YEAR ZERO ALBUM REMIXED: STEPHEN MORRIS, BILL LASWELL, KRONOS QUARTET, SAUL WILLIAMS, OLOF DREIJER, THE FAINT AND MORE

REMIX IT YOURSELF: EVERY MASTER MULTI-TRACK MADE AVAILABLE

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — "I’m very pleased with the way it turned out," says Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails’ Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D (Interscope Records), to be released November 20, 2007. "Remix records can be disposable garbage (of which I myself have been guilty to some extent) but this collection feels good to me."

Spun off from Year Zero, the #2-charting album issued in the spring, Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D features a stunning diversity of remixers, from Joy Division and New Order’s Stephen Morris to classical crossover pioneer Kronos Quartet and hip-hop poet Saul Williams; from avant-garde leader Bill Laswell, electronica’s Olof Dreijer from The Knife, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino and post-punk revivalists The Faint to an unknown fan who submitted a remix via the Internet.

"I reached out to heroes, friends and strangers," says Reznor. "I encouraged those I approached to do anything and insert themselves as much as possible into the track. Some of the stuff that was done earlier led me to choosing other people to balance things out. The Pirate Robot Midget mix is a fan’s work — I thought it was great, it filled a need and I asked permission to use it here. It’s always interesting for me to hear my work reinterpreted — I hope it is for you as well."

In fact, purchasers can even reinterpret and remix Year Zero themselves. The CD package for Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D includes a DVD-ROM containing every track from Year Zero in multi-track format (Mac and PC). Perhaps for the first time, the master multi-tracks for every recording on a major album are being made available to the public. The tracks are pre-formatted for Apple GarageBand and Ableton Live (Mac or PC); the DVD-ROM also adds the demo version of Ableton Live (Mac or PC) and generic WAVE files at 16 bit 44K that can be loaded into any audio editor. The package is 180 gram heavy vinyl in a deluxe six-panel gatefold jacket.

A special Web site, remix.nin.com, will debut upon Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D’s release date. Says Reznor, "Remixes and fun encouraged."

  Tracklisting:
  1. gunshots by computer: saul williams
  2. the great destroyer: modwheelmood
  3. my violent heart: pirate robot midget
  4. the beginning of the end: ladytron
  5. survivalism: saul williams
  6. capital g: epworth phones
  7. vessel: bill laswell
  8. the warning: stefan goodchild featuring doudou n’diaye rose
  9. meet your master: the faint
  10. god given: stephen morris & gillian gilbert
  11. me, i’m not: olof dreijer
  12. another version of the truth: kronos quartet & enrique gonzalez
      muller
  13. in this twilight: fennesz
  14. zero sum: stephen morris & gillian gilbert

Source: Interscope Records

CONTACT: Dennis Dennehy, +1-310-865-7934, or Lauren Burns,
+1-310-865-4563, Lauren.burns@umusic.com, both of Interscope Records

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harman Consumer Group:

Who:

Harman Consumer Group (HCG) (www.harman.com), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of high-fidelity loudspeakers, audio and video components, and multimedia systems for use in homes and automobiles, and with computers.

What:

JBL, a brand of HCG has outfitted rapper 50 Cent’s (a.k.a. Curtis Jackson) new Pontiac G8 performance sedan with an 800-watt JBL audio system, JBL PX600.2 two-channel amps and two 12 inch JBL P1222 subwoofers. Installed by Unique Autosports, (of the television show "Unique Whips") the car will debut at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Background:

The Harman Consumer Group (HCG), Inc., is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of high-fidelity loudspeakers, audio and video components, and multimedia systems for use in homes and automobiles, and with computers. The group’s brands include JBL(R), Infinity(R), Harman Kardon(R), Mark Levinson(R), Revel(R), Audioaccess(R) and Lexicon(R).

HCG is a division of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Harman International (www.harman.com) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HAR."

Contacts

Harman Mobile
Chris Dragon, 516-682-6489
cdragon@harman.com
or
Edelman
Angie Ayala, 650-762-2952
angie.ayala@edelman.com

Rap icon shares his frustrations and triumphs with future media mogul

New York, NY: October 29, 2007 — In an exclusive interview with up-and-coming media star Souleo, Master P reveals his dissatisfaction with Stephen Hill, 50 Cent and the current state of Hip-Hop.

