In a farewell tour that is increasingly dwarfing Cher, Tina Turner and Brett Favre’s, rapper-actor T.I. announced Wednesday that his final pre-prison concert will be held at Philips Arena Sunday, May 24.

The price for the concert with the Grammy winner and his fellow Grand Hustle recording artists: an economical $36.70. Explains the performer (who pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges in March) via an e-mail sent to Buzz Central: “This is my last gift to my fans before I go away for a year. The $36.70 ticket represents the time I will serve while I’m away. Philips Arena will definitely be the place to be on May 24th!”

Technically, T.I. was sentenced to one year and one day which is only 366 days. Buzz was left to ponder how the event’s organizers came up with the $36.70 ticket price (late word Wednesday was that the ticket price might be lowered by 10-cents). Regardless, tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at www.philipsarena.com and www. ticketmaster.com, the Philips Arena Box Office or charge by phone at (404) 249-6400.

While he’s facing a potential year-long stretch in stir this year, the rapper, along with Andrew Young can also celebrate being nominated for multiple Southeastern Regional Emmy Awards nominations for their joint documentary project, “Andrew Young Presents: Walking With Guns.” The film, along with co-producers Young, T.I., C.B. Hackworth and Joyce Wilson is up for Best Documentary (Cultural). Co-writers Young and Hackworth are also nominated in the Best Writing category.

Young, Hackworth and comedian Chris Tucker are also nominated for their joint episode of “Andrew Young Presents: Chris Tucker in Nigeria.” The awards will be handed out June 27.

“Principles” for Success

Atlantan Jackie Gingrich Cushman and her famous father, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich went on “Good Morning America” Wednesday to promote their joint book, “Five Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours” (Crown, $22). Of the book’s origins, Gingrich Cushman explained to “GMA” co-anchor Robin Roberts: “My children, Maggie and Robert began asking how did grandpa become Speaker. I wanted them to understand that it wasn’t an overnight success.”

The interview wasn’t all puff, however. Roberts did attempt to ask the elder “Principles” author about his past mistakes, including his two failed marriages and subsequent divorces. A smiling Gingrich took the high road and politely answered: “Being 65 and a grandfather gives you a different perspective.”

Celebrity Birthdays

Singer-bassist Jack Bruce of Cream is 66. Movie producer George Lucas is 65. Musician David Byrne (Talking Heads) is 57. Director Robert Zemeckis is 57. Actor Tim Roth is 48. Singer Ian Astbury of The Cult is 47. Actress Cate Blanchett is 40. Singer Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block is 40. Director Sofia Coppola (”Lost In Translation”) is 38. Bassist Mike Retondo of Plain White T’s is 28. Actress Amber Tamblyn (”Joan of Arcadia”) is 26. Actress Miranda Cosgrove (”iCarly”) is 16.

Contributing: News Services.

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