The Urban Music Scene: The Youth Spot

Justin Bieber Concert Dates, With Sean Kingston as Special Guest

Administration — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:51:00 GMT

Justin Bieber Sets Initial Dates of First Ever Headlining North American Tour, With Sean Kingston as Special Guest

BIEBERFEVER.COM FAN CLUB COMMUNITY WEBSITE LAUNCHES - SPECIAL FAN CLUB PRESALE INCLUDES VIP TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE STARTING MARCH 18TH AT 10 A.M.; PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS MARCH 27TH AT 10 A.M.

ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR MARCH 23RD RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM MY WORLD 2.0 ON ISLAND RECORDS, GOLDEN TICKET 2.0 LAUNCHES - CHANCE TO WIN AN ALL EXPENSE TRIP TO ATLANTIS RESORT IN THE BAHAMAS

NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Bieber Fever rules: As millions of fans count down the days until the March 23rd release of his second album, MY WORLD 2.0, platinum- selling pop singing sensation Justin Bieber announces his first headlining tour of North America. The "My World" Tour, presented by AEG Live and featuring Sean Kingston as special guest, will open June 23rd at the XL Center in Hartford, CT, and blaze a trail through more than 40 cities before wrapping up in Allentown, PA on September 4. (Please see complete tour itinerary below.)

In conjunction with the "My World" Tour and the release of MY WORLD 2.0 - the brand new official Bieber Fever Fanclub website will officially launch. Fans will finally have one destination for all things Justin - a special community with unique access to news, updates, special online tour diaries, limited edition merchandise and more from Justin's world. Members will also receive an exclusive welcome package including a Bieber Fever wall poster, sticker pack, bracelet and membership card. For now, the only way to become a member is through a special ticket presale starting March 18. For more information about the fan club and for complete tour and ticket on sale information, go to www.bieberfever.com

VIP packages for the two and a half month "My World" Tour will be available while supplies last through a special fan club presale starting March 18th at 10:00 a.m.; public on-sale will begin on March 27th at 10:00 a.m. Two VIP ticketing packages will be available for fans. Package One, the "MY WORLD – THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE" will offer fans a top priced reserved ticket in the front floor section, entry to the Justin Bieber preshow VIP sound check, entry into the official Justin Bieber VIP preshow party (including food & beverage), an exclusive Justin Bieber VIP gift bag, autographed photo book or program, commemorative souvenir concert ticket, VIP entrance and more. Package Two, the "LOVE ME – THE VIP PACKAGE" includes one second price reserved concert ticket, an exclusive Justin Bieber VIP gift bag, one limited edition VIP laminate & matching lanyard and one commemorative souvenir concert ticket. For more information and details please visit www.bieberfever.com

MY WORLD 2.0, a new album of 10 all-new songs, is the follow-up to Justin's debut album, My World, released in November. My World, which earned RIAA platinum in just a few short weeks, contained Justin's first four Top 40 hits on the Hot 100, "One Time" (certified RIAA platinum), "One Less Lonely Girl," "Love Me," and "Favorite Girl." Justin is the first solo artist in history to send four songs from a debut album into the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 prior to the album's release.

Included in the campaign for the new album launch is the chance to win a Golden Ticket. The lucky winner will receive an all-expense paid weekend trip to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. The winner and his/her family will also attend Justin's concert on June 12th, put on by the Atlantis Hotel. The show is a sneak peek into Justin's tour.

Born in Stratford, Ontario, Justin Bieber is a multi-talented singer, and a self-taught musician on drums, guitar, piano, and trumpet. To date, he has surpassed 150 million YouTube.com views (the first 50 million of them as an amateur starting in 2007, posting renditions of his favorite hip-hop and R&B songs). Also in 2007, his manager Scooter Braun introduced Justin to the music industry in Atlanta. There he met multi-platinum superstar Usher, who signed the 13 year-old to his first professional deal and formed the RBMG joint-venture label with Braun and Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.

