The music world is currently mourning the passing of yet another legend, as Nick Ashford succumbed to throat cancer. Over the past two years we have lost the likes of Amy Winehouse (twitterpage), Gil Scott-Heron, Teena Marie  (@msteenamarie), and of course, Michael Jackson, to name just a few. Sometimes it really does seem as though you […]

Rick Ross has been making interesting changes to his Maybach Music Group label lately, signing Wale in March 2011 and officially signing Midwestern emcee Stalley. Listeners of their music may be surprised that they landed deals with Rick Ross, whose music is known for its  lavish imagery. Still, rap history has had many other free […]

Despite what you’ve heard, Black people are the world’s taste makers. We are the ones who say what’s hot or not. Once it becomes popular in our community, mainstream picks it up and runs away with it. Think about it. Big lips weren’t in style until Angelina Jolie had them. You and I both know […]

VIA: EURWeb.com EUR has learned that singing great Teena Marie will be cremated as per her wish. The services will be private between family and close friends. The acclaimed singer/musician/producer died “peacefully in her sleep,” according to her 19-year-old daughter Alia Rose, after the two enjoyed a wonderful Christmas together. We’ve also learned from her […]

Marsha Ambrosius treated fans at a recent concert in North London to the world premiere of a cover of Teena Marie’s “Yes Indeed” that she had recorded for her upcoming debut album.

Rap mogul Master P. will host an event during Grammy week honoring late R&B singer Teena Marie, in hopes of raising awareness about health related issues, whether its diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity.

In a touching video posted to his YouTube account, rocker Lenny Kravitz revealed just how much of an impact had Teena Marie on his life, and it’s deeper than many ever knew.

As fans continue to mourn her death, the details surrounding the cause of Teena Marie’s untimely passing are starting to come to light.

As the news spread about the loss of Teena Marie, some of her industry peers, including Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Q-Tip, took to Twitter to share their reaction to the sad news. Born Mary Christine Brockert, Teena Marie was known as the Ivory Queen of Soul and one of the few white acts […]

There has been an outpouring of concern and remembrance for the late Teena Marie since it was confirmed that she died in her home on December 26th. The community of entertainers has been very vocal on social networks like Twitter, sharing their favorite songs and thoughts about the singer and songwriter. “She was an amazing […]

Everybody, Get Up!: The life, legacy and yes, blackness of Teena Marie By Kierna Mayo Upon her untimely death at 54 years old, one simply cannot measure the gargantuan talent of Teena Marie — nee Mary Christine Brockert — by even the greatest of R&B standards. She was utterly unmatched; not even by the vocal […]

Star breaks down why Teena Marie was a big deal on the “Star & Buc Wild Morning Show.” If you’re familiar, hear him recall a memory, or get familiar by taking a listen… RELATED: Ludacris, The Fugees And More Sampled Teena Marie RELATED: Teena Marie Dies At Age 54 RELATED: More About Teena Marie On […]