Newsom Enlists Celeb Support for Big Event
Grammy Award-winning singer to help kick off run for gov.
Bryan Bedder
Musician Tracy Chapman performs on stage during 'Make A Difference Today' event hosted by Habitat for Humanity at Humanity Plaza September 26, 2005 in New York City.
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While he has already told everyone he wants to be the state's next governor, Mayor Gavin Newsom will officially launch his campaign Thursday night with a big kickoff event.
Four-time Grammy winner Tracy Chapman will join Newsom at the Palace Hotel for the fundraiser that the camp is calling a "New Direction for California."
Chapman will sing several songs for guests -- who will paid $500 for a ticket to the fundraiser.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Posted Friday, Jul 17, 2009 - 1:28 PM PST
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