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The characters of my life, my best friend Smokey Robinson. I mean the fact that we’re still best friends after all that we went through. It’s amazing. It’s a testament to great love.
– Berry Gordy

Showtime Helps Motown Records Mark Its 60th Anniversary

The Showtime documentary — Hitsville: The Making of Motown — tells the story of the most successful soul/R&B record label in music history from the viewpoint of Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. DAVID GREENE, HOST: As Motown Records marks its 60th anniversary, Showtime on Saturday will present the documentary “Hitsville: The Making Of Motown.” It’s the first […]

Watch Smokey Robinson Defend Classic Soul Music Against James Corden

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgR1iHFV5N0[/embedyt] James Corden is always up for a good argument about music and this time the late night host has tapped Smokey Robinson for a debate over classic soul versus modern soul. Robinson appeared on The Late Late Show to promote new documentary Hitsville: The Making of Motown, prompting Corden to contend that he prefers the soulful hits of 2019. “I’m […]

Music Gives To St. Jude Kids

  I’m asking all my friends to click the link below and purchase your Music Gives T-Shirt! Help me support the kids and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in their mission: Finding cures. Saving children. Thank you all so much! http://stjude.org/mgshirt  

Cedric The Entertainer And Smokey Robinson To Host Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration

The GRAMMY® celebration doesn’t end when the last award is given out during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Feb. 10. Instead, two days later on Feb. 12, Cedric The Entertainer and GRAMMY winner Smokey Robinson will host Motown 60: A GRAMMY® Celebration, a special event to honor the historic American record label Motown […]

The Apollo Premiere Celebrated 85 Years of Black Entertainment

Smokey Robinson, Leslie Uggams and more walked the red carpet in praise of Roger Ross Williams’ film about the beloved Harlem theater. Opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival celebrated the beloved Apollo Theater and the world premiere of the documentary that chronicles the cultural institution’s rich history. Helmed by Oscar and Emmy-winning director Roger […]

Michelle Obama Motown Playlist featuring Smokey

Michelle Obama sure loves a good Motown song like the rest of us! Check out Mrs. Obama’s Becoming Motown playlist for Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson & more! https://Motown.lnk.to/BecomingMotownTw