Topic: Smokey Robinson

Bobby Rogers was Motown legend, Miracles founder (+video)

Bobby Rogers and The Miracles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. He was too ill to attend the ceremony.

Obama's second inauguration may be smaller, but will still sparkle

While the crowd attending President Barack Obama's second inauguration Jan. 21 is expected to be much smaller than four years ago, the event will certainly be a star-studded celebration. The first family will lead a festive parade and pop celebrities Beyonce and Katy Perry will preform.

Cassadee Pope voted as Season 3 'The Voice' winner (+video)

Cassadee Pope took home the 2012 title in The Voice Tuesday night. Cassadee Pope was a protege of country singer Blake Shelton.

Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows

The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.

Reactions to Whitney Houston's passing

"My friend Whitney sang better than anyone. She was magnificent. She gave us everything she had. May she rest in peace and may we let her memory rest in peace." – Liza Minnelli

Six Picks: 'The Cosby Show,' CD tribute to John Lennon, and more

Remake of vintage cold-war TV miniseries, new Bill Frisell CD tribute to John Lennon, online photography project and more.

Rejoice and Shout: movie review

The documentary ‘Rejoice and shout’ celebrates giants of gospel music and its God-centered heart.

Michelle Obama: A first lady undercover and carving her own path

Michelle Obama: A portrait of a first lady who's transforming the job, shopping at Petco herself, and reaching out to Washington DC's black community.

American Idol contestants take on Motown; Top 10 to be decided

American Idol contestants tackle some of the greatest Motown hits in a last effort to secure a spot in the top 10. Jacob Lusk, James Durbin and Scotty McCreery deliver while Stefano Langone struggles.

Director Tyler Perry receives 19 NAACP Image Award nominations

Tyler Perry has been nominated for a whopping 19 NAACP Image Awards for his work on "For Colored Girls," "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?" and others.

Isabel Wilkerson, author of “The Warmth of Other Suns,” on "the biggest underreported story of the 20th century"

Why did 6 million US blacks leave their homes? Author Isabel Wilkerson talks about "the Great Migration" and how it reshaped the US.

Michael Jackson tributes: Michael Jackson fans around the world honor his memory

Michael Jackson fans are holding tributes worldwide. Michael Jackson passed on a year ago. Vigils, prayers, and music are part of the Michael Jackson tributes.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Spencer Quinn's new dog mystery, 'Coco Before Chanel' out on DVD, a celebration of music from the civil rights movement on PBS, and more.

Classic book review: Can't Buy Me Love

Another Beatles book? Yes, maybe the best ever.

For thousands of Americans, there was only one place to be

Inauguration Day was a lens through which many interpreted their own stories.

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Another Beatles book? Yes, maybe the best ever.

A new biography by Jonathan Gould chronicles the enduring impact of Britain's greatest export.

It was 44 years ago today

A new bio chronicles the enduring appeal of Britain’s greatest export.