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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.
vitaminenergy(TM) Presents the Launch of PMBuzz.com Hosted by Perez Hilton
On Thursday night, August 9th, www.PMbuzz.com, the world’s premiere nightlife social networking site, will officially launch to the New York City public at a party hosted by Perez Hilton, the infamous Hollywood blogger and rising television star. The party, sponsored by Glaceau’s new... - August 04, 2007 - PmBuzz.com
Former Better Sex Video Series Models Are Named Playboy’s Playmate's of the Month
Models from Better Sex Video Series ® advertisements find new fame as Playboy Playmates of the Month. Tyran Richard, Miss March 2007 for Playboy Magazine, and Tiffany Selby, Miss July 2007, are both former models for the Better Sex Video Series® line of sex education programs. “We... - August 04, 2007 - Sinclair Institute - Better Sex
The Playhouse Gives Back with a Free Shakespeare Production on the Green Next to the Playhouse
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" will be shown for free on Saturday, August 11th at 2pm on the field next to the Playhouse. It’s a show that is filled with interesting sets and wonderful music. “It’s a great way to kick off our Benziger Family Winery Theater Series as well as a way to give back to the community,” says Allison Stockel, Executive Director of The Ridgefield Playhouse. “We do a lot of community outreach and this is just another way to make the arts accessible to everyone.” - August 03, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Entertainment Industry Executive, Charles Belk, Named to Board of USC BAA
Charles Belk, president and chief branding officer of Charles Belk Management (www.myspace.com/charlesbelk) has been named to a two year term on the Board of Directors of the University of Southern California Black Alumni Association. An avid community volunteer, he serves on the 2007 Silver Lake Film Festival Board of Directors and the Chaka Khan Foundation Gala Committee, and is a member of the Los Angeles chapters of the National Black MBA Association and The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards) - August 03, 2007 - Charles Belk Management
Blue GNU Focuses on Free Software Movement
Blue Gnu Media & Technology launched Blue GNU.biz, a news site focused on the Free Software movement. The company website and office are powered by Free Software. - August 03, 2007 - Blue Gnu
Ground Up & Rising, a South Florida-Based Theater Company, Presents The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, an Obie Award Winning Play, at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
Ground Up & Rising, a 501©3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the arts in South Florida, today announced their production of The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, an Obie Award winning play by David... - August 03, 2007 - Ground Up & Rising, Inc.
Metro Magazine Announces the First Annual MetroBravo! Party
After eight years of presenting the popular “best of” MetroBravo! Awards, Raleigh-based Metro Magazine will bring together a selection of this year’s award recipients and their fans – and everyone who wants to meet and mingle with the winners – during the first annual... - August 03, 2007 - Metro Magazine
Venus is in Retrograde -- Let PremierePsychics.com be Your Guide
Beware, Venus is in retrograde. Never mind Mercury in retrograde, its Venus in retrograde that will mess up a love life. Don’t be caught off guard; get the inside track with a tarot reading from PremierePsychics.com. For the month of August PremierePsychics.com is offering specially... - August 03, 2007 - Premiere Psychics
Astrology by Ralph and Ask Lois Advice Column Comes to PremierePsychics.com
No nonsense astrology by Ralph, and blunt but useful advice by Lois, come to Premierepsychics.com. - August 03, 2007 - Premiere Psychics
Kids At Heart Franchisee Awarded School Photography Contract for Jackson Township, NJ
Jackson Township, NJ, Board of Education awarded the contract for Elementary and Middle School Pictures for the 2007-2008 school year to Kids At Heart Photography Franchisee, Joe Monteverde. - August 02, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Looking for Exceptional Women of Color to Represent to the World
The Search is on for an International Elite Black Queen™ - August 02, 2007 - IEB Pageants Inc
iUniverse Star Title What Time is the Midnight Buffet? to be Featured Podcast on iUniverse Website
iUniverse Star title, What Time is the Midnight Buffet?: Tales from the Cruise Adventure of a Lifetime, will be featured on the iUniverse.com website starting Aug. 1. What Time is the Midnight Buffet, written by chesterh, is a humorous account of one couple’s adventures on the high seas. It... - August 02, 2007 - iUniverse
In The Scene Limousine Offers Stylish relaxing Summer Riding
5th Hour Free on Stylish, Relaxing Summer Riding - August 02, 2007 - In The Scene Limousine
Wristbands for Admission Control
An Event Planner's Best Friend. - August 01, 2007 - Printlance
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Global Software Applications Introduce Missing Children Screensaver
Rotating Updated Missing Child Pictures When the Computer is Idle - August 01, 2007 - Global Software Applications
Voices.com Announces 60 Second Pitch Winners via VOX Talk Podcast
Voice actors Jason McCoy, Vicki Amorose, and Troy Lund took home over $4000.00 worth of prizes combined through the Voices.com 60 Second Pitch Contest. - August 01, 2007 - Voices.com
Bean & Leaf Roastery and Cafe is Now Open
A new coffee roastery/tea house is serving New London, CT and the surrounding area with fresh on-site roasted coffees and fair trade organic teas. The cafe is family friendly and offers not only the finest coffees, espresso based drinks, and teas. But also fresh fruit smoothies and baked goods. - July 31, 2007 - Bean & Leaf, LLC
Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"
"Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent." - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards. - July 31, 2007 - Star Search Casting, LLC.
