Arts & Entertainment News
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.
Voice Over Marketplace Voices.com Kicks off Simpsons Sound Alikes Challenge
People who can do vocal impressions of cartoon characters from The Simpsons have the chance to flex their voice acting muscles and enter a contest to win some great prizes. - August 18, 2007 - Voices.com
Nude Geezers Weenie Roast Launches Funny Calendar
Thirteen men over sixty in Madrid, New Mexico, have bared all to expose the truth about this former old west ghost town turned hippie haven. They insist that the setting for Disney's movie, Wild Hogs, is neither cute nor bland. Their calendar debuts on September 1 with a free Nude Geezer Weenie Roast and signing party. The men are a veteran fighter pilot, a cowboy, a doctor, a retired stock exchange floor trader, a lawyer, a miner, a biological consultant, an impresario, an engineer and others. - August 17, 2007 - Geezers-Illustrated
WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008 Exclusive in Free PSP and DS Gamers Magazine
Latest issue of HGZine features exclusive screens, preview and interview for new version of Smackdown vs RAW. Free digital magazine also includes God of War for PSP preview, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass review and more. - August 17, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Dinglefoot's Decor & More Launches Their Discount Scrapbooking Supply Website
Dinglefoot's Decor & More announces the grand opening of its website, www.dinglefoot.com. They provide a convenient online resource for name brand scrapbooking supplies at 10-25% off the retail value every day. They also offer fun free cardmaking projects and scrapbooking tips. - August 17, 2007 - Dinglefoot's Decor & More
Nashville Artist Sylvia Hyman Honored in National Program Celebrating Inspirational Elders
89-year-old ceramic artist honored for creativity and productivity in her eighth and ninth decades in "Splendid Seniors Among Us" program celebrating people whose post-65 activities can inspire all ages. - August 17, 2007 - Pearlsong Press
Joe Kaminski, Heart-Lung Transplant Patient, Has Released Second Novel
Joe Kaminski, Jr., a heart-lung transplant patient has published his second novel titled "In The Company of Legends," with Booklocker.com. "In The Company of Legends" is a story about a professional baseball player, Russell Black, who discovers he can’t hit a baseball for... - August 16, 2007 - Joe Kaminski, Jr.
Book On Roger Federer - The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection - Available as the Swiss Tennis Champion Goes for Fourth Straight US Open Title
The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection is now available in bookstores, on-line and at rogerfedererbook.com as Federer begins his attempt to win his fourth straight US Open title. The book has received positive reviews from around the world. - August 16, 2007 - New Chapter Press
Joseph D. Schleimer to Moderate CLE Program for Beverly Hills Bar Association on the Legal Regulation of Talent Managers
Entertainment lawyer Joseph D. Schleimer will moderate a CLE program for the Beverly Hills Bar Association on the Legal Regulation of Talent Managers on September 19, 2007, at Lawry's Restaurant in Beverly Hills. - August 16, 2007 - Schleimer & Freundlich LLP
PMbuzz.com “The Nightlife Social Network” Successfully Launches to the NYC Public Presented by vitaminenergy™ and Hosted by Perez Hilton
Thursday, August 9, 2007, www.PMbuzz.com, the world’s premiere nightlife social networking site, officially launched to the New York City public at a packed party hosted by Perez Hilton, the infamous Hollywood blogger and rising television star. The party, sponsored by glacéau... - August 16, 2007 - PmBuzz.com
Mary Cantando Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine
Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, is featured in the September issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. In the article, Cantando offers advice on starting a company, the importance of completing research before starting a business, and untapped resources such as atypical... - August 16, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Hema Malini Smitten by Amazing Thailand
