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The Four Tops, has died aged 88.Fakir passed away in his home in Detroit today (July 22) from heart failure, which his family confirmed to the Detroit Free Press.In a statement shared with the paper, they wrote: “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a trailblazer, icon and music legend who, through his 70-year music career, touched the lives of so many as he continued to tour until the end of 2023, and officially retired this year,’ it began.“As the last living founding member of the iconic Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke’s legacy living on through his music for generations to come.”Fakir was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 26, 1935. He rose to prominence as a member of the Motown group The Four Tops, which formed in 1953, initially as ‘The Four Aims’.

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Michael Jackson Biopic Likely Splitting into Two Movies and Delaying Release Date

Katcy Stephan Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” may be split into two movies. As a result, the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project will likely push its current Oct. 3 release date.

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Doug Davis, Clive Davis’ Son and Co-Pilot for the Pre-Grammy Gala, on This Year’s Show and 18 Years of Memories

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music In an industry filled with blowhards, Doug Davis flies pretty far under the radar, at least for a major music attorney, son of one of its most legendary executives and, for nearly two decades, co-pilot of that legendary executive’s iconic annual event, the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala. Even those who have known him for years may be surprised to learn that Doug is up for his fifth Grammy this year, as a co-producer of the late President Jimmy Carter’s album, “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration” in the Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording category.

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Pop icon died on Boxing Day at 54 after taking afternoon nap

Singer Teena Marie rose to fame in the 1970s, thanks to her distinctive voice. She soon became a prominent figure on the R&B and soul scene in America, having been discovered by Motown Records label boss Berry Gordy, who decided to sign Teena as a solo artist. Her debut album, Wild and Peaceful, was released in March 1979.

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‘Save the Children,’ Long-Lost ’70s Concert Film With the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Staple Singers and Other Black Superstars, Gets a Netflix Rebirth

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “Save the Children,” an early ’70s concert film featuring many of that era’s biggest names in Black music, was in need of some saving itself. Although the documentary featured iconic stars like the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Bill Withers, the movie disappeared completely off the radar after being briefly released to theaters in 1973 by Paramount Pictures, never getting an authorized home-video release, let alone revival screenings.

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Halloween 2024 playlist: Ghoulish grooves — from Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga to Billie Eilish

Mariah Carey defrosts, here are 12 tunes for your pumpkin-pumping pleasure.Still getting ghouls grooving in “Thriller” line dances all over the world four decades later — and that Vincent Price rap remains, well, priceless.Michael Jackson also sang guest vocals on this haunting hip-shaker from 1983 that gives all the eerie feels. The King of Pop shared a Motown connection with Rockwell, who is the son of label founder Berry Gordy.They somehow keep making “Ghostbusters” films after 40 years — hello “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” — and Parker’s No.

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Tito Jackson Dies: The Jackson 5’s Founding Guitarist Was 70

Tito Jackson, the founding guitarist of iconic ’70s hitmakers The Jackson 5 that featured a young Michael Jackson and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died Sunday after reportedly having a heart attack while driving. He was 70.

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Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, dead at 88

Berry Gordy said in a statement that Fakir helped embody the Tops’ “showmanship, class and artistry.“Duke was first tenor — smooth, suave, and always sharp,” Gordy said. “For 70 years, he kept the Four Tops’ remarkable legacy intact.”The Four Tops were among Motown’s most popular and enduring acts, peaking in the 1960s.

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Abdul “Duke” Fakir Dies: The Four Tops’ Last Surviving Member Was 88

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving member of legendary Motown Records group The Four Tops, who racked up 17 Top 20 singles from 1964-73 including the chart-topping classics “I Can’t Help Myself” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” died today at his home in Detroit. He was 88.

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‘The Vampire Diaries’ star to portray Diana Ross in Michael Jackson biopic

Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has announced a new collection of cast mates.Among the roles that have been newly cast for Michael, are legendary figures such as Diana Ross, Quincy Jones and the King of Pop’s older sister La Toya Jackson. According to a report from Variety, The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham will portray the iconic Diana Ross.Graham wrote of her casting on social media: “Grateful to play the legendary Diana Ross… directed by the great Antoine Fuqua.

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Michael Jackson Biopic New Cast Additions: Find Out Who's Playing Diana Ross, La Toya Jackson & More!

New roles in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic have been announced!

