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Justin Timberlake Reboots ‘The Man Of The Woods’ Tour Following Vocal Issues
Justin Timberlake was finally able to perform again this Friday, January 4th (and additionally Sunday, January 6th) in his first concert dates following a 2 month performance hiatus. His A Man of the Woods tour had been put on hold following bruised vocal cords. The tour was initially delayed in late October with Timberlake's cancellation of a Madison Square Garden show, soon followed by a slew of further cancellations. Timberlake updated fans in December that doctors had cautioned him against performances until January.Justin Timberlake Postpones Another Concert From Vocal Problems
cr: Invision/rex/shutterstock[/caption] Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods' tour has been further postponed due to the singer's bruised vocal cords. Timberlake was set to perform last night at Oakland's Oracle Arena, and the show was shifted forward to March 15th at the same venue. Timberlake's postponements began with his October 24th Madison Square Garden show in New York. He announced on social media: “Hey guys, I’m sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight on doctor’s orders. My vocal cords are severely bruised. I’m gonna make this up to you and the new show will be on my birthday, January 31. More info to come. Again, I’m so sorry to do this, but excited to see you soon. Love, J” A series of postponements followed, through Buffalo, NY; Tacoma, WA; LA; Phoenix, AZ; Las Vegas; Fresno, CA; and Portland, OR.
13th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO Slated For May 7 – 9, 2018...
ASCAP Logo (PRNewsfoto/ASCAP)[/caption] ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that its 13th annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO will take place May 7 - 9, 2018 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The United States' largest conference for songwriters, composers, artists and producers, ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO offers a rare opportunity for aspiring music creators to learn from and collaborate with some of the most successful and creative people in the music industry. "When we started the ASCAP EXPO, the vision was always to create a sense of community and offer songwriters a chance to network and hear from their peers and idols. One our EXPO high points was the presentation last year of the inaugural ASCAP "Key of Life" Award to Stevie Wonder and the chance to hear him perform and talk about his life and music," said ASCAP Executive Vice President/ Chief Marketing Officer Lauren Iossa. "That was an incredible moment, and every year EXPO attendees have one-of-a-kind opportunities like this to be inspired to take the next step in their careers." Other highlights included thrilling performances at ASCAP's Annual Membership Meeting from Grammy and ASCAP Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael McDonald and chart-topping country music songwriter Ashley Gorley. During the three-day event, attendees also heard from other top songwriters such as Dave Bassett (Elle King, "Ex's & Oh's"), Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, Usher, Chris Brown), Bibi Bourelly (Rihanna), James Fauntleroy (Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars), J.T. Harding (Kenny Chesney, "Bar at the End of the World," "Somewhere with You" Keith Urban), Matt Jenkins (Kenny Chesney, Pink, Old Dominion), Lindy Robbins (Jason Derulo, "Want to Want Me"), Malik Yusef (Beyoncé, Kanye West) and more. Weighty topics were also covered, such as the urgent need for music licensing reform with two members of Congress, Rep. Karen Bass of California (D) and Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia (R ), ASCAP President Paul Williams and songwriter Priscilla Renea (Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez); and the growing concern about proper credit for songwriters with Songwriters Hall of Fame member Desmond Child, songwriter Aloe Blacc and composer Alex Shapiro. Every year, ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO participants attend creative and business-focused panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes, one-on-one sessions, networking events, state-of-the-art technology demonstrations, and performances. The ASCAP EXPO provides music creators with an unforgettable and authentic experience – real knowledge, tools, connections and a community of support and guidance they can't find anywhere else. Since its inception, the event has brought together some of music's biggest talents and most successful industry players. Previous keynote speakers include Justin Timberlake, Tom Petty, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Quincy Jones, Ludacris, Carly Simon, Sara Bareilles, Lindsey Buckingham, Randy Newman, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart), Diplo, Big Sean, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Bill Withers, Aloe Blacc, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Jeff Lynne. For at peek at the experience, check out a short ASCAP EXPO video at https://youtu.be/hvqOllpspwM, visit https://www.ascap.com/expo, follow EXPO on Facebook or at @ASCAPEXPO on Twitter and Instagram. Registration for the 2018 event will be announced at a later date. ASCAP also makes videos of the 2017 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO panels available to previous attendees for free. Non-attendees can purchase access for $99. For more information visit: https://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/2017/videoaccess.THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME® TO PRESENT INTIMATE Q&A WITH JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND EXCLUSIVE...
(LOS ANGELES, CA) February 15, 2017 -- The Songwriters Hall of Fame West Coast Committee is presenting a private industry Q&A for SHOF and AMPAS members with Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning artist and songwriter, Justin Timberlake, this Friday, February 17, as well as a 3D screening of Dreamworks’ animated blockbuster Trolls, hosted at the Fox Zanuck Theatre at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles.
Timberlake will be joined by his fellow Oscar-nominated co-writer/producers Max Martin and Shellback. Moderated by legendary songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Bill Withers (“Lean on Me,” “Use Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lovely Day”), the celebratory event will offer an intimate, behind the scenes look at how the film’s music and global hit songs including, “Can’t Stop The Feeling” (Justin Timberlake/Max Martin/Shellback), were imagined and crafted. Besides recording “Can’t Stop The Feeling” for the soundtrack and serving as the film's Executive Music Producer, Timberlake voiced the character “Branch.”
With a No.1 Billboard Hot 100 debut in May 2016, "Can't Stop the Feeling!” has topped Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart for 16 (nonconsecutive) weeks, and is still No.1 this week. “The Songwriters Hall of Fame is honored to present this event and to give our guests a close-up encounter with the multi-talented Justin Timberlake. What an incredible opportunity and great privilege to be in the presence of Justin, the wizard Bill Withers, Max Martin and Shellback - (all prolific songwriters with the midas touch! Listen and learn!),” said Linda Moran, Songwriters Hall of Fame President & CEO.
“The West Coast Songwriters Hall of Fame team is absolutely thrilled to bring together several of the world’s finest songwriters to present the film TROLLS and showcase the extraordinary talents of Justin Timberlake. The collaboration between Hollywood and the songwriting community continues to flourish and we’re delighted to have Bill Withers share his unique perspective with us,” added Mary Jo Mennella, SHOF Board Member and West Coast Events Chair.
