Archive for the ‘Motown’ Category
Brother Jermaine to pen Michael Jackson memoir
Written by admin on March 17, 2011 – 7:31 pm -| A Michael Jackson biography penned by his brother Jermaine will come out in the autumn.
Jermaine Jackson was the fourth of ten Jackson children and Michael’s senior by four years. He originally performed in the trio The Jackson Brothers, featuring his older brothers Tito and Jackie, until Marlon and Michael joined the group to form the legendary Jackson 5. |
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Tags: Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone: Michael Through a Brother's Eyes
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T.A.M.I. Show DVD gets UK release
Written by admin on February 27, 2011 – 10:26 pm - |
Finally, the excellent “T.A.M.I. Show” is out on DVD in the UK. The DVD was released in March 2010 in the US and was one of the best music DVD releases of the year. |
Tags: beach boys, Chuck Berry, Gerry & The Pacemakers, James Brown, James Brown TAMI show, marvin gaye, smokey robinson, T.A.M.I. show, T.A.M.I. show DVD, The Rolling Stones, the supremes
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The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House
Written by admin on February 24, 2011 – 9:27 am -The President and First Lady will host a musical celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown in the East Room of the White House tonight.
“The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House” will be hosted by Jamie Foxx. Artists scheduled to perform include Smokey Robinson, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Seal, Nick Jonas, Amber Riley, Natasha Bedingfield, Gloriana, Ledisi, Mark Salling and Jordin Sparks.
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Julien Temple to direct Marvin Gaye biopic
Written by admin on February 17, 2011 – 8:58 pm - |
Julien Temple is on board to direct a Marvin Gaye biopic, according to ScreenDaily.com. The movie is scheduled to start shooting later this year and is tentatively titled “Sexual Healing.” |
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“Endless Love” tops list of biggest duets
Written by admin on February 16, 2011 – 7:29 am - |
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie’s 1981 smash hit “Endless Love” is the most successful duet of all time on the American charts, according to Billboard. |
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