JUSTIN BIEBER "MY WORLD" NORTH AMERICAN TOUR With Sean Kingston

Additional dates in Canada and the U.S. will be announced shortly.

Date City, Venue

June 23 Hartford, CT XL Center
24 Trenton, NJ Sun National Bank Center
26 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
27 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Summerfest
29 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
30 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena

July 2 Moline, IL i wireless Center
3 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
5 Grand Prairie, TX NOKIA Theater at Grand Prairie
6 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
8 Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center
10 W. Valley City, UT The E Center
13 Everett, WA Comcast Arena at Everett
14 Portland, OR Rose Garden
17 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
18 Reno, NV Reno Events Center
20 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live
21 Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair*
24 Las Vegas, NV The Theatre for Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
25 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena
28 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
29 N. Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
31 Memphis, TN FedExForum

August 1 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
4 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
5 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
8 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
9 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center
11 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
12 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
14 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
15 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
21 Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre**
22 London, Ont. John Labatt Centre
24 Ottawa, Ont. Scotiabank Place
25 Albany, NY Times Union Center
27 Providence, RI Dunkin' Donuts Center
28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
29 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair***
31 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

Sept. 1 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
3 Essex Junction, VT Coca-Cola Grandstand at Champlaign Valley Exposition****
4 Allentown, PA The Great Allentown Fair

Note: VIP packages might not be available in all markets
*California Mid-State Fair will not be selling presale or VIP packages.
**Toronto pre-sale will begin Friday, March 19th at 10am.
***New York State Fair will not be selling presale or VIP packages.
**** Vermont Fair goes on sale to the general public Friday, March 26 at 10am

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About AEG Live

AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Leonard Cohen, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Paul McCartney, KISS and American Idols Live. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to www.aeglive.com http://www.aeglive.com/.

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About New Upcoming R&B Singer Kofi Black...

Administration — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:00 GMT

There’s a storm brewing in Staten Island, New York. Kofi Black -- R & B, Pop, Reggae, Hip hop, and Soul tossed into a blender and turned on high. With music in his blood, Kofi Black mixes his west african roots, with his S.I. swagger. On July 22, 1983 a successful businessman, musician from Ghana, West Africa and a God fearing woman from Brooklyn brought a legend into the world. Kofi Black the multi-talented singer, song writer, rapper, producer cranks out the "break ya neck" cause you're boppin your head so hard music. He sings seductive notes that make you say "How did he do that?". The type of music that makes you use the left side of your brain. Kofi combines fun, efficiency, charm, passion and excitement to an audience. Some would argue he is a perfectionist, but for Kofi the renaissance man, there is no other modus operandi for his craft. He lives by the intro to his album "All I do is win".

In 2003, Kofi went to Ghana, West Africa to perform for independence day in front of thousands. In 2005 he sang at the BET awards a tribute to Mariah Carey. That same year he sang the national anthem at Yankee Stadium. December of 2008 Kofi traveled to South Korea to sing in front 10's of thousands of people. Vocally trained by one of the prolific vocal coaches of this time Craig Derry who's trained everyone from Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilerra, Alicia Keys, John Legend to Pretty Ricky. (About Kofi: "One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. His gift is evident. He writes and sings stuff that is undeniable. And when you hear him you will agree. He's definitely a great!"- Craig Derry) Kofi recieves standing ovations at his shows when he sings his original hits "Mojo", "I could kill cupid" and the heart felt, tear jerker "Daddy's little girl". Ultimately, it's Kofi Black's live show that generates the most enthusiastic reviews. "Kofi gives a kick ass show.."- Fan. Armed with a microphone and a star stuttered band. Dynamic duo brothers Jamal and Larry Peoples on keys and drums, Anthony on bass and the world famous Faton Macula on guitar who's played for everyone from Mark Anthony to Fantasia.

