Andra Day is rising up with her first album in nine years — and taking the stage in Central Park for a free show

Andra Day is rising up with her first album in nine years — and taking the stage in Central Park for a free show

In the “before” times of 2016, Andra Day was rising all the way up as a Grammy-nominated chanteuse — for her 2015 debut album, “Cheers to the Fall” — who sang like the spiritual goddaughter of Billie Holiday and Erykah Badu. Then in 2021, the 39-year-old singer — born Cassandra Monique Batie — flipped the … Read more

‘Shocked’ Marlee Matlin slams CBS for not showing ASL performers during Super Bowl 2024

‘Shocked’ Marlee Matlin slams CBS for not showing ASL performers during Super Bowl 2024

Deaf actress Marlee Matlin slammed CBS Sunday night after the television network reportedly failed to show footage of the three deaf performers that were part of the Super Bowl 2024 pre-game show. “I am absolutely SHOCKED at CBS for introducing the deaf performers at today’s Super Bowl and then not showing even one second (or … Read more

Why Reba McEntire’s Super Bowl national anthem made us miss Whitney Houston on the 12th anniversary of her death

Why Reba McEntire’s Super Bowl national anthem made us miss Whitney Houston on the 12th anniversary of her death

There are so many times that I —  just like many others around the world  —  miss Whitney Houston. Every time I hear someone on “American Idol” or “The Voice” attempt the impossible by singing one of her songs. Every time I hear “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in a bar or club and watch … Read more

Andra Day wows with a stirring rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl 2024

Andra Day wows with a stirring rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl 2024

Andra Day has officially taken the field at the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday. The “Rise Up” singer, 39, performed the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the big game kicked off. She rocked a plethora of gold jewelry for her performance and a gray … Read more