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Malikah Shabazz, Malcolm X's youngest daughter, was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment after her daughter made the discovery, according to law enforcement officials. She was 56-years-old.

The music industry veteran died of a heart attack Friday night in California

The 52-year-old musician died in Massachusetts on Thursday due to complications of frontal lobe dementia.

In honor of Prince’s short and fruitful life, we paid homage to him by highlighting some of his most influential moments.

Ahmad Givens – better known as Real from Real Chance of Love (left) – has passed away at the young age of 33. Givens had been…

Geoffrey Holder, beloved multitalented artist, died Sunday in Manhattan at the age of 84. According to a family spokesperson, the cause was complications from pneumonia. Born in the West Indies, Holder was a legendary figure within the dance world. He later transitioned his career into acting and became — perhaps — best known for appearing in […]

UPDATED 5:31 P.M., 5/29/14: Cathy Hughes, chairperson and founder of Radio One, a parent company of NewsOne’s Interactive One, says about Maya Angelou’s passing:   Another one of our Queens has gone home to the creator, but the essence of her life’s work, “Inspiration”, will live with us forever. She was able to take her […]