Music Newswire
National Hip-Hop Team Vote 2008 Campaign to Be Launched in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 16, 2008 - The Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund, PowerPAC and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network announced today the launch of an unprecedented, focused national campaign to mobilize the hip-hop generation of youth voters to ensure the largest youth voter turnout...
Quebec Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony of a Thousand in Quebec City
QUEBEC CITY, March 15 PRNewswire - The Quebec Symphony Orchestra presented March 15th, 2008, at the Coliseum of Quebec, the Symphony No 8, "Symphony of a Thousand" of Gustav Mahler with 1000 performers on stage under the baton of Maestro Yoav Talmi, OSQ's artistic director. More than 12 400...
Surrge Rocks the Music Industry
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 15, 2008 - Surrge, the hottest new brand in the business of online music, launches during South by Southwest this week. Ushering the music industry into the Web 2.0 world, Surrge is a social distribution network and music community that lets fans play a part in...
American Southwest Music Distribution Announces Special Shareholders Meeting
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 14, 2008 - The Board of Directors of American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (OTCBB: ASWD) today announced a Special Shareholders Meeting regarding the acquisition and merger of Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV. David Michery, President...
Cash Money Superstar Lil Wayne Serving up Something New for the Taste Buds
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 14, 2008 - Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown recording artist Lil Wayne is gearing up to release his highly anticipated album Tha Carter III, the final in the trilogy, on May 13th. Tha Carter III is Lil Wayne's first solo album since the release of Tha Carter...
Yahoo! Telemundo to Bring Fans Exclusive Live Coverage of Juanes' Paz Sin Fronteras Concert
MIAMI, March 14 PRNewswire — WHAT: Yahoo! is supporting 12-time Latin Grammy winner Juanes' "Paz Sin Fronteras" concert and has created a special page available at yahootelemundo.com/musica, which will feature exclusive LIVE video coverage of the concert this Sunday and will provide...
Biohazard Frontman Evan Seinfeld's Sinister Plan to Bring Back Erotic Energy to Music with His New Band The Spyderz
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-March 14, 2008 - With the launch of the outlaw rock band The Spyderz (www.myspace.com/thespyderz,) Biohazard (www.biohazard.com) lead singer and bassist Evan Seinfeld brings an infusion of energy back to the stage, and he's taking no prisoners (Evan played Jaz Hoyt on the...
Barry Manilow Bringing 'An Evening of Music and Passion' to Missouri
LOS ANGELES, March 14 PRNewswire — Barry Manilow, a true legend of our time, will perform his hit concert, "Manilow: An Evening of Music and Passion" at two very special concerts. First, as the inaugural concert at the new Chaifetz (SHAY-fetz) Arena at Saint Louis University on Friday...
Madonna's New Single '4 Minutes' to Debut in New Sunsilk(R) Ad
CHICAGO, March 14 PRNewswire — Madonna, whose new album "HARD CANDY" is scheduled for an April 29 release, will debut her first single "4 Minutes" in a new Sunsilk commercial, announced today by Unilever. The pop artist and ever-changing chameleon and superstar originally appeared in...
Enjoy Florida's Largest Music, Art, and Waterfront Festival With Special Travel Package
SunFest offers great escape weekend WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — SunFest, Florida's largest music, art, and waterfront festival, invites travelers to this year's festival with one-stop shopping travel package. SunFest will be held April 30 to May 4 along the...
Newly Released Third-Party Metrics Validate Last.fm is the Fastest-Growing Free Online Music Network in the U.S.
NEW YORK and LONDON, March 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Last.fm, the CBS Corporation-owned social music Web site, today announced that recently released numbers by Comscore and Nielsen Online show that since it introduced free-on-demand service it has become the fastest growing free online...
The February Ecast BarPulse Shows That Flogging Molly Has the Luck of the Irish
NEW YORK, March 14 PRNewswire — The Ecast BarPulse(TM) for February shows 50 percent of its top 10 plays came from "Float," Flogging Molly's brand new album, which was pre-released and heavily promoted on the Ecast network. The remainder of the BarPulse chart, which tracks top plays...
Volunteer Team from Convio Wins First Prize in AIR (Accessibility Internet Rally) Interactive Competition at 2008 SXSW Interactive Festival
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 14, 2008 - A volunteer team of three interactive services and web design and development specialists from Convio and a Convio Fusion Partner won first prize in this year's AIR (Accessibility Internet Rally) Interactive Competition. Convio's team competed against...
Rockie Lynne Lends Talent to Benefit CD for Bridge Collapse Victims
MINNEAPOLIS, March 14 PRNewswire — Country star Rockie Lynne has contributed the leadoff track to a new compilation CD that raises money for the survivors and families of victims of last year's I-35W Bridge collapse disaster in Minneapolis. The compilation was just released to retail...
First Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration 'Green with Envy Bar Tour' Brought to You By The Art of Music
WHO: The Art of Music http://www.artofmusicusa.com WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Celebration, "Green with Envy Bar Tour" includes stops at the Red Hawk Tavern, The Sporting House, Hooters Casino Hotel for VIP seating at the Itty Bitty Green Bikini Contest from 3pm-6pm also includes a meet & greet...
HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC Will Issue Its Annual Report, Including Annual Consolidated Financial Information, on March 28, 2008
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-(Business Wire)-March 14, 2008 - HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC ("HRP") announced today that it will post its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2007 on the company website HRPV-I, LLC, a joint venture led by real estate developer Ziel Feldman, Amnon Bar-Tur, the...
Rock the Cause Presents: Rock Star -- It's Your World
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13 PRNewswire — Rock the Cause, a non-profit organization working to create positive life-changing experiences through the power of music, will be hosting an all-ages concert benefiting Children's Home Society and Family Services. Rock Star-It's Your World will...
Northwest African American Museum to Honor Quincy Jones at Seattle's Paramount Theatre March 16th.
SEATTLE, March 13 PRNewswire — The Northwest African American Museum's (NAAM's) Grand Opening week will culminate on March 16th with the Quincy Jones Extravaganza event at the historic Seattle Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle. The 8:00 pm all-star concert features Grammy Award...
Country Stars Come Together to Support 4-H
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-March 13, 2008 - Some of country music's biggest stars have come together in a new country compilation CD aimed at generating awareness and support for 4-H: America's largest youth development organization. Entitled "Clover Country," the album will be available for sale...
Fiona Joy Hawkins is Chillin' at the Top of the New Age World, Hitting #1 on NAR's Top 100 Chart With Her Groundbreaking 'Ice: Piano Slightly Chilled'
NEW YORK, March 13 PRNewswire — No need to adjust the thermostat — Fiona Joy Hawkins is enjoying a wild ride through various exciting climates with Ice: Piano Slightly Chilled, the latest release on the innovative Australian based pianist/composer's Little Hartley Music label that...
Lionsgate's Music Company Promotes Lenny Wohl to General Manager & Executive Vice President, Business Affairs
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — As part of the continuing growth of Lionsgate's music operations, Lenny Wohl has been promoted to the newly-created position of General Manager and Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, for...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Legacy Recordings/
In the news release, Jeff Buckley's 'Hallelujah' Becomes America's Number One Digital Song, issued earlier today by Legacy Recordings over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the seventh paragraph, first sentence, should read "Mary Guibert" rather than "Mary Guilbert" as originally...
Crackle Teams Up With Blaze TV to be Exclusive Online Destination for South by Southwest 2008
SAUSALITO, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Crackle, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is bringing the hottest live musical performances from the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) to the web for a second year as they announce an exclusive online distribution deal...
SongNumbers is Calling All Artists, Labels and Music Fans
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 13, 2008 - Can a music service actually sell music without any software, media players, or DRM? Why, sure it can! SongNumbers.com will go truly cross-platform by doing away with the platform altogether. SongNumbers "critical mass media utility" will actually...
