In the closing days of the 2012 presidential campaign, Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois of the New Radicals teamed up with Ne-Yo, the Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik, Herbie Hancock, Delta Rae, and Natasha Bedingfield to create the Barack Obama campaign anthem “Forward.” Twelve years later, Alexander and Brisebois have …
Read More »'Look At My Life Right Now': Mary J. Blige Announces 'For My Fans' Tour, New Album 'Gratitude'
Mary J. Blige is in a giving mood. During an appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show, Sherri on Monday, the singer announced both a new album, Gratitude, and an upcoming headlining tour. The album, out November 15, follows her 2022 record Good Morning Gorgeous. When asked about the significance …
Read More »They Thought Top Artists Were Giving Them Their Big Break. But Was It All a 'Menu of Bullshit'?
“Okay I see you, let’s make moves,” the message read. In May 2022, independent artist Dwayne “WayneWayne” McDaniel Jr. was floored to discover a direct message from Ne-Yo’s verified Instagram account. The R&B singer-songwriter had admired the crooner for years and tagged him in posts in the longshot hopes of …
Read More »See Ne-Yo Showcase Hits-Filled Songwriting Catalog With Tiny Desk Concert
Ne-Yo performed his own hits, singles he penned for artists like Rihanna and Beyoncé, and debuted a new song during the R&B singer’s Tiny Desk concert that NPR Music shared Friday. The hitmaker and his eight-person backing band kicked off the 23-minute set with a trio of his 2000s tracks …
Read More »'The Masked Singer' Finale Crowns Ne-Yo Season 10 Champion
In the first season of The Masked Singer, audiences crowned the autotune-stripped T-Pain, known as the Monster. In the finale of Season 10, Cow disillusioned judges and audiences alike with his hip-swerving moves and flamboyant gestures, but his definitive falsetto made the artist hard to deny. As the masked contestant’s …
Read More »Ne-Yo Walks Back Apology, Doubles Down on Controversial Gender Identity Comments
Over the weekend, Ne-Yo appeared in an interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV in which they criticized parents for allowing their children to have a say in their own gender identity from a young age. Shortly after, the musician issued a statement: “After much reflection, I’d like to express my …
Read More »Ne-Yo Apologizes for Criticizing Parents Who Support Children Deciding Their Gender Identity
Parenting and gender identity are more complex topics than Ne-Yo treated them during his recent interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV. During their conversation, uploaded on Saturday, the musician questioned parents who allow their children to have a say in how they identify, asking: “When did it become a good …
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