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Heather Headley to Join Cast of Hit Production “The Color Purple” on May 10th, 2016

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Tony and Grammy Award Winner
HEATHER HEADLEY
 
Joins Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and the company of
THE COLOR PURPLE
On Tuesday, May 10
As Shug Avery
 
April 7, 2016 – Beginning performances Tuesday, May 10, Tony and Grammy Award winner HEATHER HEADLEY will assume the role of Shug Avery in John Doyle’s critically acclaimed production of the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE. This is Ms. Headley’s first appearance on Broadway since winning the 2000 Tony Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her performance in Aida.

Singer Norah Jones to Perform at Both Newport Folk & Newport Jazz Festivals – 2016

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Norah Jones Set To Perform At Both
Newport Folk Festival And
Newport Jazz Festival This July
 
Nine-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones will perform the rare feat of appearing at both the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival on consecutive weekends this July.

Kelly Price Releases Single “Everytime (Grateful)” | Available NOW | LISTEN!

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“EVERYTIME (GRATEFUL)”
A NEW SINGLE FROM KELLY PRICE
AVAILABLE NOW
 
Available NOW on iTunes, Amazon and GooglePlay!
 
Nashville, TN (February 24, 2016) – Seven-time GRAMMY®-nominated singer and songwriter Kelly Price makes a declarative statement with the release of her new single “Everytime (Grateful),” which is available now via all digital retailers, and just released to radio. Driven by her beloved voice, Price penned the song, with co-writers Troy Taylor, Johnta Austin, and James Foye III.

Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff on Austin City Limits | Premieres on PBS Feb. 6th, 2016

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Austin City Limits Showcases Two Soul Sensations: Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
 
New Episode Premieres February 6th on PBS
 
Austin, TX—February 5, 2016—Austin City Limits (ACL) gives you the best seat in the house for two of today’s hottest soul sensations: Leon Bridges sharing the bill with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. The new episode premieres Saturday, February 6th at 8pm CT/9pm ET as part of ACL’s Season 41.

Our Conversation with Jody Watley | 2016

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Music Editor A. Scott Galloway Interviews Music Diva Jody Watley!
 
T.U.M.S. is elated to have with us this month, as part of Black History Month, one of the finest singers of our time. R&B/Soul Songstress Jody Watley is on the move again with the return of group Shalamar Reloaded and New Music on the horizon. Our music editor A. Scott Galloway spent some quality time with Ms. Watley to discuss an array of topics. LOTS OF THEM! Pull up a chair and relax for a moment – Our conversation with Jody Watley comes to you NOW!
 
Click HERE to access Interview!
 
The Urban Music Scene.com

GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi to Open March 5th, 2016 | 1st Built Outside of Los Angeles

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28,000-Square-Foot Music Museum to Mark the First GRAMMY Museum Outside Los Angeles
 
CLEVELAND, MISS. (Feb. 1, 2016) — GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Cleveland, Miss. The grand opening will be celebrated with a slate of activities from March 3–6 and will mark the first GRAMMY Museum to be built outside of Los Angeles.

The 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, Hosted by Nia Long & Mike Epps | Jan 23rd, 2016

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Actors Nia Long And Mike Epps To Co-Host The 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, Sponsored By American Family Insurance
 
HONOREES TO INCLUDE: GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING ARTIST NE-YO, TV PRODUCER WILL PACKER, COMEDIAN GEORGE WALLACE & THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS
 
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ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Trumpet Awards Foundation and title sponsor American Family Insurance present the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, to celebrate and honor history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and philanthropic individuals.

Off The Wall: Michael Jackson’s Original Album And The Documentary “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall” Set For Release As A CD/DVD Bundle On February 26, 2016

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Off The Wall: Michael Jackson’s Original Album And The Documentary “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall” Set For Release As A CD/DVD Bundle On February 26, 2016
 
JACKSON’S OFF THE WALL “INVENTED MODERN POP AS WE KNOW IT”
 
SHOWTIME® TO DEBUT DOCUMENTARY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 9 PM ET/PT
 
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On February 26, during Black History Month, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Legacy Recordings will release exclusive CD/DVD and CD/Blu Ray editions of Michael Jackson’s revolutionary 1979 recording, Off The Wall. The package will include the original version of the album bundled with the new documentary Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, directed by Spike Lee.

Dionne Warwick’s 75th Birthday Party Brings Out The Stars | Announces Launch of The Dionne Warwick Foundation

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DIONNE WARWICK’S 75th BIRTHDAY PARTY BRINGS OUT THE STARS AND LAUNCHES HER NONPROFIT
 
One by one, they gathered. Stars of Broadway, film and TV, alongside music superstars and politicians alike to honor the 75th birthday of Dionne Warwick-mother, friend, humanitarian, and icon. Convened in secret, in the private dining room of Mr. Chow’s restaurant in New York, they waited for a woman who has achieved more in her 75 years than one could with two lifetimes.

L.L. Cool J To Host The 58th Annual Grammy Awards® | Feb. 15th, 2016

GRAMMY Award winner and NCIS: LOS ANGELES star LL COOL J hosts THE 55th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS√?¬Æ, broadcast from the Los Angeles' STAPLES Center on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided for use in conjunction with the TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR 2012. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS √?¬©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 
LL COOL J RETURNS TO HOST
THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®
 
Two-Time GRAMMY® Winner Hosts Music’s Biggest Night®
For The Fifth Time Live On CBS Feb. 15, 2016
 
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Dec 16, 2015) — Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY® winner LL COOL J is set to return as host of the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking his fifth consecutive year as master of ceremonies. Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Music’s Biggest Night® will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

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