Latest news releases for Entertainment Entertainment Business from Billboard Publicity Wire 2010-03-21T00:03:32Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbbusiness.xml 2010-03-15T12:56:33Z Award winning visual communications company sets the standard for album covers and vinyl record jackets. Dorado Pkg is an official 2010 SXSW Music Festival exhibitor, booth #202. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/DoradoPkg/vinyl_launch/prweb3730224.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/DoradoPkg/vinyl_launch/prweb3730224.htm 2010-03-15T18:52:26Z Music, meditations, and channeled songs from seven of Lia Scallon’s acclaimed healing CDs are compiled for the first time ever on The Sounds of Sirius: Songs to Soothe the Soul. Scallon will support the new compilation with a crystal skull energy activation ceremony with the Sounds of Sirius on evening of Thursday April 8 at the Rose Temple in Venice Beach, CA. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/SOS/Intro/prweb3732764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/SOS/Intro/prweb3732764.htm 2010-03-12T16:36:27Z Participating bands are Taddy Porter, This Providence, AM Taxi & Hot Chelle Rae. Plus Two New Bands To Be Determined Via Online Contest (PRWeb Mar 15, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3724174.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3724174.htm 2010-03-10T11:35:21Z After an extremely successful performance in Indonesia at JavaJazz Festival 2010, Adonis will be performing at one of the largest and most anticipated music evens of the year. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3712044.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3712044.htm 2010-03-04T17:03:39Z Adero Neely is a rising star and his display of multiple skills in actings, singing, dancing and song writing has some record lables and movie directors taking notice. Check out Adero for yourself at www.aderoneely.com (Exclusive website viewing of new music video on March 29, 2010). (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3689904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3689904.htm 2010-02-25T02:59:29Z Critics Already Singing Praises for Artist’s Sophomore Album (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3652854.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3652854.htm 2010-02-13T12:46:38Z First the song—“Love.” Nhojj made OUTMusic Awards history, being the first African American male to win an OMA. Now the music video—“Love.” Premieres on Logo on February 16. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/newnownextpoplab/nhojj/prweb3603834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/newnownextpoplab/nhojj/prweb3603834.htm 2010-02-10T11:20:06Z Texan rapper infuses hip hop beats with meaning and melodies on his forthcoming new album from Southern Sickness records. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3592014.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3592014.htm 2010-02-08T10:22:56Z Country Music Sensation Rick Monroe Releases His New Hit Single, Get UR Country ON (www.geturcountryon.com) As He Embarks on the 2010 Jägermeister Country Tour With Headliner Eric Church and Supporting Artist, Josh Thompson. The Track is also available for Radio on the Play MPE Player and at plaympe.com. And Catch Rick on Tour all week to win prizes at on Digital Rodeo at www. digitalrodeo.com (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3562684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3562684.htm 2010-02-06T16:14:44Z US teen pop star, Taylor Bright continues her 11 week Billboard dance chart run with the remixes of her debut single “Striped Socks” after returning from an outstanding reception by her fans during her UK tour dates. She returns amidst global media news coverage of a press mix up between herself and Grammy winner Taylor Swift by a UK regional newspaper. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3573004.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3573004.htm 2010-01-29T19:46:47Z Celebrity entertainers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the kick off of the Ricky Nelson Remembered 25th Anniversary Tour in the Los Angeles area March 4-6 with 3 special engagement shows at the BriXton South Bay, The Canyon, and The Coach House. . This year 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of rock'n'roll icon Rick Nelson's passing in a tragic New Year’s Eve plane crash. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3543824.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3543824.htm 2010-01-25T07:22:32Z Independent A&R firm Big Noise celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Grammy announcement. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3471474.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3471474.htm 2010-01-18T13:35:02Z Teen Phenom Sarah Lonsert Wins Overall Grand Prize of the 14th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, making her the youngest winner ever at 17 years old. 15th Annual USA Songwriting Competition accepting entries. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3463154.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3463154.htm 2010-01-18T12:19:56Z Crucial has recently secured substantial music placements for its artists in major ad campaigns for Royal Caribbean, Toyota Camry and more. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3462774.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3462774.htm 2010-01-17T14:21:42Z California’s wildly popular celebrity dance club DJ Mix Master Miguel prepares to dispense his own unique blend of Hip Hop to the celebrity night club and night life scene as he embarks on a national venue and media tour in 2010. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/celebritydanceclubDJ/mixmastermiguel/prweb3455684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/celebritydanceclubDJ/mixmastermiguel/prweb3455684.htm 2010-01-12T11:12:09Z Counterpoint Systems, the leading provider of software solutions for rights management, royalty accounting and licensing agreements, has developed a new feature for its Record Maestro product that allows labels to export song data in a format directly compatible with FUGA, a leading digital music distribution platform. (PRWeb Jan 14, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3439184.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3439184.htm 2010-01-12T08:20:36Z These days Miss Kristin is counting her blessings and thankfully crafting genuine uniqueness, as she creatively shines on her new music release for Big Fuss Records titled, “FREE” due in stores February 9, 2010. (PRWeb Jan 12, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/misskristin/free/prweb2816424.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/misskristin/free/prweb2816424.htm 2010-01-10T18:02:18Z Touted musician Gooding is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated new album “The Return” as well as a 50 state tour kicking off in March 2010 (PRWeb Jan 11, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3422344.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3422344.htm 2010-01-07T23:00:06Z Entertainment Publicists in Hollywood hear from the experts in music, movies, books and entertainment industry the inside story of how to produce an electronic press kit (EPK) and how relevant they are in today's changing technology (PRWeb Jan 9, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3424454.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3424454.htm 2010-01-06T18:48:51Z Headwind Media and CMI Exclusives team up in 2010 and 2011 to host over 100 music concerts, comedy performances and movie premier events. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/cmiprofiles/headwindmedia/prweb3419214.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/cmiprofiles/headwindmedia/prweb3419214.htm 2010-01-06T10:52:10Z Artist Managers, along with Self-managed Artists and other music industry professionals, are expected to gather at the inaugural Artist Management Conference on October 14-15, 2010 in New York to discuss ways in which a shifting music business landscape presents threats to – as well as new opportunities for - their respective businesses. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2010) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/artist-management/conference/prweb3408714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/artist-management/conference/prweb3408714.htm 2009-12-21T16:02:47Z LGBT Artist Nhojj becomes the first African American male to win an OMA. (PRWeb Dec 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/nhojj/2009oma/prweb3374054.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/nhojj/2009oma/prweb3374054.htm 2009-12-22T10:28:41Z Leading platform for D2F engagement and sales announces partnership program with providers of marketing services for professional musicians (PRWeb Dec 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3376544.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3376544.htm 2009-12-18T13:27:50Z Today sales of all Mannheim Christmas albums have reached 27 million and Davis is celebrating a quarter-century of being America’s favorite Christmas artist. Twenty-five years ago, the instrumental group Mannheim Steamroller released an album that transformed the sounds of Christmas and changed the entire music industry. The group has become the biggest selling Christmas music artist in history and -- with over 38 million total albums sold -- one of the top 50 biggest selling musical acts ever. (PRWeb Dec 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3357804.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3357804.htm 2009-12-15T13:42:55Z Global Digital Music Delivery Platform Experiences Explosive New Growth and Signs Works by Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Plant and Krauss, Steve Vai and Others (PRWeb Dec 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/digital_music/radio_delivery/prweb3348554.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/digital_music/radio_delivery/prweb3348554.htm 2009-12-11T17:02:59Z Philadelphia independent newcomer Taylor Bright celebrates Christmas week with a #39 chart position on the Billboard dance club play chart for the week ending 26th December. (PRWeb Dec 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3334374.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3334374.htm 2009-12-11T08:10:24Z In November, the world experienced Beatlemania all over again with the launch of the interactive music video game The Beatles: Rock Band and re-mastered versions of some of the Fab Four's classic albums. Now, just in time for the holidays, the legendary duo from Andalucia brings their unique vocal and rhythmic magic to a new twist on "Hey Jude," the debut single from Mi Gitana, LDR's first all Spanish-released album in five years. The track features world renowned Spanish vocalist Dyango and is presented by Manzanilla La Guita & Agerul. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3331344.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3331344.htm 2009-12-11T14:17:23Z In the spirit of the KISS Army, when the ABC hit show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" told legendary rockers KISS (www.KISSonline.com) about a family of needy KISS fans in Gainesville, Florida, who started a home-based, non-profit music school while their own home is falling down around them, the band heeded the call and launched the offense during their Tulsa stop on their North American KISS/Alive 35 tour. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3330744.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3330744.htm 2009-12-10T12:50:00Z Andy Stroud and ASI Records present Family / Friends / French Lesson (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Nina_Simone/CD/prweb3301014.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Nina_Simone/CD/prweb3301014.htm 2009-12-10T19:25:39Z Axl Rose, lead singer for the legendary rock group Guns N' Roses, was unhurt last evening when he was accosted by an unruly group of paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3330104.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3330104.htm 2009-12-01T12:02:46Z Independent Singer-Songwriter Roger Häggström and his band Roger & the Rockets release their second CD with a mix of Americana genres. The songs cover styles from acoustic bluegrass, country and blues all the way to rock. Strong up-tempo melodies and heartfelt lyrics blend this diverse set of songs together. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3278254.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3278254.htm 2009-11-29T10:41:48Z Celebrity entertainers The Nelson Brothers announced The Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson will be headlining onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas during her December 5th inaugural sailing. Oasis of the Seas is the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship at sea making her homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will be the first celebrity performers to take the Opal Theater stage on the ship’s inaugural 7-day cruise sailing December 5th. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3265644.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3265644.htm 2009-11-20T11:05:01Z PSQ (Palmetto State Quartet) has just completed filming a performance with country music diva Wynonna Judd. The show was filmed live at the York Theater on post at Fort Bragg, NC and is scheduled to air on the November 24, 2009 episode of The Oprah Show. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231714.htm 2009-11-20T19:11:09Z Knowing how to find desired job openings is an essential skill in this challenging job market, the Job Search Guy™ shows you how. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3234314.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3234314.htm 2009-11-19T05:20:17Z Accepted for KIDS FIRST! Film Festival of Santa Fe, WorldKids International Film Festival in Mumbai, and Nominee for a KIDS FIRST! Best Award 2009 (category of Independent Short, Animated, Ages 5-8). (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3232164.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3232164.htm 2009-11-30T17:04:22Z Award winning recording artist, composer and evocative voice SEAY has released a beautiful and global recording, "A Winter Blessing" with a focus on the time of year, the earth and its' many cultures. SEAY's breathtaking recording features the uplifting single, "All Around The World" and seasonal piece, "A Christmas Heart". SEAY's inspiring song for peace, "All Around the World", similar to the spirit on "We Are The World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas", will also be apart of the upcoming 2010 Project Peace On Earth concerts and events. "A Winter Blessing" continues the captivating sound that is drawing listeners from across the globe and features Seay's spectacular voice and songs alongside several renowned guest instrumentalists. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222574.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222574.htm 2009-11-18T23:24:24Z Bud Light Golden Wheat presents the legendary rockers KISS (www.kissonline.com) on Facebook via a Ustream streaming link live from their show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 9 pm PST on Wednesday, November 25. This is the first-ever live web concert for one of rock's most iconic bands as KISS celebrates the release of their new, three-song Guitar Hero® track pack featuring "Modern Day Delilah", "I Was Made for Loving You" and "Lick It Up" today. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3232644.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3232644.htm 2009-11-12T14:24:34Z Celebrity entertainers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announce they are delighted to see the legacy of their legendary father Ricky Nelson continues as he made the Top 5 ranking in America Online’s TOP 50 TEEN IDOLS. http://insidetv.aol.com/2009/11/10/top-50-teen-idols/ (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3196714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3196714.htm 2009-11-19T07:16:46Z No Entry Fee, No Registration Fee -- On December 6, 2009 and December 13, 2009 from 10am – 5pm, auditions will be held for the nationally recognized and celebrated “Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International” Competition at N.Y. Dance Academy, 116 Highline Drive, (off of SR 434) in Longwood, FL (32750). (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3178884.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3178884.htm 2009-11-09T11:27:36Z On January 9, 2010, from 1-6pm, The Ballethnic Dance Company will host The Master Dance Series founded by Dawn Branch, Professional Dancer and Master Instructor. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179414.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179414.htm