Justin Timberlake and Lionel Richie 'team up' for Motown 45
Pop's reigning prince teams up with one of pop's legendary performers but not in the way you might think. Justin Timberlake and Lionel Richie will host an ABC-TV special
celebrating the hit singles of the legendary record label Motown this coming May.
The special called Motown 45 will feature two hours of non-stop performances from legendary Motown acts like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles to name a few and will be taped at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
From its early beginnings in Detroit some 45 years ago, Motown has become the symbol of excellence in R&B and soul music around the globe, starting and nurturing the careers of such legends as The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Commodores and The Jacksons. The talent lineup for the tribute show is still being created, but will consist of a combination of legendary artists (as mentioned) and today's hit makers.
All proceeds from ticket sales to the event will be donated to the United Negro College Fund.
- - Source: reactmag.com
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Beyonce, Britney and Pink team up for Pepsi
Haven't you heard the latest, three of the biggest names in pop and R&B music has teamed up to appear in the latest Pepsi commercial. R&B and Pop's reigning princesses Beyonce and Britney Spears respectively and pop rockstress Pink star in the big budgeted commercial that is slated to air in it's entirely during the Super Bowl this coming Sunday.
The scene is set in the ancient roman era BC in a coliseum where all three stars walk out from iron gates with shields and swords in tow. With Enrique Iglasias residing as the evil emperor watching over head, all three meet in the middle of the arena, disband as Pink starts to chant Queen's classic hit 'We will rock you'. Soon after all joins in clappiong and stomping their feet as a case of Pepsi (placed conveniently by the emperor's side) falls to the ground from the vibration of the ruckus. The girls pick one up and guzzles them down then proceeds to throw cans into the crowd.
It's reported that all three got on well during the shoot and no egos got bruised. Pink was quoted as honored to be a part of such an endeavor. Look out for it coming to a telly near you
- Source: feedroom.com
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Hil St Soul to release sophomore set here in USA
UK singing sensation Hil St Soul (pronounced Hil Street Soul) who's given name is Hilary Mwelwa will at long last release her sophomore set Copaseptik and Cool on Shanachie Entertainment here in the states this coming February.
The critically acclaimed album features her UK club anthem 'All That (Bag of Chips)' co-written by her with long time partner and producer Victor Redwood-Sawyerr and other monster classics-to-be such as 'Alright', 'Reach As One', 'Blue Tears' and her excellent rendition of the Isley Bros classic ballad 'For the Love of You'.
The song 'Pieces' will likely be the lead off single to be released and the full length will be in stores nationwide February 24th
- Source: spotlightonR&B.com
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Goapele to re-release debut set 'Even Closer'
Singer/songwriter and all round beauty Goapele is re-releasing her much acclaimed debut set 'Even Closer' come Feb 3rd thanks in part to the recently announced joint venture between her label, Skyblaze Recordings, and Columbia/Sony Urban Music.
Under the terms of the new joint venture with Columbia they will re-release her debut, 'Even Closer', next week. The reissued set will feature a bonus track: a remix of the cut 'Childhood Drama' not found on her original release. Columbia has also signed her to a production deal for any of her future projects.
"We've been growing as much as we can by ourselves," says Goapele in her first interview since the announcement was made. "But now we have more resources to expand and finally get international distribution. We feel good about this being the right next step.".
A new video for lead single 'Closer' has been shot directed by Dave Dean protégé of video producer of the moment Dave Myers the video is set to premiere in two weeks.
- Source - billboard.com