout the month.
A roundup of top 10 spices every chef should have in their kitchen.
An interview with Larry Paul, founder of Sharps shaving and grooming products brand.
Profile of Scottsdale-based Chatham's Fine Chocolates.
Interview with Moreno Spangaro, founder and master gelato maker at Arlecchino Gelateria.
Sports
Team USA will be represented by 292 women at the games in Rio de Janeiro. That tally is the most by a single country, and breaks a record set by China in 2008, but it's not the first time the U.S. has been represented by more female competitors.
And words were another way that Ali fought, as he was a well-known civil rights activist during the height of his fame in the 1960s and 1970s. As Ebony reports, in 1963, a then-Cassius Clay described himself as "a blast furnace of race pride," and eventually he went on to join the Nation of Islam and change his name to Muhammad Ali.
It's an exciting time in professional basketball. First, the Golden State Warriors just won their 72nd game of the season, tying a record set by the Chicago Bulls during the 1995-1996 season, in which Chicago eventually went on to win a championship. And second, the great Kobe Bryant is about to play his final game in the NBA.
In the clip, players on the team recite inclusive messages, which, according to ESPN Deportes, roughly translate to: "For us, the differences are not a barrier," "We do not discriminate," "We respect the views of all," and "Every person is worthy of respect."
March Madness is here, and everybody from college students to President Obama have filled out their brackets in anticipation of the big dance among the 68 NCAA men's basketball teams (well, fewer now, given that some have been eliminated). Perhaps one of the fans who most eagerly awaited the closing games of the college basketball season is Samuel Healy.
Horse racing season is upon us, but just like other sports and awards season events, the focus is shifting toward fashion. The Cheltenham Festival is currently underway in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in England, and features four days of racing and other competitions. And, likely, lots of head-turning hats.
After his years as a hero on the field, former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Tim Tebow has made a case for why he's our favorite off the field, too. On Friday night, the Tim Tebow Foundation sponsored Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs.
Though the NBA All-Star Game takes place Sunday, for true basketball fans, the real action always happens during the prior Saturday's Slam Dunk Contest. With greats such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Nate Robinson, and the Dab-inventing Dee Brown among the winners, it's no surprise why.
According to ESPN, Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2014 after suffering from heavy breathing during a game. Sidelined by the cancer, the free safety was determined to get back in the game and vowed that he'd be ready for training camp the following year, pushing himself through intense workouts while simultaneously enduring exhaustive chemotherapy.
There are San Francisco 49ers fans conceivably (!) born months after the team defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in 1989. There's also 8-year-old Indianapolis Colts fans who were but a twinkle in their parents' eyes prior to the squad trouncing the Chicago Bears in 2007.
CEO leads joint venture between NBA and NCAA to improve youth basketball The National Basketball Association and National Collegiate Athletic Association are making a full-court press to improve the quality of youth basketball.
A roundup of facts about the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium.
Entertainment, Arts, Culture & Celebrities
Cox's tweets were bright spots in the otherwise negative-leaning messages some folks saw within their streams because they shared not only her concerns, but her compassion and willingness to listen to her followers, many of whom felt voiceless as the results materialized.
Or the heart-pounding instance when Richard's car is followed by a van, evoking fear that he, his wife, and his kids will be discovered by corrupt law enforcement, and arrested for "illegally" living as a family.
In the beginning, you want the family support, but family support - it's tough because family doesn't know trials and tribulations, the ups and the downs, and you can't share everything about your career because your family, at some point, will get depressed ...
In this video, we learn that the father of five searches daily for work, but is having a hard time landing a full-time gig due to his challenge with the English language. But he did find some temporary work, and promises to keep looking for the sake of his family and his pursuit of the American dream.
Wait ... you're not yet watching the hit BET series? You should be, as it'll soon become your guilty pleasure with its tongue-in-cheek, slapstick, and subtle humor. Here are five reasons we're eager for things to kick off, along with a few things we're begging to see.
Can't get enough emojis on your smartphone? We have the same problem. But over the years, something's been missing from our iPhone and Android's selection when it comes to cute couples. Don't get us wrong, there were plenty of options when it came to hand-holding, kissing, and couples whose hearts were all aflutter, but most of those pairings were a little monochromatic.
The job of a TV reporter can be a rewarding one, but like so many other professions, it comes with its fair share of not-so-good moments and even times where others want them to remain silent.
"The ability to use food stamps online would give struggling families access to healthy food and non-toxic products at the same price as conventional equivalents for the first time in history," says Gunnar Lovelace, CEO and founder of Thrive Market.
Nickelodeon has become the latest entertainment outlet to reflect the changes that have taken place in society. According to a report by Variety , the network will introduce a same-sex couple on the animated show The Loud House on Wednesday.
Since 2009, the Wellington Court Mural Project in neighboring Astoria has embraced street art along its walls. Today, some 140 murals populate the outdoor project, featuring contributions from well-known and rising stars within the discipline. A Plus took a stroll through the neighborhood to see first-hand the gorgeous paintings that adorn neighborhood businesses and homes.
Morgan Parker ( Violets & Violence; Hope) has penned a suspenseful novel that fuses romance with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. How? It all starts with Allana Harrison, who "wanted to escape her painful, broken past, and enjoy a fresh start somewhere else, anywhere else.
Ryan Gattis, the author of the novel All Involved , is out with his latest book, titled AIR, published by Adaptive Books. "When 17-year-old Grey witnesses the tragic death of his mother in Colorado, he is shipped off to live with his aunt in inner-city Baltimore," the novel's synopsis reads.
Along with the passing of Prince late last week, pop culture was dominated by discussion of, dissection of, and numerous re-watchings of Beyoncé's HBO special, Lemonade , and the surprise release of an album of the same name during the TV show's premiere. Naturally, it didn't take long for late-night to insert itself into the conversation.
Ah, the pick-up line: a source of laughter and cringe-worthy discomfort throughout the ages as people around the world look for love - often in all of the wrong places, but occasionally in the right ones, too.
Actress Melissa McCarthy is busy gearing up for the premiere of her new film The Boss , as well as the long-awaited, female-cast-featuring reboot of the '80s fan-favorite, Ghostbusters . But in a recent interview with Refinery29, she took time to address an issue that's pervasive in Hollywood: actresses' weights.
That's exactly what you'll find in the clip above from Jimmy Kimmel Live! , which compiles some of the most hilariously weird tweets from some of the biggest stars. Check it out to see if your favorite stars made the cut, because let's be honest, nearly everyone has tweeted something embarrassing at least once.
There are three constants in life: death, taxes, and Cookie Monster's insatiable desire for sweet, sweet cookies. As Sesame Street's resident overeater, the furry blue monster has probably devoured thousands - maybe even millions - of cookies since his official introduction to the public in a commercial in 1967.
Ahead of the Oscars, the biggest drama surrounding the Academy's annual ceremony was the #OscarsSoWhite fiasco, in which no actors of color were nominated for any of the four major acting categories. Chris Rock - who hosted the awards this year - had no choice, really, but to address the controversy, which he did throughout the ceremony and most definitely in his opening monologue.
But back to the White House, where the Hamilton cast held court with President Obama in the Rose Garden. One special moment from that meeting was when POTUS got in on the act, holding up a series of cards, each with political words on them.
Netflix on Thursday released a trailer for the upcoming series, The Ranch. The multi-camera sitcom stars That '70s Show alumni Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson as brothers Colt and "Rooster," respectively, who work on their family's ranch in Colorado with their opinionated dad, Beau (Sam Elliott).
Together, the trio takes on classic dramas such as Goodfellas, The Revenant, and Gladiator ... adding a little song and dance to the mix, and transforming the sometimes gory stories into prancing, leg-kicking, break-into-song-just-because-style musicals that would make the cast of jealous (OK, maybe not so much.)
