Music Newswire

FACIA: 16-Year-Old Pop Singer Goes National on July 8th With Debut Single 'Nobody' Set for Release by Odds On Records to Pop and Rhythm Crossover Radio Stations

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Sixteen-year-old, Las Vegas Pop singer/songwriter FACIA (www.faciaworld.com) is going national with the July 8th release of her single "Nobody" to Pop and Rhythm Crossover radio stations across the country. "Nobody" is the first single from Facia's debut...

McVay Media Announces the Line-up for Their Annual McVay Media Summit @ The Conclave

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - McVay Media announces the line-up for their annual McVay Media Summit @ The Conclave. Joining McVay Media's Mike McVay will be a superstar personality line-up, new technology experts, new ideas and tactics for programming & marketing, promotion guru...

Celebrities, Lecturers & Dignitaries Attend the 2008 International Detroit Black Expo, (IDBE) Buy Black Weekend II

DETROIT, June 18 PRNewswire — "Power in the Black Dollar" was the theme at the 2008 International Detroit Black Expo, (IDBE), Buy Black Weekend II, and with it brought a positive influence and harmony that flowed through downtown Detroit, June 6 - 8. From the educational experience to...

Lionsgate Signs Distribution Deal With Narnack Records

SANTA MONICA, Calif., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE: LGF) continues to expand and diversify its musical repertoire, adding Grammy(R) winner Lee "Scratch" Perry to its roster in a distribution deal with independent record label Narnack...

Sound Associates Makes Free 'Concerts in the Park' Intimate Concert Hall Experience, for 50,000 to 150,000

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Sound Associates, Inc., provides the sound design for the 2008 outdoor Metropolitan Opera concert and all New York Philharmonic outdoor summer concerts again this year. The free concerts begin with the biggest outdoor live concert in Met history Friday...

Lil Wayne Sells over One Million the First Week!!!

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III. The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies it's first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan...

YANGAROO, Nielsen BDS Offer Expanded Service

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - YANGAROO Inc., (TSX-V: YOO, OTCBB: YOOIF) the industry's leading secure digital media distribution company, has entered into an agreement to expand its partnership with Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems (BDS). Under the agreement, artists and labels that...

Kanye West Announced as Grand Finale Performance for the Nike+ Human Race - the World's Largest One Day Running Event

BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Music takes center stage on the heels of the official registration opening for the Nike+ Human Race, the world's biggest one-day running event taking place on August 31, 2008. The race brings together the power of sport and music to inspire and connect...

Senators Blanche L. Lincoln, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Patrick Leahy, Congresswomen Sheila Jackson Lee and Mary Bono Mack, the Gospel Music Channel and The Recording Academy(R) Announce the 'Gospel Music Heritage Month' Initiative

WASHINGTON, June 18 PRNewswire — The Gospel Music Channel television network has joined with Senator Blanche L. Lincoln (D-Ark.), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif...

June 18 Ford e-News

DEARBORN, Mich., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Transformed Rouge, five years later Five years ago, the Rouge factory complex was a symbol of America's industrial past. Scarred by decades of heavy manufacturing, it was nobody's idea of the environmental showpiece. Today, the Rouge...

Columbia Records to Release 'David Gilmour Live In Gdansk' -- Double Live Album and Concert DVD

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — David Gilmour Live In Gdansk' is a double live album plus concert DVD being released on September 16, 2008 on Columbia Records. 'David Gilmour Live In Gdansk,' the first solo live album from Pink Floyd's singer / guitarist, captures the magic of his...

Target and Activision Partner with Chip Ganassi Racing to Feature Guitar Hero: Aerosmith on No. 40 Dodge

CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today it has partnered with Activision and its long-time sponsor Target(R) to feature the latest version of the Guitar Hero(R) series, Guitar Hero(R): Aerosmith(R), on Dario Franchitti's No. 40 Dodge in...

The Orchard Announces Promotions and Hires to Support Its Rapid Growth

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in digital music and entertainment, today announced the promotions of three senior executives, as well as two new strategic hires. Executive Promotions Brad Navin has been named Executive Vice President &...

Duff McKagan Founding Member of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver Goes nuTsie

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - nuTsie.com today announced that Duff McKagan, founding member of legendary rock bands Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, has joined the company's advisory board. McKagan has taken an active role in managing the affairs of his bands and will bring 25+ years...

Multi-Million Selling Rock Legends Uriah Heep Release First New Studio Album in 10 Years on Aug. 26

LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — Noise/Sanctuary Records announce the release of the new studio album WAKE THE SLEEPER from the hard rock legends Uriah Heep on Aug. 26, 2008. WAKE THE SLEEPER will be Uriah Heep's first studio album in almost 10 years (the first since SONIC ORIGAMI in...

McDonald's(R) Turns to Customers for New Spin on Famous Big Mac(R) Chant

OAK BROOK, Ill., June 18 PRNewswire — McDonald's USA launched a national casting call today inviting consumers to submit a video or audio remix of the popular Big Mac chant on MySpace.com/BigMacChant. The winning remix will be featured in a McDonald's Big Mac TV commercial that will air...

CRAZY, An Award-Winning Film Inspired by the Life Of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, is an Official Selection at The Provincetown International Film Festival, Screening Wednesday, June 18, 8:30PM And Friday, June 20, 4:30PM

LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the tragic life and groundbreaking music of legendary 1950s-era guitarist Hank Garland, is an official selection at the 10th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival (6/18-22) at the tip of Cape...

Remarks by the President in Honor of Black Music Month

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - East Room 3:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. Please be seated. Thank you. Welcome to the White House. I really appreciate you coming to celebrate Black Music Month. Music has been a part of this house since its beginning. Some of our Presidents...

Jawbone & Veuve Clicquot present the CULTURE CATCH MONTHLY HD 5.1 MUSIC SALON with MS. VANESSA CARLTON -- an evening of champagne, food, music and conversation

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - This Salon, facilitated by CC host Dusty Wright, is about the exchange of smart conversation, with invitees being those who can engage and participate in an intellectual dialogue. We look to discuss the impact of music and its significance in our society...

Nielsen RingScan Adds AT&T as Mobile Sales Data Provider

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Nielsen RingScan, a service of The Nielsen Company, has increased its mobile market ringtone data tracking and coverage with the addition of AT&T Mobility's weekly ringtone sales data. Through the expansion, Nielsen RingScan data will now...

Voters Report Being Irritated and Entertained by New McCain Girl Video

FLEMINGTON, N.J., June 17 PRNewswire — Results from a new national study among 312 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and independents indicated that the emotions most felt among voters while watching the new McCain Girl video were "irritated" and "entertained". The study was...

Julie Roberts Joins MADD National President to Support Walk Like MADD and Ignition Interlocks in Nashville

408 People Killed in Tennessee Due to Drunk Driving; Nashville Leaders Challenged to Sign the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving Pledge NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving: WHAT: Walk Like MADD (formerly known as...

Alejandro Escovedo to Unleash His 'Real Animal'

NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire — REAL ANIMAL, Alejandro Escovedo's 9th solo album and follow-up to 2006's critically-acclaimed THE BOXING MIRROR, will be released in stores and online June 24, 2008. In addition to the CD and digital release, a limited-edition run of double vinyl...

Brandy, Lenna, Israeli Artist, Iranian Artist, the East and the West Uniting for the First World Peace For Life Concert

LOS ANGELES, June 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Among other artists, the American singer Lenna will be once again on the scene this Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 6:30 pm, at the Los Angeles convention center for a benefit concert organized by World Peace For Life, a non-profit organization...

