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Source: Bettmann / Getty In honor of Women’s History Month, the ladies of Praise 102.5 pay tribute to the trailblazing women who have helped shape Gospel music. First off, Veda Howard pays tribute to the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Born on October 26, 1911, Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. Despite immense pressure to record secular music, Jackson stuck to her faith, […]

Award season has culminated at the 2025 Oscars, where entertainment’s brightest stars, like Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, and Colman Domingo, have converged to make entertainment history. Every year, we tune in to the biggest night in film for a glimpse at the fashion, films, after-party looks, and moments that make headlines. From Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s enchanting performance of the Oscar-nominated “Defying Gravity” to Halle […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The culture just lost one of the greats. Angie Stone, the soulful queen with a voice like warm honey and lyrics that felt like home, has passed away. TMZ and other news sources confirmed the 63-year-old R&B legend’s death on March 1. Angie reportedly succumbed to injuries from a car accident. One look at social media shows that so many are still trying to process […]

Source: Derek White / Getty Angie Stone, an amazing singer and songwriter who established herself as a soul star in the late 1990s and early 2000s, passed away on Saturday, March 1, at the age of 63. Although most music fans are well aware of Angie Stone’s singing career, her roots in Hip-Hop run deep, and Hip-Hop Wired examines those connections. Angie Stone was born Angela Laverne Brown on December […]

Source: Brian Stukes / Getty Angie Stone, a true pioneer in the music industry, tragically passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 63. In her career, Stone earned multiple Grammy nominations, celebrated accolades like the Soul Train Lady of Soul Award, and solidified her status as a trailblazing solo artist with hits like “Brotha” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” showcasing her soulful influence on the global […]

Source: Win McNamee / Getty Donald Trump’s approval rating among Black Americans has crept above 20 percent, but let’s not get carried away—it’s still far from mainstream acceptance. In 2024, Trump secured 16 percent of the Black vote, a record for a Republican since 1976, but still trailing well behind his support from white (56 percent) and Hispanic voters (43 percent). Gains in battleground states were minor, with a 13 […]

Source: Savion Washington, Mike Coppola, JC Olivera, Gilbert Flores / Getty The Oscars are as much about glitz and glamour as they are about honoring talent—and the 97th Annual Academy Awards didn’t disappoint! The red carpet brought yet another night of iconic fashion moments, proving once again that style shares the spotlight with cinema. From muted hues to scene-stealing red tones, Hollywood’s elite gave us much to talk about. Let’s […]

Source: Warner Bros. TV / Getty It’s official: Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, is a new mom! Cori and her fiancé, Wayne Duece, welcomed their first baby this month and we are all in our feelings. The couple shared the exciting news in a heartfelt Instagram post on February 28. The upload featured a precious black-and-white close-up of their baby girl’s tiny foot. The photo alone had us smiling, but […]

Source: Adela Loconte / Getty Robin Roberts snapped her fan, and the entire studio got in formation! The Good Morning America host wasn’t just reporting the news on Feb. 27—she was making it—by joining in on the viral Boots on the Ground line dance to help close out Black History Month. Spoiler Alert: Robin was on beat and looking good. Good Morning America & Robin Roberts: The Fan Flick Heard […]