When a Scottish library hosted a book club on Saturday, it didn't expect Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to swing by to discuss the novel, despite a Twitter invite. After all, she's quite busy writing new stories and supporting those who have lost their mothers, so it would be a stretch for her to take time out of her busy schedule, right?
Now comes Fuller House Nights, which was revealed during The Late Show. Host Stephen Colbert seemed surprised that the "Full House Daddies" had side gigs as detectives, policing the mean, gritty streets of San Francisco. (Especially since he starred in the clip as the criminal, Dmitri, who they interrogated in character.)
Yeah. The only thing that's a bummer about this clip is that the dancing portion is so short. But on the bright side, these talented kids - who reveal they crossed paths with Britney Spears - will get to attend Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards later this month, courtesy of DeGeneres.
After the Oscar nominees were announced in January, it didn't take long for the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag to get dusted off from last year. That, of course, was when social media users criticized the Academy for its slate of all-white actors filling the four best acting categories at 2015's and this year's ceremonies, leading some stars to boycott Hollywood's biggest night.
It's a fact that not every movie will appeal to every viewer. But it seems that the closest we get to folks agreeing on the caliber of a film are reviews from critics and Academy Award nominations. On the critics' side, website Rotten Tomatoes has attempted to synthesize their reviews with its "Tomatometer."
Sunday is the biggest night in Hollywood, as the Oscars will air on the ABC network and hand out trophies to the best actors, directors, and behind-the-scenes staff in the film industry.
The characters of The Walking Dead do not have it easy. If they're not trying to escape a herd of flesh-eating zombies then they're probably trying to fend off some nasty people who are freaking out during the apocalypse.
Roller coasters - such as California Screamin' at Disneyland's California Adventure Park - are loads of fun with their ups and downs, twists and turns, and, most importantly, steep, steep drops. And 20 Questions can be a great party game, especially if said game involves any form of alcohol, though that's never a requirement to make it fun.
In a clip edited by Celia Gómez and conceived of by Jesús Sahuquillo titled "The Simpsons movie references," 27 flicks from Citizen Kane to Spider-Man are spoofed, parodied, and otherwise honored by the creators of the hit show, who found a way to somehow work replicas of the famous scenes into the adventures of Springfield's finest.
It was a sad day in the literary world on Friday when news broke that Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, had died at the age of 89.
His sadness is calmed by his doting family, including dad Danny (Bob Saget), uncles Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (Bob Coulier), aunt Becky (Lori Loughlin), and sisters DJ (Candace Cameron-Bure) and Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin). Annoying neighbor Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber) also swings by, to which Fallon's Trump-Michelle hybrid has the perfect response.
"I've taken footage from things that were on TV this week and I've added dancing whether it should be there or not," she adds. And the results - compiled from a CNN Democratic debate, The Price is Right, the Super Bowl, American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J.
It will have 14 beds for kids recovering from such procedures as open-heart surgery, heart transplants, heart failure, and more. The paper also reports that space is being set aside for families to stay with their kids while they are hospitalized after the intense procedures - which may seem scary to little ones.
Not one to skip a beat, Saturday Night Live picked up where a monologue by The Daily Show's Jessica Williams left off: in it, she revealed that Beyoncé is and is proud of being - gasp! - Black.
It's actor Alfonso Ribeiro busting some serious moves with "The Carlton." The dance is named after Carlton Banks, who Ribeiro played on the hit '90s sitcom and who was the cousin to Will Smith's eponymous lead. Carlton may have been a bit of a square, but he had a groove that could not be contained.
A Plus is reposting some of our favorite celebrity dad stories in honor of Chicken Soup for the Soul's Project Dad. Watch Donnell Rawlings, Daniel Cosgrove, and DJ Skribble in the premiere on Discovery Life Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Let's be honest about something: being an actor is tough. Yeah, the general public thinks that being on the screen or on the stage instantly leads to wealth, power, and prestige, but for many, the only recognition comes from supportive family and friends, and payment comes in the form of pursuing one's passion.
The official "Zoolander 2" Instagram account shows the plastic pals hitting the gym, soaking up the sun, and brunching with their besties.
It's not fair being hot. And no one can relate to this more than Derek Zoolander of the 2001 flick, Zoolander, and its soon-to-be-released sequel. But perhaps the character - brought to life by comedian Ben Stiller - is a bit autobiographical?
The show's premise was three men raising three girls after the wife of Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) died. He enlisted the help of brother-in-law Jesse (John Stamos) and buddy Joey (Dave Coulier) to help look after his three daughters: D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and Michelle, played by the Olsen twins.
The Supergirl episode appears to be called "Worlds Finest," but, as noted by Comic Book Resources, there's no apostrophe in "Worlds." Bad grammar, you ask? Well, it could instead indicate a current plot from The Flash involving multiple realities will be at play, with Flash visiting the version of Earth where Supergirl resides.
The numbers are quite problematic. According to a report by the Directors Guild of America, just 16 percent of television directing roles were held by women during the 2014-2015 TV season. The same report revealed that 18 percent were held by people of color.
According to Entertainment Tonight , the star revealed her father was suffering from Stage 4 cancer in August 2015. The news was particularly tough because her boyfriend, The Shannara Chronicles' Austin Butler, lost his mother to cancer in September 2014. "Let me tell you, I hate cancer.
The cast of Orange is the New Black was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, which it won easily for a second consecutive year. As the fourth season of the show prepares to debut on Netflix in June, Cox may just be making another appearance at the SAG Awards in 2017.
NBC revealed Thursday the cast of the forthcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice. Sixteen celebrities have been hired. The show - which made Donald Trump's "You're fired!" a catchphrase - famously puts the stars from various walks of Hollywood life through a series of challenges, in which they hustle hard and pull out their Rolodexes to earn money for their favorite charities.
Interview with comic book artist/toy designer Todd McFarlane and profile of McFarlane Toys.
Interview with Phoenix Art Museum Fashion Curator Dennita Sewell.
Preview of Arizona State University's 'New American City' art exhibit.
Interviews with Theater In My Basement Founder and Director Chris Danowski.
Music & Dance
My nephew Antonio from my wife's side of the family, he was - from a very young age, 5, 6 - he was an incredible artist, drawing-wise, and we just let him hone it, hone it, hone it, and it came to the point where [we had to] get him that training.
He may look like a rockstar, but this young piano marvel has more in common with Machajdík than Metalinda. Meet 9-year-old Vojtech Filip Kopko, a Slovakian boy who dons a rough-and-tough ponytail, but plays the keys as delicately as a surgeon operates.
Fall is off to a great start as far as music is concerned, especially thanks to the return of Bruno Mars. The singer-songwriter dropped his latest single, "24K Magic," a few weeks back and it's already climbing the charts.
UPDATE, 5:44 p.m.: A tweet from the North Bergen Police Department Tuesday afternoon said that Shirlene Quigley had been found. "She is safe and being treated at an undisclosed location," it added. Celebrities are flexing their social media muscles to aid in the search for a dancer and a friend who went missing on Sunday.
To the casual or armchair music video director, Andy Grammer's bubbly tune "Fresh Eyes" might inspire ideas of a guy falling in love with a young lady. Well, the artist didn't quite follow that template and instead changed things up with the concept for his latest clip.
"'Rise Up!' is more than a song, it's a movement," Loughrey, who also hosts Rise Up Workshops at schools, says. "The #RiseUpMovement is all about telling the stories of people who are positively impacting the world, and encouraging people of all ages and walks of life to rise up in their communities.
Back in August, self-taught producer and songwriter Yonee released his debut single, "Bombs of My Love." Now, exclusively on A Plus, he premieres the music video for the track that bring awareness to the unique needs of children in foster care kids.
