Latest news releases - Top Stories. 2008-11-17T20:08:02Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/prwebmain.xml 2008-11-17T08:06:11Z Young prodigies of influence are taking on Hollywood with a clean and responsible image. Major brands are supporting the teens who are good role models for their peers. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1615944.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1615944.htm 2008-11-13T16:18:21Z N.Y.'s Reverend Zen named 2008 Best Song Nominee by the Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1614744.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1614744.htm 2008-11-14T11:50:01Z Best Buy: (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619274.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619274.htm 2008-11-14T12:15:01Z Best Buy: (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619444.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619444.htm 2008-11-14T11:54:13Z Daytrotter teams up with emerging bands Apollo Sunshine and Dead Confederates on tour (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618344.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618344.htm 2008-11-12T13:52:15Z Bill Dees announces the release of his third CD, "Where Does The Time Go". (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609534.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609534.htm 2008-11-12T18:38:26Z The Wayne Shorter Quartet and legendary pianist Chucho Valdes are among the headliners for the extraordinary Panama City-based festival, which includes performances, an extensive array of workshops and master classes, and auditions for admission and scholarships to several major music schools. Tickets go on sale December 1st. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1610944.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1610944.htm 2008-11-11T18:31:56Z Celebrity rocker Gunnar Nelson announces his new philanthropic endeavor, Rockfessions, to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1603502.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1603502.htm 2008-11-15T13:12:51Z Budding label Organically Grown Music serves up "nutrition for your ears" with new albums releasing in 2008; "Remains to be Seen" debuts in Top 100 at New Age radio; label owner-artists Christopher Taylor and Johnny Om launch grassroots performance series. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/OrganicallyGrown/1/prweb1584504.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/OrganicallyGrown/1/prweb1584504.htm 2008-11-12T09:30:04Z With so much to watch online, it is now just a little bit easier to choose. Fancast (www.fancast.com), the ultimate, next generation entertainment site where users can watch premium entertainment for free including over 6,000 TV episodes and create and manage their personal entertainment experience, has joined forces with Federated Media and four of the Web’s hottest bloggers to develop a digital video guide called “Our TV Picks.” (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/tv_picks/boing_boing/prweb1608264.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/tv_picks/boing_boing/prweb1608264.htm 2008-11-10T15:09:21Z Adonis's much anticipated album release party is set for Wednesday, November 26th at 8:00 p.m. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1599524.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1599524.htm 2008-11-10T14:52:19Z 469 titles from Nettwerk's catalog, featuring artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, and Sixpence None the Richer will be available on Naxos Music Library. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1596834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1596834.htm 2008-11-07T22:03:57Z On Saturday November 15th, Judah Tribe reggae band will release the controversial single "Judgment". The highly anticipated song was written in tribute to Sean Bell, killed by NYPD officers. The FREE concert will be held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the BAM cafe Live music series. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1588894.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1588894.htm 2008-11-06T22:19:36Z First 5 singles on self titled CD reach Top 10 Status (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1583844.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1583844.htm 2008-11-05T22:15:01Z Little Mailman, Tony Cox's first starring role in a feature film, delivers a hilarious comedy about what it takes to keep the customers happy, without going postal. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578774.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578774.htm 2008-11-06T06:40:57Z Osceola, AR band Finding Jimmy Hoffa have worked their way to a multi-year contract with Memphis, TN indie label Massey Records. The band is scheduled to release their debut album, "Southern Hospitality," early spring 2009. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578824.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578824.htm 2008-11-03T23:50:57Z Just in time for the holidays, Gloria Gaynor has released a Christmas album titled "Christmas Presence" featuring original song "Christmas Prayer." (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1568414.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1568414.htm 2008-11-06T20:24:34Z ToneRiot Records™ has announced the release date for the SexTapes™ debut album on November 11, 2008. The album will be available through iTunes (worldwide), Best Buy stores, FYE, Borders Books, Wherehouse Records, Amazon.com, and more. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1568644.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1568644.htm 2008-11-03T13:20:20Z Pantonic Records announces the release of "It's About Time...," the new music recording of The Trevor Pan Show. Pantonic Records is celebrating the appearance of the recording with an unusual promotional billboard sited on Hollywood's fabled Sunset Boulevard. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/recording/music/prweb1512084.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/recording/music/prweb1512084.htm 2008-10-29T14:08:53Z N.Y.'s Reverend Zen named Los Angeles Music Awards' Best Song Nominee for the second consecutive year. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1545804.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1545804.htm 2008-10-30T00:20:05Z Red State Blues and Transmission Entertainment host a musical event on November 3, 2008 that fuses the temperature of these historic political times with modern music. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, James McMurtry, and Brownout will perform. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1541454.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1541454.htm 2008-10-30T14:15:24Z ALBUM IN STORES NOVEMBER 4, 2008 “4 Stars”-People Magazine “The Verdict: The Renaissance marks a return to form that rivals Q-Tip’s best work on Tribe’s beloved 1993 album, ‘Midnight Marauders’,” – The Los Angeles Times “With Kanye and Lupe taking cues from his style, it would seem to be Tip’s time again. But rather than cash in, he goes his own way: on his mind, war woes and spiritual forces.” – Maxim “With The Renaissance, the Abstract Poetic MC may have rediscovered his groove.” – SPIN (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm 2008-11-02T12:39:40Z After various award nominations and wins, San Diego native, singer/songwriter Colin Armstrong, is slated to officially release his debut full-length album "Lost and Anonymous" on January 13, 2009. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1540984.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1540984.htm 2008-10-29T12:10:14Z Mediaweek today announced the winners of the 23rd annual Media All-Star Awards, honoring this year’s media elite in eleven categories. The 2008 honorees will be awarded at a celebratory luncheon held at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City on November 12. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/vice_president/senior_vice/prweb1545714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/vice_president/senior_vice/prweb1545714.htm 2008-10-26T08:52:46Z Multi-faceted entertainer JILL CRISCUOLO receives multiple nominations in the 2008 New Music Awards, in categories for Top 40 New Artist and Top 40 song of the year. The Pop singer-songwriter from West Orange, NJ is among the elite that also includes top recording stars Leona Lewis, Katy Perry, Duffy, Estelle, and Kid Rock. The New Music Awards will honor major and independent recording artists, radio stations, program and music directors, record labels and industry professionals. The annual event will take place Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the world famous entertainment venue, Avalon, in Hollywood, California. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/NewMusicAwards/JillCriscuolo2008/prweb1526764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/NewMusicAwards/JillCriscuolo2008/prweb1526764.htm 2008-10-27T12:35:26Z Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm 2008-10-25T18:58:13Z After successfully placing his previous productions and collaborations in numerous high profile media such as American Pie 6 Beta House, Paula Abdul's Hey Paula and EA Sports NBA Live 07, Producer and platinum writer OD Hunte is gearing up to once again prove that independent unsigned artists can sit among the major label elite and compete based on the quality of music as opposed to marketing spend. His new four track EP 'Back to the Hip Hop' with 18 year old Swiss rapper K.O. is a prequel to the album to be released in 2009. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1526504.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1526504.htm 2008-10-26T17:00:24Z Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm 2008-10-23T09:32:38Z Hit making Singer/Songwriter Montell Jordan is back with his seventh CD entitled "Let It Rain", which is released through Native Records/Fontana Distribution is available in stores now. Returning to the R&B block after spending much needed quality time with his family, Montell heats it up with his sizzling singles "Me & U" and "Not No More". (PRWeb Oct 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1517444.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1517444.htm 2008-10-22T23:41:22Z "Requiem", the title track of award-winning composer and pianist Fariborz Lachini's latest album, is available for Grammy Award consideration in the Best Classical Contemporary Composition category. Praised as "stunning" (Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano.com), "galvanic and vibrant" (Stephanie R. Myers), and "elegiac...seductive" (Lauren Proctor), "Requiem" represents a new pinnacle in the storied career of the acclaimed musician. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/piano/classical/prweb1503734.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/piano/classical/prweb1503734.htm