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NBA & TNT Launch ‘The Sum’ Offering Fans Chance to Sing with TLC Live on National TV!

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TLC have exclusively teamed up with sports federation NBA and TNT which is launching a brand new music platform called ‘The Sum‘, which promises to offer once in a lifetime opportunities for music and sport fans to join forces and sing live on national television with their favorite artists!

The NBA is set to make history with it’s inaugural In-Season Tournament, and T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza will be the ultimate destination for fans to soak in the excitement.

The Semifinals on Thursday, December 7, promises a day filled with basketball thrills, unforgettable moments and a highly anticipated All Star Music Battle featuring legendary Grammy Award-winning artists TLC and Nelly!

Fans will have a unique opportunity to be part of this experience by applying for a chance to sing alongside TLC or Nelly live at Toshiba Plaza!



Event Highlights:

Date and Time: Thursday, December, 7, 2pm. – 6pm. PST


Location: T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza, Las Vegas

2:00 pm. PST: Fan Check-In
Location: Park MGM Hotel and Casino
Get Your Collectors NBA “The Sum” Gear.

2:30 pm. – 4:00 p.m.: Fan & Artist Rehearsals
Location: Park MGM, Presidio Ballrooms 4 and 5
Fans rehearse LIVE with their selected Artist and get ready for the show.

4:15 pm.: Fans In Position and Warm Up
Location: Toshiba Plaza, T-mobile Arena Fanzone

5:00 pm.: Showtime
Live Performances by Nelly and TLC!


In a groundbreaking move that intersects pop culture, sports, and music, Nelly and TLC will engage in a head-to-head singing battle as part of the new reality competition, “The Sum: All-Star Music Battle.” Fans have a unique opportunity to be part of this experience by applying for a chance to sing alongside TLC or Nelly live at Toshiba Plaza HERE!

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The performance will be taped as part of a new TNT reality TV competition called “The Sum: All-Star Music Battle.”

“We created ‘The Sum’ as not only a show, but a multifaceted platform for sport, entertainment and music lovers,” Alex Katz, co-founder of Anagram Studios, said. “While most concert goers may not sing as well as their favorite artist, singing alongside other fans creates a beautiful bond, and in turn, a heartwarming sound. Our company believes in the power of togetherness, and we look forward to The Sum uniting fans and artists in song around the world.”

Per “The Sum’s” description, “‘The Sum’ is an original concept based on the best part of any concert — fans singing along with the artists, also known as ‘the common chorus effect.’ In ‘The Sum,’ fans share the spotlight with their favorite music stars by performing a song together.”

TLC seem to be getting comfortable with endorsing sports establishments as of late. Last week, the legendary group were surprise special guests at the Altanta Falcons v New Orleans Saints game on November 26, where a number of the biggest hip-hop stars from Atlanta performed together to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop!

T-Boz and Chilli were honored to participate and represent for their sister, the late, great Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, whose talents and contribution to hip-hop did not go unmissed, as she paved the way for many other rappers that came after her.

TLC graced the pitch at the end of the first quarter and graciously performed a segment of their global smash, “Waterfalls“, with Left Eye’s rap playing out beforehand.

Who will you choose to perform with LIVE in Las Vegas?!

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Janet Jackson Announces TLC as Special Guests on the Japanese Leg of ‘Together Again’ Tour 2O24

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Global superstar Janet Jackson took to her Instagram today (Nov 15) to reveal that she is planning to take her lucrative ‘Together Again‘ tour overseas to her fanbase in Asia!

The tour, which has generated over $51m in gross profit as present time, will take Ms Jackson across four dates in Asia and two in Hawaii.

Janet will start the tour at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines, on March 13. Three days later, she will head to Nagoya, Japan, where she will perform at Port Messe (March 16) and then at Jo Hall in Osaka (March 17) the day after. Janet Jackson will round out her Asia shows in Yokohama at the K Arena on March 20.

Janet won’t be alone on the Japanese stretch of the tour, as she has invited her friends and iconic superstars TLC to join her as special guests at the three dates she is performing at in Japan!

Janet Jackson accepts her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (2022)

T-Boz and Chilli will bring their energetic performances to the tour and prove why they were the perfect candidates to include on the tour, with TLC sharing a very similar fan base to Janet!

This also marks the first time TLC and Janet Jackson have been involved in a tour together. TLC has always been open about how much Janet has inspired them and their careers. “I grew up trying to dance like Janet”, Left Eye once confessed during an interview in London in 1995.

T-Boz with Janet Jackson at the ‘Velvet Rope’ album launch party (1997)
T-Boz and Janet Jackson backstage (1993)
Chilli with Janet Jackson backstage (1993)

Left Eye also explained why she loves Janet Jackson so much. “Other than my father, when I was a teenager, Janet Jackson was a big influence on me”, she reveals. “I rented her videos and I copied her dance steps. Whenever I went to auditions, I copied her dance steps in the auditions. I mean, I had the one key in my ear, like the key she used to wear, with the black baseball cap. This is when Rhythm Nation came out. I was a HUGE Janet Jackson fan, I even felt that I looked like her.”

Left Eye felt she looked like Janet Jackson in her younger days

During press interviews for MTV’s 20th anniversary, ‘MTV 20’, in 2001, whilst discussing the topic of Janet Jackson, Chilli reveals, “For young girls, like myself at the time, I looked at her and I was like, ‘now, that’s how I’ve got to do it'”.

