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BurlesqueGalaxy.com Prepares for Blast Off
Mission Briefing: To be the first virtual destination for burlesque professionals and the people who love them. Official launch Friday, September 25 with the pilot episode of “The Big Sh’Bang,” a burlesque show/sitcom hybrid set in space. BurlesqueGalaxy.com is a new venture created by burlesque and entertainment industry veterans to unite, support, and elevate the global burlesque community. - August 28, 2020 - BurlesqueGalaxy.com
Las Vegas Headshot Photographer Christian Purdie Photography Introduces Mobile Studio
Las Vegas headshot photographer, Christian Purdie, and his staff introduce their mobile studio. During these times of social distancing and masks, Christian Purdie has developed a mobile photo studio that brings studio-quality lighting to their client’s home, office, or home office. - August 26, 2020 - Christian Purdie Photography
Local Author Nominated for Global Literary Award
"Pinpoints of Light: Escaping the Abyss of Abuse" written by Austin Texas resident, April Tribe Giauque, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award. April is a victor over domestic violence and shares her and her children's story about escaping from her mentally ill husband in less than 8 minutes. As COVID continues to keep families as home, domestic, childhood, and sexual abuse are skyrocketing. April combats this with her book to inspire other survivors to make a plan and get out. - August 26, 2020 - April Tribe Beacon of Light
iPOP Alum Madelaine Petsch Teams Up with Fabletics for New Collection
iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch can now add designer to her resume after announcing her new collab with Fabeltics. The capsule collection was announced this month. - August 26, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Canadian Alternative Bands Life is Changed with MDMA
The song is about vocalist: Alex Badgers' first experience with MDMA. Alex explains that her boyfriend and her stayed up all night dancing in their living room in each other's arms, the relationship troubles melted as the moment took hold. - August 25, 2020 - Poor Traits
Black Lives Matter PSA for the Deaf
"Unspeakable" is a 60 second PSA that assembles diverse individuals of the deaf community. This digital presentation amplifies the voices to collectively proclaim through American Sign Language (ASL) that Black Lives Matter. It is estimated that 1/3 to 1/2 of those who are killed by police have disabilities. Eric Garner, Freddie Grey, Sandra Bland, Tanesha Anderson all had disabilities, as did many more. - August 24, 2020 - Unspeakable BLM
Local Author Uses Time at Home to Publish Poetry Book
Local author and poet Lori Harvill Moore publishes poetry book during pandemic. "Fragments of Seasons" features poetry in varied forms and covers nearly 40 years of personal exploration. - August 24, 2020 - Moore Books
Six Million Dollar Man, Napoleon Dynamite, Soap Stars Among New Wizard World Virtual Experiences
Borderlands 3, Power Rangers, Bones Stars Also Take the Virtual Stage; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe - August 23, 2020 - Fan Expo HQ
Personalized Gifts That Say "You Are Exclusive" by Essentialgifting
Essentialgifting has launched the “My Lifestyle” Box for personal self-gifting or the perfect personalized gift. Everyone has different interests, different priorities and different goals, the drive for life is at your own individual journey molding the exclusive beings they are. Essentialgifting, understands the enthusiasm and joy of opening a box filled with a mix of hobby, passion related and simple useful necessities. - August 21, 2020 - Essentialgifting.com
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Emu Runner, Celebrated Australian Family Film
International Family Film for U.S. Theatrical Release. - August 21, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Singapore Leading Kids Party Company Provides Virtual & Safe Distancing Live Party Entertainment to Help Families Celebrate Birthdays
Jellybean Party, a Singapore Kids Party Planning company work with their team of talents and entertainers to offer creative party solution for family birthday and even corporate events. COVID-19 has changed the way everyone host parties and events, and this party entertainment provider has transitioned to both virtual parties and small scale live entertainment while adhering to safe distancing regulations. - August 21, 2020 - Jellybean Party
The Best Celebrity Baby Names
Nameberry’s Name Guru to the Stars Sophie Kihm makes her expert picks for the 100 Very Best Celebrity Baby Names. - August 20, 2020 - Nameberry LLC
