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Detroit’s own, Diana Ross, has just announced she will release a new album this year. The album will be her first with all original songs since 1999′s “Every Day Is A New Day” and her first album release since 2006′s “I Love You.” That album featured mostly covers. “Thank You” will be the 25th studio album by the Motown Legend and will be released on September 10 through Decca Records. According to the Associated Press, Ross began working on this new album just before last year’s studio lockdown, but the singer was able to record the vocals for the songs in her home studio. RELATED: 70 huge concert tours and festivals coming to Michigan in 2021 with no attendance restrictions“This collection of songs is my gift to you with appreciation and love,” Ross said.

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DETROIT – On Saturday, March 6 an event will be held honoring the life and legacy of music pioneer Mary Wilson. The event titled Toast to a Good Life is a birthday celebration for Wilson that will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom died last month. You can watch live coverage online by clicking here. Read: Motown Museum chair on Mary Wilson: ‘World has lost one of the brightest stars in our family’Ad

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Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard were three girls from the Detroit projects who rivaled four lads from Liverpool. There were three Black girls who had really succeeded at the American dream," said Wilson, who died at the age of 76 on Monday. Six decades after The Supremes signed with Motown, Wilson shared some big news. Mary Wilson of the Supremes in 1985. Wilson died unexpectedly at her home in Henderson, Nevada, according to her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz.

DETROIT – Music pioneer Mary Wilson, a founding member of “The Supremes” died at the age of 76. “The world has lost one of the brightest stars in our Motown family. Mary Wilson was an icon,” Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry said in a statement. Mary Wilson of the Supremes has died suddenly. Rest In Supreme Peace Mary.”Steven Van Zandt said he spoke to Wilson before the world went on lockdown because of the coronavirus, tweeting Tuesday: “RIP Mary Wilson.

DETROIT – Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry called Mary Wilson one of the “brightest stars” in the Motown family. “In this moment of extreme sadness, the world has lost one of the brightest stars in our Motown family. Mary Wilson was an icon,” reads a statement from Terry. Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong in 1967, and Wilson stayed with the group until it was officially disbanded by Motown in 1977. Touring at the time, Wilson said there was a moment when she realized they had a hit song.

Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original member of The Supremes, has died at 76. Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard made up the first successful configuration of The Supremes. Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong in 1967, and Wilson stayed with the group until they broke up in 1977. Mary Wilson was extremely special to me. “Mary Wilson was an icon.

Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Las Vegas and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. AdPolar bear death at Detroit ZooWe also have some sad news to share out of the Detroit Zoo this morning: The Detroit Zoological Society is mourning the loss of a female polar bear. New COVID-19 cases have plateaued and deaths are starting to slow. AdWorldwide, more than 106 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 2.3 million have died.

Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.

FILE - Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, appears during a portrait session at Capitol Records in Los Angeles on June 12, 2014. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday night, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. Following the Supremes’ disbandment, Wilson released the solo albums “Mary Wilson” and “Walk the Line” and wrote a handful of books, including the best-selling “Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme” and “Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together."

Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.

This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will “keep it PG” during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a “little bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance. The Weeknd, whose real name is, Abel Tesfaye, joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and last year’s duo of Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

You dont need a movie theater to watch this summers big movies. The High Note starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Ice Cube, and Dakota Fanning is skipping movie theaters and heading straight to your television. Movie reviewer Greg Russell joined Jason Carr to talk all about. The movie follows Ellis-Ross, a music diva looking to change up her sound against the advice of her producer played by Ice Cube. Fanning rounds out the cast as the assistant looking for her big break as a music producer.

That’s why we decided to round up a list of artists that are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but absolutely deserve to be one day. Tina TurnerThe legendary singer is already inducted in the Rock Hall of Fame, alongside her ex-husband Ike Turner, but Tina Turner hasn’t been inducted as a solo artist yet. The B-52′sIt’s a travesty that The B-52′s have never even been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the Rock Hall doesn’t have a ton of country artists inducted, legends Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee are in the Hall of Fame, so there really isn’t an excuse for Parton’s absence. OutKastRap artists have slowly but surely been getting recognized by the Rock Hall, so it’s only a matter of time before OutKast gets its due.

Diana Ross performs onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Diana Ross is to perform in the "legends slot" at Glastonbury 2020, it was announced Thursday, making the soul icon the first artist confirmed for the festival's 50th anniversary event. Previous acts who have taken this prestigious slot include Paul Simon, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Kylie Minogue, who performed this year to a record-breaking audience. Glastonbury Festival announced the news on Twitter on Thursday morning. When Ross last performed live in the UK -- at Petworth Park in 2008 -- she famously reprimanded audience members for filming her on their cellphones.