DMX Cancels USO Tour to Persian Gulf

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Earl Simmons, who performs as rapper DMX, cancelled a week-long tour to entertain troops in Kuwait and Iraq. He offered no explanation.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO )

Simmons was scheduled to depart on his tour Aug. 22, but delayed his departure until Aug 23. His representative agreed to add a day to the original schedule. However, on Aug. 23, he failed to appear on time for his flight to Kuwait.

"We are extremely disappointed that DMX decided not to complete the tour he asked us to arrange for him," said John Hanson, USO senior vice president for marketing and communications. "When we announced this tour, troops were extremely excited about the possibility of seeing a performer they admired. We understand their disappointment."

The USO and the military worked on an extremely tight schedule to make it possible for DMX to travel when it was convenient to him. "Typically, it takes up to 45 days to arrange transportation, housing, production assistance and country clearances for entertainment tours," Hanson said. "This tour was put together in just under two weeks, because we know how much service men and women appreciate his performances. Mr. Simmons let a lot of people down."

The USO listens to the troops and does its best to provide the kinds of music and entertainment they request. Celebrities who have performed on USO tours over the last few years include 50 Cent, Toby Keith, Master P, Lil' Romeo, Jessica Simpson, Shinedown, Chely Wright, Shaggy, Drowning Pool, Lil' Mo, La Mafia and Ludacris.

Entertainers on USO tours volunteer their time to perform and meet with U.S. service members around the world. "We will continue to provide quality entertainment to the people who defend us daily around the world in some remote and often dangerous places," said Hanson. "Fortunately, most performers honor their obligation to perform once they make the commitment."

CONTACT: John Hanson of the USO, +1-202-997-4624

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CONTACT: John Hanson of the USO, +1-202-997-4624

Web site: http://www.uso.org/

Fans and Labels Want More Mixmonsta Music Video Remixers

NY, NY, August 23, 2006: As part of the rollout of T.I.'s smash "King" album on Atlantic Records, a Mixmonsta remixable music video of "What You Know" went live online when that first "King" single charted and hit radio. At 250,000 remixer site visits so far, fans continue making thousands of their own “What You Know” music video remixes. Based on that success, Atlantic Records and T.I. requested another Mixmonsta remixable music video for the release of “Why You Wanna,” raising the number of T.I. songs in the remixable music video format to five.

“Ain’t nothing like it anywhere from the phone to the web, Oboy!” says E-40, whose Myspace artist site hosts a Mixmonsta music video remixer. E-40 fans have made over 45,000 original remixes of the breakthrough “Tell Me When to Go” Hyphy music video.

In conjunction with Geffen Records, Mixmonsta posted a music video remixer for a linked debut with “Chain Hang Low,” the lead single release from the forthcoming Jibbs album. “Jibbs was so juiced by the remix technology,” says a Mixmonsta Partner, “that he volunteered to judge the best remixes himself, for an American Idol type of contest.” Already, fans have created thousands of personal “Chain Hang Low” music video remixes, increasing traffic on the Jibbs site and bolstering the single’s climb up the charts.

“It’s been a great first summer,” says Mixmonsta’s Founder. “We also launched music video remixers for Young Joc’s “It’s Goin’ Down,” Young Dro’s “Shoulder Lean,” and Busta Rhymes’ “I Love My Chick.” And they’re all on the charts right now.”

What is a Music Video Remixer?

The Mixmonsta Music Video Remixer is a free, online application that empowers you to make your own remixes of popular hip hop music videos. While remixing the audio track, you also watch the music video, which remains synced with, and reacts to, all of your song edits.

You can make as many remixes of a music video as you like. At any time, you can save your current remix, replay it, enter it in a contest, or send links to friends that will allow them to view the remix, vote for the remix, and make their own remixes.

Mixmonsta currently offers two versions of the online Music Video Remixer. For the Chop’n’Screw Remixer you interact with the music video using a dual-turntable deck that lets you chop, screw and scratch your own remix of the original song. With the 4-Track Remixer you directly remix the drums, bass, riff and lead tracks of the music video, enabling you to produce your own beat track that becomes the backing for the original vocals on the song.

“The site is sick,” says producer Bosko. “The way you can chop and screw…I didn’t know you could do that on the net.”

Who Remixes Music Videos?

Fans who want to interact with and personalize their favorite music videos by their favorite artists. During a single music video remixer visit, users often watch the music video multiple times, and make multiple remixes of the video, before they save a personal remix that they can replay and invite friends to watch. Many users make multiple remixes without saving a final remix, and keep returning to the remixer site to hone their skills, or simply to have fun. Intensive users will remain on the site for hours, making dozens of remixes for a single remixable music video.

Remixing Music Videos is a “Sticky” Interactive Experience

"Mixmonsta.com is gon’ bring people who may not watch your video on MTV Hip Hop or people that don't watch BET Rap City,” say Phonte & Big Pooh of Little Brother.
That’s why artists and labels are putting Mixmonsta Music Video Remixers on their websites. Through the unique remixing experience, fans can interact with hits by top artists, and discover new excitement revisiting older, classic music videos

“For music files and music videos to become a building block in the user-generated model that has produced sites like Myspace, Facebook and Bebo, music files and music videos have to become interactive. You need to be able to personalize them, beyond just sorting content into online folders. Otherwise, music files and music videos will simply remain passive content that people download, watch offline just a few times, and then delete,“ says Mixmonsta’s Founder. “The goal for the Mixmonsta Music Video Remixer is to bring a new level of interactivity and personalization to music and music videos, in full cooperation with the artists who produce those works and the labels that represent them.”

Artists and Labels Using Mixmonsta Music Video Remixers

Mixmonsta Music Video Remixers showcase artists from Warner Music, Universal Music, Atlantic Records, Geffen Records, Koch Music, and other internal labels; on artist or Myspace sites for Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, T.I., Public Enemy, Slim Thug, E-40, Lil Kim, Juvenile, Fat Joe, Young Dro, BHI, DJ Khaled, Yung Joc, Jibbs, Trina, Sean Paul, Trick Daddy, Common, Notorious BIG and P$C.

Mixmonsta Website & Mixmonsta Music Video Remixers Directory
www.mixmonsta.com
http://www.mixmonsta.com/hiphop_song_remixers.html

3 Artist/Label Sites Featuring Mixmonsta Music Video Remixers
http://www.myspace.com/trapmuzik
http://www.jibbsmusic.com/default.aspx
http://www.myspace.com/juve

For Further Information Contact:
Ted Alban
talban@mixmonsta.com
845-876-4624

Press release source: Mixmonsta.com

Verbal Kents Move With The Walls To Be Released This Fall

August 23rd, 2006
Chicago, IL -- Gravel Records present's Move With the Walls, (which will be released on 10-17-06) the introspective and powerful sophomore release from Chicago's Verbal Kent. Verbals 2004 debut, What Box,featuring Wordsworth & One Be Lo, generated considerable buzz both in the U.S. and abroad.

However, within months of his debut release, Verbal Kent survived an attempt on his life. His throat was slashed in an alley near his home, the wound just missing his jugular vein by centimeters. With the near death experience providing the prime motivation for his sophomore album, Move With The Walls breaks down the reality of a recovery in progress and the will to break free from the confines and the hold of the pain associated. The album also covers a range of topics and concepts, such as Rewind, detailing a troubled relationship, and Trapped, about feeling overwhelmed by life's situations.

With the help of incredible production, courtesy of Oddisee (who chips in four tracks), Maker of GLUE, Overflo, K-Kruz of Modill, Kaz1 and Earmint, Verbal Kent's Move With the Walls is a thoughtful manifesto that fused with classic hip-hop collaboration tracks, alongside such artists as Ill Bill of Non Phixion, Tableek of Maspyke, Blade (UK), Longshot, as well as label mates Earatik Statik and Rusty Chains.

Having toured with such legendary artists as Sadat X of Brand Nubian and ED O. G., as well as having shared the stage with KRS-One, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, the GZA and Boot Camp Clik, Verbal Kent is well prepared to make an impact in 2006 both on wax and on stage.

Tracklisting and Credits for Verbal Kents Move With The Walls:

1. First 2 (produced by Leadbelly)
2. Barcode (produced by K-Kruz)
3. Remain Hungry (prod by Kaz1)
4. Dead Serious ft. Ill Bill & Lance Ambu (produced by Kaz1)
5. Expand (produced by Copperpot)
6. Move With the Walls (produced by K-Kruz)
7. Trapped ft. Blade & Los of Earatik Statik (produced by Kaz1)
8. Dear Diary (produced by Maker)
9. Burden of Proof (produced by Oddisee)
10. Duesday ft. Tableek of Maspyke & Racecar of Modill (produced by Oddisee)
11. Remind (produced by K-Kruz)
12. Big (produced by Oddisee)
13. Lifes a Bitch with a Gun (produced by Oddisee)
14. Trust Me ft. Longshot & Rusty Chains (produced by Maker)
15. The Good Die Young (produced by K-Kruz)
16. A City Without a Villain ft. Lance Ambu & Sef of Earatik Statik (produced by Overflo)
*Bonus Track: The Locksmith Pt. 1 (produced by Earmint)

To obtain a press copy of Move With The Walls for interview or review purposes, please contact:

Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-360-5957
Cell#: 410-903-7568
E-Mail: Matthewbrn@aol.com
AOL IM: Matthewbrn

For more information on Verbal Kent & Gravel Records please visit:

http://www.gravelhiphop.com
http://www.myspace.com/verbalkent
http://www.verbalkent.com

Straight Up Brands, Inc. (STRU) Acquires Wine and Spirits Venture

Three-Year-Old Company Produces and Distributes Branded Wine and Spirits in Conjunction With Major Celebrities

NEW YORK, NY -- (Market Wire - Aug 24, 2006) -- Straight Up Brands, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: STRU) (the "Company") www.straightupbrands.com announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in Straight Up Productions, Inc., a producer of wines and branded spirits in conjunction with hip-hop stars and nationally known celebrities. In anticipation of the closing, the Company recently changed its name to Straight Up Brands and changed it stock symbol to STRU.

As of the closing, wine and spirits industry veterans David McCallen and Vincent Viola, have become the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, respectively. Straight Up brings together world-class spirit products and a powerful and innovative marketing strategy with a management team committed to increasing market penetration, increasing gross sales and net profits, and the maximization of shareholder value.

Unlike other celebrity branded products, Straight Up's products are developed with leading vineyards, master blenders and world-class distillers, with an emphasis on the quality of the product first and the celebrity second. Straight Up has the capability to market and distribute its products on a wide scale in the US and internationally through its diverse distribution network, as well as an intense promotional schedule involving each of the celebrities.