I think it's a bit sad in a way that we live in a world where there are labels, because I feel that's what creates division. In music, in art, or race, or whatever, I think labels cause division.
The team, donning all-white outfits, takes to the stage and delivers intricate moves of both the hip-hop and contemporary dance variety. With a soundtrack that spans a number of tunes, genres, and emotions, watchers can't help but feel they're being taken on an intense emotional journey that culminates in uproarious applause - both on and off the screen.
And while the music is fun, JLine also uses his platform to to speak out on important topics - specifically through #istandwithjline, in which his concert performances for more than 1 million students nationwide came with a discussion about overcoming bullying. "That experience taught me to believe in myself and find a passion in life," he says.
Backed by Trevor Takemoto, Chase Lihilihi, Carlo Darang, and Jawn Ha, Nguyen embodies that awkward and painful experience with tight isolations and intense locking throughout the David Javier-directed video. Set inside a café-bar, no piece of furniture is off limits as he laments his loss and the heartache of knowing that his former love has moved on, as described poignantly by Lil Dicky's spoken-from-experience verses.
But despite being released in the era of Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" and N.W.A.'s "Fuck Tha Police," Rhythm Nation was not a straight protest record packed solely with "make you think" music.
Saturday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, which also falls during the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's National Suicide Prevention Week. But to bring awareness specifically to this important day and the issue it addresses, Joshua Luke Smith - a spoken word artist and singer - is out with a new song titled "Becoming Human."
Rebecca Black of "Friday" fame continues to claw her way back into the spotlight. But unlike the polarizing viral hit from five years ago, the 19-year-old has been surprising us with some new offerings lately that suggest she's gotten serious with her craft and is serious about making her dreams of singing a reality.
6. Eminem, Missy Elliott, and Rihanna have each won Video of the Year twice, though Eminem is the only one to earn his wins without guest stars. 7. Madonna (1984, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1998, and 2003) and Justin Timberlake (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, and 2013) have each performed seven times at the VMAs - more than any other artists.
The tune might make listeners think of the sounds that pulsate from Ibiza, but the crew performing here instead visited California's Catalina Island to show off a slew of dance styles. That's what makes this video so stunning is its celebration of dance.
Now she's out with a sultry new clip that features movements set to SR's club-ready single, "I Don't See 'Em." What starts out as enticing writhing around on the floor evolves into a Step Up-worthy throwdown, which blends intricate flailing with stiletto-strong precision that's as hypnotizing as it is complex (and no easy feat!).
When we last heard from singer Brian Justin Crum, he just wanted somebody to love. But during his appearance on last night's episode of America's Got Talent, things got "Creep"-y. Crum took to the stage to belt out Radiohead's 1993 hit, "Creep."
There are some mirror movements from Serena and Savana Petruzello; the sexy showcase of "Blonde Ambition" members Marissa Heart, Hannah Cleeve, and Jamie Ruiz; the amazing choreography effortlessly executed by the Hot Mamas, which includes Brinn Nicole herself, as well as Gina Starbuck and Lisa Rosenthal; and even more tight twerking techniques, fierce freestyles, and an all-together dance party to round out clip that we hope we're invited to.
Sisters Iman and Siham Hashi - who, according to a release, have fused the meaning of their Arabic names Iman ("faith") and Siham ("arrow"), to create their group name, Faarrow - are out with the lyric video to their single "Lost."
L.A.-based Nicky Davey - composed of Nick Green and Dave Rosser - are out with the music video for the sensual new track "Oxygen." Throughout the black-and-white clip, lyrics penned by Green and The Internet's Syd The Kyd are crooned in a sweet, soulful manner.
The dancers who pulled this off are known as the Battle Droids. Also from Belgium, they - according to the group's Facebook page - joined forces back in 2012. The youngsters definitely have moves well beyond their years, as they pull inspiration from hip-hop's Golden Era, but infuse some fresh style into their flashy B-boy and B-girl moves.
"Bro country" duo Florida Georgia Line might be one of the last groups to fess up to liking a '90s boy band. But that's where they found themselves during a concert earlier this month. According to a video posted online, at the show in Rapid City, S.D., the pair took a break in the middle of their set to dish on their favorite teen idols.
Break dancing buffs may love head-spinning moves, crazy kicks, and footwork that defies explanation, but aficionados also appreciate popping and locking - with animated movements displayed within styles that are close cousins to B-boy and B-girl flare.
We love music at A Plus! We're making sure we keep you up to date with the latest tunes by pointing out some of our favorite new releases. Check back each Monday to hear songs and see videos from fresh faces and established stars across a variety of genres.
Though not officially the start of summer, Memorial Day signals a time when many Americans embrace the heat, start taking vacations, and bring out the bikinis and board shorts. But just as important as packing sunscreen and mosquito repellant is planning out a playlist for the special occasions that will take place throughout the season.
"Girl On Fire" singer Alicia Keys is out with the music video for her new track, "In Common," from a forthcoming album set for release in late summer. The tune deviates a bit from her usual sound, infusing Latin and Afrobeat rhythms into the sultry song, and the black-and-white video is sure to get viewers in step thanks to some wildly hypnotic dancers.
When you woke up this morning, was it to an alarm that you set on your smartphone, which was plugged into a wall? If so, you probably didn't even think for a fraction of a second about the outlet and the electricity powering your device.
Time flies, right? That's probably what you'll be thinking come Monday when - whose latest season premiered in late February - enters its semifinal round! Already? Yeah, we're a bit sad knowing the season will be wrapping up soon, but we're super excited for what's on the way - specifically, the crowning of a new champ and seeing which mentoring judge gets bragging rights.
(Not so out of character, we guess, since Pharrell and JT have collaborated dozens of times over the years.) The song's clip features appearances from some of JT's co-stars from Trolls, including Anna Kendrick, Late Late Show host James Corden, Gwen Stefani, Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar,"I Love It" singers Icona Pop,and Ronald Funches, among others, who jam and groove to the pop-R&B hybrid.
If so, choreographer Nika Kljun's recently posted video to her YouTube page features the moves to Danish singer Sonny's newly released single, "Cha Cha," and Kljun is happily teaching dancers who are eager to learn.
"I know I'm still your child," Cho sings, with her mother responding, "Why you so wild?" before the family comes together to chant, "But now that I have grown / Why can't you, why can't you come home?"
Singer-songwriter Leah Nobel just released an acoustic cover of Nick Jonas and Tove Lo's hit song, "Close," and we couldn't help but take notice. The Phoenix native and current Nashville, Tenn., resident totally changed the smooth R&B jam about passionate longing and desire into an immediately emotional love song.
The Windsor, England-based trio of siblings known as The Rua have just premiered the music video for their song "Without You" exclusively on A Plus. While the tune is about a breakup, Alanna, Roseanna, and Jonathan say there's a reason to celebrate.
It was a sad day in the world of music on Thursday as news broke that the incomparable musician Prince had died. He was 57. According to the Associated Press, police were called to his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn. earlier in the day. His publicist spoke about his death Thursday afternoon.
Jennifer Lopez - or J.Lo or Jenny from the Block - has long been admired as a superstar entertainer who can act, dance, and sing. The triple threat has also been praised over the decades for some of her physical attributes, specifically here derrière, which she and rapper Iggy Azalea proudly celebrated in the remix to Lopez's 2014 hit, "Booty."
Margaret Cho is best known for her comedy, and her outspokenness on issues such as sexual abuse, body positivity, and the challenges of being comfortable in your own skin. But there's more to her talent, as she's also about to put out a new album titled American Myth.
After the moving interpretive dance - which breaks more than a few boundaries as to how men and women are supposed to dance - the two gave each other a passionate hug, revealing just how in love they are.
