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Arts and entertainment news covering the visual and performing arts, including photography, books and publishing, electronic games, events and concerts, movies, music, television and radio as well as information, products and services pertaining to arts and entertainment industry professionals.
Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi Named Agency of the Year
At the recent Volcán Festival, Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi was named the 2008 Agency of the Year by the Association of Advertising Agencies, ASCAP. - January 03, 2009 - Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi
Boxers & Ballerinas Launches "How-To" Video Series Just in Time for 2009 Health and Fitness Resolutions
Studio City-based Boxers & Ballerinas will offer boxing and dancing enthusiasts around the world a chance to learn the basics with a free video series featuring pro-boxer Ricky Quiles and professional dancer Kelby Brown. - January 03, 2009 - Boxers & Ballerinas
Win a Free Mystery Skateboard and a Huge Box Full of Other Mystery Products in MyCoolContests.com's First "Guess What's in the Box Contest"
MyCoolContests.com is holding its first “Guess What's In The Box Contest” for a chance to win a brand new Mystery skateboard and a huge box full of other Mystery products. - January 03, 2009 - MyCoolContests.com
MMG-NYMMG (Model Management Group) Celebrity Division Grows at Record Pace
Celebrities flock to NYMMG (Model Management Group) new division which has been extremely successful in creating new opportunities for upcoming and established recognizable Television and Music Stars. - January 03, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
The Lounge Sound- Phoenix 1480AM
While the "Standards"are vanishing from many traditional radio stations one up-start internet station is trying to reverse the trend. MartiniInTheMorning.com will be programming KPHX 1480 AM in Phoenix and bringing the timeless music we know as "The Great American Songbook" back to traditional radio. - January 02, 2009 - Standard Media Group
New Website for Writers
Author Alex Hutchinson has started a new website with this purpose in mind. MyUNeditedLife.com is a treasure trove of Unconventional Wisdom for Aspiring Authors. It is filled with short articles, links to social networking sites and helpful bonus videos. - January 02, 2009 - Alex Hutchinson
Bikini Beat, the Top Bikini Site on the Web, Announces Incentives for New Subscribers
Bikini Beat is the place to go for celebrities in bikinis, bikini models, micro-bikini girls and more. Now, the site is offering incentives for new e-mail subscribers and supporters of the site. - January 02, 2009 - Bikini Beat Enterprises
Aurience and Apogee Expand Their Alliance to Increase Awareness of the World's Great Performance Arts Through the Power of Media and Technology
Aurience Ltd, an EU media consulting group, and the Apogee Foundation, a US philanthropic organization, will integrate media and technology enhancements throughout Apogee's global programs to discover, develop and celebrate creative excellence. - January 02, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Paul Fornelli Named Academic Director of Two Media Programs at The Art Institute
Fornelli Oversees the Digital Photography and Web Design & Interactive Media Programs. - January 02, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Watch Psychic Sylvia Browne’s 2009 Predictions on SpiritNow.com
Sylvia Browne’s 2009 psychic predictions on the economy, politics, celebrity events, and more are revealed exclusively on SpiritNow.com. - January 02, 2009 - SpiritNow.com
Annual Report for 2009 on the Voice Over Industry Released by Voices.com
The voice over and language services industry is expected to grow to $11.7 billion in 2009, reports David Ciccarelli, CEO of Voices.com. - January 02, 2009 - Voices.com
New Website Set to Revolutionise Powernaps
An online music website has been launched which is set to revolutionise the way we relax. The creators of Powersnooze.com have taken the formula of a standard online radio station and added an interesting twist - an extensive music library lovingly created to aid sleep and relaxation. - January 01, 2009 - Powersnooze.com
Indie RPG Forumwarz Signs Up More Than 100,000 Players
In less than one year, the browser-based parody RPG Forumwarz has attracted more than 100,000 users. Supported primarily by user donations, it is one of the first browser-based games to successfully use a "shareware model" to sustain itself. - January 01, 2009 - Forumwarz, Inc
IndieFlix to Premiere Play It Again Podcast, a Weekly Interview Series with IndieFlix Filmmakers at http://showmeyourindies.com
On December 30, IndieFlix will premiere its “Play It Again Podcast” series hosted by Lois Fein on their blog. The weekly series, residing at http://showmeyourindies.com, will have Fein conducting in-depth interviews with IndieFlix filmmakers covering various topics regarding all things... - December 31, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Fourth Album from Promis, "Life is Grand!" Offers World Music Pallete with Accessible Melodies and Lyrical Themes of Love, Life and Its Lessons
Influenced by the cool breezes and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the 14 songs explore themes of life, love and lessons, with a rich tapestry of all-live instruments. Recorded by Chilean singer/songwriter Jose Promis and produced and co-written with Turkish songwriter Ayhan Sahin, the project is truly a mesh of world influences, while maintaining a decidedly pop imprint. - December 31, 2008 - Young Pals Music
Top Artists Celebrate the Spirit of Love in New Magazine
Publisher Stampington & Company releases 'Somerset in Love,' a new publication that explores 12 one-of-a-kind altered books with romantic themes. - December 31, 2008 - Stampington & Company
Start-up Smileyyoutube.com Aims to Simplify Online Video Experience
