Motions, Soft & Beautiful, Soft & Beautiful Just for Me! and Keshia Knight Pulliam Bond Over Beauty in New Orleans

June 30, 2009 By

MELROSE PARK, Ill., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — – Motions(R), Soft & Beautiful(R) and Soft & Beautiful(R) Just for Me!(TM) announce today their sponsorship of the Bond Over Beauty suite being held in New Orleans during the country's premiere African American music festival. The second-largest producer of hair care products for women of color in the world, the beauty suite promises to be the hottest party in town.

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Being held in the W Hotel New Orleans on July 3rd and 4th, the Bond Over Beauty experience will serve as an oasis for female concertgoers, a place to escape the hectic weekend festivities, while mingling with celebrities such as Keshia Knight Pulliam. Currently a series regular on Tyler Perry's "House of Payne," and known for her portrayal as Rudy Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," Knight Pulliam will be among the style setters making the Bond Over Beauty suite their home base during the Fourth of July weekend.

Motions and Soft & Beautiful brand ambassadors will personally invite festival attendees to the exclusive Bond Over Beauty hospitality suite where they will indulge in beauty and fashion consultations, light hand and shoulder massages, photo opportunities with celebrity guest Keshia Knight Pulliam, group karaoke, games and prize giveaways. Music will be provided by world-renowned deejay D-Nice and complimentary refreshments, including Motions(R) Martinis will be served.

Led by acclaimed stylist James Harris, guests at the Bond Over Beauty suite will be treated to hair makeovers and product demonstrations with Motions and Soft & Beautiful styling products. HoneyMag.com fashion expert, Charles Wade will lead style consultations, and local makeup artist Crystal Burrell will provide touch-ups, ensuring that attendees look flawless from sun up to sun down. The premiere destination for multi-cultural women ages 18-34 to receive fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice, the partnership with HoneyMag.com is sure to bring an "it factor" to the suite.

The fun does not stop there. Daily giveaways will include Motions, Soft & Beautiful and Soft & Beautiful Just for Me! product gift baskets, retail and restaurant gift certificates and more.

Motions, Soft & Beautiful and Soft & Beautiful Just for Me! invite you to connect, relax and recharge during the Fourth of July weekend.
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CONTACT: Kerri Lee Ross, +1-212-625-3500, Kerri@sirenpr.com, or Bianca
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THE GAME UNVEILS VIDEO TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON

June 30, 2009 By

30 JUN 2009 – LOS ANGELES – Multi Platinum Artist, The Game uses some of musics best to pay homage to Michael Jackson.

Hours after receiving the news about the death of legend, Michael Jackson, multi-platinum rapper, The Game called some of his closest in the industry to pay homage to one of the best that ever did it. A farewell with pianos and the voices of Chris Brown, Boyz II Men, Diddy and Mario Winans "Better On the Other Side," Produced by DJ Khalil and Executive Produced by The Game.

The video, Directed by Dontay "TayDoe" Kidd of TayDoe TV contacted The Game after hearing the news "Taydoe sent one camera to the hospital, one camera to the house and one camera to the studio to ensure we cover all avenues on this day. During the editing process, the footage was so monumental in the sense that everyone was together and enjoying each other's love for MJ," says TayDoe.

"There's nobody that loves music that didn't love Michael Jackson, he is music. Everything I do as an artist comes from something he inspired in me. I couldn't show my appreciation to him in another way. So I did it the best way I know how," says The Game.

ABOUT THE GAME

The Game rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary which warranted two Grammy nominations. Since then, he is considered to be the driving force behind West Coast hip-hop. Fresh off of the success of his 3rd studio album, L.A.X, Game gears up for many more projects. Black Wall Street is currently anticipating the relaunch of http://thisizgame.com complete with a social network and also is currently in the studio working on his 4th studio album, The R.E.D Album.

