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Grammys 2021 upon us Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS, here are the top 10 nonclassical winners of music’s biggest night.Not only was Jones, 88, a part of Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” sweep in 1984 as producer of that classic LP, he also won Album of the Year for his own “Back on the Block” in 1991.

Stevie Wonder is planning out his future. The music legend recently revealed to Oprah Winfrey that he is set on heading out to West Africa to spend his remaining years.«I wanna see this nation smile again, and I want to see it before I leave to travel to move to Ghana,» Wonder, 67, told Winfrey in a recent interview.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs the pandemic raged on last fall, it was no surprise when veteran folk singer Arlo Guthrie called off his plans for future live performances.

JERUSALEM -- Music legend Stevie Wonder on Tuesday was awarded Israel's Wolf Prize, headlining a group of laureates in the arts and sciences receiving the prestigious recognition.Wonder was recognized for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching the lives of entire generations of music lovers,” according to a statement from President Reuven Rivlin's office.The Wolf Foundation is a state-owned entity that issues the award to promote excellence in science and the arts.

Also Read: 'Summer of Soul' Film Review: Questlove's Vibrant Concert Film Captures a Pivotal Harlem Moment“Then they started saying the lineup and I’m like you’re trying to tell me that there was a time in 1969 where there was a recorded documented concert with Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, the Staple singers, and Nina Simone, and about 20 other artists of note, BB King, and you’re trying to tell me that there was a concert and I didn’t a hear a peep about it?” said Questlove.

Not many people know his name, but half a century ago Tony Lawrence created something extraordinary in the middle of New York City. And few people know the name Hal Tulchin, but he documented the feat.

virtual Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, documents the shockingly little-known Harlem Cultural Festival that took place in the summer of 1969.

Stevie Wonder on Monday posted an emotional open letter to Martin Luther King Jr. in which he said he was using the holiday to call on the Biden-Harris Administration to launch a truth commission on inequality in America.

NEW YORK -- Stevie Wonder, whose advocacy helped make the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday, is urging the incoming Biden administration to form a national commission on equality.Wonder released a video message Monday in the form of an open letter to King, who was assassinated in 1968 and whose birthday was made a federal holiday late in 1983.

Stevie Wonder is using Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an opportunity to highlight the lack of progression around racial inequality in the U.S. 

Black Lives Matter movement, celebrities decided to honor the late Dr. King's inspiring legacy by posting messages to social media. Some stars like Russell Wilson, Michael Strahan and more shared quotes from the noted speaker, while others were inspired to act based on his teachings. Stevie Wonder shared a powerful, musical message to Dr.

Ellise Shafer administratorGrammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder posted a video in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in which he called on the Biden-Harris administration to help reconcile the inequality that persists in America.Wonder structured the video like a letter, beginning the message by recalling the time he met King and the influence he has had on his life and music.“Dear Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday. The song — with its jubilant “Happy birthday to ya!” chorus — has been sung at countless birthday celebrations in the 40 years since it was released as a single in 1981 after first appearing on Wonder’s 1980 album “Hotter Than July.”But the R&B legend gave perhaps the most important performance of the tribute tune at a Washington, DC rally he spearheaded, which was held on King’s birthday, Jan.

Chris Willman Music WriterA number of prominent musicians spoke up on social media about the rioting by supporters of Donald J. Trump on Capitol Hill Wednesday, most either condemning the president for being responsible for the violence or comparing the tame law enforcement response to what went down during last year’s Black Lives Matter protests.

Sir Tom Jones received a sweet surprise from a longtime friend while appearing on “The Voice UK”.

Black Midi have shared two new Christmas covers to raise to raise funds for The Windmill in Brixton.The band have reworked Bobby Helms’ 1957 classic ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ and ‘What Christmas Means To Me’, which has been released by a number of artists including Stevie Wonder.All proceeds from the songs will go to The Windmill’s crowdfunder to help keep the venue open.

Celine Dion is speaking out after losing a lawsuit.

link.Tommy’s inspirations include Paolo Nutini and Gerry Cinnamon and he hopes to follow in their footsteps with his career.He said: “I’m a massive fan of Paolo, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Stapleton, Stevie Wonder and Motown and Soul music.

Music superstars from all around the world are lending their voices in support of “Nurse Heroes” on U.S. Thanksgiving Day.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCelebrities and philanthropists are joining forces to honor our Nurse Heroes with an all-star concert to be broadcast worldwide on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26, 2020.

