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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On" is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be" Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On," from her CD "On a Good Day," released in 2005 on BoJak Records, is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be," a Nonesuch Records release. Having this cover by Emmylou Harris was a special one for Johnstone: "Emmylou Harris has always been a great inspiration to me both professionally and personally, and for her to include one of my songs on such a heartfelt collection is a thrill I won't get over any time soon."...Jude Johnstone - 2008-05-12

Indie Hip Hop Label Re-Issues Unique Tupac Tribute Project With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). - 2008-05-05

Jango Partners with Seventeen.com to Create Co-Branded Celebrity Music Widgets: Jango Deploys Special Edition Celebrity DJ Widgets for Seventeen.com, Featuring the Favorite Music of Rihanna, Ashlee Simpson, Pete Wentz, Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie, and Jordin Sparks Jango (www.jango.com), the fast-growing social music site, and Hearst Magazines today announced a cross-promotional partnership to develop co-branded online music widgets for Seventeen.com, the website of Seventeen, the nation's best-selling monthly teen magazine. Matching social music and editorial in a unique style, the new Seventeen.com widgets allow readers to publish content across social networks, blogs, and other online communities. - 2008-05-05

Universal Republic Signs Atlanta Mash-up Group, Rehab: Jukebox Hit ''Sittin' At A Bar'' From Upcoming Universal Republic Release Graffiti The World To Take Front Seat At Radio Unique Situation Emerges Where Band Covers Their Own Song And Creates Non-Traditional Hit Whoever thought 'sittin' at a bar' could cause so much commotion? - 2008-05-05

Saxophonist James Carter Debuts on Emarcy Records May 20, with "Present Tense" 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. - 2008-04-25

ZionPlanet10 -- 14-Year-Old Musician, Entertainer -- Kicks Off "The Godfather of Soul" (James Brown) Tribute Tour 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. - 2008-04-24

Erykah Badu Kicks Off ''Vortex U.S. Tour'' May 4th In the midst of New Amerykah's highly acclaimed reviews from media outlets all over the world, multi-platinum Universal Motown artist, Erykah Badu keeps the steam rolling as she releases her second single, "Soldier". - 2008-04-23

Michael Welch of 'Twilight' To Be Showcased in Several Upcoming Projects Michael Welch is currently filming 'Twilight' based on Stephanie Meyers' best-selling novel. The versatile young actor whose star is on the rise will be seen in several projects being unveiled. They include two theatrical releases, 'Remember the Daze' and 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', the DVD release of 'Day of the Dead', the Showtime premiere of 'An American Crime'. - 2008-04-07

Sizzling Hot Female Reggae Artist Shade's New Single Release Reggae artist Shade released her new single "Hot Boys" featuring heavyweight Junior Reid. The single was released on April 11, 2008 digitally, and will be available for purchase in stores. www.myspace.com/shadeface - 2008-03-29

3RD CULTURE Joins Grammy Award Winning Producer Thom Russo for a Remix of the New Single ``Heartbreak City'' Releasing on March 28: Thom Russo (Audioslave, Jay Z, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Juanes and Moneybrother) has remixed 3RD CULTURE's new single "Heartbreak City" Live performance and webcast show at Arlene's Grocery, New York City on March 28, 2008 Pop Rock group 3RD CULTURE, http://www.myspace.com/3rdcultureband, celebrates the release of their new single "Heartbreak City" on Friday, March 28, 2008 with a live performance from Arlene's Grocery in NYC at 10:00 p.m. EDT. The show will also be available via a live webcast at http://www.youtube.com/user/3RDCULTURE. - 2008-03-27

Video API Enables Viral Movie and Music Promotions On Social Networks Internet Video Archive LLC announces new enhancements to its comprehensive Video API offering direct access to Video Detective's library of movie trailers, television previews and game trailers as well as Singing Fool's massive catalog of music videos. In addition, the newly added forum allows developers to learn from each other how to take advantage of this essential resource. - 2008-03-26

Trackbacks Available Who Made The List? Chris Brown, Tyra Banks, Jay Z, Condi Rice, Diddy, Halle Berry and the Obamas Named Among 32 Others on the Just-Released 'Prominent 40' List PROMINENT: The ultimate entertainment and empowerment magazine. The brainchild of bestselling author and celebrity entrepreneur Dr. Farrah Gray delivering entertainment, business, fashion, lifestyle, culture... all that's hot in one place in a vivid picture-led and vibrant way. - 2008-03-25

GiGCREATOR Brings Stars and the Best DJ's Together for One Night Dance the Night Away At WMC - a Red Carpet Event with MTV's and Miami's Hottest Celebs! - 2008-03-24

Amadeus is Dead! - Velvet Code Lives at Don Hills Velvet Code Previews Debut Album, "Amadeus Is Dead", at Don Hills on April 5th, 2008 - 2008-03-20

Ray J Appears on the Tyra Banks Show and Tells All, Then Performs in Houston in an Effort to Raise Voter Awareness and Participation RayJ tells all with Tyra on the Tyra Banks Show. Heartthrobs Ray J and Yung Berg give advice to fans and an impressive performance of the new hit single Sexy Can I to raise voter awareness and promote participation in the political process. - 2008-03-15

1 Attachment Cash Money Superstar Lil Wayne Serving up Something New for the Taste Buds: The First Single "Lollipop" from his new album set to impact at Crossover and Urban Radio on March 25th THA CARTER III In-Stores May 13th Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown recording artist Lil Wayne is gearing up to release his highly anticipated album Tha Carter III, the final in the trilogy, on May 13th. - 2008-03-14

Rott Brings Bite with International Recording Contract Female fronted Idaho Gothic Rock band Rott has landed an International recording and distribution contract with USA label Renaissance Records. Their album Out of Time will be released in May in the United States and Canada with international release by one of the largest independents, Koch Distribution. - 2008-03-09

New Ray Brown Jr. CD: All-Star Duets Plus One With Mom & Dad Ray Brown Jr., the son of legendary jazz performers Ray Brown and Ella Fitzgerald, is being joined by some of his friends and other artists he has admired to create a truly unique album put out by SRI Jazz with veteran producer Shelly Liebowitz at the helm. All-star guests from the CD have also signed the "Green Piano" used in making the CD, which will then be sold at auction, the proceeds of which will help rebuild eco-friendly homes to musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. - 2008-03-06

Gay Grandson of 'Scarface' Al Capone Tells His Story 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. - 2008-02-26

Pop Your Panties With Paris, Nicole and Lindsey Music Parody Opens NY Film Fest Music parody 'Pop Your Panties with Paris, Nicole and Lindsey' debuts at the New York Film Festival this week. 'Pop Your Panties' is produced by Itsi Atkins and Lisa Nusbaum from Parody 4 Charity Productions, who have dedicated themselves to generate public awareness for Media 4 Humanity. - 2008-02-26

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