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Dee Dee Bridgewater to Star in “Lady Day” | The Billie Holiday Musical Preview Coming Sept. 12th, 2013

Tony & Grammy Award-Winner
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Will star in “Lady Day”

The Billie Holiday Musical
Previews Begin September 12th
Opening slated for September 26th
Little Shubert Theatre


New York, New York.  Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater will star as one of the world’s incomparable and legendary jazz artists —  Billie Holiday,  in the celebrated musical “Lady Day” opening Thursday, September 26th (6:30PM) at Times Square’s Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).

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Funeral Service for Richard Allen Street (Former Member of The Temptations)

Richard Allen Street (former The Temptations member) Funeral Service    BUENA PARK, Calif., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — For Immediate release From Mrs. Cynthia Street I would like to announce funeral arrangements for my Husband former Temptation Richard A. Street have been finalized.  The public viewings will be held Thursday …

Smokey Robinson Presents Human Nature: The Motown Show Opens At The Venetian Las Vegas®

Smokey Robinson Presents Human Nature: The Motown Show Opens At The Venetian Las Vegas®

 

  Motown legends join the Strip’s hottest celebrities for star-studded premiere


LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Smokey Robinson Presents Human Nature: The Motown Show, Las Vegas’ latest vocal sensation is now open at The Venetian Las Vegas.

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“Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace” Star Studded Concert is Coming to BET and CENTRIC

BET Networks, Wonder Productions And The United Nations Present “Stevie Wonder With Friends: Celebrating A Message Of Peace” Airing On Centric, February 23rd


  
Tune-In for Special Performances by Stevie Wonder, Sting, Janelle Monae, Wyclef Jean and More!


NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — BET Networks and Wonder Productions have joined forces with the United Nations to present Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace. In celebration of the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization, the star-studded concert took place on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

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VH1 Has Cast The Roles for Upcoming Biopic, “Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story”

VH1 “Diggin’ On” a Cast for the Network’s Upcoming Biopic, “Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story”



 
KEKE PALMER, LIL MAMA, AND DREW SIDORA TO STAR AS ROZONDA “CHILLI” THOMAS, LISA “LEFT EYE” LOPES, AND TIONNE “T-BOZ” WATKINS

CHARLES STONE III SET TO DIRECT; PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL COMMENCE MARCH 2013 IN ATLANTA

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — VH1 has cast the iconic roles of superstars Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, for a full-length TV movie based on the life and career of R&B/hip-hop/pop group TLC.

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HBO Documentary Film “Beyonce: Life is But a Dream” Debuts Tomorrow Feb. 16th, 2013

Multiple Grammy winner, entrepreneur, and actress Beyoncé is the focus of an intimate feature-length HBO documentary film “Beyonce: Life is But a Dream” that debuts TOMORROW (Saturday, February 16) at 9pm. Directed by the superstar herself, the film is a fusion of video that provides raw, unprecedented access to the …

Chaka Khan Introduces Line of Chocolates & Candles @ the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Introduces Her Line of Chocolates and Candles at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge During GRAMMY Week


  
Chaka’s Chakalates and Khana Sutra Candles Are Available Online Now

International Icon Continues Year-long Celebration of 40 Years in Music and Entertainment


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan will introduce two of her signature products in the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge today, Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9, in conjunction with the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Ceremony on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS network from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). GRAMMY performers and presenters will be treated to gifts of Chaka’s gourmet chocolates, Chakalates, and her Khana Sutra candles. The international music icon and entrepreneur will be in the lounge during GRAMMY Week to meet and gift talent.

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AT&T “28 Days” Celebrates 5th Year with Concert Feat Host Rickey Smiley & Elle Varner

AT&T 28 Days Celebrates Fifth Year with Concert and Speaker Series Featuring New Host Rickey Smiley

 
 
2013 campaign kicks off in Washington, D.C. during Black History Month

DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T* announced today the return of 28 Days, a campaign that aims to motivate consumers to take a forward look at Black History Month as they create their own history.

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Andraé Crouch Honored @ Stellar Awards Weekend | Also Honored by ASCAP | PBS Airs Special, The Andraé Crouch Collection

Legendary Gospel Artist & Songwriter Andraé Crouch Honored During Stellar Awards Weekend And At Inaugural Ball


 
Riverphlo Artist Introduces His Multiple Stellar Award Nominated Song “Let The Church Say Amen” At Recent Telecast
 
PBS Airs Special, The Andraé Crouch Collection

 
(Los Angeles, CA) – January 2013 – Riverphlo Recording Artist Andraé Crouch is an icon in Gospel music.  Known for countless Gospel hits such as “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”, “My Tribute” and his most recent mega-hit, “Let The Church Say Amen”, Crouch has been in the music industry for over four decades.
 
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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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