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Music Icon Teddy Riley is “Not on Tour” with R&B Group Guy

Legendary Music Producer Icon Teddy Riley Is “Not On Tour” with the R&B Music Group Guy

            
            

The southern states have been hit the hardest most recently with deception by booking agents and promotions leading people to believe that the Legend Teddy Riley would be performing with Guy.


April 26, 2012 Atlanta, GA – Booking agencies across the US and abroad are getting mixed and false information about who is currently performing and inclusive with the famed R&B music group Guy. “For the record brothers Aaron and Damien Hall are noted to be booked on tour as the group Guy. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Sonny Fortune Receives Highlights In Jazz Award

Sonny Fortune Receives Highlights In Jazz Award Last night at Tribeca Performing Arts Center Highlights In Jazz producer Jack Kleinsinger presented saxophone legend Sonny Fortune with their annual award. Every year since 1974 Highlights In Jazz has honored a living jazz musician for their ‘matchless musical achievements’. Previous honorees have included …

Bassist Russel Blake Partners with N.D.V.R. | Releases New Book, “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1”

Jazz Bassist Russel Blake Partners with National Domestic Violence Registry Positioning his Book,”Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1,” to Elevate the Plight of All Women


Los Angeles – When Russel Blake creates, he taps deep into his inner most God source. It is evidenced by music the renowned music producer and jazz bassist has gifted the planet with, including three CD’s and over 432 compositions within his repertoire encompassing classical, Spanish classical, traditional jazz, Brazilian, opera, Latin and blues music idioms. It rings apparent in the eloquence he embodies as an author penning “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1,” where he communicates the precious and priceless value of all women. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Motown Legends Performs Before a Packed House at MED Night

MED Night, A Soul Celebration Packs the House for the Second Year With Performances by Motown Legends


 
THE MED FOUNDATION THE FOUR TOPS The Four Tops wow a packed house at The MED Night, a Soul Celebration in Memphis, TN benefitting The Regional Medical Center. Held at the historic Peabody Hotel, they were joined by fellow Motown legends The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Thelma Houston and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.


MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — On March 31st, Motown Legends The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, The Four Tops, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., and Thelma Houston performed before a capacity crowd of nearly 800 at the MED Night, A Soul Celebration gala. To continue, please click “MORE!

USA Network Upfront to Feature Performances by Jennifer Hudson & Mark Ronson

USA Network Upfront to Feature Headline Performances by Jennifer Hudson and Mark Ronson


 
 
Attendees to the May 17 Event to include Sigourney Weaver, Matt Bomer, Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Callie Thorne, Kurt Warner, Piper Perabo, Jeffrey Donovan, Sarah Shahi, Mark Feuerstein, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, James Roday, Michael Ealy and The Miz


NEW YORK, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — USA moves into Upfront Week for the first time with the biggest and most spectacular event yet with performances by Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson and world-renowned DJ and Grammy Award-winner Mark Ronson. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 70th Birthday!

Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 70th Birthday in Royal Style


 (New York, NY – March 27, 2012) — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, celebrated her 70th birthday in royal style on Saturday, March 24, in New York City. About 80 friends and colleagues gathered at The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan for the celebration, which included a four course meal and outstanding entertainment. To continue, please click “MORE”!

“Gospel Goes to Hollywood” Awards Luncheon Hailed as a Success

Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon Hailed as Resounding Success Celebrating the Untold Stories of Faith During Oscar Week

 
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —  Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon (GGTH) hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and comedian Jonathan Slocumb, who stepped in for Terry Crews, was hailed as a resounding success throughout Hollywood.  The event, to raise awareness and funds in support of the fight against domestic violence, was held Friday, February 24, 2012 at the historical Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Mariah Carey Takes Centerstage at “The Disney Fantasy” Cruise Ship Ceremony

Mariah Carey Christens Disney Cruise Ship During Star-Studded New York City Ceremony


 
Disney Fantasy to Begin Caribbean Sailings March 31


NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Disney Fantasy, the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during a star-studded christening celebration at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

On a night filled with celebrity performances from the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris, Nick Cannon and Heather Headley, it was Disney Fantasy godmother, Mariah Carey, who took center stage for the christening moment. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Esperanza Spalding Did The Oscars | Gave Triumphant Performance

ESPERANZA SPALDING DOES THE OSCARS // THE JAZZ SONGSTRESS GIVES TRIUMPHANT TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE AT THE 84TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS


Bassist/composer/songstress Esperanza Spalding was a featured performer at last night’s 84th Annual Academy Awards. Accompanied by the Southern California’s Children’s Chorus, she sang a stirring rendition of “What a Wonderful World” as a tribute to great movie icons who have passed away over the past year, including Elizabeth Taylor, Sidney Lumet, and <b>Jane Russell, as well as “Bodyguard” superstar Whitney Houston and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The ceremony took place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California and was televised live on ABC TV. To continue, please click “MORE”!