Jose Hollywood - the New York City choreographer originally from Puerto Rico but now based in Los Angeles - has worked with some of the biggest and brightest stars in the music industry. According to his website, he's helped the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Ciara, and Rihanna move to their respective beats.
As the pair frolic through the modern-day castle, the song's words transform from talk of parties and meeting boys to sparkling wine (OK, that's still somewhat in line with the original), to the Celtics (we're a little unclear if this refers to sports or medieval times), to term limits for politicians (yeah, we're just stumped on this one).
In the wake of the terrorist attacks that shook Brussels on Tuesday, many citizens of the grief-stricken city have been reaching out to their neighbors and even total strangers. Not only are they offering comfort and temporary shelter to those stranded in the metropolis, but also a sense of closeness and connection that was threatened by the bombings at the city's airport and transportation hub.
Grande goes solo in a new video released on her Vevo/YouTube channel, featuring her singing the lyrics of the title track of her forthcoming Dangerous Woman album. In the clip, she's seen wearing the single cover's attire - which is a black leather bunny costume.
Yeah, this is making that urge to get up and dance rise. We could totally hear this as part of a mixtape with stuff like Britney's "I'm a Slave 4 U," N'Sync's "It's Gonna Be Me," Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills," and BSB's "As Long As You Love Me."
Here, it's just about talent, and we were blown away by a recent demonstration of some smoking-hot salsa moves courtesy of 8-year-old Beberly Devers and 12-year-old Johnathan Meza.
Now, Gaga is sharing some public service announcements on her Instagram account to further support Kesha, and to bring to light experiences that are all too common, especially for women. "#FreeEveryWoman #FreeEveryMan #FreeKesha. Join us and raise your voice to make change.
Zakk Wylde is what they'd call a guitar god - and he has no less than Black Sabbath's own Ozzy Osbourne co-signing on that statement, as the two have a storied history together that stretches across multiple decades. Now, after seeing Wylde's appearance in a video produced by Loudwire, we're even more convinced he's deserving of that status.
Going into Sunday's Oscars, we knew that Vice President Joe Biden would be introducing Lady Gaga ahead of her performance of "Till It Happens to You." The song, co-written by Gaga and Diane Warren - who, according to Rolling Stone, are both survivors of sexual assault - appeared in the documentary The Hunting Ground, which discusses rape on college campuses.
What's more, the teen adds in a little something for the true MJ fans: a few recognizable notes from one of Bad's other massive songs, "Smooth Criminal." Oh, and by the way, you'll notice there's no sheet music during this performance.
Kelly Clarkson, the first person to win American Idol, is easily one of our favorites from the show's 15-season history. But on Thursday night, she instantly took the top spot. Clarkson returned to the show that made her a star and performed her song called "Piece by Piece," a heartstring-tugging track that appears on the album of the same name.
And he succeeds, with the lyrics, "For those who doubted me / This is payback / And I've been on my grizzy / Since way back / No sir, I don't drive a Maybach / But guess what I did? / I finished paying Sallie Mae back."
It begins with Kendrick in chains, and the scene is most definitely a jail, as "Berry" - about the modern-day Black experience that doubles as his internal struggle - erupts with intensity into the microphone.
Google Translate is a handy service and it continues to get better, but as performer Malinda Kathleen Reese likes to remind us, it's far from perfect. The singer, actress, dancer, and YouTube star is back with the latest video in her popular series, "Google Translate Sings."
But instead of reverting to her usually verklempt self, Taylor stared strongly into the audience and delivered this brief but powerful message to those who have been knocking her career.
Music's biggest night - otherwise known as the Grammys - tends to be a fairly conservative affair. Despite the number of hard-partying rockers, hip-hop acts, and good-old country boys that fill out the crowd, the night seems reserved for folks donning tuxedos and ceremonial gowns.
OK Go ranks in the upper echelon of music video creators. Michael Jackson, Madonna, Aerosmith, Janet Jackson ... and most definitely OK Go. Ever since the band's "Here It Goes Again" clip, in which the quartet performed an intricate routine while simultaneously walking on treadmills, we've been in awe of their work and paying close attention to their ongoing collection of astounding visuals.
Ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, we at A Plus were super-excited for the halftime show. After all, Coldplay is a fantastic collective of musicians, and the fact that Bruno Mars was rumored to perform and Beyoncé was confirmed to appear during BEY-NGO board?)
The new clip for "Chains," which premiered on Tidal, is showcased entirely in black-and-white visuals, and features Usher behind a chainlink fence (likely symbolizing being locked in a prison cell), in a church (at what looks to be his own funeral), and in the back of a police car, appearing to have been arrested and with a single tear falling down his face.
Ah, boy bands - the entry point into music for many a tween and teen girl, and the ire of many of their male counterparts. Still, it's cute for these young kids to have crushes on their favorite boy band member, whose rosters are often rounded out with such diverse personalities as "the shy one" or "the cute one" or "the athletic one."
Karina Pasian had been slowly preparing her return to the scene (remember that Rihanna cover?), but if there was any doubt, her latest single, "Love Right Next to You," declares that she's back in a big way.
UK songstress Jess Glynne easily won us over with her collaborations with fellow Brits Clean Bandit.
After recently dropping "Welcome To My World," Mya continues to promote her next project with the new single "Team You."
Mariah Carey reigned as pop's golden girl throughout the first half of the '90s, scoring No. 1 hits at will with safe soft rock and big-voiced ballads. Ahead of her fifth studio album, , she threw the curveball called "Fantasy" - a track remixed by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs that featured a guest appearance by Ol' Dirty Bastard.
As they say is the case with fine wine, Xscape got better with time.
Being a Jody Watley fan requires patience and the ability to teach. "Why?" you might be asking. "I love 'Looking for a New Love,' so I don't need to be schooled on Jody!" But therein lies the problem.
No matter how hard you tried, you likely failed to escape Adina Howard's ubiquitous and anthemic "Freak Like Me" in 1995. "Escape" may be too harsh a word, but the song was plastered on radio and music video outlets, helping it rise to No.
"Rhythm Nation." It's one of those tracks that doesn't need to be introduced with " Janet Jackson 's song ..." preceding it. Everyone knows quite well who it belongs to, thanks in part to the iconic music video and the now-signature sound that surrounds its basslines.
Control single-handedly redefined Janet Jackson throughout 1986 and 1987, but the set’s seventh and final single would lay the groundwork for her mature sound that evolved in later years.
"Rock With U" stands out as one of Janet Jackson's best efforts from the '00s - a stretch that started strong with the All For You album, but slid downhill after Nipplegate and three consecutive "not as good as All For You" collections. But Damita Jo, 20 Y.O.
Following the thought-provoking anthem "Rhythm Nation," came the big-beat, hand clap feel-goodness of "Escapade." As the third single single from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, "Escapade" found Janet Jackson going back to the straight-up fun found in the album's first single, "Miss You Much," and harkened back to the uplifting crossover appeal of Control's "When I Think of You."
Rappers already have to compete with each other in their neighborhoods and on a global level, but they may soon have to contend with computers, too.
In less than a week, Spotify upgraded from its version 1.0 to version 2.0.
It seems like Jay Z has been brushing his shoulders off ever since he relaunched the Tidal music streaming service.
Jay Z's Tidal music service has at least 699 problems. Just days after the Brooklyn rapper called up users of his recently purchased music streaming service to thank them for listening, news from Boy Genius Report says that Tidal has fallen out of the top 700 apps downloaded in the iPhone App Store.
Here's something you can't hear on Spotify. Jay Z has reportedly been dialing up listeners of his tracks on his recently acquired Tidal music service and been thanking them for tuning in, according to Business Insider.
