Ultra Music Fest Expanding To Six International Sites February 17, 2012
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Dance The Ultra Music Festival, which has long been an annual event in Miami, is branching out. Ultra today announed it is expanding the electronic dance music festival to Ibiza, Spain, Warsaw, Poland, Seoul, South Korea and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ultra expanded to Sao Paolo in 2010. » Full Story
Carlos De Jesus, Legendary Disco, Dance Radio DJ, Dies February 16, 2012
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R&B/Hip-Hop The radio DJ, who was the original host of New York Hot Tracks on WABC-TV in New York City, was influential in bringing disco music to the mainstream radio audience, and was credited as one of the first DJs to play hip-hop on the radio. » Full Story
Mary J. Blige 'Rooting For' Adele to Win Big on Grammy Night February 10, 2012
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R&B/Hip-Hop Mary J. Blige performed a 10-song set Thursday at a private show in Hollywood to help (RED) and Belevedere vodka raise funds for programs to fight HIV/AIDs in Africa. Before the show, MJB told Billboard.biz that she's "rooting for" Adele to win big at the Grammys on Sunday night. "I hope that she tears the house down,” she said. “I’m an Adele fan. I love what she’s done this year." » Full Story