Will.I.Am Readying Second Barack Obama Video -- Possibly With Beyonce's Help Feb 22, 2008
So far comedians/actors George Lopez and John Leguizamo have recorded spoken parts for the track, and a publicist for the project told MTV News Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe, Ben McKenzie, Macy Gray and the Black Eyed Peas' Tabu are slated to participate. And rumor has it that Beyonc. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A competition where every contestant had a prayer Feb 16, 2008
There were also plenty of celebrities: Macy Gray, Louis Gossett Jr., Stephen Baldwin, Buzz Aldrin, Lee Meriwether, Jane Russell. This was such a big deal that even dead people came. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
will.i.am Content With Artist Signings Feb 9, 2008
"I'm not going to sign anybody anymore," said the prolific producer, performer and songwriter, who has released albums by Fergie, Macy Gray, Sergio Mendes and himself as a solo artist on his will. i.am Music Group. (Billboard.com)
50 Cent, Dave Matthews, Perez Hilton, Others Endorse Candidates For Super Tuesday Feb 6, 2008
Obama, meanwhile, has bagged equally esteemed vets such as Stevie Wonder, Babyface and Harry Connick Jr., while the rest of his musical roster looks like a lineup for a ki 00004000 ller rock-meets-Rival: Usher, Ne-Yo, Pete Wentz, Win Butler (the Arcade Fire), Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Katharine McPhee, the Goo Goo Dolls, Macy Gray, Will Smith, Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), Joanna Newsom, the Cool Kids, OK Go and Shudder to Think. And it's not just Democrats who are getting support from the music world. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Star power not enough this year in Super Bowl ads Feb 5, 2008
The singer led a celeb-filled cast, including LL Cool J, Macy Gray and Busta Rhymes. The premise: Diet Pepsi Max, with ginseng and extra caffeine, cures nodding off. (USA Today)
Justin Timberlake, Jordin Sparks Triumph At Super Bowl; Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson Drop The Ball Feb 5, 2008
LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Macy Gray and Missy Elliott: That fake-grinning, head-nodding Diet Pepsi Ad to the tune of Haddaway's club classic "What Is Love" was so cheesy that we agreed with "A Night at the Roxbury" star Chris Kattan when he yelled, "Stop it!" at the end. "American Idol": Between Roethlisberger's lame ad and , not to mention bionic host Ryan Seacrest's painful "red carpet" interviews with the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, the show wasn't done any favors by its host network. (VHI.com -- Music News)
VH1, VH1 Soul, VH1 Classic and MHD Celebrate Black History Month With Exclusive Programming and New Promotional Campaigns Feb 2, 2008
"Rags to Riches: Macy Gray" premieres Wednesday, February 27 at 11:00 p.m.. "VH1 Storytellers: Mary J. Blige" premieres on Monday, February 25 at 8 p.m.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Justin Timberlake Smacks Into A Car; Missy, Busta Have 'A Ball': Super Bowl Ad Preview Feb 1, 2008
Everyone's falling asleep at an awards show even LL, Busta, Missy and Macy Gray, who are up for song of the year. "I have no energy, I'm exhausted, I'm fading quickly," LL Cool J explained. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Swizz Beatz Working On New Bangers For Usher, 50 Cent, Ruff Ryders, Himself Jan 31, 2008
I'm in my zone,' says rapper/producer, who's also hooking up with Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Macy Gray ... Besides appearing on the remix of Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine" with Lil Wayne (which features the "Dr. Carter" verse that Wayne exclusively rapped a cappella for Mixtape Monday Video), he's worked on Weezy's Tha Carter III LP; ; the group album; ; and is getting ready to go in with N.E.R.D., Macy Gray ("I just politicked with her. She wants me to set the tone for her album") and Usher. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Everything I needed to know I learned in McDonald's' Jan 29, 2008
Athlete Carl Lewis Singer Macy Gray Ex-White House chief of staff Andrew Card (above, with George Bush) Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. It is notable that those who have positive things to say about the McDonald's working experience are those who threw themselves into it, without any cynicism. (BBC News -- UK)
Women's Hotel Has Girl Rocker and Boy Blockers in Upcoming Entertainment Jan 26, 2008
She has opened for Cher, Joan Jett, Dave Matthews Band, Pat Benatar, Joan Osborne, The B-52s, Macy Gray, The Indigo Girls, Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Taylor Dayne, Melissa Ferrick, and others. Corday, a California native, has also made Music Connection Magazine's "L.A.'s Hottest 100 Artists" and the L.A. Times' "Top 10 Albums of the Year," as well as winning "Best Live Female Performer" at the Orange County Music Awards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
AT&T Sponsors United Negro College Fund's An Evening of Stars Celebration Jan 26, 2008