Joe Pantoliano Premieres His New Film at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Actor Joe Pantoliano will be on hand to do a Q&A after he premieres his new film "Canvas" at the Ridgefield PLayhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts. Mr. Pantoliano not only stars in the film, but was also the producer of the film. He, along with writer/director Joseph Greco, will stay after the screening to talk to audience goers about the film which deals with mental illness. All proceeds from the film will go towards the not for profit mental health awareness company "No Kidding Me Too!" - July 31, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Puppets to Battle in 1st On-Line Competition
A first of its kind on-line contest is featuring a unique group of contestants from around the world: Puppets. - July 29, 2007 - Axtell Expressions, Inc.
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for Children and Adults Located in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ Announces the Beginning of Students Enrollment for the Fall 2007
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music, or BAAM, is pleased to announce that the enrollment of music and art students for the fall semester 2007 has started. The fall semester will commence on September 6, 2007. Biryukov Academy of Art and Music offers to its children and adult students every level of... - July 29, 2007 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music
The All New Litup.com Has Arrived
The new Litup.com is now here. There are many of the features you have always had but now you have a lot more. Create your own profile page www.litup.com/yourusername. Add Friends and organize them. Going a Group or create a group. Sell your stuff or post job offers in the classified section. Create your own quiz and even post events. - July 28, 2007 - Cox, Davis and Simpson LLC
Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands
The Next Best Seller Worldwide. Enter a Magically Hidden World of Mystical Magic, Ancient Secrets, and Deadly Peril. - July 28, 2007 - Wendy J. Willett, Author
A Girl Named Guy Productions Acquires Modernsage
Leah Guy, host, health practitioner and CEO of www.AGirlNamedGuy.com has done it again. With an entrepreneurial spirit, A Girl Named Guy Productions recently purchased the popular website www.ModernSage.com, an e-zine whose paper origin was found on newsstands for more than 12 years. Filled with... - July 28, 2007 - A Girl Named Guy Productions LLC
PremierePsychics.com Announces Special Rates for New Customers
PremierePsychics.com announces special rates for new customers to their psychic service. - July 28, 2007 - Premiere Psychics
New Online Psychic Reading Service, PremierePsychics.com, Welcomes Psychics James Ivan Kline and Elen West
Psychic James “Ivan” Kline joins PremierePsychics.com with fellow clairvoyant Elen West. With over a combined total of 50 years experience in tarot, clairvoyance and tarot card reading, James “Ivan” Kline and Elen West bring their expertise to this online psychic reading... - July 28, 2007 - Premiere Psychics
Black Eyed Peas and Arrested Development Perform Jerusalem Rocks!
International Music Festival to bring Black Eyed Peas, Arrested Development and The Commitments to Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem September 9, 2007 - July 27, 2007 - Jerusalem Rocks!
It's a Singer Thing
It’s a singer thing - vocal training CD. “It’s a singer thing” – is an exciting vocal training CD that both beginner and professional vocalists can use daily to become the best singers they have ever been. The secret of top performing singers. A training volume in CD format. Exclusively produced by Kyle' Music. - July 27, 2007 - Ian Vos Productions
Megacollage Announces Free Photo Collage Generator Web Service
Creative-minded people looking for ways to get the most out of their digital photographs need look no further than Megacollage's free collage generator web service. - July 27, 2007 - Megacollage
RelocateTriangle.com Announces New Plant Tips Column from Horticultural Asset Management, Inc.
RelocateTriangle.com, a local blog offering practical and straightforward information for people who are moving or planning to move to the Triangle, has announced the launch of a column giving tips on what to plant in the region courtesy of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI). The column... - July 27, 2007 - Relocate Triangle
Stick Plants to Glass. Grow Plants in Your Car
With the Grass on the Dash mobile planter you can stick your plants where you want. The suction cup attachment allows you to stick your plant to glass. You can put a plant in your kitchen window, office/cubicle window, bathroom mirror, car windshield, etc. This makes a great gift and a great idea for employee recognition. - July 26, 2007 - Grass on the Dash
New Funny Music Available for Radio Stations
New funny songs posted on The Funny Music Project's web site are now available for radio stations for free download via Airplay Direct. Radio stations and disc jockeys interested in broadcasting songs from The Funny Music Project should visit www.airplaydirect.com/thefunnymusicproject. - July 26, 2007 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
Who is the Best Actor, Pacino or De Niro?
Everyone has an opinion on these two kings of entertainment, De Niro and Pacino. The time has come for them to face off in a head to head vote. Who is the best actor? - July 26, 2007 - PacinoDeniro.com
The Great American Wild West Show Breaks Ground In Branson Missouri
The Great American Wild West Show broke ground on their "new" 60,000 square foot coliseum Wednesday July 25th in Branson, Missouri. The Great American Wild West Shows grand opening is scheduled for the week of July 4th 2008. - July 26, 2007 - Silver Saddle Productions, Inc.
