Posts Tagged ‘marvin gaye’
Blair Underwood wins ‘Outstanding Actor’ at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards
On March 26, one night before the 52nd NAACP Image Awards show, it was…
Read MoreJudge rules Pharrell Williams didn’t commit perjury in ‘Blurred Lines’ lawsuit
Pharrell Williams can now finally put the legal battle between him and the estate of the late soul crooner Marvin Gaye behind him. The copyright battle over Robin Thicke’s 2013…
Read MoreJohn Legend makes ‘Time’ magazine’s 100 most influential people list
John Legend and Viola Davis are among the names featured on Time magazine’s 100 most influential people list. The publication has published its annual Time 100 issue which compiles 100…
Read MoreDannis Winston takes notes from the masters for debut EP
Earlier this year, Dannis Winston, a bandleader, singer/songwriter, and President/CEO of Winston’s Crew Collective took the first step on his journey of parlaying his successful wedding band career into solo mainstream…
Read MoreSinger Jack Red says Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley influenced him
“My whole family sings. I came out of the womb singing, my brother did too. It’s really just all we know. Music is the biggest part of me, the biggest part of my family. My father is an entertainer, my uncle is an entertainer, it’s just how we were raised.”
Read MoreRemembering Marvin Gaye; his 10 most underrated songs
The anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s murder and celebration of his birth are painfully connected
Read MoreRising artist Kvn Tajzea talks ’90s R&B and new album, ‘The First Return’
Kvn Tajzea (pronounced Keh-vun Tah-Jhay) might be one of the best R&B vocalists you’ve never heard … until now. The 30-something crooner is set to drop his debut album, The First…
Read MoreTQ talks new single, ‘Coming Home,’ why his R&B is not soft
Probably best known for his 1998 top 40 smash anthem, “Westside,” taken from his impressive debut solo collection, They Never Saw Me Coming, Compton, California’s, own prodigal son, TQ, née Terrance Quaites, is…
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Babs Savage talks about her craft
Born and raised in the U.K., singer-songwriter Babs Savage first began honing her craft at very early age. She would later go on to attend the prestigious Central School of Speech and…
Read MoreNelly remixes Marvin Gaye’s ‘Sexual Healing’ with Jeremih on new song, ‘The Fix’
Nelly has taken the chance to remix one of the greatest R&B songs ever created with his new single, “The Fix.” The song, which features Jeremih, was partially inspired…
Read MoreFOX’s ‘Empire’ under attack by Marvin Gaye’s son
The breakout hit drama “Empire” has been accused of being a rip-off of other people’s lives and ideas since it’s Fox debut in January. Everyone from Damon Dash to Sean…
Read MoreRobin Thicke and Pharrell want ‘Blurred Lines’ retrial
It appears as though Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams are not quite ready to give up the fight. U.S. District Judge John Kronstadt recently rejected a request by the duo…
Read MoreMusician explains why ‘Blurred Lines’ verdict is wrong
Jermaine Dupri accuses Ciara of stealing his sound
Pharrell warned after the Gaye family was successful in suing him over copyright infringement over his hit “Blurred Lines” that artists would repeatedly come under fire now for being “inspired”…
Read MoreExactly how profitable was 'Blurred Lines,' Robin Thicke's massive hit?
Part of the aftermath of the “Blurred Lines” lawsuit by the estate of Marvin Gaye against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams is that the public is getting a rare look…
Read MoreHistoric 'Motown 25' special to rebroadcast for the 1st time on PBS
Many people know of Michael Jackson’s legendary moonwalk dance, but not many people know he debuted it during Motown’s historic TV special “Motown 25: Yesterday · Today · Forever”, which originally…
Read More5 things to know about hot and sexy singer FKA Twigs
Every so often a new artist seemingly comes from out the blue to capture the hearts and ears of music lovers everywhere. British born FKA Twigs could easily be considered…
Read MoreJudge rejects motion to throw out ‘Blurred Lines’ lawsuit; sets trial date
Looks like the saga of “Blurred Lines” Vs. “Got To Give It Up” will continue on for a while longer. Despite an effort by Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams to…
Read MoreRobin Thicke says Pharrell wrote ‘Blurred Lines,’ admits drug abuse
The sworn testimony of Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams has been published; from their depositions last May. The artists are facing a lawsuit from the estate of Marvin Gaye who claim their 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” substantially infringed on Gaye’s classic song “Got To Give It Up.”
Read MoreTurntable Tuesdays: Spin doctor Kevin ‘KB’ Burns
For more than a decade and a half, Kevin “KB” Burns has been a part of the nightlife industry in several key capacities. From promoting college parties on the Tuskegee University campus at…
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