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MusicianBirth Name :
Steveland Hardaway JudkinsBirth Date :
May 13, 1950Birth Place :
Saginaw, Michigan, USASpouse :
Syreeta (14-Sep-70 - 1972), Kai Millard Morris (since 2001)Claim to fame :
Single "Fingertips" [Part 2] (1963)
Jonas Brothers Tapped for Stevie Wonder's House Full of Toys
November 02, 2009 11:11:58Jonas Brothers will be special guest at Stevie Wonder's annual benefit concert House Full of Toys on December 12 this year. The gig will be held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Its tickets are going on sale starting from Sunday, November 1 to this coming Thursday, November 5.
A yearly celebration, House Full of Toys is held by Stevie Wonder to invite concertgoers to bring an unwrapped gift of joy. The toys will then be donated to children, families and organizations in need. In addition to Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas, other musical acts are yet to be announced.
Video: Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis and More Sing on VH1 Divas Concert
September 18, 2009 01:09:23Footage from the revived VH1 Divas Concert has arrived, featuring live performances from young artists, such as Miley Cyrus and Leona Lewis. During the September 17 gig, Miley delivered "Party in the U.S.A", and Leona sang "Happy".
Other headliners also performed their latest singles. Kelly Clarkson entertained concertgoers with "Already Gone", and Jordin Sparks invited audience to dance with "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)". As for Jennifer Hudson and Adele, both of them brought the first singles from their debut albums. Jennifer came out with "Spotlight", and Adele took the stage with "Hometown Glory".
Miley Cyrus Will Duet With Sheryl Crow on VH1 Divas Concert
September 17, 2009 11:09:39Who will be joining forces with whom on upcoming VH1 Divas Concert has been revealed. Miley Cyrus is set to collaborate with Sheryl Crow, Adele is scheduled to share stage with India.Arie, and Jennifer Hudson will team up with Stevie Wonder.
Furthermore, it is announced that Jordin Sparks will make a duet with Martina McBride, Kelly Clarkson will perform alongside Melissa Etheridge, and Leona Lewis is staged to take the mic with Cyndi Lauper. In addition to newly-announced duets, the headliners will also showcase their singing talent on individual set.
Video: Tribute Performances at Michael Jackson's Memorial
July 08, 2009 10:07:04Family, close friends and fans gathered at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 7 to celebrate the life and death of Michael Jackson. Apart from speech, accolades and testimony, stars who have shared memories of him took the stage to perform in the late singer's honor.
Mariah Carey was the first to dedicate a song to him, singing her famous cover of Jackson Five's hit "I'll Be There". She was joined in the middle by Trey Lorenz, her long-time collaborator who joined her in the song back in 1992 during MTV Unplugged. Bringing it in gospel tone, Mariah slipped in Michael's name and added "Never can say goodbye".
Barack Obama to Honor Stevie Wonder With Library of Congress Award
February 16, 2009 03:02:12President Barack Obama will honor Stevie Wonder with a Gershwin Prize for Lifetime Achievement from the Library of Congress. Accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, the president will hand in the medal on February 25.
Following the award ceremony, a concert will also be conducted at the White House with Wonder appointed as its performer. The show will be broadcast the next day on PBS as the conclusion of the network's "Performance at the White House" series.
Jonas Brothers to Collaborate With Stevie Wonder at 2009 Grammy Awards
February 06, 2009 11:02:32Jonas Brothers are believed to share stage with Stevie Wonder at the live show of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards this coming weekend. Spilling the beans on the duet performance is USA Today, which yet gives any clue on what song they will be singing at the awards.
Another collaboration to expect from the 2009 Grammy Awards comes from Paul McCartney and Foo Fighters' dummer Dave Grohl. Backed up by Dave on drums, Paul will be performing "I Saw Her Standing There", the track penned by Paul himself and John Lennon for The Beatles' 1963 debut album "Please Please Me".
