Clinton, Judd share Motown memories Sep 6, 2009
Gladys Knight and the Pips, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more created the sound that took over music in the 1960s. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
'King of Pop' fan changes name to honour dead star Sep 5, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Gladys Knight and his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley were among stars at the service near Los Angeles. The new Ms Jackson said there had been "a fantastic response" and a lot of interest in her name change. (BBC News -- UK)
Guest: Many wept at Jackson's funeral Sep 5, 2009
Gladys Knight performed the hymn Our Father (The Lord s Prayer) and moved many to tears, according to one guest who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the day ... Gladys Knight sang her heart out. (KHOU.com, TX)
TEARS OF LIZ TAYLOR AS JACKSON FINALLY LAID TO REST... Sep 5, 2009
Lisa Marie Presley, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Macaulay Culkin, Corey Feldman, Mila Kunis and Barry Bonds were also amongst the mourners ... During the 45 minute service soul singer Gladys Knight sang the gospel hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow, accompanied by Greg Phillinganes ... The steady stream of arrivals at the front entrance also included Jermaine Jackson wearing sunglasses at night - former child star Corey Feldman, singer Gladys Knight and the Reverend Al Sharpton. (The Drudge Report)
Michael Jackson's Burial: Details On Forest Lawn Mausoleum Sep 5, 2009
Design of MJ's final resting place was inspired by Italy's Campo Santo and is decorated with ornate artwork. " Among those who delivered eulogies were Jackson's father, Joe, and the Reverend Al Sharpton. Following the service, Jackson's brothers carried the casket into the Great Mausoleum, where he was finally laid to rest. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Michael Jackson's Kids Lay Golden Crown On His Casket At Funeral Sep 5, 2009
Funeral attended by 200 relatives and friends; Joe Jackson and the Reverend Al Sharpton spoke at service. Now we prepare to lay him to rest. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Last Goodbye Sep 5, 2009
The person, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the day, said Gladys Knight's performance of the hymn "Our Father" (The Lord's Prayer) was soared in the vast mausoleum and moved many to tears ... "Gladys Knight sang her heart out. Now we prepare to lay him to rest," Sharpton posted on his Twitter account during the service that was held outside and then within the marble mausoleum. (Fox News)
Michael Jackson reaches 'final resting place' Sep 5, 2009
After an opening prayer by Pastor Lucius Smith, soul music legend Gladys Knight sang the gospel hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow.". Clifton Davis sang "Never Can Say Goodbye," a hit he wrote for The Jackson 5 -- the group that featured a young Michael and his brothers. (CNN -- US)
Final farewell for Michael Jackson at star-studded LA cemetery Sep 4, 2009
He faced the headwinds but he made it," Sharpton wrote revealing soul legend Gladys Knight "sang her heart out" at the ceremony. Invites to the ceremony from Jackson's family urged mourners to celebrate the singer's life. "We loved him, we laughed with him, we sang with him. We danced with him. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Michael Jackson Laid To Rest Sep 4, 2009
Gladys Knight performed at the funeral, which was attended by Stevie Wonder, Macaulay Culkin, Elizabeth Taylor and more. by Eric Ditzian. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Stars Mourn Michael Jackson In Private Sep 4, 2009
"Gladys knight sang her heart out. Now we prepare to lay him top rest.". The few clusters of fans who gathered around the secure perimeter that encircled the cemetery entrance struggled to see much. (Click2Houston, TX)
Family, celebrities say final goodbye to Jackson Sep 4, 2009
Gladys knight sang her heart out. Now we prepare to lay him top rest. (MSNBC -- Race)
Touching, emotional funeral for MJ Sep 4, 2009
Gladys Knight sang a gospel song and a minister spoke briefly, although there was no reading of Scripture ... Gladys Knight sang her heart out. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Singer Brittani Senser keeps Minneapolis home base; good enough for Prince, her ex-Vikings dad Sep 4, 2009
She and Bobby Valentino ("Slow Down," ''Beep") duet on the "Piece of Me" track and music video. "What's really great is every song has a little bit of how I was feeling at a certain time," Senser said. Among the influences she cites are Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Gladys Knight and Anita Baker ("Nobody has a voice like that"). But the ultimate role model? Beyonce. "She's a huge inspiration. with all the things she's been able to do. (FOX61, CT)
Poignant final farewell as Jackson laid to rest Sep 4, 2009
Soul legend Gladys Knight sang the gospel hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow," while lyricist Clifton Davis belted out his hit song "Never Can Say Goodbye.". Following the ceremony, Jackson's brothers carried their sibling's casket into Forest Lawn's imposing Great Mausoleum, followed by guests. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Singer Brittani Senser keeps Minneapolis home base Sep 4, 2009
Among the influences she cites are Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Gladys Knight and Anita Baker ("Nobody has a voice like that"). But the ultimate role model. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Pop legend Michael Jackson buried Sep 4, 2009
