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BET News & CENTRIC to Broadcast Live Coverage of Whitney Houston’s Funeral Services | Feb. 18th @ 11:30am ET

BET News and CENTRIC to Broadcast Live Coverage of Whitney Houston’s Funeral Services This Saturday, February 18 Beginning at 11:30AM ET, Followed by a One Hour Original Special “BET REMEMBERS WHITNEY” at 7:00PM*

 

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The woman, the wonder, the legend….BET and CENTRIC honor the memory of Whitney Houston with a BET News special LIVE: THE HOMEGOING OF WHITNEY HOUSTON premiering this Saturday, February 18, followed by BET REMEMBERS WHITNEY, a one-hour special commemorating the woman best known as The Voice. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Adele Wins 6 Grammy Awards, Including Record of the Year & More

Adele Takes Home 6 Grammy Awards, Including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year
 

 
ADELE TIES RECORD HELD FOR MOST GRAMMY AWARDS WON BY A FEMALE ARTIST IN A SINGLE YEAR

ADELE’S 21 HAS SPENT 19 WEEKS AT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200


NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Tonight’s Grammy Awards confirmed that 2011 truly was the year of Adele.  The 23 year-old singer was honored with 6 Grammy Awards, including “Record of the Year,” “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year,” tying the record held by Beyoncé for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in a single year. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Kirk Whalum to Stream Live 2-Hour Live Concert in Conjunction to the Release of “Romance Language” CD

Whalum to Romance the web



Grammy winning saxophonist will launch his new “Romance Language” album by streaming a live concert on Valentine’s Day


Portland, OR (6 February 2012): Instead of dealing with crowded, overpriced restaurants on Valentine’s Day, stay home, light a few candles and let Grammy winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum set the mood for romance with a live two-hour concert streaming at 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT in conjunction with the release of his 29th album, “Romance Language.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Actress Tre Armstrong to Receive Award at the 3rd Annual Black History Month Gala in Ottawa

BLACK HISTORY MONTH GALA
HONORS
TRE ARMSTRONG

 

Choreographer, Actress, Dancer and Mentor, Tre Armstrong will receive the prestigious “Success, Engagement, Empowerment Award” at the 3rd Annual Black History Month Gala, Saturday, February 4, 2012, in Ottawa. This prestigious award is given to those who reach out and make a difference in communities around the world and at home.  Ms. Armstrong epitomizes these values.  The “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” Judge works tirelessly through the Tre Armstrong Give Back Foundation, teaching youth through dance and workshops the importance of feeling good about themselves, not letting the past hold them hostage, but allowing the future to set them free. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New England Patriot Bret Lockett Releases New Single & Campaign Giveaway

NFL Super Bowl 2012 New England Patriot, Bret Lockett
Releases Single “Get It All” Featuring Prince Syc and DeJuan Turrentine
Along With “Get It All” Campaign Giveaway

NFL New England Patriot Bret Lockett,
Prince Syc and DeJuan Turrentine are coming together to launch the much
anticipated single and music video “Get It All”. This dynamic trio is
banding together for this one time project in collaboration. These 3
gentlemen have also created a contest for 2 Super Bowl tickets for their
fans to win through the http://www.getitallcampaign.com.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

3 Stars were born and then they were brought together.

The world has been familiar with these three faces, but now Super
Bowl 2012 New England Patriot Bret Lockett, Prince Syc and DeJuan
Turrentine are coming together to accomplish what they were born to do,
music. To continue, please click “MORE”!

GRAMMY® Nominee Adele to Make a Return to the Stage on the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

GRAMMY® Nominee Adele to Make Much Anticipated Return to the Stage on the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®


 
 
Singer Will Perform Live for the First Time Since Undergoing Vocal Cord Surgery Last Fall


Music’s Biggest Night® — Hosted by Rapper/Actor LL COOL J — Airs Live on CBS Sunday, Feb. 12, 8 ET/PT

THE RECORDING ACADEMY GRAMMY AWARDS The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 12 on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Current GRAMMY® nominee Adele will make her much anticipated return to the live stage on the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards (www.grammy.com). This will be her first time performing live in nearly five months since being forced to cancel a sold-out U.S. tour to undergo surgery on her vocal cords. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Singer/Songwriter Judith Hill Shines at Sundance Film Festival & More

JUDITH HILL SHINES AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL; ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER PERFORMS AT WORLD PREMIERE OF SPIKE LEE’S RED HOOK SUMMER; EAGERLY AWAITED FILM FEATURES SUITE OF ORIGINAL SONGS
WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY HILL; MAJOR L.A. SHOWCASE SLATED FOR FEBRUARY 7


 
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Judith Hill lit up the Sundance Film Festival last night with a stellar performance at a party celebrating the world premiere of filmmaker Spike Lee’s eagerly anticipated new drama, Red Hook Summer. Hill – whose soulful ballads comprise the film’s soundtrack – performed live before a star-studded audience at TAO Park City, taking the stage shortly after the premiere screening. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jazz Guitarist Stanley Jordan is Nominated for 2012 NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Jazz Album” | ‘Friends’

ACCLAIMED GUITARIST STANLEY JORDAN
NOMINATED FOR 2012 NAACP IMAGE AWARD –
FRIENDS – “OUTSTANDING JAZZ ALBUM”


Credit: Keith Major

 

Guitarist Stanley Jordan has been nominated for a 2012 NAACP Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Jazz Album” for his latest Mack Avenue Records release, Friends.
 
The NAACP Image Awards, currently celebrating its 43rd anniversary, are presented each year to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music and literature. To continue, please click “MORE”!

UNCF Will Broadcast UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS on Jan. 28th & 29th, 2012

UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS® Presented By Target Celebrates The Power of Education


 
Performances and Appearances by Patti LaBelle, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Miguel, Musiq Soulchild, Tatyana Ali, Pooch Hall, Jill Marie Jones, Brian White, Terrence J, David Banner and Many More!

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will broadcast UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS® Presented by Target nationally in major markets on Saturday, January  28th  and January 29th  and on BET Networks at 11 p.m. EST/PST and 10 p.m. CST on Sunday, January 29th.  For a complete list of stations and additional information, visit www.AnEveningofStars.org. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Grammy Winning Producer Teddy Riley will Conduct Demonstrations at the 2012 NAMM Show

Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winning Music Producer Icon/Tech Guru Teddy Riley will be Conducting Demonstrations at the 2012 NAMM Show



Teddy Riley is also a big fan of the PreSonus Native Effects plug-ins and virtual instruments, as well. “I think they’re incredible, “he enthuses.”

Los Angeles, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 17, 2012 — The 2012 NAMM Show will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim CA, January 19-22 with more than 90,000 registrants, 1400 exhibitors, events, performances and so much more.

This year “The King of New Jack Swing” Legend Teddy Riley brings his technical expertise and production excellence to the masses and will be conducting state of the art demonstrations for PreSonus Studio One 2.0 – an experience you don’t want to miss! To continue, please click “MORE”!

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