Genuine Sun CD Release Party March 19th 2008 House of Blues
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-March 13, 2008 - Cleveland's own favorite son, Genuine Sun, (www.GenuineSunMusic.com) will be live on-stage performing a sneak preview of their new album "Return", Wednesday night March 19. This is a private party event sponsored by Blaster Records. VIP tickets have been...
Destination Television Signs Digital Signage Agreement with AccuWeather.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-March 13, 2008 - Destination Television, Inc. (OTCBB:DSTV) has executed a digital signage reseller agreement with AccuWeather.com to provide digital weather solutions for relevant Destination Television locations. AccuWeather.com delivers weather information and...
Second Annual 'Elvis Cruise' to Take Place Aboard 'Fun Ship' Carnival Fantasy From New Orleans in August 2008
MIAMI, March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Following the tremendous success of the inaugural "Elvis Cruise" last year, Carnival Cruise Lines and St. Louis, Mo.-based The Elvis Cruise, LLC, announced today the second "Elvis Cruise." This year, it will be a four-day voyage aboard the...
Introducing PopJax: The New Entertainment Destination for Online Video and Pop Culture Gaming Fans
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 13, 2008 - New online entertainment company, PopJax, Inc., today debuted their online video trivia gaming service, PopJax.com. The site builds pop culture and current events trivia games around one of the most popular and untapped resources on the Web &mdash...
Boardfest '08 to Feature 'Girl Power' Movie Festival
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Boardfest, the largest event of its kind in the U.S., announces the inaugural "Girl Power" action sports movie festival. Boasting a coveted demographic of 100,000 primarily tween and teen spectators, the youth-driven video showcase...
Press Statement From Gibson Guitar
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 13 PRNewswire — Gibson Guitar Corp., the world's premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has been involved in on-going conversations with Activision Publishing, Inc., a U.S. video game publisher, regarding its infringement of a...
2008 CMA Music Festival Artist Lineup Grows With Star-Powered Concerts at Greased Lightning Daytime Stages
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 13 PRNewswire — The excitement is building for 2008 CMA Music Festival, Thursday-Sunday, June 5-8 in Downtown Nashville, as artists performing at the Greased Lightning(R) Daytime Stages at Riverfront are announced. "The CMA Music Festival artist performer...
Line 6 GearBox Plug-In Gold Awarded '2008 Electronic Musician Editors' Choice Award for Guitar Amp/Effect Modeling (Software)'
CALABASAS, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Line 6, Inc., the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music creation products, announced today that its GearBox Plug-In Gold 3.1 has won a 2008 EM Editors' Choice Award for Guitar Amp/Effect Modeling (Software). This prestigious...
Bogner Amplification Announces Alchemist Guitar Amplifiers
LOS ANGELES, March 13 PRNewswire — Bogner Amplification speakers. Plus, with top-shelf delay and reverb post effects running in parallel, and remaining separate from the original signal, the result is a rich, living and breathing, fully realized resonance poised to ignite a...
Line 6 Spider III Amplifiers Awarded 'Amp Line of the Year' by Musical Merchandise Review
CALABASAS, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Line 6, Inc., the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music creation products, announced today that its Spider III amplifiers have been awarded "Amp Line of the Year" by Musical Merchandise Review. The award is based on votes from...
Line 6 Announces POD(R) X3 Pro
CALABASAS, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Line 6, Inc. . Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in the U.S., China and U.K. For more information visit http://www.line6.com. SOURCE Line 6, Inc.
Line 6 Announces M13 Stompbox Modeler
CALABASAS, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Line 6, Inc. . Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in the U.S., China and U.K. For more information visit http://www.line6.com. SOURCE Line 6, Inc.
Line 6 Extends Its Line of Award-Winning Lowdown(R) Bass Amps
CALABASAS, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Line 6, Inc. . Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in the U.S., China and U.K. For more information visit http://www.line6.com. SOURCE Line 6, Inc.
Country Comes to Six Flags!
NEW YORK, March 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) announced today plans to partner with one of country music's biggest stars, Alan Jackson, in "The Good Time Country Contest with Alan Jackson and Six Flags." The grand prize is a country music lover's dream — an...
Video: The Dentist that Rocks
DENVER, March 13 PRNewswire — This month and February, dreams were realized for Dr. Aldo Leopardi, The Dentist that Rocks, after fans flooded his website to win a cameo role in his next music video during the Always Be My Valentine video contest. The contest follows a whirlwind...
Downtown Hoedown Returns to Hart Plaza with Chrysler Jeep Superstores as Title Sponsor
DETROIT, March 13 PRNewswire — The world's largest free Country Music Concert has been secured for the weekend of May 9-11, 2008 in the heart of Downtown Detroit with the title sponsorship announcement Wednesday by the Chrysler Jeep Superstores. The announcement was made by Jim Schebil...
Megachurch Delivers Innovative Ministry Programs With Cox Business
SAN DIEGO, March 13 PRNewswire — Rock Church, one of the largest, most innovative churches in the U.S., provides a plethora of rich multimedia content for its attendees, many of whom are Echo Boomers, and Cox Business voice, data and video services are at the heart of it all. Rock...
Dutchess County Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., March 13 PRNewswire — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Dutchess County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Fishkill. The new site improves coverage and capacity along New York State...
Iron Maiden's 'Best of Eighties' Album 'SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME' Heralds a Download Revolution
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 13 PRNewswire — Iron Maiden have prevailed over the world of heavy metal for almost thirty years, and without a doubt, they are also one of the most contemporary and exciting bands of the 21st century. And in their defiant spirit of overturning convention...
Starving Artists Unite on MOLI!
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 13 PRNewswire — MOLI announced today its first Starving Artist Contest to give artists an opportunity to feature their best work on MOLI and possibly win one month's rent. Two lucky winners will also be featured on MOLI's homepage for one week and have a...
CORRECTING and REPLACING SeeqPod Releases 'HollaWalla' Interactive, Opensocial Compatible Widget at South by Southwest Music Conference
EMERYVILLE, Calif. & AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 12, 2008 - Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: SEEQPOD RELEASES 'HOLLAWALLA' INTERACTIVE, OPENSOCIAL COMPATIBLE WIDGET AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST MUSIC...
Lionsgate Music Signs Award Winning TV Composer David Vanacore to Exclusive Long-Term Publishing Agreement
SANTA MONICA, Calif., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Lionsgate's music operations continued to build momentum with the signing of a three-year exclusive worldwide publishing administration deal with composer David Vanacore, television's "King of Reality...
MOG Debuts Exclusive Video Interview With REM's Michael Stipe
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 PRNewswire — WHAT: MOG and a huge Stipe fan. WHEN: The video interview is currently available on MOG WHERE: Excerpts of the Stipe video interview can be seen on Indiepixie's MOG page at http://mog.com/indiepixie/blog_post/149263 Online media and bloggers can...
MOG Rocks SXSW: Celebrity Interviews! Parties! News! Oh, My!
BERKELEY, Calif., March 12 PRNewswire — Beginning today, MOG is a network of thousands of music blogs created by a passionate community of music lovers and powered by cutting edge filters that make it ridiculously easy to find the music, videos, news and reviews that match your musical...
Jive Records and Final Cut Music Group / Slip N Slide Announce the Signing of Breaking New Artist Qwote
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire — Jive Records along with Miami based Final Cut Music Group and legendary label Slip N Slide (home of artists Trick Daddy, Trina, Plies and Rick Ross among others) announces the signing of singer/songwriter Qwote. His first single "Don't Wanna Fight" is...
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST JESSE MCCARTNEY WORLD PREMIERES THE VIDEO TO HIS 1ST SINGLE, "LEAVIN'" PRODUCED BY THE-DREAM & TRICKY
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire — Hollywood Records' artist "Jesse McCartney is on the verge of staging the most unexpectedly brilliant pop reinvention in recent memory with his new album, Departure." — PopJustice.com Hitting stores on May 20th, New York native Jesse McCartney is...
