Mission Lion Shirt As Worn By Michael Jackson In This Is It Available Now In Limited Quantities

If you have seen the Michael Jackson movie, This Is It or seen the booklet that comes with the This Is It music CD then you have seen Michael Jackson wearing the Mission Lion Shirt. We have carried Mission Clothing as one of our designer brands for many years and were thrilled to see the King of Pop wearing the Red Mission Lion shirt on stage.

La Habra, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2009 -- Michael Jackson, the King of Pop was well known for his stylish stage wear and use of color. He wore the color Red often on stage and in his music videos. During the filming of This Is It Michael wore the red Mission Lion shirt on stage. It can be surmised that Michael and his stylists chose the Mission Lion Shirt for its great style and fit but also because of it vibrant red color and the fact that it has a large silver colored letter M on the front. In this case the letter M actually stands for the brand name, Mission but it was certainly fitting for the King of Pop to wear a shirt in which a letter that is also his initial was part of the design.

Tattoo Apparel - Perpetual Vogue has carried Mission Clothing as a featured designer brand for many years at the Perpetual Vogue Southern California Boutique and on TattooApparel.com. There is an incredible amount of detailing in every garment that Mission Clothing makes. The staff at Perpetual Vogue - Tattoo Apparel enjoys being able to personally meet with the designers from Mission and respect the fact that all of Mission's clothing is made in the USA starting from the design process all the way through every stage of manufacturing. Cutting edge styling, details and embelishments make Mission Clothing unique and popular with rockers and celebrities alike. Mission makes clothing for men but women also buy their shirts to wear over leggings for a sexy, edgy fashion statement. The Mission Lion Shirt design is an original Mission Clothing design and the design is protected by Trademark and Copyright law. The photographer for Tattoo Apparel shot a quick video showing the shirt design during a recent visit to the Mission Design Studio. The design team at Mission Clothing have one of the shirts framed and hanging in their studio as they are thrilled that Michael Jackson chose to wear one of their designs as part of his stage wear wardrobe for This Is It.

The Mission Lion Shirt as seen on Michael Jackson is available at TattooApparel.com now in limited quantities and it can be shipped worldwide. It makes the ultimate gift or collectible for any Michael Jackson fan or fan of pop culture. What could be better than owning a shirt that is the same design as owned and worn by Michael Jackson himself. A photo of Michael wearing the shirt is not included with this release as those photographs are owned by the photographer who took them and their property rights must be respected. Michael Jackson can be seen wearing the shirt in the This Is It video, in the movie trailer on television, in the movie itself or in the photos that are included in the music CD case.

Perpetual Vogue - Tattoo Apparel is a retailer of cutting edge street wear fashions that specializes in clothing favored by musicians, rockers and those in to the clubbing scene. They have a boutique location in La Habra California and they ship worldwide from their web site, TattooApparel.com. They carry brands such as Mission Clothing, Royal Testament, Indigo Star, Hause of Howe, Lucky 13, Fender Custom Shop, The Jimi Hendrix Collection, Rebel Spirit, One More Round, Anama, Living Dead Souls, Fifth Culture and their own Rocker Jewelry. Perpetual Vogue has a fashion blog called the Cutting Edge Streetwear Blog.

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Shock Value II, Hotly Anticipated New Album From Super-Producer Timbaland, Now Due For Release December 8th, 2009

TIMBALAND TO PERFORM FIRST SINGLE, 'MORNING AFTER DARK,' WITH NELLY FURTADO AND SOSHY ON THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS ON NOVEMBER 22ND 'MORNING AFTER DARK' AND SECOND DIGITAL SINGLE 'SAY SOMETHING,' FEATURING DRAKE, CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM ALL ONLINE RETAILERS

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-platinum producer, prolific hit-maker, and sonic innovator Timbaland has announced that his third solo album, entitled Timbaland Presents Shock Value II will now be released on December 8th, 2009, on Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records. The album is the follow-up to the super-producer's multi-platinum 2007 album Timbaland Presents Shock Value, which spawned three No. 1 pop singles, the Grammy-nominated "Give It To Me" (featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake), "The Way I Are," (featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E.), and a remix of OneRepublic's multi-platinum blockbuster "Apologize" (one of the best-selling singles of the decade).

The first two singles from Shock Value II, -- "Morning After Dark," featuring Nelly Furtado and French singer-songwriter SoShy, and "Say Something," featuring Drake -- are currently available for purchase from all digital service providers. Timbaland has just finished shooting a video for "Morning After Dark," which he directed with Paul "Coy" Allen. Timbaland will perform the track with Furtado and SoShy (a new artist on Timbaland's label Mosley Music Group) at The American Music Awards, which ABC will broadcast live from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on Sunday, November 22nd.

On Shock Value II, Timbaland re-maps the pop/R&B landscape by batting away genre boundaries once again. His prodigious influence and ability to stay ahead of the curve have meant that a wide range of today's most popular artists are eager to participate in the Shock Value series. This second iteration features guest appearances from Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, The Fray, Chris Daughtry, Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, Brandy, Drake, and Keri Hilson. In addition, Timbaland asserts the wide-screen sonic adventurousness that has led the Virginia Beach native to dominate the pop charts for more than a decade.

"I'm so fortunate and blessed to be able to create a Shock Value II," Timbaland says. "I'm really proud of the caliber of artists on this album and all the work they put into making it a success. I can promise that no one has ever heard Katy Perry, The Fray, or Brandy sound like this before. It's exciting because not only am I giving fans the best of me on each track, I'm giving them a glimpse of their favorite artist in a completely different light. This is an album that can be listened to from start to finish every single time because each song is so unique and the range of artists so diverse. I can't wait for my fans to hear the collaborations."

Over the course of his career, Timbaland has made an indelible imprint on the music scene. His production has helped create career-defining hits for artists such as Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Destiny's Child, Madonna, Fall Out Boy, and Jay-Z, among many others. Respected beyond the genres of urban and hip-hop music, Timbaland, whose musical influences cross cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose music similarly knows no boundaries, from pop star Justin Timberlake to avant-singer Bjork. So prolific a hit-maker is he that in the span of a single year -- 2006 to 2007 -- Timbaland produced more than 10 international chart-toppers, including Furtado's "Promiscuous," Timberlake's "Sexy Back," and 50 Cent's "Ayo Technology."

Source: Interscope Records

CONTACT: Dennis Dennehy of Interscope Records Publicity,
+1-310-865-7934, d.dennehy@umusic.com, Monique Idlett Mosley, +1-305-890-6556,
monique.idlett@mosleymusicgroup.net, for Timbaland

Natalie Cole to Light Capitol Records' Rooftop Christmas Tree in Hollywood

Cole Family, Including Natalie, Mother Maria, and Sisters Timolin & Casey, to Receive Multi-Platinum Sales Awards for Nat King Cole's Classic Holiday Album, 'The Christmas Song'

  WHO:        Natalie Cole, mother Maria, sisters Timolin and Casey, and
              other Cole Family members.

  WHAT:       A festive launch to the holiday season in Hollywood. Natalie
              Cole will light Capitol's legendary rooftop Christmas tree
              for the holiday season, followed by a multi-platinum album
              award presentation to the Cole Family for Nat King Cole's
              The Christmas Song and a brief media Q&A, all atop the iconic
              Capitol Records tower.

