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On Point Promotions Annual Black Music Month Event Honoring Full Force & Paul Anthony | June 29th, 2015

Honoring R & B Legends Full Force for over thirty years of contributions to urban and pop music culture and recognizing a courageous individual Paul Anthony who has dedicated his life towards educating, empowering and increasing not just the cancer survivor, but “The Cancer Champion”

(Los Angeles, CA- June 23, 2015) This event will pay tribute to the legendary group Full Force with a special screening of TV One’s first ever “Unsung Revisited” featuring Full Force. This annual event will be include a special awards presentation honoring original group member and Cancer Champion and survivor Paul Anthony along with live entertainment and a night filled with celebrity guests, many special surprises and nonstop excitement.

The NAMM Foundation to Invest $600,000 in Grant Funding to Special Music Education Programs

NAMM Foundation Grants $600,000 to Global Nonprofit Music Making and Music Education Programs

Foundation’s grants support efforts that further NAMM’s vision of a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In 2015, the NAMM Foundation will invest $600,000 in grant funding into 17 global music making programs. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and industry-based organizations that provide access to quality music education and increase interest and participation in making music across the lifespan.

The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Spring Fundraising Mixer | June 23, 2015

Chaka Khan with Kenny Lattimore and Anthony Hamilton

The Rhythm and Blues Foundation Spring Fundraising Mixer

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 The Rhythm & Blues Foundation will be hosting its first Black Music Month after work fundraiser of the year, “Soul of the 90’s: An R&B Tribute”, at the luxurious Attic Rooftop Lounge in Times Square. Michael Bivins, of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe fame, will be anchoring a stellar lineup of special guest hosts that includes 90’s super groups Allure (“Enjoy Yourself” “All Cried Out”) and Intro (“Love Thang”). An all 90’s soundtrack by celebrity DJ’s Jon Quick and DJ Commish will be provided.

Queen Latifah Donates Her Rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to Fisher House Foundation

Queen Latifah Donates Song to Fisher House Foundation

Award-Winning Actress’ Rendition of the Star Spangled Banner will Benefit Military Charity

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) June 03, 2015 – In an effort to support America’s military, Veterans and their families, Queen Latifah has gifted her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, sung during the 2015 NBA All Star game, to Fisher House Foundation.

Aretha Franklin Hits #1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Chart with “Rolling In The Deep”

Can the Queen of Soul still make hit singles? You better believe she can.

Music legend Aretha Franklin has apparently done it again. Her new single “Rolling In The Deep,” a cover of U.K. singer Adele’s big hit has charted at #1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart for the week ending Jan 3rd, 2015. It has slowly been taking its time to get to that position on the chart, but to see the Soul music legend sit atop on that status once again was refreshing.

Dionne Warwick to be Honored at the 24th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! Oct 18th, 2014

SHERYL LEE RALPH TO HONOR LEGANDARY SINGER/ACTIVIST DIONNE WARWICK AT
24TH ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!

LOS ANGELES — One Diva! One Song! One Night to touch a million lives! Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation kicks off its 24th Annual HIV/AIDS benefit concert DIVAS Simply Singing with a special announcement: Sheryl Lee and friends will honor Dionne Warwick LIVE at the 24th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! 7:30 pm, Saturday Oct 18th, 2014 at The Richardo Montalban Theatre.

Estelle to Join Face Forward Foundation to Sing Out Against Domestic Violence

Grammy Award Winning Artist Estelle Teams Up With Face Forward Foundation To Sing Out Against Domestic Violence

Estelle will Perform at the Face Forward Gala Sept. 13 Raising Money and Awareness to Provide Reconstructive Surgery to Domestic Violence Victims

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy Award-winning artist, Estelle will perform at Face Forward Foundation’s Fifth Annual Gala, “A Venetian Masquerade” September 13, at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. When Estelle first burst onto the scene in 2008 with the #1, double-platinum hit song “American Boy” featuring Kanye West, she quickly became an R&B sweetheart.

Jennifer Hudson Lends Her Voice To Stand Up To Cancer in New Campaign

GRAMMY® Award-Winning Singer Jennifer Hudson Lends Her Voice To Stand Up To Cancer And Genentech In “Two Worlds. One Dream.” Campaign In The Fight Against Cancer

New PSA Inspires Everyone to Come Together in the Spirit of Collaboration and to Advance Cancer Research

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, and Genentech, one of the world’s leading biotech companies, have joined forces with GRAMMY®-winning singer, Oscar®-winning actress, and SU2C Ambassador Jennifer Hudson for their latest campaign, entitled: “Two Worlds. One Dream.”

Songwriter Diane Warren To Be Honored By Point Foundation | Sept. 13th, 2014

Prolific Songwriter To Receive Award at “Voices On Point” Concert and Dinner, September 13 at Los Angeles’ Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Point Foundation (Point) will present its Leadership Award to songwriter Diane Warren, whose work has been recognized with Grammy® and Golden Globe® awards and multiple Academy Award® nominations. The Point Leadership Award is given to an individual who has achieved prominence in their professional career and unequivocally supported the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community.

More Than $8,000 was Raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Gospel’s Elite Delivered Powerful Performances, Helped Raise Over $8,000 For Ronald McDonald House Charities® Of The Greater Philadelphia Region

McDonald’s® Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour came to soulful stop in Philadelphia as partof nationwide concert series

PHILADELPHIA, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Last week, McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour delivered messages of hope, inspiration and service to Philadelphia. Some of gospel music’s biggest acts kept concertgoers clapping, dancing, laughing and lifting up their hands in joy. Attendees witnessed moving performances from Erica Campbell, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Kurt Carr, and the Mississippi Mass Choir, comedy from Jonathan Slocumb, tongue-twisting inspirational lyrics from Uncle Reece and the electrifying sounds of organist Moses Tyson, Jr.

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