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Solangé selected as new face of Rimmel London. | Solange Knowles | News

AdminUser — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:01:00 GMT

Kate Moss is about to be in some gorgeous company. Rimmel London has tapped Solange Knowles and Zooey Deschanel, along with model Alejandra Ramos Munoz, to join the British supermodel as the beauty brand’s newest faces. So what set the women apart from the beauty crowd? “These three strong, successful and uniquely beautiful women will help ensure that Rimmel London’s image continues to be modern and globally relevant,” Renato Semerari, president of Coty Beauty, which owns the Rimmel brand, tells WWD. While additional details are yet to be released, Zooey, Solange and Alejandra will represent different collections within the brand in print and TV campaigns.

Brian Courtney Wilson receives two GMA Dove Award nominations | Brian Courtney Wilson | News

AdminUser — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Spirit Rising/Music World gospel newcomer Brian Courtney Wilson receives two Gospel Music Association's Dove Award nominations for "New Artist of the Year" and "Urban Recorded Song of the Year" for the title song "Just Love" from his debut CD. The 41^st Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The award show will air on the Gospel Music Channel on Sunday, April 25 from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. EST.

JUST LOVE remains in the Top 10 this week, charting at #9 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart. Wilson is also the only new and developing artist in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Gospel Album chart and the album has remained in the Top 15 since its release in June 2009. The current Top 10 and Top 20 singles "All I Need" and "Already Here"respectively have a combined listening audience of over 6 million at gospel radio.

Fans will help decide the winners of the two key Dove Award categories, Best New Artist and Artist of the Year. Click here to vote.

Meet Beyoncé at Macy's TODAY! | Beyonce Knowles | News

AdminUser — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:39:00 GMT

"February 3rd - Beyoncé at Macy's Herald Square between 5PM and 7PM.

Are you ready to catch the fever?
Be one of the first to purchase the exclusive $122 Beyoncé Heat fragrance set at the Macy's Herald Square women's fragrance counter, and you will receive a VIP party pass to meet and have your picture taken with Beyoncé !!!

See you there!

www.beyonceparfums.com"

BEYONCÉ MAKES GRAMMY® HISTORY | Beyonce Knowles | News

AdminUser — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:08:00 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS BEYONCÉ!

Beyoncé breaks record for most Grammy® wins by a female artist in a single year.

Iconic superstar Beyoncé, took home six Grammy® Awards, including "Song of the Year" (for "Single Ladies"), breaking the record for most Grammy® Awards won by a female artist in a single year, while bringing her career Grammy® total up to 16 (13 as a solo artist and 3 with Destiny's Child.) Beyoncé, who tied the record with ten nominations for a female artist in a single year with The Fugees’ star, Lauryn Hill, took home honors in the following categories:

Song of the Year ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)")

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("Halo")

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Single Ladies")

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance ("At Last")

Best R&B Song ("Single Ladies")

Best Contemporary R&B Album (I AM... SASHA FIERCE)

Five of Beyoncé's wins are for her multi-platinum album, I AM...SASHA FIERCE, and one win honors the performer’s work on the Cadillac Records soundtrack for her rendition of the Etta James hit, "At Last.”

With eight Grammy® Awards, legendary pop icon, Michael Jackson and world renowned guitarist and visionary, Carlos Santana, share the record for most Grammy® Awards won by a male artist in one night.

Check out her Grammy® performance:

Solangé featured in PasteMagazine.com | Solange Knowles | News

AdminUser — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:38:00 GMT

Last year, Solange Knowles, sister of that little-known pop singer of the same last name, got the ball rolling on a collaboration between Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes and his would-be PartyDrug. Solange, with a Soul Train Award nomination for Best New Artist last year, is a quite a singer herself, and she joined Of Montreal last night at the Highline Ballroom in New York for a cover of the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back.” Check it out:

Brian Courtney Wilson among the "Artists United for Haiti" | Brian Courtney Wilson | News

AdminUser — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:53:00 GMT

As gospel music artists gathered in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate the biggest and brightest at the 25^th Stellar Awards this past weekend, they also came together for a higher purpose. With the recent tragic earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Kirk Franklin assembled numerous award-winning gospel music artists in Nashville's Quad Studios to lend their voices to "Are You Listening," a song they all hope will inspire those devastated as well as raise much needed funds for Haiti. All proceeds from the record will be donated to charities involved in relief efforts.

