Lifetime Television to Air Rihanna Speaks Out Featuring Diane Sawyer's Exclusive Emotional Interview

Half-Hour Interview about Chris Brown, Domestic Violence and Rihanna's Life to Premiere on Wednesday, November 25, at 10pm ET/PT on Lifetime Television

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Television and ABC News are giving viewers a second chance to see music superstar Rihanna's exclusive emotional interview with Diane Sawyer where she publicly revealed for the first time what happened last February with singer and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The interview -- which originally aired on Friday, November 6, on ABC's 20/20 -- is now re-airing in a half-hour format as Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special premiering on Wednesday, November 25, at 10 pm ET/PT on Lifetime Television.

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During the in-depth interview, Rihanna talks candidly about the incident which resulted in the couple's seemingly fairytale relationship being shattered and Brown being sentenced to community labor, five years probation and one year of domestic-violence counseling. In addition to speaking out to raise awareness about domestic violence, Rihanna talks openly about growing up in Barbados, her family life, and how she has been doing since that fateful February night. Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special will encore on Lifetime Television on Wednesday, November 25, at 10:30pm and Thursday, November 26, at 1:00am and 1:30am.

"Rihanna's decision to speak with Diane Sawyer about her personal experience with domestic violence was an incredibly brave act and we applaud her," said JoAnn Alfano, Executive Vice President, Entertainment, Lifetime Networks. "Rihanna Speaks Out ties directly into our dedication to women's advocacy - it is at the heart of our network. Her courage provides hope and inspiration for the nearly one in four women in the United States who fall victim to domestic violence."

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About Lifetime Networks

Lifetime Networks is a diverse, multi-media company, committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming that celebrates, entertains and supports women. Through its award-winning public affairs initiatives, the Company also advocates a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime Television®, Lifetime Movie Network®, Lifetime Real Women® and Lifetime Digital(TM) (which includes myLifetime.com, LMN.tv, Lifetime Games, Roiworld.com, DressUpChallenge.com, MothersClick.com and LifetimeMoms.com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A&E Television Networks, LLC. A&E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst Corporation and NBC Universal.

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Consumers, Megan Tantillo, +1-310-556-7542, tantillo@lifetimetv.com, both of
Lifetime Television; or Paige Capossela of ABC News, +1-212-456-7243,
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Whitney Houston - 25th Anniversary Edition Due Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition of Superstar's Groundbreaking Debut Includes Extra Tracks Plus DVD Showcasing Iconic Music Videos & Exclusive New Interviews

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 19, 2010, Arista Records/Legacy Recordings will release the 25th Anniversary Edition of Whitney Houston, the astonishing debut album that catapulted a virtually unknown young artist into the upper reaches of pop superstardom in 1985.

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The Whitney Houston - 25th Anniversary Edition CD/DVD package includes the international chart-topping original Arista album remastered in its entirety for the 25th anniversary along with five bonus tracks including Whitney's a cappella recording of "How Will I Know" plus a stunning live performance of "Greatest Love of All."

As an added bonus for fans, the 25th Anniversary Edition of Whitney Houston includes a new DVD collection featuring the four iconic music videos from the album as well as her breakout national TV debut singing "Home" (from The Wiz) on the Merv Griffin Show in 1983. Exclusive and newly filmed interviews with Whitney Houston and Clive Davis round out the bonus DVD portion of the Whitney Houston - 25th Anniversary Edition collection.

Originally released on Valentine's Day 1985, Whitney Houston entered The Billboard 200 at #166 the week of March 30. A year later, in April 1986, the album began its first seven week run at #1, then spending three weeks at #2 before reclaiming the top slot for a jaw-dropping second seven week stand. Whitney Houston became a fixture on The Billboard 200 for 162 weeks, including a record-breaking 46 weeks in the Top 10 and 14 non-consecutive weeks at #1.

The strength, beauty and power of the record's music including four chart-topping singles ("You Give Good Love," "Saving All My Love For You," "How Will I Know," "Greatest Love of All") have made Whitney Houston one of the best-loved and most enduring albums in pop music history. The planet's top-selling debut album ever released by a solo artist, Whitney Houston has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide while earning RIAA-certified 13x Platinum status in the US (in recognition of domestic sales of more than 13 million pieces).

With Whitney Houston earning the artist a Best Album Grammy nomination in 1986, Whitney Houston took home her first Grammy that year in the Best Pop Vocal, Female category for "Saving All My Love For You." Her performance on the Grammys won her an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety of Music Program. Whitney, who currently holds the record for most American Music Awards held by a solo artist (21), picked up her first seven AMAs, and an MTV Video Award, that same year.

Whitney Houston topped countless critic's polls and year-end lists including Rolling Stone, who named it 1986's Album of the Year. Billboard ranked Whitney Houston as the #1 album of the year and Whitney Houston 1986's #1 popular artist.

"I cannot believe it has been 25 years since my first album!," writes Whitney Houston in her exclusive letter to fans appearing in the packaging for the 25th anniversary release of her debut. "I could never have done this without the support, encouragement and unconditional love from my fans all over the world. I love you all!"

Since the release of her 1985 self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston has built and sustained an illustrious career, generating combined worldwide sales of more than 170 million albums, singles and videos. Cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as music's "most awarded female artist of all time," with an unsurpassed tally of 411 awards including 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 23 American Music Awards and 16 Billboard Music Awards Whitney Houston remains a singular force in music today.

In August of 2009, Houston's seventh studio album, the critically-acclaimed I Look To You debuted No. 1 in USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Holland and Switzerland, marking the biggest first week's sales of her career in both the USA and the UK.

  Whitney Houston - 25th Anniversary  tracklisting

  DISC 1 - CD
  You Give Good Love
  Thinking About You
  Someone For Me
  Saving All My Love For You
  Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
  How Will I Know
  All At Once
  Take Good Care Of My Heart
  Greatest Love Of All
  Hold Me (Duet With Teddy Pendergrass)

  BONUS TRACKS
  Thinking About You (Remix by Bruce Forest)
  Someone For Me (Remix by Alan Coulthard)
  How Will I Know (A cappella)
  How Will I Know (Remix by Jellybean)
  Greatest Love Of All (Live)

  DISC 2 - DVD
  "Home" - Whitney Houston's premiere performance on the Merv Griffin Show
  "You Give Good Love" (promo music video)
  "Saving All My Love" (promo music video)
  "How Will I Know" (promo music video)
  "Greatest Love Of All" (promo music video)
  Interviews with Whitney Houston and Clive Davis on Whitney Houston

  About Legacy Recordings

The multiple Grammy-winning Legacy Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment's catalog division, produces and maintains the world's foremost catalog of historic reissues, an unparalleled compendium of thousands of digitally remastered archival titles representing virtually every musical genre including popular, rock, jazz, blues, R&B, hip-hop, folk, country, gospel, Broadway musicals, movie soundtracks, ethnic, world music, classical, comedy and more.

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CONTACT: Tom Cording, Legacy Recordings, New York, +1-212-833-4448,
Tom.Cording@sonymusic.com, or Kristen Foster, PMK, Kristen.Foster@pmkhbh.com

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

Gen2Media to support Mary J. Blige at American Music Awards on Sunday

November 20, 2009, ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gen2Media Corporation (OTCBB: GTWO), a full service video technology and production company, has been chosen by nine-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Mary J. Blige to support her live performance at the American Music Awards. On Sunday November 22, the noted Queen of Hip-Hop Mary Blige, will present for the first time her new song "I Am" which is a history of Mary's evolution from her original album "What's the 411" through to today's many successes. Gen2Media is building the digital visual imagery for Ms. Blige's live performance at the ceremony by designing, producing and packaging Mary's original, cutting-edge digital video content. Using its proprietary industry-leading technology, Gen2Media will integrate 3-D imaging, 2-D compositing and live video from the stage into a visually stunning floorshow.

Michael "Huggy" Carter, Ms. Blige's Tour Manager notes, "Gen2Media always comes across with a technically dynamic show. We couldn't get a better digital video support team. Their productions are creatively awesome."

About Gen2Media Corporation

Gen2Media is a fully integrated technology, production and marketing company whose proprietary and patent-pending technology has earned the trust of a growing, globally diversified customer base. Leading media companies, corporations, chart-topping artists, entertainment groups, advertising agencies, and national brands such as Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Microsoft Xbox LIVE, Coca-Cola Company, Toyota, Clear Channel, and others use Gen2Media's services. Gen2Media's video publishing technology enables businesses of all kinds and sizes to easily publish online video, and manage media content and advertising delivery. For more information, please visit www.gen2media.com

Some of the above statements may be 'forward-looking' statements as defined by section 27A(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Securities act of 1933.

See www.Gen2Media.com for a full safe harbor disclosure statement.

Contacts

Emerson Gerard Associates
Jerry Jennings, 561-881-7318
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ProHipHop: N.A.S.A., Dres of Black Sheep, Juvenile, Fashion News

ProHipHop posts for Thursday, November 19th:

N.A.S.A.: Spacious Thoughts Video ft. Tom Waits & Kool Keith

Singles: Empire State of Mind #1

Dres of Black Sheep: Forever LuvLee Music Video

Albums: Now THAT'S What I Call Music 32 Represents!

Juvenile: We Be Getting Money Video ft. Dorrough, Shawty Lo & Kango Slim

Fashion: Baby Phat, HipHopDXShop.com, Sabit, Hoodie Buddie, DC Hands Tee, Threader Urban Clothing

Advertising Age Magazine Has Selected Auto-Tune as One of America's Hottest Brands of 2009

(Scotts Valley, CA, November 19, 2009) -- Antares Audio Technologies is proud to announce that Advertising Age Magazine, the leading trade publication of the worldwide advertising and marketing industries, has selected Auto-Tune as one of "America's Hottest Brands" of 2009. In introducing this year's selections, Ad Age states:

"Consumer spending may have gone cold in 2009, but that didn't stop these marketers from turning up the temperature. Here Ad Age chooses the upstarts and established brands that are setting the pace for innovation -- and getting results -- right now."

In describing Auto-Tune's emergence as a pop culture phenomenon, they recognize that, "Auto-Tune, the vocal pitch correction software, may be the most obscure product that almost everybody knows," and go on to describe Auto-Tune's ubiquitous presence and brand name recognition in everything from hip hop music and popular YouTube videos to the I Am T-Pain iPhone app.

"We are extremely proud to receive this recognition from Advertising Age," said Marco Alpert, Antares VP of Marketing. "Recipients of this honor are typically well-known mainstream consumer brands. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time a professional music technology brand has been included. It is a testament to Dr. Andy's groundbreaking technology, as well as over a decade of great work by everyone here at Antares, that Auto-Tune has transcended its role as the worldwide standard in professional pitch correction to become an iconic brand in today's popular culture."

About Antares Audio Technologies

Antares Audio Technologies is the worldwide leader in the development of unique vocal processing tools. Having revolutionized vocal production with the ground-breaking Auto-Tune pitch correction technology, Antares is committed to providing producers, engineers, sound designers and musicians with powerful, innovative, easy-to-use tools for enhancing and manipulating the human voice.

Antares Audio Technologies is located at 231 Technology Circle, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Email: info@antarestech.com  Web: www.antarestech.com

Editorial Contact:
Marco Alpert
Antares Audio Technologies
Tel: 831.461.7813
marco@antarestech.com

Advertising Age Web links for this release:

America's Hottest Brands feature
http://adage.com/article?article_id=140445

Auto-Tune Case Study
http://adage.com/article?article_id=140459

Bono and Wyclef Jean Receive RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights' Ripple of Hope Award

Honor Recognizes Courageous and Innovative Approaches to Human Rights

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night at its annual awards dinner, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights presented Bono and Wyclef Jean with the organization's 2009 Ripple of Hope Award. The award recognizes the bold leadership demonstrated by the two honorees on humanitarian issues.

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"As champions of justice, Bono and Wyclef have brought the national spotlight to human rights violations, empowered local activists, and transformed the lives of millions of people living in poverty from Port-Au-Prince to Darfur," said Kerry Kennedy, founder of the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. "Their efforts evoke the spirit of my father and we are honored to recognize them."

Jenni Williams, founder of Women of Zimbabwe Arise and 2009 RFK Human Rights Award winner, introduced Bono who was then presented the award by Ethel Kennedy. Bono, the lead singer of U2 and co-founder of the advocacy organization ONE and (Product) RED, was recognized for his efforts in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa (www.one.org, www.joinred.com).

"Though we're not usually that partial to Royals, growing up in Ireland in the 70s, the Kennedy family felt like an Irish royal family. Bobby Kennedy was a super-hero, an Irish scrapper who didn't see any contradiction between hard-headed pragmatism and an idealism that challenged all of us to change the world. That's why the Ripple of Hope award means so much. RFK was the blue print for our activism in the ONE campaign," Bono said. "The image of Bobby that will forever be in my mind is of a man with his sleeves rolled up, hard at work and showing a hint of muscle. His life is an enduring challenge to all of us to do more, get beyond ourselves and send out our own ripples of hope to the world."

Loune Viaud, who received the RFK Human Rights Award in 2002 for her work in Haiti, introduced her fellow countryman, Wyclef Jean. Jean was recognized for his work to strengthen and inspire change in Haiti through his Yele Haiti organization (www.yele.org).

"It is an honor to receive this award for so many reasons," said Jean, who was also the evening's musical performer. "The Kennedy Family and Robert F. Kennedy have represented and fought for the rights of people around the world, and have paid the ultimate sacrifice for it. I am humbled by their work, and use it as an example in the work I continue to do in Haiti, the United States, Africa and around the globe. I look forward to working closely with Kerry Kennedy and the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights in Haiti as a part of our Yele Center."

The evening was emceed by actor Peter Gallagher and included monologues based on the play "Speak Truth to Power" performed by Matthew Modine, Matt McCoy, Joey Pantoliano and Gloria Reuben. There was also a special tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy, who served as a member of the RFK Board of Directors from 1968 until his passing this year.

Other guests included Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Governor Jon Corzine, Harry Belafonte, Martha Stewart, Bill O'Reilly, Ana Ortiz, Aasif Mandvi, Liya Kebede, Earl Graves, Terry Kinney, Rebecca Minkoff, Charles Nolan, Richard Plepler, Tom Freston and Orin Kramer.

The evening concluded with a rousing rendition of "Redemption Song" by Wyclef and Bono, and a performance of "Carnival" by Wyclef that brought the entire crowd of over 800 people - including Ethel Kennedy - to their feet singing and dancing.

The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the human rights movement through innovative support to human rights defenders around the world. With an over forty-year track record of attaining concrete results on cutting-edge social justice issues, the RFK Center carries forward Robert F. Kennedy's vision of a more just and peaceful world. To learn more about the RFK Center, please visit www.rfkcenter.org.
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CONTACT: Marni Tomljanovic of Sunshine, Sachs and Associates,
+1-212-691-2800 tomljanovic@sunshinesachs.com, for the RFK Memorial Center for
Human Rights

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Watch the Future of Motown Perform the History of Motown During NFL Thanksgiving Festivities!

With every year Thanksgiving brings great family, great times, great food, and of course - great football!

This year during the Detroit vs Green Bay Thanksgiving football game, be sure to catch Vita Chambers, Forever the Sickest Kids, Hal Linton, Shontelle, Kem, and Melanie Fiona performing classic Motown songs during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute!

Check out this e-card for more info on each artist and an exclusive video offering a sneak peek at what song each artist will be singing!

E-Card Link: http://assets.umrg.com/ecard/motown50/

New York, NY - The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during halftime of the first game of the NFL's Thanksgiving tripleheader when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 PM ET on FOX.
In Motown's original hometown, this special halftime event features six of the brightest talents from the current roster of Universal Motown Records, performing classics from Motown's all-American songbook.

Bringing the unforgettable songs of Motown back to the Motor City are Melanie Fiona, Kem, Shontelle, Forever The Sickest Kids, Vita Chambers, and Hal Linton. The dynamic and driving tribute spans more than a decade of Motown classics – every one of the songs among the most recognizable and culture-defining songs in pop music history. Following the performance, fans can visit NFL.COM/THANKSGIVING to find out how to download a copy of the halftime medley, as well as music from each of the artists. Proceeds will benefit United Way.

MELANIE FIONA brings together vintage grooves on her exuberant and original SRC/Universal Motown debut album THE BRIDGE, available now at digital retail and on CD November 10th. Universal Motown singer-songwriter KEM performed a special live show in Detroit's Cass Park in support of the city's homeless in August 2009. KEM is a leading light of this decade's progressive neo-soul movement with two gold albums and two No. 1 singles. International Top 10 hit singer-songwriter SHONTELLE's SRP/SRC/Universal Motown album SHONTELLIGENCE contains the international hits "T-Shirt," "Stuck With Each Other" (featuring Akon), and "Roll." The innovative alternative rock/electronic six-man band FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS' Universal Motown album debut, UNDERDOG ALMA MATER, is now available in a deluxe edition now; the group will release an innovative series of three EPs of new material starting with FRIDAY on November 17th, 2009. The halftime show also features two impressive young Universal Motown newcomers: VITA CHAMBERS, who honors Motown's classic era with her own edgy mix of rock, pop, and soul, and HAL LINTON, a talented singer who updates the great vocal tradition of Motown's Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder for the new century. Both are completing debut albums for SRP/Universal Motown for 2010 release.

All of the halftime tribute's songs are culled from the golden era of Motown, the company founded by Berry Gordy in 1959 that revolutionized contemporary music with its brilliant, influential, and unique fusion of pop, blues, R&B, rock, and gospel elements.

The celebration of Motown's 50th anniversary continues around the globe with events, special programming, exhibits, etc. An irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy's legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture with artists such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. That influence is still being felt today, from pop to hip-hop, as Motown celebrates the 50th anniversary of the company's founding. Today, Motown is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).

