American Masters News Archives

“He'd pat his foot like a white boy.”

Delving deep into the dichotomy of personality that plagues so many successful artists, tonight's American Masters profiles Marvin Gaye, "one of the most musically creative minds ever." That assessment, in the ... via Philly.com

“If you don't buy that cheating is wrong, look at what it does medically”

He was shot to death the day before his 45th birthday on April 1, 1984 - by his own father. via SouthFlorida.com

“Let's Get It On"), a bad cocaine habit, the comeback triumph of 1982's "Sexual Healing”

By CHRIS VOGNAR / The Dallas Morning News cvognar@dallasnews.com Marvin Gaye is a daunting documentary subject for one simple reason: Almost everything there is to say about the man has already been written. via WFAA

'When Harry Met Sally' , 6 p.m., Oxygen. Nora Ephron's smart script was beautifully directed by Rob Reiner. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“I think he knew that. He needed to be loved by Marvin.”

PBS' "American Masters" strays far afield from its usual high-tone artists to examine the life of soul singer Marvin Gaye at 9 p.m. Wednesday on WTTW Channel 11. via Daily Herald

The talented and complicated Marvin Gaye performs a few years before his death in 1984. via Rocky Mountain News

“Everything They Had' David Halberstam's graceful writing was a sharp contrast to the often rough, bloody and hard-driving sports he covered. "Everything They Had”

Madonna's new album reminds us of the power of a grown woman who knows what she wants and how to get it. via CourierPostOnline