  WHEN:       Thursday, November 19
              5pm-5:30pm

  WHERE:      Capitol Records - rooftop
              1750 North Vine Street
              Hollywood, CA  90028
              Media parking in Coast parking lot next to Capitol

  DETAILS:    The Cole Family will celebrate the festive, time-honored
              tradition of lighting Capitol Records' rooftop Christmas tree,
              ushering in the holiday season in Hollywood. After the
              tree-lighting by Natalie Cole, Capitol/EMI executives will
              present the family with custom multi-platinum award plaques
              for entertainment legend Nat King Cole's classic holiday
              album, The Christmas Song, commemorating sales of more than
              six million copies in the U.S. alone.

              Natalie Cole currently has an exclusive two-disc CD set with
              HSN featuring her chart-topping release Still Unforgettable,
              along with Merry Christmas, Darling, a collection of holiday
              classics: "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Let
              It Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!," "It's Beginning to Look
              Like Christmas," Merry Christmas, Darling" and "My Favorite
              Things" which is available on hsn.com, keywords: Natalie Cole.

              A brief Q&A and photo op will follow the award presentation.

  ** Reporters, crews and photographers welcome:  Please confirm coverage
     in advance.
  ** Soundboard feed and multbox provided
  ** Handout B-roll: Nat King Cole performance of "The Christmas Song"

  Media Contacts:
  For Capitol/EMI:  Jennifer Ballantyne - EMI Music North America
                    (323) 871-5494 / jennifer.ballantyne@emicap.com

  For Natalie Cole:  Maureen O'Connor - Rogers & Cowan
                     (310) 854-8116 / moconnor@rogersandcowan.com

  /PRNewswire -- Nov. 12/

Source: Capitol/EMI

ProHipHop: LMFAO, GROOVALOO, Kid Sister, Travis Barker Remix, Diddy - Dirty Money

ProHipHop posts for Thursday, November 12th:

LMFAO: Shots Music Video ft. Lil Jon

GROOVALOO: Freestyle Hits Union Square December 1st

Kid Sister: Right Hand Hi Music Video

Travis Barker Remix: Forever ft. Drake, Kanye, Lil Wayne, Eminem

Diddy - Dirty Money: Love Come Down Official Video

New Artist Lee Charm Featured on DrJays.com Live

New York, NY, Thursday, November 12 2009 - (I.M.G) - Do you know Lee Charm? Kiran "KiKi" Goraya of DrJays.com Live got a chance to speak with the new Pop/ R&B artist about his musical influences, future goals, and one of his (and DrJays.com's) favorite brands, Rocksmith Tokyo.

DrJays.com Live is the fashion, music and lifestyle content portal for the leading online retailer of street fashion - DrJays.com.

Check out Lee Charm's Interview with DrJays.com Live Here
http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2009/11/12/get-to-know-lee-charm/

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For interview, feature requests, and all other press inquires, contact Anastasia Wright at awright@theimgway.com.

For music or performance requests, and all other booking inquires, contact Amanda McIntyre-Chavis at info@musaicmngt.com.

'Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT' Reaches $200 Million Worldwide

CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT has reached a box office gross of $200 million worldwide, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today. The film has taken in $61 million domestically and more than $140 million internationally.

Commenting on the announcement, Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution said, "Moviegoers and film critics everywhere have truly embraced this celebration of Michael Jackson and his music. This special film documents Michael's creative genius. We are seeing repeat business throughout the world because this movie is so rich with Michael performing his most renowned and recognized songs while offering such a unique, never-before-seen perspective on his artistry. Kenny Ortega and the filmmaking team did a brilliant job of capturing Michael creating a masterwork and it's a genuine thrill to see audiences respond to the film as they have."

Outside of North America, the film has performed best in such countries as Japan ($27.2 million), UK ($14.3 million), Germany ($12.1 million), France ($12.1 million) and Australia ($7.2 million).

Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Covering the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than 100 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 has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT is the last documentation of Michael Jackson in action, capturing the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he and his collaborators move toward their goals of London, the O2, and history. Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner for the concert tour and the director of the stage show, directed the film, which was produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega and Paul Gongaware. Executive producers are John Branca and John McClain.

Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group has released a top-selling, two-disc, stand-alone companion album to the motion picture.

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at www.sonypictures.com.

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including American Recordings, Arista Nashville, Arista Records, Aware, Battery Records, Beach Street Records, Black Seal, BNA Records, Cinematic, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Epic Records, Essential Records, Flicker Records, Fo-Yo Soul, GospoCentric, Hitz Committee Entertainment, J Records, Jive Records, LaFace Records, Legacy Recordings, Masterworks, Polo Grounds, RCA Records, RCA Nashville, RCA Red Seal, RCA Victor, Reunion Records, Slightly Dangerous, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Verity Records, and Volcano Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. For more information, visit www.sonymusic.com.

  For More Information:

  Steve Elzer
  Senior Vice President, Media Relations
  Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
  (310) 244-7142
  steve_elzer@spe.sony.com

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment

CONTACT: Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations of
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, +1-310-244-7142,
steve_elzer@spe.sony.com, for Sony Pictures Entertainment

Web Site: http://www.sonypictures.com/
http://www.sonymusic.com/

Adina Nyree Releases her Debut Album: Certified Organic

Adina Nyree's debut album, Certified Organic, is a captivating and emotive mix of music and lyrics that observes and celebrates the joys and struggles of life and love. Certified Organic is available for purchase at adinanyree.com and will soon be available on iTunes and cdbaby.com.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 -- Meet the songstress/poet, Adina Nyree (http://www.adinanyree.com), a multi-talented singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur. The fusion of poetry and song in her debut album, Certified Organic, has listeners flowing to her rhythmic sound.

Adina Nyree teamed up with producer/bassist, Trevor P. Allen to put together her much anticipated debut album. The soulful and spirited singer/poet incorporates elements of soul, jazz, pop, and blues into her music. She describes her brand of music as "a return of good, real (un-sampled, original) music with lyrics that mean something, that stand for something."

Adina Nyree combines soulful vocals with rhythmic melodies and thoughtful prose. Her album, Certified Organic, is set to drop November 14, 2009 and is a captivating and emotive mix of music and lyrics that observes and celebrates the joys and struggles of life and love. The album will introduce neo-soul, jazz, blues, and spoken word enthusiasts to a rising star.

The brand of music is a mixture of "R&B, neo-soul, jazz, and spoken word," says Ms. Nyree. "Certified Organic is all about love on a broad, grand scale. It's about love for the earth and its creatures; it's about people individually and collectively, romantically and platonically. Who can't stand to benefit from love?"

For additional information on Adina Nyree contact Nerissa Marbury or visit http://www.adinanyree.com. Certified Organic, the debut album, can be purchased at adinanyree.com or any live shows and will be available for sale on iTunes and cdbaby.com later this year. Ten percent of Certified Organic album sale profits will be donated to amfAR, Save Dafur, Stop Global Warming and Amnesty International.

About Adina Nyree:
Adina Nyree (http://www.adinanyree.com) is a poet / songstress; author of Read My Lips: The Poetical Ramblings of an Insanely Aware Girl; 2004 and 2005 Boston Lizard Lounge National Slam Team member; 2004-2006 performer and creative writer for Drumadics: The Theatrical Experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Nerissa Marbury
One Epiphanee
(804) 482-1406
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RISING DIVA KAYLAH MARIN GETS THE PARTY STARTED AT L.A.'S HOTSPOTS NOVEMBER 13 – 14 AND IS THE #3 BREAKOUT ARTIST ON BILLBOARD'S DANCE CHARTS

WITH HER REMIXED DANCE TRACK 'ON THE FLOOR (OH BABY PLEASE)'

Kaylah Prepares For The Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) As She Was Nominated For Her Hit 'Green Caddie'

L.A.'s hottest breakout artist Kaylah Marin is set to play The Factory Nightclub on Friday, November 13 with two back-to-back live performances. First up is a midnight show at Girl Bar's 20th Anniversary event at UltraSuede, then a second show at 12:30 a.m. in the club's main room, PopStarz, where Lady Gaga, Hilary Duff and Katy Perry have recently performed.

