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The Roots playing six-show Blue Note residency in celebration of 30 years of ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’

DGC Records The Roots are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album Do You Want More?!!!??! with a special residency at the legendary Blue Note in New York City. They’ll be performing a total of six shows from March 13 to March 15. “We are doing SIX early Roots era focused shows,” Questlove wrote on Instagram. “Yall better riggety…

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Oprah Winfrey to introduce premiere of ‘Luther: Never Too Much’ on Oprah Winfrey Network

Courtesy OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Oprah Winfrey will help to introduce the premiere of the Luther: Never Too Much film on her network, sharing a few words about Luther Vandross‘ impact and the way his music has connected people. “Celebrating the extraordinary talent and life of Luther Vandross, this documentary highlights an innovative trailblazer whose story exemplifies…

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Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Black Music Action Coalition announce grants, fundraiser for those affected by LA fires

Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage The Black Music Action Coalition, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have teamed up with ASCAP and Wasserman Foundation for their third annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants, which will be presented to a few Black music producers and songwriters at a ReStore and ReBuild L.A. fundraiser on Jan.…

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Lawyer: A$AP Rocky not willing to take plea deal in ongoing case, doesn’t want Rihanna anywhere near trial

Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage A$AP Rocky’s ongoing gun case will start with jury selection on Tuesday, his attorney Joseph Tacopina confirmed to Rolling Stone. Rocky has maintained his innocence in the shooting of Terell Ephron, for which he was arrested in November 2021, and currently has no interest in taking a plea deal. “My client has indicated…

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Barbie’s Music Collector Series launches Aaliyah doll on what would have been her 46th birthday

Raymond Boyd/Getty Images Barbie is paying homage to Aaliyah, launching a collectible doll in her honor. Available starting Thursday, on what would have been her 46th birthday, this addition to the Barbie Music Collector Series celebrates the legacy of the “Princess of R&B,” who died in 2001 at 22 years old. Inspired by her iconic “One in a Million” music…

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Will.i.am, D-Nice, DJ Hed step up to help those affected by LA wildfires with livestreamed benefit concert

Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Haute Living Will.i.am, D-Nice and DJ Hed are coming together for a livestream event aimed at helping people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. LA Check In will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. PT via D-Nice’s YouTube, will.i.am’s Instagram and Twitch, in partnership with Will’s Angel Foundation, WalkGood LA and the Annenberg Foundation. Much…