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Debut of Hip Hop and Rap TLARadio.com Sept. 1,2006

A new and exciting hip hop, rap and R&B internet radio station will go 'Live' on Sept. 1st 2006 at 12:00 pm (noon – PST).
 
On this date www.CRNLive.com will activate their sister station www.TLARadio which stands for Thug Life Army Radio and this station is sure to become THE station around the world bringing you the best selections that hip hop and rap have to offer.
 
This will be an 18 and over feed, ensuring that the music will be broadcast in its original form, uncut and raw. Real hip hop the way it is suppose to be. From ‘Classic’ hip hop and rap tracks to some of the finest unsigned hip hop artists are showcased on the new Thug Life Army Radio - www.TLARadio.com
 
Tune in to www.TLARadio.com  on September 1, 2006, at 12:00pm (noon) PST and see what the talk is about.
 
If you are a hip hop or rap artist looking to get your tracks played, email us at Music@TLARadio.com ; also all comments and feedback are welcome.
 
Thug Life Army Radio is Powered by CRNLive.com
 
Contact
Robert
513-673-3144
Music@TLARadio.com

Celebrity Tattoo Artist Mario Barth Rocks Video Music Awards Week!!!

Snoop Dogg, Biohazard and Korn are the First to Receive Starlight Tattoo's Elite Diamond Club Cards

Rapper Jim Jones Gets Inked by Barth at AOL Style Studio

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned tattoo artist, Mario Barth of Starlight Tattoo was the first-ever tattoo artist to perform services at VMA week for celebrity guests. Barth, who has a one-and-a-half year waiting list, tattooed rapper Jim Jones at the AOL Style Studio on Wednesday, August 30.

Jones, along with Snoop Dogg, Biohazard and Korn were the first to receive Barth's amazing Elite Diamond Club Cards. The cards, which have nearly two carats of diamonds encrusted on them, allow the bearer to be flown by private jet or first class, to Barth's location within 48 hours for a private ink session free of charge.

Celebrities also signed a custom-made leather embroidered chair that Barth will auction off for CureSearch, Childhood Cancer Foundation.

The chair was signed by VMA nominees: Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, All American Rejects, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg and Young Joc. Additionally, artists such as Saigon, Hulk Hogan, Disturbed, DJ Skribble, Hatebreed, Jim Jones, Fieldy of Korn, Evan Seinfeld of Biohazard and Jordan Knight inked the chair for a very worthy cause.

ALL PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON WWW.STARLIGHTTATTOO.COM

Source: Mario Barth of Starlight Tattoo

CONTACT: Lindsey von Busch, +1-732-284-9089, lindsey575@aol.com, Mario
Barth of Starlight Tattoo

Web site: http://www.starlighttattoo.com/

Leading International Hip-Hop Battle Site Relaunches With New Graffiti Battles

On September 1st, one of the leading international hip-hop battle websites, www.hiphop-battles.com, relaunched to introduce a brand new design and a new free arena for graffiti battles.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, September 1, 2006 - With the launch of the second version of www.hiphop-battles.com on September 1st, a third battle arena for graffiti graphic battles was introduced to the website, next to the older arenas for rap and beatbox audio battles. The graffiti arena was a response to the high demand in the hip-hop and graffiti scene, which currently lacks legal ways for competing art skills with graffiti writers from all over the world.

Hiphop-battles.com provides hip-hop fans and artists with free access to over 15,000 legal hip-hop mp3s and a way to vote in ongoing battles in a democratic voting system. The ranking system tells the visitor about “who is hot and who is not” and orients new users, to find the most interesting battles. In its second version, www.hiphop-battles.com also received a total makeover, and shines with a brand new design. Switching to another interface language or to another arena got much easier, and can now be controlled from everywhere on the website.

With the rap, beatbox and the new graffiti battle arena, www.hiphop-battles.com now combines three important elements of hip-hop, and strengthens its position as leading hip-hop battle website.

For more information about the relaunch of hiphop-battles.com or the new online graffiti battle feature, please visit www.hiphop-battles.com/press/, or contact Michael Scheel via eMail press@hiphop-battles.com.

About hiphop-battles.com

www.hiphop-battles.com is a unique online competition platform for international hip-hop artists focusing on audio and graphic battles. With over 11,000 members and more then 8000 battles we have become one of the leading hip-hop competition websites. HipHop-Battles.com enables artists to compete their rap, beatbox and graffiti skills with other artists from around the globe. Hip-hop fans get free access to over 15,000 legal mp3s and the constantly growing community is producing new content on a daily basis.

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Contact:
Michael Scheel
Madebypeople Network
eMail: press@hiphop-battles.com
Web: www.hiphop-battles.com/press/

African Hip Hop sensation Gokh-Bi System (a.k.a GBS) from Dakar, Senegal joins a killer lineup including Kanye West and A Tribe Called Quest at Bumbershoot 2006

Seattle , WA

African Hip Hop sensation Gokh-Bi System (a.k.a GBS) from Dakar, Senegal joins a killer lineup including Kanye West and A Tribe Called Quest at Bumbershoot 2006, the biggest contemporary music and arts festival in North America.  GBS will be performing in front of 6,500 at the Bumbrella stage on Sunday, September 3rd at 3:30 PM during Seattle's favorite end of summer party.  Other performers include Steve Miller Band, Blondie, Badly Drawn Boy, Alejandro Escovedo and Zero 7.  For more information about the three-day festival at the 74 acre Seattle Center , visit www.bumbershoot.org.
 
Doug Deutsch
A ROUND WORLD Music
AMU Music
"Ancient Meets Urban (TM)"
 
tel: 917.885.7475

www.ancientmeetsurban.com
www.gokhbisystem.com
www.aroundworld.net

Fifth Annual September Concert Set to Fill the Skies With Music in New York City, Across the Country, and Around the World

Concert Locations Include Boston, Oakland, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Sarasota, Washington, D.C., Beijing, Tokyo, Cairo, Johannesburg, London and Paris 
 
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -Aldous Huxley
 
New York – On the fifth anniversary of the September 11th tragedy, thousands of musicians will fill the skies across the country and the world with music as part of the Fifth Annual September Concert, a program launched in 2002 to bring communities together, to reaffirm our hope for peace and to celebrate life and our universal humanity. Veronica Kelly, Project Coordinator of the September Concert, announced that musicians who are performing will pause at 2 p.m./ EST for a sing-along of this year’s anthem of hope and peace, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles.  
 
“We are so pleased to announce this expansion of The September Concert to cities across the country and around the world,” said Haruko Smith, president, The September Concert.  “We are deeply gratified by the enthusiasm people around the world have had for the project.  Everyone understands the universal language of music.  Our goal is to use the power of music to spread the message of peace throughout the world, and our expansion signals that we are definitely accomplishing that.”
 
Development partners who have donated space and resources include Fisher Brothers Management, Paramount Group, RFR Realty, Reckson Associates Realty Corp, Rudin Management, Tishman Speyer Properties, Vornado Realty Trust and many more. Additional organizations involved include Musicians on Call and Musicians Under the City of New York. Fox Television serves as the broadcast media sponsor.
 
Special concerts on September 11th in New York City will include the NYC Police Band performing at Rockefeller Center; the New York Pops at the United Nations; and the New York Choral Society at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. More concert venues include Central Park, Herald Square, Madison Square Park, Union Square, Washington Square Park, The Bitter End, The Living Room, the Jazz Standard and many more.
 
Concerts are now planned in 73 cities – including 44 U.S. cities and 29 more internationally. In the U.S., concerts are planned in Boston, Oakland, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Sarasota and a special U.S. Navy Band performance at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. All concerts are free, and feature all kinds of music, from hip-hop and pop rock to classical and world music. They are organized and performed by professionals, semi-professionals as well as up-and-coming newcomers.
 
International cities involved in celebrating this global day of peace include Beijing, Tokyo, Cairo, Johannesburg, London and Paris, with the list continuing to expand.
 
In 2005, the September Concert Foundation organized 117 concerts with more than 2,000 performers. Although primarily focused in the New York area, the Foundation continues to expand and has partnered this year with a variety of national and international groups.
 
Anyone wishing to participate – by playing music, by offering a space for a performance, by volunteering their time, or by sponsoring – can do so by signing up at www.SeptemberConcert.org. 
 
The September Concert adheres to the following three principles:
 
• Freedom: All venues and musicians are free to design and organize their own concert.
• Equality: All music and all musicians are treated equally, regardless of the genre and background.
• Accessibility: All music is offered free of charge. 
                                              
For the most up-to-date program, see the Concert Listings page on the website www.SeptemberConcert.org.

Rubenstein Communications, Inc.
Marisa Wayne  212-843-9216 / mwayne@rubenstein.com

Tyler Perry to Host Film Life's 2006 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS - A Celebration of Black Cinema: Past, Present & Future

Premiering Wednesday, Oct. 18, on TNT

Cicely Tyson to Receive Distinguished Career Achievement Award

Laurence Fishburne Honored Excellence in Arts Award

Lady Sings the Blues Slated to be Inducted into Classic Cinema Hall of Fame

Nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture of the Year Include Akeelah & the Bee, ATL, Four Brothers, Inside Man, Madea's Family Reunion and Tsotsi

Suzanne de Passe and Jeff Friday to Executive-Produce Event

Complete List of Nominations Attached

ATLANTA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler Perry - who has wowed audiences with such blockbuster movies as Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion, as well as the popular syndicated series Tyler Perry's House of Payne - has signed on to host Film Life's 2006 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS - A Celebration of Black Cinema: Past, Present & Future, presented by Turner Network Television (TNT). The gala awards show, which launched on TNT last year, recognizes creative achievement by persons of African descent in feature-length motion pictures, both in front of and behind the camera, and honors outstanding films portraying the Black experience. This year's top award nominees include Akeelah & the Bee and ATL, each of which earned four nominations, including Outstanding Motion Picture of the Year, and Inside Man, Madea's Family Reunion, Something New and Waist Deep, each of which earned three nominations.

