
Historic Motown Steinway piano back in Detroit
An 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown greats during the label's 1960s heyday, and restored thanks to Paul McCartney, is back home in Detroit, ...

Merkerson, Martin re-partner for Marvin Gaye Film
It's not quite a "Law & Order" reunion, but S. Epatha Merkerson will be teaming up again with former co-star Jesse L. Martin. Merkerson says she's ...

Rogers, founder of Motown group The Miracles, dies
Bobby Rogers, a founding member of Motown group The Miracles and a songwriting collaborator with Smokey Robinson, died Sunday at his suburban Detroit ...

Emmett Till's family reacts to Lil Wayne lyric
A cousin of the late Emmett Till wonders if Lil Wayne understands just how damaging it was when he rapped a vulgar reference to the black U.S.

Legend, 2 Chainz, MC Lyte honored at Hip-Hop Ball
John Legend believes hip-hop played its part in helping Barack Obama become president, and he's proud at how the genre has matured over the years.

Michelle Williams reveals fight with depression
With a new single about to drop, a solo album in the works and a starring role in a national tour of a Broadway musical, you'd be hard-pressed to tell ...