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Stevie Wonder Commits $10K Yearly For The Blind to Touch MLK’s Face

Date Added: 8/26/2011 11:06:29 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Stevie Wonder is giving the gift of touch. After feeling Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s face on the new statue carved in stone at a memorial in Washington, D.C., Wonder wants other blind visitors to experience the same joy.

The “Ribbon in The Sky” singer has created a foundation, giving blind visitors the chance to touch Dr. King’s face and torso.

Announcing his plans at a gal...

Stevie Wonder Set For Induction in Apollo Theater Hall of Fame

Date Added: 6/8/2011 11:45:25 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

The legendary Apollo Theater will give Stevie Wonder it's highest honor by inducting him into the Hall of Fame. Wonder first graced the Apollo Theater stage at twelve years old, now the music icon will be celebrated with performances by Wyclef Jean, Yolanda Adams, Melanie Fiona, Raphael Saadiq, Paul Schaffer, Chick Corea and other special guests during the Apollo Theater’s Sixt...

Will.I.Am Joins Bill Cosby For In Depth Ray Charles Special

Date Added: 05/06/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Will.I.Am joins Bill Cosby, Willie Nelson, Quincy Jones and more in the soon-to-be-seen BIO original  'Ray Charles' America'.

Set to air on the BIO Network this summer, the forthcoming special commemorates the 80th anniversary of Ray Charles' birth.

An in-depth and uncensored look at a life full of turmoil and triumph, and a music career like no other, 'Ray Charles' America' has...

Stevie Wonder Takes On Video Game Awards

Date Added: 12/12/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Twenty-five time Grammy Award winner Stevie Wonder has been added as a presenter for Spike TV's "Video Game Awards 2009," airing LIVE on Saturday, December 12.

Joining Mike Tyson and Jack Black, Wonder will be on hand to present the award for Best Music Game.

Also joining the roster of presenters will be Kimbo Slice. Fresh off of his first career win in the UFC®, Slice will be ...

Stevie Wonder Lines Up Pre Rock Hall Tour

Date Added: 09/23/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Fresh off a celebrated performance at VH1 Divas last week, Stevie Wonder has booked a line up of shows leading up to his anticipated appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary celebration.

Set to kick off October 22, Wonder's short tour will make stops in Mashantucket, CT and Verona, NY before wrapping up October 25 in Norfolk, VA.

As confirmed earlier this yea...

Usher, Richie, Wonder Join Michael Jackson Memorial

Date Added: 07/07/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 2

Chart-topping recording stars Usher, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder are amongst the growing list of celebrities slated to participate in a Michael Jackson memorial Tuesday.

The trio, slated to perform, join Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Mariah Carey, and Smokie Robinson.

News of the memorial line up, follows confirmation that Grammy Award producer Ken Ehrlich is behind the event.

Stevie Wonder 'Seals' White House Salute

Date Added: 02/16/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

President Barack Obama has sign, sealed and is set to deliver a special concert for Stevie Wonder at the White House.

According to sources, Wonder, 58, will receive a Library of Congress award from the commander-in-chief and Michele Obama Feb. 25 with a concert airing on PBS Feb. 26.

Wonder's classic songs  "Signed, Sealed and Delivered I'm Yours" and "Higher Ground" were used t...

Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Robin Thicke Added To 2009 Grammy Awards

Date Added: 02/06/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 2

Steve Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Robin Thicke have been added to the ever-growing list of 51st Annual Grammy Award performances.

According to organizers, Wonder, Robinson and Thicke will be joined by M.I.A., Allen Toussaint, Terence Blanchard and Niel Diamond.

In addition, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer and Keith Urban will join forces for a tribute to rock and R&B pioneer Bo ...

Stevie Wonder Says 'Live At Last,' Sets First Ever Live DVD Release

Date Added: 02/03/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 1

Stevie Wonder is ready to give away his first-ever Live DVD !

According to Billboard, Wonder will release his first authorized DVD titled "Live At Last" March 10.

Distributed through Universal Motown, in DVD and Blu-Ray formats, "Live At Last" features footage from Wonder's fall 2008 stand at London's O2 Arena.

Featuring 27 songs, "Live At Last" includes "Superstition," "All...

Stevie Wonder Safe After LA Blaze, Refutes Report That House Burned Down

Date Added: 10/17/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 0

Stevie Wonder has shot down reports his home was left a smoldering ruin by a wildfire burning in the foothills around Los Angeles.

The fire at the northern edge of the heavily populated San Fernando Valley has destroyed 19 homes since a downed power line sparked the blaze on Monday.

The New York Post reported on Thursday that Wonder's home was one of those that went up ...

Stevie Wonder To Receive Gershwin Prize

Date Added: 09/03/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 1

According to Billboard, Legendary singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder has been chosen as the second recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The award presentation will take place in the Library's Great Hall on Feb. 23, 2009. A concert celebrating the award is being planned for the following evening.