Ford Partners With Charity 'Band From TV' for Ultimate Urban Adventure in New 2009 Ford Flex

LOS ANGELES, June 17 PRNewswire — Ford has partnered with the "Band From TV (BandFromTV.org)" to create the Ford Flex Rally, a scavenger hunt-style charity challenge in greater Los Angeles that allows 10 celebrity teams to put the new 2009 Ford Flex and its interactive technologies...

Live Nation Expands Promotion and Festival Platform in Sweden Through Acquisition of Luger and Moondog

LOS ANGELES, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Live Nation Sweden today announced the acquisition of 51% of Luger Inc AB and 75% of Moondog Entertainment AB, taking its holding in both companies to 100%. Live Nation and Luger have worked closely together since Live Nation's initial 49...

ESPN Teams up with Rockers 3 Doors Down to Feature Songs from Band's New Album on ESPN Platforms

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Get ready for ESPN in 3-D-D! ESPN, the leading sports and entertainment network, and 3 Doors Down, the acclaimed multi-platinum selling rock band, have entered into a unique agreement that will have ESPN complementing its productions with the band's new...

Alpaytac, PR Agency of Choice for Chicago Celebration of Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Alpaytac Inc., one of the nation's fastest-growing marketing communications and public relations agencies, has aligned with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) to present a celebration in honor of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. In collaboration with honorary...

Only at Columbia: No Pomp and Circumstance for These Grads -- They Rock the House with Earth, Wind & Fire

Founding EWF Members Receive Honorary Doctorates, Join Student Musicians for a Rendition of Shining Star CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The founding members of the legendary pop music group Earth, Wind & Fire received honorary doctoral degrees at Columbia College Chicago...

Tribute's Fusion of Traditional and Contemporary Sounds to Debut at Miller Outdoor Theatre

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA) presents Tribute, an evening of unforgettable performances featuring a cultural mix of African, Cuban and Mexican influences as well as a blend of classical and contemporary styles in both music and...

The Pussycat Dolls Come of Age on Hot New Single

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — The beginning of the summer just got really hot. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt are back. The Grammy-nominated quintet kicks off the beginning of the summer in a big way with performances...

Two Award-Winning Shows Highlight Dollywood's 2008 Live Entertainment

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Dollywood's 2008 entertainment lineup treats guests to two international Heartbeat Award-winning stage shows—Dreamland Drive-In and The Great American Country Show— along with a roster of entertainment that showcases bluegrass...

Who Is the Blogosphere's Next American Idol?

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 PRNewswire — On the eve of the 2008 Idol coronation, BuzzLogic is releasing the season's influencer "buzz," to highlight how contestants fared with blogosphere opinion leaders. This season of American Idol has been difficult to predict, and the David vs. David...

Multi-Platinum, Award Winning Artists the Oak Ridge Boys Coming to Spotlight 29 Casino

COACHELLA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — The Oak Ridge Boys are multi platinum-selling artists with one of the most recognizable and popular sounds in country music. Just this week, the Academy of Country Music's Board of Directors honored the group with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award...

Mega Media Group's Pulse 87 Will be the Exclusive Radio Station of 5th Avenue Festival in Brooklyn, NY on June 1st

NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pulse 87 FM a subsidiary of Mega Media Group, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: MMDA.OB) (www.megamediagroup.com). Pulse 87, New York's new Rhythmic Top 40 radio station, will be the exclusive radio station of the 5th Avenue Festival on June 1st, 2008...

''National Lampoon's Lemmings'' Take Internet TV by Storm

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - National Lampoon, Inc. (AMEX:NLN), the most widely recognized brand in comedy, and maniaTV, the leading independent provider of premium internet television, today announced the premiere of National Lampoon's new sketch comedy television show "The Lemmings...

Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference 2008 on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE:GET) announced today that it will present to attendees of the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference 2008 being held at the Goldman Sachs Convention Center in New York, NY, on Tuesday...

Bermuda Unveils the Talent Line-Up of International Superstars for the 13th Annual Bermuda Music Festival

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 20 PRNewswire — Bermuda Department of Tourism announced today the star studded lineup for the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival, being hosted, once again, by Steve Harvey. From October 1-4, 2008, the Bermuda Department of Tourism sponsored event, produced by...

SpiralFrog Launches North American Marketing Campaign

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - SpiralFrog(TM) (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music experience, today announced the launch of SpiralFrogClub.com and its first North American marketing campaign. The campaign was created and produced by Night Agency, New York. By putting...

Sharon Osbourne Turns on the 'Charm' and Teaches The 'Rock of Love' Girls a Thing or Two About Being a Rock & Roll Leading Lady

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Rock and roll royalty Sharon Osbourne is taking on a new role as headmistress of VH1's "Rock of Love Girls: Charm School" premiering on VH1 in the Fall 2008. Osbourne has been given the task of teaching some of the most notorious contestants...

YANGAROO Signs Two U.S.-Based Independent Music Distributors

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - YANGAROO Inc., (TSX-V: YOO, OTCBB: YOOIF) the industry's leading secure digital media distribution company, has signed agreements with San Francisco based IRIS Distribution, and Los Angeles based A&R Select to provide their member artists and labels with...

Atrinsic to Present at Cowen and Company 20/20 Technology-Media-Telecom Conference on May 28

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - New Motion, Inc. doing business as Atrinsic, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWMO), announced today, that Burton Katz, the Company's CEO, will present at the Cowen and Company 20/20 Technology-Media-Telecom Conference. The conference will be held Wednesday, May 28, through...

'American Idol' Ruben Studdard, Broadway's Sarah Pfisterer to Perform at Bradley Prizes Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

MILWAUKEE, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation today announced that American Idol winner Ruben Studdard and Broadway star Sarah Pfisterer will perform at the fifth annual Bradley Prizes held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in...

UOMO Media's The NE Inc. Grows Roster of Directors

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The NE Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of UOMO Media Inc. (UOMO.OB), announced today the addition of new film directors to the roster. Accomplished commercial, film and video directors Marc Andre Debruyne, Cazhhmere, STIRLING and David F. Mewa are now part of...

AOL Music Launches Country and Urban Music Sites

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - AOL Music, http://music.aol.com, announced the launch of two new sites, The Boot, http://www.theboot.com, and The Boom Box, http://www.theboombox.com, dedicated exclusively to country and urban (hip hop and R&B) music genres. These follow the successful...

Spike TV Announces an All-Star Line Up For its Biggest Night of the Year: 'Guys Choice'

New York, May 20 PRNewswire — Spike TV will once again gather many of the biggest names in music, entertainment and sports that guys love most for the second annual "Guys Choice." From Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Marissa Miller to "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal...

'NOW That's What I Call Classic Rock!' to Be Released June 3

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — The world's best selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music! is back with a new CD and digital release presenting classic rock's top artists and hits in one spectacular package. NOW That's What I Call Classic Rock!, to be...

Beverly Hills Press Preview for 'Icons of Music II' Auction Benefiting Music Rising Co-founded by The Edge of U2

LOS ANGELES, May 20 PRNewswire — What: Press Preview for highlights of Icon's of Music II Auction featuring property from U2's The Edge including instruments, jewelry, clothing, accessories and many other items from U2's historic career. Highlights include Edge's 1983 Gibson Natural...

'NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 28' to be Released June 3 on CD & Digitally

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — The world's best selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, continues to dazzle music fans with a new collection of today's hottest chart-toppers. NOW That's What I Call Music!, Vol. 28, to be released June 3, features 20...

More Than 60 Musical Icons Will Perform in Atlantic City This Summer

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire — Let us entertain you this summer. From arena legends to rising stars, Atlantic City has the hottest concerts in one of the leading destinations in the country. More than 60 of today's hottest stars will perform in Atlantic City's acclaimed...

