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Music Legend Gloria Gaynor to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Music on Feb. 5th, 2011

Grammy® Winner Gloria Gaynor to Be Awarded The Golden Camera from Hoerzu for her Lifetime Achievement in Music

Grammy® Award Singer Gloria Gaynor
(“I Will Survive”) Will Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Music
from European Media on February 5, 2011 along with John Travolta for his
lifetime achievement in acting.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) February 1, 2011


This year, the trend-setter and figurehead of dance music will receive
the 2011 Golden Camera from Hoerzu in the category “Lifetime Achievement
Music.” Gaynor will personally accept the award from Europe’s leading
program magazine and then perform on stage at this year’s gala event
held in the Axel Springer House in Berlin. “We do not award Hoerzu’s
Golden Camera arbitrarily,” says Hoerzu editor-in-chief Christian
Hellmann, pointing out that the award has had 14 fixed categories since
2008. “It is important to us that the prize winners have moved the
public strongly and are not simply seen as passing fads.”

“I am deeply thrilled to be receiving this award, it is such an honor
and I’m very aware of it’s’ importance in Germany and throughout
Europe. I’m looking forward to personally accepting this with much
gratitude,” says Gaynor. To continue, please click “MORE”!

VaShawn Mitchell and Jessica Reedy Featured in “My First Celebration of Gospel”…

Grammy Award Nominee VaShawn Mitchell and  Breakthrough New Artist Jessica Reedy Featured in Exclusive Digital Show MY FIRST CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL On BET.com   Jessica & VaShawn’s Web-show Gives YOU Backstage Pass to Celebration of Gospel Can’t get enough Celebration of Gospel?     After the premiere of BET Celebration of …

Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959) Receives NAACP Image Award Nomination…

Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee  Receives NAACP Image Award Nomination For “Outstanding Jazz Album”


NAACP Nod Follows Recent 2011 Grammy Nomination


Los Angeles, CA.  Dee Dee Bridgewater’s stunning homage to Billie Holiday, Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959):  To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, has been nominated for a 2011 NAACP Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Jazz Album.” The CD, released this past Spring on DDB Records/Emarcy/Universal, was Executive Produced by Bridgewater.  The 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards will air live Friday, March 4th, on FOX.

It was recently announced that Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee has also been nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award in the category of “Best Jazz Vocal Album.”  The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, February 13th in Los Angeles. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

Whitney Houston Joins Kim Burrell For Beautiful Performance at the 2011 BET Celebration of Gospel | Jan. 30th, 2011

Legendary Vocalist Whitney Houston Joins Friend Kim
Burrell for an Awe-Inspiring Performance of ‘I Look To You’ at the 2011
BET CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL, Premiering Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 P.M.*


NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m.,* BET Networks will pay tribute to the rich history of gospel music with the premiere of the 11th Annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL with host Steve Harvey. Viewers will be treated with breathtaking performances all night long by legendary vocalist Whitney Houston and gospel powerhouse Kim Burrell, Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, El DeBarge, VaShawn Mitchell and more. Tune in and watch yet another year of hand-clapping, soul-stirring, and joyful praise on BET’s CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL.

CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a BET Networks Production. Stephen Hill, BET’s president of music programming and specials, along with Lynne Harris-Taylor, BET’s vice president of specials, and Geovanni Brewer executive produced the telecast. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The UNCF ‘An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan’ Presented by Target

National Television Broadcast of UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan Presented by Target


PERFORMANCES BY STEVIE WONDER, ANGIE STONE, MELANIE FIONA, LEDISI, EL DEBARGE, ESTELLE, FAITH EVANS AND GINUWINE

Viewers Can Text To Donate To Help Seniors Graduate

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —  UNCF — the United Negro College Fund — will broadcast UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan presented by Target nationally on more than 40 stations in major markets on Saturday, January 29 and on Sunday, January 30 on BET Networks at 10 p.m. ET and WGN America at 3:00 a.m. CT.  For a complete list of stations and additional information, visit www.AnEveningofStars.org.

