Beyonce Knowles - Beyonce Maxwell Lead Soul Train Nominations
ContactMusic
BEYONCE, KERI HILSON and MAXWELL lead the way at the revamped Soul Train Awards after landing four nominations apiece on Friday (23Oct09).Beyonce will battle Jennifer...
Rod Stewart realizes dream recording with Smokey
AZCentral.com
In an interview, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said he was elated to sing "Tracks of My Tears," which Robinson recorded with the Miracles decades ago on Motown, with the legendary singer and composer. "I grew up listening to Smokey Robins...
Fireworks over, crucial 2 months for Motown
Daily News and Analysis
New Delhi: The festive cheer continued to lift domestic sales for most automobile companies this October. Though the biggest buying festivals of Dhanteras and Diwali were over by the 17th of the month, most car and bike makers continued to ...
Young, fresh and musically inspired
The Independent
I was inspired by Motown; all my songs on my new album are covers. They’re amazing songs and I was just like, I have to do this! Basically it’s my favourite genre of music. My favourite artists are the Shirelles who wrote the song ‘mama sai...
Motown to be featured at Thanksgiving halftime
Oakland Press
A modern Motown flavor will be part of the United Way’s annual Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show this year at Ford Field. The Nov. 26 festivities during the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers game will feature “A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute ....
Concert lifts veil on creative process
Bonner County Daily Bee
On the musical side, Richards draws from sources as varied as classic jazz and Tin Pan Alley, with a hint of Motown thrown in for flavoring. Lyrically, he bounces easily from puppeteer to ringmaster to eavesdropper, keeping the listener hoo...
Motown Legends Cruise Offers Fans Opportunity to Become a Part of Motown 50 Historical Documentary
Marketwire
DETROIT, MI--(Marketwire - October 19, 2009) - Motown fans sailing to the Bahamas in January on the Heatwave Celebrity Cruise with iconic music legends The Four Tops, The Dramatics and Freda Payne now have an even greater incentive to cruis...
‘Faithful Men’ to sing at St. John’s UCC
The Norwood Young America Times
“The Faithful Men” quartet will appear in concert at St. John's United Church of Christ (UCC) on Sunday, Oct. 25 at a special 10:30 a.m. worship service, This special men's music group from Wyoming, Minn. sings a wide variety of gospel musi...
New York Production Listings
Backstage.com
The following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
Detroit, the city of pity?
The Carolinian
Forty years after Marvin Gaye recorded "What's Going On", Motown is asking the same question regarding their sports teams. This year has been particularly disappointing for fans in Detroit, at a time when the city desperately needs somethin...
Toni Braxton And Trey Songz Kiss
A Pakistan News
Toni Braxton Trey Songz and musical tribute Kissa Motown Records offered a medley of Motown hits performed by Henson as a Supreme Being, Boyz II Men, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Vita, Mike Phillips and Melanie Fiona. Charlie Wilson...
Def Jam changed music business, still a power at 25
CNN
Def Jam meant to the music industry as much as Stax, Atlantic and Motown meant to their respective music," said rapper Chuck D, whose group Public Enemy is one of the most famous to appear on the label. "It started from the same humble begi...
Art Van Furniture and Motown Artists Celebrate 50 Years With Michigan ...
PR Inside
WARREN, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 11/03/09 -- Two Michigan legends, Art Van Furniture and Motown, are celebrating their 50th Birthdays and you're invited to the party! Art Van is capping off its 50th Anniversary with a concert to benefit Gleane...
