DAPPER DAN @ APOLLO THEATER PRE GRAMMY FETE
Dapper Dan Dapper Dan attended the Apollo Theater Inaugural Pre-Grammy Uptown Luncheon in New York City the other day. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch
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THE 7TH ANNUAL APOLLO IN THE HAMPTONS BASH
**** APOLLO IN THE HAMPTONS Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Maya Henry With Jon Bon Jovi And Azteca Henry Ronald O. Perelman hosted The Apollo Theater’s 7th Annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit on Saturday, August 20th at his residence in The Creeks of East Hampton, NY. The star-studded event included special performances by Lionel Ritchie, Jon Bon Jovi, The Roots, Joe Walsh, Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani – featuring a duet with Blake Shelton, Usher, Ciara and Kimberly Nichole of The Voice. Political figures, celebrities and Hamptons socialites enjoyed the spectacular evening of dinner and dancing in support of The Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Azteca Henry With Ronald O. Perelman, Thomas J. Henry And Maya Henry Budding philanthropist and teen It Girl, Maya Henry, accompanied by parents Thomas J. Henry and Azteca Henry, was among the many distinguished guests at the Apollo in the Hamptons benefit. Henry’s philanthropic interest to help childr...
THE BLACK NATIVITY NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE
**** AT THE APOLLO **** Keenyah Hill Zendaya Melanie Griffith With Antonio Banderas Vondie Curtis-Hall Rotimi Nasir Jones (Nas) Jacob Latimore Tyrese Gibson Forest Whitaker And Lynn Whitfield Grace Gibson Angela Bassett Jennifer Hudson The Black Nativity had it's New York Premiere at the Apollo Theater last night in New York City. The stars came out in force for this great event. Photos By: Corredor99/MediaPunch Inc.
APOLLO TO HONOR QUEEN ARETHA FRANKLIN
Aretha Franklin Superstars Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson will be inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Hall of Fame in New York City. The late King of Pop and the Queen of Soul will be named Apollo Legends at their gala on June 14th. Jackson launched his career with the Jackson 5 at the Apollo’s Amateur Night in the late 1960s. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will also be honored at the star studded event for their humanitarian work. Photo By: RD/Dziekan/Retna
AKIKO WADA WITH SAM MOORE AT APOLLO
On September 29th, the Japanese queen of R&B, Akiko Wada, will perform in New York for the first time to celebrate the 40th anniversary since her debut as an artist. Akiko Wada decided to celebrate with a performance at the renowned Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York due to its history of presenting R&B favorites including, Ray Charles, Jackie Wilson and Aretha Franklin, with whom Ms. Wada is often compared.The performance will include special guest and legendary soul icon, Sam Moore, who is the famous voice behind the well known soulful, hit song “Soul Man”. This is a happy reunion for Akiko Wada and Sam Moore since they have performed on stage together. The duo first performed together on Japanese Television early in Akiko Wada’s career and at the time of Sam Moore’s rise to fame as lead vocalist of Sam & Dave.The band, The Wild Women will be opening the show and The Bronx Mass Choir will be performing as back-up for Akiko Wada throughout the performance. Ticket prices r...