WHAT:          Control Room, the producer of Live Earth, is thrilled to present Bone Thugs~N~Harmony live from the House of Blues in Chicago on Monday, August 6.

Bone Thugs~N~Harmony will perform songs from what will likely be considered their most significant and important album to date, Strength & Loyalty on Swizz Beatz’s Full Surface label through Interscope. Bone has pared down to its artistic core for this highly anticipated new album.

Control Room has produced over 60 live shows including Live Earth where more than 54 million videos streamed on MSN – the largest online audience ever for an online concert.

WHEN:          Bone Thugs~N~Harmony debuts on MSN “Music in Concert” at 9:00pm EST/ 6:00pm PST on Monday, August 6, 2007.  MSN “Music in Concert” will archive the show for 6 months, allowing fans the unlimited opportunity to relive every moment.

WHERE:       Fans of Bone Thugs~N~Harmony can watch the full show exclusively at MSN “Music in Concert” http://music.msn.com/bonethugsnharmony.

CONTACT:   For more information on Control Room feel free to contact Rob Novickas at (310) 967-2959. Please also visit Control Room’s Web site at www.ControlRoom.com.

Los Angeles, CA, Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 –Former actress turned freelance writer/publicist Eugenia Wright aka Kleopatra Girl joins Celebrity Extra TV as their new Entertainment Contributor. Wright is currently a columnist for the much-lauded EURweb.com, on-line publication founded by radio personality Lee Bailey.  Her party reports entitled, Kleopatra Girl’s Ringside Report is a widely read syndicated column that posts in many prestigious publications such as The New York Sun and Europe International News websites. Eugenia has covered many major party events, from Oscar red carpet parties to casual private celebrity soirees.

Wright is also a contributor for hip-hop publications DV8 Newsletter and Crunk Magazine founded by media mogul Desmick Perkins, both of which have wide readership in ATL.  Eugenia is the publicist for the on-line publication Urban Film Premiere Magazine established by famed film critic Shelby J. Jones who was one of the founding members of Black Film.com

“I love show bizness and the exciting people that are today’s headline news makers. Being able to tap into these sources to ultimately reach the masses so they too can enjoy a bit of Hollywood is thrilling. For me this is ‘fun’ reporting. I am so glad that my readers love to know the inside-scoop in a tasteful writing style. Dishing out the dirt and hateful blogging is not a Kleopatra Girl’s style, nor is it mine. I look forward to contributing to the aesthetically pleasing Celebrity Extra TV publication to expand my readership. Dennica Abdo known as “English Gal” who hails from London like the Beckhams is the young fresh and innovative publisher of the new on-line mag. I am happy to be part of her growing enterprise. ” –Eugenia Wright

As a publicist, Eugenia under her company banner ISA Public Relations has represented numerous high profile personalities including one of the greatest legendary singer’s in America Pat Boone, Music Mogul/Filmmaker Chris Stokes, R&B Singer Marques Houston, Comedienne Luenell, Award winning Voice Over Actor J.D. Hall, R&B Neo-soul singer Maiya Sykes, famed choreographer MaDonna Grimes, Fitness Guru Joey Dowdy, celebrity personal trainer Sam Bell, R&B Singer William Hanford Lee Jr., Actress Irene Mama Stokes, Kathleen Bradley (Price is Right), Broadway actor Michael A. Shepperd of Little Shop of Horrors fame, Folk/Rock singer Douglas Wood, Latino hip hop artist Intreago Pinero, famed percussionist to StevieWonder and producer of Pat Boone’s R&B Classics – We Are Family CD Ollie E. Brown’s  and many others.

Celebrity Extra TV is founded by English Gal, Dennica Abdo www.dennicasplace.com;

http://www.celebrityextra.tv

For further information contact: ISA Hall @ ISA PR 818.552.9459 or ballyouup@hotmail.com or Eugenia Wright eugeniawright@isapublicrelations.com kleopatragirl117@hotmail.com

Mixtapekings.com Partners with DJ Superstar Jay on a New Weekly Column, "Superstardom: How To Become A Superstar DJ," Shedding Light on the Mixtape Industry and on DJ Superstar Jay’s Daily Grind.

July 31, 2007, New York, NY-Mixtapekings.com, the premiere e-commerce/music portal on the web, has partnered with DJ Superstar Jay to bring readers a weekly column, "Superstardom: How To Become A Superstar DJ."

