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The Jacksons To Perform A Tribute To Michael Jackson At Happy Days Festival
The Jacksons will perform a tribute to their late brother Michael Jackson ahead of his birthday when they headline the Happy Days Festival this Saturday (28.08.21).The 'I Want You Back' hitmakers will headline the festival...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 August 2021
Smokey Robinson Open To Justin Bieber Collaboration
The My Girl star reveals he has been working with mutual friend and producer Poo Bear, who is keen to introduce the odd couple, so the pair can come up with some new...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2015
'Motown The Musical' Tours The Us - But What Else Do We Love About Detroit Music?
If anywhere has a legendary music scene in North America, it's Detroit, Michigan. With a culture so rich in genre from Motown to rock, it's no wonder people write songs about it - even if...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2014
Reviews Round-up: Smokey Robinson's Collaboration Album 'Smokey & Friends'
Soul and R&B legend Smokey Robinson releases a new album this week entitled Smokey & Friends.It sees the iconic singer and songwriter revisit the tracks that made him so famous and reinterpret them with as...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2014
Diana Ross To Perform At Son's Wedding
Diana Ross is set to perform at her son Evan Ross' wedding.The Motown legend will serenade guests as her 25-year-old son ties the knot with Ashlee Simpson on the evening of August 31 in a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 June 2014
Smokey Robinson Saddened By 'Brother' Bobby Rogers' Death
Soul icon Smokey Robinson has paid a heartfelt tribute to his "brother" and late bandmate Bobby Rogers, following the singer's death on Sunday (03Mar13).The founder of Robinson's backing band The Miracles passed away at his...
By WENN on 05 March 2013
Bobby Rogers Motown Loses Another Legend - Miracles Singer Bobby Rogers Dies, 73
It has been a sad few weeks for Motown Records, with the deaths of several of its former recording artists being announced in the news. Yesterday, Smokey Robinson announced that one of the original members...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 04 March 2013
Bobby Rogers Dies Aged 73: Tributes Flood In For 'Miracles' Man
Bobby Rogers, the soul singer and song writer who co-founded The Miracles and was a part of the first million-selling group Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, has passed away at the age of 73 after...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 March 2013
Smokey Robinson Fashion Line Launch Postponed
Smokey Robinson's Oscars-eve fashion show has been postponed over fears it would be overshadowed by the Academy Awards.The soul man, who celebrated his 73rd birthday on Tuesday (19Feb13), was hoping to launch the Smokey Robinson...
By WENN on 20 February 2013
Smokey Robinson To Launch Clothing Line At Pre-oscars Fashion Show
Soul legend Smokey Robinson will launch his new clothing line with a fashion show on the eve of the Oscars.The dapper singer has teamed up with late boxer Joe Frazier's tailor, James Andrew, to create...
By WENN on 08 February 2013
Andy Williams Songs Were Legendary, But His Television Career Deserves Respect
Andy Williams songs will be played on record players across the globe today, after the effortlessly smooth crooner – best known for his track ‘Moon River’ – died on Wednesday, aged 84. Williams soothing voice,...
By Michael West on 27 September 2012
Tributes To Hal David Led By Motown's Dionne Warwick
Hal David was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just last year, though his song-writing has permeated modern culture for decades. Best known for his work collaborating with Burt Bacharach and his...
By Lew Irwin on 03 September 2012
Hal David Tributes Led By Motown Legend Dionne Warwick
After Hal David songs lit up soul star Dionne Warwick's glittering career, it was no surprise that the Motown veteran was leading the tributes to the recently deceased songwriter who, along with creative partner Burt...
By Lew Irwin on 03 September 2012
Lenny Kravitz Watched Motown Stars Play Cards
Lenny Kravitz used to watch Jermaine Jackson take on Diana Ross at poker when he was a boy. The 'Let Love Rule' singer went to school with the son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy,...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 March 2012
Robinson Stands Up Singing Heidi Klum
Supermodel Heidi Klum was forced to hunt out a karaoke partner at a Unicef benefit on Thursday (15Mar12) after her planned duet with Smokey Robinson fell through.The stars were set to perform The Temptations' My...
