Michael Jackson
and Aretha Franklin
are both set to be inducted into the Apollo Theatre's Hall of Fame in New York, on June 14th. Both singers will be named Apollo Legends during the gala. The Apollo was an important time in the launch of Michael Jackson’s career, as he appeared with the Jackson Five in the late 1960s for the Apollo’s Amateur Night.
and Aretha Franklin are both set to be inducted into the Apollo Theatre's Hall of Fame in New York, on June 14th. Both singers will be named Apollo Legends during the gala. The Apollo was an important time in the launch of Michael Jackson’s career, as he appeared with the Jackson Five in the late 1960s for the Apollo’s Amateur Night.Others to be honored for their humanitarian work include Jennifer Lopez
, Marc Anthony, and Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis. They will receive the Arts and Humanitarian Award.
, Marc Anthony, and Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis. They will receive the Arts and Humanitarian Award.Jamie Foxx
will host the gala, which will start at 6:30 p.m. with a red carpet event, followed by the Benefit concert and awards ceremony.
will host the gala, which will start at 6:30 p.m. with a red carpet event, followed by the Benefit concert and awards ceremony.