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Young Actress in "Dancing Her Dreams Away" Reminiscent of Dorothy Dandridge
Actress Cinderella Graham lands fairy-tale role - June 25, 2011 - Alretha Thomas
Blasians Unite on Yani Simone’s Hit Single "After Hours"
Atlanta recording artist Yani Simone teams up with Asian Rapper “Vickz” on her debut single “After Hours.” - June 24, 2011 - Outliers Music Group
Sonnet Realm Films Announces, Rolling, a New Web Series
Today, Sonnet Realm Films, a Seattle based film production company, announced the development of a new comedy feature-length web series called Rolling, about an independent film company trying to make it big. Rolling is planned to run at 23 minutes each with the first season being 12 episodes, and... - June 24, 2011 - Sonnet Realm Films
BB Galas and Female A-Team Collaborates with HBO's Mission Possible New York City Charity Assisting Children with HIV/AIDS
Inaugural CLAIR.nyc event at Fashion 40 Lounge to benefit disadvantaged children through Mustard Seed Communities. - June 24, 2011 - BB Galas
Author Uses Sense of Humor to Develop UTube for Each Book
James Gerdeman wants his potential readers to hear from him about his books and he hopes to sell more copies doing so. Everyone is into the UTube act and he is as well, said Gerdeman, author of 10 books. He has updated his web site, JDGerdeman.com to include “Click to hear the author” on each of his book pages. The author is then heard discussing the book. Go to JDGerdeman.com. - June 24, 2011 - JDGerdeman
Bestselling Authors Share Their Writing Secrets
NY Times and USA Today Bestseller Caridad Pineiro is hosting a series of live video events with some of the country’s hottest names in romance fiction. Pineiro, who herself has two upcoming summer releases, The Fifth Kingdom, a romantic suspense from Carina Press and The Lost, a paranormal... - June 24, 2011 - Caridad Pineiro
Look Out for Ripface Invasion’s Video Premiere on June 28, 2011
Ripface Invasion is a quartet of veteran rockers from the New Jersey punk/hardcore scene. They developed a unique bold sound for new and old generations to hear with their thrash punk/hardcore crossover style. Ripface Invasion displays their new sound and style on video with their song “The Last One On Earth.” They blend punk rock with comic art and live action. - June 22, 2011 - Ripface Invasion
15 Year Old Finds Indiegogo Priceless in Funding Original Songs to Pave the Way to College. Love to Play, Live to Sing
Loveland Colorado, a 15 year old Singer / Songwriter finds Indiegogo’s crowd funding a priceless tool for raising money to record original songs to help get noticed by colleges for music scholarships. - June 22, 2011 - Kalie Ann Sullivan
Brooklyn Short Film Festival Winners Announcement
The Brooklyn Short Film Festival, New York's premiere short film festival, announces the award winning films from 2011. - June 21, 2011 - Brooklyn Short Film Festival
Jan Hurst Calligraphy & Design Adds Gift Services to Offerings
Calligraphy is not just for weddings. It can also be an excellent personal gift. Jan Hurst Calligraphy & Design has been assisting grooms by lettering song lyrics on photo mats, and lettering wedding vows and personal letters for framing as anniversary and wedding gifts. - June 19, 2011 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst
SPIKE Play on Kindle
Independent digital media producer, 2b Acting provides support to help playwright publish work on the Kindle book market. - June 19, 2011 - 2b Acting Ltd
Belly Dance Comes to the Essence Festival 2011, HipMix.net and Dilara Sultan Confirmed
It was announced today that Dilara Sultan and her company, HipMix.net will be honored guests and sponsors of celebrity party events surrounding this year’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans July 1-4, 2011. “We couldn’t be more excited,” said Marketing Assistant... - June 18, 2011 - HipMix.net
Women Take Center Stage at the BAMedia Social Media Summit
For the third year in a row, BAMedia is hosting the All Women's Social Media Summit. This is the only Summit of it's kind to offer a panel exclusively of all women. - June 18, 2011 - Beverly Mahone
Angelique Bates aka "Alizay" Announces Release of Debut Single "Can’t Fade Me Now" on 18th July 2011
The Nickelodeon Actress and Hollywood Red Carpet Regular will be partnering with Expat Records to release the Hip Hop Pop track which is already receiving steady airplay across stations in the US and UK. - June 17, 2011 - Expat Records
Derr Returns to Nyack's ArtWalk 2011
Internationally exhibited artist David Derr returns to ArtWalk in Nyack, NY for the fourth consecutive year from June 17 through June 19. The show’s theme is "A Tribute to Edward Hopper," honoring the acclaimed artist as well as the 40th anniversary of Edward Hopper House Art Center. - June 17, 2011 - D2 Studios
Teen Country Singer, Anna Craig, Announces Release of First Official Music Video
“Come Back Home” a popular country track from the Anna Craig EP, has already been voted a favorite by fans. The official video was filmed in Hartselle, Alabama, directed by Gwena Sims. - June 16, 2011 - Expat Records
"Twisted and Turned" Author T. Lyn Fletcher Launches New Website