California-base start-up smileyyoutube.com aims to improve online video viewing experience by providing daily selection of high quality, editor-selected funny video clips. - December 31, 2008 - SmileyYoutube.com
Champion Drifter Releases New DVD on Eve of Historic Jump
Drifting World Champion Rhys Millen to Release Special Edition DVD to Coincide with Highly Anticipated New Years Eve Truck Backflip Stunt - December 30, 2008 - Mad Skills DVD
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Dawna Lee Heising of “Eye on Entertainment” Interviews Internationally Renowned Educator Dr. Jack Fujimoto
Dr. Fujimoto Was the First Mainland United States Japanese American College President in 1977. - December 30, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
IndieFlix Premieres Red Carpet Screening Series at ACT Theatre January 6-7, 2009
Guerrilla journalist and award winning filmmaker, Mike Shiley will speak and screen his film Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories as part of the IndieFlix Red Carpet Screening Series at ACT Theater January 6th and 7th. After the screening, Shiley will present a solution to the war in Iraq. - December 30, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Fame Game Reveals Top Content and Search Trends of 2008
Mayor Bloomberg, Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs Among the Highest Ranked on the New York Scene in 2008. Fashion and Local Scandals Dominate as Largest Drivers of Web Traffic and Online Trends on FameGame.com. - December 30, 2008 - Fame Theory LLC
TheIndySite.com Has Launched a New User Friendly Updated Website for the Entire Creative Community
Updated website release for an extended user experience. Designed for the entire creative community. Be found easily for gigs and networking across the globe. - December 30, 2008 - TheIndySite.com
Myspacegraphicshelper.com Ranked in Top U.S. 100,000 Sites, New Obama Layouts
Myspacegraphicshelper.com now ranks in the top 100,000 sites in The United States. Myspacegraphicshelper.com now features new Barack Obama layouts for most profiles on social networking sites. - December 30, 2008 - WelbyIMG.com
Kre8tiveworkz Personalized Poetry Gifts to Air on Entertainment Tonight
Reality Rhyming® Becomes a Celebrity Hit for the Holidays - December 30, 2008 - kre8tiveworkz
Shakeeta Winfrey, Dominates the Cover of a New Upscale Magazine FOR 2009
Shakeeta Winfrey, the new "Socialite" on the scene will make headway in the entertainment industry for 2009. From overcoming adversity such as poverty, depression, and single parenthood, she has refuse to give up and is still fighting. She will dominate this market this year as she inspires others to do as well. - December 27, 2008 - WINFREY INCORPORATED
Philip Glass Talks for Think Tank Series
Brazilian company V2 Cinema presents the short feature What Are You Looking For?, starring American composer Philip Glass, on www.v2cinema.com. The movie is part of the online series Think Tank. - December 26, 2008 - V2 Cinema
Bahiyah Shabazz "Stillwaters" Challenge Readers
Bahiyah Shabazz inspire others to have self empowerment. Shabazz encourages her audience to uphold the strengths without concealing the weaknessess. - December 25, 2008 - Shabazz Management Group llc
DynamycDesi - Got Talent - Enter Contest - Win Rewards
DynamycDesi is a forum that runs online talent contests for the ‘Desi’ community. The term ‘Desi’ refers to the people of South Asian origin based across the world – including their home countries. - December 25, 2008 - DynamycDesi
New Book Decodes the Word of God, Reveals Hard Truth and Contradictions to Tradition
Presented as nonfiction, the book The Word of God: What it Really Meant Volume I presents a novel interpretation of the word of God and the gospel according to John, the disciple of Jesus, through a unique and ingenious method of deciphering the words and verses from the scriptures to the documents in the life of Jesus. - December 24, 2008 - Job Ovenda
'Daddy Baby Boom' - CNN Reports That Men Are Taking the Lead Among Surrogacy Parents
CNN's American Morning featured today Circle Surrogacy dads in a story about single men who turn to surrogates for children. CNN reports on the growing number of single men, straight and gay, who choose surrogacy in their baby quest. The reports states that surrogacy in general quadrupled over the last decade, and that men are leading the trend. - December 24, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Inspirational Speaker Michael Segal Releases First CD -- Possible CD Features Stories of Hope, Inspiration and Humor and the Music of The O’Neill Brothers
Shooting victim Michael Segal releases inspirational CD containing stories of hope, humor and inspiration. Music by The O'Neill Brothers. - December 24, 2008 - Lone Star Sound
Irish Voice Talent Enda Caldwell Shares Gift of Gab in New Podcast
Enda Caldwell shares experiences in radio and voice over while working abroad in his first Voice Over Experts podcast. - December 24, 2008 - Voices.com
California Attorney Darren T. Kavinoky Co-Authors New Book on DUI Defense
California defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky is the author of a chapter of a groundbreaking new book on DUI defense written by the state’s top attorneys. Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing... - December 23, 2008 - DarrenKavinoky.com
Bringing a Whole New Meaning to the Term Felony
Felony Magazine bringing fresh, beautiful models mainstream. - December 22, 2008 - Felony Magazine
Public Embraces Positive Living™ Talk Radio’s Optimistic Message; Number of Listeners Quadruple in Latest Ratings Period
Log on, call in, listen and learn how to turn your obstacles into opportunities and challenges into solutions with national radio broadcaster, Patricia Raskin, the powerhouse of positive living, self-development, and lifestyle talk radio. - December 22, 2008 - Raskin Resources Production Inc.