Continuing an innovation introduced in 2006, the NFL will serve up three nationally-televised games on Thanksgiving Day. The early game (FOX, 12:30 PM ET) will be an NFC North meeting of the Green Bay Packers at the Detroit Lions. This is the 19th time the Lions have hosted the Packers on Thanksgiving, including 13 consecutive games from 1951– 1963. The second game (CBS, 4:15 PM ET) features the Oakland Raiders visiting the Dallas Cowboys in the Raiders' first Thanksgiving game since 1970.

The Thanksgiving primetime game will air at 8:20 PM ET on the NFL Network with the defending NFC East champion New York Giants visiting the Denver Broncos, marking the first Thanksgiving contest in Denver since 1963. The late afternoon game in Dallas between the Oakland Raiders and Cowboys on CBS (4:15 p.m. ET) will also feature special National Anthem and halftime show performances by national artists who will be announced shortly.

Now in its 36th year, the United Way/NFL partnership is the longest running charitable collaboration of its kind and connects NFL PLAY 60 with United Way's goal of 1.9 million more healthy young people by 2018.

This is the 11th year that United Way has worked with the NFL on the Thanksgiving Halftime Show to inspire NFL fans across the country to get involved in their communities.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, performers Melanie Fiona, Kem, Hal Linton, Shontelle and Vita Chambers will join United Way the week of their performance to volunteer at the Detroit Boys & Girls Club's "I Am Thankful" Dinner on Tuesday, November 24 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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www.imeem.com/motown

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Trey Songz Gets "READY" for Thanksgiving by Assisting His Community, Petersburg, Virginia, in His "Feed for Love Campaign"

R&B Superstar's "Songz for Peace Foundation" to Give 500 Turkeys to Families; Charity Event Slated for Tuesday, November 24th; *Students Have Been Pre-Selected*

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Trey Songz will celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday by giving turkeys to families in his home state of Virginia. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter's philanthropic "Songz For Peace Foundation" -- in partnership with Richmond's 106.5 The Beat! -- will give Thanksgiving turkeys to 500 families on Tuesday, November 24th in Petersburg, Virginia, beginning at 10:30 am. The 500 turkeys will be given to the families of children attending the 9 different schools in Trey's hometown of Petersburg, Virginia. 50 children will be selected from each school, with 100 children being selected from the singer's alma mater.

Trey's new album, "READY," made a phenomenal chart debut earlier this fall, entering Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" tally at #2. The album -- which includes the hits "I Need A Girl," "LOL :-) (Feat. Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em)," and "Successful (Drake & Trey Songz)" -- also exploded into the #3 spot on the overall SoundScan/Billboard 200.

Trey is also becoming a major online superstar, with his www.TreySongz.com currently ranked as Atlantic Records' #2 most trafficked artist pages. Furthermore, Trey's loyal army of Twitter followers at @songzyuuup is nearing 500,000 and growing.

For additional information, please see contact information below.

Contacts:
Sydney Margetson (National)
212.707.2262
Sydney.Margetson@atlanticrecords.com

Kelly McWilliam (Regional)
818.238.6835
Kelly.McWilliam@atlanticrecords.com

Mrs. Tami Yerby
Director Of Petersburg Parks & Leisure Services
1937 Johnson Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
804-733-2394
Tcyerby@petersburg-va.org

GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group proves that you can be independent and make major moves at the same time

With the music industry experiencing incomparable change and constantly morphing into new molds, the upcoming and future trend makers of the industry have never had a quicker path to success and stardom - and they are taking advantage of these opportunities.  In 2008, world re-known manager/producer/songwriter and music consultant Sean "Due" Lashley teamed up with longtime friend and associate EJ Albowicz to combine forces and create an entertainment powerhouse which is poised to leave a big mark on the music industry.  The end result was the GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group record label which is already breaking records, artists and charts throughout the world.

EJ, President and Chairman of the Board of MaxaMusic Group, LLC, started his career as an Ivy League law school educated entertainment attorney at a major North-East region based law firm, focusing on management and contract negotiation for some of the biggest names in the entertainment and sports industry.  In 2007, EJ established NorthStar Management NYC and began to offer to his clients both business and management services structured around a legal expertise background.  NorthStar broke into the industry by signing Hip-Hop pioneers and legends Wonder Mike and Master Gee of the original Sugarhill Gang and HenDogg as well as Miami-based underground urban phenom GhostWridah.  With record labels transitioning their primary concerns from great music to revenue maximization and focusing on "quantity over quality", EJ realized that his clientele had become pigeonholed thus limiting their potential.  He saw a void that needed to be filled and decided to form the MaxaMusic Group.  "I viewed the music industry as being wide open and knew we could combine our abilities to become a force in this business" - EJ Albowicz.

Sean "Due" Lashley, President of GoodThyme Click, LLC, started his music career as an artist who produced his own compositions and in 1993 he was signed through the Hip Hop superstar Heavy D to a recording agreement at the historic Tuff break/A&M Records as The Babalu Bad Boy.  Shortly thereafter, Sean's interest quickly transitioned from artist to full time producer.  Introduced to the "drum machine" at a very young age by legendary producer Whiz Kid of G.L.O.B.E fame, he began producing chart topping records for such classic artists as E-40, Dirty South,  Kokane,Barbee, Baby cham,Jadakiss,Lukie d,Half pint,Amil,Jay-Z, Beenie Man, Cl Smoove, T.O.K., Mr. Vegas, Truck Turner, Total,Melyssa Ford soundtrack Treach (Of Naughty By Nature) and Alicia Keys (reggae/dancehall remixes) as well as a number of motion picture soundtracks.His friend Jeff Robinson recruited Sean to join MBK Entertainment (My Brother's Keeper), the management/production team for Alicia Keys, Lyfe Jennings, Jermain Paul, Latoya Luckett, Black Buddafly and others .  For the next ten years, Jeff Robinson mentored Sean through the mountains and pitfalls of the music business and allowed Sean's super-producer abilities to be introduced throughout the music industry.  Utilizing his cutting edge production philosophy and management skills, Sean embarked on a path to additional success and established GoodThyme Click in 2008.  He founded GoodThyme Click as a production company for the elite and most talented.  GoodThyme Click also has groomed the management and production styles of such breaking talents as Meryl Carter, establishing Sean's niche as very promising for future projects.

Sharing EJ's music industry philosophy and the value of artist development, in 2008 Sean and EJ agreed to combine efforts in entering into a joint venture record label arrangement, GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group.  EJ saw this as an opportunity for MaxaMusic Group to strategically align with a front-running production company.  Sean Due says he "saw a unique opportunity to make history, good music and GoodThymes."

The impact of GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic was immediately felt throughout the industry.  GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group immediately released the single "Woman" by the King of the Dancehall Beenie Man featuring the "Weapon Riddim".  The song and riddim are currently burning their way up the Caribbean dancehall charts and beginning domestic radio play in the U.S.  GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group have since released two more singles powered by the "Weapon Riddim" --  "Wine for me" by Vybz Kartel and "The Holding Power" by Tifa, The Dancehall Princess.  The "Weapon Riddim" singles are scheduled to be released as a compilation just in time for the December holidays.  In addition to the artists previously mentioned, the compilation will include Busta Rhymes,Black Buddafly, Jimmy Cozier and others.

GoodThyme Click/MaxaMusic Group is currently prepping the debut album of R&B sensation Meryl Carter.  "Meryl Carter is our silver bullet in the chamber," says Sean Due.  "She is the real deal and her vocal abilities can compete with the upper echelon of singers in the industry today."  Ms. Carter's new single "Your Loving" features Vybz Kartel and is currently garnering major radio play in the Caribbean markets as well as New York City's Power 105.1 FM.  Meryl's live performance includes hype man extraordinaire Freak Nastyof Alicia Keys fame , three background singers and a five-piece band.  It is a high-energy show that is not to be missed and will be coming to concert halls throughout the United States in the upcoming months.

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Priscilla Renea Reveals Her Most Embarrassing Moments and Biggest Pet Peeves to The Planet Cazmo Souleo Report

Last week celebrity entertainment journalist, Souleo's exclusive Sister 2 Sister Magazine interview with R&B singer Omarion created buzz across the blogosphere due to Omarion's controversial comments about Kanye West's main girl, Amber Rose. 

This week, Souleo returns with YouTube sensation and rising new pop artist, Priscilla Renea.  Priscilla reveals her most embarrassing moments in life and ultimate pet peeves. Priscilla holds nothing back as she talks her former bad habit of urinating on herself; even while in the middle of singing the national anthem. Plus she reveals the little things that really piss her off (no pun intended)!

Watch part one of The Planet Cazmo Souleo Report interview with Priscilla Renea here: https://www.planetcazmo.com/video_souleo.html or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3YMqMpdkQc 

The Planet Cazmo Souleo Report has also sat down with stars such as Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, New Boyz, Jessie James and more. 

