Smokey Robinson Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Watch Tia Mowry And Smokey Robinson Star In Miracle In Motor City On Lifetime (Video)

The Lifetime original movie Miracle In Motor City, starring Tia Mowry, Mark Taylor, and Smokey Robinson is set to premiere this Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 8/7c.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Celebrate Mary J. Blige Live At The Apollo Theater In Harlem

On May 225th, 2021, the Apollo honored nine-time Grammy Award-winning and two-time Academy Award nominee, Mary J. Blige with induction into Apollo's legendary Walk of Fame. Continue reading

UMe Announces Global Deal With Sofa Entertainment For ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Catalog

Nearly 50 years after Harlem's Ed Sullivan, wrapped his show, The Ed Sullivan Show's final episode and charmed TV viewers for the final time on Sunday night June 6, 1971. Continue reading

getTV Airs Legendary Music Special “Sisters In The Name of Love” And Motowns’ 60th Anniversary

This coming week's Sony Pictures Television’s getTV will air music variety specials featuring legendary African-American entertainers including Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and more. Continue reading

George Michael And Other Stars Sing “I Wanna Know What Love Is”, Harlem, NY 1985 (Video)

On May 5th, 1985 the Apollo's renovation is celebrated with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening and television special, "Motown Salutes the Apollo," with special guests (2:30) George Michael, and Diana Ross. Continue reading

George Michael, Ft. Smokey Robinson, “Careless Whispers,” In Harlem, 1985 (Video)

On May 5th, 1985 the Apollo Theatre's renovation is celebrated with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening and television special, "Motown Salutes the Apollo," with George Michael featuring Smokey Robinson singing "Careless Whispers," in Harlem, NY.Continue reading

VIP’s Attend Johnny Gill’s 50th Birthday Bash (Photos)

Over the weekend, the stars aligned to celebrate the 50th birthday of legendary singer Johnny Gill. The “50 Shades of Johnny” themed birthday celebration was held at a private Bel-Air mansion.Continue reading

Prince To Be Inducted Into Apollo Theater Walk Of Fame

Philippe Dauman, executive chairman, president and CEO of Viacom said, “It is a great honor to accept the corporate award for community leadership from an institution as legendary as the Apollo Theater. Continue reading

Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD At The Apollo Theater In Harlem

In anticipation of the New York premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD, a co-production between the Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia, the Apollo has announced today that it will offer related cultural events for the public at the legendary Theater as well as other community institutions. Continue reading

Lee Daniels To Direct Harlem’s Apollo Theater Doc

Lee Daniels is set to direct The Apollo Film Project, an authorized documentary chronicling the history of the famed theater in Harlem, White Horse Pictures announced Thursday.Continue reading

OWN Presents “Legends: OWN At The Apollo In Harlem

[caption id="attachment_51991" align="aligncenter" width="500"] L-R: Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick perform during the OWN At The Apollo Concert Series, held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Photo by Jennifer Graylock-Oprah Winfrey Network[/caption] OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it will air the star-studded primetime television event"Legends: OWN at the Apollo" beginning Saturday, October 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.Continue reading

HW Picks: Leon Bridges R&B For A New Generation (video)

Leon Bridges is a singer out of time. It's amazing how this 25-year-old successfully channels the Golden Age of soul and R&B in a “Ed Sullivan Show” flavor, but with an expansive online music education and an influential mother from the era, it's hard not to be.Continue reading