Grammy winner Jody Watley remembers "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius.
As news spread that "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius died Wednesday morning of a gunshot wound at the age of 75, fans and friends took to Twitter to express their grief in a stream of condolences that continued Thursday.
"Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius was found dead of an apparent suicide. He is remembered as a pioneer and visionary.
The 1970s were the first full decade after civil rights legislation all but obliterated racial segregation in the United States. And it was in large part because of this great sea change that a bright, bold flowering of African-American popular culture affecting music, movies, fashion, television, sports and literature burst forth, its impact resonating with a breadth and force that had never been witnessed before -- or seen since.
Soul legend Stevie Wonder joins by phone to reflect on the life of Don Cornelius, who died Wednesday of a gunshot wound.
In a 1995 interview, Don Cornelius explains why "Soul Train" succeeded despite the difficulties.
Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75.
Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin is engaged to her "longtime friend and confidant," William 'Willie' Wilkerson, Franklin's spokeswoman said in a statement.
When I was a teenager trying to figure out what the ladies liked, I would turn on the TV on Saturday afternoons to catch "The hippest trip in America."
Texas Gov. Rick Perry defends his actions after reports that a hunting ranch leased by his family used a racial slur.
The male half of Motown hitmakers Ashford & Simpson had battled throat cancer
Ashford and Simpson perform "Solid as Barack," a song for President Barack Obama, on Larry King Live.
Nickolas Ashford, one-half of the successful Motown singer-songwriter duo of Ashford and Simpson, died Monday afternoon, his longtime former publicist said.
The soulful singer lands just shy of the top 4 as Idol heads toward its finale
The White House honors the sounds of Motown at an all-star event.
The White House grooved to the Motown sound Thursday night, with an all-star lineup performing some of the most memorable songs from the hit factory that started in a Detroit basement.
Tuesday's release of Adele's sophomore album "21" has fans and newcomers alike swooning over the 22-year-old Brit.
Katy Perry brings her 90-year old grandma with her on the Grammy red carpet
An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday on the body of R&B singer-songwriter Teena Marie, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
CNN's Don Lemon remembers celebrated R&B singer-songwriter Teena Marie.
Teena Marie, a celebrated R&B singer-songwriter, was found dead Sunday at her California home, her manager said.
Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at the age of 70 in the Netherlands, his Dutch representative said Sunday.
Which late night TV personality co-wrote "It's Raining Men"? Who came up with the State Farm jingle before hitting the big time? And who was the kid lit superstar who penned Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue"?
Willie Mitchell, the Memphis producer whose percussive, string-and-horn-tinged R&B sound shaped '70s hits by such artists as Al Green and Ann Peebles, died Tuesday. He was 81.
Need a little therapy to get you through the holidays? Singer Robin Thicke hopes you'll consider a little therapy of the -- ahem -- sexual kind.
Singer Robin Thicke gets steamy on his new album "Sex Therapy." He talks to CNN's Shanon Cook.
Otis Redding was proud to be a country boy.
The woman who knew Otis Redding the best discusses his death, his music and the home the two purchased before his death.
The "Poker Face" singer is ineligible for the newcomer award, which will be announced Wednesday
This was Christmas night. In the basement of a church off an icy street in downtown Detroit, four dozen homeless men and women sat at tables. The smell of cooked ham wafted from the kitchen. The pastor, Henry Covington, a man the size of two middle linebackers, exhorted the people with a familiar chant.
Music manager Allen Klein, whose clients included the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, died Saturday after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his publicist said. Klein was 77.
The newlywed blogs what she and Hank Baskett are listening to on their "secluded beach"
Michael Jackson died Thursday, and my family gathered by telephone from Florida, Texas, California and Georgia to mourn and remember. But we began mourning long ago.
Plus: Alicia Keyes, Timbaland, Smokey Robinson pay tribute at an ASCAP ceremony
Larry King talks with Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown and who signed the Jackson 5 to a recording contract.
Music critic Chuck Arnold recalls the profound influence of the King of Pop
CNN's Poppy Harlow reports from outside the Motown museum in Detroit.
He was lauded and ridiculed. He broke down barriers and built them around himself. He soared to heights unimaginable with his music, and he made the ignominious front page of gutter tabloids worldwide.
Michael Jackson, the show-stopping singer whose best-selling albums -- including "Off the Wall," "Thriller" and "Bad" -- and electrifying stage presence made him one of the most popular artists of all time, died Thursday, CNN has confirmed.
It falls to me to prepare a statement on behalf of Vibe magazine when someone is promoted, when there is trouble, or when something major happens in the world of pop.
Perhaps Ryan Seacrest said it best at the top of the "American Idol" Tuesday night when describing Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, the show's final two contestants.
CNN's Heidi Collins and Josh Levs battle it out over who should win American Idol: Kris Allen or Adam Lambert.