Artists United for Haiti includes (listed in alphabetical order) Yolanda Adams; Jeremy Camp; Shirley Caesar; Dorinda Clark Cole; Natalie Grant; Fred Hammond; Tamela & David Mann; Mary Mary; Donnie McClurkin; Bishop Paul S. Morton; J. Moss; Smokie Norful; Marvin Sapp; Karen Clark Sheard; Kiera "KiKi" Sheard; BeBe Winans; CeCe Winans and Marvin Winans along with other gospel artists featured in choir including Shari Addison; Kathy Taylor Brown; John Gray; Bishop Darryl Hines; Stephen Hurd; Karima Kibble; Judith McAllister; Nicole C. Mullen; Jessica Reedy; The Neville Sisters; Troy Sneed; Micah Stampley; Melinda Watts and Brian Courtney Wilson.

While Gospel music has always been about spreading the good news, what Haiti needs most are funds and resources to help them rebuild and restore their communities. "All the artists associated with the project donated their talent and gifts for this project," says song and project producer Kirk Franklin. "Thisinitiative is so important because while we are asking America to give we know that many are giving sacrificially. The people of Haiti are very spiritual people with an unwavering faith and belief in God and still count The Lord as the main source and provider. We will continue to pray and stand with them. We hope this song will bring much needed support and awareness in an effort to raise funds in the near and long-term future."

"Are You Listening" also features top musicians in popular music including GRAMMY Award-winning co-producer Shaun Martin. Franklin is the executive producer along with, James "Jazzy" Jordan, executive vice president/GM of Verity Gospel Music Group; and Carla Williams and Jessie Hurst of FoYo Soul Entertainment.

There are numerous people in the gospel and Christian communities supporting the people of Haiti and this initiative. Top radio hosts Steve Harvey and Tom Joyner are supporting Kirk Franklin in effort to support our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean. On Friday, January 22, Kirk Franklin will do call-ins to both shows and Steve Harvey will play the song during his radiothon.

The Gospel Music Channel television network had exclusive access to the historic gathering and recording session. GMC is producing the official music video for "Are You Listening: A Love Song for Haiti" which will world premiere in a one hour special presentation on GMC Friday, Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m. (ET), immediately before GMC's airing of the global "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon (8:00 p.m.). The special will be hosted by Lisa Kimmey-Winans and will feature exclusive interview footage with Kirk Franklin from the recording session interspersed throughout multiple runs of the music video. GMC will encore the special on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. (ET). The music video will then go into heavy rotation in all GMC music video blocks. GMC will also produce and premiere an exclusive "A Love Song for Haiti: The Making of 'Are You Listening'" behind-the-scenes special in February.

"Are You Listening" will be serviced simultaneously to a variety of radio formats, including Gospel, Urban AC and Pop to create a seamless and ubiquitous presence on the airwaves, inspiring more people to lend their hand to Haiti by purchasing the song.

"Are You Listening" will be available for purchase at www.verityrecords.com starting at 5 p.m. Friday, January 22. The single will be available next week on iTunes after January 30 at Wal-Mart and other major retailers.

For additional information on the project, please visit,

www.kirkfranklin.com.

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Chicago returns to Broadway this winter with Michelle Williams as Roxie Hart | Michelle Williams | News

AdminUser — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:52:00 GMT

This winter, Grammy® Award-winning recording artist Michelle Williams returns to Broadway as Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a seven-week limited engagement, Monday, February 8, 2010 through Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Williams first took on Roxie Hart last year, playing the role to critical and popular acclaim in London’s West End production of CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre. Her limited engagement proved so successful that it was extended an additional three weeks by popular demand.

Singer-songwriter-performer Michelle Williams rose to international renown after joining Destiny's Child, the top-selling female group of all time, in 2000. As a member of Destiny's Child, Michelle received three Grammy Awards and performed on several #1 hit singles by the group.

