Ray Charles

America's audio heritage is expanding with iconic works by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go's joining the National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress announced 25 new additions, including Swift's "1989" and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies," recognized for their significant cultural and historical impact.

A slick and chic act with a generous dose of soul, jazz, blues, country and pop, celebrating the life and time of the legendary Ray Charles.

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, a freestyle skiing trick was dubbed the "K-Fed," referencing Kevin Federline, and a similar move was named "The Britney," honoring Britney Spears. These playful tributes highlight the enduring pop culture influence of the ex-couple's mid-2000s romance, blending celebrity drama with athletic creativity.

Emergence's last gig saw crowds poring in to get a feel of some real music.

Says blues and soul singer Bobby Whitlock, ahead of his maiden concert in Bangalore next month

I can't stop loving you; I've made up my mind/to live in memories of the lonesome times... Loving Ray Charles while living in India was a lonesome affair.

The Grammy Awards are on February 13 and artistes gear up for a mean fight with no clear favourites.

Ray Charles, whose legacy erased boundaries between genres and generations, received a fitting musical eulogy as his final album, 'Genius Loves Company', won a leading eight Grammys.

A day after legendary singer-songwriter Naomi Judd's death, her children Naomi and Wynonna Judd, known as The Judds, were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

"Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing," the family said in a statement. "And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him."

Grammy winner Usher will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. Usher, who has won eight Grammys, expressed his excitement about performing on the NFL's biggest stage. He is currently headlining his "Usher: My Way" residency in Las Vegas and is expected to wrap up in early December before the halftime show in February.

Veteran Los Angeles jazz and blues singer Barbara Morrison has passed away at the age of 72.

Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson, who have teamed up successfully in the past, are reuniting for an album to pay tribute to US producer Quincy Jones.

Jamie Foxx, who won an avalanche of awards for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film Ray, including the coveted Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for best actor had some fun yesterday on Instagram where he posted a childhood picture of himself on his birthday.

Jamie Foxx is said to have given his manager the job of safeguarding his prestigious Oscar, as he is convinced that his friends will try and steal it.

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today... 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land... God bless the USA.

Like Michael Jackson and John Lennon, recording artiste Amy Winehouse’s record sales, too, have skyrocketed after her untimely death at the age of 27.

Blues and soul singer Bobby Whitlock gives the Times of India a sneak peek at his set list before he maiden performance in the country

President-elect Joe Biden shortly after clinching the race to US presidency urged the people to leave behind the anger and harsh rhetoric and unite as a nation. "It's time for America to unite and to heal," Biden said in a statement. "We are the United States of America. And there's nothing we can't do if we do it together," he added.

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx wants to make a biopic based on the life of boxing legend Mike Tyson.