PlayNetwork's David Brewster to Be Featured on SXSW Music Conference Panel
REDMOND, Wash. & AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 12, 2008 - PlayNetwork, Inc., a global leader in providing signature media experiences for businesses, today announced David Brewster, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Creative Services, will participate in the panel "This Year's Model...
Mega Media Group Expands Interactive and Mobile Business Through Affiliate Agreements With Apple i-Tunes and Spark Network Services
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mega Media Group, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: MMDA) (www.megamediagroup.com) announced today the execution of an affiliate agreement with Apple i-Tunes that will allow visitors of www.pulse87.com to purchase music of the station's current play...
The Gretsch Company Celebrates 125 Years of That Great Gretsch Sound
SAVANNAH, Ga., March 12 PRNewswire — The Gretsch Company, one of the world's most well-known drum and guitar manufacturers, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. Throughout the year, Gretsch will celebrate by introducing new lines of limited edition anniversary drums...
MyStrands Announces the Strands $100,000 Call for Recommender Startups for Best Industry Start-Up or Project
CORVALLIS, Ore., March 12 PRNewswire — MyStrands, a leading developer of social recommendation technologies, today announced the Strands $100,000 Call for Recommender Startups. The Call seeks to identify the best early-stage start-up or project in the area of recommendation...
Juan Luis Guerra Performed Center Stage at the Poder Benefit Concert
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-March 12, 2008 - Televisa and Banamex proudly hosted the first ever PODER Benefit Concert on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The Benefit Concert featured multi Grammy Award-winning artist Juan Luis Guerra Y 440...
Accenture and Universal Music Group Sign Long-Term Digital Supply Chain Contract
LONDON-(Business Wire)-March 12, 2008 - Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been selected to provide the next-generation digital supply chain for the international division of Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company. The long-term agreement is designed to help Universal Music further adapt its...
Join the Revolution and Get Discovered with Unicorn Media
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 12, 2008 - Taking center stage in the digital entertainment revolution, Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) today announced an open call for musical content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media emerged from its stealth mode...
Gridiron Bash(TM) Fan Competition Heats Up, With Alabama Leading All Other Schools, Including LSU
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire — The first-ever Gridiron Bash(TM) has launched the text component of its Ultimate Fan Competition(TM), enabling fans of the country's top football schools to text in votes for their university and increase the chances that their school will split the $1.75...
H3 Enterprises, Inc. President & CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis To Issue Company Update Today 11:30am EDT
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — H3 Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HTRE) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, today will issue a company update at 11:30am EDT via a live video webcast and national telephone conference call. To view the video webcast go to...
Dedicated George Strait Channel To Launch Exclusively on XM Beginning April 1
WASHINGTON, March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — XM Radio will launch a new channel dedicated to the music of country music legend George Strait on April 1, to coincide with the release of his 37th album Troubadour, it was announced today. The new, limited-run channel, "Strait Country...
Trace Adkins Joins Civil War Preservation Trust to Unveil Report on Endangered Battlefields
Country music phenomenon Trace Adkins, descendant of a Civil War solider, helps unveil report identifying America's most endangered battlefields WASHINGTON, March 12 PRNewswire-USNewswire — At a news conference this morning, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) unveiled its annual...
Lawrence Blatt Named Best New Artist in the Highly Coveted 2007 NAR Lifestyle Music Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, March 12 PRNewswire — San Francisco, California-based composer, solo acoustic guitarist and Indie recording artist, Lawrence Blatt was named as the winner of the Best New Artist award in the highly coveted 2007 New Age Reporter's (NAR) Lifestyle Music Awards. Nominations...
YouBeats.com Connects Hip-Hop's Major Players with Rising Artists
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire — YouBeats.com, the leading hip-hop social network, now has an industry expert handpicking favorites from the worldwide amateur talent being assembled. The expertise of DJ Wonder, a Hot 97 and Sirius Radio host, is now an essential part of the...
Live Nation Continues Top 20 Market Expansion With Agreement to Acquire Fantasma Productions Live Music Assets in Florida
LOS ANGELES, March 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Live Nation, the world's largest live music company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of the live music assets of late Florida concert promoter Jon Stoll's Fantasma Productions. Fantasma and...
LATV Springs Forward With New Prime-Time Lineup
LOS ANGELES, March 12 PRNewswire — LATV, the nation's first bilingual music/entertainment network distributed via digital multicast, announced today its new spring programming lineup which will premiere March 17. The bilingual multicast network, which recently announced its 30th...
finetunes and Qtrax Sign Digital Licensing Agreement
NEW YORK, March 12 PRNewswire — Digital distribution industry leader finetunes and Qtrax, the world's first free and legal peer-to-peer (P2P) music service, today announce that they have signed a digital licensing agreement. For more than four years, finetunes has been a pioneer in...
T-Mobile(R) Sidekick(R) Announces Partnership With The Recording Academy(R) to Create the 50th GRAMMY(R) Celebration Concert Tour
LOS ANGELES, March 12 PRNewswire — T-Mobile USA, Inc. and The Recording Academy(R) have announced the 50th GRAMMY(R) Celebration Concert Tour presented by T-Mobile(R) Sidekick(R). The tour will provide music and Sidekick fans exclusive access to a concert tour featuring a broad...
Ashton Shepherd's SOUNDS SO GOOD is Music to Media's Ears
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 12 PRNewswire — MCA Nashville newcomer Ashton Shepherd's debut album SOUNDS SO GOOD just hit stores everywhere and is creating a buzz unlike any newcomer in years. Entertainment Weekly says "Shepherd's CD is the best mainstream country debut since Taylor...
SXSW Film Announces Festival Winners
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 PRNewswire — SXSW is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 edition of the SXSW Film Festival. Jury Awards REEL SHORTS Special Jury Award - The Second Line, Director: John Magary Winner - (Tie) Warlord, Director: David Garrett & Small Apartment...
Saints and Scholars: Empowering Communities Through Education
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11 PRNewswire — San Francisco has always been known as a "green" haven, but on Saturday, March 15, 2008, the city streets will close to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and everything green, with a parade and festival that includes thousands of dancers, musicians, and...
Streetology1.com Combines Users' Favorite Social Networking Features on One Site
NEW YORK, March 11 PRNewswire — Streetology Productions Inc. announces the launch of www.Streetology1.com, the first social networking site to combine features found at Facebook, MySpace and YouTube in one place. This fully interactive website will let people create their own video...
Handleman Company Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results
TROY, Mich., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Handleman Company (NYSE: HDL), www.handleman.com, today announced results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended January 31, 2008. The Company also announced that it has entered into an amendment to its credit agreements...
Robyn Bringing it to Austin for SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 PRNewswire — You may remember this sweet Swede's "Show Me Love" and "Do You Know (What It Takes)" and now this little girl is (kinda) all grown up. The Guardian UK says Robyn is "more killinger than anybody else right now." Q Magazine says Robyn mixes, "tearful...
Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters Release a Custom Preview of Their Upcoming Debut Album at the Dell Lounge
ROUND ROCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Fans of Billy Bob Thornton can now download a 10-song preview of the hillbilly rocker's upcoming album with his latest musical incarnation - The Boxmasters - exclusively at the Dell Lounge. Get the album today! Visit the Dell Lounge to purchase...
Handleman Company to Webcast Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Call
TROY, Mich., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Handleman Company (NYSE: HDL), today announced it will host a conference call to discuss the Company's third quarter fiscal 2008 results on Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Handleman Company will release its third quarter...
Minnesota 'Twins' Turn Local Buzz Into National Universal Distribution
MINNEAPOLIS, March 11 PRNewswire — After signing Pop/R&B sensation Brittani Senser, the latest power move by MN Finest Entertainment is the inking of a label distribution deal with Bungalo Records/Universal Music and Video Distribution. The deal is done in conjunction with Los...
