Erykah Badu News

British soul legend Omar Lye-fook MBE will embark on a UK tour in partnership with Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity representing and supporting Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs).

Xavier Smith's long-running Ladies of Soul Tribute will return to Joe’s Pub for its 14th year on Thursday, February 12, 2026, now reimagined as a one-night-only Gentlemen’s Edition just in time for Valentine'ss Day.

One of the great pleasures of attending Inventing/Inviting: Trans Songs of Change is that brilliant producers Socks Whitmore and Tanner Pfeiffer have managed to do something quite rare: assemble not only a choir and solo artists with jaw-dropping, stunning vocal talent, but also composers, songwriters and storytellers who are creating the kind of deeply human, profoundly original and shockingly gorgeous new works that we need now.

3X GRAMMY Award winner Sarah McLachlan has announced her Better Broken Tour, coincides with McLachlan’s album of the same name. The fall tour will see McLachlan perform nine shows in major cities across the US, including Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, and more.

 The Lao Tizer Band will welcome “American Idol” star vocalist Elliot Yamin to the stage at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Purchase your tickets now to experience this extraordinary performance in the heart of Lakewood.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Erykah Badu has announced a celebration of the 25th anniversary of her second studio album, 'Mama's Gun,' with 'The Return of Automatic Slim Tour: Erykah Badu Mama's Gun '25.'

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, a new feature-length documentary about the groundbreaking music festival, will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 21, on Hulu, following its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

Four-time Grammy-winning vocalist and powerhouse producer, composer, and independent record label founder Erykah Badu is teaming up with hip-hop producer The Alchemist for a new tour.

The LA Phil today will present The Ford 2025 season, featuring performances The LA Phil today will present The Ford 2025 season, featuring performances from July 18 to October 31. See the full lineup!

Last night, Billboard hosted the Women in Music event celebrating the powerhouse artists, executives, and visionaries who are shaping the music industry today. Take a look at photos from the evening!

Continuing the promotion of their acclaimed release Mustard n’Onions on Mack Avenue Records, Ghost-Note has extended their 2025 tour with new dates in the Northeast and Canada in late June and early July.

Billboard has revealed the full lineup of presenters and performers for the Women in Music, which now includes Erykah Badu. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA.

Flying Lotus has released ASH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) featuring the single “It’s Out There.” The soundtrack features music written by Flying Lotus for his visionary new directorial project. Listen to it here!

ASH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) by FLYING LOTUS will be released on March 19. Ahead of the full album, the lead single “OXYGENE' is now available to stream. Listen to it now.

Billboard has announced that Doechii will receive the prestigious 2025 Woman of the Year Award at the Women in Music event taking place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA.

Hosted by Laverne Cox, the star-studded evening will take place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, honoring the most influential artists and industry leaders with inspiring performances, awards, and tributes.

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!

Mayo Performing Arts Center has revealed their March lineup of performances including singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Appell Center will commemorate Black History Month in February. The venue has collaborated with prominent York County community members to curate an exclusive film series.

Ready to take on 2025, Tobe Nwigwe will set off on his HOME IS WHERE THE HOOD IS tour this January, with four dates across Europe and the UK before he heads back to the states.