(l-r): ASCAP Songwriter of the Year 50 Cent with ASCAP's Marilyn Bergman and Jeanie Weems

(l-r): ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award recipient Rick James, ASCAP's Marilyn Bergman and ASCAP Golden Note Award honoree Jay-Z

EMI Music Publishing staff picks up the Publisher of the Year award from ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento

EMI Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Martin Bandier, and ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento

ASCAP’s Todd Brabec, Rick James, ASCAP’s Jeanie Weems and John LoFrumento

l-r: Rick James, Bootsy Collins, and Jay-Z

Lalah Hathaway performing

l-r: ASCAP Board Director Jimmy Jam, Rick James, and ASCAP’s Todd Brabec

l-r: Jay-Z and Berry Gordy

l-r: Antonio Reid Jr., L.A.Reid, ASCAP’s Jeanie Weems, Shakir Stewart, and ASCAP’s Todd Brabec