smokey robinson

George Clooney Sings with Neil Diamond, Who’d Like to Play Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

Now that Barbra Streisand has played Brooklyn's Barclays Center, can Neil Diamond be far behind? Our LEAH SYDNEY chatted with Neil and hobnobbed with...

James Franco Commits a “Crime” with Smokey Robinson

James Franco is now dabbling in R&B music. Luckily he enlisted Smokey Robinson, who Franco met on a plane for vocals. The song is...

Motown’s Secret Weapon, Marv Tarplin, 70, Wrote Hits with Smokey Robinson

Marv Tarplin is a name you do not know. He co-wrote at least a dozen hits for Motown with Smokey Robinson, was an official...

Stevie Wonder Will Get Apollo Theater Award–Isn’t This Lovely?

Stevie Wonder is getting the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Apollo Theater Foundation. The ceremony takes place on June 13th. Last year, Aretha Franklin...

Motown Rules as Friars Toast Smokey Robinson

A great New York night: the Friars Club took over the Waldorf Astoria main ballroom and toasted Motown's Smokey Robinson and Steiner Studios founder...