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WHO: Tony Bennett, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Garth
Brooks, Natalie Cole, Nelly Furtado, Don Henley, Richard
Joo, Diana Krall, Rob Thomas, and Stevie Wonder to perform;
Paul Reiser to emcee the tribute concert.
WHAT: GRAMMY(R)-winning artist Billy Joel will be honored at the
12th Annual MusiCares(R) Person Of The Year tribute dinner
for his accomplishments as a musician and as a
humanitarian. The Person Of The Year dinner features a
star-studded concert of tribute performances by many of
today's biggest music stars. Among the highlights of the
gala event is a prestigious silent auction featuring
collectibles such as music and sports memorabilia, artwork
and luxury items. Proceeds provide essential support for
MusiCares' Financial Assistance Program, which ensures that
music people have a place to turn in times of financial,
medical and personal need.
Spokeswoman for MAC Cosmetics' VIVA GLAM Mary J. Blige and
MAC Cosmetics, Inc. President John Demsey will present a
$50,000 check to MusiCares from the MAC AIDS Fund (the
charitable arm of MAC Cosmetics) to benefit MusiCares'
clients living with HIV/AIDS. The MAC AIDS Fund was
established by MAC Cosmetics, Inc. in 1994 to support men,
women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. For
information, please contact The MAC AIDS Fund at
800/611-1613, ext. 2518, or visit www.macaidsfund.org.
WHERE: Century Plaza Hotel, Olympic Ballroom
2025 Avenue Of The Stars
Los Angeles, Calif.
WHEN: Monday, February 25, 2002
5 p.m. Press Check-In for Press Conference on Plaza Level
6 p.m. Press Conference in Olympic Ballroom begins
6 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals (street level in front of
hotel)
6 p.m. Silent Auction/Cocktail Reception
9 p.m. Tribute performances begin
COMMENTS: The above-mentioned artists will participate in the
press conference. The MusiCares Foundation was established
by the Recording Academy(R) in 1989 to promote wellness
through emergency financial assistance, addiction recovery
programs and outreach and leadership activities. For more
information about MusiCares and the Person Of The Year
tribute to Billy Joel, please visit www.grammy.com.
To Request Press Credentials, please contact Rogers & Cowan
at 310/788-6605. IMPORTANT: Due to heightened security,
absolutely no one will have access to the press conference
without the proper credentials.
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