Industry Leader Power Music(R) Forges Ahead with Carmen Electra's Digital Summer Workout Release

LOS ANGELES, May 20 PRNewswire — Power Music(R), the fitness music leader and producer of last month's No. 1 dance album on iTunes(TM), reached an agreement with Carmen Electra to launch popular hit songs remixed exclusively for working out. Launching the release solely in digital...

ENGOBI(TM), First Caffeine-Infused Chip, Grabs 'Ax,' Heads Down to Georgia

NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — Fresh off an explosive, New York City sampling wave, the ENGOBI(TM) Girls are hitting the road, bringing ENGOBI — the love child of caffeine and snack chips — to Atlanta May 21-23. Along with samples of the market's first caffeine-infused...

Source Interlink to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on June 5, 2008

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, today announced that it will...

Nokia Launches New Digital Music Store in Sweden

ESPOO, Finland and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced today that the Nokia Music Store in Sweden has gone live. With millions of tracks from major artists, independent labels, and up-and-coming Swedish acts, the Nokia Music Store let's people...

Academy Award-Winning Composer and Technology Pioneer Join Forces to Celebrate a Japanese Tradition

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Today Boing Boing TV (tv.boingboing.net) commemorates its 150th episode with a mini-documentary featuring internationally recognized technology pioneer, Joi Ito (joi.ito.com), accompanied by an original score composed by Grammy, Academy Award...

Multi-Million Selling Global Singing Franchise Grows Worldwide Next Generation Community with North American Debut of SingStar(TM) on PLAYSTATION(R)3

FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of SingStar(TM) exclusively for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios...

GeneTree to Join Osmond Family 50th Anniversary Worldwide Concert Tour

SALT LAKE CITY & LONDON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - GeneTree, a leading DNA-enabled family history-sharing Web site, today announced that the company will be joining the Osmonds, one of the world's best-known entertainment families, on its 50th Anniversary worldwide concert tour. GeneTree...

The Experiential Agency (XA), Agency of Record for GALApalooza in Chicago Announces Second Annual GALApalooza Offers a Sneak Peak Into Lollapalooza

CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parkways Foundation presents the second annual GALApalooza on Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. at the Petrillo Band Shell in Grant Park at Columbus and Jackson Drives. GALApalooza treats guests to an exclusive sneak preview of the transformation of...

Napster Launches World's Largest MP3 Store Featuring 6 Million Tracks

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Napster (Nasdaq:NAPS), the pioneer of digital music, today announced the launch of the world's largest and most comprehensive MP3 store at www.napster.com/store. Napster's download store is more than 50% larger than any other MP3 store and boasts not only...

Decatur Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Selected to Perform at Piccolo Spoleto for Third Consecutive Year

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Decatur Presbyterian Church today announced that for the third consecutive year the Chancel Choir under the direction of Choirmaster and Organist Matthew McMahan, has been selected to perform at Piccolo Spoleto. The choir will be performing various sacred...

EDGAR WINTER: Legendary Rocker Takes a Free Ride along 'Rebel Road,' a Fresh and Fiery Burst of Rock and Roll Magic Featuring Cameos by Slash, Clint Black and His Brother Johnny Winter

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Still jamming as hard and heavy as ever over 35 years since his smashes "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride" captured an era in pop history and redefined the possibilities of fusing blues with rock, Edgar Winter (www.edgarwinter.com) continues to defy musical...

Fuse Becomes Exclusive TV Partner of 2008 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Fuse, the national music television network, has signed a three-year agreement with the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, to become the exclusive television partner of the Festival, which takes place on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, June 12-15...

TeleFutura Announces Fifth Season Winner of ''Objetivo Fama''

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - TeleFutura, one of the largest Spanish-language networks in the U.S. and the ideal entertainment alternative for Hispanics across the nation, announced today the winner of its popular singing competition, "Objetivo Fama" (Objective: Fame). Cristina Eustace of...

Star Entertainers, Members of Congress to Pay Tribute to 10 Years of U.S. Dream Academy Preparing Children of Incarcerated Parents to Succeed

-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - U.S. Dream Academy: -0- *T WHAT: 10th Anniversary Gala of the U.S. Dream Academy - featuring Grammy and Tony Award-winning Broadway performer Jennifer Holliday, comedian and MTV Award- winning actor Chris Tucker, Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson, Grammy...

Steinway Announces Share Repurchase Program

WALTHAM, Mass., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: LVB) today announced its Board of Directors has authorized management to make discretionary repurchases of its ordinary common stock up to a limit of $25 million. The share repurchases would be made...

Chicago Celebrates Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Chicago is ramping up to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and embrace his message of freedom and equality. The festivities titled "Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Hope in Action" will take stage on July 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in...

Get an All Access Pass to Summer's Hottest Event 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' on ABC

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 19 PRNewswire — Summer heats up when ABC heads to Nashville to take you to the hottest music event of the year: "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock." Filming Thursday through Sunday, June 5-8, today's most exciting Country Music sensations will hit the...

MGMT Announced to Perform at 2nd Annual Billabong Design For Humanity Event

IRVINE, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — Billabong USA has announced that electro-pop superstars MGMT will perform live at the 2nd Annual Design For Humanity event taking place June 4, 2008 at Hollywood hotspot Avalon/Spider Club. Design for Humanity, Billabong's charitable division, will...

BET Networks and Urbanworld Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership to Present the 'Urbanworld Film Festival' Presented by BET Networks

NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire — BET Networks today announced a three-year strategic partnership to present the Urbanworld Film Festival. The unique partnership, bolstered by BET's position as the leading media and entertainment provider for African Americans and consumers of Black...

Tickets for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour Off to a Tasty Start

LOS ANGELES, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tickets for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour are off to a strong start with weekend sell-outs reported in Paris, Boston and Chicago, followed by sell-outs in New York this morning where 2 performances at Madison Square Garden quickly sold...

Ground Zero Blues Club Opens in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 19 PRNewswire — Morgan Freeman is helping showcase authentic Delta blues with the opening of Ground Zero Blues Club in downtown Memphis. The club, co-owned by the Academy Award-winning actor and Delta resident, carries on the mission of the famed Ground Zero Blues...

Santana to Perform Intimate Dates at The Fillmore in San Francisco, May 20-21, Specially Spotlighting Their Forthcoming 2-CD Compilation Multi-Dimensional Warrior

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19 PRNewswire — On Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, Santana will return to the city in which they formed over four decades ago to perform two special concerts at The Fillmore in San Francisco. An extraordinary opportunity to see Santana live in an intimate...

Scion Helps Motown Host Movement Music Festival

DETROIT, May 19 PRNewswire — Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will take center stage at Movement '08, as the automotive sponsor of the largest electronic and techno music festival in the world. 2008 marks the first year that Scion has been officially affiliated with the venerable...

Brian Wilson Returns to Capitol Records / EMI, His Original Label Home

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — He is one of popular music's most deeply revered figures, a legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most cherished music in rock history. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to call Brian Wilson one of the most gifted and...

Tonium Launches Pacemaker Community - The Next Step in the Evolution of Social Networking

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 19 PRNewswire — Tonium, the Swedish tech company behind Pacemaker, the pocket-sized DJ system, has announced the launch of the Pacemaker music community. Hosted on www.pacemaker.net , the Pacemaker music community allows members to upload and legally share the...

Destination Television, Inc. to be Featured in Small Cap Stock Newsletter QualityStocks Daily

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Destination Television, Inc. (DSTV.OB) announced today that they have agreed with QualityStocks to be featured in The Small Cap QualityStocks Daily Newsletter, Daily Internet broadcast with Cathy Rankin, Vanessa Ramirez and Jenn Hoffman and...