Watch more celebrity interviews here:

https://www.planetcazmo.com/video_souleo.html 

Read Souleo's Sister 2 Sister Magazine interview with Omarion here: https://www.s2smagazine.com/node/2100

For more information: kimtrick@gmail.com 

ProHipHop: Snoop Dogg, Business Deals, Rakim x Zoo York, Jay-Z x FELA!, Wyclef Jean, Russell Simmons x Bush Twins, TuneCore

ProHipHop posts for Wednesday, November 18th:

Snoop Dogg at the New York Stock Exchange

Moves, Deals, Signings: Asten Morgan Jr., Lou Dog, Sha Money XL, Mickey Avalon, Blestenation, K Real, Bueno

Rakim x Zoo York: Seventh Seal Skateboard Deck

Business News: Jay-Z x FELA!, Club Beats [by Dre], Kanye's Brand Universe, Music Design Lab, Queen Pen Calendar

Wyclef Jean: In Schools and In-stores, Award Winning, Memoir Writing

Russell Simmons Honors Bush Twins at Diamond Empowerment Fund Dinner

TuneCore Deals to Benefit Indie Artists

MEDIA ALERT: Grammy Award-Winning Musician and Humanitarian Wyclef Jean To Make Appearance at Jimmy Jazz

To Support Launch of Timberland Earthkeepers™ Yéle Haiti Collection

WHAT:               This Thursday, Wyclef Jean will make an in-store appearance at Jimmy Jazz (442 Fulton Street, Brooklyn) to help launch the new Timberland® Earthkeepers™ Yéle Haiti Collection.  The multiple Grammy award-winning musician and humanitarian will talk about his collaboration with Timberland and his Yéle Haiti organization, and conduct a meet and greet with fans.  Jimmy Jazz, chosen as a partner for its leadership in fashion and commitment to community, is one of the first retailers in New York City to be carrying the Yéle Haiti collection.

For every pair of Yéle Haiti boots sold, $2 will be donated to Wyclef's Yéle Haiti organization to support reforestation in his homeland of Haiti.  On November 19, anyone purchasing the boots at Jimmy Jazz Fulton Street location will receive a free CD copy of the brand-new mixtape EP DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean A.K.A. Toussaint St. Jean From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion. 

WHEN:           Thurdsay, November 19, 2009

                                4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:           Jimmy Jazz

                                442 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Lauren Szczerba, Porter Novelli
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(212) 601-8268               

Carrie Underwood, Leona Lewis and Maxwell to Perform at Third Annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute"

Celebrity Presenters, Performers Will Honor Everyday Citizens Changing the World

CNN today announced performers and presenters who are slated to appear at the third annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," which honors everyday citizens who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. Hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, the program will air globally on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, at 9pm ET on CNN/U.S., CNN International and CNN en Español.

Celebrities scheduled to present include: Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Neil Patrick Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Dwayne Johnson, Eva Mendes, Randy Jackson, Greg Kinnear, George Lopez and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Carrie Underwood, Leona Lewis and Maxwell will each perform at the gala.

The Top 10 CNN Heroes, as selected by the Blue Ribbon Panel, were unveiled by Anderson Cooper on CNN last month. The public will select the "CNN Hero of the Year" via voting at CNN.com/Heroes, which concludes on November 19, at 6am ET. During the November 26 broadcast, the Top Ten Heroes will each be awarded $25,000, and CNN will reveal the CNN Hero of the Year, who will receive an additional $100,000.

This Year's Blue Ribbon Panel judges included: Sir Elton John, Colin Powell, Mariane Pearl, Shakira, Wallis Annenberg, Tavis Smiley, Ted Turner, Tory Burch, Kirk Cameron, Whoopi Goldberg, Malaak Compton-Rock, Rossana Rosado, and Masi Oka.  In its third year, the CNN HEROES initiative garnered a record number of nominations - over 9,000 - and a record number of online votes for CNN Hero of the Year, surpassing two million votes.

Joel Gallen, who has helmed ambitious telethon events supporting victims of both the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, returns as executive producer for the event.  Kelly Flynn is senior executive producer for the CNN Heroes initiative.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.

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Los Angeles

Iyaz's Single "Replay" is #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts and Officially Certified Gold!

The official video for the hit single is COMING SOON! Please spread the word!

For now, check out new behind the scenes pics here:
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In case you missed it, check out the prequel video for "Replay" here: http://www.youtube.com/iyazlive#p/a/u/0/WXxV9g7lsFE

For more, visit www.myspace.com/iyaz

About Iyaz

On his upcoming debut album, IYAZ makes lilting reggae-infused R&B melodies inspired by island shorties, wireless romance, and the anguish of unrequited love. The 22-year-old singer, songwriter, and rapper cranks out undeniably pop-friendly tunes, like his first single "Replay."

"IYAZ's songwriting style is timeless and universal," says J.R. Rotem, the in-demand songwriter and producer crafted most of the tracks on IYAZ's (whose real name is Keidran Jones) album, which will be released by Reprise Records. "IYAZ is a storyteller who paints visual scenarios that tug at the listener's heart-strings," says Rotem, who also discovered pop sensation Sean Kingston. In fact, it was Kingston who first stumbled across IYAZ's MySpace page in May 2008, liked what he heard, and recommended him to Rotem, who has also worked with 50 Cent, Britney Spears, and Rick Ross.

IYAZ and some college friends from had recorded a song called "Island Girls" that was soon bumping out of every jeep and yard across the Caribbean. "I recorded it on my laptop, using a headset mic from Wal-mart," IYAZ says. "Because I studied engineering in college, I can make any mic sound like it was placed in a million-dollar studio." The song became a massive radio hit--with heavy in rotation in Anguilla, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Martin and Tortola--and caught the attention of Rotem and Kingston.

IYAZ was skeptical when he saw Kingston's messages in his MySpace inbox, wondering why a pop star would reach out to an unknown like him, so he ignored them. But Kingston wouldn't leave him alone, so after receiving three more messages, IYAZ thought he'd better respond.

IYAZ soon found himself partying with Kingston in Ft. Lauderdale, grubbing on delicious chicken cooked by Kingston's mama over Memorial Day weekend. Within two weeks, IYAZ signed to Kingston's newly-formed production company, Time is Money Entertainment. Rotem subsequently signed IYAZ through Time Is Money/Beluga Heights, which has a new label partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Now Kingston and IYAZ are inseparable as friends and as musical partners.

"Sean is my 'little' big brother," IYAZ says. The two live just blocks away from one another in Ft. Lauderdale. Not only do they finish each other's sentences and celebrate holidays with each other's families, they collaborate seamlessly on songwriting and production. "When you put us in the studio together, it's like magic," IYAZ says.

Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands but raised in the British Virgin Islands, Keidran Jones grew up amid swaying palm trees in idyllic Tortola, where he had a breathtaking view of the turquoise sea from his home. His father toured with a singing group, while his mother has directed church choirs for many years. It was at her insistence that IYAZ, at age 11, sang Kirk Franklin's "They Need to Know" for a Christmas concert. "Even if you don't do great, it's like 'Amen!' 'Hallelujah!'" IYAZ says, chuckling. IYAZ doesn't do much gospel nowadays, but his music is sparkling clean. "I'm even cleaner than Sean," he says, adding that he doesn't need to resort to curse words or negative themes to express emotional depth.

Consider the Rotem-produced "Replay," which boasts an irresistible melody, crisply syncopated high hats, and a few well-placed electro-violin riffs. IYAZ says that the song is about obsession: "You think about the girl you like every second of the day. You even call other girls by her name."

Many of IYAZ's songs are about women. "Heartbeat" is about how the right girl can make his heart race; hands shake, and stomach flutter. For "Find A Way," IYAZ wrote about surviving tough times in a relationship. "You're just telling her, that you really want to make it work."

IYAZ understands that struggle firsthand, because the music business has been challenging for his love life. Instead of cultivating a relationship, he's busy in the studio or touring. But when things get to be too much, IYAZ can always return to his other great love: motorcycles. He just hops on one of his dirt bikes and rides off into the Floridian sunset!

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Cash Money, Madonna & More at PatchWerk Studios

PatchWerk's October 2009 Session Report

Who's Werking in Studio 9000?

Cash Money (Baby, Slim, Jay Sean, Bow Wow) stopped
through PatchWerk Studios for a couple days this past October to work on new music and interview about their latest projects.Baby will release an album with long time friend Rick Ross titled The H. His first single from his upcoming album Pri cele$$ will be "Always Strapped", featuring Lil Wayne, and the second will be "Written on Her," featuring Jay Sean.  Jay Sean's album, confirmed to be All or Nothing will be released November 23rd 2009. All Cash Money sessions were engineered by KY, assisted by PatchWerk engineer Dee Brown.
 
PatchWerk Studios is Gucci Mane's studio of choice as he is there almost daily putting in work. This past October he was in the 9000 studio having several songs mixed by Leslie Brathwaite, assisted by PatchWerk engineer Brian Pedersen. Gucci has a new official mixtape "Guccimania" out with some of his new 2009 singles featured on the mixtape. Gucci Mane is set to release his next album The State vs Radric Davis on Warner Bros. Records in December of 2009.

Madonna also had work done in PatchWerk's Studio 9000 this past October. Madonna had songs mixed by Leslie Brathwaite, assisted by PatchWerk engineer Brian Pedersen. In September 2009 Madonna released Celebration, her third greatest hits album, and closing release with Warner Bros. Records. It contained the new songs "Celebration" and "Revolver", plus 34 hits spanning her career.
 