NAB Show to Feature New Surround Broadcast Conference
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - The National Association of Broadcasters and Pro Sound News have teamed up to offer the Surround Broadcast Conference on April 16 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. This new conference will focus on the production of digital, multi-channel broadcast audio and...
Fredericks Entertainment Announces Launch of New Web-Based Division
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Fredericks Entertainment (Pink Sheets: FDKE) is proud to announce today the creation of a new division that will showcase material from promising unsigned artists. The Company expects to be able to effectively market new artists to industry professionals...
PlayNetwork and C-nario Partner to Address Growing Demand for Multi-Screen, Multi-Channel Digital Signage Deployments
REDMOND, Wash. & DALLAS-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - PlayNetwork, the leading provider of integrated media experiences for business, and C-nario, an established market leader in state-of-the-art digital signage solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to address the growing...
Wyclef, George Benson, Chaka Khan, Kem Chrisette Michele, The O'Jays, Nancy Wilson at 3rd Annual Jazz in the Gardens
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., March 11 PRNewswire — WHAT: Jazz is back! George Benson, Chaka Khan, The O'Jays, Wyclef Jean, Nancy Wilson, KEM, George Duke, Stanley Clark, Chrisette Michele, Mike Phillips, Anthony David and Elin will headline the City of Miami Gardens' 3rd Annual Jazz in the...
Sleek Audio Earns Rave Reviews on Head-fi, the World's Largest Online Community of Audio Enthusiasts
BRADENTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Sleek Audio, a developer of iPod and other MP3 player earphones, recently became a Premier Sponsor of Head-fi, the world's largest online community of audiophiles. The sponsorship provides Sleek Audio the opportunity to host threads on their SA6...
'VH1 Classic Presents: AFTERMATH: The Station Fire Five Years Later'
NEW YORK, March 11 PRNewswire — VH1 Classic and VH1 premiere "VH1 Classic Presents: AFTERMATH: The Station Fire Five Years Later," a one-hour special that will incorporate concert highlights from the Phoenix Rising! Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub...
The Spring Jagermeister Music Tour is About to be Unleashed!
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., March 11 PRNewswire — The Jagermeister Music Tour is back ... louder and heavier than ever. Running twice a year for six years straight, this Spring Tour continues the momentum with a co-headlining bill featuring undisputed heavyweights of hardcore metal, Hatebreed...
The Low Lows Hit New Highs with LimeSpot
NEW YORK & AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Fans of the psychedelic Americana band The Low Lows all have something in common. They want more of The Low Lows' gut-wrenchingly poetic lyrics and gritty guitar noise. They want more Low Lows' music, videos, photos, and news. And they...
Chinese Superstars Yang Yen and Jimmy Lin Coming to Spotlight 29 Casino
COACHELLA, Calif., March 11 PRNewswire — Two of China's most famous stars will be sharing the spotlight in the first major concert event of the Chinese New Year. Yang Yen and Jimmy Lin will perform together at Spotlight 29 Casino on April 5. Superstar is almost too weak a word to...
The Orchard(R) Launches Transformative Suite of Digital Sales & Marketing Label Tools
NEW YORK & AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - The Orchard, a global leader in digital music, video and new media services, today announced at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference the launch of an innovative, next-generation business-to-business tool set called the...
NASCAR Fans Take to Mobile and Music on Mozes
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Download "NASCAR Man" The song "NASCAR Man" is becoming a familiar soundtrack for viewers of FOX Sports, SPEED TV and Fuel TV. The song, by a band called Junior, from their recent CD, Are We Famous Yet? (Toucan Cove), was also featured during TV coverage...
Jupitermedia Announces Acquisition of eStockMusic.com - a Micropayment Music Business
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: JUPM) today announced that it has acquired the assets of eStockMusic.com (www.estockmusic.com). This acquisition adds a micropayment music business to Jupiterimages' micropayment offerings of royalty-free digital images...
GOOD, NRDC, and the Hotel San Jose Present 'Choose GOOD Austin'
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 PRNewswire — GOOD, a media company committed to creating entertaining, relevant content for a socially engaged audience, teams up with NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), a nationwide environmental action organization to throw a free party for GOOD...
TrueFire is First Music Company to Broadcast Video Music Lessons to 195 Countries
TEWKSBURY, Mass.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - For the first time, people across the globe can enjoy interactive music lessons from TrueFire TV, an Internet TV broadcast network powered by Mirror Image Internet, a leading provider of content delivery solutions powered by a patented global...
Tribune Names Lee Abrams Chief Innovation Officer
CHICAGO, March 11 PRNewswire — The sweeping change underway at Tribune Company today took another giant leap forward as the media giant announced the appointment of music and radio industry icon Lee Abrams as Chief Innovation Officer. Abrams will be responsible for innovation across...
JamBase Launches ``New Show Alert'' Emails and ``Show Finder'' Widget for Fans to Quickly and Easily Connect to Live Music Information
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Every music fan wants to stay "in the know" about the artists and bands they care about. However, with the rise of new talent and festivals entering the scene, it can be challenging and time-consuming to keep up-to-date with live show announcements...
Southern California's Largest Free Music Event Unites Internationally Recognized Artists With Hundreds of Spontaneous Performers
LOS ANGELES, March 11 PRNewswire — Los Angeles will make music history with the first-ever Make Music Pasadena, a Fete de la Musique event, taking place on World Music Day and the summer solstice, Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Held in more than 300 cities in...
BET Slams Into the Arena of Mixed Martial Arts with New Original Series 'IRON RING' Premiering Tuesday, March 18 at 11 P.M. ET/PT
LOS ANGELES, March 11 PRNewswire — Introducing celebrities from the worlds of hip-hop, sports and Hollywood to the competitive ranks of mixed martial arts (MMA), BET showcases a twist to this exciting format with its new original series IRON RING premiering Tuesday, March 18 at 11...
SanDisk Introduces the Stylish Sansa(R) Fuze(TM) MP3 Player
MILPITAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a leading seller of MP3 players in the United States, today unveiled the multi-faceted Sansa(R) Fuze(TM) MP3 player. The stylish music player is loaded with capabilities and features to keep consumers well...
SongNumbers - A New Music Mobile Service Un-like Any Other
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - The time has come. Artists and record labels are now empowered with a new critical mass media utility from SongNumbers.com. Fans can now preview, listen to, and share, as well as purchase content made available by record labels and bands. "Talk about...
USTelematics Announces iTunes Revenue Sharing Agreement with Apple, Inc.
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - USTelematics, Inc. (OTC:UTLM), deploying proprietary technology and market-disruptive products at the forefront of the connected-car revolution, has announced that it has reached a revenue sharing agreement with Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) to share ongoing...
Richard and Mica Hadar Musician Tia Roper Debuts at Apollo Theatre
NEW YORK, March 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation scholar Tia Roper, a gifted flautist, will be performing with the Harlem Symphony Orchestra at the famed Apollo Theatre the end of this month. Tia Roper has held the principal flute positions of the New York...
Three-Year-Old Julian Pavone, the World's Youngest Drummer, is Invited to Study at Prestigious Berklee Music School in Boston
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 11 PRNewswire — Julian Pavone, who at two years old made headlines around the world with his talents as a drummer, has been invited to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston this summer. The invitation came from Dom Famularo, Berklee...
Nickelodeon Gets Down With Dance on Sunset, New Dance/Variety Series With a Tween Twist Premiering Saturday, March 29, 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT), on the Heels of Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES, March 11 PRNewswire — Kids will rock 'n rule — and hip hop, too — in Nickelodeon's new dynamic Dance on Sunset series, hosted by Quddus Philippe (MTV's TRL), kicking off on the heels of Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 29 (9:30 p.m...