Snoop Dogg - or Snoop Lion, if you prefer - apparently has his head in the clouds, with reports saying he's invested in the "Uber for pot" known as Eaze. [Related: BE Exclusive: Snoop Dogg Talks Guns, 401(k)s, and How Blacks Can Raise Their Financial Voice] Eaze, a smartphone app, ...
The release of CHIC’s “I’ll Be There” and news of the accompanying EP of the same name had us on a high surely not felt since the days of Studio 54.
The “fire” that is Lion Babe continues to bring the heat with the Pharrell Williams-produced “Wonder Woman,” which recently got a space age/Barbarella video treatment and appears to be headed to digital store near you in May.
Tinashe just wrapped her first world tour and as things come to a close, the track "Sweet Satisfaction" has leaked and begun making rounds on the Web.
MNEK's trippy video for "The Rhythm" featured grocery shoppers getting uncontrollably caught up in the sway of the Small Talk EP's jagged yet danceable track.
The First Ladies of Disco — comprised of Evelyn “Champagne” King, Martha Wash and Linda Clifford — is probably the dance-diva super-group of your dreams.
Tina Turn Up — better known to all of us as Christina Milian — has dropped her latest single, “We Ain’t Worried,” but she’s also gifted us with a video of her newly available track.
If you have the middle-of-the-week blues, you’ll be relieved — and releasing a “Yes, yes, YAAASSS!” — upon hearing T.Williams new joint with MJ Cole, titled “Privilege.”
Here's a bit of a head-scratcher: J. Cole's latest music video release from 2014 Forest Hills Drive is the slightly aggressive and certainly contemporary "G.O.M.D.," but the video is a throwback to the days of slavery.
Former RichGirl and current R&B Divas: LA star Brave Williams is out with the second song from her forthcoming Fearless EP.
Praise MNEK! When the young masetro announced the release of his Small Talk EP, we at SoulBounce HQ collectively rejoiced.
"Seven Day Fool" singer Jully Black has admittedly caught a "Fever," but throughout her latest song, you won't hear her asking for medication to remedy her condition.
Our favorite Danity Kane member, Dawn Richard, is out with a new music video for one of the tracks from her Blackheart album, the hauntingly smooth "Projection."
Spring hasn't yet sprung, but a ray of sunshine is helping melt away the doldrums of winter.
Lyfe Jennings' "Pretty Is" is an ode to hardworking strippers we haven't heard the likes of since Wyclef Jean's "Perfect Gentleman."
Chanteuse-turned-reality TV star Christina Milian just wrapped her E! show, Christina Milian Turned Up, which theoretically gives her more time to focus on her music.
Kwabs had us feeling some kind of way last month when he let loose the music video of his tune "Perfect Ruin."
Timbaland protégé Tink is out with the first official single from her forthcoming album.
Though Boyz II Men announced there would be no ballads on the October-released Collide, the group at least delivered by still making an appearance in the video clip for "Losing Sleep."
B. Slade, née Tonéx, Anthony Williams or any other number of other monikers, pays homage to the '80s' Minneapolis sound popularized by the likes of Prince with his latest track, "Sexy B*tch."
Adeline Michèle is one busy lady.
Now this was unexpected.
Erika, Crystal and LJ form the trio AMOR KISMET, whose sound encompasses a little bit of this and a little bit of that from pop, R&B, neo soul, dance and world music.
Earlier this month, Jaden Smith delivered “4 My 1,” “Scarface” and “Weekend in Atlantis” — three songs that together formed the This Is The Album project.
Hi-Five was a powerhouse back in the early '90s, conquering R&B and pop charts with hits from their self-titled debut and sophomore effort, Keep It Goin' On.
Valentine's Day is becoming "Mya Releases An Album Day," as 2015 marks the second consecutive year that the songstress has dropped a love-themed EP.
MNEK is back on the scene with a new music video for “The Rhythm,” which takes the tune’s lyrics to heart, featuring trippy visuals that will make you “lose your mind.”
Valentine's Day is this coming weekend and Tank is getting in the mood with a new EP.
The Canadian production duo Potatohead People — made up of Montreal’s Nick Wisdom and Vancouver’s AstroLogical— are out with the song “Luv Ya,” a track that finds the pair joining forces with Bounce-Worthy vocalist Amalia.
Happy birthday, Tinashe! The proud Aquarius celebrated turning 22 on Friday, but instead of receiving presents she gifted fans with a new music video.
Multi-GRAMMY nominee Sam Smith has dropped a video for In the Lonely Hour's "Lay Me Down," and the visuals are quite clever while causing a stir.
Kadesh, also known as Desiree Coleman Jackson — wife of former Golden State Warriors coach and current ESPN analyst Mark Jackson — has dropped her song entitled "Love," and her timing couldn't be better.
Remember when Soulpersona and Princess Freesia were asking for fans' support to fund their album Fast Forward?
Charlie Wilson and Snoop Dogg have been collaborating for nearly two decades, the first notable instance being 1996's "Snoop's Upside Ya Head," to more refined offerings such as the Pharrell Williams-assisted "Beautiful" and Justin Timberlake-featuring "Signs."
Kristinia DeBarge has been out of the limelight for a hot minute — so long it seemed those 60 seconds almost went nova.
Trey Songz, the poet behind "2 Reasons," is out with the lyric video to his track "Slow Motion."
Immature's return to R&B is the gift that keeps on giving.
Remember Hall & Oates’ “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)”? Of course you do!
Charlie Wilson is set to rule 2015.
Omar Lye-Fook is making a return to the dance floor after successfully joining forces with EVM-128 on "Beyond" and DJ Fudge and Hallex M on "Simpatico."
Sharon Jones has much to celebrate.
You never quite know what to expect from the multitalented multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin.
Flo Rida protégée Natalie La Rose is out with her solo single, "Somebody," which features hooks and backgrounds from crooner Jeremih.
Sia Amun — one half of writing duo The Pensouls, who are responsible for Trey Songz’s “All We Do” and Pleasure P’s “Do You” — is stepping out with her first proper solo effort, which is titled “Runaway.”
Former Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett is promising a new album in the spring and, ahead of its proposed release, she’s dropped a preview of things to come.
Cody ChesnuTT teamed with Gary Clark Jr. for the “Gunpowder on the Letter” music video back in November.
Critically lauded and commercially successful upon its release, The Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready to Die stands as one of the pillars of hip-hop — a standard albums of the genre strive to achieve and a shining example for the mainstream of the potential rap artists have to craft more than just hot singles.
Back in the early and mid-’90s, no amount of Boyz II Men could satisfy hungry fans.
During Mariah Carey’s mid-’90s hot streak, the diva took a chilly turn when she released her fourth studio album, the winter holiday-themed Merry Christmas.
All-4-One is one of the few male R&B groups that still has its membership intact, and considering the guys have been harmonizing hits since 1994, that's quite a feat!
Anthony Hamilton and his Christmas album, Home for the Holidays, have received plenty of love during his seasonal promotional tour.
Though Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life received the 1976 Album of the Year accolade, The Recording Academy is set to bestow yet another honor upon the critically acclaimed collection.
TLC already made a mark on Christmas music with the early ’90s holiday banger "Sleigh Ride."
Weeks after Jonas Rathsman dropped a remix of the track, Sam Smith has put together new visuals for his song "Like I Can," the fourth offering from the English singer's In the Lonely Hour album.
We at SoulBounce HQ have been in love with Lion Babe for quite some time and were ecstatic when we got visuals for the Childish Gambino-featuring "Jump Hi."
Just days ago, Chris Turner heeded Questlove's call for musicians to use their art as a voice for the voiceless.
Aloe Blacc plays the part of a wedding singer in his latest music video, “Can You Do This,” from the forthcoming film The Wedding Ringer.
