Rap Star Lupe Fiasco at Universal July 7

Press Release:

“THE SHOW GOES ON” THIS SATURDAY NIGHT WITH A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY RAP SUPERSTAR LUPE FIASCO AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Summer Concert Series Runs Every Saturday Night Through July 14

WHAT:                        This Saturday night, Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series continues with rap and hip hop artist Lupe Fiasco. 

Lupe Fiasco’s musical career took off in 2006 with his Grammy award-nominated debut album, “Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor,” featuring hit singles like “I Gotcha” and “Daydreamin” featuring Jill Scott.  He continued to release two additional hit albums, “Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool,” and “Lasers,” both of which included Top 10 smash hit songs – “Superstar” and “The Show Goes On.” The rap star has collaborated with other renowned hip hop artists, such as Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa and Trey Songz and is expected to release his fourth album, “Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album,” this fall.

Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series is included in admission to Universal Studios Florida and gives guests the opportunity to add a major concert to a day of theme park thrills. The full list of upcoming acts is below.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2012 LINEUP
Date	Headliner
July 7	Lupe Fiasco
July 14	Miranda Cosgrove

                                     

Guests can also experience Universal Orlando’s newest attraction, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and brand-new entertainment experiences – Universal’s Superstar Parade and Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular.   Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a hilarious and heartwarming new ride that combines a new storyline, new animation, the latest 3-D technology – and the heart, outrageous humor and memorable characters of the hit animated film. Before the concert, Universal’s Superstar Parade will roll through the streets and transform into a theme-park-wide performance stage as today’s most beloved stories and characters bring new adventure and excitement to guests.  After the concert, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – a nighttime show that takes guests on a journey filled with powerful movie moments – will unfold across the park’s central lagoon.

For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.

WHERE:                     Universal Studios Florida

WHEN:                       Saturday, July 7, 2012

                                    8 p.m.: Lupe Fiasco Concert at the Music Plaza stage

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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.

R&B Legend Al Green at Uni on Saturday

Press Release:

“LET’S STAY TOGETHER” WITH R&B LEGEND AL GREEN, PERFORMING LIVE THIS SATURDAY AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S 2012 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Summer Concert Series Runs Every Saturday Night Through July 14

WHAT:                        Universal Orlando Resort guests can “boogie down” this weekend as R&B music legend Al Green performs live at Universal Studios Florida.

                                   

Since the late 1960s, soulful star Al Green has topped music charts with classic hits like “Let’s Stay Together,” “You Ought to Be with Me” and “L-O-V-E (Love),” producing more than 20 million albums sold worldwide during his career.  Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, and Rolling Stone magazine named him one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” Green’s most recent album, “Lay It Down,” features collaborations with other popular artists, such as John Legend, Erykah Badu and the late Amy Winehouse.

Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series is included in admission to Universal Studios and gives guests the opportunity to add a major concert to a day of theme park thrills.  This year’s star-studded lineup features top-name talent that will appeal to fans of every music genre.  The full list of upcoming acts is below.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2012 LINEUP
Date	Headliner
June 30	Al Green
July 7	Lupe Fiasco
July 14	Miranda Cosgrove

                                     

Guests can also experience Universal Studios’ brand-new entertainment experiences – Universal’s Superstar Parade and Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years of Movie Memories.   Before the concert, Universal’s Superstar Parade will roll through the streets and transform into a theme-park-wide performance stage as today’s most beloved stories and characters bring new adventure and excitement to guests.  After the concert, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – a nighttime show that takes guests on a journey filled with powerful movie moments – will unfold across the park’s central lagoon.

For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.

WHERE:                     Universal Studios Florida

WHEN:                       Saturday, June 30, 2012

                                    8 p.m.: Al Green Concert at the Music Plaza stage

MORE                        Media Site: http://media.universalorlando.com

INFORMATION:      RSVP to the Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/356059881117780/

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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.

Miranda Cosgrove to anchor Universal Summer Concert series

Teen superstar Miranda Cosgrove will cap off Universal Orlando Resort’s 2012 Summer Concert Series. On July 14, she’ll perform live for fans at Orlando’s ultimate summer music event.

Best known as the star of Nickelodeon’s hit TV series, “iCarly,” Cosgrove kicked off her musical career by performing the show’s theme song, “Leave It All to Me.” She continued recording popular songs for the show’s soundtracks and released a debut solo album, “Sparks Fly,” which appeared in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Cosgrove also lends her voice to the blockbuster animated hit, “Despicable Me,” as one of Gru’s daughters, Margo.