Master P elaborates that although he was disappointed, he was not angry at 50 Cent’s negative statements at the BET Awards’ press conference, understanding that they both have different missions in mind: 50 Cent’s mission is to sell albums, while Master P’s mission is to clean up lyrics to promote positive images in Hip-Hop. He placed the blame more on BET’s Executive Vice President of Entertainment Program, Stephen Hill, for broadcasting the news conference and "laughing at [50 Cent's] negative comments." He also accuses Stephen Hill of being a "male groupie" – only promoting artists with the biggest selling records backed by the most marketing dollar.

In this candid interview with Souleo, Master P criticizes himself for building his success on negative music and images, and discusses his mission towards redemption. Master P, like many celebrities Souleo has interviewed, had no problem opening up to the youngest and hottest rising media personality. Souleo is one of the hosts of Southern New England’s #1 weekly show, "The 360 Degree Black Experience in Sound." on the historic 95.5 WBRU. He also makes weekly contributions to several unique columns that he helped mastermind and develop for Sixshot.com, one of the leading online hip-hop magazines. His debut column article is featured in "The 7th Shot," and it is an interview with mega producers, Tim & Bob.

Read the full Master P interview here: http://www.sixshot.com/interviews/8182

Read "7th Shot: Tim & Bob" here: http://www.sixshot.com/articles/8377/

For more information on Souleo, please visit www.myspace.com/souleo

WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion is a full-service public relations firm that specializes in the music, fashion and entertainment industries. Their roster boasts R&B superstar Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Ricky Fante, jewelry company Daibe Beads and more.

For more information or to request interviews, please contact:

Josie Zohny – Director of Entertainment Publicity

(917) 742-3777

Shukmei Wong – Director of Music Publicity

(718) 510-3046

Annie Lennox, Q-Tip, Angels & Airwaves, Talib Kweli, Motion City Soundtrack and Lupe Fiasco to Partner with College Students in Honoring Top Emerging Acts

MTV Confirmed to Air Encore Performance of 4th Annual ‘mtvU Woodie Awards’ November 17th at 10pm ET / PT

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, today announced that up-and-coming indie rock set Tokyo Police Club has been added to the performance lineup for the 2007 "mtvU Woodie Awards" – the only awards honoring the music voted best by the college audience. The high energy Toronto quartet will take the "Woodies" stage November 8th at Roseland Ballroom in New York, joining an eclectic, powerhouse roster that includes Amy Winehouse, The Academy Is … and Spank Rock. Additionally, today mtvU announced that Annie Lennox, Q-Tip, Tom Delonge and Dave Kennedy of Angels & Airwaves, Talib Kweli, Motion City Soundtrack and Lupe Fiasco are among those confirmed to stand side-by-side with college students, presenting this year’s "Woodies" performers and awards. On hand to watch it all go down will be a mix of nominees, perennial college favorites and surprise guests including Gym Class Heroes, Guster, EL-P, Say Anything, Peter and Bjorn, Boys Like Girls, Cage, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and RJD2 — who will also dj the pre-show.

The 2007 "mtvU Woodie Awards" will premiere simultaneously on mtvU and mtvU.com Thursday, November 15th at 8pm ET. Given the buzz around this year’s "Woodies," MTV has joined in to showcase a special 30 minute version of the show, premiering Saturday, November 17th at 10pm ET / PT. The 30 minute version will also get an encore run on MTV2 November 18th at 12:30am ET / PT.

3.2 million votes have already been cast by the college audience for this year’s "Woodies," and this is the last week of voting, so students are encouraged to make their voices heard via mtvU.com before the deadline of November 2nd at 11:59 pm ET. Most categories are still too close to call, so these final few days will be key in determining who takes home top honors at the show.

The initial field of sixteen "Viral Woodie" nominees has been pared down to just four, and they are: Linkin Park, "What I’ve Done," The Academy Is …, "We’ve Got a Big Mess on Our Hands," Fall Out Boy, "This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race," and Meg & Dia, "Monster." Additionally, the top five acts of the more than 1,700 registered on mtvU’s BestMusiconCampus.com — which are competing for the inaugural "Best Music on Campus Woodie" — have been selected and are fighting it out to be the first unsigned college band to ever win a coveted "Woodie" award. The winners of both categories will be determined by college student voting on mtvU.com.

