Motown News

Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan.

Playa del Este Sanctuary Private Resort owner Michael Headley stands between resort manager Pat Dillon, left, and executive assistant Jennifer Singh.

In the early 1990s, two brothers and some friends in Munich formed the Poets of Rhythm, a band inspired by the "deep funk" sound of late-1960s James Brown, The Meters and similar groups.

Boyz II Men is back with a new album of cover tunes, their second with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson as producer.

Resorts Casino Hotel announced that the four-time Grammy Award winning group Boyz II Men will return to perform in the Superstar Theater on Saturday, December 5, 2009.

Art Van Elslander has sold sofas now for 50 years! Dick Purtan looks on. WARREN, Mich.

THE arrival of the Love Train soul night is fast approaching, so make sure you get your tickets ahead of the big night.

The music from Motown will take centre stage at the A Day on the Green concerts in February, with many legends of Motown music scene reuniting for the shows.

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RAY Davies, 64, was the lead singer with the rock band The Kinks. They scored a string of hits with songs written by Davies such as You Really Got Me and Waterloo Sunset.

Several of Pittsburgh's Black singers and musicians were on hand, channeling their favorite Motown performers to pay tribute to Motown Records' 50th anniversary.

Consider, for a moment, how talented Boyz II Men are, still, even as they approach their 20th anniversary as a group.

Saunteel Jenkins was a political long shot -- an insider's pick who had never been a TV star or Motown singer -- when she announced her intention to run for Detroit City Council.

If you've ever wondered how great it might be to hear a slowed-down version of "ABC" that lacks all the youthful charm of the original, this set of previously unreleased Jackson 5 recordings is for you.

Saunteel Jenkins was a political long shot -- an insider's pick who had never been a TV star or Motown singer -- when she announced her intention to run for Detroit City Council.

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is among the performers slated for the upcoming fundraiser for the Motown Historical Museum.

Tomorrow night at the Longhorn Saloon in Fort Worth, Memphis alt-country favorites Lucero stop on in for a performance as part of its tour in support of the recently released album, 1372 Overton Park .

A town centre club is to revive memories of the legendary Pemps nightclub. The Officers Club in Barracks Yard wants to reach out to the old crowd who regularly visited the venue in Dorning Street.

Whether singing doo-wop or signed to Motown, black boybands have been integral to pop, infusing it with soul, rhythm and blues.

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin will perform the Motown Historical Museum's Nov.