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Sony Acquires Rights To Whitney Houston Biopic

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Sony’s TriStar Pictures have acquired the rights to the upcoming ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, pop, R&B, Sony, soul, USA, Whitney Houston

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Frank Ocean’s Brother Dies In Car Accident

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The Ventura County Medical Examiner has confirmed singer Frank Ocean’s brother was killed in a car crash on Sunday morning.

Tagged as: 10s, Frank Ocean, R&B, soul, USA

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Kevin Rowland Explains 1999 ‘My Beauty’ Cover

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The Dexys Midnight Runners singer Kevin Rowland has opened up on his 1999 solo album and its artwork, which featured the musician in a ballgown and stockings.

Tagged as: 90s, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland, new wave, punk, soul, UK

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Eddie Floyd Releases His Autobiography ‘Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood’

by Paul Cashmere

Eddie Floyd has published his autobiography ‘Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood’, named after his soul classic.

Tagged as: 60s, book, Eddie Floyd, Knock Knock Knock On Wood, Knock On Wood, soul, USA

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Michael Jackson estate Ends Legal Spat With Ex-Manager

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Michael Jackson’s estate executives have officially ended their legal spat with the pop superstar’s ex-manager.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Michael Jackson, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Beyonce BeyGOOD Foundation Offers Grants To Black-Owned Small Business

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Beyonce’s BeyGOOD foundation has teamed up with the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) to launch a fund for black-owned small businesses struggling amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, 00s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Aretha Franklin’s Niece Loves The Respect Trailer

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Aretha Franklin’s niece has gushed over Jennifer Hudson’s portrayal of the late singer in Respect, the forthcoming biopic of Franklin’s life.

Tagged as: 60s, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, soul, USA

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John Fogerty and Sons and Daughter Perform Iso ‘Blue Moon Nights’

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty is continuing his isolation performances with the family doing ‘Blue Moon Nights’ this week.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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Prince Estate To Release Expanded Sign O’ The Times

by Paul Cashmere

The Prince Estate is preparing a massive expanded edition 1987 classic ‘Sign O’ The Times’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Prince, R&B, rock, Sign O The Times, soul, USA

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Seal Pays Tribute To Joel Schumacher

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Seal has shared a heartfelt tribute to the late filmmaker Joel Schumacher, after he used his track Kiss From a Rose over the end credits of Batman Forever.

Tagged as: 90s, Batman, Joel Schumacher, pop, Seal, soul, UK

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Prince Guitar Sells For Over $500000

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The long-lost guitar Prince played on during his Purple Rain, Sign o the Times, and Diamonds and Pearls tours has stunned auction experts by selling for over $563,000 (£456,000).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Prince, R&B, rock, soul, USA

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Beyoncé Releases ‘Black Parade’ for #BlackLivesMatter

by Paul Cashmere

Beyoncé has slipped out a surprise new song ‘Black Parade’ for #BlackLivesMatter.

Tagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, 00s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Previously Unreleased Aretha Franklin Song Surfaces For Juneteenth

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A previously unreleased version of Aretha Franklin’s Never Gonna Break My Faith has been dropped to mark the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in America.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Aretha Franklin, pop, soul, USA

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Australian Charts: Vika & Linda Bull Score Their First No 1 Album With ‘Akilotoa’

by Gavin Ryan

Vika & Linda (Bull) land their first No.1 Album in their native Australia this week as their collection called “Akilotoa (Anthology 1994-2006)” debuts at the top of the ARIA Albums chart.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Australian charts, blues, folk, roots, soul, Vika & Linda

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John Fogerty Covers Bill Withers

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty and his sons and daughter Shane and Tyler (Hearty Har) and Kelsy have recorded a cover of Bill Withers’ classic ‘Lean On Me’ with a special message for the world.

Tagged as: 60s, Bill Withers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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Ceelo Green Has Made An Album With Dan Auerbach

by Paul Cashmere

Ceelo Green has recruited The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach to create an album he says is “like if Al Green did a country album”.

