Folks can own a part of Detroit’s historical musical past by taking part in an estate sale and live global auction of items from “Motown Mansion.” The 10,500-square-foot (975-square-meter) home once owned by Motown Records’ founder Berry Gordy Jr. will be cleared of its contents in early October, according to MLive. Gordy lived in the […]
History was made this morning with the announcement of Jay Z as a 2017 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The rap mogul becomes the first rapper to be chosen for the prestigious honor, leading a class that includes Max Martin, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and three members of […]
DETROIT (AP) — The daughter of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and one of its biggest stars, Diana Ross, told young Detroiters they should learn about their city’s rich artistic legacy — then forge their own path with a new beat. Rhonda Ross Kendrick told a group of musically inclined high school students Thursday she […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The hit musical about Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is coming back to Broadway this summer led by an actor who actually met the music icon long before he won the part to play him. At a party celebrating the opening of “Motown the Musical” in Los Angeles last summer, Chester […]
Hmm, one can only wonder if this is a case of Marvin Gaye’s son “smelling himself?” We say that in light of his – and the other Marvin Gaye siblings’ – successful landmark $7 million “Blurred Lines” judgement against Robin Thicke and Pharrell … because now he’s saying that TV’s hottest show Empire is his idea and he’s […]
The Motown sound still captivates music lovers as the play based on the famous label’s rise to prominence is killing it around the country. AlwaysAList.com reports that “Motown The Musical” is in the midst of a successful tour. The hit theatrical production has recouped its $8.5 million dollar capitalization cost in less than ten months […]
The iconic Motown Records label was founded in 1959 by visionary record producer and songwriter, Berry Gordy Jr. While Motown’s success began in Detroit, Mich., the label was relocated to Los Angeles in 1972. Since 1985, the former headquarters of Motown, better known as “Hitsville U.S.A.,” has been the home base for the Motown […]
For iPhone: The legendary Michael Jackson was part of one of the most talked about moments in TV broadcast history. The Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever special originally broadcast on NBC in 1983 featured a young Jackson doing the moonwalk for the first time on TV while performing “Billie Jean.” Now that performance, among […]
On Friday, October 17, 2014 Tom Joyner will host Tom Joyner Foundation Night at Motown The Musical in New York City at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. See a great show at a fantastic discount* with a portion of the proceeds from your ticket purchases going to the Foundation. AND, Tom will host a special interview, live onstage, following […]
DETROIT (AP) — Anna Gordy Gaye, who was married to musical great Marvin Gaye and whose brother founded Motown Records, has died, her family said. She was 92. A statement released by the family said Gordy Gaye died early Friday morning at her Los Angeles home while surrounded by family, including her son, Marvin Gaye […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Motown founder Berry Gordy recalls that when he first signed The Jackson 5, he sent them to live in a house in California — and the rowdy kids ended up getting kicked out and had to move in with him. Joked Gordy: “Be careful what you wish for.” On Monday, Marlon […]
