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Twentieth Anniversary of Ava Gardner’s Death January 25th
Although it may seem not that long ago, Monday, January 25th marks 20 years since the passing of Ava Gardner. Ava Lavinia Gardner died at age 67 in London, England on January 25, 1990. Ava spent the last 35 years of her life abroad, moving to London in 1968. During all her years abroad, Ava... - January 20, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Wigan Based ab0rt.com Launches New Podcast
A Wigan based comedy website has launched a new internet talk show. - January 20, 2010 - ab0rt
Arkansas Talent DataBase Offers a Free Resource Website for the Entertainment Industry in Arkansas
Arkansas Talent DataBase is a free resource website, dedicated to bringing everyone in the entertainment industry on a state wide level together. Begun in December of 2009, this free web resource is open to all Talent in the State of Arkansas. - January 20, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
Heartland Poker Tour’s Las Vegas Event Winner Kimbo Ung Intrigued About Real Deal Poker’s Fair Gaming Practice
Poker player and Las Vegas resident Kimbo Ung wins the $125,901 at the national touring series’ 2010 opening event at Red Rock Casino & Hotel. In an effort to find fair gaming practice within poker online, Ung and fellow main event player Colby McCormack discuss the newest and only fair gaming offered through Real Deal Poker. - January 19, 2010 - Real Deal Poker
Visionary iGaming Launches Live Blackjack Early Payout Version 2.0
Adding to the company’s live casino offering, Visionary iGaming releases Live Blackjack. - January 19, 2010 - Visionary iGaming
Ecapay Charity: Global Donation Drive Strives to Improve World
Asia’s premier online payment gateway has launched Ecapay Charity through its website www.Ecapay.org. The company’s goal is to use its vast presence and influence in the market to increase charitable giving and improve the world. Ecapay has strong roots in charity and has continued to... - January 19, 2010 - Ecapay
Wix is Brimming with New Content
Wix, a fast growing company that specializes in creating free Flash websites has been busy updating their website builder with lots of new content and features. - January 19, 2010 - Wix
Italian Luxury Patio Heaters Arrive in the US: Ferrara Flame by Italkero - Worlds Only Remote Controlled Patio Heater
Ferrara Flame by Italkero Luxury Patio Heaters is now in the US. Italian designers Italkero, out of Modena, Italy, have dominated the international market in the heating sector with its innovative Italian heating products and focus on the safety of Sealed Chambers Systems and the environment. - January 19, 2010 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
Casino La Vida Has Launched
The much anticipated unveiling of Casino La Vida has arrived. Monday the 18th of January 2010 saw the launch of an exclusive new online casino brand powered by Microgaming: Casino La Vida. According to insiders, this casino promises to be exceptional; a step above the rest; a name to remember and an experience to be enjoyed. - January 19, 2010 - Casino La Vida
Blazinstar Experiential Wins IVCA LiveCom Commercial & Promotion Award
Blazinstar Experiential, on behalf of MediaCom produced the highly acclaimed Eminem Relapse Rehab Experience earlier in the year. Polydor records and MediaCom appointed Blazinstar with the aim of creating a high engagement launch to mark the return of the controversial rapper. Not only did it... - January 19, 2010 - Blazinstar Experiential
Gerard Butler at SLS Hotel & Secret Room Events Golden Globe Awards Gift Suite
Gerard Butler at SLS Hotel & Secret Room Events Golden Globe Awards Gift Suite, raising money for Haiti Earthquake Victims. - January 19, 2010 - SecretRoomEvents
Real Coaching Radio Network Gets Syndicated on Commercial Radio Stations
Beginning Monday, January 18th, 2010-Real Coaching Radio Network will be syndicated on commercial radio stations while at same time simulcasted on the Internet on several other Internet Radio Networks such as Stickam, BlogTV, KyteTV, Reciva Radio Network, MyRx for Living and others. Real Coaching... - January 18, 2010 - Real Coaching Radio Network
Key Club Sets Out to Revitalize the Sunset Strip Under New Ownership and Management
West Hollywood’s Historic Live Music Venue to Re-launch with a Stellar Line-up of Events Featuring L.L. COOL J, The Roots and More. - January 18, 2010 - Key Club