Gladys Knight sang at the service while civil rights campaigner the Reverend Al Sharpton was one of the speakers. The ceremony was due to begin at 0200 GMT at Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park but began more than an hour late. (BBC News -- Americas)
Motown Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary Sep 3, 2009
Would there be a Beyonce or Mariah Carey had Diana Ross, Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight not come first. How about Kanye West and Justin Timberlake. (W-USA News, DC)
1940s gospel legend Marie Knight dies in NYC at 84 Sep 1, 2009
Jackson is supporting soul diva Gladys Knight on a tour starting Oct. 6 in Manchester. Concert promoters said Thursday that the 55-year-old musician would perform songs by Michael and by the Jackson 5 during the "Midnight Train to Love" tour. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The battle hymns of a republican Aug 29, 2009
And I loved in the interview that he sings along with his favourites, whether it is Ride of the Valkyries, or Gladys Knight and the Pips. Mad About Music airs online for Australian listeners on Monday, September 7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
MORE MOVIES: Fall's non-spooky offerings spark interest Aug 28, 2009
11) Director:Stars:, Tyler Perry, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Adam Rodriguez Story: Henson (supporting-actress Oscar nominee for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) stars as an alcoholic nightclub singer who finds herself taking care of three troubled kids. Perry's signature heroine, the geriatric-in-drag Madea, appears as the woman who discovers the teenagers ransacking her house one night. (USA Today)
Celebrity birthdays for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Aug 27, 2009
Singer Merald "Bubba" Knight of Gladys Knight and the Pips is 67. Actress Jennifer Salt ("Soap") is 65. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Limited release for Jackson film Aug 22, 2009
Page last updated at 09:37 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 10:37 UK. The footage was shot during rehearsals in April and June. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson Tribute Overwhelmed With Ticket Requests, Despite No Lineup Aug 21, 2009
" Whitney Houston, Madonna and others were initially reported to be performing, but those rumors were In other Jackson tribute news, Tito Jackson announced that he will be touring the U.K. with Gladys Knight with a show that will act as a The tour will visit seven cities, and Tito teased that some of his other family members would make guest appearances at the shows. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Long-time drummer records solo CD Aug 16, 2009
Emphrey s Greenville house is adorned with pictures of him with Bill Clinton, Laura Bush, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Angela Bassett, Gladys Knight, Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu, and Colin Powell, to name a few. My favorite place we traveled was to Brazil, Emphrey said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Georgia Music HOF to move to Atlanta? Aug 13, 2009
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame celebrates the music and lives of more than 100 Georgia legends such as Ray Charles, James Brown, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, Little Richard, Allman Brothers and Johnny Mercer. It holds thousands of documents and artifacts telling the story of Georgia s music history, from the earliest Native American instruments to the latest genres. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Comedy Movie Preview Fall 2009 Aug 6, 2009
Additional Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian J. White, Hope Olaide Wilson, Kwesi Boakye, Gladys Knight, Frederick Siglar, Mary J. Blige, Marvin Winans. Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic material involving a sexual assault on a minor, violence, drug references). (Suite101.com)
5Top: Five singers who ruined pop music Jul 21, 2009
All of the above singers should have gone back and studied Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, two brilliant artists who knew what you leave out of a song can be as important as what you put in. Jim Morrison. (MSNBC -- News)
Augustan's magic made Michael Jackson happy Jul 9, 2009
NOW, HOW MANY OF you know that the song Midnight Train to Georgia originally was titled Midnight Plane to Houston and was not recorded by Gladys Knight ... I didn't, until a friend asked who wrote another classic Gladys Knight song, You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Michael Jacksons final resting place a mystery Jul 9, 2009
Billy Bush talks with Gladys Knight following Michael Jackson's memorial service. What was her favorite part of the service and what did she think about Paris' tribute to her father. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
2009 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(R) Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Sets New Record With More Than 428,000 Attendees on Hand for the Annual Cultural Celebration of Music, Arts & Empowerment July 3, 4 and 5 in New Orleans Jul 7, 2009
In its 15-year history, the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Chris Brown, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. For the latest information about the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
En Vogue celebrates 20 years and Jackson Jul 7, 2009
They performed a medley of tunes by female artists who inspired them, including Gladys Knight, Anita Ward and Aretha Franklin. Because of time constraints, however, they were unable to sing some fan favorites such as Giving Him Something and Whatta Man or close the show with Hold On and its signature a capella intro of Whos Loving You, one of their hits that paid tribute to Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. (MSNBC -- Music)
