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The Dells’ voices carried them from Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Ill., to global soul stardom, they became one of Chicago’s most versatile, accomplished and enduring R&B groups. Their bass singer and co-founder Chuck Barksdale, who always enjoyed discussing this incredible journey, died on Wednesday after a lengthy illness,according to the singer’s... Read More.

John Singleton, the groundbreaking film director, screenwriter and producer, died Monday in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke on April 17. He was 51. A family spokesperson said Singleton passed away peacefully at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends. “We want to thank the amazing doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital for their... Read More.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on Wednesday defended the decision by her staff to drop charges that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack in January. Foxx recused herself before Smollett was charged last month because she had discussed the case with a Smollett family member. The case was handed to... Read More.

R. Kelly was taken back into custody Wednesday after appearing at a child-support hearing, authorities said, hours after the broadcast of an interview in which the R&B star cried and ranted about being “assassinated” by allegations of sexual abuse. Cook County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari said she did not know why Kelly was taken... Read More.

"Young and the Restless" star Kristoff St John has died at age 52. His attorney Mark Geragos confirmed the actor's death, saying in an email: "Sadly we can confirm." The LA County Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner Public Information Officer Sarah Ardalani said that St. John was pronounced dead at a home in Woodland... Read More.

R&B singer James Ingram, who collected two Grammy Awards and a top charting hits over his decades-long career, has died at age 66. The news was shared via Twitter by Ingram's friend and creative partner Debbie Allen on Tuesday (Jan. 29). There are no details yet about when or how Ingram died. "I have lost... Read More.

As we reported yesterday, legendary singer and longtime civil rights champion Gladys Knight will sing the National Anthem prior to Super Bowl 53 which is being held in her hometown of Atlanta on Feb 3rd. Of course it comes as no surprise that the Knight is being criticized for her move by supporters of quarterback Colin... Read More.

In addition to the eight women who allege they were abused by R. Kelly in Lifetime’s new doc about the singer, the brothers of the hitmaker are also speaking out in “Surviving R. Kelly,” about claims that he has been abusing young girls for decades. In the doc, Bruce and Carey Kelly recall their famous sibling as being... Read More.