T-Boz, in particular, has grown close to Janet, after she would often visit and send T-Boz flowers when she would become sick in the hospital after a sickle cell crisis. Eaged-eyed fans also spotted T-Boz in the audience during the taping of Janet’s ‘Velvet Rope’ tour in 1998.

Usher, T-Boz and Janet Jackson at the CBS ‘Velvet Rope’ special (1998)

Tickets to Janet Jackson’s ‘Together Again’ concert in Manila will go on sale on November 25, while tickets to all three of her Japan tour dates will be available on January 13. Tickets and more information can be found at Janet’s official website.

‘Together Again’ 2024 Asia tour dates:

March 2024:
13 – Manila, Philippines – Smart Araneta Coliseum
16 – Nagoya, Japan – Port Messe (with TLC)
17 – Osaka, Japan – Jo Hall (with TLC)
20 – Yokohama, Japan – K Arena (with TLC)

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GloRilla Pays Homage to Left Eye at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2O23

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TLC fans love it when the girls are given props for inspiring other artists, as their style has always been so trendsetting and fashionable. So, it was pleasant to see the talented rap superstar GloRilla paying homage to the late, great Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes!

GloRilla decided to show some love to Left Eye this week at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2O23, by taking inspiration from Left Eye’s wardrobe that she wore at the Source Hip Hop Awards 1999, designed by her late uncle, Kyle Young.

Left Eye wore a brown suede outfit with a fur skirt and a thigh-high slit. She completed her unique outfit with a pair of knee-high, square-toe boots and drop earrings. As detailed by Popsugar, Glorilla’s skirt featured a strip of fabric around the waist mirroring her top, similar to Left Eye.

The skirt also included a thigh-high slit that exposed her pointed-toe boots. Though GloRilla’s colour scheme was noticeably darker than the original, her outfit was a beautiful nod to Left Eye from every angle. GloRilla even took a moment to pose for the camera with her arms outstretched, just like Left Eye did.

Fans immediately noticed the similarities between Glo’s outfit and Left Eye’s outfit and began posting about it on social media. GloRilla’s stylist EJ King soon confirmed that the similarities were indeed correct and that he thrives on seeing artists pay homage to Left Eye and TLC, as he too is a fan.

“When Glo said that she wanted to pay homage to Left Eye, I was excited to bring it to life”, EJ said on his Instagram post. “I think it’s so important and special to give the legendary girls their flowers and respect. And with it being the 50th year of Hip Hop, what better way to do it”. He went on to thank the team that helped him make the outfit on short notice — Daniel’s Leather and Angel Brinks.

GloRilla also posted the side-by-side image of herself and Left Eye with their outfits to further confirm who she was paying homage to.

EJ further stated his feelings on the homage on our Instagram post. “I get so overjoyed when I see Left Eye homage and flowers”, he said. “Because she really was that girl!”.

Even Lil’ Mama gave the tribute her seal of approval, saying, “I see what you did there”, on GloRilla’s post. Lil’ Mama has a strong connection with Left Eye, as she played the role of Left Eye in the smash TLC biopic, ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story‘, in 2013.

What are your thoughts on GloRilla paying homage to Left Eye?

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TLC Perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2023

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TLC are one of the exclusive guests performing for the first time at the iHeart Music Festival 2023! The two-day festival will be held on September 22 and 23, and TLC will take to the stage tonight (Sept 22).

This year, the festival is headed to Hulu allowing fans to livestream the event online!

In additon to TLC, other acts performing for the event include Kelly Clarkson, Foo Fighters, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Fall Out Boy, Kane Brown, Public Enemy, Miguel, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Lenny Kravitz, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw and Travis Scott. Pre-show performances will be done by Agnez Mo and Paul Cauthen and the event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

If you want to get your last minute chance to see TLC live on stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, you may be able to get tickets through resale sites such as StubHub and Vivid Seats.

iHeartRadio are also launching a fun “House of Music” event for fans, inspired by the artists set to take over the main stage in Las Vegas performing at this years festival. Fans will be able to step into the “Homes” of headlining artists to experience multisensory, mixed-reality installations.

TLC at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2O23

The free event is open to the public and invites guests to “make themselves at home” as they explore over 15 interactive rooms, diving into the lives, music, and passions of their favorite artists and brands.

TLC’s House of Music room. Credit: Todd Dallman

Guests will be directed to scan a QR code to unlock their key to the House of Music, the House Pass. The digital guide will showcase a map and details of all the things to explore, play and win at the House of Music.

According to super TLC fan Todd Dallman, the QR code for the TLC ”House” links you to the new TLC merch store, which you can access here.

The press release described the TLC room. “Strut your way into TLC’s fully decked out walk-in closet filled with inclusive of their signature looks and exclusive merch to buy, and strike a pose for the glam bot.”

The House of Music will be open September 22 and 23 at Toshiba Plaza right outside T-Mobile Arena, where the iHeartRadio Music Festival is set to take place. The House will be open to the public before, during and after the arena show starting at 4 p.m. and closing at 1 a.m.

TLC’s phenomenal performance at the festival was the highlight of the night for many of the attendees! The ladies pulled out all the stops, including additional dancers, to fill the arena stage and a full live orchestra to play along with them.

Set List:

  • Creep
  • Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg
  • What About Your Friends?
  • Red Light Special
  • Unpretty
  • No Scrubs
  • Waterfalls

Check out the full performance below:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=yd3I8TN6z40