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Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas

The CBS television show “It’s What’s Happening Baby” aired a music video featuring Martha and the Vandellas performing their hit song “Nowhere to Run” to kick off its national broadcast dedicated to Detroit on June 28, 1965.

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James Gadson obituary

Drummer who brought an irresistible melting pot of styles to hits by Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor and the Jackson 5

The Guardian - UK

Who owns ideas in the AI age?

David Shelley, CEO of Hachette’s U.K. and U.S. operations, on taking on Big Tech, defending copyright, and why the future of human creativity is at stake.

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“I wasn’t told I shouldn’t listen to the Beatles. At the same time I was exposed to this incredible Motown music, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and all of that”: Living Colour’s Vernon Reid on inspirations, unsung heroes and the emotional power of a sample

The visionary guitarist walks us through the memories, sounds and people who shaped him as a player – and the sounds we hear on his bravura solo album, Hoodoo Telemetry

MusicRadar

Is disinformation “freedom of expression”?

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the difference in “freedom of expression” between the US and the EU. There are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listeners Corner”, and a tasty musical dessert on Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”. All…

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Why America’s ‘comeback city’ deserves to be your next trip

Detroit hasn't just risen from the ashes, it's now one of America's top destinations. Here’s how to make the most of the city

The Independent UK

Here are 10 famous stars who were killed

Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Reiner, are the latest celebrities to meet violent ends over the years

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Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

When Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative 2024 pop single “Bed Chem” plays on the radio, and I hear the lyrics

The Conversation

‘It hurts listening to Whitney Houston – I knew her so well’: Mica Paris’s honest playlist

The soul star and Prince collaborator could hardly reach the counter when she bought her first record, but which Busta Rhymes song gets her moving?

The Guardian - UK

8 Legendary Songs From the 60s and 70s That Defined a Generation

The 1960s and 70s were more than just decades; they were cultural revolutions set to music. From civil rights to counterculture, these years gave birth to songs that became anthems of change, love, rebellion, and hope. Whether you lived through them or discovered them decades later, their impact is undeniable.…

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Check out the 8 spectacular tracks lighting up our test rooms this month

Expect sonic fireworks this November

What Hi-Fi?

Seven albums to listen to during a breakup – from Lily Allen to Marvin Gaye

Lily Allen’s bombshell new album, West-End Girl, has caused a sensation for its depiction of a marriage torn apart. Though the singer has described it as a blend of fact and fiction, fans have taken it to be an account of her breakup with Stranger Things actor David Harbour.

The Conversation

"I was in the hotel with Joni Mitchell, but then the helicopter pilots decided they wanted more money": The last interview with Terry Reid

Touring with Marvin Gaye when he was 16, being pals with Aretha Franklin, turning down Led Zeppelin, making wonderful solo albums… Late British singer/guitarist Terry Reid had quite the life

Louder

The Supremes, Marcus Garvey, Tupac Shakur: the cultural figures who inspired our Black History Month panel

At the end of Black History Month, our panel reveal the influences that helped them shape their beliefs and identities

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It takes two: the best pop duets – ranked!

As Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue’s Where the Wild Roses Grow turns 30, we count down pop’s finest two-handers, from career-revivers to celebrity meta-texts

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13 Stars Whose Careers Were Destroyed Overnight Due To Scandals

“You are pure trash. Plain and simple."

The Independent UK

Pop music still has a role in political protest, says author of new version of Live Aid poem

In an interview with ‘The Independent’, Rhidian Brook also revealed Bob Geldof’s tongue-in-cheek four-letter reaction to the poem filled with famous song lyrics

The Guardian - UK

‘The best song to have sex to? Anything by Marvin Gaye. Nothing by Rick Astley’: Rick Astley’s honest playlist

The pop veteran works up a sweat to Biffy Clyro and recognises the dancefloor power of Abba, but which Kylie banger hits a little too close to home?

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Music history is littered with projects planned, anticipated, even completed — and then scrapped

Bruce Springsteen isn't the only musician to complete or launch anticipated album projects, then to see it never see the light of day

The Guardian - UK

I’m no Ed Sheeran fan, but he’s right: when it comes to musical plagiarism, guilt is in the ear of the listener

Musical history is littered with cases like the failed $100m suit against the singer, and they risk stifling pop music, says music journalist Simon Price

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Ed Sheeran Copyright Case Dismissed: Supreme Court Sides with Singer in 'Let's Get It On' Marvin Gaye Legal Fight

The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case ends claims that Sheeran copied Marvin Gaye's hit. Lower court rulings in his favour now stand.

What Hi-Fi?

13 best Massive Attack tracks to test your hi-fi system

Discover the 13 best Massive Attack tracks to test your hi-fi system, from Blue Lines to Heligoland.

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran shares Taylor Swift’s Kanye West dig in throwback photo

Singer-songwriter is about to release a new song inspired by the photos and messages he discovered on an old phone

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'If I kissed some man, I'd cut my lips off': Terrence Howard on whyhe turned down Marvin Gaye biopic

Terrence Howard rejected the chance to play late music legend Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he refused to kiss another man.

The Guardian - UK

‘If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off’: Terrence Howard explains why he declined Marvin Gaye biopic

The American actor told Bill Maher’s podcast that he had asked Quincy Jones about the singer’s sexuality and felt he couldn’t ‘play that character 100%’

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