ALICIA KEYS IN CONCERT WITH JORDIN SPARKS & NE-YO
MAY 1ST, SPRINT CENTER, KANSAS CITY, MO
LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE LEADER TO PRESENT THE ALICIA KEYS ''AS I AM'' TOUR

(BLACK PR WIRE) PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2008--Lexus has partnered with Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Alicia Keys, bringing together the passionate artistry of Keys with Lexus' pursuit of perfection. The luxury automaker will support the 32-city, U.S.

Lexus Presents the Alicia Keys "As I Am" Tour, kicking off in Hampton, VA on April 18th and concluding at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 18th. Opening for Keys are American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and Ne-Yo.

"The luxury of Lexus is reflected in the elegance and sophistication of Alicia Keys; her grace and style are tremendous," said Steve Jett, national marketing communications manager, Lexus. "In the same way that Keys' passion resonates in her music, at Lexus we are driven to create the finest luxury automobiles through the attention to detail that is required to create refined art and design."

Through this partnership, Lexus and Alicia Keys have joined together in a dedicated philanthropic effort to benefit children across the country. Both Lexus and Keys have played a major role in improving children's lives, and as the Tour launches they will work to raise awareness for youth-driven charitable initiatives with an emphasis on reaching local communities nationwide.

"Creating a relationship with Lexus is an honor for me," said Keys. "Lexus is an elegant and inspiring brand and together we'll work to reach children in communities across the nation through music."

This sponsorship represents an opportunity for Lexus to support the arts while introducing Keys' fans to Lexus vehicles.

The relationship between Lexus and Alicia Keys was driven by Walton / Isaacson, the Agency of Record for Lexus' African American advertising.

About Alicia Keys:

Enjoying one of the most phenomenally successful years of her career as a performer, producer and songwriter, Keys, who has won nine Grammys and has sold over 40 million albums and singles worldwide, is one of the most celebrated recording artists in the world. Her new album, As I Am, continues its success this week claiming the #1 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart selling over 2.7 million since its November 13th, 2007 release, when it debuted at #1 with over 740,000 albums sold. Always a Grammy favorite, Keys recently received two nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for "No One." The 50th Annual Grammy Awards airs live on CBS on February 10 at 8:00 PM ET.
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Raven-Symone hosts 'Pajama Party' across the US
And Lands in KC June 11th at the Sprint Center

March 19, 2008 03:03 AM

By Kym Kilgore
LiveDaily Contributor

Singer/actress Raven-Symone is throwing one heck of a traveling pajama party to support her new album.

Symone's 56-city "Pajama Party" arena tour is set to kick off April 26 in Orlando, FL, and make its way from the East Coast to the West Coast through mid-July. Concertgoers are encouraged to wear their PJs and arrive early for a slumber party leading up to the singer's performance on a stage designed to replicate her own house.

Fellow Disney star Mitchel Musso, known for his role as Oliver on the show "Hannah Montana," will open the tour, performing original R&B/hip-hop songs from his own forthcoming album. Artists B5 and Clique Girlz will also have a turn on stage. The full itinerary is listed below.

The outing comes on the heels of Symone's latest film project, Disney's "College Road Trip," which recently debuted at No. 1 at the box office. The young entrepreneur executive-produced the flick, which co-stars Martin Lawrence.

One of the songs featured in the film, a remake of '80s party jam "Double Dutch Bus," is the lead single from Symone's new self-titled album, which is scheduled to drop April 29. The video for the song is streaming at her website, RavenSymonePresents.com

Symone, who shot to fame as the precocious three-year-old Olivia on "The Cosby Show," keeps a loyal following of teens and tweens through her music and her starring role on "That's So Raven," which is the Disney Channel's longest-running series, according to a press release. The television show, which Symone produced, has earned numerous honors, including two NAACP Image Awards, two Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards and a primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program.