Loose Ends with Jane Eugene joins Babyface at The Aretha on July 12

Loose Ends featuring original singer Jane Eugene will open for Babyface & Friends at Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on July 12. The booking marks Eugene’s return to the stage after months of public concern over her immigration detention and adds another major R&B name to one of the summer’s biggest concerts at the riverfront venue.

Why it matters: - Jane Eugene’s return adds emotional weight to a high-profile R&B concert in Detroit. - The July 12 show pairs a classic 1980s and 1990s act with Babyface, one of the genre’s most decorated hitmakers. - The booking is expected to draw strong interest from longtime R&B fans at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

What happened: - The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre announced that Loose Ends featuring original lead singer Jane Eugene will open for Babyface & Friends on Sunday, July 12. - The concert will take place at the Detroit riverfront venue known as the Aretha. - The announcement follows months of public concern over Eugene’s detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The details: - Published reports said Eugene had been detained for several months after issues tied to an alleged visa overstay while returning to the United States from Canada. - Those reports also said Eugene was eventually released. - Loose Ends helped define sophisticated R&B in the 1980s and 1990s. - The group became one of the first successful British R&B acts to reach major crossover success internationally. - Loose Ends’ best-known songs include “Hangin’ on a String (Contemplating),” “Slow Down,” “Watching You,” “You Can’t Stop the Rain,” and “Magic Touch.” - Sulaiman Mausi, vice president and partner at The Right Productions, said Eugene’s return is a celebration of perseverance, artistry, and the connection between artists and audiences. - Mausi also said the company was grateful Eugene had been released and could return to performing. - Babyface is a 13-time GRAMMY Award winner. - Babyface has written and produced hits for Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, Madonna, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin. - Babyface co-founded LaFace Records, which helped launch Usher, TLC and Outkast. - Babyface won another GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Song for co-writing “Snooze” by SZA. - Babyface’s album Girls Night Out features collaborations with Ella Mai, Coco Jones, Kehlani and Doechii. - Tickets are on sale now through the official box office and online at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

Between the lines: - The booking gives the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre a nostalgia-driven lineup built around legacy R&B names with cross-generational appeal. - Eugene’s return story adds a human-interest angle that could broaden attention beyond core concertgoers. - The Right Productions is leaning on resilience, legacy and familiarity as part of the event’s draw.

What's next: - The July 12 performance will be one of the venue’s marquee summer R&B nights. - Additional concert announcements and ticket information are expected throughout the season. - The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre said it will continue hosting national touring artists, special events and cultural programming this summer.

The bottom line: - Detroit’s riverfront venue is turning a classic R&B lineup into a headline summer event, with Jane Eugene’s return adding extra interest to Babyface’s July 12 show.