Minister Farrakhan to Deliver Historic "One Nation Under God" Message in Detroit on February 25

February 22, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Saviours' Day Sunday, February 25 the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will deliver his most historic message yet, "One Nation Under God" at the Ford Field in Detroit, MI. After undergoing a major 12-hour surgery one month ago, Minister Farrakhan will address the public on the importance of interfaith dialogue and opening discussions among all races, religions and cultures. Doors open at 12 noon, the pre-program begins at 1:00 pm and Minister Farrakhan's main address is at 2:00.

In a public service announcement Minister Louis Farrakhan emphasized the oneness of God and stated “And for those of you who prayed for my recovery, words are not adequate to express my deep, deep sense of personal gratitude. Each of you can go back to your mosques, your churches, your cathedrals, your synagogues, your temples, your cloisters. Where ever it is that you worship God, and say to your congregation, that our god, by whatever name you call him, answers prayers…. How then could I come through this illness and this horrific operation, and, not thank god for a message that would be universal in its scope. And Universal in its power to heal the human condition.”

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s Co-Chairmen Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis Muhammad are among the supporters of this monumental event. “He has been the soul and the consciousness of hip-hop. He has had the greatest influence on me and is my spiritual teacher,” emphasized Russell Simmons. “Every one in hip-hop should be there to honor this man because he has given us so much. He has inspired our music. You can not name one rapper who has not been touched by this man in some way.”

A host of hip-hop icons will be in attendance to show their appreciation for Minister Farrakhan, a man whom they greatly respect for his impact on the industry and the world.

Co- Chairmen for the event are Russell Simmons, Jermaine Dupri, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Magic Johnson, Reverend Run, Damon Dash, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick, Steve Harvey, Susan Taylor, Londell McMillan, Esq., Cathy Hughes, Michael Eric Dyson and Reginald Hudlin. Attendees include Common, Erykah Badu, Dr. Benjamin Chavis Muhammad, Reverend Al Sharpton, Chuck D, Jim Jones, RZA, Will.I.Am, Doug E. Fresh, Black Ice, Cappadonna, Brother Jeff Johnson (BET) and more. There will be special salutes honoring Minister Farrakhan.

Russell Simmons and Rabbi Marc Schneier of the Foundation of Ethnic Understanding issued a statement of support for the Interfaith Dialogue in Detroit tomorrow. Rabbi Marc Schneier stated, “The Interfaith Dialogue scheduled tomorrow in Detroit between Islamic, Jewish and Christian leaders has my personal support. I have had a prior Interfaith Dialogue meeting with Minister Louis Farrakhan and I know first hand the importance of maintaining constructive interfaith dialogue among the 3 monotheistic, Abrahamaic faiths.”

“Under the theme of One Nation Under God, Minister Louis Farrakhan will deliver the Saviours' Day address on Sunday, February 25 in Detroit at Ford Field. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is mobilizing and encouraging not only the hip-hop generation but all people of good will to attend and witness one of the most important addresses of our times,” declared Dr. Benjamin Chavis Muhammad. “I just returned from the Middle East and I am pleased to report that there are millions of youth throughout the Middle East who want peace and justice and who will also be positively impacted by the Minister’s address.”

Minister Farrakhan’s speech, which may be his last major public address, will be the crowning event of Black History Month, which is also celebrating the Nation of Islam’s 77th Year Anniversary. Over 75,000 people are expected to attend. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, along with the executive board of directors of The Nation of Islam, Detroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, inter-faith clergy, business, civic and social leaders are encouraging everyone to take part in the Minister’s address.

“I encourage everybody to be in Detroit because the Minister has shown diligence and commitment on behalf of our people for years,” said Jim Jones of the Diplomats. “This man is astronomical and always keeps it real. Meeting him was one of the top five experiences in my life.”

"He has had a positive impact on my life and when there is a leader like the Minister in our midst, we must support him,” stated Paul Wall who cannot be in attendance due to a scheduled tour in Iraq. Paul Wall has made a contribution to the annual gift that is presented to Minister Farrakhan that has been consistently used by the Minister in the upliftment of others.

A Public Service Announcement from Minister Farrakhan can be accessed at http://farrakhanspeaks.podomatic.com.

Black Entertainment Television (BET) will be providing coverage of the event.
Contacts

JLM PR, Inc.
Jody L. Miller/Pamela Lipshitz, 212-431-5227
jody@jlmpr.com
lip@jlmpr.com

Bizzy Bone is Back With His "Walk in My Shoes" Campaign and Explains Spiritual Journey to Address The Plight of the Homeless

Los Angeles , CA. (The Platinum Group) -- It has been said that one of the best ways to understand another person's point of view is to walk a mile in their shoes. It's no secret that in 2004, Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Bizzy Bone, suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, voluntarily began life living on the streets, giving up all his money and material wealth, and embarked on a journey that changed his life forever.

For several months, Bizzy walked on foot, trying to get from his hometown of Columbus to Cleveland. After many miles and blisters on his feet, Bizzy could walk no more. It was a long, hard road for him and not all the critics have been kind in his absence. Many were puzzled and confused at the bizarre behavior and sightings of Bizzy sleeping in bus stations and on the streets.

Much speculation has surfaced about this drastic turn of events. However, now clean and focused, Bizzy explains, “Wandering in my desolate state, I had an overwhelming desire to surrender myself. My journey then became spiritual and my relationship with God was personal, between me and him.”

As a twist of faith would have it, it was through poverty and the renunciation of his ego, that Bizzy crossed a spiritual threshold that turned his journey around to where he is now using his celebrity status to address the plight of the homeless crisis.

“I walked for a purpose. I walked for people who have no home, fame, fortune, or glory. I walked for those people who didn’t care whether or not I am a Grammy Award winner or sold millions of records. I walked for the people who have no one to turn to in their time of need. I walked for the real soul survivors,” said Bizzy.

While traveling on foot through Ohio , Bizzy said, “I’ve learned more about life from the homeless, who are the ultimate survivors than I have anywhere else. I admire them. I’ve learned a lot about respect because I’ve seen and lived their struggles first hand. When I realized I could be useful in communicating what I had learned, I thought maybe it would inspire other people to educate themselves on this issue and do some good.”

Later this year, Bizzy plans to create a revolution in public awareness with his “Walk In My Shoes” outreach campaign that will address this growing problem by forming alliances and partnerships with non-profit homeless organizations serving various regions, beginning with Columbus Ohio .

“Many people don’t know this about me, but outside music, my focus has always been to help the homeless and less fortunate, said Bizzy.”  Bizzy also said, “This new program will be like the one me and my manager Kanardo, did a few years ago. Twice, within the same year, we rented a private location and gave away more than 1000 dinners that included, fresh turkeys, dressing, vegetables, bread, juices, fruit and desserts to homeless families in the Columbus area. During the Christmas holidays, we did the same thing but on a much larger scale. Not only did we give away food, but shoes as well as clothing and toys to the kids.”

Today, Bizzy is busy with a new lease on life and his career. In addition to his advocacy plans, he just inked a major deal with Virgin Records of America and After Platinum Records. His label debut, “A Song For You” is due for a 2007 release. Imperial Records, the urban label and artist development unit of Caroline/EMI music will assist in marketing and promoting the new album.

With his solid team of music industry veterans that includes his managers, Kanardo Davis and Nena Jackson, along with Ernie Romero, CEO of After Platinum Records and the production force of After Platinum Records, Bizzy’s says there’s little danger that he will ever go back to his old ways. “I’m working with professionals who understand the nature of this business, people that I respect and trust. Our aim is about success in whatever we do and together we will achieve those goals because this is how we roll.”

Davis, who has been managing Bizzy for 11 years, throughout all his trials and tribulations said, “Working with Bizzy is truly an amazing experience. Watching him make music in the studio is like witnessing Picasso painting a masterpiece. He is a prodigy in his own right. Whenever one is in Bizzy’s presence he has the magical ability to fill your heart and lungs with love and laughter. He believes his mission in life is not only to make beautiful music but also to give to those less fortunate. Both on and off stage, Bizzy exemplifies the true essence of family, love and happiness. He is an inspiration to us all, to love thy neighbor and live life to the fullest.”

Jackson, the latest addition to Bizzy’s team is a veteran manager, who is well known amongst industry colleagues and professionals for her unique and diverse range of skills collected from her hands-on supervision and guidance of several artists’ careers. “Now, into my second project with Bizzy, I understand some things that the world may still be confused about. Bizzy is a genius. He knows exactly what he is doing and everything has a spiritual purpose. Although several independent projects surfaced when Bizzy struggled to keep his head above water, I believe that this will be Bizzy’s best solo project ever. He took his time to work on this album and now the old Bizzy Bone is back, with a new flavor and a new attitude,” said Jackson .

Romero, CEO of After Platinum Records said about his relationship with Bizzy, “I feel very fortunate for the opportunity to create music with such an unbelievably, brilliant artist and all the more fortunate to share a friendship with such a remarkable human being. Bizzy is a guy who’s seen more hard times than most people can even imagine, yet against all odds, he has overcome these adversities while keeping his faith and positive outlook on life. I think it is great Bizzy is using his celebrity status to help people less fortunate and who better to help and inspire these people than someone that has already taken a walk in their shoes.”

When asked about whether or not Bizzy and the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will ever reunite Bizzy explains, “I know some fans out there are waiting for that to happen, but we’ll just have to see what the future holds. I love those guys, we made great music together, but everything in life must change, nothing stays the same. I’m going in a different direction, they are too and I wish nothing but success for all of them in their future endeavors.”

Throughout his career, Bizzy’s personal life has always served as source material for songs and he’s had plenty to draw from past experiences.  Even in his darkest and most disturbing moments, as real and as painful as they might be, Bizzy is still standing strong like the warrior he is. He stands on his unshakeable faith and truth that with God, and spiritual awareness, anyone can make it through the storms of life.

“Working on the Walk in My Shoes campaign is a great experience,” Bizzy said. “Encouragement, comfort and hope runs all through this project. There are so many people who have nothing, while others take so much for granted. I think we owe it to ourselves to look at life as a gift and try to enjoy every minute. People need to hear and see that life is worth living and that even when times are tough, we have a God of hope, who believes in us, and love us unconditionally. I can’t wait to drop some knowledge of what I’ve learned on the fans who understand where I’m coming from.”

To hear sample music and the latest news on Bizzy, visit his my-space page at http://www.myspace.com/bizzybone.

Contact:  Toxcina King
The Platinum Group
(323) 692-9599
prfuture@msn.com
www.theplatinumgrouppr.com

YBM and TUAS Celebrates the First Annual Midnight Madness Event

LAS VEGAS, FEBRUARY 22, 2007   Hip-hop's most distinguished producer, Reg T, recently hosted an all star event, with special guest host Idris Elba, best known as Stringer Bell on HBO's "The Wire", and star of the must see Tyler Perry film "Daddy's Little Girls".  Idris is also known as Big Driis / Big Driis the Londoner has a large female fan following and thus appeared on the cover of Essence's "Hot Hollywood Men" issue, April 2004 and again in Essence's November 2005 "10 Hottest Men on the Planet" issue.

The first annual Midnight Madness celebration began at 12:00 AM and rocked on till 6:00 AM.  This marked the first time the NBA has brought their “All-Star” weekend to the city of Las Vegas.   The event ranked #7 in the Top 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend Events in February (http://blackbeachweek.com/nbaallstarwe.html).

Held at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, YBM and The Unsigned Artist Show (TUAS) once again produced a luxury experience for partygoers, playing host to several hundred invitees representing the who's who of the urban entertainment and NBA world. Noted celebrities spied enjoying the party were Joe Clair (BET’s Rap City), Sofia Stewart (Mother of the Matrix, Jamie Hector (Marlo Stanfield from HBO’s “The Wire”), Kim Tumey (CEO of KTE), as well as the legendary Jim Jones (rapper and founding member of The Diplomats, Director of A&R for Warner Music Group) who not only got the party started, but shut it down.  Other notable attendees included: DStyles (Designer), who premiered custom sneakers and accessories, revealing his exclusive limited edition shell toed Adidas; and Reuben Gordon, Andy, and Ron Brown, of IGP Team (Infinity Global Partners).   

The party continued into the early morning, as guests enjoyed the sounds of none other than DJs Big Driis, DJ Shogun, and DJ Scratch Master Skee, who supplied the hottest tracks in hip-hop and R&B.  YBM Productions will soon release a promotional DVD of the event.

YBM and TUAS would like to thank Headshell Entertainment, with special thanks to Oronde Garrett for making all of this possible. Big thanks to Chris Williams, CEO of Nu Era Production and Design for video and audio production.

About YBM Productions

YBM Productions (YBM) is a full service music and media production company. In the area of music, YBM creates and records tracks in the music genres of Hip-Hop, Jazz and R&B. YBM offers an enhanced quality of sound and fluency that fits in any production environment. Some of the specific services include music production, audio resumes, ring tones, musical tracks for video games, soundtracks, play and movie scores, commercials (jingles), audio biographies, voice-overs, interactive cds and audio innovations. YBM has been in operation for over ten years, developing a vast selection of music tracks. In November of 2005, YBM launched The Unsigned Artist Podcast Show (TUAS) www.unsignedartistshow.com . The Unsigned Artist Podcast Show gives unsigned artists and independent labels around the world an opportunity to showcase their talent in a radio show format. Coupled with some of the most exclusive interviews from people in the entertainment industry as well as featured unsigned artists, producers and DJ’s, TUAS has quickly become the hottest unsigned artist show on the Net.

Contact Info
YBM Productions/MidnightMadness07
Reginald Turner/ Fred Short
Phone: 206.350.2667
E-mail: info@unsignedartistshow.com

Web site: www.myspace.com/themidnightmadnesslasvegas or www.allstarmidnightmadness.com/

Press Contact
YBM Productions
Angela Mathis
Phone: 313.492.0409
Web site: www.myspace.com/ybmadvertising

Next Rap Superstar: Perelli

Kansas City, MO--The debut album "Private Stock" released on myspace on
1-24-2007 features the hottest and newest artist from Kansas City.  The
production lineup features the funky, punk, soul, bass production by
Mizery Entertainments top producer Don Juan.  You might have heard of DON
JUAN from giving Tech N9ne of Kansas City his break.  Hosted by Kansas
City's Hottest DJ, DJ FRESH.  This CD is unlike any HIP HOP CD in the
market.  An all original 10-1 countdown, Private Stock sounds like a
radio show.  Perelli is new to the HIP HOP scene, but has moved over
15,000 underground.  With a sound unlike anyone else in the game, Perelli
will be here for a long time.

The debut album "Private Stock" is currently being shopped to record
labels, management and national tours. Perelli's music can be heard at
www.myspace.com/perelli2.

Tour dates will be announced on their myspace profile soon so be sure
to check back. The album is a unique blend of Rap,funk, and Hip-Hop
music. The super laid back flow move effortlessly, with complete fluidity
between Don Juan production and DJ Fresh's ability to rock the crowd,
creating a highly distinctive sound that is unmistakably their own. The
music addresses everything but sex, money, and drugs. The anarchy and
the spiritual are closely interconnected within many of the songs. The
album is a refreshing mix of shout along melodies, tons of hooks and a
powerful energetic delivery.  Also there is no cussing or profanity. 
Perelli was a huge impact during Sha Money XL's Producers Conference,
signing 3 new artist to his Heat Advisory Records camp.

The new album was produced by Heat Advisory Music Publishing(ASCAP).

Mixed at 64111 studio's by "Jazz", who has worked all around the
country, with all type's of artist.

Please contact BRYAN BROOKS www.heatadvisoryrecords.com   
BRYAN@heatadvisoryrecords.com

4CONTROL MEDIA HIRES NOTED MUSIC JOURNALIST ERIK PARKER AS DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Former Vibe and Source magazine editor joins Hip Hop's largest and longest running web site, SOHH.com

Jersey City, NJ – February 22, 2007: 4CONTROL MEDIA, parent company to SOHH.com, the Internet's largest and longest running urban/hip-hop community with over 3,000,000 visitors each month, has announced the hiring of Erik Parker as Director of Content. In this role, Parker will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the editorial content of SOHH.com while expanding the reach and breadth of its coverage. Parker most recently served as Music Editor at Vibe Magazine and is creator of The Parker Report.

Erik Parker is a well respected writer who has given his commentary to some of America ’s top media outlets, such as CNN, MSNBC, MTV, VH1, Fox News, The New York Times, The LA Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Parker is a highly sought out journalist renowned for his candor and insight on hip-hop culture. Previous experience for Parker includes tenure at the Source Magazine as Music and Senior Editor.

“I am excited to work with an organization such as SOHH.com where I can continue to bring responsible journalism to our culture,” says Parker. “This will be a great opportunity for me to be apart of the growing online community and leader in the world of digital media.”

“Erik Parker brings a wealth of skill, expertise and respect due to his experience in the music industry,” says Felicia Palmer, CEO & President of 4 Control Media. “We are confident Erik will have an immediate impact on the quality of all of our content departments from our exclusive videos to opinionated blogs to our rich daily news.”

About SOHH.com

In 1995, SOHH.com was founded to satisfy the demand for a Hip-Hop community online.  Today, with over 3,000,000 visitors each month, SOHH is the web's largest and longest running urban/hip-hop community.  SOHH.com is rated "the Best Overall Hip-Hop Site" by Rolling Stone magazine and is the highest ranked Hip-Hop teen portal according to the premier internet ranking website, Alexa.com.

SOHH has been recognized in television and print media including WIRED magazine, Seventeen, Rap Pages, The Source, Black Enterprise, ESSENCE, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vibe Magazine and MTV. 

Contact:  Sweta Shah or Hanif Sumner                                                                                       
212.584.4314 / 212.584.4310
sshah@5wpr.com / hsumner@5wpr.com

ModernBeats Introduces New "Urban Guitar Loops" Library

Recorded in Hollywood, ModernBeats.com debuts its first guitar
loop library entitled "Urban Guitar Loops" covering a variety of modern
Hip Hop, Urban, and Pop musical styles for today's musicians.
The Loop library features over 350 sample accurate acidized WAV
loops, compatible with all major software and hardware samplers.

'Urban Guitar Loops' contains a wide collection of original live recordings,
plus "hard-to-attain" urban guitar styles from some of Hip Hop's and
Hollywood's most renowned urban guitarists. The guitar loop library
contains many styles including guitar styles of the Neptunes, Kanye
West, Swizz Beats, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, DJ Premier, and more.

'Urban Guitar Loops' features a user-friendly design, organized into
4 popular hip hop industry tempos: 87bpm, 92bpm, 97bpm, and
102bpm. Each of the tempo groups contains up to 30 original loop
themes including up to 4 variation loops within each theme: "Hook1",
"Verse1", "Verse2", "Verse3", "Verse4". 'Urban Guitar Loops' works
seamlessly in combination with all other existing ModernBeats drum
loops sets by utilizing same group and tempo layouts. This allows
users to build full productions within minutes by layering instrument
loops and drum loops from a variety of ModernBeats loopsets together.

The 'Urban Guitar Loops' library is offered on CD-ROM or for Download.
Prices start at just $59.95. Universal Format Compatibility: Sample
Accurate Acidized WAV, Stereo

For more information and audio demos, visit:
http://www.modernbeats.com/loopsets.php

Press Contact: support@modernbeats.com

Black Eyed Peas', Justin Timberlake's, Busta Rhymes' Grammy Award Nominated Engineer Ethan Willoughby Killed By Drunk Driver

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy nominated audio and mix engineer, Ethan Willoughby, was killed in a car accident on Sunday, February 18th, as a result of being hit by a drunk driver.

Born, December 12, 1976 in Evansville, Wisconsin, Ethan attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, earning his degree in engineering and production education. After graduating in 1999, Ethan began his career in music training as an assistant under his mentor, famed mix engineer Dave Pensado, at The Enterprise Studio in North Hollywood, CA. While assisting Dave, Ethan worked on projects for Pink, Christina Aguilera, Brian McKnight, Jessica Simpson, Mya, Lionel Richie and Destiny's Child as well as embarking on his first collaboration with Justin Timberlake on Timberlake's debut album, Justified. Dave spoke of his friend and protege, Ethan, saying, "Of all the people I've known in the music business, Ethan had the purest love and enjoyment for what he did. Everyone he touched was better off for knowing him."

After two and a half years working under Dave Pensado, Ethan made his transition to lead engineer, quickly establishing himself as a true talent in the music industry. It was Ethan's work with will.i.am on Bob Marley's, Africa Unite (will.i.am remix), that led to his close relationship with the Black Eyed Peas and subsequent work on their projects. will.i.am stated, "Ethan was one of the few people I trusted with my music, to mix it and make it sound perfect. Most importantly he was one of the nicest, kindest people that God blessed us with." Ethan continued to build his credits working with such esteemed artists as, the Rolling Stones, Busta Rhymes, the Game, Fergie, Sergio Mendes, Macy Gray, John Legend, Kelis, Common, Justin Timberlake and many more.

Most recently, Ethan realized his life-long dream of being nominated for a Grammy before the age of 30, when he was recognized with the 2007 Album of the Year Grammy nomination for his engineering efforts on Justin Timberlake's multi-platinum Future, Sex, Love Sounds. Justin shared his sadness over the loss of his friend and collaborator: "I am deeply saddened by this loss... Ethan Willoughby was not only an amazing talent in the studio, but also an amazing person. We will all miss his presence and his love for music. We love you dearly, Ethan and we will carry on your love for what we hold so dear. A true gift to our industry... A loyal friend to me. See you in the next one, my man."

Ethan is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cooper-Willoughby; daughters, Ava and Mycheala; sister, Catherine; and parents, John and Barbara Willoughby.

A memorial will be held in honor of Ethan at Morning View Studios in Malibu, CA on Saturday, February 24th at 11 AM.

