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Acceptance.org, who held their launch party at the Rags 2 Riches Live event at SXSW 2013 on March 16, have released a compilation video of interviews and performances from event.
Some footage of Ms. Grey performing “I Need A Doctor“ is included – check it out in the video below, starting at 3:14.
Acceptance.org at SXSW 2013 | Rags 2 Riches Live ::
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The Los Angeles Times reports today on the April 20 charity event Spring Break: Destination Education by City Year, at which Ms. Grey will be performing!
The event benefits helping at-risk students stay in school – read the Los Angeles Times excerpt below, click the article’s title to view the entire feature, and click the logo beneath to view City Year‘s event page for more information on the event and how to support/attend.
Spring Social Scene | Los Angeles Times ::
“….City Year’s “Spring Break: Destination Education” draws whole families. Celebrating City Year Los Angeles corps members who donate a year to keep at-risk students in school, the April 20 shindig is to feature carnival-style booths operated by sponsors including JC Penney, Microsoft and People magazine.Not only are Skylar Grey and DJ Sky Blu of LMFAO set to perform, but there is also an A-list of celebrity hosts. Among others on the host committee list are Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Vince Vaughn, Julie Bowen, Justin Bartha, Jason Bateman, Hill Harper, Octavia Spencer, Liam Hemsworth, Megan Hilty, Joel McHale, Adam Levine, Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman….”
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Before her live set at the premiere Rags 2 Riches Live event (which broke records with a 1 million+ live streaming audience, and was moved to a larger venue to accomodate the massive crowd demand), Ms. Grey was introduced by musician/entrepreneur Diddy (who hosted the event, and was joined onstage by French Montana). Diddy, who collaborated with Ms. Grey on the Number 1 single “Coming Home“, voiced praise for her work and shared his view on her importance to the music of this era.
Check out a video of the introduction via Austin 360 below, as well as a quote from Diddy.
Skylar Grey – Diddy Introduction | R2RLive ::
“….she’s probably one of the most prolific writers-songwriters and artists of our generation….”
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The massive Rags 2 Riches Live event for SXSW 2013, which has had its venue changed to Emo’s East in East Riverside, will be streaming live at R2Rlive.com today (March 16) – view the list of performers and their set times below, and click the banner beneath to access the website to both watch the stream and purchase Rags 2 Riches Live-exclusive Skylar Grey merchandise during the broadcast!
If Ms. Grey’s latest Keek video is any indication, those attending/viewing her set may get to see her perform a brand new song entitled “Glow In The Dark”!
Skylar Grey – Live @ Rags 2 Riches Live | Live Stream ::
All times are CST1:00pm: Forever The Sickest Kids
1:30pm: R2RLive.com Contest Winners: Zoe Ann & Bodega Brovas
2:00pm: Warren G
2:50pm: Trevin Hunte
3:10pm: After Romeo
3:40pm: Rudi Aliza & Remington
4:00pm: DJ Orator
4:10pm: Neo Geo
4:40pm: Kitten
5:20pm: The Tontons
5:50pm: MC Diddy with DJ Orator
7:00pm: Skylar Grey
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FUSE caught up with Ms. Grey yesterday (March 15) at SXSW 2013 – they discuss her playing two SXSW shows as well as seeing Yelawolf perform live at the festival, her own reaction to her Don’t Look Down album art, why she may release a few more songs before the album drops, and her wardrobe at the last GRAMMYs red carpet.
Watch the full interview via YouTube below!
Interview w/ Skylar Grey at SXSW 2013 | FUSE ::
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Guitar Center TV has posted an online exclusive video from Ms. Grey‘s Guitar Center Sessions, which premiered on March 8, and is currently airing on the AUDIENCE Network on DirecTV.
The online exclusive is Ms. Grey performing her song “Invisible“ – check it out below, as well as Ms. Grey’s hand-written schedule for when the full special will be re-airing!
“Invisible” Live @ Guitar Center Sessions | Video+Schedule ::
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The Daily Beast‘s Marlow Stern has compiled a list for the news/opinion publication of the 13 Must-See Acts at SXSW for the 2013 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, which takes place from March 12 to March 17.
Ms. Grey has been recognized in the list – read Stern’s comments regarding her below, and click the photo to access the full lists of acts!
Ms. Grey will also be performing a special online-streamed live Rags 2 Riches Live set on March 16 at SXSW, with backing from Thavius Beck.
13 Must-See Acts at SXSW | The Daily Beast ::
“….at 27, Skylar Grey (born Holly Brook Hafermann) has already made a name for herself through various collaborations with high-profile artists. She co-wrote Eminem’s hit song “Love the Way You Lie” and sang the hooks on Fort Minor’s “Where’d You Go,” Diddy-Dirty Money’s “Coming Home,” and Dr. Dre’s “I Need A Doctor,” which she performed at the 2011 Grammys alongside Dre and Eminem. She changed her artist name from Holly Brook to Skylar Grey in 2010 and will release Don’t Look Down, her first album under the new moniker, later this year….”
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USA Today has published an exclusive live Skylar Grey performance, the second from her upcoming Guitar Center Sessions special, which is set to air exclusively on DirecTV‘s AUDIENCE Network at 9:00PM Eastern this coming Friday, March 8.
Watch USA Today‘s exclusive release of the live performance of “Tower” below!
“Tower” Live from Guitar Center Sessions | USA Today ::
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UPDATE | FLYER ::
Check out another version of the second promotional flyer, this time tailored for use as a Facebook Cover, in the list below.
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The March 8 premiere of Ms. Grey‘s Guitar Center Sessions special on the AUDIENCE Network (channel 239 on DirecTV) is now one week away – check out a second promotional flyer (as well as the original) for the special below, and click each of them to view them full-size!
The full-length special will air on Friday, March 8, at 9:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 PM Pacific, with host Nic Harcourt, on DirecTV channel 239, the AUDIENCE Network.
Skylar Grey – Guitar Center Sessions Special | Flyers ::
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Gig contest website gigg is hosting a contest where those entering have a chance to win the opportunity to open the Rags 2 Riches Live event at the 2013 SXSW (South by Southwest) music festival in Austin, Texas on March 16. The entire event will be streamed live online, will be hosted by Diddy, and Ms. Grey will be performing a full live set herself at the event.
View the official set of rules below, and click any of the three banners to access the official website to enter the contest.
Open Main Stage at R2RLive | Contest+Banners ::
OFFICIAL RULESUpload Your Videos before March 8, 2013
Sean “Diddy” Combs is hosting what is said to be one of the hottest events at SXSW this year! There is an amazing line up of big name artists that are ready to take stage. Good news is…YOU could be one of those that will be taking stage! Yes, we are going to give the winner of theRags2Riches contest an opening slot on March 16, 2013 in Austin, Texas!
CONTEST DETAILS
Contest is open to US and Canada residents ONLY—Artist must provide their own transportation to show location.
Upload a video singing any song you’d like before the start of the tournament—check out the countdown clock to see how much time you have left.
NO slideshows or still shots over recorded tracks.
Round winners are determined by a team of judges making up 1/3 of the vote:
· 1/3 Fans (this includes votes cast via Gigg AND Facebook/Twitter, add the three numbers you see to get the Total)
· 1/3 R2R
· 1/3 Gigg
Contestants are REQUIRED to upload a new video every other round, so please make sure you check your email after each round to see if you’ve made it through.
PRIZE
The winner will perform an 8 minute set on March 16, 2013
VIP access to all the celebrities at the party
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