Stereogum — Mavis Staples' most recent album, last year's Livin' On A High Note , saw the legendary singer singing songs written by a cadre of famous songwriters; her just-announced next album, If All I Was Was Black, sees her once again teaming up with Jeff Tw... more info

JamBase — Legendary musician Bob Dylan will play 21 shows between October and November with Mavis Staples aboard as support for all but two. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The folks singer and the Chicago icon will perform at the venue Oct. 27, the city announced Monday. more info

AllHipHop — PEOPLE CONNECTED TO THE SINGER ARE CALLING BS... more info

AllHipHop — WE DON'T BELIEVE YOU! more info

AllHipHop — MORE SEX CLAIMS AGAINST USHER! READ MORE! more info

AllHipHop — A SUSPECTED LONG-STANDING GRUDGE IS PARTLY WHY GRACE MIGUEL IS SUPPORTING THE SINGER more info

Stereogum — The raw, impassioned New Orleans soul-rocker Benjamin Booker wrote his new album Witness after spending time in Mexico and watching America descend into madness. Witness is Booker's second album, and we've already posted a couple of its songs: "Witne... more info

Stereogum — "Mama Mavis, oh my mama they try my patience. It’s gone, who’s left to save us? I’m praying for my neighbors," raps Pusha T on a recent Gorillaz single titled "Let Me Out." In response, gospel singer Mavis Staples wearily advises on the chorus,... more info

JamBase — Watch Gorillaz, Pusha T and a holographic Mavis Staples perform on last night’s episode of ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.’ more info