The Naarden St. Matthew Passion Enters the Digital Concert Hall
AMSTERDAM, March 11 PRNewswire — The 'digital concert hall' Monteverdi opened its doors to the public for the first time. The organisation will specialise in worldwide Internet broadcasts of classical music. This will allow a wide audience access to performances and recitals that were...
Urban Latino Group ''Cnote'' Hits the A/C Top 20 with Powerful Ballad Debut Single ''Forgive Me''
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2008 - Cnote, an urban Latino group, hit the Top 20 this week with their debut single "Forgive Me" from their current self-titled CD. Charting at #21 on Billboard, Radio & Records and Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart, the new group featuring five...
Get Lucky in Las Vegas on St. Patrick's Day
LAS VEGAS, March 11 PRNewswire — St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, and there's no better place to enjoy the festivities than in Las Vegas. Home to more than 15 Irish Pubs, and with more luck and leprechauns than ever before, the always celebratory destination will celebrate this...
Randall Amplifiers Announces Kirk Hammett Limited Edition Half Stack
CHICAGO, March 11 PRNewswire — Randall Amplifiers, paving the way for rockers worldwide, today announced the Kirk Hammett Limited Edition Half Stack. The highly collectable half stack features solid maple cabinetry, chrome hardware and custom paint job. The limited run of Kirk Hammett...
GigaMedia: Record Profit of $38.9 Million in 2007 on 77% Revenue Growth
HONG KONG, March 11 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — GigaMedia Limited (Nasdaq: GIGM) announced today its outstanding full-year 2007 results with revenues climbing 77 percent to a record $166.9 million, and operating income rising 73 percent to $38.1 million, both in comparison to 2006...
Puretracks Announces New DRM-Free Mobile Music Store for the BlackBerry Platform
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Toronto-based Puretracks, a leading North American digital music provider that partners with Universal, Sony BMG, Warner, EMI, and independent labels worldwide, has developed a new DRM-free mobile music store and service for BlackBerry(R) smartphones from...
Raven-Symone Announces 55-City 'Pajama Party' U.S. Arena Concert Tour Launching April 26 in Orlando, Florida
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Multi-talented star Raven-Symone is inviting her fans all over America to join her as the singer brings her cross-country "Pajama Party" tour to arenas nationwide beginning April 26 in Orlando, FL and continuing for 55 dates through July 13 in Sacramento...
Live From Quebec City: WFMT Radio Network to Webcast Massive Mahler Symphony Concert March 15
CHICAGO, March 10 PRNewswire — The WFMT Radio Network has announced it will produce and distribute the exclusive live radio broadcast and Web simulcast of the historic March 15 concert of Gustav Mahler's massive Symphony No. 8 from Quebec City. The concert, to be staged with 1,000...
American Southwest Music Distribution Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Ultimate Sports Resorts
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (OTCBB:ASWD) announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV (www.ultimatesportsresort.com). The newly combined company will...
Bow Wow Celebrates the Big 2-1 Vegas Style
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — On March 15, 2008, superstar recording artist and actor Bow Wow will celebrate his 21st birthday in a major way in Sin City. The world famous Jet Nightclub at the Mirage will welcome Bow Wow and scores of his famous friends from the worlds of music, film...
Columbia Records & World Wrestling Entertainment(R) Unleashing 'WWE(R): The Music, Volume 8,' Featuring Tracks by Disciple, Collie Buddz, EndeverafteR, Saliva, Airbourne, Theory of a Deadman & More
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — Columbia Records and World Wrestling Entertainment join forces to unleash WWE: The Music, Volume 8, the latest installment in the WWE's top-selling series of Superstar Entrance Themes, available everywhere Tuesday, March 25. The second musical release...
Rev Theory's 'Light It Up' Official Theme Song of Wrestlemania XXIV
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — WWE has announced that Rev Theory's "Light It Up" along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Snow (Hey Oh)" will be this year's theme songs for Wrestlemania XXIV. Selected from among thousands of recent rock anthems, "Light It Up" has gotten wrestling fans...
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America Loves 'The Way That I Love You,' Brand-New ASHANTI Smash
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Making her stunning entrance in a dizzying cascade of piano and layered vocals, The Inc./Universal Motown Recording Artist ASHANTI puts it all on the line in the powerfully soulful and grandly dramatic "The Way That I Love You," the first single and video...
International Superstar Act Groove Armada to Perform at BACARDI B-LIVE Miami April 19
MIAMI, March 10 PRNewswire — BACARDI(R) B-LIVE(TM), an innovative global concert series that embraces diverse artists in a collaborative showcase, is proud to announce the signing of Groove Armada (GA) to perform at B-LIVE Miami 2008 BACARDI, THE BAT DEVICE AND B-LIVE ARE REGISTERED...
Kyte Launches Premium Player, Premium Facebook Applications and Live Video Streaming at SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Kyte today announced significant updates to its social communications platform that allows artists to monetize their brand and grow their audience during a time when the music industry is suffering from declining album sales. The availability of the new...
NOW That's What I Call The '80s Hits Stores March 11
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — The world's best selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music! is back this Spring with their first genre specific album. NOW That's What I Call The '80s, scheduled for release on March 11, will feature 20 of the decade's biggest...
Farm Aid Applauds New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member, John Mellencamp
2008 Inductee Inspires America with Music and Activism SOMERVILLE, Mass., March 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — John Mellencamp, Farm Aid co-founder and board member, today will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he will join fellow board member Neil Young, a 1995...
NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 27 Hits Stores March 11
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — The world's best selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, is back this Spring with a red- hot collection of chart-topping tunes. NOW That's What I Call Music!, Vol. 27, scheduled for release on March 11, will feature 20 of the...
Renowned Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums Celebrate 50th Anniversary in 2008
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums have celebrated the history of 18th-century field music for decades, and now they are making history of their own in 2008 as these musical ambassadors celebrate their 50th anniversary. "Through...
Timex Teams Up With VoloMedia To Kick-off Digital Advertising Campaign on Podrunner
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - VoloMedia (formerly Podbridge), the leading provider of advertising, metrics, and reporting solutions for downloadable media, today announced that Timex, a leader in outdoor and sports-performance timepieces, has kicked off a new podcast...
Sun Country Launches New In-flight Audio Featuring Minnesota Musicians
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Sun Country Airlines will begin featuring Minnesota-based artists and musicians for their In-flight music offerings, beginning March 10, 2008. These eight locally/nationally recognized bands, Tim Mahoney, Quietdrive, The Saint Paul Chamber...
Satellite Coordinates for Operation MySpace: an Exclusive Concert for the Troops Live from the Middle East
-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - MySpace: -0- *T WHO: MySpace, the world's most popular social network, in cooperation with the Department of Defense's Armed Forces Entertainment and America Supports You program, presents Operation MySpace, a concert for the troops in Kuwait with host Carlos Mencia...
Kadoink Teams with Atlantic Records to Mobilize Platinum-Selling Singer/Songwriter Jason Mraz
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Kadoink, (www.kadoink.com), a leading web telephony platform for social media, announced today the company has partnered with Atlantic Records to launch an interactive mobile fan club for popular singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. Kadoink will support the...
R.E.M.'S New Album, Accelerate, Will Premiere Worldwide Exclusively via iLike
SEATTLE & BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Warner Bros. Records' R.E.M. and leading social music discovery service iLike announced today that Accelerate, the best-selling rock band's 14th studio album, will stream in its entirety exclusively on iLike and its syndicates...
Unicorn Media Invites Artists to Join Digital Entertainment Revolution
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) announced today an open call for professional-quality film and music content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media emerged from its stealth mode this week, revealing a pre-launch...
Beggars Group and QTRAX Sign Digital License Contract
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — Chairman and CEO of QTRAX Allan Klepfisz announced today that Beggars Group has signed a digital distribution licensing agreement with QTRAX, the free and legal ad-supported peer-to-peer music network. The Beggars Group is considered the largest and...
