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Sonic Bear Music, Va. Beach, VA, releases "Follow The Mist" by Stephen Peppos, a Virginia Artist/Composer, Release Date August 1, 2008 Composer Stephen Peppos' FOLLOW THE MIST debuts at # 3 on the New Age Reporter TOP 100 Charts. Receiving high accolades from industry reviewers. - 2008-02-23

Jett Williams' Macon County Disaster Relief Benefit Saturday, MAY 10TH, 2008 Jett Williams helping tornado victims through music with friends. - 2008-02-21

Trackbacks Available Child Prodigies Create Music Mania on Gamer Blogs In less than a year since its release the Black Out Band's music video, "Video Games", has been viewed more than 250,000 times from the band's Web site at www.blackoutband.com , Gamer Blogs and video sharing sites. Its footage was shot inside a historic theatre with 75 screaming adolescent fans. - 2008-02-19

Valencia Vas Gives Listening Advice and Wine Menus to her Music Fans 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.' - 2008-02-18

Unsigned Band The Majestic Twelve Land in the National Top Ten on MTVu's Countdown The video for the single "Cry" from the hit underground record "Schizophrenology," by Wilmington, NC rock band The Majestic Twelve, is currently #7 on MTVu's Dean's List. "As an independent band, all we've ever wanted was the chance to compete," comments front man Kenyata Sullivan. "In this new era of the music business, things like this prove that a band like us who don't want a record label can still get out there and play ball with the big boys. That's exciting." - 2008-02-13

New Sally Anthony Video Sparks Dixie Chicks-Type Controversy Singer/Songwriter Sally Anthony's new video for her single "So Long" takes a hard look at the past 8 years of the Bush presidency and the result isn't pretty. The video which was released over the objection of her record label and management has received critical praise but has also subjected Anthony to multiple death threats and show cancellations. The video has been viewed over 100,000 times alone this week on sites such as YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYLDP835KCc), Perezhilton, Alternet and others. - 2008-02-08

KickApps Powers Groundbreaking Audience Driven Multi-Platform Show Produced by Endemol UK: 'Upstaged' Online Community Determines Who's Watched and Who Wins in Live Daily Competition KickApps, the leading on-demand social media platform, today announced that it was selected by the BBC and Endemol UK, part of global entertainment producer Endemol, to power the online community for a groundbreaking multi-platform (online, TV and live) entertainment event called 'Upstaged.' Contenders for the show join the Upstaged community and submit an online proposal at www.bbc.co.uk/upstaged. Their fate, whether they're chosen to appear on the stage and whether they stay on the stage, is decided by the Upstaged online community. - 2008-02-06

International Vocalist Michael Paige, The New Voice Of Romance, Launches Worldwide Record Campaign Michael Paige's journey as the New Voice of Romance has just begun. The assortment of Michael's self-titled debut album encompasses love ballads and dance music crossing over to a blend of continental flavors. Michael's style and hands-on approach makes him multi-talented in all aspects of music; writing and publishing his own music, singing in six languages and playing the piano. - 2008-02-05

It All Started With American Idol in Miami Singer/songwriter Charity Daw will debut on American Idol-Miami on wednseday, January 30th, 2008. This indy recording artist is truly talented and her vocal cords are force to be reconned with. Ms. Daw, a Cuban-American, will display her skills on Idol. Will Charity make it to Hollywood? - 2008-01-31

Scarface Al Capone's Grandson to Release Memoir at Capone's Miami Estate on January 26, 2008 on the Anniversary of his Celebrity Grandfather's Death 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. - 2008-01-11

Legendary Jazz Vocalist and Composer Carmen Lundy Releases All-New CD One of music's most distinctive voices returns January 29 with a remarkable new CD. Carmen Lundy, renowned for her extraordinary vocal prowess and songwriting skill, is back with her 10th release -- Come Home, from Afrasia Productions. Come Home is an emotional tribute to her hometown of Miami. All paintings on the CD are Lundy originals. Come Home, available January 29, features 11 new originals and a cast of world class musicians. - 2008-01-07

Save the Children and Sam Simon Double the Benefit of Year-End Tax Deductible Gifts: Co-creator of television's "The Simpsons" is matching charitable donations to Save the Children up to $1 Million With just a few days remaining in the 2007 tax year, individuals looking to maximize the value of their year-end charitable donations can have their gifts to Save the Children matched by Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons and writer, producer and director of some of TV's most popular shows such as Cheers and Taxi. - 2007-12-27

Never Die Records Presents New Album 'Hitchhiking Guitarman' Never Die Records presents Dean Strickland's first full length CD from the road "Hitchhiking Guitarman" set for official release on January 1, 2008. - 2007-12-27

Entertainment Industries Council's 12th Annual Prism Awards Set for April 24, 2008 Record number of submissions for awards honoring accurate portrayal of substance abuse and mental health issues. - 2007-12-21

34 Attachment Fathead Launches New Disney Line Featuring Hannah Montana, Pirates of the Caribbean and Characters From the Disney Pixar Film Cars: Available in Time for the Holidays, Disney Collection Headlines New Era in Fathead Home Decor Fathead(R), the number one brand in sports and entertainment wall graphics and the brand best-known for its official life-size images of professional athletes, animated heroes and entertainment characters, is launching a new line of Fathead wall decor featuring Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, and characters from both the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the Disney Pixar film Cars, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Disney Pixar Cars characters include Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Doc Hudson and Ramone, and Pirates of the Caribbean features Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner. These spectacular life-size images are a must-have for this holiday season. - 2007-12-17

Royal Crown Revue Song Wins 'Dancing With the Stars' Dancing with the Stars winners Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough receive a perfect score for dance performed to Royal Crown Revue's song "Hey Pachuco!" - 2007-12-13

LOVERBOY Five Star CD Reviews Continue for 'JUST GETTING STARTED' Exclusively Sold at Wal-Mart in the United States 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. - 2007-12-13

Music Innovator Wyclef Jean and Business Mogul Howard Misle in New Entertainment Venture In Ya Face/Refugee/Carnival House: New Company Set to Launch First Music Act and TV Project in Spring 2008 Grammy Award Winning musician Ambassador Wyclef Jean and International business mogul Howard Misle have merged their vast media assets to form a new joint venture to produce an array of music, TV, and film projects under the In Ya Face/Refugee/Carnival House umbrella. The initial and primary focus will be music and Misle and Jean will serve as Co-Chairmen of the new Silicon Valley based company. Jean's Refugee/Carnival House Hip Hop duo Kontrast will merge with Misle's In Ya Face Records roster including: Pop princess Eva, R&B diva Holly Rae, R&B male star Sonny Blaq and Hip Hop acts Big Work and ProHoeZak. In the new venture Misle and Jean will sign, develop and produce new and established acts. Jean will also become a strong creative force in the development and production of several of the artists from the In Ya Face stable. The first music project from the newly formed venture is due in the spring of 2008. - 2007-12-11

David Hicken, Internationally Renowned Pianist, Releases New CD Entitled 'Goddess' Internationally acclaimed pianist & composer, David Hicken has released a new CD entitled "Goddess" featuring solo piano music to help bring peace and inner calm. Perfect for relaxation, yoga and meditation, Goddess includes 12 tracks of beautiful melodies infused with rich harmonies which are sure to delight. "Piano music to nurture your soul" is how David describes his new CD which features 12 tracks of soothing piano pieces to bring peace and inner calm. Also available this holiday season from Enchanting Music, is the music book "Goddess" which contains sheet music for all of the pieces on the CD. - 2007-12-10

Casting Call For Think Big Kid inventors and entrepreneurs wanted for new TV series. - 2007-12-05

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