Kanye West and Adam Levine Teaming Up for Barack Obama's Campaign Soundtrack
September 24, 2008 01:09:02Rapper Kanye West will collaborate with Maroon 5's vocalist Adam Levine in a compilation album to benefit Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Entitled "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement", the soundtrack album will be released in conjunction with Hidden Beach Recordings and sold to raise money for Barack's campaign until November 4.
Joining Kanye and Adam in single "Promised Land" is African-American spoken word poet, Malik Yusef. Meanwhile, other stars who will lend their voices to the theme songs collection include Stevie Wonder, who will sing "Signed Sealed Delivered" and John Legend who will perform "Pride in the Name of Love".
Stevie Wonder Set European Tour Dates
June 06, 2008 02:06:12Legendary pop singer Stevie Wonder is set to get back on the road and plans to treat his faithful fans in Europe later this year. Stevie announced that news on Thursday June 5, stating to the press that his European leg will have in total of 12 dates and set to kick off on September 8 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.
Beside stopping in England, Stevie will also stage his concerts in other major European countries such as Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Italy and France. The pop legend's upcoming tour won't be held that long as it is planned to finish on September 28.
Veteran Rocker Prince Treated Post-Oscars Party Guests to Private Strip Show
February 27, 2008 01:02:33Prince treated guests at his purple-themed Oscars-post-party to a private peep show, it has been reported. The veteran rocker reportedly treated his guests to an erotic show, which they could view through cutouts behind a large curtain.
The Oscars-after-party bash, which is rumored to have cost 200,000 pound sterling, was held at Prince's $10 million mansion in LA. Guests including, Eva Longoria, Tony Parker, P. Diddy, Javier Bardem, and Penelope Cruz, were all asked to wear purple colored outfits for the bash.
Pregnant Halle Berry Thinks She's Having a Girl
January 18, 2008 02:01:21Having Stevie Wonder's hit single "Isn't She Lovely" keeps playing on her iPod, Halle Berry tend to consider that as a sign that she's having a girl.
The expectant mother, who decided not to find out the sex of her not-yet-born baby until the child is born, said "For some reason, that song keeps coming up on my iPod ... even though it's on shuffle. We're like, 'It's a girl! It's a girl!'"
Stevie Wonder Wants a Country Cover of His Hit
November 23, 2007 10:11:01Country music seems to take over the current interest of artists from various genre. After Beyonce Knowles reportedly wants to record a country album, it's Stevie Wonder's turn to demand a rendition of his hit in the genre.
Wonder predicted if somebody wants to give his 1970 song 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)' a country go, it will be a huge hit. He said, "I think the song could be a country hit. Get your country on. Tell somebody they need to cut that song as a country hit."
Tony Bennett Planning Full Duet Album With Stevie Wonder
August 15, 2007 03:08:04
Tony Bennett has joined forces with Stevie Wonder to pen a duet album which is still raw in material but very much definite. The mutual collaboration is the stem of recent Grammy Award-winning of their duet in 'For Once In My Life'.
Bennett admitted that Wonder is "my favorite guy. He's so deep, and he's such a creative artists at all time. We enjoyed ('For Once in My Life') so much and we enjoyed being with each other, it seems natural to do more together."
Stevie Wonder Back Touring Again
August 03, 2007 02:08:23
Stevie Wonder is finally back on road again after stop touring in 1986. The pop singer is launching a U.S. tour that will begin in San Diego's Humphrey's Concert on August 23.
The singer who had hinted this tour earlier this week, revealed the details of the trek at a news conference in business district of Century City. Not making the conference short, Stevie treated audience with a number of songs , including "My Cherie Amour" and "Higher Ground".
Queen Latifah "Trav'lin' Light" for Her New Album
July 18, 2007 04:07:40
Engaging in musical flick "Hairspray" and opening a burger joint restaurant, Queen Latifah doesn't forget her root as a singer with the release of a new album. The rapper is launching her second album under Verve titled "Trav'lin' Light".
