We’ve been outside all summer with new music and hot shows, including the must-not-miss ‘Nights Like This’ tour featuring AKON and Ne-Yo. “It’s the best show out there that’s for sale right now!” AKON told ThisIsRnB’s Rocki Harris before he and his co-headliner ripped the stage in Detroit. Pine Knob reverberated with pulsating rhythms as … Continue reading AKON Talks ‘Nights Like This’ Tour, New Album ‘Beautiful Day’

The City of Detroit honored one of its own, internationally acclaimed, platinum-selling, and GRAMMY®-nominated R&B artist KEM with a secondary street sign bearing his name at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Third Street on Thursday, July 23. The intersection isn’t just another spot on the map—it’s deeply woven into KEM’s story, … Continue reading KEM Honored with Street Sign in Detroit, Talks new music, album release date

Mario hit the Coca-Cola Main Stage at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 5, 2026, gliding through favorites like “Just a Friend,” “Crying Out for Me,” and “Let Me Love You,” with his lush vocals and signature sensuality. The R&B powerhouse reminded the crowd why his voice remains one of the genre’s best. “We … Continue reading Mario Talks Headlining the Coca-Cola’s Main Stage at ESSENCE Fest 2026, the R&B Tour and More

Usher’s New Look Foundation has created paid internships for youth with the inaugural Entertainment Industry Club: Live Touring Edition, a first-of-its-kind workforce initiative in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Detroit and Atlanta. The young professionals are contributing across production, wardrobe, multimedia, and tour operations of the R&B tour. Some of them also … Continue reading Usher’s Entertainment Industry Club Interns Join The R&B Tour

Best R&B Groups of All Time, as selected by the Billboard staff.

Expectant mothers in Detroit receive $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 a month after birth — no income requirements, no red tape, and no risk to SNAP or Medicaid benefits.

From construction sites to classrooms, interviews with detainees’ families, teachers, and lawmakers reveal how enforcement actions are disrupting lives and raising questions about transparency and oversight.

Usher and Big Sean collaborated to spark the future of Detroit’s youth with a $1 Million innovation hub located inside the new Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club of Greater Detroit. Along with Usher’s New Look® (UNL) and Sean Anderson Foundation (SAF), additional key education and industry partners include Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Emory … Continue reading Usher and Big Sean Invest $1 Million in Detroit’s Youth with Innovation Hub

Soulful crooner KEM is back with his signature sound on his new single, “Give My Love.” The ethereal groove gives Sade vibes with a touch of Afrobeats as the “Love Calls” singer reminds us to “Breathe a little, dream a little, trust a little.” Written by KEM with production from Rex Rideout, it is the … Continue reading KEM Returns with “Give My Love”

As KEM releases 'Give My Love' as a newly independent artist, the crooner discusses his journey, being a part of Motown's legacy, and his future plan.

The mic was on at The Future of Black Music held at The Vinyl Society, a Black owned venue in Detroit. Smirnoff Lemonades and BCode — a media platform created to reach, inform, and connect with Black consumers — extended the celebration of Black Music Month to amplify Black artists who are shaping our culture.  … Continue reading Smirnoff Lemonades and BCode Amplify “The Future of Black Music” in Detroit

When BlackLove.com launched in 2018, it was more than a digital extension of the acclaimed “Black Love” docuseries — it was a cultural home. A place for honest, nuanced, and healing-centered conversations about love in all its forms, created by and…

If there were a blueprint for being a badass mom, Bozoma “Boz” Saint John would be the prototype. But even superhero moms need a boost sometimes. Enter: The Mama’s Den. The next time you need a boost of bodacious energy, tap into the podcast’s newest…

The mics were on when The R&B Invitation Tour hit Detroit  Saturday, May 3, at the Fox Theatre. Eric Benét’s mellifluous vocals opened the night of nostalgia with his dynamic range of tenor and falsetto. Accompanied by a female vocalist, the four-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter sang fan faves such as “I Wanna Be Loved,” “Georgie … Continue reading Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benet Ignite Detroit with The R&B Invitation Tour

Sometimes, we are not truthful with ourselves or each other about the state of our relationships, yet statistics on Black marriage in America speak an undeniable truth. Compared to other races, Black people are not marrying as often and our divorce…

Valentine’s Day delivered a welcome distraction this year with the debut of Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/actor Eric Benét‘s second video from his hit EP Duets — “So Distracted” with Chanté Moore. Directed by Michael Rainin, the visuals show two of R&B’s best serenading each other while swapping sappy embraces and loving gazes. Oozing amorous passion their mutual infatuation is infectious. … Continue reading Eric Benet Keeps Chante Moore ‘So Distracted’ on Valentine’s Day

Skin care in the Black community has long been influenced by a blend of traditional practices, cultural knowledge and systemic challenges

Several Black celebrities, politicians, and public figures have rallied on social media for Mayor Karen Bass, who is the first woman and the second Black person to be elected as the mayor of Los Angeles.

VIBE highlights 50 groundbreaking albums released between 1974 and 2024 that encapsulate the beauty of Black American music.

Track star turned R&B singer/songwriter, CORRINN is back after a three-year hiatus with his latest single, “Get It,” a sensual groove, with a contemporary R&B vibe. Written by CORRINN and produced by Regg Smith (Celine Dion, Ne-Yo + G-Unit), it’s a…