Aretha Franklin was tracked by the FBI due to her civil rights activism

Ross Marino/Getty Images Newly unsealed documents reveal that the FBI tracked Aretha Franklin because she was involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. A 270-page document shows the FBI paid special attention to the Queen of Soul’s many performances for Dr. Martin Luther…

Prince and Paris Jackson celebrate late father Michael’s birthday

Bruce Glikas/WireImage On Monday, Michael Joseph “Prince” Jackson Jr. and Paris Jackson remembered their late father, Michael Jackson, on what would’ve been the King of Pop’s 64th birthday. Prince, 25, posted a series of Instagram photos with his father and siblings — Paris and Prince Michael “Bigi” Jackson II. “Happy…

Pre-orders for 40th anniversary reissue of Michael Jackson’s ’Thriller’ start today

Sony Music Entertainment November 30 marks the 40th anniversary of the best-selling album of all time — Michael Jackson‘s Thriller. An expanded version of the Grammy-winning album arrives November 18, and fans can begin pre-ordering it now. Back in May, Sony Music first announced…

Mariah Carey references “All I Want for Christmas Is You” lawsuit at Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

Courtesy of Songwriters Hall of Fame Mariah Carey decided to reference the controversial “All I Want for Christmas Is You” copyright lawsuit when she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday.   Mariah has been sued by songwriter Andy Stone — who…

Mariah Carey thanks fans ahead of induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Courtesy of Songwriters Hall of Fame Mariah Carey will soon have her name added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of the ceremony, the hitmaker sweetly thanked fans for the honor. Taking to her Instagram story, Mariah wrote, “I’ve always considered…

The Temptations welcome new member Jawan M. Jackson, former cast member of group’s Broadway musical

Otis Williams and Jawan M. Jackson; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images The Temptations just kicked off a new run of U.S. dates as part of their 60th anniversary tour. The legendary Motown group, led by sole surviving founding member Otis Williams,…

Restored version of 1985 concert film ‘Prince and The Revolution: Live,’ companion album released today

The Prince Estate/Legacy Recordings A restored and enhanced version of the 1985 concert film Prince and The Revolution: Live, capturing a March 1985 show that Prince and his band played at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, was released Friday…

Mariah Carey reflects on 30th anniversary of ‘MTV Unplugged’ EP

Ke.Mazur/WireImage It’s officially been 30 years since Mariah Carey dazzled on the MTV Unplugged stage and released her standout EP, and the hitmaker reflected Thursday on how important the pivotal moment was for her career.  Sharing an Instagram video highlighting moments of her Unplugged set,…