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues with Producer/Director Oz Scott
The Richard Lawson Studios will continue its Self Tape Master Class Series with producer/director Oz Scott. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005 by... - August 20, 2020 - Richard Lawson Studios
Joanne S. Calcagno Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne S. Calcagno of College Point, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of education and publishing. About Joanne S. Calcagno Joanne Calcagno is currently... - August 20, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
iPOP Alum Addison Riecke and Jacob Batalon’s New Film Now on Netflix
iPOP Alumni Addison Riecke and Jacob Batalon’s film Banana Split is now available to watch on Netflix. The Teen Comedy dropped on the Platform July 26. - August 20, 2020 - iPOP! LA
TVVideoNews.com Reaches First Million Users
TVVideoNews.com, the newest news site on the web keeping users up to date on the news has reached a major milestone, as it reaches its first million users. - August 19, 2020 - TVVideoNews.com
ARIDO Presenting a Multi Billion Dollar Collection in Tribute to Lorenzo Soria Hollywood Foreign Press Association President During Venice Film Festival 2020
Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & celebrity guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - August 19, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry
Jewish Children’s Book About COVID-19 Leaps to #1 on Amazon
A new picture book that teaches preschoolers about wearing a mask, washing hands, and staying home when sick, went to number one in its category on Amazon just two days after launch. - August 18, 2020 - Morah Leora
Florida Man Puts Positive Twist on "Florida Man" Story
Upon the birth of his only child, a Florida man spends 18 years quietly compiling life lessons for her - and surprises her with a book of those lessons at her high school graduation. - August 18, 2020 - Robert Peek
Introducing the Third Installment in The Blood Prophecy Series
Bloodshed. Heartbreak. Revelation. When the darkness was compelling and the heart knew no bounds, was there really a right choice? With Michael’s life hanging in the balance, Amber had a choice: save her star-fated love or keep on the crusade to unite the magical community. For Amber, her fate was sealed even before her birth and it was her destiny to fight the great battle ahead of her. But, when it came to her heart -- her friends, her great love -- Amber’s torn. - August 17, 2020 - Author Barb Jones
Piano Man - Jack Spann to Release Jesus of New Orleans
Brand new in 2020 Jack’s CD single, Jesus Of New Orleans, will be simultaneously released with a full production music video in support of the single. Both dance mix and radio edits are included on the CD. Spann again providing lead vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar and bass. Rollout of Jesus Of New Orleans (JONOLA) happens on August 15th, 2020 in both CD and Digital formats through Big Boo Records and Daystorm Music. - August 16, 2020 - Daystorm Music
Top 10 Solutions for Helping Returning High School Students
Summer’s nearly over, and it’s time to prepare for the return of teachers, webcams and books. Most students are looking forward to the new school year while still adjusting to life in this pandemic world. Yet, typical issues of teen life are still prevalent, whether learning from home... - August 15, 2020 - Celestial Publishing LLC
Oregon Jamaican-American Publisher & Global Marketing Concepts CEO Launches New Satire-Focused Internet Radio Station in Response to COVID, Race, Class & Culture Wars
Raymond F. Quinton, legendary Jamaican-American author, publisher & Global Marketing Concepts CEO goes back to his satire, radio and music roots to create an Internet Radio station that features Action Audio Theatre, Rabid City Humor Productions, music satire, and a monthly morning show where he speaks candidly about race, class and culture. - August 15, 2020 - Global Marketing Concepts
Schools, Businesses, Events, Sports and More Are Restarting Safely with Text-Based COVID Symptom Screening Using HealthShield
Organizations nationwide are safely reopening and remaining open by using a simple, text-based COVID symptom screening tool, HealthShield(TM) by 42Chat. With HealthShield, businesses can remotely capture CDC-compliant information for anyone entering their establishment/location via a two-step,... - August 13, 2020 - 42Chat
Introducing: Comedian Eddie B.
The Houston native is single-handedly changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds of teachers around the world and selling out major arenas throughout the country in minutes. - August 13, 2020 - Eddie B.
