Kiki Shepard, Beloved ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Co‑Host, Dies at 74
Kiki Shepard — the elegant, era‑defining co‑host of Showtime at the Apollo — has died at 74, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of late‑night TV viewers.
March 17, 2026
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Saturday Is for Group Groove Theory’s Hypnotic – “Tell Me” (Live.)
Groove Theory’s “Tell Me” lit up Apollo in 1996. From their Epic Records debut, the single hit Billboard’s Top 5 with Amel’s hypnotic glide.
November 22, 2025
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Blaque Deliver a Fantastical, High‑Voltage “808” Performance on Showtime at the Apollo (2000)
Blaque’s high‑voltage 2000 performance of “808” on Showtime at the Apollo captures the trio’s futuristic Y2K edge and highlights Shamari DeVoe’s commanding presence.
September 15, 2021