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August 14, 2023
Influential Media And Political Figure Clarence Avant Dies At 92
VARIETY has reported that CLARENCE AVANT, nicknamed “THE BLACK GODFATHER,” died YESTERDAY (8/13) at the age of 92 in his LOS ANGELES home. His sphere of influence included music, sports, entertainment, and politics. According to VARIETY, his … more »
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February 17, 2023
Motown Records Layoffs To Follow Capitol Music Group Restructure
MOTOWN RECORDS was hit with news of impending layoffs yesterday as the label returned under the umbrella of the CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP after a while as a standalone under departing Chairman/CEO ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM (NET NEWS 11/30), who was instrumental in … more »
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November 30, 2022
Ethiopia Habtemariam Leaves Motown Records To 'Pursue New Endeavors'
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP announced that ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM would be exiting her post as Chairwoman/CEO of MOTOWN RECORDS (NET NEWS 11/29). HABTEMARIAM held her position at the label since MARCH 2021 following six years as President, making her just the … more »
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November 29, 2022
Motown Records Chairman/CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam Is Stepping Down
MOTOWN RECORDS Chairman/CEO ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM is exiting to pursue new endeavors. The company said a successor will be named at a later date. HABTEMARIAM said, “It has been the greatest honor to work with some of the most incredible artists, … more »
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November 1, 2022
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KEVIN WEATHERLY, MILES ANZALDO, JOE GREENWALD, ANGELO SCROBE, NIK RIVERS, ASHLEY MORRISON, BNNY BASH, BRAD WARREN, EMILY BOARDMAN, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, SCOTTY McCREERY, TREVOR PERKINS, ELLE KING, CARLY PEARCE, HAZEL ZOLETA, STEVE CHAVEZ, "RICO" … more »
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September 16, 2022
Recording Academy Adds New Members To The Black Music Collective
The RECORDING ACADEMY'S BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE (BMC) has added new music creators and professionals to their Honorary Chairs and Leadership Council. New Honorary chairs include: YOLANDA ADAMS, VALEISHA BUTTERFIELD JONES, ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM, AND … more »
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June 27, 2022
Grammy Winner Brandy Inks Partnership Deal With Motown Records For New Album
GRAMMY-winning R&B artist BRANDY has signed a partnership agreement with MOTOWN RECORDS. To mark the announcement, BRANDY just performed “Rather Be” as part of the first-of-its-kind performance and content series launched by MOTOWN … more »
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May 10, 2022
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Launches New Love Records Label, Inks Album Deal With Motown
SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS has started a new R&B label, LOVE RECORDS, and has signed a deal to release his upcoming album through MOTOWN RECORDS. The album will be LOVE RECORDS' first project and is expected this summer. COMBS said, "Music … more »
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April 22, 2022
Roberto Caiaffa Named SVP/Commercial Marketing At Motown Records
SOUNDCLOUD Interim Head of Music ROBERTO CAIAFFA has been named SVP/Commercial Marketing at MOTOWN RECORDS. The veteran of INTERSCOPE and DEF JAM will be based in NEW YORK and report to EVP/COO ALISON FINLEY. FINLEY said, “CAIAFFA is one of the … more »
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February 9, 2022
Motown, Google Partner On Program For Women Of Color In The Music Industry
MOTOWN RECORDS and GOOGLE have entered a partnership offering an opportunity to collaborate with MOTOWN executives and its roster of artists, including TIANA MAJOR9. The CREATOR PROGRAM is designed to find and fund the next emerging woman Content … more »