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association is Launching on January 21, 2010
Almost 20 years after the modern incarnation of mixed martial arts, formalized strength and conditioning practices come in to place. The anticipated result is better athletes, fewer injuries and longevity of this very popular sport. - January 18, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
AM Pittsburgh LLC Forms Models & Talent National
Newest project connects talent with industry professionals. - January 18, 2010 - AM Pittsburgh LLC
SFXsource.com Sound Effects Library Adds Blastwave Collection
SFXsource.com Sound Effects Library adds 30,000 new sound effects from the Blastwave collection. - January 17, 2010 - SFXsource.com Sound Effects Library
Official Announcement of Bishop The Overseer's Album Release and Bishop Enterprises, LLC Organizational Structure
Bishop Enterprises Publishing, LLC- is the parent company of Bishop Enterprises Realty Company, Carriage House Recording Studio, BEPC Films and BeWear Clothing Company. The back end operations consist of recording/manufacturing/marketing and distribution of Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B music developed by artist “Bishop the Overseer” and his group “The Committee” & “Rough Life”. - January 17, 2010 - Bishop Enterprises Publishing, LLC.
Marlene Burns One Woman Show
Art Source for Design will be hosting a one woman show of Marlene Burns' abstract expressionist paintings. Works featured will include her new Judaic series of expressions of the Hebrew Liturgical Prayers. - January 16, 2010 - Art Source for Design
oomph! Unlimited LLC's Webisode Content Selected for Inaugural Auction at Christie's
oomph! Unlimited LLC has teamed with Brand in Entertainment to showcase original health, wellness and science webisodes at the unique Inaugural Integration Auction January 20 at Christie's in New York City. oomph! Unlimited LLC will be represented by Brand in Entertainment as they seek corporate sponsorship for their webisodes on their site, www.oomphtv.com - January 16, 2010 - oomph! Unlimited LLC
ABC11 Eyewitness News Anchor Larry Stogner to Provide Live Coverage From Haiti
ABC11 Eyewitness News (www.abc11.com) has announced that anchor Larry Stogner will be providing live news coverage from Haiti beginning Thursday, Jan. 14. Stogner is embedded with the 82nd Airborne Division in its mission to provide humanitarian support to the country after a magnitude 7 earthquake... - January 16, 2010 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
ArtofTalk.tv Launches Late Night Talk Show Online with Rod Blagojevich
Artoftalk.tv, the first multi-media destination website for talk shows, launches the first of several original talk shows to be produced and distributed for the internet. - January 15, 2010 - Art of Talk LLC
Cutting-Edge Technology and Event Screen Ingenuity to be Used Once Again at the 2010 Golden Globes to Screen Celebrities Before They Step Onto the Red Carpet
Event Screen’s innovative interactive solutions will be used to screen all celebrities and guests this Sunday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Dick Clark Productions, in conjunction with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), will employ the cutting-edge technology on the red carpet, while providing a live feed of the red carpet Arrivals Show on Event Screen’s LCD monitors, as celebrities make their way through the truss structures that blend well with the overall theme. - January 15, 2010 - Event Screen
The Virtual Casino Launches the New Instant Play Online Casino
The Virtual Casino has officially launched its Instant Play feature allowing players to enjoy their favorite casino games right form their own site, totally download free. - January 14, 2010 - The Virtual Casino
Pre-Paris Listening Party and Fundraiser for Baltimore's Own Mia Miata
Baltimore's Very Own Mia Miata Travels to Paris, France to Represent Her City in the Sankofa Soul Contest. - January 13, 2010 - Mia Miata
Former Iron Maiden Singer Paul Dianno's Visa Approved for USA Tour
Dallas based music immigration attorney Matt Gallagher confirmed that former Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno's visa was approved today by the US State Department making it possible for Dianno to embark on his first US tour in over 15 years. Tour producer Gabe Reed commented, "Matt Gallagher's... - January 13, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
