Motown Records: A Family Legacy Celebrated at 1974 Picnic
Exclusive footage from the 1974 Motown Records picnic captures Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5 celebrating their legendary Detroit legacy....
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Major Leadership Changes at Capitol Music Group by UMG
Tom March named new chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group, with Lillia Parsa as co-president. Leadership changes follow Michelle Jubelirer's departure....
Clarence Avant, Influential Music Executive, Dies at 92
Clarence Avant, legendary music executive known as 'The Black Godfather,' has died at 92. The influential power broker shaped careers of countless artists and bridged...
Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Start Here” Video
Lil Yachty releases experimental psychedelic album 'Let's Start Here' via Quality Control/Motown Records. The Grammy-nominated artist explores alternative rock influences....
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Releases New Album I Rest My Case
YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops his highly anticipated album I Rest My Case in 2023, marking his debut under Never Broke Again LLC and Motown...
Berry Gordy Appoints Carol Perrin as CEO of His Companies
Berry Gordy appoints Carol Perrin as CEO of his companies. The former law firm partner will lead operations for the Motown founder's business empire....
Motown Records Names Courtney Lowery Executive VP
Motown Records names Courtney Lowery as Executive VP of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. Lowery will oversee media strategy for the label's roster....
Motown Records 1974 Picnic with Label’s Stars (video)
Rare 1974 video footage captures Motown Records stars at a company picnic. Many legendary artists featured are no longer with us, making this vintage footage...
Motown Records Appoints JD Anderson Senior VP Marketing
Motown Records appoints JD Anderson as Senior VP of Marketing and Digital Strategy. The former Epic Records executive will lead marketing campaigns for Motown's artist...
Underground Online Radio: Motown DJs
NTS Radio launches month-long Motown celebration featuring world-renowned DJs including Grooverider, Ron Trent, and Kerri Chandler exploring deep cuts from the legendary label's catalog....
Ethiopia Habtemariam Promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown
Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown Records after serving as President since 2014. Under her leadership, the iconic label relocated...
Corey Smyth Launches Blacksmith Recordings
Corey Smyth launches Blacksmith Recordings in partnership with Capitol Music Group and Motown Records. The new label features Vince Staples and Kilo Kish....
R&B Star Kevin Ross Quits Motown Records, Hints at Next Plan
R&B star Kevin Ross officially parts ways with Motown Records to launch his independent label Art Society Music Group. His new album Audacity drops in...
Motown to Release DETROIT Soundtrack Inspired by the Film
Motown Records releases Detroit Official Soundtrack featuring The Roots' new song 'It Ain't Fair' and classic Motown artists. The album captures the sound of 1967...
BBA Honors Clarence Avant and Lee Bailey
The Black Business Association honors music executive Clarence Avant and radio pioneer Lee Bailey during Black Music Month at their June 20 awards dinner in...
Polygram Relaunches with “The Story of Motown”
Universal Music Group relaunches Polygram Entertainment to produce music-focused films and TV shows. Their first project is 'The Story of Motown' documentary featuring Berry Gordy's...
Cultural Leaders Partner on Gun Violence Prevention
Over 25 cultural influencers including Russell Simmons and 60 U.S. Mayors joined the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day, wearing orange to honor lives lost...
Motown 25 Concert Special to Be Released on DVD This Fall
The legendary Motown 25 TV special featuring Michael Jackson's iconic moonwalk debut is finally being released on DVD this fall for the first time in...
Motown Record’s Kem Visits WHUR
Motown recording artist Kem recently visited WHUR radio station in DC, meeting with PD Maxx Myrick and radio veteran Frank Ski....
Capitol and Motown Records’ Great Lot Party
Capitol and Motown Records hosted a historic lot party in Hollywood, bringing together music industry professionals from all generations and genres for the first time...
Kevin Ross Joins Maxwell for Summer Soulstice Tour in 2023
Motown artist Kevin Ross joins Maxwell's Summer Soulstice tour as opening act. The rising R&B star releases debut EP Dialogue in the Grey on August...
Motown Records Appoints Myisha Brooks VP Creative Relations
Myisha Brooks has been appointed Vice President of Creative Relations & Marketing at Motown Records, reporting to president Ethiopia Habtemariam....
UMG Revives Def Jam, Motown, and Island Labels
Universal Music Group dissolves Island Def Jam Music Group, re-establishing Def Jam, Island, and Motown as independent labels with new leadership including Steve Bartels as...
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....
Toni Braxton and Babyface Team Up for New Album This Fall
Toni Braxton and Babyface are recording a new collaborative album for Motown Records, set for fall release. The Grammy-winning duo previously worked together on Braxton's...