Contact:
Shiana Gregory
718-450-2223
Eleven13, LLC.
Shiana@Eleven13Online.com
http://Eleven13Online.com

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Rantz Debut CD “Love Train” will be free for all his fans

June 30, 2009 By

New Orleans R&B crooner "Rantz" hails from the same Hollygrove neighborhood as Super Star Lil Wayne and he plans on wrecking the R&B game, just as "Weezy" did the rap game. Rantz's debut CD "Love Train" will be a digital download, available July 1st, 2009. When asked why he chose to give away his first cd, here's what Rantz said, "The music industry is lacking right now. Its lacking the development of Loyal fans. Everybody drops that one hit and disappears. That's because they didn't take time to gain a solid fan base. F*ck the money, right now I want everybody to hear what I have to offer and hopefully become a fan of my work, and the rest will come. I'll put my FREE album up against anybody in the game, and I'll win everytime! I can make more hits, so giving this one up for FREE, aint nothing. When July 1st hits, ya'll go to www.rantzmusic.com and cop the cd and judge for yourself."
Rantz is ready to become a household name and by the confidence he displays he is well on his way.

His new CD "Love Train" will be available for FREE download starting July 1st at  www.rantzmusic.com

For Details, Contact:
Walter "Bossman" Butler   
Artist Relations
Direct Phone: 504-344-4340
Email: exeneworleans@gmail.com
Website: www.rantzmusic.com

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Bad Taste Records Announce Change in Strange Journey Volume One Release Date

June 30, 2009 By

June 30, 2009, Atlanta, GA – CunninLynguists' new mixtape, Strange Journey Volume One (Bad Taste Records) will hit the street on July 14 instead of June 30 as originally announced. Production issues have caused the two-week delay. 

All songs were produced by Kno of CunninLynguists.  In addition to a slew of new songs, the record features remixes, production work and interesting collaborations.  The single is "Never Come Down (The Brownie Song)", which is now available digitally.  A video of the first single is available on all major video portals.  The mixtape features appearances by Slug of Atmosphere, Killer Mike, Khujo of Goodie Mob, Skinny Deville and Fishscales of Nappy Roots, Mac Lethal, Tonedeff, PackFM, Looptroop Rockers, Hilltop Hoods and others.

There has never been an anomaly in hip-hop quite like the southern trio CunninLynguists. Sampling genres from psych-rock to blues, new romantic to polka, they have been compared to UGK and Atmosphere in the same breath.  They have toured and shared stages with Kanye West and Aesop Rock with equal success, as well as, produced tracks for Lil' Scrappy and KRS-One.  The group has crafted songs with international soul superstar Cee-Lo Green and politically charged indie-favorite Immortal Technique on the same album. CunninLynguists have eschewed categories, boxes and labels for eight years, four albums, and two official mixtapes all while XXL Magazine describes them as having the "Most Hated Name In Rap".

A headline tour for the fall is set to be confirmed with Strange Journey Volume Two to be released in September/October.

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For more information from Sidecho Media, email chuck@sidecho.com or call 562.427.6200.
For more information from CunninLynguists, visit http://qn5.com/cl/strange_journey.

Contact:
Chuck Stubbs
Sidecho Media
562.427.6200
chuck@sidecho.com

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LIVE NATION EXTENDS ITS POPULAR NO SERVICE FEE WEDNESDAY AGAIN

June 30, 2009 By

BY DROPPING THE SERVICE FEE FOR ALL 4-PACKS AND 6-PACKS
THIS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 ONLY AT LIVENATION.COM

LOS ANGELES, CA –  Live Nation announced today that its "No Service Fee Wednesday" program for July 1 will continue to give music fans deep discounts on 4-Pack ticket packages and will expand the offer to include 6-Pack tickets as well.  These programs already save fans money with lower prices for purchasing a 4 or 6 ticket bundle.  With the service fee eliminated on 4-Packs this Wednesday, music fans will enjoy a 40% average discount when compared to the regular price of individual tickets.  Fans who buy 6-Packs will save even more – an average 54% over the purchase of individual tickets.

The new offer, which is valid for all 4-Packs and 6-Packs at Live Nation ticketed amphitheaters, runs for 24 hours beginning on Wednesday, July 1 at 12:01 a.m. local time, only at LiveNation.com.  Parking, municipal taxes and certain venue fees may still apply.

