Singer of Martha and the Vandellas; Detroit councilwoman (2005–2009). Famous for Motown hits like Heat Wave and Dancing in the Street.
A collection of obituaries and reflections from major outlets highlight the career of a legendary record executive who shaped artists from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen. The pieces emphasize his instinct for pairing talent with mainstream appeal, and note Patti Smith’s counterpoint approach. The coverage spans the Independent, New York Times, Guardian and Scotsman, among others, with portraits of his long influence.
A roundup compiles notable birthdays from this week across Independent, AP News and other outlets, highlighting a cast of performers aged from 36 to 82 as of mid-July 2026.
The inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League game has drawn attention after Martha Reeves’s national-anthem performance went viral for its shaky vocals, prompting discussion about age, artistry, and the pressures on veteran performers amid a historic league debut.