Latest news releases for Entertainment Global from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-07-05T01:52:15Z http://billboard.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboard.prweb.com/atom10/bbglobal.xml 2008-07-01T12:24:07Z Elite Group of Industry Leaders Judges Prestigious Mobile Awards (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm 2008-06-24T23:37:34Z The Apogee Foundation has launched its international programs to discover, develop and celebrate artistic excellence in America with a month of educational events, awards and concerts in New Orleans. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1049254.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1049254.htm 2008-06-23T08:21:10Z John Fogerty, of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame, to play for the first time in 38 years at London's Royal Albert Hall on June 24, 2008. The concert will be filmed and recorded for a live DVD and CD, set for release Christmas 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Fogerty/CCR/prweb1046764.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Fogerty/CCR/prweb1046764.htm 2008-06-24T03:42:51Z New Leaf Distributing will feature the former chiropractor's new healing CD Golden Ratios in their exhibition booth (#541) at the International New Age Trade Show®-West (INATS® West) June 28 - 30th; CD release date set for June 24, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm 2008-06-18T22:12:12Z South Beach Marketing & Promotion, Inc. (SBMP) has expanded its radio promotion services to include radio campaigns for U.S. artists in Australia. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1038394.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1038394.htm 2008-06-24T00:50:52Z Eclectic musician Jeffrey Fisher announces the release of his ambitious new 2-CD set that explores the subjects of war and spirituality in relation to the ancient Sanskrit text of 'The Bhagavad Gita'. This important text is among the most widely read in the world, and Fisher translates it both literally and personally with 'Ocean of Consciousness' two discs, 'The Bhagavad Gita Suite' and 'The River'. The fine art for the CD cover is provided by renowned Taos, NM-based artist and painter Charles Collins of the Charles Collins Gallery. Fisher will support this instrumental new age and world music CD with a Western regional concert, lecture and media tour in June/July 2008. 10% of CD profits earmarked for charities that protect sacred sites and benefit the arts. Early CD reviews are very positive. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/JeffreyFisher/OceanOfConsciousness/prweb1029974.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/JeffreyFisher/OceanOfConsciousness/prweb1029974.htm 2008-06-10T13:22:35Z Fox Interactive Media SVP & GM Ron Berryman and AOL EVP Lynda Clarizio among Speakers at Annual Industry Summit (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm 2008-05-19T20:04:58Z Astrum Records recording artist Michael Paige has been invited by the US Naval Station of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform at its Memorial Day Beach and Music Festival. Michael is providing the troops and their families with a free music download offer to the "Dance" remix. Video footage taken from the event will be brought into Michael's documentary, The Indie Decision. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/michael_paige/5_20_2008/prweb953544.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/michael_paige/5_20_2008/prweb953544.htm 2008-05-12T17:35:59Z Top Executives from EA, Disney, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, G4, Spike TV, MTV, Nokia, Endemol, Qualcomm, Paramount, Vivendi Games, NBC Universal, I-play, DirecTV, Turbine, Playboy, RealNetworks, GSN, Playfirst and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event (Billboard Publicity Wire May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938884.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938884.htm 2008-04-24T17:53:25Z On his forthcoming Emarcy CD, his first new recording in three years, the Detroit-born saxophonist James Carter draws directly from the jazz tradition while taking conscious liberties with it. "Present Tense" captures the full scope of Carter's mastery of the music. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892274.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892274.htm 2008-04-23T05:19:22Z ZionPlanet10 (aka) "ZP-10" is preparing for the "Godfather of Soul"(James Brown) Tribute tour with (Bootzilla "Bootsy Collins"Productions). The tour travels domestically to 35 plus cities with more dates being added. Shows in other countries include: Canada, Holland, Europe, Germany, Japan and England. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb883984.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb883984.htm 2008-04-22T15:01:00Z Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm 2008-04-07T12:40:01Z SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free and legal, ad-supported web-based music service, today announced it was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland," the documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder, Alicia Keys', month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm 2008-03-24T22:20:21Z Gangster big band Royal Crown Revue will appear on three brand new episodes of Gene Simmons' much ballyhooed reality show, starting this week on the A&E Network. These episodes of "Family Jewels" find Simmons headed to Las Vegas, where he steps out from his role as KISS lead singer to front a full-scale rhythm and blues big band revue (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb799884.