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ASHANTI TO JOIN POSSIBLE

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木曜日, 4月 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and author will join the lineup in Miami Beach on Wednesday, April 17.

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Ashanti burst onto the music scene with her platinum-selling, self-titled debut album, Ashanti.
"I'm excited to have Ashanti join us at Miami Beach.
She continues to explore many avenues throughout her career, bringing her immense and varied experience in brand ambassadorship and the business of the music industry to the POSSIBLE stage," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
She launched her clothing line, in collaboration with Miss Circle, and partnered with Pretty Little Thing to create her own swimsuit line, "Ashanti."

The Sister Accord® Foundation Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with En Vogue

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月曜日, 12月 18, 2023

CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sister Accord® Foundation, the organization whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, capped off its tenth-anniversary celebrations with a special event and live performance by legendary music group, En Vogue on Dec. 13th. The event also honored the latest recipients of The Sister Accord® Leadership Award and awarded this year's winners with the Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship.

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The event also honored the latest recipients of The Sister Accord® Leadership Award and awarded this year's winners with the Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship.
The presentation of The Sister Accord® Leadership Award to Vice-Mayor of the City of Cincinnati, Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Esq.
"TriHealth is excited and proud to be a supporter of The Sister Accord® Foundation," said Tira Williams DNP, RN-NE-BC, Director of Center for Health Equity at TriHealth.
"The mission of The Sister Accord® to ensure girls and women are supporting each other is focal in this current climate.

LIL WAYNE TO BE NAMED A BMI ICON AT THE 2023 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS

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火曜日, 6月 27, 2023

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will present the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning superstar rapper, executive and philanthropist Lil Wayne with the BMI Icon Award at the 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 6. BMI's highest honor will recognize Wayne's illustrious career spanning over 20 years and his incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. The evening will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, paying tribute to its legacy and continued influence on music creators and fans across multiple generations. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, the private event will be held at LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach.

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"As a legend and superstar of Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne is synonymous with the genre.
Throughout his years with BMI, Wayne has received 52 BMI Awards as well as being named R&B/Hip Hop Songwriter of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013.
He also received College Song of the Year at the BMI London Awards in 2009 for his track "Down."
As the 2023 honoree, Lil Wayne joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI's highest honor.

MÝA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF 'MÝA' WITH DIGITAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OUT TODAY

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金曜日, 4月 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and pop-culture's ultimate multi-hyphenate Mya celebrates 25 years of her seminal double platinum-certified self-titled debut with the digitally remastered release of Mýa (Digital Deluxe 25th Anniversary) out now on all streaming platforms via Interscope/UMe. Mya25 notably expands the tracklisting of her eponymous debut with six songs previously unavailable on DSPs—until now.

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LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and pop-culture's ultimate multi-hyphenate Mya celebrates 25 years of her seminal double platinum-certified self-titled debut with the digitally remastered release of Mýa (Digital Deluxe 25th Anniversary) out now on all streaming platforms via Interscope/UMe.
I'm excited to revisit my archives and share my music to my fans around the world."
Right out of the gate, she landed a Top 10 single with the smash "It's All About Me."
It also picked up nominations at the NAACP Image Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards.

Jeffrey Page, Co-Director of 1776 Musical has Roots in Philly, Opera, and Beyoncé's Famous Moves

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木曜日, 2月 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The musical "1776" kickstarts its national tour in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, February 16th at Forrest Theater in Center City.

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The musical "1776" kickstarts its national tour in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, February 16th at Forrest Theater in Center City.
For the show's co-director and choreographer, Jeffrey Page, Philadelphia is a second home.
The University of the Arts graduate has forged a career as an artist, activist, choreographer, scholar, performer, and pedagogue.
Musical, 1776, comes to Philadelphia with a cast that reflects many races, genders, and ethnicities.