Following the success of Destiny’s Child, Williams became the first member of the group to release a solo record. Her 2002 solo debut album – the gospel-infused Heart To Yours – entered the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart at #1, peaked at #3 on the Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart and became the year's top-selling Gospel album.

Her second solo album, Do You Know, achieved similar success to her debut, peaking at #2 on the Top Gospel Albums chart and #3 on the Top Christian Albums chart following its release in 2004.

Released in October 2008, Unexpected, her third solo album, introduced a bold new dance/pop sound for Williams, showcased by the #1 Billboard Hot Dance tracks “We Break the Dawn” and “The Greatest.”

Michelle made her television acting debut in February 2006 on the UPN comedy series, “Half & Half.”

Williams made her Broadway stage debut in 2003, replacing R&B icon Toni Braxton in the title role of Disney’s Aida. In April 2007, she joined the national touring company of the hit musical The Color Purple, performing extended runs in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix with members of the original Broadway cast.

For more information on Michelle Williams, visit www.michellewilliamsonline.com.

Brian Courtney Wilson named among Billboard's Top 20 "Hot Gospel Songs" of 2009 | Brian Courtney Wilson | News

AdminUser — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:36:00 GMT

Gospel newcomer Brian Courtney Wilson has become one of Contemporary Gospel Break-Through Artists of 2009. His debut Top 10 single, "All I Need" is listed as the overall #19 Hot Gospel Song of 2009 from his inaugural CD, JUST LOVE. Brian is signed to Spirit Rising/Music World Music, the faith-based music division of Music World Entertainment.

Billboard magazine year-end results are in and Spirit Rising/Music World Entertainment is named the #10 Hot Gospel Songs Label for 2009.

The stats for the new artist continues to grow as we usher in the new year. Wilson's JUST LOVE debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Chart and at #6 on Billboard's Top Christian Album chart. The album has remained in the Top 15 on the Billboard Top Gospel Chart since its release in June.

Currently, "All I Need" is #12 with 2.3 million in audience and "Already Here" is #14 with 2.6 million in audience on Billboard Gospel Single Chart, making Wilson one of the few artists with two strong and active singles in the Top 15. "All I Need" was named Song of the Year at the Mississippi Gospel Music Awards. The producer, Stan Jones received an award at the event as Producer of the Year for his work on Brian Courtney Wilson's album.

"Brian Courtney Wilson is one of the break-through gospel artists of the year," said Mathew Knowles, founder, president and C.E.O. of Spirit Rising/Music World Music. "He has brought a new sound to contemporary gospel that has been well received by radio, the media, the church community and everyday fans who love great music. This ground-breaking success story has grown organically and is the foundation for a long-term career with this talented artist."

Since its release, JUST LOVE has received rave reviews from the gospel community. ChristianityToday.com exclaims, "Roll out the red carpet. It's not every day that music industry mogul and famed father Mathew Knowles (Beyonce, Trin-i-tee 5:7) hand selects a new artist for his label's tight-knit roster. But after hearing singer/songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson's smooth grooves and smokey vocal chops, Knowles signed him on the spot. Marrying slick R&B with inspirational messages and straight-up church soul sangin', the singer/songwriter makes a noticeable mark for a newcomer...With a wide appeal and high profile backing, Wilson could be gospel music's next big thing."

Gospel Music Channel continues "Once again, Music World Entertainment is flexing their gospel music muscle with debut artist Brian Courtney Wilson's 'Just Love.' Don't let your ears be fooled; it's not the O'Jays singing on track one, the title track of the CD. But 'Just Love' reveals a bit of Wilson's personality, musical influences and his history, as he sings of his appreciation for his church in Houston, Texas JUST LOVE is certainly a satisfying debut."

For further information on Brian Courtney Wilson, please visit www.myspace.com/brianwilsonmusic.

Beyoncé Discusses Launch of 'Heat' Fragrance with WWD | Beyonce Knowles | News

AdminUser — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:00 GMT

Beyoncé Knowles is aiming to light a much-needed fire under the beleaguered fragrance business this February with her first scent, Beyoncé Heat. Industry sources estimate it could do $100 million at retail globally in its first year on counter. At least half of that figure is expected to come from U.S. sales.