The service fee free 4-Packs and 6-Packs are available only at Live Nation ticketed amphitheaters in the U.S. and Canada for concerts including but not limited to:

    * 311
    * Aerosmith
    * The Allman Brothers Band
    * Blazed & Confused Tour / Slightly Stoopid – Snoop Dogg
    * Blink-182
    * Brad Paisley with Dierks Bently
    * Coldplay
    * Creed
    * Crosby Stills & Nash
    * Crue Fest 2
    * Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick
    * Depeche Mode
    * The Fray
    * George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough
    * Incubus
    * Jason Mraz
    * Kid Rock & Lynyrd Skynyrd
    * The Killers
    * New Kids on the Block with Jesse McCartney
    * Nickelback
    * O.A.R.
    * Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker
    * REO Speedwagon & Styx
    * Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival featuring Marilyn Manson & Slayer
    * Rod Stewart
    * Toby Keith with Trace Adkins

*Subject to availability at participating venues and select shows.  Parking and other fees may apply.  Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Michelle Hinchey
DKC/Dan Klores Communications
212.981.5279
michelle.hinchey@dkcnews.com

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THE BRONX IS BACK! BRONX BASED HYDRA MANAGEMENT SIGNS LABEL DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH SELECT RECORDS

June 30, 2009 By

(June 29, 2009) – Roy Brown, CEO of HyDra Management, LLC, and Real To Reel Film Productions, LLC has confirmed that HyDra Management has reached an agreement in principal with Select Records to distribute their newly formed Record Label HyDra Management Records world wide!

Select Records who was a major powerhouse in hip hop in the 80's and 90's and has several Platinum and Gold Records to their credit with artist such as "Kid n' Play, Chubb Rock, M.O.P.., UTFO, The Real Roxanne, The Jerky Boys and Many others.  Fred Munao of Select and Roy Brown are finalizing the details of the deal which has been agreed to by both parties and the final agreement will be signed in the next few weeks.

Select remains a very prominent record label but for the past 10 years has been out of the Hip Hop spotlight.  They have had many hits and are currently flying high with the group "Edible Red".

The new Hip Hop label "HyDra Management/Select Records" is being headed by long time independent artist manager Roy Brown.  Roy formed Onyx Management Services, LLC with several partners in 2001 and went on to sign many artists, released 7 CD's and promoted Showcases at "The China Club", The Copacabana, "Sob's" The Remote Lounge, Babalu's, The Latin Quarter and many other venues throughout the tri state area.  In December of 2008, Roy left Onyx Management and formed a new company, HyDra Management Services with new Partners Simone Burkley and Tracy Denton.  In a short period of time, HyDra has made a name for themselves by being involved in every aspect of the music industry from their Recording Studio in Mount Vernon , NY to their commitment to promoting unsigned artists.  HyDra's first official act after formation was to record the singles "Tipsy" and "Clap Reload" by Tha Council.  Tha Council went on to perform these tracks at the Faces in the Crowd showcase competition at Rebel and won first place.  This caught the attention of SRC a&r Jamal Meeks which led to many other appearances throughout the east coast.

Roy also formed a partnership with best selling author Shannon Holmes called Real to Reel Film Productions, LLC and is currently in production of their first feature film "Hard White" being shot on location in The Bronx and Mount Vernon .

HyDra Management/Select Records, LLC is the next generation of hip hop as its goal is to take hip hop back to its Rap roots by connecting with, signing and releasing records by unsigned artist who would otherwise not be able to be heard.  Their first release under their distribution deal with Select Records will be singles "Get Low & Pop" and "Monday to Friday" from their artist "Tha Council".   HyDra is also working on the soundtrack to the movie Hard White to be released in 2009.  They are currently taking submissions from artists and producers for this movie project.

HyDra is currently in the planning stages for a number of initiatives geared toward promoting unsigned artists including: a Showcase series for which the winner will win a single deal with HyDra Management/Select Record, the launching HyDra Management Radio, an internet radio station dedicated to playing the music of unsigned artists only and HyDra TV an internet based Video show dedicated to playing videos and doing interviews with unsigned artists.

