NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Columbia Records) - WHO: Steve Harvey, host of the nationally syndicated radio program The Steve
Harvey Morning Show and Maxwell, Columbia Records modern R&B artist.
WHAT: Maxwell's highly-anticipated music video for 'Bad Habits,' the second single from his No 1 album BLACKsummers'night, will world premiere on https://www.steveharvey.com/ . The sizzling, hot video features Maxwell and actress Kerry Washington.
This unique opportunity will expose the video to Harvey's loyal audience of urban music fans. https://www.steveharvey.com/ is the online destination for fans of Harvey and The Steve Harvey Morning Show - which is heard on more than 60 radio stations by approximately six million weekly listeners. It's also the number-one syndicated morning show in the top 25 metro markets with Persons 12+, Adults 25-54, Adults 18-34, Adults 18-49 and Women 25-54 (Source: Arbitron, WI'09, MSA, Exact Times, AQH Top 25 Metros).
'Bad Habits' is charting at No 9 on the Urban AC chart and trending upwards according to Mediabase, the leader in radio airplay monitoring. One of the year's most heavily anticipated records, first-week sales of BLACKsummers'night hit 316,499. Released on July 7, it's the first full-length Maxwell release since his critically-acclaimed No 1 album Now.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2009
WHERE: https://www.steveharvey.com/
About Maxwell
Maxwell began redefining classic soul music for a new generation with the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, in April 1996. Fueled in part by the RIAA gold single, "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)," the Grammy-nominated Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite was certified platinum in March 1997, less than a year after its release, and achieved double platinum status, in recognition of sales of more than 2 million copies in the US alone, in 2002. Maxwell followed up with his MTV Unplugged EP, released in July 1997 and certified gold in September 1999. His second full-length album, Embrya, was released in June 1998 and certified platinum in May 1999. Another Maxwell single, the hit "Fortunate," was certified gold in June 1999. His third studio album, Now, entered the Billboard 200 at No 1 in August 2001. To date, Maxwell has achieved 10 gold and platinum certifications from the RIAA for his albums and singles. For more information, Maxwell fans can visit his official website https://www.musze.com/ , https://myspace.com/maxwell , https://www.twitter.com/_maxwell_ , or https://www.columbiarecords.com/ .
About Steve Harvey
Harvey began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s. His success as a stand-up comedian led to a WB network show, The Steve Harvey Show, which ran from 1996 to 2002 and was a huge hit, winning multiple NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series and one for Outstanding Comedy Series. In 1997, Harvey continued his work in stand-up comedy, touring as one of the Kings of Comedy, along with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac. The comedy act would later be featured in the film by Spike Lee called The Original Kings of Comedy. Harvey is also widely known as host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show. The program combines heart, humor and music along with celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment. Harvey is joined on the show by Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell and his 'Nephew Tommy.' Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, the program is heard on more than 60 radio stations by approximately six million weekly listeners. In 2009, Harvey released his first book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man - his ultimate guide for women dealing with men on their terms, on their turf and in their way. The book has garnered international success, including more than 20 weeks at No 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Harvey also works to benefit communities around the country with his annual Hoodie Awards, Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and The Steve Harvey Foundation. For more information, please visit https://www.premiereradio.com/ or https://www.steveharvey.com/ .
