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The tragedy of Marvin Gaye: From changing the course of soul music to dying at the hands of his father
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Diana Ross 80: You can hear a symphony: By far the first among equals in the Supremes and also an undisputed authority as a soloist: Diana Ross ...
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Michael Jackson biopic cast adds Diana Ross, LaToya and more: The forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic is shoring up its cast of characters who played an integral ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/michael-jackson-biopic-cast-diana-ross-berry-gordy-latoya-jackson-quincy-jones/
Music legend and fashion icon: Diana Ross: an almost scandal-free life full of soul
n-tv.de/mediathek/bilderserien/unterhaltung/Diana-Ross-Ein-fast-skandalfreies-Leben-voller-Soul-article24817436.html
Rick Astley in Belfast review: The singer looks to be loving life on stage. It’s hard to dislike him
irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2024/03/05/rick-astley-review-good-clean-pop-with-a-sprinkling-of-soul-as-crowd-laps-up-80s-classics/
Henry Fambrough, last original member of The Spinners, dies at 85: Henry Fambrough of the iconic R&B group The Spinners has died. He was 85 ...
apnews.com/article/henry-fambrough-dead-9bae87330f98436eddf8bef099964316
A 'Vampire Diaries' Star Just Joined the Michael Jackson Biopic : New stars have joined the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, including Vampire Diaries star Kat ...
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Quick Glance: New Addition to the Michael Jackson Biopic
- Kat Graham lands the role of Diana Ross, whose influence on Michael Jackson's career was profound.
- Larenz Tate is set to portray Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, renowned for elevating artists like Jackson and Ross to stardom.
- Other significant roles will be filled by LaToya Jackson, Quincy Jones, and Dick Clark.
- Director Antoine Fuqua pledges a thorough depiction of Michael Jackson's life in the biopic.
Carolyn Crawford Is the Best Motown Singer You’ve Never Heard Of: As Motown turns 65, one of the label’s most underappreciated early stars shines on
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US music legend, 84, confirms they could perform Glastonbury Festival: Motown legend Smokey Robinson, whose career has spanned 70 years, has revealed he might be ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/13/us-music-legend-84-confirms-perform-glastonbury-20456020/
Fundraiser for Martha Reeves' Hollywood Walk of Fame set for Monday in Plymouth: The fundraiser for Motown legend
Martha Reeves will be held on Monday at the ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/03/03/fundraiser-for-martha-reeves-hollywood-walk-of-fame-set-for-monday-in-plymouth/72834811007/
How Movie Musicals Helped To Cement The Cultural Legacy of Black Girl Groups of the '60s
decider.com/2024/02/27/dreamgirls-little-shop-of-horrors-black-girl-group-trios/
Marvin’s in Clifton Street, Blackpool is set to reopen for a second season: Marvin’s Blackpool is gearing up to bring back the iconic sound of Motown and Soul to ...
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/popular-town-centre-bar-set-to-reopen-for-second-season-4529960
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Former X Factor star from Slough returns for special at Curve Venue: Nate Simpson was born in Slough and was a student at Desborough School in Maidenhead.
maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/news/what-s-on/194715/former-x-factor-star-from-slough-returns-for-special-at-curve-venue.html
Martha Reeves to host March reception in Plymouth ahead of Hollywood Walk of Fame
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2024/02/21/martha-reeves-hollywood-walk-of-fame-plymouth-mixer/72687126007/
The Spinners' Henry Fambrough celebrated at funeral as family man, generous spirit
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2024/02/17/spinners-henry-fambrough-funeral/72642877007/
Baby Gospel in Woolwich: This popular family concert returns to Woolwich Works after their previous sold-out shows. Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of ...
southlondon.co.uk/lifestyle/baby-gospel-in-woolwich/
Motown Museum launches national CEO search; Robin Terry remains chair of board: As the Motown Museum's $65 million expansion hits the homestretch ...
