Queerty

Luther Vandross doc ‘Never Too Much’ praised for portraying how the superstar chose to navigate his sexuality

From his musical beginnings in New York City to his rise as a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Luther Vandross remains a pivotal figure in pop culture, an inspiration for ...
Queerty

Before becoming a legendary R&B king, Luther Vandross was a funky ‘Hot Butterfly’

This is the story about how two singers can release the same song, but one version becomes way more famous than the other. Such was the case between Luther Vandross and Chaka Khan, who both recorded ...
NPR

A new documentary seeks to give singing great Luther Vandross his due

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 ...
TheWrap

‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Fans Will Dance in Their Seats With Dawn Porter’s Documentary

Dawn Porter isn’t known for pop culture docs. Instead, the filmmaker’s career is dotted with more political fare like “Gideon’s Army” and “Spies of Mississippi.” Her break from that box, however, is ...
Psychology Today

Never Too Much: Still Learning From—and Loving—Luther Vandross

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, ...
The New York Times

Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn’t Want You to Hear These Albums

Early records reveal that his sumptuous voice and longing lyrics were there from the start. Out of print since 1977, “This Close to You” will be available Friday. By Ross Scarano Nile Rodgers’s very ...