Juvenile has set a release to his latest album, which is the second album of his to be released on Atlantic Records, Cocky & Confident in 2009. Juvenile was at PatchWerk Studios for a couple days tracking with PatchWerk engineer Dee Brown and photo shooting.
 
Other Sessions in 9000 included those for T-Boz (K. Anders), Sean Garrett (M. Walker/T. Tiller), Bones (M. Wilson), R.Kelly (Jeff/D. Brown), Ludacris (L. Brathwaite), Kasim Reed (M. Wilson/K. Anders),  Raheem Devaughn (L. Brathwaite), and Najasism (D. Brown)
 
Who's Werking in Studio 995?

Recording artist and producer, B.o.B. AKA Bobby Ray Simmons , is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle and Atlantic Records. He has described his influences as "80's music, Rap, techno, rock, funk, even du wop." His debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, is expected to be released in 2009 under T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle. B.o.B has been working hard at PatchWerk with the help of PatchWerk engineer Mike Wilson.

Gucci Mane was at PatchWerk for several days working with PatchWerk engineer Kori Anders.Gucci has a new official mixtape "Guccimania" out with some of his new 2009 singles featured on the mixtape. On October 2, 2009, Gucci Mane was named #6 on MTV's annual 'Hottest MC's In The Game' list of 2009. Gucci Mane is set to release his next album The State vs Radric Davis on Warner Bros. Records in December of 2009.

Dow Jones and Henny AKA Tha Bizness are the production duo behind some of your favorite records like Lil Wayne's "Every Girl". They have been working hard in PatchWerk Studios on several projects for 2009 including those with Bobby Valentino, Busta Rhymes, Verse, and Little Brother. All Tha Bizness sessions were engineered by PatchWerk engineer Dee Brown.
 
Alley Boy was also in PatchWerk for several says working with PatchWerk engineers Kori Anders and Mike "Snotty" Miller.
 
Other sessions in 995 included those for Mars (M. Wilson), Keri Hilson (Sam/D. Brown), J Harden (M. Wilson), OJ Da Juiceman (M. Solis), Yelawolf (M. Solis), T-Man/Drumma Boy (N. Solis), David Banner (K. Anders), Krave (M. Wilson), Ester Dean (Cory Williams/D. Brown), Yung Don (M. Wilson), Dave (M. Wilson), Kasim Reed for Mayor (K. Anders), and Sin (M. Wilson)

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PatchWerk Recording Studios (www.patchwerk.com) is a world-class recording facility that has catered to the national entertainment industry since opening in 1995. The company, which is centrally located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, has earned a reputation for its excellent sound quality and superb customer service. PatchWerk features Georgia's only SSL 48-channel Duality Console as well as Georgia's only SSL 9000 J Series Console. The larger of the two studio rooms, Studio 9000, features design by industry leader Russ Berger (RBDG). PatchWerk has continuously serviced the top record labels from around the world and has accomodated an endless array of world-renowned talent, including TLC, Beyonce Knowles, Outkast, Usher, Ludacris, the Neptunes, Rodney Darkchild Jerkins and Bow Wow.

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Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas and Usher to Ring in the Holidays with TNT's Annual CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON

Hosted by George Lopez

Concert Premieres Exclusively on TNT Sunday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- TNT is going to ring in the holidays in musical style with its annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, premiering Sunday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas and Usher are scheduled to join host George Lopez in TNT's spectacular holiday celebration.

"We take pride in presenting CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON each year as we bring together musical artists from a variety of genres for a fantastic holiday concert," said Michael Wright, executive vice president/head of programming for TNT, TBS and TCM. "This year, we're especially thrilled to welcome a lineup of top-name performers and an equally amazing host, George Lopez. Together, they will make this a holiday celebration to remember."

Annually attended by the President and First Lady and other Washington VIPs, CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON is a holiday musical celebration benefiting the National Children's Medical Center. The show will be taped at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Sunday, Dec. 13. TNT's Dec. 20 premiere telecast will be the network's 11th presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, which is in its 28th year overall. The event will be followed at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) by the network television premiere of the film The Nativity Story (2006), starring Keisha Castle-Hughes and directed by Catherine Hardwicke.

George Lopez is host of TBS's new late-night series Lopez Tonight and one of the top five highest grossing comedians in the world. His groundbreaking sitcom, George Lopez, remains a hit in syndication and helped catapult Nick at Nite to one of the top 10 cable networks. His 2009 comedy special, George Lopez: Tall, Dark and Chicano, was the highest rated stand-up special on HBO in five years. This year, Lopez received the Teen Choice Award for Favorite Comedian. Lopez's feature film career continues to thrive as well. Next year, Lopez has three films set for release: The Spy Next Door, Valentine's Day and Marmaduke.

Mary J Blige is a nine-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter with eight multi-platinum records and more than 40 million units sold since her 1992 debut of the modern classic What's the 411. She has helped to redefine R&B and more importantly has been an artist that uses her gift of song to lift spirits and touch lives while bringing her heart, soul and truth to those who are willing to listen. She is loved for her passionate, chart-topping hits like "Be Without You," "No More Drama" and "Family Affair," all of which have made her a force in music. Blige's new album, Stronger, is due for release on Dec. 22. As a multi-faceted mogul, Blige owns Matriarch Records, which produced the soundtrack for the heavily buzzed about film Precious - Based on the Novel Push By Sapphire, and co-owns Carol's Daughter along with Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay-Z. Blige has worked her celebrity in the world of philanthropy, from starting with the M-A-C AIDS Fund as a spokesperson to starting her own foundation, The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN), which she co-found with Steve Stoute in 2008. FFAWN focuses on inspiring women of all walks of life to reach their full potential and is based in her hometown of Yonkers, N.Y. She recently partnered with Gucci on a charity watch, with the limited-edition black PVD twirl watch that features a face framed in black diamonds sold to benefit FFAWN. Blige has brokered a multitude of endorsement deals with companies that have sought her out to bring value to their products. Campaigns include working with such high-powered brands as AT&T, Apple, M-A-C and Chevrolet. She will soon begin to promote her own product lines that include a selection of sunglasses, starting with the Melody line and a Fragrance called My Life. One who's star never fails to shine, Blige has become more involved with her TV and film career. She most recently was a part of the cast for Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself and has appeared on such hit TV shows as 30 Rock and Entourage. Her own Matriarch Entertainment, home to Matriarch Records, has also formed a TV and film component that has begun developing projects.

Neil Diamond, whose most recent releases include A Cherry Cherry Christmas, Hot August Night NYC and the critically acclaimed #1 album Home Before Dark, has been a fixture in the music world for over four decades. This summer, CBS aired a primetime special featuring performances from his hugely popular Hot August Night NYC Live from Madison Square Garden DVD, which won the night in ratings. He has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide, with a remarkable track record of 16 Top 10 albums and 37 Top 10 singles. A Grammy-winning artist, Diamond has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. Among his many other honors, he has received a Golden Globe® and 12 Grammy nominations, and he was named the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year. His many chart-topping songs include "Sweet Caroline," "I Am...I Said," "Song Sung Blue," "Love on the Rocks" and "America."

Sugarland, the country duo comprised of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, has sold more than 8 million records since exploding onto the music scene in 2004 with Twice the Speed of Life ("Baby Girl"/"Something More"). Enjoy the Ride ("Want To"/"Settlin'"/"Stay") quickly followed in 2006, and their third studio album, Love On The Inside ("It Happens"/"Love"/"All I Want To Do"/"Already Gone") in July 2008, which skyrocketed them to superstardom and drew fans from all genres and critics abroad. Sugarland is credited with co-writing all tracks from all three albums and co-producing the last two. In August 2009, the duo offered thanks to their loyal fans with Live On The Inside, a CD/DVD set of live tracks, covers and footage from their tour. They have performed in six European countries and toured and headlined shows tirelessly. They've received trophies from the Grammys, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music, CMT Music Awards and the Country Music Association. Nettles has performed for the Obama Presidential celebration, and the duo performed on Oprah. Their latest album is Gold And Green, a 10-track holiday collection consisting of half standards and half originals, all of which Nettles and Bush co-wrote and co-produced.

Rob Thomas is a Grammy-winning superstar who has sold more than 80 million albums and penned a remarkable string of #1 smashes, including "Her Diamonds" off his acclaimed new solo album, cradlesong, as well as "Lonely No More," "This Is How a Heart Breaks," "Ever the Same," "Streetcorner Symphony" and the Matchbox Twenty hits "Push," "3AM," "If You're Gone," "Bent," "Disease" and "Unwell," to name a few. In 1999, Thomas' smash collaboration with Santana, the Thomas-penned "Smooth," earned him three Grammys and today ranks #1 on Billboard's Top Hot 100 Rock Songs chart and #2 on the magazine's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs. He has also worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony and Bernie Taupin. In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame presented Thomas with its first ever Starlight Award. He has won numerous BMI and ASCAP Awards and has earned the Songwriter of the Year crown from both Billboard and BMI for two consecutive years. With the 2005 release of his first solo album, the #1 multi-platinum ...Something to Be, Thomas embarked on a major, sold-out world tour. In 2007, he reunited with Matchbox Twenty for Exile on Mainstream, their first album in five years. Debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200, the RIAA gold album scored the biggest first week ever for a greatest hits collection. In December 2008, he performed at the 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C., where he paid tribute to Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey with an emotionally charged rendition of The Who's "Baba O'Riley," featuring a choir of 150 New York City policemen and firefighters.