Cosgrove is the final addition to a star-studded lineup of top-name musical acts at this year’s Summer Concert Series. The full lineup can be found below.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2012 LINEUP
Date	Headliner
June 16	3 Doors Down & ZZ Top
June 23	Josh Turner
June 30	Al Green
July 7	Lupe Fiasco
July 14	Miranda Cosgrove

Access to the Summer Concert Series is included in admission to Universal Studios Florida and gives guests the opportunity to add a major concert to a day of theme park thrills.  By day, guests can enjoy some of the most popular entertainment experiences in the world– including the all-new Universal’s Superstar Parade, a daily parade that features elaborately themed floats that tower above guests, hundreds of energetic street performers and spectacular music and dance performances. By night, park guests can rock out to a live performance by a multi-platinum artist at the Music Plaza, a venue illuminated by the colorful LED lights of Universal Studios’ most rockin’ coaster, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.

WHERE:            Universal Studios Florida

WHEN:              Saturday, July 14, 2012

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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.

Cast of "Victorious" at Uni's Summer Concert Series

THE CAST OF NICKELODEON’S HIT SHOW “VICTORIOUS” TO WOW FANS

WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE KICKING OFF

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S 2012 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Fans Will Participate in a Live Q&A with the “Victorious” Cast and Watch an Episode of the Hit Series

Summer Concert Series Kicks Off June 9 and Runs Every Saturday through July 14

Click Here for a Special, Shareable Video Message from Victoria Justice, Star of “Victorious”

WHAT:                        Universal Orlando Resort’s 2012 Summer Concert Series kicks off this Saturday with the cast of Nickelodeon’s hit TV series, “Victorious.” The performance marks the beginning of Orlando’s hottest summer music event, featuring six nights of performances by some of the biggest names in music.

Guests at Universal Studios Florida will be able to join entire cast of “Victorious” for exciting experiences throughout the day. Before the show, guests can participate in a Q&A session with select members of the cast and watch an episode of the hit show. The event will culminate with a music performance by the cast – including Victoria Justice, who plays the show’s main character, Tori Vega. To participate in the Q&A sessions and watch a show episode of “Victorious,” guests should arrive to Universal Studios Florida by 2 p.m. 

Currently in its third season, “Victorious” follows teenager Tori Vega as she navigates life at Hollywood Arts, a prestigious performing arts high school.  The show, a co-production with Sony Music, features original songs performed by Victoria Justice and the show’s ensemble cast.  The newest collection of songs from the show, “Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show,” debuts on June 5 and features the brand-new single, “Make It In America.” The show’s first soundtrack, “Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show,” debuted at the no. 5 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and features the show’s theme song “Make It Shine,” as well as the hit singles "Beggin' On Your Knees," "Freak the Freak Out" and "Best Friend's Brother."

Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series is included in admission to Universal Studios Florida and gives guests the opportunity to add a major concert to a day of theme park thrills.  This year’s star- lineup features top-name talent that will appeal to fans of every music genre – including ZZ Top, Josh Turner and Lupe Fiasco. The full lineup is below.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2012 LINEUP
Date	Headliner
June 9	Cast of Nickelodeon’s Hit TV Series, “Victorious”
June 16	3 Doors Down & ZZ Top
June 23	Josh Turner
June 30	Al Green
July 7	Lupe Fiasco
July 14	TBD

For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.

                                     

Guests can also experience Universal Studios’ brand-new entertainment experiences –                 Universal’s Superstar Parade and Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular.   Before the concert, Universal’s Superstar Parade will roll through the streets and transform into a theme-park-wide performance stage as today’s most beloved stories and characters bring new adventure and excitement to guests.  After the concert, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – a nighttime show that takes guests on a journey filled with powerful movie moments – will unfold across the park’s central lagoon.

WHERE:                     Universal Studios Florida

WHEN:                       Saturday, June 9, 2012

                                    2 p.m.: Q&A Session at Animal Actors on Location! theater

                                    3:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.: “Victorious” Episode Viewings at Shrek 4-D theater

8 p.m.: “Victorious” Concert at the Music Plaza stage

MORE                        Media Site: http://media.universalorlando.com

INFORMATION:      RSVP to the Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/211073832344762/

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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.