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Motown Records Celebrates 60th Anniversary At Essence Festival

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

  Source: UMG / UMG   Motown Records Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Interactive Experience At Essence Festival Motown Records brought its year-long, 60 th anniversary celebration to the ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola – the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience. On Saturday, July 6, the iconic label opened the doors to Motown Manor, located at New Orleans’ historic Race + Religious property along the riverfront of the Lower Garden District. The day-long experience kicked off with a VIP women’s brunch, which included a special fireside chat shining a light on the Motown legacy and its future. “Motown & Lyft Presents Leading Ladies: A conversation about finding your voice” was moderated by Nilka Thomas, Vice President of Talent and Inclusion for Lyft. Speakers included Motown’s Ethiopia Habtemariam; Valerie Jarrett, a member of the Lyft Board of Directors and former senior advisor to Barack Obama; and Amber Grimes, Senior Vice President of Capitol Music Group. Source: UMG / UMG Motown Manor opened its doors to festivalgoers and a group of HBCU students/alumni for The Motown Social in the afternoon. The History Room was filled with Motown memorabilia, images and vinyl listening stations featuring hits from throughout the label’s 60-year history. In the Beauty Room, guests were treated to makeovers. With makeup by Black Radiance and hair by Swivel, they could choose from three looks celebrating the women of Motown – The Diana, The Erykah and The City Girl. Monica Poindexter, Lyft Head of Inclusion & Diversity, moderated a playback of music from BJ the Chicago Kidand King of Brass performed live, putting a New Orleans spin on beloved Motown hits. The event also featured a DJ set by Millie, tarot card readings, henna tattoos and more. Motown Noir followed, with captivating performances by JAMESDAVIS, Ms. Nix and BJ the Chicago Kid. Guests sipped special Motown cocktails throughout the evening and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres created by New Orleans Chef Nigel Henderson’s Feast L.A. To check out more photos from the anniversary celebration, hit the flip!

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Hi Haters: J. Lo Defends THAT Tribute, But What Did Motown Think?

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images / Getty Jennifer Lopez Defends Motown Tribute J. Lo knows you had strong opinions about her shaking her Sazon seasoned cakes during a tribute to Motown Records and she issued a response. Right after (like seriously, as soon as) she performed during last night’s Grammys, Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier stopped her to ask how she felt. He also asked her to respond to critics who think she wasn’t qualified to hit the stage to pay homage to Berry Gordy’s Detroit record label. According to Jenny from the Block, she was “humbled and honored” to sing alongside Smokey Robinson. She also shut down critics with this; “Any type of music can inspire any type of artist… You can’t tell people what to love. You can’t tell people what they can and can’t do — what they should sing or not sing.” “Any type of music can inspire any type of artist… You can't tell people what to love. You can't tell people what they can and can't do — what they should sing or not sing.” An emotional Jennifer Lopez responds to her critics backstage after her #GRAMMYs Motown tribute. pic.twitter.com/1dK3OEs9OH — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 11, 2019 And while Twitter had ALL the jokes over Jenny’s performance, the record label itself posted (and deleted) a tweet defending J. Lo’s work and Smokey Robinson himself CLEARLY loved being by Jenny’s side. THANK YOU! My Girl… @JLo #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/2IqVrZ8GzA — Smokey Robinson (@smokeyrobinson) February 11, 2019 What’d YOU think about J. Lo’s Motown Records tribute???

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What In The Black History Month?: Jennifer Lopez To Give Motown Tribute At Grammy Awards

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Ethan Miller/Getty Images / Getty With Motown legends such as Diana Ross , Stevie Wonder , Gladys Knight and many more still alive it was shocking to many that Jennifer Lopez will perform for the Motown Tribute on the Grammy Awards . That’s right, “Ms. Jenny From The Block,” according to Love B Scott will dance and sing some of your favorite Motown songs. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Social media users after finding out the news couldn’t help but share how frustrated they were about this decision. Many even mentioned that other Black artists such as SZA , Daniel Caesar , India Arie , Fantasia and more must of been booked and busy not to be called to do this tribute. Jennifer Lopez doing a MOTOWN TRIBUTE at the Grammys? JENNIFER LOPEZ??? #Grammys2019 #AlwaysMissTheMark pic.twitter.com/CtAbCc38qX — ☆ My World (@Mister_Reckless) February 5, 2019 Grammys: Jennifer Lopez is going to do a Motown tribute Literally every female soul singer: pic.twitter.com/Flr2JFrkdG — The Honorable Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) February 5, 2019 How do you feel about @JLo doing the Motown tribute? Me: pic.twitter.com/n7jUTiw5rs — KP (@kp_314) February 5, 2019 Dear #GRAMMYs Out of Anita, Beyonce, Lalah, India, Kelly Rowland, Latoya, Keyshia, Mary, Rihanna, Toni, Mariah, Monica, Brandy, Jill, Thee Diana, Faith, Patti, Gladys, Jennifer Hud, Jasmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Tamar, Kelly Price you get Jennifer Lopez to do Motown? Insulting. pic.twitter.com/Fs0xaN96lO — Is Your Activism Inclusive? (@2speak_easy) February 6, 2019 Let the Latin Grammy announce that Beyonce is doing a tribute to Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Selena etc. on the Latin Grammys and I want y’all to keep that same energy y’all have about Jennifer Lopez doing a Motown tribute. — Shaunte (@JustShauny) February 5, 2019 Director of Grammys: We will hire the perfect artist to tribute to Motown Records… Me: Diana Ross, Beyonce? Director: Jennifer Me: Jennifer Hudson?! Director: Jennifer Lopez Me: LOPEZ!?!?! pic.twitter.com/FkmZt43slu — WildWiseFlower (@WiseFlower7) February 6, 2019 Every year the Grammys are aired during Black History Month and for this Motown tribute fans expected to see people of color perform for it. While we know Lopez is a talented entertainer some feel she should of took a backseat on this. The Grammy Awards will be hosted by Alicia Keys and are set to air this Sunday, February 10th at 8 p.m. See photos of Jennifer Lopez below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Bow Wow Arrested In Atlanta After Fight With Woman 21 Savage Arrested By ICE Agents, Says He’s A UK Citizen Jussie Smollett Speaks Out For the 1st Time After Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1929363″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Bossip Exclusive: Michelle Obama Surprises 18 Male Students Of Color From Wayne State At Motown Museum In Detroit

