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Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy
Read full article: Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacySmokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, bridging Motown’s old and new school, will host a a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed the music landscape.
Intimate documentary captures the Beatles goofing around as they take America by storm in 1964
Read full article: Intimate documentary captures the Beatles goofing around as they take America by storm in 1964Likely most people have seen iconic footage of the Beatles performing on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”.
Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune
Read full article: Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tuneIn its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming services.
The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers
Read full article: The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for DodgersSixty years after its debut, The Temptations’ “My Girl” has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discusses new memoir, 'Lovely One,' at Apollo Theater
Read full article: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discusses new memoir, 'Lovely One,' at Apollo TheaterIn one of her first public appearances on behalf of her memoir, “Lovely One,” Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson avoided naming names or pointing fingers.
Motown legend Smokey Robinson to serve as Grand Marshal at Detroit Grand Prix
Read full article: Motown legend Smokey Robinson to serve as Grand Marshal at Detroit Grand PrixThe Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear, announced that Motown Legend Smokey Robinson would serve as the event's Grand Marshal.
Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rights
Read full article: Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rightsStevie Wonder, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and J Balvin are just some of the over 200 names featured on a new open letter submitted by the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit, calling on artificial intelligence tech companies, developers, platforms, digital music services and platforms to stop using AI “to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists."
Temptations, Four Tops on hand as CEO shares what's going on with Motown Museum's expansion plans
Read full article: Temptations, Four Tops on hand as CEO shares what's going on with Motown Museum's expansion plansThe CEO of the Motown Museum says full construction on the final phase of the Detroit facility's expansion will get underway in the spring of 2024.
New this week: David Bowie, 'Fatal Attraction' and Smokey
Read full article: New this week: David Bowie, 'Fatal Attraction' and SmokeyThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Smokey Robinson and The National, a live action take on the classic Peter Pan story with Jude Law as Captain Hook and the David Bowie documentary “Moonage Daydream,” which is described as a one-of-a-kind trip into the mind of the celebrated rock star.
New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and Björk
Read full article: New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and BjörkThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Björk and Broadway's "Into the Woods,” the reunion of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in “Hocus Pocus 2” and a Showtime documentary about Sinéad O’Connor.
Finding solace through helping a TV show understand war
Read full article: Finding solace through helping a TV show understand warWhen Associated Press journalist and Marine Corps veteran James LaPorta agreed to advise the NBC-TV show “This Is Us” about depicting the military authentically, he found more than he'd bargained for.
Lehman Center celebrates 40th season serving the Bronx, NY
Read full article: Lehman Center celebrates 40th season serving the Bronx, NYOver the last decade, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts has served the Latino population in the Bronx by hosting stars including José Feliciano, Gilberto Santa Rosa and La India, while attracting a wider audience with acts like Patti LaBelle and Smokey Robinson.
New this week: 'Ice Age,' Kevin James and 'The Gilded Age'
Read full article: New this week: 'Ice Age,' Kevin James and 'The Gilded Age'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from the legendary group The Temptations, the latest addition to the animated “Ice Age” franchise and a new series on HBO by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes called “The Gilded Age” and starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.
AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'
Read full article: AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'This cover image released by Warner Records shows "I Just Wanna Live," by Keedron Bryant. Bryant's song was named one of the top 10 of the year by the Associated Press. Keedron Bryant, “I Just Wanna Live": During times of turmoil and unrest, people respond differently. She asked her son, then 12-year-old Keedron Bryant, to sing the song and the rest is for the history books. The song not only helped Keedron Bryant land a record deal, it helped heal the world at a time when music is a language that unites us all.
Local singer Rio Souma “cruises” on ‘The Voice’
Read full article: Local singer Rio Souma “cruises” on ‘The Voice’But, where you’re good, you’re good! One Detroiter recently showed exactly how good he is when he performed Smokey Robinson’s classic song “Cruisin” during the blind auditions on “The Voice”. Rio Souma joined Tati Amare to discuss his show-stopping performance that literally turned the heads of three of the show’s coaches. Souma also shared some of his musical background, including his time at Cass Technical High School and being a member of the Detroit Mosaic Youth Theater. Watch the video above to learn more about Rio Souma
WATCH: Detroit autoworker lands John Legend on ‘The Voice’ with Motown cover
Read full article: WATCH: Detroit autoworker lands John Legend on ‘The Voice’ with Motown coverA Detroit autoworker wowed judges on NBC’s “The Voice” during blind auditions this week -- while bringing the Motown flavor to the stage. Rio Souma, a 28-year-old singer and songwriter from Detroit who doubles as an automotive assembly plant worker for FCA, performed a cover of the Smokey Robinson classic, “Cruisin,” winning over three judges almost immediately, including John Legend. Souma picked Legend as his “Voice” coach and he’ll be moving forward in the show. We’re rooting for you, Rio! Watch his performance below: