We are sad to announce that Beloved singer and actress Della Reese, best known for starring in “Touched By an Angel,” died Sunday night … according to her family. Della had battled diabetes for years. Her family says she passed away in her California home. Della Reese was a jazz, gospel, and pop singer; film and […]

John Blackwell Jr, Prince‘s former drummer died on July 4th at the age of 43. His wife, Yaritza, said via Instagram, Rest in peace and power, Mr. Blackwell.  

Singer Mario has revealed that his mother has passed away. He uploaded this side-by-side photo of himself and his mother on IG, that said, May her soul rest in peace.

According to US Weekly, Will Smith’s father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr. has died. Smith’s ex-wife Sheree Fletcher shared the news when she posted a throwback photo of them with Will and Sheree’s son Trey on Instagram Monday. Condolences to Will’s family.

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Civil rights leader Julian Bond, co-founder of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and former NAACP Chairman has passed at age 75.  It should be said that He was a lifelong civil rights leader starting his service to the community in his youth.  Click here for MORE on the passing of JULIAN BOND.

Anthony Riley left The Voice early to deal with substance abuse and after his rehab was reportedly working on a new album.  Like so many who fight addiction he is gone to soon and to young.  He was found dead in a Philadelphia apartment Friday.  Click here for More.

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Beau Biden, former Delaware Attorney General and son of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden died Saturday after a fight with Cancer.  Click here for More.

Louis ‘Thunder Thumps’ Johnson one of the greatest R&B Bassist of all time past on Thursday, May 21, 2015.  Louis along with his brother George were and are The Brothers Johnson and were favorites of Quincy Jones in the recording studio.  Take a look back with us and rollingstone.com as we celebrate Louis Johnson.  Click […]

Via newsone: Actor James Avery passes away, he was 65,  TMZ reports.  Our hearts go out to the Avery family and the many fans who loved  ‘Uncle Phil’ on the Fresh Prince of Bellaire.   Read more

This story is incredibly sad.  According to TMZ, Adrian Peterson’s 2-year-old son has died … cops have confirmed. Cops believe Peterson’s son was severely beaten by 27-year-old Joseph Patterson, the man who was dating the mother of the NFL star’s child. As we reported, the mother of the child has decided to donate the child’s organs […]

Via Newsone: Our hearts go out to the family of Ayaanah Gibson, a pregnant college student who gave birth in dorm and bled to death.   Read more

Jazz keyboardist George Duke has died at the age of 67.   According to his record label, Duke was battling with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.  You can read the full story by clicking here.