The column gives DJ Superstar Jay a space to voice his opinion on the mixtape industry and allow readers a glimpse into the life of the much celebrated DJ, as Jay will give readers an inside look at the day to day grind of a successful mixtape DJ. 

The column embraces the Mixtapekings.com agenda, which involves keeping an ear to the street. Thus, the column is an interactive one where readers can email Jay directly with questions and comments.

Starting July 26th 2007, "Superstardom: How To Become A Superstar DJ" will be updated weekly on Mixtapekings.com.

About DJ Superstar Jay:
The Jamaica, Queens native was a deejaying prodigy, studying under the likes of legendary Ike Love and industry veteran DJ CLUE at the age of twelve, and spinning at every opportunity possible.

With his talent and his ambition as his only assets in the game, Superstar Jay’s mixtapes attracted attention and respect amongst true rap fans sans the politics and grime of the game. Since his emergence in New York City, he has displayed that putting in the work is the reason for his emergence as one of the best new deejays out.

DJ Superstar Jay is the winner of Justos’ "Rookie of the Year award and MTV.com’s "Breakthrough DJ of the Year" in 2006.

Follow the link to check the the first installment:  http://www.mixtapekings.com/section/interviews/superstardom_how_to_become_a_s.asp

About Mixtapekings.com

Founded in 2002, Mixtapekings.com is revolutionizing online urban marketing. As a proprietor of exclusive music and products, Mixtapekings.com has combined both e-commerce and editorial content to introduce a new movement within the music industry. With 1.8 million hits per day to about 50 to 55 million hits a month, Mixtapekings.com  fans are given an authentic mixtape experience.

Press Contacts:
Brandi L. Haynes, Publicist
IN WITH THE NU PUBLIC RELATIONS
"The Urban P.R. Powerhouse!"
www.myspace.com/inwiththenu
www.inwiththenu.com
EMAIL: bhaynes@inwiththenu.com
PHONE: 716-903-9662

Lemar, Just Jack, Shortee Blitz, Joss Stone, Kano, Jamelia, Kele le Roc, Lethal B, Courtney Pine (O.B.E), Amy Winehouse, Mutya Buena, N-Dubz  make list.

UK, London (PR WIRE) 30th of August 2007 -Nominations for the 5th Annual Kickers Urban Music Aw ar ds was announced today. The music aw ar ds ceremony will be held on the  3rd  of  November 2007  in  London and will be attended by more than 1,200  Artist, DJs, producers, promoters, record labels executives, celebrities from the world of music, radio,  TV, sports and urban music fans from across the country.

Muteya Buena, Sadie Ama, Jamelia, Just Jack and 2003 UMA winner Dizzee Rascal all grab tripple nominations this ye ar . 

The Urban Music Aw ar ds was born out of the need to build a worldwide and independent aw ar ds ceremony to recognize the achievement of 100%  British based ar tists, producers, club nights, dj’s , radio stations, record labels and ar tist within British urrban music scene. Ex- Sug ar babes st ar   Mutya Buena,  Kele le Roc, Dizzee Rascal, Just Jack and  Sadie Ama capture the spotlight this ye ar , each with nominations for ‘Most Inspiring Act sponsored by Kickers’,  the Best R&B act and Best Album.   Sadie Ama, is set to dominate the aw ar ds show with an amazing three nominations including ‘Most Inspiring Act’, ‘Best R&B Act’ and ‘Best Music Video’. Meanwhile behind the scenes, the nominees for Best TV show see a battle between Channel 4/ T4′s Music Cool and Pop World going head to head with MTV’s Pimp my Ride UK and long running show ‘The Lick’ fronted by Trevor Nelson.

The 2007 aw ar ds show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Kickers, Head of M ar keting for Kickers, Simon Jobson said “The Urban Music Aw ar ds is the perfect p ar tner for us, as it is a credible ceremony that remains as much as p ar t of the people as it is the only aw ar ds that is voted for by the public and celebrates creativity and youth movements within the UK. We see the p ar tnership with the Urban Music Aw ar ds as a continuation of our strategy of t ar geting events that reinforces our heritage and connection to music on the back of the iconic Kick Hi boot”. For the first time ever in aw ar ds show history, The Kickers Urban Music Aw ar ds will expose fans to the insanity on and off the stage at the 2007 show via our live online broadcast of the aw ar ds ceremony as it happens via our sister station Invincible Television with millions of viewers and music fans worldwide expected to watch worldwide.