In October 2009, Kofi released a highly anticipated R&B mixture titled "Friday Night". This mixture has the streets buzzing' big time about the talented singer. He's also writing and producing for up and coming artists and major artists as well. Kofi wrote and co produced Keith Robinson from the movie "Dream Girls" first single "Gurl". Kofi will also be going on an overseas tour at the end of 2009. Come 2010, his first soon to be classic album will be released. Super producer Boola who's done everything from Jay Z to Ne-yo will be on the upcoming album. As of right now you can catch him doing shows and singing at open mic sessions throughout New York City.

Jason Derulo's "In My Head" Certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A.

Administration — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:37:00 GMT

Jason Derulo's "In My Head" Certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A.

Breakout Pop Artist Earns Second Platinum Single From Self-Titled Debut Album, Which Debuted at No. 7 on the Digital Album Chart & No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart

BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - "In My Head," the latest single from red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo, has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for having sold more than one million digital downloads. The track is the second single from the singer and songwriter's self-titled debut album, which debuted at No. 4 on the Digital Albums chart (selling 17,583 downloads in its first week) and No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart.

Derulo, the first artist signed to Warner Bros. Records' joint venture with multi-platinum songwriter and producer J.R. Rotem's label Beluga Heights, wrote or co-wrote each track on the album, which was produced by Rotem, who has also worked with Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Rick Ross, and many others.

The Miami native has already seen his star ascend with the blockbuster success of "Whatcha Say," which quickly climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, Rhythmic, and Pop charts and remained atop the Pop chart for four consecutive weeks, making Derulo one of two new artists who debuted in 2009 to go to No. 1 at all three formats with a debut single. "Whatcha Say," which climbed to No. 2 on the iTunes singles chart, has sold four million copies worldwide, including three million in the U.S., and has been certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Derulo performed "In My Head" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 4th and will appear on George Lopez's Lopez Tonight on TBS on March 15th.

For more, please visit www.myspace.com/jasonderulo.

Warner Brothers Records

Pepsi We Inspire Invades SXSW + New Photos Of "Icons" Raven, Taraji, Keyshia, & Dr. Robin Representing Their Inspirations

Administration — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Pepsi We Inspire Invades SXSW + New Photos Of "Icons" Raven, Taraji, Keyshia, & Dr. Robin Representing Their Inspirations

PepsiWeInspire.com editor Nichelle Stephens will be speaking at the "Blacks In Tech (BIT) Meetup” on March 13th at this years South By Southwest Interactive Festival

Ogilvy Hosts First Blacks In Tech MeetUp @ SXSW

Ogilvy Hosts First Blacks In Tech MeetUp @ SXSW: Discussion to Look at Social Media's Role In Building Communities and Brands

NEW YORK, NY -- Ogilvy North America will host and moderate the “Blacks In Tech (BIT) Meetup” on March 13th at the acclaimed South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) festival created to engage the black technology community in the festival itself and to share ideas on the growing role of social media in the marketing mix.

The session will be moderated by Jeffrey Bowman, a Partner within the Marketing Strategy practice at Ogilvy North America, and will feature such well known social media evangelizers as Baratunde Thurston, Denise Jacobs, Nichelle Stephens and Lynne d Johnson.

“Partnering with SXSWi to create the festival’s first diversity driven event builds awareness of the tremendous talent and thought leadership in the technology space strategist,” explained Jeffrey Bowman of Ogilvy. “The attendees and the event expand on both the festival and the agency’s efforts to foster greater diversity and inclusion within the industry.”

SXSW is seeking to promote diversity and inclusion as a cornerstone of the Festival and has created a series of panels that feature diverse thought leaders within the festival. The“Blacks in Technology Meet-Up” hosted by Ogilvy is from 6- 9 pm at the Carver Museum. The event is open to all new media professionals and those hoping to break into the industry. Details are available at www.sxsw.com/node/1082.

The Pepsi We Inspire "Icons" struck a pose to represent their individual inspirations

Raven Symone (Laughter)

Taraji P. Henson (Love)

Keyshia Cole (Hope)

Dr. Robin L. Smith (Wisdom)

About Pepsi "We Inspire" (www.pepsiweinspire.com)

Whether they spring from the mouths of loved ones, through the media or from within our hearts, stories inspire, motivate, inform and strengthen our relationships. Pepsi We Inspire will tap into the powerful bonds between women by creating a platform built just for them. Singers, thespians, and authors, whoever uplifts and entertains, will be a part of this community as they too share their own intimate moments, like the songs, movies and recipes that make their own lives just a little more blissful.

'NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 33 & NOW That's What I Call Faith (Coming March 23rd, 2010)

Administration — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:43:00 GMT

World's Best-Selling Music Compilation Series Announces March 23 Release Date for 'NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 33' and 'NOW That's What I Call Faith'

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest edition of the world's best-selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 33, and a new companion title, NOW That's What I Call Faith, will be released March 23.

NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 33 features 16 major hits from the pop, hip-hop and crossover country charts, plus five up-and-coming "NOW What's Next" New Music Preview tracks from hot new artists. Included in NOW 33's CD and digital tracklist are top chart hits from Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Rihanna featuring Jeezy, Jason Derulo, Snoop Dogg, Young Money featuring Lloyd, Jay SeanSean Paul & Lil Jon, Iyaz, Owl City, Train, Daughtry, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Orianthi, Lady Antebellum, and Taylor Swift, plus "NOW What's Next" emerging tracks from Ashlyne Huff, Jamie Cullum, Jaicko, Young & Divine, and Agnes. featuring

To be released the same day as NOW 33, NOW That's What I Call Faith brings together 16 inspiring hits by top pop and Christian artists. The CD and digital release is the first NOW title to feature artists from the core Contemporary Christian music community as well as inspirational songs from mainstream hit artists, including The Fray, Carrie Underwood, Third Day, tobyMac, Hawk Nelson, Natasha Bedingfield, Francesca Battistelli, Jordin Sparks, Mary Mary featuring Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Ledisi, Brandon Heath, BarlowGirl, Mat Kearney, NeedToBreathe, Switchfoot, and Daughtry.

The NOW That's What I Call Music! series is a joint venture from EMI Music North America, Sony Music Entertainment, and Universal Music Group. NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 33 and NOW That's What I Call Faith will be distributed by EMI Music North America. NOW and NOW That's What I Call Music! are registered trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.

The NOW That's What I Call Music! series debuted in the U.S. in 1998 after the brand had been a multi-platinum international success for 15 years. The series has generated sales exceeding 200 million albums worldwide, including more than 74 million copies in the U.S. Every album in the numbered U.S. series has reached Billboard's Top 10, with NOW 3 the first non-soundtrack, multi-artist collection in history to reach #1.

www.nowthatsmusic.com

NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 33
1. Ke$ha	TiK ToK
2. Lady Gaga	Bad Romance
3. Rihanna featuring Jeezy	Hard
4. Jason Derulo	In My Head
5. Snoop Dogg	I Wanna Rock
6. Young Money featuring Lloyd	Bedrock
7. Jay Sean featuring Sean Paul & Lil Jon	Do You Remember
8. Iyaz	Replay
9. Owl City	Fireflies
10. Train	Hey, Soul Sister
11. Daughtry	Life After You
12. Kris Allen	Live Like We're Dying
13. Adam Lambert	Whataya Want From Me
14. Orianthi	According To You
15. Lady Antebellum	Need You Now
16. Taylor Swift	Fearless

BONUS TRACKS: "NOW What's Next" New Music Preview
17. Ashlyne Huff	Heart Of Gold
18. Jamie Cullum	Wheels
19. Jaicko	Fast Forward
20. Young & Divine	Shake That Bubble
21. Agnes	Release Me

NOW That's What I Call Faith
1. The Fray	You Found Me
2. Carrie Underwood	Jesus, Take The Wheel
3. Third Day	Call My Name
4. tobyMac	Tonight
5. Hawk Nelson	Live Life Loud
6. Natasha Bedingfield	Pocketful of Sunshine
7. Francesca Battistelli	Free To Be Me
8. Jordin Sparks	One Step At A Time
9. Mary Mary featuring Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard	God in Me
10. Ledisi	Higher Than This
11. Brandon Heath	Give Me Your Eyes
12. BarlowGirl	Our Worlds Collide
13. Mat Kearney	Closer To Love
14. NeedToBreathe	Lay `Em Down
15. Switchfoot	Always
16. Daughtry	Home