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb799884.htm 2008-03-17T16:29:58Z Digital Media Wire today announced its agenda and speakers for the upcoming Future of Television to be held at the Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, CA, March 24 - March 25, 2008. Top executives from ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN, MTV, MGM, BBC, IBM, NAB, Starz, Warner Bros., TiVo, MySpace, Veoh, BitTorrent, CurrentTV, Anheuser-Busch will gather at the top industry event. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb781224.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb781224.htm 2008-03-11T09:21:10Z Danish composer Torben Thoger has commissioned U.S.-based new age music expert Suzanne Doucet of Only New Age Music to oversee the first-time release of his catalog to the U.S. market. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb762544.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb762544.htm 2008-03-10T16:42:46Z A & R Managements artist Amber Ojeda www.amberojedamusic.com has teamed up with Sellaband www.sellaband.com/amberojeda allowing the consumer to invest directly with artists. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb760014.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb760014.htm 2008-03-10T14:45:37Z A dazzling showcase of styles in sensual movement and fiery footwork, primal pulse of rhythms, passion, and intoxicating music will be the features of the authentic flamenco production "Cuerpo Y Alma" scheduled to run on April 11, at 8pm and April 13, at 2pm at the Clifton Center in Louisville, Kentucky. International cast of musicians and dancers, featuring guest dancer and choreographer Antonio Hidalgo, singers Chayito Champion and Vicente Griego, among others, will celebrate the power and glory of flamenco, the hauntingly beautiful and complex art form of Southern Spain. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/flamenco/performance/prweb715114.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/flamenco/performance/prweb715114.htm 2008-03-10T04:40:01Z Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) announced today an open call for professional-quality film and music content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media emerged from its stealth mode this week, revealing a pre-launch version of its groundbreaking entertainment site, where it is accepting professionally produced, high-quality music, movies and episodic video programming. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb757574.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb757574.htm 2008-03-06T12:48:07Z The two-day event is the industry's only comprehensive television conference focused on the evolution and future of the space. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb751264.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb751264.htm 2008-02-29T18:22:25Z M. Loring Communications and MLC PR reach new heights in music promotion by offering both music publicity and radio promotion services within the same corporation. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb735284.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb735284.htm 2008-02-26T11:06:27Z Sunflower Entertainment signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with New York and Dominican Republic based record label Jeremy Records' recording artist, Vakero, the #1 Dominican Hip Hop artist and leader of the Rap Dominicano movement. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb725194.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb725194.htm 2008-02-25T19:44:44Z Al Capone's Grandson Tells His Story of Personal Struggle to Confirm and Deal with Family Stigma and Childhood Trauma in book, Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/scarface/son/prweb723823.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/scarface/son/prweb723823.htm 2008-02-29T13:05:12Z We Have No Life Productions, presenters of the WiFi Film Conference, announces the official line-up of featured guest speakers from Los Angeles, New York, Tennessee and North Carolina. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb723873.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb723873.htm 2008-02-20T19:09:40Z Jett Williams helping tornado victims through music with friends. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb714493.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb714493.htm 2008-02-09T11:11:01Z Providence Records releases 'Valencia Vas Vitamins,' interactive music supplements to accompany the soprano's debut album. The first two features are 'The Beginner's Listening Guide' and 'The Wine Song Pairing.' (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb686393.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb686393.htm 2008-02-13T13:11:04Z Reverend Zen wins Song of the Year from Meer Music's Effigy Awards in Spain. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb698043.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb698043.htm 2008-02-12T14:59:10Z The dream of being in a feature length award winning film was easy, easier than making it to the final round of the American Gold Medal Paralympic Quad Rugby team. But they made it! Jason Regier and Chance Sumner, featured athletes in the multi-award winning movie "The Goal", didn't know how true the script was when it was said, "Next time (next Olympics), I'll be taking your spot". Now with the prophecy fulfilled, "The Goal" is receiving extended distribution and renewed interest for the upcoming Beijing Olympic games. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/olympics/quadrugby/prweb692214.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/olympics/quadrugby/prweb692214.htm 2008-02-08T13:02:45Z Snap your fingers to the unforgettable sounds of your favorite Doo Wop classics of the '50s and '60s. Time Life's newly released 'It All Started With Doo Wop' 10 Disc Boxed Set, which includes a Bonus DVD, features Dion & The Belmonts, The Platters, The Drifters,The Supremes and many more, totaling 147 songs in all. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/time_life-doo_wop_box_set/2_12_2008/prweb686343.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/time_life-doo_wop_box_set/2_12_2008/prweb686343.htm 2008-04-14T09:40:28Z Artists from Naxos of America Family of Distributed Labels also Honored with Three Grammy® Awards (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb691023.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb691023.htm 2008-02-13T05:51:33Z It is a long, illustrious line of music artists whose great art has been made greater by the drum/percussion mastery of longtime Angeleno session 'deity' Jim Keltner. That list includes John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, the Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Ravi Shankar, Pink Floyd, Elvis Costello, Joe Cocker, Neil Diamond, Brian Wilson, B.B. King. Each of these legends made Keltner their drummer of choice. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/JimKeltner/NathanielStreetWest/prweb690864.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/JimKeltner/NathanielStreetWest/prweb690864.htm 2008-02-04T15:29:19Z Jazz vocalist Denise Thimes' international impact continues with an invitation to perform at The White House on Valentine's Day. Joining her in the February 14, 2008 show will be Washington, D.C. musicians Robert Redd on piano, Herman Birney on bass and Lenny Robinson on drums. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb676584.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb676584.htm 2008-04-14T09:42:02Z Award-Winning UK-Based label joins the Naxos Family of Distributed Labels. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb637561.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb637561.htm 2008-01-24T09:25:08Z Performers will include C.C. Adcock, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, RoddieRomero & The Hub City All-Stars, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, TerranceSimien & The Zydeco Experience and other special guests (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb653431.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb653431.htm 2008-01-10T14:31:30Z Independent Artist Sones de Mexico Ensemble garners 2008 GRAMMY Award Nomination for "Esta Tierra Es Tuya (This Land Is Your Land)" in the Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album Category. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb617571.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb617571.htm 2008-01-11T14:47:42Z Sixty-one years later, Al Capone's grandson, Chris W. Knight, releases a memoir that chronicles his own, painful yet courageous search to find the truth behind his notorious grandfather and family history. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/scarface/capone/prweb616801.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/scarface/capone/prweb616801.htm 2007-12-20T19:29:27Z Record number of submissions for awards honoring accurate portrayal of substance abuse and mental health issues. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 21, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/awards/substance_abuse/prweb589351.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/awards/substance_abuse/prweb589351.htm 2007-12-20T19:41:31Z AirClub online syndication options, including RSS feed placement & song-sharing widgets, fill out new music marketing options at airspun.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 20, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb587672.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb587672.htm 2007-12-13T00:23:57Z RockSTAR Music Corp. created a special LOVERBOY Free Video Link on the making of the new CD featuring Mike Reno with classic LOVERBOY clips for the Fans. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 13, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Loverboy_Band/Music/prweb576480.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Loverboy_Band/Music/prweb576480.htm 2007-12-12T22:17:01Z Casting for the International English Language Reality TV Show is set for this Saturday, Dec. 15, Beverly Hilton hotel, Beverly Hills, CA, and brings three countries and 16 entrepreneurs together. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 13, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb576420.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb576420.htm