1st of October 2007 is the press launch which will see the announcement of hosts of the aw ar ds ceremony and the recipients of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Achievement Aw ar d.  Boyz  2 Men  and Grandmasterflash & the Furious Five were recipients of this aw ar d in the US show last month.  Previous ye ar s have seen legends; Om ar , Goldie, Beverley Knight, Heather Smalls, and Soul 2 Soul icon Jazzy B take home the aw ar d.

CEO & Founder of the UMA’s, Jordan Kensington said “This ye ar to celebrate our 5th annivers ar y we ar e going all out by bringing together comedy, fashion, business and music under one roof to provide quality entertainment and to further take the thriving British urban music scene to a whole new level and at the same time provide more opportunities for our homegrown talent here in the UK and across all the international UMA licensed territories abroad”.    The Kickers Urban Music Aw ar ds is the 1st and only worldwide people’s choice aw ar ds ceremony. It’s an aw ar ds ceremony who has gained credibility by turning ‘music buyers’ to ‘decision makers’ giving them the  power to decide on who gets nominated and who gets to win one of our coveted trophies. We have been accepting nominations all ye ar round. Voting kicks off now @ www.kickers.co.uk

Here ar e the 2007 nominees for the Kickers Urban Music Aw ar ds UK :

Best Reggae Act

Movado

Gappy Ranks

Elephant Man

Collie Buddz

Sean Paul

Kevin Lyttle

Best Underground DJ

The Mixologists

DJ Shedevil

Poser

Frisky

Scottie B

Cameo

Best Radio Station sponsored by Redmango

BBC 1Xtra

Choice fm

Radio 1

Kiss fm

Colourful Radio

Galaxy fm

Best Jazz Act

Dennis Rollins

Soweto Kinch

Courtney Pine

Jamie Cullum

Norah Jones

Best Club Night  sponsored by Kickers

Get Down

Play

Sintillate

Innovation

Twice as Nice

Best Neo Soul Act

Hill St. Soul

Corrinne Bailey Rae

Joss Stone

Tasha’s World

Nate James

Best G ar age Act

Lethal B

N-Dubz

Wiley 

J.M.E   

Kano

Best Drum & Bass DJ/Act

Bailey

Shy FX

Roni Size

Fabio & Grooverider

Best Gospel Act

Four Cornerz

Raymond & Co

Nu-Life

Siani

Best Independent Record Label

679 Recordings

BBE Records

Jet St ar

Altered Ego (Pickwick)

Big Dadda Recordings

Best UK Radio DJ

MannyNorte (BBC 1Xtra)

Shortee Blitz  (Kiss 100)

Jenny Francis (Choice Fm)

DJ  279  (Choice fm)

Tim Westwood (BBC 1Xtra/Radio 1)

Masterstepz  (Choice fm)

Best Album 2007

Alesha Dixon ‘Lipstick’ (Polydor Records)

Lem ar ‘Truth about Love’  (SonyBMG)

Dizzee Rascal  ‘Maths & English  (XL Records)

Lily Allen  ‘Allright Still’ (EMI/P ar lophone Records)

Just Jack ‘Overtones’

Nate James  ‘ Kingdom Falls ’

Best TV Show 2007 sponsored by Imperial Dax

Music Cool (T4/Channel 4)

Pimp My Ride UK (MTV Base)

The Illout Show (Channel U)

The Lick (MTV Base)

Popworld (T4/Channel 4)

Best Newcomer 2007 sponsored by Footlocker

Plan B

N-Dubz

Mr.  Midas

Pyrelli

Tinchy Stryder

Natalie Williams

Best R&B Act 2007

Sadie Ama

Lem ar

Jamelia

Mutya Buena

Nathan

Jay Sean

Best HipHop Act 2007

Plan B

Roots Manuva

Wiley

Sway

Blak Twang

Just Jack

Best Magazine

Touch Magazine

Blues & Soul

Young Voices

Vice

Pride

Flavor Magazine

Most Inspiring Act 2007 sponsored by Kickers

Sadie Ama

Mutya Buena

Dizzee Rascal

Cherry Blackstone

Jamelia

Kele le Roc

Best Website 2007

Myspace.com

Ukmusic.com

Urban-world.co.uk

Youtube.com

promotion city.com

majorfm.com

Everyurbanthing.com

Best Crossover Ch ar t Act

Corrine Bailey Rae

Lily Allen

Mutya Buena

M ar k Ronson

Just Jack

Raghav

Best Producer

Rishi Rich

Davinche

M ar k Ronson

Sticky

Mike Skinner ‘The Beats’

