Rap and Pop Superstars Sean Kingston and Ne-Yo to Own The Stage This Weekend at Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras

RAP AND POP SUPERSTARS SEAN KINGSTON AND NE-YO TO OWN THE STAGE THIS WEEKEND AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S MARDI GRAS

The Party Continues Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2

While Fat Tuesday may have come and gone in New Orleans , the biggest, best Mardi Gras party outside of The Big Easy continues at Universal Orlando Resort.

On Friday, Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Kingston will bring excitement to Universal Studios with his up-tempo, tropical-infused pop-rap sounds. Kingston – who has sold more than three million digital singles – is known for hit songs, “Beautiful Girls,” “Me Love,” “Take You There,” “Fire Burning,” and for co-writing Jason Derulo’s “Whatcha Say,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009.

Continuing the fun on Saturday, three-time Grammy award-winning singer Ne-Yo will entertain Mardi Gras guests with his smooth and unique musical style – combining R&B, pop, dance, soul and hip hop. Ne-Yo has several hits, including “Because of You,” “Closer” and “Miss Independent.” As a songwriter, he has also penned top songs for other artists, such as  Beyonce Knowles’ “Irreplaceable,” Rihanna’s “Take A Bow,” and “Russian Roulette,” and he has acted in roles for the hit TV series “CSI: NY” and the action film “Battle: Los Angeles.”

This year’s Mardi Gras concert line-up features some of the biggest names in Rock, Country, Pop and R&B. Together, the headliners have had more than 100 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart and more than 20 Grammy nominations.

2011 MARDI GRAS TALENT LINE-UP

Mardi Gras Event Dates
Headliners (performing in the Music Plaza )

Friday, April 1
Sean Kingston

Saturday, April 2
Ne-Yo

Saturday, April 9
Lifehouse

Saturday, April 16
The Beach Boys

Saturday, April 23
Thirty Seconds To Mars

At Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras, nationally renowned musical acts combine with an authentic Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic Cajun cooking, and hand-picked New Orleans bands to capture the look, feel and fun of New Orleans – all inside Universal Studios Florida. This year’s ultimate street party runs every Saturday and other select nights through April 23, and is included in regular admission to Universal Studios Florida. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.

WHEN: Friday, April 1 & April 2, 2011

WHERE: Universal Studios Florida

MARDI GRAS: Friday, April 1, 2011

SCHEDULE:
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Lil Brian & The Zydeco Travelers ( New Orleans Band)
7:30 p.m.: Mardi Gras Parade Starts
8:30 p.m.: Sean Kingston

Saturday, April 2, 2011

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Lil Brian & The Zydeco Travelers ( New Orleans Band)

7:30 p.m.: Mardi Gras Parade Starts

8:30 p.m.: Ne-Yo

INFORMATION:  Mardi Gras Site: http://www.universalorlando.com/mardigras/