Kaylah keeps the party going with another performance on Saturday, November 14 at Agua Restaurant and Lounge in Beverly Hills, CA for the tenth production of DANCESCAPE's Children's Performing Arts organization that helps raise money for art and music programs in L.A. public school classrooms.
 
The diva songstress is fresh off her tour in NYC– with stops at CMJ's Official Artist  Lounge, Splash Bar and Fox's Strategy Room to name a few– is back in Los Angeles to catch her breath before her next line up of performances and events.

The soulful R&B singer/songwriter, known for her edgy alternative twist, has opened another door with the recent release of dance remixes to "On the Floor (Oh Baby Please)." The thumping track is earning Kaylah the #3 breakout artist spot on Billboard's Club Play dance charts this week.

Top producers Josh Harris (The Killers, Madonna, Seal), Tracy Young (Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears), Rod Carrillo, and Billboard's top charting DJs The Perry Twins created the dance mixes, and are available on PerfectBeat.com where Kaylah is currently the #1 download.

Kaylah is also gearing up for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) thanks to her nomination in the R&B/Soul category for her hit "Green Caddie" from her debut album, Loving Life (available on BestBuy.com and select stores), produced by five time Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden. The HMMA's will take place on Thursday, November 19 at The Highlands in the Kodak Theatre complex in Hollywood. The red carpet event will feature live performances of today's top indie artists from around the world, an award ceremony, plus a catered VIP reception by renowned chef Wolfgang Puck.

EVENTS RECAP:

Friday, November 13

The Factory Nightclub

652 N. La Peer Drive,

West Hollywood, CA 90069

21+

1st Performance: Midnight

Girl Bar's 20th Anniversary Event @ UltraSuede

$10 cover

21+

2nd Performance: 12:30 am

Main Room @ PopStarz

Free before 11 p.m. or $10 after

21+

Saturday, November 14

DANCESCAPE - Children's Performing Arts Benefit

Agua Restaurant & Lounge

424  N Beverly Drive , Beverly Hills 90210

21+

Presale tickets are available at http://cheshiremoon.org

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For more information on KAYLAH MARIN, contact:
For Publicity: Steve Levesque or Chrissy Sutphin at Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. at (818) 760-8077
For Marketing, Booking and Promotions: Jen Lyneis at Ue3 Promotions at (818) 230-7781
info@luckmedia.com, www.luckmedia.com, jen@ue3promotions.com, www.kaylahmarin.com and www.myspace.com/kaylahmarin

ProHipHop: Chamillionaire, Album Charts, Swollen Members

ProHipHop posts for Wednesday, November 11th:

Chamillionaire: Good Morning [Haters] Video

Albums: NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 32 Represents for Hip Hop!

Swollen Members: Bollywood Chick Video ft. Tech N9ne, New Tour Dates

Mirk of The New Familiar Music Group Produces track titled "Crispy Benjamins" Recently Acquired by Jay-Z

Mirk & The New Familiars Gearing Up to go on South by Southwest Tour in 2010 In support of their debut album "LOVE"

New Album Set for Summer 2010 Release

Check out Video "Forbidden" from the LOVE album featuring R&B superstar Maxwell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee2awO8OT9A

www.newfamiliarmusic.com

November 11, 2009, New York, N.Y. – Joshua "Mirk" Mirsky of the popular Albany-based Pop-soul band Mirk & The New Familiars, recently produced a track titled, "Crispy Benjamins" (co-produced by Anthony Rich) that has been acquired by Jay-Z.  As a producer and long-time fan of Jay-Z, working with him has been a thrilling experience for Mirk and he's extremely excited for the track's release.

"Crispy Benjamins" samples from Regina Spektor's 2004 single, "Chemo Limo" from her 2004 album Soviet Klitsch. " Says, Mirk, "I attended SUNY Purchase along with Spektor and have been a fan of her music for quite some time, hence the reason why I was inspired to use the sample from "Chemo Limo." 

Says Co-Producer Anthony Rich, "Jay-Z originally purchased the track for The Blueprint 3 album. "Although it did not make the cut on that album, an executive for Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint has confirmed with me that the song will be used on a re-release. We are extremely pleased to have sold the song to Jay-Z and Roc Nation."

The internet has been buzzing heavily about "Crispy Benjamins" which has also created huge interest in Mirk & The New Familiars. The group released their debut album, "LOVE" this past February 14, 2009. LOVE'S mix of catchy melodies and groove-oriented beats has earned the band a huge following and great buzz especially amongst the Capital Region scene.  The seven-piece band combines everything from pop to hip-hop to old school R&B to surf rock.  The group's debut performance and album release at Red Square on Feb. 13 sold out due to heavy promotion, including a video for the infectious "Forbidden" single.  The video for "Forbidden" can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee2awO8OT9A

Mirk & The New Familiars will be performing in 2010's South by Southwest Tour from March 12- 21, 2010. Their second album (Title TBD) is tentatively scheduled for a June 8, 2010 release date and will be released independently through New Familiar Records.

As a producer, Mirk has worked with Ciara producing the remix for "Never-Ever"  featuring Yung Jeezy from her Fantasy Ride album; Petey Pablo producing "What You Know About It" from his gold selling album "Still Writing In My Diary: 2nd Entry" and Eamon's Platinum selling album "I Don't Want You Back." Mirk also plans on working with Kid Cudi, Salam Remy, Gnarles Barkley, Jack Splash, Mysto & Pizzie, Sam Sparrow, Curtains, Christian Rich and The Crookers.

For more information on Mirk & The New Familiars log on to:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE - http://www.newfamiliarmusic.com
MYSPACE PAGE - http://www.myspace.com/mirkandthenewfamiliars
FACEBOOK PAGE - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mirk-The-New-Familiars/44336346522
MUSIC VIDEO - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee2awO8OT9A

PRESS CONTACT FOR MIRK &THE NEW FAMILIARS:

Marilyn Lopez
(E) mlopez@marilynpr.com
(P) 917.969.1660

About Mirk & The New Familiars

Born and raised in Albany, Joshua "Mirk" Mirsky took an early passion for music to new heights by teaching himself piano and drums. Before long, Mirk new his way around the studio and began recording hip-hop records while simultaneously acting as a drummer for a local rock band. He then took his musical talents to SUNY Purchase, where he earned a masters degree in studio composition. While at college, Mirk seized the opportunities of that environment, taking his hip-hop group FCM on tour while producing records for Grammy nominee Petey Pablo's Platinum album. After appearances on Playboy television and Billboard's Music Week convention in Miami, the group went their separate ways and Mirk began focusing on production and development of a new sound. In 2008, he began the construction of an ensemble by individually selecting musicians, who would later be known as Mirk & The New Familiars.

The 7-piece group churns out a "futuristic retro" R&B pop sound, featuring rich vocal harmonies and colorful, tasteful instrumentation. Their debut album, "LOVE" was released on Valentine's Day 2009, and the New York buzz surrounding these young pros resulted in a sellout of their debut performance.  They are currently promoting their 'LOVE' album, while beginning work on their sophomore album (to be released Summer 2010).  In addition they are presently engaged in several projects writing for, producing, recording, and developing unsigned artists from the NYC area through their company, New Familiar Music Group.

