R&B Industry News & Blogs

Industry News & Blogs

Beyonce's 'Top'-of-Mind at R&B, But Is Her Album '4' Too Soulful for Pop? | Billboard.biz
www.billboard.biz | Feb 3, 2012
Beyonce continues to tally hits on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs from her album 4, even if pop audiences don't seem to be equally enthralled.

R&B singer David Peaston dies
www.variety.com | Feb 2, 2012
Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes. He was 54.. Music News from the entertainment source: Variety. R&B singer David Peaston dies.

Johnny Otis, legendary R&B singer who grew up in Berkeley, dies at 90 - San Jose Mercury News
www.mercurynews.com | Jan 19, 2012
LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Otis, the "godfather of rhythm and blues" who wrote and recorded the R&B classic "Willie and the Hand Jive" and for decades evangelized black music to white audiences as a bandleader and radio host, has died.

Eminem, T.I. and Big Boi Join to Celebrate Dr. Dre, Janelle Monáe and Other Top Names at ASCAP's
www.ascap.com | Jul 13, 2010
ASCAP hosted its 23rd annual Rhythm&Soul Music Awards tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The star-studded event, which was attended by over 650 leading songwriters, recording artists and music industry notables, paid special tribute to Dr. Dre and Janelle Monáe, and honored the

Zune Insider
zuneinsider.com | Feb 10, 2010
Official Microsoft Zune blog and podcast. Hey Zune Nation, Zune Tune is back and we are curious as to what your favorite R&B songs are of all time? We are looking for what R&B songs you love and w e will create a special Zune Tune R&B playlist with your suggestions that we’ll...

Bluesfest Spotlight: Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra | undercover.com.au, Music,
undercover.com.au | Feb 4, 2010
Jools Holland has done it all. Think back to Squeeze. He was there. Think forward to now. ‘Later … With Jools Holland’ is always essential viewing.

Taylor Swift, Beyonce Make Grammy History
www.backstage.com | Feb 1, 2010
Taylor Swift, who rocketed to stardom with ballads of teen love that she wrote on her bedroom floor, Sunday became the youngest artist to win the coveted Grammy for album of the year.

Full List of 2010 Grammy Winners: From Beyonce to Bruce : Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily
www.rollingstone.com | Feb 1, 2010
Up to the minute breaking news from the world of music, from the editors of Rolling Stone.

VH1.com : Beyoncé : Beyonce, Jay-Z, Eminem Win Early Grammys - Rhapsody Music Downloads
www.vh1.com | Jan 31, 2010
VH11.com presents complete artist information on Beyoncé, including news, bio, message boards, song clips, Urge Music Downloads, and more.

Beyonce wins 4 Grammys in pretelecast show - AOL Noticias Beta
noticias.aol.com | Jan 31, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Beyonce, the year's top Grammy nominee with 10 bids, was the early leader Sunday as she won four trophies during the pre-telecast ceremony including best R&B song for her omnipresent hit, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)."