R&B Superstar Usher Pre-Releases New Single to TouchTunes Network

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - TouchTunes Corporation, the largest out-of-home interactive entertainment network, announced today the exclusive digital jukebox pre-release from R&B superstar Usher of "Love in This Club Part II," featuring Beyonce and Lil' Wayne. The song is available on the...

This Just in for Highlight Consideration ...

NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire — On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6 p.m.* 106 & PARK will host an exclusive red carpet special with Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Karen Allen. Live from the streets of Harlem, THE ADVENTURES OF 106 & INDIANA JONES will also feature special performances...

Encore in Columbia: Tracy Byrd to Perform at Forrest Wood Cup

COLUMBIA, S.C., May 19 PRNewswire — As if the prospect of watching the world's top bass angler win as much as $1 million was not enough to drive fishing fans crazy, FLW Outdoors announced today that multi-platinum recording artist Tracy Byrd will perform a free concert during the $2...

Big Names, Big Movies, Big Moments: Who Will Make Headlines This Year?!?

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — Who and what will the blogs be buzzing about this year? MTV brings the biggest names of this summer's most anticipated films together to give fans more spontaneous and shocking moments as Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey...

Steinway Acquires ArkivMusic

WALTHAM, Mass., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: LVB) today announced that it has acquired ArkivMusic, LLC, an online retailer of classical music recordings. Specializing in the efficient delivery of a broad selection of classical music titles...

Following California Supreme Court Ruling, Last of the ''Symbolic'' Gay Marriage Ceremonies Set

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - On June 4, 2008, T.R. Knight will join the Matthew Shepard Foundation to help kick off National Gay-Pride month with a symbolic dusk commitment ceremony at the famed West Hollywood hotspot, The Abbey. At 8pm, couples from around the nation will...

Revenue Opportunities Abound Worldwide in Online and Mobile Music Distribution

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Research and Markets Related Reports *T For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92126

Jennifer Hudson Steps Into the 'Spotlight' With New Single

NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire — After her critically-acclaimed performance in Dreamgirls, Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson makes her long-awaited foray into the music scene with "Spotlight," her official first single from her self-titled debut album, set for release in September on...

Taiyo Fund Takes Significant Stake in Roland (7944) to Over 5%

TOKYO, May 19 PRNewswire — The Taiyo Fund announced today that it has accumulated a position in excess of 5% in Roland Corp (7944) to become its fifth largest shareholder. The Taiyo Fund is known for its cooperative investment style working with senior management to enhance shareholder...

Video: The 2008 National Memorial Day Concert on PBS: A Time to Remember, to Heal and Bring our Nation Together

WASHINGTON, May 19 PRNewswire — As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert ; and film and television actress Caitlin Wachs; in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro...

Photos: Head-Turning Invention Strikes a Chord With SmartCEO Magazine

BALTIMORE, May 19 PRNewswire - A new stringed instrument is climbing the corporate ladder while aspiring to climb the music charts. Part guitar, part piano, the harpejji d1 provides the expressive capabilities of a guitar via a keyboard-friendly interface. To view the Multimedia News Release...

Live Nation to Present at Goldman Sachs Ninth Annual Global Internet Conference

LOS ANGELES, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), the world's largest live music company, announced today that Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bryan Perez, Chief Executive Officer - Global Digital, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs...

ZonePerfect Dark Chocolate Nutrition Bars Indulge Chocoholics

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott Nutrition today announced the launch of ZonePerfect(R) Dark Chocolate All-Natural Nutrition Bars, the first bars of their kind to combine rich, indulgent dark chocolate with antioxidants — Vitamins C & E...

The Echelon Club is ''Keeping Harmony Alive''

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Kimberly Moore, founder of The Echelon Club, has formed another successful campaign called "Keeping Harmony Alive" which progressed from her Adopt-A-Letter program this past holiday season. "Keeping Harmony Alive" was inspired by a 16-year-old girl from...

H3 Enterprises, Inc. Announces Hip-Hop Celebrities Attending Miami HipHopSodaShop Grand Opening on May 22

NEW YORK, MAY 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — H3 Enterprises, Inc. (OTC: HTRE), the world's first publicly traded hip-hop company, will launch the Miami HipHopSodaShop on Thursday May 22, 2008. The HipHopSodaShop franchise is the backbone of H3 related businesses and encapsulates not only the...

Winners Announced For The 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

LAS VEGAS, May 19 PRNewswire — Winners have been announced for the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE Sunday night on the CBS Television Network from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas. More than a half million fans voted in the Entertainer of the...

Updated - The 'Hottest Ticket on Television' Has Been Announced: The BET Awards '08

NEW YORK, May 17 PRNewswire — BET Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B), today announced the nominees, performers and recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian honors for the BET AWARDS '08. The BET AWARDS '08 is raising the stakes and promises to be the...

'A Tribute to Miles Davis and Carlos Santana,' a Fine Art and Memorabilia Exhibition, Opened May 15 at Lush Life Gallery at San Francisco's New Jazz Heritage Center in the Fillmore

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 PRNewswire — On May 15, the special fine art and memorabilia exhibition "A Tribute To Miles Davis and Carlos Santana" opened at the Lush Life Gallery, part of The Jazz Heritage Center (JHC) in the Fillmore. The gallery specializes in jazz-themed art mediums, and is...

National Research Firm Launches Music Video Contest for Election '08

FLEMINGTON, N.J., May 16 PRNewswire — HCD Research announced today that it will use its mediacurves.com web site to conduct a national contest in which Americans will be invited to submit music videos in support of the two presidential candidates or parties. The contest which entitled...

Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood to Perform Special Tribute to Eddy Arnold at The 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music(R) Awards

ENCINO, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire — The Academy of Country Music today announced that Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will perform a live special tribute to country music legend Eddy Arnold during the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Actor Jason Alexander, supermodel...

Everybody in the Club Scream O!

LOS ANGELES, May 16 PRNewswire — On Saturday, May 17th 2008, hip-hop and R & B artist J Kwon known best for his hit song "Everybody in the Club Gettin' Tipsy," will be presenting the Urban Health Institute (UHI) with 10,000 Sensual O Vibrating Condom Packs worth over $50,000. The...

Three Universities Bringing Holocaust Oratorio to Europe

DATELINE CITY, Minn., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Singers, instrumentalists and faculty soloists from St. Cloud State University, the College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University and the SCSU Cantabile Girls Choir leave May 20 for overseas, where they will perform the...

ENGOBI(TM), First Caffeine-Infused Chip, Grabs 'Ax,' Heads for North Carolina

NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — Fresh off an explosive, New York City sampling wave, the ENGOBI(TM) Girls are hitting the road, bringing ENGOBI — the love child of caffeine and snack chips — to Durham May 17-18 and to Raleigh May 18-19. Along with samples of the market's first...

Rock Band's Photo Contest to Feature Fans in Music Video

RARITAN, N.J., May 16 PRNewswire — What if a favorite photo of yours could be in a rock music video? The rock band Kindred Souls is producing a music video for "Leap of Faith," a song about overcoming obstacles and achieving personal triumphs. Fans can download the song for free at...

Podcast Alert: PR Newswire Entertainment Roundup

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16 PRNewswire — A weekly audio roundup of top Entertainment industry releases transmitted by PR Newswire. This week's roundup includes stories on Coldplay, Michael Moore, Pat Benatar, Donny & Marie, and "America's Got Talent's" Terry Fator. When: The Podcast will...

Sugarland to Release Third Album, Love On The Inside, July 22

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 16 PRNewswire — Mercury Nashville's super duo Sugarland will release their third studio album entitled, LOVE ON THE INSIDE, July 22. Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush co-wrote all 13 tracks and have teamed up with Byron Gallimore again to produce...

Robbins Entertainment, Rounder Records, and New West Records Sign Long Term Agreement with Play MPE(R)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Destiny Media Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY) is pleased to announce the signing of new termed agreements. Robbins Entertainment, Rounder Records, and New West Records will utilize the Play MPE(R) System to digitally...

Foo Fighters Ride Into Harley-Davidson's 105th Anniversary

MILWAUKEE, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Today Harley-Davidson announced that the iconic rock band Foo Fighters has been added to the already stellar line-up of musical talent performing during the Motor Company's 105th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee. Foo Fighters, along with...

The 'Hottest Ticket on Television' Has Been Announced: The BET AWARDS '08

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — BET Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), today announced the nominees, performers and recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian honors for the BET AWARDS '08. The BET AWARDS '08 is raising the stakes and promises to be the...

Halcyon Gallery to Hold First Gallery Exhibition of Bob Dylan Art

LONDON, May 15 PRNewswire — One of London's most prestigious galleries, Halcyon Gallery in Mayfair, will present the first ever gallery exhibition of Bob Dylan's artwork, beginning 14 June 2008. The Drawn Blank Series exhibition is the most comprehensive and authoritative collection...

Broward County Poised to Be the New Home of Gospel Music with the Construction of the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15 PRNewswire — Broward County, FL will become the new home of Gospel Music later this month with the Ground Blessing Ceremony for the 90,000 sq. ft. Gospel Complex for Education and Preservation that will be developed on the northwest corner of State Road 7...

Alejandro Escovedo to Tour With Dave Matthews Band in Support of New Record 'Real Animal' Due June 24

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — With the impending release of his 9th solo album REAL ANIMAL, Alejandro Escovedo will hit the road as the opening act for the Dave Matthews Band beginning June 9th (see dates below). Alejandro will perform with his full band which consists of: David...

AT&T Connects Fans With Singer/Songwriter Jason Mraz Via Exclusive Live Concert Webcast May 21

SAN ANTONIO, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The "Curbside Prophet" has returned. After a year off, Jason Mraz is back with his new album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." And, within a week of the record hitting store shelves, he'll be offering fans a live webcast premiere via the...

Golden Rainbow Takes a Musical Journey for Its 22nd Annual 'Ribbon of Life' Production Show

LAS VEGAS, May 15 PRNewswire — It's an all-original, all-singing, all-dancing musical journey across America when Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS charity Golden Rainbow presents its 22nd annual "Ribbon of Life" fundraising production show. The spectacular is staged June 14 and 15 in Le Theatre...

Rocker, Hip-Hopper Building Sustainable Bamboo Houses

LOS ANGELES, May 15 PRNewswire — Musicians Tommy Lee and Ludacris, on a "Battleground Earth" reality TV quest to illuminate "green" issues, will park their bio-diesel tour busses and get hands-on to actually construct two cutting-edge houses built from sustainable Structural Bamboo...

All Shows Named Official Fan Marketplace and the Official Premium Ticket Source for Ives Concert Park

— All Shows Partnership with the Ives Concert Park Allows Concert Fans to Safely and Securely Purchase and Resell Tickets on the Secondary Market for Ives' 2008 Summer Concert Series — GREENWICH, Conn., May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — All Shows (www.allshows.com) today...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Extends Exclusive 'Neil Diamond Radio' Channel Due to Popular Demand

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will extend, due to fans' requests, Neil Diamond Radio, its exclusive commercial-free music channel dedicated to Neil Diamond, for an additional two weeks through the end of May. To celebrate the channel's...

The Nielsen Company Measures the American Idol Phenom

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — With only a week before the finale of FOX's American Idol, The Nielsen Company today reported data trends about American Idol and its contestants. Highlights include: — TV Ratings — People age 35-49 watched American Idol Season 7 the most...

We Shall Never Forget: WWII Medal of Honor recipients to be honored again.

NEW ORLEANS, May 15 PRNewswire — In a joint event which may be the first of its kind, The National World War II Museum and the USS Midway Museum will honor the surviving World War II recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Entitled Beyond the Call of Duty, the gala evening will...

JPat Management President / CEO Jonnetta Patton Launches Independent Record Label JPat Records

ATLANTA, May 15 PRNewswire — Atlanta based JPat Management President / CEO Jonnetta Patton recently launched her own independent record label, JPat Records, with two newly signed acts on the roster - R&B group Kwiet Storm and R&B male singer Dante. Jonnetta Patton, a veteran...

Cablevision Adds Hundreds Of The Hottest Music Videos And Original Programming From Music Choice To Free Video On Demand Offering

BETHPAGE, N.Y., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced the addition of Music Choice's On Demand network to the wide variety of free video on demand (VOD) programming available to iO TV digital cable customers. Music Choice offers a diverse...

Contemporary Gospel Performer Tye Tribbett & G.A. Enter the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart at #1 with 'Stand Out,' the New Spirit-Filled Full-Length Live Album on Columbia Records

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Stand Out, the eagerly anticipated new full-length live album from the contemporary gospel singer/songwriter/performer Tye Tribbett and his gospel choir and musical ensemble, G.A. (Greater Anointing), has just entered the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart...

This July 4, New Concert Host Jimmy Smits Invites You To A Capitol Fourth: America's Biggest Birthday Party Live From the U.S. Capitol

PBS' Highest Rated Musical and Fireworks Extravaganza Stars Huey Lewis & The News, Taylor Hicks, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hayley Westenra, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harolyn Blackwell and the National Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Erich Kunzel WASHINGTON, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Blow...

Girl Power is the Highlight of the April Ecast BarPulse

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Ladies are indeed first (and second, and third) on the Ecast BarPulse(TM) for April. Last month, women dominated the Ecast BarPulse. Four female artists — Mariah Carey, Madonna, Leona Lewis and Trina — held eight of the top 10 spots...

Rock Pioneer Lou Reed Joins SIRIUS Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Reed will host his own weekly show exclusively on SIRIUS. Lou Reed's New York Shuffle will premiere on SIRIUS Disorder channel 70 this Saturday, May 17th at 6...

ENGOBI(TM), First Caffeine-Infused Chip, Seeks Guitar-Loving Gamers

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — ENGOBI(TM), the love child of caffeine and snack chips, today invited Guitar Hero(TM) aficionados to fuel up, then create and upload to ENGOBI.com energy-packed videos of themselves and their friends rocking out. ENGOBI, which has been taking convenience...

Brown Shoe Forms Footwear Partnership With Music, Entertainment Superstar Fergie

ST. LOUIS, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Fergie can add one more credit to her lengthy list — shoe maven. Brown Shoe (NYSE: BWS) shoe show. Plans for the launch of Fergie footwear include a dedicated web site and personal...

Online Now - soundflag.com - The First Worldwide Online Record Label

LONDON, May 15 PRNewswire — It's a dilemma, always: the break for many newcomer bands is a desired record contract. Only a small number of musicians can call a contract their own, though. Many gifted and professional artists and bands struggle for a career in the music industry - and...

MTV Responds to Tragic Disaster in Burma With Message of Support in New Public Service Announcement

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — MTV Networks International, owned by Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), has announced its collaboration with global advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather and filmmakers from creative production company Shilo in creating an urgent TV spot compelling the global...

Deezer Signs European Agreement With Universal Music

PARIS, May 15 PRNewswire — Deezer announces the signing of an agreement with the Universal Music giant covering 35 countries. With this move, the first French music on demand website launches its international deployment in order to position itself as a key player in the changing...

FlyTunes(TM) Adds Video, Customization to Mobile Content Network

LANCASTER, Pa., May 15 PRNewswire — FlyTunes Inc. today announced several major changes to its mobile content network, popularized on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Beginning today, FlyTunes is adding video and audio podcasts, a new user interface, and a customizable channel guide. As...

XStreamHD(TM) Announces New Additions to Executive Team

MCLEAN, Va., May 15 PRNewswire — XStreamHD is pleased to announce the addition of Gerry Curran as vice president of manufacturing and production and James Mahoney as vice president of marketing. "We continue to build an increasingly dynamic leadership team that will drive XStreamHD to a...

PURPOSE(R) Skincare Announces the Sponsorship of the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS and Continues Partnership with Actress Rebecca Herbst

SKILLMAN, N.J., May 15 PRNewswire — PURPOSE(R) announces that the brand has signed on to be an official sponsor of the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS honoring country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent. The event will take place at...

CharityFolks.com, ICON Collectibles and Carlos Santana Join Together to Raise Money for Children Around the World

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Carlos Santana, SONY BMG's ICON Collectibles and CharityFolks.com are auctioning the opportunity to meet Carlos Santana and attend his sold out performance at the Fillmore in his home town of San Francisco on May 21st. Two auction packages are available...

Julianne Hough's May 20 Album Debut Garners Major Attention

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 15 PRNewswire — Mercury Nashville's May 20 release of Julianne Hough's self-titled debut album is garnering major attention. The single, "That Song In My Head", is burning up the airwaves, on both radio and TV, and will be performed by Hough May 22 on Good Morning...

Additional 2 Worlds 2 Voices Dates Announced

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 15 PRNewswire — Entertainment superstars Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson announced today they will play additional 2 Worlds 2 Voices tour dates this fall. The unique tour, combining both superstar bands and both superstar acts on one stage for a combined...

D-STAR Begins Trials of PLAY MPE(TM)

SYDNEY, Australia, May 15 PRNewswire — The Shooting Star Picture Company's D-STAR division is pleased to announce the start of trials of PLAY MPE(TM), the new generation of B2B music delivery in Australia. PLAY MPE(TM) is already the #1 digital delivery platform in North America and...

Phil Vassar and Jo Dee Messina Kick Off 2008 CMA Music Festival On the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14 PRNewswire — Fan favorites Phil Vassar and Jo Dee Messina will kick off 2008 CMA Music Festival on the Greased Lightning(R) Daytime Stages Thursday, June 5 (10:00 AM/CT). Each artist's performance is sure to rev up the crowd for all the non-stop excitement...

HDNet Concert Series Hits 'The Outlaw Trail' Sunday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, May 14 PRNewswire — WHAT: HDNet saddles up and hits the road with "The Outlaw Trail: Where Outlaw Legends & Outlaw Music Meet" Sunday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. ET. In the Old West, desperadoes and bank robbers eluded lawmen using a series of get-away routes across the...

Mega Media Group's Pulse 87 Has Secured Advertisement Orders From Pepsi's Sobe Beverages Brand and Paragon Honda, Launches New Programming

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pulse 87 FM, a subsidiary of Mega Media Group, Inc., (OTC BUlletin Board: MMDA.OB) (www.megamediagroup.com), New York's new Rhythmic Top 40 radio station, has received advertisement orders from Sobe Life Water Brand a division of Pepsico, Inc...

Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls Set to Take the Stage for the '2008 MTV Movie Awards' Live on Sunday, June 1

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — MTV today revealed performers for Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical...

Flavor Flav's Eternal Search for Love Finally Ends in Paris!

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — It's been an endless journey for your boy Flav and three seasons full of ups and downs. But finally, in the City of Lights, it's time for Flavor Flav to put it all on the line. On the series' finale of "Flavor of Love 3" premiering on Monday, May 19 at...

RCA Music Group Dominates the Billboard Top 10 Album Chart

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire - RCA Music Group artists dominate the Billboard album chart this week with three of the country's Top Ten best-selling albums. Additionally, RCA Label Group tops the Digital Album Chart with GAVIN DEGRAW at #1, Clay Aiken's ON MY WAY HERE at #3, and Leona...

Encore! Encore! MSC Cruises Adds Second Big Band Theme Cruise to Winter Caribbean Sailings

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., MAY 14 PRNewswire — Because interest in its previously announced Big Band theme cruise has been so high, MSC Cruises is bringing the theme cruise back for an encore with special oceanview stateroom rates. The line will host a second Big Band theme cruise on MSC...

Lewis County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

WATERTOWN, N.Y., May 14 PRNewswire — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Lewis County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Natural Bridge. The new site improves coverage and capacity on Route 3 between Old...

PBS Kicks Off a 'Get Up and Go Summer Road Trip' for Kids With an Exclusive Music Video Featuring Music by They Might Be Giants

PBSParents.org Features More Health Resources and Activities in "Keeping Kids Fit and Healthy" ARLINGTON, Va., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — This summer, PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! invite children on a virtual road trip with a destination all about being engaged and healthy. Beginning...

RocknRollDating.com Launches to Hook up Music Lovers; Innovative Music-Centric Dating Site Promises Someone for Everyone Living the Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle

LOS ANGELES, May 14 PRNewswire — After more than a year in development, RocknRollDating.com who spent fifteen years as the president and owner of Seattle-based C/Z records, where he worked in every capacity including A&R, marketing & promotions. While running C/Z, House was...

Kenny Chesney Tours the Corona Beach

CHICAGO, May 14 PRNewswire — Continuing to engage viewers with fresh twists to the brand's iconic advertising, Corona's newest TV spot features a subtle, yet unique musical and visual twist courtesy of music star Kenny Chesney. In the new spot, "Bootprints," Kenny Chesney's music and...

Borders(R) to Open New Concept Store at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, Colo.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — Borders made national headlines in February when it launched its first-ever concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich. The breakthrough retail concept represents a significant enhancement over existing Borders stores inside and out and fulfills the company's...

Eduardo Cachucho Wins 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards

ESPOO, Finland and NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — When Eduardo Cachucho, a 23 year old architecture student, entered the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards, he had no idea his film would be seen by millions of people around the world. Cachucho shot the winning mobile short...

Broadcasters Rollout Second Generation of HD2 Programming

ORLANDO, Fla., May 14 PRNewswire — The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a joint initiative of leading radio broadcasters to accelerate consumer adoption of HD Digital Radio, today announced that member companies are continuing the outpour of creativity and ingenuity with the second generation...

Neil Diamond Rockets to the Top of The Billboard 200 With Home Before Dark, His First-Ever #1 Album & Highest-Ever Top 200 Chart Debut

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — He's sold 125 million albums worldwide, penned 36 Top 40 hits, won a Grammy and a Golden Globe and performed for millions of packed-house crowds around the world. But Neil Diamond has never had a No. 1 debut or No. 1 album — until now. HOME BEFORE...

Advertisers Learn to Speak Tr3s at MTV Tr3s Upfront

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire — Fueled by the unstoppable growth of Hispanics 12-34, the insights of a panel of Latino youth trendsetters and the youth expertise of the MTV brand, MTV Tr3s announced today that it has doubled its distribution in the less than two years since it launched...

Adrian Grenier's Film Production Company Partners With John Loar's Northern California Investment Group

LOS ANGELES, May 13 PRNewswire — Adrian Grenier's Reckless Productions and J. Loar, Inc. today announced its partnership. Actor and producer Adrian Grenier, who brings his star power from the hit show "Entourage," attracted financier John Loar, founder of J. Loar, Inc. because of their...

