Motown Records

National Museum of African American Music Opens in Nashville

March 26, 2021

From rock and roll to blues, jazz, and hip-hop, music is as much the African American way of life as the afro was Black people's style in the 1970s. Finally honoring that history, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has opened in Nashville, Tenn. ... read more »

UMG Announces New Chairman/CEO of Motown Records

March 5, 2021

Ethiopia Habtemariam was appointed president of Motown and executive vice president of Capitol Music Group in 2014. That same year, she oversaw Motown's relocation to Los Angeles from New York. ... read more »

Black Fact of the Day: Jan. 12, 2020- Brought to you by Black365

January 12, 2020

Motown Records was originally founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on this date in 1959. ... read more »

Motown Founder Berry Gordy Retires

October 10, 2019

He announced his retirement during the 60th-anniversary celebration of Motown that took place in Detroit last month. ... read more »

WATCH: On the Red Carpet at “Hitsville: The Making of Motown” Premiere

August 14, 2019

Los Angeles Sentinel Managing Editor Brandon I. Brooks interviews Motown legends on the red carpet at the premiere of Showtime’s latest documentary, “Hitsville: The Making of Motown.” ... read more / watch video »

Top Entertainers Celebrate the Living Legends Foundation’s 2018 Honorees with Record-Setting Year at its Annual Awards Gala

October 11, 2018

On Friday, October 5, top entertainers came out to celebrate The Living Legends Foundation’s 2018 honorees at its 22nd Award Show and Dinner at Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA. ... read more »