Chicago's 'Blue Eyed Soul' Singer to Perform Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Week
Lead singer of the world's premier CCR/John Fogerty tribute band, Creedence Again, Singer/Songwriter and radio broadcaster Dan McGuinness hits the road from Chicago to perform during the week long festivities in Hulett, Wyoming. Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists make the trek up to the gorgeous scenic roads of Wyoming and South Dakota to show their 'biker pride'. A week long of events plus plenty of live music. - July 26, 2007 - Dan McGuinness Music
Voiceover Expert Marc Graue on What Hollywood Producers Really Want
Marc Graue, owner of Marc Graue Voice Over Recording Studios in Burbank, lectures on the Voice Over Experts podcast about the do’s and don’ts of voice over demos. - July 26, 2007 - Voices.com
SharkDiver.Com CEO Featured on 20th Anniversary of Shark Week
Discovery Channel's 20th Anniversary of Shark Week features CEO of SharkDiver.com - July 25, 2007 - Shark Diver
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Another Franchise in New Jersey
Kids At Heart Photography continues its growth in New Jersey. - July 25, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Visual Effects Artist Jim Hillin Premieres His New Book of Comics on the Humorous Work-A-Day World of Digital Filmmaking at the 2007 Comic-Con
So, you say you like visual effects -- the explosions, the impossible stunts, the flying super heroes and you love digital filmmaking, but two hours after the movie, you're hungry again!? Fear no more. Impress your friends. Be a "hit" at parties. (Although, it's likely those will be LAN... - July 25, 2007 - Wire-Heads.com
Voices.com Publishes Overview of Voice Over Industry for Public
Voices.com, the voice over marketplace, is featuring articles on various branches of the voice over ecosystem this week on the VOX Daily Voice Actor’s Blog. - July 25, 2007 - Voices.com
Billionairio – The first Truly Global On-Line Raffle Style Game
www.billionairio.com launches the first global game offering players a chance to win a jackpot of 1 Billion Euro - July 24, 2007 - Unimint Ltd
Breaking Records Artist - Karine Hannah - Prepares to Release her Debut CD "I’ll Be Alright" on July 31st
New York City based label Breaking Records will release Karine Hannah’s debut cd “I’ll Be Alright” on July 31, 2007. Hannah collaborated with producers Eve Nelson (Hayley Westenra, Laura Branigan, Chaka Kahn) and Ayhan Sahin (Sandra Bernhard, Beu Sisters, Vonzell Solomon) on an album of English-language covers originally recorded by Turkey’s most-acclaimed female singer/songwriter Sezen Aksu. - July 24, 2007 - Breaking Records
Comedian, Actor Henry Cho Headlines Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 10th Annual Comedy Night on Sept. 7
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 10th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser features comedians Henry Cho and Bryan Erwin, raffle prize of a luxury weekend at the historic Mission Inn, and silent and live auctions. - July 23, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
M&A Media Group Announces Exclusive Engagement with SimplyME (“S4ME”)
SimplyME's vision leverages its strong technological base, portfolio of proprietary software, joint venture agreements, and access to compelling niche programming to capitalize on the powerful disruptions that are occurring across the media industry. SimplyME’s unmatched distribution is also vertically integrated to create multiple revenue streams via mobile, satellite and cable and other platforms. - July 23, 2007 - M&A Media Group, LLC
Estrada to Play Villain in New Video Game
Comedy Central star Jade Esteban Estrada will play evil Skunk in “Bruiser and Scratch.” - July 23, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Long Island’s Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo and Joan Jett to Headline the Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Senses Fail, Head Automatica and Lennon to perform at Festival. - July 22, 2007 - Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival
Mary Jones Wins STPT Pro Am Poker Championship
Mary Jones the 2006 WSOP Ladies Champion defeats Kelly “All In” Flynn in a exciting heads up battle. - July 21, 2007 - AMT Media LLC
Award-Winning Authority on Carson City Coins Releases New Book, "James Crawford: Master of the Mint at Carson City -- A Short Full Life"
A new book entitled "James Crawford: Master of the Mint at Carson City -- A Short Full Life" has been released by award-winning author, Rusty Goe. Goe's first book, "The Mint on Carson Street" won Book of the Year awards in 2004 from two prestigious orginations, the Professional Numismatists Guild and the Numismtic Literary Guild. Goe has taken one of the main characters from the first book and brought him to life in this new 650-page exhaustive volume. - July 21, 2007 - Southgate Coins
HungryFlix.com Provides Movie Downloads for iPhone, Apple TV Giveaway Contest
HungryFlix.com, the internet's leading online distributor of independent film and video downloads, is now offering content for the Apple iPhone and Apple TV. Users can regsiter at http://www.hungryflix.com for a chance to win an Apple TV unit. - July 21, 2007 - HungryFlix
New Pop Culture Site American-Vulture.Com
American-Vulture.com is a literate-minded pop culture site review of film, literature, television and music. Focuses on underground, cult status entertainment with a gothic touch. - July 21, 2007 - American Vulture