Film Life's 2006 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS, executive produced by Suzanne de Passe, CEO of de Passe Entertainment and Jeff Friday, CEO of Film Life, Inc., will premiere Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on TNT.

Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson will receive the Distinguished Career Achievement Award, recognizing a career that includes such films as The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, A Woman Called Moses and TNT's Heat Wave. And Laurence Fishburne, a nominee for his work this year in Akeelah & the Bee, will receive the Excellence in Arts Award.

Sidney J. Furie's 1972 biographical movie Lady Sings the Blues, which features Diana Ross as jazz legend Billie Holiday, will be inducted into the Black Movie Awards Classic Cinema Hall of Fame. The film, which marked Ross' motion picture debut, also stars Billy Dee Williams and Richard Pryor.

Tyler Perry's movie Madea's Family Reunion, is a triple-nominee, for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting (Tyler Perry), Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Lynn Whitfield) and Outstanding Motion Picture. Other Outstanding Motion Picture nominees include Akeelah & the Bee, ATL, Four Brothers, Inside Man and Tsotsi.

Nominees for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role include Presley Chweneyagae (Tsotsi), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Kinky Boots), Tyrese Gibson (Waist Deep), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Shadowboxer) and Denzel Washington (Inside Man).

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role nominees include Halle Berry (X-Men: The Last Stand), Meagan Good (Waist Deep), Sanaa Lathan (Something New), Queen Latifah (Last Holiday) and Keke Palmer (Akeelah & the Bee).

The 2006 BLACK MOVIE AWARDS will be taped at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 15. A prominent committee of film critics, entertainment editors and prestigious members of the artistic community choose nominees and recipients of the awards from a list of eligible films released in the U.S. between Aug. 1, 2005, and July 31, 2006. Press credentials for the ceremony can be obtained at http://www.turner.com/press/2006_BMA_Credential_Form.doc.

Host Tyler Perry, whose screenplay for Diary of a Mad Black Woman was honored last year in the Outstanding Achievement in Writing category, emerged from the poverty-stricken streets of New Orleans in a remarkable rags-to- riches story. His younger days were troubled, and he suffered from endless abuse from his father. In 1992, inspired by Oprah to write it down, he wrote a series of letters to himself in an effort to find a catharsis for his own childhood pain. Those same letters would eventually evolve to become Perry's first stage production, the hit musical I Know I've Been Changed.

Perry followed that production with Woman, Thou Art Loosed and Behind Closed Doors, both collaborations with Bishop T.D. Jakes. In 2000, he wrote I Can Do Bad All By Myself and introduced 68-year-old Mable "Madea" Simmons, making her a household name across the country. He reprised the character in Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Family Reunion and Class Reunion. In 2004, he wrote and produced Madea's Christmas Play for Trinity Broadcasting Network, netting huge ratings.

Perry defied the odds in 2005 when the film version of Diary of a Mad Black Woman opened as the #1 movie in America. He followed it in 2006 with equally successful film Madea's Family Reunion, as well as the stage production Madea Goes to Jail, which sold out for every performance.

Perry continued to set new heights for African-Americans in the entertainment industry this year with the debut of his syndicated comedy series House of Payne, which has scored huge ratings during its ground- breaking test run this summer.

Perry has appeared twice on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he talked about his childhood and the power of forgiveness. He was nominated for the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Excellence in Theatre and for MTV's Breakthrough Man of the Year. He was also named 2004 Black Business Professionals Entrepreneur of the Year.

Jeff Friday, creator of the BLACK MOVIE AWARDS and the American Black Film Festival, has made a name in the film industry by providing opportunities for independent Black filmmakers to showcase their work to an ever-broadening audience through the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Since its inception, the ABFF has explored, rewarded and redefined artistic excellence in international Black cinema. It has grown to be recognized as the #1 film market for Black and urban content. In addition to its film showcases, the ABFF is committed to nurturing artists in a variety of disciplines and offers educational workshops and seminars for actors, filmmakers and writers throughout the week.

The ABFF, founded in 1997, is a property of Film Life, Inc., a New York- based marketing, media and production company. Its mission is to spearhead the global distribution of quality Black films and be the leading American brand producing Black movies and related entertainment content.

Back for the second year, Oscar(R) nominee Suzanne de Passe will again serve as Executive Producer and Head Writer. Her long list of award-winning, high-profile shows and specials includes the Emmy(R)-winning Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever and Motown Returns to the Apollo. Additionally, she executive-produced The Essence Awards in 2002 and 2003, as well as the annual NAACP Image Awards over a three-year period, concluding in 2003. She has also executive-produced such memorable television miniseries as Lonesome Dove, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Buffalo Girls, Small Sacrifices and The Temptations.

Her Academy Award(R) nomination came for co-writing the screenplay for Lady Sings the Blues.

Turner Network Television (TNT), a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is television's destination for drama and one of cable's top-rated networks. It offers original movies and series, including the blockbuster detective series The Closer, starring Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R) and Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) nominee Kyra Sedgwick; Saved, a new character-driven drama starring Tom Everett Scott; and this summer's four-week television event Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Without a Trace, Law & Order, Las Vegas, Cold Case, ER, Charmed and Judging Amy; broadcast premiere movies; compelling prime-time specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards(R); and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is also available in high-definition.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and a leading provider of programming for the television industry.

This information can also be accessed on TBS, Inc.'s press site at http://www.turnerinfo.com/.

Nominations list attached.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Presley Chweneyagae (as Tsotsi) - Tsotsi Miramax Films
Chiwetel Ejiofor (as Lola ) - Kinky Boots Miramax Films
Tyrese Gibson (as O2) - Waist Deep Rogue Pictures (Focus)
Cuba Gooding, Jr. (as Mikey) - Shadowboxer Freestyle Releasing
Denzel Washington (as Keith Frazier) - Inside Man Universal Pictures

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Mos Def (as Eddie Bunker) - 16 Blocks Warner Bros. Pictures
Laurence Fishburne (as Dr. Larabee)
- Akeelah & the Bee Lionsgate
Jamie Foxx (as Staff Sgt. Sykes) - Jarhead Universal Pictures
Hubert Kounde (as Arnold Bluhm)
- The Constant Gardener Focus Features
Jeffrey Wright (as Bennett Holiday) - Syriana Warner Bros. Pictures

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Halle Berry (as Ororo Munro/Storm)
- X-Men: The Last Stand 20th Century Fox
Meagan Good (as Coco) - Waist Deep Rogue Pictures (Focus)
Sanaa Lathan (as Kenya McQueen) - Something New Focus Features
Queen Latifah (as Georgia Byrd) - Last Holiday Paramount/Universal
Keke Palmer (as Akeelah) - Akeelah & the Bee Lionsgate

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Angela Bassett (as Tanya Anderson)
- Akeelah & the Bee Lionsgate
Rosario Dawson (as Mimi Marquez) - Rent Sony Pictures
Lauren London (as New New) - ATL Warner Bros. Pictures
Lynn Whitfield (as Victoria)
- Madea's Family Reunion Lionsgate
Alfre Woodard (as Joyce McQueen) - Something New Focus Features

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENWRITING
Tina Gordon Chism - ATL Warner Bros. Pictures
Rob Hardy - The Gospel Screen Gems
Tyler Perry - Madea's Family Reunion Lionsgate
Kriss Turner - Something New Focus Features
Norman Vance, Jr. - Roll Bounce Fox Searchlight
Pictures

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING
Vondie Curtis-Hall - Waist Deep Rogue Pictures (Focus)
Malcolm D. Lee - Roll Bounce Fox Searchlight
Pictures
Spike Lee - Inside Man Universal Pictures
Chris Robinson - ATL Warner Bros. Pictures
John Singleton - Four Brothers Paramount Pictures

OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE
Akeelah & the Bee (Producers: Laurence Fishburne,
Nancy Hult Ganis, Sid Ganis, Danny Llewelyn,
Michael Romersa) Lionsgate
ATL (Producers: Dallas Austin, Jody Gerson,
James Lassiter, Will Smith, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins)Warner Bros. Pictures
Four Brothers (Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura) Paramount Pictures
Inside Man (Producer: Brian Grazer) Universal Pictures
Madea's Family Reunion (Producers: Reuben Cannon,
Tyler Perry) Lionsgate
Tsotsi (Producer: Peter Fudakowski) Miramax Films

Source: TNT

CONTACT: Michelle Sisco, Atlanta, +1-404-885-4784, or
michelle.sisco@turner.com, or Samantha Graham, New York, +1-212-275-8016, or
samantha.graham@turner.com, or Diane Herzog, Los Angeles, +1-310-788-6796, or
diane.herzog@turner.com, all of TNT

Web site: http://www.tnt.tv/
http://www.turner.com/press/2006_BMA_Credential_Form.doc
http://www.turnerinfo.com/

EA's Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover Hits Store Shelves

Take Your Fight to the Streets and Experience the Ultimate Hip Hop Fighting Game for the PSP

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2006--Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS), in partnership with Def Jam Enterprises, is proud to announce Def Jam(R) Fight For NY(TM): The Takeover is in stores now across North America. With a whole new story mode, new moves, new venues, and head to head wireless gameplay, Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover is this year's must-have title for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) System.

Create a fighter from the ground up, choosing from thousands of unlockable licensed gear to personalize your hip hop character. Master over 180 new moves and five different fighting styles to rise through the ranks and gain respect amongst your crew to ultimately rule the streets of New York City.

