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Trans Soul Singer Jackie Shane, Dead at 78, Had Groundbreaking Career

Trans Soul Singer Jackie Shane, who died at her Nashville home in February 2019, insisted on performing and living life on her own terms — until she suddenly vanished. Back in...

Unbreakable Tituss Burgess

Unlike his character on the hit comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Tituss Burgess keeps finding new ways to succeed. Tituss Burgess is not in character today. He’s on hiatus from...

Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics

Sings the Great Diva Classics (RCA) Certain artists are intimidated by big songs — and then there’s Aretha. After a lifetime of milestones including unforgettable performances...

Bette Midler: “It’s the Girls”

It’s the Girls (Warner Bros.) Read Next | These Are 17 Films on Netflix with Full Frontal Male Nudity Bette Midler’s name conjures so many memories: legendary shows at the...

Annie Lennox

Nostalgia (Blue Note) In the ‘80s — back when MTV actually played music videos — the riveting voice and androgynous look of Annie Lennox was a constant. But unlike more...