En Vogue Celebrates 30 Year Milestone With First-Ever Live Streaming Concert

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月曜日, 10月 31, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today HITKOR announced that En Vogue, the multi-award winning R&B pop icon group will perform a global, streaming concert to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of their top-10 charting "Funky Divas" album. The concert will stream November 8 at 7:00 p.m. (PDT) / 10:00 p.m. (EDT), exclusively at HITKOR.com. It will be accessible in more than 30 countries and is the group's first ever global, live streaming concert broadcast.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today HITKOR announced that En Vogue, the multi-award winning R&B pop icon group will perform a global, streaming concert to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of their top-10 charting "Funky Divas" album.
It will be accessible in more than 30 countries and is the group's first ever global, live streaming concert broadcast.
Formed in 1989, En Vogue broke onto the scene with their debut album "Born to Sing."
The live streaming broadcast will be available to the public in more than 30 countries.

Stella Rosa® Enters Sprits Segment with the Launch of Stella Rosa Brandy

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水曜日, 9月 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella Rosa®, America's #1 imported wine, and its parent company Riboli Family Wines, breaks into the spirits sector with an inaugural launch of their premium imported flavored brandy portfolio: Stella Rosa Smooth Black, Tropical Passion, and Honey Peach Brandy (SRP: $29.99/750ml).

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The Stella Rosa Brandy portfolio includes:
Stella Rosa Smooth Black Brandy (SRP $29.99): Blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry.
Stella Rosa Tropical Passion Brandy (SRP $29.99): Mango, pineapple, and passion fruit.
Stella Rosa Honey Peach Brandy (SRP $29.99): Ripe peaches and honey.
The Stella Rosa Brandy portfolio is now available in select markets: Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago, Baltimore, and Houston.

BUSTA RHYMES TO BE HONORED AS A BMI ICON AT THE 2022 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS

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火曜日, 8月 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor the multiple award-winning songwriter/rapper/producer and actor Busta Rhymes with the BMI Icon Award at its 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 7. The private event, held at the LIV Nightclub Miami Beach, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative (Atlanta) Catherine Brewton.

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"As one of the pioneers of hip-hop, we are excited to honor Busta Rhymes as a BMI Icon," saidBrewton.
His quick wit and intricate rapping style have made him legendary, inspiring many young performers to follow in his footsteps.
We're also thrilled to be back in person in Miami, celebrating our top music creators behind some of today's most-performed songs.
As the 2022 honoree, Busta Rhymes joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI's highest honor.

Ashanti To Headline The Return Of HelloBeautiful's Interludes Live Sessions

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水曜日, 6月 8, 2022

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV One with iOne Digital announced that Ashanti will be the talent to re-introduce fans to its HelloBeautiful Interludes Live digital series, a cross-platform, original programming collaboration that brings the audience closer to talent, entertainment icons and influencers through intimate performances and candid conversations. Ashanti will also grace the cover of the June edition of the HelloBeautiful digital cover. The show will air on Sunday, July 17 at 9:00pm ET on TV One and Sunday, July 24 at 10:00pm ET on CLEO TV.

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Ashanti will perform for the most anticipated return of HelloBeautiful Interludes Live as well as grace the cover of the June edition of the HelloBeautiful digital cover.
Ashanti will also grace the cover of the June edition of the HelloBeautiful digital cover.
Holding this record put Ashanti in Guinness Book of World Records, which she still holds today.
Ashanti is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album with an internal tour, festival appearances, and several media appearances.

H.E.R.’s “Could’ve Been” Accused of Copyright and Sound Recording Infringement According to Suit Filed by Walker & Assoc.

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木曜日, 5月 5, 2022

It is probable that the other writers, Dernst Emile II, Hue SoundzFire Strother and Gabriella Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., will be the next defendants in this suit.

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It is probable that the other writers, Dernst Emile II, Hue SoundzFire Strother and Gabriella Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., will be the next defendants in this suit.
Dawson and Mervyn Warren are the owners of the copyright for Come Unto Me, registered in 1990.
for similar charges for the 2016 song Focus was settled favorably for his clients in the same court in 2021.
According to the current suit, Couldve Been is comprised of substantially similar compositional, rhythmic and lyrical elements of Take 6s recording Come Unto Me.