Take on friends head to head in wireless Battle Mode or 1-vs-1 Death Match. There are over 24 interactive venues to choose from with everything from destructible objects to rowdy spectators that get involved in the action.

The first officially licensed hip hop fighting videogame for the Sony PSP system , Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover features over 40 of the hottest names in hip hop including Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes. Developed in Vancouver, B.C., by EA Canada, Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB. Screenshots and Fact Sheet can be downloaded at http://info.ea.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS BIG(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Def Jam(R) and Fight For NY(TM) and all associated logos and marks are used under license from DJR Holdings, LLC and Simcoh, LLC. Def Jam artists appear courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group. "PlayStation" and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts
Electronic Arts Inc.
Amanda Hatton, 604-456-4386
ahatton@ea.com
Robin Chandler, 650-628-7223
rchandler@ea.com

Southern Cal, Get Ready to Shake, Rattle and Blow! Hip Hop Church America is Set to Rattle the Famed Crystal Cathedral on October 21

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2006--Southern California, forget those stuffy church services that have kept you apart from God way too long. And prepare your hearts, souls and dancing shoes, because Kurtis Blow is in the house--or will be soon, as the legendary rap pioneer brings his popular Harlem-based Hip Hop Church America out West for a spectacular, inspiring afternoon and evening on the grounds of the world-famous Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove.

The concert is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21, from 3-7 p.m. at the Cathedral's giant grass lawn, affectionately called "The Green Mile" by parishioners.

The Cathedral's Bobby Schuller will host the event. In addition to a headline performance by Blow, the show will include sets by 2Five (featuring DJ BattleCat), Eastwood (featuring DJ BattleCat), Takim and TraCee.
"Over the years, the demographics of the membership of the Cathedral have changed from very suburban to a more urban community," says Schuller. "The hip-hop scene is huge in Southern California, and part of my role with the church is integrating emerging worldviews and cultures into our ministry.

"We're reaching out to a lot of kids in Garden Grove and surrounding communities who have gotten on the wrong path in life, living in a nihilistic, post-modern survival mode as perpetuated by some of their hip-hop heroes," he adds. "By bringing Hip Hop Church America here, we're showing that hip hop can be both cool and fun but also have a positive message."
As the host, DJ, MC and worship leader of Hip Hop Church America, Blow's mission is to make the worship experience exciting for parishioners of all ages.

Hip Hop Church America is currently being developed into an exciting national TV show by the Newport Beach-based The Machine Productions, a multimedia entertainment company which is providing positive audio and visual entertainment to a diverse, international consumer group.
Michael Nason, The Machine Productions President and Co-Founder--and one of Hip Hop Church America's Executive Producers--has a unique, longtime association with the Crystal Cathedral. For close to 30 years, he produced, promoted and bought airtime for Robert Schuller's renowned "Hour of Power" show, which is broadcast weekly to over 15 million people worldwide.

Contacts
Luck Media & Marketing, Inc.
Guy McCain, 310-860-9170

BMI Honors Mariah Carey, Babyface, L.A. Reid, Kanye West and Many Others at Star-Studded Urban Awards in NYC

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2006--U.S. performing right organization BMI saluted the premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 6th Annual Urban Awards held Aug. 30 in New York City. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Atlanta Writer/Publisher VP Catherine Brewton, the red carpet was hopping at the star-studded ceremony, which took place at the famed Roseland Ballroom.
Mariah Carey took home two of the night's top honors, including Song of the Year for her smash "We Belong Together" and Songwriter of the Year, which she shared with Miami-based producers Bigg D and Jim Jonsin. A highlight of the gala event was a special presentation to prolific songwriting and production team Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L.A." Reid, who were named BMI Icons for their "enduring influence on generations of music makers."

Other big winners included rapper Kanye West, who earned the Producer of the Year title for the second consecutive year; Warner/Chappell Music Group, named Urban Publisher of the Year; and Jazze Pha's "1, 2 Step," which nabbed the BMI Urban Ringtone Award. Executives from music trade magazine Billboard were also on hand to give out No. 1 Awards to the BMI songs that reached the top spot on its urban music charts.

Song of the Year "We Belong Together," which Carey co-wrote, ruled the top of multiple charts for months after its release in 2005, relaunching the five-octave singer's career back into superstardom. Carey also picked up her third BMI Songwriter of the Year award at the ceremony for placing three songs on the most-performed list ("Don't Forget About Us," "Shake It Off," "We Belong Together"). She shared the songwriter spotlight with Dirty South producers Bigg D and Jim Jonsin, who also had three songs on the most-played list with the co-writes "Let's Go" by Trick Daddy (featuring Lil Jon & Twista), and Pretty Ricky's "Grind With Me" and "Your Body."
Seven-time BMI Songwriter of the Year Babyface and Island Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid then took the stage to accept their BMI Icon honors. With more than a dozen Grammys between them, including the Producer of the Year crown they shared in 1993, the LaFace Records co-founders are responsible for launching the careers of such multi-platinum artists as Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher and Pink. The list of stars that the hitmaking pair has worked with -- both together and individually -- includes Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Eric Clapton, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Outkast, Dido, Ciara, Jay-Z, and Songwriter of the Year Mariah Carey.

BMI Producer of the Year honors went to Kanye West for the second year in a row. The BMI Top 10 Urban Producers list also included Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams, Lil Jon, R. Kelly, Sean Garrett, Jazze Pha, Cool & Dre, Rodney Jerkins, and Songwriters of the Year Bigg D and Jim Jonsin.
Warner/Chappell Music Group was named BMI Urban Publisher of the Year by scoring the highest percentage of copyright ownership in award songs.
"1, 2 Step," written by BMI Top 10 Urban Producer Jazze Pha and published by Bubba Gee Music, Noontime Tunes and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., received the BMI Urban Ringtone Award for tallying the most downloads during the award period.

In addition to the BMI performance awards, Billboard recognized the BMI-affiliated writers whose songs reached No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Tracks, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Hot 100 charts during the past year. Kanye West's "Gold Digger," featuring Jamie Foxx and writing credits by Renald Richard and the late Ray Charles, topped all four charts.
BMI is an American performing right organization that represents more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and publishers in all genres of music, with a repertoire of more than 6.5 million musical works from around the world.

For a complete list of 2006 BMI Urban Awards winners, please visit bmi.com/urban. High-resolution photos from the event will be available at press.bmi.com. To request access, please contact mediarelations@bmi.com.

Contacts
BMI
Hanna Pantle, 310-289-6328
hpantle@bmi.com

Warner/Chappell Music Named BMI's 'Urban Music Publisher of the Year'

Recognized by Leading Performing Rights Organization for Outstanding Achievement by Urban Music Songwriters

NEW YORK, NY -- (Market Wire - Aug 31, 2006) -- Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, was named 'Publisher of the Year' at BMI's 6th Annual Urban Music Awards in New York City on Wednesday. The award ceremony recognized the songwriters, publishers and producers of the top BMI urban songs played on American radio and television and marks the first time that Warner/Chappell has won this award.

"This award is industry recognition of Warner/Chappell's reemergence, strength and presence in urban music, a genre of music that influences fashion, dance and other aspects of popular culture," said Richard Blackstone, Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music. "We are delighted to receive this award from BMI, and we are extremely proud that Warner/Chappell's talented songwriters are writing many of hip-hop, rap and R&B's biggest hits."

"Two years ago, Warner/Chappell had practically taken itself out of the new urban market," said Christopher Hicks, Vice President A&R Urban, Warner/Chappell Music. "The arrival of new leadership at Warner/Chappell brought a renewed commitment and greater energy and resources dedicated to the urban genre, as well as to developing writers and building dominance in the urban market. We are extremely satisfied with this recognition of the important progress we have made and the momentum we now have as a leading publisher of urban music. This award is an indication of where Warner/Chappell is going and where we intend to stay."

Warner/Chappell's re-emergence as a power player in urban music began with a Grammy Award-winning Warner/Chappell writer co-writing the No. 1 charting songs "Burn" and "Confessions Pt. 2" (Bryan Michael Cox) from Usher's "Confessions" album. Those achievements were followed by Warner/Chappell writer contributions to No. 1 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart from Fat Joe ("Lean Back"), Ciara ("Goodies"), Mariah Carey ("We Belong Together" and "Don't Forget About Us"), Bow Wow featuring Ciara ("Like You") and Kanye West ("Golddigger").

"Achieving this kind of success doesn't happen overnight," said Blackstone, "and building on that success comes through the patient execution of a sound strategy. At Warner/Chappell, we believe that we now have the right team in place to execute our strategy of signing marquee artists, developing promising young writers, and exploiting our vast and diverse catalog. While there is still much work to be done, we are well on our way toward accomplishing our goal of being the No. 1 destination for Urban writers."

This award comes at a moment when Warner/Chappell's increasing dominance in urban music is being demonstrated through the recent hit singles:

* "Be Without You" (songwriter Bryan Michael Cox)
* "What U Know" (songwriter T.I.)
* "It's Goin' Down," (songwriter Yung Joc)
* "Crazy," (songwriter Cee-Lo Green)
* "Promiscuous" (songwriter Timbaland & Danjahandz)
* "Torn" (songwriters Teddy Bishop and Dave Young)
* "Shoulder Lean" (songwriters Young Dro & T.I.)
* "Why U Wanna," (songwriter T.I.)
* "Entourage" (songwriter Eric Hudson)
* "Hustlin'" (songwriter Rick Ross)
* "Do It" (songwriter Don Vito)

"One of Warner/Chappell's strengths lies in how closely we work with our affiliate record labels. We are willing to employ every resource available to us within the Warner Music Group for the benefit of our writers and our Company," says Hicks.

