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Tom and the crew open the show talking about an array of topics including the lipstick on President Obama’s shirt, Tom’s jinx, the Indiana Pacers…

Representing for the R&B field this year, Grammy nominees Tyrese and Elle Varner took the stage at the 55th Annual Grammy Pre-Telecast to bridge the…

News broke a few weeks ago that Lenny Kravitz will play legendary singer Marvin Gaye in an upcoming biopic—which will focus on Gaye’s life in the ’80s before his murder. However, Gaye’s son and Kravitz’s childhood friend, Marvin Gaye III, opposing it all. According to TMZ Gaye said, “The producers and directors of this film […]

The Marvin Gaye biopic has been in talks since the beginning of 2011. The Marvin Gaye movie will center on the legendary singer’s later years. Who do you think should play Marvin Gaye.

You can’t help but wonder what Marvin would be like had he lived to see today. What influence would he have on today’s music and artist? Happy birthday Marvin! theurbandaily Read More

If you were a child who grew up in the 1970’s, it is likely that your mother was a huge Marvin Gaye fan. Marvin lived a tumultuous life. One of the  defining things  in  Marvin’s life  is that borne  out of  his pain came some of the most prolific, inspiring songs to ever grace the […]

It goes without saying that Kanye West, who celebrated a birthday yesterday, is one of hip-hop’s greatest producers.

With the increasing number of films aimed towards black audiences in the early 1970s, filmmakers realized that they couldn’t turn to Henry Mancini to provide the musical backdrops for these movies.

In what would have been a major career move for Will Smith, the actor has said “nay” to Gaye. The Oscar-nominated actor, who spent months in negotiations to portray the legendary soul singer, has turned the role of legendary Motown R&B legend Marvin Gaye who was tragically murdered by his own father at the height […]

Legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye would’ve celebrated his 71st birthday today.