New Year Plus Piyolet Equals Healthy Living - New Fitness DVDs Released in January
Piyolet releases two new fitness DVDs entitled "Intro to Piyolet" and "Body by Piyolet" expanding its Pi- PIlates, Yo-Yoga and Let-Ballet fusion format for the masses to enjoy. - January 13, 2010 - Piyolet, LLC
Horror Realm Convention Reanimated in 2010
Pittsburgh's modern horror convention returns for its second year. - January 13, 2010 - Horror Realm
Two Coast Tuna- Robert Platshorn Speaks for Medical Marijuana on Two Coasts in Two Days
Black Tuna Leader on the Move for Medical Marijuana Robert Platshorn, a.k.a. Bobby Tuna, author of Black Tuna Diaries www.blacktunadiaries.com (featured in High Times Magazine's 35th Anniversary Issue) and America's longest serving prisoner for a non-violent marijuana offense(30 yrs in federal... - January 13, 2010 - Robert Platshorn
StampNews.com: Top 10 Extraordinary Stamps of 2009
StampNews.com presents the first of five ratings which grades extraordinary stamps of the year 2009. - January 13, 2010 - StampNews.com
Tom Cambell, Current Candidate for California Governor, on Jesse Draper’s “The Valley Girl Show”
"The Valley Girl Show" is winding down this season and gearing up to film their next one in February but not before releasing some biggies. Interviews with Tom Cambell (current candidate for California Governor), John Morgridge (former CEO of Cisco Systems) and Vinod Khosla (Billionaire Cleantech Venture Capitalist). http://www.thevalleygirl.tv - January 12, 2010 - Valley Girl, Inc.
Allison Dawn PR Launches Public Relations Blog Authored by Publicist and Journalist Allison Kugel
Allison Dawn Public Relations launches an educational public relations blog to inform readers about public relations tactics and strategies for succeeding with traditional public relations and with online social media and marketing. - January 12, 2010 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
Irvine BMW Announces BMW’s Roadster to Get Higher Performance Model for 2011
Irvine BMW is proud to announce that the new range-topping Z4 sDrive35is model will be making its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show this month. The Roadster will be available at Irvine BMW this spring. “Combining classic proportions with modern features, the... - January 12, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Irvine BMW Announces the BMW 3 Series is Named to Car and Driver's 10 Best List for 19th Year in a Row
Irvine BMW is proud to announce that Car and Driver Magazine has named the BMW 3 Series to their 10 Best List for the 19th year in a row. - January 12, 2010 - Irvine BMW
Local CT Arts Center Serves as Host for Gallery Event
The Comicbook Artists Guild is excited to announce the very first CAG Gallery Showing featuring a Tribute to Rusty Haller, hosted by the Green Street Arts Center in Middletown CT. Commencing with an opening celebration on Friday, January 22nd, the gallery showing will feature work from some of the... - January 12, 2010 - Comicbook Artists Guild
Caisson Films Debuts Orlando Based "Spare the Rod" Represented by FTS
Directed by Brian Troxell "Spare the Rod" is the latest release from the renamed production company, Caisson films. - January 12, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
Evileye Books Signs Horror and Fantasy Writer John Urbancik to Multi-Book Deal
Adding to the string of licensing deals struck in 2009, Evileye Books, announces the signing of horror and fantasy writer, John Urbancik, to a multi-year book deal to develop a new supernatural noir fiction series titled "DarkWalker". The first volume of the series is a novel debuting in... - January 11, 2010 - Evileye Books
Olympian and Leading MMA Conditioning Coach Martin Rooney Joins the Faculty of the MMA Conditioning Association
The Mixed Martial Arts industry gets another feather in its cap with the creation of the MMA Conditioning Association and standardization of strength and conditioning protocol for its athletes. - January 11, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Ludus Tours Signs Agreement with “The Colbert Report”
Ludus will be responsible for accommodating "The Colbert Report" staff when they are in Vancouver taping pieces for their show during the 2010 Winter Games. As part the agreement, Ludus will also execute the on-site hospitality needs of the popular show. - January 11, 2010 - Ludus Tours
Horror Writers Unleashed on California