The first single, "Forbidden" off their debut album was released in January, 2009 and features a full-length video, directed by PicturePefect.  The video has made the rounds on the internet and features Jive R&B artist Maxwell in a cameo appearance. 

Chris Brown Faces His Fans for the First Time in Front of a Live Audience on a Special Episode of BET's 106 & PARK

Thursday, November 12 @ 6 P.M. /ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- As reported on BET.com, Chris Brown taped an episode of 106 & PARK on Tuesday, November 10 which will air on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 6 P.M.* Interviewed by 106 & PARK co-host Rocsi Diaz, Chris discussed the steps he's taking to move forward; the domestic abuse that occurred in his home and how his fans are responding to him now.

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  Here's what Chris had to say:

On understanding the extent of what happened: "...with the situation...it's not something you could take lightly and not something you could push under the rug...it's a really serious situation and it's something that I regret and I wish I didn't do it."

On being questioned about his sincerity in previous interviews: "...I just feel like at the end of the day I'm human...I can only tell you how I personally feel...I can't make everybody love me, but I can just try... and I can honestly say that I am sorry."

For more details on the 106 & PARK Chris Brown interview, viewers can log onto BET.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 businesses 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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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Marcy Polanco, +1-212-975-4048, marcy.polanco@bet.net; or
Tricia N. Newell, +1-212-975-8230, tricia.newell@bet.net

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

RECORDING ARTIST & MULTI-AWARD WINNING BROADWAY STAR CHESTER GREGORY TAKES OVER HARLEM WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE AT GOSPEL UPTOWN

CHESTER GREGORY BECOMES THE LATEST CELEBRITY TO JOIN FORCES WITH THE DOE FUND CHARITY FOUNDATION; EXCLUSIVE FACEBOOK "DREAMGIRLS" TICKET GIVEAWAY FROM CHESTER GREGORY

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(New York, NY - November 11, 2009) - Recording Artist & Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory takes over Harlem's newest hot spot, Gospel Uptown with a special performance that will give all attendees a sneak-peak of his upcoming sophomore album and nationwide tour. The unforgettable evening will include surprise appearances and performances by some of Chester's friends including the amazing Melba Moore and Chester's "Dreamgirls" co-star, Syesha Mercado.  The event will take place on Monday, December 7, 2009, at 8:00pm at Harlem's Gospel Uptown 2110 Seventh Avenue at 125th Street, New York, NY, for ticket information call 212.280.2110 .
 
This evening will also celebrate Chester Gregory's partnership with The Doe Fund Charity Foundation as an on-going celebrity supporter in hopes of continuing to raise awareness for their "Ready, Willing and Able" campaign. " I am truly honored to be able to represent and be part of such an amazing cause that empowers self-sufficiency for those in need in our community," shares Chester.
 
On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, through Sunday, November 22, 2009,"Team Chester" will kick-off an EXCLUSIVE Chester Gregory Facebook Fan Page contest called "The Chess Challenge", where a lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to see DREAMGIRLS at the Apollo Theatre, co-starring Chester Gregory.  For official contest rules, please visit www.Facebook.com/ChesterGregoryMusic.
 
Chester Gregory is anything but what you would expect a Broadway performer to be. When he's not starring in some of the biggest musicals on the Broadway stage, "Chess" is a songwriter and critically acclaimed recording artist.  Regularly playing to sold out audiences, at the world's most prestigious venues around the world, his energetic live shows display his five-octave vocal range and an R&B style that is truly all his own.

Chester is currently preparing to take the stage at the world famous Apollo Theatre, in Harlem as "James 'Thunder' Early" in the 2009 Revival of "Dreamgirls".  After taking time to write and record his latest album, he's excited to be back on the stage, but Chester no stranger to the New York Theatre community. He made his Broadway debut as 'Seaweed' in the eight time Tony Award winning Broadway musical, "Hairspray" followed by starring roles in the Broadway productions  of 'Disney's "Tarzan"  as 'Terk' and "Cry Baby" as 'Dupree'.

Prior to this, Chester played the title role in the three year sold out run of "The Jackie Wilson Story."  Chester's portrayal of the musical legend garnered him numerous accolades, including a standing ovation from the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. "To call a performer unique is generally to be clichéd and hyperbolic, not to mention wrong, but Mr. Gregory puts on a show of such physical and vocal dexterity that it's almost impossible to imagine that anyone else could do it" wrote Bruce Webber in the New York Times.  Chester's stage performances, as well as his song writing, stage presence, and recordings have received rave reviews from industry heavyweights ranging from Phil Collins to the late Isaac Hayes.

In addition to his stage work, Chess is carving his own niche in the R&B/Soul male vocalist category.  Influenced by Prince, Donny Hathaway and Jackie Wilson, Chess has worked with Grammy Award winning producers Dave Tozer (John Legend & Kanye West) and PJ Morton (India.Arie). He writes and performs meaningful, heartfelt songs with a positive message and an uncompromising, unsurpassed performance level.

Chester's debut album, entitled, "In Search of High Love," earned critical praise by  Billboard Magazine as an album of integrity and soul, with innovative contributors Afta-1, Nevi-Nev and J Most.  His latest musical endeavor,  "Breakbeat Karaoke - The Mixtape" is a prelude to his highly anticipated sophomore album to be relased in the fall of 2009.   "Breakbeat Karaoke" is a collection of throwback "breakbeats" from classic hip hop tunes with remixes from songs  from "In Search of High Love", in addition to new compositions specifically created for this mixtape. It features guest appearances and cameos from Farrah Burns, Phase One and 'Dot Da Genius' who produced "Day N Night" by Kid Cudi among others. "I wanted to pay tribute to some of best in hip hop like J. Dilla, De La Soul, Common, Jay-Z and DJ Premier to name a few…" says Chester.  Created for his fans, the project is available as a free download at www.ChesterGregory.com 

 ABOUT The Doe Fund:

The Doe Fund's mission is to develop and implement cost-effective, holistic programs that meet the needs of a diverse population working to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism. All of The Doe Fund's programs and innovative business ventures ultimately strive to help homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals achieve permanent self-sufficiency. For more information, please visit www.doe.org or call 212.690.6480.

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MOC Radio Announces Launch of Online Lifestyle Magazine

New York, NY November 11, 2009-- In a world of superficial news, mundane blogs, and cookie-cutter radio stations, one station is making strides to stand above the rest. Music of Class (MOC) Radio Urban Network, a national leader in online radio, announces the launch of its online publication, MOC Radio Magazine (MRM).

Offering an up close and personal glimpse at the entertainment industry with breaking stories, exclusive interviews, album reviews, and television recaps, MRM also delivers sports news, thought-provoking political commentaries, fitness and beauty tips, uplifting spiritual messages, and relationship advice.

"We wanted to build a conglomerate, and so we created a lifestyle publication to accompany our station," states Lorenzo "LC" Caldwell, MOC's founder, Programming Director, and Editor-in-Chief. This expansion has been five years in the making. What began as a simple podcast in 2004 has burgeoned into a full service online radio station with over 7,000 daily visitors. Featuring an array of the hottest Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Old School, Slow Jamz, House, Gospel, and Underground music, MOC Radio reigns as an alternative to conventional programming.