These webisodes, hosted by "Extra" correspondent A.J. Calloway, will be available in the AT&T blue room () beginning Jan. 25 and will feature exclusive artist interviews, rehearsal performances and red-carpet footage of such celebrities as John Legend, Macy Gray and Joss Stone. "AT&T recognizes the important role education plays in the life of a young person, and we applaud UNCF and its 39 participating colleges for helping minority students get the college degrees they need and deserve," said... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
An Evening of Stars: Tribute To Smokey Robinson Jan 25, 2008
This year's program will feature Yolanda Adams, Anita Baker, Macy Gray, Chris Isaak, John Legend, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder and many more celebrities. The 29th AEOS will also honor the legendary song stylist and actress Nancy Wilson with UNCF's first Founder's Award for her more than 30-year involvement with the nation's largest minority scholarship fund. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Q Black Media Announces Placemaking Group as PR Agency of Record Jan 18, 2008
Bretz has also produced in-concert video specials for Smashmouth, Alanis Morissette, Macy Gray, Melissa Etheridge, Shelby Lynn, and for HBO's "Reverb Series.". "I look forward to working with Joe Bretz again and to communicating his creativity and his ability to find opportunities by looking at things from a unique perspective," said Placemaking Group's Erokan. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Macy Gray spins at the W San Diego Jan 17, 2008
Pop-soul singer Macy Gray burst onto the music charts in the late 1990s with a unique voice and a big hit, I Try ... In fact, Macy Gray is thriving in the turbulent music industry- from collaborations with Fatboy Slim, to the Black Eyed Peas, music soundtracks and now DJing under the alias of Nemesis Jackson ... On Friday night, Nemesis Jackson{Macy Gray}, stopped by the W San Diego's new Karma Champagne lounge. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
We Hear .00004000 . . Jan 5, 2008
January 5, 2008 -- THAT Macy Gray will spin with DJ Suhel tonight at Touch. THAT Harper's Bazaar editor Glenda Bailey has been recognized as an officer of the Order of the British Empire in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honors list. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Scrooge says 'Bah, Humbug' to tech, but sees the light Dec 22, 2007
The one with the picture of Macy Gray on the box. And Scrooge was as good as his word. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Waxploitation's 'Causes 1: Darfur' Album Debuts #32 on iTunes; Darfur Charity Auction Launches December 6th Dec 4, 2007
This year's items have been donated by a 'who's who' of artists, including signed guitars from The Flaming Lips, Avril Lavigne, Norah Jones, Nickelback, Deftones and Common, as well as items signed by Coldplay, Kanye West, Gorillaz, Gnarls Barkley, Wilco, TV on the Radio, The Decemberists, Bloc Party, Aesop Rock, Macy Gray, Thievery Corporation, Julius 'DR J' Erving and Bam Margera, to name a few. The auction also features unsigned items from Bob Marley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brian Wilson, Lupe... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ambrose Akinmusire: Oakland trumpeter among jazz's rising stars Nov 30, 2007
A meticulous planner, Akinmusire started writing music for the event three months ago, while on the road with Macy Gray. Now he's refining the material with Wiley and Shelby in mind, writing out intricate charts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weekend guide Nov 23, 2007
And sometimes, because of the eating/drinking/hanging out column you're reading right now, they yell, "Hey, That Girl!" (They also, every once in a while, yell, "Hey, Macy Gray!" because I have an Afro, and because they're perhaps drunk. . (The Palm Beach Post)
"I'm Not There" (55) Nov 23, 2007
Macy Gray comes to mind somehow. He is supposedly a good poet. (Salon)
Braves already heating up Hot Stove | Braves Nov 3, 2007
She reminds me in turns of Joni, Lucinda and Macy Gray in her delivery. She s been around about as long as Joni, so she pre-dates the other 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Do My Chemical Romance, Kanye West Or Christina Aguilera Have What It Takes To Be Movie Stars? Sep 19, 2007
however, it isn't just Madonna, Eminem and Justin Timberlake playing the actor/singer game, but also everybody from Ashlee Simpson to Diddy to Macy Gray. The tide has shifted so much, in fact, that it's sometimes more conspicuous these days when a musician chooses not to make movies. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Weekend Calandar Sep 14, 2007
Macy Gray takes to the stage with the Brand New Heavies tomorrow at 9 p.m.. . (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A bountiful crop of fall festivals Aug 30, 2007