It was an absolute pleasure as the thaindian.com team got an opportunity to meet the original Dream Girl of Bollywood - Hema Malini. Beautiful, Graceful, Elegant, Ageless - words fail to describe her. Join Varin Sachdev for Thaindian.com while he talks to Hema ji. Check out the Video and excerpts... - August 16, 2007 - Thaindian Limited Partnership
Personalized Graphics for Myspace and the Blogosphere: Phophoto Introduces Digital Manga Caricatures
Phophoto (pronounced fō'fō'tō) , a photo to vector graphics company, is capitalizing on the popularity of Manga and the boom of social networks by adding Digital Manga Caricatures to their line of custom art services. - August 15, 2007 - Phophoto LLC
Second Annual Disney Club Convention to be held in Orlando, Florida
National Fantasy Fan Club holding Second annual convention at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Hotel to coincide with Walt Disney World’s anniversary. - August 15, 2007 - National Fantasy Fan Club
Apartments.com Seeks Renters' "Possession Obsessions"
National Online Video Contest Offers Chance to Win $20,000 - August 15, 2007 - Apartments.com
EAN Announces 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media Summit 2007
Key Entertainment Industry Veterans from Asia and the US to Speak at 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007 in Los Angeles. STAR Group, Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios, Nexon, MTV Networks and Other Major Asian and US Entertainment Companies to be Present. - August 14, 2007 - Entertainment Asia Network
Tix Corporation Acquires Exhibit Merchandising LLC
Tix Corporation (OTCBB: TIXC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Exhibit Merchandising LLC. - August 14, 2007 - TIX Corporation
Secret Society of Celebrities Exposed in “It Happened in Plainfield”
The humorous weekly web serial "It Happened in Plainfield" uses real celebrities as characters in an ongoing mystery in the suburbs. Readers say it's "laugh out loud" funny. - August 14, 2007 - It Happened in Plainfield
SlamAddict.com Turns Pro Wrestling Fantasy Into Reality
New online pro wrestling fantasy Web site launched - August 14, 2007 - Canception, LLC
Music Producer, Benny Da Kidd, is Featured as Part of the "Future Rock Royalty" Ad Campaign by Elvis Shoes
Music producer, Benny Da Kidd, to appear in the Fall 2007 ad campaign that marks the first ever signature footwear collection inspired by the King of Rock ’N’ Roll. The Elvis Shoes "Future Rock Royalty" ad campaign embodies the spirit of personal creativity and self-expression inherent to the King of Rock ’N’ Roll and the Elvis Shoes collection. - August 13, 2007 - Benny Da Kidd
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music, Sparta, New Jersey Announces Additional Piano Classes Now Available Six Days a Week, Starting September 4, 2007
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for children and adults announces expansion of its music program. Starting September 4, 2007 piano lessons and piano instructions conducted by experienced teachers will be available six days a week in Sparta, Sussex county, New Jersey. The enrollment of music and... - August 12, 2007 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music
Omarosa to Host Miss Black TN USA Pageant
Omarosa to host the 2007 Miss Black Tennessee USA Scholarship Pageant, Saturday August 18, 2007, 5:00 PM at the Tennessee State University Performing Arts Center's Cox-Lewis Theatre. The former pageant queen will join contestants from across the state as they compete for the coveted title of Miss Black Tennessee USA. - August 12, 2007 - Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization
Dale Jarrett and Terry Bradshaw Launch Professional Football and Stock Car Racing Fantasy Sports Website, “Pay the Fan”
Football and Racing Fantasy Sports Website Total Prize Purse Exceeds One Million Dollars - August 12, 2007 - Pay the Fan
Bear Brooks Introduces a New News and Informational Website
BearBrooks.com, a new website, has news, articles, books, a blog, a humor section, and pictures of sexy women and men. Whether you are interested in politics, talk radio, general news, the media, or just want to look at sexy women or men, you found it. Visit www.bearbrooks.com for your daily dose... - August 11, 2007 - Bear Brooks
MYSafetyMark™ Establishes Fund Raiser for New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project “We Promised We Would Not Forget Them”
MYSafetyMark™, an International Company which sells a global online Personal and Pet retrieval service, announced today it has established a Fund Raiser to help the New York rescue Workers Detoxification Project. The NY Detox Project has helped over 800 rescue workers regain their quality of... - August 11, 2007 - MYSafety Mark
SurfIndia.com Launches Live News for NRI’s
Brings all latest news across India at a single glance - August 11, 2007 - SurfIndia.com
Misunderstanding Sexual Reasoning - Media Reports on Sexuality Study Mislead Public on Why We Have Sex
Television, radio and print media have widely reported on a recent University of Texas at Austin study titled "Why Humans Have Sex" with wide misunderstanding of conclusions reached by researchers. Sex Educator, Dr. Gary Schubach seeks to open a dialogue with mainstream media to extend the conversation beyond the sensationalized headlines to an open and honest discussion of the 287 listed reasons that people have sex. - August 10, 2007 - DoctorG.com
Internet Marketing Company Getupdated Officially Acquires American EtrafficJams
Getupdated, which is a subsidiary of Eastpoint (public- EAST B, First North), officially completes the acquisition of American SEO-company Etrafficjams. During 2006 Etrafficjams reached a 40% profit margin and along with Getupdated Inc it projects reaching a turnover of 3.5 million dollars at running rate. - August 10, 2007 - Getupdated - Internet Marketing
New Book Reveals the Power of Mentoring in Real-Life Story of Hope
Tom Pace’s new book, Mentor: The Kid & The CEO, is creating a buzz among professionals and street kids alike. With its simple message of hope through action, the story finds its way into the hearts and minds of those who read it. Think Og Mandino meets Ken Blanchard - August 10, 2007 - PaceButler Corporation
New Website Dearblackman.com (Letters from Black Women to Black Men) Explodes Online
The sweeping statement that 90% of black women are angry is a disturbing one. At some point many have heard of the so called angry black woman syndrome. The expression gives off a vision of a tart-tongued, creatively choreographed neck twisting, finger-wagging, eye-rolling, eye-brow rising,... - August 10, 2007 - Dearblackman.com
Willie Macc Makes a Surprise Appearance at Harrah's Hotel & Casino New Orleans
Funny man Willie Macc of BET College Hill Virgin Islands makes a surprise appearance on stage at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino New Orleans and gives audience members an unexpected comedy treat. - August 10, 2007 - Willie Macc
Professional Website Development Studio, Blue Wave Design Studio Brings Jen Byczek on Board as a Senior Web Designer
Website Development Studio Blue Wave Design Studio is adding a new face to the group. Jen Byczek is joining Blue Wave Design Studio from Silver Dollar Design. - August 10, 2007 - Blue Wave Design Studio
Dr. Blogstein Hailed as "The Oprah of Internet Radio"
Dr. Blogstein's Radio Happy Hour (DrBlogstein.com) is quickly developing a reputation as a "can't miss" booking for authors to promote their new books. - August 09, 2007 - Dr. Blogstein
Seeaarch.com Launches New Free Driving Directions Comparison Service in August
Seeaarch.com launches a new service to provide free driving directions comparison. This free driving directions comparison service allows internet users to compare all major internet map providers' driving directions in one web page, side by side, with one click. - August 09, 2007 - Seeaarch
Arkadia Releases DVD from Rising Star - Jazz Violinist Christian Howes
Arkadia DVD, the new DVD division of the Grammy-nominated record label Arkadia Records, is proud to announce the August 2007 release of this remarkable concert, Christian Howes & The Horacio Icasto Quartet: Live in Madrid. Lauded as Downbeat Magazine’s #2 rising star, up-and-comer... - August 09, 2007 - V.I.E.W./Arkadia
Star Wars Audio Parody Show ends on 8/19/07
Tatooine TV, the Award-Winning Star Wars Parody Series ends with a live, retrospective show on 8/19/07. - August 09, 2007 - RoneyZone Productions
Bigfoot Expert, Scott Marlowe to Be Interviewed on Shadows in the Dark
Florida's leading Skunk Ape/Bigfoot researcher will join the show this Thursday, August 9th, at 11pm EST for a 1 hour interview. - August 09, 2007 - Shadows in the Dark
S.D. Professionals, LLC Debuts Video Production Expertise at the New Randy Parton Theater
