DATA HARD: July 2015

Monday, July 27, 2015

CELEBRITY Q AND A: SINGER BRANDY.

About 20 years ago, My dad and I were driving- to the grocery store, in a '73 Brohams (or as Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx put it- "Bro Ham." It was jet black NOT "Merlot."

Anyway, We were silently lost in our own thoughts, when a equally black, SUV pulled up to us, in right hand lane. Our car was in the center lane.The left passenger window went down and a girl who looked like Moesha, smiled at us. She sang,"I WANNA BE DOWN!"

I was lost in thought about college tests and thought the radio is on. I look over and she smiles. Her SUV pulls away and makes a right turn. My dad and I look at each other, with a "Was that Brandy look?!" The light changed and we had to continue on our way

Friday, July 17, 2015

LIKE PEPSI FOR MOVIE RENTAL.

Redbox, America's destination for new-release entertainment, and 7-Eleven® today announced a nationwide promotion that's giving consumers a free Redbox movie night with every 32-ounce Big Gulp® purchase, now through August 31.

"Not only is this the first national promotion that we've ever run with 7-Eleven, it's also the biggest promotion in Redbox's history," said Mark Horak, president of Redbox. "From now until the end of August, we expect to hand out millions of free movie nights to 7-Eleven customers which is a whole lot of new-release entertainment for movie and soda lovers nationwide."
To get their free movie nights, all consumers need to do is purchase a 32-ounce Big Gulp drink at any participating 7-Eleven store. Attached to the side of the cup will be a tear-off label with a unique Redbox promo code (while supplies last).

This offer is exclusively available at participating 7-Eleven stores, and Redbox promo codes for a free 1-day DVD rental can be redeemed online or at any of Redbox's nearly 35,000 locations nationwide. To find a Redbox location near them, consumers can enter their ZIP codes at redbox.com/locations or download the Redbox app for an easy location finder, and to browse and reserve their movie in advance.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

IS JANET JACKSON BACK?

Janet's Jackson's tour is not only UNBREAKABLE, it is now unstoppable thanks to her fans across North America. The recent BET Awards' Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 2nd North American leg to her UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR with an additional 27 new cities added to what has become one of the most highly-anticipated international tours. Janet has been listening to her fans and their overwhelming response to both her new music and her tour. They've asked her to bring the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR to their city and now she's giving even more fans a chance to be part of this year's most exciting tour.

The 2nd leg of the North American tour will kick off on January 12, 2016 in Portland, OR and will visit 27 cities including dates in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and more! A full list of dates on the 2nd leg of the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR is below. All dates on the tour are being co-produced by Miss Jackson's Rhythm Nation. Additional worldwide concerts will be announced at a later date.

Fans who pre-order the album on JanetJackson.com will receive presale access for premium seating beginning July 14 at 10:00 a.m. until July 19 at 10:00 p.m. before tickets are available to the public. Janet is very appreciative of everyone who purchases tickets, but also wants to thank the fans that purchase her music with a special enhanced experience at the show. Janet believes that music is the livelihood of not only the artist but also songwriters, studio musicians, back-up singers, producers, editors, engineers, stage hands, road crew, tour managers and more. By purchasing music, fans are showing their support for the industry as a whole, and for everyone involved in bringing music to life both in the studio and live on tour.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m. local through Sunday, July 19 at 10:00 p.m. local.
The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of this world's most influential entertainers back to the live stage in support of her upcoming album due out this Fall on Rhythm Nation/BMG. The first single from the new album, No Sleeep, has already entered the Top Ten on the Urban AC and Billboard Hot R & B Songs charts, only two weeks after being released.

The Unbreakable World Tour's first leg, a 39-date tour, starts Aug. 31 in Vancouver, BC, and includes stops in cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Nashville, Cincinnati and San Diego.
In addition to Live Nation and Rhythm Nation, other concert promoters will include Nederlander Concerts, Jam Productions, Another Planet Entertainment, and such promoters as Bamp and Tommy Meharey.
Janet Jackson, iconic music artist, multi-award-winning songwriter, producer, singer, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and winner of the NAACP Best Sporting Actor award, publisher, choreographer, dancer, Number One New York Times Best Selling Author, businessperson, and philanthropist, is one of the biggest-selling, most influential artists in popular music history. Having won 6 GRAMMY® Awards, along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET honors, and Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson stands as one of the most prolific artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, her music and artistry have opened doors through which other top artists have followed, while acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.
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JANET JACKSON - UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR – SECOND LEGAll dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
All dates below on sale July 20.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016	Portland, OR	Moda Center
Wednesday, January 13, 2016	Seattle, WA	KeyArena
Friday, January 15, 2016	Sacramento, CA	Sleep Train Arena
Saturday, January 16, 2016	Anaheim, CA	Honda Center
Tuesday, January 19, 2016	Tucson, AZ	Tucson Arena
Thursday, January 21, 2016	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center
Saturday, January 23, 2016	Houston, TX	Toyota Center
Sunday, January 24, 2016	Dallas, TX	American Airlines Center
Wednesday, January 27, 2016	Tulsa, OK	BOK Center
Friday, January 29, 2016	Indianapolis, IN	Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Saturday, January 30, 2016	Lexington, KY	Rupp Arena
Monday, February 01, 2016	Columbus, OH	Schottenstein Center
Tuesday, February 02, 2016	Cleveland, OH	Quicken Loans Arena
Friday, February 05, 2016	Detroit, MI	The Palace of Auburn Hills
Saturday, February 06, 2016	Pittsburgh, PA	CONSOL Energy Center
Wednesday, February 17, 2016	Newark, NJ	Prudential Center
Friday, February 19, 2016	Bethlehem, PA	Sands Bethlehem Events Center
Monday, February 22, 2016	Brooklyn, NY	Barclays Center
Wednesday, February 24, 2016	Philadelphia, PA	Wells Fargo Center
Friday, February 26, 2016	Boston, MA	TD Garden
Monday, February 29, 2016	Baltimore, MD	Royal Farms Arena
Tuesday, March 01, 2016	Washington, DC	Verizon Center
Thursday, March 03, 2016	Atlanta, GA	Philips Arena
Friday, March 04, 2016	Winston-Salem, NC	Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sunday, March 06, 2016	Columbia, SC	Colonial Life Arena
Tuesday, March 08, 2016	Jacksonville, FL	Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Wednesday, March 09, 2016	Fort Lauderdale, FL	BB&T Center