Billboard Publicity Wire - Breaking News Stories http://billboardpublicitywire.com Latest news releases - Top Stories. en Billboard Publicity Wire via PRWeb http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/billboard/logo_billboard.jpg http://billboardpublicitywire.com 160 55 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Las Vegas Rockers Left Standing Sign to Tom Kat Records http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1295994.htm Sin City rock group Left Standing signs a record deal with new music label at House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 8, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1295994.htm Legendary Tortilla Factory Releases CD "All That Jazz" http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1297344.htm First CD from Tortilla Factory after 23-year hiatus. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 8, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1297344.htm Pop Star Justin Stein Opens For Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284594.htm While touring with "High School Musical's" Corbin Bleu, up and coming teen sensation Justin Stein is now set to open for Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney September 4, 2008 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, IL. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284594.htm Indie Artist Michael James Breaks the Mold by Showcasing 2008 NACA Dates http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm Singer/Songwriter Michael James is set to perform at the NACA Central and Northeast October 16th and November 6th showcases. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm Def Leppard Rocks Detroit & Joe Louis Arena with "ROCKZIMITY" http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.htm Ace Marketing & Promotions Inc. announce campaign results of their "ROCKZIMITY MARKETING" launch with Def Leppard at Joe Louis Arena on Aug 23, two lucky fans won a trip to the Sparkle Lounge. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.htm Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Founder David Fishof Auctions Personal Memorabilia Collection http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1276804.htm The "All Access Rock Auction" hosted by Backstage Auctions offers up decades of rare and one of a kind memorabilia direct from the personal and private collection of legendary rock and roll promoter David Fishof. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1276804.htm American Poet and Lyricist Jimmy D. Robinson Unleashes "MIND JUICE" Worldwide : American Poet Jimmy D. Robinson Shares His MIND JUICE CD with Enthusiastic Brazilian Fans in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro. Robinson's Label, J Music Group, Announces International Dance Remix Project for Lead Poetry MIND JUICE Track – "A Tiny Shoe" http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mind_juice/robinson/prweb1276744.htm Celebrated American poet and lyricist Jimmy D. Robinson pours out his MIND JUICE on the world-at-large. On August 15, following in the footsteps of Mikhail Gorbachev, Michael Jackson and actor Christopher Lambert, Robinson visited Rocinha, the largest favela (ranch) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Robinson received a “rock star” welcome from Radio Brisa and thousands of local fans, as he generously handed out a truckload of MIND JUICE CDs. Brazilian photo journalist Ivone Perez was on hand to capture the whole experience. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 2, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mind_juice/robinson/prweb1276744.htm New Book Introduces Musicians to the Music Press http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1266934.htm "Guide to the Music Press 2008" provides detailed contact information and work summaries for the most active music journalists and photographers, as well as the contacts behind their favorite music print and web publications. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 2, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1266934.htm H.R. of Bad Brains Set to Release Upcoming Solo Album "Hey Wella" http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1265834.htm Bad Brains' H.R. releases his new solo album "Hey Wella" both digitally and physically on October 21, 2008 (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 31, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1265834.htm Richtaste Finishes Lights And Shades and Shows Us Their Best Work With Sunset http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1259884.htm In a press release sent out by Sunset Records today, Richtaste announces their new album "Lights And Shades," their highly anticipated sophomore album, is set to be in stores worldwide on September 23. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 30, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1259884.htm Oddisee Inks Two Project Deal With Mello Music Group http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/oddisee/mellomusicgroup/prweb1255074.htm Hip-hop super-producer and emcee Oddisee has signed a deal to produce and record songs for two projects with Mello Music Group. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/oddisee/mellomusicgroup/prweb1255074.htm R&B/Hip Hop Duo Steelo Releases First Music Video "Make Up My Mind" to Major Networks and Internet Platforms http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm Seattle-based, R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo released their first music video, "Make Up My Mind," this week to both on-line video outlets and major networks. The video was filmed in New York City and directed by James "Latin" Clark, with photography direction by Matt Workman, whose reel includes Busta Rhymes and KRS ONE. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm Ola Gjeilo's "Stone Rose" Offers Piano Music Deeply Rooted in Nature, Cities and People http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm NY Games Conference Brings Together Top Games, Media, & Entertainment Executives in New York City, Sept. 25-26 http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm "Pass It On," New CD from Grammy-Winning Bassist-Composer Dave Holland, Due for September 23 Release on Dare2/Emarcy Records http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm One of the most respected figures in jazz today, Dave Holland has been honored for his innovative work in many musical contexts, ranging from duo to quintet to big band. On his new CD "Pass It On," the bassist debuts his stellar sextet, comprised of colleagues old and new. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm iStockphoto Gives Exclusive Artists More Than $200,000 on 100 Percent Royalty Day, August 25 http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/istock/exclusive_artists/prweb1252384.htm iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, just did it again. The world’s leading digital media marketplace rewarded exclusive artists with a 100 percent royalty giveaway day on Aug. 25 for the second year in a row. Last year, iStock gave more than $100,000 to exclusive artists on a single day. Due to phenomenal site growth, iStock exclusive artists will receive more than $200,000 in revenue from yesterday’s sales. The giveaway is related to iStock’s Punctum Day Awards, whose cash and prize winners in several categories were announced last week. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/istock/exclusive_artists/prweb1252384.htm Cuban Sonero Adonis Puentes Joins Flautist Maraca for an Unforgettable U.S. Tour http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244244.htm Get ready for a celebratory experience -- Puentes's collaboration with Maraca is expected to be a cocktail of eclectic rhythms & Salsa melodies! Don't miss them! (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244244.htm Tom Kat Records Signs Mercury Bullet http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244674.htm Fresno rockers join new Record label. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244674.htm Nic Mc and Aquamuzic Join Forces to Convert Music into Water http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm Creating a Buzz: DJ Micro Re-Launches Caffeine Recordings http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm Internationally acclaimed as one of the US's premiere dance music producers and re-mixers, DJ Micro has been nominated by DJ Times as "America's Best DJ" and by the Club Music Awards for the "Best DJ Set" in 2008. No stranger to the international dance music scene, DJ Micro drops his latest mix record "Inside of Me" on his newly resurrected label, Caffeine Recordings. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 24, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm Ceylon Records Recording Artist, DeLon, Responds to M.I.A.'s Denial of Terrorist Affiliation http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm DeLon's video that utilized a remix of M.I.A.'s song, "Paper Planes", has stirred mass amounts of controversy throughout the blogosphere and media, including front page of the BBC Entertainment Website. Projecting comparisons of M.I.A.'s "terrorist chic" image with the Sri Lankan terrorist group, the LTTE, DeLon has drawn comments and letters ranging from praise and admiration to hatred and death threats. DeLon responds to his fans and critics with another remix music video that exhibits a rare message of peace and unity from a hip-hop rapper. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm Def Leppard Launches "Rockzimity Marketing" on August 23rd at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit "Win a Trip to the Sparkle Lounge" http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1222104.htm ACE Marketing & Promotions Inc. Power "ROCKZIMITY MARKETING" Bluetooth & Wifi content delivery system Free Content to all fans attending the show. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1222104.htm 2Pac & The Outlawz' 1Nation Movement Goes Worldwide http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1144284.htm Makaveli the Don Will No Doubt Be Saluting His Soldiers From Thug Heaven for Carrying the Torch and Inspiring Millions With The Worldwide Launch of 1 Nation (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1144284.htm Thump Celebrates 19 Years As B-DUB/JAGGO Present Evelyn "Champagne" King's New CD - Jodie V. Opens LA's House of Blues August 19th http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm Thump Records Celebrates 19 Years As Their B-DUB Imprint Joins Jaggo Records to Present Evelyn "Champagne" King's First Release in 15 Years August 19thGrammy Award-Winning artist Evelyn Champagne King Will Debut her New CD, Open Book, Live at the House of Blues in LA on August 19th With Special Guest, Latin Sensation Jodie V. Whose Thump Album Will be Released September 9th (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 18, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm Better Black Television (BBTV) Set To Launch Worldwide In 2009 http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm P. Miller Makes History As The First Hip-Hop Entrepreneur To Own A Television Network, Is The Youngest Chairman In The Game, And Takes His Fast-Paced, Growing Brand to Wall Street. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra at "Ten": New CD + Yoshi's San Francisco Show on 9/11 http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1215104.htm Over the past decade, the San Francisco Bay Area-based Asian American Orchestra -- led by drummer/composer/producer Anthony Brown -- has won an international reputation with a series of collaborations featuring major jazz players like Steve Lacy and David Murray. Now the Grammy-nominated orchestra marks its tenth anniversary with a new CD compilation, a new community-based initiative, and an appearance on 9/11 at Yoshi's San Francisco. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1215104.htm Elliott Cohn Headlines Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm Elliott Cohn returns to his hometown of Tampa FL for a special show at Skipper's Smokehouse with Elliott Cohn and the Cosmic Sweat Society, and very special guest Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm It's All About The Fans for Tenth Street Entertainment, Eleven Seven Music, and Fancorps http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1204714.htm Tenth Street Entertainment and Eleven Seven Music In Conjunction with Fancorps Launch Street and Viral Marketing Teams to Support Mötley Crüe, Crüe Fest, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Drowning Pool Efforts. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1204714.htm Master P Changes Name to P. Miller to Prove to Young Hip-Hop Artists That They're Not Limited to Just One Career http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm Successful businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller has officially changed his name to P. Miller and will no longer respond to the name "Master P." (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm Colin Munroe Signs Worldwide Recording Agreement with Universal Motown Records Group, Launches Buzz Single, Sunday Bloody Sunday at iTunes http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/munroe/colin/prweb1208134.htm Universal Motown Records Group is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Grammy Award-winning producer Dallas Austin and his imprint Rowdy Records and Toronto-based management company, Marked Music, to sign emerging artist and producer Colin Munroe to a worldwide, ex-Canada recording agreement. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 13, 2008)

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