Aretha Franklin News

The fifth annual BET HONORS gears up for a highly anticipated show, celebrating the outstanding achievements of extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Acclaimed actress Gabrielle Unionhosts the show for a fourth year, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical Arts), Grammy-Award winning songstress Mariah Carey (Entertainer), influential filmmakerSpike Lee (Media), the heroic Tuskegee Airmen (Service) and inspirational coach and mentor Beverly Kearney (Education). The BET HONORS premieres during Black History Month, on Monday, February 13 at 9:00 p.m.

Artist and philanthropist Paul McCartney will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work.

The RRazz Room offers Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts has announced Tony Bennett: Live In Concert as part of the continuing series Marcus Center Presents.

NBC's THE VOICE coaches have enlisted multi-platinum singer-songwriters Kelly Clarkson, Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds,' Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Alanis Morissette, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke to lend their knowledge and skills as advisers to six separate artists on Teams Adam (Levine), Blake (Shelton), Cee Lo (Green) and Christina (Aguilera), respectively, during the 'battle rounds' phase of competition on the upcoming season.

The metaperformers of Shadowbox Live are ready to kick off their first full year in their new home! For the first show of 2012, they've prepared a show full of steamy rock 'n' roll and side-splitting original sketch comedy, Body Language, opening this Thursday at 503 S. Front Street.

Acclaimed actress Gabrielle Union hosts the show for a fourth year, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical Arts), Grammy-Award winning songstress Mariah Carey (Entertainer), influential filmmaker Spike Lee (Media), the heroic Tuskegee Airmen (Service) and inspirational coach and mentor Beverly Kearney (Education).

Broadway and opera star Luke Grooms will be presenting a cabaret, titled 'Luke Grooms is a Sassy Black Lady,' at Germano's Trattoria on February 26th at 7:30 p.m. The hilarious, tongue-in-cheek cabaret will feature songs made famous by female African American performers such as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.

The metaperformers of Shadowbox Live are ready to kick off their first full year in their new home! For the first show of 2012, they've prepared a show full of steamy rock 'n' roll and side-splitting original sketch comedy, Body Language, opening this Thursday at 503 S. Front Street.

Performing their 2012 in-concert debut, Electric Youth (EY) 2012 will take the stage at Showcase Live, Patriot Place, on Sunday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. For the Showcase Live performance on February 12th, doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and a full dinner menu will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the main office of Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main Street, by phone at (508) 528-8668, in person at the Showcase Live Box Office or through Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $28.00 for floor seats and $18.00 for loge seats; premium seating and reservations for large parties are available. This Valentine's Weekend show offers a great evening of family entertainment with music appealing to all ages.

Anthony Kearns was among a group of performing artists in a video montage produced for the 2011 Wolf Trap Ball: 'Celebrating 40 Years - Where Culture and Community Take Center Stage,' on Sept. 17, 2011.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts has announced Tony Bennett: Live In Concert as part of the continuing series Marcus Center Presents.

The 70th birthday of Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, winner of 15 Grammy Awards® and the first female ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, will be celebrated on March 25, 2012. In honor of this momentous occasion, and also in advance of Black History Month in February, KNEW YOU WERE WAITING: THE BEST OF ARETHA FRANKLIN 1980-1998 will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting January 31, 2012, through Arista/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

VH1's beloved franchise 'VH1 Divas' paid tribute to the great cities of soul music tonight including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. The all-star diva roster included Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J. and Jill Scott, accompanied by one of the most exciting groups of modern soul, The Roots, with Questlove and Adam Blackstone as musical directors. 'VH1 DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL premieres Monday, December 19 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Wanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' announced today additional performers to join this year's tribute to soul music including: Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi

Since the early '80s, the Grammy winning Kenny G's combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide.

The BSO presents A Christmas Carol in Concert, a new twist on Dickens' classic tale performed as a concert with a full symphony orchestra on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) andWanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.

Since the early '80s, the Grammy winning Kenny G's combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide.