Latest news releases - Top Stories. 2008-10-12T11:15:39Z http://billboard.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboard.prweb.com/atom10/prwebmain.xml 2008-10-09T12:27:26Z Jack Evans of Reverend Zen receives 2008 ASCAP Plus Award. (PRWeb Oct 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1450224.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1450224.htm 2008-10-09T08:41:09Z Vince Hatfield Nominated for 2 awards for the New Music Awards. Song of the year in country "Stuck On You" and break out artist. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1433884.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1433884.htm 2008-10-10T05:30:03Z Rarely does a young artist make an entrance as confident, well-rounded and flawless as SRP/SRC/Universal Motown singer-songwriter SHONTELLE. Her debut single “T-Shirt” has zoomed into the top 30 of iTunes most-downloaded Top Songs chart, and within a month of release to radio, has rammed the national Top 20 in pop-formatted airplay, spinning at over 150 mainstream Top 40 and rhythmic-crossover radio stations across America. The serene and sensual “T-Shirt” video clip has drawn over 1.1 million audio streams on the artist’s MySpace.com page and a similar number of video hits on YouTube.com. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm 2008-10-11T07:41:37Z A Popular Rising Indie Artist from Honolulu, HI. Introducing singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Ryan Pugal, who has independently managed a music career online with a fan base worldwide, and digital download sales of over 10,000 in just 2 years of being in the virtual business. A independent artist who has attracted worldwide attention and independently achieving music success, without a backing of a major label. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1449014.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1449014.htm 2008-10-08T14:06:45Z Stunning U.S. debut "Cruel Guards" in stores now (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm 2008-10-07T22:47:10Z The multi-talented Hidden Beach Recordings' singer & songwriter, Tony Rich makes a splash with the release of his fifth album, EXIST, entering the Top 40 (#31) on "The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/tony_rich/hidden_beach/prweb1443174.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/tony_rich/hidden_beach/prweb1443174.htm 2008-10-07T06:10:03Z GNET.COM, powered by Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), is shaking up the Internet by launching a $100 Million Prize giveaway at http://www.ObamaPrize.com/. This special site is designed to reward Senator Barack Obama’s supporters with an instant 1 Million FREE entries towards the exciting Prize drawing. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/senator_barack/barack_obama/prweb1438794.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/senator_barack/barack_obama/prweb1438794.htm 2008-10-02T13:24:05Z Popular Radio host brings his show on the road. (PRWeb Oct 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1420084.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1420084.htm 2008-10-01T12:07:26Z What's Buzzing Online Tomorrow Determined by Thought Leaders at DMFWSenior Executives from MySpace, Pandora, EMI Music, Warner Music and (RED) to Keynote at Top Industry Event (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1414124.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1414124.htm 2008-10-02T11:49:17Z Christian motivational speaker Dr. Alice Johnson launch's her conference DVD, Been There, Done That Now Move On. The DVD is designed to help women find the happiness and success that they seek through God. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1419444.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1419444.htm 2008-10-02T05:30:02Z Multi-platinum Texas hard rock band DROWNING POOL will, for the first time, offer interactive VIP packages that elevate the fan’s concert going experiences. VIP packages include meet & greets and photo opportunities with band members, early entry passes, special merchandise, autographed collectibles and more. VIP packages are available at www.DrowningPool.com. PAID, Inc. makes this announcement as the band readies for its new co-headlining tour with Saliva beginning on October 17 (see itinerary below). This wide variety of new opportunities and online content is designed to strengthen ties directly with the fans and comes as DROWNING POOL’s latest single, “37 Stitches,” is advancing up the active rock charts. Drowning Pool’s CD, Full Circle is attracting new listeners and has ignited longtime followers through its extensive radio play and the live touring experience. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/drowning_pool/tenth_street/prweb1417314.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/drowning_pool/tenth_street/prweb1417314.htm 2008-09-30T18:38:17Z U.S. CD debuts for Laura Nyro's "Season Of Lights…Laura Nyro In Concert" (1977) and "Nested" (1978). "Season Of Lights" features 6 bonus tracks; "Nested" is a 30th anniversary edition. Expanded and remastered CDs launch new reissue imprint Iconoclassic Records. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1410034.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1410034.htm 2008-10-02T21:04:19Z Save Austin Music is a new grassroots organization started in Austin, Texas by musician Troy Dillinger. The Music Industry is in trouble, and the working musicians who bring us live entertainment in the "Live Music Capital of the World" are suffering. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1408754.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1408754.htm 2008-10-01T06:22:46Z The "New Kid on the Block" is breaking out of the Orlando, Florida entertainment scene. Michael Cammarata, the President and Founder of (CMI) Cammarata Management, is a successful entrepreneur who is increasing the opportunities of young, talented musicians and actors. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409594.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409594.htm 2008-10-01T05:35:05Z Transport the phenomenal boy band Menudo out of your iPod and into your school/hometown to perform a concert that is being given away as part of the Menudo Back to School Contest that starts Wednesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m., ET. It’s not a science project – the school with the most Menudo fans who enter the contest at www.menudo.com or www.myspace.com/menudo wins a live concert by the new Menudo band which was chosen in 2007’s dramatic MTV & MTV Tr3 reality TV series “Making Menudo.” (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/school_contest/menudo_concert/prweb1411974.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/school_contest/menudo_concert/prweb1411974.htm 2008-10-01T10:22:17Z Grey Goose Vodka and Ryan Leslie, producer, songwriter, label entrepreneur – and now recording artist are taking the excitement of his records from the dance floor to the live stage with an 8 city national tour starting in L.A Oct. 2nd. Harvard class of ’98, brought special news to his 10th class reunion recently with his new single, “Addiction” featuring Cassie off his long-awaited first U.S. album release, the self-titled RYAN LESLIE, on the Next Selection/Universal Motown imprint. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/ryan_leslie/grey_goose/prweb1412934.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/ryan_leslie/grey_goose/prweb1412934.htm 2008-10-01T14:00:09Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of ‘Rocktober’, a month-long programming & marketing campaign dedicated to Rock’s hottest established and emerging artists. The long list of featured artists and bands includes Slipknot, All American Rejects, Pete Wentz, Three Days Grace, and Unearth. Music Choice will offer Originals, video premieres, video playlists, and a selection of classic videos & DVD clips throughout the month of October to watch on its free On Demand network and its free online music service. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm 2008-09-29T14:45:56Z Bad Brains' H.R. celebrates his new solo album "Hey Wella" with an album release party at New York's BLVD New York City Club and Lounge on October 21, 2008. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1403144.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1403144.htm 2008-09-29T18:52:19Z Kingdom One Entertainment Group, LLC and its music division housed at MusiK1.net has launched new service departments for the indie artist and label community. Within these service departments include new partnerships with IODA, Jamendo and PR Web, while forming label and publishing arms to provide label support and co-publishing programs for distributed artists and sub-labels. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/MusiK1_Launch_PR/9-30-2008/prweb1398024.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/MusiK1_Launch_PR/9-30-2008/prweb1398024.htm 2008-09-28T23:25:55Z Celebrity Rock Super Group Scrap Metal featuring all lead singers from MTV's most popular rock bands of the 80s and 90s announces Kip Winger of Winger ("Seventeen"/"Headed for a Heartbreak") will join them onstage to perform an acoustic set as their Special Guest Star at the upcoming Scrap Metal fall rock concert event at the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den in Uncasville, Connecticut on Saturday, October 4, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1398924.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1398924.htm 2008-09-28T15:37:18Z "First and foremost, viewers must be able to enjoy a movie, regardless of gore or dark undertones," explained Managing Director Daniel Maze, MAZEfilms, Inc. on the making of "CORNERED!" (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1393534.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1393534.htm 2008-09-24T03:44:46Z Independent Producers Defy Genres and Strike a Chord for Charity with the Inaugural Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1380004.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1380004.htm 2008-10-01T11:38:05Z Upfront/Konvict/SRC/ Universal Motown multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, Akon burst out of the starting gates with the winningly melodic and compulsively danceable single “Right Now (Na Na Na).” The song is sparking up the charts in a record-setting pace that’s familiar to Akon’s millions of fans worldwide. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/na_na/right_now/prweb1387364.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/na_na/right_now/prweb1387364.htm 2008-09-24T13:53:29Z Phoenix based band Broken Poets signs licensing and distribution deal with Magnatune Records. Magnatune Records was founded by John Buckman in April, 2005. Time Magazine named Magnatune one of the TOP 20 Music Sites To Watch in 2006. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1382464.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1382464.htm 2008-09-24T15:44:18Z Sunday, September 14th saw what can only be considered an evening amongst the stars and those who guide them, as Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) in conjunction with Microsoft Advertising, held a red carpet extravaganza in honor of the hit HBO series Entourage and the company's clients that has left Hollywood buzzing like one of Ari's Blackberry's on a Monday morning. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1383454.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1383454.htm 2008-09-21T23:30:30Z Pop princess Montana Tucker releases single, "Turn It Up", featuring Flo-Rida. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1363094.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1363094.htm 2008-09-21T12:36:02Z Better Black Television (BBTV) has added Teens Real Talk (TRT), a show that gives teens and parents an opportunity to express their ideas and feelings, to the network's lineup. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/teensrealtalk/prweb1365284.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/teensrealtalk/prweb1365284.htm 2008-09-21T18:39:08Z "Road Shows, vol. 1", which contains 7 previously unreleased tracks from concerts recorded around the world, is Rollins's first live compilation CD. His new DVD "Live in Vienne" was recorded in June 2006 at the Jazz à Vienne Festival. Both highlight the Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist's unequaled prowess as a performer and improviser. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1366094.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1366094.htm 2008-10-01T13:01:49Z KIDZ BOP’s “Be A KIDZ BOP Star” talent search, the only such search that seeks the most talented kids in the country, announces its 15 semi-finalists. Chosen from nearly 2,800 entries to the kids’ destination website KIDZBOP.com, the search received far more submissions than recent high-profile online contests sponsored by major national brands. The second annual “Be a KIDZ BOP Star” National Talent Search also received more than double the amount of submissions from last year’s inaugural contest (1200). (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/kidz_bop/talent_search/prweb1368254.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/kidz_bop/talent_search/prweb1368254.htm 2008-09-22T09:20:01Z Following the success of 2004’s definitive Elton John DVD set, Dream Ticket, the legendary Sir Elton John and Best Buy announce the Oct. 28 release of The Red Piano collection. Thousands of fans have traveled to Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas to see over 200 shows, helping The Red Piano break records and set new standards for musical entertainment. This DVD/CD set available only at Best Buy and www.BestBuy.com/EltonJohn promises to bring this amazing entertainment experience to Elton John fans across the continent. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/best_buy/elton/prweb1369274.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/best_buy/elton/prweb1369274.htm