2nd Annual New York City's Best Corned Beef Contest to Benefit the Families of the Fighting 69th as Half of the Battalion Readies for Redeployment to Afghanistan and Fisher House
NEW YORK, March 10 PRNewswire — Twelve of New York's leading restaurants will compete against defending champion Neary's Pub in the Second Official New York City St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Cook-Off Contest, the highlight of this year's annual St. Patrick's Day Reception. There...
Verizon Wireless and Michael Eisner's Vuguru Introduce 'The All-For-Nots' Series on V CAST Video
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10 PRNewswire — Verizon Wireless, the builder and owner of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Michael Eisner's independent new media studio, Vuguru, today announced "The All-For-Nots" will air on...
Myxer Announces Free, Expanded Mobile Music Toolkit for Indie Bands/Labels
AUSTIN, Texas, March 10 PRNewswire — South by Southwest — Myxer, the leader in free, ad-supported mobile content, today announced its Mobile Music Toolkit for Indie bands and labels. The Toolkit allows any band to share and promote their content to Myxer's audience of over 6...
UOMO Producer Helps Propel Janet Jackson to #1 in the US
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2008 - UOMO Media Inc. (UOMO.OB) producer Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart has collaborated with Janet Jackson on her new album 'Discipline'. Based on record sales, the album is currently number one on the US Billboard 200 Chart, The Billboard Comprehensive Albums...
JAKKS Pacific(R) Signs Top Country Star Taylor Swift for Toy License
MALIBU, Calif., March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) announced today that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement through Creative Artists Agency, the entertainment and sports agency, to develop and market toys and related products based on the...
MAYO Communications Hired by the Warrior Records to Promote Debut Album and Tour of Saints Of The Underground
LOS ANGELES, March 10 PRNewswire — MAYO Communications has been retained by Warrior Records, Los Angeles to promote a new CD of Saints Of The Underground due for its debut release on April 22nd. Saints Of The Underground, created by members of mega-groups Ratt, Warrant, and Alice...
Simon Cowell's Love Affair Continues on American Idol with Former Musicians Institute Student Brooke White
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-March 7, 2008 - "Once again, two weeks running, you've done a great performance!" praised American Idol judge Simon Cowell after Brooke White's rendition of the emotional Pat Benetar ballad "Love Is A Battlefield" on Wednesday night's show. Brooke was spared Simon's usual...
LiveUniverse Inc. (LU) Seeks to Acquire Stage6.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 7 PRNewswire — LiveUniverse Inc., a leading interactive online entertainment network, today reported that it continues to be rebuffed by the Board of Directors of DivX, Inc. in LiveUniverse's attempt to: i) receive a proposed sales price or counter offer...
Company Profile for Taltopia.com
-(Business Wire)-March 7, 2008 - Taltopia, LLC (www.taltopia.com) is an online media distribution and social networking destination whose aim is to provide aspiring and professional talent with a world-wide stage to share their abilities across the web. The site also rewards its members with...
Amino Rejects Patent Infringement Claims in Germany
CAMBRIDGE, England-(Business Wire)-March 7, 2008 - Amino, the world leading IPTV platform supplier, today announced that it rejects the claim that it has infringed patents relating to the MPEG-2 digital video compression standard and that it has not been served with any patent enforcement actions...
XMRadio.com to Become Exclusive Home on the Internet for Unrivaled Commercial- Free Music Plus Oprah, Dylan, Opie & Anthony and More
WASHINGTON, March 7 PRNewswire — XM Radio Online (www.xmradio.com) will become the exclusive home on the Internet for XM's commercial-free music channels, it was announced today by XM Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio. The commercial-free music...
Line 6 Announces Acquisition of X2, Leader in Digital Wireless Technology for Musicians
CALABASAS, Calif., March 7 PRNewswire — Line 6, Inc., the industry leader in modeling technology for music products, announced today it has acquired X2 Digital Wireless Systems, one of the leading manufacturers of digital wireless systems for musical applications. The acquisition...
Satellite Coordinates for Operation MySpace: an Exclusive Concert for the Troops Live from the Middle East
-(Business Wire)-March 7, 2008 - MySpace: -0- *T WHO: MySpace, the world's most popular social network, in cooperation with the Department of Defense's Armed Forces Entertainment and America Supports You program, presents Operation MySpace, a concert for the troops in Kuwait with host Carlos...
Future Rock Stars Converge at Stump's in Channelside
TAMPA, Fla., March 7 PRNewswire — Stump's Supper Club, at Channelside in Tampa, announced today that it will host the first-ever, local Rock Star Karaoke Event called "Rockstar Fridays". The mic opens up starting at 10:00 p.m. tonight and continues every Friday. This exciting, new...
George Michael and Kenny Goss Have Faith in the Class of 2008
DALLAS, March 7 PRNewswire — The Goss-Michael Foundation has taken its scholarships statewide. International pop star and part-time Dallas resident, George Michael, and his partner, art collector and native Texan, Kenny Goss, have added a scholarship available to all Texas high school...
The US Performing Arts Industry Includes About 9,000 Companies With Combined Annual Revenue of $11 Billion
Dublin-(Business Wire)-March 7, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Performing Arts Companies - Industry Profile" to their offering. Covering over 175 industries and updated every 90 days, the First Research Industry Profiles do the heavy lifting for you - saving your sales...
Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin Presented by 5(TM) Gum
NEW YORK, March 7 PRNewswire — As a regular host to some of the industry's most fabulous parties, Perez Hilton, along with 5 Gum and BMF Media, invite you to what is sure to the hottest party in Austin this year. This invite only event is sure to be "Perezilicious" and will bring some...
'NOW That's What I Call Music!' Franchise and VH1 Classic Announce Partnership To Co-Promote 'NOW That's What I Call The '80s!' CD
NEW YORK, March 7 PRNewswire — "Now That's What I Call Music!" and VH1 Classic are pleased to announce a new partnership in which they will co- promote the release of "NOW That's What I Call The '80s!" compilation CD, in stores on March 11. The release is the first genre-specific...
Capital Bank Launches 'Tuned-In Checking'
RALEIGH, N.C., March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Capital Bank customers will soon be able to enjoy their extensive music collection courtesy of their checking account. The bank today announced the launch of "Tuned-In Checking," a free checking account designed for high school and college...
Corus Entertainment to acquire CLT from CTVglobemedia
TORONTO, March 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B; NYSE:CJR) announced today that the Company has reached an agreement to purchase the analog specialty television service CLT (Canadian Learning Television) from CTVglobemedia. The transaction is subject to approval by...
The Australian Entertainment Video and Multimedia Market is Undergoing Sweeping Changes
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-March 7, 2008 - Research and Markets , home networking, CD and DVD playback and MP3. Cable TV operators, telcos, consumer electronics and IT companies are all vying for the Media Centre business for the Digital Home. Progress in this market will continue to evolve...
Sisters Lorraine Glass-Harris, Violin, and Fern Glass Boyd, Cello, Perform Free Concert in Honor of Alma Mater, Settlement Music School
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - Settlement Music School continues to celebrate its Centenary year as alumni sisters - Lorraine Glass-Harris, violin and Fern Glass Boyd, cello - present Erwin Schulhoff's Duo, written in 1925. Virtuosic in nature and dynamic in form and expressiveness...
Dell @ SXSW: Yours is Here
ROUND ROCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - Whatever you're looking for at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festivals, Dell will grab your attention: -0- *T Drop by the Dell Lounge at the Austin Convention Center to relax, hang out and check out hot picks for your hi-def...
Singing Machine Establishes Wholly-Owned Subsidiary to Operate New State-of-the-Art Warehouse Facility
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - The Singing Machine Company ("Singing Machine" or the "Company")(AMEX:SMD) announces the formation of SMC Logistics, Inc., a wholly-owned California subsidiary ("SMC-L"). The creation of the subsidiary comes with the announcement that Singing...