With Danity Kane and Diddy - Dirty Money done and over with, Dawn Richard — easily your favorite member from both groups — can finally direct her attention to her solo material.
Immature, or IMx if you must, is back on the scene with the new single "Let Me Find Out."
Aloe Blacc got the audience grooving during the Soul Train Awards 2014 with energetic renditions of his tunes "The Man" and "Love is the Answer" on last night's telecast.
It’s been a while since we last heard from Frank Ocean, but the alt-R&B singer gifted fans on Black Friday with a new track titled "Memrise."
Willow Smith — daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, sister of Jaden Smith — has blessed us with her latest Internet release.
Usually branded a high-class diva whose every move is carefully calculated, Beyoncé changes things up for the video to “7/11.”
The playlist at any school dance in 1994 and 1995 had to include Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down.”
SoulBounce fave Jesse Boykins III rewarded patient fans earlier this year with the release of his long-awaited album, Love Apparatus.
Jessie Ware’s “Keep On Lying” has already been remixed as an ethereal blend of trap courtesy of Harry Fraud and been given some garage-house kick thanks to Preditah.
Shanice is not wasting time using reality TV to get back on the charts.
Though Usher continues to rock arenas with his "UR Experience" Tour in select cities, he's giving fans everywhere some new music.
As Jessie J continues to promote her Sweet Talker album, she’s released a lyric video for the tune, “Masterpiece.”
We at SoulBounce are getting hip to the “Disgo” sound created by Christopher “Coolout” Davis.
Seattle-based dj100proof got feet moving on dance floors earlier this year with mash-ups of Pharrell and Fela Kuti, as well as Usher and Shalamar.
Next, of "Butta Love" and "Wifey" fame, are out with a new track titled "Leave With Me," which is likely part of the promised forthcoming set, Next.Over.Everything.
Lisa Stansfield continues her decade-in-the-making comeback. Following the release last year of her album, Seven, and singles/videos “Can’t Dance” and “So Be It,” Stansfield recently dropped Seven+, a remix album of select tracks from that set and a new inclusion, titled “There Goes My Heart.”
Rapper Rick Ross has joined forces with R&B songstress/reality star K. Michelle on the scandalous "If They Knew," one of the new tracks from The Bawse's forthcoming album, Hood Billionaire.
Detroit-bred and Los Angeles-based JMSN (pronounced Jameson, in case anyone forgot) continues to build buzz ahead of the release of his next album, JMSN (Blue Album), with the debut of his latest track titled "Ends (Money)."
Noel Gourdin’s City Heart, Southern Soul album has won us over at SBHQ with its throwback, feel-good jams.
This is one monster collaboration that probably no one was expecting.
Jordan-born, Toronto-based songstress Merna has dropped another single from her forthcoming album The Calling, which is out November 4th.
For a while now, James Blake has been an artist whose talent is an acquired taste. Still, the British producer and songwriter manages to churn out some head-scratching videos and intriguing tunes that keep listeners guessing about what he has coming next.
Anthony Hamilton is delivering the ultimate gift for his fans this holiday season.
Los Angeles and London-based remixer Ana-Tole pilots listeners on a multi-genre journey with a new take on Rudimental's "Baby."
Jessie Ware has done plenty to excite fans for the newly released in the UK/forthcoming release in the US of her Tough Love album, including previewing songs “Pieces” and “Say No More,” but it's a track not included on the set that really steams things up.
Rico Love must not have been as content with Disclosure's "Latch" as many of the rest of us.
The old school has been flourishing lately with new releases from the likes of Con Funk Shun and Surface/Re Surface. Eric Nolan Grant, a member of and late addition to the legendary O'Jays, is joining those ranks with his latest, "Cologne."
AlunaGeorge moved us with 2013's Body Music, but could a new collection of songs be on the way?
There’s some good news from the old school, but you’re going to have to pay attention to keep up with the players.
American Idol season 6 winner Jordin Sparks may be fresh off her breakup with pop-R&B star Jason Derulo, but that hasn’t derailed her from releasing new music.
Becky Hill won us over with "Losing," a tune that she crafted with frequent collaborator MNEK.
Tinashe's slow-burning, head-nodding “Pretend” is one of the highlights we’ve heard from her forthcoming debut album, Aquarius.
Johnny Gill's music video for his steamy "Behind Closed Doors" is everything you'd expect from one of the New Edition crooner's bedroom jams.
Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL are hosting an album release party and you’re invited.
"Sunshine house" spinster Freddy Verano recently revealed "Moments," his collaboration with SoulBounce favorite Sam Smith.
It’s been a hot minute since we talked about Ryan Leslie here at SoulBounce, the last time being “Outstanding,” his collaboration with Talib Kweli.
Nearly three decades since Con Funk Shun’s last proper album, the group has reunited for the new single “Your Night” and promises a new album in early 2015 titled More Than Love.
Jessie Ware served up the tear-jerking “Say You Love Me” from her forthcoming Tough Love last month, which had all of us at SBHQ dabbing the corners of our eyes.
The next era of Mary J. Blige is on the horizon, with the Queen of Hip Hop Soul readying her next album, The London Sessions.
It may be the season of the Virgo, but Tinashe is preparing for the season of Aquarius, her forthcoming debut album, which drops October 7th.
KING -- Bounce-Worthy since 2011 -- wowed us with a live performance of “Mister Chameleon” back in June and then teased us with a nice studio version weeks later.
Jamie Foxx has somehow earned a pass to act ratchet despite being a middle-aged man.
Rapper Kid Ink recruited some high-profile helpers for his latest single, “Body Language.”
Just weeks ago, Abstract Youth and Sh?m upped the tempo of Maxwell’s “Ascension,” transforming the lighthearted love jam into a handclap-happy, future R&B odyssey.
Some music leaves no question as to what purpose it serves. That’s the case with Craig David’s “Seduction,” which gets right to the point with looped moaning of the female variety interspersed with record scratches right before cutting into the tune’s grimy melody.
Three years ago, Johnny Gill got us back “In the Mood” for his brand of grown-and-sexy R&B, releasing the album Still Winning nearly 15 years after his previous effort, Let’s Get the Mood Right.
The argument is often made that less is more, but Georgia Anne Muldrow is calling out those who don fewer threads and produce music many consider bad art in her track "Pop Iconz."
Calvin Richardson finally gave us some new music back in April, ahead of his forthcoming Jordan House Records album, but now he's given yet another gift in the form of a music video.
Steffanie Christi’an proudly proclaims she’s “way too much,” and with good reason.
“Vulnerable” songstress Tinashe is scheduled to release her debut album, Aquarius, on October 7th, and ahead of it hitting stores she’s dropped the tune “Pretend.”
It's only Monday and Usher is already winning the week. Not only did he perform during this year's 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, he also dropped a new single and announced his forthcoming The UR Experience World Tour.
Brave Williams’ “Oooh (Luv Ya)” already had summertime flair, playful appeal and grown-woman confidence.
Eclectic is one way to describe the artistry of Meshell Ndegeocello. Her latest, Comet, Come to Me, is filled with examples, including her unique take on Whodini’s “Friends” and the soul-inspired “Conviction.”
Kem is preparing to charm his fans for a fourth time with his forthcoming album, Promise to Love, which drops on August 25th.
Ce Ce Peniston isn’t fazed by summer being half over. Instead of complaining about the disappearing season, she’s complementing it and building buzz for a promised forthcoming album with the release of a lyric video for “Nothing Can Stop Me.”
Ne-Yo has promised that his next album, Non-Fiction, will be an R&B disc. The set, scheduled for release in September, will feature stories-turned-songs inspired by his personal experiences in love and life, as well as those borrowed from some of his fans.
French DJ and producer FKJ, aka French Kiwi Juice, teamed up with Australian singer Jordan Rakei for “Learn to Fly.”