Donny and Marie Announce World-Wide Search for Talented and Aspiring Dancers

LAS VEGAS, May 13 PRNewswire — The search is on! When Donny and Marie Osmond recently announced they would be returning to Las Vegas for their first headlining engagement in 29 years, they decided to add an unprecedented opportunity. The acclaimed duo will host an open casting call...

Russell Simmons, Majora Carter and Bhai Mohinder Singh Will Be 2008 Hollister Award Recipients

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Russell Simmons, music industry pioneer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, will receive a 2008 Hollister Award on September 18, 2008 from the Temple of Understanding (ToU) in honor of his work to bridge the divide between people of different...

KOCH Records Signs Long Term Agreement with Play MPE(R)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Destiny Media Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY) is pleased to announce the signing of a termed agreement with KOCH Records, a division of KOCH Entertainment, to utilize the Play MPE(R) System to digitally deliver music...

GM River Days Returns to the Detroit International Riverfront with Fantastic Entertainment on Land and Water - June 20-23, 2008

DETROIT, May 13 PRNewswire — Details for the 2008 GM River Days, last year's summer success, were announced today at Rivard Plaza. Organized by the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, The Parade Company and General Motors, the festival will kick off Friday, June 20 and culminate on...

New York Benefit to Celebrate Recent Medical Marijuana Successes

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire — The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP.org) will host a spring soiree, a night of comedy and music to benefit MPP's efforts to protect seriously ill New Yorkers from arrest and jail if they use medical marijuana with their doctor's recommendation. Patient...

Ol' Blue Eyes returns to 'Stamping Ovation'

Postal Service offers exclusive Sinatra CD WASHINGTON, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The "Chairman of the Board's" children joined the Postal Service's Chairman to celebrate the achievements of "Ol' Blue Eyes" by dedicating the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp in the first of three...

Glen Wexler's 'Metal Shop' Exhibition of Album Cover Art at the ArcLight Cinemas Sherman Oaks May 29 to July 8, 2008

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — Glen Wexler's exhibition of photographic album cover art, "Metal Shop," will be on display at the ArcLight Cinemas Sherman Oaks, from May 29 thru July 8, 2008. Wexler's indelible images have straddled the line between art and commerce, and...

Simply Music to Offer Entire Line of Hal Leonard Sheet Music

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano and keyboard playing-based method that presents a breakthrough in learning music. The Simply Music organization is excited to announce that the entire catalog of sheet music from Hal...

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the 17th Annual Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival

CLEVELAND, May 13 PRNewswire — The unofficial kickoff to summer in Northeast Ohio is the 17th Annual Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival, presented by Mountain Dew, Friday! in The Plain Dealer, WKYC-TV 3 and Cleveland.com. The BBQ battle takes place Friday, May 23...

'Pat Benatar: Ultimate Collection' to be Released June 24 by Capitol/EMI

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — Pat Benatar's top hits and signature album cuts have been gathered for a new 2-CD and digital release, Pat Benatar: Ultimate Collection, to be released June 24 by Capitol/EMI. Among the collection's 40 tracks, totaling more than two hours of music...

Ol' Blue Eyes returns to 'Stamping Ovation'

Postal Service offers exclusive Sinatra CD WASHINGTON, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The "Chairman of the Board's" children joined the Postal Service's Chairman to celebrate the achievements of "Ol' Blue Eyes" by dedicating the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp in the first of three...

L.e.i. Brand Partners with Country Music Superstar Taylor Swift

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) ("Jones") today announced an exclusive partnership agreement with triple-platinum country music sensation Taylor Swift. The 18-year-old singer-songwriter will be the face of the L.e.i. Back-to-School 2008...

Allegro Media Group announces new financing and the acquisition of Softland Corporation

PORTLAND, OR, May 13 PRNewswire - Allegro Media Group announced today that it has obtained up to $37 million dollars in new financing for content and other strategic acquisitions. The financing is comprised of an initial equity investment and access to a further line of equity from Canterbury...

HBO & Apple Bring Critically Acclaimed Television Programming to the iTunes Store

NEW YORK and CUPERTINO, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — HBO and Apple(R) today announced that programming from HBO is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes(R) Store 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPod...

GigaMedia: Profit up 43% to Record $12.1 Million in Q1

HONG KONG, May 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — GigaMedia Limited (Nasdaq: GIGM) announced today strong first-quarter results with revenues climbing 51 percent to a record $54.6 million, and operating income rising 49 percent to a record $12.9 million, both in comparison to first...

President Bush 'Lies' On My Damn Channel

NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire — My Damn Channel World Premieres Harry Shearer's music video, "935 Lies" today (live at 4a pt / 7a et). The song is from Harry Shearer's forthcoming record "Songs of the Bushmen." See it here...

THX Awards Cleveland Institute of Music With Industry First

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 13 PRNewswire — THX Ltd. and the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) today announced the completion of the Robert and Jean Conrad Audio Control Room as a state-of-the-art THX Certified recording studio, the first in a music conservatory worldwide. In addition to...

Jack Black Creates 'Panda-Monium' at 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France, May 9 PRNewswire — WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 10:00AM TO 10:30AM (Eastern) 1:00PM to 1:30PM (Eastern) 7:00AM TO 7:30AM (Pacific) 10:00AM TO 10:30AM (Pacific) Galaxy 25 Transponder 14 (C-Band, Galaxy 25 Transponder 14 (C-Band, Analog) Analog...

Coldplay Announce 'Viva La Vida' North American Tour

LOS ANGELES, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Coldplay announce their "Viva La Vida" North American Tour in support of their new album of the same name, which will be released on June 17th. The tour, which will be produced by Live Nation, will kick off on June 29th in Philadelphia, PA...

Mother Receives Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity as Her Daughter Wins 'The Good Time Country Contest With Alan Jackson And Six Flags'

NEW YORK, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Six Flags proudly announced the winner of the nationwide "The Good Time Country Contest With Alan Jackson And Six Flags", Kimberly Johnson. She is an active-duty military mother stationed at Fort Sam Houston Army Post who has served her country...

Project H.O.M.E., Jon Bon Jovi and Philadelphia Soul Announce New Program for Homeless Veterans; Multi-Million Dollar Project Funded by Unique Mix of Public and Private Support

PHILADELPHIA, May 9 PRNewswire — Project H.O.M.E. today announced that $3.3 million has been donated by a unique combination of funders to start a greatly needed program for homeless veterans in Philadelphia. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and public and private funders...

Perry Farrell Announces the Summer KIDZAPALOOZA Concert Summer Line Up

LOS ANGELES, May 9 PRNewswire — WHAT: KIDZAPALOOZA, the children's version of summer concert extravaganza, LOLLAPALOOZA, is the premiere summer concert festival for children. The festival's founders, Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros, and Tor Hyams, famous...

Burnsville Raises the Bar on Performing Arts Center With Saturday, May 10 Event

BURNSVILLE, Minn., May 9 PRNewswire — WHEN: Saturday, May 10 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon WHAT: A community celebration recognizing a milestone event for the City of Burnsville's new community landmark, the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. History will be made as all in attendance will be...

Pangea Day to be Broadcast for TV in 150 Countries, Plus Global Live Webcast, and on Mobile Phones

LOS ANGELES, May 9 PRNewswire — PANGEA DAY, a global day of film, speakers, and music watched simultaneously around the world will take place this Saturday, May 10, 2008. Millions of people all over the world will come together this Saturday at 18:00 GMT to watch a 4-hour program of...

