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Following the shocking death of soul pioneer D'Angelo at 51, fellow musicians and stars alike are reflecting on his genius and lasting impact and legacy.
With reports signaling to a battle with pancreatic cancer, we can officially confirm the untimely loss of R&B legend D'Angelo.
Actor and comedian Finesse Mitchell is set to perform at the Raleigh Improv this weekend, bringing his signature humor to the Triangle. The “Saturday Night Live” alum joined Karen Clark in the studio at Foxy 107.1/104.3 to discuss his career, his comedic journey, and what fans can expect from his shows. Mitchell, known for his […]
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
The leaves are turning warm shades of yellow, orange and red, and there’s that crisp snap in the air to remind us that not only autumn is here, but so is cuffing season. For those of us couples ready to hibernate together in the warmth of our homes in the cooler months, curling up with […]
Last year, director Lee Daniels teased that he is helping Grammy-award-winning songstress Mariah Carey bring her story to the big screen. Fans believe he will be directing an official film adaptation of the singer’s best-selling memoir. This news came along a long list of biopic announcements, including a Madonna self-directed feature, Zendaya starring as Ronnie […]
Heather Victoria, a rising star in independent R&B, is making waves with her latest album, I Can’t Make This Up. The North Carolina native recently sat down with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3 to discuss her journey, her inspirations, and the deeply personal stories behind her music. “It’s still so surreal,” Victoria said of the album’s […]
Music fans and cinema buffs alike love a biographical, or biopic, as it is most commonly used. Among the most anticipated movie releases of the year are the highly anticipated biopics of many of our favorite celebrities. The genre has a seamless blend of storytelling and reality to bring the life of an icon to […]
A new comedy club coming to the Raleigh area promises a “Night of Laffs” on its opening weekend. The Laff House, a Charlotte comedy club that has expanded to the Triangle, is hosting a night of unstoppable laughs on Friday, Sept. 19 at 3511 Maitland Drive, Suite 101. The Laff House highlights itself as a […]
Comedian D’Lai is set to bring his “Wait a Minute Comedy Tour” to the Griffin Centre in Weldon on Saturday, Sept. 20. The comedian recently discussed the upcoming show with Karen Clark on Foxy 107.1/104.3, expressing his excitement to perform in the area. During the interview, D’Lai joked about the town’s relative obscurity, humorously noting […]
Jazz got a little less soulful after the death of vibraphonist Roy Ayers this past March. Roy Ayers was a musician who pioneered a new, funkier strain of jazz and became one of the most sampled musicians by hip-hop artists with his hit “Everybody Loves The Sunshine.” Ayers incorporated electronic instruments and rhythm and Blues […]
Denzel Washington cleared up years of mispronunciations of his name on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