Warner/Chappell's successful strategy is reflected in its interests in numerous chart-topping songs on Billboard's urban charts, including Ciara's "One, Two Step" and "Get Up," Pretty Ricky's "Grind With Me," Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'," Trillville's "Some Cut," Mariah Carey's "Shake it Off," Nelly's "Grills," Ludacris' "Pimipin' All Over the World," and D4L's "Laffy Taffy." Warner/Chappell also had significant participation in a string of No. 1 debuting albums on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart over the last year including albums from Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Lil' Wayne, T.I., india.arie, Donnell Jones, LeToya and Yung Joc.

This recent string of hits has earned Warner/Chappell a reputation for identifying and developing some of the industry's most exciting new songwriters and providing them with the opportunity to collaborate on several high profile projects. Warner/Chappell solicited and placed four songs on Mariah Carey's "Emancipation of Mimi" album, five songs on Mary J. Blige's "Breakthrough" album. In addition, Warner/Chappell participates in all but two songs on LeToya's album which recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart.

Warner/Chappell's U.S. roster of talented urban writers includes: Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Bryan Michael Cox, T.I., Jazzy Pha, Kay Gee, Danjahandz, Lil Wayne, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Yung Joc, Fabo, Trillville, JUSTICE League, Rockwilder, Young Dro, Dave Young, Don Cannon, Teddy Bishop, Drumma Boy, Zak Wallace, Eric Hudson, india.arie, Don Vito, Donnell Jones and others. Warner/Chappell is proud to work closely and have cooperative relationships with Noontime Music, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Grand Hustle Publishing, Swishahouse Publishing and Block Entertainment.

Founded in 1939, BMI is an American performing rights organization representing more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. BMI collects license fees on behalf of those American creators it represents, as well as thousands of creators from around the world who chose BMI for representation in the United States. The license fees BMI collects for the "public performances" of its repertoire of more than 6.5 million compositions -- including radio airplay, broadcast and cable television carriage, Internet and live and recorded performances by all other users of music-are distributed as royalties to the writers, composers and copyright holders it represents.

About Warner/Chappell Music

Warner/Chappell Music is WMG's award-winning global music publishing company. The Warner/Chappell Music catalog includes standards such as "Happy Birthday To You," "Rhapsody in Blue," "Winter Wonderland," the songs of Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, as well as the music of Dido, Dr. Dre, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, T.I. and others. Warner/Chappell Music is a leader in creating innovative strategies for marketing and promoting its songwriters and their music. The company's extensive catalog makes it a natural first stop for A&R executives and record producers, feature film and television production companies, and others looking to record or license some of the world's greatest music.

Contact:
Amanda Collins
Warner/Chappell Music
212/275-2213

Fox's Hit TV Show 'So You Think You Can Dance's' Judge Shane Sparks to Teach Dance Moves in South Florida

MIAMI, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SHANE SPARKS, considered by most of the millions of Americans that watched the hit TV show "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" to be the best choreographer/judge the show has ever had and, deemed the "nicest" of the judges, will make his appearance in South Florida, Sunday September 10th at the Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, FL from 9am to 5pm where he will teach aspiring dancers "the moves" as seen on the show. "We are so excited to have Shane come to South Florida", said Michelle Tucker, President of Pop Starz who is hosting the event. Myself being a native Floridian, I love when us Floridians can "show off our talent"!!

Sparks has worked with artists, Lindsay Lohan, Marques Houston and Omarion on the film "You Got Served" as well as their videos. Sparks was also the choreographer for *NSYNC's "Challenge for the Children" Celebrity Basketball Game at the Office Depot Center and a judge for the 2004 & 05 World Hip-Hop Championship. His face can be spotted on every dance publication and website across the country.

At this Sunday's workshop also teaching will be Pop Starz Artistic Director Brice Vick, ASHANTI's exclusive choreographer and Remmi Ma's (Fat Joe's Terror Squad) choreographer. Flii Stylz, will also be teaching, presently the choreographer for Usher and one of the hottest artist out today, Chris Brown. The dance workshop is for dancers from beginners to professional ages 8 to adults.

Pre-Registration forms can be found on www.popstarzinc.com or by calling Pop Starz at 305-531-7224.

Pop Starz, a South Florida Hip Hop Company with classes throughout South Florida, has had much fame from their Production Company Dancers, made up of kids and teens ages 8 to 17. They have opened for many top artist's concerts and celebrity events such as, *NSYNC's "Challenge for the Children", Power 96, Summer Jam and Clear Channel events. They have appeared on several MTV music videos, national commercials, and continue to achieve national attention while being featured on such TV shows as Extra, Inside Edition, and appeared locally numerous times on NBC, ABC, Fox and Telemundo.

Source: Pop Starz

CONTACT: Viviana Garcia, Media Relations of Pop Starz, +1-305-531-7224

Web site: http://www.popstarzinc.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Shane Sparks will be arriving in Florida Thursday, September 7th for interviews. Please call to set up appointments.

CINGULAR SOUNDS LIVE MOBILE CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE LUDACRIS, BOBBY VALENTINO AND SHAREEFA

Cingular Customers Can Enjoy Exclusive Performances from their Wireless Phones

Ludacris' New Album, "Release Therapy," Set To Take Over the Charts on September 26, Featuring the #1 Radio Single "Money Maker"

NEW YORK, August 30, 2006 - Cingular Wireless' innovative made-for-mobile concert series, Cingular Sounds Live, is back with a concert line-up that is sure to energize and entertain. Grammy winning Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP) artist Chris "Ludacris" Bridges joined by R&B sensations Bobby Valentino and Shareefa are set to have the crowd dancing at this evening's invitation only event being held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. As with all Cingular Sounds Live events, the concert is designed to generate content specifically for the mobile environment-and exclusively for Cingular customers.

Cingular Sounds Live is an innovative kick off for the promotion of Ludacris' newest album, "Release Therapy" on Disturbing Tha Peace Records. The new album is scheduled to hit stores on Tuesday, September 26.

"Cingular Sounds Live has been a great success since we first launched the program earlier this year. And in the case of our concert line-up this evening, which features Ludacris, Shareefa and Bobby Valentino, we definitely see it as the best working with the best," said David Garver, executive director of segment marketing and sponsorships, Cingular Wireless. "We are thrilled to create these first-class mobile music events and deliver the exclusive concert footage to our customers on their wireless phones."

Adds Ludacris, "Advanced technology has found a new way to break through to the audience, and DTP is proud to be doing this live concert for the Cingular audience. It seems like almost everyone has a personal cell phone today, from parents to teenagers, and this is such a great way to connect with our audience directly. In many ways, it's almost like having your own private concert."

As part of the Cingular Sounds Live program, Cingular creates, produces and hosts these regular music events throughout the country in which the taped footage from each event is made available as part of the company's Cingular Video™ content offering. Cingular Video is an on-demand streaming video service, which is available to Cingular customers who reside in a 3G market and who have a compatible handset.* To date, Cingular Sounds Live has featured performances by top recording artists such as Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Daddy Yankee, Jamie Foxx and LeToya.

Concert Extras
Attendees of this evening's concert will be encouraged to send SMS and MMS messages from their Cingular phones during the show. The messages will be displayed on two large screens on the stage. Additionally, of those who do send a message, a few will be randomly selected to win a VIP meet-and-greet with the performers immediately following the show.
Additionally, Ludacris fans will be able to take pictures in front of a green screen that superimposes their photo into a shot with Ludacris. These photos will be printed and made available on-site at the concert, but they can also be downloaded to Cingular phones as a wallpaper or screensaver.

Cingular and Music
Cingular has a long history in leading the convergence of wireless and music.

* July 2003 — Introduces First Music Phone, the Nokia 3300
* March 2004 — First to Offer Music Tone Ringtones From All Major Music Labels
* April 2005 — Debuts Cingular Sounds with Never Heard Before Music as Ringtones
* September 2005 — Launches World's First Phone with iTunes
* September 2005 — First to Offer Billboard Mobile Music Application
* November 2005 — Unveils MobiRadio with more than 40 Streaming Music Stations
* December 2005 — Releases Sony Ericsson W600i Music Phone
* December 2005 — Announces Exclusive Ringtone "Don't Give Up (Africa)" Performed by Alicia Keys and Bono, with Proceeds Supporting AIDS Relief Organization, Keep A Child Alive
* January 2006 — Cingular launches the exclusive SLVR featuring iTunes
* February 2006 — Cingular launches Cingular Sounds Live
* February 2006 — Cingular launches enhanced MusicID service
* March 2006 — Cingular launches Live Idol Ringtones, actual songs performed live on American Idol, available the next day as ringtones
* April 2006 — Cingular introduces the Mobile Music Studio on MySpace, giving unsigned artists and bands an opportunity to have their original music featured as a Cingular ringtone
* May 2006 — Cingular launches Answer Tones™
* August 2006 — Cingular launches LG CU500, first device to have a "music" key to give users easy access to Cingular's suite of music applications
* August 2006 — Cingular launches third phone with iTunes, the MOTO RAZR v3i

*Cingular's 3G network provides average download data speeds between 400-700 kilobits per second with bursts to over one megabit. The company currently provides 3G services in more than 60 metro areas including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Gary (Ind.), Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Phoenix, Portland (Ore.), Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (Calif.), Seattle, Tacoma (Wash.), and Washington, DC. Cingular currently offers three 3G handsets - LG CU500, Samsung SGH-ZX20, and Samsung SGH-ZX10.

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 57.3 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER™ network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover®, the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com. Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com.

