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Nina Simone’s Business Associate Reportedly Said Kamala Harris Upheld Late Singer’s Wishes
Kamala Harris was dragged by Nina Simone’s granddaughter over the weekend after the late singer’s estate…
Nina Simone’s Granddaughter Praises Chloe Bailey’s ‘Feeling Good’ Performance
After Nina Simone’s estate tweeted that they weren’t moved by Chloe Bailey’s rendition of “Feeling Good,”…
Juneteenth: 19 Essential Tracks
This year, for the first time in American history, Juneteenth is celebrated as a federal holiday.…
Zoe Saldana Tearfully Apologizes for Portraying Nina Simone in Biopic
Zoe Saldana was heavily criticized for portraying Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic. “I should have…
Legendary Poet Keorapetse Kgositsile, Father of Earl Sweatshirt, Has Died at 79
Esteemed South African poet and political activist Keorapetse Kgositsile, also the father of rapper Earl Sweatshirt,…
Nina Simone, Bon Jovi Tapped For 2018 Rock N’ Roll HOF Inductions
90s rockers Bon Jovi, British bands Dire Straits and the Moody Blues, the late Nina Simone…
Gabby Sidibe Debuts New Film, ‘Tale of Four’
Words by Shanice Stephanie “You can say America is great as long as you’re white. Because…
Nina Simone is Finally Nominated to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The 2018 class of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are in. Nina…