2 guys have a ball as Michael Jackson on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — If making your Broadway debut at age 12 doesn't sound scary enough, imagine doing it in an iconic role. Now triple it...
Berry Gordy to be honored by Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) - Berry Gordy will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala...
Motown founder Berry Gordy readies for 'last major endeavor'
DETROIT (AP) — For Berry Gordy, conquering Broadway is the next — and by his own admission, last — major milestone of a magical, musical career...
Gordy: I cried when Diana Ross left me
theGRIO VIDEO - During a press event for 'Motown: The Musical,' Berry Gordy and the show’s cast members Valisa LeKae (Diana Ross), and Charl Brown (Smokey Robinson), discussed the behind-the-scenes look at Motown that the show reveals...
Chrysler ad features Motown Records founder Berry Gordy
DETROIT (AP) - The new ad features Gordy sitting in the backseat of a white Chrysler 300 Motown, which is parked outside the 'Hitsville, U.S.A.' building in Detroit...
Stars, director of Motown musical visit Hitsville
DETROIT (AP) - The stars of the upcoming Broadway musical about Motown Records have read pretty much every book about and listened to every song from that golden era of American music...
'Lady Sings the Blues' 40 years later
theGRIO REPORT - When African-American baby boomers wax nostalgic about a time when 'black movies were good,' they most likely have 1972's 'Lady Sings the Blues' in mind.
'The Last Dragon' star Leo O'Brien dead at 41
theGRIO REPORT - Leo O'Brien, best known for his portrayal of Bruce Leroy's younger brother in Berry Gordy's cult classic 'The Last Dragon', died in New York City yesterday at the age of 41...
McCartney helps restore historic Motown piano
DETROIT (AP) - A damaged 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown artists during the record label's 'Hitsville USA' heyday has been restored, thanks to a little help from Paul McCartney, and he's set to play it when it's unveiled next month...
Broadway producers seek actor to play young Michael Jackson
NEW YORK (AP) - Producers of a musical based on the life of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy are seeking an exceptionally talented young actor — one who can play a preteen Gordy, a young Michael Jackson and a precocious Stevie Wonder...
