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Prince to Introduce New Artist, Andy Allo @ “Welcome 2 Chicago”

Prince To Debut New Artist Andy Allo At His “Welcome 2 Chicago” After-Jam At Chicago’s House Of Blues On September 24 – In Support Of The “Rebuild The Dream” Foundation
 

 
ALLO’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM “SUPERCONDUCTOR” TO BE RELEASED NATIONALLY ON SEPTEMBER 20 ON PRINCE’S NPG RECORDS
ANDY ALLO’S “SUPERCONDUCTOR” TO BE RELEASED NATIONALLY ON SEPTEMBER 20 ON PRINCE’S NPG RECORDS.


CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Andy Allo, funk/soul artist extraordinaire, has been announced to perform live at Prince’s after-jam at Chicago’s House of Blues on September 24, following a special performance by Prince himself, at his “Welcome 2 Chicago” engagement.

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BET Celebrates The 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s “BAD” | Sept. 18th, 2012

BET Networks Celebrates The 25th Anniversary Of Michael Jackson’s Landmark “BAD” Album Short Films With A Two-Hour Special Tribute Premiering On Tuesday, September 18 At
8:00 P.M. ET*

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET*, BET Networks will premiere BET PRESENTS: BAD25 – THE SHORT FILMS OF MICHAEL JACKSON,  a two-hour tribute to the industry-redefining short films emanating from the landmark Michael Jackson album, BAD, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.  The TV special airs the same day as the release of BAD25, available in multiple formats, which will include CDs of the original album plus rare and previously unreleased audio as well as the first ever authorized DVD and CD release of a concert from the record breaking BAD World Tour.  

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Music Legend Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” & Special Collaboration

Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” And Collaboration With Rebuild The Dream

 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Prince, one of the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of our time, announces his return to Chicago, at the United Center beginning September 24th and his support of Rebuild the Dream.  Rebuild the Dream, founded by Van Jones, is a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of everyday people—from seniors to students, moms, dads, brothers and sisters—who come together to build strong vibrant communities and to fix our economy from the ground up.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 6th at 10am Central at LiveNation.com.

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The 10th Annual Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion | Aug. 31st – Sept. 3rd, 2012

Thousands At ‘Party With A Purpose’ In Orlando For Tenth Annual Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion August 31 – September 3, 2012 Celebrating The Black Family In Orlando


 
Bobby Brown will return for New Edition performance, Saturday, September 1, Teen sensations Diggy Simmons, OMG Girlz, part of Scream Tour Next Generation, Part 2 also featured in sold out concerts


DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of families from all over the country will come together in Kissimmee, Florida this Labor Day weekend Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 for the 2012 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion® at the Gaylord Palms/Orlando. Legendary radio veteran Tom Joyner, along with Allstate Insurance Company will celebrate ten unforgettable years of family fun with show-stopping sold out concerts, access to theme parks, informative seminars and numerous activities created for guests of all ages.

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Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago to Perform at Made In America Music Festival | Sept. 2nd, 2012

Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Scheduled to Perform at Jay-Z’s Made In America Music Festival During the Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia



Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago
Are the Only Gospel Artists on the Festival’s Line-up

Jenkins’ Hit Anthem “Awesome” Held at #1  for 11 Consecutive Weeks on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart and the Single Remains at #1 in Listening Audience at Gospel Radio

The Best of Both Worlds Moves Up Three Spots
This Week to #5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart

 

(Chicago, IL – August 31, 2012) – Inspired People/EMI Gospel recording artists Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago are scheduled to perform at Jay-Z’s Made in America Music Festival during the Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 2, in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on the Park Stage. Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago will perform for an hour, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Doug E. Fresh to Headline & Emcee Halftime Show @ The 24th Annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic | Sept. 29th, 2012

Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic Announces ‘One Love. One Music. One Culture.’ Halftime Show Featuring Doug E. Fresh And The Southern University Marching Band


 
 Tickets On Sale Now for Atlanta’s Premier HBCU Event Sept. 29


ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Doug E. Fresh – “The original human beatbox” – will headline and emcee the halftime show of the 24th annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic to be themed “One Love. One Music. One Culture.” – it was announced today by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, a volunteer community organization focused on education, empowerment and enrichment in African-American youth that presents the game. The halftime show will also feature the award-winning Southern University marching band, dubbed the Human Jukebox.

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“VH1 Storytellers” Returns With New Line-up, Including Alicia Keys, Beginning Nov. 11th, 2012

“VH1 Storytellers” Returns With An All New Line-up Of Top Female Singer/Songwriters
 

 
FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE TAYLOR SWIFT, ALICIA KEYS AND P!NK

New Episodes Air Beginning Sunday, November 11 on VH1 And Online at Storytellers.VH1.com


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — VH1 has announced the newest artist line-up of its critically-acclaimed original music franchise “VH1 Storytellers.” This season will continue to deliver intimate stories and live performances from some of the most popular and influential artists of our time. To continue, please click “MORE”!

C.K.E. Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration for Music Icon Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan Enterprises Announces the 40th Anniversary Celebration for International Music Icon and Ten-Time
GRAMMY® Award-winner Chaka Khan



New Album to Coincide with Year-Long Anniversary Celebration


(Los Angeles, CA – August 2012) – Chaka Khan Enterprises announces today the 40th anniversary celebration for international music icon and ten-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Chaka Khan. Next year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of her career in music and entertainment. The year-long celebration will include the release of a new album, an international and US tour and several other surprises.

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2012 EN SOUND Music Awards Makes Its Atlanta Debut

2012 EN SOUND MUSIC AWARDS MAKES ITS ATLANTA DEBUT CELEBRATING INDIE CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL ARTISTS

Atlanta’s Gospel Princess Wanda Nero Butler will Present and
Atlanta Resident Delra Harris Leads Nominations with Nine

WHAT: The 2012 En Sound Music Awards comes to metro Atlanta, recognizing
the talent of indie Christian and gospel artists around the world.
Launched in 2006, the awards show offers a platform for these artists to
be recognized, and to introduce music lovers to their incredible
talent. Since its inception, the show has created a buzz worldwide. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Grammy Award Winning Singer Bobby Martin to Receive 2012 TSOP Award

Bobby Martin of Bobby Martin Productions Set To Receive the 2012 TSOP Award


LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy Award Winning, arranger, composer, producer, Bobby Martin, is set to be honored as the 2012 recipient of the THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA AWARD live in Beverly Hills, California on a date to be announced.

Bobby Martin, best known for arranging and producing the music of the top icons in the music industry including The BEE GEES, THE OJAYS, PATTI LABELLE, THE JACKSONS, LOU RAWLS, to name a few is vetted by top industry executives to receive this prestigious honor for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. To continue, please click “MORE”!