Grammy Award-Winning Artist Mary J. Blige's Two-Disc Set to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Available Exclusively at Circ
16 November 2006 - 9:20PM
PR Newswire (US)
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City is
proud to announce the sale of an exclusive two-disc CD/DVD set from
three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Mary J. Blige benefiting
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). The set, entitled "Mary
J. Blige & Friends," contains new material from Blige, who has
sold more than 25 million hip-hop, American R&B and soul albums
worldwide since her first release in 1992. The two-disc set from
Geffen Records will include a DVD of Blige's concert performances,
plus a CD of duets with leading recording stars, including Sting,
Robin Thicke, Patti LaBelle, Jamie Foxx, LL CoolJ, Dave Young, Nas,
Santana and Elton John. The set is now available for purchase at
Circuit City stores nationwide and at circuitcity.com. Proceeds
from the sale through February 2007 will benefit Boys & Girls
Clubs of America. "The generosity of Mary J. Blige and Circuit City
is invaluable to us, especially during this time of the year, when
so many charities need increased awareness and support," said BGCA
president Roxanne Spillett. "It's also equally important for the
young people we serve to see how passionate both Mary J. Blige and
Circuit City are in helping provide hope and opportunity to kids
who need the most, but have the least." "We are honored to be the
exclusive destination for the release of this very special two-disc
set," said Leigh Ann Moore, merchandise manager of entertainment at
Circuit City. "Mary J. Blige is an inspiration not only for young
people, but for everyone who wants to make a better world for our
children. We are doubly thrilled to support this release because of
our longstanding relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of
America. We appreciate Mary's participation and generosity in
providing her immense talent to this important project." Circuit
City is the national sponsor of ImageMakers, a photography
education and contest program developed by Boys & Girls Clubs
of America. About Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys &
Girls Clubs of America (http://www.bgca.org/) comprises a national
network of more than 3,900 neighborhood-based facilities annually
serving some 4.6 million young people, primarily from disadvantaged
circumstances. Known as "The Positive Place for Kids," the Clubs
provide guidance-oriented character development programs on a daily
basis for children 6-18 years old, conducted by a full-time
professional staff. Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize
character and leadership development, education and career
development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and
recreation. About Circuit City Stores, Inc.: Circuit City Stores,
Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and
related services. The domestic segment operates through 638
Superstores and five other locations in 158 U.S. markets. The
international segment operates through more than 950 retail stores
and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites
at http://www.circuitcity.com/, http://www.thesourcecc.ca/ and
http://www.firedog.com/. (Logo:
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CONTACT: Jackie Foreman, Public Relations, of Circuit City Stores,
Inc., +1-804-418-8298 Web site: http://www.circuitcity.com/
http://www.bgca.org/ http://www.thesourcecc.ca/
http://www.firedog.com/
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