NATALIE COLE UPDATE:

NEWS UPDATE AS OF 10/31/05

It's been awhile since I last updated this page, but I do have some news for all of you Natalie fans.

Natalie Cole has just about finished recording her new CD for Verve Records. One of the producers of the project is Dallas Austin. Natalie is covering songs from the following artists: Fiona Apple, Shelby Lynn, Neil Young, Kate Bush, Tower of Power and the Isley Bros just to name a few. We hear that Natalie is taking us back to the old school so look out everyone her she comes.

Natalie is also featured on a new Christmas CD with a brand new Christmas song. This collection is only available at Radio Shack.

Before I go, Natalie will be joining Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and more for a benefit concert in New York. Patti Labelle and Russell Simmons will be honored.

Oh yeah, before I forget.......The single "Come Together Now" which is the benefit song for the Hurricane Relief Victim is available through Itunes and Rhapsody Music. The album will be available in Mid November.

Gotta Go.

NEWS UPDATE AS OF 7/22/05

I know it has been awhile since I have mentioned anything and frankly there is not much to mention now. From what I can see Natalie is still touring off and on.

She recently performed at the Los Angeles Mayoral Inauguration where she performed the Star Spangled Banner and America, The Beautiful.....The Star Spangled Banner performance she kept simple; however, the performance of America, The Beautiful was excellent. I recorded both songs and took some pictures of Natalie at the Inauguration.

Also, catch Natalie Cole in Oprah's "O" Magazine (August 2005) Issue. Oprah has private pictures of the Legendary Ball and Dinner in which Natalie attended with other Divas from various professions.

Come back, because next month I will reporting to you about the Hollywood Bowl performance. Hopefully, I will have other information to report on as well.

OLD NEWS
Natalie performs tonight in Detroit for the Stars and Cars Gala.

No news on the new album. Verve has updated their website; however, Natalie Cole is not mentioned at all. We will just probably have to wait until 2006 for new music.

Natalie Cole performed "SATISFACTION" at the recent ERASE MS BENEFIT. She also performed with Earth, Wind & Fire. I know this show had to be off da hook.

VH-1 tends to air this concert, so please look out for it just in case they do.

I also just found out via Kevin Taylor, that Natalie Cole has just about finished recording her new CD. From my understanding the CD will have some classic pop and R&B. Still waiting to see how many original songs will be included.

UPDATE: As of 4/18/05.

This Week's Hot CD: 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman' Soundtrack

"Diary of a Mad Black Woman" (Rowdy Entertainment)

Tyler Perry's movie "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" hit No. 1 at the box office. Judging by the mesmerizing performances, the soundtrack deserves to do equally well.

It's filled to the brim with diva-licious stylings that will have you frequently punching the repeat-play button. India.Arie, Monica, Natalie Cole and other marquee names from the worlds of R&B, pop and gospel cut loose on a cogent collection that unleashes a maelstrom of emotions.

Arie's soulful "Purify Me" opens the proceedings. Her moving delivery is echoed at various turns by fellow contemporaries Angie Stone ("Different Directions"), Tamia ("Things I Collected") and Heather Headley ("Ain't It Funny"). Meanwhile, R&B/pop vets Cole ("I Wanna Love Again") and Patti LaBelle ("I Wanna Be Free") nearly steal the show. Not to be counted out is former R&B hit-maker Cheryl Pepsii Riley on the illuminating "What If God Was One of Us." (Billboard)

GRADE: A

Natalie Cole and Earth, Wind & Fire are slated to perform at this years ERASE MS Fundraiser, which is usually televised on VH1 at a later date. Make sure you don't miss it, because VH1 tends to televise this event out of the blue.

OLD NEWS:

The soundtrack to the Diary Of A Mad Black Woman will be available in record stores on April 19, 2005. Artist featured on this CD include Natalie Cole, India Arie, Toni Braxton, Patti Labelle, Cheryl Pepsi Riley and more.

Natalie Cole Update (03/10/05)
Bring the Egg Hunt Into Your Home This Easter Sunday With 'The Easter Egg Adventure'
Thursday March 10, 12:48 pm ET
- STARZ! Kids Presents Television Premiere of Animated Feature Film This Easter

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for the perfect thing to do after the egg hunt is over but Easter isn't? Well you and the kids can tune into "The Easter Egg Adventure," a family-friendly animated feature premiering on STARZ! Kids, March 27, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 2 p.m. (ET/PT).
This wonderful adventure, executive produced by Robert Lucey and Jerry Solomon and directed by John Michael Williams, boasts a cast of voices from Brooke Shields, James Woods, Joe Pantoliano, Sandra Bernhard and Nancy Kerrigan, and a theme song sung by Natalie Cole and Mr. Williams. "This has been a great opportunity to work with Starz Entertainment Group in order to bring The Easter Egg Adventure to a wider audience," said Williams. John Michael Williams, a children's author, whose works include "Easter Egg Escapade" from which the movie is adapted, has also written several other books including "Rules of the Road Toads" and "Wondering William and the Sandman."

The story starts with a mischievous gang called the "take-its" who are up to no good. Foiled by "Good Gracious Grasshopper," they vow revenge on the little town. Meanwhile, a love story is blossoming in town between "Horrible Harriet Hare" and "Big Boring Benedict Bunny." "The Easter Egg Adventure" features musical numbers and egg decorating, drawing the audience into this enchanted little town. When the "take-its" do finally get their revenge, they manage to steal all the eggs that have been carefully decorated and are ready for Easter the next day. What will the citizens of Egg Town do? To find out make sure you tune in to STARZ! Kids this Easter.

"'The Easter Egg Adventure' is a fun animated feature that exemplifies the programming we want on STARZ! Kids," said Nancy Silverstone, vice president of program acquisition for Starz Entertainment Group. "We constantly strive to bring exceptional original programming to our channels and 'The Easter Egg Adventure' is just one example of the many unique programs we are happy to offer our viewers."

Also, Soundtrack to the Diary of A Mad Black Woman should hit record stores in April.

UPATED: 02/23/05

Look out for Natalie Cole on the new Soundtrack "Diary of a Mad Black Woman". Ms. Cole recorded a brand new song entitled "I Want To Love Again." Other artist on the soundtrack include Angie Stone, Patti LaBelle and Cherly Pepsi Riley. Not sure of the release date, but the movie starts this Friday.

UPDATED 02/18/05

For those who are interested and have some money on their hands, there are two Natalie Cole 45s in Spanish available on E-bay. Yes, you can purchase Inseparable and Joey in Spanish. I believe the bidding was around $55.00 the last time I checked and the end date to bid is coming up.

Current News:

Natalie Cole is scheduled to release a new CD in the Fall/2005. She is describing the album as Pop Classics with a touch of Jazz and a whole lot of Natalie. Natalie's band will be backing her and Ms. Cole will be doing all background vocals.

Dallas Austin will be producing three or four tracks.

Natalie Cole is scheduled to join Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Brian McKnight, Lionel Ritchie and others in a charity song to benefit the Tsunami Victims. The song is entitled Come Together Now and it will be written by Sharon Stone and Denise Rich.

Will keep you posted on an late breaking news.

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