(30333 Morning View Drive. Malibu, CA 90256)

For more information on the memorial services please go to: ethanwilloughby.com or contact: (818) 245-9990 / ethanmemorial@buddahbrown.com

Source: Buddah Brown Entertainment

CONTACT: Noelle Flores of Buddah Brown Entertainment, +1-323-467-6500,
noelle@buddahbrown.com

mtvU Announces Spring '07 Programming Slate

New 'Best Film on Campus' Online Farm System Offers MTV Films Development Deal, Tribeca Film Festival Showcase and Appearance at MTV Movie Awards to Top Student Filmmakers

Mary J. Blige, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado to Reveal Personal Mental Health Struggles in 'Half of Us' Specials

Fiona Apple, Common & James Mercer of The Shins to Help Pick First-Ever Fulbright-mtvU Fellows

NEW YORK, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today unveiled its on-air, online, mobile and on campus programming for Spring 2007. The semester's lineup will be fueled by the amazing work college students are submitting to mtvU daily, provide exclusive access to the best emerging artists and music, and offer students new tools to effect real world change. mtvU is now available on more than eighty percent of four-year universities nationwide and welcomes the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the University of Akron as the network's newest affiliates. Some of the mtvU programs and events debuting this spring include:

  * "BEST FILM ON CAMPUS" -- Today mtvU officially launches "Best Film On
    Campus" (BFOC), a new online farm system for top student filmmakers.
    BestFilmOnCampus.com will offer unparalleled weekly, monthly and yearly
    opportunities for students to showcase their work, connect with their
    peers and launch their careers.  Those that register on the site can
    build profiles, upload short films and become eligible for exclusive
    prizes, including:

    -- "Best Filmmaker on Campus" Award -- The best student filmmaker in the
       system will receive a development deal with MTV Films and national
       recognition at the 2007 MTV MOVIE AWARDS.
    -- Tribeca Film Festival Showcase -- The Tribeca Film Festival, a
       supporter of emerging talent and student filmmakers since its
       inception in 2001, will provide a showcase for the five finalists in
       contention for the "Best Filmmaker on Campus" Award.  The filmmakers
       will be flown to New York and have their work featured at the 6th
       annual Tribeca Film Festival, taking place April 25th to May 6th,
       2007.  The top twenty-five student filmmakers in the system will
       begin competing for this coveted opportunity in April, with student
       voting playing a key role in determining who makes the final five.
    -- Film of the Week -- Every Friday, mtvU and mtvU.com will debut a new
       short film from one of the most talented student filmmakers in the
       system.  "Film of the Week" winners will receive national exposure,
       automatically be entered in the "Best Filmmaker on Campus" Award
       competition and get a Maxell prize pack including Maxell noise-
       cancelling headphones, tons of Maxell blank digital media and other
       essentials for aspiring filmmakers.  Maxell is official semester-long
       sponsor of BFOC.

  * "HALF OF US MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALS: MARY J, PETE WENTZ, NELLY FURTADO,
    MAX BEMIS" -- Mary J. Blige, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado
    and Max Bemis of Say Anything recently sat down with mtvU to document
    their personal struggles with serious mental health issues -- including
    depression, bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts.  These titans of
    music describe their pain, lowest point, and advice for college students
    struggling with the same issues in a series of poignant episodes -- two
    of which are directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joel Schumacher -- debuting
    throughout the semester on mtvU and mtvU.com.  The artist interviews
    will serve as the framework for commercial free half-hour episodes that
    also include topical, mental health-related music videos, student-
    submitted testimonials and more information on how college students can
    access help. The specials, as well as a series of PSAs born from the
    candid sessions, are part of mtvU and The Jed Foundation's "Half of Us"
    (www.HalfofUs.com) campaign, designed to reduce the student suicide
    rate, fight the stigma of mental health on college campuses and connect
    students to the help they need.

  * "FULBRIGHT-mtvU FELLOWSHIPS WITH JUDGES FIONA APPLE, COMMON & JAMES
    MERCER OF THE SHINS" -- The Fulbright Program, America's flagship
    international educational program supported by Congress and sponsored by
    the Department of State, and mtvU today began their search for the first
    Fulbright-mtvU Fellows -- up to four college students sponsored to
    travel abroad for a year and study how music can serve as a global force
    for mutual understanding.  The fellows will be selected by the Fulbright
    Program and mtvU -- with input from Fiona Apple, Common, James Mercer of
    The Shins and other top artists -- and be mtvU's international eyes and
    ears for the 2007-08 academic year, beaming back reports that will air
    on mtvU and mtvU.com.  This marks the first time in its more than 60
    year history the prestigious Fulbright Program, which aims to increase
    mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other
    countries, has held a co-sponsored worldwide U.S. student competition.
    The deadline for applications is March 23, 2007 and more information is
    available at http://www.mtvu.com/uconnect/fulbright/.

  * "THE RONNIE DAY PROJECT" -- mtvU, in partnership with Epic Records,
    today greenlighted a pioneering new series inspired by the music of
    up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ronnie Day.  A team of LA-based film
    students will craft a visual narrative of Ronnie's debut album, a
    striking and painfully honest collection of songs about his three-year
    love affair -- and eventual betrayal -- by his girlfriend.  "The Ronnie
    Day Project" will be entirely shot, directed and produced by college
    students and tell The Album's intimate story via a series of short-form
    episodes that premiere on mtvU, mtvU.com and mtvU mobile.

  * "mtvU FRESHMEN FIVE" -- Speaking through mtvU, college students have
    championed and helped propel once emerging acts like Fall Out Boy, the
    Killers, Franz Ferdinand and Matisyahu to superstardom.  Every semester,
    the mtvU "Freshman Five" names the five on-the-verge artists poised to
    walk in these acts' footsteps, jumping from college favorites to
    household names.  The "Freshmen Five" get top billing on mtvU, taking
    over all of the network's platforms with exclusive video premieres,
    behind-the-scenes interviews, album leaks, live performances and more.
    Recent alumni including Gym Class Heroes, Lady Sovereign and Silversun
    Pickups have all graduated to MTV2 and MTV after being "Freshmen Five"
    artists; the enrolling class for Spring 2007 is:

    -- Amy Winehouse -- Acclaimed North London songstress who uniquely melds
       soul, R&B and jazz on her upcoming US debut, "Back to Black."
    -- Cold War Kids -- Stripped down, blues-influenced four piece indie
       rock act bubbling on the college music scene with hot new single,
       "Hang Me Up to Dry."
    -- Elvis Perkins -- Folk-rock singer-songwriter with a melancholy sound
       that's seeping into pensive moments on campuses nationwide.
    -- Kidz in the Hall -- Chicago-bred emcee Naledge and Jersey-born
       producer DoubleO bringing "true school" hip hop back to the quad and
       leading the Rawkus resurrection.
    -- Tech N9ne -- Kansas City, Mo-based hardcore rapper who tours
       relentlessly and is gaining major traction with current single, "Bout
       Ta' Bubble."

  * "BEST MUSIC ON CAMPUS" -- mtvU's BestMusicOnCampus.com, an online music
    destination offering unsigned college acts unparalleled weekly, monthly
    and yearly opportunities to launch their careers, continues to gain
    momentum this semester, building towards the college "Artist of the
    Year" competition kicking off in late March.  Rapper/producer Danny! of
    Savannah College of Art and Design has already won an EP deal and
    single/video collaboration with Mr. Lif; voting is live now on the top 5
    college artists competing to win an EP, performance and video deal from
    Epitaph Records; and acts registered on the site can now "opt in" to be
    considered for the Drive Thru Records EP and video deal competition
    beginning February 27th.

    The first yearly cycle of "Best Music on Campus" will culminate at the
    end of the semester with the best college band or solo artist winning a
    promotion, video, tour and record deal from mtvU and Epic Records worth
    up to $1.5 million.  The first-ever mtvU college "Artist of the Year"
    will be unveiled and debut with a live performance on "Late Night with
    Conan O'Brien" in May.

  * "mtvU STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEALS" -- Every semester, mtvU awards
    development deals to stand out students who have submitted for any of
    mtvU's student-produced series or competitions.  One of the students
    receiving an mtvU development deal for Spring '07 is Mark Leung of
    Babson College.  His clip "Mark Leung's Crazy Computer Bug" has been
    viewed over 6.8 million times on YouTube, ranking as one of the site's
    top 20 all-time most popular videos, and his film "College Saga," about
    three suburban college students' "quest to end vegetarian supremacy,"
    has enjoyed similar online success.

  * "LEAK WEEK" -- The week of March 12th, mtvU.com will debut its first-
    ever "Leak Week," offering an exclusive first chance to hear upcoming,
    highly-anticipated releases from El-P ("I'll Sleep When You're Dead"),
    Ted Leo + the Pharmacists ("Living With the Living"), J Dilla ("Ruff
    Draft") and more.  During the week, mtvU and mtvU.com will also unleash
    a barrage of music video premieres and other new music treats for
    college students bracing for midterm exams.

mtvU is the only place where college students can see new music videos, exclusive live performances and more from many of their favorite emerging artists every week of the year. New music programming on tap for the spring semester includes: "mtvU Live Leak: The Academy Is ... ," an exclusive first look-and-listen of the band's forthcoming release "SANTI" on mtvU.com, which will premiere a new live performance of a track off the record each day from March 27th until it drops on April 3rd; "House Band," a bi-weekly series on mtvU.com compiling exclusive performance footage, video premieres and interviews, this fall spotlighting Fall Out Boy, The Shins and The Game; "Backstage Pass," where questions submitted on mtvU.com are answered by college favorites every Thursday, including Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, Tokyo Police Club, K-OS, Paolo Nuitini, and all of this semester's "Freshmen Five" artists; and "Dean's List," the definitive top ten college music countdown hosted by a different college student each week and this semester guest-hosted by Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Lily Allen and many more. In addition, every Monday, mtvU and mtvU.com premiere a new episode of "The Freshmen" -- hosted by VJ Kim Stolz -- spotlighting five new videos from up-and-coming acts and giving college students the power to vote their favorite into rotation on mtvU.

Other student favorites back with new episodes for spring include "Fresh Produce," which every Wednesday profiles handpicked batches of student- produced programming uploaded to mtvU.com from campuses across the country; "The Opening," giving upcoming grads the down low on what to expect from their first job and the opportunity to apply for similar jobs on mtvU.com, plus "My Shot With ... ," offering college students the chance to interview their heroes and some of today's biggest stars, including Will Ferrell, Beck, The Game, Orlando Bloom, John Legend and Jessica Alba.

About mtvU

Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 7.2 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.

mtvU.com 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 College Publisher, 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 Publisher Network comprises over 500 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 and a subscriber base of 2.1 million. RateMyProfessors.com reaches approximately 10 million college students each year, via the site's more than 6.6 million student-generated ratings of over 900,000 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 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.

Source: mtvU

CONTACT: Jason Rzepka of mtvU, +1-212-654-7198,
jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com; or David French of MTV, +1-212-846-6406,
david.french@mtvstaff.com

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

EA's Steve Schnur Tapped for Exclusive Keynote Q&A Session at the Billboard Music & Money Symposium

One-day event brings together the best minds from the music, legal, and financial communities.