The site is designed to inform and intrigue future readers and fans. - June 16, 2011 - T. Lyn Fletcher
Mississippi Rapper/Producer J. Skillz Signs with Expat Records
The Acclaimed Underground Hip Hop Artist and CEO Of A.N.B.O.S. Music & Entertainment Will Be Releasing His Latest EP "I’m From Mississippi" in July 2011. - June 16, 2011 - Expat Records
Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson Brings Humor and Motivation to NC Association Executives at Annual Meeting in Wilmington, NC
The current state of the economy in NC may be uncertain, but spirits were high at the AENC annual meeting, thanks to Kelly Swanson, motivational speaker and comedian. - June 16, 2011 - Kelly Swanson, Motivational Speaker
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Release of Old-Time Radio Parodies
Joe Bevilacqua's Popular Radio Theater Series Now Available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores. - June 16, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
Bibliotastic Readers Love Free Ebooks But Not Piracy
In a recent survey of bibliotastic.com users, when asked where they will get their books from in the future over 50% cited free ebook sites as their main source but only 2% admitted to pirate ebook sites. Online book retailers were cited by around a quarter of respondents while bricks-and-mortar book stores and libraries both scored under 10%. - June 16, 2011 - bibliotastic
Brain Evolution: New Book, Get Limitless, a Chapter in History for Evolution of the Brain
Cutting Edge Personal Development Concepts, and the Philosophical Foundation for Today's Most Innovative Neuroscientific Studies, Leads Get Limitless to be Your Resource for Evolving Your Brain. - June 15, 2011 - Get Limitless
Historical Fiction Author, Mary Ann Bernal Book Launch of The Briton and the Dane (The Special Edition)
The special edition of The Briton and the Dane features new material in the first installment of the historical fiction series set in Ninth Century Britannia. - June 15, 2011 - Mary Ann Bernal, author
Author Aundrea Y. Wilcox Releases Her New Book Startup Savvy, to Help Small Businesses Survive and Succeed
Professional Small Business Advisor Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, has released her first business book titled Startup Savvy, which offers new businesses advice for surviving the startup phase and staying in business beyond the first five years. - June 15, 2011 - Author Aundrea Y. Wilcox
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman's Short Film Thief, Wins the Student Oscars Gold Medal
On Saturday, June 11th, 2011 an American Film Institute (AFI) Graduate Student Short Film named “Thief” won one of the most prestigious prizes in the world that a student film can win! Thief won the Gold Medal Award in the Narrative category from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences aka the Oscars. Egyptian actor, Ayman Samman had a starring role in the film. - June 15, 2011 - The ADD Channel
Ripface Invasion Announces the Launch of Their Website
Ripface Invasion is a quartet of veteran rockers from the New Jersey punk/hardcore scene. They developed a unique bold sound for new and old generations to hear with their thrash punk/hardcore crossover style. Ripface Invasion displays their new sound and style through a variety of ways on the website. To view the site now, go to www.ripfaceinvasion.com. - June 15, 2011 - Ripface Invasion
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Release of The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes
Radio Theater Series Parodies the Characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Rare Daws Butler, Volume One - Now Available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores. - June 15, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
Book Signing to Benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
Author Teresa Bevin launches her new book, "Papaya Suite" with a book signing and reception in Santa Fe, NM to benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Papaya Suite" is the light-hearted account of a young woman growing up during the early years of the Cuban revolution who is sent to Spain where she explores life with gusto and to expand her romantic adventures and options when she moves to the United States. - June 14, 2011 - Teresa Bevin, Author and Educator
Melody Nights at Bar Tausend
MelodyNights.com and Bar Tausend in Berlin, Germany, present a special evening of live music with 6 well known Artists performing their best songs. - June 14, 2011 - Melody Nights
Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman Honored as Martial Arts Author of the Year
Martial Arts grandmaster receives legitimate recognition by the World Karate Union as Martial Arts Author of the Year. - June 14, 2011 - Hanshi Wisdom Press
Author Margot Finke on Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children – June 13, 2011
Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children with hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with author Margot Finke about her recent children’s books: “Taconi and Claude – Double Trouble” a historical middle-grade... - June 14, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
UK Fuzz Rock Band "Subset" to Release New EP on Expat Records 15/06/11
