Elizabeth Taylor has declined an invite to speak at pal Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday because she doesn't want to be a part of the hoopla surrounding the event.

Smokey Robinson's soul super group The Miracles are to be honored with the 2,381st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A special series of online podcasts featuring rare and intimate conversations with the label's legends, producers, songwriters and singers, are now available at www.classic.motown.com.

Marilyn Monroe was originally christened Norma Jean. Archibald Leach opted for the more debonair nom de guerre Cary Grant. At the age of 10,

Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is to be honored for his contribution to American music at an exclusive post-Grammy Awards event in Los Angeles.