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October 11, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Leo O'Brien, best known for his portrayal of Bruce Leroy's younger brother in Berry Gordy's cult classic…
October 3, 2012
DUARTE, California (AP) - Motown record producer and songwriter Frank Wilson, who worked with the Supremes, the Temptations and Marvin…
August 30, 2012
DETROIT (AP) - A damaged 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown artists during the record label's 'Hitsville USA' heyday…
August 17, 2012
OPINION - For black audiences especially, The Supremes have a story that continues to resonate, even if it is far…
July 17, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) - Producers of a musical based on the life of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy are seeking…
July 16, 2012
Berry Gordy Jr. is writing a Broadway musical about his life and career as founder of the Motown record label...
June 26, 2012
Sony Entertainment and Berry Gordy confirmed Tuesday that they will be teaming up to bring the legendary Motown story to…
April 19, 2012
OPINION - Today, when black artists readily rise to pop acclaim, it's difficult to understand Dick Clark's pioneering significance in…
March 5, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - Music legend Smokey Robinson reached out to a new generation of performing artists Friday, telling them they…
January 31, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - Singer John Legend is joining the Kennedy Center in Washington to start a program in honor of…
January 26, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) - Ne-Yo has a dream: He believes the record industry is segregated, and has hopes of changing…
January 25, 2012
After years of ups and downs, Motown, the legendary black music label is taking a chance on a young pop…
November 2, 2011
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A key behind-the-scenes associate of the famed Motown quartet the Four Tops, George Rountree, has died.…
October 29, 2011
DETROIT (AP) - During a summer visit to a Motown recording studio, former Beatle Paul McCartney wanted to run his…
August 31, 2011
DETROIT (AP) - Berry Gordy solemnly welcomed mourners as they arrived at the Bethel AME Church in Detroit Wednesday morning...
August 25, 2011
DETROIT (AP) - Edwards died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends in Detroit, the Motown Historical Museum said in a…
August 23, 2011
OPINION - Unlike the multi-taskers of modern day music, Ashford never attempted to shed his musical career like a used…
July 22, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) - Boyz II Men have not reached the end of the road in their music career. In…
July 12, 2011
Legendary music producer Alphonso "Fonce" Mizell passed away yesterday at 68-years-old...
June 23, 2011
SLIDESHOW - TheGrio presents the top travel destinations for fans to follow Michael Jackson's life and career, in honor of…