By Mesfin Fedakdu, Music Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --Houston rapper Bun B and music manager Scooter Braun are planning a benefit concert to help those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey.
A representative for Bun B told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the rapper is working with Braun, who manages Justin Bieber and produced Ariana Grande's massive benefit show in June in Manchester, England.
The rep said Braun "is actively working on gathering talent and organizing logistics for the event." The rep added that the benefit is tentatively scheduled to air on four national networks on Sept. 12.
No more details were provided.
Harvey has devastated South Texas and on Wednesday hit southwestern Louisiana. At least 18 people have died, and countless residents are displaced from their homes. Warnings and watches have been dropped for nearly all of Texas, except Sabine Pass. The Texas Department of Public Safety says more than 48,700 homes have been affected by flooding and other damage brought by Harvey since it first came ashore last week.
Bun B, one of hip-hop's most respected lyricists, has been a proud Houston entertainer for years. He was part of the Grammy-nominated rap duo UGK with the late rapper Pimp C, launching hits like "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" with Outkast and "Big Pimpin'" with Jay Z. Bun B has also collaborated with fellow Houston native Beyonce and is a visiting lecturer at Rice University in Houston.
Braun, who manages Grande, Tori Kelly and Carly Rae Jepsen, has also worked with Kanye West, the Black Eyed Peas and "Gangnam Style" rapper PSY. Braun also founded School Boy Records.
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More