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In Memoriam
UB In Memoriam: The Multifaceted Angie Stone
This morning one of our favorites Angie Stone was killed in a car crash. Deborah R. Champagne, Angie‘s spokesperson confirmed.…
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In Memoriam
UB In Memoriam: Legendary Singer/Pianist Roberta Flack
Legendary Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack, died today Monday February 24th, She was 88. Roberta Flack passed away at…
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Video Interviews
The UB Interview: CultJam Talk 40th Anniversary + ‘Lisa Lisa’ Story
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their debut album this summer. Multi-platinum group CultJam currently…
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In Memoriam
UB In Memoriam: Innovator Irv Gotti + Murder Inc.
Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr., professionally known as Irv Gotti, label CEO and founder of Murder Inc., has passed away, yesterday…
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UB Spotlight
UB Black History Spotlight: Dr. Roscoe Brown | ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ UB Interview
Today is the start of Black History Month 2025 and to kick off a month of celebrating us, UB starts…
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R&B Bridgez
R&B Bridgez: Celebrating Musical Legend Billy Ocean
Singer and songwriter Billy Ocean is celebrating his 75th Birthday today and R&B Bridgez is celebrating the hit-maker! Billy Ocean…
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Lifestyle
UB Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. + ‘King Holiday’ Tribute Single
Today January 20th, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a legislation that established…
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Lifestyle
Barbie Music Series ‘Aaliyah Doll’ Available Now
To celebrate Aaliyah‘s birthday, Barbie pays homage to the legendary R&B singer, actress, and model with our latest Music Series…
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Interviews
The UB Interview: David Roberts Talks Whitney Houston Memoir ‘Protecting Whitney’
The new highly-anticipated new memoir “Protecting Whitney” will be released on January 28th. From former bodyguard David Roberts via Chicago…
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Books
Legendary Brandy Announces Memoir | Pre-Order Now
One of our favorites, the iconic, multi-platinum, Grammy Award–winning Brandy, will bring us a raw, intimate portrait of her life,…
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