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New James Brown Biopic to Be Filmed in Natchez, Mississippi


NATCHEZ, Miss., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A new film on the life of legendary performer James Brown will start shooting in Natchez, Mississippi this fall, say producers and state officials.  Mississippi native Tate Taylor, who also directed the Oscar-nominated film, “The Help,” will be leading the film for Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment.

Deluxe 4 CD Box Set, Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Box” Coming Aug. 20th, 2013

Jimi Hendrix - Purple Box
 
LEGACY RECORDINGS AND EXPERIENCE HENDRIX LLC RELEASING NEWLY EXPANDED EDITION OF THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “PURPLE BOX”
 
New US Edition of “The Rolls Royce of posthumous Hendrix sets” features
 
4 previously unreleased tracks
 
Legacy Recordings and Experience Hendrix LLC will release a newly expanded edition of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, the legendary “Purple Box,” which Rolling Stone’s David Fricke proclaimed “The Rolls Royce of posthumous Hendrix sets.” The box set earned RIAA Gold Album sales status in the US and has enjoyed widespread critical and commercial success throughout the world. The new four CD boxed set, which includes the entire 2000 original edition in addition to four tracks eagerly sought by fans of the legendary guitarist, will be available Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

Music Legend George Duke Dies at 67…

LEGENDARY KEYBOARD PIONEER GEORGE DUKE DIES AT 67

 

GRAMMY® Award-winning keyboardist/composer/arranger/producer George Duke has died in Los Angeles at age 67. He was battling and being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

With almost a half a century career, Duke was one of the world’s most prolific jazz legends.

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Background Singer Kevin Owens to Release New Book “So Amazing” This Fall 2013

Kevin Owens - so amazing
 
SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND SINGER KEVIN OWENS CHRONICLES
32-YEAR JOURNEY ON STAGE AND BEHIND THE SCENES OF
THE LATE GREAT SUPERSTAR LUTHER VANDROSS and RAY, GOODMAN & BROWN WITH THE RELEASE OF “SO AMAZING”
 
A NEW BOOK SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE THIS FALL
 
Compelling Memoir Takes a Look at Life in the Music Industry through
The Eyes of KEVIN OWENS who toured with the iconic LUTHER VANDROSS for over Two Decades as one of his key Background Singers
 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, August 1, 2013 – Over seven years in the making, SO AMAZING: Through The Eyes of Kevin Owens (My 32 Years On The Road With Luther Vandross and Ray, Goodman & Brown), a compelling new memoir written by R&B singer KEVIN OWENS, makes its highly anticipated book release debut this Fall.

Tyrese Gibson Presents “A Black Rose That Grew Through Concrete” Documentary

Tyrese Gibson Presents A Black Rose That Grew Through Concrete


Superstar Tyrese Gibson Invites Viewers on an intimate journey through his Life as a Man, an Artist, and a Father





NEW YORK, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — One of the most universally acclaimed documentaries to come from an artist in decades; A Black Rose That Grew Through Concrete
takes us on an incredible journey through the life and work of actor
musician Tyrese Gibson.

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Chaka Khan Feat on Billboard Mag’s Augmented Reality Cover on Newsstands March 16th, 2013

Chaka Khan Featured on Billboard Magazine’s First-Ever Augmented Reality Cover on Newsstands March 16



Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Celebrates 60th Birthday with Exclusive Events to be Held in New York, Los Angeles and Miami

The Highly-Anticipated CD The iKhan Project: Alive!
The Commemorative Edition Hits Stores July 2


(Los Angeles, CA – March 14, 2013) – Chaka Khan Enterprises and Management announces today the release of Billboard magazine’s Stars Tribute issue, dated March 23, to coincide with the music icon’s 60th birthday and the 40th anniversary of her career in music and entertainment.

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The Trumpet Awards Foundation Announces Star Studded Line-Up for Jan. 26th, 2013 Show

Trumpet Awards Ceremony will Feature Fantasia, Jennifer Holiday, Anthony Hamilton, Tyrese, Tamala Mann, TV One’s R&B Diva’s, Amber Riley, Zendaya Coleman and More



The Trumpet Awards Foundation announces celebrity performers and presenters for the 2013 Trumpet Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 4pm at the Cobb Energy Center Theatre. Limited tickets are available for select events at http://www.trumpetfoundation.org.


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 23, 2013

The Trumpet Awards Foundation announced their star powered cast of performers and celebrities appearing at the 2013 Trumpet Awards presented by Cadillac and Wells Fargo.

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Grammy Award Winning Singer Bobby Martin to Receive 2012 TSOP Award

Bobby Martin of Bobby Martin Productions Set To Receive the 2012 TSOP Award


LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy Award Winning, arranger, composer, producer, Bobby Martin, is set to be honored as the 2012 recipient of the THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA AWARD live in Beverly Hills, California on a date to be announced.

Bobby Martin, best known for arranging and producing the music of the top icons in the music industry including The BEE GEES, THE OJAYS, PATTI LABELLE, THE JACKSONS, LOU RAWLS, to name a few is vetted by top industry executives to receive this prestigious honor for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley Celebrates 10 Years of Touring Success with Tyler Perry

Soulful Songstress
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Celebrates Ten Years of
Touring Success with Tyler Perry

 

New York – Madea may have a job – as evidenced by the success of the latest play, “Madea Gets A Job” in Tyler Perry’s popular stage play franchise – but Cheryl Pepsii Riley has a career. That’s because Riley’s role as Carla Montgomery in the latest Madea escapade marks almost ten years that the soulful songstress has performed as a mainstay in Tyler Perry’s many endeavors. And with vocals that simmer and soar throughout the theatre, the audiences couldn’t be happier about it. To continue, please click “MORE”!