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Singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley Celebrates 10 Years of Touring Success with Tyler Perry

Soulful Songstress
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Celebrates Ten Years of
Touring Success with Tyler Perry

 

New York – Madea may have a job – as evidenced by the success of the latest play, “Madea Gets A Job” in Tyler Perry’s popular stage play franchise – but Cheryl Pepsii Riley has a career. That’s because Riley’s role as Carla Montgomery in the latest Madea escapade marks almost ten years that the soulful songstress has performed as a mainstay in Tyler Perry’s many endeavors. And with vocals that simmer and soar throughout the theatre, the audiences couldn’t be happier about it. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Grammy Award-Winning Composer Terence Blanchard Joins Michael Cristofer to Premiere New Opera

Five-Time Grammy Award-Winning Composer Terence Blanchard and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Michael Cristofer to Premiere New Opera at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis



“Champion,” a co-commission with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Jazz St. Louis, will receive world premiere June 15 – 30, 2013


St. Louis, MO, May 16, 2012 – Continuing their individual traditions of commissioning music that showcases the talents of the world’s best contemporary composers, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Jazz St. Louis have joined forces in the development of a new opera, featuring a powerhouse team of writers and performers. With music by Terence Blanchard and libretto by Michael Cristofer, Champion blends the uniquely American tradition of jazz with the dramatic power of opera. To continue, please click “MORE”!

FRESH MUSIC FEST 2012 Adds Jody Watley To The Lineup

FRESH MUSIC FEST 2012 Adds
Grammy Award Winning Jody Watley
To The Lineup


 

May 8, 2012 FRESH MUSIC FEST  “Your Lifestyle Plugged In…Live!”   Kicks off summer with a party at Toronto’s Air Canada Center, June 9th, 7PM.  FRESH MUSIC FEST features POP, R&B, and Hip Hop Royalty. Tickets on sale now!  Keith Baker, Co-founder of FMF says, “We wanted to bring the best to Toronto. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Fred Hammond Brings His Sounds to 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour

Grammy-Winning Gospel Artist Fred Hammond Brings Soul-Stirring Sounds to 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour
 
 

Nine-city tour to also feature gospel artists Byron Cage, Canton Jones, Vashawn Mitchell and others

MCDONALD’S FRED HAMMOND Grammy-winning gospel music star Fred Hammond headlines 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The nine-city tour kicks off May 12 and runs through June 30. “Now more than ever, our nation’s communities need messages of hope and encouragement,” Hammond said. “My goal is to make sure everyone who attends a concert leaves feeling personally inspired and motivated to serve their community.”

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s USA today announced multi-award winning gospel artist Fred Hammond will headline the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, an annual summer concert series the company pioneered as a way to bring positive, uplifting messages and entertainment to communities nationwide. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Singer Macy Gray to Appear on Letterman & Howard Stern This Week

Macy Gray To Appear On Letterman And Howard Stern This Week
 

 
EXTENSIVE SUMMER U.S. TOUR WITH SEAL KICKS OFF IN JULY

“COVERED”- HER ALL NEW ALBUM FEATURING SONGS BY METALLICA, ARCADE FIRE, RADIOHEAD, EURYTHMICS AND OTHERS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Macy Gray, newly signed with 429 Records is continuing her high profile promotional push for her new album, “COVERED” with scheduled appearances on Letterman and Howard Stern, as well as interviews and performances on CNN and Out.com. To continue, please click “MORE”!

MOST POWERFUL VOICES GOSPEL COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED!

MOST POWERFUL VOICES GOSPEL COMPETITION
WINNER ANNOUNCED!



DALLAS, TX — The votes are in and the judges have chosen P. Lo Jetson as the winner of the nationwide Most Powerful Voices gospel singing competition. This 22-year-old gospel rapper from Clinton, Mississippi, whose real name is Dale Sellers, beat out more than 500 contestants for the coveted grand prize title.

The competition, which is presented by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, GMC TV (formerly the Gospel Music Channel), Roland Corporation and Light Records, launched in November 2011 and ran through April 2012 as a fun way to educate people about stroke. To continue, please click “MORE”!

APOLLO LIVE To Hold Auditions in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Atlanta

APOLLO LIVE — CENTRIC’s New Talent Competition Series — To Hold Auditions in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Atlanta
 

Hosted by Comedian Tony Rock, the New Talent Competition will Feature Judges Michael Bivins and Doug E. Fresh


NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:

CENTRIC, BET Network’s signature channel kicks off auditions for its new original series APOLLO LIVE.  Inspired by the Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night and hosted by comedian/actor Tony Rock, the show will include new, exciting elements such as a judging panel featuring R&B producer/artist Michael Bivins and hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh.

WHERE:

NEW YORK

Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th

Apollo Theater

253 West 125th St., New York, NY 10027

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Tuesday, May 8th and Wednesday, May 9th

THEARC Theater

Building Bridges across the River at THEARC

1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20020

12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.

CHICAGO

Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th

Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. (on 5/11)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (on 5/12)

ATLANTA

Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th

Center Stage

1374 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contestants should log on to www.BET.com/Apollo for a complete set of the rules and eligibility requirements.

Contestants should log on to www.BET.com/Apollo for a complete set of the rules and eligibility requirements. To continue, please click “MORE”!

CeeLo Green Heads to the Studio with Purrfect the Cat to Put Spin on A New Jingle

A Purr-fect Fit: CeeLo Green And Purrfect The Cat Remix Meow Mix® Cat Food Jingle
 

 
CeeLo Green, Recording Artist and Mentor on NBC’s Hit Show “The Voice,” Heads to the Studio with Purrfect the Cat to Put a New Spin on One of America’s Most Memorable Jingles


LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Talk about the cat’s meow! CeeLo Green, Grammy® Award-winning recording artist and star of “The Voice,” is releasing his most cat-tastic collaboration yet – a remix of the famous Meow Mix® cat food jingle with his Persian kitty, Purrfect the Cat. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Pepsi Announces Exclusive Global Partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson

Pepsi Announces Global Partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson
 
 

Michael’s Iconic Image to Be Featured on One Billion Pepsi Cans in More than 20 Countries; China is First Market to Launch

Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Multi-platinum Album, BAD

PURCHASE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Pepsi today announced an exclusive global partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson as part of its new “Live for Now” campaign, which Pepsi fans around the world will experience in a variety of ways including an engaging retail campaign featuring one billion special edition Michael Jackson Bad 25 Pepsi cans, iconic music, epic live events and opportunities for fans to access special edition merchandise. To continue, please click “MORE”!

80’s R&B Group TIMEX SOCIAL CLUB is BACK!

80’s R&B group TIMEX SOCIAL CLUB – AVAILABLE FOR DATES – 2012


80’s R&B group Timex Social Club is back with a new book release and available for booking



United States of America —
Free-Press-Release.com– May 2, 2012 — Timex Social Club, the group
that brought you one of the best selling 12-inch singles of all time “Rumors”, is back performing again.

Formed in Berkeley, California in 1982; TSC climbed the Billboard
R&B charts in the summer 1986 and reached#1 with their runaway smash
hit “Rumors”. To continue, please click “MORE”!