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21 Feb MLK: “Keeping The Dream Alive” Coming to Memphis metro area in Collierville, TN; March 16 – 18, The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre
Memphis, TN (The Wire Press) - Keeping The Dream Alive is a performing arts play that is honoring the legendary minister and activist Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is set to come to the Memphis metro area March 16 - 18, 2018. The play features an impressive performance by actor, director and writer Rabia Louis Haynes who, in the past, was a Production Stage Manager and Technical Director for the likes of legendary music artist and songwriter Smokey Robinson and an apprentice for the award winning director, producer, and screenwriter Steven Spielberg (Jaws, Jurassic Park, Transformers, etc.) for the movie Terminal.
27 Dec adidas Invites the World to Create in New Global Campaign
(The Wire Press) At the forefront of change are the people obsessed with progress: Creators. Those who have a bias for action, who flip the script and break boundaries are the ones who influence how things are done on the field, track, court, stage or street. With a single unexpected act, Creators can inspire others to invent and shape the world around them.
27 Dec Chance The Rapper and Colin Kaepernick are among DoSomething.org’s 2017 Celebs Gone Good List
(THE WIRE PRESS) DoSomething.org, one of the largest organizations for young people and social change, announces its tenth annual Celebs Gone Good list. Celebs Gone Good is an annual list that recognizes the year's top celebrities who use their star power for social change.
27 Dec “The Big Bang Theory’s” Leonard and Penny Named Most Desirable Neighbors for 2018; The Simpsons Named Least Desirable Neighbors in 2017
(THE WIRE PRESS) Americans would most like to be neighbors with Leonard Hofstadter and Penny from CBS's The Big Bang Theory, according to the 11th annual Zillow® Celebrity Neighbor Surveyi. The Simpson family from FOX's The Simpsons were named the least desirable TV neighbors for 2017.
19 Jun Daniel Davidsohn’s New Novel, “The Karma Code,” Takes Readers on Whirlwind Odyssey Filled With Murder, Greed and Paranormal Mystery
Sao Paulo (THE WIRE PRESS) - Daniel Davidsohn (http://www.danieldavidsohn.com/) announces the publication of his newest international thriller, "The Karma Code," which will be available on Kindle on June 29. "The Karma Code" unfolds in Davidsohn's typically fast-paced style. When an American research scientist is murdered in a remote Finnish village, his distraught niece is determined to bring those responsible to justice. She calls on Boston private investigator Harry Walker, and together the two of them set off for Scandinavia. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Candice and Harry have a target on their backs.
19 Jun Grammy® Award-Winning Musician Herbie Hancock to Teach His First Ever MasterClass
San Francisco (THE WIRE PRESS) The premier online education platform MasterClass announced today that the legendary icon and fourteen-time Grammy® Award-winning musician Herbie Hancock will teach his first ever online class exclusively with MasterClass. The class is currently available for pre-enrollment at www.masterclass.com/hh. In his class, Hancock teaches his approach to music and how this translates into life philosophy. From his mentorship with Miles Davis through his genre-bending work as a bandleader and solo artist, he will share stories from a life in music and deliver expert technical lessons for professional and amateur pianists, musicians, jazz performers, composers across all genres, lovers of music and jazz aficionados.
19 Jun Next Honor For Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis: Iconic Songwriting And Production Duo To Receive ASCAP Voice Of Music Award At 30th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards On June 22
New York (THE WIRE PRESS) - ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor legendary songwriting and music production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with the illustrious ASCAP Voice of Music Award at its 30th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This prestigious award comes on the heels of Jam and Lewis's induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 15. The Grammy-winning duo and owners of Flyte Tyme Productions are responsible for an impressive body of work that includes chart-topping pop hits such as Janet Jackson's "When I Think Of You," and "Miss You Much;" Mariah Carey's "Thank God I Found You;" George Michael's "Monkey;" Boyz II Men's "On Bended Knee;" and Mary J Blige's "No More Drama."
19 Jun Writer/Producer/Editor Tim Calandrello to Host Facebook Live Q&A on Documentary “Hired Gun”
Los Angeles (THE WIRE PRESS) - Tim Calandrello, who served as writer, producer and editor of the upcoming documentary "Hired Gun," will host a Facebook Live Q&A about the film on Fri., June 30 at 1 p.m. EDT/11 a.m. PDT. The chat will take place on Twisted Pumpkin, Inc.'s Facebook page. "Hired Gun" introduces audiences to some of the world's unsung heroes of the music industry through exclusive interviews and performances. The artists featured in the film have played with musical legends such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Billy Joel, P!NK, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi and many more.