An all-star cast, featuring Akon, Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Sister Sledge, Natalie Cole, and controversial crooner Chris Brown, will perform at a tribute concert to Michael Jackson in Vienna later this month, organizers said Tuesday.
Thirteen artists so far have been confirmed to perform at the concert, set in front of Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Castle on September 26, Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and producer Georg Kindel told reporters at a news conference in Vienna this morning
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Sean Kingston closed out this year’s Today Show Summer Concert Series with a live Labor Day Performance in New York City’s Rockefeller Center on Monday.
Sean was joined by soul legend Ben E. King, who performed the ’60s ballad “Stand By Me” — which Sean famously sampled for his Summer 2007 smash “Beautiful Girls.”
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Jay-Z will commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks by performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City
The date also coincides with the release of his new album The Blueprint 3.
The benefit concert will raise money for The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, a charity created to support the families of police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty, The New York Times reports.
Beyonce has a special treat in store for the cash-strapped citizens of Detroit, Michigan – the R&B sensation is handing out thousands of tickets to her upcoming concert in the city free of charge. Read the rest of this entry »
Chrisette Michele has been chosen as the opening act for Maxwell during his sold-out 14-city U.S. tour.
The neo-soul-influenced vocalist is promoting the recent release of her second album Epiphany, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts back in May.
Kristinia DeBarge and Ciara will open for Britney Spears when the pop tart brings The Circus Starring Britney Spears back to North American for a second leg this August. Read the rest of this entry »
Beyonce has been slammed with the threat of a lawsuit after pulling out of a concert at a New York City nightclub.
The “Crazy In Love” hitmaker was set to perform at the Big Apple’s M2 this Saturday but suddenly axed the appearance on Wednesday. Beyonce’s reps are now claiming she is too busy preparing for her North American tour stop at NYC’s Madison Square Garden to appear at this weekend’s engagement.
Beyonce’s reps instead offered an hour-long personal appearance from the star, but establishment owner Joey Morrissey claims he has already spent $100,000 preparing for the show and he wants to be reimbursed. Read the rest of this entry »
Lil Wayne will be headlining Young Money Presents: America’s Most Wanted Music Festival – with Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and Drake this summer. Read the rest of this entry »
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On Friday, the Black Eyed Peas — Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, Fergie, and Taboo –karate-kicked their way onto New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza to perform a live set of their hits as part of The Today Show’s annual Summer Concert Series.
The B.E.P.’s new album, The E.N.D., is available now. Read the rest of this entry »
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Kanye West and Lady Gaga are heading out on tour together. Kanye and quirky “Love Game” singer will embark on a tour of North America this fall, the “Heartless” rapper revealed during an appearance on ABC’s The View on Wednesday.
Tour dates and ticket information have yet to be announced.