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Benny Hollywood

Source: Julia Marie Burton / Bossip/Julia Marie Burton Bossip’s Exclusive Report From Michelle Obama’s Motown Museum Surprise Pop-Up BOSSIP was on-hand in Detroit, Michigan at the Motown Museum inside of Hitsville, USA when our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama surprised a group of 18 male students of color from Wayne State for an event produced by her Reach Higher initiative. The young men believed that they were solely there to take part in a roundtable discussion about life, school and career paths with Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele) and Mrs. Obama’s brother and NBA coach Craig Robinson. Source: Julia Marie Burton / Bossip/Julia Marie Burton The energy in the room was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced being that WE knew at any minute during the conversation, Michelle Obama was going to burst into the room and leave us and the students with our eyes wide, picking our jaws off the floor. It was a glorious moment. Yes, she really said “you know how I do” in response to the idea that this was a “boys only” meeting. God, we love this woman. Mrs. Obama was in the “D” as part of the nationwide Live Nation tour for her best-selling book Becoming , but she wanted to take the opportunity to speak specifically to a group of minority men for the first time and give them encouragement and insight into being successful students, professionals, and people. FLOTUS went on to say that part of letting go of that fear and embracing discomfort, is not being ashamed of hardships and life struggles that you may have endured. “Put it on the table”, as she so eloquently states, “let folks deal with it.” Motown Records is a sponsor of the Fall 2018 Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama tour. Motown President Ethiopia Habtemariam spoke about their role in spreading and supporting FLOTUS’ message: “We’ve established this partnership because Motown’s continued growth and evolution over decades embodies the message of Mrs. Michelle Obama’s new book, Becoming. The playlist reflects our past dedication and continued commitment to remain the voice of today and tomorrow. Like Mrs. Obama, some of our artists experienced Hitsville for the first time and stand on the same ground that Motown artists and staff built into the iconic emblem that is globally recognized and loved by so many today.” It was surreal to be just mere feet from the woman that has inspired us along with millions and millions of others. If you haven’t picked up a copy of Becoming, then congratulations, you are playing yourself in a way that would make DJ Khaled ashamed. Pick up one for yourself and someone you love for Christmas, Michelle Obama has written an amazing gift. Continue reading →

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Big Sean Held His First Ever D.O.N Weekend [VIDEO]

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Big Sean held his first ever D.O.N Weekend. Detroit’s On Now, was a weekend full of supporting the Detroit community. The weekend included a fundraising event for the Motown Museum, a fashion mogul Puma shoe design competition, a block party, a community resource fair (Occupy The Corner), and L.I.T.E Fest. The Hot Squad, Kenny Valentino, and DJ Angel Baby all hit the streets to participate in the jam packed weekend. Check out the footage below: Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.  

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Harvard University Hosts First Black Graduation Ceremony

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Harvard University’s Black Graduate Student Alliance held its first Black Commencement.

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Rich Homie Quan Gets Arrested For Gun & Drug Possession

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Rich Homie Quan started 2017 off with a bang after announcing his new deal with Motown Records and he successfully released a new mixtape, Back To The Basics in anticipation for his upcoming debut album, Rich As In Spirit.  Unfortunately, Rich Homie Quan and his entourage were arrested over the weekend after police discovered stolen weapons and drugs in […]

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Is Rich Homie Quan Back? New Mixtape & Visuals

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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After announcing his new deal with Motown Records, Rich Homie Quan promised that he will get back to the basics with new music. He has since released a new mixtape, Back To The Basics which features production from Cassius Jay, Yung Lan, Trauma Tone and more. Rich Homie Quan also released a 28-minute documentary containing […]

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Spidey, Star-Lord, And Stark Give Us The First Glimpse Of Avengers: Infinity War

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Chris Pratt, Roberty Downey, Jr., Tom Holland, and the crew of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ give us their first production update from the film set.

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Moonlight‘s Mahershala Ali Wants To Play Marvin Gaye On Screen

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Mahershala Ali of ‘Moonlight’ is eager to tackle a ‘hero’s journey’ in a film, and is very interested in playing Motown icon Marvin Gaye and boxing legend Jack Johnson in future films.

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