(LOS ANGELES, CA) – MAY 24, 2016 – Over the weekend, the stars aligned to celebrate the 50th birthday of legendary singer Johnny Gill. The “50 Shades of Johnny” themed birthday celebration was held at a private Bel-Air mansion. VIP’s in attendance included: Smokey Robinson, NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, Nicole Murphy, Eric Benet, Bryshere Y. Gray, Cedric The Entertainer, Ron Devoe, Michael Bevins, Luke James, Shaun […]

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Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The Hitsville Museum 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 When: April 14, 1960 What: Originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., “Hitsville” became one of the first black-owned record labels. With its iconic artists and songwriters like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Jackson 5, […]

One of the legendary architects of the Motown sound, Smokey Robinson, addressed the eager crowd at the South By South West music conference in Texas and told a hilarious story about the beginnings of show business. “Always be thankful if you get a break,” said Robinson.