Coronation Street ’s Samia Longchamon, (previously Ghadie) and ice skater supremo Sylvain Longchambon might have met across a frozen ice rink on 2011’s Dancing On Ice , but it wasn’t long before their hearts had started to melt in front of the entire nation. Samia, 34, who plays Corrie’s Maria Connor and Sylvain, 36, had initially intended to get married in his native France.

Oprah Winfrey will be sitting down with one of the most influential musical artists of the past half-century, with Apple TV+ announcing her upcoming interview with the legendary Stevie Wonder, the next guest on “The Oprah Conversation”.

Bob Gruen, 75, who releases his memoir “Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock & Roll Photographer,” Tuesday. “When you hang out with John Lennon or [the Clash’s] Joe Strummer or [the New York Dolls’] David Johansen or Debbie Harry or Tina Turner, who’s the No.

Justin Bieber got candid about his darkest years in a stripped-down track, Stevie Wonder recruited some major rap talent for his first new music in years, and Lana Del Rey dropped the swooning first single from her upcoming album.Plus, Russell Dickerson proved that rocking country bar anthems «Never Get Old,» Ally Brooke dropped a new danceworthy collab with Afrojack and The Goo Goo Dolls previewed their upcoming Christmas album with an original holiday track.Read on for some of our favorite

DEALSWarner Chappell has signed Greta Van Fleet to a worldwide publishing deal. “From the first time I saw Greta Van Fleet play at a tiny club in LA, I’ve wanted to work with them and knew immediately they were something special”, says SVP A&R US Greg Sowders.

Breonna Taylor's case.On Wednesday, former Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Brett Hankison, who was fired after Taylor's death, was charged with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment by the grand jury, AP reports. The charges relate to Hankison shooting into neighboring apartments during the incident, not Taylor's death itself, the outlet notes.

Big Sean has topped the Billboard 200 with new album Detroit 2. The album marks Big Sean's third consecutive chart-topper following 2017’s I Decided and 2015’s Dark Sky Paradise.

Big Sean has scored his third consecutive Billboard Number One album with the recently released ‘Detroit 2’.Released last week (September 4), the sequel to Sean’s acclaimed 2012 mixtape features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Post Malone, Nipsey Hussle, Travis Scott, Stevie Wonder and more.The rapper’s sixth studio album ended Taylor Swift’s six-week run at the top of the Billboard 200 with her eighth album ‘Folklore’, selling the equivalent of 103,000 units.Celebrating the achievement

Motown Records is set to launch in the UK with its own division. 

Eminem has dropped a dizzying new verse on Big Sean‘s new posse cut ‘Friday Night Cypher’ – listen to it below.The track appears on Sean’s new album, ‘Detroit 2’, which was released today (September 4). It features guests appearances from Anderson .Paak, Post Malone, Nipsey Hussle, Travis Scott, Stevie Wonder and more.‘Friday Night Cypher’ is a 10-minute monster that celebrates the MCs of Detroit.

the VMAs.But when the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards go down on Sunday, there will be two new, COVID-era categories: best quarantine performance and best music video from home.

Archie Williams stunned viewers with a moving performance. On Tuesday's live episode, the fan-favorite contestant, who was wrongly incarcerated for over three decades, delivered an emotional rendition of «Love's In Need of Love Today» by Stevie Wonder, that impressed Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, as well as guest judge Kelly Clarkson.

You only turn 94 once, so Tony Bennett's famous friends celebrated in style on Monday (Aug. 3), with sketches, songs and tributes from Bono, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Billy Joel and more. Bono's abstract sketch of the ageless pop wonder came complete with the promise that "the best is yet to come" and a signature that incorporated a raised glass of bubbly.

Stevie Wonder led the birthday messages for Tony Bennett Monday as the beloved singer turned 94.

Despite being behind bars, R. Kelly has a few big names defending his hard work and undeniable talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

Harper Beckham celebrated her 9th birthday on Friday and what better way, than a party surrounded by her loved ones.The Beckhams pulled out all the stops for Harper's special day as they commemorated the occasion at their Cotswolds home. In glimpses shared by the family on Instagram, it looks like Harper definitely got the attention she deserves, with personalised balloons and cupcakes with Harper's face on them.