This essay is adapted from Danyel Smith's new book, "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop." My questions have never changed. Been asking since L.A. was new to me. Since my first ...

For two and a half hours on Sunday night, the latest Verzuz episode — the DJ battle where two hip-hop or R&B legends compare their catalogs in (usually) friendly competition — was more like a cross ...

Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song. Formed in 1952, the legendary band comprised of Gladys Knight, her brother Bubba Knight and their ...

The Queens Tour: 4 Legends is off and running on the West Coast, giving eager audiences thee best of R&B Royalty—that is—Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti Labelle, and Chaka Khan. To make it plain ...