The 1980s were possibly the most fertile decade for the consumerist cash-grab intersection between notable pop culture IPs and novelty Christmas music. A plethora of beloved toy-and-TV franchise ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Gladys Knight, the “Empress of Soul,” has built a musical legacy spanning decades, crossing genres, and influencing many artists. Her timeless voice, emotional depth, and ability to ...

Over the years since its debut, Flyhigh Works has offered multiple free Voez updates for the Nintendo Switch version that increase the size of the rhythm game’s library. The latest one brings with it ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Knight might be best remembered for her chart-topping single “Mr. Big Stuff,” but her catalog goes far beyond that one cultural touchstone. Her voice was powerful yet playful, ...

This essay is adapted from Danyel Smith's new book, "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop." My questions have never changed. Been asking since L.A. was new to me. Since my first ...

Holly Knight helped define the sound of '80s pop music. Though you may not know her name, the three-time Grammy winner's music has appeared on more than half a billion records sold. Born in New York ...

NARBERTH, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A Narberth, Pennsylvania teen wowed American Idol judges with his original song "Change" during the show's Season 3 premiere. Louis Knight, a Lower Merion High School ...

It seems like a song is always playing in my head. Often, it is the situation I find myself in that determines which particular song presents itself. Let’s say I am trying to learn a new oldie to ...

This essay is adapted from Danyel Smith’s new book, “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop.” My questions have never changed. Been asking since L.A. was new to me. Since my first ...

Holly Knight helped define the sound of '80s pop music. Though you may not know her name, the three-time Grammy winner's music has appeared on more than half a billion records sold. Born in New York ...