Toronto has Bjork and Metric all to itself; Montreal has dibs on Bloc Party, Macy Gray and Damien Rice. But Osheaga is way out in front in terms of Canadian talent, with indie mavens such as Feist, Patrick Watson, Besnard Lakes, Apostle of Hustle, Martha Wainwright, Most Serene Republic and You Say Party. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
More of this story Aug 25, 2007
Mellower artists like Macy Gray and Ozomatli have also rented there. Koch, who went on to co-found Stone Brewing Co., a popular microbrewery in San Diego, is no longer involved in day-to-day operations. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Winehouse leads white artists in line for black music awards Aug 23, 2007
"She has been compared to the likes of Macy Gray and other soulful artists," she said. Last year, nominations included the white urban rap artists, The Streets, Lady Sovereign and Plan B as well as Bobby Gray, a white reggae artist, and Nelly Furtado. (Independent)
Tritts celebrate 10th anniversary Aug 21, 2007
Singer Macy Gray bowling in the posh VIP lanes at Atlantic Station s Ten Pin Alley after her Chastain show Saturday night. We re told the Rstress was in the mood to have fun with friends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Evolution of Justin Timberlake Aug 11, 2007
More importantly to Timberlake he's written and produced songs for everyone from Rihanna to Reba McEntire, not to mention Duran Duran, Macy Gray, 50 Cent, oh, and Madonna. Paparazzi photographs of Timberlake and Madonna leaving recording studios in London have appeared in magazines all over the world. (Courier Mail)
Camp nurtures kids’ Idol’ dreams Aug 4, 2007
Macy Gray taught her how to write songs. Ashanti Floyd, known as The Mad Violinist, helped energize her soulful voice. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Read on... Jul 23, 2007
Five people who I'd like to see answer this survey: Al Gore, Macy Gray, John Waters, Dick Cheney, Abigail Breslin. Adam Shankman, helmer behind the big screen version of the musical 'Hairspray. (Variety)
Rapper Medusa stands strong in mans world Jul 21, 2007
Honing her style over the past 15 years at L.A. spots including the Good Life Cafe and Leimert Parks Project Blowed workshop, Medusa came up alongside such marquee names as the Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray. She has since opened for the likes of KRS-One, Common, Dilated Peoples and Erykah Badu. (MSNBC -- Music)
Gala's the place to see, be seen Jul 12, 2007
A stage the size you'd expect at a rock concert had been rigged up outdoors, and the main attraction, R Macy Gray, held forth there around 10 p.m. Each tent had its own smaller stage featuring songs easy on the ears. It was lavish and terribly civilized. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Canada supports Live Earth Jul 10, 2007
The long list of international celebrity musicians taking part include headliners such as Madonna in London, Joss Stone and UB40 in Johannesburg, Bon Jovi and The Police in New Jersey and Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray in Rio de Janeiro. Over 150 artists are scheduled to perform and concerts will also take place in Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai and Tokyo. (Canada.com)
The disturbing undertones of the Kelly Clarkson controversy Jul 9, 2007
And there's a history of women trying to evolve and facing resistance: Consider Lauryn Hill, Joan Osborne, Macy Gray, Paula Cole, even Sheryl Crow. Men experiment and they're applauded, or at least indulged; women do so, and it's assumed that a boyfriend has led them astray. (Seattle Times)
What Live Earth Really Meant Jul 9, 2007
Despite worries that some of the acts would play to acres of empty seats, the top shows in London and New Jersey were all but sold out, and more than 400,000 people arrived for a free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach headlined by Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray even though a Brazilian judge had only authorized the concert days before. Even the smaller shows seemed well-attended, if a bit schizophrenic: the Tokyo concert segued from the gentle folk of Japanese pop star Cocco, who... (Time.com)
Rockers fight global warming Jul 9, 2007
On Rio's Copacabana Beach, thousands gathered as the sun set to hear Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray, and Brazilian superstar Jorge Ben Jor. And in Johannesburg, the concert ended with the artists and audience clapping out SOS in Morse code -- a reference to the evening's theme of answering the call to save the planet. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Live Earth Rio Draws Biggest Crowd In The Series... Jul 8, 2007
Macy Gray came onstage wearing a long white party dress with the words "Darfur Red Alert" on it, but she left politics out of a set that featured "Sexual Revolution", "Oblivion" and a mash up of John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" with Jimi Hendrix's "Manic Depression.". Samba rock legend Jorge Ben Jor played next and turned the warm winter night into a Carnival ball with his ultimate Brazilian summer hits "Pa;s Tropical," "Mas Que Nada" (recently recorded by the Black Eyed Peas with Sergio... (Billboard.com)
