Stevie Wonder
There isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career. A Christmas album is new territory, though
There isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career. She’s achieved EGOT status. She’s the only artist to have a No. 1 song in each of the past six decades.
Bring in holiday cheer with Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, more
It’s that time of year to grab some hot coco, don your coziest sweater and put on some festive tunes.
From Bieber to Vedder, producer Andrew Watt shows his range
LOS ANGELES (AP) — What do Justin Bieber, Elton John and Dua Lipa have in common with Miley Cyrus, Metallica, Sam Smith and Stevie Wonder?
Review: Elton John taps some talented friends for new album
“The Lockdown Sessions,” Elton John (Interscope Records)
It’s been more than 35 years since Elton John recorded with Stevie Wonder and that’s clearly way, way too long.
It’s been more than 35 years since Elton John recorded with Stevie Wonder and that’s clearly way, way too long.
R. Kelly’s life, from troubled talent to trafficking trial
R. Kelly grew up in Chicago’s housing projects and went on to have an illustrious musical career increasingly clouded by allegations of lurid behavior and sexual abuse.
Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty
Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, BTS and Elton John and dozens of other stars, raised $1.1 billion in commitments and pledges over the weekend to fight extreme poverty.
Global Citizen’s Hugh Evans hoping music can mobilize world
Hugh Evans started his fight against extreme poverty by mobilizing his friends when he was growing up in Australia.
Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles
Stevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Live’s star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to make a plea for increased COVID-19 vaccine doses along with bringing awareness toward climate change and poverty.
Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, many more on new album
Elton John is releasing an album of collaborations with artists from several generations and genres, including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder.
Stevie Wonder, Common team for cancer fundraising TV special
Stevie Wonder and Common will perform together for the seventh Stand Up To Cancer telethon. Matthew McConaughey, Chandra Wilson and Jennifer Garner are among the celebrities helping to raise money for research.
In ‘Summer of Soul,’ a lost history reborn to play loud
In Questlove’s documentary “Summer of Soul” a musical flood, too long dammed up, is finally released.
New this week: ‘No Sudden Move’ and ‘The Tomorrow War’
This week’s new entertainment releases include documentaries about celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and another on a landmark 1969 Harlem concert series known as “Black Woodstock” that featured Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone.
Eddie Murphy to be inducted into NAACP Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month.
Stevie Wonder awarded Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize
JERUSALEM (AP) — Music legend Stevie Wonder on Tuesday was awarded Israel’s Wolf Prize, headlining a group of laureates in the arts and sciences receiving the prestigious recognition.
Questlove uncovers ‘Black Woodstock’ in his hit Sundance doc
A landmark 1969 Harlem concert series that he hadn’t heard of?
In open letter to Dr. King, Stevie Wonder calls for equality
NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder, whose advocacy helped make the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday, is urging the incoming Biden administration to form a national commission on equality.
Star-studded benefit concert to honor nurses on Thanksgiving
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan will be among the entertainers honoring nurses in a star-studded benefit virtual concert on Thanksgiving.
Drake bests Aretha Franklin, Wonder to set Billboard record
NEW YORK (AP) — Earning his 21st No. 1 hit on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, Drake has bested a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
Stevie Wonder releases 2 new songs, gives health update
NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder released two new songs Tuesday reflecting the current times that he hopes inspires change.
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto dies at 76
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, known for his avant-garde and colorful work that included flamboyant costumes of the late rock icon David Bowie, has died of leukemia, his company said Monday.
Get ready: Motown Museum reopens after 4-month closure
DETROIT (AP) — Get ready, because the Motown Museum is back in business.
The Detroit building where Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire reopened its doors to the public on Wednesday.
The Detroit building where Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire reopened its doors to the public on Wednesday.
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the virus has disproportionately affected black Ameri
Gaga raises $35M for virus fight, curates all-star TV event
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised $35 million to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat the growing virus.
Billy Joel, Kardashians Diplo descend on Miami for Art Basel
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As gallerists and collectors descend on Miami’s most prestigious art fair by day, the Hollywood crowd knows it’s all about the exclusive after parties.
Eddie Murphy to host ‘SNL’ for the first time in 35 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career — “Saturday Night Live.”
Timeline of R. Kelly’s life and career
CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly, long trailed by lurid rumors, has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving multiple victims dating back two decades.
Stevie Wonder says he’s getting a kidney transplant in fall
LONDON (AP) — Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.
Valentino travels the world as Paris menswear gets romantic
PARIS (AP) — The photogenic front row at Valentino’s show had “Riverdale” actor Charles Melton, NBA player Jaylen Brown and Stevie Wonder’s model son Kailand Morris among the seated notables, ensuring cameras stayed busy snapping at Paris Fashion Week.
Ice Cube, others mourn director Singleton at private funeral
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were among those mourning director John Singleton at his Los Angeles funeral on Monday.
Timeline of R. Kelly’s life and career
CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly, long trailed by lurid rumors, has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving multiple victims dating back two decades.