Bertell | Goin Hard (Coming May 4th, 2010)

Administration — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:32:00 GMT

Young upcoming R&B singer Bertell is about to express his love for the game of R&B & Soul music with his deal in "Goin' Hard", set to break the street release date of May 4th, 2010. A player who, by all means, plans to leave a timestamp on the earlobes of listeners all over the planet, has major support coming from super-producer Bryan Michael Cox. With that in mind young listeners, it won't be long before you'll hear some noise coming from this young man. Several singles has already hit rotation. Be on the lookout for the release!

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bertellonline
Twitter: http://twitter.com/bertellonline
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bertellonline

Romain Virgo | Introducing....Romain Virgo (Coming May 23rd, 2010)

Administration — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:26:00 GMT

On March 23^rd VP Records is introducing the world to singing sensation Romain Virgo! At age 17 Romain was the youngest person to ever win Jamaica’s TV talent competition, Digicel Rising Star. ‘Alton’s Medley’ was the first breakthrough hit in Jamaica for the young star. His debut music video ‘This Love’ has been added to VH1 and Music Choice video channels. ‘Who Feels It Knows It’ is his most current hit making waves. The debut album, with production by veteran producer Donovan Germain will be released worldwide May 23, 2010.

Jason Derulo Releases Debut Album Today (March 2nd, 2010)

Administration — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:01:00 GMT

Jason Derulo Releases Self-Titled Debut Album Today on Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records

Breakout Pop Artist to Appear on Ellen on March 4th

BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - March 2, 2010) - Red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo --the first artist signed to Warner Bros. Records' joint venture with multi-platinum songwriter and producer J.R. Rotem's label Beluga Heights -- releases his eagerly anticipated self-titled debut album on Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records today. Derulo wrote or co-wrote each track on the album, which was produced by Rotem, who has also worked with Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Rick Ross, and many others.

Derulo was named an "Introducing..." artist by MySpace Music, which launched in mid-January with the video premiere for Derulo's current single, "In My Head." The track quickly climbed to No. 1 on the site. The"Introducing" program also included the airing of "Walk of Fame," a five-part web series that documents Derulo's life and rise to fame."Introducing" culminates on March 3^rd with the end of an exclusive "listening party" that enables fans to stream the album in its entirety, as well as the "Walk of Fame" finale.

Derulo has already seen his star ascend with the blockbuster success of "Whatcha Say," which quickly climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, Rhythmic, and Pop charts and remained atop the Pop chart for four consecutive weeks, making Derulo one of two new artists who debuted in 2009 to go to No. 1 at all three formats with a debut single. "Whatcha Say," which climbed to No. 2 on the iTunes singles chart, has sold four million copies worldwide, including three million in the U.S., and has been certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Derulo's second single, the million-selling "In My Head," is moving even faster at radio with more than 160 Pop and Rhythm stations on board and is Top 10 on the Pop chart. The accompanying video, among YouTube's most-viewed music clips,is in rotation on MTV's "AMTV" and "Credit Squeeze" rotation, MTV Hits,Teen Nick, and Music Choice.

Catch Derulo performing "In My Head" on Ellen on March 4^th.

For more, please visit www.myspace.com/jasonderulo.

