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Janet Jackson Announces The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR | Kicks Off Aug. 31st | Tickets on Sale June 22nd, 2015

With The Whole World Lining Up, North America To Be 1st Continent On Janet Jackson’s “Unbreakable World Tour”

– Superstar’s Return To Live Performance to Kick Off August 31 –

– Tickets On Sale Starting June 22 at JanetJackson.com –

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Music icon, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist Janet Jackson today announced details of her highly anticipated international tour. The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of this world’s most influential entertainers back to the live stage in support of her upcoming album due out this Fall on Rhythm Nation Records/BMG.

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.

Terence Blanchard Named Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music

Terence Blanchard Named Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music has named world-renowned trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and Blue Note recording artist Terence Blanchard as a visiting scholar in the Jazz Composition department beginning in the fall of 2015. Blanchard will also work in the Film Scoring and Brass departments, and for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Damien Sneed to be Musical Director for Production “The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance & Music”

Tony Award Winner George Faison Taps Multi-Genre Recording Artist Damien Sneed as
the Musical Director and Conductor for the CityParks Foundation’s Central Park’s SummerStage
Production Of ‘The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance & Music’

The Damien Sneed Foundation Presents the Performing Arts Institute
‘The Wiz: If You Believe Summer Program’ August 3 through August 14 in New York City

(New York, NY – May 26, 2015) – Tony Award winner, George Faison taps multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed as the musical director and conductor for the CityParks Foundation’s Central Park’s SummerStage production of “The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance & Music” on Wednesday, August 12 at Rumsey Playfield, located on East 72nd Street, off Fifth Avenue in Central Park.

Soul Singer Gina Carey Wins CV Music Award in Palm Springs

Gina Carey Wins a CV Music Award at The Riviera in Palm Springs

On Sunday May 17th Gico Music Recording Artist Gina Carey wins the “Best Contemporary Band/ Artist” award

PRLog – May 18, 2015 – PALM DESERT, Calif. — On March 25th, soul singer, Gina Carey learned of her 2 CV Music award nominations, one for “Best Jazz Band/Artist” and the other for “Best Adult Contemporary Band/Artist. On Sunday, May 17th, Soul Singer, Gina Carey, won the CV Music Award for “Best Contemporary Band/ Artist”.

BET Networks & Dr. Bobby Jones Celebrate The 35th & Final Season of “Bobby Jones Gospel”

BET NETWORKS AND DR. BOBBY JONES CELEBRATE THE 35TH AND FINAL SEASON OF “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL” THIS UPCOMING SEASON

NEW YORK, NY (Friday, April 24, 2015) – BET Networks announced at the BET UPFRONT that it will tape the 35th and final season of “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL,” cable television’s longest running original series. With today’s biggest Gospel artists having their first television performance on “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL,” Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams celebrated Dr. Bobby Jones’ groundbreaking work with a soul stirring performance in tribute to Dr. Jones phenomenal work on BET Networks throughout the years.

Lalah Hathaway Wows Star-Studded Crowd at lalah hathaway LIVE!

Lalah Hathaway Wows Star-Studded Crowd at lalah hathaway LIVE!

Last night at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, two time GRAMMY Award winner, Lalah Hathaway, wowed a celebrity-filled audience at the live recording for her upcoming album, lalah hathaway LIVE! Celebrities including Patti LaBelle, Anita Baker, Erica Campbell, Kenny Lattimore, Daley, Laurieann Gibson, Deitrick Haddon, Yvette Nicole Brown, Angie Fisher and Luenell watched Lalah deliver the stunning R&B vocals she’s known for on the same stage that her father, the late great Donny Hathaway, recorded his seminal LIVE album on in 1972.

Harvey Mason to Receive Honorary Doctor of Music Degree at Berklee

Drum Legend Harvey Mason to Receive Honorary Degree at Berklee Commencement May 9

Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present drum legend Harvey Mason with an honorary doctor of music degree at Berklee’s commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 9, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. More than 900 Berklee graduates, their parents, and invited guests will be in attendance.

Sly & The Family Stone–Live At The Fillmore East October 4th & 5th 1968 To Be Released Friday, July 17, 2015

Sly & The Family Stone–Live At The Fillmore East October 4th & 5th 1968 To Be Released Friday, July 17

Four-Disc Debut Release of Previously Unreleased Live Set Recorded at Legendary Fillmore East Venue

Double Vinyl LP “Best-Of” from shows, compiled by “Captain” Kirk Douglas of The Roots, to be released exclusively for Record Store Day 2015

NEW YORK, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Epic/Legacy is excited to announce the debut release of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE—LIVE AT THE FILLMORE EAST OCTOBER 4th & 5th 1968, a four-disc set of previously unreleased live shows recorded during the band’s rise at New York City’s legendary venue. The set is scheduled to be released on Friday, July 17 and is available now for pre-order on Amazon.

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