New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) February 22, 2007 -- Billboard, the world's most trusted source of music, video and digital entertainment news, charts, reviews and analysis, announced today that Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for Electronic Arts (EA), will take part in an exclusive keynote Q&A session at the Billboard Music and Money Symposium, in association with Loeb & Loeb LLP. During this one-day event, which is being held on Thursday, March 1st at the St. Regis in New York City, Schnur will sit down with Tamara Conniff, Billboard's Executive Editor and Associate Publisher, to discuss the convergence of music and interactive entertainment. In addition, Schnur will make an EA announcement that will further close the gap between bands and fans.

"EA is taking the next big step in musical pop culture" says Schnur. "With our next move, we will be making a statement about DRM and the relationship between interactivity, portability and music. This initiative will break open a new revenue stream for interactive entertainment and also positions game music for steady, upward growth for years to come. EA is again pioneering new spheres in interactive musical entertainment."

As Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for Electronic Arts, Schnur is directly responsible for the pursuit, creation and continuous development of the global vision for music in EA games. He has brought established stars, new artists, and award-winning composers to such top-selling EA franchises as Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need For Speed, Medal of Honor, Burnout, The Sims and more, changing the industry's perception of video games from simple 'licensing opportunities' to their now-essential role in artists' careers.

His EA Trax™ initiative resulted in the first RIAA certified Platinum video game soundtrack with NBA LIVE 2003, and established the collaborative partnership with legendary hip-hop enterprise Def Jam to produce the landmark DEF JAM VENDETTA.

"Over the past five years, Steve Schnur's creative vision has completely changed the relationship between the videogame industry and the music industry," says Conniff. "Schnur is a pioneer and power player in digital entertainment, who understands and values the importance of music. We're thrilled to have him at this year's event."

The Billboard Music and Money Symposium unites the top visionaries from the music, legal and financial communities for an in-depth examination of the financial realities that face the music industry. The elite annual event is attended by over 250 top-level executives from record labels, publishing firms, marketing and promotion companies, as well as artist managers, strategic advisors and attorneys.

This event will also provide the information necessary for key executives to connect with up-and-coming music and entertainment companies in need of financial resources. The conference agenda will address a wide variety of topics that affect the music industry on a daily basis. Program highlights include:

• Keynote Q&A with Ken Lombard - In this exclusive interview, Ken Lombard, president of Starbucks Entertainment, will discuss how the company has made a transformative impact on the entertainment industry by providing a new and convenient way for consumers to discover, experience and acquire all genres of great music as well as exceptional books and films.

• View From the Top: The State of the Digital/Mobile Revolution - Thought leaders will discuss the state of the industry including the affects of mobile, social networking, and video, as well as the pains of content acquisition and licensing, emerging business models, and where the money really is.

• Overpriced, or still the best bet? The economics of building a music publishing company for fun or profit - Leading experts will talk about how consolidation has affected the music publishing landscape, the art of acquiring music publishing catalogs, and the impact of digital on the value of a song.

• Hard to Handle: The Business of Management - As the major record companies continue to consolidate, managers are increasingly taking over duties traditionally done by labels including marketing and A&R. Industry leaders will discuss the future of management, consolidation, and the art of the deal.

• Show Us the Money: Venture Capitalists Talk Strategy - Suddenly it's the late 90s all over again for tech start-ups. Companies like MySpace and YouTube are receiving valuations of $1 billion despite limited operating histories. So is the rise of Web 2.0 also fueling Internet bubble 2.0? Investors will debate the soundness of current investment strategies. How are bets changing? What categories are hot?

• Coming to You Live: The Financial Rewards of Touring - Consumers may not be buying round discs anymore, but live events continue to draw droves of fans. Industry experts will discuss profit margins, artist advances, merchandizing rights, and why the live experience means more than ever before.

For more information on the Billboard Music & Money Symposium, visit www.billboardevents.com or contact Margaret O'Shea at 646-654-4698 or bbevents (at) billboard.com. For information on registration and group discounts, contact Erin Parker at 646-654-4643 or eparker (at) billboard.com. For sponsorship information, contact Karl Vontz at 415-738-0745 or e-mail protected from spam bots. For press credentials, please contact Megan Levinson at 212-255-8455 or Megan (at) rosengrouppr.com. For hotel information, contact The St. Regis Hotel at 212-753-4500.

About Billboard
Now in its 112th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard's many strategic partners include Microsoft, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach.

Megan Levinson
Billboard
http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/mms/2005/index.jsp#
212-255-8455

JPI(tm) Showcases New Oral Care Treats, Apparel and Toys for 2007 at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida

Global Pet Expo 2007
Booth #1385

MALIBU, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JPI(tm), the pet products division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK), will reveal its 2007 line-up of toys, treats, apparel and accessories based on the beloved brands American Kennel Club(R), Cat Fanciers’ Association(tm), Disney(R) and Snoop Dogg(tm), as well as an Arm & Hammer(R) Baking Soda version of its award-winning White Bites(tm) oral care treats, at the 2007 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, February 22-24. Visit JPI at Booth #1385 to see these new products.

American Kennel Club products feature true-to-life plush toys and high-end treats, apparel and accessories – all of which reflect the prestige and heritage long associated with the American Kennel Club. JPI addresses the special needs of puppies with its AKC Puppy™ line. A full range of super-soft plush toys, robes, blankets, beds, and apparel, as well as solid rubber chew toys, puppy training pee pads and specially formulated semi-soft jerky treats and biscuits are all specially designed for safe, durable puppy play and created for the youngest pet members of the family. Super premium AKC Puppy products are based on the history and heritage of the American Kennel Club and are now available exclusively at Target, with other mass retailers nationwide expected to follow in Spring 2007. Suggested retail price of $4.99 - $14.99.

AKC Woodlands™ products use recycled components (including plastics, polyester, stuffing, cardboard packaging and more) in each product, providing environmentally-friendly dog toys, apparel and other products to pets everywhere. Recycled materials used in the line include recycled plastics, polyester stuffing, cardboard packaging and more. Although recycled materials are more difficult and expensive to produce, it is a small price to pay to help the planet. AKC Woodlands™ products feature premium quality treats, toys and accessories for dogs. The American Kennel Club is proud to stamp its prestigious name on products that are not only safe and good for dogs, but also for the environment. JPI will be launching AKC Woodlands™ at Petco in May 2007 for a suggested retail price of $4.99- $24.99.

Advanced Formula White Bites™ oral care dog treats are infused with the power of top household consumer goods brand, Arm & Hammer® Baking Soda. Advanced Formula White Bites with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda aid in the long-term breakdown of plaque by helping to clean dogs’ teeth and freshen breath with their chewy and abrasive texture. White Bites oral care treats, which launched in 2006, are JPI’s offensive in the war against poor oral hygiene for dogs. White Bites treats are specifically formulated to be SAFE and DIGESTIBLE, and are produced in a single-step wheat gluten process and supplemented with milk protein. They also are designed to be extremely delicious and tasty for dogs.

Disney Nostalgia™ pet products celebrate the rich history of everyone’s favorite Disney characters interpreting them from classic cartoons and movies to a new line of dog toys, beds and carriers, apparel and bundled gift packs. With the Disney Nostalgia line one may have to look twice to realize that the items were created especially for dogs, not kids! The initial line of Disney Nostalgia products is expected to ship to mass market specialty stores and national pet retailers nationwide in May 2007.

JPI continues to bring cat lovers everywhere The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) branded products, with the top-selling CFA™ mouse outselling other cat toys 4 to 1 at Petco. The Cat Fanciers’ Association is the oldest American feline institution devoted to cats’ health, happiness and well-being and is the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats. CFA-branded products promote the natural hunting skills and play-patterns of cats and the comprehensive line, developed to address the unique needs of cats, is currently available at retailers nationwide.

Snoop Dogg™ Pet Products toy line-up includes a DJ Headset, Boom Box, Dogg Bone™ and Football, all of which are double stitched and made from durable plush and ballistic fabrics for safe and fun play for dogs. Some of the toys play bona fide sound clips of Snoop Dogg himself. Snoop Dogg toys keep dogs and their hip-hop loving owners grooving together. The Snoop Dogg clothing assortment includes a Snoop Dogg Basketball Jersey, animal print Faux Fur Coat and a Doggfather™ Hoodie Sweatshirt. All dog apparel is available in a variety of sizes from extra small to extra large, creating a walking fashion statement for fans of the hip hop legend and their dogs. Snoop Dogg pet products are currently available exclusively at Amazon.com.

JPI’s Halloween Disguises are a cute, fun, and a “un-boo-lievably” dynamic way to share the fun of dress-up with your pet! This Halloween season, let your leader of the Lost Boys-clad pet dress in JPI’s Peter Pan Halloween Disguise as he escorts you through Never-Never-Land or join the Peanuts crew by dressing up in JPI’s Woodstock Halloween Disguise complete with bright yellow fabric. With tons of characters and costumes to choose from, your pet won’t be caught “playing dead” in the same costume twice!

Inspired by the web-slinging action of the great Spider-Man® franchise and next summer’s blockbuster Spider-Man 3 release, Spider-Man 3 pet products are a selection of interactive pet toys that bring crime-stopping dogs everywhere fetch toys, flings, water toys, apparel and dog life-vests.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific™, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Trendmasters®, Toymax®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JPI™ and Plug It In & Play TV Games™. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com.

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific's business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS' products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and difficulties with integrating acquired businesses. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

©JAKKS Pacific, Inc. All rights reserved.

Global Pet Expo Product Images are available on our Toy Fair FTP site at ftp://ftp.jakks.net, Username: primages, Password: r3lat3.
Contacts

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
Genna Rosenberg, 310-455-6235
gennar@jakks.net
Kellan Keane, 310-455-6288
kellank@jakks.net

Chart-Topping Recording Artists KoRn, The Game, +44, Rise Against and Young Jeezy Take Center Stage at Boost Mobile RockCorps Concert

Friday, March 30 at LA's Kodak Theatre

Today's Hottest Hip-Hop & Rock Artists Will Perform Exclusively for 3,000 Youth Volunteers

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that has motivated more than 16,000 young people to get involved and help their communities, today announced that recording artists KoRn, The Game, +44, Rise Against and Young Jeezy are to perform at this year's first-ever BMRC concert event at LA's Kodak Theatre on March 30. The concert will reward 3,000 hard-working local youth who have volunteered four hours of community service through BMRC to earn tickets to this ultra-exclusive event.

RockCorps, an organization harnessing the power of music to inspire volunteerism, and Boost Mobile, a wireless telecommunications brand dedicated to boosting the lives of today's youth, continue their highly successful partnership for the third year in a row. BMRC exposes young people to simple and fun ways they can proactively contribute to their neighborhoods and positively transform society. Combining the power of music, community and volunteerism, Boost Mobile RockCorps will offer entrance to this summer's most popular concerts for which the only way in is to earn tickets by contributing four hours of volunteer service.

A recent comparison of BMRC and non-BMRC participants illustrates the impact of the program on today's young people. Findings suggest close to 80% of BMRC volunteers are likely to volunteer again in the future -- without a concert ticket/reward. Additionally, 73% of participants who attended the BMRC concert conveyed it gave them a sense of how powerful volunteer work can be. Music has the power to bring people together, and Boost Mobile RockCorps is channeling this power as a catalyst for making volunteering cool and relevant to today's youth.

