Erykah Badu teases Sunday's “Soul Train Awards” Soul Cypher; remembers loving “Soul Train” as a kid

ABC/Randy HolmesThis year’s Soul Train Awards kicks off Sunday. The show’s host, Erykah Badu, tells Billboard we’re in for an “even better” Soul Cypher during the telecast. “It gets better each year,” she says. “The concept grows. We have another four
Are Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson rekindling their romance?

KMazur/WireImage for J RecordsIt’s been eight years since Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri‘s well-publicized split. However, a source tells E! News that the former pair are reportedly “getting close again.” A second source, though, says it’s not true. “Janet is single. She is good
N.E.R.D. unveils name, cover art and release date for long-awaited new album
Pharrell Williams; ABC/Adam RoseIn case you weren’t aware, N.E.R.D. stands for “No-one Really Ever Dies.” That’s also the name of the Pharrell-fronted band’s new album, according to the “Happy” singer himself. He writes on Instagram, “NO_ONE EVER REALLY DIES. DECEMBER 15.”
Patti LaBelle and friends are “Home for the Holidays” on new album

Courtesy of GPE RecordsPatti LaBelle is releasing brand-new album for fans just in time for the holiday season. The disc is titled Patti LaBelle and Friends — Home for the Holidays and features the icon, and special guest vocalists like Tamela Mann, Ruden Studdard and Vivian Green, singing
Stand up for Common and Andra Day during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast

(L-R): Common, Andra Day; ABC/Image Group LACommon and Andra Day are teaming up with the Girl Scouts of the USA for an appearance at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade event in New York City. Both stars will perform their hit track “Stand Up
Khalid plans on stuffing his face with ham and watching “a lot of TV” this Thanksgiving

ABC/Randy HolmesUnfortunately, Khalid‘s Thanksgiving plans don’t include spending time with family. But as he tells ABC Radio, they do involve some much-needed quality downtime. He says, “I’m probably gonna to sit on my couch and stuff my face and