Tag: singer

By Nicole S. Daniel The Birmingham Times During rehearsal at the Red Mountain Theatre on a recent evening, Allison Sanders is preparing for opening night of...

(AP) BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died...

The Birmingham Times Pastor Mike Jr., Birmingham native and senior pastor of Rock City Church, won six Stellar Awards this weekend given to the best in...

By Haley Wilson The Birmingham Times “Being back outside” after the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared in March 2020 and resulted in lockdowns that disrupted lives...

By: Associated Press Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after...

By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Welcome to Third Thursdays! This series—published in the Birmingham Times on the third Thursday of every month—highlights area citizens who...

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For the Birmingham Times Floyd Council Sr., the new executive director of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL), could read music before he...

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise...

By Denise Stewart For The Birmingham Times When she was five years old, Diamond Sparks stepped up to the microphone at Piney Grove Baptist Church in...

R&B veteran Usher is capitalizing off his popularity on the hit competition reality show “The Voice.” Since returning to the show, Usher has been...