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2024/02/08/motown-museum-ceo-search-robin-terry/72398868007/
The List: The Get Downs ready to party with classic hits at Yardbird Saturday: The List corrals all upcoming arts and entertainment events in Edmontone and th ...
edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/the-list-the-get-downs-ready-to-party-with-classic-hits-at-yardbird-saturday
Paid articlePaid George Clinton to Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘I’m Proud as Hell’: George Clinton talks about getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/george-clinton-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-1234944334/
Berry Gordy connects with Dan Campbell and Lions before 49ers game, offers good luck wishes
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2024/01/28/berry-gordy-detroit-lions-motown/72389065007/
Did You Know Motown Gave Us So Many Of These Black Music Legends?: Happy birthday to Motown Records! The American staple turns 65 years today ...
essence.com/gallery/motown-records-anniversary-black-music-legends/
Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online show: Stax says the presentation is geared toward students, teachers, youth associations ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/01/31/music-from-memphis-stax-records-detroits-motown-featured-in-online-show/72422985007/
All I want for Christmas: Motown's Martha Reeves, Mariah Carey exchange praises: The two singers caught up and posed for a photo following Carey's show at Little ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/12/11/all-i-want-for-christmas-motowns-martha-reeves-mariah-carey-exchange-praises/71886535007/
Lions game watch parties and more to do in Detroit this weekend: Ice sculptures, a bubble party, Motown Magic and places to the watch the Detroit Lions' biggest ...
freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2024/01/18/lions-game-watch-parties-to-do-detroit-this-weekend/72244787007/
Morbid Motown: Why the Detroit Pistons have been so historically bad: As the Detroit Pistons suit up for their game against the also-questionable Toronto Raptors ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/morbid-motown-why-the-detroit-pistons-have-been-so-historically-bad/
Quick Glance: Pistons vs. Raptors: Free Livestream for NBA Basketball Game Online
- The Pistons have equaled the NBA losing streak record after their 28th consecutive loss on Thursday
- The Detroit Pistons hope to avoid a sad entry into the record books tonight at their home game against the Toronto Raptors
- Last tickets for Pistons vs. Raptors are still available on websites like Seatgeek and Vivid Seats
Diana Ross to play San Antonio's Majestic Theatre in February: The Motown star and former Supremes singer will perform in the Alamo City on Feb. 25, 2024 ...
expressnews.com/lifestyle/article/diana-ross-san-antonio-2024-18568158.php
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10 Essential Christmas Albums, From Motown to 'Charlie Brown': Featuring Phil Spector, Motown, Charlie Brown and Luther Vandross, Variety selects 10 Christmas ...
variety.com/lists/essential-christmas-albums-charlie-brown-phil-spector/
Paid articlePaid Claudette Robinson, 'First Lady of Motown,' gets new exhibit at Motown Museum: "Claudette Robinson: A Motown Her-Story" shares Robinson's story through mementos ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/11/10/first-lady-of-motown-gets-new-exhibit-at-motown-museum-claudette-robinson-miracles/71472728007/
Marvin's bar in Highfield Road, South Shore set to reopen on December 1 in time for Christmas
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/popular-motown-bar-set-to-reopen-ahead-of-christmas-party-season-4420673
Quick Glance: Marvin's Highfield Road Bar Reopens on December 1 just in time for Christmas
- Marvin's Motown and Soul Bar on Highfield Road is excited to welcome back customers after a brief temporary closure.
- Owner Alex Huckerby confirms the reopening on December 1 and the operating hours in December as well as on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.
- The South Shore branch was the third one on the Fylde coast and the first one in Blackpool.
- The management plans to shut down the venue in quiet months like January and February and then reopen for Easter.
'Merrily We Roll Along' Star Krystal Joy Brown on Playing Gussie: Now in her sixth Broadway production, the actor on her role in this season's must-see show ...
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Get in the festive mood with Malvern's upcoming events: From award winning folk to a classic Christmas pantomime, there's lots to get up to in Malvern this week.
malverngazette.co.uk/news/23988087.get-festive-mood-malverns-upcoming-events/
Motown float returning to Detroit's Thanksgiving parade as Amazon takes on sponsor role
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2023/11/15/motown-museum-float-detroit-americas-thanksgiving-parade/71587024007/
Some musical tweaks would give Detroit Lions a crazy advantage at Ford Field: The Detroit Lions are having special season and they need a freakin’ theme song ...
