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Jackson Tribute in Vienna Set for Sept. 26

A global tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will be held Sept. 26, and Jackson’s brother Jermaine will announce the concert lineup soon, organizers said Wednesday.
World Awards Media GmbH, the event promoters, said Jermaine Jackson would unveil details at a Vienna news conference later this month.
The promoters [...]

Lionel Richie Recruits R&B, Rap Stars for Album

Soul icon Lionel Richie has recruited R&B singer Akon and rapper Ne-Yo for his upcoming studio album.
“Just Go” is due out on February 17 via Island. The first single, “Good Morning,” has just been sent to urban adult-contemporary radio stations.
Both Akon and Ne-Yo share writing credits with Richie on the follow-up to 2006’s “Coming Home,” [...]

Lionel Richie Pledges Commodores Reunion

 
 Grammy award-winning pop singer Lionel Richie said Saturday that he and the Commodores will reunite soon for a tour.
Richie said a reunion could happen in the next two years.
“We better do it now, or in the next 10 years nobody would care,” he told reporters before singing at Antigua’s Romantic Rhythms festival.
Richie, 58, said it [...]

Lionel Richie Gets a Laugh Taking a Swipe At Daughter Nicole

It’s not easy raising a celebutante. Take it from Lionel Richie.
The singer was accepting the “Icon” honor at Sunday night’s taping of the TV Land Awards, when he got applause and a laugh at daughter Nicole’s expense.
“Forget about surviving 40 years in the music business,” Lionel Richie told the audience. “Just surviving 27 years [...]

Playlist Updates 8/13/07

Umbrella [REMIX] - Rihanna
 
Juicy - Candy Hill
 
Fly Together - Trey Songz
 
Don’t Let Go - R. Kelly
 
How Do I Breathe - Mario
 
Boutique In Heaven - Justin Timberlake
 
Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
 
There’s No Easy Way - James Ingram
 
Anytime - Brian McKnight
 
Where Do Broken Hearts Go - Whitney Houston
 
Into the Groove - Madonna
 
Billie Jean - Michael [...]

Essence Music Festival Returns to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS: A New Orleans brass band led a procession of feathered dancers through the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, kicking off the three-day Essence Music Festival on Thursday.
“The party has officially started,” said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc., which owns the event.
Fans and performers said the return of the festival to New [...]

‘Crush On Obama’ Video Heats Up Web

Plus, Presidential hopeful to appear at Essence Music Fest next month

Michelle Obama better hold tight to her man. A new music video by a scantily-clad woman calling herself “Obama Girl” is the talk of YouTube for the way she professes her “devotion” to the Presidential candidate.
 
      “I Got a Crush on Obama” features actor and [...]