Berry Gordy

Motown Museum Reopens After 4-Month Closure

DETROIT (AP) — Get ready, because the Motown Museum is back in business. The Detroit building where Berry Gordy Jr.…
09.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Berry Gordy

Without Motown Records, the entire landscape of modern Black music would be radically shifted. The label’s founder,  Berry Gordy, Jr.,…
11.27.19

Motown Mogul Berry Gordy Announces Retirement At 89

DETROIT (AP) — The Motown mogul who launched the careers of numerous stars like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Michael…
09.23.19

Berry Gordy Donates $4M For Motown Museum’s Multi-Million Expansion Campaign

Motown founder Berry Gordy announced Wednesday that he will donate $4 million to the Motown Museum’s expansion project, and the move comes ahead of…
09.17.19

Stevie Wonder & Aretha Franklin Lead 2019 Rhythm & Blues Hall Of Fame Nominees

Detroit, Michigan – Some of the biggest names in music have been nominated for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Class…
02.15.19

You Don’t Want This Smoke: Smokey Robinson Responds To J.Lo Haters

Smokey Robinson is still not through lettin’ folks know he’s not happy with the Jennifer Lopez haters who don’t believe she should’ve been…
02.13.19

Berry Gordy’s Son, Rockwell, Was Arrested For Allegedly Beating Woman With A Chair

The singer Rockwell, best known for his 80s hit song, “Somebody’s Watching Me,” was arrested after allegedly beating a woman down…
06.18.19

Michelle Obama Surprises Detroit Students At Motown Museum

DETROIT (AP) — Michelle Obama surprised a group of Detroit college students on Tuesday afternoon, walking into the Motown Museum…
12.12.18

Take A Sneak Peek Of BET’s Upcoming ‘Soul Train’ Inspired Series!

"American Soul," which stars Kelly Rowland and Kelly Price, debuts February 2019.
02.03.21
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01.18.18

Contents Of Berry Gordy’s ‘Motown Mansion’ Headed For Auction Block

Folks can own a part of Detroit’s historical musical past by taking part in an estate sale and live global…
03.11.21

Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface, Jay Z Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

History was made this morning with the announcement of Jay Z as a 2017 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The rap…
02.22.17
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