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Terrence Howard turned down Marvin Gaye biopic because he ‘didn’t want to kiss a man’

‘Empire’ actor claimed that rumours about legendary singer’s sexuality made him decline role

The Independent UK

Icons shine at American Music Honors

Bruce Springsteen led a star-studded tribute to legends like Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty and Emmylou Harris

Salon

"Everybody tells me that it's a happier experience": Daryl Hall on life without former "business partner" John Oates

The former half of hugely successful duo Hall & Oates plays five solo UK shows in May, with US dates to follow

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'Musical legend' coming to Glasgow for special 50th anniversary tour

A 'musical legend' is coming to Glasgow as part of his upcoming UK tour.

The National (Scotland)

Smokey Robinson shares verdict on Trump returning to the White House

‘I’ll be glad when the next four years are up,’ singer said

The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson addresses theory that his song is about the affair he had with Diana Ross

Smokey Robinson admits he "could not possibly have experienced everything" he has written about in music as he addresses the rumour that he wrote one song about the affair he had with Diana Ross.

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Motown Christmas Special Celebrates Iconic Music Legacy

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring legendary Motown classics with iconic artists.

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Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy

Smokey 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

The Independent UK

10 options from Santa's big bag of Christmas TV programming

Deck the Halls with Christmas-themed TV as broadcast networks, cable channels and streamers offer holiday fare ranging from romance to musicals and timeless classics

The Independent UK

“They were the first white group that I’d ever heard in my life who said ‘yeah we grew up listening to black music”: Smokey Robinson and others describe huge cultural impact of the Beatles' first visit to America

Trailer to the new Scorsese doc is now on Youtube

MusicRadar

The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers

Sixty 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

The Independent UK

Eilish, Smokey Robinson Urge Protection Against AI

Hundreds of artists and songwriters including Billie Eilish, Smokey Robinson and the estate of Frank Sinatra signed an open letter released Tuesday urging protections against what they called an "assault on human creativity" posed by artificial intelligence.

International Business Times

Usher to showcase R&B icons in star-studded Super Bowl halftime

Joining Usher for his Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show are speculated guests from the R&B genre, as he aims to pay homage to Black artists and celebrate his ...

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Things to do in Chicago through Jan. 10: The Mix

The Young Playwrights Festival, Smokey Robinson in concert, winter flower shows, and Handel’s “Messiah” at Symphony Center are among the highlights in the coming weeks.

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The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson learns what ‘Chanukah’ is after failed Cameo

‘I know what it is now! Happy Chanukah,’ singer admits

The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson admits he knows what ‘Chanukah’ is after failed Cameo

‘I know what it is now! Happy Chanukah,’ singer admits

Guitar World

“All these older blues players would come to Detroit to play local clubs. I was too young to get in, so I’d cut my hair short and glue a mustache on my face”: Tony Newton on playing with Gary Moore, Allan Holdsworth, and holding down the pocket at Motown

A blues, fusion, and studio veteran, Tony Newton is a low-end titan who has covered incredible stylistic ground over the decades, but to him, it's all about simplicity. He recalls the lessons James Jamerson taught him, his experiences playing with guitar legends John Lee Hooker and T-Bone Walker, and what…

Broadcasting & Cable

Stars Come Out for Byron Allen’s ‘theGrio Awards’ Airing on CBS

Denzel Washington, Dwayne Johnson, Eddie Murphy honored; Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson perform

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The Guardian - UK

‘Mark E Smith said the Fall would only come on if I didn’t play piano’: Jools Holland on making Later …

‘I’ve been hosting the show for 31 years. That’s almost half my life. You don’t get that for armed robbery’

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Real Housewives of Motown’ showcases the women who stood proudly in the shadows of hitmakers’ love

Latest musical at Black Ensemble Theater features some of Motown’s biggest hits.

Chicago Sun-Times

Smokey Robinson leans on romance with new album ‘Gasms’

The album has a bit of old and new, with songs like “I Keep Calling You” and “Roll Around” written years ago melded with newer tunes.

The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson turns on the seduction with new album 'Gasm'

Smokey Robinson’s new album “Gasms” finds the 83-year-old in a frisky mood, with the Motown icon writing a collection for the bedroom, with yearning across its nine tracks

Daily Mirror

Smokey Robinson claims he had an affair with 'beautiful' Diana Ross while married

Tracks of your Tears singer Smokey Robinson has claimed he an affair for 'about a year' with Diana Ross who he described as a 'beautiful lady' while married

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Can ‘once-in-a-generation’ reforms change the lives of problem gamblers?

In today’s newsletter: A new, long-delayed government white paper aims to cut profits and limit harm to gamblers – will it work?

The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson on Diana Ross affair: ‘Loving more than one person at once has been made taboo’

‘Tears of a Clown’ singer claims he and Ross had a relationship while he was married

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