La Toya Jackson, who was last heard from in 2009 on “Home” her tribute to her brother Michael Jackson, has returned to the spotlight with “Feels Like Love.”
We at SoulBounce are well acquainted with MNEK's "Wrote A Song About You," be it in its original form or in a recent catchy Kaytranada remix.
Melanie Durrant offers up a rousing tribute to gritty soul stylings with her newest track, "Four Seasons."
One of the most heartbreaking splits in R&B this side of En Vogue was the breakup of RichGirl.
San Francisco-based Miguel Migs isn't one of those "cue up a song on a computer"-type DJs.
Boyz II Men spent an impressive 50 weeks in the No. 1 spot of Billboard’s Hot 100 during the ’90s.
The legendary Smokey Robinson revisits some of his most notable work on the forthcoming Smokey & Friends.
The World Cup has come and gone, but one of its inspirational anthems lives on in the form of a new music video.
Brooklyn-based producer, composer and keyboardist Jesse Fischer has already won us over at SBHQ.
Maimouna Youssef delves deep into soul music with her recently posted cover of “A Song for You.”
One of R&B Divas: L.A.'s cast members has dropped new music ahead of the show's forthcoming season premiere.
Soulsters around the globe are still mourning the loss of the legendary Bobby Womack.
Chris Brown dressed for cold weather during his flannel-filled performance at Sunday’s BET Awards ’14, but that outfit — or whatever it was — hasn’t stopped him from trying to turn up the heat.
The throwback performances at BET Awards shows are what make the annual broadcast worth watching. Here, fans of the old-school get to big-up the "real music" acts from back in the day.
Bondax -- a duo comprised of British youngsters Adam Kaye and George Townsend -- has released “All I See” ahead of a forthcoming full-length album that’s scheduled to drop in September.
Gay Pride is in full swing in cities across the U.S., so it seems appropriate that big-voiced divas would release new dance floor-fillers for the festivities.
Miss Jody Watley -- ever the epitome of sophistication in the soulful dance scene -- has us feigning for her forthcoming Paradise EP.
Last year, Anita Nicole came onto the scene with the quiet storm jam “Ecstasy.” The video for the tune was followed up months later by the very soulful and house-flavored “Patience.”
Flash back to 1996 and 1997. It was then that beats blessed with Timbaland’s touch -- performed by the likes of Aaliyah, Ginuwine and partners in crime Missy Elliott and Magoo -- dominated radio.
Sebastian Mikael’s debut album is titled Speechless, but the crooner seems to have plenty to say in his new music video.
With new album Stronger due out August 17th, Tank must have thought it would be a good idea to try out some new sounds.
Zebra Katz is back with another eye-catching music video, this time for “Tear the House Up,” a collaboration with DJ Hervé.
Lisa Stansfield of “All Around the World” fame has been pushing her latest album Seven -- her first in a decade -- since last year.
Wynter Gordon’s new group, The Righteous Young, is out with a music video for “Everything Burns.”
Romantic slow-burners, such as “Love Calls" and "I Can't Stop Loving You,” usually sum up Kem’s catalog.
Talk about Maxine Jones’ new single, “Didn’t I,” and it’s impossible not to reminisce about En Vogue, possibly the most perfect female vocal group of all time.
Jazz musician and producer Daniel Crawford teased us earlier this year with his “Home (Africa),” which featured Bounce-Worthy artist Cleveland P. Jones.
With summer upon us (we follow the rule of Memorial Day kicking off the season), you may be looking for a way to chill during the hot summer nights. Dutch producer Moods has the solution and the soundtrack covered with the mid-tempo and mostly instrumental “Voodoo.”
Paul Johnson was blessed to grow up in Chicago during the heyday of house music.
Mariah Carey’s album, Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse, has been steadily dropping singles and finding tracks leaked to the Internet.
Austin, Texas-based chanteuse Mélat hasn’t slowed her schedule of releasing new music. But this time she steps away from regular collaborator Pha the Phenom to team with Delicious Vinyl producer Jansport J on the track “Fanclub.”
Kwabs' "Pray for Love" was already an emotional jaunt before its music video paired it with thought-provoking and question-raising visuals.
The popping, locking and rocking in the music video for “Hats (Makes Me Wanna Holler)” had Incognito fans ready for the band’s Amplified Soul album, which is now available.
Sebastian Mikael — perhaps best known for his Al B. Sure!-sampling, Wale-featuring “Last Night” — is diversifying his musical portfolio with “Made for Me.”
It’s become commonplace over the past six or seven years for soul and hip-hop artists to embrace the sounds of electronic dance music.
Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home” is a modern favorite that will likely marinate into one of his most notable songs long after his stay atop the pop charts. So how could anyone even think of putting their hands on such a current, recognizable tune by the rapper-singer?
Leela James took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that she’s releasing a new album on July 8th. But not one to just tease fans, Ms. James also released the music video for the new song “Fall for You,” which will also be the name of the forthcoming set.
The top eight contestants performed on The Voice Monday night, but everyone really tuned in to see next season’s new judges take the stage.
Jennifer Lopez served up ride-or-die chick swag in the speedo-filled clip to "I Luh Ya Papi," but the thematic trend continues (and heads deeper into the gutter) with "First Love," which just got the lyric video treatment.
If you’ve been aching for some new music from Michael Jackson, word of his forthcoming XSCAPE album and various song teases have likely got you salivating.
Incognito is on the way back and celebrating a milestone 35th anniversary together with the release of Amplified Soul later this month.
It was only days ago that MNEK released the video for “Every Little Word.” Though the song is most definitely funky — in a retro throwback (or retro throw-forward), space-age kind of way — who knew it still had the potential to get even funkier?
Pharrell Williams keeps riding high on the success of “Happy,” which is currently perched atop Billboard’s Hot 100 for its ninth week.
After making the whole world “Happy,” Pharrell Williams has returned with a new music video from his G I R L album for the current single “Marilyn Monroe.”
Just two months ago, Mya released her With Love EP on Valentine’s Day. But without letting much time pass, she’s dropped another digital exclusive, Sweet XVI, an EP that commemorates the release of her self-titled debut and definite candidate for SoulBounce’s Class of 1998.
Call me old school, old fashioned or just plain old, but I like my Babyface Cool and my Toni Braxton self-titled or laced with Secrets.
Tormented by the visuals in 12 Years a Slave? Well, singer-rapper Eric Biddines’ new video may unleash vivid memories of those painfully delivered lashes.
Ashanti — the Ja Rule-proclaimed Princess of Hip-Hop and R&B — hasn’t released an album’s worth of new material since 2008’s The Declaration.
Miki Howard, who often seems ageless, transcends that quality to her music, regularly making jazzy-inspired tunes of the past sound crisp, fresh and new.
In a move to beat the 20 Feet From Stardom curse, backing vocalist Ezzy Anya is stepping out from behind such acts as Kelis and The Heavy with her own music.
No one doubts the importance of beatsmiths. After all, without them, who would keep the melodies over which singers sing and rappers rap hot, fresh and innovative?
Travie McCoy continues his career without the help of former bandmates Gym Class Heroes and has released a new single, “Keep On Keeping On.”
It’s admittedly a sad state of musical affairs for female emcees, who don’t seem to get much love in the mainstream or, for that matter, on R&B/hip-hop radio.
As if JoJo’s “Demonstrate” didn’t have enough sexual overtones, now she’s gone and sung it in the backseat of a car.
Earlier this month, Scandal heartthrob Columbus Short appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show with a warning for Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake.
Time and time again, Janelle Monáe has proven to be an electric performer. Her appearance on Thursday’s American Idol results show was no exception — but most definitely exceptional!
Is it too early to start thinking about the song of summer? If not, throw Reesa Renee’s hat into that ring, because “Good Day” is certain to be a contender.
