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Beyoncé says coronavirus is 'killing black people at an alarming rate' - EWN

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 11:05 AM PDT

LONDON - Beyoncé has warned that coronavirus is "killing black people at an alarmingly high rate" during One World: Together At Home.The 38-year-old singer delivered a passionate speech during her appearance at the star-studded event, which helped to raise money for the fight against the pandemic.The Halo hitmaker - who has Blue, eight, and two-year-old twins Sir and Rumi with Jay Z - said: "Black Americans disproportionately belong to these essential parts of the workforce that do not have the luxury of working from home."African American communities at large have been severely affected in this crisis. Those with pre-existing conditions are at an even higher risk. This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate here in America."Beyoncé called on the public to remain cautious amid the pandemic.She said: "Please protect yourselves. We are one family and we need you. We need your voices, your abilities, and your strength all over this world."The chart-topping star also expressed her gratitude for the people who are continuing to work in essential roles, despite the threat of the virus.She shared: "Tonight we celebrate true heroes, those who are making the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all safe, fed and healthy ... we continue to pray for your safety."To those in the food industry, delivery workers, mail carriers, and sanitation employees who are working so we can be safe in our homes, we thank you for your selfless service."What's more, Beyoncé asked the public to keep the faith amid the current health crisis.She explained: "I know it is very hard, but please be patient, stay encouraged, keep the faith, stay positive, and continue to pray for our heroes."Goodnight and God bless you."WATCH: Beyoncé honours the sacrifices made by essential workers

Betty Wright: Tributes paid as soul star dies, aged 66 - BBC News

Posted: 11 May 2020 03:36 AM PDT

By Mark Savage BBC music reporter

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Image caption Betty Wright was a major influence on dozens of soul and R&B singers

Chaka Khan, John Legend and Snoop Dogg have all paid tribute to R&B star Betty Wright, who has died aged 66.

The Grammy-winning star, whose hits included Clean Up Woman and Tonight Is The Night, had been battling cancer.

A powerful, soulful vocalist, she was one of the first singers to use the "whistle register", later utilised by Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande.

As a writer and producer, she also created hits for artists including Bob Marley, Gloria Estefan and Joss Stone.

"We mourn the loss of this beautiful soul," wrote Khan on her Instagram page. "I will miss her so."

"I loved being around Ms Betty Wright," added Legend. "She was always so loving and giving to younger artists. Always engaged, always relevant. She will be missed."

Rapper Snoop Dogg thanked Wright for the "fellowship, mentoring and prayers and blessings" she shared with him.

"I know God is pleased with your work. Tonight is the night u get to heavens gates."

Gold disc at 18

Born Bessie Regina Norris in 1953, Wright began her singing career at the age of two as a member of her family's gospel group, Echoes of Joy.

She released her first solo album, 1967's My First Time Around, when she was just 14 years old. The record delivered her first hit, Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do, a scathing critique of sexual inequality, which was later sampled by Beyonce on the track Upgrade U.

It reached number 33 on the US charts, but Wright had to turn down an appearance on TV show American Bandstand when her principal refused to give her the day off school.

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Image caption The star was a fearless vocalist, whose range spanned several octaves

Her biggest hit came in 1971 with Clean Up Woman, notable for its funky guitar riff and boisterous vocals.

It reached number six on the pop charts and sold more than one million copies, earning Wright her first gold disc just days after she turned 18.

Further hits came with Tonight Is the Night and Where Is the Love, which earned her a Grammy for best R&B song in 1975.

Wright began mentoring other musicians when she was still a teenager, helping local singers George and Gwen McRae win recording contracts. Both of them went on to score top 10 hits.

Later, she acted as a vocal coach for Jennifer Lopez and co-produced Joss Stone's debut album The Soul Sessions.

"I believe in legacy and I believe in making the radio sound better," Wright told NPR in 2011. "If I gotta listen to it, I want it to sound good.

"So I'm tired of people disturbing the peace, getting on the radio and sounding a hot mess. If I can tell what the note really is, why let them go to the note they think it is? I've got that mama vibe. I don't look at it with an ego."

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Image caption The star stayed connected to her gospel background, even when her music became more suggestive

A career lull in the early 1980s prompted Wright to start her own label in 1985. She made history three years later when she became the first woman to have a gold record on her own label, with the album Mother Wit and the comeback hit No Pain (No Gain).

Samplers sued

In the sampling era, many of her songs became the basis of other artist's hits - including Mary J Blige's Real Love, SWV's I'm So Into You and Afrika Bambaataa's Zulu War Chant.

But she was protective of her legacy - and took legal action against the boy-band Color Me Badd when they lifted portions of Tonight Is the Night without permission for their hit single I Wanna Sex You Up.

After winning a financial settlement, she recorded a song registering her displeasure at the practice of sampling.

"Baby, that ain't sampling, that's stealing / What's the matter, can't you write with no feeling?" she sang. "You oughta come clean with the real deal / If you had real talent, you wouldn't have to steal!"