The Cable Show's ``Battle of the Bands'' Will Raise Funds for New Orleans
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - Nine bands comprising executives of cable operators, programming networks, cable industry suppliers, and media organizations will headline the "Battle of the Bands" fundraising event at The Cable Show '08 to benefit New Orleans schools, libraries, and other...
Screenvision Expands Relationship with Emerging Pictures to Bring La Scala Opera House to Cinema Network
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - Screenvision, the global leader in cinema advertising, today announced an expanded relationship with Emerging Pictures to bring three additional operas from Italy's world-renowned La Scala Opera House to its nationwide digital cinema network. This...
Sean Garrett the Entertainer Steps Into the Spotlight - Signed as Solo Artist to Interscope Records
NEW YORK, March 6 PRNewswire — Mega-successful songwriter, producer, and now performing artist Sean Garrett — who holds the distinction of penning no less than 12 #1 singles over the last 4 years, a track record that spans Usher's chart-historic "Yeah!" in 2004, to Chris Brown's...
Cabling Designers and Installers Rock N' Roll in Music City
Inaugural Cabling Skills Challenge hosted concurrently at Spring Conference TAMPA, Fla., March 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — BICSI, the association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment, announces events for the...
Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation Scholar Yuriy Bekker Named Concert Master
NEW YORK, March 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation scholar and violinist Yuriy Bekker was selected to be the Concert Master of the Charleston, South Carolina Symphony. A native of Minsk, Belarus, Yuriy Bekker moved to New York City with his family in 1992. He...
Black Tide to Release Long-Awaited Debut 'Light From Above' March 18
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 6 PRNewswire — The wait is over. On March 18, Black Tide will release "Light From Above," their much-anticipated full-length debut on Interscope Records. Produced and Mixed by Johnny K [Disturbed, Finger Eleven, Machine Head], and recorded at K's Groovemaster...
Commerce Planet's Iventa Announces Website Launch of Takeover Digital
GOLETA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - Iventa, a Commerce Planet Company (OTCBB:CPNE) and a global leader in web-enabled e-commerce management software, announced today the website launch of Takeover Digital, a next generation digital record label, www.TakeoverDigital.com, based upon...
Nickelodeon and Columbia Records Rock Out with The Naked Brothers Band New Album, Featuring Original Music from Second Season of Hit Nickelodeon Live-Action Series
NEW YORK, March 6 PRNewswire — Nickelodeon and Columbia Records today announced the April 15, 2008 release, of I Don't Want To Go To School, the eagerly awaited second album from Nickelodeon's top-rated 'tween series The Naked Brothers Band. I Don't Want To Go To School includes 12...
IndieMV Media Group, Inc. Welcomes Two Business and Entertainment Industry Icons to Corporate Advisory Board
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - IndieMV Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: IDMV), a company that is pioneering new business models and social media sites for the distribution, licensing, and marketing of digital media, today announced that two highly-accomplished and well-known entertainment...
Fans Vote in Record Numbers to Determine the Final Nominees for the '2008 CMT Music Awards'
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6 PRNewswire — Shattering all previous records, over two million votes were cast for the final nominees of the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, putting country superstars Brad Paisley and Sugarland in the lead with four final nominations. Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler...
Annie Lennox Is Stepping Up and Singing Out in the 2008 'Sing' Campaign Against HIV/AIDS in South Africa and Around the World
NEW YORK, March 6 PRNewswire — For multi-platinum superstar Annie Lennox, one of pop music's leading voices in the fight against HIV/AIDS, this Monday brings her the opportunity to "Sing" out and share her passion about spreading HIV/AIDS awareness nationwide. Monday, March 10, 2008 has...
Hawk Nelson in Concert at Malone College
CANTON, Ohio, March 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Tickets go on sale today as pop- rock band Hawk Nelson gets ready to bring the Green T Tour to the campus of Malone College, appearing Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, located at 2600...
Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Morris Day and The Time, and Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly to Headline the 2008 Essence Music Festival
NEW YORK, March 6 PRNewswire — Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Morris Day and The Time, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are the first acts to be announced to perform at the 2008 Essence Music Festival, it was disclosed today by Essence Communications...
Sheryl Crow, Fergie, The Black Crowes, John Legend, and Natasha Bedingfield Among National Acts to Perform at SunFest 2008
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 6 PRNewswire — SunFest, Florida's largest music, art and waterfront festival, will be held April 30-May 4, along one of the most scenic sections of Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. National headline entertainment scheduled to perform include Sheryl...
Hurray! to Terminate Proposed Business Combination with Enlight Media
BEIJING, March 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: HRAY), a leader in artist development, music production and wireless music distribution and other wireless value-added service in China, today announced that the Company and Enlight Media have both agreed to...
Hurray! Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Unaudited Financial Results
BEIJING, March 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Hurray! Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: HRAY), a leader in artist development, music production and wireless music distribution and other wireless value-added services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and...
Rising Artists To Know: DC-Based Singer Songwriter Wayna Wows Stevie, Takes on Vagina Monologues and Charts Billboard without Major Label or American Idol
WASHINGTON, March 6 PRNewswire — Independent artists who years past peddled their music out the trunks of their cars are finding innovative means of getting their sales counted and topping the charts. While some rely on electronic distribution sources like iTunes, MySpace and YouTube...
7-Year-Old Musician and Composer Ethan Bortnick Makes His Second Appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on March 10th to Promote the Release of 'Live in Concert-'by Me'-Ethan Bortnick'
MIAMI, March 6 PRNewswire — Young musician, pianist and composer Ethan Bortnick will be on a promotional tour promoting the in-store release of his first-ever live DVD titled "Live in Concert-'By Me'-Ethan Bortnick." Ethan is the youngest composer to ever record a live DVD with his...
Top 10 Basic Cable Network VH1 Greenlights Seven New Productions to Continue Record-Breaking Momentum in 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 6 PRNewswire — Make room for VH1. For the first time in its 23-year history, VH1 has cracked the list of top 10 basic cable networks among 18-49 viewers in primetime, quarter-to-date. The network is currently tied for 7th place, according to Nielsen Media...
Trans World Entertainment Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results
ALBANY, N.Y., March 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Trans World Entertainment Corporation (Nasdaq: TWMC) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 2, 2008. For the fourth quarter, total sales decreased 23% to $451.5 million compared to $586.7...
Alternative(R) Announces Exclusive Partnership Agreement With South by Southwest Music Festival
LOS ANGELES, March 6 PRNewswire — Alternative(R), premium fashion statements inspired by and created for free-thinking people everywhere, today announced its exclusive partnership agreement for the second year in a row with South by Southwest ("SXSW"), one of the most highly anticipated...
Imagination Movers' Single Release Raises Money for New Orleans Kids
NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2008 - To celebrate the release of their debut Walt Disney Records CD, the Imagination Movers will unveil a special single that will raise funds for the nonprofit group KIDsmART, which brings visual and performing arts education to public schools throughout New...
Hilton HHonors(R) Members Bid Points to Be a Part of Rock 'n Roll History
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Hilton HHonors is offering members a chance to bid their points to win a premiere package to the musical film event of the year, "Shine a Light," on March 30, 2008 in New York City. "Shine a Light," directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker...
Aylin Mujica and Alan Tacher to Host the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by Heineken
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Talented actress Aylin Mujica and renowned TV personality Alan Tacher will be the official hosts of the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented by Heineken, which will broadcast live on Thursday, April 10 at 7PM / 6c from Hard Rock Live, located at Seminole...
Disney's The Little Mermaid Original Broadway Cast Recording Debuts at #26 on the Billboard 200
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Walt Disney Records' The Little Mermaid Original Broadway Cast Recording enters the Billboard 200 at #26 and #1 on the Cast Album Chart, the highest debut for a cast recording in 12 years (since Rent's 1996 debut at #19). Called "one of the most...
