George
Clinton crashed a Berklee P-Funk Ensemble rehearsal for an MTV special a
few years ago. Next month, he returns to the college to teach a
four-day residency, perform a concert, and accept an honorary degree. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) will honour Actress Tonya Lee Williams at their 26th annual Vision Celebration Gala, to be held Saturday, January 28th, 2012 in Montreal, Canada. The prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award is given to a person who has a measure of distinction in Canada and has made significant contributions to the development of Black performing arts. For over thirty-five years Tonya Lee Williams has been such an individual. To continue, please click “MORE”!
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that Michael Jackson will be immortalized in a hand and foot print ceremony at Hollywood’s legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on January 26, 2012, starting at 11:00am, in a giant celebration of the legacy of the King of Pop and the Los Angeles debut of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, the critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production and top grossing tour in the United States, according to Pollstar. To continue, please click “MORE”!
HOUSTON, Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Mathew Knowles, founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, will resume his signature course, The Recording Industry, during the Spring 2012 semester at the Texas Southern University School of Communication. The course begins on January 23 and will meet weekly in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. The Recording Industry course offers students the opportunity to learn a 21st Century approach to the music business in an interactive setting. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Largest Prize in Television History
Amaro to Star in Iconic Pepsi Commercial to Air During Super Bowl XLVI on NBC
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Announced today, Epic Records signs Melanie Amaro to a recording contract following her triumphant win on season one of “The X Factor.” Her new home with Epic Records places her under the leadership of legendary music executive, Epic Records Chairman/CEO and The X Factor judge, Mr. Antonio “L.A.” Reid. As part of holding the coveted title, Amaro wins $5 million, the largest prize in television history, and is set to star in an iconic Pepsi commercial. To continue, please click “MORE”!
LONDON, January 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —
Weight Watchers UK has joined forces with Alesha Dixon to create a pop anthem which puts members’ weight loss success centre stage.
The song, which plays out for the duration of the three minute TV ad, marries members’ weight loss insights, all of whom have successfully lost weight on the Weight Watchers ProPoints® plan and is performed by Alesha Dixon to create an uplifting anthem of confidence and self expression.
One hundred and eighty Weight Watchers members feature in the pop video style ad, in which Alesha plays a cameo role. Alesha Dixon says: “These women and men are the real stars of the show. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Gil Scott-Heron to be honored with Grammy Musician and poet to receive posthumous Lifetime Achievement Grammy at the February 2012 awards. Gil Scott-Heron, who sadly died in May this year, will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy at the 2012 Grammy Awards in February. Of the award, the Grammy …
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In case you didn’t make the “nice” list this year, you have another chance to get the hottest smartphone available this holiday season. Grammy Award Winning recording artist Cee Lo Green, and Motorola Mobility, Inc. are making the holidays white for Los Angeles residents through a city-wide scavenger hunt for the ultimate winter prize: the festive DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in white. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Digital release available 12/20 on iTunes
Physical CD available in stores and online 1/31
iTunes Pre-order: itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/pariah/id487011363
1 My Neck, My Back – Khia
2 Shut Up – emoniFela
3 Doin My Thing – Sparlha Swa
4 Pearl – Tamar-kali
5 Echelon – Honeychild Coleman
6 Song of the Morning – Sparlha Swa
7 Do You – Kandi Cole
8 Top Blow – Daisha
9 Gimmie Room – Kandi Cole
10 Parallel Audio – Dyslexia
11 Fire with Fire – Tamar-kali
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Special will air Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —
VH1’s beloved, popular franchise, “VH1 Divas,” has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year’s “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Wanda Jackson. “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1. To continue, please click “MORE”!
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