Lenny Kravitz

Rocker Lenny Kravitz is preparing to release his long awaited ninth studio album 'Black and White America,' and he's enlisted some hip-hop help. Recorded in the Bahamas and Paris over the past two years, the 46-year-old multi-instrumentalist's experimental new album is likely his most ambitious to date, running the gamut from rock and blues to funk, dancehall and even hip-hop, with aid from two of

With Fantasia gearing up to play gospel legend Mahalia Jackson and casting soon to begin on a Tupac Shakur biopic, the BoomBox got to thinking about other iconic musicians whose lives deserve the big-screen treatment. What follows is a list of 10 possible music biopics and the superstars we nominate for the lead roles...

With the release of the posthumous Michael Jackson album 'Michael' a week away, another song has been released. '(I Can't Make It) Another Day' is the second duet from the album and features Lenny Kravitz. It will stream for the entire week on Apple's new social network for music, Ping...

Mos Def and John Legend are teaming up with rockers and New Orleans homeowners Lenny Kravitz and Ani Difranco for Gulf Aid, a benefit performance in support of those affected by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The gig will take place at Mardi Gras World River City in New Orleans on May 16 with a long list of NOLA performers, including Allen Toussaint, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, I

Singer Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz are reportedly engaged, and have purchased a penthouse apartment to celebrate. According to US Magazine, the singer was given a seven-carat engagement ring for her 29th birthday from Swizz on Monday...

Although 500 copies of Lil Wayne's forever-delayed 'Rebirth' album have already reached the public thanks to a big slip by Amazon in mid-December, the official release date of the LP has been up for debate over the past few months. Most recently, reports claimed that the rock-infused album would be pushed back until June 22, but Weezy's publicist confirmed yesterday that the album would still, in

After all the delays, rumors, leaks and legal battles of 2009, Lil Wayne has finally confirmed a release date for his forthcoming album 'Rebirth.' According to Billboard.com, the high-anticipated LP will hit stores on Dec. 15 -- and yes, Weezy is still on the road to rock stardom...