Performances around the world Jul 8, 2007
Macy Gray came onstage wearing a white gown with the words "Red Alert" daubed onto it. Among her songs was John Lennon's Give Peace a Chance. (USA Today)
Al Gore, Live Earth spread the message Jul 8, 2007
New York's concert, actually held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, features the like of Taking Back Sunday, Keith Urban, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Akon, Kelly Clarkson, Kanye West, Smashing Pumpkins and , while Rio De Janeiro will play host to Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Macy Gray and several other local acts. The final numbers for Live Earth won't be known for days, but Live Earth spread the message immediately. (Actress Archives)
Live Earth Update Jul 7, 2007
Among those now able to play on the beach are Pharrell Williams and Macy Gray. Washington has been added to the cities hosting Live Earth concerts by organisers. (MTV.uk)
R.O.C.K. the town Jul 7, 2007
Chances for the gig -- featuring Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray, and Pharrell Williams -- got a boost from police who said they could guarantee security for the show expected to draw 700,000 people. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Global gig puts Earth on map Jul 7, 2007
4am-noon Sunday: Jorge Ben Jor, Jota Quest, Lenny Kravitz, MV Bill, Macy Gray, Marcelo D2, O Rappa, Pharrell, Vanessa Da Matta, Xuxa. Share this article. (Courier Mail)
PAPER: Superstars flying 222,623 miles between them to get to the LIVE EARTH concerts... Jul 7, 2007
An extraordinary one million people are expected at the free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach, featuring Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray and Pharrell Williams. Other venues including the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg - where Joss Stone is performing - will cater for audiences of tens of thousands. (The Drudge Report)
MSN banks on Live Earth Jul 7, 2007
The concert was to be held at Copacabana beach and feature U.S. pop stars Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray and Brazilian star Marcelo D2. The Rio state prosecutors office said previously that police were stretched thin in preparation for the upcoming Pan American Games, which start July 13. (Variety)
Who's playing where Jul 7, 2007
(Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray, Pharrell Williams). MuchVibe. (Globe and Mail)
Global series of climate change concerts to start in Australia Jul 7, 2007
But organizers of the event which features Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray, Pharrell Williams and Jorge Ben Jor guaranteed the show would go on as planned. "It's going to happen no matter what," Live Earth press spokeswoman Vanessa Vascouto said Friday night by telephone from Sao Paulo. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Climate in D.C. changes: Gore stages his Live Earth concert Jul 7, 2007
Other concerts will include performances by chameleonic pop veteran Madonna, alternative urban star Macy Gray, pop rocker Lenny Kravitz, soul singer John Legend and others. Gore -- who this year won an Oscar for An Inconvenient Truth, a companion documentary to his 2006 book about global warming -- has become an international voice on climate change. (SunSpot.net)
Live Earth show a go in Rio Jul 6, 2007
Performers including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Jorge Ben Jor and Macy Gray have been lined up to play on Copacabana to an expected audience of up to 1 million people. A cancellation would be embarrassing for city officials, who hope the show and the games will showcase Rio's legendary charms instead of exposing its rampant crime. (CNN -- International)
Rio's Live Earth 'given go-ahead' Jul 6, 2007
The Rio line-up includes Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray and Pharrell Williams. Guarantee. (BBC News)
Famous Friends Help Underworld Finish New Album... Jul 6, 2007
" Here is the track list for "Oblivion With Bells" "Crocodile""Beautiful Burnout""Holding the Moth""To Heal""Ring Road""Glam Bucket""Boy, Boy, Boy""Cuddle Bunny vs. The Celtic Villages""Faxed Invitation""Good Morning Cockerel""Best Mamgu Ever" For a fifth straight week, Rihanna's "Umbrella" and Shop Boyz' "Party Like a Rockstar" are locked in at the top two spots of the Billboard Hot 100. "Umbrella" scores a sixth week at No. 1 and also inches up to the top of the Hot 100 Airplay chart, her... (Billboard.com)
Lonestar Nabs New Singer, Plots Next Album... Jul 6, 2007
" Rainwater adds that unlike previous Lonestar albums, which have been made intermittently over the course of a year, the group's next effort will be pre-produced and recorded in one fell swoop. "We're gonna wait until we have all the songs picked out and a theme put together in our minds," Rainwater says. Lonestar plans to have the album, the follow-up to last year's "Mountains," out as early as possible in 2008. McDonald hasn't yet announced what he plans to do after leaving the band. For a... (Billboard.com)