Straight Up has acquired and owns five branded products, the first of which is a line of eight wines produced with Lorraine Bracco ("The Sopranos," "Goodfellas") and sold under the Bracco Wines label. Bracco wines (www.braccowines.com) were featured in the season finale of Bravo's "Top Chef." Lorraine Bracco herself judged the finale as the contestants tried to pair five courses with a selection of Bracco Wines. Ms. Bracco will actively promote the wines through events over the next 90 days which include kick-off meetings with our distributors in Illinois and Michigan, and the fall wine events hosted by our distributor Opici in New York and Connecticut.

The Company has distribution contracts with 10 distributors, including Southern Wine and Spirits, Opici and Stoller, who distribute the Company's products in 17 states.

In addition to Bracco Wines, Straight Up owns four other branded beverages: a vodka (Storm) produced with DJ Clue; a Long Island iced tea (Gravity Blue) produced with Magic Juan; a sparkling wine (Black Rose) produced with Foxy Brown and Jay-Z; and a Mojito (MoMo) produced with Ja Rule. The Company anticipates adding to these product lines with additional celebrity endorsements prior to the end of 2006, and continuing through 2007.

All of the artists working in conjunction with Straight Up were intimately involved in the production of their beverage, choosing the ingredients, valor, name, and glass packaging. The resultant beverages are as unique and exciting as the celebrities that made them.

The Company is projecting sales for 2006 of $1,000,000 and gross profits of $400,000. Through increased market penetration, the introduction of additional product lines and product extensions, the Company projects gross sales in 2007 of over $10,000,000.

Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition, the Company will acquire 100% of the outstanding stock in Straight Up Productions in exchange for 15,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock. As of the closing, there will be 20,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding.

Stay up-to-date with current events by joining Straight Up Brand's E-Mail Alert List. Join by clicking the link below:

http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1450&to=ea&s=0

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements about Straight Up Brands, Inc.'s expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as the term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Straight Up's actual results could differ materially from expected results. Straight Up undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances. Should events occur which materially affect any comments made within this press release, Straight Up will appropriately inform the public.

Contacts:

Investment Banker:
Paul Gozzo
President/CEO
PMG Capital
888-747-5397

Investor Relations Contact:
Gerald Kieft or Ryan Audin
Wall Street Resources, Inc.
2646 SW Mapp Road, Suite 303
Palm City, Florida 34990
772-219-7525
http://www.wallstreetresources.net

Straight Up Brands, Inc.
David McCallen
CEO
888-890-8909

BET Will Shake Up 14 College Campuses This Fall With the Return of Its 2006 Black College Tour

More Schools and Exciting Activities Enhance Popular On-Campus Event Exclusively for College Students Launching September 8 at VSU

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks' popular Black College Tour returns to 14 historically Black colleges and universities this fall with three new schools and added activities. Together with its key marketing partners, BET will provide a day of entertainment, games, contests, product samples and consumer information. This year's tour starts September 8 at Virginia State University, home of season three of BET's wildly successful COLLEGE HILL reality program. These on-campus events exclusively target students enrolled at each participating school. Festivities will be hosted by BET on-air personalities and feature exciting live performances from Universal/Motown recording artists.

The endeavor is part of BET's continuing effort to support Black colleges and universities. Three new schools have been added to the Black College Tour this year -- Savannah State University in Georgia; Southern University in Louisiana; and St. Augustine College in North Carolina.

"We are excited to have new schools participate with us as the success and popularity of the Black College Tour continues to grow," said Michelle Garner, BET's Advertising Sales Vice President of Special Projects and Event Marketing. "Every year the tour provides more than 80,000 college students an opportunity to interact with representatives of major companies in an informative, engaging and entertaining environment. Adding new schools to the tour allows us to broaden our reach and provide a positive day of interaction to as many different students as possible."

McDonalds, Pepsi, Southwest Airlines, U.S. Air Force, Verizon Wireless and Universal/Motown return as tour sponsors for 2006. As in previous years, the Black College Tour will host basketball tournaments, freestyle rap contests, video game competitions, music performances, product sampling and a career center. BET also welcomes new sponsored activities on the tour. This year, students will be able to participate in a Paramount Pictures Dreamgirls singing contest; Sony Pictures Stomp The Yard step show contest; and a GMMDA (General Motors Minority Dealers Association) football toss. Additionally, BET's Rap It Up initiative will be on hand with local health officials to offer fee HIV/AIDS testing to students.

Popular activities and prizes returning for the '06 Black College Tour include free roundtrip airline tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines; Verizon Wireless 3-point basketball shootout; Pepsi Flow freestyle rap battle; and free concerts by up-and-coming Universal/Motown artists like Penelope Jones, Sammie, Currency, MidWest City and more. Last year's Tour helped launch Chamillionaire's chart-topping success.

The following are dates and schools scheduled for the 2006 BET Black College Tour:

2006 BET Black College Tour Schedule

September 8 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA
September 14 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
September 20 Savannah State University Savannah, GA
September 22 Bethune-Cookman College Daytona, FL
September 29 Southern University Baton Rouge, LA
October 6 Clark-Atlanta University Atlanta, GA
October 13 Jackson State University Jackson, MS
October 20 Grambling State University Grambling, LA
October 26 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
October 27 Texas Southern University Houston, TX
November 2 St. Augustine's College Raleigh, NC
November 3 North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
November 8 Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL
November 10 Alabama State University Montgomery, AL

BET Black College Tour information will be available and updated regularly on the Internet at http://www.bet.com/blackcollegetour, including schedules, photography and video footage.

ABOUT BET Networks

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 82 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, the Number 1 Internet portal for African Americans; BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; and BET Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ring tones, games and video content for wireless devices.

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Anne Williams of BET Networks, +1-202-608-2063,
anne.williams@bet.net; or Sindy Gilbert, +1-323-467-7274,
Sindy.Gilbert@sbcglobal.net, for Universal-Motown

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

NOTE TO EDITORS: Interview opportunities with BET executives, on-air talent, and guest performers are available at each tour date. BET Black College Tour photography is also available. For more details, please contact Anne Williams at (202) 608-2063 or anne.williams@bet.net

Celebrating their 10th Year Anniversary Stones Throw Records presents: STONES THROW LIVE

Manchester / London / Leeds:  4 / 5 / 8 October 2006
 
Celebrating their 10th year anniversary, one of the world's finest independent record labels - the Peanut Butter Wolf owned Stones Throw - comes to the UK where they'll be hosting three events in October: Stones Throw Live, taking in Manchester, London and Leeds respectively.
 
Stones Throw Live will feature the elusive Madlib (exclusively live on the mic and drums in London; DJing in Leeds and Manchester) who’ll be joined by revered lyricist Percee P, plus founder Peanut Butter Wolf and the irrepressible J. Rocc on the decks. This stellar line up commemorates a decade in which the label has put out well over a hundred releases and will be the first time these artists have appeared together in the UK. The tour complements the recently released ‘Stones Throw: Ten Years’ compilation.
 
Multi-dimensional Madlib quickly rose to prominence as one of the most interesting figures in late-'90s hip-hop as a rapper, producer, and DJ. Today, Madlib is one of hip-hop's most sought-after producers, working with the likes of De La Soul, J Dilla (as Jaylib), MF DOOM (as Madvillain) and many more; remixing Jay-Z and Beastie Boys and finding time to maintain a bewildering array of alter egos (Quasimoto, Yesterdays New Quintet, The Beat Konducta etc).
 
Percee P is a true cult figure. He's cut records with everyone from Lord Finesse and Kool Keith to Aesop Rock & Jurassic 5. He can be heard on DJ Shadow's 'Napalm Brain/Scatter Brain'. Percee P’s debut single was 1988 – his debut album will be released in 2007! ‘Perseverance’ features Chali 2na, Prince Po, and Aesop Rock and more. The album is produced by Madlib and will be released on Stones Throw.
 
J.Rocc is hailed by some as the worlds best club and mixtape DJ and is part of multiple world team ITF winning DJ crew the World Famous Beat Junkies. Last but not least, Stones Throw founder, Peanut Butter Wolf set up the label in 1996 following a critically acclaimed career as an producer and DJ.  These days Wolf runs the label in addition to DJing around the world. 
 
Forthcoming Stones Throw October albums to look out for:
·         ‘Peanut Butter Wolf presents Chrome Children’ out 9th October .  Late-night animation network Adult Swim’s teamed up with Stones Throw Records for an album featuring exclusive tracks from Madlib, Madvillain, J Dilla, Percee P & Quasimoto and more Stones Throw all-stars. (IMAGE BELOW LEFT!)
·         ‘Olesi: Fragments Of An Earth’ by Georgia Anne Muldrow out 23rd October.  22-year old producer & singer Georgia is one of Stones Throw’s newest signings, and the only female signed to the label. Her sound is inspired by solid '70s soul, free jazz and a bottom-heavy hip-hop.  (IMAGE BELOW RIGHT!)
 
Editors notes: Tickets: Manchester - £10 (Advance/Online), £9 (Members Online/Advance/Door), London -  £14 & Leeds - £13.50 and available from www.fatcity.co.uk (0161 2371181) & ticketweb.co.uk for Manchester and London, and ticketweb.co.uk for Leeds. 
 
Stones Throw Live Dates:
Wednesday 4th October: Manchester, Music Box, 65 Oxford St
Thursday 5th October: London, KoKo, 1a Camden High St (Doors 7pm – 2am)
Sunday 8th October: Leeds, The Wardrobe, 6 St Peters Square   

 www.stonesthrow.co.uk  /  www.myspace.com/stonesthrow  

For more information contact David @ Outpost / 020 8964 8541 / david@outpostmedia.co.uk

DJ MUGGS MASHES IT UP FOR SAUZA TEQUILA

DJ MUGGS, founding member of Cypress Hill, Soul Assassins, and CEO of
Angeles Records - has been selected by Sauza Tequila to be the brand
ambassador and headlining artist for the "Sauza Live All Summer II"
national tour.

Muggs has been busy gearing up for the third installment of his, "Muggs
presents the SOUL ASSASINS" record series, but decided to step away from
the production boards for a bit to take part in the Sauza tour - largely
because of the programs mash-up element. "I've been doing hip hop and rock
for years" says Muggs, "So it was important for me to hit the road with
Sauza to promote Mash-Up radio and bring the mash-up culture to the
masses."

The Sauza "Live All Summer II" tour kicks off August 31st at the Hard Rock
Café in San Francisco and wraps up in Phoenix, AZ on September 30th.

