THE MIRACLES GET A HOLLYWOOD STAR: Smokey Robinson says it's about time.

*Smokey Robinson now has two stars representing him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – one for his career as a solo artist, and a brand new star for his run as lead singer of the famed Motown group, The Miracles.

The crooner was on hand Friday as his former back up group was honored in a ceremony that included one-time labelmates Stevie Wonder and Mary Wilson of the original Supremes, as well as Motown founder Berry Gordy.

"I've had a star for the last 20 years or so, and it is way, way, way, way overdue" for The Miracles, Robinson told the crowd, according to the Associated Press.

According to Ron Brewington, National Vice President, Motown Alumni Association (MAA), his organization was the sponsor for the Miracles getting their star.


A number of events this year mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Motown record label. Last week in Detroit, Gordy and Robinson joined the "American Idol" finalists to tape a segment set to air on Wednesday.

"Idol's" Motown Week will culminate with a duet between Robinson and the show's season 2 winner Ruben Studdard. The pair will perform on the results show, which moves from Wednesday to Thursday this week to accommodate President Obama's Tuesday press conference. "Idol's" performance show moves from Tuesday to Wednesday night


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