Media and Entertainment Luminary Joins ON Networks Board of Directors: Allan Grafman, Former Exec of Tribune Co., Cap Cities/ABC and Hallmark Entertainment to Help Bring Original HD Video to Multiple Screens ON Networks, Inc. (ON), a new media company offering original shows produced in high-definition (HD) and available for multiple digital platforms, today announced that Allan I. Grafman was appointed to the company's board of directors. With more than 30 years of entertainment industry experience, Mr. Grafman will assist ON Networks in delivering next-generation video content to any device and any user around the world. - 2007-08-17

ON Networks Presents: For Art's Sake -- Digital Producer Wins ON Networks Contest to Develop New Internet Video Show on Modern Art Spurred by a love of modern art, and the desire to help others appreciate it as more than just "wild, off-the-wall novelty pieces," digital media producer Lori Apthorp put her talent to work and created a new Internet TV show that provides a meaningful look into modern art and the people behind it. Apthorp's efforts paid off because she has won a $5,000 cash prize and contract from ON Networks to produce the show for the new media company. - 2007-08-16

ON Networks Presents The 5-Minute Drill, the Only Fantasy Football Show for the iPhone With fantasy football season kicking into high gear, die-hard pigskin fans can count on The 5-Minute Drill (www.fiveminutedrill.tv) to deliver weekly quick-strike analysis, sure-fire recommendations and winning strategies on the teams and players who matter the most. - 2007-08-15

ON Networks Presents New Dinner with the Band Episodes: Featuring Matt & Kim Brooklyn indie pop duo Matt & Kim bring their high energy sound and toe-tapping tunes to viewers around the world in the latest episodes of Dinner with the Band (www.dinnerwiththeband.tv), a new Internet TV show hosted by New York City chef Sam Mason. The perfect mash-up of indie music and designer recipes, Dinner with the Band gives fans a personal, first-hand look into the lives of some of the industry's hippest up-and-coming bands. - 2007-08-13

Australian Brothers THE KIN - New CD "RISE & FALL" to hit stores October 9, 2007 Isaac and Thorry Koren make up the core of THE KIN - an alternative rock duo based in New York City. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, the brothers arrived in NYC in 2001 and have built a huge following ever since, particularly in the Northeast region. Critics and fans alike have raved about their music. Billboard calls their live show "a humbling experience." The Kin's new CD "Rise and Fall" hits stores October 9, 2007 (Aletheia Records) with their single "Blue on Blue" to hit Triple-A radio August 2007. Two other tracks, "The One" and "Rise and Fall," will be placed in an episode of Lifetime TV's series ARMY WIVES (to air August 19, 2007.) - 2007-08-10

ON Networks Introduces Play Value: A Virtual Primer on the History & Relevance of Video Games Video game enthusiasts in search of industry knowledge and historical context surrounding their old Atari home system or new Sony PlayStation need look no further. Play Value (www.playvalue.tv), a new Internet TV show chronicling the past 30 years of video game history, makes its virtual debut. - 2007-08-09

American Idol Finalist Sabrina Sloan Signs Deal With Universal Records Motown Sabrina Sloan signs with Universal Records Motown and will work on duet album with American Idol finalist Sundance Head - 2007-08-03

ON Networks Presents New Dinner with the Band Episodes: Featuring Holy Hail Sauteed halibut becomes "Holy Halibut" after rock star chef Sam Mason concocts a delicious miso butterscotch sauce to satisfy the vegetarian taste buds of Holy Hail, the New York City quartet that on July 30 takes the stage on Dinner with the Band (www.dinnerwiththeband.tv), a popular new Internet TV show from ON Networks (www.onnetworks.com). - 2007-07-30

Tanglewood Jazz Festival 2007 Presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra The Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents the 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA, featuring the best artists in jazz today. Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2 in the Berkshires. - 2007-07-30

"America's New National Security Risk - P2P Networks" General Wesley K. Clark Tells Congressional Hearing "P2P Networks, in order to survive, requires that all users share files. If users are unable to share files to be downloaded, then P2P networks would be pointless and cease to exist," said SafeMedia CEO & Chairman Safwat Fahmy in written testimony to U.S. House Of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, on the " Inadvertent Filesharing Over Peer-To-Peer Networks Hearing " - 2007-07-30