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2023/11/05/detroit-lions-could-use-a-song-to-make-ford-field-even-more-imposing/71439632007/
Lead vocalist on the Spinners' hit song 'It's a Shame' left out of Rock Hall induction
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/10/30/lead-vocalist-on-the-spinners-hit-song-its-a-shame-left-out-of-rock-hall-induction/71385479007/
Before Marvin Gaye was a huge star, he recorded a promotional song for the Free Press
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/11/20/marvin-gaye-promotional-song-detroit-free-press-teen-beat/71604494007/
For Taylor music teacher Reggie Page, a Motown cover song became a life-changing moment
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2023/12/08/reggie-page-motown-cover-song-contest-sylvia-moy/71837732007/
Motown? AC/DC? Queen? Readers flooded my email with suggestions on Detroit Lions song
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/11/11/detroit-lions-song-claim-email-mailbag-reader-suggestions/71505750007/
Motown legend, country star signed for 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo entertainment
star-telegram.com/entertainment/fort-worth/article282387693.html
Singers invited to audition Dec. 9 for the Motown Museum's 2024 'Amplify' program
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2023/12/01/amplify-auditions-motown-museum/71756406007/
INSIDER TRADING: Edmonton Oilers assessing goalie market while Kane heads to Motown
ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/oilers-assessing-goalie-market-kane-heads-to-motown
The Somerset nightclub hosting discos for over-60s: It will be a night to remember as locals get the chance to relive their glory years
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/somerset-nightclub-hosting-discos-over-8913705
FOUNDATION: IT'S DEADLINE DAY FOR FIZZ FRIDAY TICKETS!: Final chance to buy tickets for our Foundation's annual Fizz Friday event
htafc.com/news/2023/november/foundation-less-than-two-weeks-until-fizz-friday/
Conny Van Dyke Dead: Motown Singer Was 78: Conny Van Dyke, a singer-songwriter signed to Motown Records and star of 'W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings' and ...
variety.com/2023/music/obituaries-people-news/conny-van-dyke-dead-motown-1235788161/
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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers and 'Shout' songwriter, dies at 84
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/10/12/rudolph-isley-obituary-isley-brothers/71157566007/
Temptations, Four Tops on hand as CEO shares what's going on with Motown Museum's expansion plans
apnews.com/article/motown-temptations-four-tops-museum-b44ccad9542e18ad35d52d59e177b510
Missy Motown in the RZ interview: Managing director of “Helferstab gGmbH” does not only receive praise online
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Alabama music legends provide soundtrack for Motown Night on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
al.com/life/2023/10/alabama-music-legends-provide-soundtrack-for-motown-night-on-dancing-with-the-stars.html
Family, friends gather to mourn Jim Rogers two years after he died following police encounter
post-gazette.com/local/city/2023/10/13/jim-rogers-bloomfield-vigil/stories/202310130128
Auction in Paris: "Moonwalk" hat of Michael Jackson auctioned for just under 78,000 euros
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/michael-jackson-moonwalk-hut-fuer-knapp-78-000-euro-in-paris-versteigert-a-91ccb31c-8a64-4d8d-8799-0657fb87d7f1
Quick Glance: Michael Jackson's Moonwalk Hat Sells for Over €77,600
- The hat worn by Michael Jackson before his first moonwalk dance sold for €77,640 at an auction in Paris.
- The black fedora hat was estimated at €60,000 to €100,000 by the Hotel Drouot auction house.
- Co-organizers Lemon Auction gained attention last year for selling Noel Gallagher's smashed guitar after Oasis split in Paris following a fight with his brother Liam.
Beyoncé gets birthday song from Diana Ross on Renaissance World Tour: Beyoncé gets a surprise birthday serenade from Diana Ross during the Renaissance World Tour ...
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/beyonce-diana-ross-renaissance-world-tour-18348127.php
Peter Gabriel's Song 'This is Home' Inspired By Motown and Skrillex: Peter Gabriel has shared the new song "This Is Home," which will appear on his ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/peter-gabriels-this-is-home-motown-skrillex-1234834118/
Get the lowdown on 'DWTS' Motown night elimination: See who went home on 'Dancing With the Stars' season 32's Motown night ...
ew.com/tv/recaps/dancing-with-the-stars-season-32-episode-3-motown-night-recap/
'Dancing With the Stars' contestant Ariana Madix reveals foot injury: 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant Ariana Madix tells EW that a foot ...
ew.com/tv/dancing-with-the-stars-ariana-madix-foot-injury-motown-night/
Offset Announces New Album 'Set It Off,' Drops Music Video for 'Fan': Offset has previewed his forthcoming album 'Set It Off' with a new single ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/offset-set-it-off-album-music-video-fan-1234825828/
'Dancing With the Stars' Week 3: First 9s, Tyson Beckford Eliminated: During the third week of "Dancing With the Stars," two teams received the ...
