Essence Magazine, Entertainment Director Cori Murray talks to Dyana Williams and Derrick Sampson about the 2017 Essence Festival taking place in New Orleans June 29 – July 2 at the Morial Convention Center and the New Orleans Superdome. Hear what she has to say about this year’s headliner Diana Ross, Chance the Rapper and Mary […]

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Just ahead of their three night biopic mini-series on BET, beginning Tuesday night at 9 p.m., Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Ralph, Mike and Johnny of New Edition were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. These guys were such a big influence for me and my bros. So happy their finally getting their star. […]

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The music world is reeling once again after news that Philadelphia soul legend Billy Paul has died. Best known for his smash hit, “Me and Mrs.…

I knew it might happen one day. I wondered what I would do when it did. Would I be among the faithful making the pilgrimage…

As responses continue to roll in to Beyoncè’s “Formation” video and Super Bowl performance, it appears that at least one person has decided to do…

Tom Joyner Morning Show

Sylvia Moy’s name might be familiar to those outside the music industry, but her creations have certainly lasted the test of time. Ms. Moy was…

Avery Sunshine is performing tonight at the Southern Heritage Classic Festival, where she’ll open for Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia and Johnny Gill. She talks to the…

In a move sure to delight their fans, BET has announced they will be doing a miniseries on the group New Edition. Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky,…

Veteran singer Vivian Green is back from her hiatus with a brand new single and a new album. VIVID will be released this Friday, August 7th…

Tom Joyner may be the hardest working man in show business but he’d concede the crown to Frankie Beverly as the hardest working man in…