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1 Attachment Super Warriors, Super Champions and Super Film & TV Stars Converge In Atlantic City, for a Super Time for All
For the 7th time in as many years The Action Mega Martial Arts Weekend will assemble the world's largest array of enthusiasts, celebrities, champions and leading authorities in what is a diverse worldwide industry. In attendance will be world movers and shakers from each of the market segments that make up modern martial arts. Represented include major film companies, TV, and Film Celebrities, World champion Fighters, and World Masters of Renowned Fame 2006-12-28

4 Attachment Walrus' Classic Rock Album, "Uncovered," Now Available on iTunes  
The debut CD by The Walrus, one of the Pacific Northwest's favorite classic rock bands, is now available at iTunes where Baby Boomers and other rock 'n' roll lovers can buy a song or the whole album with their iTunes gift certificates. "Uncovered," a CD of 11 original songs in the classic rock style, is available for 99 cents a song or $9.99 for the whole album at http://www.apple.com/itunes/. 2006-12-26

Abacast's Next Generation Radio Streaming Ad Injection System Released
Abacast an industry leader in creating unique and effective streaming technologies, has released the next generation in its streaming ad injection technology, AIS 2.0, for injecting content (ads, music, PSA, station ID, etc.) into live streaming media to replace content (ads, syndicated programs, licensed sports programming, etc.) that can not be played online. This patent pending technology is the key to enabling terrestrial radio stations to stream their broadcasts online legally, more profitably, and alleviating AFTRA related concerns. 2006-12-22

2 Attachment 'What is INDIE?' Named Top Indie Release of 2006
Indie-Music.com Names "What is INDIE?" DVD/CD among Top 25 Indie Releases of the past year; announcement comes on the heals of a major licensing deal for "What is INDIE?" with the National Film Board of Canada. 2006-12-22

1 Attachment New Subscriber Data Shows Great Interest in Mobile Music and Social Networking Services on Cell Phones  
phling!® helps operators build ARPU based on teen mobile music and social networking trends 2006-12-21

2 Attachment Pyxix Introduces Three New Broadband Entertainment Channels  
DocuPyx.com Premieres With Documentaries From Around The World 2006-12-21

2 Attachment DocuPyx.com, New Documentary Broadband Channel From Pyxix, Showcases Winning Documentaries And Video Reports From Around The World  
Pyxix™, the Los Angeles based diversified global media company, today premiered the DocuPyx.com™ Documentary Channel™, showcasing the winning work of documentary filmmakers and video journalists. 2006-12-21

2 Attachment Christmas Comes Early to STAR 99.1 Families  
When STAR 99.1 announced the start of their annual Christmas Prayers program, letters poured in to the station with requests for help. 2006-12-21

2 Attachment CbuJ Entertainment Rises from Ashes of Bayside Distribution and Tower Records Inferno
Indie label reports a near 500% increase in acquired catalog since the highly publicized liquidation of Bayside Distribution and Tower Records in October of this year. 2006-12-20

3 Attachment From Brooklyn to Billboard: Indie Group T-Weaponz Debuts on Billboard Charts
T-Weaponz's new single "Dem Boyz" featuring Trae and Shamrock debuts number 7 (HOT SHOT) on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales and number 44 Hot Singles Sales. Rising in sales and radio play, the single has earned almost 1,000 spins nationally. 2006-12-20

2 Attachment Wisin and Yandel Close 2006 with Three Nominations from Premios Lo Nuestro and a Dynamic Work Schedule  
Wisin and Yandel's career continues to skyrocket, with the Duo that is making history attaining greater recognition in the music industry and dominating the top positions in the charts. 2006-12-19

1 Attachment New Folk-Rock Artist Jeff Epstein Releases First CD
Jeff Epstein, an acoustic folk-rock musician based in the Baltimore/Washington area, has released his first CD, "It's Not A Fantasy." 2006-12-19

Pepsi Arena in Albany, NY Gets New Name -- Beginning January 1, 2007 Arena to be Named Times Union Center
Pepsi Arena will be renamed effective January 1, 2007. Albany County's agreement with Pepsi expires on December 31, 2006. 2006-12-18

Public Enemy’s Professor Griff and Independent Artist SoulPhood Collaborate on New Track Exclusively Available on BurnLounge
BurnLounge, the world's first fan-driven digital music service, announced today that Professor Griff of Public Enemy has teamed with independent artist SoulPhood and released a new single entitled, “Do Your Thing,” exclusively available through BurnLounge. 2006-12-18

3 Attachment Make Your Music Website a Selling Machine - Free Conference Call with Julie Blake and Bob Baker
Make Your Music Website a Selling Machine - Free Conference Call with Julie Blake and Bob Baker. Packed with creative Indie music promotion strategies. Click here to register. You'll learn easy-to-apply, proven strategies on how to attract more fans, powerful selling techniques to increase your sales and discover incredibly effective low-cost/no-cost marketing strategies. 2006-12-15

2 Attachment Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Icon -- BOW WOW -- Featured Artist of the Month on the Music Choice Multi-Platform Network  
Music Choice On Demand in January to Feature a Hot Video List Hosted by Bow Wow, A Revealing Interview Exposing the Personal Side of the Artist and Footage from our Road Trip with Bow Wow beginning in January. 2006-12-15

2 Attachment Entertainment Attorney, Nick Nanton, Awarded GRAMMY® Vote by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Orlando, Florida Based Entertainment Attorney, Nick Nanton, awarded GRAMMY® vote by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 2006-12-15

Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale; New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release
Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale. New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release. 2006-12-15

2 Attachment 'Where There's Smoke', a DreamSinger Multi-Media Project, Creating a Landscape of Healing for Relational Aggression through the Synergy of Word and Song
Demian Yumei, known as 'DreamSinger' in the music world, and author of 'Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes', award winning children's book, continues her work as an advocate for women and children with her new digital multi-media book, 'Where There's Smoke - Healing and Transcending the Fire of Relational Aggression'. Through the written word and four original songs, Demian challenges the misconception surrounding relational aggression or covert bullying, and offers a unique experience in healing and empowerment for women and girls. 2006-12-14

3 Attachment Walker Caine Returns to the Studio for Another Round
Capt. Walker's disappearance after an accident-proned 2006 solo tour has left many fans and industry insiders guessing as to whether or not he would be returning to studio or stage. But Walker Caine has officially returned to the studio at MLA Records to begin serious work on an early 2007 release. 2006-12-14

The Pigs Release Peace Music Video: 'I've Got Santa Claus' on YouTube
The Pigs Promote peace With "I've Got Santa Claus" Video at YouTube and MySpace, Free MP3 download and iPod Drawing and Radio delivery via AirPlay Direct 2006-12-13

1 Attachment Musicrypt Completes Successful Pilot For Advertising Delivery  
Musicrypt just finished a successful pilot program with The Gary Group, the leading advertising agency for the music recording industry, based in Los Angeles, California. 2006-12-12

1 Attachment Ruffline Entertainment Releases Kryme Life's Hot New Single "The Apple" December 15th
Kryme Life "The Apple" is set for digital release December 15th 2006. Available directly through IODA (http://www.iodalliance.com), Rhapsody, ITunes, Napster, Audio Lunchbox, Music Now, Sony Connect, Foreal Mobile, Groove Mobile, Passalong, Burn Lounge, and many others, the song is sure to build even more anticipation for Kryme Life's long awaited solo album set to drop in February 2007. With a great club beat, sexy metaphor and Kryme 's usual clever wordplay "The Apple" represents NY's resurgence in the hiphop world, and leaves us thirsty for more. 2006-12-12

2 Attachment Vocus Executive to Lead Billboard Publicity Wire's Online Visibility Panel at NYC Music Conference  
VP Matthew Siegal and music industry veterans Bob Baker and John Taglieri to discuss online music promotion at the 8th Global Entertainment and Media Summit (GEMS) on December 10, 2006. 2006-12-08

1 Attachment Sheldon Tarsha Breaks Guns N' Roses Connection With Ambitious Effort  
Acclaimed Rock Vocalist Releases His Solo Debut. 2006-12-08

1 Attachment Sheila Ryan Caan has Written New Book on Elvis; Catch Her Friday Night on Entertainment Tonight / The Insider
Sheila Ryan Caan breaks her silence about her relationship with Elvis Presley in a new book. Her interview on Entertainment Tonight/The Insider airs Friday. 2006-12-08

2 Attachment "Buy Me a Drink and We'll Both Make Some Money;" Woodstock Taylor Introduces Innovative Fan, Songwriter Arrangement  
British songwriter Woodstock Taylor is inviting fans to spend the price of a couple of glasses of wine on shares in her music as part of an innovative no-risk scheme by new music website Sellaband.com, where "believers" share in artists' profits once a target figure is raised. 2006-12-07

2 Attachment QRS Music Technologies, Inc. Unveils New Story & Clark Power Center Program  
Dealers immediately see positive impact. 2006-12-07

Skyline Music Launches New Marketing Division - Skyline Innovations
Skyline Music, a national booking agency with an eclectic roster of artists including Roger McGuinn, the subdudes, Solomon Burke, Victor Wooten, George Winston and Hot Buttered Rum, has announced the launch of a new marketing division called Skyline Innovations. 2006-12-06

1 Attachment Musicrypt and Adstream Join Forces for Global Market
Musicrypt signs exclusive partnership with AdStream to deliver music globally via Musicrypt's DMDS to the UK, Continental Europe and Australia. 2006-12-05

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