Confirmed tour dates are as follows:

08/31 - San Francisco, CA at The Hard Rock Café
09/02 - Denver, CO at The Hard Rock Café
09/07 - Hollywood, FL at The Hard Rock Café
09/09 - Houston, TX at Sam's Boat Richmond
09/14 - Los Angeles, CA at Hard Rock Café
09/21 - Dallas, TX at Hard Rock Café
09/23 - Seattle, WA at Neumos
09/26 - New York City, NY at Hard Rock Café
09/28 - Chicago, IL at Hard Rock Café
09/30 - Phoenix, AZ at Hard Rock Café

In addition to the tour, DJ Muggs will support Sauza's "Live All Summer II"
campaign via radio, print and viral media advertising campaigns.

Check out Mash Up Mondays with DJ MUGGS on Sirius Shade 45 every Monday
from 10pm - 12am EST where Muggs plays the best of hip hop meets rock
mash-ups.

Be on the look out for "MUGGS PRESENTS the SOUL ASSASINS III" which drops
early 2007. Also, check out Muggs production on Mitchy Slick's "URBAN
SURVIVAL SYNDROME" which hits stores everywhere Tuesday, Sept 12th on
Angeles Records.

Please visit these websites for updates and all DJ Muggs info:
http://www.soulassassins.com
http://www.angelesrecords.com
http://www.djmuggs.com
http://www.myspace.com/angelesrecords

Jay Walker, Indaglo, Eli Mizrahi, Barry Mullineaux, Organic Int., Lydia of 101.7 FM The Beat, and Dime Piece Magazine Present...

The Dime Piece Magazine Red Carpet Launch Party

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Scheduled Appearances By: Kimora Lee Simmons, John Legend, Chingy, Redman, Jadakiss, Styles P., Sanaa Lathan, Method Man, Star Jones, Petra Nemcova, Carl Thomas, Black Buddafly, MG Squad (formerly known as the Sugar Hill Gang), E-40, Kool G. Rap, Simone, Jim Jones, Jazzy Phae, Gloria Velez, Eric Sermon, Samantha Cole, Grafh, Keith Murray, Baby Cham, Lydia Hearst, Eva Pigford, Miss Issa, Grafh, Donni Rai, Miss Universe 2006,
and More TBA!

(New York, NY) August 23, 2006- Jay Walker, Indaglo, Eli Mizrahi, Barry Mullineaux, Organic Int., Lydia (The Voice of the Hamptons) of 101.7 FM The Beat, and Dime Piece Magazine are teaming up to present the official launch party of Dime Piece Magazine, one of the hottest new magazines in the market. Dime Piece Magazine is celebrating their debut issue in style with scheduled performances by Black Buddafly, Samantha Cole, Jazzy Phae, MG Squad (formerly known as the Sugarhill Gang), and more!
This red carpet event begins at 9:30 pm at FM (formerly known as the Tavern) in Southampton, NY. Fat Man Scoop will be dj'n from 10pm-12am. DJ AM will be dj'n from 12am-4am. The launch party is by invite only. The doors open to the public at
11:00 - 1130 pm and close around 4:30 am.

You must be on the list to enter the launch party and VIP room.
Please RSVP ASAP!!

Celebrity/Media/Sponsor Contact:
Dime Piece Magazine & Indaglo, Inc.
Jay Walker - (484) 347-6244 / thedimepiecemag@aol.com
Matt Deifer - (610) 972-0094 / matt@indaglo.com

About Dime Piece Magazine
Dime Piece Magazine is the one of the HOTTEST urban fashion, music, & entertainment magazines you will ever find. We created this magazine for the "grown & sexy". Our magazine comes out once a month and covers all the hottest fashions along with the sexiest female models, celebrities, musical artists, sports players, etc. from all around the world. Read exclusives interviews with these stars and get a closer look on what they are doing and what they are all about. We have featured sections showcasing the hottest urban fashion designers, a section for the hottest up and coming artists, and a section where we rate albums and give them our special dime piece rating. Catch up on celebrity news, fashion shows/events, fashion do's and dont's, the hottest music and artists out right now, and much much more!!!!

www.myspace.com/dimepiecemagazine ; www.TheDimePieceMag.com

Prime Multimedia Contributes to Fight against World Hunger and Poverty

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2006--Prime Multimedia, Inc. (OTC: PRMX), parent company of Romen Mpire Records, Inc., an entertainment and music production company, in association with its joint venture partner, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels have contributed to the production of a compilation CD to combat hunger and poverty.
The CD, entitled Serve, contains works by twelve major recording artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Dido and Lenny Kravitz. Serve will be distributed by Hard Rock Cafes worldwide, and through their online store at www.hardrock.com, with net profits to be donated to World Hunger Year (WHY).

The CD contains the hit single Just Like Me, featuring Sarah McLachlan, from DMC's newly released album, Checks, Thugs, and Rock'n Roll. Just Like Me was inspired by DMC's quest to find his biological parents as documented in the VH1 documentary, DMC: My Adoption Journey. At the age of 35, DMC was told that he was adopted by the only mother he had ever known.

About Prime Multimedia, Inc.
Prime Multimedia, Inc. is the parent company to Romen Mpire Records, Inc., an independent music production company founded by music producer Romeo Antonio. As an independent music producer and songwriter, Antonio has over 37 million album sales to his credit. Antonio continues to serve as the CEO of Romen Mpire Records.

On March 14, 2006, Romen Mpire Records in joint venture with DMC and his label, Rags 2 Riches Records, the Company released its first album entitled Checks, Thugs and Rock n' Roll, by DMC, formerly of Run DMC, the ionic hip hop group that pioneered rap in the 80's. The company is currently finalizing albums with other artists currently under license and is actively seeking new artists to expand its offerings within the music industry.

For further information on this release from PRIME MULTIMEDIA, INC. contact, Rich Kaiser, investor relations, YES INTERNATIONAL, 800-631-8127.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the possibility that Prime Multimedia's revenues may not grow as anticipated. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements where as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts
For Prime Multimedia, Inc.
Rich Kaiser, Investor Relations, 800-631-8127

"Ghetto Chronicles" The Hip Hop Musical Stage Play

Famed Choreographer D-Whit presents in association with International Studio Theater this must-see musical. It's more than theatre, it's reality.

(PRWEB) August 23, 2006 -- "Ghetto Chronicles" is a hip hoppin' funky stage play which takes you on a musical journey through trials, tribulations and triumphs of urban life told through the eyes of promising young rap artists, vocalists, spoken word artists and actors. It is raw, rare, controversial and real issues being addressed such as invisible fathers, the misuse of the 'n' word, child support (talk show scene)and labels of society, all told in a very entertaining, sometimes hilarious and educational way. Written and directed by seasoned chroeographer D-Whit in association with International Studio Theatre, you will laugh, cry, think and celebrate the Ghetto Chronicles.

September 14th - September 30th
Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm Sundays @ 6pm.
Refreshments are served on opening night.

$25.00 General Admission $15.00 Students/Seniors/Groups
Advanced Tickets @ www.theatermania.com
More Info. @ www.whitpickentertainment.com
1.800.241.0153

The Payan Theater
300 West 43rd Street (8th ave.),5th flr., New York City.

D-Whit
WHITPICK ENTERTAINMENT
http://www.whitpickentertainment.com/
8002410153

BreakThru Radio Creates an Unparalleled Buzz in the Hip Hop Community with The Third Rail

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 23, 2006 -- Breakthru Radio (BTR), the Internet's voice of the World's Best Independent Music, once again raises the bar with its new hip-hop specialty show The Third Rail. With an eye for talent BTR has gained a reputation for airing shows featuring the most gifted of independent artists and DJ's. Just Jay and DJ RasCue of Urban Umpires gained over 1.5 million listeners during the first week rotation of its pilot episode, and then exceeded those numbers by over 75,000 listeners per day on week one of Episode 2.

We’re about skillz not image BTR no restrictions mantra allows Just Jay and DJ RasCue to create a hip-hop mix show like no other. With the support of underground legends (Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles will be appearing as a regular guest host on future episodes) and well known independent labels (ABB records, Swindle Entertainment, & Hieroglyphics), the mix show reaches into the raw underbelly of "real" hip-hop. Actual skilled mixing and scratching has become a rarity on hip-hop radio, but The Third Rail includes freestyles by guest host MC’s and a playlist featuring artists across the globe.

Unlike other radio stations, BTR offers listeners with on-demand programming. A first in internet radio, listeners can cater to their musical preferences, while still finding the best independent and unsigned artists across the world. No wonder The Third Rail is causing a buzz in the hip-hop community.

Episode 3 of The Third Rail will air Monday, August 28, 2006 featuring Grand V aka 50 Grand from Homeless Derilex as the guest host. Included in the 60 minute broadcast will be the best hip-hop from Asia and a tribute to one of the most renowned DJ/Producers in the world, the late Jay Dee aka J Dilla. "We’re about skillz not image," Just Jay stated.

About Breakthru Radio

Breakthru Radio (BTR) offers listeners access to unknown artists throughout the world, with a daily audience that includes more than a dozen countries. The site has garnered over 80 million listeners in its first year with its unique on-demand musical programming and focus on the best new independent music worldwide. Current programming includes The Third Rail (hip hop), The Darkside (heavy metal), Club Cavern (electronica), BTR Worldwide (world music), and more specialty shows added each week. With the addition of top-notch editorial content, independent video coverage, and worldwide show calendars, BTR puts everything a music fan needs and wants -- in one place.

For more information on Break Thru Radio contact Rachael Darmanin at rachael @ breakthruradio.com.

Casting Director and Producer Speak at Baltimore Uplifting Minds II Entertainment Conference

Producer Vaughan Mason and Casting Director Dave McDuffie sponsor the Baltimore "Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) August 23, 2006 -- Producer/artist/song writer Vaughan Mason and talent/casting director David McDuffie sponsor the Baltimore "Uplifting Minds II" entertainment conference, Saturday/Sunday August 26-27 by hosting a seminar and serving on the panel of judges.

Vaughan Mason started in the entertainment business as a recording artist on such labels as Sony/Columbia Records and performed with such artist as Prince and Rick James. He currently is on tour with Lisa Lisa, The Sugar Hill Gang, The Isley Brothers, the Zapp Band, Denise Williams, GQ and The Cover Girls, as well as, running his studio, located in Owings Mill, Maryland. Mason is also a well known producer/song writer and up-and-coming music video producer/director.

Vaughan co-wrote “How We Do” for The Game and his song “Break 4 Love” was used for Playstation 2 Game for “Grand Theft Auto-San Andreas.” Rapper Lil’ Kim used “Break 4 Love” for her song “Right Now” on her Notorious Kim CD. His “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll” hit song was used by Heavy D on his “Black Coffee” release and used for the film “Roll Bounce” starring Lil’ Bow Wow as the title track. Vaughan was also the driving force behind the Zapp Bands’ “More Bounce to the Ounce” hit. Vaughan Mason will serve as judge at the conference’s talent competition showcase.

Talent and casting director, David McDuffie, aside from holding casting calls for clients in film, television and stage productions, offers production and marketing services through his company, the David Alexander Group, located in Baltimore.

