When Willie Wilkerson Jr. first met Aretha Franklin -- whom she called her "forever friend" -- during the mid-80s, his daughters say he wasn't sure who she was.The two were living at Detroit's Riverfront Apartments and were each outside getting some air, Wilkerson with his leg in a cast.
Detroit Jazz Festival Moves Forward 'Full Steam Ahead' for 2020
24.03.2020 - 03:37 / billboard.com
Things are proceeding "full steam ahead" for the 41st annual Detroit Jazz Festival despite the novel coronavirus pandemic that's forced the postponement and cancellation of so many other music events.
Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Pharoah Sanders, Bob James, the Manhattan Transfer, Take 6 and artist-in-residence Dee Dee Bridgewater are among the big names that will play at the world's largest free (as in no-charge) jazz festival during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7, in downtown Detroit.
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billboard.com
10.04.2020 / 22:35
Aretha Franklin's 'Forever Friend' Willie Wilkerson Dies of COVID-19 at 72
When Willie Wilkerson Jr. first met Aretha Franklin -- whom she called her "forever friend" -- during the mid-80s, his daughters say he wasn't sure who she was.
genius.com
10.04.2020 / 20:17
Baby Smoove Breaks Down The Meaning Of “Akorn”
Baby Smoove has become one of the breakout stars of Detroit’s underground rap scene. On today’s episode of Verified, which premiered exclusively on Apple Music, Baby Smoove breaks down “Akorn,” the ode to lean that put him on the map.
thefader.com
09.04.2020 / 02:11
Grafh and Royce Da 5’9” aren’t swayed by the smoke and mirrors in “Agenda” video
New York rapper Grafh is built of a certain cloth where not only do raw lyrics have to be hitting harder than a nutcracker on a summer day but they have to be rooted in something real. In his latest video, he's joined by Detroit's Royce Da 5'9" as they take turns firing off punchline after punchline over a jazzy beat from DJ Green Lantern.
genius.com
09.04.2020 / 00:43
Eminem’s Best Costumes: A Brief History
Detroit legend Eminem is known for more than just his bars. The hip-hop veteran isn’t afraid to show humor along with emotion in his music and his videos. Early hits like “My Name Is” showcased his sense of humor with memorable costumes ranging from Bill Clinton to Marilyn Manson, which provoked both praise and criticism from fans and rivals alike.
nme.com
07.04.2020 / 20:01
50 Cent’s crime drama series ‘Black Mafia Family’ greenlit by Starz
"It’s going to be the biggest show on television."
justjared.com
07.04.2020 / 05:25
Baseball Hall of Famer Al Kaline Passes Away at 85
Al Kaline, also known as Mr. Tiger, has sadly died at the age of 85.
deadline.com
06.04.2020 / 18:37
Is Coronavirus Near The Bottom Of Its Second Act? Syd Field Might Have Had Thoughts
By Michael Cieply
deadline.com
05.04.2020 / 19:13
Tom Dempsey Dies: NFL Kicker Held Longest Field Goal Record For 43 Years, Was 73
By Bruce Haring
billboard.com
04.04.2020 / 00:07
Sada Baby, DripReport & Beabadoobee Debut on Emerging Artists Chart
Detroit-based hip-hop/trap artist Sada Baby (real name: Casada Sorrell) debuts at No. 20 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated April 4), thanks to his new LP Skuba Sada 2, which arrives at No.
justjared.com
03.04.2020 / 23:39
Bus Driver Dies of Coronavirus After Complaining About a Passenger Coughing
Jason Hargrove, a bus driver in Detroit, has died from coronavirus, just two weeks after his Facebook video about a passenger coughing on his bus went viral.
billboard.com
02.04.2020 / 19:25
Lady Antebellum Push Back Ocean 2020 Tour Launch
Lady Antebellum announced today that their May and June concert dates would be shifted to begin in July. The Ocean 2020 tour will now kick off on July 2 at Toyota Amphitheatre in Sacramento, Calif.
billboard.com
27.03.2020 / 19:51
JoJo Reschedules 'Good to Know' Tour Dates
JoJo has rescheduled her Spring tour dates that would have kicked off on April in Washington. In support of her upcoming album good to know, the pop star will now launch her 2020 U.S. dates on Nov. 1 at the Showbox in Seattle.
billboard.com
26.03.2020 / 04:57
Big Sean Announces His Fifth Album 'Detroit 2'
For his 32nd birthday, Big Sean gifted his fans with a huge announcement: Detroit 2 is on the way.
pitchfork.com
25.03.2020 / 23:41
Big Sean Announces New Album Detroit 2
Today (March 25) is Big Sean’s 32nd birthday, and, to celebrate, he’s revealed the title of his next album: Detroit 2. The record, which does not yet have a release date, will arrive via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings. Check out Sean’s new Detroit 2 trailer below.
genius.com
25.03.2020 / 23:13
Big Sean Officially Announces His Fifth Album ‘Detroit 2’ With New Trailer
More than three years after the release of I Decided., it looks like the wait is almost over for new Big Sean music. Today, the rapper unveiled the trailer for his next album, which is titled Detroit 2. The trailer also includes clips of Jhené Aiko, Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, and more.
abcnews.go.com
24.03.2020 / 08:15
Excerpts from Woody Allen memoir 'Apropos of Nothing'
NEW YORK -- Excerpts from Woody Allen's new memoir, “Apropos of Nothing,” which was released Monday after a delay because the original publisher backed out of releasing the book.