Tagged as: 00s, Black Keys, CeeLo Green, Dan Auerbach, soul, USA

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Nile Rodgers and Chic Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 8 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nile Rodgers Launches Youth To The Front Fund

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Nile Rodgers is pushing to end systematic racism with his We Are Family Foundation’s new Youth to the Front Fund.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, charity, fuck, Nile Rodgers, R&B, soul, USA, Youth to the Front

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Vika and Linda Are About To Start Their First Studio Album in 14 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Vika and Linda Bull are finally going back into the studio to record their first album in 14 years.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, soul, Vika and Linda Bull

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Human Nature To End Las Vegas Residency Due To COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s Human Nature have announced that their 11-year run in Las Vegas will close due to the impact of COVID-19.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Human Nature, Las Vegas, pop, soul

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Disney To Produce Musical Based On Lionel Richie Hits

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A movie musical based on Lionel Richie’s greatest hits is reportedly in the works and no, they are not calling it The Lion(el) King.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Disney, Lionel Richie, pop, soul, USA

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Beyonce Applauds Class Of 2020 For Accepting Change

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Beyonce has commended the Class of 2020 for putting into motion the “wheels of change” in a powerful commencement speech for a YouTube special.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies Aged 69

by Paul Cashmere

Bonnie Pointer, of the legendary soul group The Pointer Sisters, has passed away at age 69. No cause of death has been given.

Tagged as: 70s, Bonnie Pointer, Pointer Sisters, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Vika & Linda To Release ‘Akilotoa’ Anthology

by Paul Cashmere

Mushroom’s Bloodlines will release the first compilation from Vika & Linda Bull in June.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, roots, soul, Vika & Linda

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The Badloves To Play The Same Place As The Beatles, Festival Hall Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves will stream live from Melbourne’s iconic Festival Hall on 29 May, the same venue The Beatles played their only-ever Melbourne show.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Michael Spiby, rock, soul, The Badloves

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Adele Shows Off Slim New Figure

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Adele turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day, she included a new picture of herself, revealing her slim figure.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, soul, UK

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The Badloves Debut Video For First New Song In 20 Years ‘Soulbrothertruckin’song’

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves have a video for ‘Soulbrothertruckin’song’, their first new song in 20 years.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Michael Spiby, rock, soul, The Badloves

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Renee Geyer image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Renee Geyer To Perform For Memo Music Hall Live Stream Series

by Paul Cashmere

Memo Music Hall will feature Renee Geyer live as part of the 2020 Live Stream From Memo’ series.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Adele ‘2020’ Is Looking Doubtful

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Adele previously suggested she was looking to release her fourth album later this year – but it seems her plans have been derailed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, soul, UK

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Tom Jones, Forum theatre Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Tom Jones Tells Fans To Abide By Self Distancing Laws

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Tom Jones has issued a rallying plea to his fans, calling on them to heed government advice and he’s also thanked Britain’s National Health Service for their efforts during the current crisis.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, pop, rock, soul, Tom Jones, UK

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Rihanna and Jack Dorsey Donate To Domestic Violence Victims In COVID-19 Pandemic

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Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation have joined forces with Twitter CEO Jack, 43, to send the huge sum to the Mayor’s Fund to “address a surge in domestic violence” in LA during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, pop, R&B, Rihanna, soul, USA

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INXS Reality Show Singer JD Fortune Surfaces For Australian Tour

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Beyoncé Issued Cease and Desist Letter Over Cowboy Carter Video

Beyoncé has been slapped with a cease-and-desist letter over video footage that appears during her new Cowboy Carter tour.

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Beyonce First Show Setlist for the Cowboy Carter Tour

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April 29, 2025

Lady Gaga Photo credit Frank LeBon suppilied by Universal

Lady Gaga Launches Mayhem Ball Tour In Mexico

Lady Gaga electrified fans last night at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, wrapping the first of two back-to-back sold-out stadium shows. Fresh off her widely praised headline performances at Coachella, Gaga brought her signature energy, theatricality, and emotional depth to the Mexican capital, kicking off a series of major international appearances leading into her highly anticipated MAYHEM Ball Tour this summer.

April 29, 2025