Asian fans will be treated to a full, big concert together with his world-class artists such as Natalie Cole, Charice, Peter Cetera, Rubben Studdard and The Canadian Tenors.

David Foster and Friends Asian Tour dates:

Tuesday, October 19 Tokyo Forum

Wednesday, October 20 Tokyo Forum

Saturday, October 23 Manila Araneta Coliseum

Monday, October 25 Bangkok Impact Arena

Wednesday, October 27 Jakarta Ritz Carlton Ballroom

Friday, October 29 Singapore Esplanade Concert

Saturday, October 30 Singapore Esplanade Concert

 
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David Foster and Friends in Japan October 19-20, 2010

October 19 (Tue) 20 (Wed) Tokyo International Forum Hall. Cast: Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole, Charice, Rubben Studdard, The Canadian Tenors.

 
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Anthony Jones - AHN Entertainment Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Seal is back with another album of the soul/pop he’s best known for. The album, “Commitment,” sees him teaming up with producer David Foster.

Foster and Seal teamed up for his hit “Soul” album, which saw him covering hits by Al Green and Sam Cooke among others. “Commitment” is his first new album of all-original material since 2006’s “System.”

The album feature’s the mid-tempo soulful rocker “All 4 Love” and the acoustic “Secrets.” Seal was also reportedly working on some Brazilian-influence dance tracks, but there’s no word if any of those made it on to this album.

“Commitment” is scheduled for a September 20th release date internationally, and September 28th in the U.S.

June 17, 2010 @ Marriott Marquis Hotel - New York City

The 41st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Award and Induction Ceremony will be held on June 17, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. This year’s Inductees include Leonard Cohen, Jackie DeShannon, David Foster, Johnny Mandel and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Larry Dunn and Al McKay.

“Our 2010 inductees are truly representational of the heart and soul of the world’s Popular Music soundtrack,” commented Chairman/CEO Hal David. “We are looking forward to another memorable evening where we honor their extraordinary accomplishments.”

In addition to the 2010 class, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in an effort to honor those songwriters who are deceased, will posthumously induct Tom Adair & Matt Dennis, Bob Marley, Laura Nyro, Sunny Skylar and Jesse Stone.

The 2010 Award Winners include Phil Collins who will receive the The Johnny Mercer Award; The Towering Song this year is “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to be accepted by Paul Simon; The Hal David Starlight Award will be presented to Taylor Swift; The Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award will be presented to Phil Ramone; and Keith Mardak will receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award.

Presenters and performers at the gala include Kim Carnes, Peter Cetera, Charice, Judy Collins, Bruce Hornsby, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, kd Lang, John Mayer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, LA Reid, Raphael Saadiq, Paul Shaffer, Dionne Warwick, Elizabeth Withers and Nikki Yanofsky.

About the Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates songwriters, educates the public with regard to their achievements, and produces a spectrum of professional programs devoted to the development of new songwriting talent through workshops, showcases and scholarships. Over the course of the past 41 years, some key Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees have included Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Albert Hammond, Desmond Child, Loretta Lynn, John Fogerty, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Isaac Hayes and David Porter, Steve Cropper, Dolly Parton, Richard and Robert Sherman, Bill Withers, Carole King, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Sir Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Hal David and Burt Bacharach, Jim Croce, Phil Collins, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Jimmy Webb, Paul Williams, Van Morrison, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Cy Coleman and many, many others. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer and publishers Abe Olman and Howie Richmond.

Full biographies and a complete list of inductees are available at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Virtual Museum.

The mission of the Songwriters Hall of Fame is to remember and honor our great songwriters while building our musical future through workshops, showcases and scholarships, along with giving members the opportunity to vote for the next slate of inductees. Joining online is quick and easy!

Ticket Information:

Tickets for the Songwriters Hall of Fame event begin at $1000 each, and are available through Buckley Hall Events, (212) 573-6933. Net proceeds from the event will go towards the Songwriters Hall of Fame programs.

CONTACT:
Fran Curtis
Rogers & Cowan
212-445-8423
fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com

Lauren Wilsman
Rogers & Cowan
212-445-8486
lwilsman@rogersandcowan.com

A video interview from The Brian McKnight Show

Brian McKnight interviews David Foster (part 1):

Brian McKnight interviews David Foster (part 2):

From Broadwayworld.com:

Charice, the 18 year old sizzling hot singing star from the Philippines, landed the No. 8 slot on this week’s Billboard charts with sales of 42,985 for her self-titled CD, it was confirmed today by 143/Reprise Records. With her 4th appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show the day of release, followed by a half hour performance that evening on QVC, Charice has clearly captured the hearts of Americans of all ages–and Canada as well, where her CD debuted at No. 4.

“Pyramid,” the first single (performed with Iyaz) was No. 1 last week on the Billboard Dance Charts and is currently being played on over 100 radio stations. Sales of “Pyramid” have jumped 384% the week of the CD’s release. The YouTube phenom’s viral video of “Pyramid” has received well over six million views. There were also three million views of the official video which has been added into rotation on MTV. Charice is scheduled to perform on Regis & Kelly on June 16th.

“She stands barely five feet tall…but when pop singer Charice opens her mouth, out pours a voice as burly and sure as Whitney Houston’s in her “I Will Always Love You” prime,” raved the Daily News. “A powerhouse performance…the stuff of a young Celine, Whitney or Mariah,” glowed People Magazine.

“This has been the most exciting week of my life,” said Charice. “It’s been such a dream come true for me and my family to have so much love from fans all around the world.

Charice started her singing career at age four when her mother, also a singer, discovered the pint size girl singing on a table. She went on to perform in hundreds of singing contests in Southeast Asia. One of her many fans (”Chasters”) put one of her performances up on YouTube and a star was born. She first appeared in the US on the Ellen Show and then came to the attention of Oprah Winfrey and “Hit Man” David Foster, who signed her and executive produced her current album. In 2009 Charice appeared in the “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” film and performed the Diane Warren-written and David Foster-produced “Note to God,” which had digital sales of over 110,000 copies.

Scheduled to perform is David Foster and an array of stars including Patti LaBelle, Charice, Brian McKnight, and Ruben Studdard. The evening will be taped for broadcast on BET and Centric Broadcasting Networks.

Ticket prices range from $50 to $150 each.

It was October 27 in 1975, for the 15th anniversary of Tele Luxembourg. you can see a young David Foster performing on organ with French singer Michel Polnareff. Also Lee Ritenour and Leland Sklar are in the pics.

Charice’s album, produced by David Foster, will be released by 143/Reprise records May 11th.

Please visit the official website: www.charicesings.com for more details.

David Foster’s very heartfelt and moving tribute to Andrea Bocelli. This was at dedication ceremonies for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 2, 2010.