Best Music Video sponsored by Kickers

Lem ar  ‘Someone should tell you’

Amy Winehouse  ‘Rehab’

Sadie Ama ‘Fallin’

Dizzy Rascal ‘Sirens’

Natalie Williams ‘This Girl’

Jamelia ‘Something about you’

Best Entrepreneur 2007 sponsored by Kickers

Johnathan Shallit (Director, Shallit Global)

Mike Skinner (Director, The Beats)

Doug Cooper (Director, Ukmusic.com )

Tim Campbell (BBC1, Apprentice)

Terry Pullen (Director, The Play Room)

About Invincible:

Invincible Media Group is the international p ar ent group of companies behind Invincible Magazine, Invincible USA newspaper (new), Invincible Radio, Invincible TV, and Invincible films, Invincible Jeans, Invincible Events and Invincible Mobile. Invincible, was launched on the 1st of July 1999 in London , United Kingdom as a styles, ideas and impact conscious brand with an aim of serving our very vibrant multi-cultural society. Since its creation , with offices in the United Kingdom,   USA, Germany, France and the C ar ibbean, Invincible has launched the c ar eers of musicians, ar tists, photographers, designers, writers, models and actors ar ound the world, while staking out an unchallenged position for itself at the cutting-edge of international urban cool and inspiration. Fuelled with a dedication to succeed, Invincible promotes a message of unity to empower ethnic diversity and creativity.
Invincible Magazine published 6 times a ye ar has a distribution of approximately 65,000 in Europe . Invincible USA newspaper launches in the US on the 1st of September 2007 as the only free bi-weekly entertainment newspaper distributed across New York , New Jersey with subscribers in LA, Miami , Atlanta and other key regions. With a circulation of 150,000 copies every 2 weeks, the US finally has an entertainment newspaper providing music news, film, health, comedy and night in and night out guides completely free of ch ar ge with a mainstream t ar get audience in mind.     Its readership is evenly split between men and women of multiple ethnic backgrounds, who possess a college education, and ar e between the ages of 16 to 35.

Invincible Events (our sister events management company), is responsible for the World Fashion Aw ar ds, British Music Week, The National Entrepreneurs Conference (NEC-UK and NEC-USA) and the prestigious Urban Music Aw ar ds held annually in UK, USA, Africa, Japan, France, & C ar ibbean.

About Kickers:

The Kickers brand was founded more than 30 ye ar s ago and has always had a strong connection with the music industry. In the 70s, the tradem ar k Kick-Hi boot caused a phenomenon when it reached London , being adopted by The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Rod Stew ar t among others as the shoe to be seen in.

In the 80s, it grew to be one of the main symbols of the Acid House movement and in the 90s, was picked up by the burgeoning ‘Madchester’ scene. The F ar m celebrated the design with their ironic LP cover of a sheep we ar ing Kick-His while The Stone Roses wore theirs in the Fools Gold video, closely followed by Oasis’ Noel Gallagher and J ar vis Cocker.

Since 2000, the Kick-Hi has become the essential kit for the UK g ar age scene as well as having a renaissance on the feet of the new indie kids.

Important Contacts:

For IMG & general UMA info:

Ch ar lie Simpson

Direct- 0208-525-4131

Email: charlie@urbanmusicawards.net

Chris Mitchell

Direct- 0208-525-4131

Email: chris.mitchell@britishmusicweek.com

Ainsley Duncombe

Direct: 0208-525-4131

E-mail: ainsley@invincibleusa.com

For Kickers & Kickers Urban Music Awards 2007:

Cube PR

T: +44 207 242 54 83

F: +44 207 242 54 54

E: rae@cubecompany.com

Taking a revolutionary approach to music marketing, Jonah Fialkoff, otherwise known as the ‘indie renegade’ is making available for the first time the 7 Key Code System to success in marketing music online. Fialkoff, a successful indie music entrepreneur developed the 7 Key Code System in conjunction with top sales and marketing consultants to provide proven and practical techniques that will bring tangible results to any indie artist or label.

Jonah Fialkoff is an indie record label owner, digital distributor, music business consultant to multiple top Billboard charting artists, known speaker, IBS (Intercollegiate Broadcast System) panelist in NYC and Boston, and author. He is known for his humor, sarcasm, harsh reality checks, but always tells it like it is. He cuts straight to the point and has dedicated himself to arming indie artists and labels with the knowledge to break through the music business without any major label interference.

The 7 Key Code System is designed to put the power in the hands of the indie artist.  It gives them all the tools and techniques they need to create and maintain a successful and profitable career, without the need of a major label.

