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While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
To wind down from filming in the tough inner city, the duo would ride out into the Maryland countryside on horses owned by Jean Albert Renault, a former Motown singer.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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The backstory This is the first Edition in Southeast Asia, a new build designed by Safdie Architects that pays tribute to Singapore’s reputation as a modern garden city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
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Thank you for the warmest welcome to your garden city.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 Nov. 2025
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Guests from as far as London, England, have booked nights at Tom and Betty Flohr’s short-term rental just blocks from dining and entertainment in downtown Lincolnton.—
Joe Marusak
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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This week, just outside of downtown Dallas, CFP leaders are convening again before conferences hold their annual spring meetings.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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