BMRC 2007 kicked off in Los Angeles in early February with a diverse roster of volunteer projects and partnerships involving local LA youth that will culminate with the unprecedented concert event at the Kodak Theatre. Major reward concert events are also scheduled to take place at Atlanta's Fox Theatre and New York City's legendary Radio City Music Hall later this year, with additional tour stops to be announced next month.

Last year's BMRC program made stops in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. By the end of the 2006 tour, BMRC volunteers had contributed approximately 40,000 hours of community service and transformed close to 125 project sites in eight cities across the country.

Youth interested in becoming part of the Boost Mobile RockCorps movement can call BMRC at 1-888-ROCK-889, or log onto www.boostmobilerockcorps.com for more information and to register for membership. BMRC members will be notified of volunteer opportunities in their area.

About RockCorps

RockCorps is an organization that harnesses the power of music to inspire volunteerism. Based on the early work of The Greenbucks Foundation, RockCorps was founded in 2003 to affect social change and act as the bridge between communities in need and the young adults who want to make them better. RockCorps' goals are to introduce volunteerism to teens and young adults, motivate people to volunteer in their community and launch a national movement. The company has formulated a unique blend of music, community and volunteerism to expose young people to simple ways they can proactively contribute to the greater good. The program employs music as an incentive to entice and then funnel volunteers through established non-profit organizations. By completing four hours of community service, each participant receives a ticket to a signature RockCorps event which features performances by some of the hottest names in music. Experience shows that after volunteering once with RockCorps, young people are twice as likely to do it again.

About Boost Mobile

Based in Irvine, California, Boost Mobile is a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand focused on offering premium Pay-As-You-Go wireless phones and services to the youth market. Boost Mobile is dedicated to boosting the lives of today's young people by contributing to youth development programs. Boost's community relations efforts, which include Boost Mobile RockCorps, Boost Mobile Ahead of the Game youth basketball camps, support to Big Brothers Big Sisters and Historically Black Colleges and Universities and more, are helping young people enhance their lifestyle and status, and build stronger connections and greater independence. Experience Boost on the Web at www.boostmobile.com

Source: Boost Mobile RockCorps

CONTACT: Shawn Purdy, Shawn.Purdy@pmkhbh.com, or Bianca Bianconi,
Bianca.Bianconi@pmkhbh.com, both of PMK/HBH, +1-212-582-1111; or Sheila
Eldridge, Sheila@MilesAheadEntertainment.com, or Tracy Anderson, both of Miles
Ahead Entertainment, +1-201-722-1500

Web site: http://www.boostmobile.com/
http://www.boostmobilerockcorps.com/

Rawkus Records Presents The Sound Bombing Beat Battle-February 21, 2007

(New York, NY--February 18, 2007)-- Music and Marketing Visionaries Ben
Willis, Brian Brater, Jarret Myer and Jim Drew, are proud to present
The Sound Bombing Beat Battle. Hosted by DJ Double 0 and super producer,
Just Blaze, The Soundbombing Beat Battle is a proving ground for the up and
coming producer.

The Sound Bombing Beat Battle is a unique opportunity for an unknown
beatmaker to showcase their talent. Their beats will be judged by
celebrity judges and a discriminating New York crowd. Three producers
will battle it out for a chance to win the bragging rights of, "Soundbombing
Champion". There will also be  a special performance by Rawkus Records'
own  Naledge and DJ  Double 0. Music will be provided by DJ Soul.

The Sound Bombing Beat Battle will be presented on Wednesday, February
21, 2007 from 10:00pm-1:00am at Joe's Pub located at 425 Lafayette
Street in New York City. Price of admission is $15.

All media inquiries, please contact Ben Willis at WillisAvenue@aol.com
or (845)-399-3089.

MTV's TRL & ACUVUE Give Fans a Chance to Guest VJ on National Television

MyTRL contest launches online: Winners will join TRL hosts like Damien Fahey at MTV's Times Square Studio

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- VISTAKON(R), Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. and makers of ACUVUE(R) Brand Contact Lenses, has joined forces with MTV's popular daily video countdown show TRL (Total Request Live) to give music lovers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to appear as a guest VJ on MyTRL.

Sponsored by ACUVUE(R), the MyTRL contest offers four lucky fans the chance to live out their ultimate defining moment as a Guest VJ, joining hot TRL hosts like Damien Fahey on air in MTV's Times Square Studio.

To enter, contestants can log on to http://acuvue.mtv.com/ between February 19 and March 18 and answer six short questions designed to let the MTV judges know why they would make a great guest VJ. Contestants are also encouraged to showcase their style by uploading a personal photo. These are the first steps in a behind-the-scenes casting call that will culminate with the selection of four grand prize winners who will appear on TRL during the week of May 14. See official rules at http://acuvue.mtv.com/. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

When entering the contest, TRL host Damien Fahey encourages contestants to think about what makes a certain guest or host stand out on his show. "We want to know what defines you ... what celebrity would play you in a movie? Who's on your dream TRL guest list?," says Fahey. "We need to know who you are and what would make you the ultimate guest VJ."

Visitors to the MyTRL contest site, can also sign up for a Free* Trial Pair Certificate for ACUVUE(R) Brand Contact Lenses. Plus, once the contest entry period ends, they can brush up on their VJ skills using MTV's online interactive tools. "While the entries are being judged, visitors can view highlight clips of TRL and pick their favorite moments," says Fahey.

About Vistakon

The VISTAKON division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. specializes in disposable and frequent replacement contact lenses which it markets under such brand names as ACUVUE(R), ACUVUE(R) ADVANCE(TM) with HYDRACLEAR(TM), ACUVUE(R) ADVANCE(TM) for ASTIGMATISM, ACUVUE(R) OASYS(TM) with HYDRACLEAR(TM) PLUS, ACUVUE(R) and ACUVUE(R) 2; 1-DAY ACUVUE(R); ACUVUE(R) BIFOCAL; ACUVUE(R) TORIC, and ACUVUE(R) 2 COLOURSTM.

*Professional exam and fitting fees not included. Valid only while supplies last.

ACUVUE(R), ACUVUE(R) ADVANCE(TM), HYDRACLEAR(TM), ACUVUE(R) OASYS(TM), ACUVUE(R) 2 COLOURS(TM), ULTRA COMFORT SERIES(TM) and VISTAKON(R) are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

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 130 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 which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services. The network also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: VISTAKON

CONTACT: Sheara Reich, +1-202-368-3838, sheara@breadandrosespr.com, for
VISTAKON; Gary Esterow of Vistakon, +1-908-216-5200, gester1@visus.jnj.com; or
Louisa Harris of MTV Communications, +1-212-846-4489,
Louisa.harris@mtvstaff.com

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

NOTE TO EDITORS: For interviews with Damien Fahey, please contact Sheara Reich, +1-202-368-3838, sheara@breadandrosespr.com

Beere Finanical Subsidary in Talks to Produce Live Events

February 21, 2007
COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beere Financial Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BRFG), an equity holdings company, subsidiary CED Entertainment is in talks with Vessel Events to produce events using their current distribution clients. CED, a Music Film and Distribution Company, is in final negotiations with Vessel Events to produce their own Live Events that will include Reggae, Hip-Hop and R&B events.

CED Entertainment has over 30 labels and great talent that they are distributing. Our plan is to sign the best talent, talent that is charting, that may have radio buzz, Internet buzz and include those artist on our tours. This gives CED an edge up on the competition as they can showcase their hot artists through Vessel Events.

It is been noted that CED Entertainment had one of their best revenue years in 2006 and with the additional revenue generated via Live Events; the total revenues will grow at a tremendous rate in 2007 and 2008. Vessel Events is also speaking with other entertainment firms about partnerships, joint ventures and strategic alliances all of which CED Entertainment would participate in through this expected agreement.

About CED Entertainment

The national distribution of independent music is encumbered by major record labels that control conventional retail. C.E.D. Entertainment Distribution, Inc. eliminates the burden for record stores who seek to qualify independent music for shelf placement while providing every level of Independent music with an opportunity for national and regional distribution. With C.E.D. Entertainment Distribution, the Independent labels can pass through a channel of major label influence and gain access to the music consumers.

About Beere Financial Group, Inc.:

Beere Financial Group, Inc. invests in emerging growth companies with market-ready products, strong management teams, and strategies for developing high-growth companies in well-defined markets.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements regarding financial matters 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 that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.
Contacts

Beere Financial Group, Inc.
Investors:
Norman Birmingham, 410-309-5960

Straight Up Brands' Sizzurp to Be Promoted by Rap Group M.O.P.

NEW YORK, NY -- (Market Wire - Feb 21, 2007) --  Straight Up Brands, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: STRU) (the "Company") http://www.straightupbrands.com/, an emerging developer and international marketer of premium branded wines and spirits headquartered in New York, has announced that rap group M.O.P. will promote Sizzurp with product placement in new song lyrics, music videos, and while on tour worldwide with tour van wraps, stage banners and on-stage pours. M.O.P. is about to launch their first worldwide tour after being signed by 50 Cent for his label G-Unit. G-Unit will distribute the new CD, which is expected to be released in May 2007.

The music from "7:30," M.O.P.'s first song to be released from the new CD, has been picked up by CBS Sports for their basketball broadcasts and the New York Knicks, both of which are using the music in their "sound beds." The video for "7:30," which has Sizzurp placed in the video, is now being re-edited for MTV and is expected to be broadcast nationally by March 1, 2007.

Sizzurp is the first product to roll out from Straight Up Brands following their recent acquisition of Rappin Brands. Sizzurp, a Purple Punch Liqueur, is a blend of premium imported cognac, vodka and exotic fruit juices. Sizzurp sold itself in 2006 -- now watch Straight Up send its numbers soaring with celebrity partnerships around the globe.

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

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

About Straight Up Brands, Inc.

Straight Up Brands, Inc. develops, produces, and markets branded wine and alcoholic beverages through collaborations with artists, DJs and other influential celebrities. The Company's premium branded products are within three growing categories of the spirits industry: wine, vodka and liqueurs/cordials. The Company's first product brought to market is Bracco Wine; with the acquisition of Rappin Brands, it now has Sizzurp in distribution and it will begin the distribution of Lucky Nites with Lil Flip in selected markets in the first quarter of 2007. Future products include Foxy Brown's sparkling wine, Storm Vodka with DJ Clue, MoMo Mojito with Ja Rule, and a Coconut Rum. The Company anticipates adding to these product lines with additional celebrity endorsements throughout 2007. Leveraging the marketing power of artists combined with the current growth and solid profit margins in the spirits industry, the Company is well positioned for strong revenue growth, earnings and success.

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.

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

Investor Relations Contact:
Gerald Kieft
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

'SPIN THE MIC' DOUBLE DVD OUT NOW

Spin The Mic DVD UK Release: 12/02/07

For decades, MCs have been searching for an event that could change the game. In 2006 a new format was born that would challenge more than the lyrical dexterity, wit and sharpness of an MC. That format was SPIN THE MIC.