Bram Stoker Award Winner Mike Oliveri will sign book one of his new supernatural thriller series, "The Pack: Winter Kill" in Burbank January 16 and in San Francisco January 17. Special guests include notable horror writers Brian Keene ("Urban Gothic") and J.F. Gonzalez ("Primitive"). - January 10, 2010 - Evileye Books
Twelve "In Progress" Author's Clicks for the World
The Cultural Association "In Progress" has presented the In Progress 2010 calendar and announces the launch of the Miss Progress International website. - January 10, 2010 - Associazione Culturale IN PROGRESS
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Artists Together to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleishmann Park for the 13th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 at Fleischmann Park, 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
ZeMis Participates in Madison and Mulholland’s Award Season Nominee Gift Bag and Charity Gifting Suite
As Hollywood prepares for the launch of this season's awards shows, ZeMis will be joining Madison & Mulholland’s celebrity gifting suite and charity event. ZeMis, which specializes in selling travel related products while promoting world culture and nature appreciation at the same time,... - January 10, 2010 - ZeMis
Audio Puzzle by Dexoris Nominated as the Best Music Game of 2009
The innovative music game Audio Puzzle for iPhone and iPod touch has been nominated as the best music game of 2009 by the popular review site 148apps.com. This nomination is part of the Best App Ever award ceremony and was Audio Puzzle selected by users of the site and a team of industry veterans. - January 10, 2010 - Dexoris
Krueger Audio Technologies and Audio Designer Paul Krueger Show at NAMM and Sundance Film Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. based Krueger Audio Technologies (www.kruegeraudiotech.com), and designer Paul Krueger will feature the individually unique, radical design loudspeakers and accessory audio products on the West Coast swing of shows at NAMM in Anaheim, Ca. and the Sundance Film Festival in Park... - January 09, 2010 - Krueger Audio Technologies, LLC
Secret Room Events Produces the Golden Globe Awards Gift Lounge at the SLS Hotel on Jan 14th 2010 from 11am-8pm
Celebrities will indulge in this luxurious experience, pampering themselves with products and services provided by high-end sponsors. - January 09, 2010 - SecretRoomEvents
Artist Aldo Becci Merges Art with Quio Software
Quio – Digital Paper Products is thrilled to announce a new partnership with artist Aldo Becci. Combining Quio’s digital paper platform and Mr. Becci’s original works of art to create Desktop Digital Becci eCards. - January 09, 2010 - Quio - Digital Scrap Paper
A.N. Group LLC Acquires Rights to Graphic Story Legend The Rook
A.N. Group, LLC has announced the acquisition of the intellectual property rights to The Rook, the popular graphic story series created by W.B. DuBay and Budd Lewis. A.N. Group, LLC a Native American owned firm and a recent entry in the exploding field of media property rights acquisitions, is... - January 08, 2010 - AN Group LLC
The First Ever Online World Team Poker Cup Will Start on January 10th and Will be Arranged by The Free Poker Room
On January 10th the first ever World Team Poker Cup starts on The Free Poker Room. 16 teams from different nations battle it out at the poker table for the title of Team World Poker Cup champion 2010. - January 08, 2010 - The Free Poker Room
Hot New Rock Band Black Velvet Deluxe Donating 10% of Profits from CD Sales and Gate Proceeds to the School of Rock Music Scholarship Fund
For most indie bands starting out, paying the rent and keeping the gas tank full are usually the primary thoughts. However, for the rock quartet that calls themselves Black Velvet Deluxe, there is something a little deeper going on, right out of the starting gate. Having just released their first album, the band knew they wanted future rockers to have a chance to play out their dreams, and that's why they decided to give 10% of their profits to The School of Rock's Scholarship Fund. - January 08, 2010 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Smarthome Direct Distributes the Smart-Leaf Computer
Smarthome Direct entered into an agreement with Originatic LLC to distribute the Smart-Leaf at Smarthome.com. The Smart-Leaf is an all-in-one, wall-mountable computer with a fold-out keyboard and optional TV and touch screen. - January 08, 2010 - Originatic LLC