Michael Jackson's legacy: music and scandal Jun 28, 2009
In fact, at least two other Motown artists, Gladys Knight and Bobby Taylor, hipped the label to the boys. After they signed, Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. asked Ross, the label's biggest star, to take the credit and introduce them to the media. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Little Boy Takes Charge of His Family's Band, Then Leaves It Far Behind Jun 28, 2009
That same year, the Jacksons opened for Gladys Knight and the Pips, who were part of Berry Gordy's astonishing catalog of artists at Motown Records. Knight was so struck by the adorable prodigy that she urged the Motown boss to take a look. (Time.com)
Pop icon's Atlanta impact Jun 28, 2009
Jackson may have never gotten a shot at stardom had it not been for an Atlanta connection: Motown soul legend Gladys Knight. The discovery of Michael and his brothers was often credited to Diana Ross. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy Jun 27, 2009
At an engagement that year at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, singer Gladys Knight and pianist Billy Taylor saw their act and recommended them to Motown founder Berry Gordy. So did Diana Ross after sharing a stage with the quintet at a "Soul Weekend" in Gary. (FOX61, CT)
Gladys Knight: "Blessed" To Know Michael Jun 27, 2009
Harry Smith spoke with Motown legend Gladys knight about her memories of Michael Jackson. The Early Show. (CBS News -- Early Show)
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters that President Barack Obama considered the pop star "a spectacular performer and music icon."• Autopsy under way to determine cause of Jackson's death Jun 27, 2009
The group opened for artists such as Gladys Knight and the Pips and James Brown. Over his career, Jackson won 13 Grammys, and at this weekend's BET Awards, many of the winners are expected to express their gratitude to him. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jackson, Fawcett TV tributes to watch for Jun 27, 2009
The BIO Channel will air Bio Remembers: Michael Jackson Saturday at 10 p.m. EDT. The program will feature interviews with Jacksons family and friends, including Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Liza Minnelli. TV Land will air the five-hour 1992 mini-series The Jacksons: An American Dream Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT, with an immediate encore presentation from 7 p.m. to midnight. (MSNBC -- Music)
Michael Jackson's artistic legacy spans the decades Jun 26, 2009
They actually were discovered three years earlier by Gladys Knight. ABC (1970). (USA Today -- Life)
Cable Networks Set Tributes For Jackson, Fawcett Jun 26, 2009
Bio Channel will celebrate his life and untimely death Saturday as part of a special Bio Remembers: Michael Jackson The profile, which includes interviews with Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli and family members La Toya Jackson, Katherine Jackson and Jermaine Jackson, aspires to paint the complete picture of the greatest pop star of all time, according to the network. Fawcett, who died Thursday morning after a long battle with anal cancer, will be memorialized on TV Land with a... (Multichannel News)
Pop legend Michael Jackson is dead Jun 26, 2009
On Saturday, the BIO Channel will air "Bio Remembers: Michael Jackson" at 10 p.m. It'll feature interviews with Jackson's family and friends, including Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Liza Minnelli. Related Stories. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Michael Jackson dead at 50 Jun 26, 2009
As the Jackson 5, the group moved in comparably short time from local talent contests to national stardom, with the encouragement of established artists including Gladys Knight. At Knight's urging, Motown owner Berry Gordy signed the group to a contract in 1968. (Missoulian, MT)
Best fried chicken Jun 4, 2009
Rank order: Paula Deen s Publix Gladys Knight s Chicken & Waffles ... Gladys Knight s Chicken and Waffles - we have to stop in there everytime we re in town ... I ve tried most of the places mentioned above, The Colonnade, Publix, Matthews, Gladys Knights, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What's Happening: Jun 3, 2009
Brown and his sidekick have opened for a number of well known music artists including Boys To Men, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne, The Whispers, and many more. They can also be seen regularly at The Laugh Factory, The Improv and the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, California. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The Starting Point: Rescued students & tainted cans of Red Bull Jun 3, 2009
Singer William Guest (Gladys Knight ips), 68. Actress Sally Kellerman, 72. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson. 8 p.m. July 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
iPod Shuffle: Seth Justman May 29, 2009
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine," Gladys Knight and the Pips. 4. (Boston Globe)
The Starting Point: Detainee abuse in Iraq & an abduction hoax May 29, 2009
Singer Gladys Knight, 65. Former NYC mayor Rudolph Giuliani, 65. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Scene 13: Blues, Folk & Soul Converge May 28, 2009
Though she's been compared to soul standouts Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, there's no denying she's got as much grit and edge as Melissa Etheridge and the smoky weariness of Bonnie Raitt. Durrett's songs have color and drive, managing to showcase her understanding and experience, but they never come off as tired or world weary. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Celebrity Birthdays For The Week Of May 24-30 May 22, 2009
