From Aretha Franklin to Beyoncé: How Harlem's Iconic Apollo Theater Gave Rise to Black Stars for 85 Years
The legendary Apollo Theater has been a platform for iconic African American stars for decades
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Smokey Robinson Slams Critics of Jennifer Lopez's Motown Tribute for 'Trying to Set Us Back 100 Years'
"So now you're gonna try to diminish the scope of Motown and narrow it down to just music for black people... Well, you're trying to set us back a hundred years," Robinson passionately wrote
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Smokey Robinson Defends Jennifer Lopez’s Grammys 2019 Motown Tribute Amid Twitter Criticism
"Anyone who is upset is stupid," Robinson told Variety of complaints that the Grammys' Motown Records tribute should've included only black artists
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Motown Legends Smokey Robinson and Otis Williams Visit New Bio Musical Based on The Temptations
Smokey Robinson, original Temptations member Otis Williams, and longtime Temptations manager Shelly Berger made a visit to the upcoming Broadway musical based on the Motown hitmakers
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Smokey Robinson's Emotional Words at Aretha Franklin's Funeral: 'My Longest Friend Has Gone Home'
Smokey Robinson delivered a moving speech during Aretha Franklin's funeral at Greater Grace Temple in their native Detroit on Friday
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Smokey Robinson Recalls Growing Up with Aretha Franklin: 'She Was My Longest Friend on Earth'
"We had a wonderful, wonderful friendship that lasted throughout her entire life," Robinson said of the late Aretha Franklin
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