NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Beyonce answered critics of her Inauguration Day performance the best way she could — with another sterling performance of the national anthem. The difference? On Thursday, […]
Author Archives: Nekesa Mumbi Moody
AP Music Writer
Whitney Houston Funeral: Alicia Keys, BeBe Winans, Kevin Costner and others Extol Houston Tribute
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Clapping hands and swaying to gospel hymns in the church where Whitney Houston’s powerful voice once wowed her congregation, the biggest names in entertainment sang along […]
Whitney Houston Funeral Begins, Bobby Brown Arrives and Then Leaves
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Clapping hands and swaying to gospel hymns in the church where Whitney Houston’s powerful voice once wowed her congregation, the biggest names in entertainment sang along […]
Aretha, Stevie Wonder to Sing at Houston’s Funeral
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing at the private funeral of Whitney Houston on Saturday in what promises to be a very musical service. Publicist […]
Whitney Houston, Superstar of Records, Films, Dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage […]
Rev. Jackson Enters Fray over Grammy Awards Cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy’s cuts to its Grammy categories: He’s asking to meet with the president of the […]
Songwriter Nick Ashford Dies of Throat Cancer At 70
NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye […]