Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and Edward James Olmos Headline Star-Studded `ETRADE Super Bowl XXXIV Halftime Show'

Business Wire, Jan 7, 2000

Finally, along with stars like Jodie Foster, Susan Sarandon and Aretha Franklin, Christina was named one of the most fascinating women of 1999 on the recent Ladies Home Journal CBS TV special.

About Enrique Iglesias

At the age of 24, Enrique Iglesias has sold more Spanish-language albums over the last four years than any other artist in the world (more than 14 million). In that short time span, Enrique has produced an astounding 13 consecutive No. 1 Latin singles, as well as winning a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, a World Music Award, three Billboard Awards and numerous other accolades including two ASCAP Awards.

Born in 1975 in Madrid, Spain, and raised in Miami since the age of 7, Enrique began his music career in 1995 with the release of the self-titled "Enrique Iglesias." That record, which went on to sell 6 million copies worldwide and more than 1 million in the United States, took both the music industry and Enrique's family by surprise -- he had been working on the project since age 16, writing and arranging his songs in secret.

With the 1999 release of his debut English album, "Enrique," (Interscope/UMG) Iglesias' star continues to rise on the success of his No. 1 hit single, "Bailamos" and new single, "Rhythm Divine." In addition, the album features a heartfelt duet with Whitney Houston ("Could I Have This Kiss Forever") and a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Sad Eyes." In its first five weeks of release, the album sold more than 3 million copies worldwide.

About Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton is one the most successful female singers of our time. In just two albums, the songstress has reached sales of nearly 20 million worldwide and has entertained millions around the world and on the Broadway stage. Braxton's unique vocal style and flair for fashion have captivated fans and won her a place as one of the most exciting performers of the decade.

Braxton's 1991 self-titled debut on LaFace Records, which featured hit singles such as "You Mean The World To Me" and "Breathe Again," earned her three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards and two Soul Train Music Awards. Her second release, "Secrets," won her two additional Grammy Awards including Best Pop Single for "Unbreak My Heart," two Billboard Awards in 1996, Best Female R&B Single for "You're Making Me High" and Adult Contemporary Single of the Year for "Unbreak My Heart." In 1999 she was nominated by Billboard for "Artist of the Decade."

Braxton recently took to Broadway stage, starring in "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," making history as the first African-American to star in the role. With all that Braxton has accomplished, LaFace Records is extremely proud and excited to present the March 2000 release of her third record, "The Heat." Braxton wrote or co-wrote the majority of the new album and served as executive producer on the project.

About Edward James Olmos

Actor, producer, director and community activist, Edward James Olmos is a highly acclaimed star of stage, screen and television. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Olmos spent many years in theatrical roles before being nominated for a Tony Award for the 1978 drama/musical "Zoot Suit."