For more information visit www.hydramanagement.com, www.hydramanagementrecords.com
                                     or www.realtoreelfilmproductions.com

For media or press inquiries contact Roy Brown at lbrown@hydramangement.com
(914) 443-1265 or ( 914) 667-6717

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“Tomorrow” Finally Comes for Maino; Brooklyn-Based MC’s Debut Album Drops Everywhere

June 30, 2009 By

New Single, "Million Bucks (Feat. Swizz Beatz)" Blows Up at Radio Across the Country; "All The Above (Feat. T-Pain)" Continues to Score; "IF TOMORROW COMES…" Arrives Today

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 30, 2009) – Hustle Hard Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Maino has announced the release of his hugely anticipated debut album. "IF TOMORROW COMES…" — which features the hit single, "All The Above (Feat. T-Pain)" — is due in stores and online today, June 30th.

Stacked with a broad spectrum of bangers, "IF TOMORROW COMES…" makes an indelible first impression of a serious new hip-hop star. The album — the first major label debut to be released by a new Brooklyn-based rapper since Fabolous' 2001 classic "GHETTO FABOLOUS" — sees Maino showing off his unadulterated candor and staccato flow on such tracks as the recent singles, "Hi Hater" and "Hood Love (Feat. Trey Songz)." In total, the four singles released in advance of "IF TOMORROW COMES…" have logged sales in excess of 900,000 — an astounding tally for a new hip-hop artist.

"All The Above (Feat. T-Pain)" has proven a popular breakthrough for the Brooklyn-based MC, scoring the highest first week single sales for a new rap artist since Flo Rida's "Low." The RIAA gold certified track — which remains a Top 10 favorite on iTunes' "Top Hip-Hop/Rap Songs" chart — is quickly approaching platinum status, with sales now in excess of 775,000.

Produced by Just Blaze (T.I., Jamie Foxx, Saigon) and Nard & B (T.I., Plies, Ludacris), "All The Above" is a Top 20 smash at Rhythmic radio outlets coast-to-coast. In addition, the track is a Top 40 favorite at Urban outlets nationwide, having impacted as the #1 most added single at the format earlier this year.

What's more, the "All The Above" companion video is blowing up all over. The clip — which had its multi-platform premiere across the MTV networks (including MTV, MTV2, mtvU, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, and MTV.com), was also featured as MTV Jams' "Jam of the Week." The video has also been added to BET's "The Deal" after a Top 10 run on the "106 & Park" countdown, and has been placed in "Incoming" rotation at FUSE. What's more, "All The Above" is also a Top 30 success on this week's "Top Mastertones" chart.

Maino's next single, "Million Bucks (Feat. Swizz Beatz)," has already begun to receive major radio support in such markets as New York, Raleigh, Richmond, and Boston, with incredible feedback coming in from influential DJs across the country. A companion video clip was recently shot in Brooklyn and is currently in post-production.

With over 45 million plays already logged at his official MySpace page, www.myspace.com/maino, Maino is quickly becoming a true online sensation. A second season of his hugely popular "Up Close and Personal" webisode series recently premiered, with further exclusive videos and webisodes promised for the coming weeks.

Maino — who was a recent guest on "The Gayle King Show" on Sirius Radio's Oprah Station 3.11 — exploded onto the scene last summer with his blockbuster street anthem, "Hi Hater." The track drew extensive airplay at Urban radio outlets nationwide, while the "Hi Hater" remix video (featuring guest appearances from T.I., Plies, Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, and Fabolous) was a Heavy rotation blockbuster on BET's "Rap City" and "106 & Park." The clip also scored at MTV Jams, where Maino was named among the featured artists in the network's "Fab 5 of Summer 2008" programming.

Nominated as "Rookie of the Year" at 2008's BET Hip-Hop Awards, the MC became an instant hip-hop sensation with his surprise performance of "Hi Hater" at the 2008 Hot 97 Summer Jam in East Rutherford, NJ. Maino was brought to the Giants Stadium stage by none other than multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar Alicia Keys. More recently, he teamed with T-Pain for a live performance of "All The Above" that was among the indelible highlights of this year's star-studded Hot 97 Summer Jam extravaganza.

