Imagine it: It’s 1978 and kids and comic book fans of all ages are excited to get a new animated series about Marvel’s First Family, the Fantastic Four. The opening credits set the stage, as narration ...

On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like KUR and Jay Worthy. As an unforgiving blizzard pummels the Northeast, hip-hop and R&B gave us plenty of music and headlines to pass ...

The format veteran earns his fourth leader on the list. By Trevor Anderson Johnny Gill’s “One Night” checks into the penthouse of Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, rising 2-1 to crown the list ...

Kehlani has won Best R&B Performance, for “Folded,” at the 2026 Grammy Awards. They won out over songs by Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller (“It Depends”), Justin Bieber (“Yukon”), Leon Thomas (“Mutt ...

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. Leon Thomas’s second album, “Mutt,” ...

*If you thought real R&B was fading, think again. The genre’s finest are taking over stages across the country in 2026 — and fans are eating it up. From slow jam staples to vocal powerhouses, this ...

The R&B world had its share of heartbreak in 2025. As we prepared to head into 2026, the following is a look back at the stars and influential members of the R&B community who died across the past ...

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost this year. As the clock quickly winds down and we approach 2026, the ...

Around this time last year, Leon Thomas was feeling grateful just to attend the Grammy Awards, even if they seated him “in the bleachers.” This year, he’s one of the top nominees, up for Album of the ...

The 'Love Always Wins' artist and his wife tied the knot in 2019 Kayla Grant is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously appeared in theGrio, ...