Other top nominees for the 2007 "mtvU Woodie Awards" include The Shins, with three nominations, and Modest Mouse, Gym Class Heroes, Lily Allen, Justice, Linkin Park and The Academy Is … , which each picked up two nods. Headliner Amy Winehouse, Arcade Fire, Lil’ Wayne, Bright Eyes, The Knife, Common, Klaxons, M.I.A., Spoon, CSS, The Rapture, TV on the Radio, Thom Yorke and Paramore were all nominated as well. Nearly fifty emerging and influential artists are nominated for the fourth annual "mtvU Woodies." Full info on nominees, performers and more is available at Woodies.mtvU.com.

The fourth-annual "mtvU Woodie Awards" is sponsored by Citi, Ford College Student Purchase Program, Garnier Fructis, T-Mobile and Windows Live Messenger.

About mtvU

Broadcast to more than 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of nearly 7.5 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, seven 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 500 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.

In September 2005, mtvU became the first MTV Networks channel to also be distributed in its entirety online. The network is simulcast and available on demand at mtvU.com 24/7, featuring all of network’s on-air content plus exclusive new music, original series and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere.

mtvU also owns and operates the College Media Network, the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US, and RateMyProfessors.com, the Internet’s largest listing of collegiate professor ratings. The College Media Network comprises nearly 550 campus publications that serve institutions including Brown University, the University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University, with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month. RateMyProfessors.com reaches approximately 1.5 million college students each month, via the site’s more than 6.6 million student-generated ratings of over 1,000,000 college professors.

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 140 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/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, 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 300 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: mtvU

CONTACT: Jason Rzepka of mtvU, +1-212-654-7198,
jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com; or Melissa Barreto of MTV-MTV2-mtvU,
+1-212-846-7226, melissa.barreto@mtvstaff.com

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
http://www.mtvu.com/
http://bestmusiconcampus.com/
http://woodies.mtvu.com/
http://ratemyprofessors.com/

NOW 26 Features J. Holiday, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, P!NK, Soulja Boy Tell’Em, Rihanna, Fergie, Nickelback, Good Charlotte, Lifehouse and Many More!

NOW Party Hits! Features Kelis, Shop Boyz, MIMS, Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx, Chingy, Rihanna, Avril Lavigne, Sean Paul, Gorillaz and Many More!

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s best-selling multi-artist album series, "NOW That’s What I Call Music!," will ring in the holiday season with the November 13 release of two scorching collections of today’s hottest tunes. "NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 26" features 20 chart-topping Pop, Modern Rock, Rap and R&B smash hits, and "NOW That’s What I Call Party Hits!" celebrates with 20 of the hottest roof-raising tracks from a who’s-who of today’s top artists.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071030/LATU044)

"NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 26" spotlights 20 of today’s hottest chart hits, including Soulja Boy Tell’Em’s "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," J. Holiday’s "Bed," Justin Timberlake’s "Lovestoned," Rihanna’s "Shut Up And Drive," Fergie’s "Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal)," Plain White T’s’ "Hey There Delilah," Nickelback’s "Rockstar," Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo’s "Make Me Better," and many more.

The 20 hits on "NOW That’s What I Call Party Hits!," selected and sequenced to keep every celebration jumping from start to finish, include MIMS’ "This Is Why I’m Hot," Chris Brown’s "Run It!," Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx’s "Gold Digger," Chingy’s "Right Thurr," Amerie’s "1 Thing," Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland’s "Promiscuous," Rihanna’s "SOS," Missy Elliott’s "Get Ur Freak On," and many more.

NOW 26 and NOW Party Hits! are a compilation joint venture from EMI Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and the Zomba Label Group. NOW 26 and NOW Party Hits! will be distributed by EMI Music Marketing.