Already notorious in the hip-hop underground for a number of buzzworthy mixtape joints, Maino has been hailed for his blend of gritty lyricism and riveting street flair. His appearance on "Getaway Driver," a featured track on Rockstar Games' blockbuster Grand Theft Auto IV, brought him to a wide new audience and now he's set to take things even further with "IF TOMORROW COMES…"

Maino has been profiled in a wide range of national publications, including a cover feature in both Urban Ink and Don Diva. Other press appearances include Black Men, Complex, Rap Up, Vibe, Hip Hop Weekly, Murder Dog, King, XXL, Giant, and the New York Times.

For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit Maino's official site, www.mainohustlehard.com, or his MySpace page, www.myspace.com/maino.

Contact:
Sydney Margetson
Sydney.Margetson@atlanticrecords.com
212.707.2262

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The ‘BET AWARDS ’09′ Stands as the #1 Cable Telecast of the Year, Drawing Almost 10.7 Million Total Viewers

June 30, 2009 By

The 'BET AWARDS '09' Paid Tribute to Michael Jackson and Honored the Best in Music, Sports and Entertainment, Featuring Jamie Foxx, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, LeBron James and a Special Appearance by Janet Jackson

NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire/ — The live premiere of the BET AWARDS '09 on Sunday, June 28, drew 10.65 Million Total Viewers – the #1 cable telecast year-to-date and BET's biggest audience ever (NMR, Live + Same Day, 6/28). This year's show, which aired from 8:00-11:30 p.m.*, was dedicated to Michael Jackson and featured several special tributes to the King of Pop, as well as an emotional appearance by Janet Jackson, who spoke on behalf of the family to thank fans for their love and support.

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"The number of viewers who tuned in to see the BET AWARDS '09 is a testament to Michael Jackson's far-reaching and long-lasting influence and legacy," said Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BET Networks. "We're thankful to everyone who played a role in the show, both on stage and behind the camera, and it meant so much to all of us to be there for our audience at this emotional time. Above all, we extend our love and prayers to the Jackson family and are honored that Joe and Janet Jackson were in attendance."

The BET AWARDS '09 also stands as the #1 awards show on cable for the year to date among total viewers. In addition, the 106 & PARK pre-show drew 3.1 million total viewers, and the BET Awards '09 After-Party Fashioned by My Black Is Beautiful Post Show drew 5.2 million total viewers. The sneak peek of the new BET series TINY & TOYA drew an additional 3.8 million total viewers. All three shows set BET records, becoming the #1 pre-show, post-show and original series telecasts in BET history, respectively (NMR, Live, 6/28).

The BET AWARDS '09 caps a record-breaking second quarter for BET. Second quarter 2009 is the #1 quarter in BET history, posting a +34% gain versus a year ago. Second quarter 2009 also ranks as BET's third straight quarter of year-over-year viewership gains, and BET has enjoyed four consecutive quarters of viewership increases since the third quarter of 2008.

BET.com saw a 100% increase in its unique users versus the BET AWARDS '08 day of show, and had the best two-day total for unique users in BET.com history for the day of show and day after. June 2009 is now the #1 month all time for unique users and page views for BET.com, due to the significant interest in Michael Jackson and the strength of the BET AWARDS '09.

Additionally, BET Awards-related terms dominated the top 10 trending topics on Twitter on Sunday, June 28, and at one point during the BET AWARDS '09 premiere telecast, the BET Awards accounted for all top 10 trending topics on Twitter – an extraordinary feat.

About the BET AWARDS '09

It was a non-stop standing ovation for Michael Jackson and his legendary career at the BET AWARDS '09, as host Jamie Foxx and a legion of A-list stars paid tribute to the King of Pop with special performances, emotional testimonials about what Jackson meant to them, and a beautiful, colorful set featuring images and montages of the star. The BET AWARDS '09 celebrated Jackson and today's brightest stars in music, sports and entertainment at Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium during a once-in-a-lifetime evening full of unforgettable moments on Sunday, June 28.

  Encore telecasts of the BET AWARDS '09 are set for:
  –  Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30-10:00 p.m.*
  –  Thursday, July 2 from 8:00-11:30 p.m.*
  –  Monday, July 6 from 8:00-11:30 p.m.*

  –  PLEASE NOTE: End time may change depending on final show length.

BET once again teamed with Cossette Productions, the famed producers of the GRAMMY Awards(R) and the eight record-setting BET AWARDS shows, to handle production of the telecast. Stephen Hill, President, Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks, along with Lynne Harris-Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET Networks, were executive producers of the telecast.

