An Evening of Stars(R) Tribute to Stevie Wonder Benefiting the United Negro College Fund; Announces Star Presenters for Gala Event

An Evening of Stars(R) Tribute to Stevie Wonder Benefiting the United Negro College Fund; Announces Star Presenters for Gala Event

Hollywood hit, Terrence Deshon Howard from the summer Blockbuster "Hustle and Flow," will join Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Angela Bassett, Merri Dee, D.L. Hughley, John Salley, Regina King, Robert Townsend and Quincy Jones to present at UNCF's gala tribute honoring the artistry and humanity of Stevie Wonder on September 9th and 10th at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Additional artists are being added daily!

WHAT: An Evening of Stars(R) Tribute to Stevie Wonder will air in over 65 markets January 6th, 7th and 8th 2006, helping to raise awareness and funds for UNCF. An Evening of Stars(R) has raised over $200 million to help deserving young men and women attain the dream of a college education.

WHO: Performers and presenters scheduled to appear include Stevie Wonder and:

Presenters Performers

Lou Rawls Fantasia Regina King Lou Rawls John Salley Inda.Arie Tyler Perry KEM Ruby Dee Maroon 5 Doug E. Fresh Herbie Hancock Terrence Deshon Howard Raul Midon Idris Elba Heather Headley D.L. Hughley Fred Hammond Quincy Jones Donnie McClurkin Robert Townsend Smokey Robinson Vivica A. Fox Toni Braxton Angela Bassett Yolanda Adams Merri Dee Kirk Franklin Gary Dourdan

WHEN: Friday September 9, 2005 Show starts at 7:00 p.m. PDT Press must arrive by 6:00 p.m. PDT to obtain media passes. Media must be credentialed by 5 p.m., EDT Friday, September 2, 2005. Requests after that time will be honored on space availability.

Saturday, September 10, 2005 Show starts at 7:00 p.m. PST Press must arrive by 6:00 p.m. PDT to obtain media passes. Media must be credentialed by 5 p.m., EDT Friday, September 2, 2005. Requests after that time will be honored on space availability.

WHERE: Kodak Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028

SELECT ARTISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS

See http://www.uncf.org/aeos for artist updates.

CONTACT: Ayanna Canty of the United Negro College Fund, +1-703-205-3510, or Ayanna.Canty@uncf.org.

PRNewswire -- Aug. 29

Source: United Negro College Fund

Web site: http://www.uncf.org/aeos

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