Hip-Hop Superstar Mary J. Blige Comes To BankAtlantic
Center In Sunrise, FL On August 25, 2006 R&B Artist
Jaheim Will Be Opening Act Tickets Go On Sale June 10, 2006


SUNRISE, Fla. - Sunrise Sports & Entertainment and the BankAtlantic Center announced today that hip-hop and R&B superstar Mary J. Blige will perform at the 'Center of it All' on Friday, August 25, 2006.

"With a reputation as a sensational live performer, Mary J. Blige
appeals to fans from all over Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties," Director of Event Programming Sid Greenfeig said. "This show is a product of our diverse and aggressive scheduling strategy and it further cements the BankAtlantic Center's reputation as the 'Center of it All' for South Florida entertainment."

Mary J. Blige is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer. Her albums include What's the
411?, My Life, Share My World, Mary, No More Drama, Love &
Life, and The Breakthrough. For more information about
Mary J. Blige, please log onto:mjblige.com.

Jaheim, who will open the show, recently released his Ghetto Classics album on Feb. 14, 2006 which debuted at number
one on the Billboard 200. Jaheim's sound has been described as a hybrid between Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross. For more information about Jaheim, please log onto: jaheimmusic.com.

Tickets for the show can be purchased starting Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone (954) 523-3309 in Broward County, (305) 358-5885 in Dade County and (561) 966-3309 in Palm Beach County and at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be available at the BankAtlantic Center box office starting Monday, June 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment is the premier company of its kind in South Florida. Home to more than 185 events annually and the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, the BankAtlantic Center
is consistently a top 15 U.S. venue according to Pollstar. The BankAtlantic Center welcomes more than two million guests each year and is also the home of the Sinatra Theatre presented by BankAtlantic.

Upcoming events include World Sumo League 2006 Mega Tour (June 11,2006) and American Idols Live (August 5, 2006). For group ticket information, please call (954) 835-SHOW.

Upcoming acts at The Sinatra Theatre presented by BankAtlantic include Toni Braxton (June 21, 2006) and Trisha Yearwood (Nov. 9, 2006). For ticket information call (954) 835-CLUB.