Tag: musician
R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Trafficking Trial
By Tom Hays, Associated Press
R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem "I Believe I Can Fly," was convicted Monday in a sex...
Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black cinema, Dies at 89
By Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the "Blaxploitation" wave of the...
Alicia Keys Adapts ‘Girl On Fire’ Into Young Adult Novel
Associated Press
For Alicia Keys, “Girl On Fire” isn’t just a million-selling single, but the title and inspiration for a young adult graphic novel scheduled...
Jamaican Reggae Legend “Lee Scratch” Perry Dies at 85
Associated Press
Jamaican singer and record producer “Lee Scratch” Perry, considered one of reggae’s founding fathers, died on Sunday. He was 85.
Perry, whose real name...