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Written by By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer

Published: 16 April 2019

Aretha Franklin sings during a memorial service for her father and brother. (Elizabeth Conley/The Detroit News via AP, File) 

Aretha Franklin makes history with posthumous Pulitzer win

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 04 April 2019

 

 On what would have been Marvin Gaye’s 80th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today honored the music legend with the dedication of a new commemorative Forever stamp during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Greek Theatre, where he once performed.

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Written by By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 03 April 2019

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After a nearly 48-hour manhunt, police arrested the suspect they say gunned down Nipsey Hussle in front of the popular rapper's South Los Angeles clothing store.

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Written by By MESFIN FEKADU and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press

Published: 01 April 2019

 

Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he founded to help rebuild his troubled South Los Angeles neighborhood, police said, cutting short a career that earned him a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut.

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 21 March 2019

Sam & Dave’s 1967 hit single “Soul Man" 

Sam & Dave’s 1967 hit single “Soul Man" has been inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 11 February 2019

 

Six women were nominated for best new artist, and five of the eight album-of-the-year nominees were women

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Written by GEORGE HENRY and JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.

Published: 30 January 2019

 

Several entertainers have turned down the opportunity to perform at this year’s event

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Published: 29 January 2019

 

World’s largest showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture will take place April 11 - 14 

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 13 January 2019

 

Elliott is the third rapper to enter into the Songwriters Hall, following Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri

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Written by Associate Press

Published: 27 December 2018

 

Clive Davis will put on the star-studded spectacular featuring Patti LaBelle, Alicia Keys, Common, John Legend and many others