Live lift-offCities worldwide gear up for the Live Earth extravaganza Jul 6, 2007
Headline acts will include Pharrell Williams, Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray. A Brazilian flavour to the party will be given by among others, the eclectic combination of children's television star Xuxa, and Rio-born singer Jorge Ben Jor, whose first single Mas Que Nada was recently covered by the Black Eye Peas with Sergio Mendes. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Rio's Live Earth concert to go ahead Jul 6, 2007
Chances for the gig featuring Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray and Pharrell Williams got a boost from police who said they could guarantee security for the show expected to draw 700,000 people. Promoted by former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, Live Earth concerts are also scheduled for London; Tokyo; Johannesburg, South Africa; Shanghai, China; Sydney, Australia; Hamburg, Germany; and East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Update: Live Earth Rio Concert Back On Schedule Jul 6, 2007
Performers including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Jorge Ben Jor and Macy Gray have been lined up to play on Copacabana to an expected audience of up to 1 million people in the only free, open-to-all event of the Live Earth series ... Performers including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Jorge Ben Jor and Macy Gray have been lined up to play on Copacabana Beach. (MediaWeek.com)
Rihanna, Shop Boyz Still Not Budging On Hot 100 Jul 6, 2007
Performers including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Jorge Ben Jor and Macy Gray have been lined up to play on Copacabana Beach. Advertisement. (MediaWeek.com)
Rio's Live Earth concert on again, judge says Jul 6, 2007
Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray and Pharrell Williams will headline Rio's Copacabana Beach bash. User Tools. (CTV.ca)
Rio can rock after all, says judge Jul 6, 2007
Invite a million people to South America's most famous beach tomorrow to watch Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray and Brazilian star Jorge Benjor perform on the Rio leg of the Live Earth concerts. What could go wrong. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hot dog! It's a record Jul 5, 2007
Performers including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Jorge Ben Jor, and Macy Gray have been lined up to play on Copacabana to an expected audience of 1 million people in the only free, open-to-all event of the Live Earth series. Last month, Istanbul was dropped from a list of nine cities set to hold the concerts because of a lack of interest. (Boston Globe)
Second Live Earth concert in firing line Jul 5, 2007
Brazil may become the second country to cancel its leg of this Saturday's Live Earth global concerts, leaving artists Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams and Macy Gray out of a gig after slow ticket sales around the world. An audience of 1 million was expected to flood to the Rio de Janeiro concert, the only free, open-to-all event of the Live Earth series. (ABC Online)
Rio May Cancel Live Earth Gig on Safety Worries Jul 5, 2007
Performers including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Jorge Ben Jor and Macy Gray have been lined up to play on Copacabana to an expected audience of 1 million people in the only free, open-to-all event of the Live Earth series. Rio will host 5,500 athletes from across North and South America as well as an estimated 800,000 tourists for the Pan American Games. (Planet Ark, United States)
What's Happening Where for Live Earth Jul 5, 2007
-- WHO: Macy Gray, Jorge Ben Jor, Jota Quest, Lenny Kravitz, O Rappa, Marcelo D2, MV Bill, Pharrell Williams, Vanessa Da Matta and Xuxa. -- IN THE AUDIENCE: 1,000,000 people -- free, open to all. (Planet Ark, United States)
Live Earth concerts canceled in Rio Jul 5, 2007
In Rio, international singers such as Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray have confirmed their intention to participate, as well as local stars like Xuxa and Jorge Benjor. However, some Brazilian performers invited to the event have turned down the invitation in the last minute, including singer Ivete Sangalo. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brazil's Live Earth Event Nixed By Judge Jul 5, 2007
Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams and Macy Gray are part of the lineup. Concert organizers say they are trying to overturn the judge's order. (Click2Houston, TX)
Kravitz, Pharrell sign on for Brazil's free Live Earth concert Jun 30, 2007
Rocker Lenny Kravitz, hip hop producer Pharrell Williams and gravelly voiced singer Macy Gray are the latest performers to sign on for one of the upcoming Live Earth concerts. The trio of U.S. performers will join Xuxa, O Rappa, Vanessa Da Matta and others on stage in Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian leg of the globe-spanning Live Earth event, spearheaded by environmentalist Al Gore to raise awareness about climate change. (CBC Nova Scotia)
