Smokey seconds that emotion: Social media out of hand

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Legendary Motown singer/composer Smokey Robinson thinks texting, Facebook and Twitter have a real hold on young people. “Social media is out of hand,” he told us recently at the National Association of Music Merchants convention here, where he was awarded the “Music for Life” award. “Social media is running rampant,” he says. […]
Smokey Robinson Awarded Music For Life Award At 2014 NAMM Show

Jhaton Robinson Posted January 23, 2014 www.vibe.com The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honored Motown legend Smokey Robinson with the Music for Life award. NAMM recognized Robinson for his five decades in music and as one of the founders of the Motown movement. “So much of what we at NAMM stand for is exemplified in the […]
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Michelle Obama parties for her 50th birthday

David Jackson, USA TODAY2:01 p.m. EST January 19, 2014 (Photo: AARP via PR NEWSWIRE) The White House kept a pretty tight public lid on Michelle Obama’s 50th birthday party Saturday night, but some details are starting to leak out. Beyonce did indeed sing some of the first lady’s favorite songs, and the party […]