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“When Doves Cry” to, of course, the epic title track, “Purple Rain.”And that was all a month before the release of the hit movie, which will be back in select theaters on July 3.It’s not only my favorite soundtrack of all time, but one of my top-five albums of all time. Period.And in honor of Purple Rain’s 40th anniversary, let’s throw it back to some of my other all-time favorite soundtracks:Let’s kick it off with the smash “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, which had everybody twirling under that disco ball back in 1977.John Travolta may have been the star of the movie, but the Bees Gees were the stars of the soundtrack.Whenever “Stayin’ Alive” comes on — trust — disco is no longer dead.And it still makes you wanna bust into your best Tony Manero strut.Just like the Bee Gees were the masterminds behind the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, Babyface was the man behind all the female feels on the 1995 “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack …Face wrote and produced for a stellar cast of soul sisters … from Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige to Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle to Toni Braxton and Brandy.I mean, it was a who’s who!And of course, there was Whitney Houston, who also starred in the film.

Associated Press (AP) has issued an apology after two of its reporters cut off Babyface to speak to Chappell Roan during an interview at the Grammys 2025.Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria were talking to the singer-songwriter and producer – real name Kenneth Brian Edmonds – at last Sunday’s ceremony (February 2), which was held at LA’s Crypto.com Arena.Midway through one of Babyface’s answers, Fauria interrupted by shouting “Chappell! Chappell!” after spotting Roan arriving on the red carpet. In response, Babyface said: “You guys wanna do that? Go and do that.”He quickly handed back the microphone and walked away, with Ambriz offering a brief apology.

Grammy winner Babyface getting abruptly cut off during a red carpet interview on the Grammys red carpet has gone viral – check it out below.During the red carpet event, Babyface, who has won numerous Grammys for his performance and production work, was speaking to two reporters from Associated Press (AP) as Chappell Roan walked by them.Though mid-answer, Babyface was swiftly cut off as the interviewers called out for Chappell. Babyface appeared stunned, but approached the incident diplomatically, telling the reporters: “You guys wanna do that? Go do that.”The interviews offer him a quick apology before turning their attention to Chappell Roan, who would go on to be crowned Best New Artist later during the ceremony.

2025 Grammy Awards red carpet.The incident went viral on social media as many people — including Khloé Kardashian — bashed the “disrespectful” journalists, Krysta Fauria and Leslie Ambriz.Babyface (whose real name is Kenneth Brian Edmonds) was in the middle of his interview with the AP when one of the reporters noticed that Roan, 26, was behind them.Fauria shouted Roan’s name, and Babyface realized that the duo was no longer paying attention to him.“You guys wanna take that? Go do that then,” Babyface politely told the reporters, who said “sorry” to the 13-time Grammy winner.Babyface then handed the mic to the reporters and walked away as the pair welcomed Roan over to interview her.The reporters apologized for snubbing Babyface at the end of the red carpet.“I’m really sorry about interrupting Babyface earlier,” said Fauria. “Chappell Roan had come up and there was a lot of commotion as there is on these carpets.

Babyface, “My, My, My.”That was the feeling in the house at the Apollo on Tuesday night when both Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Usher Raymond IV — but really, only one name is necessary for each — were honored at the iconic Harlem institution as it celebrated its 90th anniversary with its annual spring benefit.No doubt — it was the ultimate soul-man showtime at the Apollo, raising more than $3 million for the nonprofit organization that has been the music mecca for everyone from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to James Brown and Aretha Franklin.Those velvet seats were feeling extra cushy on this night.After 2007 “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks opened the night with a medley of classics, it was all about the boys 90 years after the Apollo opened on Jan. 26, 1934, turning 125th Street into hollowed ground for generations of African-American artists.Given the fancy footwork that took Usher to the Super Bowl halftime stage this year, it was fitting that a dance performance including hits such as “Caught Up,” “Burn” and of course “Yeah!” paid tribute to the 45-year-old singer before he accepted the 2024 Icon Award.“It’s an Icon Award, so I feel like I can take a little more time,” Usher joked as he began his acceptance speech.And then he told the crowd that was standing in salute, “Don’t sit down — I love it.

Leslie Uggams made her debut at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater in 1952, she instantly won over the notoriously tough crowd as the “extra added attraction” on a bill with jazz great Louis Armstrong as headliner.“It was terrific … They loved me,” Uggams, now 81, told The Post about her 20-minute act, which included singing, tap-dancing and impressions. “I remember one of the songs was ‘When You’re Smiling.’ And another song was ‘Exactly Like You.’ And also ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street.’ ”The Harlem native — who earned her coveted spot on the Apollo stage by repeatedly winning a radio contest — wasn’t even nervous about not getting the local love when she was known as “Little Leslie Uggams.”“I was a ham,” she said with a laugh.

