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March 22, 2018

Marvin Gaye estate wins big time as appeals court upholds verdict in ‘Blurred Lines’ lawsuit

On Wednesday, a panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that they will continue to uphold the original…
November 30, 2016

Jamie Foxx producing series about Marvin Gaye

Jamie Foxx, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles, is now tackling the life of another musical…
November 17, 2016

Anthony Hamilton on what’s missing in today’s R&B: Where’s the romance?

R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has just finished a performance at Soul Train Awards Music Fest in Las Vegas, and he’s
August 1, 2016

Teen Choice Awards recognizes son of Alton Sterling and other family members of shooting victims

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfmjNoB81_s Nickelodeon’s Teen Choice Awards 2016 took a break from celebrating fun to pay tribute to victims of gun violence. Jessica Alba
August 9, 2015

Marvin Gaye's son says 'Empire' was his idea, plans to sue Lee Daniels

theGrio REPORT - The family of Marvin Gaye recently made headlines when they won a contentious legal battle over Robin…
May 24, 2015

Marvin Gaye's ex-wife explains: We "had to" sue over 'Blurred Lines'

theGrio REPORT - Now that the lawsuit over Blurred Lines has been put to rest, according to Marvin Gaye's ex-wife…
March 26, 2015

Marvin Gaye's family reportedly feuding over the $7.4 million 'Blurred Lines' payout

theGRIO REPORT - For Marvin Gaye's family, the fight over "Blurred Lines" has apparently just begun. After the family won…
March 19, 2015

Marvin Gaye's family attempts to stop 'Blurred Lines' distribution

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvin Gaye's family wants to put a stop to "Blurred Lines." Gaye's children filed an injunction…
March 12, 2015

Marvin Gaye's kids talk Pharell's 'Happy' similarities to 'Ain't That Peculiar'

Marvin Gaye’s family has just come off a win in the fight against Robin Thicke and Pharell Williams’ song “Blurred
March 10, 2015

Jury orders Pharrell, Robin Thicke to pay Marvin Gaye's family $7.4 million for 'Blurred Lines'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury says singers Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied a Marvin Gaye song to create…
September 16, 2014

Robin Thicke: I was too high to write 'Blurred Lines'

theGRIO REPORT - Robin Thicke admited that he did not really help write "Blurred Lines" because he was high on…
September 11, 2014

Broadway stars honor Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Oscar Grant at World Trade Center site

theGRIO VIDEO - Broadway actors recently teamed up to perform a moving tribute in honor of the nearly 3000 lives…
September 9, 2014

Marvin Gaye’s children use mash up audio to prove Robin Thicke's “Blurred Lines” is a remake

Any Marvin Gaye fan worth their weight in salt immediately noticed the similarities between last year’s hit “Blurred Lines” and
February 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day: theGrio favorite romantic R&B duets (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you have someone special to spend today with or not, everyone enjoys a romantic…
February 5, 2014

Marvin Gaye’s 1964 passport found in record bought for 50 cents

TODAY - A 1964 passport belonging to the late great singer Marvin Gaye was appraised on the show after a…
February 1, 2014

Anna Gordy Gaye, Marvin Gaye’s ex-wife, dies at 92

DETROIT (AP) — Anna Gordy Gaye, who was married to musical great Marvin Gaye and whose brother founded Motown Records,…
January 15, 2014

Marvin Gaye’s children, Sony settle in ‘Blurred Lines’ case

NEW YORK (AP) — Marvin Gaye's children have settled claims against a music company owned by Sony over Robin Thicke's…
October 30, 2013

Marvin Gaye's children sue over 'Blurred Lines'

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The suit filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles federal court accuses Thicke and fellow singers Pharrell…
September 27, 2013

Marvin Gaye III pleads for kidney donation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvin Gaye III is suffering from kidney failure and is seeking a donated organ for transplant.
September 24, 2013

Stevie Wonder: Gaye family should not sue Robin Thicke over 'Blurred Lines'

theGRIO REPORT - Stevie Wonder told a TMZ reporter outside LAX that he feels Marvin Gaye's family should not be…