The "NOW That’s What I Call Music!" series debuted in the United States in 1998 after the NOW brand had become an enormous, multi-platinum international success beginning 15 years earlier (#67 was issued in July). The U.S. series has sold more than 65 million copies and the NOW brand continues to show its longevity and strength from release to release. Every album in the U.S. NOW series has reached the Billboard Top 10, and it is the only non-soundtrack, multi-artist series to reach #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

The series’ latest volume, NOW 25, shipped more than 1.1 million units (certified platinum) and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, selling more than 222,000 copies in its first week.

http://www.nowthatsmusic.com/

  "NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 26"

  1. Soulja Boy Tell’Em                   Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  2. Timbaland featuring
      Keri Hilson & D.O.E.                The Way I Are
  3. Justin Timberlake                    Lovestoned
  4. Rihanna                              Shut Up and Drive
  5. Chris Brown                          Wall To Wall
  6. Kanye West                           Can’t Tell Me Nothing
  7. Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo             Make Me Better
  8. Sean Kingston                        Beautiful Girls
  9. J. Holiday                           Bed
  10. Baby Bash featuring T-Pain          Cyclone
  11. Fergie                              Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal)
  12. P!NK                                Who Knew?
  13. Avril Lavigne                       When You’re Gone
  14. The Last Goodnight                  Pictures Of You
  15. Plain White T’s                     Hey There Delilah
  16. Daughtry                            Over You
  17. Nickelback                          Rockstar
  18. Three Days Grace                    Never Too Late
  19. Lifehouse                           First Time
  20. Good Charlotte                      I Don’t Wanna Be In Love
                                           (Dance Floor Anthem)

  "NOW That’s What I Call Party Hits!"

  1. Shop Boyz                            Party Like A Rock Star
  2. MIMS                                 This Is Why I’m Hot
  3. Chris Brown                          Run It!
  4. Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx      Gold Digger
  5. Chingy                               Right Thurr
  6. Dem Franchize Boyz featuring         I Think They Like Me
     Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow
  7. Cherish featuring Sean Paul
     of Youngbloodz                       Do It To It
  8. Kelis                                Milkshake
  9. Amerie                               1 Thing
  10. The Pussycat Dolls
      featuring Busta Rhymes              Don’t Cha
  11. Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland   Promiscuous
  12. Sean Paul                           We Be Burnin’
  13. Rihanna                             SOS
  14. Missy Elliott                       Get Ur Freak On
  15. Christina Aguilera                  Ain’t No Other Man
  16. Outkast                             Hey Ya!
  17. Gorillaz                            Feel Good Inc.
  18. Kelly Clarkson                      Since U Been Gone
  19. Avril Lavigne                       Girlfriend
  20. Kylie Minogue                       Can’t Get You Out Of My Head

  Every NOW volume has been certified platinum or better by the RIAA:
  NOW 1 (October 1998, platinum)
  NOW 2 (July 1999, double platinum)
  NOW 3 (December 1999, double platinum)
  NOW 4 (July 2000, the first compilation ever to debut at #1 on the
        Billboard Top 200, double platinum)
  NOW 5 (November 2000, quadruple platinum)
  NOW 6 (April 2001, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, triple
         platinum)
  NOW 7 (July 2001, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, triple platinum)
  NOW 8 (November 2001, triple platinum)
  NOW 9 (April 2002, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, double
         platinum)
  NOW 10 (July 2002, platinum)
  NOW 11 (November 2002, double platinum)
  NOW 12 (March 2003, platinum)
  NOW 13 (July 2003, platinum)
  NOW 14 (April 2004, triple platinum)
  NOW 15 (May 2004, double platinum)
  NOW 16 (July 2004, triple platinum)
  NOW 17 (November 2004, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, double
          platinum)
  NOW 18 (March 2005, platinum)
  NOW 19 (July 2005, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, double
          platinum)
  NOW 20 (November 2005, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, double
          platinum)
  NOW 21 (April 2006, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, double
          platinum)
  NOW 22 (July 2006, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, platinum)
  NOW 23 (November 2006, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, double
          platinum)
  NOW 24 (March 2007, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, platinum)
  NOW 25 (July 2007, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, platinum)
  "NOW That’s What I Call Christmas!" (October 2001, quintuple platinum)
  "NOW That’s What I Call Christmas! Vol. 2" (The Signature Collection)
   (September 2003, double platinum)
  "NOW That’s What I Call Christmas! Vol. 3" (October 2006, platinum)

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071030/LATU044
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: EMI Music; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; Universal Music Group; Zomba Label Group

CONTACT: Jennifer Ballantyne of EMI Music Marketing, +1-323-871-5494,
jennifer.ballantyne@emicap.com; or Sujata Murthy of Universal Music
Enterprises, +1-310-865-7812, sujata.murthy@umusic.com; or Angela Salomon of
Sony BMG Entertainment, +1-212-833-8575, angela.salomon@sonybmg.com