The 7 Key Code System will explain how to:
– Triple album sales, quadruple your fan base and get distribution in a matter of months.
– Use your website to develop and cultivate your fanbase into a loyal, buying audience.
– Drive traffic to your website, capture email addresses, and put in place a system to interact with your fans.
– Make the most of social networking sites, podcasting and other web 2.0 tools
– Develop a turnkey online music store
– Develop a smart promotional system
– Turn your fanbase into your own grassroots marketing team
– Make money selling digital downloads and ringtones
– Use proven methods to create additional revenue through licensing your music to TV, film and video games
– Take advantage of satellite, internet and mp3 radio to break as an independent artist
…And much more.

Early adopters of this system will also gain access to an exclusive music business networking group to consolidate and further develop what they learn and implement.

Visit www.7keycode.com to claim your free music industry report
Read the Indie Renegade Blog at www.rocktheindieworld.com/blog

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Elemental Consulting
AOL IM: loulou76yo
www.elemental-consulting.com/blogger.html
www.myspace.com/elementalc
[online marketing :: music :: lifestyle :: entertainment]

The New Orleans based rap group U.N.L.V. recently reached a settlement with its former label, Cash Money Records (United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana Civil Action 05-1224). Their lawsuit sought payment for six recordings recorded while part of the Cash Money Records Label. With ties finally severed, post- settlement, U.N.L.V. is negotiating with others to re-master and re-release all of their previous recordings. Reginald Manuel ("Tec-9") of U.N.L.V. is also working on a new cache of material for release.
Trend Setters: The Return of U.N.L.V.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) July 31, 2007 — The New Orleans based rap group U.N.L.V. has finalized its settlement with former label, Cash Money Records (United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana Civil Action 05-1224).

U.N.L.V. (whose moniker is not Las Vegas related) sued Cash Money Records for failure to compensate for six recordings put out through Cash Money Records label. After U.N.L.V. left the label, Cash Money Records continued to distribute and sell U.N.L.V.’s recording for years. Terms of the settlement are confidential.

With the settlement completed, members of U.N.L.V., Reginald Manuel ("Tec-9") and Yaphet Jones ("Lil Ya"), are negotiating to re-master and re-release their original recordings. Tec-9 is also working on new material due next year.

U.N.L.V. was one of the first groups to sign with the then upstart, Cash Money Records, in 1992. U.N.L.V. is credited with forming the ubiquitous gangsta/bounce trend in New Orleans that was soon copied nationally. Best known for their single entitled Drag ‘Em from the River, UNLV’s music has been broadcast on radio stations and club playslists throughout the nation since the early 1990′s. Recordings by U.N.L.V. include: "6th and Barone;" "Straight out the Gutta;" "Mac-Melph-Calio;" "Straight from tha Ramp" (Solo recorded by Tec-9); "Uptown for Life;" "Greatest Hits" and "Trend Setters: The Return of U.N.L.V."

U.N.L.V.’s Manuel and Jones lost their homes and livelihood in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing flood, in 2005. The third member of the group, Albert Thomas ("Yella Boyee"), was murdered in 1996. Manuel and Jones are currently exiled in Texas, but plan to return to New Orleans in the near future to continue their careers in the music industry. For more information, please contact attorney Richard Duplantier with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith at (504) 525-6802 or the groups’ manager, Ronald Bell at (504) 957-6598.

Follow-Up to Grammy-Nominated ‘BE’ Features Kanye West, will.i.am, Lily Allen, D’Angelo, J. Dilla

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy-nominated rap superstar Common returns with his long-awaited seventh studio album, "Finding Forever," on G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen Records, to be released July 31. The album will be available at Starbucks Company-operated locations and traditional music retail in the U.S. and Canada.

His first album since the four-times-nominated 2005 "BE," the Chicago hip- hop icon is joined by hit producer Kanye West, will.i.am ("I Want You") and the late Detroit legend J. Dilla (So Far to Go) with whom he had a long history and friendship. Guest artists on the album include Lily Allen and D’Angelo as well as Kanye and will.i.am.

The first radio single, "The People," finds Common explaining why and for whom he creates music, with and for whom he creates music, with a backdrop of majestic strings, tasty keyboards and a vocal sample from the great poet/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron. The video for the song, shot by Neon in New York City earlier this summer, is already airing on BET, MTV Jams, VH1 Soul and mtvU. The "street" single, "The Fame" was produced by Kanye with scratches from Gang Starr’s renowned rap turntablist DJ Premeire.