About Disturbing Tha Peace Records
Disturbing Tha Peace Records was founded in 1995 by Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon. The independent label was created to serve as an outlet for musicians hailing from the 'dirty south' incorporating all aspects of A&R Guidance, Marketing/Publicity, Promotions, Creative Sponsorship Opportunities, Touring and Performance set-up and Long-term Artist Development. Disturbing Tha Peace has proved very successful in its' endeavor selling over 20 million albums worldwide by keeping its' promise to be a 'truly boutique' label with current artists Ludacris, Shareefa, Shawnna and Bobby Valentino all dropping albums in the year of 2006. Check out www.dtprecords.com for more details.

Contact Info
Jennifer Bowcock
Cingular Wireless
404-236-6319
jennifer.bowcock@cingular.com

Related Links
www.cingular.com

XM Satellite Radio's Nightshift Hits Sin City in First Vegas Event

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2006--
  Nation's largest lifestyle custom car show brings Nightshift to Vegas, featuring some of nation's billboard-topping artists, drifting demos and the best cash prizes this season  

Action Media, creators of XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN), will make its Las Vegas debut with its Nightshift event on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 4-11 p.m. at Sam Boyd Stadium. HIN, the nation's largest lifestyle custom car show, will host its Nightshift event featuring live performances from T-Pain and Paula Deanda, as well as drifting demos and stunt bike exhibitions.

Southern rapper T-Pain will be performing songs from his Gold debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, with songs including, "I'm Sprung," and "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)." Paula Deanda will keep the music flowing with her performance of "Doing Too Much," the first single from her self-titled debut album and a major Top 40 hit that has been climbing the Billboard charts since Spring 2006.

On the automotive front, Dunlop will host a special drifting demo area with some of the biggest names from the drifting world, and Kane One will lead the stunt bike exhibitions throughout the day and night. Returning sponsor Valvoline will present Super Street Cars on Tour with the one-of-a-kind Charge Speed STI straight from Japan, the full carbon fiber chassis CWest S2000 and the chameleon color-changing HKS-powered IS300. Show visitors can get up-close and personal with the hottest, trendiest cars in the customized world, straight from the pages of the top tuner magazines. In addition, motocross champion Travis Pastrana will feature his Subaru rally car.

On the Mazda stage, HIN's Glo-Go dancers will show off their go-go skills against Las Vegas' best dancers in the new Rockstar Energy Drink National Glo-Go Dancer Competition, a city-to-city dance rivalry where the prize purse is its largest of the season at $2,000 for the winning team. And, the competitions continue with the search for the next Miss HIN 2007 in the Queen of the Scene competition and the selection of Miss HIN Las Vegas, hosted by HIN International Spokesmodel Ursula Mayes. Ursula, Miss HIN 2005, can be seen elsewhere this year as one of Maxim's "Sexiest 100" and on the new NBC program, "Deal or No Deal." On the XM Satellite Radio Stage, local club DJs and b-boy groups will compete for top accolades, and the Fuel Girls will bring their fiery burlesque show to the United States for the first time at the Vegas event.

HINCity.com members and HIN show-goers can get a show sneak peak the night before by hitting five Vegas hotspots outlined on HINCity.com. Join fellow HIN fans and cruise the Vegas strip, watch b-boy break dancing on Fremont Street, party with HIN models at the Hard Rock Cafe's Center Bar or join the pre-party at the Rio.

A special moment in the Nightshift evening will allow show attendees to recognize guests from the U.S. Military--Soldiers who recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. HIN and its sponsors will welcome Soldiers participating in Operation Tribute to Freedom, a U.S. Military outreach program designed to honor those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The program is an opportunity for Americans to better understand and connect with their Soldiers, one story at a time. Soldiers will be recognized and honored on stage for their service.

XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights is presented by returning sponsor Valvoline, in addition to returning sponsors Dunlop Tires; Meguiar's; Mazda; Circuit City; Chevrolet; Subaru; NGK Sparkplugs; Hanes; BF Goodrich; BombshellPoker.com; and media sponsors Modified Magazine; Modified Luxury & Exotics, Super Street; Import Tuner; Sport Compact Car; Rides; MPH; Performance Auto & Sound Magazine; Road and Track; C-16; XXL; KING; and Car and Driver magazine. New 2006 sponsors include Rockstar Energy Drink; Shell V-Power; Atomic Loud Speakers; Pioneer; and the National Guard. More information on HIN can be found at www.hotimportnights.com.

About Action Media and Vision Entertainment
Action Media, parent company of Vision Entertainment, is the leading media and event company targeting the Gen X-Y audience, integrating lifestyle events including cars, music, video games and fashion. Producing more than 20 annual events in the top North American markets, Action Media and Vision Entertainment are now one of the leading communities for every positive aspect of youth culture. The current portfolio of Vision Entertainment events includes Hot Import Nights, VIP Auto Fashion Show, Nightshift, the RC Expo (RCX), Fresh Tracks Snow and Skate Expo and Holiday Havoc. Action Media's online assets now include Online Showoff and Model Showoff as well as a partnership with IGN.com.

2006 Hot Import Nights/Night Shift and VIP Schedule

NS Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium Sept 9
NS San Francisco SBC Park Sept 23
HIN Seattle Qwest Field Sept 30
HIN Dallas Dallas Convention Center October 7
NS Phoenix Firebird Intl. Raceway October 14
VIP Los Angeles LA Convention Center Nov 18
HIN Honolulu Blaisdell Convention Center Dec 2
HIN Miami Miami Beach Convention Center Dec 16

Contacts
for Action Media
Cristina Wilson, 213-489-8207
wilsonc@fleishman.com
or
Brendan Flynn, 213-489-8226
flynnb@fleishman.com

After the Billboard Conference . . . Shut it Down with The Greatest Show on Earth

Join Chuck D. and Flava Flav for a tribute to 20+ years of Hip Hop

August, GA - Aug 30, 2006 SlamJamz Records in conjunction with Beneath the Noise will host a celebratory after-party following the Billboard conference on September 8, 2006 at Earthlink Live-The LOFT in Atlanta, GA.

SlamJamz Records is the brainchild of legendary hip hop artist/activist Chuck D. (Public Enemy) and is headed by Vice President Janol Holmes. “We’re excited about the opportunity to launch SlamJamz in Atlanta, GA. and we’re looking forward to collaborating with other labels and artists as we celebrate the legacy of Public Enemy and more importantly the rich history of hip hop,” says Holmes.

Entitled The Greatest Show on Earth, the event will showcase a series of live performances, artist tributes and several show-stopping surprises. Holmes says he looks forward to welcoming a diverse audience of hip hop enthusiasts to the event. “You can expect to see the hip hop represented as a collective. There will be everyone from your mainstream fans to the alternative group, the down south fans along with east coast and west coast. Because of what we represent, this audience is guaranteed to showcase the true gamut that hip hop reaches as a whole.”

Hosted by Zooman from BET’s Comicview, The Greatest Show on Earth will feature several Atlanta A-list artists performing tributary numbers. “There are a lot of surprises, it’s definitely going to be a show to remember,” Holmes insists. Though he is tight-lipped on those slated to perform, Holmes hinted at a Grammy-award winning DJ among the surprise guests.

Currently confirmed guests include; Flava Flav, Purple Ribbon, Bad Boy, Bad Boy South, Block Entertainment, Arc the finger, Binkus Records, Posdenus of De La Soul, A Tribe called Quest, TVT Records and many more.

The Greatest Show on Earth is scheduled for Friday, September 8th at Earthlink: The LOFT. Red carpet/ media reception begins at 9:30 p.m. Doors will open at 10:00p.m.

For more information on VIP access and/or media accreditation please contact: Christal Jordan-Mims, Enchanted PR at 678-499-0297 or enchanted@comcast.net.

The Greatest Show on Earth is sponsored by Forces of Nature, Chuck D. Operation, Scion and Enchanted PR.

UNION860 Internationally Releases Their Highly Anticipated Album Four the People

Harford, Conn. (August 30, 2006) - The Connecticut super group, UNION860, internationally released their highly anticipated album entitled Four the People.

Four the People brings an eclectic mix to the table, by collaborating R&B, hip hop, and reggaeton with Latin rhythms. The first single off the album “Aye!” has already experienced a high volume of radio spin from Connecticut’s hottest radio station, Hot 93.7 FM. Group members A.T.G. (Alexander The Great), BROOK, and Dutch Starskie have all been undefeated on Hot 93.7’s Saturday Night Battle. This was a record breaker for the group and the radio station. This reserved them a spot on the roster, for the second time in a row, for the infamous Hot 93.7’s Underground Jam in 2007.

The quartet is also known for their high energy level on stage. At this year’s annual Puerto Rican festival, they performed in front of an audience of over 100,000 people in New Haven, Conn.

For more information on UNION860 or to purchase Four the People, please visit: www.union860.com

Contact: Jenny Miranda
Public Relations
(860) 919-0626
ynnejadnarim@yahoo.com

Detroit Rapper Jay Hussle Debuts CD at St. Andrew's Hall with BET Host & Celebrity Line-Up

DETROIT, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Jay Hussle is as tall as an NBA star ... as handsome as a fashion model ... and as skilled as the best rapper on the charts.

Now this Pontiac native is about to prove it with a Detroit concert featuring tracks from his debut album.

It's called "Man of My Word" and it features several songs produced by Bad Boy Records star Young Lord, who has produced music for Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and 50-Cent.

Coming to stores Oct. 26, "Man of My Word" is being released by Detroit's 2nd Generation Records and distributed nationally by Fireworks/Universal Records.

Hussle will showcase his skills on the mic from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on September 2nd at St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, downtown Detroit.