In addition to her own work, Wright was also an in-demand session singer, recording background vocals for the likes of Stevie Wonder, David Byrne, Stephen Stills, and Erykah Badu.

She was also deeply entwined with the hip-hop scene, recording vocals on Rick Ross and Kanye West's Sanctified, and appearing alongside Kendrick Lamar on DJ Khaled's Holy Key.

Her last album was 2011's Betty Wright: The Movie, which she created with hip-hop legends The Roots.

Over the course of her career, she was nominated for six Grammys, including an album of the year nod in 2008, after she appeared on Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III.

"She was an incredible writer, producer and mentor to young artists," said Steve Greenberg, president of S-Curve Records, confirming her death from endometrial cancer.

Greenberg, who collaborated on several recordings with Wright, called her "one of the most significant women in the history of R&B music, period".

"You were so much more than your music," added R&B star Ledisi. "We were blessed to be around royalty. Thank you. I will never forget."

Ms Wright's third husband Noel "King Sporty" Williams, who co-wrote Bob Marley's Buffalo Soldier, died in 2015.

She is survived by four children and four siblings.

Beyoncé’s ‘Halo’ video has reached 1 billion YouTube views - Houston Chronicle

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Beyoncé's 'Halo' is her first video to reach 1 billion YouTube views. Photo: Joey Guerra/Youtube screengrab

Beyoncé has joined another billionaire's club.

The Houston native's video for 2008 single "Halo" is her first to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. They reported the feat Wednesday. Bow down.

MUSIC SAVES: Houston band donates T-shirt sales to combat coronavirus

The dreamy clip features actor Michael Ealy as B's love interest. It's awash in hazy light and muted colors and was directed by Philip Andelman.

"Halo" was a top five hit and won best female pop vocal performance at the 52nd annual Grammys. It's from Beyoncé's 2008 double album "I Am ... Sasha Fierce."

An alternate video surfaced in 2010 with a much darker storyline.

Beyoncé's five most-viewed videos are, in order: "Halo," "Single Ladies," "Drunk in Love," "7/11" and "Crazy in Love."

Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. Follow him on Twitter. Get experts' picks for concerts, kids' stuff, fine arts, movies and more by subscribing to the Preview entertainment newsletter.

  • Joey Guerra
    Joey Guerra

    Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. He also covers various aspects of pop culture. He has reviewed hundreds of concerts and interviewed hundreds of celebrities, from Justin Bieber to Dolly Parton to Beyonce. He's appeared as a regular correspondent on Fox26 and was head judge and director of the Pride Superstar singing competition for a decade. He has been named journalist of the year multiple times by both OutSmart Magazine and the FACE Awards. He also covers various aspects of pop culture, including the local drag scene and "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Disney Family Singalong Volume 2: How to watch, start time - Tom's Guide

Posted: 10 May 2020 04:23 PM PDT

It's almost time to celebrate Mother's Day with Disney Family Singalong Volume 2! Yes, the second installment of the musical special -- which features celebrities leading a nationwide, home karaoke session of classic Disney songs -- starts in one hour!

Like the first special, The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II aims to bring people together while they are staying apart due to the pandemic. But just because we're all social distancing doesn't mean we can't belt out Disney tunes from the comfort of our living room — along with big-name celebs like Katy Perry, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and more.

Disney Family Singalong Volume II channel, start time

The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II starts today (Sunday, May 10) at 7 p.m. Eastern on ABC.

Watch Beyoncé Open Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Memorial By Singing 'XO' and 'Halo' - ELLE.com

Posted: 24 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST

Beyoncé opened Kobe and Gianna Bryant's memorial ceremony today by singing emotional renditions of "XO" and "Halo." She started by performing "XO," then paused to tell the crowd, "I'm here because I love Kobe, and this was one of his favorite songs. So I want to start that over but I want us to do it all together. I want you to sing it so loud, he can hear the love. Are you all ready? I love you."

With a choir backing her, Beyoncé then sang the two tracks. She ended her performance by looking up and blowing a kiss, her eyes teary.

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When news first broke that Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine victims killed in a helicopter crash, Beyoncé shared three posts on her Instagram in their honor. "I will continue to diligently pray for your Queens," she wrote. "You are deeply missed beloved Kobe."

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There were seven other victims in the crash that took Kobe and Gianna's lives: Gianna's basketball teammate Alyssa Altobelli and her parents, Keri and John Altobelli; assistant coach Christina Mauser; Gianna's teammate Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah Chester; and the helicopter pilot, Ara Zobayan.

Kobe and Gianna are survived by his wife, Vanessa Bryant, and daughters 17-year-old Natalia, three-year-old Bianka, and eight-month-old Capri. The memorial to Kobe is ongoing. You can watch the ceremony live below:

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Why Cardi B & Beyonce Song Never Came Out - stopthefud

Posted: 13 May 2020 02:39 PM PDT

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