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Michael Jackson Biopic Adds Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy

Angelique Jackson The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross. Other new cast members of the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project include Jessica Sula (“Split”) as La Toya Jackson; Liv Symone (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick (“Robot Chicken”) as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones (“The Other Two,” “How to Die Alone”) as Jackson’s trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson (“Insecure”) as industry icon Quincy Jones. “Michael,” from director Antoine Fuqua, is currently in production and has added a slew of stars in recent weeks.

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Michael Jackson Biopic Adds Laura Harrier as Pioneering Music Exec Suzanne de Passe (EXCLUSIVE)

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer “Michael,” the splashy forthcoming biopic about Michael Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua, has added actor Laura Harrier in a key role. Harrier, of “BlacKkKlansman” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming” fame, will portray pioneering female music executive Suzanne de Passe in the Lionsgate project. De Passe was a creative assistant to Motown founder Berry Gordy, and is credited with convincing Gordy to sign The Jackson 5 to his label.

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Jermaine Jackson sued over alleged 1988 sexual assault

Jermaine Jackson is being sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in 1988.The lawsuit for sexual battery, battery, sexual assault and negligence was filed by Rita Butler Barrett on Wednesday (December 27) at Los Angeles County Superior Court. Jackson’s company Jermaine L.

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Jermaine Jackson sued for alleged 1988 sexual assault, plaintiff ‘forced to suffer for decades’

Jermaine Jackson is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in or around the spring of 1988, according to a new lawsuit. Filed by Rita Butler Barrett on Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by The Post, the suit accuses the famed member of The Jackson 5 of sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual battery, negligence and rape.

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Byron Allen on Continuing to Make ‘Strategic Acquisitions’ in Television: ‘I Haven’t Yet Done What I Set Out to Do’

Stuart Miller When Byron Allenwas just 14, he started doing stand-up comedy. Four years later, in 1979, he became the youngest comedian to appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” It was a launching pad for an entertainment career that included a stint on “Real People,” a lead role in “Case Closed,” a TV movie he co-wrote and a syndicated late-night show bearing his name. But all along, Allen had his eyes on a much bigger prize.

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CBS to Air Second Annual ‘Byron Allen Presents TheGrio Awards’

Selome Hailu The second annual edition of “Byron Allen Presents TheGrio Awards” will air on CBS on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. after recently being recorded in Beverly Hills.

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Clifton Oliver Dies: Broadway Actor Appeared In ‘The Lion King’ And ‘In The Heights’

Clifton Oliver, a stage actor who appeared on Broadway in The Lion King, In The Heights and Wicked, died yesterday following a lengthy illness.

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Berry Gordy, Tony Bennett, Oprah Winfrey and More Remember Harry Belafonte: ‘Trailblazer and Hero to Us All’

Thania Garcia Hollywood is mourning Harry Belafonte, the Calypso singer, award-winning performer and activist, who died on April 25 of congestive heart failure at age 96. The Caribbean-American entertainer is lauded as one of the most versatile recording artists of the 1950s and was one of the first Black leading men in cinema. He also had a fierce commitment to activism throughout the 60s and participated in numerous protests and marches including the Freedom March on Washington in 1963 (alongside his friend and actor Sidney Poitier) where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Tastemakers like Berry Gordy, Tony Bennett, Oprah Winfrey and more paid their respects and celebrated Belafonte’s work, calling him a “trailblazer” and “great entertainer.”

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Nick Cannon on the Importance of Future Superstar Tour and How He Feels About Having More Kids (Exclusive)

Nick Cannon's about to embark on his Future Superstar Tour, and his mission's simple: give future superstars a much-deserved platform.The talented host and rapper invited ET's Kevin Frazier to tour his incredible Southern California office, where they discussed what the upcoming tour means to him, the empire he's growing and whether he wants to have more kids (hint: yes and no). Cannon will kick off his Future Superstar Tour on Saturday night at the famed Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. It's the first of a 24-city tour featuring 10 rising stars ready to shake up the game with their talent. For Cannon, it's not about him becoming some kind of talent scout.

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Smokey Robinson Shares His Bucket List Item, Stevie Wonder and Martin Luther King Jr. Memories (Exclusive)

Smokey Robinson still has things he wants to accomplish. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the 83-year-old singer, and Robinson revealed the last item on his bucket list.«If there's anything left on my bucket list, it would be that I would like to make a movie, a good movie,» he told ET. "… I'd like to be in a really good movie and be a character.«While Robinson hopes to play a character in a flick, lots of people want a Broadway show or a movie to be made about life, both of which „some people have approached me to do it.“Any potential project about his life, Robinson said, is „gonna be very candid.“»I might as well be candid.

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