USA: POP STARS GATHER IN NEW YORK TO PERFORM CHARITY JINGLE BALL 2000 CONCERT STAGED BY Z100 RADIO STATION

Record ID: 546675

  • Title: USA: POP STARS GATHER IN NEW YORK TO PERFORM CHARITY JINGLE BALL 2000 CONCERT STAGED BY Z100 RADIO STATION
  • Date: 14th December 2000
  • Summary: SCU, BAHA MEN SAYING, "It's become an anthem in America, sports, politics, everything " CUTAWAY PRESS
  • Embargoed: 29th December 2000 12:00
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  • Location: NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Arts
  • Reuters ID: LVA9OZ455HT52X9AJ2VPK3ANVRC0
  • Story Text: Some of the biggest names in pop gathered in New York for a seasonal musical extravaganza - Jingle Ball 2000 - the seventh such event staged by one of the city's most popular radio stations. And this being the season of goodwill, much of the proceeds will go to charity.
    Latin super star Ricky Martin had thousands of fans at Madison Gardens shaking their 'bon bons' at Jingle Ball 2000.
    Other performers included Third Eye Blind who's well staged entrance and high energy performance lifted the crowds to a near frenzy.
    Popular R&B foursome 98 degrees were thrilled to be a part of the evening 'It's awesome to perform at the Gardens, it's a legendary spot, and so many great concerts have been held here, so any time you get chance to take part in something like this it's great fun."
    Teen idol Britney Spears was on stage as MC for the evening, and had the honour of introducing one the men responsible for possible the catchiest tune of the year - the Baha Men.
    They got the crowd woofing along to their hit song, "Who Let The Dogs Out?"
    Newcomer Mya got a chance to shine with her rendition of her hit single, "Superstar" and pop duo Evan and Jaron finally enjoyed a taste of the big time - they have just reached mainstream success after seven years hard work.
    The Jingle Ball was put on by Z100 and helped raise money for charities such as the Make a Wish Foundation and Ronald McDonald's House.
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