Al Sharpton and others will be on hand as “Amazing Grace” premieres at the DIA on Monday — what would have been the Queen of Soul’s 77th birthday.
Author: Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press
New Motown exhibit curated by the Grammy Museum headed to LBJ Presidential Library
Vintage Motown fashion, instruments and interactive displays will be part of “Motown: The Sound of Young America,” opening in April in Austin, Texas.
Woodstock 50 lineup to feature Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, the Killers, Robert Plant, Black Keys
Jay-Z, Imagine Dragons, the Killers, Miley Cyrus, Chance the Rapper and the Black Keys were among more than 75 artists revealed.
Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ premieres March 25 in Detroit; public debut in April
Long-shelved Aretha Franklin concert film will have private local premiere at Detroit Institute of Arts on March 25 —the Queen of Soul’s birthday.
Andre Williams, edgy and influential Detroit R&B singer, dies at 82
Williams, known for songs such as “Bacon Fat” and “Shake a Tail Feather,” died in his longtime home Chicago, after a long and well-connected career.
Eminem’s ‘Slim Shady LP’ turns 20: An oral history of the album that created a superstar
Eminem’s ‘The Slim Shady LP’ breakout album is marking its 20th anniversary. Here’s the inside story from those who were there.
Grammys producer walks a tightrope in the social-media age
Social media, real-time reactions and shifting trends are the latest batch of challenges for Ken Ehrlich, who has produced the Grammys for 39 years.
Motown video series to reveal little-seen artifacts for 60th anniversary celebration
The Motown Museum is digging into its repository of unseen artifacts for a series of Facebook reveals, starting with a key founding document Friday.
Aretha Franklin tribute show will include these impressive artists, will air on CBS
The late Queen of Soul will be celebrated by Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion and others in a Jan. 13 concert to air at a later date on CBS.
Michelle Obama shares a playlist of her favorite Motown songs, old and new
The former First Lady and Motown fan has a customized playlist to accompany her Detroit visit, which included a stop at the Motown Museum.