Single "Cannoli" About a Young Lady That's Proud of Her Unusual Name to be Released September 24
A vocal house/rock inspired song about a young lady named Cannoli that is proud of her unusual name. An international collaboration, the vocalists are Kylee Brielle and Elisa Mammoliti. Elisa is a London-based opera-theater performer. The song was mastered by Billboard hit-maker Gosteffects and is a vocal remix of Cannoli, 2016. From the forthcoming album “Digital Gangster.” - August 13, 2020 - DJ Rob Wegner
MadKix is the Aggressive Social Media App That is American Made and a Unique Alternative to Similar Platforms
MadKix is an alternative to other social media destinations for today’s generation. - August 12, 2020 - MadKix
New Product Release: Find Me A Stream! Launches Largest, Most Diverse Curated Livestream Directory Features Music, Entertainment, Art, Science and More
Find Me A Stream! (https://findmeastream.com) launched today with a growing curated collection of over 500 upcoming livestream programs and 3,500 on-demand programs on 14 channels (categories), ranging from music to art to business and science/nature. With a goal of supporting small businesses that... - August 12, 2020 - Find Me A Stream!
A Frank and Bold New Book on Purposeful Living "That's Not His Fault: a Down to Earth Approach for Purposeful Living"
A Frank and Bold New Book by Motivational Speaker and Preacher, Ademola Borode Ph.D provides a timely and much needed frank spiritual exposition on issues controlling man's ability to living a purpose-driven and fulfilled life on earth. - August 11, 2020 - Vision Titles Publishing
The Virtual Scavenger Hunt of Local Leesburg
The Virtual Scavenger Hunt of Local Leesburg, hosted by Nova Virtual Tours, is a chance for the Leesburg Community to show their support of Local Leesburg Establishments, play a fun game using the latest 3D Virtual Technology and hunt down awesome prizes at each virtual location. - August 11, 2020 - Nova Virtual Tours, Inc.
Mother-Daughter Duo Announces the Release of Children’s Book, "100 Days Inside"
Mother-daughter co-authors, Fionna and Madison (age 6) announced "100 Days Inside," a new children’s book that is now available on Amazon. - August 10, 2020 - 100 Days Inside
Artlita LLC Hires Six Employees During Pandemic
Artlita LLC today announced the hiring of six employees, the first for the startup art gallery that offers art for both purchase and lease. This milestone is a major move for Artlita on its mission to elevate emerging artists in the Southern California and Baja California regions. “Having... - August 10, 2020 - Artlita LLC
Bug Appétit! 2x Emmy® Winning Producer Lisa L. Wilson and Actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Garcelle Beauvais Presents Cooking with Critters
“Cooking with Critters” with Aly Moore is a New Kind of Cooking Show Exclusively on The ON! Channel. Discover how delicious and appetizing bugs can be. - August 08, 2020 - The ON! Channel
Jac Carrera is Taking Over IGTV with His Show The Quaran-Teens
During this pandemic, Jac decided to create content to entertain his audience. He invited some of his acting friends and started a series that showcases teens living in the same building who use their lock-down time to come up with fun activities so as to not lose their friendship while social distancing. With high demand for the first season, he decided to create another season which features some old cast members and some new ones. What are these teens up to? - August 08, 2020 - Jac Carrera
Walking Papers New Single "What Did You Expect?" Out Today
New album The Light Below out February 2021. - August 07, 2020 - Carry On Music
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local Vulnerable Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids is set to host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza, touted as Palm Beach County’s biggest birthday celebration, all proceeds will benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - August 06, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Degy Entertainment Unveils Immersive Virtual Platform, "Degy World," to Host Events of All Kinds
Degy World Consists of Customizable Music Stages, Expo Halls, Classrooms, Auditoriums Meeting Spaces and More - August 05, 2020 - Degy Entertainment
From the smARTist 2.0 Library, Presenting: How to Keep Grief, Illness, and Loss from Derailing Your Art
