Mariah, Hudson, Braxton Perform at BET HONORS
Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton and more will perform at BET Honors 2014, celebrating Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, and Ice Cube....
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Marvin’s Gaye’s Ex Wife Anna Gordy Passes
Anna Gordy Gaye, sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy and ex-wife of legendary singer Marvin Gaye, has passed away surrounded by family members including son...
Motown the Musical to Hold Open Casting Call in the ATL
Motown the Musical announces open casting call in Atlanta on November 10, 2013, seeking African-American singers ages 20s-40s for Broadway and national tour productions....
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson: Architects of Sound
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will receive the Grammy Museum's inaugural Architects of Sound Awards for their contributions to Motown music....
kevRoss’ Art Icon “Berry Gordy”
Artist kevRoss shares his impressive sketch of Motown founder Berry Gordy, reflecting on the legendary music mogul's groundbreaking achievements in starting a record label during...
Motown’s Queen of Etiquette, Maxine Powell Dies at 98
Maxine Powell, Motown's legendary etiquette coach who polished stars like Marvin Gaye, died at 98. She taught Motown artists class and professionalism....
LOOK: It’s Hazel Gordy… NEW PIC
New photo of Hazel Gordy emerges, Berry Gordy's daughter and Jermaine Jackson's ex-wife. Many fans confused her with Tito Jackson's late wife Delores....
Motown The Musical Plans National Tour
Motown The Musical plans a national tour following its Broadway success. The hit show featuring 50+ Motown classics is expanding beyond NYC....
Oprah’s Master Class: Young Michael Jackson & Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy recalls Michael Jackson's legendary Motown audition with the Jackson 5, explaining why he called the young performer 'a master' even at that age....
Berry Gordy Will Receive Pioneer Award
Motown founder Berry Gordy will receive the prestigious Pioneer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13th in New York City....
PBS to Air An Evening With Berry Gordy Starting February 3
PBS airs An Evening With Berry Gordy starting February 3rd, featuring the Motown founder's life story with performances by Valerie Simpson, KEM, and Janelle Mon�e....
Kev Ross Launches Tribute Collection of Music Industry Icons
Kev Ross announces ambitious tribute collection featuring sketch art of music industry legends. First series 'Trailblazers' will spotlight Berry Gordy and 14 other industry pioneers...
Berry Gordy Statement on Whitney Houston
Berry Gordy, Motown founder, pays tribute to Whitney Houston calling her an amazing artist and beautiful person with remarkable musical knowledge....
Berry Gordy Statement on Passing of Don Cornelius
Berry Gordy pays tribute to Don Cornelius, calling him a pioneer who showcased Black talent through Soul Train. The Motown founder praised Cornelius as a...
Sister who Loaned Berry Gordy $800 to Start Motown Dies
Esther Gordy Edwards, Berry Gordy's sister who loaned him $800 to start Motown Records in 1959, died at age 91. She founded the Motown Museum...
Teena Marie Remembered as a Trailblazer in R&B Music
Remembering Teena Marie as a groundbreaking R&B artist whose talent transcended racial boundaries. Berry Gordy kept her identity secret to let her voice speak first....
Urban Music History: 5th Dimension’s “Love Hangover”
The 5th Dimension originally recorded "Love Hangover" in 1976 before Diana Ross's famous version. Industry politics intervened when the song was climbing charts....