Michael Jackson News

Perennial Los Angeles favorites Sasha's Bloc are set to release their new CD, Melancholy, September 17th via AG Entertainment . With a big-band sound that recalls the vibe of New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band infused with the Blues, a hint of Gypsy Jazz, contemporary jazz and swing, Sasha's Bloc have been playing to sold-out shows across Southern California for the past two years and have developed a loyal following across the country.

Devin Bing's show last Thursday night (the fourth of five dates at the Metropolitan Room over this spring and summer, with the next one on August 15) may have been performed in a cabaret club, but it was more a contemporary jazz/pop concert than it was a 'cabaret show.' The story theme on this occasion was 'Devin Bing,' as the ambitious young crooner strives to establish himself as the second coming of his musical hero Harry Connick, Jr., but with Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, and Michael Buble colors in his cooly-delivered vocals of original tunes and covers of jazz and Great American Songbook classics. On stage, Bing conveys a confidence that verges on cockiness, but he sprinkles just enough self-deprecation on his swagger to avoid a flavor of smarminess.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for this week, July 22 - July 28, 2013.

Marty Thomas presents DIVA is a weekly show at Industry Bar in midtown Manhattan. Featuring a cast of Alexa Green (Wicked, Company), Kelly King (Babyface, Michael Bolton) and Marissa Rosen (My Big Gay Italian Wedding), it is hosted and produced by Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden and Wicked). DIVA celebrates fabulous female vocalists paying tribute to some of histories most over the top icons! The cast performs a brand new show every week with exciting new guests rotating. Monday, July 22, the divas are joined for by Broadway star N'KENGE!

The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa recently named accomplished gaming executive, C.J. Graham as its new General Manager. Graham has more than two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, including senior-level positions at the Palms Casino Resort, Wynn and Flamingo, in Las Vegas. His connection to Hollywood? Graham starred as the hockey-masked killer, Jason Voorhees, in the 1986 slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is home The Show -- one of the finest, state of the art concert venues in the Western United States. I had the opportunity to sit down with the charismatic and likeable Mr. Graham a few days ago. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation.

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes announce the release of the new Pleuto single 'Lotto'. The project is presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion and now available for download.

MOTOWN, THE NANCE, and THE LION KING are set to hold performances to benefit the Actors Fund on July 28, July 31, and August 11 respectively. For tickets, visit: http://www.actorsfund.org/.

MTV today revealed the nominations for the 30th annual MTV Video Music Awards airing LIVE from Barclays Center on Sunday, August 25th at 9pm ET/PT.

Sam Harris, starred on Broadway in The Producers, Grease and The Life. He was also the first ever Grand Champion of TV's Star Search, and starred in a smash hit Town Hall concert in Provincetown last year. He returns this summer to join the star-studded lineup of Broadway @ The Art House on Aug. 3 & 4 for two shows only, with Todd Schroeder at the piano. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com, or call 1-800-838-3006.

Why schlep to the Mojave Desert for Richard Branson's expensive and stuffy trip to space?! The Orion Experience, an intergalactic space journey meets live rock concert, will conveniently take flight from midtown-Manhattan three nights a week.

"June produced solid financial results despite the decrease in slot revenue as other business lines performed well,' said Foxwoods CEO Scott C. Butera. "In addition, the closing of our restructuring earlier this month puts us in solid financial condition and allows us to continue to make significant investments in our entertainment facilities.'

In anticipation of the verdict of the controversial Trayvon Martin trial, rising 16-year-old R&B songstress Mali Nicole released a cover of Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg's moving song 'No Guns Allowed.'

BEAT100 is proud to announce the latest July 1st chart compilation results for the BEAT100 Cover Music Video Chart. UK based hip-hop producer, Configa, places first this month, claiming his third win in the BEAT100 charts following a previous first and second place ranking for his original tracks 'We On Fire' and 'Back 2 Basics'. This talented producer began his career as a battle rapper under the alias 'Unique', releasing his debut album in 2000 before rebranding himself as 'Configa' and embarking on his career as a producer.

Richard Allen / Shango Amin passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013. He lived life as a passionate and successful theatre and television actor, audio book and voice over artist, theatrical producer and director and writer.

Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays today, July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for July 22 - July 28, 2013.

Due to phenomenal ticket demand since going on sale, a new performance has been added to the Sydney season of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil. The additional show will be on Sunday September 29 2013 at 4pm. This new date is in addition to the previously announced performances at Allphones Arena from September 26-29 2013.

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) presents the 2013/2014 Granada Theatre Concert Series, an exciting series of performances featuring family-friendly shows and popular contemporary artists, sponsored in part by Lexus and the Santa Barbara Independent. This season, The Granada Theatre will be celebrating 90 years of music and entertainment gracing the historic theater's stage. The SBCPA, Santa Barbara's leading performing arts non-profit organization, will also collaborate with The Granada Theatre's resident companies on an outstanding line-up of performing arts accessible to the entire Santa Barbara community and beyond. This highly anticipated 90th Anniversary season will be one to remember, bringing exciting world-class talent to The Granada Theatre's stage.

Due to phenomenal ticket demand since going on sale, a new and final performance has been added to the Melbourne stop of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil. The additional show will be on Sunday October 13 2013 at 4pm. This new date is in addition to the previously announced performances at Rod Laver Arena from October 9 to 13 2013.

Remember the music? Queen, Journey, Pat Benetar, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, The Police....The movies? Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Back to the Future, E.T.... The TV shows? The Wonder Years, MacGyver, Knight Rider, A-Team, Cosby Show... Come wax nostalgic at the most fun prom night ever! With something for everyone, this is going to be a fun and fantastic night to remember and all for a good cause-to help Street Theatre Company continue to produce outstanding theatre in Nashville! Come on and relive those Glory Days!