{"podcast":{"title":"R&B Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177","podcast_index_feed_id":7630177,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/rb-music.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/rb-music.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":86,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, R&B Music News Today delivers daily coverage of the R&B music world with fast, focused updates on artists, releases, tours, industry news, and cultural moments shaping the genre. From established icons to rising stars, the show keeps listeners informed on everything happening across R&B. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including new releases, trending stories, and major announcements—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, R&B Music News Today is built for listeners who want reliable R&B coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T06:20:11.995169+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177"},"episode":{"title":"Ronald LaPread Remembered by The Commodores","slug":"ronald-lapread-remembered-by-the-commodores","published_at":"2026-06-01T18:14:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177/ronald-lapread-remembered-by-the-commodores","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3ed4d294-57e8-4368-be70-658bc2165568.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3ed4d294-57e8-4368-be70-658bc2165568.mp3","summary":"Ronald LaPread, the legendary bassist and founding member of The Commodores, has passed away at 75. His daughter confirmed the heartbreaking loss, describing him as a deeply loved father and a man whose kindness inspired many. LaPread, who had been living in New Zealand, died in Auckland — though details remain private. The Commodores honored him as an essential part of their sound, recalling their recent performance together in New Zealand and crediting him for hits like “Easy,” “Brick House,” and “Three Times a Lady,” including their Grammy-winning “Nightshift.” After leaving the group in 1986, he pursued a solo career and made New Zealand his home, leaving behind a musical legacy that continues to resonate. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/70e169b0d410ba87","meta_description":"Ronald LaPread, the legendary bassist and founding member of The Commodores, has passed away at 75. His daughter confirmed the heartbreaking loss, describ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":80,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177/episodes/ronald-lapread-remembered-by-the-commodores/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7630177/ronald-lapread-remembered-by-the-commodores.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}