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Andy Vargas, Leslie Grace, & More Added to GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025

Leslie Grace, Muni Long, Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, and Santana band member Andy Vargas have been added to the lineup for the GRAMMY Museum’s 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala taking place May 16 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Conan Gray and John Mellencamp To Perform Republic Records Tribute at GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2025

Conan Gray and legendary GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp are now set to perform at the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum’s 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala.

Leslie Odom Jr., Ledisi, & More Set to Perform at GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

The performer lineup has been revealed for the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum’s® 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala, taking place Friday, May 16, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, including Broadway alum Leslie Odom Jr., Ledisi, and more.

Jon Batiste to Receive 'Architect Of Sound' Award From GRAMMY Museum
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jon Batiste will receive the Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala on May 16, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Recordings by Cat Stevens, Gloria Estefan, & More Inducted to GRAMMY Hall Of Fame
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025

The Recording Academy® has revealed the 2025 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®. The 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings range from JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt to Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman to Santana’s Supernatural.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Talks Playing Aretha Franklin on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022

Jennifer Hudson appeared on The View today to discuss her performance as Aretha Franklin in the recent Respect biopic. Watch Hudson discuss the singer's impact and Franklin's friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. in the new interview now!

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Says She Auditioned for the Role of Aretha Franklin for Over a Decade
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 18, 2021

Jennifer Hudson talks about when she first met Aretha Franklin, the role the artist's music played in her life and returning to the stage.

Photos: Broadway Stars Attend Industry Screening of RESPECT
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 13, 2021

Earlier this week, the New York Theatre community gathered for a private screening of the upcoming film RESPECT, which is out in theatres starting today, August 13. Star of the film, Jennifer Hudson, director Liesl Tommy and more were on hand for the big night.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson, Hailey Kilgore & Saycon Sengbloh Write 'Respect' in a Clip From the New Aretha Franklin Biopic!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 11, 2021

The Franklin sisters collaborate on writing the title song in this new clip from the biopic.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Think' in a New Clip From RESPECT!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 10, 2021

Hear Hudson sing one of Aretha Franklin's most iconic songs.

Jennifer Hudson Will Promote RESPECT on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by TV News Desk - Aug 5, 2021

Additional guests for next week's shows include Whitney Cummings, Sanaa Lathan, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Julianne Moore.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs the Title Song in This New Clip From RESPECT!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 30, 2021

Jennifer Hudson belts out Aretha Franklin's most iconic song, 'Respect,' in this new clip from the film of the same name.

VIDEO: See Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Tituss Burgess & More in a New RESPECT Featurette!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 20, 2021

McDonald is the recipient of a record-breaking six Tony Awards; Hudson won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in Dreamgirls; and Burgess is known for Broadway roles in The Little Mermaid and Jersey Boys.

Photo Flash: See Jennifer Hudson, Hailey Kilgore & More in Photos From Aretha Franklin Biopic RESPECT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 5, 2021

With a story by Callie Khouri (Oscar® winner for Writing, Thelma & Louise) and Tracey Scott Wilson, and screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play The Good Negro written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at The Public Theatre.

Audra McDonald, Tituss Burgess, & More Join Cast of Aretha Franklin Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 18, 2019

MGM and Bron Studios have announced the final casting for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson, according to Deadline.

Neuka Mitchell Joins Arts and Education Council Board of Directors
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2019

Neuka Bowie Mitchell, a Bayer executive and daughter of St. Louis-born soul singer Fontella Bass, has been elected to the Arts and Education Council's board of directors.

Mixed Magic Exult Choir to Hold 10th Annual Greatness of Gospel Concert
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2017

The dynamic Mixed Magic Theatre Exult Choir, under the direction of Kim Pitts-Wiley and Delbert Collins, presents COLORWAYS, It's 10th Annual Greatness of Gospel Concert.

The Mixed Magic Theatre Exult Choir Announces COLORWAYS Concert
by Julie Musbach - Aug 12, 2017

The dynamic Mixed Magic Theatre Exult Choir, under the direction of Kim Pitts-Wiley and Delbert Collins, presents COLORWAYS, It's 10th Annual Greatness of Gospel Concert.

10 ON TUESDAY with Doug Peck
by M. William Panek - Mar 8, 2016

10 On Tuesday with Doug Peck

Jazz Singer Antoinette Montague to Perform at NJPAC on Valentine's Day
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2016

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Antoinette Montague. Spend Valentine's Day with your special loved one at Dorthaan's Place, where the jazz brunch series hosts Newark-born vocalist Antoinette Montague, a jazz singer who moves effortlessly between gutsy blues and hushed romantic ballads.