Autumn Tuesdae poetically sings on her song “Catch Me” what so many of us have felt in romantic relationships.
Jade -- one of the ’90s most promising girl groups who made one of SoulBounce’s favorite albums from 1992 -- has dropped new music.
Bounce-Worthy artist Veronica Domingues could be next in line for the Latin Soul throne.
When two SoulBounce favorites join forces, it’s never a forbidden topic of discussion.
James Brown’s biopic, Get On Up, is set for release on August 1st, and the first trailer has been released.
From corner boy to crooner! After a few seasons playing Dukie on HBO's The Wire, actor-turned-singer Jermaine Crawford is ditching the hot blocks and hoping instead to steam up the bedroom with the video for his song "Janet."
Jay Z and Daft Punk have two things in common: their associations with Kanye West and the fact that both acts are the darlings of their respective genres.
Back in August, Timbaland appeared in a clip on REVOLT TV’s YouTube channel hyping his next project.
First Lady Michelle Obama is giving props to the “foremothers” of soul music during a special tribute concert at the White House this week.
After pairing with DJ Avicii to score the worldwide dance-folk-country hit “Wake Me Up,” Aloe Blacc is stepping out solo in the music video for “The Man.”
Hannah Lucia’s “Seize the Moment” is about as UK-sounding as a song can get.
MNEK is kind of the truth, as evidenced by the love he’s received here at SoulBounce.
Back when Justin Timberlake broke away from *NSYNC, he traded in his boy band brand of pop for the “hip-pop” of the moment heralded by the likes of Pharrell Williams.
K. Michelle ditched the drama from Love & Hip-Hop and showcased her music on Tuesday night’s Arsenio Hall Show.
Mya is back and forward with her Valentine’s Day-released With Love.
Anyone who attends church on Christmas proves a devotion to their faith. But if the pilgrimage is sprinkled with obligation because pushy relatives said, "You need Jesus," politely agree and push play on Kem's "Jesus."
Tori Kelly appeared on The Queen Latifah Show on Thursday and performed an acoustic version of "Dear No One," but sharing that fact doesn't do her showcase justice.
Professional and at-home DJs have been offering praise for djay throughout its evolution from freeware to an app.
In the '90s, there were few better gifts that I could receive than a fresh brick of blank cassette tapes. These 90-minutes canvases held such potential, waiting for me to put together my themed compilations made for road trips, studying and, most importantly, as gifts for friends.
While Madonna is the Queen of Pop in the pop/rock spectrum of music, who can lay claim to the title from on the pop/R&B side?
Plenty of acts ruled the 80s, or at least made their imprint on the decade with a string of recognizable hits.
There's clearly an insatiable audience for radio and music apps, and Fuzz Radio is one of the latest entrants into the crowded marketplace.
Surely everyone knows the story of how Jimi Hendrix's star shone brightly for a short time in the late '60s before he tragically became a member of The 27 Club.
When Jon B made his debut with 1995's "Someone to Love," a few of us in radio land could barely differentiate Mr. Cool Relax's voice from that of duet partner, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
Audiophiles regularly lament their disapproval with music players.
Music is one of mobile's most competitive sectors. Consumers enter into the fray the minute they purchase an iOS device, with iTunes serving as their initial music player.
Susan Davenport Austin is a woman of power. Appointed as chairwoman of the board of Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) last October, she became the first woman and first African American to lead the board that she has been a part of since 2007.
Airing on CBS on Sunday, February 12, The Grammys stands as music's biggest award show.
Dear En Vogue, When your debut album Born to Sing was released in 1990, America fell in love with you ― four angels who formed a group in Oakland, California!
Karyn White is surprised that she's been out of the music game for 17 years.
Soul Traincreator and longtime host Don Cornelius famously expressed his dislike of and inability to understand the appeal of rap music.
Every artist has their version of "Silent Night" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," but whose takes are the best? And more importantly, whose cross-generational remakes of Christmas classics will satisfy all attendees at your seasonal gathering?
Outside of the 1960s, the '90s was perhaps the best decade for girl groups.
Most bands start out with a membership composed of unknown performers. Over time, one member may gain some name notoriety and emerge as the star, which often leads to that performer spinning off a solo career and ditching their bandmates.
Some young musicians perform on the stage and in music videos with the pipes of professionals and the swagger of seasoned veterans - and both kids and adults love it! What gets awkward is when these underage stars confidently sing lyrics that creep into adult territory, either laced with profanity, violence or sexual innuendo.
We're giving away Johnny Gill's CD, "Still Winning", tweet or facebook us the title of your favorite Johnny Gill song and 30 lucky followers will win! It's hard to believe that the last studio album Johnny Gill released was 1996's Let's Get the Mood Right!
During the past several years, it seems like solo artists have dominated music-especially within the R&B spectrum.
Over the last few decades, radio has become more corporate. Sadly, as a result, several independent, black-owned stationshave been phased out by their conglomerate competition.
The latest dance moves often made their television debut during the Soul Train Line, but that doesn't discredit the fancy footwork featured in some of black music's most memorable dance videos.
Last month, pop singer Katy Perry tied Michael Jackson's record of having five singles from the same album all reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100.
Playlists on rhythmic radio and video stations rotate grimy hip-hop and futuristic dance beats, but a third genre called Throwback has been gaining ground.
As R&B and hip-hop continue to intertwine, having the MC of the moment spit a verse on a rising star or veteran's track is commonplace.
Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé and Rihanna all became incredibly successful at early ages and were able to translate their R&B-prodigy endeavors into superstar careers.
In her six years on the scene, Rihanna has racked up more than two dozen hits and multiple No. 1 chart-toppers.
They conquered the charts and gained superstar status, crafting hits that pleased the ears of pop fans worldwide. Then they cut R&B albums or laced their tunes with hip-hop, expanding their own sound beyond pop music's barriers.
This month marks the second anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.
Since 2000, music sales have declined, the industry has struggled with its entry into the digital space, and the Internet began slowly replacing radio and video outlets.
Beyoncé will receive a star-studded tribute during Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. The singer is set to be honored with Millennium Award and, according to Access Hollywood, First Lady Michelle Obama, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Bono and Stevie Wonder will take part in a tribute during the award show in Las Vegas.
Everyone has a musical guilty pleasure — a song that, for some reason or another, we're embarrassed to like.
Chris Brown has been on the road to a comeback ever since his fateful argument with and assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
Sinful soul is that brand of songs that tell stories of men and women straying from their devoted partners.
"You know about that music, youngster?" Ving Rhames' Melvin asked of Tyrese Gibson's Jody in Baby Boy. "That's grown folks' music," Melvin declared of Marvin Gaye's "Just to Keep You Satisfied," which played softly under John Singleton's poignantly crafted screenplay.
Soul Train may have a history of churning out the hottest moves for the dance floor, but during the 1970s and 1980s, the show was also responsible for several dance floor-filling hit singles, courtesy of Shalamar.
Several female performers entered into the music scene as street-smart divas who have relied on their vocals, rhymes and dance moves to propel their careers.
During the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, America reflects on the ideals of his teachings and the progress made as a result of his work.
Black music lovers in their early 20s and younger might find this hard to digest: at one point in time, R&B and Hip-Hop were two proudly separate genres.
When word gets out that a contemporary artist is recording a holiday album, fans will likely be greeted with new interpretations of old classics.
In the 1990s, few R&B-oriented record labels held a candle to the success of LaFace.
Summer is here, and with it comes some great musical offerings, including the hottest pop and R&B acts of the past, present and future.
Steve Aoki, a well-known, L.A.-based celebrity DJ, has managed to make his appeal global.
An opinion piece on overplayed songs and how DJs should stop playing them.