Veteran L.A. Drummer/Composer Frank Briggs Leads an All-Star Band in Debut CD 'China Ranch'

LOS ANGELES, May 9 PRNewswire — Drummer, Composer Frank Briggs is joined by an All-Star group of musical soul mates on his first solo release. Inspired by a spectacular desert oasis, China Ranch takes us on a journey of musical exploration and virtuosity as expressed by an artist...

Miami Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Latin Star Studded FedEx/St. Jude Gala

MIAMI, May 9 PRNewswire — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), the world's premier pediatric cancer research and treatment center, celebrates its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala on Saturday, May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of...

Lincoln and Hip-Hop Superstar Common Announce the 'Lincoln Spotlight' Grand Champion Lyricist

DEARBORN, Mich., May 9 PRNewswire — West Hollywood, California resident and aspiring lyricist Jael Gadsen has been chosen the grand champion of the Lincoln Spotlight online music competition by a panel that included Grammy Award-winning hip-hop superstar Common, Grammy-winning music...

Live Nation and AdBrite Enter Exclusive Multi-Year Online Advertising Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) and AdBrite today announced the launch of Live Nation eFan Finder, a new proprietary service that helps local Live Nation concert promoters, artist managers and agents track and view the performance of Live Nation's...

CMA Music Festival Strikes Up the Band to 'Keep the Music Playing' for Metro Nashville Public School Students

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8 PRNewswire — Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, BNA Records star Kellie Pickler and Country Music Association Chief Executive Officer Tammy Genovese were at Thurgood Marshall Middle School today for a special delivery. A truckload of musical instruments and equipment...

Can a Music Video Change the World?

RARITAN, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire — A band, a song, a website, and hundreds possibly thousands of music lovers worldwide will soon join forces to produce a user-generated music video about taking their "Leap of Faith." What is a "Leap of Faith?" First, it is an inspirational song by Indie...

Steinway Posts Solid Q1 Results EPS $0.23 vs. $0.17

WALTHAM, Mass., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: LVB), one of the world's leading manufacturers of musical instruments, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenue and gross profit for the first quarter remained in line...

The Digital Freedom Campaign Responds to the RIAA's Predictions of a Comeback for DRM

WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement can be at attributed to Maura Corbett, Spokesperson for the Digital Freedom Campaign: RIAA AND MPAA NOW APPEARING AT DIGITAL HOLLYWOOD AS MONTY PYTHON'S THE BLACK KNIGHT "Yet again, we are left scratching our heads at the...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Broadcast Special Day-Long Tribute in Honor of Frank Sinatra on Siriusly Sinatra Channel

NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will commemorate the legacy of Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century, with a day-long broadcast celebration of his life and musical career. The broadcast will air on Siriusly...

Entertainment Distribution Company Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Entertainment Distribution Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDCI) ("EDCI"), the majority shareholder of Entertainment Distribution Company, LLC ("EDC, LLC") a global and independent provider of supply chain services to the home entertainment market, today...

RealNetworks Announces Intention to Spin Off Its Casual Games Business

SEATTLE, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RealNetworks(R), Inc., (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced that it intends to separate its global casual games business into an independent company and distribute shares of the newly created games company to its shareholders. RealNetworks may precede...

RealNetworks Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

SEATTLE, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Quarterly Highlights: — Revenue of $147.6 million — Net income of $2.4 million or $0.02 per...

New Live Pipe-Organ Accompaniment Released by The Pilgrim Press

CLEVELAND, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The largest music-related project undertaken by the national setting of the United Church of Christ (UCC) since the 1995 publication of The New Century Hymnal has been released by the denomination's trade publisher, The Pilgrim Press: The New...

/C O R R E C T I O N - Columbia Records/

In the news release, Lyfe Jennings Scores Second Straight #1 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums Chart as New Album, Lyfe Change, Enters Billboard Top 200 at # 4!, issued earlier today by Columbia Records over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that an additional media contact has been...

Sharon Little's Breakdown Debuts This Spring

LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — Perfect Time For A Breakdown is Sharon Little's debut national release and a signpost of a career very much on the ascent. The album, set for rush release May 27, was completed only one week before Sharon hit the road for a string of tour dates in...

The 29th Annual DC101 Chili Cook-Off Benefiting the National Kidney Foundation

WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being issued by the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area: Who: Musical acts including headlining sets from Staind and Live, as well as Seether, Finger 11, Chevelle, Deaf Pedestrians and the winner of DC 101's...

'Beggars To Exiles: Unseen Photographs Of The Rolling Stones, 1966-1971,' A Show Revisiting Two Legendary Periods in the Band's History, Opens July 12 at San Francisco Art Exchange

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 PRNewswire — San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) shines a light on a legendary half-decade of Stones lore and rock 'n roll history overall with "Beggars To Exiles: Unseen Photographs Of The Rolling Stones, 1966-1971," a new exhibition opening with a reception on...

Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits, All in One Release

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8 PRNewswire — Singer, songwriter, entertainer and all around Big Dog Daddy Toby Keith tends to do things, well, big. And so the now available release of his latest hits collection tips the scales with two discs filled to bursting with smash singles. "Toby Keith 35...

Jimmy Eat World BLEED AMERICAN Deluxe (Geffen/UMe) Available Now

LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — For every artist paralyzed with fear and frustration as to how to "make it" in today's terrifying marketplace, the story behind Jimmy Eat World's BLEED AMERICAN provides both inspiration and a lesson in Perseverance 101. Circa August 1999, things couldn't...

Verizon Wireless Introduces the Chic Samsung Glyde(TM)

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS, May 8 PRNewswire — Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Glyde(TM) will be available on May 9, 2008, online at...

The Echo Nest Launches Music Recommendation API With Special Offer to Small Music Websites

SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 8 PRNewswire — The Echo Nest, a music intelligence company providing enhanced music search, recommendation and interactivity technology to online music companies, launched its second hosted application, "Recommend," today. Recommend is an application programming...

Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes Set to Perform, Sara Evans, Jewel, Dr. Phil and More Set to Present at the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS

ENCINO, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — The Academy of Country Music today announced that country music superstars Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes will perform during the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and that Kenny Chesney and George Strait will perform a special...

Madonna's Yummy 'STICKY & SWEET' TOUR Itinerary Unwrapped for Fans for the Very First Time

LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Madonna, the world's tastiest sweetheart, has announced more non-stop treats for her legions of legendary and devoted fans. Following the latest news that "HARD CANDY" has debuted at Number 1 around the globe, it has been confirmed that...

Yamaha Announces a Favorable Ruling and Settlement in Its Lawsuit in China

TOKYO, May 8 PRNewswire — Yamaha Corporation (TSE 1st Section: 7951, Head Office at Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka; President: Mitsuru Umemura, hereinafter: Yamaha) has announced that the Company secured a favorable ruling and settlement in its copyright infringement lawsuit in China. Yamaha...

Steve Winwood Enjoys his Highest Chart Debut & Best First Week's Sales of the SoundScan era as 'Nine Lives,' his Columbia Records Debut, Enters the Billboard Top 200 at #12

NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Legendary singer-songwriter-multi- instrumentalist Steve Winwood's new album, "Nine Lives," his first for Columbia Records, has just entered the Billboard Top 200 at #12, giving the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer his highest chart debut, and best first week's...

James Chippendale Climbs the Mountain of Life

DALLAS, May 7 PRNewswire — The top of the Empire State Building. The base camp of Mount Everest. And next, Machu Picchu. James Chippendale is a leukemia survivor and co-founder of Love Hope Strength Foundation, an international charity hosting x-treme music concerts in high locations...

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