Motown's Berry Gordy to Be Honored at Urban Network Music-Entertainment Summit; Actor Danny Glover & Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame to Host Dinner Gala Kicking Off 4-Day Event

Motown's Berry Gordy to Be Honored at Urban Network Music-Entertainment Summit; Actor Danny Glover & Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame to Host Dinner Gala Kicking Off 4-Day Event

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary music executive and founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy, will be in attendance at the Urban Network Music-Entertainment Summit's Awards Gala, Saturday evening, March 14, 2009, at the beautiful Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills, California.

Urban Network will honor Mr. Gordy's career achievements in tribute to Motown's year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration. Invited recording artists from the Motown label, in addition to executives past and present, are expected to attend the event.

To kick off the 4-day Urban Network Summit, Wednesday, March 11, acclaimed actor Danny Glover will host a special dinner in association with the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame. Urban Network's Celebrity Golf Tournament begins on Wednesday morning, March 11 at 8am. KJLH Host, Guy Black, recording artists Howard Hewett, Kenny Lattimore and others are set to play.

R&B band Mint Condition will perform at the Summit Friday evening, March 13. Warner Elektra Atlantic Distribution (WEA) will be hosting "Ladies Night," with performances by Grammy Award-winner James Ingram, Pleasure P and newcomer Young Steff.

"This Summit is quickly shaping up to be a fantastic event," says Miller London, Publisher & CEO of Urban Network. "Our panel sessions will be compelling, and our showcases very entertaining. With Mr. Gordy joining us for a salute to the company that he created in Detroit some 50 years ago, this year's Summit will be truly unforgettable."

Panelists will include representatives from companies such as MySpace.com and ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Universal Music Group, Fontana Distribution, EMI Distribution, the Recording Academy, Rushmore Drive, SoundExchange, Warner Bros. Sony Music Entertainment, Interscope Geffen A&M. Some of the celebrities who have participated in previous Summits include Destiny's Child, Will Smith, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, and Busta Rhymes, to name a few.

Registration information follows:

General Registration $200 - Allows attendees access to ALL panel/seminar sessions, Exhibit Area, Conference Gift Bag and Saturday Independent Music Festival.

VIP Registration $375 - Allows attendees access to ALL panel/seminar sessions, Conference Gift Bag, Meal Events, Showcases, Exhibit Area.

To Book Your Hotel - Please contact the Pacific Palms Resort, 626.810.4455.

Celebrity Golf Tournament Registration: Contact LaTanya Marble at 818.795.3735.

For information, visit www.urbannetwork.com or contact 213.388.4155 ext. 102 or ext. 105.

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Web Site: http://www.urbannetwork.com/

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