McDuffie has cast for television series the Wire, and is currently casting for a play, “The Avenue.” He cast for the Touchstone, August 11th release, “Set Up,” which was filmed in Baltimore and has a cameo appearance by Baltimore’s own Mario; he worked on the DaVision Picture film, “Charm City,” also filmed in Baltimore; the 56K Film “Torture,” which is wrapping up now, and for the musical play “Music In My Soul.” You can find more on David McDuffie and casting opportunities at www.emerginglight.us. Dave will be hosting a seminar on “casting talent.”

The Baltimore “Uplifting Minds II” entertainment conference starts Saturday, August 26th for the entertainment seminars to be held at The Baltimore Times office (2513 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 – 410-366-3900) from 1 – 7 p.m. and ends the next day Sunday, August 27th with the free national talent competition showcase, in music, song writing and dance, at Coppin State University in the James Weldon Auditorium (2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216 - 410-951-3000) from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Seminar topics include “acting/voice over careers” by actor J.D. Hall.; “internet radio, the new era” by Internet radio owner, Steve Lewis; “song writing techniques” by platinum song writers/producers The Featherstone Brothers; "entertainment law tips" by Paul Gardner, II, Esq.; "entertainment psychology" by Jamie Ballard, Ph.D., “casting talent” by casting director Dave McDuffy“promotions and marketing” by promotions specialist Eunice Moseley (The Baltimore Times/Uplifting Minds II), and “media relation strategies” by media specialist David Barney.

Competition judges are New York publicist Angelo Ellerbee (The Ellerbee Group); actor J.D. Hall (Everybody Hates Chris); producer Vaughan Mason (The Game); dancehall/rapper Kulcha Don (Ruff Nation); singer/song writer Woody (Dru Hill); Kevin Peck, manager of Dru Hill (Dragon Music Group), booking agent Norman Gibson, entertainment attorney Paul Gardner, II, vocal coach Nadiyah Kareem (Superstar Entertainment), and producer/engineer Thomas Huggins (Rawtech Productions).

The showcase will be hosted by actress/comedian/radio personality Doresa Harvey (Heaven 600). Call toll free (866) 366-2160 or email FreeAssocInc3 @ aol.com for more information. www.UpliftingMinds2.com

Hip-Hop Superstar DMX to Entertain Troops in the Persian Gulf on USO Tour

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapper DMX will soon embark on his first USO tour to perform for troops stationed in the Persian Gulf region. The raspy-voiced rap superstar also will meet and greet service members.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO )

Currently starring in his own reality show, "Soul of a Man," DMX recently released "Year of the Dog ... Again," his first full-length album in three years and the sixth solo release for the Yonkers, N.Y., native. The album made its debut at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200.

With more than 20 million copies sold in his career, DMX's commercial success as an entertainer is unquestioned. The first artist to have his first five albums debut consecutively at No. 1, he also has experienced success as an actor, starring opposite Steven Segal in "Exit Wounds" and with Jet Li in "Cradle to the Grave." His latest effort, "Last Hour," will feature Michael Madsen and Paul Sorvino.

This tour continues the USO's tradition of bringing entertainment to troops stationed far from home. Celebrities who have recently made trips for the USO include Gary Sinise, Master P, Lil' Romeo, Shinedown, La Mafia, Toby Keith and Pryde.

USO tours are sponsored by AT&T, Inc., the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours.

About the USO: For more than 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S & K Sales Co. and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

Contact:
Reggie Borges, (703) 908-6471
rborges@uso.org

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Source: USO

CONTACT: Reggie Borges of USO, +1-703-908-6471, rborges@uso.org

Web site: http://www.uso.org/

Multi-Platinum, Award Winning Rapper Snoop Dogg Scheduled to Release Highly Anticipated New LP 'Tha Blue Carpet Treatment' November 2006

Video to First Single, 'Vato' Off His Eighth Solo Effort Set to Spearhead Black/Brown Unity Movement

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-Platinum, Award Winning rapper Snoop Dogg is set to release his eighth solo LP, "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment," this November through Doggystyle/Geffen. "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment" is one of the most highly anticipated new albums of the year and will continue to solidify this hip-hop icon as one of the most influential musical entertainers of today.

Throughout each record on the forthcoming release, Snoop takes it back to the basics ... back to the 'hood, showcasing the original gangsta sound that made this Long Beach rapper an instant household name when he made his debut in 1992 on Dr. Dre's hit song "Deep Cover" and the classic album "The Chronic." After releasing a string of hit records on his last effort that carried a more commercial sound, such as the #1 mega-hit "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell, the rapper decided this time around to bring back Snoop Dogg, the O.G., for his fans. Producers who collaborated on "Tha Blue Carpet Treatment" include hit makers Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Rick Rock, Pharrell, among others; along with guest appearances by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, The Game, Brandy, R. Kelly and MC Eight.

The premiere single, produced by Pharrell, titled "Vato," featuring B Real from Cypress Hill is a gritty street record that tells an everyday story from the rough LA streets that only the Dogg himself can tell. The video for the single, which was directed by Phillip Atwell, plays like a short cinematic film with an important underlying message: the need for black and brown unity, especially in the wake of violence in recent months in Los Angeles. With Snoop starring as an O.G. and B Real as a Latino gang member, the video also boasts guest appearances by rap veteran Kid Frost and Oscar nominated actor Edward James Olmos to bring attention to an unfortunate, but real issue that continues to plague communities today. Through this groundbreaking video, Snoop is looking to leverage his street credibility and knowledge to launch a much needed push for unity.

"It's about time we start to fight for each other rather than fighting against each other. I have homies from all cultural backgrounds and love all of my brothers, black and brown. There is nothing that can stop us from creating a better future for ourselves, for our families and generations to come if we all came together," says Snoop Dogg.

This is not the superstar's first attempt to bring forth social awareness to important issues. Last year, he held a peace summit dubbed "Protect the West" to end all feuds between rap artists from the West Coast. Snoop also participated in rallies to save Stanley "Tookie" Williams, an ex-gang member on death row who spearheaded the truce between the "Bloods" and "Crips."

The highly anticipated world premiere of "Vato" will make its video debut at the end of this month on "BET's Access Granted."

Source: Geffen Records

CONTACT: Kisha Maldonado, ext. 235, kmaldonado@5wpr.com, or Christina
Rice, ext. 252, crice@5wpr.com, both of 5W Public Relations, +1-212-999-5585,
for Geffen Records

Wade Waters Plunges Into Dark Water With Official Debut

August 22nd, 2006
Washington, D.C. -- Chicago and D.C./Maryland hip hop have something very important in common they're both underrated. But as of this fall these two emerging scenes have something else in common. On the heels of a critically-acclaimed debut, SoulStice and D.C.-artist Haysoos resurface as Wade Waters. Picking up where their Return of the Kings mixtape left off, the fusion of classic Chi-town and east coast hip hop culminates with the duos epic debut album: Dark Water.

To say that SoulStice spits knowledge would be an understatement; after all, he does have a Masters Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and holds down a position with the Department of Defense!! Yet, thats just one facet of SoulStice life. Ten years of grind and immersion in the hip hop scene culminated in the fall of 2005 for SoulStice with the release of his debut LP, North By Northwest: Solid Ground, a critically acclaimed debut that graced the pages of esteemed Print publications such as XXL, Scratch, Urb, Mass Appeal and Net sites such as Allhiphop.com, Hiphopsite.com, okayplayer.com, Ballerstatus.net, rapreviews.com, Soundslam.com and Hiphopgame.com. When Haysoos is not holding down a teaching position at the University of Maryland, hes no stranger to the indie hip hop scene. His work on the Father Scott Unlimited album "Sweet Potatoes," garnered critical acclaim, holding a spot on the CMJ hip hop album charts for 5 weeks. His solo projects, collaborative efforts, and guest appearances have lead to worldwide recognition.

North by Northwest fused the signature Chicago funk and groove based sound with the thump of classic East Coast boom-bap. On the heels of their mixtape release, Wade Waters: Return of the Kings, SoulStice and Haysoos re-emerge to carry that fusion to the next level. Their debut album, Dark Water, finds SoulStice and Haysoos collaborating with the legendary AZ on the LPs lead-single, Speak On It and former Terror Squad member Cuban Link on the smash single Rock Solid. In addition, Wade Waters captures the signature sound of D.C./Maryland with the aid of up-and-coming producer Kev Brown, who contributes production on Thats My. According to Neil Levine, head of Urban Marketing at EMI/Caroline, Dark Water is "a classic gem from Wade Waters bringing back real hip hop."

With both SoulStice and Haysoos firmly etched in the east coast and midwest hip hop scenes after a slew of successful single releases and a new distribution deal with EMI/Caroline, Wade Waters is ready to make their mark. With a sound both revolutionary and classic and a rapidly growing buzz, Wade Waters is the group to watch in 2006 and beyond!!

Tracklisting and Credits for Wade Waters Darkwater:

1.) What More (produced by Speaks)
2.) Rock Solid f/Cuban Link (produced by Shuko)
3.) Wanna Be Free (produced by Shuko)
4.) Speak On It f/AZ (produced by Analogic)
5.) Movement Music (produced by SBE Audiologist)
6.) Back In Time (produced by Bring It Back)
7.) Tread That Water (produced by SBE Audiologist)
8.) Man To Man (produced by Analogic)
9.) Right Back (produced by Analogic)
10.) Thats My (produced by Kev Brown)
11.) Lifeline (produced by Analogic)
12.) The Conversation (produced by Shuko)
13.) Who But Me (produced by Speaks)
14.) You Could Die (produced by Speaks)

To obtain a press copy of Wade Waters: Darkwater for review purposes, please contact:

Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-360-5957
Cell#: 410-903-7568
E-Mail: Matthewbrn@aol.com

More information on Wade Waters is available at:
http://www.myspace.com/wadewaters
www.myspace.com/soulstice

ROO Reports Second Quarter Earnings Results

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ROO Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RGRP), a global leader in online video solutions for content providers, advertisers and websites, today announced the filing of the Company's Form 10-QSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended June 30, 2006. The filing can be found in its entirety on the Company's web site at www.roo.com.

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company's revenues were $2.0 million, an increase of 30% compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2005. For the six month period ended June 30, 2006, revenues were $3.8 million, an increase of 21% compared to $3.1 million for the first six months of 2005. At June 30, 2006, the Company had a cash balance of approximately $735,000 and no long-term debt.

"During the first half of the year, we made considerable progress in executing our business plan to expand our online broadcasting network and strengthen our value proposition to our customers and their web audiences," stated Robert Petty, Chairman, President and CEO. "We solidified our operating and sales management team, increased our affiliate footprint and added several major content providers to our network. Further, the average time spent per user in watching videos across the ROO network continues to exceed twenty minutes, reflecting the quality and relevance of our content and the continued migration of broadcasting to the web."

