Diane Warren News

DIVAS Simply Singing!, the longest consecutive running musical AIDS benefit in the United States, hosts its 29th annual fundraiser for The D.I.V.A. Foundation at the Taglyan Cultural Center in Hollywood, California on World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1. Created and produced by Tony Award-Winning Sheryl Lee Ralph and benefitting Project Angel Food, this evening of song and entertainment spotlights the talents of D.I.V.A. (acronym for Divinely Inspired, Victoriously Aware) individuals from all walks of show business. The foundation stems from Sheryl's deep concern for the lack of attention given to AIDS in the early years of its discovery and its potential to become a health risk not only for men but women and children.

On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) will host its 14th Annual Benefit Gala at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Supporters from the music, film, business, and education communities will gather to honor Emmy Award-Winning Music Director, Composer & Producer Rickey Minor (Stevie Wonder, American Idol), Celebrated Music Educator Angela Woo (John Adams Middle School), and Cusumano Real Estate Group, a leader in real estate and philanthropy.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Project Angel Food Trustee and Founder of the D.I.V.A. Foundation, presents the 29th Annual DIVAS: Simply Singing, the longest-running musical AIDS benefit in the United States, honoring Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy-winning and 10-time Oscar nominee, legendary songwriter Diane Warren with the Legacy Award.

The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF), running Nov. 8 -11, is celebrating the achievements of four film industry luminaries at a red-carpet gala honoring Cloris Leachman with the Legacy Award, Diane Warren with the Transcendent Award, Michelle Phillips with the Cultural Impact Award, and Lois Burwell with Artistry in Filmmaking Award.

Shondaland and Netflix today announced Notes on Love, a new original episodic anthology series under Shonda Rhimes' overall deal.

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center, today announced the artists and creators who will receive special recognition at the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Group's 15th Annual Songs of Hope next month. Producer Boi-1da and songwriter Diane Warrenwill receive the Clive Davis a?oeLegend in Songwritinga?? Award presented by Clive Davis himself, composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman will receive the Electronic Arts a?oeComposer of the Yeara?? Award, songwriter and recording artist Tierra Whack will receive the Universal Music Publishing Group a?oeShe Is The Musica?? Award presented by Universal Music Publishing's Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, Facebook will present the a?oeFacebook Songwriter Impacta?? Award to Hayley Kiyoko, The Dream will receive the Warner Chappell Music a?oeBeacon of Excellencea?? Award, and Linda Malkas, Ph.D. will receive the Songs of Hope Beverly and Ben Horowitz Legacy Award.

Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, Co-Heads of TIFF, today announced the new documentary David Foster: Off the Record will have its World Premiere at TIFF. The film's premiere will be followed with a special tribute to David Foster at the TIFF Tribute Gala. 

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the country's longest-running and largest LGBTQ arts organizations, announced today that Chrissy Metz, star of NBC's This is Us and Shoshana Bean, star of Broadway's Waitress, will join GMCLA'S Gala Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on August 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

At just 16 years of age, Los Angeles based multi-talented composer, musician, and producer ASTROJAXX has quickly cemented his studio prowess among an exclusive group of rising musicians. The classically trained pianist turned producer is now aiming to force a sizable dent into this summer's airwaves as he returns with his inaugural release of 2019, 'Universe' featuring one of Argentina's most promising artists, Mechi Pieretti. 'Universe' is available now across all digital streaming platforms. 

 The Philly POPS will give three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson.

One of R&B's most promising acts, J-Sol has announced the release of his new heartfelt record, 'Bullet In My Heart'. The live version of the song has already received over 6,000,000 views alone on YouTube and 20,000,000 on Facebook. With his breathtaking voice, J-Sol addresses mental health and the loss of his mother to Cancer in his forthcoming single. Written by J-Sol, produced by AC Burrell (Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, 2Chainz) and recorded at Grammy Award winner Diane Warren's studio, 'Bullet In My Heart' will be available on all streaming platforms June 14, 2019.

CMA Fest has announced additional performances and appearances at Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience, where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists. Xfinity Fan Fair X returns to Music City Center for action-packed entertainment daily from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9, featuring three stages with artist panels and performances, meet-and-greets, music and lifestyle exhibits, prize giveaways and more. Admission to Xfinity Fan Fair X is open to all four-day CMA Fest pass holders and Xfinity Fan Fair X ticket holders. Tickets can be purchased for $10 per day or $25 for all four days at CMAfest.com/tickets. 

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, hosted a star-studded opening night last evening for The Public Theater production of Tiny Beautiful Things starring Academy Award-nominated writer and actress Nia Vardalos, who reprises the role of Sugar for the Playhouse production. Vardalos originated the role of Sugar at The Public Theater under the direction of Thomas Kail.  

The fifth annual “The First And The Worst”played to a packed house last night at Nashville's City Winery for an unforgettable evening of music. The one-of-a-kind event brought together Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and radio personality KIX BROOKS, Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter DESMOND CHILD, edgy storytelling hitmaker LUKE DICK, The Last Songwriter and Real Country featured artist JAMIE FLOYD and four-week #1 smash “Speechless” co-writer LAURA VELTZ to perform the very first and worst songs they've ever written as they divulged the stories and the songs that led to their biggest hits, all to benefit MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE.

Stage and screen star Jennifer Hudson took the stage tonight at the Oscars to perform a nominated song from RBG. Watch as the Broadway veteran belts out Diane Warren's 'I'll Fight' below!

Martin Bandier, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, will be awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at the 50th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  

The Motion Picture Academy took to social media to announce that Queen will perform at the Academy Awards on Sunday!

Deadline reports that, during a tour stop in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Kelly Clarkson covered Lady Gaga's Academy Award-nominated song 'Shallow.' The Voice coach told fans she's always admired Gaga.

Latium Entertainment and Atlantic Records are proud to announce the highly anticipated debut solo single from multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ally Brooke. “Low Key” (feat. Tyga) arrives today on all DSPs, along with a stunning Mike Ho-directed (Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez) video companion. Co-written by John Ryan (Maroon 5, Niall Horan), Teddy Geiger (Shawn Mendes) and Julian Bunetta (Thomas Rhett, Harry Styles), “Low Key” marks the first official track release from Ally's eagerly awaited debut solo project, due later this year.

News show on sale at bergenPAC: Jon Anderson of Yes: 1000 Hands Tour on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 8 p.m.; The Doobie Brothers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 8 p.m.; Michael Bolton Symphony Sessions on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 7 p.m.; Itzhak Perlman with Rohan De Silva and The Elisabeth Morrow School Orchestra Performing A Prelude Concert Opening on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.