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Friday briefing: Can ‘once-in-a-generation’ reforms change the lives of problem gamblers?

In today’s newsletter: A new, long-delayed government white paper aims to cut profits and limit harm to gamblers – will it work?

The Guardian - UK

Smokey Robinson on Diana Ross affair: ‘Loving more than one person at once has been made taboo’

‘Tears of a Clown’ singer claims he and Ross had a relationship while he was married

The Independent UK

‘At 83, I still feel sexual’: Smokey Robinson on love, joy, drugs, Motown – and his affair with Diana Ross

The music legend has just released a fabulously filthy album. He looks back on his incredible life in songwriting, and his friendships with Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy and Aretha Franklin

The Guardian - UK

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Things to do in Chicago April 27-May 3: The Mix

Visceral Dance’s 10th anniversary and concerts by BTS’ Agust D highlight the week’s entertainment events.

Chicago Sun-Times

New this week: David Bowie, 'Fatal Attraction' and Smokey

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Smokey Robinson and The National, a live action take on the classic Peter Pan story with Jude Law as Captain Hook and the David Bowie documentary “Moonage Daydream,” which is described as a one-of-a-kind trip into the mind of the celebrated rock…

The Independent UK

Elton John's retirement plans MOCKED by Smokey Robinson ahead of Glastonbury

Smokey Robinson has taken aim at Sir Elton John as the legendary hitmaker plans to bow out after over six decades in the music industry – but not before playing Glastonbury

Daily Mirror

5 great things about the 2023 Grammys, including Lizzo, Harry Styles and that astonishing hip-hop tribute

Lizzo! 50 years of hip-hop! Harry Styles!

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'The best friendship in history': MusiCares honors Motown's Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson

LOS ANGELES — Friday night's MusiCares Persons of the Year gala marked the first time the Recording Academy's charitable organization honored the work and philanthropy of two musicians instead of just one at its annual Grammy weekend tribute concert.

Los Angeles Times

Gordy, Robinson honored at reunion of aging Motown stars

The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of aging Motown stars

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3:30 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson, 'King of Motown,' to release new solo album

It’s been nearly a decade since Smokey Robinson’s last album, but new music from the King of Motown is on the horizon

The Independent UK

Lionel Richie, Brandi Carlile, Isley Brothers set for MusiCares concert honoring Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy

SAN DIEGO — How sweet it is: Veteran Motown Records artists Lionel Richie, The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers are all slated to perform Feb. 3 at the 2023 MusiCares Person of the Year fundraising concert at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s edition honors Berry…

Tribune News Service

Rolling Stone hails Aretha Franklin as greatest singer of all time

DETROIT — Rolling Stone ranks Aretha Franklin No. 1 in its list of the "greatest singers of all time" on Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Rita Wilson and conversations between lovers

"I wanted to honour where I came from with songs from the '70s, and share who I am musically."

Newcastle Herald

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The New Daily

AMAs: Olivia Newton-John tribute and Taylor Swift wins big

The AMAs were Taylor Swift's night, while Pink paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John and one star paid homage to Britney Spears' denim look.

The Independent UK

Rita Wilson interview: ‘I’ve exhausted the canon of warm, nurturing wives. Give me crazy!’

On her new album, the actor and singer performs Seventies classics with icons like Smokey Robinson, Jackson Browne and Willie Nelson. She talks to Kevin E G Perry about her teenage escapades on the Sunset Strip, bonding with a former One Direction star, and ‘bubbling’ with Wes Anderson

Tribune News Service

Smokey Robinson and Motown Records mastermind Berry Gordy named Grammy Awards MusiCares Persons of the Year

Smokey Robinson and Motown Records mastermind Berry Gordy made history together in the 1960s, when they were instrumental in creating what Motown billed as: "The sound of Young America."

The Independent UK

New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and Björk

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Björk and Broadway's "Into the Woods,” the reunion of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in “Hocus Pocus 2” and a Showtime documentary about Sinéad O’Connor

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Motown Stars Celebrate Completion of Museum Expansion Phases

The historic section of Detroit where Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire six decades ago is now looking better than ever. Motown legend — and Gordy's best friend — Smokey Robinson was among those who visited the newly improved Motown Museum site on Monday night for…

WEKU

Motown stars celebrate a museum expansion that honors Hitsville

Motown-era buildings near the museum have been transformed into Hitsville NEXT, which will be home to camps, workshops, master classes and community events.

The Independent UK

Motown stars celebrate completion of museum expansion phases

Motown legends Smokey Robinson, Otis Williams and Martha Reeves were among those who celebrated the completion of the first two phases of the Motown Museum's expansion

Tribune News Service

Smokey Robinson surging at 82, with biopic and 2 new albums pending: 'Retirement doesn't work for me!'

There is a very sound reason Motown music legend Smokey Robinson doesn't perform "The Impossible Dream," the classic song of hope and self-affirmation from the 1965 Broadway musical, "Man of La Mancha."

Chicago Sun-Times

Reginald W. ‘Sonny’ Burke, Smokey Robinson’s longtime pianist, arranger, dead at 76

The Motown legend said, “Sonny was one of the greatest musicians, I’m sure, to ever live.”

Daily Mirror

Tom Hanks' wife Rita shrugs off drama after actor swore at fans for 'knocking her over'

Tom Hanks' wife Rita shrugs off drama after actor swore at fans for 'knocking her over' and she attends The Songwriters Hall of Fame rubbing shoulders with music writing legends including Smokey Robinson

Tribune News Service

Stagecoach 2022: Luke Combs and Smokey Robinson close out the 3-day festival

INDIO, Calif. — Singer-songwriter Luke Combs finished off the 2022 Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio with a roaring version of “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

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