John Paris, the 58-year-old drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, has been under sedation in a medically induced coma since a medical emergency struck just before an August concert, and his family says the road ahead remains uncertain. Paris was rushed to a hospital on Aug. 6, moments before the band was set to take […] The post Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains in medically induced coma after San Francisco health crisis appeared first on American Almanac .
John Paris, the 58-year-old drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, has been under sedation in a medically induced coma since a medical emergency struck just before an August concert, and his family says the road ahead remains uncertain. Paris was rushed to a hospital on Aug. 6, moments before the band was set to take the stage at Chase Center in San Francisco. He suffered hypertension and difficulty breathing, and after a brief period in which he regained consciousness, his blood pressure spiked again, prompting doctors to sedate him to stabilize his body. As of Aug. 15, he remained under sedation while his medical team determined the safest path forward. The update came from a Facebook page called "Standing for John Paris," reportedly created…Open
Jim Gilstrap, the R&B singer who opened Stevie Wonder's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" and sang the theme to the landmark sitcom "Good Times," died Saturday of natural causes in Los Angeles, he was 79. Gilstrap's nephew and family spokesperson, Geoffrey "Geoff Gil" Gilstrap, confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard. […] The post Jim Gilstrap, voice behind the 'Good Times' theme and Stevie Wonder's 'Sunshine,' dead at 79 appeared first on American Almanac .
Jim Gilstrap, the R&B singer who opened Stevie Wonder's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" and sang the theme to the landmark sitcom "Good Times," died Saturday of natural causes in Los Angeles, he was 79. Gilstrap's nephew and family spokesperson, Geoffrey "Geoff Gil" Gilstrap, confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard. No specific illness or condition was disclosed. Representatives for the singer could not be reached for comment at the time the news broke. For millions of Americans, Gilstrap's voice was the sound of two cultural touchstones: a No. 1 pop hit and a television theme song that defined an era. His career spanned decades, from Vietnam-era military service to studio sessions with artists ranging from Aretha…Open
He accused Sony of ‘contemptuous accounting practices’
Jermaine Dupri, one of the most influential producers of hip hop and R&B music, filed an $18 million lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Dupri’s 13-page federal legal filing alleged that SME knowingly underpaid and concealed royalties tied to his work with major artists including Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Bow Wow, Xscape, and Da Brat, according to Rolling Stone. The Grammy-winning producer claimed SME “knew that it was violating” contracts with his highly influential labels, So So Def Recordings and So So Def Productions, but “never attempted to disclose its contemptuous accounting practices.” The lawsuit states that “it is likely that SME did not report producer royalties to plaintiffs for producer…Open
A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.
AI:The 68th annual Grammy Awards concluded with a full list of winners across all categories, marking a historic night where K-Pop achieved mainstream recognition through "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters." The ceremony covered a wide array of talent, including standout performances and wins for R&B artists like Leon Thomas and global superstars such as Bad Bunny.Open
The 32-year-old performer has spent years coming up as a singer and songwriter. On Sunday, he’ll compete for two top awards, album of the year and best new artist.
AI:R&B singer and songwriter Leon Thomas is poised for a major breakout performance at the upcoming Grammys, where the 32-year-old performer is competing in two premier categories: Album of the Year and Best New Artist.Open