Cincinnati Music Festival at the Andrew J Brady Icon Center and the Bengals’ Paycor Stadium next door.Over the course of the three-day weekend, the fest will bring some of the biggest names in rap, hip-hop and R&B from yesteryear along for the ride.Some of the most notable headliners on this weekend’s lineup include Snoop Dogg, Al Green, Jill Scott, Jodeci and Babyface.They’ll be joined by Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick and Rakim who are in town to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop.What we’re celebrating the most though are how inexpensive ticket prices are.At the time of publication, we found some single-day passes going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.Compared to most festival ticket prices, that’s a major bargain.Want to find out how much tickets are for each day of the fest? Or maybe you’re curious who is playing when?To answer those questions and more, keep reading.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Our team went through all the best prices on single and multi-day passes for the 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival.Here are our findings:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Babyface is a legend in the recording booth.As a producer and songwriter, he’s developed some of the world’s greatest musicians across genres, including the likes of Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Usher, just to name a few.This week on “Renaissance Man,” Babyface – born Kenneth Brian Edmonds – took me down memory lane and dished on the moments when he realized that these young talents would become undisputed global sensations.Specifically, Babyface remembers developing his own “language” while recording with Houston, who, he said, was all business.“She didn’t necessarily like to spend a lot of time singing. She liked to get in there and get it done,” Babyface told me.

Anita Baker has removed Babyface as the support act for her ‘The Songstress’ tour after receiving online “abuse” she suffered from his fans.The tour was announced to honour the 40th anniversary of Baker’s 1983 debut album, ‘The Songstress’.However, this week saw Baker take to Twitter to share her frustrations with Babyface performing longer than “contractually” obligated and also called him her “special guest/support act.” Fans of Babyface would then call Baker names and “harass” her following her comments on the singer-songwriter. This resulted in the ‘Caught Up In The Rapture’ singer asking him to “call off” his fans, whom she dubbed “Kenny’s Crazies.”Now, the Ohio singer has announced that Babyface will no longer be her opening act on tour from now on.

Babyface from her tour. On Wednesday, the 65-year-old singer took to Twitter to announce that she's continuing  alone,without her opening act.«After silently enduring cyber [bullying]/verbal abuse & threats of violence from the fan base of our special guest/support act, in the interest of personal safety, I will continue alone,» Baker tweeted.

Anita Baker has been receiving criticism online from Babyface‘s fans, and asked the singer to “call off” the social media hate.Baker is currently on the ‘Songstress’ tour, her first tour in nearly 30 years, with Babyface supporting her. Last month, his opening set in Newark was cut short after starting nearly two hours late and Baker has complained about his sets being too long.Due to her complaints about the Indianapolis-born singer running over the allotted time, Anita Baker has received backlash online.On June 11, the BET Lifetime Achievement Award winner took to Twitter to explain her disappointment, alluding that Babyface is going over his contractual set time and making her late.Baker wrote, “It was 9:30pm.

Babyface is exactly the kind of artist that excites me most to see appear behind the Tiny Desk. He’s been celebrated for decades (the man has 12 Grammys) but stands just short of being a household name.

Babyface serenaded the crowd inside the State Farm Stadium and viewers around the world with «America the Beautiful» ahead of kickoff at Sunday's Super Bowl. The musician sang a stripped-down version of the song while accompanying himself on a guitar, which was emblazoned with the American flag. «I'm glad I'm done,» he later told ET's Kevin Frazier.

Super Bowl 2023.After country breakout Mickey Guyton sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 2022, this year’s Super Bowl LVII honors went to 14-time CMA Award winner Chris Stapleton, who was fresh off of jamming with Stevie Wonder at the Grammys last week. Before the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the 44-year-old troubadour — who also has eight Grammys to his name — stripped it down to a bluesy outlaw version with his acoustic guitar and plenty of grizzled grit that no doubt had country traditionalists stomping their feet at the end. Stapleton managed to accomplish what Eric Church couldn’t do two years ago when he was mis-paired with R&B diva Jazmine Sullivan on the biggest stage in the game.

“Off the Wall” and Bobby Brown’s “Don’t Be Cruel.” But more surprisingly, the young artist also took special inspiration from a certain blue-eyed crooner: Frank Sinatra. “It was Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ song that made me think about naming an album ‘My Way,’ ” Usher, 43, told The Post. “My girlfriend at the time was educating me, and she made me listen to it.

R&B star Babyface, 62, and his wife Nicole “Nikki” Pantenburg, 48, announced that they’re filing for divorce on Wednesday July 14. The singer, whose real name is Kenneth Edmonds, and his wife said that they’re calling it a day with a joint statement to People.

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds blessing us on Instagram Live during quarantine is the gift that keeps on giving.

Michael Jackson once called on famous friend Babyface to set him up on a date with Halle Berry.

We already knew it was about to be epic when Babyface popped into Instagram Live. In the background, white candles on black pedestals were lit, illuminating a beautiful arrangement of flowers and, of course, two Grammys. And thankfully for all of us, Teddy Riley popped onscreen without any mics. This time, all he had was the jams…and that was the only thing we needed.

It wasn’t the Saturday night jam it was supposed to be.

Babyface, 62, had Michael Jackson fans in awe on Apr. 20 when he claimed the King of Pop once wanted to date Halle Berry, 53. The singer was jamming out to a remix of the late MJ’s song “Human Nature” which featured girl group SWV, with fellow singer Teddy Riley, 52, during an Instagram Live session when he brought up the shocking admission.