Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, CA (THE WIRE PRESS) - Rising singer and pop artist Jessalyn Gore p/k/a Jessalyn has announced the release of her debut single "Want Me." The 20-year-old New York City native and CEO of VillageBeats Records, Jessalyn is a gifted artist and talented performer who uses music to connect with those in her community and around the world. You can hear a snippet of the new single on Soundcloud.

Newark, NJ (THE WIRE PRESS) - Emmy Award winning, Executive Director and Producer, A. Curtis Farrow and his high energy team have been tapped to present the 33rd Annual McDonald's Gospelfest for the 17th consecutive year. McDonald's Gospelfest has emerged as the nation's preeminent Gospel celebration, bringing joy, inspiration, encouragement and hope to the world. There's no other gospel concert in the New York Metro area with so many Gospel greats set to perform on one stage, for one night. This year's theme, “Honor Thy Mother” will be an unforgettable experience with a stellar lineup including Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, Bishop Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Holliday and more at Prudential Center on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The competition starts at 4:00 pm and the concert begin at 6:30 pm. Many are calling this year's McDonald's Gospelfest "the best line up yet". For tickets go to the Prudential Center Box Office, or call Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or go online to http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Memphis, TN (THE WIRE PRESS) - Stunning critics and fans alike, rock/alternative band 'The Clay Markley Crisis' has released two new music singles, "That Look" and "Find My Way," which are available online now for streaming and digital download. The two tracks are the first singles from The Clay Markley Crisis' upcoming debut album "Ultra Sound" which will release through Lehr Music and VM Publishing.

New York, NY (THE WIRE PRESS) - Time Inc.'s (NYSE:TIME) ESSENCE FESTIVAL, now among the largest consumer live events in the nation and hosting more than 550,000 annually, is thrilled to announce the all-star, night-by-night lineup of performers from June 30 to July 3 in New Orleans. Newly announced to the 2016 festival lineup are Puff Daddy & The Family, a conglomerate of past and present Bad Boy Records artists and affiliates presented by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and award-winning hip-hop artist Common.

LAKE CHARLES, LA (THE WIRE PRESS) - Community volunteers committed to growing the music scene in the Lake Charles area are working hard to promote an unprecedented music festival with the goal of reviving the music scene for local and traveling musicians. There will be a series of music contests June 2-16, with a mixer and social event for participating bands and ticket holders on Friday, June 17, and an all-day music event, a culmination of talent on Saturday, June 18 at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

Norwalk, CT (THE WIRE PRESS) - The Sono Recording Group (SRG), a leading full-service label dedicated to expanding the reach of artists and producers, today announced the signing of the multi-faceted singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and musician Brian McKnight to an exclusive label and distribution agreement. McKnight's upcoming releases will be marketed and distributed globally by SRG through its partnerships with the ILS Group and Universal Music Group.

(THE WIRE PRESS) - "Final Destination" creator Jeffrey Reddick releases his first music video, "Divine Cure." Based on a song written by Australian singer/songwriter BP Major, and the real life experiences of Jake Johnson, "Divine Cure" tells the story of a young man who is sent to a camp only to discover it's a gay conversion facility.