Common is scheduled to perform on ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on day of release (7/31). He has recently graced the covers of "Billboard," "Uptown," and "Ebony" magazines and appeared last month at Central Park’s Summerstage Benefit Concert with Joss Stone.

From his 1992 debut, "Can I Borrow a Dollar?" through 2000′s acclaimed "Like Water for Chocolate" and 2005′s multi-Grammy-nominated "BE," Common has proven to be one of the best observers and master of wordplay in rap history. As "XXL" magazine said recently, "Common makes timeless hip-hop seem easy."

Common has recently launched a successful acting career with roles in "Smokin’ Aces" with Jeremy Piven as well as the soon-to-be released "American Gangster" with Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington as well as filming both "Wanted" with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman and "The Night Watchman" with Keanu Reaves and Forest Whitaker.

Source: Geffen Records

CONTACT: Jim Merlis, +1-310-865-8985, jim.merlis@umusic.com, for Geffen Records

For Chart Topping Single that has Everybody Saying ‘A Bay Bay’

Billboard’s Hot 100 Rap Sensation Shoots the A Bay Bay Ratchet Remix with a Team of Hip Hop Heavy Weights and Newcomers Including Baby, The Game, E-40, Jadakiss, Lil Boosie, Angie Locc and More

NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ — The new Millennium has boasted only a handful of newcomers whom have been able to seamlessly execute their big break while maintaining long-term relevance. Who’s next? Hurricane Chris (Polo Grounds Music/J Records) whose debut single "A Bay Bay" has sky rocketed to the top of the Billboard charts, leaving fans wanting more, now! The "A Bay Bay" remix video, slated for release next week, boasts a roster of all star features and cameos including: The Game, Baby, E-40, Jadakiss, Lil Boosie, Pitbull, Lil Jon and new comer Angie Locc. The line-up — which represents every coast in the country — was not cast randomly, but specifically crafted for an impact fans have long been waiting for. Hurricane Chris’ breakout Ratchet Music sound has shaken up the industry and infected the nation, making Shreveport, Louisiana the home of one of hip hop’s elite.

"All of the artists featured on the remix were people I’ve wanted to work with for a long time," explains Hurricane. "Without hesitation, they all came through to the shoot and that was when I knew ‘A Bay Bay’ and Ratchet City was more than what’s hot right now, but a cultural movement for hip hop music."

Similar to the way Lil Jon introduced Crunk and E-40 introduced Hyphie. Ratchet Music is the new movement stemming from Shreveport, LA — a.k.a. Ratchet City. As his smash debut single "A Bay Bay" climbs into the top 10 of the Billboard charts and continues to hold second position as most downloaded ring tone in the country, Hurricane proves that he can compete with the best of the best. With a freshmen album that is "101% real" says Hurricane, 51/50 Ratchet will be one of the biggest breakout projects the South has seen since Young Jeezy. Executive produced by Mr. Collipark and President of Polo Grounds Music, Bryan Leach, 51/50 Ratchet hits stores this fall.

About Polo Grounds Music

Polo Grounds Inc. is a full service entertainment company with a focus in publishing, management, marketing and promotions. Founded in 2006 by Bryan Leach, the New York based company is home to record label Polo Grounds Music, which is distributed through RCA Music Group.

Source: Polo Grounds Inc.

CONTACT: Nicole Marzan, Nicole@mvdinc.us; or Miatta David,
miatta@mvdinc.us, both at +1-212-244-5436

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke "Dice-K" Matsuzaka’s CD, Music From The Mound, is available in stores today. The CD, distributed in the United States by EMI Music, features a compilation of American, English and Japanese recording artists selected by Matsuzaka, as well as the new original fan-created track "Gyro Ball," which is also available as a ringtune. Music From The Mound’s recording artists include Duran Duran, LL Cool J, Japanese rock group B’z and Jawaiian music group Def Tech.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070731/LATU028)

In support of his team’s charitable outreach and the children’s programs run by the team’s nonprofit, Daisuke has arranged for a portion of the proceeds from Music From The Mound to be donated to the Red Sox Foundation (http://www.redsoxfoundation.org/), the official charity of the Boston Red Sox.

Music From The Mound is available for purchase at Fenway Park, as well as at retail outlets including Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Borders, Bull Moose, Circuit City, FYE, J&R, Newbury Comics, Target, Wal-Mart, Stop & Shop and online at Amazon.com, mlb.com and NESNStore.com. The CD is sponsored by The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official visitor marketing organization for the Boston and Cambridge area.