About the Founder. With over 25 years of music industry expertise, LC Caldwell has fashioned his creative vision into something tangible-and noteworthy-with MOC Radio. Now based in Florida, LC is the premiere Saturday night DJ on Miami's #1 station, Hot 105 FM, and can also be heard on Boston's new Touch 106.1 FM as well as WKJS Kiss FM in Richmond, Virginia.

A member of the world's largest disc jockey organization, Core DJs, Caldwell is currently working on remixes, producing acts for MOC Productions, and leading the Urban-Rhythmic radio division for Clear Channel's Mediabase in Los Angeles, California. -more-

About the Managing Editor. "Prior to joining the team, I noticed that MOCradio.com offered something many stations lacked-and that's great music for ALL generations," says Managing Editor UniQue Webster. "It was a no-brainer when LC presented the idea of expanding into an online publication because the foundation was already there." Webster brings a decade of entertainment experience to MOC Radio with a rather impressive résumé. Having previously served on VH-1's "Save the Music" development team and as Celebrity Editor of BE Magazine, she catapulted into a multidimensional career as a production assistant for BET's "Teen Summit." Webster was also the Special Events Manager for the VIP screening of the motion picture "Sherrybaby," starring Golden Globe-nominated Maggie Gyllenhaal and benefiting the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault; spearheaded the promotion and marketing of the "Roc the Mic Against Rape" campaign hosted by Ilyasah Shabazz (daughter of Malcolm X); was the Producer/Show Coordinator for Philadelphia's local cable program "Champagne and Candlelights"; co-wrote and directed her first theater production "Money…Power… Respect…," which debuted at the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, Maryland; and freelanced for various online newsletters and magazines.

"I'm elated to be a part of something that's dedicated to providing relevant, informative, and entertaining substance on a global scale," Webster affirms. And just as her name implicates, Ms. Webster is unique in countless facets of her life.

For more information or general inquiries, please contact UniQue Webster at (240) 601- 3818 or via email at unique@mocradio.com.

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Managing Editor
MOCRadio Magazine
1 877 662-5269  ext. 21
unique@mocradio.com
http://www.mocradio.com

Sony Music Entertainment to Go Mobile With Artists' Websites; Launching Mobile Michael Jackson Website With Video, Photos, News

Partnership with Azuki Systems Delivers Optimized Mobile Content

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Entertainment today announced plans to optimize the Web destinations of its artists for viewing on mobile phones. Sony Music, which was recently ranked by comScore Media Metrix as one of the Web's top 10 entertainment music destinations, will partner with Azuki Systems, Inc., an innovator powering a new generation of mobile media, to create mobile versions of its artist websites, offering video, photos, news, and more for the music fan on the go.

A mobile version of Michael Jackson's official website will be the first site to launch under the initiative, marking the first fully mobile-optimized website for a Sony Music artist.

Beginning today at m.michaeljackson.com, the Michael Jackson mobile website will feature Michael Jackson news, photos and streaming access to classic videos such as "Billie Jean," "Beat It," and the unforgettable "Thriller."

The site will allow mobile music fans to experience like never before Michael Jackson's celebrated artistry, which has left an indelible mark on music history, and the music that will continue to inspire and influence pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop for generations to come.

"The genius and influence of Michael Jackson's music and artistry is unparalleled," said Adam Block, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Legacy Recordings. "We are pleased to be working with Azuki Systems to create a high quality, rich media experience for MichaelJackson.com that will allow fans to enjoy Michael's art and vision via the site on mobile phones in much the same way they do today on their PCs."

Sony Music will roll out mobile versions of other artists' websites in the coming months.

Powering Mobile Media

Sony Music's mobile sites are being developed in Azuki's rapid web production environment and powered by the award-winning Azuki Wireless Platform(TM) (AWP). The AWP works in conjunction with Akamai, the world's leading content delivery platform, to offer unparalleled scale, reliability and cost efficiencies.

Sony Music artist sites will serve up the highest quality mobile video along with dynamically updated photos, news and other content.

"We look forward to working with Sony Music to demonstrate what is possible for rich mobile media," said Jim Ricotta, CEO of Azuki Systems. "We are prepared to support an unprecedented number of mobile site visitors and are excited to be able to showcase our ability to optimize the experience for each of them."

Availability

The Michael Jackson mobile website is available at m.michaeljackson.com for Android, BlackBerry Storm, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Palm Pre users. Azuki and Sony will roll out full support for mobile browser handsets by the end of the year.

About Azuki Systems

Azuki offers an award winning software platform for media companies to deliver a new generation of mobile websites and applications. Azuki powers high quality video, rich community features, and compelling true-to-brand consumer experiences. With Azuki, content providers scale on proven infrastructure and extend desktop services seamlessly across the mobile web. Based in Acton, Mass., Azuki is led by an executive team that has built some of the communications industry's most successful companies. For additional information, please visit www.azukisystems.com, follow Azuki on Twitter at www.twitter.com/azuki_systems or call 1-978-844-5100.

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including American Recordings, Arista Nashville, Arista Records, Aware, Battery Records, Beach Street Records, Black Seal, BNA Records, Cinematic, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Epic Records, Essential Records, Flicker Records, Fo-Yo Soul, GospoCentric, Hitz Committee Entertainment, J Records, Jive Records, LaFace Records, Legacy Recordings, Masterworks, Polo Grounds, RCA Records, RCA Nashville, RCA Red Seal, RCA Victor, Reunion Records, Slightly Dangerous, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Verity Records, and Volcano Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Source: Azuki Systems

CONTACT: Brian Garrity, Sony Music Entertainment, +1-212-833-5891,
brian.garrity@sonymusic.com; or Beth Monaghan of InkHouse for Azuki,
+1-781-916-9090 ext. 801, azuki@inkhouse.net

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

JOHNTÀ AUSTIN AND CRI$TYLE "THE INK" JOHNSON JOIN WITH ASCAP AND AMERICA SCORES TO TEACH ATLANTA KIDS THE ART OF SONGWRITING

**ASCAP Songwriter Residency @ America SCORES Visits Schools
in Atlanta, Los Angeles and St. Louis**

New York, NY, November 6, 2009: ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and America SCORES have teamed up for a fourth year to present its national songwriting mentorship program, ASCAP Songwriter Residency @ America SCORES. Established in 2006 to create collaboration between songwriters and students, the program utilizes songwriting and music as another engaging and inspiring way for kids to express themselves. As part of the program, ASCAP selects its talented members from a variety of musical genres to teach songwriting workshops during America SCORES after-school poetry classes.

This year's program features a diverse group of music creators and an animation filmmaker who are visiting schools in three cities across the country: Atlanta, Los Angeles and St. Louis. In Atlanta, the songwriting workshops are being led by Grammy award-winning songwriter and recording artist, Johntá Austin (Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You," Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together") and chart-topping songwriter, Cri$tyle "The Ink" Johnson (Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body," Natasha Bedingfield's "Angel"), who are collaborating with a group of 32 students (16 boys and 16 girls), ages 8-11, from Carter G. Woodson Elementary School (1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30318). The first classroom session led by Johntà Austin took place on November 5 at Carter G. Woodson Elementary School, with a second session to follow November 10 (3pm-4:30pm). Classroom sessions led by Cri$tyle "The Ink" Johnson will be held at Carter G. Woodson Elementary School on November 12 & 17 (3pm-4:30pm).