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

Flight 1738 Party to Launch New Calendar

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — This past August, Remy Martin Flight 1738 flew six beautiful women of King Magazine to the sun-kissed islands of Turks and Caicos to shoot the hottest luxury lifestyle calendar ever. Now, "Remy Martin presents the Women of King" is ready to be released. The calendar features six of the magazine’s top models portraying 15 months in the life of today’s luxury traveler.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/remymartincognac/30342/

Get Interesting

Inspired by Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, the private jet (Flight 1738) and the calendar epitomize the style and class of today’s successful urban jet-setter. Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal was created to commemorate a special recognition granted to Remy Martin by King Louis XV of France in 1738. Blended and aged according to the same standards that so pleased the royal palate, Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal embodies the finest traditions of cognac making and exemplifies an exclusivity that’s truly fit for a king. Its robust and rich taste combined with its extremely smooth flavor makes it a necessity to have on board when things start to get interesting.

"Remy Martin perfectly complements the taste and sophistication of the magazine’s readers," said Datwon Thomas, King Magazine’s editorial director. We wanted this calendar to exemplify the true lifestyle they lead and Remy Martin really captured it."

The calendar features Kadie-Ann Johnson (Miami) and Tiara Harris (Los Angeles), who appear in some of today’s hottest hip-hop music videos; fitness buff Rachel Whitted (Charlotte); Skye Marshall (Chicago), a former Air Force senior airwoman; model and fashion guru Glory Maria (Oakland) and Remy Martin spokesmodel Lizz Robbins (Washington, D.C.), who was recently named sexiest Webgirl.

Get the Calendar

The women will debut the calendar at the Remy Martin Flight 1738 launch party in New York City. The event will be designed to illustrate the lavish lifestyle of today’s contemporary "jet set" and will include special performances by T-Pain, Swizz Beatz and DJ D-Nice. Each model is also scheduled to tour different areas of the country, making special appearances at select city hotspots. At the local market event, consumers will be able to meet and greet the ladies, receive an autographed copy of the calendar and sample Remy Martin cognac.

King Magazine

KING is the premiere urban men’s lifestyle magazine and has set the standard of excellence for all that’s hot in urban culture. KING covers the entire spectrum of what our readers desire from the most beautiful women in the world to fashion, music, nightlife, style, extravagant cars, the finer things in life and interviews with the hottest rappers, sports figures and Hollywood personalities. KING and its editors have been credited by The New York Times, Media Week, Page Six, BET and VH1 for its influence among trendsetting, tastemaking urban-minded men. KING Magazine is published by Harris Publications, one of is the nation’s largest special interest publishers with over 70 different titles. (http://www.king-mag.com/)

Remy Cointreau USA

Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of France’s Remy Cointreau, SA. It is the exclusive U.S. importer for a variety of premium spirits and wines, including Remy Martin (R), Cointreau (R), The Macallan Scotch Whisky (R), The Famous Grouse (R), Mount Gay Rum (R), Champagne Piper- Heidsieck (R), Champagne Charles Heidsieck (R), Masi Agricola (R), Vietti (R), Laroche (R), Merryvale(R), Piper Sonoma (R), Bearboat (R) and Imperia(R).
Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/remymartincognac/30342

Source: Remy Cointreau USA, Inc.

CONTACT: Brandan Orsatti of GCI Group, +1-212-537-8126,
borsatti@gcigroup.com, for Remy Cointreau USA, Inc.

Web site: http://www.king-mag.com/

Partnership Enables More Than 6 Million Musicians and Bands on MySpace to Sell Unlimited Merchandise Without Any Up-Front Production Costs or Inventory Risks

LOS ANGELES and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — MySpace, the world’s most popular social network, announced today a music merchandise deal with Zazzle, the only on-demand retail platform to offer billions of retail quality, one-of a kind products shipped within 24 hours. The distribution partnership will empower the more than 6 million musicians and bands on MySpace to sell unlimited music merchandise to the MySpace community instantly. The announcement also underscores MySpace’s commitment to offer tools and services to the music industry that benefit artists and consumers alike.

