By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas has gone home peacefully at the age of 70. A founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang, known for such hits …

By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS It’s finally happening. The Lizzo, Cardi B collaboration fans have been waiting on has arrived. Lizzo took to social media, this weekend, to tease her new single Rumors with a sexy …

By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS It is with extremely sad news to report the passing of Chucky Thompson.  The legendary producer and maestro behind hip-hop and R&B hits by Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., …

By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS Saturday, Aug. 7, Barack Obama gathered around his family, friends, and former staff members to celebrate his 60th birthday.  After critics, congressmen, and citizens gave Obama flack for …

By IVAN THOMAS-HICKS Aretha Franklin may be remembered as the “The Queen of Soul,” but she’s also a legend in the pop, jazz, and R&B genres. The artist won 18 Grammy …