After the classroom sessions are completed, the students will join Johntà and Cri$tyle in the studio to record their songs. Johntà's recording session with the children is scheduled for November 12 (3:30pm-6pm) at PatchWerk Recording Studios, 1094 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, while Cri$tyle will record with her team on November 19 (3:30pm-6pm) at Icon Studios, 710 Berkeley Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. By the end of three sessions, the ASCAP members will have co-written and recorded a song with the SCORES kids. Both enthusiastically shared sentiments on the experience leading the workshops:

"I think this opportunity is important because it shows them the true origin of the songs they love so much. It also exposes them to opportunities behind the scenes that are important to what they see on TV, hear on the radio, or even see at concerts. I know when I was in school, music gave me other options and later in life I've been able to experience so many things because of my passion for music. Writing is therapeutic and can give a child the chance to express themselves about things they may not be able to tell their parents or friends," expresses Cri$tyle.

"When I was young, I didn't have anyone to inspire me creatively. It wasn't until I was encouraged to explore my creative side that I discovered my musical talents. This ASCAP/America SCORES program is so important because it shows kids what goes into making a song. So many young people are interested in being artist, but don't really know how to write a hit song. It's great for them to know how creative they can be," shares Johntà.

The kids also learn about the importance of labeling their own creative work with the copyright symbol, year and their name just as they would see on any published, professional creative work. To further support this unique program, ASCAP produces a special compilation CD of the songs created, which is distributed to each of the schools involved, as well as to music industry decision makers. The ASCAP Foundation, a public charity dedicated to supporting music education and talent development programs, funds the program.

ASCAP would like to thank Shock City Studios in St. Louis, PatchWerk Recording Studios and Icon Studios in Atlanta for generously supporting the program by donating free studio time.

During the first three years of the program, songwriting workshops have taken place at schools in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Francisco and Washington, DC, featuring Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Adonis Shropshire (Mariah Carey, Usher, Ciara); indie rock band Birdmonster; singer-songwriter Algebra Blesset; hip-hop group Da Internz; Grammy-winning children's songwriters Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer; Americana/rock songwriter John Francis; songwriter/producer Chris Keup (Jason Mraz, OAR); Americana roots-rock artist Johnny Lloyd Rollins; songwriter/producer Dan Mackenzie (Joss Stone); songwriter/producer Michael Pruitt; songwriter Dwayne Simmons; Latin music songwriter Roberto Poveda; hip-hop artist Psalm One; songwriter/film-TV composer David Rice; rock/alternative/indie songwriter Vince Scheuermen (from the band Army Of Me); hip-hop songwriter Lysette Titi; and rapper, actor and spoken word artist Saul Williams.

About America SCORES: America SCORES is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to use soccer and poetry to inspire among urban youth a lasting dedication to health, literacy, and community service. America SCORES operates soccer teams in urban public schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods across the country. Teamwork developed on the field is translated to the classroom and the community. The program operates five days per week after-school and has recently been recognized by Charity Navigator as one of the most administratively efficient nonprofits in the country. For more information, visit www.AmericaSCORES.org.

About The ASCAP Foundation: Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and public service projects for senior composers and lyricists. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States. www.ascapfoundation.org

About ASCAP: Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization (PRO) representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 360,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members. ASCAP has representation arrangements with similar foreign organizations so that the ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world where copyright law exists. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American PRO owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com

Press:
4Sight Media Relations
Jackieo@4sightmedia.com

Gospel Artist Tonex Vies for Grammy Nod and Ramps Up Digital Releases

Award-winning Gospel Artist Tonex could add a Grammy Award to his long list of prestigious honors. The musician recently learned that several of his albums are in the running to be nominated for awards in several categories including Best Urban / Alternative Performance, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Contemporary R&B Gospel Album.

Tonex is no stranger to the limelight. His Innovative melodies, infectious energy, and smooth voice, have endeared him to both Christian and mainstream audiences alike earning him three Grammy Award nominations as well as a nomination for a BET Award. In addition, he is a two-time Dove Award winner and has won eight Stellar Awards.

The artist said that the possibility of receiving a Grammy nomination is not something that he takes lightly. "It would mean that I am named among the many other great artists that I have admired for years," Tonex said.

The announcement of a possible Grammy nomination comes just as the artist is planning to release several of his hits digitally. Since early last year, Tonex has focused on building his label Nureau iNK and releasing many of his previously unreleased songs through digital retailers. Now fans can look forward to more of his music coming out in digital format in the coming weeks.

One upcoming release is fan favorite 'CIRCUSS,' which was made available online more than 10 years ago, but was deemed too controversial for a gospel label to release. It has consistently been one of his most sought-after albums by fans.

Also available will be a remix (ep) of his platinum single, 'Personal Jesus,' along with popular albums not previously released digitally 'Bapost.o.g.i.c' and 'Oak Park 921'06.' Downloads of all four albums will be available for purchase on Nov. 17.

To learn more about Tonex, visit: http://www.theofficialtonex.com/

Syntax Creative
619-312-4586

Next Up On 'THE MO'NIQUE SHOW': Lenny Kravitz, Sean Paul, Cornel West, David Banner and More

NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- It's an extra special week on BET Networks' # 1 late night show, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW hosted by the extraordinary actress and comedienne Mo'Nique. This week BET will premiere six new shows with back to back episodes on Friday, November 13 beginning at 10:00 p.m. From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo'Nique delivers viewers a fun-filled hour of entertainment weeknights at 11:00 p.m.* Here's a look at what's ahead on BET's new late night party, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.

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  THE MO'NIQUE SHOW GUEST SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9

  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
  Lenny Kravitz
  Sean Paul

  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
  Cornel West
  George Clinton and Parliament

  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
  Rev Run and Justine Simmons
  Roxanne Shante
  Van Hunt

  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at 10:00 p.m.
  "The Game" Cast
  Music: B.O.B./Bobby Ray

  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at 11:00 p.m.
  Star Jones
  David Banner
  Alicia Ash
  Avant

Taping from Atlanta's Turner Studios, Mo'Nique, Sidney Hicks and Marilyn Gill serve as executive producers on THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.

  For more on THE MO'NIQUE SHOW, please visit www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows.

  *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; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - 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 Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; 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: Tricia N. Newell, BET Networks, +1-212-975-8230,
tricia.newell@bet.net

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

TicketNetwork Offers Tickets to American Music Awards; Scheduled Performers Include Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Carrie Underwood and Rihanna

VERNON, CT--(Marketwire - November 10, 2009) - TicketNetwork.com, the leading source for event ticket inventory, today announced that it provides competitively priced tickets for entry to the upcoming thirty-seventh annual American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on November 22nd.

The American Music Awards honor pop/rock, country, rap/hip-hop, soul/R&B, alternative, adult contemporary, Latin and contemporary music artists. Fans have an opportunity to vote for their favorite performers online in twenty categories. Scheduled performers include Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, and Jay-Z, all of whom are nominees for a 2009 AMA accolade.

"Fans of multiple top Billboard artists have an opportunity to see each star walk the red carpet in person," said Don Vaccaro, CEO, TicketNetwork. "Many of the celebrities gracing the stage at this year's AMAs have been in the headlines. TicketNetwork is pleased to offer admission for ticket buyers to see an incredible lineup at this year's awards presentation," added Vaccaro.