The official website for Music From The Mound is http://www.dicekcd.com/.
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070731/LATU028
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: EMI Music Marketing

CONTACT: Candice Dorsey of EMI Music Marketing, +1-323-871-5755,
candice.dorsey@emicap.com

Web site: http://www.dicekcd.com/
http://www.redsoxfoundation.org/
http://www.capitolrecords.com/

Nick Jr.’s New Interactive Live-Action Music Series with a Beat-Driven Soundtrack, Diverse Music and Guest Appearances Set to Premiere Monday, August 20

Elijah Wood Guest-Stars In Premiere Episode; Star-Studded Lineup Of Season One Guests To Include: Tony Hawk, Laila Ali, Mya, Biz Markie, The Shins, Sugarland, Sean Kingston, Nikki Flores, Mark Mothersbaugh, Rahzel And More

Yo Gabba Gabba! Premiere To Simulcast On NOGGIN; 20-Episode Series To ‘Sneak Peek’ On Multiple Platforms Including, Video On Demand, Wireless Carriers And Nick Jr. Video

*(DVD’s and artwork available upon request)

NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ — Nickelodeon invites preschoolers and their families to rock out with Nick Jr.’s new live-action music series Yo Gabba Gabba! The interactive, half-hour 20-episode series, produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN, will debut with a simulcast of the premiere episode, "Eat" on both Nick Jr. and sister network NOGGIN on Monday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT*) with an encore on Nick Jr. at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Nick Jr. will premiere a new episode of Yo Gabba Gabba! every day from Tuesday, August 21 – Thursday, August 23 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) and the series will air regularly weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. Through an original beat-driven soundtrack and innovative retro style, Yo Gabba Gabba! highlights simple life lessons in the lives of preschoolers, like sharing, healthy eating and making their bed. The series’ unique magazine format features original animation, vibrant walk-around puppets, real kids, diverse music genres, and celebrity and musical guest appearances in every episode.

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The first season of Yo Gabba Gabba! will feature a recurring role by Hip Hop legend Biz Markie in a "Biz’s Beat of the Day" segment where he teaches preschoolers how to beat-box, and a recurring role by singer, illustrator and composer Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) in a "Mark’s Magic Pictures" drawing segment. Additional guest stars include, Elijah Wood in the premiere episode ("Eat"), Mya, The Shins, Sugarland, Rahzel, Tony Hawk, Laila Ali, Sean Kingston, Nikki Flores, Hector Jimenez, Smoosh, The Aquabats, The Aggrolites and Cornelius.

"Yo Gabba Gabba! is completely unique!" said Brown Johnson, Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director, Nickelodeon Preschool Television. "This fresh, inventive music series will captivate preschoolers and caregivers with a hip, diverse slate of original music and infectious lyrics. Kids will see how much fun it can be to eat healthy, clean up and brush their teeth as they sing and dance along with the engaging cast of colorful characters, real kids, talented guest stars and one-of-a-kind animation."

"The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN are thrilled to work together with Nickelodeon to create such an original and ground-breaking series," said Charles Rivkin, Executive Producer of Yo Gabba Gabba! and President and CEO of W!LDBRAIN. "Yo Gabba Gabba! is a one-of-a-kind experience and will make preschool fun for the whole family."

Yo Gabba Gabba! stars host DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson) who brings to life four friendly monsters and a robot in a colorful land of music and laughter. The series highlights simple life lessons for preschoolers, through original song in short thematically linked segments, featuring animation, walk-around puppets and real kids. Yo Gabba Gabba! features an eclectic mix of unique music genres for preschoolers including, Pop, 80s, Electronic, New Wave, British Invasion, Hip Hop and more. Each episode culminates with an original music remix that summarizes the lessons learned. The characters, Muno the red cyclops, Foofa the pink flower bubble, Brobee the little green one, Toodee the blue cat-dragon and Plex the robot, are all ready to sing, play and dance along with the viewers as soon as they hear the magic words, "Yo Gabba Gabba!" They physically engage preschoolers with interactive play and encourage them to get up and dance to the music. Yo Gabba Gabba! also features pretend-along games that teach shapes and colors, ask questions and teach new dance steps while keeping preschoolers laughing throughout the episode.

