It looks like hip-hop is finally getting its recognition for producing influential writers. On June 5th, Jay Z will be the first rapper inducted into The Songwriters Hall of Fame. Other heavy hitters who will be inducted include Max Martin, Berry Gordy, Babyface, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The 47-year-old wordsmith is known for […]
The stars were out in full force for the 10th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala in New York’s Harlem community. The event, hosted by Extra TV…
Nile Rodgers, the songwriter and producer behind Chic’s “Le Freak,” David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” will be honored by…
Chic, the popular disco group from the ’70s whose hit song, “Good Times” proved to be one of the most sampled songs in music, will…
Well shut your mouth and keep on talking! According to Okayplayer, Daft Punk is going to run the metaphorical tables on Grammy night with a…
Nile Rodgers recently revealed on his Facebook and Twitter accounts and his official website, NileRodgers.com, that he was battling an "aggressive form of cancer."
