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Hailed as 'A sensational powerhouse of a singer packed in a lithe body' by Variety, New York's own N'Kenge will debut her new show 'DivaLicious' at The Triad. N'Kenge will pay homage to the sizzling singing divas of yesterday and today featuring music from 70's Disco, Broadway, Opera, Motown and more.

Hailed as 'A sensational powerhouse of a singer packed in a lithe body' by Variety, New York's own N'Kenge will debut her new show 'DivaLicious' at The Triad. N'Kenge will pay homage to the sizzling singing divas of yesterday and today featuring music from 70's Disco, Broadway, Opera, Motown and more.

Michael Jackson's public memorial service took place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday July 7th.

The Michael Jackson memorial service will be televised, and it will be televised for the many millions who can't see the Michael Jackson memorial service in person at Los Angeles' STAPLES Center. The Michael Jackson memorial service shall be televised on all the major networks and cable channels. The Michael Jackson memorial service is a shaping up to be a televised media event unlike any funeral or special service before it.

Entertainment Tonight announced that screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has tweeted about her plans for today's public Michael Jackson memorial in Los Angeles.

Britain's Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi has been invited by Michael Jackson's family to sing at his memorial service in Los Angeles today at the Staples Center.

Carmike Cinemas, Inc., a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, announced today that the Michael Jackson memorial service will be shown live tomorrow, July 7, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT) in 28 markets, giving fans the opportunity to view a cinema-quality high-definition broadcast of the event for free.

The Los Angeles Times reports that the Jackson family has released the official list of participants for tomorrow's Public Memorial Service for Michael Jackson. As was announced earlier Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson will attend and perform.

On a special Wednesday, March 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) performance show, the Top 10 finalists (Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds and Michael Sarver) will return to the IDOL stage to celebrate and pay tribute to '50 Years of Motown' as well as perform classic Motown songs.

On a special Wednesday, March 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) performance show, the Top 10 finalists (Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds and Michael Sarver) will return to the IDOL stage to celebrate and pay tribute to '50 Years of Motown' as well as perform classic Motown songs.

The Whiting is proud to present one of Motown's greatest bands, The Four Tops on Friday, February 13 at 8pm. With chart topping hits like Reach Out (I'll Be There), I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving and Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Four Tops, are the most stable and consistent group to emerge from Motown Records. After an amazing 50 years, their powerful, recognizable sweet harmonies and unforgettable voices are still delighting old and new fans alike! When fans reach out, The Four Tops are still there! The Four Tops are part of The Whiting's Jazz, Blues & Beyond Series.

SonyBMG Chief Creative Officer and three-time GRAMMY? winner Clive Davis and The Recording Academy? will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, continuing the party that has been a Davis legacy for nearly 30 years. This exclusive, star-studded celebration - attended by artists and industry VIPs in music, film and television and featuring special musical performances - again will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

The Whiting is proud to present one of Motown's greatest bands, The Four Tops on Friday, February 13 at 8pm. With chart topping hits like Reach Out (I'll Be There), I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving and Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Four Tops, are the most stable and consistent group to emerge from Motown Records. After an amazing 50 years, their powerful, recognizable sweet harmonies and unforgettable voices are still delighting old and new fans alike! When fans reach out, The Four Tops are still there! The Four Tops are part of The Whiting's Jazz, Blues & Beyond Series.

SonyBMG Chief Creative Officer and three-time GRAMMY? winner Clive Davis and The Recording Academy? will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, continuing the party that has been a Davis legacy for nearly 30 years. This exclusive, star-studded celebration - attended by artists and industry VIPs in music, film and television and featuring special musical performances - again will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Tony nominated actor Keith Carradine stars in new psycho-drama directed by acclaimed film director Ken Russell.

The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211, will open its doors to the general public on Sunday, September 21, 2008, after being closed for several months for completion of Phase I of the historic venue's Revitalization Project. Corky Hale Productions will present a star-studded musical event, entitled, 'It's Magic! A Tribute to Sammy Cahn' celebrating the life and lyrics of one of Hollywood's greatest Academy Awardâ-winning songwriters.

The all African-American production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof directed by multiple Emmy winner and two-time Tony nominee Debbie Allen officially opened on Thursday March 6, 2008 at the Broadhurst Theatre

Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Spring 2008 season with the return engagement of the chart-topping R&B and jazz singer Freda Payne. 'Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald,' which runs from February 26 - March 1, is a tribute to the late, great 'First Lady of Song.'