BET AWARDS '09 was sponsored by Pepsi, Procter & Gamble's Cover Girl and My Black Is Beautiful, Kmart, Lincoln, Ford, KFC Pride 360 and GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka.

For a list of winners from the BET AWARDS '09, please visit www.bet.com/pr. Visit BET.com for BET On Blast video highlights, photos and news from the BET AWARDS '09 at www.bet.com/betawards. Get up-to-the-minute reactions about the BET AWARDS '09 by following @BETAwards on Twitter (www.twitter.com).

  *All times ET/PT

  About BET Networks

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks — BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
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Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Jeanine Liburd, +1-212-205-3011, jeanine.liburd@bet.net, or
Bernadette Simpao, +1-212-205-3154, bernadette.simpao@bet.net, both of BET
Networks

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

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Sean John Fragrances and Lab Series Skincare For Men Team with Michael Shank Racing for Brumos Porsche 250

June 30, 2009 By

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 30 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Shank Racing will sport a new look when the team returns to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in July for the Brumos Porsche 250 as Sean John Fragrances and Lab Series Skincare For Men have partnered with the team for the intense one-day race weekend at the "World Center of Racing."

The two hour and thirty minute event marks round 7 of the 2009 Rolex Sports Car Series championship, and will precede the NASCAR Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 on July 4th.

The No. 60 Michael Shank Racing Ford-Riley of Mark Patterson and Oswaldo Negri, which started the 2008 Rolex 24 At Daytona from pole position, will once again carry its familiar distinctive black and orange livery, but for the Daytona race will also be boosted by the presence of signage from Sean John's, Unforgivable and Lab Series Skincare For Men on the wing, nose, sides, and in-car camera locations on the Daytona Prototype.

"We are looking forward to carrying the colors of both Unforgivable and Lab Series Skincare For Men at Daytona next month," said team owner Mike Shank. "We've always had really quick cars at Daytona, and were on the podium there for the Rolex 24 in 2006, so we'd like nothing more than to finish up front with two power brands such as Unforgivable and Lab Series. Having the Rolex Sports Car Series race before the NASCAR event is a great chance for us to show the NASCAR fans what kind of show we put on, and everyone is excited about this opportunity."

"Having the opportunity to partner with the Daytona team is truly exciting for the entire Sean John Fragrances team," says John Demsey, Group President The Estee Lauder Companies. "We are looking forward to seeing Sean 'Diddy' Combs' award-winning fragrance, Unforgivable, proudly displayed on the Michael Shank Racing Car and hopefully taking the top prize on July 4th."

"This is the first time Lab Series Skincare For Men is involved in an auto racing event and we are thrilled to partner with Michael Shank Racing," says Richard Sawyer, Spokesperson and International Education Director, Lab Series Skincare For Men. "Lab Series Skincare For Men develops high-tech, high-performance skincare products which is why it was a natural fit. Their high-performing team is as serious about racing as we are about men's grooming."

"It is always exciting to get new people involved in the Rolex Sports Car series, whether they are friends, family, business associates, or new partners like we have in Sean John and Lab Series," said driver Mark Patterson. "And especially someone like Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has long shown his admiration for fast cars, competition, and perfection in his work, just like the teams in the Rolex Series. We certainly hope to make a significant impression with a strong run for them at Daytona."

  Additional information: www.michaelshankracing.com
  www.sundaymanagement.com

The essence of sexiness and elegance, Sean "Diddy" Combs' Unforgivable is a uniquely rich scent that defines the Sean John lifestyle. Made from the most premium and luxurious ingredients on earth and packaged in a sleek, elegant bottle, Unforgivable's combination of breathtaking, addictive, slightly dangerous scents satisfies the most masculine of men and draws in the chicest of women.

A global leader and authority in men's skincare with a presence in over 55 countries and territories worldwide, Lab Series Skincare For Men was introduced by The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in 1987. Solely dedicated to men and their skin's unique needs, the brand's elite team of scientists develops high-performance, technologically advanced skincare, hair and shaving essentials to keep men looking healthy, comfortable and well-groomed.

