Putting Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan and Mavis Staples on one stage for “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” automatically set expectations very high, but did the show live up to the hype? If you missed it, here’s the full-length episode of this super soulful show. Get More: Jennifer Hudson, Mary […]

Mavis Staples performed her heart out on the stage of Conan O Brien’s late night talk show.  Mavis has been on the show a few times.

2011 is shaping up to be a big year for black music on the festival circuit in the United States.  The lineup for the 17th annual Essence Music Festival was announced and features such heavyweights as Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott amongst others.

Lil Wayne and Eminem have been named as headliners of the Bonnaroo 2011 festival. The festival takes place in Manchester, TN from June 9-12.