And the entertainer — who is up for 10 Grammys on Jan. 31 — is more than up for the challenge. She can’t wait to get her scent into the hands of her fans.

“I’m so happy with it,” she said during an exclusive interview with WWD. “I’ve been working on it for a while now. I was on tour for a year, and I have meet-and-greets with fans. I’ve never in my life gotten so many compliments. Coty has their own testing, but that was my testing! The fans loved it. They were like, ‘I love that, I’m getting that, why isn’t it out right now? I need it!” said Knowles with a laugh.

Her fans’ passion helped spark the development process. “What inspires me [both in music and product creation] is love, passion — something that makes me want to be better, to do more,” she said. “Knowing that I have people who look to me — because thank God I’ve had so many great opportunities — I don’t take it for granted. Young girls can see me, and think, ‘Wow. Maybe if I work hard and I’m focused, I can do the same thing.’ And they absolutely can. It’s not just about me being a singer. It’s about knowing that I have people who look at my life, and to know I can inspire them inspires me.”

For the fragrance’s name, Knowles drew from her past tours. “A lot of my performances have had fire involved, so we thought ‘Heat.’ Also, red is one of my favorite colors, as is gold,” she noted; both colors frame the bottle. “So then we thought of making the bottle look like it’s on fire. I love antique bottles — my mother had a collection of them when I was growing up. I wanted something with an antique yet modern feeling. Even with my wardrobe, I always try to find things that have a little bit of something vintage, yet still timeless and classic. The bottle, I felt, was a great mixture of the two.”

The juice, which Knowles concocted with Givaudan’s Claude Dir and Olivier Gillotin, has top notes of red vanilla orchid, magnolia, neroli and blush peach; a heart of honeysuckle nectar, almond macaroon and crème de musk, and a drydown of giant sequoia milkwood, tonka bean and amber.

“This was my first time starting from scratch, although I’ve worked with a few other fragrance projects,” said Knowles, who has also been the face of Tommy Hilfiger’s True Star and Giorgio Armani’s Diamonds. “Everything, from the bottle design to the name and the ideas for the commercials — that’s me. When I commit to something, I do it 100 percent, and I’ve never had [creative control over a fragrance] until this project. I learned a lot of great things from the past — but I always asked myself, ‘If I could have my own scent, what would it be?’ I wasn’t worried about deadlines. It could have taken me three, four, however many years — this was my first fragrance, and I wanted to make sure that it was something I would love forever.”

And there will definitely be more fragrances, said Stephen Mormoris, senior vice president, global marketing, at Coty Beauty, a division of Coty Inc., which holds Knowles’ scent license.

“We will explore all of the different sides of Beyoncé with future fragrances, but Beyoncé Heat is meant to be the enduring classic,” said Mormoris. “We think this scent will re-energize the celebrity category.” Mormoris declined to discuss how large a house of Beyoncé fragrances could be, although industry sources estimated a Knowles-branded fragrance collection could represent a $300 million market opportunity within a few years.

The Beyoncé Heat lineup includes eaux de parfum in three sizes — 1 oz. for $39; 1.7 oz. for $49, and 3.4 oz. for $59 — as well as a 6.8-oz. Gold Sparkling Body Lotion for $24.

In addition to its U.S. distribution — about 2,000 department and specialty store doors, including Macy’s — the collection will be available in Canada and Latin America in February. Additional global distribution — including Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and Australia — will begin in August. In-store, the bottle will be on a rotating platform meant to show off its facets and graduated coloring. The top of the bottle is edged with a gold band, inscribed with the words Beyoncé and Heat, and topped with a cap etched with the letter B.

Both TV and print advertising — with the tag line “Catch the Fever” — will accompany Beyoncé Heat’s launch. “It’s called Heat, so we wanted the ads to be really steamy and dewy,” said Knowles. “My sexiest moments are when I’m just getting out of the tub or the shower and I’m clean, so I wanted to incorporate that in the ads. The dress was this liquid-y satin. The song ‘Fever’ I did years ago and always loved it. [For the commercial] I got to sing it a bit more whispery, more natural.”

