Berry Gordy, Jr.

Mac Saturn Announces Debut North America Headlining 2023 Tour 'Until the Money Runs Out'
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022

Fresh off the heels of the release of their new EP and sold-out Thanksgiving weekend performance at St. Andrews Hall, the Detroit, Michigan natives are set to unleash in North America on January 24 at Madison Live in Cincinnati, OH, with stops in major markets including Washington D.C., New York, Toronto, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Brandon Victor Dixon to Appear in Conversation with Black Broadway Men
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2021

This Thursday evening, Tony & Emmy Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will join the nonprofit organization Black Broadway Men for an exclusive and thrilling conversation discussing his inspirations, trials, triumphs and his deep philanthropic call to the culture using his art and talent.

Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox, Pharrell & More Among 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 16, 2020

Musical legends Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox / Dave Stewart p/k/a Eurythmics, Ernie Isley / Marvin Isley / O'Kelly Isley / Ronald Isley / Rudolph Isley / Chris Jasper p/k/a The Isley Brothers, Steve Miller, Chad Hugo / Pharrell Williams p/k/a The Neptunes, Rick Nowels and William “Mickey” Stevenson will become the latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 51st Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as, 'Vision of Love,”  “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “Shout,” “The Joker,” “Hollaback Girl,” “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Dancing In The Street.” The star-studded induction event is slated for Thursday, June 11th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Additional special award honorees will be announced soon.

Soul Singer Morgan James Announces US Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 17, 2019

Called “the most promising young vocalist to come along so far this century” by The Wall Street Journal, Morgan James today announced a handful of 2020 tour dates around the release of Memphis Magnetic, her newest album heavily inspired by classic soul and recorded in Memphis at a studio by the same name.  

Morgan James Announces MEMPHIS MAGNETIC
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 22, 2019

Called “the most promising young vocalist to come along so far this century” by The Wall Street Journal, Morgan James today announced details of Memphis Magnetic, her newest album heavily inspired by classic soul and recorded in Memphis at a studio by the same name.  Memphis Magnetic is due out February 7, 2020.  Pre-orders are available now here.  See tracklisting below.

BWW Feature: MOTOR CITY NIGHTS at M Pavilion Stage At The M Resort Spa And Casino
by Debbie Hall - Oct 16, 2019

Hard to believe, on Jan. 12, 1959, Berry Gordy, Jr. borrowed $800 from his family to begin Tamla Record Company as part of Motown Records Corporation in Detroit. The company was briefly known as Hitsville USA before becoming the soundtrack of life, Motown. Motor City Nights brings this significant time in American music history with its tribute show on the M Pavilion stage at The M Resort Spa and Casino on Oct. 19.

Jackie Wilson Receives A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 4, 2019

JACKIE WILSON, the legendary entertainer from Detroit is receiving the 2,672nd Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame today in Hollywood, presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in a ceremony that will be streamed-live exclusively today, Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 11:30 A.M. PDT. The posthumous star will be dedicated in the category of Recording.and this event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at the Kennedy Center - They Were Dancing in the Seats!!
by Charles Shubow - Jul 6, 2018

Broadway - get ready for another homage to a great music group.

Hip Hop Icons Honored at 2017 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards
by Julie Musbach - Jun 24, 2017

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards returned toThe Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 22, 2017 for its 30th annual ceremony. The invitation-only event celebrated the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the 2016 R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel charts.

Singer-Songwriter and Stage Vet Morgan James to Release RECKLESS ABANDON Album; Announces Spring Tour Dates!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017

New York soul singer-songwriter Morgan James announces the release of her sophomore album, Reckless Abandon (via her own Hedonist Records) on April 7th with an extensive tour, featuring appearances in NYC, Hollywood, Washington, D.C., Chicago and more (see tour dates and album track listing below).

BWW REVIEW: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL... SPECTACULAR AND SUPREME
by Vickie Evans - Aug 27, 2015

Motown: The Musical - a snapshot of one of the most successful musical era driven by one man with big dreams: Berry Gordy

The Four Tops Play the Arcadia Performing Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2015

Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation continues its 2015 Season with The Four Tops tonight, February 21 at 8pm. The Four Tops is one of soul's most legendary groups and shaped the Motown sound, as we know it.

The Four Tops to Play Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 2/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2015

Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation continues its 2015 Season with The Four Tops on Saturday, February 21 at 8pm. The Four Tops is one of soul's most legendary groups and shaped the Motown sound, as we know it.

OWN Airs OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS: LEGENDS WHO PAVED THE WAY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 18, 2015

Oprah Winfrey hosts a gala of events honoring some of the legendary men and extraordinary women of civil rights, the arts and entertainment who made history and redefined what was possible for us all in the primetime television event OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS: LEGENDS WHO PAVED THE WAY

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK Announces January 2015 Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2014

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces JANUARY 2015 highlights:

OWN to Honor Civil Rights Legends This January
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2014

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever.

The Four Tops Play Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2014

Popular soul group The Four Tops comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre, tonight, October 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm.

The Four Tops to Play Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 10/24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2014

Popular soul group The Four Tops comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Friday, October 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm.

Jermaine Dupri & Ne-Yo to Receive Special Honors at 27th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2014

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 27th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

Review Roundup: MOTOWN Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Apr 14, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL opens tonight, April 14, 2013, at Broadway's The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL features a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. Let's see what the critics had to say...