Still on the heels of "The Dana Owens Album" that sports jazz vibe, rapper-turned singer Latifah will cover songs associated with Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, Mary Wells, Roberta Flack, Phoebe Snow and Etta James among others.
Stars Holding Dream Concert for "The King"
June 22, 2007 04:06:07
A number of stars such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Carlos Santana will appear for a charity show in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. They will raise money to aid the building of the late politician's memorials.
Other performers also playing their part in the event dubbed Dream Concert are Robin Thicke, Bebe and Cece Winans and Jessye Norman. For the host slot, "Today" show weatherman Al Roker will be joined by Ben Affleck, Shaquille O'Neal and LaDainian Tomlinson. The masterminds behind this event are actually Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger.
Stevie Wonder's Rare Duet with Ella Fitzgerald Packed in CD
May 08, 2007 12:05:06
A rare footage of Stevie Wonder's duet with the late Ella Fitzgerald will be included in the diva's revived classics album "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady Of Song".
Grammy award winning song "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" was recorded in a duet version between Wonder and Fitzgerald in 1977. This song is among latest additions for the album that is due June 5 via Verne. Other artists also paying tribute through their covers are Michael Buble, KD Lang, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, Hank Jones, Ledesi, Dianne Reeves, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Lizz Wright.
Stevie Wonder Received Top Honor in ASCAP Award
March 15, 2007 12:03:27
Stevie Wonder was not only the guest of honor in American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) American Troubadour Award, but he also claimed the top award in the event. The award is presented to Wonder for his contribution as a songwriter that has brought a positive influence both inside and outside the industry.
In the award's "Songwriter Night" that was held in Capitol Hill on March 13, a line of stars saluted Wonder by singing his classics. Among the them are India.Arie, Tony Bennett, Wyclef Jean, Wynonna Judd, Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight, Smokey Robinson and Joan Osborne.
The 2007 Grammy Awards, the Early Winners Are in!
February 12, 2007 09:02:25
Mary J. Blige, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, T.I., and Carrie Underwood are among the early winners at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday afternoon Feb 11th. As of Blige, the R&B singer gloriously earns three awards, mainly for the categories of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song both for "Be Without You", and Best R&B Album for her comeback album, "The Breakthrough."
California rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in the meantime, also wins three Grammys, including the Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best Rock Song awards for "Dani California", and Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for "Stadium Arcadium". Veteran singer Wonder shares the Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals award with Tony Bennett for their collaboration "For Once In My Life". Country trio the Dixie Chicks is another early winner, taking home the awards for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Song Of The Year all for "Not Ready To Make Nice".
Civil Rights Museum Awards Honor Stevie Wonder
October 20, 2006 10:10:16
Civil Rights Museum Awards honored veteran musician Stevie Wonder Tuesday Oct 17th with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Receiving his honor, Wonder told an audience of about 5,000 that music is a gift he can share, challenging Memphis and the world to "use the gifts God has given us to help those less fortunate."
Snoop Dogg Gets "Blue Carpet Treatment" on October 17th
July 12, 2006 03:07:47
Long in the works for his next solo album, Snoop Dogg finally could taste the fruit as he's tapped an October 17th release date for "Blue Carpet Treatment."
Stevie Wonder, The Game, R. Kelly, Brandy and Daz & Kurupt were among the potential guest artists attending the preview of the set prospective tracks held in New York Monday July 10.
Masterworks Added to National Recording Registry
April 12, 2006 12:04:40
50 recordings by veteran artists, like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and B.B. King, are being added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Why those masterworks and not the others? It is all because the recordings are considered to be "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
As of Wonder, he makes the list with his 1976 double album, "Songs in the Key of Life", while Hendrix's "Are You Experienced?", which was hailed as one of the "most groundbreaking guitar albums of the rock era, leads the newcomers. Music legend B.B. King is recognized for his legendary 1965 live concert album, "Live at the Regal".