Lose... and you're out!! Win… and choose who's next! In this unique, unparalleled format each MCs fate is decided by their perception, strategy and fortune as they spin a mic to select their next opponent. The $2000 New York Finals was a war of words that turned physical and forced the final four rappers to finish on the streets. Eventual Spin The Mic 2006 Champion ILLMACULATE of Portland, Oregon USA said “I like the spontaneity of the spinning of the mic… it’s the unsureness of what’s gonna happen”

The DVD This exclusive Double DVD follows the story of the first ever Spin The Mic competition as the best battle rappers from around the world do combat in a plush New York arena. With 4 hours of footage disc 1 contains 2 highlight shows while all 25 battles are in full on disc 2.

With Spin The Mic 2007 expected to once again attract the biggest names in rap, Hip Hops answer to Wrestling’s Royal Rumble looks destined to become an annual highlight in Hip Hop calendars everywhere.

Spin The Mic is a Jump Off TV format. Jump Off TV is a Hip Hop Media, Sports & Entertainment destination, featuring original video programming, a social network and the latest news & gossip.

The DVD is available online at JumpOff.TV now and at all really good outlets in UK (February 12th) and USA (March 5th)

The intense 1min Trailer: www.jumpoff.tv/spinthemicdvd.mov

CONTACT: Jess Slater
jess@jumpoff.tv
07731 427 481
www.jumpoff.tv

DMGI Announces Long-Term Distribution Agreements With Independent Labels EsNtion Records, Thick Records, and C.P. Records

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Music Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) , a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video catalogs, announced long-term digital distribution agreements with EsNtion Records, a top dance label with a number of current chart hits; Thick Records, a top Chicago-based Punk/Alternative Rock label; and C.P. Records, a Canadian label which features Massari, an up-and-coming Lebanese born R&B/hip-hop artist. DMGI also provided an update on the number of tracks distributed on behalf of current, active independent labels, noting that that number now stands at more than 100,000, representing approximately 30 percent of the Company's entire music catalog.

"We're excited to add EsNtion, Thick Records, and C.P. Records to our family of labels we represent, as it demonstrates our commitment to acquiring long-term rights to new, contemporary, charting hits that reside on independent labels, not just the 'oldies,'" said Mitchell Koulouris, Chief Executive Officer of DMGI.

Mr. Koulouris added, "With EsNtion, we gained distribution of contemporary chart hits from popular dance artists such as Danielle Bollinger, DJ Russ Harris, and Tricky Bizzniss featuring Trixie Reiss. Likewise, Thick Records has strong momentum in the punk and Alternative Rock genre, with great artists such as The Tossers and The Arrivals. Also, Massari has sold more than 100,000 records in Canada, earning him platinum status. We're happy to have the opportunity to forge these new relationships, and look forward to bringing contemporary music and artists to fans worldwide."

Founded in 2003, Chicago's EsNtion Records scored its first hit with DJ Russ Harris' "Dance With Me." The company is made up of four labels: EsNtion Silver, Forever Soul, EsNtion Latino, and Four Play Music. EsNtion has scored regular top ten appearances on the Billboard Club Play Charts with tracks such as Gene Hunt's "Build for the Day/Save the Music," Mr. A.L.I.'s "Jam Session Rounds 1 and 2," and Norti Cotto's "Let It Out" and "I'll Be Your Freak." The label currently has two tracks climbing the Club Play Charts, including Danielle Bollinger's "You'll Always Have Me" and DJ Russ Harris' "Drums In the Club." The Detroit-based Bollinger is perhaps best known as being a finalist on the hit television show Star Search.

Founded in 1994, Thick Records has released more than 100 albums from such great punk acts such as At The Drive-In, The Arrivals, Commander Venus, The Blue Meanies, Alkaline Trio, The Tossers, Season To Risk, The Methadones, All, Citizen Fish, and Local H. A mainstay of the Chicago music scene, the label has scored consistent success with its recordings.

Based in Toronto, C.P. Records features R&B/hip-hop artists Massari and Belly. Massari, born in Beirut, Lebanon and now residing in Canada, has had breakout success with his smooth R&B and hip-hop stylings. His Middle Eastern roots and unique sound has rocketed him to remarkable success as one of the top English speaking artists in the Middle East. With physical CD distribution in Canada, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for his self-titled release with Universal Music Group, Massari is poised to garner similar attention and success in the United States. In addition to acquiring digital rights to Massari's breakthrough recordings and videos, DMGI has also acquired the rights to the single and video, "Pressure" by Middle Eastern rhymer, Belly. His single, "Pressure," was produced by the Washington D.C. based producer/singer, Ginuwine. Through his connection with Ginuwine, Belly has toured Canada with Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. Both Massari and Belly represent a new breed of international artists that are breaking down cultural barriers while simultaneously climbing the charts.

About DMGI

Founded in 2005, Digital Music Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) is a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music, TV, film and video catalogs. DMGI acquires the digital rights to media catalogs and digitally encodes them into multiple formats for distribution to online music, mobile, and video stores. Our retailers include: the iTunes Music Store, YouTube, Google Video, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal-Mart Music, Yahoo! Music, InfoSpace, Moderati, Zingy, 9Squared, and many others. For more information, please visit www.dmgi.com.

Digital Music Group is a trademark of Digital Music Group, Inc. Other names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, information regarding Digital Music Group's distribution agreements with EsNtion, Thick, and C.P. Records) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of Digital Music Group to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: unforeseen difficulties assembling the digital albums; potential changes in consumers' tastes and preferences in music; and our dependence on the iTunes Store and other online music stores to make the digital albums available for purchase by consumers. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Digital Music Group's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Digital Music Group assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

  Press Contact
  Allen & Caron Inc.:              Brian Kennedy, Media Relations
                                   Telephone: (212) 691-8087
                                   e-mail: Brian@allencaron.com

  Investor Relations Contact
  Digital Music Group, Inc.:       Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer
                                   Telephone: (916) 239-6010 x2505
  Allen & Caron Inc.:              Jesse Deal, Account Manager
                                   Telephone:  (212) 691-8087
                                   e-mail: Jesse@allencaron.com

Source: Digital Music Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Relations, Brian Kennedy, +1-212-691-8087,
Brian@allencaron.com, or Investor Relations, Jesse Deal, Account Manager,
Jesse@allencaron.com, both of Allen & Caron Inc., +1-212-691-8087, for Digital
Music Group, Inc.; or Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer of Digital Music
Group, Inc., +1-916-239-6010 ext. 2505

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

EL-P AND NINE INCH NAIL'S TRENT REZNOR GIVE A LESSON IN "FLYENTOLOGY"

First single for El-P's I'll Sleep When You're Dead Drops Today, Adult Swim Produced Video Forthcoming

(Brooklyn, NY February 20, 2007) Definitive Jux co-founder, emcee, and producer El-P's first single from his new album I'll Sleep When You're Dead is available today. Entitled "Flyentology", the song features Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. The single will be supported by an Adult Swim produced video that will debut on Comedy Central.

"Flyentology" was written by El-P after he experienced a near fatal plane crash. The emcee/producer has always had an intense fear of flying, and his worst nightmare came true on a recent flight. Shortly after take-off, one of the engines exploded and the plane had to make a rough emergency landing. In the aftermath of the traumatic incident, El-P reexamined his thoughts on faith and religion. "I realized that my spiritual life exists only while on planes. During the experience I found myself praying, and I don’t even know how to pray. So this is my song about religion, which I think a lot of people can relate to. It’s my admittance of being an asshole who thinks he’s better than God until the very moment when I realize that not only am I not, but I really, really want God to love me and take care of me," explained El-P.

El-P first worked with Trent Reznor when he remixed the NIN front man's single "Only." They kept in touch and when El-P began production work on "Flyentology," he realized that Reznor would be the perfect addition for the song. Reznor worked on the track while on tour and emailed El-P his takes. "Trent completely surprised me by how generous he was creatively," said El-P. "Every part I asked him to do he did several versions of so that I could choose my favorites. It made me wonder if I were as famous as he is if I would be that cool. I hope so."

"Flyentology" b/w "EMG" is available today via iTunes. The Adult Swim produced music video will premier on Comedy Central soon. I'll Sleep When You're Dead will be released on March 20th and features guest appearances from The Mars Volta, Aesop Rock, Cage, Cat Power, and other high profile artists.

iTunes Link:

"Flyentology" feat. Trent Reznor

MP3: "Smithereens"
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/El-P/SMITHEREENS.mp3

Bio, pictures, and full album streams available here:
www.audibletreats.com/download/El-P/

El-P's MySpace page:
www.myspace.com/elproducto

Video Coming Soon!

Press Contact:
Michelle McDevitt - michelle@audibletreats.com

Vampire Hip Hop comedy feature film now casting!

Recently voted as one of Hip Hop's top filmmaker's writer, producer and director Tim Greene is looking for his next group of break out stars with his new Hip Hop Vampire comedy film. The PG-Rated film will start shooting in the spring in New York, Philly and Los Angeles . Some of Tim's past actor finds have went on to act in films with Jim Carey, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Jamie Fox, The Wayans Brothers and appear on networks such as HBO, BET, and on shows such as Def Comedy Jam and get over 24 million votes on America’s Got Talent on NBC (Rappin Granny). Tim is also days away for singing a major film label deal which will allow him to release as many as 5 feature films a year.

The film’s title and plot are under wraps for now.

Tim Greene is looking for the following:

Lead male vampire: age 18 to 35 (unique look and comedic talent a plus)

Lead female vampire: age 18 to 35 (Model Types!)

Male or female sidekick: age 18 to 35

Detectives: age 25 to 45 (male or female)

Extras for club scenes: age 18 to 30

Please no phone calls this time or e-mails to the Los Angeles , Philly or Charlotte offices. We get over six thousand submissions and they all go to Mrs. Wiseman and her staff in casting and not to Mr. Tim Greene. Tim would love to use every actor possible, but can only cast so many actors per picture.

Submission deadline is March 10th 2007.

Send in CD for soundtrack consideration and headshot or reel for actor consideration to:

Mrs. Amy Wiseman
V-Comedy Casting
Tim Greene Films.com
Box 20554
Phila, Pa  19138

For more info log onto:

WWW.TIMGREENEFILMS.COM

OR JOIN TIM’S MY SPACE FRIEND’S LIST AT:

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TIMGREENEFILMS.COM 

Sedgwick & Cedar clothing brand releases revolutionary project

Sedgwick & Cedar '73 pays homage to the legacy of hip hop with promotional mixtape

Atlanta, GA - Feb 20, 2007 Sedgwick & Cedar '73 has announced it will release a mix tape entitled 'Sedgwick & Cedar '73; Where it all began' in the spring 2007. The urban brand in conjunction with 1Million Sold and Enchanted PR are currently seeking submissions for the one of a kind mix tape that will pay homage to the origin and birthplace of hip hop.

Sedgwick & Cedar '73 The Heritage Brand of Hip Hop, was founded by the pioneers of the culture such as DJ Kool Herc, Africa Bambaataa, Melle Mel, Sha-rock and others in 2005. The company's name represents the actual intersection where hip hop was born in 1973 at 1520 Sedgwick Ave (1st House Party) and Cedar Park (1st Block Party) in the Bronx NY.