Singer Gladys Knight is 65. Singer Billy Vera is 65. (KIRO TV, WA)
David Davenport May 22, 2009
You ll hear Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and the Pips, or Johnny Cash. My favorite day is a day full of Bob Schneider or Alejandro Escovedo. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Salsa del Soul to perform May 29 Apr 28, 2009
Pat Smith (electric bass) has performed and recorded with many professional artists, including Sisters Sledge, Frankie Avalon, Lou Rawls, Rich Little, Danny Ganns, The Lettermen, Chris LeDoux, and Gladys Knight. He has logged thousands of hours in the recording studio as a player, arranger, and composer for broadcast, film, and CD.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Juicy Jazz Pairs Dance, Band for BPAS Season Finale Apr 28, 2009
Florida Dance Theatre, Goodmorning Heartache (Jackie Felts, Nick Bass), Music: Gladys Knight, Choreography: Ferdinand De Jesus. Bartow High School Jazz Band, Back Burner, Music: Carmine Pastore. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
SHOWCASE ORANGEBURG: Event offers community a glimpse at 'depth and diversity' of local talent Apr 19, 2009
Upon graduation, he traveled throughout North America and Europe sharing the stage with Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Spinners, Bo Diddley and other artists from the Atlantic Records label. Gass has performed with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Frank Foster Big Band, Maxine Brown, The Limelights, The Cleftones and others. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Misbehavin' ' in grand style at the Strand Apr 11, 2009
Studdard, meanwhile, reminded listeners why Gladys Knight dubbed him the Velvet Teddy Bear, with a smooth, plush voice and a formidable yet cuddly stage presence. What Studdard didn't have, particularly, was a strong sense of connection with the audience - but then neither did the other performers, most of the time. (Boston Globe)
Ruben Studdard is working at 'Misbehavin' Apr 10, 2009
Dubbed the "Velvet Teddy Bear" by the legendary soul singer Gladys Knight, Studdard, now 30, says the discipline it takes to perform every night will help him back in the recording studio. There, he admits, he lets things get a little loose. (Boston Globe)
Detroit Sites Apr 4, 2009
Long before Eminem, Jack White, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger or MC5 put Detroit on the music map, the Motown sound was born there in a modest house at 2648 W. Grand Blvd. That's where Berry Gordy, Jr. opened Hitsville USA and introduced the world to Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and many others. During the Final Four weekend you won't be able to get inside what is now called the -- it's only open in the summer -- but you... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Narada Michael Walden Foundation Presents Let the Sunshine In Concert Benefiting Christopher Rodriguez and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Mar 30, 2009
He is credited with launching the careers of Houston and Mariah Carey, and the list of his collaborators reads like a Who's Who of popular music - Sting, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Ray Charles, Al Jareau, Diana Ross, Steve Winwood, Clarence Clemons, Gladys Knight and Barbara Streisand. He also produced soundtracks for popular films including: The Bodyguard, James Bond: License to Kill, and 9 1/2 Weeks. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
V-103's Miss Sophia In New Tyler Perry Film Mar 26, 2009
Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson, Stomp The Yard s Brian White, CSI: Miami s Adam Rodriguez, R&B singers Gladys Knight and Mary J. Blige and gospel singer and pastor Marvin Winans are also in I Can Do Bad All By Myself. Along with Ski added on the air his wife Tanya (pictured with him above) and their sons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Versatile Motown drummer Uriel Jones dies at 74 Mar 26, 2009
He played on numerous tracks, including "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" performed by the Temptations, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder, "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" by Jimmy Ruffin, and versions of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Paul Riser, a Motown arranger-musician, said Jones had a distinctive, driving sound that drew inspiration from his days as a boxer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo dies Mar 21, 2009
One of her first shows away from New Orleans was with Bocage in Atlanta with R&B singer Gladys Knight as the opening act, she recalled. Thomas also performed regularly at a nightclub Bocage ran in the city from the late 1970s to early 1980s, she said. (MSNBC -- Music)
Music: Death's resurrection: Early punk band re-emerges as Rough Francis Mar 17, 2009
Groovesville Productions signed the band, and in 1974 it began work at United Sound Recording Studios in Detroit, where it shared space with Funkadelic, the Dramatics and Gladys Knight. At the time David was 21, Dannis was 19 and Bobby, still a student at Southeastern High School, was 17. (International Herald Tribune)
LEONARD PITTS JR.: Reconsider before taking back a batterer Mar 11, 2009
My last crush was Gladys Knight. But this issue strikes a resonant chord with me for obvious reasons. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Jackson at 50: Highs and lows Mar 4, 2009
Motown acts Gladys Knight and Bobby Taylor recommend the Jackson Five to their boss Berry Gordy. The groups' first release on the legendary Detroit label, I Want You Back, goes straight to number one in 1969 - when Michael is just 11 years old. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
