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National Bar Association Announces Entertainment Line-Up for 90th Annual Convention | July 19th-23rd, 2015

Johnny Gill

The National Bar Association Announces a Stellar List of Entertainers for the
90th Annual Convention and Exhibits in Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES, CA – The National Bar Association (NBA) will host its 90th Annual Convention and Exhibits in Los Angeles, CA, on July 19, 2015 – July 23, 2015. The annual event will be held at the luxurious Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Downtown Los Angeles, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 9007. This year’s event will include a list of award winning entertainers that have topped the charts and garnered millions of fans over their phenomenal careers.

Janet Jackson Announces 2nd Leg to “Unbreakable World Tour” | 27 New Cities Added

Janet Jackson Announces 2nd North American Leg To “Unbreakable World Tour”

– Due To Overwhelming Fan Demand, 27 New Cities Added –

– Tickets For 2nd Leg Of Tour On Sale Starting July 20 at JanetJackson.com –

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Janet Jackson’s tour is not only UNBREAKABLE, it is now unstoppable thanks to her fans across North America. The recent BET Awards’ Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 2nd North American leg to her UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR with an additional 27 new cities added to what has become one of the most highly-anticipated international tours.

Gospel Icon Shirley Caesar to be Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honoree | Class of 2016

GOSPEL ICON PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR ANNOUNCED AS HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME HONOREE IN CLASS OF 2016

Caesar selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Recording

The current Queen of Gospel, legendary artist Pastor Shirley Caesar garners a new milestone, as an honoree in the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s just-announced honorees selected for the class of 2016, to receive a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Recording, unveiled via www.walkoffame.com (date for star ceremony is pending).

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.

LAST MINUTE CONTEST! Enter to Win Tickets to The 29th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival | June 20th & 21st, 2015!

LAST MINUTE CONTEST!

Enter to Win Tickets to The 29th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival | June 20th & 21st, 2015!

On behalf of Full House Promotions & the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the 29th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival on Saturday, June 20th AND 2 tickets (1 pair) on Sunday, June 21st – 2 winners total! Come join the gang at the fest and witness some of the most graceful performances to hit the Rainbow Lagoon Park.

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.

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