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2020 BET Awards Winners: The Complete List

Sunday night just got a lot more exciting.After all, it was time for the 2020 BET Awards, a star-studded evening celebrating the very best in entertainment.This year, comedian Amanda Seales took the (virtual) stage as host of the event, which paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and Little Richard and featured performances by Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle and Megan Thee Stallion among others.Plus, Beyoncé was honored with the Humanitarian Award for her […]

Wayne Brady Honors Little Richard With Electric BET Awards Medley

Little Richard was celebrated at the 2020 BET Awards.On Sunday, Wayne Brady led a special tribute performance for the late music icon, who passed away in May at the age of 87. Channeling Little Richard’s eccentric flare, Brady donned a metallic suit as he delivered an electric medley of Little Richard’s greatest hits, kicking off […]

Beyonce to Be Honored for Humanitarian Work at BET Awards

The BET Awards have announced several new additions to the show’s lineup, including tributes to NBA great Kobe Bryant and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Richard and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter receiving the Humanitarian Award.Lil’ Wayne will pay tribute to Bryant and Wayne Brady will honor Little Richard.The show airs Sunday from 8-11 p.m.Et/Pt on […]

Little Richard Is Laid to Rest in Alabama 2 Weeks After His Death

Earlier this month, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, Little Richard, died.Today, the legend is laid to rest. Born Richard Penniman, the icon was buried Wednesday at the Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery during a closed ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. According to local news station Waff 48 in Alabama, “Oakwood allowed for the public […]

Soul Singer Betty Wright Dead at 66

Sadly, another music legend has passed away.Just one day ago, the world of music lost Little Richard and Andre Harrell.On Sunday, multiple outlets reported that soul singer Betty Wright died.She was 66 years old.At this time, it’s unknown what caused the legendary songstress’ death.However, Chaka Khan hinted that something was wrong with Wright earlier this […]

Rock Legend Little Richard Dead at 87

Music has lost one of its brightest stars.On Saturday morning, news broke that Little Richard had passed away.The music icon and founding father of Rock ‘n’ Roll was 87 years old.Known for his incredibly popular hits like “Tutti-Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” “All Around the World” and “Ready Teddy” (to name a few), his decades-long career […]

Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

Little Richard, a founding father of rock and roll whose fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form, died Saturday.He was 87.The musician’s son, Danny Penniman, confirmed the pioneer’s death to Rolling Stone, but said the cause of death was unknown.Starting with “Tutti Frutti” in […]

An Audience with the Killer: Jerry Lee Lewis Talks the Road, Drag Racing with Elvis and the Meaning of Rock ‘n’ Roll

There are men and then there are myths.Jerry Lee Lewis is the latter.The rock pioneer first set the charts ablaze in 1957 with twin dynamos “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On,” and 60 years on he’s still pounding the keys before packed houses across the country.With the death of Chuck Berry in […]