In Memoriam
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UB In Memoriam: Legendary Actor Louis Gossett, Jr.
Legendary actor Louis Gossett, Jr. passed away at the age of 87. Louis Gossett died Thursday night in Santa Monica,…
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UB In Memoriam: Irish Grinstead of 702
Irish Grinstead, of R&B trio 702, passed away yesterday September 16th. She was 43. In December the group announced, Irish…
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UB In Memoriam: Clarence Avant | ‘The Godfather of Black Music’
One Thing for Certain, Two Things for Sure…Clarence Avant is responsible for some of the greatest R&B music of our…
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UB In Memoriam: Singer, Actor & Activist Harry Belafonte Jr.
Singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte Jr., passed away today April 25th, 2023. Mr. Belafonte was at his home in…
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Music Executive Robert Louis Gordy, Sr. Passes Away at 91
Recording artist, songwriter, producer, and music executive, Robert Louis Gordy, Sr., younger brother of Motown founder, Berry Gordy, passed away…
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In Memoriam: Rapper, Producer and Actor Coolio
90‘s rapper and actor Coolio has died from cardiac arrest yesterday Wednesday September 28th. Coolio was born in Compton, California,…
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In Memoriam: Singer/Songwriter Jesse Powell
One of the most extraordinary voices in R&B; Grammy nominated Jesse Powell has passed away at the age of 51.…
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UB In Memoriam: Singer/Songwriter Andrea Martin
Yesterday, Singer and Songwriter Andrea Martin passed away. After a private health battle, that will be shared at a later…
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UB Celebrates the Life + Music of Mary Wilson
Legendary Motown singer Mary Wilson has passed away at age 76, her publicist has confirmed. The diva, died suddenly at…
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BET and ET Present ‘Chadwick Boseman: Life and Legacy’ | Airs Sunday
BET, in partnership with Entertainment Tonight, will air a new prime-time news special honoring an extraordinary talent Chadwick Boseman. Hosted…
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