Smallwood died at the age of 77 from complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Grammy-nominated gospel star Richard Smallwood, whose songs have been covered by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston, died on Tuesday at age 77.

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WASHINGTON — Richard Smallwood, a D.C. native and eight-time Grammy nominated singer-composer has died. Smallwood's publicist ...

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Add Roberta Flack to the list of legendary singers set to get a biopic. The North Carolina native, who passed away earlier this year, will be the subject of a brand new scripted film from “Good ...

The country star's latest song, "Bad News," has started a war of words with DHS. Country star Zach Bryan has responded to controversy sparked by his forthcoming song "Bad News," which contains lyrics ...

A public memorial service bursting with music, including planned performances by Stevie Wonder and a surprise one by Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean of the Fugees, celebrated the life and legacy of the ...

Stevie Wonder and Rev. Al Sharpton were among the speakers and performers Monday at Grammy-winning soul singer Roberta Flack’s public memorial service in Manhattan. Flack, who died last month at the ...