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Lincoln Center announces Lang Lang's 'New York Rhapsody,' a special one-night only live concert featuring the internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang. This exclusive multi-genre concert event-Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8:00 pm, in the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center-pairs one of the world's greatest virtuosos with a star-studded list of guest artists. The 'Lang Lang's New York Rhapsody' event, which benefits Lincoln Center's community engagement initiatives, is produced by Live From Lincoln Center and will be filmed for a national television broadcast on PBS later this year.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Jorge Mejia to the position of President, Latin America and U.S. Latin, based in the company's Miami office.

THE VOICE is getting a little wilder next season. After serving as a key adviser for the 10th season of NBC's two-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series THE VOICE, Miley Cyrus return for Season 11 as coach. 

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome TAIKOPROJECT for a one-night-only performance on Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.

Sony Corporation ('Sony') and the Estate of Michael Jackson ('the Estate') announced today that Sony Corporation of America ('SCA'), Sony's wholly owned subsidiary, signed a binding memorandum of understanding ('MOU') with the Estate to obtain full ownership of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC ('Sony/ATV') by acquiring the 50% interest in Sony/ATV held by the Estate.

Jordin Sparks has joined the cast of ABC's upcoming pilot TIME AFTER TIME from Kevin Williamson. The role marks the pilot debut for the 'American Idol' champ.

Dynamic. Mesmerizing. Superb. Singer/songwriter Sylvia Tosun has become the go-to vocalist and collaborator for electronic dance music's brightest producers and her voice possesses the power wielded by mythological sirens. Tosun's latest release, DoubleV & Sylvia Tosun, “Hold Your Fire” (IHU / Armada Music), is out now.

95.5 Spring Jam starring Anthony Hamilton with special guests Angie Stone and Lyfe Jennings is coming live to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Since its inception, the Billboard Latin Music Awards broadcast on Telemundo have set the pace in Latin music, introducing unique never-before-seen collaborations among internationally renowned artists on its stage. This year, the prestigious event will take the format to another level, offering for the first time 'Billboard Duets.' Performances during the impressive awards show will unite the voices of acclaimed artists to offer an unprecedented program, featuring the biggest Latin stars in exclusive harmonies.

Angelique Kidjo, the Benin born singer/songwriter is celebrating the win of her third 'Best World Music Album' Grammy Award for her 429 Records album Sings. It's the artist's second consecutive win in that category as her 2014 album Eve won last year. Produced by Kidjo and long-time production partner Jean Hebrail, Sings showcases Kidjo's collaboration with the 110 piece Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg, led by renowned conductor and composer Gast Waltzing. Kidjo reimagines nine classic songs from her 24 year repertoire and two new songs ('Otishe' and 'Mamae' from the Eve sessions), blending European classical traditions with the powerful rhythmic sounds of her native West Africa. Along with the orchestra, Kidjo's additional players include Christian McBride and Massimo Biolcati on upright basses; Lionel Loueke, Dominic James and David Laborier on guitars; Magatte Sow, Crespin Tpikiti and Benoit Avihoue on percussion; Tuelo Kgobokoe Tsholofetso and Mokubung, background vocals; and Gast Waltzing, flugelhorn solo on 'Samba Pa Ti.' Angelique Kidjo's Sings was released on 429 Records.

Filmed live at Madrid's Barclay Card Center in September, the Alejandro Sanz concert gives HBO Latino viewers the best seats in the house at his electrifying sold-out show.

As we move past the holidays and back to the grind, the next major holiday looms on the horizon: Valentine's Day... and what better way to celebrate it with the fifth annual VALENTINE'S DAY EVE LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE feat. XAVIER AND FRIENDS?

/LADY GAGA will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl 50 pregame festivities at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday, February 7, the NFL and CBS announced today. The performance will be televised live on CBS prior to kickoff.

?Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Jennifer Knoepfle to the role of Senior Vice President and Head of West Coast A&R, based in the company's Los Angeles office.

Filmed live at Madrid's Barclay Card Center in September, the Alejandro Sanz concert gives HBO Latino viewers the best seats in the house at his electrifying sold-out show.

Finalists for the 8th annual SHORTY AWARDS, which honor the best social media content, including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram, Vine and Periscope, were announced today.

FOX has renewed the blockbuster drama EMPIRE for a third season, it was announced today by Gary Newman and Dana Walden, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group.

Esteemed music industry voice teacher, vocal coach, and vocal recording producer Ron Anderson will conduct his state-of-the-art Voixtek Seminar on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Boca Black Box Theater in Boca Raton, FL. During the eight-hour program, Anderson will present his exclusive Voixtek Method, a comprehensive vocal training system designed to perfect and protect the professional singing voice. The seminar is limited to 250 attendees.

Acclaimed singer and 'American Idol' finalist David Hernandez will bring his one-man show, HOLIDAY HANGOVER, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - tonight, December 30 at 7 p.m.  Hernandez will perform a selection of original songs and standards, as well as track from his holiday album, 'This Christmas.'