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Dennis Edwards of The Temptations, a pioneer of the Motown, passed away on Thursday in a hospital in Chicago. He was 74 years old. -
Universal Music Group Lawsuit: Chuck D, Rick James and More Win $11.5 Million Settlement
Universal Music has come to a settlement with a substantial number of its former artists—including Chuck D, Dave Mason of Traffic and Rick James (by way of a trust, as the guitarist is deceased)—regarding the distribution of royalties from digital downloads. The sum comes out to $11.5 million to be split among numerous parties, as well as an increase in the royalty percentage received by formers going forward. The plaintiffs alleged that Universal's labeling of digital music earnings as "sales" rather than "licenses" took money off the table for artists. -
Motown Legend Jimmy Ruffin Dead at 78
One of Motown's greats, Jimmy Ruffin, passed away Monday (Nov. 18) at the age of 78. Jimmy was the older brother of David Ruffin, a singer for The Temptations who died in 1991. He signed to Motown in the '60s, gaining popularity with songs like "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Hold on to My Love." -
Madonna, Parliament, The Temptations and H2O-Based Songs from Detroit Natives during City Water Crisis [LIST]
Detroit is facing some big issues relating to citizens not paying their water bills and the city failing to provide them clean water accordingly. We've got some songs about water from Detroit's rich music history to help them get through. -
12 Days of Christmas: 7 Best Versions of 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer'
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