"We entered the second half of the year with substantial momentum as we benefit from the recent addition of a diverse group of new partners to our network, including Citadel Broadcasting, Times Online, Alpha Mom and Real Hip Hop Network," Petty continued. "In addition, our new business pipeline is active and we are in discussions with a broad range of companies that are looking to tap into the power of online video. Looking ahead, we remain well positioned to utilize our unique network, proven resources and global reach to capitalize on the rapidly growing online broadcasting market. We expect the second half of 2006 to represent a strong period of growth for the company."

"In addition, our recent round of fund raising is indicative of the high level of interest surrounding the online video services we provide to advertisers, websites and media companies around the world and the unique positioning of our company within that space. This round of financing will allow us to continue to execute our strategy to expand and strengthen our global online broadcasting network."

Financial Developments:

-- On August 18, 2006, ROO entered into a Common Stock Purchase Agreement
pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of $4,675,000 of shares
of common stock and warrants to accredited investors. Savvian LLC,
Burnham Hill Partners, a division of Pali Capital, Inc. and Brimberg &
Co. financial advisors, registered broker-dealers, acted as placement
agents for the sale of the Company's common stock.

Recent Developments:

Content Partnership Developments

-- On June 27, 2006, ROO announced a strategic partnership with Alpha Mom
TV. The agreement calls for Alpha Mom to supply ROO's syndicated global
video network with its up-to-date library of parenting content, and for
ROO to serve as Alpha Mom's primary sales force selling their site as
part of ROO's network of affiliate properties.

-- On June 20, 2006, ROO announced that Comedy Time will provide its
library of entertainment on-demand video clips for distribution across
ROO's syndicated global network. The agreement serves to expand the
scope of ROO's entertainment content offering.

-- On May 25, 2006, ROO announced that The Real Hip Hop Network (RHN), a
top destination for hip hop music, lifestyle and culture, will provide
its premium music and cultural programming to ROO. In addition, ROO
will launch a new video portal on RHN's Web site, www.rhn.tv, and will
sell advertising against the site's targeted video viewers.

-- On March 20, 2006, ROO announced that Fashion TV Channel (FTV) will
provide ROO with its on-demand video clips that showcase the best in
the world of fashion including the top designers and leading models,
and the most glamorous parties and fashion shows on the planet.

Corporate and Management Developments

-- On July 13, 2006, ROO announced the addition of Douglas Chertok to the
company's board of directors as an independent director, as well as the
appointment of three new executives: Rick Holtman, Vice President of
U.S. Distribution Sales; Melinda Klaber, Vice President of Marketing;
and John Molden, Vice President of Content Services. The executives
bring additional experience in the areas of online advertising, content
acquisition, strategy development and marketing.

-- On May 2, 2006, ROO appointed Steven Quinn as Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Quinn possesses proven business expertise in digital media and
technology, having been responsible for managing the worldwide
information technology and digital media efforts for Sony Music. His
appointment is a major addition to the ROO executive team and will
significantly contribute to ROO's success as the company executes on
its growth plan.

-- ROO continues to expand its international presence with a bolstered
sales force in the UK and U.S., as well as the expansion of the Los
Angeles office.

Distribution Partnership Developments

-- On June 8, 2006, ROO announced that it will power the innovative new
online TV and video service launched by Times Online,
www.timesonline.co.uk/tv, the website of The Times and The Sunday Times.
The partnership serves to increase ROO's global network of syndicated
web properties and expands the company's global market presence.

-- On May 23, 2006, ROO and Citadel Broadcasting Company reached an
agreement under which ROO will provide Citadel with a turn key video
solution including online video content across a number of genres and
the tools to sell online advertising targeted by demographic and
location. Citadel Broadcasting currently owns and operates 222 radio
stations as well as websites in 49 markets located in 24 states across
the United States.

Multi-faceted Partnership Programs

-- On April 10, 2006, ROO and RetirementLifeToday.com reached an agreement
under which ROO will provide its broadband video solution and video
library to RetirementLifeToday.com. The deal provides ROO with access
to a senior demographic sought by many of the company's advertising
partners.

About ROO

ROO Group Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RGRP) ("ROO") is a global provider of online video solutions that enable the activation, marketing and distribution of video content over the Internet and emerging platforms such as set top boxes and wireless. ROO (www.roo.com) offers turn-key video solutions for businesses seeking to improve their web presence with video content. ROO helps business advertise their latest offering with interactive advertising solutions, 15-30 second video commercials with a linked call to action and played simultaneously with topical video content such as news and entertainment in a television style format over the Internet.

Certain statements in this document constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of ROO Group Inc ("the Company"), or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital or a strategic business arrangement to fund its plan of operations when needed; (ii) build the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

Source: ROO Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Brad Edwards of Brainerd Communicators, Inc. for ROO Group,
Inc., +1-212-986-6667, edwards@braincomm.com

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

mtvU LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE "LIVE LEAK" OF THE ROOTS' NEW ALBUM "GAME THEORY"

THE ROOTS TAKE OVER mtvU AND mtvU ÜBER FOR THE NEXT WEEK, EXCLUSIVELY DEBUT A NEW LIVE PERFORMANCE EACH DAY

New York, NY - August 22, 2006 - mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today premiered an exclusive first look-and-listen of The Roots' soon-to-be released, highly-anticipated new album, "Game Theory."  Beginning today, and continuing every day until the album drops on August 29th, mtvU and the network’s all-access broadband channel – mtvU Über at mtvU.com – will exclusively debut a new live performance from the legendary hip hop band.  Recorded at an intimate live session with a small group of lucky college students and rabid Roots fans, the mtvU “Live Leak” of “Game Theory” offers a first chance to experience the band performing high-energy renditions of tracks from the upcoming critically-acclaimed record.  A new live performance will premiere on mtvU Über every morning at 8am ET and follow on-air later that day.  The tracks debuting each day during the coming week are:

* Today – “Here I Come”
* Wednesday, August 23rd – “In the Music”
* Thursday, August 24th – “Long Time”
* Friday, August 25th – “Clock with No Hands”
* Saturday, August 26th – “Atonement”
* Sunday, August 27th – “Next Movement”
* Monday, August 28th – “You Got Me”
* Tuesday, August 29th – “Don't Feel Right”

Also on Monday the 28th, the day before “Game Theory” is released, the Roots take over mtvU – with a different live performance airing every half-hour throughout the day.  Additionally, on Thursday the 31st, The Roots will be featured in an episode of mtvU’s “Backstage Pass,” where they’ll sit down to answer questions submitted by college students from across the country via mtvU.com.  As a bonus, the band will also pick a batch of their favorite music videos for fans to check out exclusively on mtvU Über at mtvU.com. 

As part of its ongoing commitment to empower college students to shape and program mtvU, Antonio Campos, a senior in NYU’s film program and an mtvU Student Development Deal recipient, helped film the mtvU “Live Leak” of “Game Theory” – serving as Production Associate on the shoot.  Andrew is a Cannes Film Festival Cinefondation 1st place winner and newly-minted Cannes Fellow.

Known for their innovative album concepts, The Roots return after a two year break to release “Game Theory” – which addresses everything from their uneasiness about society on, “It Don’t Feel Right,” to troops at war on “False Media” and government monitoring on “New World.” The band also honors their fallen friend and producer James Yancey a/k/a J-Dilla whose death from kidney failure in February devastated the Hip-Hop world. All tracks are wrapped around hard-hitting beats and murky grooves deploying samples from Sly Stone, the Ohio Players and the Jackson 5 among others.

About mtvU

Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over seven million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students.  24 hours a day, 7 days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S.  mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are, through a three pronged approach – on-air, online and on campus.  mtvU focuses on content including music videos from emerging artists which can’t be seen anywhere else, news, student life features, events and pro-social initiatives.  mtvU is always on campus, with more than 300 events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more.  For more information about mtvU, and for a complete programming schedule, visit www.mtvU.com.

mtvU Über makes mtvU the first MTV Networks channel distributed in its entirety via broadband, streaming 24/7 and on demand, featuring all of mtvU plus exclusive new music, original series and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere. 

mtvU also owns and operates Y2M, parent company of College Publisher – the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US.  The network comprises over 450 campus publications that serve institutions including Brown University, the University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas Austin and Duke University, with a combined enrollment of nearly five million students and a subscriber base of 2.1 million.  

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, 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 online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Jason Rzepka
Manager, Communications, mtvU
(e) jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com

Website Reaches Out to Underground Hip-Hop

OurTrueVision.com, a hip-hop focused community created of the common goal to place computers in each home for both education and career enhancement will be released August 28th.

Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) August 22, 2006 -- "Don't just talk about it, be about it!"-the slogan for OurTrueVision.com (OTV). This Hip-Hop focused social center's website debuts August 28th and offers an impressive selection of music and ring tones by gumptious new hip-hop artists for purchase.

We are here to plant the seed of social change, speaking through the voice of Hip-Hop! But that isn't all OTV offers. The site also features a resource library for economically challenged families with topics ranging from home buying tips to improving your credit score to access to professional services and even substance abuse programs. This online community is "dedicated to encouraging our youth to open their minds and seek their own inner greatness" says Francine "Frenchi" Reyes, founder. The mission will be accomplished by speaking to the youth through the voices of their favorite celebrities, who will "pass on the message of social change."

In addition to the resource center, the funds raised through OurTrueVision.com will go to production of a Web-TV program hosted by the founder and will feature the celebrity guests that our youths want to see most, all speaking the same truth of social change. Finally, Our True Vision's main goal is to place computers in the homes and schools of the economically disadvantaged, giving them the necessary tools to catch up both academically and in their careers.

"The message is clear" says Reyes of the new organization, "we are here to plant the seed of social change, speaking through the voice of Hip-Hop!"

Media Contact:
Francine "Frenchi" Reyes
Tel: 201-522-8311
OurTrueVision.com (Launches August 28)

New Director of Marketing for Indie Label of 4 U Entertainment

Bonita Payton named New Director of Marketing of 4 U Entertainment.

Corona, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2006 -- The CEO of 4 U Entertainment, Leguessy Day, announced the new Director of Marketing, Bonita Payton. Bonita has a 20 year background in sales, legal, marketing, customer relations and information technology. She has a passion for Hip Hop/Rap and R&B. She is originally from Monroe, Louisiana, and attended Grambling State University where she was a part of the Speech & Theatre Department.