List of the 2006 Soul Train Winners
March 05, 2006 08:03:24
Earned two awards on Saturday March 4th, 2006 at the 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards is John Legend who brings home the Best R&B/Soul Single, Male award for "Ordinary People" and Best R&B/Soul Album, Male award for "Get Lifted".
As for the queen of Pop, Mariah Carey, her coming back to music scene initially marks her attempt to repeat her success in the particular world. And after such hard work, the pop superstar successfully repeats the history. She picked two awards for the categories of Best R&B/Soul Single, Female for "We Belong Together" and Best R&B/Soul Album, Female for "The Emancipation of Mimi".
Stars Set to Perform at Next Month's Super Bowl
January 19, 2006 04:01:00Grammy Award-winning singer Aretha Franklin has been tapped to perform the US national anthem at next month's Super Bowl. The star will join New Orleans singer Aaron Neville and both are about to be accompanied at the national football championship by another veteran New Orleans musician, pianist Dr. John.
Commenting on the threesome collaboration, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said "The combination of all three should present a very memorable performance." Other stars set to join the already mentioned lineup among others are John Legend, Joss Stone, and Stevie Wonder, all of whom will perform the later singer's hits as part of the Super Bowl pre-game show, which will be broadcast live on ABC.
The 48th Grammy Nominees
December 09, 2005 09:12:05These days belong to "Mimi." With her comeback album, tentatively titled "The Emancipation of Mimi," pop diva Mariah Carey slowly but sure would repeat her world success in the music scene which is apparent as she gains 8 nominations for the 2005 Grammy Awards, which actual event scheduled for Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and will be broadcast on CBS.
The 8 nominations that Carey gets among others include Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Though, she isn't the only big nominee for the prestigious event, there are also John Legend and Kanye West who both earns 8 nominations as well. 50 Cent, Beyonce Knowles, Will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder are those who get 6 nominations. Also there are Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani and U2 with 5 nominations.
Stevie Wonder Joins Super Bowl Lineup
December 06, 2005 02:12:32Great singer Stevie Wonder has been tapped to join the Super Bowl lineup to perform during the pre-game show at Ford Field. The star is set to play three or four songs during the pre-game show before the game Feb. 5.
Speaking on that, Lori Lambert, vice president of strategic marketing for Universal Motown Records Group, told The Associated Press that at least part of the performance would be televised. For other artists to be featured in the pre-game show still to be announced later, Lambert added.
Aguilera & Bratman to Marry this Weekend
November 16, 2005 02:11:38Christina Aguilera and fiance Jordan Bratman are to wed this weekend, it has been claimed. The couple reportedly is planning a secret wedding ceremony which will be attended only by friends and family, as mentioned in America's New York Post newspaper.
Though the wedding will be a very private one, still the bride will wear a white and kind of traditional wedding gown, which is that of Christian Lacroix's. Meanwhile, her bridesmaids will be wearing outfits created by top designer Kai Milla - the wife of Stevie Wonder.
"I Am Me" No. 1 on U.S. Pop Charts
October 27, 2005 02:10:54Her effort to being honest to everyone scored her another new record on the charts. Teen pop singer Ashlee Simpson successfully tops the U.S. pop charts on Wednesday with her new album "I Am Me" sold 220,000 copies in the week ended October 23. To follow her at No. 2 on the chart is Rod Stewart's "Thanks for the Memories," with sales of 193,000 copies.
Opens at No. 3 is Martina McBride's "Timeless" which sold for 185,000 copies, ahead of Canadian rock band Nickelback's "All the Right Reasons" at No. 4 with 132,000 copies in its third week and Stevie Wonder's "A Time To Love" at No. 5 with 121,000 copies. To start at No. 6 is Houston rapper Bun B's solo effort "Trill" with 118,000 copies. In the meantime, Depeche Mode's first new studio album in four years, "Playing the Angel" secures the 7th position, followed behind by Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" which drops four places to No. 8 with 94,000 copies. Last week's champ, Alicia Keys drops drastically to No. 9 with her "Unplugged" set sold for 83,000 copies in its second week. Finishing this weekend's Top 10 is Kanye West's "Late Registration" which falls five places to No. 10 with 78,000 copies.
