GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT® Presents RISING ICONS
(MIAMI - November 24, 2010) - GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT® proudly presents RISING ICONS, a television series that chronicles emerging artists' lives both on and off the stage, at home and on the road, giving an inside glimpse into their roads to stardom. Now in its second season, RISING ICONS recognizes eight of the most influential artists currently taking the music scene by storm. The second season premiered on August 14th at midnight on BET and Centric Networks. Each episode took viewers behind the scenes with modern day pop stars, musical revolutionaries, sexy soulful singers and emerging hip hop artists. RISING ICONS Talent for this season includes: B.o.B, ELEW, Estelle, J. Cole, Jay Sean, Jeremih, Laura Izibor, and Melanie Fiona. RISING ICONS Talent for season one included: Chrisette Michelle, Drake, Hal Linton, Keri Hilson, Kid Cudi, Melanie Fiona, Ryan Leslie, and The-Dream.
Created by GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT, the show highlights some of the world's best and brightest performers. RISING ICONS allows viewers to join the artists on their personal journeys featuring candid commentary on their passions, motivation and inspiration.
"We are very pleased to host a Rising Icons event on Sunday November 28th at the W Hotel here in New Orleans, said Kevin Casey, Louisiana Market Manager for Bacardi USA. New Orleans is known for great musical talent and we're excited about the opportunity to help create the next wave of ascending talent ready to break onto the national music scene. We are ecstatic about the line-up we have which through our charitable partners will benefit a great cause in Gulf Coast Restoration."
"The Urban League of Greater New Orleans is committed to being an economic and social service resource for business owners and families affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The New Orleans "Rising Icon" benefit concert will greatly enhance our efforts to provide business technical assistance, grocery gift cards, flu vaccines, uniform vouchers, backpacks and other consumer goods needed to get families through this most difficult period", said Nolan V. Rollins, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater New Orleans.
RISING ICONS is created and executive produced by Chauncey Hamlett and Shane M. Graber for GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT and executive produced by Jon Kamen, Robert Friedman and Justin Wilkes for @radical.media. Lauren Lazin (MTV's True Life, Diary and Tupac: Resurrection) serves as the series co-executive producer and director. Jon Doran (Iconoclasts, Beastie Boys: Awesome, I Shot That!) is the series producer.
For more information, visit www.BET.com/risingicons for air times and http://uptownmagazine.com for tour dates, artist downloads and more. For Ticket information visit www.urbanorleans.com.
About Urban League of Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Founded in 1938, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans is a direct service organization dedicated to providing economic empowerment opportunities in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. The Urban League's three Centers of Excellence offer programs and services in education and youth development, economic and workforce development and public policy and advocacy, impacting over 20,000 individuals annually. For more information on the Urban League visit us online.