Warner Brothers Records

Chani Produces Youth Version of 'We Are the World'

Administration — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMT

Sixteen-Year-Old Youth Advocate and Jean Rah Fya Records Recording Artist 'Chani' has Executive Produced the Youth Version Remake of the Hit Classic Song 'We Are The World'

Sixteen-Year-Old "Chani" Unites Teens Around The World With The Remake Of The HIT 80's Classic Alongside Label Mate Bobby Tinsley And Young Hollywood's Brightest Stars

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen-year-old Teen pop star and youth advocate “Chani” has executive produced the youth version of the original 80’s international hit song originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and co-produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. "We Are The World The Next Generation," along with a music video set to be released worldwide March 2010, was created with label mate Bobby Tinsley, and some of young Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars lending their talent in full support recently. The ultra talented lineup includes performers such as: Superstar International recording artist and America's Best Dance Crew judge "LIL MAMA," Interscope Recording Artist, Mishon Ratliff, Brian McKnight Jr., the son of R&B Crooner Brian Mcknight, Montana Tucker, international pop star, Taylor Parks, (Hairspray), Latin Pop duo Prima J, Raz B, former member of B2K, Naturi Naughton, star of the box office hit, FAME, "Lil Zane," best known for his role in The Fighting Temptations starring Beyonce and Cuba Gooding Junior, YouTube sensation Karen Flores, Hip Hop duo Fizz & Boog, 106 & Park Correspondent, Actress, Choreographer and Recording Artist Porscha Coleman, 16-year-old recent American Idol contestant, Tori Kelly and many more. "Chani," along with the many talented artists, strive to bring awareness and unity for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, as well as the many causes The Chanigirl foundation addresses. This new youth version of "We Are The World The Next Generation" will reach out to a new group of listeners.

This version is a historic song, because it is the first youth only version. "Chani" again unites the youth to make a difference fresh on the heels of her first major production of her HIV/AIDS "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER" PSA, which was also selected to be broadcasted at all of the remaining NFL's 2009 Indianapolis Colts home games through Lusso Media.

"Chani," selected by the 2009 NAACP Theatre Awards as a presenter with her father, NBA Star Doug Christie, was also tapped to participate in the "Girls Are Not for Sale" mega campaign which brought awareness to the trafficking of young American girls. The campaign was spearheaded by recording artist SINEAD O'CONNOR who recorded the duet, "This is To Mother You," which featured Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist/ Producer MARY J. BLIGE.

"I'm truly blessed to have this opportunity to executive produce 'We Are The World The Next Generation' while bringing together not only many of my friends but also my peers, as we unite and lead the youth by example. I want to inspire kids around the world to do all they can to make the world a better place, and to make a positive difference. I want them to know that united we stand, but divided we fall. Now is the time to stand up and unite. We are the next generation," states "Chani."

"I feel so honored to have been chosen to produce the new track and song for such an amazing project. 'We Are the World The Next Generation' is historic. Mr. Michael Jackson and Mr. Lionel Richie, and 'Chani,' are huge inspirations to me," comments Bobby Tinsley.

About Chantel "Chani" Christie: Sixteen-year-old Chantel "Chani" Christie was the 2009 LA Music Awards Pop Artist of the Year, and the United States Youth Ambassador for HIV/AIDS Awareness, a bestselling author, fashion model, and actress. "Chani" was recently awarded the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Excellence Hip-Hop Award, is currently starring in her new hit reality web series titled "Chani's Story," and writing her second book, "A Girl Has to Look Good! A beauty, Fashion, and Lifestyle Guide."

For More Information:

http://www.chanigirlfoundation.com

Jean Rah Fya Records

Rihanna & Justin Bieber to Perform at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards | March 27th, 2010

Administration — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:26:00 GMT

Platinum Recording Artists Rihanna and Justin Bieber to Perform Live at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards Airing Saturday, March 27 from Los Angeles

Kids Can Enter the All Access Sweepstakes with Justin Bieber For a Chance to be Bieber's Special Guest at the Show

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- International superstar Rihanna and teen pop sensation Justin Bieber will pump up the volume at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards hosted by actor/comedian Kevin James, airing live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 27 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT). The annual award show has emerged as one of the biggest events in Hollywood, boasting a massive popular vote and sweeping audience participation. It's the only award show that gives kids the power to vote for their favorites in movies, television, music, sports and much more – and honors their opinions with a live show filled with the stars they love.

