The Grio

‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer, Carl Carlton, dies at 73

Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B singer whose music became synonymous with Black joy, swagger, and timeless grooves, has died. He was 73. The news was confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 14, by his son, Carlton ...
The New York Times

Gonzo Fans Have Made ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Into a Global Blockbuster

Matt Dinniman introduced his series about an alien reality TV show free on the web. But readers ate up the goofy humor, now to the tune of 6 million books sold. By Alexandra Alter Alexandra Alter ...
Rolling Stone

Carl Carlton, ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ Singer, Dead at 72

Carl Carlton, the funk, soul, and R&B singer known for hit songs “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” and “Everlasting Love,” has died. He was 72. Carlton’s son, Carlton Hudgens II, ...
Food & Wine

How Gen Z Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Wine

Data shows Gen Z’s rising engagement with wine is driven by lighter styles, values-focused buying habits, and tasting rooms that emphasize connection and transparency over traditional cues. Stephanie ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Former Robbins police chief faces calls to resign from Matteson school district over battery video

MATTESON, Ill. (WLS) -- Parents are calling for the vice president of a school board to resign after he was involved in a violent altercation. Carl Scott Sr. was the Robbins police chief. He stepped ...
USA Today

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' singer, dies at 72

Carl Carlton, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer best known for his grooving hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has died. He was 72. Carlton's son, Carlton ...
People

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'Everlasting Love' Singer Dead at 72

The singer's son announced on Sunday, Dec. 14 that Carlton had passed away Monica Morgan/WireImage On Sunday, Dec. 14, the family of funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton announced that he had died His son ...
Yahoo

Carl Carlton, singer of 'She’s a Bad Mama Jama,' dies at 72

The cause of death hasn’t been disclosed, though it follows a stroke Carlton suffered six years ago. Known for hits like "Everlasting Love," Carlton’s music left a lasting pop-culture impact. "RIP Dad ...
People

Dick Van Dyke Reveals Carl Reiner's Battle with CBS That 'Still Gets Me Fuming Today'

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The legendary comedian is remembered by Dick Van Dyke as someone who fought for what was right in his new book, '100 Rules for Living to ...
WGN-TV

‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer Carl Carlton has died, son says

(NEXSTAR) – Grammy nominated R&B, soul and funk singer Carl Carlton, known for hits including “She’s a Bad Mama Jama” and “Everlasting Love,” has died, his son announced Sunday. Carlton Hudgens II ...
American Songwriter

Carl Carlton, Funk and R&B Singer Behind “She’s a Bad Mamma Jama,” Dead at 72

During the 1960s, Carl Carlton sought to capture the spotlight when he walked on stage as Little Carl Carlton. At the time, the singer hoped to gain exposure from the popularity of Stevie Wonder, who ...
Stereogum

“She’s A Bad Mama Jama” Singer Carl Carlton Dead At 73

Carl Carlton, the R&B singer best known for 1974's top 10 single "Everlasting Love" and the Grammy-winning 1981 hit "She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has died. His son, Carlton ...