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“Barry White: The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979)” (CD & LP) to be Released on Oct. 26th, 2018


 
Barry White’s 20th Century Records Albums Remastered For 9CD And 9LP Vinyl Box Sets, ‘The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979),’ To Be Released October 26
 
All Nine Albums Also Available in Individual 180-Gram Vinyl LP Packages
 
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Marking 45 years since the release of his debut solo album, soul/R&B legend Barry White‘s nine 20th Century Records albums have been remastered from their analogue master tapes for new 9CD and 9LP 180-gram vinyl box sets, titled Barry White: The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979).

“A People’s Tribute to the Queen” Celebrating Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30th, 2018 at Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre


 
“A People’s Tribute to the Queen” Celebrating Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30 at Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre
 
DETROIT, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — More than 40 performing artists will salute the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul Aretha Louise Franklin during “A People’s Tribute to the Queen” event at Chene Park Amphitheatre in downtown Detroit on Thursday August 30, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. ET. Gates will open at 5:00 P.M. The musical tribute event is produced by Entertainments Finest.

Legacy Recordings and The Prince Estate Launch First Wave of Prince Catalog Digital Releases


 
Legacy Recordings and The Prince Estate Launch First Wave of Prince Catalog Digital Releases Today
 
23 Catalog Titles (including Rare and Out-of-Print Recordings) + Newly Curated 37-Track Prince Anthology: 1995-2010 Available Now on Streaming Services and DSPs
 
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is launching its first round of Prince catalog digital releases today, August 17.

TV Special “My Music: Dionne Warwick: Then Came You” Airs on PBS the Weekend of August 18th, 2018


 
MY MUSIC: DIONNE WARWICK: THEN CAME YOU Premieres Weekend of August 18 on PBS
 
– A Career-Spanning Celebration of the Iconic Singer –
 
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy®-winning artist Dionne Warwick has achieved legendary status worldwide with a long string of hits from the 1960s through the 1980s that still remain popular.

Donnie Simpson to Release New Memoir “THROUGH THESE EYES: An Iconic Memoir of Life, Love and The Man Behind The Music” on January 30th, 2019


 
Legendary Television and Radio Host Donnie Simpson celebrates a 50-year career milestone announcing his highly anticipated memoir
 
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Oracle Group International announces the publication of “THROUGH THESE EYES: An Iconic Memoir of Life, Love and The Man Behind The Music” (13th & Joan; Hardcover; On Sale: January 30, 2019; $25.99; ISBN: 978-1-7326464-6-9) by award-winning, influencer, humanitarian, and legend Donnie Simpson.

Babyface, Carrie Lucas and Members of L.A. City Hall Speak on Dick Griffey and the Legacy of SOLAR


 
SOLAR Records and Founder Dick Griffey Honored by L.A. City Council for its 40th Anniversary
by A. Scott Galloway
 
The second order of business at the Los Angeles City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, was a commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of SOLAR Records and its founder, Dick Griffey, in conjunction with June being Black Music Month.

Motown/UMe to Release 2-CD Expanded Edition of “The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland” on June 15th, 2018


 
The Supremes Keep Us Hangin’ On By Honoring 50-Plus Years Of “The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland”
 
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, in anticipation of the upcoming 60th anniversary of Motown — a.k.a. Hitsville U.S.A. — and inspired by the album’s own recent 51th anniversary, Motown/UMe is releasing a 2-CD Expanded Edition of The Supremes’ tenth studio effort, the chart-topping The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.

LL COOL J Launches His Exclusive New SiriusXM Channel “Rock The Bells Radio”


 
LL COOL J Launches His Exclusive New SiriusXM Channel “Rock The Bells Radio” on March 28
 
“Rock the Bells Radio” will allow listeners to look at, and listen to, classic Hip-Hop through the lens of current culture
 
NEW YORK, March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM announced today that entertainment icon LL COOL J will launch his new SiriusXM classic Hip-Hop channel on March 28 entitled LL COOL J’s “Rock the Bells Radio.”

Island Def Jam/UMe to Release New Collection “Donna Summer – Summer: The Original Hits” on April 20th, 2018


 
Everyone Loves To Love Donna Summer
 
Soundtrack Companion To The Original Dance Floor Diva’s Biographical Broadway Musical Features All Of Her Influential, Chart-Topping Tracks, Via New Island Def Jam/UMe Collection on April 20
 
LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On April 20, Island Def Jam/UMe is set to properly fete Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco and The First Lady of Love, with Summer: The Original Hits.

Ruben Studdard to Release New Album “Ruben Sings Luther” on March 16th, 2018 | LISTEN!


 
RUBEN STUDDARD RELEASES ‘RUBEN SINGS LUTHER’ ON MARCH 16th
NEW ALBUM IS STUDDARD’S PERSONAL HOMAGE TO MUSIC LEGEND LUTHER VANDROSS
22 CITY CONCERT TOUR BEGINS APRIL 8th
 
(New York, NY) – Ruben Studdard, America’s Idol, officially confirmed that he will be releasing “RUBEN SINGS LUTHER” to his hero Luther Vandross on March 16th and will be launching a 22 city ‘Always and Forever Tour’ starting in Sacramento, California on April 8th. A full schedule of tour dates follows this release.