BET star Mad Linx from the hit TV show "Rap City The Basement!" will host the show. Also blazing the stage will be rappers K-Deezy, Tone-Tone, Jesse James and Royce Da 5'9".

Hussle has performed with Lloyd Banks and Li'l Scrappy, and appeared on VH1 and BET. Now he's ready to steal the spotlight as a new star in the world of rap.

He plans to do that with his 20-track "Man of My Word." Clubs will soon be jumping with the songs produced by Young Lord. They include "Over There," a hot club beat with a down-South vibe, and "Way You Move," which celebrates the sexy way a girl walks and dances.

Hussle's fans across the country are waiting for the album, after falling in love with his style. Traffic has been booming on his MySpace.com spot since Hussle scored as second runner-up on the VH1/MTV Networks' Freestyle 59 Contest in New York. Even more music fans are hooked on Hussle since he appeared on BET's hit show, "106th & Park." This national following bolsters his hometown popularity in Detroit, where he has dominated the radio rap battles on WJLB FM-98 and appeared on Fox 2 News Morning.

2nd Generation Records is the dream of Kenneth Tyson Jr., a quadriplegic who survived a horrific auto accident 29 years ago. He hopes to fill the void created by the departure of Motown Records from Detroit.

Source: 2nd Generation Records

CONTACT: Elizabeth Atkins of 2nd Generation Records,
+1-313-492-5718

NOTE TO EDITORS: For review copies of Jay Hussle and his "Man of My Word" CD, contact Elizabeth Atkins at +1-313-492-5718.

Meet Recording Artist Wyclef Jean in Mays Landing, N.J.!

WHAT: Multi-platinum-selling recording artist Wyclef Jean will sign
autographs for fans at the Verizon Wireless store located inside
Circuit City on Black Horse Pike.

Fans can also check out Verizon Wireless' new "Chocolate" phone by
LG. Offered exclusively through Verizon Wireless in the United
States since late July, the "Chocolate" wireless phone/music
player has sold more than one million units since its
international launch outside Korea and has won two global design
awards - the 2006 iF Design Award and Reddot Design Award - for
its unique product design and user interface.

WHO: In addition to the two Grammy Awards Jean won with the Fugees, he
has been nominated for both Grammy and Golden Globe awards for his solo work. Jean co-wrote the chart-topping "Hips Don't Lie" with
Shakira and is currently on a U.S. tour with the artist. Both will
perform Saturday evening at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

WHEN: Saturday, September 2, 2006
1:15 to 1:30 p.m. Media-only interviews
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fan autograph session

WHERE: Verizon Wireless "Store-within-a-Store" (inside Circuit City)
4215 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, N.J.
609-677-9169

WHY: Wyclef Jean's performance is part of the company's V CAST
PERFORMANCES featuring Shakira. More concert details can be found
at http://www.shakiraconcerts.com/.

OTHER: V CAST Music is on the cutting-edge of entertainment delivery,
allowing Verizon Wireless customers to download their favorite
artists' music "on-demand" via their wireless phones.

CONTACTS: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, 215-638-5668;
215-219-8890 (cell); Sheldon.jones@verizonwireless.com

Pam Boyd/Carla Reinas
856-642-6226

PRNewswire -- Aug. 30
Source: Verizon Wireless
Web site: http://www.shakiraconcerts.com/

MTV Networks Names Hank Close President of U.S. Ad Sales

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B), today announced that Hank Close has been named President of U.S. Ad Sales for MTVN. Close, who was formerly Executive Vice President, Ad Sales, MTVN Music/Comedy/Logo Group, will be responsible for managing MTVN's entire U.S. sales organization across all of the company's brands, providing clients with highly targeted marketing solutions that draw on the full range of MTVN's multiplatform offerings. Close will continue to be based in New York City and report to Michael Wolf, President and COO, MTVN.

"Hank is a terrific leader and a passionate advocate for our industry- leading brands," said Judy McGrath, Chairman and CEO, MTV Networks. "The entire MTV Networks Ad Sales team has been instrumental in our evolution from a collection of cable channels into a truly global, multiplatform entertainment company, and I am confident this tradition of innovation and expansion will continue under Hank's leadership."

"Hank has skillfully mined new opportunities and championed innovative multiplatform solutions that helped MTVN outperform the market in this year's Upfront," said Wolf. "He has the experience and vision to lead this organization's Ad Sales team through what will continue to be a dynamic time in our business."

In his new role as President of U.S. Ad Sales, Close will be adding Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, The N, TV Land and Spike to his responsibilities. Since February 2005, Close has served as Executive Vice President of Ad Sales for MTVN Music/Comedy/Logo Group, which includes MTV, mtvU, MTV en Espanol, VH1, VH1 Classic, CMT, Comedy Central and Logo. In this position, Close held primary responsibility for crafting new sales strategies for said channels and connecting clients with cross-brand opportunities to reach their consumers.

"MTV Networks has a stable of strong, differentiated brands that resonate with our viewers across virtually every platform," said Close. "I am looking forward to further leveraging our leading-edge content in both the linear and digital spaces, and providing our clients with even more ways to connect with our highly targeted audiences."

Earlier, Close was Executive Vice President, Ad Sales, for Comedy Central, which he joined in 1999. At Comedy Central, Close contributed to the network's transformation into the most successful comedy brand on television. Before joining Comedy Central, Close spent 12 years in ad sales at FOX. He also held positions at the A.C. Nielsen Company and CBS Inc., and served as Director of Research at J. Walter Thompson. Close sits on the boards of the Cable Advertising Bureau and Citymeals-On-Wheels.

Also announced today is that Sue Danaher, Executive Vice President and General Sales Manager for Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, The N, TV Land and Spike, has decided to leave the company.

"It is with the utmost respect that we accept Sue Danaher's decision to leave MTV Networks," said Wolf. "Her leadership has been an important factor in the success of our ad sales teams, and she leaves us well-positioned to continue our growth across all platforms. We thank her for her immeasurable contributions to the company and wish her the best."

Danaher has been with MTVN since 1993, where she joined as Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager, based in Los Angeles and leading MTVN's ad sales efforts for the regional offices. She became EVP and General Ad Sales Manager in October 2000, with responsibilities for all advertising sales strategies across all associated platforms -- television, digital and print -- for Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand and top-rated network for kids; Nick at Nite; The N; TV Land; and Spike.

Prior to joining MTVN, Danaher held senior positions at Young & Rubicam, Benton & Bowles, USA Networks and Turner Broadcasting Sales, Inc.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 120 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 100 interactive properties worldwide, including Atom Entertainment, GameTrailers.com, IFILM, Neopets, Xfire, Y2M, and online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services. MTV Networks also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: MTV Networks

CONTACT: David Bittler of MTVN, +1-212-846-5263

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/

New Online MP3 Music Site Asks- Why Have Great Music Stay in Just one Space? ...Spread it around

www.MP3Musicgrams.com Releases New Interactive Online Marketing Tool for Indie Artists to Spread Their Music to Online Fans   

Munch Music, MP3Musicgrams.com, Delta, B.C. - August 28 2006 - Munch Music, Inc. and MP3Musicgrams.com released their new online MP3 new artist promotion tool for musicians and fans to spread great music around online. MP3Musicgrams.com asks “Why Have Great Music Stay in Just one Space? Spread it around”.  The new interactive music grams allow users to upload and/or download music and images and text.  
 
MP3 MUSICGRAMS are the ultimate way to send MP3 files to fans and friends. Users can choose from submitting an original MP3 file / photo with a message or simply choose from the current list of available MP3 and photos and add a personal message. They are designed to be simple and easy to use and create a new venue for artists to get their music out.
 
With the continued growth of online music and MP3’s, the competition is heating up as new players enter the space. MP3Musicgrams.com offers online users and online music sites providing content, a new interactive format to either download or upload music. The unique greeting card MP3 format can also feature embedded advertising.
 
MP3Musicgrams.com is owned by Munch Music Inc.
About Munch Music: http://www.rockandrolldream.com/about_us.htm:
Munch Music, a digital recording studio for new and emerging artists also offers lessons and a music store. Internet and digital services include MP3's, online music promotion and MP3 MusicGrams! We offer a stage for live performances, music lessons and a music store for all your musical needs. 
 
Contact admin@mp3musicgrams.com
 
604. 952-0400 
 
Or
Munch Music: Taylor Van Zant
604. 952-0400 
taylor@rockandrolldream.com 

Ocean Tomo Auctions Engaged to Sell Rights to Unreleased Public Enemy Album

Never-Before-Released Public Enemy Album Recorded Live in Helsinki

CHICAGO, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC -- the auctions arm of Ocean Tomo, LLC, the Intellectual Capital Merchant Banc(R) firm -- announced today the inclusion of the master recording rights to a never- before-released Public Enemy album in The Ocean Tomo Fall 2006 Live Intellectual Property Auction to be held on October 26, 2006 in New York City.

This lot has been consigned to Ocean Tomo by the current owner, PPX International, Inc. The "entire right, title, interest and ownership, in perpetuity" to the album were settled through a 1992 Stipulation of Settlement arising from a law suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York (County of New York). The winning bidder will receive the digital master recording, original artwork and all associated rights.

"We are pleased that Ocean Tomo Auctions continues to receive entertainment industry IP assets which their owners wish to monetize," said Dean Becker, Vice Chairman of Ocean Tomo.

The album was recorded live in Helsinki, Finland during Public Enemy's 1999 European Tour and includes performances of the following 24 tracks:

1. Intro 13. By the Time I Get to Arizona
2. Prophets of Rage 14. Fight the Power
3. Public Enemy #1 15. Fight the Power (outro)
4. Can't Truss It 16. Flavor Intro
5. 911 Is A joke 17. What what
6. Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos 18. Hazy Shade of Criminal
7. He Got Game 19. Welcome to the Terrordome
8. Here I Go 20. Bring the Noise
9. Crayola 21. Night of the Living Baseheads
10. Crash 22. Do You Wanna Go Our Way?
11. DJ Lord 23. Brothers Gonna Work It Out
12. Give It Up 24. She Watch Channel Zero?!