Usher, whose latest CD, Raymond v. Raymond, is due in stores Dec. 21, has achieved global superstardom as a singer, composer, producer, film and television actor, businessman and philanthropist. Since hitting the music scene in 1994, he has sold more than 40 millions albums worldwide and won countless awards and accolades, including five Grammys. His fifth album, Confessions in 2004, sold more than a million copies during its first week of release, the highest debut-week numbers ever for a male R&B artist. It went on to become the biggest selling album of the year and earned Usher three Grammys and numerous other accolades. "Yeah!," "Burn" and "Confessions Part II" all topped the charts as Usher became the first solo artist in history to have three singles within Billboard's Top 10 simultaneously. He followed up with the highly rated Showtime special One Night, One Star: Live from Puerto Rico, a 2006 run as Billy Flynn in the hit Broadway musical Chicago and the 2008 platinum CD Here I Stand, featuring such hits as "Love in this Club" and "Moving Mountains." Outside the recording studio, Usher is the visionary leader behind Usher's New Look, Inc., an organization established to empower youth from underserved communities by giving them the skill necessary to enter careers in the sports and entertainment industry. New Look hosts a free, two-week residential Sports and Entertainment Camp in Atlanta. More than 1,300 disadvantaged youth from around the country have been given the extraordinary opportunity to improve their athletic, academic and artistic talents. Through the New Look Foundation, he has also continued his long-term commitment to help rebuild the Gulf Coast. In 2007, Usher launched the top-selling men's and women's fragrance line, Usher HE and Usher SHE, through a partnership with Elizabeth Arden, with a second line UR For Men and UR For Women in 2008. His most recent collaboration with Elizabeth Arden is a new line of men's fragrances called VIP. Usher recently became owner of several wine bar & bistros titled The Grape.

CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, a two-time Emmy®-winning program for Musical Direction and 12-time nominee overall, is executive-produced by 12-time Emmy-winner George Stevens, Jr. and directed and produced by Michael Stevens for The Stevens Company. Most recently they produced the We Are One concert at the Lincoln Memorial on the eve of the Inauguration of President Barack Obama and were awarded an Emmy for the The Kennedy Center Honors as Outstanding Special in September. For TNT, Ricki Rosenfeld and David Bryant serve as executives in charge of production, with Mark Shimmel returning for his fifth year as music talent consultant.

TNT, one of cable's top-rated networks, is television's destination for drama and home to such original series as the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; HawthoRNe, with Jada Pinkett Smith; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; Raising the Bar, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; and Dark Blue, starring Dylan McDermott, as well as the newly acquired Southland, from ER creator John Wells. TNT also presents such powerful dramas as Bones, CSI: NY and Numb3rs; broadcast premiere movies; compelling primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is available in high-definition.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Jay Sean's U.S. Album Debut ALL OR NOTHING In-Stores November 23rd; Chosen to Participate in 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Soaring Newcomer's #1 Double Platinum First Single 'Down' Reigning in Multiple Formats and Platforms

UK Singer/Songwriter Phenomenon Chosen to Help Kick off Holiday Season at 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on November 26th

November 18, 2009, NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riveting, record-breaking Cash Money/Universal Republic artist Jay Sean will be delivering his much anticipated U.S. debut album, ALL OR NOTHING, just in time for Thanksgiving – with the 14 song album hitting stores and online platforms on November 23rd.

The UK sensation has set himself apart from the rest of the pack by blazing an unprecedented trail of success with his sizzling first U.S. single "Down," reaching the #1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart twice within the same month. The popular anthem, which also features Cash Money superstar Lil Wayne, has surpassed the 2 million sales plateau in near-record time, scoring in multiple formats as the breakthrough single of 2009. The charismatic artist is also among the honored performers and celebrities chosen to help usher in the holiday season as one of the all-star participants in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. The 83rd Annual Installment of the legendary event will be held on Thanksgiving Day in New York City, Thursday, November 26th, beginning at 9:00 AM. Nearly 4 million spectators are predicted to line the Manhattan parade route, with an estimated 50 million-plus viewers expected to tune in on TV.

Being part of the nation's most viewed and celebrated holiday spectacle is yet another capstone on an incredible year for Jay Sean, whose double platinum "Down" reached the 1 million digital singles sales milestone after only 2 months of release. The song soared to the top of the Rhythmic Crossover chart at the end of September. Jay Sean is the first Cash Money artist to lock down the #1 post at the Top 40 Radio Chart.

"Down" has also lit up the video and online arenas, claiming the #1 spot on the top urban/Hip Hop Countdown at Fuse and scoring as a Top Ten video staple on VH1's popular Countdown show. The video has also become a YouTube phenomenon, garnering millions of views as it fast became becomes one of 2009's most popular clips.

Jay Sean's second single from his upcoming album, "Do You Remember," featuring Jamaican rapper Sean Paul and 'Crunk' pioneer Lil Jon, is already climbing into the top ten of playlists across the U.S., including the coveted iTunes Singles chart. A video for the new hit was shot last week in Los Angeles. Other songs on ALL OR NOTHING include "Lights Off," featuring Cash Money label-mate Kevin Rudolf on guitars and "Stuck InThe Middle" featuring Jared Cotter.

The first UK artist to be signed by hip hop empire Cash Money, the affable hit-maker is of Punjabi descent by way of London, with two internationally acclaimed albums under his belt, a treasure trove of rave reviews and awards, and multiple Top Ten hits sprinkled across the UK and other countries.

Jay Sean will perform his multi-platform smash "Down" during the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade's Annual Gathering of Stars in front of Macy's famed home on 34th Street. The telecast of the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast nationally on NBC-TV, airing from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in each of the four time zones in the continental U.S.

Track listing for ALL OR NOTHING:

1. Do You

2. Fire

3. Down (f/ Lil Wayne)

4. Do You Remember (f/ Sean Paul and Lil Jon)

5. Ride It

6. Love Like This (Eternity)

7. If I Ain't Got You

8. War

9. Cry

10. All or Nothing

11. Stuck in the Middle (f/ Jared Cotter)

12. Stay

13. Lights Off

14. Bonus Track – Down "Candle Light Remix"

About Universal Republic Records: Universal Republic Records is a division of Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. One of several labels that comprise Universal Motown Republic Group, Republic Records was formed in 1995 by President, CEO of the label, Monte Lipman, and his brother, President of Universal Republic, Avery Lipman, conceptualized around their kitchen table. Today, the label is responsible for numerous breakthrough and mainstream chart topping artists, including a diverse array of groundbreaking imprints and ventures encompassing new and established platinum and multiplatinum acts such Amy Winehouse, Colbie Caillat, Tori Amos, Hinder, 3 Doors Down, Owl City, Anberlin, Godsmack, Jack Johnson, Damian Marley, Chamillionaire and others.

About Cash Money Records: Emerging as a regional hip hop force in the mid-'90s, Cash Money excelled throughout the next decade as one of hip hop's most successful entrepreneurial urban empires. The influential label reigned as one of the top selling imprints again in 2008-2009 as the home base and strategic arsenal for best selling artist of the year - Lil Wayne. Originally forged in the Magnolia housing projects of New Orleans where brothers' and Cash Money founders/Co-CEOs Bryan Williams and Ronald 'Slim' Williams first earned their street reps, the multi-platform imprint (which includes hip hop superstar Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment and genre-defying artist Kevin Rudolf) has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide. One of hip hop's most enduring global street brands, Cash Money has been responsible for more than a dozen gold/platinum artists; more than two dozen gold and/or platinum records, rolling out award winning albums, videos, and digital content by a diverse range of artists including Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, B.G., Turk, Hot Boys, Big Tymers (featuring, among others, Bryan Baby Williams himself) Kevin Rudolf and much- heralded franchise star Lil Wayne.

Contacts

Universal Republic Records Publicity
Angela Burke, 212-830-0895
angela.burke@umusic.com
or
Cash Money Records Publicity
Kia Selby, 770-786-6658
kiaselby@aol.com

R. Kelly's New Album 'Untitled' In Stores December 1

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-winning recording artist R. Kelly is set to release his tenth studio album, Untitled on Jive Records on December 1.

The Chicago native is currently headlining the sold-out "Ladies Make Some Noise!" tour and is already making a lasting impression on the Billboard charts with all-new material from the album. The infectious lead single, "Number One" featuring Keri Hilson, is Kelly's 35th Top 10 hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop list, "One" becomes Kelly's record-breaking 27th Top 10 hit.

The second set of singles from the album is getting traction: "Religious" has reached to the Top 20 on the Urban Adult Contemporary radio chart within two weeks of its impact and the dually-released single, "Echo" was recently serviced to urban mainstream radio and is receiving positive feedback.

