Rhino Records Unveils Exclusive Collection of Otis Redding's Posthumous Albums

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Otis Redding, widely known as the King of Soul, continues to captivate fans even more than five decades after his tragic death in a plane crash at the age of 26. To honor his profound musical contributions, Rhino Records is set to unveil a special vinyl boxed set featuring all four of Redding's posthumous albums.

The company is releasing "Otis Forever: The Albums & Singles (1968-1970)," a vinyl boxed set that brings together Redding's four posthumous studio albums. The collection includes 24 singles in their original mono versions.

Limited to just 1,000 copies, the 6-LP set will be available on June 9. Each album is pressed on a different colored vinyl: "The Dock of the Bay" in yellow, "The Immortal Otis Redding" in silver, "Love Man" in green, "Tell the Truth" in blue and "The Singles 1968-1970" in yellow. A retail exclusive edition in classic black vinyl will also be offered.

The highlight of the collection is "The Singles 1968-1970," an exclusive double album housed in a gatefold sleeve adorned with the original 7" labels from all 24 singles. This release showcases Redding's timeless hits, including fan favorites like "The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)" and "Hard To Handle."

During his career from 1962 to 1967, Redding recorded prolifically at Stax Records alongside his bandmates, Booker T. & The MG's. His exceptional talent and chart-topping R&B and Top 40 hits, such as "These Arms Of Mine," "Respect" and "Try A Little Tenderness," helped elevate Stax Records to global recognition.

Following Redding's tragic demise, his posthumous albums ensured his music remained in the spotlight. "The Dock of the Bay" (1968), "The Immortal Otis Redding" (1968), "Love Man" (1969) and "Tell the Truth" (1970) featured Redding's powerful vocals and memorable songwriting, spawning hits like "Look At That Girl," "Love Man," "I've Got Dreams To Remember" and "Amen."

"Otis Forever: The Albums & Singles (1968-1970)" opens with the iconic album "The Dock of the Bay," which soared to number one on both the U.S. and U.K. charts. The title track, released shortly after Redding's passing, made history as the first posthumous song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over the years, this timeless anthem has sold over four million copies worldwide and secured its place at number 38 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Redding's significant contributions and influence have been widely acknowledged. He has been inducted into prestigious halls of fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. 

In 1999, Redding was honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, three of his timeless tracks, "Respect," "I've Been Loving You Too Long" and "Try A Little Tenderness," have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The set is available for pre-order, priced at $149.98 for the multi-color vinyl edition and $124.98 for the black vinyl edition here.

OTIS FOREVER: THE ALBUMS & SINGLES (1968-1970)

Vinyl Track Listing

The Dock of the Bay (1968)

Side One

1. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay”

2. “I Love You More Than Words Can Say”

3. “Let Me Come On Home”

4. “Open The Door”

5. “Don’t Mess With Cupid”

Side Two

1. “The Glory Of Love”

2. “I’m Coming Home”

3. “Tramp” – Otis Redding & Carla Thomas

4. “The Huckle-Buck”

5. “Nobody Knows You (When You’re Down And Out)”

6. “Ole Man Trouble”

The Immortal Otis Redding (1968)

Side One

1. “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember”

2. “You Made A Man Out Of Me”

3. “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”

4. “Hard To Handle”

5. “Thousand Miles Away”

6. “The Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-De-Dum-Dum)”

Side Two

1. “Think About It”

2. “A Waste Of Time”

3. “Champagne And Wine”

4. “Fool For You”

5. “Amen”

Love Man (1969)

Side One

1. “I’m A Changed Man”

2. “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher”

3. “That’s A Good Idea”

4. “I’ll Let Nothing Separate Us”

5. “Direct Me”

6. “Love Man”

Side Two

1. “Groovin’ Time”

2. “Your Feeling Is Mine”

3. “Got To Get Myself Together”

4. “Free Me”

5. “A Lover’s Question”

6. “Look At That Girl”

Tell The Truth (1970)

Side One

1. “Demonstration”

2. “Tell The Truth”

3. “Out Of Sight”

4. “Give Away None Of My Love”

5. “Wholesale Love”

6. “I Got The Will”

Side Two

1. “Johnny’s Heartbreak”

2. “Snatch A Little Piece”

3. “Slippin’ And Slidin’”

4. “The Match Game”

5. “A Little Time”

6. “Swingin’ On A String”

The Singles: 1968-1970

Side One

1. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay”

