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BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” 2011 Airs on Nov. 6th, 2011


“BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever on Sunday, November 6 at 8pm*




 


 


Celebrants and Honorees Include
Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar,Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani
Walker, Malika Saada Saar and Tatyana Ali

Hosted by Tracee Ellis
Ross and Regina King,”BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011″ Included Performances and
Appearances by Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, LaLa Anthony,
Melanie Fiona, Tichina Arnold, Shirley Caesar, Estelle, Elle Varner,
Alek Wek, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Mary Mary and More 


NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — On Saturday, October 15, 2011, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” celebrated its
second year of honoring Black women in business, politics,
entertainment, sports and community service on BET Networks.  Co-hosted
by actresses Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011”  honored some of the most exceptional women of color in their respective industries including: Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani Walker, Malika Saada Saar, and Tatyana Ali.  Memorable performances and appearances were made by Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Melanie Fiona, Mary Mary, Elle Varner, Shirley Caesar, Tichina Arnold, and more. The network premiere will be televised exclusively on BET, Sunday, November 6th at 8 p.m. To continue, please click “MORE”!

“Sing Your Song” – The Music, Hope & Vision of Harry Belafonte, Premieres Oct. 17th on HBO

SING YOUR SONG, CHRONICLING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINER AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST HARRY BELAFONTE, DEBUTS OCT. 17, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO


During the course of an inspiring life that has paralleled the American civil rights
movement, artist and crusader Harry Belafonte has tirelessly used his humanitarian
influence to advance causes of social justice, while forging a unique career punctuated by prestigious awards and industry firsts.

Filmmaker Susanne Rostock tells the rich life story of this remarkable artist and humanitarian in the intimate feature-length documentary SING YOUR SONG, debuting MONDAY, OCT. 17 (10:00-11:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. To continue, please click “MORE”!

La Toya Jackson to Join Michael Forever Tribute

La Toya Jackson Joins Tribute With
First Full Live Performance in Almost 20 Years Joining Black Eyed Peas,
Jamie Foxx and Christina Aguilera to Honor Her Brother at the Michael
Forever Tribute

 

Coming out of music retirement, La Toya Jackson, Performs a heartfelt tribute for Michael

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Joining the amazing A-list line up for the Michael Forever Tribute in Cardiff, Wales on October 8th is Michael’s sister La Toya Jackson.
Having put music performances behind her for almost twenty years, she
has decided there is no better time to perform from her heart. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The Temptations’ Hit “Power” Gets Remixed in Blackberry PlayBook Commercial

The Temptations’ Hit “Power” Gets Remixed in Blackberry PlayBook Commercial

 

“POWER” remix produced by Soundtree contains never before heard material

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is pleased to announce that they will be releasing the remix of The Temptations hit song “Power” on September 13th.  The remix was produced by Soundtree, an award-winning London-based music production company and was used in a Blackberry commercial. Oli Julian, Luis Almau and Peter Raeburn (Soundtree co-founder) serve as producers. The remix will include an unreleased spoken word segment from Temptation Melvin Franklin, as well as an unreleased final verse from Temptation Dennis Edwards. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 2011 Minnesota Black Music Awards Salutes Alexander O’Neal | July 15th

2011 Minnesota Black Music Awards

(Minneapolis June 2011) On July 15th Pete and Kim Rhodes will bring back the MN Black Music Awards. The ceremony takes place at 8:00PM at the Pantages Theatre. Last year the sold out event returned

2011 Minnesota Black Music Awards
Salutes Alexander O’Neal


(Minneapolis June 2011) On July 15th Pete and Kim Rhodes will bring back the MN Black Music Awards. The ceremony takes place at 8:00PM at the Pantages Theatre. Last year the sold out event returned after a short hiatus with a bang. The ceremony turned downtown Minneapolis into a Hollywood red carpet extravaganza. The event was filled with celebrities and stellar performances and has become a tradition to the Twin Cities. This year the MBMA will do more than just pay tribute to twin city musicians and community leaders, it will benefit the North side relief efforts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support survivors. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Sam Cooke Honored In Chicago Street Naming Ceremony: Sam Cooke Way

