In the early 1970s, Berry Gordy decided to take Motown to Hollywood, and he made a gamble on the first film he put the label's money behind.

As the Motown sound was dominating airwaves in the 1960s and ‘70s, Hollywood took notice and started incorporating the music into its soundtracks. Ever since then, Motown has been an inescapable ...

Through the '70s, starting with his 14th album "Music ... Diana Ross and The Supremes were the most successful group or artist in Motown's history by at least one measure — their 12 Billboard ...

The Beatles had a connection to Motown that ran much deeper than one would think, but it's unmistakable if you really listen.

Some 60-plus years later, Motown stands as a piece of living history — a flashpoint where African-American recording artists would find mainstream success. These include names like Marvin Gaye ...

Indeed, an early analysis of Motown’s success from Fortune magazine credits Gordy’s financial success to his ability to attract talented Black artists and “recognize those tunes, lyrics and ...