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David Gest And Tito Plan Tour Tribute To Michael Jackson
David Gest, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson are to pay tribute to Michael Jackson with a live tour honouring the pop icon's life.The TV star and producer will be joined by the late singer's two siblings...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2011
Kiss Axed From Michael Jackson Concert
KISS have been pulled from playing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert. The 'Rock and Roll All Nite' band were axed from the lineup today (16.08.11) after fans of the late 'Thriller' hitmaker brought previous...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 August 2011
Rap Rebels Lmfao
LMFAO are the "rebels" of the Motown family. The group - made up of Redfoo and SkyBlu, son and grandson of legendary soul record label Motown founder Berry Gordy - say their rap roots set...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2011
Stevie Wonder & Smokey Robinson Lead White House Motown Tribute
STEVIE WONDER and SMOKEY ROBINSON put on a Motown tribute at the White House for U.S. president BARACK OBAMA in celebration of America's Black History month.The soul legends led a superstar line-up including Sheryl Crow,...
By WENN on 26 February 2011
Nick Jonas Denies Using Inappropriate Word On Stage
NICK JONAS played an impromptu concert in Virginia last night (23rd February 2011)NICK JONAS, the American musician and JONAS BROTHERS star, played an impromptu gig in Virginia yesterday, in preparation for his performance at the...
By WENN on 24 February 2011
Smokey Robinson To Headline White House Concert Tonight
SMOKEY ROBINSON is set to headline a White House Motown tribute evening tonight (24th February 2011).SMOKEY ROBINSON, the legendary soul singer-songwriter, has been invited by President BARACK OBAMA to perform a Motown tribute at the...
By WENN on 24 February 2011
Sick Robinson Cancels Chicago Celebration
SMOKEY ROBINSON has pulled out of an appearance at a tribute event and concert in Chicago, Illinois due to illness.The soul legend was due to be honoured by both the state of Illinois and the...
By WENN on 19 November 2010
Robinson Breaks The Colour Barrier At Cracker Barrel
Soul legend SMOKEY ROBINSON has made history by becoming the first African-American artist to put out an album through U.S. restaurant chain Cracker Barrel.The chain famously offers up exclusive country music releases to its customers...
By WENN on 02 November 2010
Aguilera, Anthony And Robinson For Jackson Tv Tribute
CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARC ANTHONY, LL COOL J and SMOKEY ROBINSON have signed up for a star-studded TV tribute to honour the late MICHAEL JACKSON on the first anniversary of his death.The King of Pop passed...
By WENN on 22 June 2010
Stars Remember Jackson In Gest Tribute
WHITNEY HOUSTON and SMOKEY ROBINSON have opened up about MICHAEL JACKSON a year after his death - for a new TV tribute created by the KING OF POP's best pal, DAVID GEST.Gest has grilled members...
By WENN on 18 May 2010
Robinson 'Heartbroken' By Sister's Death
Soul legend SMOKEY ROBINSON is mourning the death of his older sister after she lost her battle against stomach cancer.Rose Ella Jones passed away at a Los Angeles hospital on 26 April (10) at the...
By WENN on 06 May 2010
Robinson Records Jackson Tribute
SMOKEY ROBINSON decided to keep his version of JACKSON 5 classic I WANT YOU BACK as a secret track on his new album because he didn't want to be accused of exploiting the death of...
By WENN on 14 February 2010
Jay-z Believes In Beyonce
Jay-Z expects wife Beyonce Knowles to win music awards - because she's so "magnificent". The '99 Problems' rapper - whose spouse took home a record-breaking six gongs at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night (31.01.10)...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2010
Jackson Kids To Appear At Grammys
Michael Jackson's children could perform at the Grammy Awards.Katherine Jackson - who is now the legal guardian of Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven - is reportedly in talks with organisers...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 January 2010
Stars To Perform At White House For Black History Month
Stars including JENNIFER HUDSON, SEAL and SMOKEY ROBINSON are set to perform at the White House in February (10) as part of U.S. President BARACK OBAMA's celebrations for Black History Month.Bob Dylan, John Legend and...
By WENN on 27 January 2010
Stars Confirmed For Jackson Memorial
MARIAH CAREY, JENNIFER HUDSON, USHER, LIONEL RICHIE and SMOKEY ROBINSON have been confirmed as participants in Tuesday's (07Jul09) MICHAEL JACKSON memorial in Los Angeles.The Staples Center tribute will also feature performances and speeches from basketball...
By WENN on 06 July 2009
Smokey Robinson Renames Joss Stone
Soul veteran SMOKEY ROBINSON is so impressed with British singer JOSS STONE's talents, he now dubs her "ARETHA JOPLIN". Stone, 17, teamed up with Robinson to perform I SECOND THAT EMOTION at record label...
By WENN on 01 November 2004
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