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Xav Trudeau Carves His Own Path in R&B, Beyond the Prime Ministerial Shadow
entertainment29 days ago

Xav Trudeau Carves His Own Path in R&B, Beyond the Prime Ministerial Shadow

Xav Trudeau, Justin Trudeau’s 18-year-old son, is pursuing an independent R&B career, releasing several singles since early 2025 and planning a move to Los Angeles to advance his music. Influenced by Don Toliver and The Kid LAROI, he embraces his family name but emphasizes he wants to be judged for the music itself. He’s received both spotlight and backlash due to his lineage, has the backing of his father and Katy Perry, and aims to sell out arenas and make a lasting impact through his art.

Disney duet icon Peabo Bryson dies at 75
entertainment-and-arts1 month ago

Disney duet icon Peabo Bryson dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer famed for Disney duets like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast, died at 75 in Marietta, Georgia, from complications of a stroke suffered over the weekend; a longtime chart-hitter, he won back-to-back Grammys in 1993–1994 and is survived by his wife, son, daughter and three grandchildren, with memorial arrangements to be announced.

Peabo Bryson, Voice Behind Disney Ballads, Dies at 75
music1 month ago

Peabo Bryson, Voice Behind Disney Ballads, Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, the veteran R&B singer famed for singing Disney film ballads “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75. The family did not cite a cause of death but announced he suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Bryson’s five-decade career included numerous hits and duets with top artists; memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Clarence Carter, Brassy Soul Legend Behind 'Strokin' and 'Patches,' Dies at 90
obituary1 month ago

Clarence Carter, Brassy Soul Legend Behind 'Strokin' and 'Patches,' Dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul singer-producer known for bold hits like "Strokin" and the Grammy-winning "Patches," died at age 90. A Muscle Shoals–era staple who wrote braille-arranged hits at FAME Studios, Carter enjoyed chart success in the late 1960s–70s and a late-career resurgence with "Strokin" in 1986, continuing to release music and perform into the 2020s.

Usher and Chris Brown reveal surprise joint R&B tour
entertainment3 months ago

Usher and Chris Brown reveal surprise joint R&B tour

Usher and Chris Brown announced a surprise joint tour on Instagram, called the R&B, Raymond and Brown Tour, accompanied by a promo video of them riding motorcycles; no dates or venues were disclosed yet. The announcement reignites chatter about a potential Verzuz showdown and follows both artists’ ongoing solo projects and residencies, with fans reacting enthusiastically online. Brown also teased a May 8 album release.

music6 months ago

R&B Singer Carl Carlton, Known for 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' Dies at 72

Carl Carlton, renowned for his hit songs 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'Everlasting Love,' has died at age 72. He was a prominent figure in funk, soul, and R&B music, with a career spanning several decades. His most famous track, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' remains influential and has been widely sampled. The cause of death was not disclosed, but he suffered a stroke in 2019. Carlton's legacy continues through his music and impact on the genre.