In addition to seeing Bieber perform at the slime-filled celebration, one lucky kid will win the once-in-a lifetime opportunity to be his special guest at the show as part of Nickelodeon's "All Access Sweepstakes with Justin Bieber." From Wednesday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 10, kids can log onto www.Nick.com/kca10 and enter for a chance to win a trip for four to Los Angeles, which includes tickets to the show, an invitation to walk the famed Orange Carpet, exclusive access to Bieber's pre-show rehearsal and a private meet-and-greet with the star.

"This is the biggest TV event of the year for kids and we are thrilled to have megastars Rihanna and Justin Bieber to perform for them live," said Paula Kaplan, Executive Vice-President, Talent for Nickelodeon and an Executive Producer of the show. "It is going to get loud, and in true Kids' Choice tradition, these performances will be something our audience will never forget."

From her Caribbean roots to the top of the charts, the runways of Paris and Milan and some of the biggest stages in the world, the 22-year-old, Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has already earned the coveted title of international superstar. From her breakthrough multi-platinum album A Girl Like Me to her ubiquitous global smash Good Girl Gone Bad, in just a few short years, Rihanna has helped redefine the path of popular music for a new generation. Now, she continues that musical and stylistic journey on one of the most critically acclaimed new albums this year, her fourth original studio album, Rated R. Rated R debuted at #1 on the Billboard R&B album chart and features the smash singles "Russian Roulette," "Hard" and "Rude Boy."

In less than a year, 16-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber has become a YouTube phenomenon, signed contracts with Usher and L.A. Reid, and created nothing short of mania with his young fans, dubbed "Bieber-fever." His debut album My World was released in November and went platinum in just four short weeks. Next up is his hotly-anticipated sophomore album, My World 2.0, due in stores March 23rd. My World 2.0 rewards Bieber fans with 10 all-new songs, including the lead single, "Baby" featuring Ludacris, which is sky-rocketing to the top of the radio and iTunes charts. Look for Justin Bieber on a worldwide tour coming this summer.

Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards was the highest rated to date, shattering all previous records with kids, tweens and total viewers. Almost 8 million total viewers tuned in for the show, with a record-breaking 91 million votes cast across Nick's digital platforms, leading www.Nick.com to its highest trafficked day ever in visits, uniques and page views.

Kids can currently cast their vote online at http://www.nick.com/kca10 in a total of 19 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show. Kids also will be able to vote via the Nick mobile website (wap.nick.com) and through a KCA iPhone app.

Leading up to the award show, the Kids' Choice Awards website on Nick.com will feature clips and photos from past awards shows, current promotions for the 23rd Annual Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, dedicated information pages on the host and nominees, digital Fan Kits, behind-the-scenes video of stars prepping for the KCAs and three new KCA-themed online games.

On March 27, Nick.com will serve as the interactive second-screen experience for all things Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, giving kids an insider's look at the entire live event and from the orange carpet. Exclusive Nick.com webcams will give kids control of their viewing experience, and will be featured alongside celebrity tweets, interactive polls, and real-time updates and photos from the event. Kids can also access the webcams through the KCA 2010 iPhone app. The online experience will also feature an audience meter that tracks audience reactions throughout the webcast. After the show, kids can catch all the KCA highlights on the website.

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be simulcast on FLO TV's mobile streaming service, and will be available on Video On Demand beginning March 28. KCA clips and shorts will also be available on Nickelodeon's mobile VOD and online syndication partners.

The U.S. Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is broadcast in more than 300 million households across Nickelodeon's international channels. For the first time ever, the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards will be simulcast on Nickelodeon in Canada, and special localized versions of the show will also be created and aired across Europe. Fans in multiple markets will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite local stars in region-specific categories.

Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards is being produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Bob Bain Productions. This year's telecast will feature Saturday Night Live veteran Beth McCarthy as director. Bob Bain, Marjorie Cohn and Paula Kaplan are executive producers. Media outlets can reference the most up-to-date information on Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards by logging onto www.NickKCApress.com.

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