Bonita has made her entrance into the music industry on fire with great new ideas and ways to promote and market the artists of 4 U Entertainment. She is a member of the Lord Gang Worldwide organization and is enjoying everyday making new contacts from commerical and non-commercial radio, record pools, dj's and other marketing and promotions firms worldwide. Bonita feels that understanding each market and getting to know the dj's and the fans in the market is the key to success. She is currently promoting the new Debut Album "Here" from "Them People," a Hip/Hop Rap & RB group from St. Louis with a unique midwest sound. Visit the 4 U Entertainment website at http:///www.4uentertainment.com, or you can find her at http://www.myspace.com/adorablep.

Bonita Payton
4 U ENTERTAINMENT
http://www.4uentertainment.com/
714-348-9206

Mack 10's Grooveline Magazine & Smart SMS Corp. Launch Black College Premium Text Message Campaign

Enter to Win a Date with "Flavor of Love's" Cristal "Seriously'" Steverson among Other Prizes

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2006--Smart SMS Corp. (OTC:STMC), an Internet entertainment company specializing in mobile marketing campaigns, and Grooveline Magazine, a publication covering all aspects of college life and culture with an estimated readership of 300,000 each quarter, will conduct a national opt-in premium text messaging campaign throughout the 50 Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU).

"We are excited about our new partnership with Grooveline Magazine and its co-publisher, hip-hop artist Mack 10," said Gordon Lee, CEO, Smart SMS Corp. "This is the first of many ventures in the publishing arena for Smart SMS."

"As we take Grooveline to the next level, a mobile marketing campaign is a perfect fit for our audience. It's the next big thing in entertainment, so we are right where we need to be," said Grooveline co-publisher and Melee Entertainment music executive Mack 10.

Contestants can enter the sweepstakes by texting the code GROOVELINE through any cell phone provider and "send" to 54015. Participants will then be prompted to answer trivia questions correctly to win. Prizes include a date with Cristal "Seriously" Steverson from the first season of VH1's celeb-reality series "Flavor of Love." The date includes a round-trip airline ticket to Atlanta, GA, where the winner will have lunch with Cristal, attend a modeling photo shoot with her and later visit a popular Atlanta hot spot. Other prizes include feature model calendars from www.lastinglookmodels.com, among others. Winners will be chosen at random but must be 18 years or older to enter. A $0.99 fee applies to opt-in and to each reply answer thereafter. Net revenue from the sweepstakes is split equally between Smart SMS Corp. and Grooveline Magazine.

The contest begins Sept. 15, 2006 and runs through Nov. 1, 2006. Grooveline will announce the winners on Nov. 5, 2006. The contest will be promoted on the cover of Grooveline's upcoming first annual "Swimsuit Issue," online at www.groovelinemag.com, www.seriouslycristal.com and on free posters that will be distributed at various HBCU events.

About Smart SMS Corp.
Smart SMS Corp. (OTC:STMC), www.SmartSMSCorp.com, is an Internet entertainment company that specializes in mobile marketing campaigns for television shows, celebrities, musicians, entertainers, athletes, and major brands, as well as fundraising programs. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., Smart SMS Corp. operates the SmartSMS(TM) brand for campaign administration and management in North, Central, and South America. The SmartSMS(TM) platform has been used successfully to launch more than 500 campaigns worldwide. Smart SMS Corp. utilizes some of the world's most powerful aggregators for text message and multi-media message campaigns and distributes through networks worldwide.

About Grooveline Magazine
Grooveline Magazine (www.groovelinemag.com) has been serving the Black College market since its conception on the campus of Grambling State University in 1995. In 2003, it was purchased by Crimson Multi-Media, which is owned by real estate mogul Charles Key, who also owns the Texas Tycoon ABA team. In July 2006, rapper Mack 10 invested an undisclosed amount of money to secure a portion of the publication. With the resources available to both investors, the two plan on making Grooveline the most recognizable Black College "edutainment" magazine on the market today. Eric Robinson, a former contributor to Rap Pages, The Source and XXL Magazine, serves as executive editor and oversees the day to day operations.

Forward-Looking Statements
With the exception of historical information, this news release and accompanying information may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various risks. There are numerous factors that could contribute to such differences; therefore, such projected events and anticipated results are not warranties or guarantees that such events will occur or that the Company will achieve such results. For more information about this corporation and risks involved in the investment of their publicly traded shares, please see the Company's web site(s), and/or documents filed with the SEC, which are easily accessible in the EDGAR database system.

Contacts
Smart SMS Corp. Media Contact:
Prolific PR, Inc.
Hillary Smoot / Matthew Chisum, 310-789-2428
or
Grooveline Magazine
Eric Robinson, 318-247-3921

MTV Takes Over New York City With Vma Events, Concerts, Promotions And More Leading Up to the 2006 Video Music Awards On August 31st at 8 PM ET/PT

All-American Rejects, Rihanna, New Found Glory, Chamillionaire and Cartel to Perform at the VMA Kickoff Concert at Battery Park

MTV2 Presents a LIFEbeat Benefit Concert with MTV2 VMA Award Nominees Taking Back Sunday and 30 Seconds To Mars

250,000 VMA Metrocards Will Be Available At Select New York City Subway Stations and Much More

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV will take New York City by storm with the hottest events, concerts, promotions and more as the network, and the biggest names in music, get ready to bring back the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards to Radio City Music Hall on August 31st airing live at 8pm ET/PT.

The MTV "Video Music Awards" NYC promotions and events are as follows:

2006 VMA EVENTS AND CONCERTS:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29th
VMA KICKOFF CONCERT
Battery Park -5pm

MTV will get the VMA festivities started with a special concert at Battery Park featuring performances by All-American Rejects, Rihanna, New Found Glory, Chamillionaire, and Cartel. Concert attendees will have the chance to win tickets to the 2006 Video Music Awards on August 31st. Tickets for this All- Ages event are free and will be available starting Thursday, August 24th at 12noon at the following locations: Tower Records (1961 Broadway), Tower Records (692 Broadway), and the MTV Store (Corner of 44th/Broadway). In addition, fans can also win tickets to this concert by listening to Z100 and Power 105.1. The VMA Kickoff Concert is sponsored by Verizon Fios. Limit 4 tickets per person.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th
MTV2 PRESENTS A LIFEbeat BENEFIT CONCERT
Webster Hall - 7pm

MTV2 will hold its annual concert to benefit LIFEbeat, The Music Industry Fights AIDS, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching America's youth with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention. The MTV2 Presents A LIFEbeat Benefit concert will be held at Webster Hall (125 East 11th Street) on Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm ET. Performing at this year's concert are 2006 MTV2 Award nominees Taking Back Sunday and 30 Seconds to Mars and both bands will offer special fan ticket pre-sales on August 22nd. Tickets go onsale to the public August 23rd at 12 Noon. Tickets for the 16 and over concert are $40 for General Admission and are available at www.ticketweb.com / # (866) 468-7619. Limit 2 tickets per person.

2006 VMA PROMOTIONS:

VMA-NYC Microsite

MTV has produced the ultimate web destination to help fans keep up with the latest happenings in this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The site, www.vmanyc2006.com, will be "the site that never sleeps" as it provides a view of life in NYC and the VMA's through the eyes of the artists and of course, New Yorkers. Users can check out their favorite artists' hot spots in NYC via an interactive VMA map, download an exclusive "Vidget" that will update a user's desktop with the latest VMA news, check out all the hot events around NYC leading up to the VMAs, downloadable content, videos featuring messages from various VMA artists and all VMA Week restaurant promotions will live on the VMA-NYC Microsite. There's also a daily sweepstakes giving away limited edition VMA merchandise, and year-long subscriptions to Urge with one winner everyday for 14 days.

VMA Limited Edition Lyric T-Shirts

MTV has created very limited edition T-shirts featuring custom art using the lyrics from Video of the Year Nominee's and Performers songs including: Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Shakira, T.I., The Killers. Panic! at the Disco and more. These T-shirts will be distributed to fans around VMA Week events in NYC including the VMA Kickoff Concert. T-shirts will also be distributed to concert goers and lucky New Yorkers at city hot spots leading up the VMAs.

VMA Metrocards

Beginning Sunday, August 20th a total of 250,000 VMA Metrocards will be available at the following subway stations:

Times Square (7th Ave.) Grand Central
Rockefeller Center W.14th St. (7th Ave.)
W.72nd St. (Broadway) 149th St. & 3rd Ave.-Bronx
Main St. Flushing-Queens Utica Ave.-Brooklyn
Atlantic Ave.-Pacific St.-Brooklyn St.George Ferry-Staten Island
E.14th St. (3rd Avenue) E.68th St.(Lexington Ave.)

Arthur Ashe Kids Day / US Open
Saturday, August 26th - 10 am - 1pm

MTV will have a VMA booth at Arthur Ashe Kids' Day - the US Open's pre-tournament celebration for families - on Saturday, August 26th from 10am- 1pm. Attendees will be able to enjoy performances by Cheyenne from MTV's hit show, Teddy Geiger and Ne-Yo as well as enter to win a pair of tickets to the 2006 MTV Video Music awards. For tickets go to usopen.org or call 866-OPEN- TIX.

NYC Radio VMA Ticket Giveaways

Fans can listen to Z100/WHTZ and Power 105.1 /WWPR starting on Tuesday, August 22nd to win tickets to attend the 2006 VMAs. In addition, Z100 and Power 105.1 will be giving away tickets to the VMA Kick-Off Concert and will also broadcast live from the VMA Red Carpet on Thursday, August 31st.

VMA Restaurant, Bar and Club Promotions

These VMA promotions will take place beginning August 24th through August 31st. See complete listing of participating restaurants and venues below.

Bars, Clubs and Live Music Venues
40/40 Club
6 W. 25th St. Manhattan, 10010
(212) 832-4040. www.the4040club.com
Special MTV VMA themed-menu.

Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones St. Manhattan, 10012
(212) 677-6963. www.aceofclubsnyc.com
Check out the website for live music calendar.

Bar None
98 Third Ave. Manhattan, 10003
(212) 777-6663. www.barnonenyc.com
For MTV VMA week Happy Hour will run noon-11pm.

Capone's
221 N. Ninth St. Brooklyn, 11211
(914) 426-1021. www.caponesbar.com
Free personal pizza with drink.

Chocolate Monkey
329 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, 11217
(718) 789-7896
Thurs. 8/24 - Funky Thursday open 6pm with DJ Show-Off and DJ Ozz.
Fri. 8/25 - Old School night with Ralph McDaniels and Ray DeJon.

Crobar
530 W. 28th St. Manhattan, 10001
(212) 629-9000. www.crobar.com
50% discount off cover on Fri. 8/25 or Sat. 8/26. (Must bring this
listing to redeem this offer.)

Cutting Room
19 W. 24th St. Manhattan, 10010
(212) 691-1900. www.thecuttingroom.com
Live music weekly.

Lotus
409 W. 14th St. Manhattan, 10014
(212) 243-4420. www.lotusnewyork.com
20% discount.