The TV ad was directed by Jake Nava, who also shot Knowles’ videos “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “If I Were a Boy” and “Beautiful Liar.” Print advertising, shot by Michael Thompson, depicts a sultry Knowles in the same dress worn in the TV campaign. The ad, which will be available as single- and double-page spreads, will begin running in February fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines.

While executives declined to discuss advertising and promotional spending, industry sources estimated that Coty Beauty would spend at least $20 million on advertising and promotion in Beyoncé Heat’s first year on counter. About 70 percent of that figure is expected to be in media spending, with the overwhelming majority of it to be spent on TV ads. As well, the brand is targeting at least 40 million scented impressions.

An intensive Internet campaign is planned, noted Jerôme Dujoux, global marketing director, fragrance division, for Coty Beauty. A teaser Web site, Readytocatchthefever.com, goes live today, with an e-blast to Knowles’ fans on Facebook and MySpace. A unique Facebook application, How Hot Are You?, rates a user’s profile on its “Fever Meter.” It is designed to allow potential purchasers to see just how sizzling — or fizzling, as the case may be — they are.

Knowles will also make an appearance to promote the scent at Macy’s Herald Square on Feb. 3.

Right before that appearance, however, Knowles will face the 52nd annual Grammy Awards. “To be honest, I haven’t really wrapped my head around it,” she said of her 10 nominations; she ties Lauryn Hill for most nominations for a female artist in a single year. “I was just away and planned this really big party [husband Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s 40th birthday party in the Dominican Republic] — so many details. I was so into that that when I got the news, I didn’t really think about it. It sounds crazy, but I’m still like, ‘No, that’s not true.’ I have to read it somewhere to believe it!

“I feel so great, because my heart and my soul are in this record, and I took my time with it,” she continued. “I took a lot of chances, and it’s rare that people allow you to grow up and mature in your music when they reach you at 15, like me.”

Knowles is also hard at work on her fashion line. “We just shot our next ad with Tony Duran in Greece,” she said. “And the clothes are beautiful — we did a Sasha Fierce line with a lot of studding and denim and shoulder pads, very sexy and cool. And the House of Déreon dresses are so elegant. I think the clothes and the ads keep growing and evolving. We also have amazing accessories — we have great shoes, hosiery, lingerie. We just got a new hat license.”

While Knowles won’t stay away from the recording studio for long — “It’s like therapy for me, I love to do it,” she said — she’s pursuing yet another developing passion: directing. “Right now, I am learning Final Cut Pro and learning to edit — I just directed my [tour] DVD,” she said. “I was figuring out exactly where I wanted the cameras to go, who I wanted to be the ADs [assistant directors]. I had eight months to figure that stuff out, so I did it slowly. I already do my own little mini movies, so hopefully I’ll get more into that and develop my production company, and maybe I can direct other performance DVDs and videos.”

She’s also planning more movie roles: “I’ve gotten a lot of great scripts, and it’s difficult for me to pass on some of it because I would love to do everything. I have to learn to sit down for a second!”

To those who suggest she might be courting burnout, Knowles disagrees. “It’s hard to balance out everything that I do, but they are all things that I love and am passionate about — so you just make time. It’s a lot easier when you love it, you know?” she said. “It’s like anything else: I just try to balance and focus on one thing at a time, not do a movie and an album all at once. I don’t jump into things right away, whether with my movie career or anything else. I still haven’t been the star in a movie. I’ve been very conscious to work with people that are great, who have been doing it longer than I have, so I can learn from them before I have that pressure. With my videos, I did probably 40 videos before I finally decided to direct one. I worked with other beauty companies, but I waited until I knew exactly what I wanted before I did a fragrance. I don’t just jump into things and try to do everything — I try to really learn and make sure I’m ready.”'

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Free Brian Courtney Wilson Download | Brian Courtney Wilson | News

AdminUser — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:14:00 GMT

Brian sends a special gift to fans as an attempt to say "thank you" for all their support and prayers throughout this amazing year. Feel free to share it with your friends, family and congregation as a simple way to Just Love Now.

