In honor of what would have been Marvin Gaye’s 80th birthday on April 2nd, Motown/UMe is announcing the upcoming release of a never-issued 1972 album. The album which was the follow up to “What’s Goin On,” entitled, “You’re The Man,” will feature 17 of Gaye’s solo recordings from 1972, including the just-released “My Last Chance.” The […]
Based on history, we can’t say we didn’t see this coming. In fact, we can’t see how Ed Sheeran and his handlers didn’t see it or anticipate it as well. All that to say that Sheeran has been sued for allegedly copying parts of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” for his hit “Thinking Out Loud.” According to […]
Zeola Gaye, Marvin Gaye’s younger sister, reached out to EUR/Electronic Urban Report‘s Lee Bailey to address the controversial comments that Quincy Jones made in a recent interview in which he said Marlon Brando had sex with the late singer and comedian Richard Pryor. In his wide-ranging interview for Vulture, the legendary music producer shared stories on everyone from Ivanka Trump to […]
Holy Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit! That’s all we can say about the Quincy Jones‘ latest interview with Vulture that damn near redefines the word EXPLOSIVE! At 84, you know the music legend truly does not give a crap. In this latest interview, he’s taking names and kicking arse, so to speak. And talk about giving up the hot tea! Check this […]
Singer/ Actor Tyrese has been going through so much lately, so I guess that’s why he decided to pool his feelings into his craft. Our Black Rose, Baby Boy, Tyrese, took the stage at the Atlanta R&B Super Jam (twice to be exact, he did a retake entrance for his film crew) and that’s when […]
A post office named “Marvin Gaye?” Oh yeah, why not? Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to designate the post office located at 4040 West Washington Boulevard (Los Angeles) in honor of late great singer/performer. Marvin Gaye’s music has transcended generations and gave 70s and 80s a sound,” said Rep. Bass. “I’m proud to have […]
Forget about the saying “made for TV” this joint right here was made for a “GRAMMY”!! Just in case you missed this weeks Fox Empire, Mariah Carey joined the cast/show as a singer named Kitt. The story here though isn’t her acting, but the duet that she performed with Jussie Smollett AKA Jamal Lyon. The […]
Supporters include R. Kelly, Earth Wind & Fire, Three 6 Mafia, and Jennifer Hudson. Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, and T.I. racked up a mountain of unwavering support in the ongoing legal battle over their 2013 hit, “Blurred Lines.” On Tuesday, 200 musicians, including R. Kelly, Earth Wind & Fire, Hans Zimmer, Jennifer Hudson, Three 6 Mafia, […]
Congratulations are in order for the late Marvin gaye for being inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame (“What took so long??”) Nile Rodgers and the late Bernard Edwards of ‘Chic’fame are also being inducted.Others receiveing inductions are Elvis Costello,Tom Petty, and Chip Taylor. The artists will be inducted during a ceremony in New York City […]
BridgetEE BlogHouse Geraldo Rivera tried to slam Kendrick Lamar, as well as hip-hop as a whole, after the Compton rapper’s performance at the BET Awards this summer. Geraldo used his platform to blanket hip-hop as hate, while Kendrick used his response to invoke his First Amendment right. Now, America may be using the […]
Here’s a 30 For 30 pitch: What if I told you one of the greatest R&B singers of all time sought to build his legacy on the…
While the judge recently decreased Robin Thicke and Pharrell William’s payment to the Gaye family for copyright infringement of the music legend’s hit “Got to Give…