Firm’s Creativity and Talent Captivate Audience and Win Recognition - August 08, 2007 - SD Professionals LLC
Good Morning, Bob
The launching of www.abobaday.com; a concept come to life. A place for people to come together to contribute ideas and purchase bob memorabilia. - August 08, 2007 - a bob a day
New Internet Startup Offers a "Real" Virtual Penpal
Members of the new Internet startup MyTrueBestFriend.com can now correspond with a self created alter ego. After creating a friend a team of writers is waiting to assume the role of this fictional friend and create an experience strikingly similar to writing a real life friend. - August 08, 2007 - MyTrueBestFriend.com
Ace Ticket: Boston's Best Ticket Broker 2007
Ace Ticket has won Boston Magazine's 2007 Best of Boston "Best Ticket Broker" category. - August 07, 2007 - Ace Ticket
Jonna's Body, Please Hold Wins Film Festival
Jonna’s Body, Please Hold Honored by Long Beach Film Festival; Project Set to Screen in South Africa and Rhode Island - August 07, 2007 - Jonna's Body
Squirtman is About.com's Crazy/Wierd Site of the Day
Squirtman, a silly superhero you will love to laugh at. He's orange and crazy. He's in a movie called Horrorween and The Rage. He does silly youtube videos on his Squirtman.com site. - August 07, 2007 - squirtman
Comicbook Artists Guild Unveils West Coast Anthology
Hot on the heels of a very successful membership drive conducted at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the LA Chapter of the Comicbook Artists Guild continues its march into the comics arena with a celebration of their labors at the South Bay area's best known comic dealer. The gathering will be... - August 07, 2007 - Comicbook Artists Guild - Los Angeles
Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington to Celebrate the Unveiling of Ve’cel, a New Mens’ Premium Clothing Line
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, is launching the new premier mens clothing line, “Ve’Cel” at the project apparel show in Las Vegas. While incorporating all that he loves, Chester’s passion for music, art, and fashion has inspired him to develop the hottest new mens... - August 06, 2007 - VE'CEL
Billionairio – Don’t Play This Game… and Still Win 10,000 Euro
Billionairio now offers a no-purchase-necessary game for all those who believe that billionairio.com does not offer them a fair shake. For not playing billionairio.com, people will have the chance to win 10,000 Euro. - August 06, 2007 - Unimint Ltd
Leonardo da Vinci, Pictures Within Pictures, Outside the Box, Outside the Frame, da Vinci Discoveries
Leonardo da Vinci's, pictures Within Pictures, Discovered by Michael W. Domoretsky 2005~2007 - August 05, 2007 - The da Vinci Project
Up Close and Personal Tackles Business and Women Today
TV and Radio Talk Show Host Bonnie D. Graham brings Women and Business issues to radio as she tackled the Glass Ceiling Friday August 3rd on AM1240 WGBB. Her experience and wit makes this subject worth talking about with her guest Diane Dutton. - August 05, 2007 - Diane Dutton
Announcing Fave Media: Chicago’s First Neighborhood Browser
Fave is now available on some of the most prominent freeware sites. Fave improves your internet experience by only showing ads and listings you specifically ask for, updating your results until you’re no longer interested. It performs your searches and stores the results locally; there’s no history or profiling. It features dozens of entertaining local business videos to help you find the place right in your neighborhood. (Freeware) - August 05, 2007 - Fave Media Inc.
Favorite Underground Pop Artists Promote Safer Sex in Partnership with Condomania.com
Condomania, America’s First Condom Store, has launched a new Art Condoms(TM) line that features the work of popular artists from the world of alternative comix and pop illustration. Art Condoms(TM) help further Condomania’s mission to promote safer sex in a way that is fun and exciting. - August 05, 2007 - Condomania
OurGig.com, the Website Solution for Entertainment and Media, Expands Services
OURGIG.COM the leader in website hosting and design for independent entertainment and media in the US and Canada has expanded services to include; complete promotion and marketing services. One of the biggest challenges their clients' face is figuring out where to put their money and energy. As... - August 04, 2007 - OURGIG.COM, LLC.