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Roy Ayers, Legendary Musician & Pioneer Of Jazz Funk, Dead At 84

Black Information Network - March 7, 2025

Roy Ayers, the legendary musician behind "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and a pioneer of jazz funk, has died, per NBC News. He was 84. On...

New Footage Shows Aftermath Of Angie Stone’s Crash

Black Information Network - March 5, 2025

New video shows the aftermath of the crash that killed Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone. The video, obtained by TMZ, was captured by a bystander...

Wicked’s Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man To Win Costume Design Oscar

Black Information Network - March 3, 2025

History was made on the biggest night in film. On Sunday (March 2), Wicked’s Paul Tazewell took home the award for Best Costume Design...

Halle Berry ‘Tired’ Of Being Only Black Best Actress Oscar Winner

Black Information Network - March 1, 2025

Halle Berry is hoping another Black entertainer will take home the Oscars' Best Actress award this year. During a recent appearance on Trevor Noah's "What...