With more than 40 years in music behind her, Grammy-winning soulstress Chaka Khan will be serenaded from the UNCF An Evening of Stars®
stage by an all-star lineup of entertainers as she is presented with
the UNCF Award of Excellence.  The award is given to an artist whose
career and support of UNCF and minority education has been exemplary. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 2011 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Honors David Greffen

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy® Present the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY® Gala

STAR-STUDDED EVENT TO FEATURE 2011 GRAMMY SALUTE TO INDUSTRY ICONS® HONORING ENTERTAINMENT ENTREPRENEUR DAVID GEFFEN

Gala to Take Place on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Clive Davis and The Recording Academy® will continue the tradition of the annual Pre-GRAMMY® Gala, and this year’s event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards® (www.grammy.com).
This exclusive, star-studded celebration will feature special musical
performances and is attended by artists and industry VIPs in music, film
and television. For updates and breaking news, please visit The
Recording Academy’s social networks on Twitter and Facebook: www.twitter.com/thegrammys, www.facebook.com/thegrammys. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The UNCF An Evening of Stars Tribute to Chaka Khan Presented by Target on Jan 29th, 2011 | Groups Come Together To Raise Money

UNCF, National Pan-Hellenic Council
Partner to Help College Seniors Graduate and to Support UNCF An Evening
of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan Presented by Target


Greek Organizations Rally for UNCF’s Text To Donate Campaign for Emergency Student Aid To Help Seniors Graduate

FAIRFAX, Va.,
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — UNCF—the United Negro College Fund—and the
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) are partnering to make sure that
seniors at UNCF member colleges graduate on time.  All nine members of
the National Pan-Hellenic Council—Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha,
Delta Sigma Theta, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi
Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta—are rallying around the
late-January broadcast of UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan and the UNCF Campaign for Emergency Student Aid (CESA) to raise $250,000
to support recession-impacted graduating seniors who need to pay off
balances for tuition, books and room and board before they can receive
their diplomas. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

Tickets to The 12th Annual “Super Bowl Gospel Celebration” Would Make a Great Christmas Gift

A Great Christmas Gift that Includes Top Gospel Artists, NFL Players Choir, NFL Players and Much More



ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2010
/PRNewswire/ — Christmas is almost here and you’re still looking for
that perfect gift for the person who has everything or the one who’s
hard to buy for. Well, look no more.

The 12th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is coming to North Texas and tickets are now on sale. Be the talk of the holiday season and beyond when you give tickets to this event, which make its North TexasFriday, February 4, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Hall in Fair Park. You can purchase your tickets online at www.superbowlgospel.com or at North Texas Ticketmasters. Tickets are $38, $58, $78 and $98 (additional, non-refundable service fees apply; free venue parking included). To continue, Please click “MORE”!

“VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” | Airing Dec. 5th, 2010 @ 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1

VH1’s Divas Have Deployed!

 

Katy Perry, Sugarland, Keri Hilson,
Nicki Minaj, Paramore and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Performed
From Military Bases Around The World

First Lady Michelle Obama,
Brandy, MC Lyte, Marisa Miller, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Jeffrey
Ross, Michael Strahan and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi & Mike “The
Situation” Sorrentino of “Jersey Shore” Took Part in “VH1 Divas Salute
the Troops”

Kathy Griffin Hosted The Evening

The USO Presents “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” To Air On Sunday, December 5 At 9:00 PM ET/PT

For Sneak Peek Performances And Moments From The Show Go To Divas.VH1.com

MIRAMAR, Calif., Dec. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Katy Perry, Sugarland, Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj, Paramore and Grace Potter saluted
America’s armed service men and women in signature VH1 Divas style
tonight with blow-out performances from military bases around the world.
The USO Presents “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” concert event will be televised on Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1 and internationally courtesy of the Armed Forces Network.

The evening also featured a star-studded roster of guest performers including Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart and presenters and special guests including First Lady MichelIe Obama, Brandy, Marisa Miller, MC Lyte, Jeffrey Ross, Michael Strahan and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi & Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” The show was hosted by the legendary Kathy Griffin.

In their inaugural performance as VH1’s newest Divas, Katy Perry, Keri Hilson and Jennifer Nettles
all took to the stage to kick off the night by paying homage to the
troops with the classic Army song “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”

Columbia Records Artists & Recordings Garner 24 Grammy® Nominations | 2011

Columbia Records Artists & Recordings Garner 24 GRAMMY® Nominations In 20 Categories   John Legend Leads The Columbia Pack with Five Nominations NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Artists and recordings from the Columbia Records Group garnered 24 nominations in 20 GRAMMY® categories for recordings released during the GRAMMY® …