'Beyoncé: Year of 4' is the story of Beyoncé's return as an independent woman navigating her company through the rough waters of the music industry, making a personal album that's unlike anything she's ever done. After the much anticipated 'I AM...' tour ends, Beyoncé finds herself in dire need of a break.
As previously reported, an Annie remake is in the works, produced by Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay-Z and partners, and starring the Smith's youngest, Willow. No other casting has been revealed (Willow has, however, expressed her wish for Brad Pitt to step into the shoes of Daddy Warbucks), and while for a time it seemed GLEE's Ryan Murphy was in talks to direct, it appears those talks are off, according to published reports.
Today, New York Magazine reveals that Will Smith has called upon Emma Thompson, with whom he is currently starring in Men in Black III, to readapt John Huston's screenplay for the latest reincarnation of the famous story.
Internationally celebrated and collected, world-recognized master of spray paint CHOR BOOGIE; presents as curator, the ArtOFFICIAL Truth, at Project One in San Francisco.
Broadway veteran Patti LaBelle will receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award at the June 26 ceremony. Additionally, Steve Harvey will be honored with the Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic work.
Joe's Pub Announces the following line up for May:
LADY RIZO: AN UNESCORTED TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Friday, May 20 at 9:30 PM; $15 in advance / $20 at the door 'I've always been drawn to Nina Simone's music- the strength, versatility, the raw emotion. She is, simply put, a badass diva and did something with popular music that I aim to do today- to mix, separate and explore.' - Lady Rizo
Over a 40-year career, Gary Wright has performed in front of millions of people, had his music licensed to blockbuster movies and television shows, and continues to have his music played on radio on a daily basis.
In conjunction with this weekend's 2011 Billboard Music Awards, MGM Grand will transform Zuri Lounge, Rouge Bar and Centrifuge Lounge into the ultimate gathering spots for music lovers May 19 - 21.
BET Networks, today announced that entertainment superstar Queen Latifah has been tapped to host the 10th anniversary of the mega-hit, #1 rated awards show among African-American viewers, the BET AWARDS. This much-anticipated special will broadcast LIVE from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. on BET and via live stream on BET.com.
In conjunction with this weekend's 2011 Billboard Music Awards, MGM Grand will transform Zuri Lounge, Rouge Bar and Centrifuge Lounge into the ultimate gathering spots for music lovers May 19 - 21.
Jive recording artists Travis Porter, Def Jam recording artist Ace Hood, and Bet I Penned It/Columbia recording artist Sean Garrett to perform at the May 18 event
Now gracing the cover of the latest Billboard Magazine, Beyonce reveals that her upcoming ablum, entitled 4, is largely inspired by the late Fela Kuti - subject of last season's Broadway hit Fela! produced by her husband Jay-Z. The album is set for release next month.
Jive recording artists Travis Porter, Def Jam recording artist Ace Hood, and Bet I Penned It/Columbia recording artist Sean Garrett to perform at the May 18 event
STAGES ST. LOUIS, the region's foremost not-for-profit musical theatre company and performing arts academy, is thrilled to announce the 2010 production ofPromises, Promiseswill be recognized by Live Design Magazine at the Fourth Annual Excellence in Live Design Awards in New York City during the Broadway Master Classes later this month.
On the 8th Annual soloNOVA Festival, dancer/actress CHARLOTTE BYDWELL will premiere her autobiographical 'Woman of Leisure and Panic,' for 5 performances May 11-19 at P.S. 122, 150 First Avenue.
NBC revealed that it will add more star-power to its new vocal competition series 'The Voice' with singers Reba, Monica, Sia (Furler) and music producer Adam Blackstone joining the series as new advisers who will lend their experience and talents to musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the next 'Battles' competition phase.
Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden returns to the Southern Theater with her mix of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, sharing the stage with conservatory-trained/pop-savvy yMusic, whose members are some of NYC's most in-demand accompanists.
Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden returns to the Southern Theater with her mix of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, sharing the stage with conservatory-trained/pop-savvy yMusic, whose members are some of NYC's most in-demand accompanists.
Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden returns to the Southern Theater with her mix of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, sharing the stage with conservatory-trained/pop-savvy yMusic, whose members are some of NYC's most in-demand accompanists.
Joe's Pub Announces the following line up for May: LADY RIZO: AN UNESCORTED TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Friday, May 20 at 9:30 PM; $15 in advance / $20 at the door 'I've always been drawn to Nina Simone's music- the strength, versatility, the raw emotion. She is, simply put, a badass diva and did something with popular music that I aim to do today- to mix, separate and explore.' - Lady Rizo