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The HBO Special, “Where the Music is Always Alive: Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2012” debuts Aug. 4th, 2012

HBO Presents “Where the Music is Always Alive: Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2012”


KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In the midst of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence, HBO and Flow will host a private screening of the HBO Special, Where the Music is Always Alive: Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2012. The program, debuting in the Caribbean August 4th and throughout Latin America in September, showcases the most important musical event of the region, which this year includes legendary artists such as Celine Dion, Shaggy, Damian Marley, John Holt and Jully Black.
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Gospel Singer Robert E. Person Wins 2012 Gospel Blue MIC Award

Gospel’s Favorite Jazz Balladeer ROBERT E. PERSON Wins The 2012 Gospel Blue MIC Award for Artist of the Year



Robert E. Person Awarded Exclusive Distribution Contract With New Day Christian Distributors

 
 Washington, DC — Gospel’s favorite Jazz Balladeer Robert E. Person was honored with two awards at The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards held on Friday night during the Indie Gospel Alliance Music Conference in Chesapeake, VA.  Robert was voted Artist of the Year and awarded one of two distribution awards. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B/Soul Singer Aaron Neville Announces Christmas Celebration Tour

AARON NEVILLE ANNOUNCES A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION TOUR

 
Photo Credit: Sarah A. Friedman

NEVILLE TO RELEASE ALBUM THIS WINTER ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS


(New York, NY – July 23rd, 2012) – Iconic soul/R&B vocalist Aaron Neville announces his Christmas Celebration tour traveling across the south and southwest of the U.S. this December. To continue, please click “MORE”!

PBS Special “From Dust to Dreams: Opening NIght at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts” to feat. Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer
Hudson, Carole King & Martina McBride Join Fellow Music Stars &
Legends for PBS Concert Special Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris: “From
Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing
Arts”




 
 

PBS Special to Premiere on Friday, September 21 at 9PM ET/PT

Produced by George Stevens, Jr. & Directed and Produced by Michael Stevens, Winners of 19 EMMY Awards

 

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2012
/PRNewswire/ — A legendary line-up of talent from the worlds of music,
television, stage and screen join together for an unprecedented night
of entertainment in “From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith
Center For The Performing Arts” in Las Vegas, set to air on PBS on Friday, September 21st at 9pm ET/PT. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Music Icon Gladys Knight to Join CENTRIC’S “APOLLO LIVE”

From The Dance Floor To The Apollo Stage: Legendary Multi-Grammy Award Winner Gladys Knight Joins CENTRIC’s “APOLLO LIVE”


NEW YORK, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Following her successful run on “Dancing With the Stars,” the “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight, will lend her musical expertise to CENTRIC’s new original series APOLLO LIVE premiering in Fall 2012.  Joining judges Doug E. Fresh and Michael Bivins, the legendary songstress will give guidance to each hopeful contestant as they take the stage with the hope to jumpstart their career in the entertainment industry. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Esperanza Spalding Nominated for 2012 NCLR ALMA Award

Esperanza Spalding Nominated for 2012 NCLR ALMA Award


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bassist/composer/vocalist Esperanza Spalding has been nominated for a 2012 NCLR ALMA Award® in the category of Best Female Music Artist, along with Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Naya Rivera and Demi Lovato. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation Upcoming Events: Whitney Houston Dance Party, & More!

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation Upcoming Events: Whitney Houston Dance Party, Family Day 2013 & Songwriters Music Series

 
 
Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits available at www.vh1savethemusic.org/sponsors


NEW YORK, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is proud to announce a series of exciting fundraising events taking place over the next year, with limited sponsorship categories available. The scheduled events include the final installments of the Songwriters Music Series for 2012 occurring in September in Napa, CA at the exquisite William Hill Estate and Songwriters: New York in the “Big Apple” this October. To continue, please click “MORE”!

ENTER to Win Tickets to The 26th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival (2 Winners) | June 23rd & 24th, 2012

OUR NEW TICKET GIVEAWAY TO THE LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL ON JUNE 23RD AND 24TH!! Enter to win (drawing) a pair of tickets each day (2 winners) to one of the finest music festivals catering to Blues, Zydeco and Cajun Music from all over the world @ Long Beach this …

Ne-Yo, Wendy Williams and More to Partner with NIVEA for National PDA Day

Ne-Yo, Wendy Williams and Bill & Giuliana Rancic Partner with NIVEA to Celebrate National PDA Day


 
 
In Celebration of National PDA Day and to Mark the Start of the Summer Season of Love, NIVEA Executes Series of Events in Nearly a Dozen Cities

Details on Events in All Cities Available at NationalPDADay.com


NEW YORK, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ‘Tis the season of hand-holding, hugging and kissing – and, of course, public displays of affection.  Studies show that Americans feel and show more love and affection for one another during the summer months.  So, timed to the start of Summer 2012, NIVEA has partnered with Grammy-Award winning recording artist Ne-Yo, television talk show host Wendy Williams and NIVEA Ambassadors Bill and Giuliana Rancic to expand the year-long NIVEA Million Moments of Touch movement and celebrate National PDA Day on June 20 – not coincidentally the first day of summer. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Bill Cosby Announces The Upcoming Playboy Jazz Fest on June 16th & 17th Will Be His Last

BILL COSBY ANNOUNCES THE UPCOMING PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL, SET FOR JUNE 16TH AND 17TH, WILL BE HIS LAST AS
MASTER OF CEREMONIES


After more than 30 years, legendary comedian and jazz aficionado Bill Cosby will give up the best seat in the house and relinquish his role as Master of Ceremonies for the renowned Playboy Jazz Festival held every year in June at the Hollywood Bowl. Cosby will again emcee the upcoming Festival set for Father’s Day weekend June 16th and 17th, but will pass on the microphone after this year’s show. To continue, please click “MORE”!