Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade make it to Songwriters Hall
January 18, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a class that includes the writers of such varied hits as “Man In the Mirror,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.”
Babyface doesn’t rest on his laurels with ‘Girls Night Out’
October 28, 2022 GMTNew York (AP) — Art can be inspired by even the most mundane experiences, and for iconic singer-songwriter Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the idea for his latest creation, “Girls Night Out,” was sparked while running an errand at the drugstore.
ASCAP to honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice
June 8, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Three acts who kept music alive during the worldwide pandemic will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers later this month.
Taraji P. Henson to host ‘New Jack Swing’ podcast series
October 15, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Taraji P. Henson will host a new podcast series focused on the story behind the New Jack Swing music era.
Wondery and Universal Music Group announced Thursday that Henson will host “Jacked: The Rise of New Jack Swing.” The six-part series will premiere Nov.
Tribute broadcast planned for late music exec Andre Harrell
May 19, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A tribute to Andre Harrell, the influential music executive who discovered Sean “Diddy” Combs and died earlier this month, will air Sunday...