BEYONCÉ GARNERS 10 GRAMMY® NOMINATI0NS | Beyonce Knowles | News

AdminUser — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:05:00 GMT

Beyoncé leads the pack of Grammy® nominees this year with an astounding ten nominations including the Top 3 Grammy® categories (Song of the Year for the anthem, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” Record of the Year for “Halo,” and Album of the Year for I AM …SASHA FIERCE). It is the first time she has been nominated in the Album of The Year category. The nominations wrap up a brilliant year for the superstar after the release of her third solo multi-platinum, globally successful album, I AM…SASHA FIERCE.

In addition to her ten nominations, there is also one nomination for Cadillac Records for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. The Soundtrack was released by Music World/Columbia Records and executive produced by Mathew Knowles for Music World Music. Beyoncé, featured on five tracks on the soundtrack, also had the lead role in the film, in a dramatic turn as singer Etta James.

BEYONCÉ’S 10 GRAMMY® NOMINAT10NS:

Record of the Year ("Halo")
Album of the Year ("I AM... SASHA FIERCE")
Song of the Year ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)")
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("Halo")
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)")
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance ("At Last")
Best R&B Song ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)")
Best Contemporary R&B Album ("I AM... SASHA FIERCE")
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Ego" - Beyoncé & Kanye West)
Best Song Written For A Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media ("Once In A Lifetime" from "Cadillac Records")

This has been a banner year for Beyoncé with her “I AM…”world tour being named the world’s #1 concert attraction on Billboard’s Hot Tour rankings, three wins at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of The Year and an additional three wins at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, including the win for Best Video. She was also named Woman of The Year by Billboard Magazine in October 2009.

Since its release, I AM…SASHA FIERCE has topped the album charts around the world and spawned five #1 singles: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” “If I Were A Boy,” “Diva,” “Halo” and “Sweet Dreams.”

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca. on Sunday, January 31, 2010

Trin-i-tee 5:7's 12 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes | Trin-i-tee 5:7 | News

AdminUser — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:24:00 GMT

12 days, 12 FREE gifts, 12 chances to win.

Everyday, over the next 12 days, Trin-i-tee 5:7 will give fans a chance to win FREE music on iTunes, Deréon clothing, iPods, and an iPhone 3GS.

Click below to join T57's Facebook fan page and enter to win. Winners will be announced each day on Facebook so be sure to visit the fan page periodically for sweepstakes updates and exclusive content. Best of Luck!

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New Beyoncé DVD and Thanksgiving TV Special | Beyonce Knowles | News

AdminUser — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Music World Music/Columbia Records will release "IAM…YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"-- a concertperformance DVD and Live CD that captures a never-before-seen performance fromiconic artist, Beyoncé on Monday, November 23, 2009.

Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, thisextraordinary concert features performances of over 30 songs from Beyoncé’sthree multi-platinum solo releases, Destiny’s Child catalog and a fewsurprises. This amazing concertincludes the #1 hits, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” “If I Were A Boy,”“Halo,” “Sweet Dreams” and showcases a gut-wrenching performance of “That’s WhyYou’re Beautiful.”

Included on "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance AtWynn Las Vegas," is a biographical storytelling woven between many songsand exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" isBeyoncé’s first live CD and fans can also consider the release a greatest hitscollection.

Recorded on August 2, 2009 during a sold out four-nightstint at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas, "I AM... YOURS An IntimatePerformance At Wynn Las Vegas,” will be available on DVD (amaray) and DeluxeEdition 2 CD/DVD (digipack) on November 23 and Blu-ray on December 15th.

Also available on Monday, November 23 is the “I AM…SASHAFIERCE” Deluxe Edition which will feature five number one hits and two bonustracks which include “Video Phone (Extended Remix),” featuring Billboard magazine’s Rising Star for2009, Lady Gaga.

MTV will exclusively world premiere the music video for "VideoPhone" on-air and online on Thursday, November 5. "Video Phone" will premiere in the US on MTV and MTV.com at 5:30 PM/EST while MTV channels across the globe will premiere the musicvideo in 162 countries following the airing of the MTV Europe Music Awardsfrom Berlin.

