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Striking Writers Put Reality TV Shows like Hydra Executives To The Test -- Casting Is This Saturday Casting for the International English Language Reality TV Show is set for this Saturday, Dec. 15, Beverly Hilton hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, and brings three countries and 16 entrepreneurs together. - 2007-12-13

Music Innovator Wyclef Jean and Business Mogul Howard Misle in New Entertainment Venture In Ya Face/Refugee/Carnival House: New Company Set to Launch First Music Act and TV Project in Spring 2008 Grammy Award Winning musician Ambassador Wyclef Jean and International business mogul Howard Misle have merged their vast media assets to form a new joint venture to produce an array of music, TV, and film projects under the In Ya Face/Refugee/Carnival House umbrella. The initial and primary focus will be music and Misle and Jean will serve as Co-Chairmen of the new Silicon Valley based company. Jean's Refugee/Carnival House Hip Hop duo Kontrast will merge with Misle's In Ya Face Records roster including: Pop princess Eva, R&B diva Holly Rae, R&B male star Sonny Blaq and Hip Hop acts Big Work and ProHoeZak. In the new venture Misle and Jean will sign, develop and produce new and established acts. Jean will also become a strong creative force in the development and production of several of the artists from the In Ya Face stable. The first music project from the newly formed venture is due in the spring of 2008. - 2007-12-11

Long Live Crime Records Signs The Bangkok Five The Bangkok Five set to release new album "We Love What Kills Us" Spring '08 - 2007-12-10

The Ultimate Holiday Luxury Gift: The Superstar Factory Musician's Fantasy Recording Experience As Forbes releases its 2007 Luxury Gift Giving Guide, The SuperStar Factory™ adds the ultimate in fantasy fulfillment. The season's gotta-have experience, for anyone who desires their own personal gold record, is The Musician's Fantasy Recording Experience™, where we turn once-in-a-lifetime dreams into reality. For "someone who has everything," this very special luxury gift is produced for the high-end of the vacation experience market. It's the real deal -- sure to provide the exhilaration of many lifetimes. - 2007-12-06

The Bill Graham Foundation Presents 'Bill's Birthday Bash - A Special Evening of Duets' To Benefit The Bill Graham Foundation Featuring duets by Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt, Phil Lesh and Jackie Greene, Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers, Jackie Greene and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Tuck & Patti with a closing dance set by Booker T. Jones Band. "Bill's Birthday Bash" takes place at The Fillmore Auditorium, 1805 Geary Blvd. on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 8:30 PM in San Francisco, California. Rolling Stone says, "For three decades Bill Graham ruled live Rock and Roll …." - 2007-12-05

Famous Record Producer Beau Hill Said Yes to Band Flynsolo Hill in charge of finalizing Flynsolo’s new CD "Addictions." - 2007-11-19

Singer, Songwriter & Dance PoP Artist Arnold G Received Two Entries in the Official Grammy Awards Balloting Southern California based singer, songwriter, dancer & performer Arnold G has been placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards with 2 entries in the following categories "Record Of The Year" and "Album Of The Year"! - 2007-11-16

It's Showtime for The Hydra Executives-- First International Reality TV Show Casting Call For Entrepreneurs In America Casting begins next month for a new reality TV Series bringing two countries,16 entrepreneurs and Abu Dhabi together for First International English Language Reality TV Show filmed in United Arab Emirates - 2007-11-15

A&M Entertainment Offers Sponsorship Opportunities for Upcoming Tours National music entertainment platforms available for sponsorship; genres to include R&B, rock and urban music. - 2007-11-14

Sonic Past Music Uncovers Rick Springfield: The Early Sound City Sessions Label offers unheard music from Rick Springfield and other classic artists. - 2007-11-13

Gene Simmons Joins Gangster Big Band Royal Crown Revue at Hard Rock Casino for Family Jewels Filming Rock legend Gene Simmons of the band KISS will be performing live with big band Royal Crown Revue this coming Friday November 9th, at "The Joint" located in the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. - 2007-11-08

Internet Popularity Catapults Singer-Songwriter Sally Anthony on Her Way to Pop Stardom After Impressive Online Success - Over 175,000 Albums and Digital Tracks Sold - Sally Anthony unleashes new album goodbye to upper reaches of iTunes and Billboard Heatseekers sales charts. - 2007-11-07

Matthew Nelson Records Music for 2007 American Music Awards Award Winning Multi Platinum Artist Records 3rd Consecutive Prime Time Awards Show - Singer Songwriter Matthew Nelson will again record the 2007 American Music Awards TV show production music for Dick Clark Productions. This is the third consecutive year the Award Winning Multi Platinum Artist (of pop/rock group NELSON) and world-class musician will play bass guitar and record music for the American Music Awards TV show that will air Sunday, November 18th on the ABC television network. - 2007-10-31

Jazz Vocalist Dexter Porter is on the Official 50th Grammy Entry List Jazz Vocalist Dexter Porter has been added to the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category for the 50th Grammy Awards ballots. - 2007-10-29

Glade Presents Mannheim Steamroller's Halloween on Ice Starring Nancy Kerrigan NBC Airdate: Saturday, October 27, 2007 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST) Glade presents Mannheim Steamroller's Halloween on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan on NBC-TV Saturday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. EST. The Halloween show features a cast of Olympic, World and National Champions headlined by two time Olympic medalist and US National Champion Nancy Kerrigan, who was also the artistic director of the show. The skaters perform live with Mannheim Steamroller, which has released two Halloween CDs. - 2007-10-25

Crooner Brian Evans and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee Talk Politics in Austin Singer Brian Evans performed a private concert in Austin, Texas, and had the chance to discuss politics with various luminaries. - 2007-10-17

Move Over, Michael Bublé: Texas Jazz Crooner Ken Slavin Releases I'll Take Romance -- a Sultry, Sexy and Seasoned Salute to Love With his sights set on finally breaking out regionally and nationally, popular San Antonio jazz singer Ken Slavin has released I'll Take Romance -- a tour de force of romantic jazz and pop songs showcasing his rich, expressive voice and demonstrating why he is poised to emerge as a star in the burgeoning classic jazz/pop vocal movement in America and abroad. Early feedback from national jazz media, including Cadence magazine, indicates that this CD -- his fourth professional recording -- is on the road to discovery. I'll Take Romance is Ken Slavin's sultry, sexy and seasoned salute to love. The 16-track CD features a host of Texas jazz luminaries, two Grammy nominees, symphonic strings and timeless tunes. I'll Take Romance is available now at www.KenSlavin.com. - 2007-10-16

Ringle, Shmingle: Ribkat & Josy B's "Red Rum" Single to Give Consumers What They Want -- One Ringtone, One Hit, One Instrumental, One Remix, One Video and Bonus Tracks Ribkat & Josy B will be debuting the first club smash hit single "Red Rum" on October 16, 2007. In response to the industry's "ringle," Ribkat chose to record wiht Josy B to test some of the latest technologies Josy B Music & Publishing's distributor iNTERTAINMENT.NETWORK is currently using, such as copyright protection, metadata, digital distribution, airplay monitoring and online tracking. Release party guests will receive an RSVP confirmation via mobile along with a complimentary Red Rum ringtone and wallpaper. Consumers can purchase the single / ringtone for $.99, but in November's re-release, at $6.98 they'll receive one ringtone, one hit, one instrumental, one remix, one video, and bonus tracks -- all online downloads or on a Made-To-Order CD shipped directly to fans. - 2007-10-16

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