About Michael Shank Racing:

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Michael Shank Racing (MSR) was formed in 1989 when Michael Shank first began driving racing cars professionally. Shank retired from the cockpit in 1997 to focus his efforts on running the team, which quickly found success in the Champ Car Toyota Atlantic Championship. With several race wins under his belt, Shank was named as Team Owner of the Year twice in four years. MSR joined the Rolex ranks in 2004. MSR scored a debut Rolex Series win in 2006 and fans selected the victory as the 2007 Rolex "Moment of the Year". Michael Shank Racing started the 2008 Rolex season from pole at Daytona, and closed out the year with two successive wins with both team Daytona Prototype entries.

Sunday Group Management/MSR

Source: Sean John Fragrances; Lab Series Skincare For Men

CONTACT: Matt Cleary, Sunday Group Management, +1-317-908-2975 (mobile),
media@sundaymanagement.com

Web Site: http://www.seanjohnfragrances.com/

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Schedule Update: TV One to Rebroadcast Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

June 30, 2009 By

Thursday, July 2 at 8 and 11 PM ET as Part of Special Evening of Programming

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — On Thursday, July 2, TV One will continue its tribute to the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson with a night of special programming. TV One will reprise the two-hour Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration with an encore airing at 8 and 11 PM (all times ET). Until its June 26 broadcast on TV One, this star-studded salute to the legendary superstar produced by David Gest hadn't been broadcast in nearly a decade.

  This special night of TV One programming will air as follows:
  –  Beginning at 7 PM – TV One airs the TV Guide special Michael Jackson:
      The Life and Times of The King Of Pop, an hour-long documentary
      celebrating the prolific life of Michael Jackson; from his start in
      Gary, Indiana with the Jackson 5 to his untimely death on June 25,
      2009.
  –  8 PM – TV One airs Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, an
      all-star concert salute to the "King of Pop," produced by David Gest,
      which celebrated his 30 years as a solo performer. In its debut airing
      in 2001, the special gained the distinction of being the highest-rated
      musical special in television history.  Taped at New York's Madison
      Square Garden on Sept. 7 and 10, 2001, this special was Michael
      Jackson's first live U.S. performance in more than a decade and the
      first reunion with his brothers in 17 years. The roster of performers
      and guests include Destiny's Child, Whitney Houston, Usher, 'N Sync,
      98 Degrees, James Ingram, Gloria Estefan, Mya, Chris Tucker, Samuel L.
      Jackson, Liza Minnelli and a host of others. TV One obtained the
      rights to the special from World Events LLC, a company owned by David
      Gest and Michael Jackson. The show is being distributed by Alfred
      Haber Distribution.
  –  10 PM – TV one will re-air the final episode in the second season of
      its acclaimed Unsung series, which profiles the lives or careers of
      successful artists or groups whose talents have been under recognized.
      This special profiles Florence Ballard — co-founder and shared lead
      singer of the Supremes, who was replaced as lead singer by Diana Ross,
      and Berry Gordy dismissed her from the group in 1967. It took years
      before she recovered emotionally, and she spent much of her last years
      in poverty, dying a tragic death from a coronary thrombosis at age 32.
  –  11 PM – TV One re-airs Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
  –  1 AM – TV One airs an original special Remembering the Time: An MJ
      Video Tribute which is a special that showcases Michael Jackson's
      extravagant music videos, including the groundbreaking video
      "Thriller" and the Egyptian themed "Remember the Time".
  –  2 AM – TV One airs an episode of its original entertainment magazine
      series TV One Access featuring a segment on the finances and health of
      Michael Jackson.

Launched in January 2004, TV One (www.tvoneonline.com) serves more than 47.5 million households (Nielsen June 2009 estimate), offering a broad range of entertainment, reality and lifestyle-oriented original programming, classic series, movies, and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers. TV One's investors include Radio One [Nasdaq: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com], the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation [Nasdaq: CMCSA and CMCSK; www.comcast.com], the leading cable television company in the country; The DirecTV Group; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; and Opportunity Capital Partners.

Source: TV One

CONTACT: Lynn McReynolds of TV One, +1-410-268-0275,
lynn@mcreynoldselek.com

Web Site: http://www.tvoneonline.com/

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