  Track listing for Untitled is as follows:

  1. Crazy Night featuring R. City (Produced by R. Kelly & Lil Ronnie)
  2. Exit (Produced by R. Kelly & Jazze Pha)
  3. Echo (Produced by R. Kelly, Infinity & Darhyl "DJ" Camper)
  4. Bangin' The Headboard (Produced by R. Kelly, Darhyl "DJ" Camper &
     Infinity)
  5. Go Low (Produced by R. Kelly)
  6. Whole Lotta Kisses (Produced by R. Kelly)
  7. Like I Do (Produced by R. Kelly & LOS Da Mystro)
  8. Number One featuring Keri Hilson (Produced by R. Kelly, Roy 'Royalty'
     Hamilton & Raphael Hamilton)
  9. I Love The DJ (Produced by R. Kelly & Soulshock and Karlin)
  10. Supaman High featuring OJ Da Juiceman (Produced by R. Kelly &Willy
      Will)
  11. Be My #2 (Produced by R. Kelly & Jack Splash)
  12. Text Me (Produced by R. Kelly & Gaz)
  13. Religious (Produced by R. Kelly, Eric Dawkins & Antonio Dixon)
  14. Elsewhere (Produced by R. Kelly & Christopher 'Deep' Henderson)
  15. Pregnant featuring Tyrese, Robin Thicke and The-Dream (Produced by R.
      Kelly, Berris Bolton & DeWayne Swan)

R. Kelly, has earned accolades for his studio work and his riveting live performances. He wraps up the "Ladies Make Some Noise!" tour on Dec. 8. in St. Louis, MO. Most recently, the Los Angeles Times declared that "Kelly boasts one of R&B's most expansive catalogs...the R&B singer performs a free-form, medley style hit parade."

R. Kelly's remarkably career spans two decades filled with accomplishments and achievements. He has sold over 34 millions records worldwide, released six No. 1 albums, twelve platinum-plus selling albums and had eleven No. 1 singles. He has released thirteen albums total, including compilations and collaborations, and nine platinum-certified solo albums. He has collaborated and written songs for musical icons from all genres including: Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Pussycat Dolls, Usher and Celine Dion. After 18 years of stardom, Kelly continues to forge an artistic path that caters to fantasy and captures the hearts of adoring fans, which is in essence, how an artist wears the crown of a king.

  www.r-kelly.com

  www.myspace.com/rkelly

  www.youtube.com/rkellytv

  www.twitter.com/KellZodiac

Source: Jive Records

CONTACT: Wendy Washington, +1-212-833-6886,
Wendy.Washington@sonymusic.com, or Tice Merriweather, +1-212-833-6479,
Ticeman.Merriweather@sonymusic.com, both for Jive Records

Web Site: http://www.jiverecords.com/
http://www.r-kelly.com/

Chantel 'Chani' Christie Wins 'Pop Artist of the Year' Award at the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards

Signs to Renowned L.A. Talent Agency

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Chantel "Chani" Christie, fashion model/actress, author, and recording artist/producer is enjoying an enormous year. Christie, recently signed to the renowned L.A. Talent agency, also took home the "Pop Artist of the Year" award at the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. The 16 year old multi talented entertainer was selected to participate in the "Girls Are Not for Sale" mega campaign which brought awareness to the trafficking of young American girls. The campaign was spearheaded by recording artist SINEAD O'CONNOR who recorded the duet "This is To Mother You" which featured Grammy award winning recording artist/producer MARY J. BLIGE. www.girlsarenotforsale.org

"Being a part of the video for such a beautiful song and worthy cause was amazing," states Chantel. "I am also honored to have won the 2009 'Pop Artist of the Year' award and to be represented by L.A. Talent agency as well."

Christie, the United States youth ambassador on HIV/AIDS awareness and bestselling author of the book titled "I Want to Live: A Teenager's Guide to Finding Self Love" is busy putting the finishing touches on her new book titled, "A Girl Has to Look Good! A beauty, fashion and lifestyle Guide." Chantel also just released her very successful PSA, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! which addresses teens and young adults about being tested for HIV/AIDS and knowing their status. www.chanigirlfoundation.com

About Chantel "Chani" Christie: A bright 16 year old bestselling author, recording artist, fashion model/actress and producer, "Chani," was awarded the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Excellence in Hip-Hop Award, and is currently starring in her new hit reality web series titled "Chani's Story." Chantel is also the United States youth ambassador for HIV/AIDS awareness, and is currently writing her second book. Chani, a junior in high school, has a passion to lead youth by not only educating them about HIV and AIDS awareness, but also through her music, books and TV/Film productions. She is currently cast to co-star in the new screenplay, Proud to be a Colored Girl, an adaptation of the new bestselling book by the same name, in 2010.

  For  More Information:

  www.chantelchristie.com

  www.latalent.com

  www.lamusicawards.com

Source: Jean Rah Fya Records

CONTACT: Laura Wright, Publicist of Avid Exposure, +1-310-358-9232,
PR@avidexposure.com, for Jean Rah Fya Records

Web Site: http://www.chantelchristie.com/
http://www.latalent.com/
http://www.lamusicawards.com/

Exclusive New Live Performances by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, Pink and Others Featured on Soundtrack to History Channel Film, The People Speak

Also Eddie Vedder, Randy Newman, Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal

SOUNDTRACK SET TO RELEASE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 FILM TO PREMIERE ON HISTORY ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 13, 8PM ET

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Only genuine passion for an extraordinary and powerful project could bring together artists ranging from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Randy Newman and Eddie Vedder to John Legend, Jackson Browne and Lupe Fiasco for exclusive live performances. They and others are heard on The People Speak (Verve/UMe), the soundtrack of the documentary being released December 8, 2009, in conjunction with the December 13 broadcast of the film set to air on History.

The film celebrates democracy, based on the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who, through their words and actions, changed the course of history, from the founding of this country to the civil rights movement and beyond.

"The music artists came to this project because of the hope they have for what 'The People Speak' will do for a new generation," said Chris Moore, one of the film's executive producers, along with Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and others. "Writing speeches and books is one way to bring about change; music is another. There is a long history of music serving as an inspiration for others to stand up and make a difference. One song can affect people unlike anything else."

The People Speak features some of the world's most renowned artists, like Springsteen, who performs with just a guitar and harmonica in his New Jersey home recording studio, and Legend who sings solo backed by a piano at a Boston theatre, as well as others (including Taj Mahal, Allison Moorer, The Black Crowes' Rich Robinson and X's Exene Cervenka and John Doe) at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, where they perform both vintage and recent protest-music classics for The People Speak.

With a sense of timelessness, Springsteen reprises the John Steinbeck/Woody Guthrie-inspired "The Ghost of Tom Joad" from his 1995 album of the same name; Dylan sings Guthrie's "Do Re Mi"; and Dylan's early '60s gems "Masters Of War" and "Only A Pawn In Their Game" are performed by Vedder and Robinson, respectively.

One of the best-known songs of the Great Depression, "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?," is sung by Moorer; Newman is at his piano for one of his finest works, "Sail Away," the title track from his 1972 album; Legend performs Marvin Gaye's '70s anthem "What's Going On"; Mahal lays down the immortal "Blues With A Feeling"; and Cervenka and Doe revive X's roots rocker "See How We Are" from 1987. Bringing protest music up to date are Fiasco's "American Terrorist," first heard on his 2006 debut album; Pink's "Dear Mr. President," heard on her album of that same year; and Browne's "The Drums Of War," which debuted on his 2008 album.

The People Speak documentary is inspired by co-executive producer Howard Zinn's 1980 book, A People's History Of The United States, which has sold more than two million copies, and 2004's Voices Of A People's History Of The United States, which Zinn co-wrote with co-executive producer Anthony Arnove. The film, narrated by Howard Zinn, features dramatic performances chronicling this country's history -- including charter documents, letters, diaries and more -- by such celebrities as Damon, Brolin, Marisa Tomei, Don Cheadle, and Sandra Oh, woven together with archival footage. A DVD of the film and a separate DVD of music performances will be issued in 2010.

"The musicians are an eclectic group but they have one thing in common," said Moore. "They understand the intrinsic power of their music. It's cool to have them all on one album but it's even better that they're singing about something. They came together for 'The People Speak' because of Zinn's book. They loved it and were excited by it. He e-mailed and called them and they said, 'We'd love to do this.' They understand that the power of the people to speak out can make our world a better place."

