A Tribute To Quincy Jones on BET: An Evening Of Stars (Oprah Winfrey, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie...). Legendary songwriter, composer and producer, Quincy Jones, will receive an all-star tribute for his lifetime achievements on the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) annual televised fundraiser, "An Evening of Stars." The four-hour special airs January 8th and 9th, 2005 in over 65 markets, and is syndicated nationally on BET and Super Station WGN.
Performing for Quincy Jones at a gala celebration previously taped at Hollywood's Kodak Theater are music legends Stevie Wonder, Lou Rawls, Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan; as well as some of the hottest entertainers, including Musiq, Joss Stone, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Savion Glover, Brian McKnight and Tamia. Scheduled gospel performances include top selling artists Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Bebe Winans. Mo'Nique, Salma Hayek and Debbie Allen, Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the featured presenters to salute Quincy Jones. Longtime friend, Oprah Winfrey presents Quincy Jones with UNCF's "Award of Excellence."
The first Lou Rawls Parade of Stars aired in 1979, and since has become one of the longest running and most successful televised events in U.S. history; raising over $200 million to supplement the cost of higher education for its scholarship recipients and member institutions. The event has featured a who's who of the most recognizable talent, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dick Clark, Reba McIntyre, Richard Pryor, Beyonce Knowles, Jill Scott, Luther Vandross, Patti LaBelle, Ed McMahon, Michael Bolton, Hall and Oates, Ziggy Marley and scores of others.
Today, the show, now called An Evening of Stars, is broadcast nationally and supported by major corporations such as this year's national sponsors, American Airlines, Kodak, McDonald's, Prudential Financial, Target and Toyota.
Founded in 1944, The United Negro College Fund is the nation's oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF has raised $2.3 billion to support its 38 member institutions and has helped more than 350,000 students earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. UNCF administers more than 450 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship programs, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 65,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities across the country.
*An Evening of Stars will air January 8th and 9th, 2005 in over 65 markets. Check your local listings or visit http://www.uncf.org/.
Quincy Jones "In the Pocket (American Masters)" (2002) DVD: ORDER IT NOW.
Who was the duo that sang "How Do You Keep the Music Playing"? How can I get a copy of this?
Posted by: Brendalynn | January 14, 2005 at 08:18 PM
Where can I find an album with Yolanda Adams singing This Too Shall Pass? It brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you.
Posted by: J. R. Rein | January 16, 2005 at 04:06 PM
how can i get a copy of this show....is it available for sale?
Posted by: kimberly | January 25, 2005 at 12:41 AM