Mixtape will showcase the hottest in hip hop talent from around the world
Caz & Juelz Since its inception the Sedgwick & Cedar brand has quickly become synonymous with the hip hop culture, being spotted on A-list hip hop royalty everywhere from MTV and BET to VH-1 reality shows and numerous red carpet events throughout the country. Russell Simmons, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, KRS- One and Nas are just a few of the many artists photographed wearing the new hip hop clothing brand.

‘Sedgwick & Cedar '73: Where it all began’ will feature some of hip hop’s brightest up and coming emcees both male and female. “This mix tape is about celebrating hip hop as an art form by embracing its future. We are seeking a collective of some of the country’s brightest emcees, from various cultures, backgrounds and influences. There are only fourteen spots so we are going to be very selective with the process. We have to be because of the brand we are representing,” says Jayar Browne, mix tape coordinator and CEO of 1Million Sold. "We are happy to be able to give away these promotional CD's to the buying public who have supported the brand," he states. Browne believes the mix tape will be instrumental in breaking some well-deserving up and coming artists that otherwise may not have a chance to be discovered on a national level. “Hip hop is about opportunity and is ever-evolving. We are looking for truly gifted lyricists that until now might not have had a chance to reach a major audience,” Browne comments. The mixtape will feature emcees giving shoutouts to their favorite hip hop pioneers and acknowledging those icons who inspired them to pursue a career in hip hop.

Sedgwick & Cedar ’73: Where it all began is set for release on March 14th in correlation with the Core DJ retreat in Miami, Fl and will coincide with Sedgwick & Cedar's spring line. The mix tape will be given away as a promotional item at various clothiers carrying the Sedgwick & Cedar brand. “We consider it an honor to be involved in this venture paying homage to the legacy of hip hop,” says Enchanted PR president, Christal Jordan-Mims. “To have a compilation of hip hop as an art form across cultural and regional lines; seeing how the expression varies from the north, to the south, east to the west is exciting. It’s an opportunity to see what a huge impact hip hop and in particular the birthplace New York has had on the rest of the world.”

For more information on Sedgwick & Cedar please visit www.sc73.com. To submit music please send a CLEAN radio edit mp3 to scmixtape@gmail.com, with a subject line of ‘Sedgwick & Cedar: Where it all began’ before February 28, 2007.

Visit Sedgwick & Cedar
About Enchanted PR

Enchanted PR is a full service public relations agency that fuses creativity with industry know-how and public relations practice to create memorable individualized campaigns for every client. Enchanted PR recently aquired a brand development division responsible for acquiring corporate sponsorships.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/enchantedpr

1Million Sold

1MillionSold is a promotional company specializing in radio and retail promotions headed by CEO Jayar Browne. Current clientele include Beanie Siegel, Omillio Sparks, Quenzo and Island Def Jam among others. Browne is also regional distribution manager for RND an independent distribution company. 1 Million Sold also specializes in cross-branding and marketing.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/1millionsold

Enchanted PR
Christal Jordan-Mims
President/CEO
email: enchanted@comcast.net

1 Million Sold
Jayar Browne
President/CEO
email: onemillionsold@gmail.com

Hip-Hop Edutainment Grows in Brooklyn

1st Annual It's All About M.E.E. Festival – A Celebration of Media, Expression and Education

Stop Bullets in The Hood, Explore Hip-Hop Novel Vs. Street Literature + Peer-Peer Mediation & More

Sponsored by SoonR, African Ancestry, St. Martin Press, The Ave Magazine, the Institute for Urban Education at the New School University, and Breakthough TV

The It's All About M.E.E. (Media, Expression, and Education) Festival is a 3-day multi-media celebration taking place from February 23–25, 2007. It's All About M.E.E combines the best of our Freshest Youth Program, the Urban Word NYC Poetry Slam Final, and the Hip-Hop Education Summit [H2Ed].

Over 15 community arts and media organizations will participate in the celebration, representing cities like San Jose, Oakland, L.A., Chicago and DC, as well as countries like Mongolia, Brazil & Canada. Workshop Facilitators include Full Circle, The Grassroots Artists MovEment (G.A.ME), Beatbox Entertainment, What's the 411 Initiative, Words Beats and Life, and Hip-Hop Congress. Special celebrity guests include Roxanne Shante, Doug E. Fresh, Raqiyah Mays and Pharoahe Monch, as well as notable Educators and community leaders such as Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Tamara Dawit, Professor Dave Stoval, Mark Gonzales, Ora Wise, Lavie Raven, and Professor Andrew Ryan will engage in dialogue and workshops. In addition to three days of programming, the Hip-Hop Association will celebrate the official release of the Hip-Hop Education Guidebook: Volume 1, a comprehensive tool for those interested in Hip-Hop Education.

“Teachers have no other choice but to learn how to use hip hop in the classroom. It's the language of the children. They have to respect the culture of Hip-Hop."
--Talib Kweli, Hip-Hop Artist

Schedule:

Media & Activities | February 23, 2007 | 12pm – 6pm:
Setting off the festival, the Freshest Youth Program will be filled with engaging edutainment activities for youth that include break-dancing (b-boying), graffiti art, DJing, MCing, as well as compelling performances by youth in Hip-Hop theatre and film screenings.

Also taking place on this day will be the panel discussion, "When the Gun Draws: Addressing the Epidemic of Gun Violence and the Propaganda Behind It" featuring Legendary Lyricist, Pharaohe Monch, who will be joined by distinguished panelists to examine the rash of gun violence sweeping the nation and strategies to alleviate this preventable plague which is disproportionately effecting Black and Brown communities nationwide.

Panelists include Raqiyah Mays of The Ave Magazine (Moderator), Piper Anderson of Black Out Arts Collective, Hezues R of Guns 4 Camers, Monifa Bandele of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement and Terrence Fisher, Director of Bullets In The Hood, winner of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival Short Filmmaking award.

Panel will include a Special Screening of Pharoahe Monch's New Music Video, "When the Guns Draws." 

+This event is FREE and open to the public and will be taking place at the Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School.

Expression | February 24, 2007 | 7pm – 10pm:

In the Urban Word NYC Annual Teen Poetry Slam Final held this year at Brooklyn Academy of Music | Howard Gillman Opera House, hundreds of teens representing every borough and most ethnicities come together in celebration of youth spoken word, to determine which five teens will form that year’s NYC Teen Poetry Slam Team and compete at Brave New Voices, the National Teen Poetry Slam.

Seats are almost sold out! To Purchase Tickets  visit www.h2ed.net/itsallaboutmee

Education | February 25, 2007 | 7:30am – 7pm:

Closing up the festival once again at the Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School, the H2Ed Summit will give opportunities for educators, social workers and parents to learn and participate in workshops that will teach how to use Hip-Hop as an educational tool across a multi-disciplinary curricula.

Workshop Schedule:

11:50-12:50AM (1st Hour Facilitator)

Workshop A: Literacy | Rhythm & Reason: Utilizing Hip-Hop to engage literacy, critical thinking and creative writing facilitated by Urban Word

Workshop B: History | African Ancestry: Tracing Your Roots by Gina Paige

Workshop C: Music | Human Rights Are For Young People Too! –Supporting Children's Rights & Participation Through Hip-Hop by Tamara Dawit & Tristan "Collizhun" Graham

Workshop D: Immigration, Social Justice & Leadership | From West Coast to West Bank: Understanding Ideas and Imperialism Through Global Hip Hop by Mark Gonzales

Workshop E: Media - Global Action Project Youth Presentations

Workshop F: Tolerance - Slingshot Hip Hop: Culture and Resistance from Brooklyn to Palestine by Ora Wise

2:50-3:50PM (2nd Hour Facilitator)

Workshop A: English Language Arts - Hip-Hop Novel Vs. Street Literature - Facilitated by Kwan

Workshop B: Global Studies | Global Education Through Hip-Hop – HIV/AIDS by Tamara Dawit & Eternia

Workshop C: Math - Edu Rap: Improving Test Scores and Discipline for the Hip Hop Generation by Dr. Ron Kelley

Workshop D: Peer-Peer Mediation – By Cashus D, Federation for Hip-Hop Preservation- Chicago

Workshop E: Technology - By Andrew Ryan, Hip-Hop Matters

Workshop F: Diversity – By Lavie - BCAM/University of Hip-Hop

Sponsors of the 1st Annual It’s All About M.E.E. Festival include SoonR, African Ancestry, St. Martin Press, The Ave Magazine, the Institute for Urban Education at the New School University, and Breakthough.tv
For more information and registration visit www.h2ed.net/itsallaboutmee.

Contact:
212.500.5970
press@hiphopassociation.org

About the Hip-Hop Association:
The Hip-Hop Association (H2A) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) community building organization with national headquarters in Harlem. Our mission is to utilize Hip-Hop culture as a tool to facilitate critical technology, education, and leadership development; while preserving Hip-Hop culture for future generations. For more information visit www.hiphopassociation.org.

About Urban Word NYC:
Urban Word NYC ignited the youth spoken word and poetry scene in New York City when it was established in partnership with Teachers & Writers Collaborative in 1999. Since then, Urban Word NYC has provided thousands of New York City teenagers with free, safe, ongoing, and uncensored writing and performance opportunities. Urban Word believes teenagers can and must speak for themselves and the key to building self-confidence, honing critical thinking skills, and developing imaginative and honest writing is to honor what they say and feel. For more information, please visit www.urbanwordnyc.org.

About BCAM:
Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School provides students a small, personalized learning environment with school, family, and the surrounding Brooklyn and citywide community in a collaborative educational partnership. We offer an exciting and challenging college preparatory academic curriculum and a professional focus in leading communications, arts, and media fields, in a culture wherein students are encouraged to develop individual responsibility, social awareness, self-expression, collective action, and discipline. Through this three-dimensional notion of high school, BCAM students gain the academic, professional, and social skills to enter a range of college and professional opportunities, and most importantly, succeed in this high stakes 21st Century.

PHILADELPHIA HIP HOP MOVES - NEX MILLEN/RETROSPECTIVE AND POESH WONDER SIGN WITH RESPECT THE CULTURE/LEAVE BREAKBREAD PROJECTS

Philadelphia, PA  February 20, 2007 -- Respect The Culture, LLC, a
Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announced that
hip hop artists Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder have left
Breakbread Projects and signed exclusive deals with Respect The Culture.

Im very excited about whats going on with Respect The
Culture, said Nex Millen, whose album, Hard To Kill: The Hip Hop
Chronicles of Nex Millen was recently released by RTC.  Breakbread was
fun, and I wish those guys the best, but my goals have expanded musically
and professionally in directions that are just not achievable with
Breakbread. 

Im working on my new album, said Poesh Wonder.  Much love
to the Breakbread fam, but Im hype to be working on a global scale
and looking forward to collaborating with more artists both in the U.S.
and in Europe.

Nex Millen/Retrospective is a Philadelphia-born hip hop artist,
producer and DJ.  He was a co-founder of Camden, New Jersey-based Breakbread
Projects and a member the critically-acclaimed group Nuthouse.  Millen
has performed across the United States and throughout Europe and was the
Music Coordinator for the Digable Planets 2005 Reunion Tour UK.   
Formerly an engineer with Sony Studios (New York) and Sigma Sound Studios
(Philadelphia), he has released several recordings as an artist with
former groups, produced numerous singles, albums and mix tapes for other
artists and was the Music Supervisor for the very successful And1 B-ball
mix tapes.