On the premiere episode, "Eat," Elijah Wood guest stars in a "Dancey Dance" segment teaching viewers a "puppet master" dance, and Mark Mothersbaugh shows viewers how to draw a potato bug in his "Mark’s Magic Pictures" segment. Musical character segments on the premiere episode feature songs "Party In My Tummy," "Snacky Snack Snack" and "Try it, You’ll Like It" which teach viewers that it is fun to eat healthy foods, and "Clean It Up" which shows preschoolers how to have fun while cleaning up a mess.

Yo Gabba Gabba! teaches critical components in early childhood development such as developing speech, respecting nature and acquiring good manners. Additional teaching moments set to song include, "Excuse Me," "It’s OK, Try Again" and "I’m So Sorry."

Nick Jr. will also kick off the launch of Yo Gabba Gabba! across the following Nickelodeon Preschool platforms:

  — Beginning Thursday, July 26, Nick Jr. Video, Nick Jr.’s broadband video
     service available on Nickjr.com, will stream music videos, clips and a
     behind-the-scenes of Yo Gabba Gabba!
  — Beginning Thursday, July 26, music videos from Yo Gabba Gabba! will be
     available on various wireless carriers.
  — Beginning Friday, July 27 through Friday, August 17, Nick Jr. will
     premiere four new music videos from Yo Gabba Gabba! every Friday,
     during the network’s music-themed "Nick Jr.’s Dance Party" lineup.
  — Beginning Monday, July 30, Video On Demand windowing of Yo Gabba Gabba!
     episodes and music videos will commence on Comcast and Time Warner.
  — On Monday, August 20, Yo Gabba Gabba! will simulcast on both Nick Jr.
     and sister network NOGGIN at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT*).

Nick Jr.’s award-winning website (www.nickjr.com) will feature three, brand-new convergent online games to complement the launch of Yo Gabba Gabba! Beginning Friday, July 27, preschoolers can go online and play "Brobee’s Dance Game" where they use their mouse to move Brobee’s arms and legs to make him dance. On Friday, August 3, Nick Jr.com will launch the "Foofa Flower Watering Game" where players control Foofa’s arms to water flowers. Beginning Friday, August 10, the site will feature the "Muno vs. Plex Volcano Volleyball" game where users play as Muno and hit lava balls across a volcano net. Additionally, Nick Jr.com will feature an interview with the series creators, in addition to iron-ons, printables, crafts, e-cards and more.

The Magic Store was founded in 2005 by "Gen X" dads Christian Jacobs, Justin Lyon and Scott Schultz. The studio’s first project, Yo Gabba Gabba!, was produced independently in two half-hour episodes. After creating an online viral frenzy with the trailer, the show ultimately found a home on Nick Jr. The Magic Store’s mission is to produce ground-breaking, fresh, wholesome and fun entertainment properties that parents can enjoy along with their kids.

Founded in 1994, W!LDBRAIN (www.wildbrain.com) is an award-winning entertainment company that develops and produces unique and compelling content across the media spectrum. Powered by its distinctive pool of talented animators and directors and renowned for blending traditional animation methods with state-of-the-art computer graphics, the studio and its artists have consistently won top industry awards. In film, W!LDBRAIN has garnered numerous awards including an Annie for its computer graphics short film Hubert’s Brain and currently has a number of film projects in development. In television, the studio has produced an exceptional slate of original work, including the top-rated and critically acclaimed animated series Higglytown Heroes and the upcoming Nick Jr. series Yo Gabba Gabba! One of the nation’s foremost producers of animated commercials, W!LDBRAIN has won Clios, Addys, the BDA Awards and Annies for their commercial spots – reinvigorating classic brands and developing cutting-edge spots for such leading companies as The Coca-Cola Company, Honda, Kraft and Nike. W!LDBRAIN additionally creates and distributes collectible merchandise through its subsidiary Kidrobot, a premiere retailer of limited-edition art toys and apparel, with stores located in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Completely dedicated to preschoolers ages 2-5, Nick Jr.’s Emmy, Peabody and Parents’ Choice Award- winning programs are curriculum based, fun and commercial free. At Nick Jr., kids play to learn with innovative, original shows created just for them.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 94 million households and has been the number-one- rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

*Broadcast times for the NOGGIN premiere are (ET) only.
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CONTACT: Sharyn Traub, +1-212-846-6381, or Sharyn.traub@nick.com, or
Heather Brown, +1-212-846-6240, or Heather.brown@nick.com, both of
Nickelodeon; or Lisa Rose of The Magic Store – W!LDBRAIN, +1-415-216-2048, or
lrose@wildbrain.com

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