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“The X Factor” Winner, Melanie Amaro, is Signed By Epic Records

Melanie Amaro, Winner of “The X Factor” $5 Million Sony Music Recording Deal, is Signed By Epic Records
 
 

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”!

Weight Watchers® Joins Forces with Alesha Dixon With New TV Ad

Weight Watchers® set to Turn Heads With new TV Ad
 


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 a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Grammy Awards

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 …

“VH1 DIVAS Celebrates Soul” Includes Special Tribute to Amy Winehouse | Dec. 19th, 2011

“VH1 DIVAS Celebrates Soul” Includes Special Tribute to Amy Winehouse with Performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch and Wanda Jackson
 

 
“VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Pays Tribute to the Great Cities of Soul Music Including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia

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”!

Aretha Franklin to Appear on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on NBC for Two Shows! | Dec. 9th and 21st

WINTER BLUES GOT YOU DOWN?
Your Prescription is Ready:
Dr. Franklin Serves Up a Double Dose of December Soul on
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC


 
Catch her on Friday, December 9th at 12:30AM EST and Wednesday, December 21st at 12:30AM EST

 
You have two chances to catch Aretha Franklin as the musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this month!  Dr. Franklin’s first scheduled appearance is this coming Friday, December 9 at 12:30AM/EST on NBC.  Aretha will perform “How Long I’ve Been Waiting,” the chart climbing single from her album, ARETHA: A Woman Falling Out of Love (Aretha’s Records) available exclusively at Wal-Mart. To continue, please click “MORE”!

“VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Adds Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi as Performers & Much More!

“VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Adds Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi as Performers and Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard, Nas, Common and La La Anthony as Presenters
 

 
Red Carpet to be Livestreamed on VH1.com on Sunday, December 18

“VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Pays Tribute to the Great Cities of Soul Music Including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia

Special will air Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1


NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — VH1’s beloved, popular franchise, “VH1 Divas,” announced today additional performers to join this year’s tribute to soul music including: Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi. In addition, Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard, Nas, Common and La La Anthony will participate as presenters in paying homage to these cities and soul music’s timeless classics at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jazz & Classics Division of Concord Music Group Receives 9 Grammy Nominations

JAZZ & CLASSICS DIVISION OF CONCORD MUSIC GROUP
RECEIVES 9 GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS

Cleveland, OH – The Jazz & Classics Division of Concord Music Group received nine GRAMMY® nominations, as announced by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) on November 30, 2011. All nominations were for albums released from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. Winners will be announced at the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, February 12, 2011, at 8:00 PM ET/PT from Staples Center in Los Angeles, airing live on the CBS Television Network. To continue, please click “MORE”!

DL Media Clients Receives 8 Grammy Nominations in Six Categories

54th Annual Grammy Awards:DL Media ClientsReceive Eight Nominationsin Six CategoriesFrom NARAS Voting Members   Best Jazz Vocal Album  The Mosaic ProjectTerri Lyne Carrington & Various Artists[Concord Jazz]Best Jazz Instrumental Album  TimelineYellowjackets[Mack Avenue Records]      Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album  The Good FeelingChristian McBride Big Band[Mack Avenue Records] 40 Acres And …

Mint Condition’s Lead Singer Stokley Williams Receives 2 Grammy Nominations!

Mint Condition’s STOKLEY WILLIAMS Receives 2 Grammy Nods for BEST R & B Performance and Best R & B Song for “Not My Daddy” with KELLY PRICE. New York, NY  December 2, 2011—Fresh from the accolades of his exciting musical performance during the ‘Shining Star/Earth, Wind & Fire’ Tribute  at …

Big Stars Join Forces with Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & Scorpio for “The Message” on ‘The Grammy Nominations Concert Live’

COMMON, LL COOL J, LUPE FIASCO, AND RICK ROSS TO JOIN FORCES WITH GRANDMASTER FLASH, MELLE MEL, AND SCORPIO FOR A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE OF “THE MESSAGE” ON
“THE GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! —  COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT®”


 
Taraji P. Henson and Taylor Lautner
Set to Present on CBS Entertainment Special
Announcing Nominations for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®
Live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Nov. 30
 
Immediately Following the Live Broadcast,
Log On to www.grammy.com/livestream or www.livestream.com/thegrammys
at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT for Exciting Live Backstage Coverage
and Reactions to the 54th GRAMMY Nominations
 

 
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2011) — Two-time GRAMMY® winner Common, two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J,GRAMMY winner Lupe Fiasco, and rap star Rick Ross will join hip-hop innovator Grandmaster Flash, GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist Melle Mel, and rapper Scorpio for
a special performance of “The Message” — the seminal rap recording by
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Featuring Melle Mel and Duke
Bootee newly inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame — on “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night®“ (www.grammy.com). Actors Taraji P. Henson and Taylor Lautner are the latest presenters added to the one-hour special, which takes place live on Wednesday,Nov. 30 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. To continue, please click “MORE”!