Jerry Butler, a legendary soul singer with the Impressions, died on Feb. 20. He was 85. He had reportedly been battling ...

The singer-songwriter was nominated for eight Grammy Awards and is remembered for his songs, "Total Praise" and "Trust Me." ...

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost this year. As the clock quickly winds down and we approach 2026, the ...

John Charles Brown, affectionately known as “Bumpa,” to many, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025, with his beloved wife’s hand in his. Born on July 11, 1951, John was the son of ...

Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins seems to have snuck some snide shade into her heartfelt personal tribute to the rock star on the first anniversary of his death, RadarOnline.com can confirm. It didn't ...

Soul legend D’Angelo has died after privately battling pancreatic cancer. He was 51. The “Brown Sugar” crooner — born Michael Eugene Archer — had been undergoing “treatment for several months” when he ...

R&B legend D'Angelo has died at 51. The "Brown Sugar" singer died Tuesday after battling cancer, according to his family. "The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life… ...

Mary Ruth Mattingly Brown, 98, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on August 7, 1927, in Leonardtown, Maryland to Charles and Agnes (Miles) Mattingly. Ruth and ...

In the Christian-commune world of Kate Riley’s “Ruth,” dolls are banned and the Bible is the only acceptable children’s reading, revered above all else. Clothing is devoid of color and everyone’s diet ...

The latest drama from Tyler Perry Studios sets the Book of Ruth at a vineyard in Tennessee. By Lisa Kennedy When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an ...

I'm Terry Gross. Today we continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with the late R&B singer Ruth Brown. She was one of Atlantic Records' first hitmakers. In the '50s, she ...

Today we continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with the late R&B singer Ruth Brown. She was one of Atlantic Records' first hitmakers.