L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — CNN is reporting that Grammy-nominated singer and Rick James protegée Teena Marie has died at age 54. The multi-talented vocalist, who was born in Santa Monica, got her break at Motown Records in 1979, and went on to be one... more info

USA Today Music — Teena Marie, who made history as Motown's first white act but developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like Lovergirl,Square ... more info

Detroit Free Press — LOS ANGELES - Teena Marie, who made history as Motown's first white act but developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like "Lovergirl," "Square Biz," and "Fire and Desire" with mentor Rick James, has died. She was 54. more info

L.A. Times - News — A publicist says singer Teena Marie, who made history as Motown's first white act, has died at age 54. more info

I Think You're Swell — my favorite track featuring Teena Marie: Fire and Desire – Rick James ft. Teena Marie the way her voice comes in at about 3:40 is mind blowing…the song is from the 1981 concept album Street Songs by Rick James. Rick James was her mentor and she, ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Singer/songwriter Teena Marie has died. She was 54. more info

ContactMusic — Singer/songwriter TEENA MARIE has died. She was 54.Born Mary Christine Brockert in California in March, 1956, the Grammy Award-nominated star found fame as a protegee of late funk legend Rick James. As Tina Marie Brockert, she landed a role on TV sho... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) R&B legend Teena Marie has died, her manager confirmed today (December 26th). Although no cause of death has been released as of press time, Teena Marie's publicist revealed that the singer had suffered a grand mal seizure last month... more info

CNN Showbiz — Teena Marie, an award-winning R&B singer-songwriter, was found dead Sunday at her California home, her manager said. more info

People.com — The R&B star was found dead at her Los Angeles home, her manager says more info