2. “Sweet Lorene”

3. “The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)”

4. “Open The Door”

5. “Hard To Handle”

6. “Amen”

Side Two

1. “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember”

2. “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”

3. “White Christmas”

4. “Merry Christmas, Baby”

5. “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag”

6. “Direct Me”

Side Three

1. “A Lover’s Question”

2. “You Made A Man Out Of Me”

3. “Love Man”

4. “Can’t Turn You Loose”

5. “Free Me”

6. “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher”

Side Four

1. “Look At That Girl”

2. “That’s A Good Idea”

3. “Demonstration”

4. “Johnny’s Heartbreak”

5. “Give Away None Of My Love”

6. “Snatch A Little Piece”

"Snatch A Little Piece"

Oops, He Did It Again: Nick Cannon's Card Confusion Shakes Up Mother's Day

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While many of us may have experienced minor mishaps or hiccups on Mother's Day, Nick Cannon's card mix-up over the holiday weekend stands out as quite the conundrum.

The renowned TV host and even more prolific father found himself in a sticky situation on Sunday when he accidentally mixed up handwritten cards intended for the six mothers of his 12 children.

During an episode of his radio show, aptly titled "The Daily Cannon," Cannon openly confessed his well-intentioned yet muddled gesture to his cohosts.

"I tried my best, I really did," Cannon admitted in a video shared on his Instagram page. "I thought it would be a great way to genuinely express one's feelings by putting them into words. And I was writing heartfelt messages by hand. But then, as I was crafting a handwritten message, I mixed up the cards. So, when one baby mama reads a card intended for another baby mama..."

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The situation turned awkward, particularly since one of the show's cohosts, Abby De La Rosa, is among the mothers of Cannon's children. While De La Rosa maintained her composure, another show presenter, Courtney Bee Bledsoe, didn't let Cannon off the hook easily.

When the "Wild N' Out" host commented, "See, if I had just gotten some generic stuff that everyone else got, this wouldn't have happened."

Bledsoe retorted, "No, N—a! If you had just focused, this wouldn't have happened!"

For those curious about Cannon's ever-expanding family, here's a brief overview. The versatile host shares twins Moroccan and Monroe with Mariah Carey.

He also has twin boys Zion and Zillion, who are 19 months old, and a daughter Beautiful Zeppelin with De La Rosa.

Brittany Bell is the mother of his sons Rise Messiah and Golden Sagon, as well as his daughter Powerful Queen.

"Selling Sunset's" Bre Tiesi is the mother of his son Legendary Love, and LaNisha Cole is the mother of his daughter Onyx Ice.

Alyssa Scott recently gave birth to their daughter Halo Marie. She is also the mother of his late son Zen, who tragically passed away at five months due to brain cancer.

Jamie Foxx's Daughter Provides Heartwarming Update on His Recovery, Unveils Future TV Venture

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Jamie Foxx fans have been on an emotional rollercoaster in recent weeks as the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning actor, comedian, and singer was hospitalized due to an undisclosed medical issue while filming his latest movie, "Back in Action."

The news sparked an outpouring of concern, with friends and colleagues portraying a grave situation surrounding Foxx's hospitalization, leading to speculation about the condition of the "Ray" star.

However, on Friday, Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, took to Instagram to provide an update, dispelling the rumors and offering reassurance. She confirmed that her father has made a steady recovery and is now back home.

"My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating. In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone's prayers and support!" she wrote, expressing gratitude for the well-wishes.

The positive news continued today as Foxx and Corinne, who previously worked together as host and house DJ respectively on "Beat Shazam," announced their latest project. The duo revealed their upcoming music-centric game show titled "We Are Family," which is scheduled to premiere on Fox in 2024.

"We are thrilled to be developing 'We Are Family' with Jeff Apploff and our friends at FOX Entertainment after the tremendous success of six seasons of 'Beat Shazam'," the duo said in a joint statement. "We hope this show brings as much fun to audiences at home as we've had creating it when it premieres next year."

"We Are Family" will feature non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family members. The studio audience, consisting of 100 contestants, will have the opportunity to win up to $100,000 by correctly guessing the identities of the celebrity participants. The show will include a diverse range of celebrities from the music, sports and acting worlds. Foxx will also serve as an executive producer for the series.

An official release date for "We Are Family" has not yet been announced, but it is expected to debut sometime in 2024, promising an entertaining and engaging experience for audiences.