variety.com/lists/dancing-with-the-stars-week-3-tyson-beckford-eliminated/
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LG Energy Solution to invest $3 billion in west Michigan plant for EV battery production
eu.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/10/04/lg-investing-3-billion-at-holland-plant-for-ev-battery-production/71063489007/
Spooky season returns with haunted tours, treats and more for Halloween: New this year is an interactive production of “The Rocky Horror Show” by Opera MODO at ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/04/spooky-season-returns-with-haunted-tours-treats-and-more-for-halloween/71056494007/
Tour dates could point to Glasto 2024 show for Motown legend: It would be her first and last time performing at Glastonbury Festival
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/glastonbury-festival-2024-tour-dates-8802631
Is Michael Strahan Leaving 'GMA'? The Truth About His Time on 'DWTS': After 'GMA' announced Michael Strahan will guest judge on 'Dancing With the Stars' season ...
goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a45443030/gma-michael-strahan-dancing-with-the-stars-2023-instagram/
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US singer whipped off the hat while breaking into his hit ‘Billie Jean’ during a televised Motown concert in 1983, at the height of his fame. #FMTNews #FMTLifestyle Show more
Watch: Detroit-style pizza, Motown volunteer get shout outs on ‘Good Morning America’
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/08/14/watch-detroit-style-pizza-gets-a-shout-out-on-good-morning-america/70590089007/
Original Marvelettes member Katherine Anderson Schaffner has died at age 79: The Inkster native was one of the voices behind Motown Records' first No ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2023/09/22/original-marvelettes-member-katherine-anderson-schaffner-has-died-at-age-79-motown-postman/70928988007/
From church choir to Motown icons, The Temptations story is R&B gold: Louis B. Hobson preview Broadway Across Canada musical Ain't Too Proud — The Life and Times ...
edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/from-church-choir-to-motown-icons-the-temptations-story-is-rb-gold
Paid articlePaid For Smokey Robinson, the Fox Theatre plus classic Motown equals a special Detroit night
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2023/08/06/smokey-robinson-detroit-fox-theatre-review-photos/70531879007/
Sunday with Nigella Lawson: ‘I spend much of the day pottering’: The writer and TV chef describes skipping breakfast, sipping a Campari in a hammock while ...
theguardian.com/food/2023/aug/13/sunday-with-nigella-lawson-i-spend-much-of-the-day-pottering-
Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' Set for 50th Anniversary Edition: Motown will mark the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic 'Let’s Get It On' ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/marvin-gaye-lets-get-it-on-50th-anniversary-edition-unreleased-tracks-1234803310/
Preview: From church choir to Motown icons, The Temptations story is R&B gold: Otis Williams, one of the founding fathers of The Temptations, talks about his ...
calgaryherald.com/entertainment/theatre/preview-from-church-choir-to-motown-icons-the-temptations-story-is-rb-gold
Paid articlePaid Questlove used a cameo in a Boyz II Men music video to get phone numbers: Questlove recalled to Conan O'Brien how he used a cameo in Boyz II Men's ...
ew.com/music/questlove-boyz-ii-men-motown-philly-music-video/
The Temptations' life and times told in Ain't Too Proud: Ain't Too Proud packs in hits by the Temptations.
vancouversun.com/entertainment/the-temptations-life-and-times-told-in-aint-too-proud
Paid articlePaid 'Let's Get It On' at 50: Marvin Gaye's Masterpiece Gets A New Edition: UMe/Motown's 'Let's Get It On: Deluxe Edition'
variety.com/2023/music/features/marvin-gaye-lets-get-it-on-deluxe-edition-motown-1235702309/
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This Buffalo Soldier’s Harley-Davidson Is a Conversation Starter: Nathan ‘Motown’ Mack’s 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra helps get things rolling in his ...
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7 must-see historic Detroit music landmarks: Detroit's rich musical heritage can be experienced at these milestone spots across the city ...
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/08/31/detroit-historic-music-landmarks/70700453007/
A Motown lover’s guide to Detroit: Expansions to the Motown Museum offer a fresh reason to revisit a city steeped in soul. Here's where to find live music ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/detroit-live-music-motown-restaurants/
Detroit ranks as one of 'best cities' for music. Some think it should be No. 1: In fairness, there’s a certain amount of subjectivity in any artistic ranking.
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/07/24/detroit-ranks-in-the-world-for-music-but-some-argue-should-be-higher/70453694007/
Hitsville USA: The 20 greatest Motown singles: In January 1959, a little-known songwriter named Berry Gordy took $800 he scrounged together from family — along ...
yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/hitsville_usa_the_20_greatest_motown_singles_082423/s1__28147940
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