-Barry Bonds, Arsenio Hall, Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill Gets Real About His Public Image, Private Life & His "UNSUNG" Musical Journey-

(BLACK PR WIRE) "" (Los Angeles, CA "" March 14, 2013) "" TV One’s “Unsung” series focuses on successful artists whose musical contributions have gone unrecognized. With its premier on Jan. 2013, new episodes have featured icons such as Isaac Hayes, Midnight Star, EPMD, Lou Rawls, Eddie Kendricks, the Whispers, Mint Condition and others. AND NOW.. the WORLD PREMIERE of JOHNNY GILL!

On Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, with the assistance of Barry Bonds, Arsenio Hall, Bobby Brown and others, Johnny Gill’s musical career unravels right before your eyes revealing real stories, thoughts and feelings as never been seen or told before.

Johnny Gill - singer, songwriter, actor, began his career at the age of 18 with his friend Stacy Lattisaw. Five years later, he became the sixth and final member of the R&B group “New Edition” being introduced on their 1988 album “Heart Break.” And in 1990, Gill released his self-titled album featuring his sultry ballad “My My My.”

TV One’s “Unsung” Johnny Gill’s episode takes you through his roller-coaster, on again off again musical stride bestowing proper honor and appreciation of a musical genius! As TV One explains it, "Unsung focuses on profiling gifted musical talents who have played an important role in recent music history, but have not necessarily become household names. The featured artists have contributed significantly to popular culture and have compelling life stories, the details of which have largely remained untold."

Johnny Gill’s “UNSUNG” WORLD PREMIERE takes place at Inglewood’s NEW “Hollywood," The Savoy Entertainment Center Tuesday, March 19th at 9 p.m. Red Carpet and celebrity interviews are from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

The Savoy Entertainment Center is THE premiere nightlife destination for LA tastemakers and professional, urban trendsetters. Known as the “Cadillac” of urban Los Angeles venues and quickly becoming THE sought after “IT” Club, The Savoy has attracted top name entertainers that come by to just hang out and perform such as Jamie Foxx, Kenny Lattimore, Angie Stone, Chris Tucker, Stevie Wonder, Melanie Fiona, Idris Elba, Tyrese and currently Kelly Price “For The Love Of R &B” every Thursday.

In addition, its location has become the ideal site for major television and film productions such as the filming of Ava DuVernay’s short film “The Door” for “Miu Miu” (a division of Prada) starring Gabrielle Union, Goapele, and Alfre Woodard; VH1’s “Basketball Wives” with Shaunie O’Neal, Evelyn Lozado, Tami Roman and Suzie Ketcham (also filmed BBWLA); and “R&B Divas: LA” with Chante Moore, Lil’Mo, Claudette Ortiz, Michel’le and Dawn Robinson; to name a few.

"Johnny Gill and his celebrity friends will give us an up close and personal experience to see into his heart and we are excited and honored to be a part of the World Premier!” – Jonathan De Veaux, owner of the Savoy Entertainment Center.

The Savoy Entertainment Center is located at 218 South La Brea, Inglewood, CA. For more information, please call 310-680-7600 or visit www.TheSavoyEntertainmentCenter.com.

Celebrities/Talent seeking to participate in the Red Carpet Extravaganza, please email: kym@kimberlynco.com or call 310-245-4386. Red carpet is from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

For media credentials, please email: kym@kimberlynco.com.

About Savoy Entertainment Center:
The Savoy Entertainment Center is located in the Inglewood area of Los Angeles, near Los Angeles International Airport. Inglewood is the city where the movie "The Wood" was filmed and the subject of its title. It is known as the "Cadillac" of urban Los Angeles venues that bring some of the top names in multi- generational music to perform for a most receptive, engaged, and loyal demographic of primarily African-American consumers. At the Savoy an artist will experience one of the most interactive audiences possible in Los Angeles, because they are not your average "Hollywood" types and rather truly appreciative listeners, held audibly captive. It's a small venue with a stage, dance floor, three VIP areas, artist dressing rooms, three bars, and a full service kitchen. TheSavoyEntertainmentCenter.com

About Johnny Gill:
Born in Washington, D.C., Johnny Gill was discovered by singer Stacy Lattisaw after singing in his family's group Wings of Faith from the age of five. His solo career began in 1983 with the Top 30 R&B single "Super Love." In 1988, he joined New Edition, replacing Bobby Brown. In 1989 he sang on two R&B hits: "Where Do We Go from Here," a #1 by Stacy Lattisaw, and "One Love," by George Howard. Gill finally scored as a solo singer in 1990 with the release of his album Johnny Gill, which sold a million copies, topped the R&B chart, and made the Top Ten in the pop chart. He reunited with New Edition in 1996 and still records as a solo artist.