Evanescence, The Ataris And More To Kick Off 'Pepsi Smash'

07/13/2003 7:00 AM, Yahoo! Music
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(7/13/03, 7 a.m. ET) -- Evanescence, the Ataris, the Black Eyed Peas, Monica, and Gavin DeGraw, will perform on the premiere of the WB's new hour-long music show Pepsi Smash on Wednesday (July 16) at 9 p.m ET. The premiere episode was taped at the Ren-Mar Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 9).

Pepsi Smash will spotlight pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop acts. So far, the WB has committed to six episodes of the Wednesday night program and is considering re-airing the program a second time during the week. In addition to performing live, artists will be seen in up-close and personal segments. A regular host has not been announced yet, but that person will be joining by rotating guest hosts.

Other acts that have been confirmed for future shows include Ashanti, Michelle Branch, Fabolous, Foo Fighters, Beyonce Knowles, Lil' Mo, Mya and A.F.I..

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