Celebrity Photographer, Mycki Manning's Fairy Art Joins the Michael Godard Art Gallery
Mycki Manning's Fairy Art & Fairy Portrait Experience will join The Michael Godard Art Gallery at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Soft opening reception, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Mycki's captivating fairy art is showcased at the Godard Gallery featuring an experience in which someone can become the artwork: beginning with a fairy makeover, and then a unique photography session resulting in artful fantasy photos & a canvas original which is painted with oils by Mycki. - December 21, 2008 - Mycki Manning Image Design, Inc.
New Site for Online Ticket Sales to Sold Out Events
TopOnlineTickets.com has just release a new website for finding premium and hard to find tickets to major sports, live concert and theatre events. TopOnlineTickets.com specializes in providing tickets to sold out events for those looking for premium, hard to find tickets to top events at the... - December 21, 2008 - Top Online Tickets
P3Pictures Announces "The Murder of Dirk Snowglobe," a Short Film and Web Series
P3Pictures has announced The Murder of Dirk Snowglobe, a film-noir comedy. The short-film pilot will debut in April with the web series to follow. The website, dirksnowglobe.com, is available immediately. - December 21, 2008 - Poorly Projected Pictures
Days-on-Sale: Website Lets You Have Its Homepage for a Day
TheDaySite.com aims to sell "days" online by letting visitors have its homepage for a day. - December 21, 2008 - Syed Asim Imtiaz
NewBoy Launches 'Baby’s In2 Fun'
Brand new range of edutainment toys for babies & toddlers unveiled today, 15,000 DVDs to be given away at Mother, Baby & Child Show in Dubai. - December 20, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2008 Photograph of the Year Contest with $11,500 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2008 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine, high-profile sponsors with over $11,500 in prizes to be won including a grand prize valued at almost $4,000. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Any photograph taken in 2008 is eligible to be entered. - December 20, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
Cartoon Action Hour: Season 2 RPG Now Available in Print
Spectrum Games releases second edition of Origins Award-nominated role-playing game. - December 19, 2008 - Spectrum Games
Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Nadeem Aslam on www.blogtalkradio.com/Soundauthors
Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features bestselling author Nadeem Aslam. - December 19, 2008 - Sound Authors
Child Predator Safety Educator Pattie Fitzgerald Set to Guest on "Peas In Their Pods" Radio Webcast
Pattie Fitzgerald, child predator safety educator and founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., will be a guest on "Peas In Their Pods" – a radio webcast educating parents and the general public about child abductions and how to prevent them. Hosted by Gaétane Borders and co-hosted... - December 19, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.
Keanu Reeves, William Peterson, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes Ranked #1 Actors of the Week
Keanu Reeves, William Petersen, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes are the #1 Actors of the Week in Film, Television, Theatre and Home Video, it was announced today by The Actors Hall of Fame. The Top 10 Actors of the Week recognize those actors who star in the most popular Film, Television, Broadway... - December 19, 2008 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
“Brain Chemistry for Lovers” Blooms with Two Valentine Concerts
On Monday, Feb. 16, the full production of “Brain Chemistry for Lovers” will bloom with a 7 p.m. showing at the Newmark Theater in Portland, OR. Part concert, part cabaret and part science lecture, the show features Portland Chamber Orchestra, OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman Ph.D., pianist Darrell Grant, Nu Shooz’s Valerie Day. - December 19, 2008 - Nu Shooz Orchestra
TicketLoot Launches New Web 2.0 Site & Offers Opportunity to Book Variety of Event Tickets in One Location
The process of finding discount tickets for different events once meant visiting a variety of different ticket sellers online and around the country. That is no longer necessary with the introduction of a groundbreaking initiative that brings together all of the different ticket sellers into one... - December 19, 2008 - TicketLoot
iPhone Web App Thumbdive Goes Beta to Bring People Together in Privacy
Social media mobile marketing company AirGini (http://www.airgini.com) has today announced the private beta launch of Thumbdive (http://www.thumbdive.com), a new iPhone and desktop PC web app for friends to interact and share content from the web’s most popular social sites. Aimed at urban... - December 18, 2008 - AirGini Asia Pacific Limited
1905 Productions' "My Tale of Two Cities," the Surprise Hit of the Season, is Back in Theaters; DVD Now Available for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, "My Tale of Two Cities," a "heartfelt and funny valentine to Pittsburgh," is back for families and friends to celebrate the season and their hometown. After opening the Three Rivers Film Festival, selling out a red carpet screening at the Byham Theater, and the sale of 1000 DVDs in less than two weeks, My Tale of Two Cities, will be playing at The Oaks Theater at 5 p.m. from Friday Dec. 19-Dec. 23rd as the DVD is now available for the holidays. - December 18, 2008 - 1905 Productions