Janie Bradford obituary Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hits The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
‘I had to learn how to be a feminist’: Greg Dulli on surviving grunge, shunning misogyny, and Afghan Whigs’ glorious return With a soulful sound and soul-baring lyrics, the Afghan Whigs rode the post-Nirvana boom to the big leagues. Their frontman explains his exploration of the male ego – and how Usher got the band back together The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Quote of the Day by Diana Ross: 'Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years...'- Inspiring lessons on embracing change, letting go of the past and why your future deserves more attention by the legendary 'Upside Down' singer Quote of the Day by Diana Ross: Legendary singer Diana Ross underscores the importance of a future-oriented mindset to guide present choices. She encourages individuals to prioritize long-term aspirations over dwelling on past mistakes. Her remarkable ascent from modest beginnings to worldwide fame is a testament to this philosophy. Embracing… The Economic Times · Jul 15
Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut During the 1960s, in a country divided by racial strife, the music of Berry Gordy Jr.’s Motown Records helped bring people together. The Conversation · May 7
Kanye West releases new album Bully in full on livestream after denying AI use Controversial rapper, 48, samples The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and other artists on new album The Independent UK · Mar 27
“Vanilla Fudge had covered a Supremes hit and turned it into something else. That’s what the band tried to do – put their own spin on it”: The iconic cover version that launched a legendary hard rock band – but nearly turned them into one-hit-wonders It came a year before Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath released their debut albums Louder · Oct 18, 2025
Jade Thirlwall won't get royalties from Supremes-sampling Before You Break My Heart Jade Thirlwall agreed to hand over the royalties for her Supremes-sampling new song Before You Break My Heart. BANG Premier · Sep 17, 2025
“Without Chuck Berry there wouldn't have been The Beatles or the Stones. But none of those guys attended his funeral, which I thought was very strange”: Gene Simmons recalls his eulogy for a rock ’n’ roll legend Plus: the shocking stories Simmons heard from his former partner Diana Ross MusicRadar · Aug 30, 2025
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, bridging Motown’s old and new school, will host a a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed the music landscape The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
Seeing double: The celebrities who nailed co-ordinated looks From fully identical outfits to subtle ways they connect their styles, these celebrities made statements with co-ordinated looks Woman & Home · Oct 14, 2024
Abdul Fakir: Last original Four Tops member dies aged 88 Abdul Fakir died on Monday of heart failure, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024
Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last surviving member of Four Tops, dies aged 88 The beloved Motown group’s co-founder died of a heart failure and had been struggling with bladder cancer The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2024
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88 The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024
War, disastrous sex and a lot of lawsuits: the chaotic aftermath of Motown’s peak years Disenchanted with Motown, star songwriters Holland-Dozier-Holland set up a pair of bold new labels: Hot Wax and Invictus. As a new box set is released, its artists remember their personal, political songs – and exhausting battles The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024 From pillowy pop to foot-stomping beats: The Supremes’ 20 best songs – ranked! Sixty years on from their first US No 1, Where Did Our Love Go, we rate the Motown group’s greatest singles – sung with and without Diana Ross
Top News · Mar 27, 2024 Tyler Perry Celebrates Ms. Diana Ross's 80Th Birthday With Photos Tyler Perry celebrates Diana Ross's 80th birthday with heartwarming pictures, highlighting her enduring beauty and talent in the music industry.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024 The Rejects by Jamie Collinson review – almost famous From Pete Best to Florence Ballard and the guy who managed to get fired from both Nirvana and Soundgarden, a history of rock and pop’s also-rans
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 ‘He’s a man with a fork in a world of soup’: the bitterest music-duo spats With Hall & Oates now saying ‘no can do’ to their partnership, we look at the other pop pairs who fell out of harmony
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023 Victoria Monét review – a fully fledged class act Channelling Beyoncé and the Supremes yet emphatically her own artist, the songwriter to the stars turned multiple Grammy nominee steps into the limelight
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023 Katherine Anderson obituary Singer with the Marvelettes, whose single Please Mr Postman was Motown Records’ first No 1
Zenger · Aug 30, 2023 Angelo Diaz Shares His Thoughts On SAG-AFTRA Strike And New Executive Role With The Copacabana Diaz gets his creative juices flowing as Copacabana’s new Executive Creative Director.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 Daylight rubbery: the cemetery stalker who turns celebrity gravestones into art Amy Winehouse, James Dean, Nikita Khrushchev … Scott Covert takes rubbings at big names’ graves, often getting chased away. ‘It breaks my heart,’ he says, ‘when I hear someone’s been cremated’
Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023 Girls Aloud are reportedly getting back together: we pick the best girl bands of all time Despite there being so many fantastic acts to pick from, we’ve managed to narrow down the list to just ten
The Orange County Register · Dec 16, 2022 The Last Temptation: Otis Williams talks Motown and the Temptations musical ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ ANAHEIM, Calif. — Otis Williams, the last of the original Temptations, says each time he sees “Ain’t Too Proud,” the Broadway musical based on the lives of the legendary Motown vocal group, it feels as amazing as the first.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022 Springsteen takes on Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops Bruce Springsteen is taking on the work of the Four Tops, Temptations, Supremes and other soul legends for a covers album that's coming out in November