  The People Speak -- Track listing

  BOB DYLAN -- Do Re Mi
  BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -- The Ghost Of Tom Joad
  EDDIE VEDDER -- Masters Of War
  PINK -- Dear Mr. President
  RANDY NEWMAN -- Sail Away
  LUPE FIASCO -- American Terrorist
  JACKSON BROWNE -- The Drums Of War
  JOHN LEGEND -- What's Going On
  EXENE CERVENKA & JOHN DOE -- See How We Are
  TAJ MAHAL -- Blues With A Feeling
  ALLISON MOORER -- Brother Can You Spare A Dime
  RICH ROBINSON -- Only A Pawn In Their Game

  thepeoplespeak.org
  history.com

Source: Universal Music Enterprises

CONTACT: Sujata Murthy, +1-310-865-7812, sujata.murthy@umusic.com, or
Rebecca Posford, +1-310-865-9804, rebecca.posford@umusic.com, both of UMe; or
Vicky Kahn of HISTORY, +1-212-210-9743, vicky.kahn@aetn.com

Web Site: http://www.thepeoplespeak.org/
http://www.history.com/

ProHipHop: X-Plane, Tech N9ne Earphones, Library Innovation Blog

ProHipHop posts for Tuesday, November 17:

X-Plane: Adam's World Artist of the Week

Tech N9ne: Ruffian Skull Earphones by SUBJEKT

Cultural Research: Library Innovation Blog

DJ BLAZITA TO REP ON THE 1'S & 2'S FOR A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

A FREE website (www.barbershop101.com), that teaches the skill of barbering, presents the 3RD ANNUAL ALL BARBERS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT & FAMILY DAY. DJ Blazita will be in the building keepin the crowd hype. It all goes down, Sunday December 20th 2009 from Noon to 7 PM, at Baruch College, NYC 55 Lexington Avenue (Between 23rd & 24th street)

DJ Blazita was more than willing to take part in raising money for agencies that service local at-risk youth. The NY native states, I'm all for promoting knowledge and addressing the challenges facing our young people these days.

The All Barbers League seeks to develop a dialogue between local agencies and community members as well as assist our young people with achieving personal and professional success. A portion of the proceeds will go to Cutting 4 kids Foundation as well.

THERE IS A $5 MINIMUM DONATION TO ATTEND.

PROMOTIONAL GIVE-AWAYS:
FREE HAIRCUTS TO NYC KIDS.....RAFFLE & GIFTS

VIEW MORE ON DJ BLAZITA AT:
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BLAZITA

FOLLOW DJ BLAZITA ON TWITTER:
WWW.TWITTER.COM/DJBLAZITA

FOR MORE EVENT INFO:
CONTACT- MALIK MORRIS (646) 281-0617

YOU MAY ALSO VISIT:
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MTV Networks Acquires Exclusive Television Rights to Critically Acclaimed Concert Film Michael Jackson's This Is It

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Networks (a division of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , has acquired the exclusive United States television rights to air one of the most anticipated films of the year -- Michael Jackson's This Is It.

The critically acclaimed and commercially successful film becomes available to MTV Networks in 2011, and continuing through the entire six-year network window. The deal includes all domestic channels under the MTV Networks umbrella, including MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic and Palladia and rounds out the music networks' commitment to celebrating the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. The arrangement also extends to Viacom's BET Networks, including its newest channel, Centric. Channels and premiere dates will be announced at a later time.

"The film is a true testament to Michael's musical genius, passion and commitment to his craft," said Van Toffler, President of the MTV Networks Music Group. "Michael Jackson has always been inextricably tied to our viewers as they witnessed his evolution from a talented performer to a global icon who redefined music. Now, with this film, we can help give his fans a chance to see his final performance."

THIS IS IT, premiered nationwide on October 28, earning the #1 box office spot for the weekend and offering Jackson fans and music lovers everywhere a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out, historic comeback concerts that would have kicked off this past summer at London's O2 Arena. Chronicling from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind the scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing numerous songs for the show. Audiences are given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he was never before seen. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's This Is It is the last documentation of Michael Jackson at work, capturing the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work.

Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner for the concert tour and the director of the stage show serves as the film's director, and Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware are producers. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain. The film is being distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. One of the best reviewed film of the year, Michael Jackson's This Is It has already reached $222.6 million in box office receipts worldwide.

The deal was brokered by Sony Pictures Television and Ben Zurier, Executive Vice President, Program Strategy, VH1, VH1 Classic & Palladia for MTV Networks. MTV Networks will also collaborate with Sony Pictures Entertainment in marketing the DVD release of the film in early 2010.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 400 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, SPIKE, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers and Xfire.

ABOUT SONY PICTURES TELEVISION

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT is a leading producer of local language scripted and non-scripted programming. SPT also sells SPE-owned formats in approximately 70 countries. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT's worldwide television networks portfolio, which includes branded networks AXN, Sony Entertainment Television, and Animax, is a key strategy in SPE's long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 119 channel feeds available in more than 130 countries, reaching almost 400 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE's premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT is a part owner of cable channel GSN, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT's syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, and for Sony Music Entertainment. SPT (www.sonypicturestelevision.com) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

Source: MTV Networks

CONTACT: Paula Askanas, Sony Pictures Television, +1-310-244-3790; or
Ariana Urbont, MTV, +1-310-752-8079; or Brett Henne, VH1, +1-212-846-6752

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

Mya to Star on Cover of Beauty Entertainment Magazine

The Recording Sensation, Grammy Award-Winning Multi-Platinum Artist and "Dancing with the Stars" Favorite Appears in January's New Year Issue

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Ewire -- Salon City, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SALN) announced that singer, actress and dancer Mya, currently seen on ABC's hit TV show "Dancing With The Stars," (DWTS) will star on January's New Year's cover of BE! (Beauty Entertainment) Magazine. Mya is the third Hollywood celebrity to grace the cover of Beauty Entertainment Magazine, Salon City's new monthly print, digital and online publication that debuted this fall.

Mya was photographed exclusively for BE!'s cover and inside feature by Hollywood's Keith Munyan, known for his ability to capture the beauty, energy and excitement of a star like Mya. BE! Magazine's style director, Christopher Mannor, orchestrated the shoot and brought together L.A.'s finest session artists to create a new look for Mya.

"Mya is currently one of the hottest dancers on DWTS, and she looks like she is going to make a big impression in the finals coming up later this month. Mya has fans the world over because of her outstanding singing, acting and dancing abilities," says Steven Casciola, Salon City's founder and publisher of Beauty Entertainment.

Mya became a star at the age of 18 with her eponymous debut album, which yielded three Top-10 singles. In addition to releasing five full-length albums, one of which went platinum and another gold, she tangoed her way into the hearts in the acclaimed film "Chicago."

Since "Chicago," Mya has appeared in several more movies and signed onto a modeling contract. Her fourth and fifth studio albums, Liberation and Sugar & Spice, respectively, have been released in Japan and her sixth studio album is due to be released on her independent label early next year.

Annie Casciola, Salon City founder and creative director, noted that Mya's bio also includes being a long time advocate for young women. She founded The Mya Arts & Tech Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing disadvantaged youth growth and opportunity through arts and technology education. She serves as both executive director and teaches for the foundation. "We love that side of her personality and nature," says Annie.

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Jordin Sparks Gives 'Thumbs Up' to National Pledge Against Texting and Driving

American Idol Superstar Teams Up With Allstate to Launch 30-City Tour Designed to Make this 'the Safest Holiday Ever'

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nineteen-year-old singing sensation Jordin Sparks and her mom, Jodi Sparks, today publicly pledged not to text and drive by leaving their mark - in this case, their thumbprints, on a pledge banner making its way around the country this holiday season. The move kicks off a 30-city tour, "X the TXT: Thumbs Up to the Safest Holiday Ever," sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company during which teens and their families will be asked to add their thumbprints to the banner as a public pledge not to text and drive. Teens who sign the pledge will receive thumb bands they can wear as a reminder and symbol of their pledge.

The holidays are one of the deadliest times of the year for teen drivers. By taking the pledge, Allstate and Sparks hope teens and parents will take personal action to help save lives this holiday season and beyond.

"Unfortunately, it can be easy to forget the dangers of texting and driving when you get behind the wheel. That's why it is important for teens, their friends and families to acknowledge its risks and pledge together not to do it," said Sparks. "I'm glad to take this public pledge with Allstate, because sending a text isn't worth taking a life."

The tour will include live pledge events in each tour city throughout the holiday season and a "Top the Tally" competition to see which city can gather the most thumb pledges. The general public will also be encouraged to get involved by joining a Facebook cause page and taking a virtual pledge not to text and drive. Allstate will donate $1 to the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) for every Facebook "Thumbs Up" pledge supporter (www.facebook.com/thumbsuppledge).

Texting is one of the most dangerous distractions facing teens today. According to a recent Allstate Foundation study, 82% of driving teens claim to use cell phones while driving, and 49% admit to being extremely distracted by texting and instant messaging while driving. Recent research conducted by Virginia Tech's Transportation Institute reveals that texting while driving can increase the risk of an accident by 23 times.

The study also shows parents can have a profound effect on their teen's driving behavior. 81% of teens admit their parents have the most influence on how they drive, and 79% say they are most likely to take driving safety advice from their parents.

"Everyone is susceptible to distractions behind the wheel. Our kids learn about what is acceptable driving behavior from us and as parents, it is important that we lead by example and make this a family issue," added Jodi Sparks.

"Allstate has a long history of promoting safe driving. Our teen driving programs inspire ongoing discussions about safe driving and we know that save lives, said Joan Walker, senior vice president of corporate relations. "The peace of mind that comes from taking the pledge not to text and drive is the best gift anyone could give their loved ones. It helps to ensure teens return home safely for the holidays and every day."

For a complete list of tour cities, tour schedule, and to download the family pledge, please visit www.facebook.com/thumbsuppledge.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Source: Allstate Corporation

CONTACT: Krissy Posey of Allstate Insurance Company, +1-847-402-5600

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