Ike Turner
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18 Never-Before-Heard Details Behind Diddy’s Twisted Relationship with Cassie
Cassie’s injuries from Diddy were so bad, she said it pushed a security guard to tears.
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If You Liked “Bob Marley: One Love,” You’ll Love These Black Music Biopics
If the new Bob Marley movie left you wanting more music, check out some of our favorite Black music biopics.
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The Evolution Of Tina Turner
The Queen of Rock ‘n‘ Roll, who passed away at 83, paved the way for Black artists.
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Black Celebrities Mourn Tina Turner’s Death
Nicki Minaj, Magic Johnson and Mariah Carey are among the stars mourning the legend who passed away at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83.
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Soul Singer Writes About Ike Turner Rape, Mick Jagger Threesome
In her new memoir, singer P.P. Arnold shares details of sexual assault by Ike Turner and more
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Jay-Z, Tina Turner, LL Cool J and More Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The ceremony, which took place on Saturday, is set to air on HBO and HBOMax Nov. 20.
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Tina Turner, Mary J Blige, Dionne Warwick and Chaka Khan Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Nominees; HBO's Turner Doc Tina Slated for Release
On Wednesday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced their 2021 class of nominees, and wow—what good taste it has. Per Rolling Stone, the more than deserving heavy-hitters include Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J (again), Chaka Khan, Jay-Z, Fela Kuti, Dionne Warwick, Rage Against the Machine and Tina Turner. Other nominees include Foo…
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Will Surprise You With Its Depth and Move You With Its Songs
It’s always amazed me that some people can watch a concert or musical with no visible emotional response. I always say that it’s cultural—that in the African (American, Caribbean, Latinx, etc.) tradition we “talk back,” “chat back,” “shout back” “sing back”—and though I know different communities have different cultural norms, it is nonetheless jarring to…
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When It Comes to Blackness, All Roads Lead to and Through East St. Louis. Period.
Firstly, I want to make this clear: People often (always) confuse East St. Louis and St. Louis—they are not the same city. Kind of like assuming all black people look alike or just because our names are close than we must be sisters—nah. East St. Louis is literally “east” of St. Louis and is housed…
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First Look: Don Cornelius Tells Gladys Knight About His ‘Not Whitewashed, Not Toned-Down’ Vision in American Soul
Get ready for more love, peace and souuuuul in your life, because BET’s latest dramatic vehicle, American Soul, is coming. From BET’s press release: American Soul is the story about the struggle to make the dream of Soul Train come true. Set in the early 70’s, filled with music, dance, fashion and glamour, this is…