Wonder Still Has Time to Love
October 18, 2005 10:10:08It's been 10 years that Stevie Wonder doesn't produce an album. Now the time has come for him to share "A Time to Love," his new album due in stores on October 18th. Speaking about the long time he needs to complete the album the singer says "I wanted it to sound contemporary but still be me. It was just a matter of getting it right."
What is so special about the album is that it contains 15 original tracks of all genres, from hip-hop, gospel to world music, with some arrangements using strings. What's more it also features some guest vocalists, like gospel artist Kim Burrell, on the anthemic "If Your Love Cannot Be Moved" with choir vocals produced by Kirk Franklin and India Arie, on the title track.
Faithful Evans to Release A Christmas Album
October 13, 2005 10:10:43Christmas is coming and people preparing the things. Yes they are busy to welcome the big day, a day when Jesus the Savior was born. December 25th is a very historical day that Christians in the whole world won't miss the chance to celebrate the day their Redeemer came into this universe.
Just like other, singer Faith Evans also is preparing herself to celebrate Christmas. Though, she has her own way to mark the day that is releasing a Christmas album. And just like her given name, that's the name of her new album, "A Faithful Christmas." Includes such familiar songs as "Merry Christmas Baby," "White Christmas," "Santa Baby," "Christmas Song" and "O Come All Ye Faithful," the album will hit stores October 25th.
It's A Time to Love for Stevie Wonder
October 03, 2005 09:10:22
It's been so long that Grammy winner Stevie Wonder works on his new record. And after several well-publicized delays "A Time to Love" finally is finished and will due in stores October 18.
As for the album delay, the musician explains "I was never afraid to put this out. That was never the issue - ever. I wanted it to sound contemporary but still be me. It was just a matter of getting it right."
Heartbroken Wonder's Generosity
June 18, 2005 10:06:29Was heartbroken with the June 12 blaze in the city's Kensington neighborhood that killed 5 children: Summer Cooke, 5; Samantha Bowers, 4; Sabrina Dickson, 22 months; Amber Johnson, 3; and Reginald Ringgold, 1, Stevie Wonder is planning to visit those children's family besides arranging to pay their funeral expenses. Ira Tucker, the musician publicist, said "Stevie feels good about this. It's been just a heart-wrenching thing."
The first three victims mentioned are all siblings, whose mother Shannon Bowers and boyfriend Lester Cooke escaped form the fire by jumping from a second-floor window into a children's wading pool on the sidewalk. Investigators are still trying to determine the causes.
Special Present at Wonder's 55th Birthday
June 07, 2005 11:06:52May 13 is Stevie Wonder 55th birthday. At the same day, he doubled his happiness as his fashion designer wife Kai Millard Morris gave birth to Mandla Kadjaly Carl Stevland Morris, his seventh child and their first. The baby boy weighed 7-pounds, 8-ounces and was 20-inches long.
No other details have been revealed, but the meaning of the baby's name. Commenting on this, the singer publicist Howard Bragman explained, Mandla means Powerful/Defiant in Zulu and Kadjaly is Swahili for Born From God.
Stevie Wonder Designs Music Video for Blind Fans
May 06, 2005 10:05:55The talented, famous, and smart singer, Stevie Wonder, has designed a music video equipped with a descriptive audio track, which he specially dedicated for his blind fans. The video, which is being described as a musical first, has also marked the release of his song "So What the Fuss."
To go on details about the equipment, the description was recorded by Wonder with the help from rapper Busta Rhymes, who in this case takes part in handling the voice-over duties. Moreover, the commentary track can be accessed with any television outfitted with an SAP (Second Audio Program) function.
