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Herbie Hancock ‘thrilled, surprised and humbled’ by Polar Music Prize win

The jazz star said he was pleased to be among ‘great people’ in winning the award.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Beyoncé Goes Topless In Photoshoot, Fans Claim It’s A New Album Hint: “Rock Era Loading”

Beyoncé's Halloween costumes have sparked speculation that her upcoming album will feature rock sounds. The post Beyoncé Goes Topless In Photoshoot, Fans Claim It’s A New Album Hint: “Rock Era Loading” first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 4, 2024

Beyoncé Transforms Into Betty Davis for Halloween, Sparking Rumors of a Future Rock Album

The pop star may have used her Halloween costume to hint at her next project.

Marie Claire · Nov 1, 2024

Beyoncé seemingly removes Lizzo shout-out from song during concert following harassment claims

Some fans believe the altered lyrics were a reference to recent criticism from Erykah Badu

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Funk diva Betty Davis to be celebrated at free, 8-hour ‘Wall to Wall Women of Soul’ festival

NEW YORK — Betty Davis — the groundbreaking funk diva who influenced a generation of genre-defying performers such as Joi, Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae — is among the list of Black female singers to be celebrated this weekend during a free marathon concert event.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Letter: Betty Davis obituary

Tina Morris writes: Betty delighted in the role of ‘flaneur’: with her hair tamed under a peaked cap she presented a slender, androgynous figure

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022

Farewell to an Indian legend

Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's most famous singers, has died at the age of 92. Sometimes called the "Queen Of Melody" or the "Nightingale Of India", she was, with her sister Asha Bhosle, one of the most influential Bollywood playback singers. Her career spanned 70 years, during which time she…

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2022

Betty Davis: Free-spirited queen of funk who inspired music greats

With her silver go-go boots, towering afro and uninhibited vocals, Davis was one of the most formidable performers of the mid-Seventies

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Betty Davis obituary

Pioneering funk singer whose uncompromising stance resonated with a new generation of musicians

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2022

Betty Davis, ‘down and dirty funk’ pioneer, dead at 77

Davis’ work showcased her fearless personality and sexuality and insistence on control of her material and her image.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2022