Starting today, musicians and bands on MySpace will be able to create products and sell merchandise by putting the Zazzle Merch Booth widget on their MySpace profile. With Zazzle’s new "Model Realview" technology, these artists can display their very own branded merchandise three dimensionally, on real models in their profile. The Zazzle Merch Booth widget will also enable placement of the artist’s merchandise in a Zazzle gallery, their own websites, fan sites, blogs and more. MySpace users can also use Zazzle to create their own custom items for their favorite musicians and bands.

"MySpace will continue to evolve its industry leading music platform by developing new revenue models, partner integrations, and features that bring bands and fans together," Amit Kapur, VP of Business Development for MySpace. "Zazzle’s on demand platform will enable music artists on MySpace to share merchandise with fans like never before."

Musicians and bands on MySpace will be able to sell their merchandise direct from their own online Zazzle Merch Booth, and have it produced and shipped from Zazzle in one day. No upfront costs, fees or contracts are involved.

"The landscape of the music industry continues to change at a rapid pace; merchandise and ticket sales are the one constant revenue source for artists on any level," said Jim Heckman, chief strategy officer, Zazzle. "We are thrilled to be working with MySpace to provide an accessible solution to bands large and small for their merchandise needs."

About MySpace

MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups, college communities, and member forums, MySpace has created a connected community. As the first ranked web domain in terms of page views(c), MySpace is the most widely-used and highly regarded site of its kind and is committed to providing the highest quality member experience. MySpace will continue to innovate with new features that allow its members to express their creativity and share their lives, both online and off. MySpace’s international network includes localized community sites in the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, Latin America, Denmark, Norway, Finland and the United Kingdom. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp. (NYSE:NWS) (NYSE:-) (NYSE:News) (NYSE:NWS.A) (NYSE:-) (NYSE:News) .

*Among the top 2000 domains comScore Media Metrix, September 2007. For more information on comScore Networks, please go to http://www.comscore.com/.

About Zazzle

Infinite and Instant, Zazzle is the only, on-demand retail platform for consumers and major brands, offering billions of retail quality, one-of-a-kind products shipped within 24 hours. Offering the largest library of customizable digital images from world-class brands, Zazzle enables content owners to unlock their entire libraries of content, making it available for purchase and customization by consumers. Through Zazzle’s innovative on- demand retail and technology platform, users can instantly create and customize to fit their personal style, purchase and sell a near infinite array of products online. Launched in 2005 and based in Redwood City, California. For more information, www.Zazzle.com.

Source: Zazzle

CONTACT: Dani Dudeck, +1-310-969-7148, ddudeck@myspace.com, or Tracy
Akselrud, +1-310-969-2813, takselrud@myspace.com, both of MySpace; or Amber
Harrison, +1-650-261-3305, Amber@Zazzle.com, or Karen DeMarco,
+1-310-850-5959, Karen@Zazzle.com, both of Zazzle

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

We are in a state of emergency—school shootings, nooses being hung from trees, domestic violence, gang violence, police brutality and war. In the midst of mass turmoil the Hip Hop community cannot afford to stand still. As Rick Ross has said, "it’s time for us to be leaders and not followers." We must use our influence to raise awareness, heal and move toward truth and solutions. We are going to make a change. We are going to build a brighter future. Be part of it. Apathy is no longer an option. Let’s stop the violence.

Peace,

KRS-ONE

Approaching the 20 year anniversary of the original Stop The Violence Movement, KRS One, The Teacha is re-launching this effort.

Yesterday…

In 1989, KRS-ONE developed an all-star project that became the legendary Hip Hop peace anthem, "Self-Destruction". The recording denounced Black-on-Black violence and united the most popular Hip Hop artists of that era.

Today…

This new campaign consists of public service announcements (PSAs) from various rappers enlisting the youth and greater community at large to "Stop the Violence." Some include Lil’ Wayne, Ludacris, Chingy, Rick Ross, Cassidy, Channel Live, Doug E Fresh, Immortal Technique, Lil’ Dude, 50-Cent and Busta Rhymes .

Stop the Violence Mission…

Stop the Violence is a multi-dimensional and long-term movement that calls for the balancing of violent images in mass media. ‘Stop The Violence’ offers controversial and explicit artists, actors, athletes and academics the opportunity to be heard and seen from a broader perspective by involving them in conflict resolution dialogue and encouraging them address the images they put forth. We intend to elicit more depth and understanding between popular cultures’ brightest stars, their fans and mass media. We will use our influence as entertainers and educators to provide a powerful and positive collective voice.

