DeBarge’s Musical Legacy Influences R&B Scene
The DeBarge family's musical legacy from Detroit continues to shape today's R&B scene. Their 1980s hits like 'I Like It' and 'All This Love' established...
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Marvin Gaye III Continues Family Legacy in Music Industry
Marvin Gaye III, son of legendary Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy, continues his family's musical legacy with new single 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'...
Royce 5’9″ Launches Ryan Montgomery Foundation for Mental Health
Grammy-winning rapper Royce 5'9" launches The Ryan Montgomery Foundation to provide free mental health care coordination in underprivileged communities....
Black Singers of Detroit
Explore 10 legendary black singers from Detroit who shaped music history, from Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Motown legends and contemporary R&B stars....
Hoverboard Malfunction Sends Man Into Detroit River
A hoverboard malfunction sent a man plunging headfirst into the Detroit River during a demonstration at an auto show. Coast guard quickly rescued him....
Thieves Crash Cars Into Gun Shops, Steal 100 Guns
Eight men crashed cars into Detroit gun shops, stealing nearly 100 firearms in coordinated robberies. The city offers a $20,000 reward for capture....
Pastor Rejects $50K to Oppose Menthol Ban
Black Detroit pastor Reverend Horace Sheffield rejected $250,000 from tobacco industry to oppose FDA menthol cigarette ban. He urges other pastors to expose similar offers....
Judge Orders Seizure of Funds from Ex-Mayor Kilpatrick
Federal judge orders seizure of crowdfunding money from ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and wife over unpaid $193,000 restitution debt....
Mo’Nique Responds to DL Hughley (video)
Mo'Nique fires back at DL Hughley after their Detroit comedy show confrontation. She addresses years of his comments about her career and personal life....
TikTok Star Ousted as Robbery Suspect by FBI Shoe ID
TikTok influencer Chozen Terrell-Hannah was arrested after FBI identified his distinctive Nike shoes from his videos, linking him to four robberies....
Electric Vehicle Charging Road System to Launch in Detroit
Electreon launches America's first wireless EV charging road system in Detroit, partnering with Michigan agencies to deploy groundbreaking technology at Michigan Central....
Detroit Masonic Temple Cancels Hip Hop Concert Over Vaccine
Detroit's Masonic Temple cancelled a hip-hop concert featuring Rakim, KRS-1 and Slick Rick due to fan pushback over COVID-19 vaccine requirements....
Former Detroit DJ “Foolish” Injured in Car Wreck
Former WJLB Detroit radio DJ Robert Spearman, known as 'Foolish', was seriously injured in a hit-and-run car crash while heading to a comedy show....
Incognito’s Posted on the Corner Show Gets Syndication
Incognito's Posted on the Corner show moves to Reach Media for syndication across major urban markets. The weeknight show airs Monday-Friday 7pm-12am EST....
Whatever Happened to Gerry Woo?
R&B singer Gerry Woo, known for his hit 'Help Yourself' in the 80s, disappeared from the music industry after one Polydor album. He now performs...
Lbs Kee’vin Releases New Track “John Doe”
LBS Kee'vin drops new track 'John Doe' produced by Sharke, showcasing his aggressive rap style following his collaboration with 42Dugg on 'Shining'....
Aretha Franklin Celebration of Life on WORD Network
The WORD Network will air Aretha Franklin's complete celebration of life service uninterrupted on August 31st at 10am EST from Greater Grace Temple....
Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert on August 30
A star-studded musical tribute to Aretha Franklin will be held August 30 at Detroit's Chene Park Amphitheatre, featuring over 20 artists including Gladys Knight and...
Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, Passes Away at 76 in Detroit
Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, passed away at 76 in Detroit from pancreatic cancer. The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll...
Big Sean Returns to Detroit as Principal for a Day
Big Sean returns to Detroit as Principal for a Day at Bates Academy after the school won the Get Schooled Detroit Attendance Challenge, celebrating students'...
Detroit Institute of Music Education Launches
Detroit Institute of Music Education launches downtown, offering degrees in Creative Music Performance. The new music college opens September 2014 with courses in guitar, vocals,...
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Announces Complete Cast for National Tour
Motown the Musical announces complete cast for its first national tour, visiting major cities from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2014-2015....
Owner of the Detroit Lions, William Clay Ford Dies
William Clay Ford, owner of the Detroit Lions and last surviving grandson of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, died at age 88 from pneumonia....
Jackson, MS Mayor Chokweo Lumumba Dies
Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has died, according to Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart. Lumumba was elected mayor in 2013....
Motown’s Queen of Etiquette, Maxine Powell Dies at 98
Maxine Powell, Motown's legendary etiquette coach who polished stars like Marvin Gaye, died at 98. She taught Motown artists class and professionalism....