About TicketNetwork

TicketNetwork is the leading source for event tickets and innovative technology solutions for both ticket buyers and sellers. With over $1B in real-time ticket inventory, TicketNetwork's extensive ticket marketplace provides sought-after tickets to concerts, sports, theater and live events worldwide. The company's retail website, TicketNetwork.com, is a secure site for purchasing tickets in the secondary market. TicketNetwork complies with the credit card industry's highest security standards. PCI Compliance, PA Security Standards and EVSSL certifications are in place during every ticket purchase and sale. TicketNetwork's signature Point-of-Sale™ software powers real-time ticketing transactions for both B2B and B2C web sites, making it the leading innovative software platform in the secondary ticketing industry. TicketNetwork, Inc. properties include: TicketNetwork.com, Ticket Software, LLC, TicketLiquidator.com, TicketNetwork Direct, TicketNews and Ticket Summit. TicketNetwork was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Vernon, Connecticut.

Contact:
Viveca Woods
VMW Public Relations
1-646-418-6934
vwoods@vmwpr.com

Jon Rydberg
TicketNetwork
1-860-870-3400 x 217
jon.rydberg@ticketnetwork.com

LGT Entertainment Presents Cielo Deville

Cielo Deville's new single "Come Dance With Me" currently available for digital downloads. Coming soon his first official album " Welcome to the show " with over 31 million plays and over 17 million hits on worldwide, Cielo Deville has earned a reputation as one of New York's foremost unsigned talents.

Cielo Deville has produced most of his own tracks, and has performed recently at venues ranging from the Jones Beach Amphitheater to the Hammerstein Ballroom. His music can be heard on MySpace where he averages over 4000 Hits daily and is rated the number #1 Neo Soul artist in New York. One of his songs was used in the independent film titled "Liberty Kid" his song "Hood Life" is credited on the film's soundtrack, and that film premiered in the Latin Film Festival presented by HBO. Cielo Deville was also featured on the front page and on page 6 of the New Jersey local newspaper Local Talk. 

Born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Cielo Deville, better known as the R&B Juggernaut is a singer with a smooth romantic voice who likes to describe his sound as "New Age R&B". Defining his style as Neosoul, and Dance/pop Cielo is determined to take R&B to a higher level of artistry. Citing his main influences as Maxwell, Craig David, Usher and Jodeci and his "Classic" Influences such as Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Sting. Cielo's, charismatic persona and his air of confidence have aided him in his drive to become great. Cielo's adversity surrounding him has only made him more determined to succeed as an artist when asked what is his philosophy Cielo says " Nothing can stop me." 

Any where from R&B/NeoSoul/Reggae/Pop/ Rock/Dance/Gospel, LGT Entertainment has a unique kind of original music for this day and age. LGT Entertainment, is an independently owned and operating company.

Available on - www.LGTentertainment.com
iTunes
amazonmp3
Rhapsody
napster
LimeWire Store
emusic
Nokia Music Store
lala
imvu
amiest
shockhound.com  

For Booking & Other Interest Contact:  
LGT Entertainment 
Sharief  R.Williams Sr.- Chairman/Founder
Email: lgtentertainment@gmail.com
Office: 862.202.0054
Mobile: 973.419.9203

Websites:
www.lgtentertainment.com
http://www.myspace.com/ cielodeville 

ProHipHop: ScienZe, J.J. Brown, UCB & Wale Music Videos, The Carter Documentary

ProHipHop posts for Monday, November 9th:

ScienZe: Adam's World Artist of the Week

J.J. Brown: Connect the Dots.

UCB: Pat Your Weave Music Video ft. Wale

Wale: Uptown Roamers Music Video

Lil Wayne: The Carter Documentary Trailer

SEAL TO RELEASE HITS ALBUM DECEMBER 8

Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Delivers Greatest Hits Package From His Chart-Topping Albums

(November 9, 2009) - Burbank, CA - Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a collection of his greatest songs on one CD, HITS, to be released December 8, 2009 on Warner Bros. Records. Fans can purchase a CD or CD/DVD package which includes the Seal 'Soul Live' dvd with nine amazing live performances from his worldwide hit album Soul.

Seal Hits will span the artist's 20 year career and be comprised of sixteen of Seal's biggest hit songs, along with two brand new tracks. These two new recordings, produced by David Foster, extend the concept of Seal's hugely successful 2008 covers album, Soul, which has sold more than three million units worldwide and received international critical acclaim. Seal brings his unique and exquisite vocal style to "I Am Your Man" written by Ashford & Simpson, first recorded by Bobby Taylor, and the Sly and The Family Stone classic "Thank You". Seal is currently in the studio recording a new album of original material to be released in 2010.

The London-born Seal first emerged from Britain's house music scene in the early '90s providing vocals and lyrics for techno artist Adamski's 1990 hit "Killer." The Top Ten debut single, "Crazy," followed and Seal would go on to earn critical acclaim and worldwide commercial success over five albums. Seal's prodigious vocal gifts — his soaring, husky baritone that has become a signature on such hits as "Prayer for the Dying," "Kiss From a Rose," and "Don't Cry" — amplify the emotion he brings to a song.

To learn more, listen to streaming audio, and watch music video clips, please visit his website at www.seal.com.

Tracklisting:

1. I Am Your Man
2. Kiss From A Rose
3. Crazy
4. Fly Like An Eagle
5. Love's Divine
6. A Change Is Gonna Come
7. Amazing
8. Killer
9. Prayer For The Dying
10. Get It Together
11. The Right Life
12. Future Love Paradise
13. Waiting For You
14. Free
15. Rolling
16. Don't Cry
17. If You Don't Know Me By Now
18. Thank You

Seal
Hits - Available In Stores & Online on December 8th
Warner Bros.
Pre-order on Amazon.com

Connect with Seal:

http://www.myspace.com/seal
http://twitter.com/seal
http://www.imeem.com/seal

Press:
Michael Jr.
ThinkTank Marketing
1030 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Fl
New York, NY 10018
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Buy Tickets Now for the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Taking Place July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans!

SPECIAL WEEKEND TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 18TH TO COMMEMORATE ESSENCE MAGAZINE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to buy your tickets for the only place to be July 4th weekend! Tickets go on sale today for the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, which returns to New Orleans July 2, 3 and 4, 2010. This year, the ultimate destination for entertainment, empowerment, culture and community celebrated its 15th anniversary with a record-breaking 428,000 attendees. Next year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of ESSENCE Magazine, the annual weekend of entertainment and inspiration promises to be better than ever, and will feature special weekend ticket packages ranging from $159-$3000 to commemorate the magazine's milestone year. The packages are as follows:

  PLATINUM VIP FESTIVAL WEEKEND PACKAGE:
  --  Party with Festival performers and celebrities
      --  Center stage seating in first 10 rows on the Louisiana Superdome
          floor
      --  All-Access Pass to the Platinum VIP Club (next to the ESSENCE Main
          Stage) featuring full buffet and complimentary bar service
      --  VIP parking pass at the Louisiana Superdome
      --  VIP seating at the Empowerment Seminars in the Convention Center
      --  Complimentary commemorative 2010 Festival T-shirt
      --  Complimentary one-year subscription to ESSENCE magazine
      --  Automatic Festival updates with the Festival newsletter and mobile
          text alerts

  GOLD PLUS WEEKEND PACKAGE:
  --  Get great center stage floor seats
      --  Complimentary commemorative 2010 Festival T-shirt
      --  Complimentary one-year subscription to ESSENCE magazine
      --  Automatic Festival updates with the Festival newsletter and mobile
          text alerts and more

  GET $40 OFF WEEKEND TICKETS:

  --  In celebration of ESSENCE magazine's 40th anniversary, ESSENCE is
      offering $40 off weekend package tickets purchased in the next 40 days
      (through December 18th) at the Plaza and Loge levels.