"How to Keep Grief, Illness, and Loss from Derailing Your Art" gives artists and creative entrepreneurs a roadmap to move forward when feeling overwhelmed with life and dealing with a broken spirit. - August 05, 2020 - Ariane Goodwin | smARTist®
FoxPromotions is Excited to Announce That Las Vegas Resident and Noted Author R.J. Waters Has Signed with the Digital Media Company
R.J. Waters, author of acclaimed crime drama, "Cold But Not Forgotten" has agreed to allow FoxPromotions to develop and maintain his social media presence. Mr. Waters a former police officer and security agent writes from experience. - August 05, 2020 - FoxPromotions
Minerva Partners with A-LIVE to Power Virtual Concerts
As COVID-19 is preventing people from attending concerts in person, Minerva has partnered with A-LIVE, a leading European music initiative, to deliver a new social video streaming experience for fans to enjoy concerts remotely. - August 04, 2020 - Minerva Networks
Changing the Image of Men: L&R Productions Sings for a Healthy Manhood
Connecticut musicians and founders of L&R Productions, concerned with the current image of manhood, release two original songs about becoming a good man. - August 04, 2020 - L&R Productions
New Book About the Salem Witch Hysteria is Poised to Rewrite History
The descendant of a woman hanged for witchcraft in 1692 Salem has just published a book that cites 21st century research to support a compelling new theory about the cause of the witch hysteria that ravaged the Massachusetts Bay Colony. - August 03, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Author Alan Roger Currie to Release Paperback Version of "The Possibility of Sex"
If there is one man that is well-known for encouraging men to value their non-sexual attention and companionship, it is Alan Roger Currie. Currie is a professional dating coach for single heterosexual men, and he is the author of four paperbacks, four audiobooks, and seven eBooks. Currie is set to finally release a paperback version of his popular book, "The Possibility of Sex" in December. The eBook version was originally published in October 2012 and the audiobook version in November 2014. - August 03, 2020 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Multi-Award Winning Atlanta Staple Soul Asylum Studios Group Launches the 1st 100% Black-Owned Sound Monitor Business Amidst Global Crises
At a critical period globally, we are experiencing the backdrop of #COVID-19, international protests, universal job loss, weak economic reports, possible voter suppression (or interference), and fear, leading to media headlines being dominated by grimness and little hope for the future. - July 31, 2020 - Soul Asylum Studios Group
Author, Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak Announces The Book of Moncoto 2020 Book of the Year Eligibility
The Book of Moncoto, a middle-grade children's novel is eligible for the Online Bookclub 2020 Book of the Year. This is the third time one of Dr. Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak's books has been nominated or eligible for an award. - July 31, 2020 - Dr. Mosett Penick Phillips-Cermak
16 Year-Old Award Winning Actor Dylan Duff Becomes CEO of Production Company and Makes Directorial Debut
16 year-old, Toronto-born actor Dylan Duff becomes CEO of Purple Monkeys Pictures Inc. and makes directorial debut with dramatic live action short film "Perspective." Duff wrote, directed, produced and starred in the film to be released some time next year. - July 31, 2020 - Purple Monkeys Pictures
Breathtaking New Artwork Collection by Josef Kote on Display at Ocean Galleries
Artist returns with new 2020 collection inspired by the Jersey Shore. - July 30, 2020 - Ocean Galleries
Promise To Myself Release New Single and Brings a New Sound for the Band with "killmeslow"
Even after releasing their sophomore EP “I Might Be Crazy” in February 2020 and a pandemic hitting the world, that hasn’t stopped Promise To Myself from pushing forward with writing songs and keeping up with their fans on social media while waiting on live shows to... - July 30, 2020 - Promise To Myself
Young Hero Invited to Join iPOP Alum Jacob Batalon and Tom Holland in Spider-Man 3
The young hero, Bridger Walker, who saved his sister's life was invited this week to join iPOP alum Jacob Batalon and Tom Holland in the next Spider-Man feature. - July 30, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Ashely Argota, iPOP Alum, Featured in Upcoming Piano Bar Live! Segment
Ashley Argota, iPOP Alumni, will be featured in the next installment of Piano Bar Live, Broadway World reports. - July 30, 2020 - iPOP! LA