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Syl Johnson, Chicago Soul and Blues Singer, Dies at 85

Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop artists, has died at age 85, his family said Sunday (Feb. 6). “A fiery, fierce, fighter, always standing for the pursuit of justice as it related to his music and sound, he will truly be missed by all who […]

Awkwafina Addresses Blaccent, AAVE and Cultural Appropriation Criticisms

Awkwafina returned to Twitter after a two-year absence on Saturday (Feb. 5) to address longstanding criticism over her use of a “blaccent” and appropriation of Black culture. In a statement that also indicated she would be “retiring from Twitter,” the Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings star denies that her use of AAVE, or African American […]

Lizzo Shares New Song Clip While Posing in the Nude

Lizzo posted an empowering message on social media that was soundtracked by what seems to be a new song, along with a video clip of herself in the nude. “If you love me, you love all of me/ Or none of me at all,” Lizzo can be heard singing in an update shared on Instagram […]

Here Are the Lyrics to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Bad Habits’

Ed Sheeran introduced his = album era in June 2021 with lead single “Bad Habits,” an infectious pop hit perfect for the summer. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart dated August 28, 2021. The track has spent 31 total weeks on the chart. If you need a guide to […]

Here Are the Lyrics to Justin Bieber’s ‘Ghost’

Justin Bieber remembers those who are no longer in our lives with the thoughtful “Ghost,” released in October 2021. The song, off Bieber’s sixth studio album, Justice, peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and it has spent 18 total weeks on the chart. It is also RIAA certified gold. If you […]