Mica Bar 51
252 E. 51st St. Manhattan, 10001
(212) 888-2453

Mica Bar 587
587 Third Ave. Manhattan, 10022
(212) 661-3181. www.micabar.com
Special MTV VMA themed dish.

The Den
2150 Fifth Ave. Manhattan, 10037
(212) 234-3045. www.thedenharlem.com
Popular signature song drinks offered at 50% off. (Ask host for details.)

Proof Bar and Grill
239 Third Ave. Manhattan, 10003
(212) 228-4200. www.proofnyc.com
Mon. 8/28 Test your pop-culture knowledge! Sign-up with teams to compete
in the Pop-Culture Trivia from 7-9pm. Happy hour everyday from 5-8pm.
Special MTV themed menu.

R & R
416 W. 14th St. Manhattan, 10014
(212) 675-1661. www.randrnyc.com
MTV VMA special drink for only $6.00.

Sapphire Lounge
249 Eldridge St. Manhattan, 10002
(212) 777-5153. www.sapphirenyc.com
No cover charge. (Must bring this listing to redeem this offer.) Special
MTV VMA themed menu.

Restaurants

Cargo Cafe
120 Bay St. Staten Island, 10301
(718) 876-0539
Special MTV VMA themed menu.

Carmine's Family Italian Restaurant
200 W. 44th St. Manhattan, 10036.
(212) 221-3800. www.carminesnyc.com
Signature cocktail served during MTV VMA week.

Chocolat Moderne
27 W. 20th St., Ste. 904-905. Manhattan, 10011
(212) 229.4797. www.chocolatmoderne.com
15% discount on purchase over $30 merchandise total available on-line with
promotional code: MTVZR11378. (Available 8/26-9/26)

Gabriela's Restaurant and Tequila Bar
688 Columbus Ave. Manhattan, 10025
(212) 961-9600. www.gabrielas.com
Signature cocktail served for MTV VMA week.

Galaxy Global Eatery
15 Irving Pl. Manhattan, 10003
(212) 777-3631. www.galaxyglobaleatery.com
10% discount

Ginger
1400 Fifth Ave. Manhattan, 10026
(212) 423-1111. www.gingerexpress.com
Special MTV VMA menu.

Good Enough to Eat
483 Amsterdam Ave. Manhattan, 10024
(212) 496-0163. www.goodenoughtoeat.com
Special MTV VMA menu.

Hip Hop Chow
129 Second Ave. Manhattan, 10003
(212) 674-2469. www.hiphopchow.com
10% discount. (Must bring this listing to redeem this benefit.)

Jezebel
630 Ninth Ave. Manhattan, 10036
(212) 582-1045. www.jezebelny.com
10% discount offer. Special MTV VMA menu.

Jive Turkey
441 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, 11205
(718) 797-1688. www.thejiveturkey.com
Special MTV VMA menu.

Katz's Delicatessen
205 E. Houston. Manhattan, 10547
(212) 254-2264. www.katzdeli.com
Playing MTV music.

Madiba Corporation
195 Dekalb Ave. Brooklyn, 11205
(718) 855-9190. www.madibarestaurant.com
Free dessert.

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W. 110th St. Manhattan, 10025
(212) 865-0700. www.spoonbreadinc.com
MTV VMA special dish, North Carolina BBQ ribs and fried chicken
combination dish. For vegetarians it's Norma's magnificent eggplant.

MoBay Restaurant
112 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, 11201
(718) 246-2800
17 W. 125th St. Manhattan, 10027.
(212) 876-9300. www.mobayrestaurant.com
Free glass of wine.

Uno Chicago Grill
55 Third Ave. Manhattan, 10003
(212) 995-9668.
391 Sixth Ave., Manhattan, 10014
(212) 242-5230 www.unos.com
15% discount.

Virgil's BBQ
152 W. 44th St. Manhattan, 10036
(212) 921-9494. www.virgilsbbq.com
Signature cocktail served for MTV VMA week.

Public transportation is encouraged to all local events.

The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards will air live ET / tape delayed PT on Thursday, August 31st at 8pm ET/PT from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Hosted by Jack Black, the star studded show will also include appearances by Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Chris Brown, Fall Out Boy, Rihanna, Jared Leto, Busta Rhymes, Shaun White, Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott, Cast of Jackass, Amy Lee of Evanescence, Lil Jon, and Nick Lachey. Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, All-American Rejects, T.I., Panic! At The Disco, Ludacris and The Killers are scheduled to perform on the show and The Raconteurs will provide the soundtrack for the VMA's live throughout the evening. For more information, please go to www.vma.mtv.com

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 100 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, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: MTV

CONTACT: Jeff Castaneda, MTV / MTV2, +1-212-846-6774,
jeff.castaneda@mtvstaff.com, or Melissa Barreto, MTV, +1-212-846-7226,
melissa.barreto@mtvstaff.com

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

One True Media and Pump Audio Announce Agreement to License Music for Consumer Generated Online Videos

Companies Team Together to Solve Music Copyright Issues for Internet Video Sharing; One True Media Users Can Choose From Hundreds of Songs to Create Their Own Music Videos and Post to Popular Video Sharing Sites

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- One True Media, a free online service that helps people easily turn their video and photos into online video stories, and Pump Audio, the leading provider of quality independent music to content creators globally, announced today an agreement to enable online video creators to legally use copyrighted music as a part of their video. One True Media joins Pump Audio's roster of production customers such as MTV Networks, NBC Studios, HBO and New Line Cinema as the first online, consumer-generated video partner.

One True Media has grown quickly, increasing registered users by more than 100 percent since June to reach more than 600,000 users creating thousands of videos every day to share online or through personalized DVDs. Additionally, today One True Media introduced the ability to easily post videos to popular video sharing sites YouTube and Google Video.

"Consumers are creating thousands of videos on our site every day and music is a huge part of the experience," said Mark Moore, founder and CEO, One True Media. "Music from Pump Audio's diverse set of independent artists will give our consumers exactly what they need to create the videos they want and also provide artists with the appropriate compensation for their work."

"One True Media is leading the way by offering a legal music solution to consumers so they can make their video creations even more appealing," said Steve Ellis, founder and CEO, Pump Audio. "The rapid growth in user generated video is an exciting area of opportunity for our independent artists, and this relationship confirms our belief that Pump Audio is uniquely positioned to be able to solve a major legal hurdle facing companies in this space."

With this agreement, One True Media is enabling consumers to choose from more than 11 categories of music to set the most compelling mood and tone for their videos. The music will be free for users of One True Media. Categories include: Action/Sports, Sweet/Sentimental, Funny/Quirky, Good Times, Sad/Wistful, Sexy, Love, Inspirational, Mellow/Chill Out, Scary/Dramatic, and Holiday.

One True Media is licensing music from Pump Audio's catalog of more than 65,000 tracks. Because Pump Audio works directly with thousands of independent artists worldwide, its unique licensing system allows it to manage and deliver the rights to use tracks in online productions. Under Pump Audio's artist friendly system, licensing revenues are split equally with musicians, and the artists retain complete ownership over their music.

One True Media Makes Everyone a Creator

One True Media offers an unmatched online experience combined with a rich array of customizable DVDs, sharing options and photo book keepsakes so consumers can build, tailor or update their personal video stories with ease. To get started, consumers can upload their home video and photos directly to the site or send digital media to One True Media. Then, with no software to download, they can quickly create stories with the simple yet powerful editing tools on the site. Once finished, consumers can share their video stories online via YouTube, MySpace, Google Video, Typepad, Xanga and other online communities. Consumers can also email their videos, download them for the Video iPod, or create a personalized DVD or photo book for viewing or giving as gifts.

Learn more about One True Media at www.onetruemedia.com .

About One True Media

One True Media is an exciting new service for friends and families to easily create and share their priceless photos and videos on the web. One True Media focuses on the creative process, making it fun to tell and share video stories set to music with the most important network you have -- your friends and family. One True Media offers an unmatched experience combined with a rich array of customizable DVDs, online sharing options and photo book keepsakes so users can build, tailor or update their personal video stories with ease.

About Pump Audio

Pump Audio licenses the world's best independent music to content creators worldwide. Founded in 2001, Pump Audio has established itself as a leading provider of digital music for TV and advertising producers. Now Pump Audio is becoming the soundtrack of the Internet, opening Web access to its catalog of tens of thousands of songs so creators of all types can build music into their video and interactive productions. With Pump Audio, artists can license their music into productions without giving up any ownership, while content creators can discover new music ready for use. Based in the Hudson Valley, Pump Audio can be found at www.pumpaudio.com .

Source: One True Media; Pump Audio

CONTACT: Erika Shaffer of SutherlandGold Group, +1-206-972-5514, or
erika@sutherlandgold.com, for One True Media and Pump Audio

Web site: http://www.pumpaudio.com/
http://www.onetruemedia.com/

Music Making on the Rise in the U.S

NAMM's State of the Music Industry Report Suggests Playing Music Continues to be Highly Important to Americans

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A new U.S. Gallup Poll reveals Americans of all ages are continuing to pursue music making and offers insight into the attitudes behind this passion as part of the 2006 Music USA: NAMM Global Report.

NAMM, the trade association for the international music products industry, has released the 2006 Music USA: NAMM Global Report, a state of the industry focusing on trends, sales and music education issues from around the world. The report -- which covers a broad spectrum of music industry segments from grand pianos, to DJ gear, to violins, to electric guitars -- reveals interesting data on the industry and attitudes toward music making:

- Americans are making more music than any other nationality. The U.S.
market accounts for 42.7% of musical instrument purchases, followed by
Japan at 15.6% and U.K. at 6.7%

- More than one-half of U.S. households (52%) has at least one person, age
5 or older, who currently plays a musical instrument -- a sharp contrast
compared to the United Kingdom at 37% and Australia* at 36%

- 40% of U.S. households have two or more musicians

- More women (51%) play musical instruments than men (49%)

- The fastest growing segment of music makers is between the ages of 18
and 34; an increase of 5% percent since 2003

- More people are encouraged by their parents to take up an instrument
(37%) than become interested on their own (29%), or are encouraged by a
teacher (17%) or someone else (16%)

*2001 data

- Almost three-quarters of survey participants started playing before the
age of 11

- The number of people participating in school instrumental music
activities and private lessons increased by 11% since 2003

The report also highlights attitudes behind these trends:
- 85% of Americans believe that music is a very important part of their
life

- 82% of Americans wish they had learned to play a musical instrument, and
67% expressed an interest in learning to play

- 94% of respondents believe music is part of a well-rounded education,
and that schools should offer instrument music instruction as part of
the regular curriculum

- 85% believe participation in school music corresponds with better grades
and higher test scores

- Seniors are turning to music making as not just an enjoyable pastime,
but also for the health and wellness benefits such as enhanced immune
systems, stress reduction, and staving off depression and loneliness

"With more emerging research linking active music making to a host of educational and health benefits as well as being a source of expressing creativity and having fun, it's only natural to see an increase in playing across every U.S. demographic group," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO, NAMM. "More Americans are discovering that you don't have to be a 'musician' to enjoy the proven benefits and enjoyment of playing music."

