Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Big Sean, Toni Braxton with Babyface, Mickey Guyton and Morris Day & the Time will perform on UNCF An Evening of Stars®. Kevin Hart, Chris Paul, Pharrell Williams and Usher will make special taped appearances on the show, which has been the hallmark of African-American superstars supporting education for 36 years.
Also joining the show to present will be stars of television, film and music including Ludacris, Trai Byers, Jermaine Dupri, Grace Gealey, Dania Ramirez, Tamia and Grant Hill and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. They join the show’s host Anthony Anderson and previously announced performers K. Michelle, Yolanda Adams and Estelle featuring Jussie Smollett.
UNCF An Evening of Stars® will tape in Atlanta, Georgia at the Atlanta Civic Center on April 12, 2015and air nationally on BET, Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 10p/9c. UNCF An Evening of Stars® will also air in syndication on April 25 and 26 (check local listings for dates and times). Tickets to the show’s taping can be purchased at www.UNCF.org/AEOStickets.
Turning up the energy this year, HBCU choirs will take the stage to appear with some of the night’s performers. Big Sean will perform “One Man Can Change the World” accompanied by the Miles College Choir. Estelle and Jussie Smollett, who will be singing the duet version of her single “Conqueror,” will be joined by the Dillard University Concert Choir. And, joining Yolanda Adams on stage to perform the gospel anthem “How I Got Over” will be the Talladega College Choir.
This year’s show is made possible by national sponsors McDonald’s and Wells Fargo. Target, is an official sponsor and also serves as a “Rising Stars” scholarship sponsor. Buick is a major sponsor. The City of Atlanta, iHeart Media and BET Networks serve as the city and media partners, respectively. The Walton Family Foundation is a philanthropic partner.
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