Monday, June 18, 2007

TEDDY PENDERGRASS CELEBRATION IN PHILLY

"Teddy 25 - A Celebration Of Life, Hope, and Possibilities" June 10 2007 in Philadelphia

Patti La Belle, Melba Moore, Ruben Studdard and Stephanie Mills are among the performers confirmed along with Teddy himself who will premiere a new song, written specifically for Teddy 25. The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance will honor Whitney Houston, Arsenio Hall, Regis Philbin, Ashford & Simpson, Cathy Hughes (CEO & founder of TV One/Radio One), Mark P. May (CEO, Clear Channel), Donald Trump, Daniel Markus & Shep Gordon (managers), Bob Krasnow (CEO of Elektra/Asylum Records), and Lisa Barbaris.

Along with the honorees, invited celebrity guests include Stevie Wonder, Eddie LeVert, Kindred, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jill Scott, Musiq, Vivian Green, and Jaheim. Proceeds from the black tie gala will be donated to The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance (TPA), a non-profit organization which helps people with spinal cord injuries rebuild their lives.

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