"The success of this year's ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL has been overwhelming, with 428,000 attendees this past Fourth of July weekend," said Michelle Ebanks, president, Essence Communications Inc. "We are so grateful to our loyal audience for their support in making this happen. That is why, in honor of the 40th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine, we are offering our special weekend ticket packages for our most valued patrons. It is our way of saying thank you for their years of unwavering dedication to the ESSENCE brand."

Ticket packages are available for a limited time, so order now! For additional information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit www.essence.com.

With some of the biggest names in entertainment and the nation's most influential speakers, artists, authors and leaders, the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is the nation's largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture. What began in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ESSENCE magazine has now grown into one of the country's "Top 10 Leading Brand Events" by Advertising Age.

In its 15-year history, the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams.

The 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC and produced by Rehage Entertainment. Essence Festivals LLC is a division of Essence Communications Inc. (ECI).

ABOUT ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS INC.:

Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the number one media and communications company dedicated to African-American women. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, live events, and online, the Essence brand is "Where Black Women Come First". The company's flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, Women Who Are Shaping the World Leadership Summit, Window on Our Women (WOW I, II & III) and Smart Beauty I, II & III consumer insights, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD) via Essence Studios. For 39 years, ESSENCE magazine, which has a readership of 8.5 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information relating to every area of African-American women's lives.

Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at essence.com.

Source: Essence Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Dana Baxter, +1-212-522-1634, dbaxter@essence.com, or Sheila
Harris, +1-212-522-1089, sharris@essence.com, both of ESSENCE

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

Glamour Names First Lady Michelle Obama, Stella McCartney and Rihanna Among 2009 Women of the Year

Dr. Maya Angelou Honored for Lifetime Achievement L'Oreal Paris Title Sponsor of Awards Ceremony at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Glamour magazine announces its annual Women of the Year tribute with 11 extraordinary and inspirational winners and one special-recognition honoree. Glamour's honorees have made unprecedented contributions to the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, fashion, science and politics. L'Oreal Paris is the title sponsor of the celebration at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The 2009 Women of the Year are profiled in the December issue of Glamour, on newsstands November 10, with a stunning photo portfolio by renowned photographers, including Brigitte Lacombe and Matthias Vriens-McGrath. This evening's awards ceremony will be held at Carnegie Hall, with a star-studded list of presenters and a special musical performance by Estelle. This year, the Glamour Women of the Year Fund initiative has worked with the Jenzabar Foundation and its cofounder Ling Chai, a 1990 Women of the Year honoree, to create a scholarship that will allow Iranian women to study at universities in the United States. Glamour's Women of the Year advisory board, made up of past honorees ranging from Jennifer Lopez to Nora Ephron to Katie Couric, helped nominate:

  --  Dr. Maya Angelou - A memoirist, poet, educator and civil rights
      activist, Dr. Angelou holds more than 30 honorary degrees for her many
      published works, including her latest, Letter to My Daughter, a
      collection of wisdom she has gathered throughout her life.
  --  Dr. Jane Aronson - This pediatrician is credited with bringing the
      plight of orphans to the world's attention. Her Worldwide Orphans
      Foundation has provided life-altering support to more than 20,000
      orphans around the globe; in her private practice, Dr. Aronson works
      with adoptive parents--including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt--to care
      for their children and reassure them that their new families can work.
  --  Laura Ling & Euna Lee - These journalists made headlines earlier this
      year when they were arrested and imprisoned while reporting on the
      plight of North Korean women who cross into China to escape
      starvation.
  --  Marissa Mayer - She helped make Google the number-one search engine,
      overseeing popular innovations like Gmail, Google Maps and Google
      Earth. Among her current goals as vice president for search and user
      experience is bringing more women into the high-tech field and moving
      them up the ladder.
  --  Stella McCartney - She has become one of the world's most influential
      designers, thanks to her innate sense of what makes a woman look cool.
      A lifelong vegetarian and animal rights activist, she refuses to work
      in leather or fur, instead using man-made materials to create sexy
      stilettos and jackets that are coveted by the world's most fashionable
      women.
  --  One Million Signatures Campaign - Started in 2006 by a group of
      Iranian women, the campaign calls for an end to gender inequality in
      Iran. The organizers risk their lives asking women and men to sign a
      petition demanding changes in the laws that make women second-class
      citizens. Their courage has emboldened women across Iran to speak out
      with a newfound voice, one that was heard loud and clear during last
      summer's post-election demonstrations.
  --  Amy Poehler - A fearless comedian, she is currently the star and
      producer of NBC's Parks and Recreation. She inspires young girls with
      projects like The Mighty B!, her Nickelodeon cartoon series about a
      feisty Honeybee Scout, and Smart Girls at the Party, her Web-based
      preteen talk show.
  --  Susan Rice - The first female African American U.S. Ambassador to the
      United Nations, she is putting women's needs at the forefront of the
      American agenda at the U.N.
  --  Rihanna - At just 21, this pop star boasts sales that have wowed even
      music industry veterans--and an incredible self-invented style. She
      started the Believe Foundation, a fund that provides educational and
      medical supplies to needy children; for the first time, she speaks out
      in Glamour about what she calls the "big secret" of domestic violence.
  --  Maria Shriver - California's First Lady has redefined the role into a
      platform for change and leadership with her annual Women's Conference,
      multiple books, Emmy-award winning documentary on Alzheimer's and her
      groundbreaking study on "A Woman's Nation," which ignited a national
      conversation on the female role at work and at home.
  --  Serena Williams - The tennis powerhouse has won more career prize
      money than any female athlete in history. Her Serena Williams
      Foundation gives grants to U.S. college students, and she recently
      opened a secondary school in rural Kenya.
  --  Special Recognition: Michelle Obama - America's First Lady has brought
      the importance of mentoring to the national forefront. She has
      demonstrated a commitment to helping the next generation of girls
      expand their horizons by providing them with the information and
      inspiration to envision themselves as the leaders of tomorrow.

Glamour's Women of the Year event has had an impact on politics and society that literally saves lives. Glamour continues its Women of the Year Fund initiative, which translates the message of the event into action. The magazine's 12 million readers can contribute to charities supported by the Women of the Year Fund at glamour.com/woty and watch their contributions make a difference in the pages of Glamour, which will follow the progress of the recipients. The 2009 winners, Iran's One Million Signatures Campaign, cannot accept donations, so this year's fund is dedicated to a scholarship program helping Iranian women attend universities in the United States.

Source: Glamour

CONTACT: Media, Samantha Rosenthal, +1-212-286-6861, for Glamour

Web Site: http://www.glamour.com/women-of-the-year

ProHipHop: New Albums, Wu-Tang, SouthBound, Hypebot, Aesop Fables

ProHipHop posts for Sunday, November 8th:

Hip Hop Album Releases for Nov. 10: Aesop Fables, DJ Drama & Wyclef Jean, DOOM, J.J. Brown, Messy Marv & T-Nutty, The Rangers, Wale, Wu-Tang

Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture Vol. 2: Enter The Dubstep

SouthBound: That Ain’t Right Music Video ft. Mr. Greezo

Hypebot: Abbey Road Live, The Orchard, MobBase, Topspin x Berklee, Foo Fighters' Web Concert, Indie Artist X

Aesop Fables: Living The Dream While Awake Album Art & Tracklist

New Albums: Aesop Fables, DJ Drama & Wyclef Jean, DOOM, J.J. Brown, Messy Marv & T-Nutty, The Rangers, Wale, Wu-Tang

This week's new Hip Hop Album Releases for November 10th are up at Weekly Hip Hop Albums.

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