Kenton Duty had a busy week last week. He used his voice to visit Washington, D.C. last week as an advocate for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
Kenton spoke on Capitol Hill with congressmen and senators to support the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act. The proposed legislation would encourage states to make sure schools have access to epinephrine in the event a child has an allergic reaction at school. This legislation comes on the heels of the death of 7-year-old Amarria Pendleton who died after eating a peanut at school – of which she was allergic.
Kenton has been heavily involved in the non-profit organization and continues to support a cause that will inevitably save countless children. To learn more, go here. Way to go Kenton!
Taking the hip-hop musical to a whole new level, Walt Disney Records is set to release the soundtrack to the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Let It Shine.” Featuring 13 songs performed by the movie’s stars including Hollywood Records’ artist Coco Jones, Tyler James Williams and Brandon Mychal Smith, the album will be available for pre-order at iTunes beginning today and arrives in stores and online retailers June 12. The “Let It Shine” album also includes videos, special offers and four instrumental tracks that fans can access from their computers and use to create their own rap battles.
The tracks were written by top songwriters and producers in contemporary pop/R&B: Antonina Armato & Tim James, David Banner, Andy Dodd, In-Q, J-Doe, Toby Gad, Adam Hicks, Steven Jones, Jay L’Oreal, Justin Mobley, Tocarra Phillips, Lindy Robbins, Thomas Armato Sturges, Dapo Torimiro, Anya Vasilenko, Jon Vella, Lambert “Stereo” Waldrip and Adam Watts.
Click inside for the full track listing. “Let It Shine” premieres on the Disney Channel June 15.
1. “Don’t Run Away” by Tyler James Williams featuring IM5 – a confessional uptempo jam about loving from afar performed by Tyler with up-and-coming teen group, IM5.
2. “Guardian Angel” by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones – Tyler raps and Coco sings this elegant ballad about finding purpose and heading for the top.
3. “Me and You” by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones – This edgy duet captures the essence of a young couple trying for one last chance before love slips away.
4. “What I Said” – Coco Jones throws down as both a singer and rapper on this upbeat R&B track.
5. “Who I’m Gonna Be” – Coco Jones rocks it old school on this ’70s-style funk piece about self-determination.
6. “You Belong to Me” by Tyler James Williams – a moving love song performed Tyler.
7. “Tonight’s the Night” by Brandon Mychal Smith, Spencer Lee and Tyler James Williams – Pure party music, sung by the “Let It Shine” cast, sets the stage for hi-hop supremacy in the club.
8. “Around the Block” by cast of “Let It Shine” – One of the film’s sensational m.c. battles, where razor-sharp wit and humor trumps all.
9. “Moment of Truth” by Tyler James Williams and Brandon Mychal Smith – the climactic hip-hop battle, is as funny as it is memorable.
10. “Joyful Noise” by the cast of “Let It Shine” – This upbeat gospel-flavored track sums up all the positive energy of “Let It Shine.”
11. “Good to Be Home” – Coco Jones sings this upbeat ballad, which is a moving testament to faith and family.
12. “Let It Shine” by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones – The film’s joyous title song borrows from the classic gospel-folk tune.
13. “Self Defeat” by Tyler James Williams – This bonus track is a one-man rap masterpiece from the talented star of “Let It Shine.”
The album is also available for pre-order on Amazon.
Keke Palmer made a trip to the San Diego Zoo over the weekend to unveil something very exciting.
Keke, who voices Peaches, a young wooly mammoth, in the upcoming feature film Ice Age: Continental Drift was on hand for the unveiling of the new Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – The 4-D Experience. The completely immersive attraction takes the Ice Age action from the big screen and brings it directly to the viewer by combining 3-D film elements from the third film in the franchise with an exhilarating array of synchronized physical effects.
So cool!
ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT opens in theaters everywhere on July 13th 2012.
Hunter Hayes can add something cool to his resume. He’s been named the new brand ambassador for C. F. Martin & Co.
“It is an absolute honor to be named an official Martin Ambassador and to be recognized by the Martin family. To me, the Martin brand is a name I can trust,” said Hunter Hayes. “They make timeless guitars and prove themselves time and again with their elegant tone and sound. The craftsmanship that goes into every piece is one that has shaped some of my favorite music, and is certainly at the forefront of my own sound. I can’t wait to show off my new Parlor 42-style model on the road!”
“We are excited to add Hunter Hayes to our ever-growing list of new brand ambassadors,” said Amani Duncan, vice president of brand marketing, C.F. Martin & Co. ““Hunter is a naturally-gifted performer whose songwriting and dynamic live performances have made him one of the brightest new stars to emerge from Nashville. Hunter is a perfect addition to our rich roster of Martin players and we are excited to have him as a member of the Martin Guitar family.”
Hayes will also join the growing list of Martin brand ambassadors who have had the unique opportunity to collaborate with Martin’s acclaimed custom shop to create his own artist custom model this summer. “Hunter is really in love with our “parlor” guitars,” said Fred Greene, vice president and general manager of guitars, C.F. Martin & Co. “So we decided a 42-style instrument with a Koa back and sides and an Adirondack top will be a perfect fit for him. Hunter will do a great job of creating a vision for this model and his fans will love seeing a custom model that have the input of one of their favorite artists.”
Hayes is earning rave reviews for his self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records, which showcases his musical gifts as a songwriter, musician and producer. Hayes cites an eclectic group of influences who have inspired him since he started writing songs as a child, some of them being fellow Martin ambassadors, from Garth Brooks and Clint Black to John Mayer and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Tonight is the season 3 finale of “Glee”. Can you believe it?
Harry Shum Jr. and Kevin McHale will be hosting a live, social TV event on Facebook, giving viewers and fans a chance to watch the finale alongside the stars!
The second screen experience will begin at 8:56 PM PT, prior to the West Coast Glee broadcast.
Throughout the show, the Glee co-stars will be polling Facebookers and interacting with the Twitterverse. Fans can tweet questions to @iharryshum and @druiddude using the hashtag #GleeasonFinale.
Following the FOX broadcast, the live Facebook event will continue–featuring guests, games and giveaways–Glee-style.
Justin Bieber made a big announcement on the Ellen Show today…he’s heading out on his Believe tour at the end of September and he’s bringing along Carly Rae Jepsen!
Not only did Bieber make the announcement on the show, but he also performed “Boyfriend” and Ellen threw him a special graduation ceremony. How sweet!
Pre-sales for fanclub members start today at noon local time and tickets go on sale to the public on June 2. Click inside for all the dates.
9/29 – Glendale, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena
9/30 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand
10/2 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center
10/3 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center
10/5 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
10/6 – Oakland, CA @ The Oracle Arena
10/8 – Portland, OR @ Rose Garden
10/9 – Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
10/12 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
10/15 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
10/16 – Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
10/18 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
10/20 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
10/21 – Milwaukee WI @ BMO Harris Bradley Center
10/23 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
10/24 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
10/26 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
10/27 – St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
10/29 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/30 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
11/1 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum
11/2 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
11/4 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
11/5 – Washington D.C. @ Verizon Center
11/9 – East Rutherford, NJ @ IZOD Center
11/10 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
11/12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ CONSOL Energy Center
11/21 – Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
