Tag: Soul

Patti LaBelle told the Amsterdam News she is recording an R&B album she has not had in 20 years, with a new project hopefully arriving before year’s end.

The legendary executive behind Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and decades of crossover R&B success has died at 94, prompting tributes across the music world.

Ticketmaster’s listing and Exclaim’s reporting point to a September 13 Toronto show at RBC Amphitheatre featuring Erykah Badu, De La Soul and The Alchemist.

ESSENCE and Rolling Out report that Missy Elliott will curate an Aaliyah tribute at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

Glenn Lewis is back with Overture, a new album that marks his first full-length release in 13 years and reintroduces one of R&B’s most supple voices.

Masego is back with ‘Breathe,’ a new single built around grief, reflection, and the tension between artistry and the grind. The song arrives as he gears up for his first headline tour in nearly three years.

Alicia Keys brought ‘Empire State of Mind’ to the Knicks’ championship parade, closing the celebration at City Hall with a very New York moment.

BET has named Teyana Taylor the 2026 Icon of the Year, recognizing her impact across R&B, performance, film, and style.

The Grammy-winning singer’s family confirmed his passing on June 2, and tributes quickly followed from Regina Belle and the wider R&B community.

Multiple outlets are reporting that Peabo Bryson is under medical care after suffering a stroke. The Grammy-winning R&B legend is 75.

Billboard named Girlfriend its May 2026 Up-and-Coming R&B Artist of the Month, and BET’s Amplified Live is adding to the momentum around Honey Water as she prepares to join Ella Mai on tour.