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Organizers
for the all-star “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon say the event raised
$57 million — and counting. “The public has set a new standard of
giving for a relief telethon with ‘Hope for Haiti Now,’ and the
donations continue to come in,” Lisa Paulsen, president and CEO of
the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
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Black
Music America will produce the 2010 Minnesota Black Music Expo
scheduled for July 15-17 2010 in Minneapolis. The original MBMA
program launched in 1982 has entertained thousands of attendees
while providing education through a vary of music workshops, new
artist showcases and elevated the profile of over 500 artist and
professional. The 2010 Minnesota Black Music Expo plans include
speaker series, artist showcasing, career expo and a special tribute
to “The Minneapolis Sound” artist. Details will be released weekly
on Black Music America face book page. 
Quincy
Jones, Bill Withers and John Mayer will headline performing rights
group ASCAP’s annual songwriters convention in Hollywood on April
22-24, organizers announced. The artists will speak about their
craft during Q&A sessions at the fifth annual “I Create Music” Expo,
which returns to the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Panelists this
year includes jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi
songwriter Desmond Child, Prince protegees Wendy & Lisa.
Erykah
Badu released a promo video for the March 30 release of “New
Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ankh,” her new album features
production from 9th Wonder, James Poyser, J Dilla and Madlib, among
others. The video promo available on her Web site features clips of
the video for the album’s bonus track, “Jump In The Air,” featuring
Lil Wayne and Bilal. Badu announced that Universal Motown pushed the
release date of “New Amerykah” to March 20 from Feb. 23. 
Mariah
Carey’s new album “Angels Advocate,” a collection of newly remixed
duets with artists performing songs from her current CD “Memoirs Of
An Imperfect Angel,” will be available in stores on March 30.Two
singles from the album are currently on radio include: “Angels Cry”
featuring fellow Island Def Jam artist Ne-Yo and “Up Out My Face”
featuring Nicki Minaj.
People
can still donate via text, phone or through the "Hope for Haiti" Web
site for the next six months at
One
of the original members of Chicago vocal group The Chi-Lites –
Robert ‘Squirrel” Lester has made his transition at the age of 67.
The Chi-Lites ruled the record charts in the '70s with the classic
unforgettables "Have You Seen Her," "Oh Girl" had 11 Top Ten R&B
singles. The original lineup included, Marshall Thompson, Creadel
"Red" Jones, Eugene Record and Robert "Squirrel" Lester, only
Marshall still survives. 
Arista
Records/Legacy Recordings has released the 25th Anniversary Edition
of ‘Whitney Houston’, the debut album that catapulted her into pop
superstardom in 1985. The ‘Whitney Houston’ – 25th Anniversary
Edition CD/DVD package includes the international chart-topping
original Arista album – remastered in its entirety. 
Superstar
Tina Turner whose 2008 world tour grossed $47 million says she
hasn’t ruled out hitting the road again for another jaunt around the
globe. The 70-year-old pop legend says she certainly felt the love
during her last outing told Reuters “I haven’t made a decision yet,”
I’m not saying I won’t do it, get the girls out and do something,
but I haven’t decided.” 
The
25th Annual Stellar Awards Hosted by Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans
and Donnie McClurkin, was highlighted by multiple performances and
multiple award winners included Mary Mary, Hezekiah Walker, Crystal
Aikin and Vickie Winans among others. Featured performers included
Mary Mary, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Byron Cage, Dottie Peoples, Richard
Smallwood, Israel Houghton, James Fortune, Smokie Norful, Hezekiah
Walker & LFC, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Crystal Aikin and Vanessa Bell
Armstrong. 
After
a year of quiet deliberations inside and vocal opposition outside,
the U.S. Department of Justice has given the green light to the
merger of the music industry: giant national concert promoters Live
Nation and ticket brokers Ticketmaster. The ruling--which can be
read