Poesh Wonder is a New Jersey-born hip hop artist.  Poesh Wonder has
appeared on numerous recordings including Breakbread Radio,
Balance is Back, and Almost Famous.  His work has resulted in
worldwide acclaim, resulting in his being featured on Historias De Q,
the latest CD of Spanish hip hop phenom Quiroga and starring with
Quiroga in the video for Wah/Fuego en tu Interior.  View the video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtP9WzEVELs.

Respect the Culture LLC is a Philadelphia-based record label and
multimedia company  globalizing hip hop culture through music, fashion and
art. 

For more information contact Marci Krufka at Respect the Culture at
610-550-9705 or marci@respecttheculture.com or see
www.respecttheculture.com.

TOMI Magazine implements The TOMI Advisory Board

New Advisory board spearheads the world's only entertainment business
magazine into the right direction

New York, NY - TOMI Magazine proudly announces its newly-formed advisory
board. The leader in Entertainment Business, TOMI Magazine - The 'Other'
Music Industry has formed an insurmountable alliance with top industry
professionals resulting in the afore mentioned board. Its members include:

*        Rhonda Ridley - President/CEO of Affinity Public Relations: New
York's Exclusive Christian Urban PR, Marketing and Branding Firm

*        Vincent Tucker - President/CEO and Founder, CWC Entertainment Group
and Marketing Director for Metro Muzik: The Union

*        Lyn Keller - President of New York based LYNK PR: an all service
public relations firm

*        Shelley L. Ephraim - Financial Consultant AXA Advisors, LLC;
specializing in securities and investment.

"The first of its kind, TOMI Magazine prides itself on just that. But I
wanted much more for our readers" - says Tonisha Johnson, Owner and
Editor-In-Chief of TOMI Magazine. "I wanted TOMI to be business diverse.
What that means is the ideas and implementations of such an extraordinary
magazine shouldn't be that of one person but a collective of entertainment
business minds eager to become involved with this growing industry".

Press Inquires or Interviews, conntact:

Tonisha Johnson
Medina Media Incorporated
P.O. Box 30231
S. I. N. Y. 10303
publicity@tomimagazine.com

**********************

TOMI Magazine is more than just another business publication. It is the
ultimate entertainment business magazine that focuses on highlighting
minor/underground companies. Incorporating organization, knowledge,
financial advice, awareness, event news, business solutions and investment
strategies, TOMI emerges as a vital business resource devoted to helping
underground and minor businesses grow and flourish.

TOMI Magazine - The 'Other' Music Industry covers music, film, broadcasting
and sports entertainment companies alike.

UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS KICKS OFF 14TH SEASON WITH "THE MAGIC OF SOUL"

New Show Features Enchanting Acts from Around the World

ATLANTA , GA – February 2007 – Magic is the air as the 14th season of UniverSoul Circus premieres in Savannah , GA on Tuesday, February 6 kicking off the national tour. This season features, The Magic of Soul which blends UniverSoul’s famous urban-rich family entertainment, including performers from around the world, with a taste of magic and mystique. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.universoulcircus.com.

The new season features magician and illusionist Jon Ross who combines magic and dance for a captivating performance that will leave audiences mystified. The Magic of Soul will also feature flying trapeze performers, mind-bending contortionists, Chinese bicycle daredevils, gravity-defying aerial gymnasts and much more that will excite and enchant audiences of all ages.

Audience favorite, Ringmaster Tony Tone will start the show off accompanied by Zeke, Onion Head and the rest of the UniverSoul family.

“Every season, UniverSoul Circus gives our fans something new,” explains founder, Cedric Walker. “This year our audiences will journey into the unknown for a night of mystery, fantasy, and intrigue. But you’d better hurry because tickets are disappearing fast!”

The 27 city, 500 show tour will lead UniverSoul Circus across North America through November 22, starting in Savannah and moving onto Jacksonville, FL, Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Philadelphia, PA and 4 locations through out the New York City area through May.

Dates Include:

Savannah , GA : February 6 – 11

Jacksonville , FL : February 13 – 19

Atlanta , GA : February 22 – March 11

Greenville , SC : March 13 –18

Raleigh , NC : March 20 –25

Richmond , VA : March 27 – April 1

Philadelphia , PA : April 3 –15

Brooklyn , NY : April 18 – May 6

Queens , NY : May 8 –13

Bronx , NY : May 18 –20

Newark , NJ : May 22 –28

Washington , DC : May 31 – June 17

Baltimore , MD : June 19 –24

Greensboro , NC : June 27 – July 1

Charlotte , NC : July 3 – 8

Indianapolis , IN : July 17 – 22

Dallas , TX : July 31 – August 5

Memphis , TN : August 8 – 19

St. Louis , MO : August 15 – 19

Columbus , OH : August 22 – 26

Cleveland , OH : August 28 – September 3

Detroit , MI : September 5 – 16

Chicago , IL : September 20 – October 14

Oakland , CA : October 20 – 28th

Los Angeles , CA : October 31 – November 12

Houston , TX : November 17 – 22

About UniverSoul

UniverSoul is a worldwide leader in family entertainment.  Both internationally and in the U.S. , UniverSoul continues to inspire children and families from all backgrounds. Providing a wide range of wholesome yet hip and cutting-edge entertainment experiences, UniverSoul is offered live, and via broadcast, print and online media. UniverSoul pioneered urban-rich family entertainment with the introduction of UniverSoul Circus in 1994 and remains the premiere urban-rich family entertainment business in the nation.  UniverSoul Circus is the company’s cornerstone from which thousands of families have associated its name with excitement and fun. By creating a new category-“urban-rich family entertainment”, UniverSoul Circus quickly staked its claim in live entertainment history. Founder, Cedric Walker continues to focus on creating productions that both reflect and resonate with the increasingly diverse face of American families.  His ability to weave the magic of classic circus favorites with hip music, dance and soul has given UniverSoul Circus an appeal that extends far beyond its urban core.

Press Contact:
Lorrie Oaks
UniverSoul Circus PR
404.720.8176

Houston Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment: 'Get Your Money Right' Convenes at Texas Southern University's Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium March 3, 2007

Russell Simmons, Ciara, Chamillionaire, Monica, E-40, Mathew Knowles, Bryan- Michael Cox, Chingo Bling, Slim Thug, Free and Dr. Benjamin Chavis to Participate

HOUSTON, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, March 3rd, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) returns to Houston to kick off its 2007 national "Get Your Money Right" tour on financial empowerment. Joining Co-Chairmen Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis in Houston will be R&B/pop stars Ciara and Monica, hip-hop stars Chamillionaire, E-40, Chingo Bling and Slim Thug, Mathew Knowles, super producer Bryan-Michael Cox, and Congressman Al Green (D- TX). Hip-hop television personality, Free, will co-moderate the Summit with Dr. Chavis.

The Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment is a grassroots effort to help engage young people in discussions about the importance of personal finance. The "Get Your Money Right" tour begins at Texas Southern University's Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium, located at 3100 Cleburne Street, in Houston, Texas. The program takes place from Noon-3 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m.

"We are returning to Houston enthusiastically. This city continues to produce some of the best and most committed artists that help make a difference across America and throughout the world," emphasized Russell Simmons. "The Summit on financial empowerment is an opportunity to share important lessons about life and the effective use of money."

The title sponsor and partner of the tour is Chrysler Financial and the presenting sponsor is Anheuser-Busch. The Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment's "Get Your Money Right" National Tour, now in its third successful year, brings together the powerful combination of hip-hop stars and Chrysler Financial experts to speak to students and community members about the importance of financial literacy.

"These hip-hop artists and our panel of Chrysler Financial volunteers are a powerful combination to spread the word about a much needed life skill, money management," said Stephen Starks, Director - Southeast Business Center for Chrysler Financial. Young people relate to the panelists when they hear a message in their own language ... the language of the hip-hop generation."

The "Get Your Money Right" agenda features an interactive panel discussion on financial literacy, including such topics as the basics of banking, repairing and understanding credit scores, asset and wealth management, vehicle financing and home ownership. The tour will utilize the "Get Your Money Right" workbook, produced and distributed by HSAN in both English and Spanish and given to all participants. The workbook is free and is also downloadable at www.hsan.org.

The 2007 "Get Your Money Right" tour will make six more stops including Detroit, Mich., April 14; Toronto, Ontario in August; Greensboro, N.C., September 8; Washington, D.C., September 29; Miami, Fla., October 20; and Atlanta, Ga., November 3.

"The opportunity to live productively begins with a plan that mandates personal financial responsibility," said Johnny Furr, Vice President of Urban Marketing and Community Affairs for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "We consider it a real benefit to support HSAN's mission to provide young people with the tools, knowledge and inspiration they need to begin creating the futures they want tomorrow, today."

The media partners for the Houston Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment are The Box KBXX 97.9 FM Houston and KPRC-TV 2 Houston (NBC). Community partners include the Texas Southern University and TSU Student Organizations, the Houston Urban League, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Houston NAACP and the Houston HSAN Youth Council.

Dr. Chavis stated, "An important highlight of the Houston Hip-Hip summit will be the presentation of our 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award for Economic Empowerment to the Knowles family and the Music World Entertainment Company."

Tickets for the Houston Summit on Financial Empowerment are free and available at www.hsan.org.

About Chrysler Financial

Chrysler Financial offers a complete line of world-class automotive financial products and services for both dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles. In addition to offering vehicle wholesale and retail financing to more than 2,400 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers, Chrysler Financial also provides fleet management and lines of credit to dealers. As an industry leader in automotive financing, Chrysler Financial provides its customers with the most innovative and efficient methods of doing business. For more information on Chrysler Financial visit www.chryslerfinancial.com.

About Anheuser-Busch

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. is the leading American brewer holding 50 percent of the U.S. beer market. The company is American- owned and brews the world's largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch is ranked first in the U.S. beverage industry in Fortune magazine's 2005 "America's Most Admired Companies" and in the top 30 on Fortune's 2005 "Global Most Admired Companies" list. The company is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and is the world's largest recycler of aluminum beverage containers. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or www.africanamericanbud.com.

About Hip-Hop Summit Action Network

Founded in 2001, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) is dedicated to harnessing the cultural relevance of hip-hop music to serve as a catalyst for education advocacy and other societal concerns fundamental to the well being of at-risk youth throughout the United States. HSAN is the largest non-profit, national coalition of hip-hop artists, entertainment industry leaders, education advocates, civil rights proponents, and youth leaders united in the belief that Hip-Hop is an enormously influential agent for positive social change which must be responsibly and proactively utilized to fight the war on poverty and injustice.
Photo: NewsCom:
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: Chrysler Financial

CONTACT: Jody L. Miller of JLMPR, Inc., +1-212-431-5227, Cell: +1-917-
770-3970, jody@jlmpr.com, for Hip-Hop Summit Action Network; or Amber Gowen of
Chrysler Financial, +1-248-427-3126, Cell: +1-248-930-6174,
arp11@daimlerchrysler.com

Web site: http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/
http://www.hsan.org/
http://www.anheuser-busch.com/
http://www.africanamericanbud.com/