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Smokey Robinson surging at 82, with biopic and 2 new albums pending: 'Retirement doesn't work for me!'

There is a very sound reason Motown music legend Smokey Robinson doesn't perform "The Impossible Dream," the classic song of hope and self-affirmation from the 1965 Broadway musical, "Man of La Mancha."

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Reginald W. ‘Sonny’ Burke, Smokey Robinson’s longtime pianist, arranger, dead at 76

The Motown legend said, “Sonny was one of the greatest musicians, I’m sure, to ever live.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Wendy Hilliard Is Raising Up the Black Future of Gymnastics

The Motor City native and U.S. national team’s first Black rhythmic gymnast has empowered more than 25,000 Black and brown youth across New York City and Detroit.

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Motown legend Diana Ross leaves fans wanting more at her Durham show - quite literally

The legendary singer played to thousands of fans at Durham Riverside but the show seemed to come to an abrupt end

Chronicle Live

‘I don’t want it to end’: festival-goers’ joy at return of Glastonbury

Musical giants including Diana Ross and Paul McCartney helped audiences put uncertainties of past two years behind them

The Guardian - UK

Diana Ross at the London O2 review – A still-gleaming star

Six decades in, Ross still relishes the music and remains ravishing in performance

Evening Standard

Akusmi: Fleeting Future review – minimalism meets rave pentatonics

French composer Pascal Bideau rearranges hypnotic gamelan riffs into complex magic that recalls Reich and Nyman with a touch of Motown

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Diana Ross at Glastonbury 2022: How can I watch the music legend's set and when does it start?

The Motown star will be making her Glastonbury debut - and here's when to watch

Bristol Post

Gladys Knight review – career-spanning set from the empress of soul

The star is in outstanding voice as she pours her whole heart into hits ranging from the Motown era to her 1980s Bond theme

The Guardian - UK

Crowds brought to a standstill as Diana Ross arrives in the city

She proved age is just a number as she gave fans what they had been waiting so long to see

Liverpool Echo

Diana Ross tour review, setlist, photos and more

Motown legend Diana Ross made a dedication to the fan who she saw had been dancing all night

Leeds Live

Former A&R head Mickey Stevenson on Motown: It was a 'spiritual' movement

DETROIT — Reflecting on a legendary career with Motown Records that included finding some of its most iconic talent and shaping its sound, William "Mickey" Stevenson, its former A&R head, believes it was nothing short of a "spiritual movement."

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Diana Ross review – Motown legend still has the moves

Septuagenarian star builds a rollercoaster of euphorically received pop classics – and throws in a bit of aerobics

The Guardian - UK

Have you got Lesbian Fighting Song? The Pride anthems that time forgot

From the glam-punk of Handbag to the ultra-camp Steve Elgin, award-winning gay music historian Darryl W Bullock picks out deep cuts to play at this year’s Pride celebrations

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Inside Diana Ross' life - age-defying looks, five kids and epic return to the spotlight

As Motown icon Diana Ross prepares to perform at the Queen's Jubilee and Glastonbury we take a look at her supreme career, family life and totally timeless beauty

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Grandma’s Jukebox’ celebrates life, love and some fabulous hit songs

From gospel to Motown to disco to “Thriller”-era Michael Jackson and beyond, the musical delivers a grand tribute to the almighty powers of timeless, groundbreaking tunes that have endured across generations.

Chronicle Live

Diana Ross in Durham - star will bring celebrations north after Platinum Party at the Palace and Glastonbury

From Royal demand to high demand - music legend Diana Ross will be playing the Emirates Riverside cricket ground in County Durham as part of a packed June schedule

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Texans coach Lovie Smith played Motown music at rookie minicamp practice

Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith played old school R&B at rookie minicamp practice to reinforce his values about football.

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Lionel Richie credits an inexplicable 'gift' for his music success

He’s one of the most famous singer-songwriters in America. But Lionel Richie says he can’t read music. The author of such hits as "Easy,” “Endless Love,” “Sail On,” and “Three Times a Lady,” can’t explain how he does it though he landed No. 1 hits on the charts for nine…

The Guardian - UK

Joe Messina obituary

Jazz-trained guitarist whose playing made a vital contribution to the sound of Motown hits of the 1960s

The Guardian - UK

‘She was the glue that held the Supremes together’: Mary Wilson remembered

Sidelined by Diana Ross, the Motown star suffered other setbacks besides – but as a new box set shows, her talent and tenacity deserves to be remembered

Daily Mirror

Gladys Knight says secret to looking so good at 77 is being with the love of her life

Motown legend Gladys Knight opens up on her stellar journey to fame, her famous friends, and how she's enjoying the best love of her life at 77

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Lionel Richie recalls being criticized as ‘not Black enough’ during launch of his crossover solo career

Although he’s one of the most iconic artists to come out of Motown Records, Lionel Richie encountered racially-related criticism early in his career.

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'Temptations 60' arrives: Hear Motown group's new album, watch documentary series

DETROIT — You might say it was an album six decades in the making.

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Meat Loaf sang for Motown, got start in Detroit before 'Bat Out of Hell' fame

DETROIT — Well before the platinum records and packed arenas, Meat Loaf was a striving singer with a stint in Detroit and an obscure Motown release under his belt.

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