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[…] as one of the greatest musicians of all times, could kick butt on the basketball court while wearing high heeled shoes! Turns out Page Six spoke with Berry Gordy‘s 62-year-old son, Kerry Gordy (also known as KG). And since KG was born the same year Motown was founded, the hits factory heir naturally knows […]

[…] June 13th  2015 in Los Angeles. The dazzling Mrs. Anderson-Owens started at Motown in 1970 in the Publicity and Community Relations department, and then advanced to being Berry Gordy’s assistant; a position that she retained for 45 stellar years.  Edna’s astute business savvy and civic responsibility was such an asset to Mr. Gordy that […]

[…] fun, silent auction and more! Actor James Pickens, Iris Gordy, Karla Gordy Bristol and singer Howard Hewett Fuller B. Gordy, a Motown VP and oldest brother of Berry Gordy, was known throughout the entertainment industry, as a caring humanitarian and mentor to many. In the early 60’s, Gordy also gained recognition as a successful […]

[…] have included State Controller John Chiang, who is currently running for governor, former LA County Supervisor Don Knabe and State Assemblymember Richard Bloom. RELATED NEWS: EURWEB EXCLUSIVE: BERRY GORDY AND ‘MOTOWN ALUMNI’ SHOW FOR 9TH ANNUAL FULLER B. GORDY STRIKEFEST Culture journalist Joan Agajanian Quinn is regarded as one of Beverly Hills’ top ambassadors […]

[…] legacy of The Supremes and introducing her music to new generations. MOTOWN – THE SOUND THAT CHANGED AMERICA As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown Records made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the […]

(L-R) Eddie Holland, Stevie Wonder, Lamont Dozier, Berry Gordy, Brian Holland *Declaring it ‘Holland/Dozier/Holland Day’ in Hollywood; Leron Gubler, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said, ‘Today we are honoring them with the 2543rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He said, ‘Today Hollywood honors Holland/Dozier/Holland’ as the crowd erupted […]

[…] Chamber of Commerce, and first black bowler from the State of Michigan to be inducted into the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). The eldest brother of Motown founder, Berry Gordy, Fuller’s philanthropic endeavors are wide-ranging and legendary. He died of a heart attack on November 9, 1991, and is truly missed. To buy your ticket […]

[…] past by taking part in an estate sale and live global auction of items from “Motown Mansion.” The 10,500-square-foot (975-square-meter) home once owned by Motown Records’ founder Berry Gordy Jr. will be cleared of its contents in early October, according to MLive. Gordy lived in the house during the label’s heyday from 1967-1969, when the roster included […]

Berry Gordy *(Detroit, Michigan) – Some of the biggest names in music have been nominated for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The ten (10) nominees with the most votes will be selected and will be inducted. On June 15, a press conference will be held to announce […]

*Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, Berry Gordy and the Nederlander Organization are pleased to announce full casting for the eagerly anticipated L.A. engagement of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. Performances will begin at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 for a limited six-week engagement through Sunday, June 7, 2015. Tickets are now on […]

[…] staff was all white and the consensus was that the all white-owned distribution system would not deal with a black sales person. I found out later that Berry would no longer agree with that and he insisted that it happen. Enter Miller London. I came on board with little or no direction on how […]

[…] 50-years ago, Motown Records (Tamla) released Marvin Gaye’s iconic album “What’s Going On.” Yet, when it was released, many at Motown – including the label’s chief architect Berry Gordy – didn’t think it would do much on the music charts. More on that shortly. Marvin’s baby sister, Zeola Gaye, who was a teenager in […]

[…] people) give a brief statement about the role they had played at Motown. There were some very interesting stories, and many accolades for the visionary, Motown founder Berry Gordy who was not in attendance. Robinson and Berry’s brother Robert Gordy gave the most insight about Motown’s beginnings and the man behind it all. Some […]

Attended by Berry Gordy and some of Motown’s elite! The place to be last Wednesday night (11/13/19) was Catalina Jazz Club where former Motown artist and Sammy Davis Jr. protege, Blinky, performed her dynamic “Out of the Vault” show to commemorate the release of a long-overdue album that has been “In the Vault” for […]

[…] life with captivating portrayals of the label’s legendary singers and musicians that helped put Motown on the map, all told through the vision of the master architect, Berry Gordy, Jr. Since the beginning of the national tour in April, 2014 in Chicago, which just happens to be Semmes’ hometown, audiences of all ethnicities across […]