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The Shocking Life and Death Of Soul Singer Marvin Gaye
A talented ladies man with a velvety voice, Marvin Gaye dealt with a host of personal demons which led to his untimely death 41 years ago this month
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Wait, What? Jimmy Carter Was Blood Related to This Black Living Legend?
The former president, who had deep Southern roots, passed away at his Georgia home on December 29 at age 100.
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What Wild Sexual Allegations Did Suge Knight Make About Russell Simmons, Usher and Diddy?
The imprisoned former mogul made some tremendous claims on his “Collect Call” podcast.
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Smokey Robinson to Release Sensual New Album Titled GASMS After 9 Years and Ooo, Baby Baby, We Better Get Ready
The legendary singer also dropped new song on Friday and is set to be honored as one of MusiCares 2023 Persons of the Year on Feb. 3.
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Smokey Robinson, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Berry Gordy and More to Be Inducted Into Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame
The induction ceremony is set to take place Feb. 17, 2022 in Atlanta.
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‘Running in High Heels Is a Nightmare’: Prince’s Basketball Prowess Confirmed by Motown Heir Kerry Gordy
The Purple One's basketball skills were famously immortalized by Dave Chappelle; Gordy is the latest to recall that the music legend was 'amazing' on the court.
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Berry Gordy to Be Celebrated at 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
In addition to the Motown mastermind, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, and Justino Díaz will also be recognized as well.
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City of Los Angeles Names Intersection 'Berry Gordy Square' in Honor of Motown Records Founder
Berry Gordy’s name will forever be remembered; not only for founding the storied Motown Records label 60 years ago, but the Detroit-born trailblazer now has an entire section of streets named after him in Hollywood. On Monday, local government officials and Motown luminaries gathered for a special ceremony to dedicate the Los Angeles intersection of…
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Berry Gordy Announces His Retirement at 89
After six decades in the entertainment industry, Berry Gordy is calling it quits. According to the Detroit Free Press, the 89-year-old music mogul made the surprise announcement on Sunday during Motown’s 60th-anniversary Hitsville Honors ceremony at Detroit’s Orchestra Hall. After accepting the Motown Legacy Award from filmmaker Lee Daniels, Gordy made the big reveal during…