By WENN on 17 March 2012
Smokey Robinson Plans Spanish Album
Smokey Robinson is putting his recent Spanish lessons to good use on a new foreign-language album.The Tears of a Clown singer is planning to record his next album entirely in Spanish. He tells Billboard.com, "I've...
By WENN on 13 March 2012
Belated Hall Of Fame Induction For Smokey Robinson's Miracles
This year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is making amendments for past oversights, in which several backing bands of first generation rock and roll stars (such as Buddy Holly) were not inducted into...
By Lew Irwin on 09 February 2012
Michael Jackson Immortalized In Hollywood Ceremony
Michael Jackson was immortalized in a fitting tribute outside Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday (26 January 2012). The late singer's children Prince, 14, Paris, 13 and Blanket, 9, imprinted their father's hand...
By WENN on 28 January 2012
Bieber To Join Jacksons For King Of Pop Day In Hollywood
Justin Bieber and Smokey Robinson will join Michael Jackson's kids and the late King of Pop's brothers for a celebration of the pop superstar's life on Thursday (26Jan12).Paris, Prince and Blanket will use one of...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Tito Jackson To Marry In 2012
Tito Jackson is getting married in what is set to be one of the most lavish wedding parties of 2012.The Jackson 5 star was so moved when he attended the London premiere of David Gest's...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Michael Jackson's Children To Attend Tribute Concert
The controversial Michael Jackson tribute concert goes ahead later today (October 8th) in the Welsh capital of Cardiff with the late King of Pop's children set to be in attendance at the Millennium Stadium. The...
By Lew Irwin on 08 October 2011
Michael Jackson's Family Plan Annual Tribute Show
Michael Jackson's family want to hold an annual tribute concert to the late star. A tribute to the late 'Beat It' star, Michael Forever, will be held at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday (08.10.11)...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 October 2011
Jamie Foxx To Take Part In Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
Jamie Foxx is to take part in the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert according to TMZ.comThe 43-year-old actor and singer will appear live in Wales where the October show is due to take place. Foxx...
By Lew Irwin on 09 September 2011
David Gest And Tito Plan Tour Tribute To Michael Jackson
David Gest, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson are to pay tribute to Michael Jackson with a live tour honouring the pop icon's life.The TV star and producer will be joined by the late singer's two siblings...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2011
Kiss Axed From Michael Jackson Concert
KISS have been pulled from playing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert. The 'Rock and Roll All Nite' band were axed from the lineup today (16.08.11) after fans of the late 'Thriller' hitmaker brought previous...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 August 2011
Rap Rebels Lmfao
LMFAO are the "rebels" of the Motown family. The group - made up of Redfoo and SkyBlu, son and grandson of legendary soul record label Motown founder Berry Gordy - say their rap roots set...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2011
Stevie Wonder & Smokey Robinson Lead White House Motown Tribute
STEVIE WONDER and SMOKEY ROBINSON put on a Motown tribute at the White House for U.S. president BARACK OBAMA in celebration of America's Black History month.The soul legends led a superstar line-up including Sheryl Crow,...
By WENN on 26 February 2011
Nick Jonas Denies Using Inappropriate Word On Stage
NICK JONAS played an impromptu concert in Virginia last night (23rd February 2011)NICK JONAS, the American musician and JONAS BROTHERS star, played an impromptu gig in Virginia yesterday, in preparation for his performance at the...
By WENN on 24 February 2011
Smokey Robinson To Headline White House Concert Tonight
SMOKEY ROBINSON is set to headline a White House Motown tribute evening tonight (24th February 2011).SMOKEY ROBINSON, the legendary soul singer-songwriter, has been invited by President BARACK OBAMA to perform a Motown tribute at the...
By WENN on 24 February 2011
Sick Robinson Cancels Chicago Celebration
SMOKEY ROBINSON has pulled out of an appearance at a tribute event and concert in Chicago, Illinois due to illness.The soul legend was due to be honoured by both the state of Illinois and the...
By WENN on 19 November 2010
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