Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For most of his career, Luther Vandross cut a puzzling figure. A charming romantic whose songs were so celebrated for bringing men ...

The late R&B icon’s niece Seveda Williams opens up about his life and timeless music, including two re-released albums ahead of documentary ‘Never Too Much’ Janine Rubenstein is Editor-at-Large at ...

Luther Vandross was the one of the best vocalists to ever pick up the mic. The late singer, who died in 2005 at age 54, sold over 40 million records worldwide, won eight Grammy Awards, and released 11 ...

LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) I believe in your love. So I’m glad to take the vow here and now. (Singing) So close your eyes, and you can feel it. Coming straight from above the power, it’s the power of ...

The message of Luther Vandross’ music was always about love. This sentiment feels especially important in 2024 when we’re used to hearing crass and vulgar music. Not to be a hypocrite—I enjoy some of ...

Occasionally, even the most ordinary public figures turn out to be more complex than they first appeared. Our buddy O.J. Simpson for example, or the stunningly randy Charles Kuralt, or even, believe ...

This white girl studied every night, decades ago, while listening to Luther—an old school version of “focus beats.” Vandross serenades helped me relax, work, and feel seen in (and out) of love, pain, ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director Dawn Porter. Her new documentary, "Luther: Never Too Much," tracks the life and music of the singing great Luther Vandross. LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) I believe ...