"We will have an ongoing presence with celebrity audio and visual PSAs, lectures, youth programs, a CD- soundtrack and film. A new ‘Stop the Violence’ Hip Hop anthem is in the works," says KRS One.

For media inquiries, contact Tambria Peeples at 404-734-3963 or send an email to ec@tambriapeeples.com.

Check out the following links to the latest article and PSA on AllHipHop.com.

Story by Roman Wolfe: http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/archive/2007/10/18/18752346.aspx

Public Service Announcements:

Part 1: http://allhiphop.com/blogs/multimedia__music/archive/2007/10/17/18751811.aspx

Part 2: http://allhiphop.com/blogs/multimedia__music/archive/2007/10/17/18751755.aspx

Thurz & Y-O Performing Live For Sneaker Heads Everywhere

October 29, 2007
Los Angeles, CA— Inglewood emcees, Thurzday & Y-O, together as U-N-I will perform live at Crash Mansion L.A this Tuesday, October 30th for Soled Out Tuesdays. Celebrating the eclectic lifestyles influenced by music, fashion, art and trends originating from street culture, Soled Out Tuesdays will feature the duo in their element of style. Known for their raw talent, U-N-I is ready to rock the stage reppin’ true kick junkies and hip-hop heads everywhere.

After packing the house at last month’s Dunk Xchange, U-N-I is steadily reinventing the new sound of West Coast Hip-Hop . With 89,341 views on their music video " K.R.E.A.M." on Youtube, U-N-I is definitely solidifying their name in the Hip-Hop realm. Be on the look out for their next video " Beautiful Day", directed by Tomás Whitmore.

10PM-2AM

21+, Open Bar 10-11PM

Featuring Resident DJ Journey

Also featuring the latest in fashion from Trendy Trash and The Kings of Sneakers Custom Footwear.

CRASH MANSION L.A.

1024 S. Grand Ave.

Downtown Los Angeles

90015

Tel: 213.747.0999

www.crashmansionla.com

U-N-I is set out to bring a new sound to the game, while maintaining the true fundamentals of Hip-Hop. Unfazed and determined, U-N-I is breaking down barriers by attracting people from all different areas. It’s not just an urban sound, but also suburban. U-N-I, short for "U-N-I Verse," (like You and I) is determined to unite people wherever they perform. Through their unique sound and raw talent, their message of unity gets across. From Asian, to Black and Latino, everyone is certain to vibe with them (Please contact ContraShadow PR for extended bio)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Daniela Escobar/ Publicist (626) 826-1795

Shiondre Austin/ Publicist (626) 482-0005

New York City- October 25, 2007 –
Music Video 2.0 global music network in partnership with The Source would like to announce the 2007-2008 "Share the Studio" unsigned/indie artist contest. The contest will allow global unsigned and indie artists of any genre the opportunity to upload their videos on www.musicvideo20.com and mail in video/audio  entries to compete for first, second, and third prizes. The top prize is the once in a lifetime opportunity to fly to New York City, record and open for him at a Music Video 2.0/The Source event in New York. The winners will also be profiled in an upcoming issue of The Source and on www.thesource.com. Music Video 2.0 and The Source will be accepting entries October 19,  2007-Febuary 10, 2008 ending the first round of the competition in which a top ten will be decided amongst MV2.0 and The Source staff. These top ten artists will be placed on the MV2.0 homepage and voted on until Febuary 28, 2008. Grand prize winners wil be announced March 2, 2008. Second and Third prize winners will recieve MV2.0 and Live Mechanics Clothing packages.

Other Sponsors include: Quad Studios, Live Mechanics, and What’s Next Promo Inc

This contest is just the beginning of the expansion and innovation of Music Video 2.0 working with both major and unsigned artists. The MV2.0 brand is commited to expanding its niche platform making it easier for users to find diverse global artists. Jenn Shaw, Music Video 2.0 CEO ,"The Source Magazine is the perfect partner for our "Share the Studio" Contest. The magazine understands the online medium and the strong connection that they must continue to have with their indie music fanbase".

Music Video 2.0
Jenn Shaw
CEO
jenn@musicvideo20.com

The Source Magazine
Che’Johnson
EVP Marketing
cjohnson@thesource.com