motown records
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Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of Music and Entertainment, Dies at 92
The accomplished music executive, film producer, and businessman died on Monday.
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Diddy Introduces New Artist Jozzy at the Billboard Music Awards
Jozzy will be the first artist on his R&B label Love Records.
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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…
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ASCAP to Honor Motown Records’ 60th Anniversary, T.I. Will Receive Special New Award
From Hitsville to the Rubberband Man! The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will be hosting its 32nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Awards this summer and both Detroit and Atlanta have hometown honorees to celebrate. In honor of its 60th anniversary, Motown Records will be presented with the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage…