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Doors Manzarek and Krieger Add Fuel
Doors founding members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger have chosen ex-Fuel lead singer Brett Scallions to front their project Riders On The Storm, filling the void created when The Cult's Ian Astbury departed the group last month. "Brett is on board and we are glad to have him, he has a great voice and a lot of charisma," states keyboardist Manzarek. Brett Scallions departed Fuel in early 2006 after fronting the multi-platinum act for over a decade. Scallions looks forward to working with Manzarek and Krieger. "Riders On The Storm" is managed by Tom Vitorino Management, and represented by The Kirby Organization. 2007-03-14

Billboard Spotlights Content-On-The-Go at Mobile Entertainment Live! (Formerly MECCA)
The Official CTIA Mobile Entertainment Conference in Orlando--The 88 and David Martin to headline the MMA Mobile Entertainment Live! bash. 2007-03-14

Childhood Prodigies Release Music Video on Gaming 'Addiction'
In just six short weeks since its release the Black Out Band's music video, "Video Games", has been viewed more than 9,000 times from the band's Web site at www.blackoutband.com and other video sharing sites. Its footage was shot inside a historic theatre with 75 screaming adolescent fans. 2007-03-13

Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Laurie, Mariska Hargitay Among Nominees for 11th Annual PRISM Awards
Nominees for the 11th Annual PRISM Awards reflect the entertainment industry's commitment to accurate depiction of health and social issues, according to Melissa Rivers, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) Board Director. The PRISM Awards are for productions and performances featuring the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health. Rivers joined EIC President & CEO Brian Dyak in announcing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24th. 2007-03-13

Bathtubmusic.com Makes Splash with New Indie Music Website and Artist-Focused Approach
Bathtubmusic.com, a premier music site for independent artists selling DRM FREE downloadable music and CDs, announced the relaunch of their website with a new look and features. But behind the cosmetic changes lies a renewed focus on meeting the changing needs of today's independent artist. 2007-03-13

Musicrypt And IODA Partner To Offer Independent Labels Digital Delivery To Radio Stations   Musicrypt and IODA offer Indie Market Digital Delivery of Music to Radio Stations 2007-03-13

Modern Pop/Rock Latin-Crossover Artist "Carmireli" Reaches Beyond Unsigned Virtual Expectations
Consistently appearing on the unsigned Latin Top 100 chart on Myspace.com™, Pop/Rock artist "Carmireli" is being embraced by mainstream radio in the U.S. and abroad. 2007-03-12

Legendary London Label, Stiff Records, to Re-Release Five Thatcher-Era Classics
Iconic punk-era independent label Stiff Records will open their vaults to begin re-releasing many of their unconventional classics, some never before available on CD in the U.S. Starting April 3rd in the U.S. (March 12th in the U.K.) releases include: Wreckless Eric -- Big Smash; Rachel Sweet -- Fool Around; Dirty Looks -- The Complete Stiff Years; Any Trouble -- Where Are All The Nice Girls?; Tracey Ullman -- You Broke My Heart in Seventeen Places. 2007-03-12

Keynote Presentations Announced for Billboard's Mobile Entertainment Live! (Formerly mecca)
Kevin Lyman, Founder, Warped Tour/Taste of Chaos Mobile; John Harrobin, VP, Marketing & Digital Media, Verizon Wireless; Nigel Rundstrom, VP, Multimedia, Nokia; and Greg Clayman, SVP of Mobile Media, MTV Networks; To Speak at Official Ctia Mobile Entertainment Conference --New Name, Same Excellence-- --March 26, Orlando, Florida-- 2007-03-09

Music Choice Elevates Gary Susalis to Programming Manager   Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers through their TVs, online, and cell phones, today announced the promotion of Gary Susalis to Programming Manager. 2007-03-09

Future of Film Conference Adds Next Generation Online Content Creators
Video Talent Join Top Industry Executives at Digital Media Wire Event 2007-03-09

The Death of the Music Industry creates the Birth of Goddess Inc.
Goddess Inc. is a new Music, Fashion, Co-Branding and Charity Company that was formed in response to transforming music business. 2007-03-09

New Female Vocal Beauty Takes On Male-Dominated Crossover Classical Genre   Valencia Vas, a classically trained soprano, releases her debut album singing diverse lyrics set against soundtrack-like symphonic backgrounds. 2007-03-08

Tamago Receives First Round of Angel Funding
Tamago (www.tamago.us), the first peer-to-peer open market, launched last October, received its first round of Angel investment because artist and customers have been gravitating to the new commerce system. It allows artist to sell digital media directly from their computers to customers all over the world, while fans earn money for distributing what they buy to others. 2007-03-08

The Long-Tail Gets Longer, and Indie Folk-Pop Artist Steven Alvarado is Helping it Grow
Without the help of a major record label, celebrated indie artist Steven Alvarado toured Europe this summer, got his music on the hit PBS television show Roadtrip Nation, and has a new studio album in the works with mass distribution. How did he do it? The Long Tail. 2007-03-07

Full Sail Graduate, Phil Tan, Wins GRAMMY Award for The Second Year in a Row
Full Sail Real World Education is proud to announce that 1990 Recording Arts graduate, Phil Tan, was awarded a GRAMMY of his very own at the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards that aired live February 11, 2007 on CBS. Tan won for serving as a Mix Engineer in the Best Rap Album category for Ludacris' album, Release Theory. 2007-03-07

"She's An Army of One" Set to Begin Production on March 12, 2007: TRA-STAR Entertainment and BMJ-Nashville Join Forces in the Production of this Inspiring Tribute
TRA-STAR Entertainment, Inc. in association with BMJ-Nashville, to start production on a "She's An Army Of One". The project is centered on a new song written by Nashville songwriter and producer, Mark Carman, entitled "She's An Army of One". The song pays tribute to the women who have in the past and presently serve in the armed forces of the United States. Production is scheduled to begin in Nashville on March 12, 2007. 2007-03-06

"The Goal" Takes the World by Storm: Independent Family Film Gains Strong Distribution in Asian Markets   Independent award-winning film "The Goal" picked up for international distribution by Maverick Entertainment. The family friendly, sports based inspirational film being recognized after having received 6 international awards and recognition. 2007-03-06

Musicrypt's Q4 Revenues Up 60% and Independent Label Growth Up 159%   DMDS Becoming De Facto Standard For Media Delivery To Radio And Press Outlets 2007-03-06

Music and Entertainment Industry Veterans Charles Attal, Paul Korzilius, Randy Phillips and Larry Waks Join FameCast Advisory Board
FameCast, the first online talent contest designed to find America's best new artists, today announced Charles Attal, of Charles Attal Presents and C3 Presents, Paul Korzilius, manager of super-star rock group Bon Jovi, Randy Phillips, president & CEO of AEG Live and Larry Waks, partner at Jackson Walker LLP have joined the company's Advisory Board. 2007-03-06

Music & Entertainment Internet Job Fair March 9-11, 2007
An online Job Fair event presenting hundreds of job opportunities in the music and entertainment industries. The Music & Entertainment Job Fair is specifically designed for job seekers looking for a wide variety of music and entertainment job opportunities all in one location. 2007-03-06

SRC and BeatPhone Broadcast Exclusive Hip-Hop Music Over the Telephone
Hip-Hop "Hotline" lets fans preview new tracks with a local phone call. 2007-03-06

Premier Multi-Platform Marketing Expert Jay Freedman Launches New Firm   Fusion Innovatibe Marketing Immediately Attracts Fox Sports, Clear Channel TV, and Other Major Radio Groups and Aligns with Award Winning Creative Agency 2007-03-05

Music Choice to Feature Cartel, One of Today's Hottest Emerging Pop Punk Bands, on 'Fresh Crops'   "Fresh Crops", the Music Choice Original Show Available on the Network's Free Video-On-Demand Service, Features Today's Hottest Emerging Artists 2007-03-05

Schizophrenology Surpasses 20,000 Downloads Since Releasing Last Year Over 7,000 Physical Copies Of Their Debut Now Sold To-Date
Schizophrenology, the second record by Indie rock nitwits The Majestic Twelve recently surpassed 20,000 downloads in February. The band self-released the record for free via download last July. Spurred by releasing their second disc for free, fans have come back and bought over 7,000 physical copies of their debut record direct from their website. 2007-03-05

Debut Single from New R&B Recording Artist Rachel Brown Lands in Top Five on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales Chart
Hot New Stepper's Anthem Also Enters Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs Chart 2007-03-05

Celebrity Rock Group 'Scrap Metal' Adds Special Guests to 2007 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Show
Celebrity Rock Group Scrap Metal featuring Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger) and Matthew & Gunnar Nelson (Nelson) scheduled to perform at the 2007 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival in Nashville confirmed today special guest appearances by C.J. Snare of Firehouse and Stephen Pearcy of RATT. 2007-03-04

Chicago-Based Beatfolk Band Releases 'The Hi-Jacked Generation'
Hot Heels Records, the Chicago-based Beatfolk band that has been described as a cross between Jack Kerouac, Sonic Youth, and Bob Dylan, is releasing full-length album, "The Hi-Jacked Generation." 2007-03-01

Singer, Kathryn Keats, Comes Bounding Back to Life After Torture, Captivity, a Trial, and the Fear of Hara-Kiri Holds Her Hostage for Twenty Years,
Readers Digest "Possessed by Love, written by Ellen Sherman, brings singer/songwriter, Kathryn Keats, back to life, proving that nothing is insurmountable. Celebrate Kathryn's reclamation of life and music after surviving what very few live to tell. 2007-03-01

The Journey to Evolution of the Blood Star has Transformed Norine Braun
The mere listen to Norine Braun's new release "Evolution of the Blood Star" one will begin the expedition to self discovery, and as each song filters into the soul, your own fate is realized. Braun's music and lyrics are uplifting, kind and soft-spoken, as if an authentic conversation between two people. 2007-03-01