According to Billboardmagazine, the “Video Phone” debut on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart makes“I AM…SASHA FIERCE” the first album in a decade to yield six entries whichinclude “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” “If I Were A Boy,” “Diva,” “Halo,” “Ego” and “VideoPhone.” Beyoncé alsoextended her current lead to 13, for most top 10’s on the Hot 100 Billboardchart by a female artist this decade when “Sweet Dreams” entered the chart atnumber eight.

On Thanksgiving night, November 26, the ABC Network will airthe one-hour television special, “Beyoncé-I AM…YOURS.” It is the first network special fromthe superstar. The airing isscheduled for 9:00 PM/EST.

Before wrapping up her 2009 “I AM…” World tour, whichrecently included dates in Japan, China, and Korea, Beyoncé will head to theUnited Kingdom this month for several performances, including three nights atthe renowned O2 Arena in London. On October 2, Beyoncé was honored as Billboardmagazine’s Woman of the Year at a luncheon held in New York City. The Woman ofThe Year honor comes fresh off the heels of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awardswhere Beyoncé received a staggering nine nominations and walked home with thebiggest award of the evening, Video of The Year for “Single Ladies (Put A RingOn It).”

First-Ever Trin-i-tee 5:7 Christmas Album In Stores Now! | Trin-i-tee 5:7 | News

AdminUser — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT

GRAMMY® nominated, Dove® and Stellar® Award winning recording artists, Trin-i-tee5:7 are set to release their first Christmas album, Love * Peace * Joyat Christmas on October 27, 2009. The Spirit Rising/Music World Music CD/DVD holiday collection contain stop seasonal classics performed by the acclaimed and the best selling trio ingospel music history.

Showcasing the group’scharismatic and inspired talents, the package includes 11 tracks and a bonusDVD of five holiday classics performed by Trin-i-tee 5:7 from the recent TV special,Gospel Music Channelpresents Christmas at Union Station. A special bonus track by gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson rounds out the collection.

Produced by MusicWorld Production team The Bama Boyz (Beyoncé & Solange), Love * Peace * Joyat Christmas is sure to have something for T57 fans and all Christmas music lovers around the world.

Love * Peace * Joy atChristmas includes season standards, “Joy to the World,”“Winter Wonderland,” “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night,” “The Christmas Song,“ “LittleDrummer Boy,” a jazz inspired rendition of “White Christmas,” a soulful remakeof Michael Jackson’s “Give Love on Christmas Day” and Contemporary Christianfavorites “Mary Did You Know” and “Welcome to My World” are pleasant surprises. Brian Courtney Wilson lends his re-recorded Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” as abonus track to the package. Live recorded performances on DVD include, “Winter Wonderland,” “O HolyNight,” “Silent Night,” “This Christmas” and “The Christmas Song.”

In less than a decade Trin-i-tee 5:7 have become the best selling trio in gospel music’s history. The gifted artists launched their career with a #1 gospel album debut and have since achieved award winning results, critical accolades and global cross-over appeal.

Solange Does Oprah | Solange Knowles | News

AdminUser — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Solange talks with Oprah about going natural and why she cut her "Good Hair." Click here to see the show.

All I Need Video Debut | Brian Courtney Wilson | News

mwetyrrell — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Check out Brian Courtney Wilson's Music Video for "All I Need" off of his debut album "Just Love which is in stores and online now!!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=61822986

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Beyonce Takes Home Two Teen Choice Awards | Beyonce Knowles | News

mwetyrrell — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:03:00 GMT

Beyoncé
Takes Home 2 Teen Choice Awards:
Choice Music R&B Artist
Choice Music R&B Track “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”

Beyonce up for 9 VMA's | Beyonce Knowles | News

mwetyrrell — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:19:00 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

MUSIC WORLD

Beyoncé leads

MTV Video Music Awards nominations

with 9!

VOTE NOW!!!

Best Female Video - http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2009/best-female-video/
Best Pop Video - http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2009/best-pop-video/
Video of the Year - http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2009/video-of-the-year/

(**tied with Lady GaGa with 9)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR