Aretha’s 50 Greatest Crown Jewels – And Why She’s Still The Queen
(Note: Originally published April 3, 2017. At the end of this article is a special countdown ranking Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin’s 50 Greatest Songs.) When it comes to royalty,…
The 2016 BET Awards…There’s No Doubt Who and What This Year’s Show Was For
If there was any doubt about the target audience or message of BET’s annual celebration of excellence in African-American culture and entertainment, the 2016 version may have erased that forever.…
Purple Lemonade, Anyone?
There’s an old saying that goes, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” It’s a phrase used to encourage hope and optimism when the odds are stacked against you and…
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Kanye West’s new album debuted at #1 on the latest Billboard chart (for the week ending April 23), making it seven #1 albums in a row for the controversial rapper…
Janet’s Best Week Ever?
Okay, Janet fans, this one’s for you. The answer is here. Two weeks ago, on the eve of the release of Janet Jackson’s new album, Unbreakable, I pondered whether the…