For more information on the Public Enemy album, or to submit patents, trademarks, copyrights or domain names for inclusion in The Ocean Tomo Fall 2006 Live Intellectual Property Auction, please call 312.377.4851 or visit http://www.oceantomoauctions.com/ .

About Ocean Tomo, LLC:

Ocean Tomo, LLC ( http://www.oceantomo.com/ ) was established in 2003. The firm specializes in understanding and leveraging intellectual property assets and provides advice in IP-related mergers and acquisitions, valuations, expert services, analytics and IP auctions. Ocean Tomo has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Orange County and Washington, DC. In May of 2006, Ocean Tomo was appointed as Back-Up IP Manager for an approximately $1.8 Billion trademark royalty rights securitization - the largest IP securitization ever. Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include: Ocean Tomo Capital Fund, LP -- a $200 million private equity investment fund; and Ocean Tomo Asset Management, LLC -- an SEC Registered Investment Advisor offering hedge funds utilizing IP-based investment strategies.

Source: Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC

CONTACT: Wendy Chou of Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC, +1-718-812-6707,
wchou@oceantomo.com

Web site: http://www.oceantomo.com/
http://www.oceantomoauctions.com/

Cold Stone Creamery Names Ariana DeBose of Raleigh, N.C. as 'Shake It Up' Dance Champion of 2006

The Black Eyed Peas' Fergie Judged the Dance Contest at Madame Tussauds New York

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2006--After a hot contest of "sweet moves" at Madame Tussauds New York on Wednesday, Ariana DeBose of Raleigh, N.C., was named the Cold Stone Creamery "Shake It Up" Dance Champion of 2006. As the grand prize winner, Ariana will receive $15,000 and free shakes and smoothies from Cold Stone Creamery for life.
The contest was packed with excitement as the judges initially declared a tie between Ariana and Jimmy Edgett of Maricopa, Ariz. Both contestants then had to compete in a head-to-head dance off to Fergie's latest hit "London Bridge." After a three-minute battle of sweet moves, Ariana was announced the official winner by secret ballot.

The judging panel included: Fergie of the multi-platinum two-time Grammy Award-winning group, The Black Eyed Peas; Doug Ducey, Cold Stone Creamery CEO; Ray Karam, Cold Stone Creamery Sr. Tastemaster(TM); Tahsan Scott, Cold Stone Creamery crew member from Sacramento, Calif.; and Mayra, a Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) wish recipient from Washington, D.C.

"I'm completely overwhelmed; this experience was absolutely surreal and everyone was so amazing. I've been dancing for 12 years, and even for me this was a definite challenge as I didn't know what the other dancers were going to do. I was so excited when they announced I was the winner," said Ariana.

Ariana first caught the eye of the judges with her high-energy routine to a mix of songs from MIA, the YingYang Twins, Nelly and Christina Aguilera. For the tie-breaker, Ariana improvised her best moves to win the dance competition. Most of her winnings will go into a college savings fund, but she also plans to enjoy a trip to Europe.

The Cold Stone Creamery "Shake It Up" Dance Contest was launched during National Ice Cream Month on YouTube.com to celebrate the launch of the new indulgent shakes and smoothies available in stores nationwide this summer.

The six runners-up will receive free shakes and smoothies for a year. To view the videos that won the finalists a trip to New York City for the final competition, visit www.coldstonecreamery.com/shakeitup and click through to the Cold Stone Creamery group on YouTube.com.

The six runners-up include:
-- Kylee Darcy, 17, from Fairfax, Calif. Kylee showcased her years of dance training in hip-hop and Latin ballroom in a routine to "Shake It Up" by the Wild Boyz.
-- Tyler Nilson, 25, from Santa Monica, Calif. Using the inspiration of the Cold Stone Creamery crew who is constantly busting a move while serving ice cream, Tyler performed to "Bust A Move" by Young MC.
-- Jimmy Edgett, 20, from Maricopa, Ariz. Jimmy, who can most often be spotted displaying his breakdancing moves on Mill Avenue in Tempe, Ariz., to earn pocket change, wowed the crowd with his routine to "I Believe in Miracles" by the Jackson Sisters.
-- Jennifer Ellingson, 17, from Cedar Falls, Iowa. Jennifer, who started dancing when she was 4, performed to the appropriately titled "Ice Cream & Cake" by the Buckwheat Boyz.
-- Ken Townsend, 48, from Glen Allen, Va. With the hope of securing tuition for his son who entered college this fall, Ken shook it up with a routine designed to get people on their feet.
-- Jasmine Reid, 22, from Brooklyn, N.Y. She's been dancing for 16 years and showcased her training in a routine choreographed to Ciara's "Hotline" to a hometown crowd.

About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience(R) through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store and then customized by adding a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Cold Stone Creamery is an independently owned franchise system with more than 1,350 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Japan and Korea. For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit the company's Web site at www.coldstonecreamery.com.

Contacts
Cold Stone Creamery
Jami Clark, 480-296-8246 (mobile)
jclark@coldstonecreamery.com

SWISHAHOUSE Executives Michael '5000' Watts, G-Dash, Mike Clarke and T.Farris Aggressively Attack the 4th Quarter

Releases From Michael '5000' Watts, Archie Lee, Lil KeKe, Paul Wall, Coota Bang & Mike Jones

HOUSTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- SWISHAHOUSE, the fastest-growing independent record label in the United States, also known as the house to have raised and developed platinum selling Hip-Hop artists Mike Jones, Slim Thug and Paul Wall announced today the label's plans for the 4th quarter. The label is ready and set to end the year with multiple achievements. The first of four releases will begin in mid-October with Michael "5000" Watts, The Day Hell Broke Loose III, a compilation CD with Paul Wall, Lil KeKe, Archie Lee, Coota Bang, Ms. Crystal and an all-star line up of features, followed by a November 2006 release of Lil KeKe's Loved By Few Hated By Many. Platinum selling artist Paul Wall will release his sophomore album Get Money Stay True and platinum rapper Mike Jones will release, The American Dream.

The four-pronged success behind SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST are CEO's Michael "5000" Watts and his business partner G-Dash, T.Farris, President of A&R and Michael Clarke Senior VP of Marketing and Promotions. Even with big deals with major labels helping their vision come to fruition, SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST still operates as an independent entity thanks to the four minds behind this powerhouse. "We have a proven track record. I've always said that no matter how big we get, we're going to continue to treat this as if we didn't have a deal," explains G-Dash. And that is key in SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST's ability to continue to provide the world with the finest music hip-hop has to offer.

Looking forward to a successful 2007, SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST will release recording artists Archie Lee's Hollywood and Coota Bang Big Bang Theory albums and adding new bright stars to their already stellar roster of artists. Lil KeKe's current 3-disk mixtape which includes his newest music, Michael "5000" Watts remix CD and a DVD of his video for single "Chunk Up The Deuce" featuring VH1's Flavor of Love winner Hoopz. This video can also be seen on BET, MTV and various video shows around the country.

As an independent label, SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST without a major label deal, acquired numerous spins on major music networks MTV and BET. As well, heavy radio rotation ensued. "Radio play is not easy to get as an independent," offers G-Dash. SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST is in a unique position because of the way the company is structured. It functions as a major record label with radio and retail taken care of by our staff as well as our partners. The reason why many independent labels don't have the success we have had at radio and retail is because they haven't established those relationships. SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST's way of handling business has always kept the bigger scope in mind. "If anyone would like to get in touch with us you can contact us directly, you do not have to go through any labels including the obvious ones who can not speak on our behalf. We also have received fraudulent information from people inside the industry that SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST is not clearing our artist appearances on records, which is not the case. A lot of times we have no knowledge that people are trying to contact us directly, because their being told that we don't want to be contacted, which is a lie. The bottom line is we want DJ's, labels, promoters, sponsors, movie directors etc. to contact us directly because it's nothing like hearing it from the horse's mouth. Who knows how many opportunities we've missed out on because the information was never properly relayed to us," commented G-Dash.

October 2006
Michael "5000" Watts - The Day Hell Broke Loose III
The Day Hell Broke Loose III Music Link: www.SwishaHouse.biz/3.html

November 2006
Lil KeKe "Love By Few Hated By Many"

December 2006
Release of Paul Walls "Get Money Stay True"

"This year, SWISHAHOUSE/SWISHABLAST boss, T.Farris, resigned as President to start his own label, TF Records. His label artists will include Lil KeKe, Yung Red and E-Class. We are all family and we are supporting T.Farris 100 percent and his advances as an entrepreneur in the game. We are all one big family with multiple opportunities," says Michael "5000" Watts.

Source: SWISHAHOUSE

CONTACT: Office, +1-713-631-6009, or Mike Clarke, +1-281-330-0682, for
SWISHAHOUSE; or T.Farris, +1-281-459-2208, for SWISHAHOUSE Artist Booking

Web site: http:/www.SwishaHouse.biz/3.html

Mike Jones Films Feature Film in Houston From August 28th to September 15th

New Album, "The American Dream," in the Works

BURBANK, CA -- (Market Wire - Aug 30, 2006) --  Mike Jones refused to be left behind, overlooked or outdone by his fellow rap counterparts. In just a little over one year, Houston's multi-platinum selling rap star Mike Jones went from fledgling rapper releasing his debut CD to a household name with the success of "Who Is Mike Jones?" Now, in conjunction with Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records he is set to start production on "American Dream," his debut film off his newly created film production company of the same name, from August 28th - September 15th in Houston, Texas.

