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Warren “Pete” Moore has died at the age of 78. The late-singer was a member of The Miracles with Smokey Robinson, Claudette Robinson and Robert “Bobby” Rogers. He also co-wrote hits such as “The Tracks of My Tears”, “The Tears Of A Clown” and “Ooo Baby Baby” for the group. Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr.…

Veteran “Bad Boy of R&B,” Bobby Brown has delivered a string of chart-topping hit singles, as both a member of his supergroup New Edition, as well as on his own as a revered soloist. His latest contribution is Paul Campbell, comprised of singers Tim Campbell and Terrill Paul, an act that Brown recently unleashed through…

We took a moment to chop it up with Avery Sunshine after her amazing set at the WIRE recently. We covered some ground. Press play to see what we discussed.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be honoring the amazing Smokey Robinson at the 20th Annual Music Masters series later this year. The tribute concert will celebrate the influential career of the legendary R&B soul artist in a wee-long series from Nov. 2-7 at the Playhouse Square’s State Theatre in Cleveland. Robinson will…

BET Awards 2015

BET honors Black excellence for 15th year in a row BET Awards 2015 brought out legendary entertainers and new artists who hit the red carpet to showcase their finest wears. The hottest stars in music, television, film and sports arrived at the Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. Live) in Los Angeles Sunday for the annual event…

You just never know who’s gonna pop in on ‘Jazz Night’ at the Hollywood W Hotel on Sunday nights. A “who’s who” of Los Angeles’ movers and shakers swing through to take in the house band led by stellar vocalist Nikki Leonti or if they’re so inclined: maybe bless the mic themselves. While in town…

World-renowned and beloved bluesman B.B. King has died at the age of 89. According to the his attorney, Brett Bryson, King died peacefully in his sleep at his Las Vegas home on Thursday, May 15 at about 9:40 p.m. PDT. King, a 15-time Grammy winner, suffered from diabetes and had been dealing with declining health recently. Last year…

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 aired on May 16, 1983. Fans new and old will get to relive the magic moment and groundbreaking night as Public Broadcasting Service has just…

Last night, Chicago’s media and music lovers alike turned out in droves for the opening of the highly touted Broadway In Chicago production, Motown The Musical at the Oriental Theatre. The night began with a red carpet featuring Motown founder Berry Gordy, Motown legend Smokey Robinson, producers of the show Kevin McCollum and Doug…

Janelle Monae performed last night with her band at BET Honors in Washington DC at the Warner Theater. Above, she poses with a fan who ‘had the pleasure of meeting this beauty!’ Discover who else we caught posting photos on Instagram in the gallery. –Joi Pearson Source: Instagram

BET Honors 2014 was held at the Warner Theater in Washington DC last night, though it won’t air until February 24. Tamar Braxton looked amazing on the red carpet. Check out Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Frankin and more who looked red carpet ready. –Joi Pearson Source: Instagram

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There’s something unique about WXIA 11 Alive’s morning traffic reporter Elle Duncan. Maybe it’s the way she lights up your television screen each weekday morning with her smile, even when she tells us what we don’t want to hear about traffic. Or the fact that she looks like she just finished a photo shoot, so fresh-faced…

Usher Raymond was seen as he entered the Mirage Hotel and Casino to attend the iHeartRadio After Party in Las Vegas, Nevada. Usher unaccompanied by his children, led many to believe this is Tameka’s weekend to watch the children. Smokey Robinson was seen leaving ABC Studios where he was promoting his new charity Smokealarm.org, a social media…

The Los Angeles premiere of Sparkle will take its place among the most memorable events of summer 2012. Held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, the Sparkle premiere was attended by the cast, who looked amazing as they graced the red carpet. Cast members Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo took advantage of their…

This week, on “Dancing With the Stars,” the celebs took it old school as they paid homage to legendary Motown sound with legends like Smokey Robinson and The Temptations providing the stars with live backing music. While Gladys Knight and Roshon Fegan struggled to impress the judges, stars like Donald Driver and Jaleel White danced…

“These are big shoes to fill.”

Since Michael Jackson’s tragic death in the summer of 2009, many have paid tribute to the King of Pop in film, on stage and in song. And now, Jackson will receive an all-star concert tribute, the Michael Forever concert, from Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson and more in Britain in October. According to…