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Donna Summer Among 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

At a press conference today at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist and 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flea announced the list of performer inductees and Ahmet Ertegun Award recipients for induction.

Diane Schuur Returns to The RRazz Room to Celebrate THE GATHERING, Now thru 10/21

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return of Grammy Award-winning jazz legend, Diane Schuur, nicknamed "Deedles," to celebrate the release of her recent album, THE GATHERING. The CD features special guests Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Mark Knopfler, Larry Carlton and Kirk Whalum.

'Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day' Screens in Movie Theaters Nationwide, 10/17 & 18

On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Fans across the U.S. will finally get to see the historic concert in all its glory, as NCM Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision present "Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day" tonight, October 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. local time in select movie theaters nationwide.

Diane Schuur Returns to The RRazz Room to Celebrate THE GATHERING, 10/17 - 10/21

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return of Grammy Award-winning jazz legend, Diane Schuur, nicknamed "Deedles," to celebrate the release of her recent album, THE GATHERING. The CD features special guests Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Mark Knopfler, Larry Carlton and Kirk Whalum.

Trey Songz to Hit the Road on the 'Chapter V World Tour,' Tickets on Sale 10/12

Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Trey Songz has unveiled details of his upcoming 'Chapter V World Tour Presented by ooVoo,' appropriately titled after his fifth studio album, 'CHAPTER V,' which was released on August 21st and debuted at #1 on Billboard's 'Top 200 Albums' chart, as well as the 'Top R&B Albums' and 'Top Digital Albums' charts, and a Top 10 debut on the U.K. Albums chart. The 25 date U.S. tour -- which features RCA recording artists Miguel & The Kaleidoscope Dreams Experience and introducing Elle Varner -- will see the R&B superstar taking the sounds of 'CHAPTER V' worldwide.

'Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day' to Screen in Movie Theaters Nationwide, 10/17 & 18

On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Fans across the U.S. will finally get to see the historic concert in all its glory, as NCM Fathom Events and Omniverse Vision present "Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day" on October 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. local time in select movie theaters nationwide.

Video Trailer: Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day In Theaters October 17, 2012

On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. What followed was a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band's signature blues-infused rock 'n' roll that instantly became part of the legend of Led Zeppelin.

LED ZEPPELIN: Audio and Video From Legendary 2007 Concert to Be Available on November 19

On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. What followed was a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band's signature blues-infused rock 'n' roll that instantly became part of the legend of Led Zeppelin. Founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, to perform 16 songs from their celebrated catalog including landmark tracks 'Whole Lotta Love,' 'Rock And Roll,' 'Kashmir,' and 'Stairway To Heaven.'

Library of Congress Adds Interviews with Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Paul McCartney, Ella Fitzgerland & More

More than 25 years ago, retired music executive Joe Smith accomplished a Herculean feat-he got more than 200 celebrated singers, musicians and industry icons to talk about their lives, music, experiences and contemporaries. The Library of Congress announced today that Smith has donated this treasure trove of unedited sound recordings to the nation's library. The list of noted artists and executives is a veritable who's who in the music industry. They include Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Little Richard, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Sting, Tony Bennett, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Dick Clark, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, B. B. King, Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Mickey Hart, Harry Belafonte and many others. All types of popular music are represented-from rock 'n' roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and pop to big-band, heavy metal, folk and country-western.

Rubicon Theatre Company Features Daniel Tatar, 6/11

Rubicon Theatre Company's Producing Artistic Director Karyl Lynn Burns today announced the next performance in the company's Broadway Cabaret Benefit Series, which takes place on Monday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. Ovation and NAACP Award-winner DANIEL TATAR kicks off the evening with solo renditions of Broadway hits and contemporary favorites. Following intermission, Tatar will be joined by other members of the singing group The Company Men, who will mash the hits of six decades in tight four-part harmonies with choreography.

Historic Howard Theatre Re-Opens Today - Wale, Wanda Sykes, et al. Lead Opening Lineup

The Howard Theatre, the historic arts landmark that launched the careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes, announces their grand re-opening after a $29 million renovation and a 32-year hiatus. The Howard Theatre will re-open the week of April 9 with an opening lineup that includes Wale, Wanda Sykes, The Roots, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Meshell Ndegeocello, Bad Brains, Chuck Brown, Chuck Berry, Esperanza Spalding and a weekly Sunday Brunch featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. The full schedule is available at www.thehowardtheatre.com.

Clive Davis & Recording Academy To Present Annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala 2/11

For the fourth consecutive year, Clive Davis and The Recording Academy® will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY®Gala on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®(www.grammy.com).

Clive Davis & Recording Academy To Present Annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala 2/11

For the fourth consecutive year, Clive Davis and The Recording Academy® will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY®Gala on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®(www.grammy.com).

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