The film, co-executive produced by Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records, will chronicle Mike's real life rise to fame as an aspiring rapper from the streets who finds his path in life through music.

Mike Jones assembled an amazing collective to help realize his "American Dream." He enlisted Producer Gregory Anderson, who is best known for the independently produced "Trios" (Rain Forest Films), a film ranked #34 on the Top 500 Film Distributors by Hollywood Reporter (August 2001), and was one of the Top 50 highest grossing Independent Films of that year. Mike also armed himself with Producer Keith Paschall, a veteran with over 15 years experience in television and recording. Keith cut his teeth at Black Entertainment Television, moving up as co-creator and Supervising Producer of Rap City. In 1998 Keith founded Geneva Films with noted Director Billie Woodruff, producing and creating videos for such popular artists as Britney Spears and Celine Dion. Finally, Mike brought on Industry Indie staple Derrick Dixon as Director. Derrick Dixon is noted for amassing record-breaking sales with the underground movie and soundtrack for "The Dirty Third."

"American Dream" - A Feature Film

Distributor: Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records
Executive Producers: Mike Jones, Warner Bros. Records, Asylum Records,
and Ice Age Entertainment
Co-Executive Producers: Denise A. Williams, Chonita Floyd, and Todd
Moscowitz
Producers: Gregory Anderson, Greg Carter, Keith Paschall
Director: Derrick Dixon
Writers: Derrick Dixon, Chris Johnson, Mike Jones
Casting Director: Rashad El Amin
Executive Consultant: Trey Haley, ND Brown
Asst. Director: Bryan Bentham
Start Date: August 28th, 2006
Location: Houston, Texas

Jones is concurrently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his sophomore CD, "The American Dream." He also has recently opened a night club in Houston called Club Iceage.

For more information please contact:
Tremedia
Tresa Sanders
845 623 2325
tre@tremedia.net

Warner Bros.
Penny Palmer
818 953 3408
penny.palmer@wbr.com

Quepasa Corporation Launches Mobile Entertainment Products, Including Ringtones, Wallpapers, and Other Cellular Telephone Offerings

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quepasa Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: QPSA) announced today the sales launch of cellular telephone ringtones, wallpapers, and related products. More than 5,000 mobile entertainment products are currently available for purchase on Quepasa.com, the Company's fast'growing, Hispanic internet community website. The products can be currently downloaded to Cingular, AT&T, and tMobile cell phones. Other major carriers will be added shortly.

The competitively priced, mobile entertainment offerings are purchased and billed directly via cell phone. Ringtones categories include Latin, Latin Rock, Reggaton, Pop, Hip Hop, Hard Rock, and other contemporary channels. Additional and upgraded content will be added weekly.

"Ringtones and related cellular telephone products are extraordinarily popular with our target demographic," said Robert B. Stearns, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quepasa Corporation. "We intend to market aggressively and use our efficient technology to deliver increasingly innovative and profitable offerings."

About Quepasa Corporation

Quepasa is the most important Hispanic online community in the world. The Company is committed to providing entertaining, enriching, and empowering products and services to millions of Hispanic and Latino users throughout the U.S. and certain areas of Latin America. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Quepasa maintains sales offices in New York, NY and Miami, FL and technical operations in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Quepasa.com, Quepasa, and the Quepasa.com logo are registered trademarks of Quepasa.com Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries.

CONTACT: Charles Mathews, Chief Financial Officer of Quepasa Corporation, +1-480-348-2665, ext. 258

Source: Quepasa Corporation

Web site: http://www.quepasa.com/

KOCH RECORDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM BY PROLIFIC ARTIST BLACK ICE, THE DEATH OF WILLIE LYNCH, ON SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2006

BLACK ICE TOURING THE COUNTRY WITH MARY J. BLIGE
 
(August 29th, 2006)-- Brooklyn, NY -- KOCH Records is thrilled to announce the release of The Death of Willie Lynch, the debut album by renowned poet Black Ice. The album hits streets on September 5th, 2006 and features artists Musiq Soulchild, Natalie Stewart of Floetry, Vee and Chyna Black.
 
Black Ice earned his respect as one of the premiere wordsmiths on Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam. Known across the nation as one of the most gifted poets of his generation, Ice has moved crowds to the depths of their deepest emotion with his special brand of spoken word. This fall, KOCH Records and world famous DJ Jazzy Jeff are proud to present Black Ice in a light you have never seen him in before. The Death of Willie Lynch showcases his skills with wordplay over 12 tracks. In an unusual move in today's multi-producer projects, Black Ice opted to create The Death Of Willie Lynch with one producer, Eric Greene Jr., a phenomenal young producer who has been blazing a trail of his own. A drummer at heart, Eric has kept a steady tempo of rising notoriety, touring with multi-platinum recording artists Jill Scott, Floetry, and Pharrell. In a very organic manner, Black Ice and Eric have combined to revive the notion of the Hip-Hop concept album. The Death of Willie Lynch is as thoroughly entertaining as it is socially relevant.
 
At the personal request of superstar singer Mary J. Blige, Black Ice joined her for The Breakthrough Tour scheduled for more than 30 venues nationwide this summer.
 
Black Ice has lent his genius to the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia, and has made feature TV appearances on BET (Live 8 Concert Special, Rap City The Basement and 106th & Park) and NBC (Showtime at the Apollo), in addition to starring in five consecutive seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. The New York Post has rated his live performance "diamond brilliant". He was cast as a lead member in Def Poetry on Broadway, which went on to win the 2003 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. Black Ice's talents are also showcased on releases by Pete Rock, Method Man and Fabolous.
 
In addition to releasing his album, The Death of Willie Lynch, Black Ice has just completed the Hoodwatch Movement Mixtape Volume I.  He also plans on releasing a book of his prayers, entitled "Me & God," a five year chronicle of Black Ice's journal writings.

The tracklisting for The Death of Willie Lynch is:
 
1.      The Path                                                7.      Nice2MeetU feat. Vee
2.      The Ugly Show                                      8.      Hoodwatch!!
3.      A Dream Transferred                              9.      Front Page
4.      Find My Way Home                                10.     Rain, Hail, Sleet or Snow feat. H. Hill
5.      Lone Soldier feat. Chyna Black               11.     The Real
6.      takeyatime feat. Musiq                          12.     SHINE feat. Natalie Stewart of Floetry

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About KOCH Records
KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last five years (2001-2005). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com
with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last five years (2001-2005). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com

Contact:
Michelle McDevitt
Audible Treats
718-768-7275 / michelle@audibletreats.com

E-40'S MY GHETTO REPORT CARD CERTIFIED GOLD

Tuesday, August 28, 2006 -- Burbank, Calif. -- My Ghetto Report Card, the current album from the legendary rapper, E-40, has been RIAA certified gold this week.

Anchored by the album's first single "Tell Me When 2 Go," which features rapper Keak Da Sneak, My Ghetto Report Card (Reprise/BME/Sick Wid It Records) debuted at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts (#3 on Billboard 200 Chart). The “Yay Area” native teamed with BME Recordings’ head Lil’ Jon, who executive produced the CD (also features production by Lil Jon, Rick Rock, E-40’s son Droop-e of the Pharmaceuticals, mainstay Bosko, and Studio Tone with guest features by Mike Jones, T. Pain, Keak Da Sneak, Turf Talk, Juelz Santana, B-Legit, The Federation, 8Ball, and UGK).

The video for the current single, “U And Dat,” featuring T-Pain and Kandi Girl, is currently on high rotation at BET, MTV and Fuse.

E-40 will release a new DVD (August 29, 2006), entitled E-40 & The Hype of Hyphy, featuring videos “U And Dat” and “Tell Me When To Go,” a behind the scenes look at the making of those videos, and the Hype of Hyphy special, which takes viewers inside the movement and features special appearances by Federation and B-Legit, among others.

“E-40 acts as ringmaster with slick wordplay, street smarts and sly humor. He has long been at the head of his class; now he's graduating to the next level,” raves Steve Jones in USA Today, while San Francisco Weekly’s Tamara Palmer says, “My Ghetto Report Card will go down in history as the album that helped Bay Area hip hop reclaim its place on the national stage.” Congratulations to 40-Bellafonte, 40-water, E-fizzle, Fonzarelli, Mr. Flamboyant, The Ambassador Of The Bay – E-40.

www.e-40.com
http://www.myspace.com/e40
www.wbr.com

* For more press please contact:
Ayal Kleinman: ayal.kleinman@wbr.com
Alexis Smith: alexis.smith@wbr.com

Only One Week Left To Reach More Than 9 Million Music Fans & Industry

Independent Music Awards Deadline Extended-
Entries Must Be Postmarked by Friday September 1, 2006
 
The deadline for the 2007 Independent Music Awards is extended by one week - providing procrastinating artists around the world a brief window to still submit materials to this prestigious program.
 
The IMAs celebrate the very best in independent music and design and this year’s crop of entries are shaping up to be the most diverse and talented in the award’s six-year history.  A-list Artist judges including Peter Gabriel, Wynonna,
Ozzy Osbourne, Suzanne Vega, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Oakenfold, Afrika Bambaataa, Bill Frisell and others join influential Industry judges ranging from high profile Music Festival Artistic Directors, Record Label Executives, Film, TV & Gaming Music Supervisors and Music Journalists to determine this year’s winners.
 
Entries from Japan, Australia, Guam, Argentina, Cuba, Israel, Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Russia, Ireland, the UK, Canada and the United States reflect the program’s stature and reach throughout the international independent music community.
 
“If it’s true that music is the universal language, then it’s