KEM Hits #1 at Radio With 'I Can't Stop Loving You,' #1 Urban AC and #1...

PR Newswire;  May 12, 2005 ;     338 words ......More Than 8 Weeks in a Row New CD KEM Album II -- Due in Stores May 17 NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Motown Record's critically acclaimed singer/songwriter KEM hits #1 on the Urban AC and the...from his soon to be released CD, KEM Album II -- which is due in stores Tuesday...for ...

'KEM Album II' Goes Gold in One Week.

PR Newswire;  June 1, 2005 ;     407 words ......NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Motown Record's critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter KEM continues his rampage up the charts with his sophomore CD, KEM Album II, which debuted last week at...calling the album sleek and subdued. KEM Album II was self-produced by the ...

Motown R&B Star KEM Nominated for Two NAACP Image Awards.

PR Newswire;  January 12, 2006 ;     508 words ......PRNewswire/ -- Motown Records' rising superstar KEM is kicking off...Top 5 debuting CD KEM Album II. The talented...before signing with Motown Records in 2002. The two...umusic.com, both for Motown Records Web site: http...

KEM Album II: The Underground Tour & Special Holiday Concert are Prelude...

PR Newswire;  September 30, 2004 ;     341 words ......upcoming release of his second CD titled, KEM Album II. Fans will be treated to a sneak preview of KEM Album II scheduled for release on February...heart to his fans in the long awaited KEM Album II. Second only in name, KEM Album II...

MOTOWN FOUNDER BERRY GORDY TO BE MICHIGAN STATE CONVOCATION SPEAKER

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  April 6, 2006 ;     392 words ......Breslin Center. Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, will receive an honorary doctor of...millions." Simon noted that Gordy's Motown Records and the world's perception of the City...experience," she said. After starting Motown Records in 1957 with a borrowed $800 and a...

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The Washington Post;  August 24, 1991 ;     519 words ...Motown Records founder Berry Gordy filed a $100 million...Robinson and Stevie Wonder. He sold Motown Records to MCA Corp. for $61 million in 1988...magazine, also wrote a 1986 history of Motown Records, as well as a critical biography of...

Motown Records Ends Talks With MCA

The Washington Post;  January 2, 1987 ;     105 words ...Motown Records Corp. has ended negotiations to sell its recorded music business to...executive said the negotiations ended amicably, however, and noted that Motown records will continue to be distributed by MCA for another 18 months under...

Jheryl Busby Speaks On Leaving Motown Records

New York Beacon, The;  October 25, 1995 ;     569 words ......25-1995 Jheryl Busby Speaks On Leaving Motown Records. "I am departing Motown Records, where I have spent the last seven exciting...Busby, president/chief executive officer, Motown Records, in regards to his leaving the company...

Fox TV Show 'America's Most Wanted' and St. Louis Rapper Penelope Jones...

PR Newswire;  February 15, 2006 ;     237 words ......PRNewswire/ -- Penelope Jones, a bourgeoning Motown Records hip-hop star, will appear on the FOX...a fitness trainer before signing to Motown Records as a much sought after rapper, with...CONTACT: Shirronda Sweet of Universal Motown Records, +1-212-841-8622, Shirronda.sweet@umusic...

KEM Continues Winning Streak at Radio.

PR Newswire;  June 24, 2005 ;     419 words ......NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Motown Records' critically acclaimed singer/songwriter...KEM's Top 5 debuting sophomore CD, KEM Album II have been receiving rave reviews...his first album before signing with Motown Records in 2002. His self-produced ...

Keith takes on Motown in Jackson 5 dispute

Post-Tribune (IN);  August 8, 2004 ;     481 words ......something, be it cash or resources, from Motown Records. But 35 years after the Jackson 5 left...Learning Center. But starting in 1969, Motown Records -- not Keith -- reaped the benefits...scheduled talent searches locally. He said Motown Records could help make amends by working ...

Levi Stubbs, Four Tops celebrate 50 years

Chicago Defender;  March 2, 2004 ;     500 words ......Stubbs, the incomparable vocalist of Motown Records' legendary supergroup, The Four Tops...members of the group scored a hit on Motown Records in 1964 with Baby, I Need Your Loving...Catering, Confoti Emi Records, Universal Motown Records, Sky Bags and Kinkos. Among the guests...

FROM MOTOWN TO BEANTOWN BOSTON GROUP IN BID FOR RECORD FIRM

The Boston Globe;  June 14, 1988 ;     560 words ......and real estate concern, to purchase Motown Records Corp. The two sides are close to reaching...recent years, however, its 30-year-old Motown Records unit, one of four divisions, has sagged...CBS Records is worth $2 billion then Motown Records is certainly worth $60 million to...

Motown Records founder ends sale talks with MCA

Chicago Sun-Times;  January 3, 1987 ;     320 words ...LOS ANGELES Motown Records Corp. ended negotiations Wednesday to sell its recorded music...said the negotiations ended amicably, however, and noted that Motown records will continue to be distributed by MCA for another 18 months...

Motown's R&B recording duo Kentucky Boyz favored at Meadowlands Racetrack

New York Beacon, The;  September 18, 2002 ;     700+ words ......Kedar Massenburg, President & CEO, Motown Records hosted "A Night At The Races" for their...the intimate media relations staff at Motown Records, pulled off one of the most elegant...President, Publicity & Media Relations, Motown Records, wanted to bring an elite number of...