OurStage Announces Strategic Partnership with AOL Music
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - OurStage is a global Web services company that operates some of the most popular Web destinations, offers a comprehensive suite of free software and services, runs one of the largest Internet access businesses in the U.S., and provides a full set of...
Richard and Mica Hadar Scholar Kwan Yi Wins International Grand Prizes
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation announced today that Kwan Yi, a pianist and Richard and Mica Hadar Scholar since 2004, has won the Grand Prize in the Sorantin International Young Artist Competition and the First Prize in the 2008...
Steinway's Q4 Sales Up 14%
WALTHAM, Mass., March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: LVB), one of the world's leading manufacturers of musical instruments, today announced results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2007. Revenues jumped 14% for the quarter, to...
Penthouse Announces Proposed Initial Public Offering
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 5 PRNewswire — Penthouse Media Group Inc. (PMGI) today announced that it expects to file a registration statement during the second quarter of 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell shares of its common stock in a firm commitment underwritten...
Multi-Platinum Artist Sarah McLachlan to Release Rarities, B-Sides 2 And Other Stuff, Volume 2
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire — Multi-platinum Arista recording artist Sarah McLachlan will release Rarities, B-Sides 2 And Other Stuff, Volume 2 on April 29th, 2008. Culminated from Sarah McLachlan's illustrious recording career, the Rarities, B-Sides 2 And Other Stuff, Volume 2...
BroadwayWorld.com's Online Pilot TV Show 'FLIRT with Haviland Stillwell' Premieres with Tony Award-Winning Star of CURTAINS - David Hyde Pierce
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire — BroadwayWorld.com, the premiere theatre site on the net, is proud to announce its newest offering in the streaming video space. FLIRT is BroadwayWorld's new talk show hosted by Broadway star Haviland Stillwell. Featuring talent from Broadway and beyond...
VH1 Save the Music Celebrates 'Music In Our Schools Month' This March With Series of High-Profile Events and in School Demonstrations
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire — On the heels of its recent 10th Anniversary celebration, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation kicks-off a new decade with the help of artists including the legendary Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, Natasha Bedingfield and more to help put musical instruments...
Barnes & Noble to Open New Store at 910 Highland Colony Parkway Ridgeland, Mississippi
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, will open a new bookstore on March 19 in Renaissance at Colony Park at 910 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, Mississippi. Concurrently, the existing store at 1057 East County Line Road...
Kohl's Partners with Rocker Avril Lavigne for New Juniors' Lifestyle Brand to Launch July 2008
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and Avril Lavigne today announced the launch of Abbey Dawn, a new juniors' lifestyle brand. Kohl's will be the exclusive U.S. retailer for the brand which will feature new fashion collections updated every 60 days...
More Than 200,000 Artists Now Manage Pages on Facebook, hi5, Bebo, and beyond Using iLike Dashboard
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - iLike, the leading social music discovery service, today announced that more than 200,000 musicians, including leading artists from all genres of music, are actively using the iLike Universal Artist Dashboard(TM) to manage an online presence syndicated...
blinkx Expands Partnership with Global Music Brand Ministry of Sound
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Ministry of Sound TV (MoSTV), the first digital content provider for dance music entertainment. Viewers will soon have direct access to hundreds of...
PassAlong Networks, Digital Media Wire Publish Second Edition 'Project Millennials' Sourcebook
FRANKLIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Media distribution developer PassAlong Networks(TM) together with Digital Media Wire, Inc., a leading publisher and events company in the digital media industry, have published the second edition of the "Project Millennials" sourcebook, a guidebook...
Raven Moon Licenses Its GINA D(R) ''Brand'' So That It Can Be Marketed Separately
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: RVEN) announced today that because of the tremendous broadcast growth with an 800% increase in worldwide television coverage of "GINA D'S KIDS CLUB(R)" this past year, its board of directors have decided to...
Nielsen Business Media Announces Leadership Team for New Entertainment Group
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire — Nielsen Business Media today announced the promotion of three executives to senior leadership roles within the organization's recently created Entertainment Group. The new team includes: Howard Appelbaum, who was named Vice President/Publisher of...
Brit Music Talent Showcases in Texas
DUNDEE, Scotland, March 5 PRNewswire — - Clash Magazine Announce SXSW Festival Showcase With Carbon/Silicon; The Pigeon Detectives; Make Model; Noah and the Whale; Peggy Sue and the Pirates, all Appearing at Friends, 208 E.6th Street, Austin, Texas Clash Magazine, the forward-thinking...
Musicians on Call Reaches a Milestone in Their Outreach Program
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - Musicians on Call (MOC) is pleased to announce that over 100,000 patients, their family members & caregivers have received in-room visits from volunteer musicians through its Bedside Performance Program. MOC volunteer musicians have worked tirelessly to...
The Creators and Producers of Celtic Woman Bring Ireland's The High Kings to Cities Across the U.S. in 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2008 - The creators of the smash hit Celtic Woman proudly announce U.S. tour dates for EMI/Manhattan Records recording artists, The High Kings. The all-male Irish music group will debut in Louisville on April 17 and then travel to 40 cities nationwide through the...
Usher's Newest Single Dominates U.S. Charts: Superstar's Smash Hit 'Love In This Club' Skyrockets From #51* to #1* on Billboard's Pop Singles Chart and is the Best-Selling Digital Song in the Country
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire — Fans of LaFace/Zomba recording artist Usher are embracing the multi-talented superstar's newest song, "Love In This Club." It is the No. 1 song in the country making an astonishing leap from #51* to the No. 1* position on Billboard's "Hot 100 Singles...
Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell and Special Guests Celebrate the Second Annual True Colors Tour Presented by Logo as They Take the Stage to Get Out the Vote With Host Carson Kressley
NEW YORK, March 5 PRNewswire — The True Colors Tour will hit the road again this summer with an exciting new line-up of legendary and up and coming artists including headliners Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell with host Carson Kressley and many more. After receiving rave reviews...
Acclaimed Whiskeytown Album STRANGERS ALMANAC, Featuring Ryan Adams, Adds Previously Unreleased Demos and Other Recordings for Two-CD DELUXE EDITION
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 5 PRNewswire — Whiskeytown, the highly acclaimed band of the alt-country/No Depression scene, who launched the careers of four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-guitarist Ryan Adams as well as that of fiddler-singer-songwriter Caitlin Cary and singer...
DELUXE EDITION of Elvis Costello's Landmark '70s Album THIS YEAR'S MODEL Pumps it Up With Second Disc Featuring Previously Unreleased Concert
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 5 PRNewswire — Elvis Costello's sophomore release, his first album with the Attractions, THIS YEAR'S MODEL was voted Album of the Year in 1978 in The Village Voice Jazz & Pop critics poll, was ranked #11 on Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of...
Study Reveals Teens' Strong Commitment to Music and Music Making
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 5 PRNewswire — The NAMM Foundation today announced the results of a recently published research study by Patricia Shehan Campbell, Ph.D. of the University of Washington as part of the Foundation's Sounds of Learning research initiative. The study, titled...
LATV Adds Fifth Post-Newsweek Station Hitting 30th Affiliate Mark
LOS ANGELES, March 5 PRNewswire — LATV, the nation's first bilingual music/entertainment network distributed via digital multicast, announced today that it had signed on its fifth Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. affiliate, WJXT in Jacksonville, Florida. This is LATV's 30th affiliation. The...
Hannah Montana-Miley Cyrus 'Best of Both Worlds Concert' CD+DVD Arrives March 11, Only At Wal-Mart
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — After a successful 70-date concert tour and 3-D movie premier, Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records release the new Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus "Best of Both Worlds Concert" CD+DVD for an exclusive period at Wal-Mart beginning next...
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