 LOS ANGELES (Recording Academy) - WHO: The Los Angeles Chapter awards eight-time GRAMMY nominee Snoop Dogg, four-time GRAMMY winner Lalo Schifrin, and MySpace.com co-founders Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe as recipients of The Recording Academy Honors 2006. Special live performances and presentations by Interscope Geffen A&M Records Chairman Jimmy Iovine; multi-platinum recording artist Bow Wow; eight-time GRAMMY winner Natalie Cole; four-time GRAMMY winner Dr. Dre; recording artists Platinum Weird (Kara DioGuardi and Dave Stewart); Neil Portnow, President of The Recording Academy; and director Brett Ratner. Special guest attendees include Nate Dogg, Warren G and "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, with more guests to be announced shortly. Los Angeles Chapter Board of Governor Greg Phillinganes is the musical director and "Access Hollywood" correspondent and Emmy-award winning journalist Shaun Robinson will serve as the evening's emcee. WHAT: Los Angeles Chapter Presents The Recording Academy Honors The Recording Academy Honors (formerly the Governor Awards) is the highest honor presented by an Academy Chapter, and is designed to honor extraordinary artists whose creative talents and accomplishments have crossed all musical boundaries and have been recognized as an asset to our community. The evening will include a silent auction of unique experience packages, dinners, and special live performances. Proceeds from The Recording Academy Honors 2006 will benefit the Los Angeles Chapter's ongoing initiatives, and the silent auction proceeds will assist in funding scholarships for the GRAMMY Foundation's GRAMMY CampSM program. WHERE: Hollywood and Highland - The Grand Ballroom 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (at Highland Ave.) Hollywood, Calif. 90028 WHEN: Thursday, June 8, 2006 5 p.m. Media Check-in (5th Floor) 6 p.m. Reception/Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards Presentation
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