SAM COOKE GETS HIS WAY! LEGENDARY RECORDING ARTIST AND CHICAGO NATIVE SAM COOKE HONORED IN CHICAGO STREET NAMING CEREMONY: SAM COOKE WAY  Chicago, IL – Had he lived, Sam Cooke would have turned 80-years-old in January of this year.  His life and legacy were celebrated with the naming of 36th Street, Chicago, Illinois as Sam Cooke Way on Saturday, June 18. …

Legacy Recordings Releases “The Complete Albums Collection”

Legacy Recordings Releases “The Complete Albums Collection” – a New Original Albums Series

 

 

-Available exclusively at PopMarket.com-

FIRST 4 BOX SETS INCLUDE THE BYRDS, SAM COOKE, STAN GETZ, AND RETURN TO FOREVER


 

NEW YORK, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, announces the first four artists to be featured in The Complete Albums Collection, a new product line for serious music fans and enthusiasts, available exclusively through PopMarket.com beginning Tuesday, May 24. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special Airs on SiriusXM

Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special Airs on SiriusXM

 

 

The Joint, SiriusXM’s reggae music
channel, pays tribute to the reggae legend with five days of Marley’s
music, plus performances and interviews from musicians, family members
and more

Ziggy Marley, eldest son of Bob Marley, to perform an
acoustic set of songs from his new album “Wild and Free” in the SiriusXM
studios in New York City


 

NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that it will pay tribute to the legendary artist Bob Marley with “Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special,” a five-day commemoration featuring music, performances and interviews.

“Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special” will air Wednesday, May 11, the 30th anniversary of Marley’s passing, through Sunday, May 15 at 11:59 pm ET on The Joint, channel 42. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Cee Lo Green Releases ‘Thank You’ to Support the National Volunteer Fire Council & Duracell’s Program

Cee Lo Changes His Tune, Promising Not to ‘Forget’ the
Nation’s Volunteers as Part of Battery Donation Program to Power
Volunteer Firefighters Across the U.S.

With Personal Connection to the
Cause, Grammy Award-Winning Entertainer Releases ‘Thank You,’ a Charity
Track to Support the National Volunteer Fire Council and Duracell’s
“Power Those Who Protect Us” Program


Bethel, CT (PRWEB) May 06, 2011


Cee Lo Green may be best-known for his break-up anthem ‘Forget You,’
which earned him a 2011 Grammy Award, but the entertainer today will
change his tune to reveal a softer, more vulnerable side with the ‘Thank
You’ charity track. Cee Lo will continue to tell his little-known
personal rescue stories through original lyrics he created in tribute to
the one million volunteer firefighters across the country. It’s his
way of partnering with Duracell and the National Volunteer Fire Council
for the Power Those Who Protect Us program, designed to donate batteries
while supporting and raising awareness for our nation’s volunteer
firefighters. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Beyonce to Release “God Bless The USA” | Avail Now at iTunes

Beyonce’s Unreleased Recording of “God Bless The USA” Now Available Exclusively on the iTunes Store


 

 

ARTIST AND COLUMBIA RECORDS TO DONATE THEIR PROCEEDS TO NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS’ & CHILDREN’S BENEFIT FUND

TELEVISION DEBUT ON PIERS MORGAN TONIGHT; CNN TONIGHT AT 9:00 PM-EDT/PDT

NEW YORK, May 5, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — Moved by recent news events and the re-opened wounds of
9/11 families, Beyonce announced today the release of her recording of
the Lee Greenwood-penned “God Bless The USA.”  Both artists and Columbia
Records are donating their proceeds to New York Police & Fire
Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund. The single is available
exclusively today on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com). To continue, please click “MORE”!