The music products industry's 16 million unit transactions last year in the U.S. alone show that the industry reaches a broad swath of the population. As more people learn about the benefits of playing music, the industry expects to see America's fondness for music making continue.

In addition to the U.S. data, the 2006 Music USA report also features industry trends on different market segments and offers a global overview of the music products industry by featuring data from nine countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain and The United Kingdom.

Guitars and Pianos -- America's Favorites
- Guitars are currently the highest selling musical instruments in America
-- approx. 3.4 million sold in 2005

- In the last two years, the electric guitar has caught up to the acoustic
guitar as per unit sales are becoming even at just over 1.6 million each

- Overall, the fretted products industry is a $1.4 billion dollar industry
in the U.S.

- Yet still more Americans play the piano (31%) than the guitar or bass
(28%)

About NAMM

The International Music Products Association, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for- profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $16 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit www.namm.org or call 800-767-NAMM (6266).

CO: International Music Products Association
ST: California
IN: ENT MUS REA
SU: SVY PDT

Source:

CONTACT: Scott Robertson, APR, Director of Marketing & Communications
for the International Music Products Association (NAMM), +1-760-438-8007,
ext. 102, or scottr@namm.com

Web site: http:/// www.namm.org

Music Creators to Control 100% of Revenues with Comprehensive Web Based Business Solution

HipSolve Media LLC(r) today announced Sell-Flow, the most comprehensive online music business solution available. At only 6.00 per month -its price is tailored to fit any production's budget.

Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2006 -- HipSolve Media LLC® today announced Sell-Flow, the most comprehensive online music business solution available. At only 6.00 per month -its price is tailored to fit any production’s budget. Sell-Flow "producers" can now take advantage of the platform for sophisticated management of marketing, sales, digital downloads and physical products while controlling 100% of all profits. Sell-Flow is the logical choice for both independent musicians, major publishers and record labels to improve their business efficiency by lowering overhead costs.
Our clients can now rethink their promotional capabilities and take advantage of Sell-Flow'S focus on "At $6 per month, Sell-Flow is priced lower than bridge toll and a bottled water," said Trent Gardner, HipSolve's Co-Founder and COO. "Our clients can now rethink their promotional capabilities and take advantage of Sell-Flow'S focus on "simplifying multiple complex tasks". Now any artist, at any level of their career, is capable of serving hit song web traffic with millions of downloads, even on a shoestring budget."

"Sell-Flow has become an essential part of the strategy for Muse-Wrapped Records, playing a central part in their distribution plans. Album projects such as Steve Walsh (Kansas), Xcarnation, Magellan ,and Jack Foster III will soon be released on the system,’" said Cory De Brake, chief technology officer and co-founder of HipSolve. "By pricing Sell-Flow at 6.00 per month, we have invited the next generation of artists to master their craft, while educating them about the financial advantages of retaining their master rights."

Sell-Flow complements the hard work that goes into writing, recording and mastering music projects by providing a full range of web based solutions -everything from efficient digital distribution business models to real time visitor statistics. Launched directly from the users desktop, Sell-Flow uses a state-of-the-art cross platform application to rip files from disc or local machine, encode, upload, and manage associated metadata. This reduces by 90% the amount of tedious and time consuming work normally required to propagate multiple databases. A CD of songs or loops can now be placed in a users computer and become available for sale online within minutes, with minimal hassle. Live recordings and other time sensitive works can flow right from the recording studio to the application within minutes. This gives fans a "real time" opportunity to access rare recordings and "out takes" from their favorite artists using the HipSolve network. Sell-Flow users benefit by discovering increased opportunities to make a sale, hence the product name.

Sell-Flow delivers significant performance gains on both hi end shopping carts, under developed e-commerce application service providers, and digital distribution aggregators by providing veteran artists and producers quick and powerful presentation to their fan bases, thus improving their revenue stream. Marketing features include "sample blast radio" which allows artists multiple chances to put their best music on display for potential tv, film and advertising opportunities. Sell-Flow user's can also offer display advertising and special promotions to their fans. Sell-Flow was created after HipSolve Media conducted hundreds of interviews with independent music labels, musicians, and veteran artists to compile a "wish list" of features that would give any artist "complete control" of distribution, marketing, and revenues, thereby elminating the need for any 3rd party to be "above them". With SELL FLOW, the music creator always remains at the top of the business model food chain.

Sell-Flow Pricing & Availability - Sell-Flow is being privately tested with early adopters and will be available at http://www.hipsolve.com during the 4th quarter of 2006, at a starting price of 6.00 per month. Additional storage is billed at .04 per MB and bandwidth at 2.50 per GB, allowing complete scale out from the "the little guy" to any major catalog. Look for Sell-Flow to soon be bundled with major computer based recording platforms.

About HipSolve Media LLC

As both a software company and application service provider, the key mission of HipSolve Media is to empower creators of music with technology and business models that make sense. Synthesizing artistic and business freedom into deployable solutions focuses the companies efforts on new product development, such as lessons online from master clinicians. Privately funded, it has taken its "first the music" philosophy from start up to a robust infrastructure and e-commerce platform in less than 18 months. HipSolve Media supports alternative music business models such as those of non-profits and private institutions that wish to achieve objectives outside the world of commerce.

For more information contact: staff at hipsolve.com or 1.800.507.1904

Trent Gardner
HIPSOLVE MEDIA LLC
http://www.hipsolve.com/

MTV and Nickelodeon to Take On Larger Role at the Paramount Motion Picture Group

Two Production Companies to Become Full In-House Labels

Scott Aversano Named President of MTV Films and Nick Movies

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and VIA.B) today announced that MTV and Nickelodeon will become full labels under the Paramount Motion Picture Group (PMPG) as part of a new structure designed to deepen their already successful track record with their core target audiences. The two former production companies, which previously operated as on-lot producers, will now join several other labels under PMPG's umbrella, including Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Vantage and Paramount Classics.

"After successful 12-year stints as production companies at Paramount, we are going to upgrade MTV and Nick to full movie label status," said Tom Freston, Viacom President and CEO. "This will expand their role at Paramount, will better leverage their considerable talent and marketing capabilities, and will allow for smoother day to day management on the lot with strong connections back to the core brands. This move plays perfectly to our company's unique strengths and will surely increase the positive momentum that we're seeing at Paramount under the leadership of Brad and his team."

"MTV and Nickelodeon are two of the strongest brands in entertainment reaching families and young adults," said Brad Grey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Pictures Corporation. "We look forward to great films and a great future with these two new labels at the Paramount Motion Picture Group."

"In partnership with Paramount, this new model represents a great opportunity to build on the growing success we've experienced making movies over the last decade," said Judy McGrath, Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks. "We believe that together we can take these brands to the next level, attract the best talent and material across genres, and really tap into our strong relationships with kid, teens, young adults and families around the globe."

Additionally, Paramount and MTV Networks today named veteran producer Scott Aversano President of MTV Films and Nick Movies, giving him responsibility for film development, production and acquisitions for the two film labels. Aversano will work on the lot, reporting to Gail Berman, President, Paramount Pictures. On all image- and brand-related matters for these pictures, he will also report to Van Toffler, Group President, MTV Networks Music Group, and Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon and MTV Networks Kids and Family Group.

Aversano will assume his new position effective immediately, transitioning from his current role as an independent producer for Paramount Pictures. Prior to his producing deal with Paramount Pictures, Aversano spent more than seven years with producer Scott Rudin, most recently as President of Production.

"MTV and Nickelodeon are household names with audiences in every corner of the world," said Aversano. "I'm excited to embark on this new challenge to continue bringing movies to the marketplace that utilize Viacom's unique strengths in targeted demographics."

MTV Films and Nick Movies will continue to release films targeted to their respective demographics; with Nick Movies releasing animated and family films, and MTV Films focusing on comedies, documentaries, urban fare and horror films for teens and young adults.

Nick Movies has firmly established itself as a leading kid and family theatrical brand, producing a variety of live-action and animation features including the recently released Jack Black comedy, "NACHO LIBRE" directed by Jared Hess ("NAPOLEON DYNAMITE") and CGI-animated film "BARNYARD" starring Kevin James and Courteney Cox, written and directed and produced by Steve Oedekerk ("ACE VENTURA," "NUTTY PROFESSOR").

Nick Movies is currently in pre-production on the "THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES." In December 2006, the label will release a live-action version of the classic children's book, "CHARLOTTE'S WEB" starring Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey. Other releases include "LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS," starring Jim Carrey, and "THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIES" (both opened at $30 million), and "THE RUGRATS MOVIE."

MTV Films has also established itself as a leading youth film brand by releasing over 20 movies, including "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE," "ELECTION," "THE LONGEST YARD," "VARSITY BLUES," "SAVE THE LAST DANCE," the Oscar-nominated documentaries, "MURDERBALL," "TUPAC: THE RESURRECTION," and the Oscar-winning musical drama, "HUSTLE & FLOW." Upcoming releases include "FREEDOM WRITERS," starring Hilary Swank, "JACKASS: NUMBER 2," featuring Johnny Knoxville, and with DreamWorks, the comedy, "BLADES OF GLORY," featuring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder.

At Rudin, Aversano oversaw production on a variety of films including "FAILURE TO LAUNCH" (Producer), "TEAM AMERICA" (Executive Producer), "LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS" (Co-Producer), "THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE" (Executive Producer),"THE SCHOOL OF ROCK" (Executive Producer), "CHANGING LANES" (Co-Producer), and "ORANGE COUNTY" (Producer).

Prior to joining Rudin, he was Director of Development at Paramount Pictures from 1997 through 1999, where he served as an executive on 12 films and 75 development projects, including "WONDER BOYS," "SOUTH PARK," "BRINGING OUT THE DEAD" and "RUNAWAY BRIDE."

Aversano started his career in the entertainment industry at Sid Ganis' Out of the Blue Entertainment in 1996.

Aversano graduated from Brown University and has a M.A. in English Literature from University of Michigan.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and VIAB) , is a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group, which includes Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nick Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution.

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 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with audiences through robust consumer products businesses and more than 100 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services, and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: Viacom Inc.

CONTACT: Viacom: Jeanine Liburd, +1-212-846-7437,
jeanine.liburd@viacom.com; MTV Networks: Lauren Hurvitz, +1-212-846-8036,
lauren.hurvitz@mtvstaff.com; Paramount Pictures: M. Janet Hill,
+1-323-956-5011, janet_hill@paramount.com

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