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Where Is Smokey Robinson Now? Motown Icon Shares Exciting Glastonbury 2024 News

Smokey Robinson previously shrugged off speculations about his retirement.#SmokeyRobinson Will Smokey Robinson be part of the upcoming Glastonbury 2024? With over seven decades of career, Robinson has yet to end his stint as a legendary musician.
Smokey Robinson Admits to Cheating on His Wife to Be With Diana Ross for a Year

Smokey Robinson recently revealed in an interview that he had an affair with Diana Ross for a year while he was still married to his ex-wife.#DianaRoss #SmokeyRobinson
Smokey Robinson NOT Retiring From Music Industry Again After Experiencing 1972 Break

Smokey Robinson previously left his music career to focus on his family with his then-wife, Claudette.#SmokeyRobinson #Motown
Motown's Legendary Singer Smokey Robinson Confirms 1st Album in 10 Years

Motown legend Smokey Robinson will come back with a new solo album nearly 10 years after dropping his last music project.#SmokeyRobinson #Motown
Smokey Robinson & Tom Joyner to be Honored at 2015 BET Awards

Legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson and syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner will be honored at the 2015 BET Awards.
Michael Jackson, Prince and More: The Best of The Apollo's Last 30 Years

New York City is full of famous music venues but few if any can live up to the flory of The Apollo Theater in Harlem, which has hosted the legendary Amateur Night for more than 50 years, as well as playing host to James Brown's Live at the Apollo, which many consider to be among the greatest live albums of all time. Few realize the dark period the venue went through during the '70s and '80s however, totaling nearly ten years where the famous stage was closed. It would be bought and given a shot in the arm however, reopening during May 1985, ready again to host the rowdiest of concerts. Music Times has dug through the last 30 years to find some of the most momentous events and great concerts held at The Apollo since it reopened.
Irving Azoff Threatens to Remove Roster from YouTube over Publishing Rights Conflict; John Lennon, Pharrell Williams and More

Irving Azoff, the head of the Global Music Rights group, is threatening to remove some of the biggest names under his representation from YouTube because they as songwriters won't receive proper compensation from the service.
'Art of McCartney' Tribute Album Features Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, And More: Watch The Cure's Take On 'Hello Goodbye'

Paul McCartney has established himself as one of the most influential songwriters of all time. Now the former Beatle is being recognized by his industry peers with a tribute compilation called The Art of Paul McCartney, which features covers of songs McCartney wrote during his time with the Beatles, Wings and as a solo artist.
LISTEN: Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green Drop 'The Way You Do The Things You Do' Before 'Smokey & Friends' Release Date

Smokey Robinson is continuing his rollout for his new album Smokey & Friends. After releasing his duets with Mary J. Blige and Elton John over the last few weeks, today (Aug. 8), the legendary R&B singer released a collaboration with one of music's modern juggernauts, Cee Lo Green. Robinson and Green teamed up for a soulful, smooth and modern rendition of the classic Temptations hit "The Way You Do The Things You Do."
8 Duets We Don't Want To Hear: Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, And More

With the upcoming releases of Smokey Robinson's duets album (Smokey & Friends) and a collaborative album between Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett (Cheek To Cheek), it seems like duets have become pretty popular recently. Though Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's voices seem like they would go well together, there are plenty of other artists who definitely shouldn't sing together. Here are some duets that we do not want to hear.
Smokey Robinson Shares Elton John Duet, 'Tracks Of My Tears' [LISTEN]

Motown legend Smokey Robinson has shared the opening track from his upcoming duets album Smokey & Friends, a reinterpretation of the classic Miracles song “The Tracks of My Tears” featuring Elton John. You can check it out right now over at Rolling Stone.
Smokey Robinson New Album 'Smokey & Friends' Gets New Release Date, Mary J. Blige Collaboration 'Being With You' Arrives Online [LISTEN]

Smokey Robinson has pushed up the release date of his major friend-filled collaborative album Smokey & Friends. Now due out Aug. 19, the legendary R&B singer has offered up the first taste of the record: his Mary J. Blige collaboration "Being With You."