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Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala
DETROIT - Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala.
Nations:U.S. People:Michael Jackson Aretha Franklin Kid Rock Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Source:(AP)
2009-11-21
A more confident Faithfull puts pain behind her
NEW YORK - Marianne Faithfull has never been much for nostalgia throughout a roller-coaster career that's found her constantly reinventing herself. But when her band played "As Tears Go By" on her fall U.S. concert tour, she found herself flashing back to where her wild ride all began.
Nations:U.S. People:Rod Stewart Marianne Faithfull Keith Richards Dolly Parton Mick Jagger Smokey Robinson
2009-11-09
Motown turns 50, but the party's far from over
DETROIT - On Jan. 12, 1959, Elvis Presley was in the Army. The Beatles were a little-known group called The Quarrymen casting about for gigs in Liverpool. The nascent rock 'n' roll world was a few weeks away from "the day the music died" -- when a single-engine plane crash claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens.
Nations:U.S. Russia People:Michael Jackson Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Bill Clinton Dolly Parton Kanye West
2009-09-08
Worldwide farewell to Jackson
PARIS (AFP) - Millions of Michael Jackson fans staged their own worldwide farewell to their idol Tuesday, organising ceremonies to mark his funeral and gathering before giant screens to watch the Los Angeles tribute to the King of Pop.
Nations:U.S. Australia France Russia People:Michael Jackson Nelson Mandela Jennifer Hudson Quincy Jones Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-07-07
Tears and tributes mark Jackson's farewell
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Michael Jackson took the final curtain call of his glittering career in a star-studded farewell that culminated with a heartbreaking tribute from the tragic King of Pop's daughter.
Nations:France People:Michael Jackson Nelson Mandela Jennifer Hudson Al Sharpton Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-07-07
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- Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala 2009-11-21
- A more confident Faithfull puts pain behind her 2009-11-09
- Motown turns 50, but the party's far from over 2009-09-08
- Worldwide farewell to Jackson 2009-07-07
- Tears and tributes mark Jackson's farewell 2009-07-07
- Poignant service says goodbye to M.J., the man 2009-07-07
- Huge crowd seen for star-packed Michael Jackson memorial 2009-07-07
- Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey at Jackson service 2009-07-07
- Metallica, Run-DMC inducted into Rock Hall of Fame 2009-04-05
- Condoleezza Rice meets rock band Kiss 2008-05-30
- Willie, Lenny, Dolly releasing albums in '08 2007-12-31
- Jordin Sparks crowned `American Idol' 2007-05-24
- Jordin Sparks wins `Idol'; ratings drop 2007-05-24
- 5 Grammys mark Dixie Chicks' comeback 2007-02-12
- Shakira, Wyclef to perform at Grammy Awards 2007-02-07
- Motown legend, 3-time Grammy winner Joe Hunter dies 2007-02-05
- Jessica Simpson out of Parton tribute 2006-12-21
- Washington, entertainment elite at Kennedy Honors 2006-12-04
- Stars honored at John F. Kennedy Center 2006-12-04
- Dolly, Spielberg among Kennedy honorees 2006-12-03
- Washington hosts Hollywood elite for Kennedy Honors 2006-12-03
- Khan, Black and Bolton on Fox's 'Duets' 2006-07-24
- Smokey Robinson Honors Black History Month 2006-02-16
- Warwick subject of musical tribute 2006-01-02
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