Friday, October 10, 2008
F. Gary Gray to direct Marvin Gaye Biopic
F. Gary Gray is set to direct "Marvin" - a biopic of iconic singer Marvin Gaye with C. Gaby Mitchell signed on to write the script.
Variety reports the film will be produced by David Foster with Duncan McGillivray. The duo are planning to shop the film to studios and financiers next week and the production does have complete music rights to Gaye’s catalog of songs –including his biggest hits "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Heard It Through the Grapevine," "What's Goin' On" and "Let's Get It On."
Filmmakers are planning to have the movie’s star lip synch to Gaye’s original recordings.
Gray (“The Italian Job”) has wanted to get a film made about Gaye, but the project hung on the music rights. The director will have competition for Gaye’s life story with the James Gandolfini produced “Sexual Healing” also in the works.
"Sexual Healing" (which stars Jesse L. Martin) is said to focus on Gaye’s declining years in the music industry due to the film only receiving the rights to Gaye’s post-Motown career.
Gray’s “Marvin” will cover the singer’s entire life including his rise at Motown, his defiance of Berry Gordy with the recording of "What's Goin' On," and his death in 1984.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
John Legend & Raphael Saadiq Tour Announced
John Legend kicks off his new album "Evolver" with a tour w/Raphael Saadiq. JL's "Evolver hits stores 10/28 and features guests Andre 3000, Estelle, Brandy ("Human" 11/11) & Kanye West. Check them out when they come to a town near you.
11/19 in Minneapolis, MN @ Northrop Auditorium
11/20 in Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
11/24 in E. Lansing, MI @ Wharton Center For Performing Arts
11/26 in Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre
11/28 in Toronto, Ont. @ Roy Thompson Hall
11/29 in Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre
12/1 in Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre
12/2 in Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
12/5 in Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theater
12/8 in Baltimore, MD @ Lyric Theatre
12/9 in Washington, DC @ Constitution Hall
12/10 in Greenville, SC @ Peace Center
12/12 in Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium
12/13 in Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
Monday, October 6, 2008
Diamond Empowerment Fund comes to Dallas!
Dallas Rocks 2008:
Diamond Dinner will be a premiere fund raising event featuring an excusive seated dinner for 300 guests, followed by a festive after party for 500 total guests. Hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons, proceeds will benefit the Diamond Empowerment Fund.
November 7th, 7:00pm
Diamond Empowerment Fund
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) envisions a future when poverty in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource is dramatically reduced through successful fund raising initiatives by the diamond jewelry industry to support projects that educate and empower... Africans locally. D.E.F. envisions an effort involving the following:
* Diamond jewelry industry supporting D.E.F. through the sale of their products with donations to the Fund;
* People donating to the Fund and also choosing to purchase diamond jewelry products that support D.E.F’s mission;
* African individuals, educational and service organizations, and government entities addressing poverty and education in keeping with D.E.F’s mission
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Can A Sista Rock A Mic? in D.C. Oct. 8-10
Washington DC's all-woman urban music and arts festival makes it's 4th annual return October 8-11th 2008. The festival features some of the nation's most talented, emerging performers in art, music and beyond. Check out the schedule of events
www.bgirlmanifesto.com/casram
SoulTracks 2008 Readers Choice Awards Winners Announced
This is one event I did not want to miss, but due to work and family I just couldn't make it happen. I attended the 1st one last year and it was magical so I know this year's event was amazing. Please visit one of my favortie music sites to get the 411 on the event and the who won their covet award and the categories. Click here for the list of winners.
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