From the MGs to the Drive-By Truckers, artist Booker T. Jones is living out his music fantasies.
As he entered his 60s, Booker T. Jones -- keyboardist, arranger, producer -- realized he needed to learn how to make records again.
A 12-year-old Welsh boy with a Motown voice has been hailed for his "life-changing" performance on "Britain's Got Talent."
The U.S.'s treatment of domestic car makers must leave Motown feeling hard done by.
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss win album of the year, Taylor & Miley duet & Lil Wayne wins big
He performed at Ellen DeGeneres' wedding this past summer, and he's as quick-witted as Adam Sandler. Could Joshua Radin be the next great wedding singer?
Musician Joshua Radin talks to CNN's Shanon Cook about new tunes and singing at Ellen's wedding.
Jheryl Busby, the former president and chief executive of Motown Records who helped foster the careers of Boyz II Men and Johnny Gill, has died
Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs, who possessed one of the most
dynamic and emotive voices of all the Motown singers, died Friday at
72
Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote a string of Motown classics including "War" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," has died. He was 67
CNN's Fredricka Whitfield talks to someone close to the scene of Isaac Hayes' passing in Memphis, Tennessee.
Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film "Shaft," has died, sheriff's officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday.
The Oscar and Grammy winner was found unconsicous in his Memphis home
The singer-composer, dead at 65, revved up the motor of testosterone in R&B and made even Hollywood take notice
Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless "Theme From Shaft" won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at home. He was 65.
Get a sneak peek at the Welsh soul artist singing her tune "Mercy"
Jon Bon Jovi should be living it up like the rock star that he is right now. He has a rare day off from touring and he's pacing around his plush digs in Miami with the vibrant Florida sun beaming through the windows around him. With South Beach at his fingertips, however, he opts to stay in and talk football. That's what happens when you're the owner of the Philadelphia Soul, one of only two undefeated teams left in the Arena Football League.
Hear the movie's theme tune and sneak a peek at who else is on the soundtrack
Jon Bon Jovi's heroes are two women who live and work by a simple motto: "None of us are home until all of us are home."
Musician and actor Jon Bon Jovi applauds his heroes' efforts to end homelessness.
It should come as no surprise that a company backed by Norman Lear knows how to make creative use of television. Lear, the TV superproducer who created "All in the Family," "One Day at a Time," and other hit shows, is one of the owners of Concord Music Group.
Activist Rev. Al Sharpton organized rallies across the United States on Tuesday demanding rap lyricists stop employing the "n-word" and terms degrading to women, urging public divestment from the music industry until it complies.
Brandy is being replaced by Sharon Osbourne as a judge on NBC's "America's Got Talent."
I'M ANJALI RAO IN TOKYO AS PART OF OUR SPECIAL JAPAN NOW SERIES. THIS IS TALK ASIA.
James Brown, one of the pioneers of soul music, has died at 73.
James Brown, one of the pioneers of soul music, has died at 73.
James Brown, the legendary singer known as "the Godfather of Soul," is being treated for "severe pneumonia" at an Atlanta hospital, his agent told CNN Sunday.
showbuzzupdated: Fri Aug 04 2006 14:23:00
Two former "American Idol" rivals -- second-season winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken -- will battle again when their new albums are released next month.
According to a press release from the Grammy Awards, there's going to be a special tribute to Sly and the Family Stone at the February 8 awards.
Lou Rawls, whose mellifluous baritone was featured on hits ranging from his own "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" to Sam Cooke's "Bring It on Home to Me," has died. He was 72.
British soul singer Lemar beat Mariah Carey for Best Album at this year's Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards.
Legendary R&B artist Luther Vandross, whose smooth, silky voice gave soul to songs about life, love and relationships, died Friday. He was 54 years old.
Some credit the moonwalk.
You have to start with the voice.
CNNMoney: Looking beyond Motownupdated: Thu Apr 22 2004 17:27:00
Detroit had reason to rejoice this week, as both Ford and General Motors reported earnings that greatly exceeded analysts' expectations.
Getting personal holds ample rewards for Usher.
showbuzzupdated: Tue Mar 16 2004 13:34:00
Pope John Paul II met Monday with Jim Caviezel, star of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," the Vatican said.
A list of Grammy winners:
Fortune: The Playlistupdated: Mon Jul 09 2001 00:01:00
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"One More Heartache" came out of the Motown music factory, written by, among others, Smokey Robinson. But it was Marvin Gaye, using the label's usual musicians and arrangers, who released a very co...
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We are the music-makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea breakers, And sitting by desolate streams; World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we a...
George Jackson, a Harvard-educated film producer from Harlem, has just been named the new president and CEO of legendary Motown Records. But rather than shout it from the roof of corporate headquar...
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THIS VALENTINE'S DAY, THINK CDS. Nope, not certificates of deposit. (If you're interested in those, see Money Monitor.) We mean the musical variety--compact disks.
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