Innovation in Communications Attracts Middle Eastern Investors; Al Nakib: Al Deera buys a strategic stake in Aiwa Gulf; Al Essa: Over 70,000 subscribers in the Middle East Abdulwahab Ahmad Al-Nakib, Chairman of Al Deera Holding Co.(K.S.C.C.), announced that Al Deera International Communications Company, a subsidiary of Al-Deera Holding Co., has purchased 28% of Aiwa Gulf's shares, an equivalent value of 2,628,040 Kuwaiti Dinars. - 2007-07-25

Award Winning Art Rock Band - APEYGA - Second Album Release The new album "Forward" is here for 2007! This highly anticipated release, from the group that brought you genre-bending songs such as 'Futurelife" and "Am I Hip", is already receiving rave reviews. Documented as a main contributor to Jazz-Metal music, Apeyga's albums are a modern collection of original instrumental-electric compositions. - 2007-07-25

Time Life Presents "Dick Clark's American Bandstand 50th Anniversary Collection" Time Life Music to issue unprecedented new release celebrating American Bandstand's cultural legacy. - 2007-07-20

Master P's Teen Pop Sensation Forrest Lipton To Be Featured on Radio Disney's Incubator Program Master P's 14-year-old teen pop sensation Forrest Lipton has been selected as Radio Disney's Incubator featured artist. Forrest recently starred with teen-rapper Romeo in her DVD movie, Crush On U. Forrest has also appeared on Star Search and is the winner of the Showtime at the Apollo on Tour competition. - 2007-07-19

Pop/rock Band Jag Star Wins 'Next Big Hit' Competition -- Now Featured Artist on iTunes Music Store Pop/rock band Jag Star was just named the winner of the "Next Big Hit" competition. As a result, the band is now occupying the coveted front page feature on iTunes music store, where their winning song "Missed Out" is available for download. "This is priceless!" says lead singer and songwriter Sarah Lewis. "We are thrilled to get this kind of exposure and we've definitely worked our butts off to get here!" The band has racked up many accolades and television placements on their own, and have toured 15 countries including overseas for the U.S. Troops. - 2007-07-17

Crooner Brian Evans Performs on 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Fox Crooner Brian Evans' version of the song "It Had To Be You" will be featured on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance" this Wednesday, July 18th, to millions of viewers. - 2007-07-16

ON Networks Introduces New Comedy Lineup, with All-New Shows Sure to Make Viewers Double over with Laughter Sketch comedy zaniness, stand-up instruction and game show-style cooking share a virtual stage at ONnetworks.com. The newly launched comedy line-up boasts quirky, original shows that offer something for everyone -- from satire enthusiasts looking for fresh desktop distractions to wannabe comedians eager to be the next Kathy Griffin or Jerry Seinfeld. - 2007-07-10

Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness That U.S. Sunscreens Provide Insufficient Protection Against Skin Cancer Results of a national survey on skin cancer and sun safety conducted by Harris Interactive were announced today by the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) and the Citizens for Sun Protection (CSP). The survey revealed some startling facts regarding public misperceptions of the level of skin cancer protection provided by U.S. sun screen products. - 2007-07-04

As iPhone Mania Reaches Fever Pitch, ON Networks Woos Consumers with Original, High-Definition Video Content: New Media Company Releases Short Form, Episodic Shows for All Apple Platforms, Including New iPhone, iPod and Apple TV In the wake of last week's iPhone frenzy, consumers are clamoring for fresh, engaging video content to view on the new devices. Anticipating this demand, ON Networks (http://www.onnetworks.com), a new media company which develops original short-form, weekly shows for a variety of lifestyle interests, is offering 10 newly-launched programs on iTunes for free download. - 2007-07-02

Applied Biosystems Helps Build Egypt's First Laboratory for Ancient DNA Analysis: Royal Mummies Tested Through Collaboration With Discovery Channel and Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, today announced its collaboration with the Discovery Channel and Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities in establishing the first laboratory in Egypt dedicated to testing ancient DNA samples. The laboratory, which is located in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, began testing samples from ancient royal mummies from the 18th Dynasty in April as part of a project to identify the mummy of Hatshepsut, Egypt's most famous female pharaoh. Initial findings will be revealed in a two-hour documentary titled SECRETS OF EGYPT'S LOST QUEEN, which premiers Sunday, July 15 on the Discovery Channel. - 2007-06-27

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