Ashford and Simpson, Melba Moore at the Apollo

Ashford & Simpson Featuring Melba Moore
Saturday, April 21, 2007 8PM at the Apollo Theater in New York City

The Apollo Legends Series is proud to present the first concert of its 2007 season with a classic Apollo line-up starring the legendary performing and songwriting team Ashford & Simpson featuring R&B star Melba Moore.

Tickets available through the Apollo Theater Box Office, 125th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, 212/531-5305 and Ticketmaster, (212) 307-7171.

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Disco is Full Flava's way of life

Jean Carn "Was That All It Was", Change "The Glow Of Love", Earth Wind and Fire "September" and Sharon Brown "I Specialize In Love" will be revisited by Birmingham's band Full Flava on their 3rd album "Music Is Our Way Of Life".

Out on the 23rd of April, the album features some of their favourite vocalists from the modern soul scene, such as Carleen Anderson, Donna Gardier, Chantay Savage and Beverlei Brown.

More about at www.domerecords.co.uk come late April '07.

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Sly Stone and Average White band on stage at summerfest

If you happen to be in San Diego July 7th 2007 (same day as the "Live Earth" event), 15 bucks will get you entrance to "Back In The Day" Summerfest headlining Sly and the Family Stone. The Average White Band and The Latin Sensations featuring Jorge Santana with members of Malo, El Chicano, Tierra and Sapo are also scheduled. That'll be 10 am to 8 pm at the Arena Green Park next to the HP Pavilion.

Stone performed in Las Vegas in April singing "Thank You", "I Wanna Take You Higher" and "Dance to the Music". He also cameoded at the Grammys last February.

For more concert information and tickets go online to www.francopresents.com or call toll free ticket line 1-800-620-6300

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Madonna and Justin making music

Madonna has already started working on her next album. Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams will contribute.

It's been reported in gossip magazines that she started shopping for an appartement in Manhattan. By the way, she'll be part of the London leg of "Live Earth", the Al Gore equivalent to Bob Geldof's Live 8.

Apparently, Madonna said she wants to dig into her hip-hop roots on this one.

NAS claimed hip-hop is dead and guess what? He stands by his words. So let's cross our fingers it'll be roots hip-hoppy, not like today's crap, and by looking at Pharrell and Justin's latest material, it could be quite good.

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Béart and Depardieu go Disco

Emmanuelle Béart and Gerard Depardieu, two of the biggest stars in France, have been attached to the prestigious new production "Disco". The comedy film is directed by Fabien Onteniente and geared to be the box office smash for the Christmas season. The story has Depardieu re-living his youth in the bleak town of Le Havre, dusting off his old dancing shoes. Expect a cd-friendly soundtrack filled with Sheila, Cerrone, Claude Francois, Dalida, Gibson Brothers, Santa Esmeralda and the rest of the usual home grown suspects. Watch this space for updated information.

Despardieu will be the club owner, Beart, the dance instructor, and stand-up comic Frank Dubosc will play the part of the former disco musician going back into the scene.

Gerard Depardieu co-starred with Andy McDowell and Bebe Neuwirth in "Green card" (1991)

- Ed

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