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Trey Songz to Perform at 89th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 23, 2015


 Entertainment superstar Trey Songz will be performing on a float at this year's 89th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.  America's biggest holiday tradition will once again kick off the season as it returns to march down the streets of New York City on Thursday, November 26th.   As millions celebrate this day of Thanksgiving with family and friends, more than 8,000 participants including clowns, balloon handlers, and marching bands will travel through Manhattan to the sound of  this iconic catchphrase Let's Have a Parade.   With more than 3.5 million spectators and more than 50 million television viewers nationwide, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the nation's most celebrated and anticipated holiday treat.   

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy to Host Pre-GRAMMY Gala This Feb
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2015


Clive Davis and The Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: HOW I GOT THE JOB... Ellen Greene On LITTLE SHOP Then & Now, HANNIBAL & Much More
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 29, 2015


Today, BroadwayWorld kicks off a brand new interview series titled HOW I GOT THE JOB shining a special solo spotlight on a performer in which they share candid recollections and revisit the point at which they became involved with a particular project on their resume, whether it be stage piece, film or TV project... To kick off the series, we are talking to an internationally recognized stage and screen star CELEBRATED for her iconic originating role in the popular stage musical and subsequent feature film adaptation of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the fiercely idiosyncratic Ellen Greene. Opening up about her experiences in landing that unforgettable part, Greene also previews what audiences can expect from her return to the stage as art of the hotly anticipated Encores! Off-Center mounting of the musical co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal at City Center later this week. Additionally, Greene reflects on some of her other standout appearances over the years, such as the acclaimed 1976 New York Shakespeare Festival production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA and David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM at the Public Theater, not to mention the legendary cult musical RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM (AND DON'T YOU EVER FORGET IT), plus her notable ongoing collaboration with TV mastermind Bryan Fuller on HEROES, PUSHING DAISIES and HANNIBAL and much more.

HBO Presents 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 30, 2015


?HBO has renewed its commitment to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation by acquiring the rights to present the annual induction ceremony for three more years, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - HBO to Air 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony; Watch Performances
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015


Joan Jett, Green Day, Bill Withers and Ringo Starr are among the performer inductees when the exclusive HBO special 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for 5/30 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015


Joan Jett, Green Day, Bill Withers and Ringo Starr are among the performer inductees when the exclusive HBO special 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY debuts SATURDAY, MAY 30 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). This year's ceremony featured an exciting array of guests, including Dave Grohl, Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Tom Morello, John Mayer, Jimmie Vaughan, Karen O, Nick Zinner, Beck, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney.

HBO to Present 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, 5/30
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015


?HBO has renewed its commitment to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation by acquiring the rights to present the annual induction ceremony for three more years, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

Taylor Swift, Pharrell, Iggy Azalea and More Salute Grammy Icon Martin Bandier at 2015 Pre GRAMMY Gala
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2015


Some of the biggest names in music have paid tribute to Sony/ATV Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Martin Bandier in an amusing video at this year's Pre GRAMMY Gala.

11th Annual Musicares Map Fund Benefit Concert to Honor Pete Townshend
by Danielle DeSisto - Feb 6, 2015


The 11th annual MusiCares MAP Fund® benefit concert will honor The Who's GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Pete Townshend, and The Who's longtime manager, music and film producer Bill Curbishley at the Best Buy Theater in New York on May 28.

TREY SONGZ Takes the Dow to an All-Time High!
by Danielle DeSisto - Nov 14, 2014


Trey Songz is no stranger to breaking records, but today's was a first: Songz took the Dow to an all-time high.

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy Present the Pre-GRAMMY Gala
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014


Clive Davis and The Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

TREY SONGZ Announces '30 Acts of Kindness' to Kick Off Angels with Heart Month
by Casey Judge - Oct 27, 2014


In an exclusive announcement with People Magazine, Superstar entertainer Trey Songz is thrilled to unveil his 30/30 Acts of Kindness initiative to kick off the 4th annual Angels with Heart Month. Songz, who will celebrate his 30th birthday in November, is counting down by doing at least one act of kindness per day and is encouraging his fans to do the same.

La Mirada Theatre Presents HD Screening of LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce a high definition screening of the rock & roll concert of the decade, LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY, which will be broadcast for one screening only TONIGHT, AUGUST 8 at 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces New BEYONCE Fashion Exhibit
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2014


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open a new fashion exhibition centered around singer, producer and entertainment industry powerhouse Beyonce.

La Mirada Theatre Presents HD Screening of LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY, 8/8
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 2, 2014


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce a high definition screening of the rock & roll concert of the decade, LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY, which will be broadcast for one screening only on FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 at 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

Beautiful and Bodacious Blues Singer SARI SCHORR Set to Perform in Multiple NY Metro Area Venues Throughout June
by Stephen Hanks - Jun 1, 2014


When the legendary Blues artist Joe Louis Walker and his band played a terrific gig at B.B. King's Blues Club in August of 2012, it was their chick/babe front singer Sari Schorr who blew the roof off the club with power vocals. Now Schorr's voice will be busting out all over in June, as she is booked for performances this month throughout the metro area. On Thursday, June 5, her new Sari Schorr Band will be at Stanhope House in Stanhope, New Jersey, where the sensual Schorr will be performing a mix of classic Blues/Rock songs and her own original compositions. On Friday the 13th (7 pm) cabaret audiences will be very lucky to hear Schorr as one of the headliners in The Dana Lorge Variety Show at the Metropolitan Room. And then on Saturday June 21 (7:30 pm), Schorr will perform at Brooklyn's ShapeShifter Lab.

HBO Airs 2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2014


2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, debuting tonight, May 31, brings an all-star music night to HBO. Inductees Are Nirvana, The E Street Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Peter Gabriel, Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens, KISS, Brian Epstein And Andrew Loog Oldham

HBO to Debut 2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, 5/31
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2014


2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, debuting May 31, brings an all-star music night to HBO

Peter Gabriel, KISS Among 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees; Full List Announced!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2013


Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Inductees for 2014.

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