The Garage Rock Band from Dunstable, London, have carefully selected 5 tracks for the EP titled "Mahogany," recorded following donations made by their fans known as Subsetters. - June 14, 2011 - Expat Records
Steampunk Band Jarmean? Announce Release of Their Forthcoming EP "Bad Penny" on Expat Records
The Bad Penny EP, a collection of 5 "Dickensian punk" tracks, blending steampunk, vaudeville pop, jazz, ukelele as well as the tuba will be available from 13th June 2011. - June 13, 2011 - Expat Records
Author Janet Messner Tallon Releases Inside the Coatesville Lynching, a New Look at This Century Old Murder and Lynching in Coatesville, PA
This book is a fresh look at this crime that took place in 1911 in Coatesville, PA. A remarkable story written in a chronological sequence of events as they unfolded. Examinations of Grand Jury Testimony along with actual hearings reveal contributing factors that played a major part in the tragedy. A new paradigm begins when the motivation for the murder of the officer is found to be an attempt of avoid apprehension for a previous murder Walker had committed. - June 12, 2011 - Janet Messner Tallon
Rapper Salutes the Troops: Casino to Entertain 5,000 Service Members at the 2011 Hunter Army Airfield July 4th Celebration
Georgia-based rapper Casino will give a two hour rap concert to Service Members and families at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA on July 2nd, as part of the annual July 4th Celebration activities. - June 12, 2011 - GCM, Inc.
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Release of Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady Audio Documentary
Veteran National Public Radio Journalist Joe Bevilacqua's award-winning exclusive interviews with Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Barbara Bush, Katherine Graham available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and most online stores. - June 12, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
A Different Way to Find a Job: Cris Cohen Launches "Cris Recruits a Company Website
Convinced that there had to be a better way to find a new position than mailing resumes all over town, Cohen decided to turn the tables. - June 11, 2011 - Cris Cohen
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Re-Release of Bob Hope Audio Memoir
The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers Available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores - June 11, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Release of Rare Comedy from the Voice of Yogi Bear
Rare Daws Butler, Volume One Now Available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores. - June 11, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
Waterlogg Productions Announces the Re-Release of Marx Brothers Audio Memoir
Son of Harpo Speaks! A Family Portrait, written and read by Bill Marx, available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores. - June 10, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
New Novel of the Quabbin Reservoir by Jacqueline T. Lynch
"Beside the Still Waters" is a story on the creation of the Quabbin Reservior in Massachusetts, penned by a local writer and recently self published as an ebook, available online from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Smashwords. - June 09, 2011 - Jacqueline T Lynch
Vietnam Veteran and Author Announces Book Signing at Welcome Home 2011
Author, John Podlaski, will be selling and signing his book, Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel at Welcome Home 2011 in Chicago June 17-19 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Vietnam vets and anyone who has been a young soldier in any war will relate to this unique story. It is also an opportunity for civilians to understand why many soldiers were "different" upon their return. - June 08, 2011 - John Podlaski
JN Prioleau, Author of the Books "Clyde" and "Clyde and His Messy Room," Releases Her Third Children's Book, "Clyde, the Wonderful Reader"
Children's book author, JN Prioleau will be publishing her third children's book summer of 2011 titled, "Clyde, the Wonderful Reader." Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since the age of 11. She has written several poems and had the opportunity... - June 07, 2011 - JN Prioleau
Reality Show Rundown Month Goes Behind the Scenes of Reality TV
Mystery author and former journalist Stacy Juba will be exploring the reality television world on her blog in June, interviewing former contestants from the shows Survivor, Top Chef, Beauty and the Geek, Shark Tank, Bachelor Pad, Big Brother, and I Love New York. Juba is hosting Reality Show Rundown Month as a tie-in to her Amazon Kindle bestselling mystery suspense novel Sink or Swim. - June 07, 2011 - Stacy Juba.com
2nd Annual Elements of Hip Hop Festival Announced
Poor Vida Productions and Rec Shop announce the second annual Elements of Hip Hop Festival in Dallas, TX on July 3rd, 2011. - June 07, 2011 - Poor Vida Productions
A New Novel by Author Tammy Gagnon, No Longer Silent - A True Story in Which Against All Odds Tammy Overcomes Many Traumatic Challenges
No Longer Silent is about the perversity of human will, when life has gone awry. It speaks of the trauma of violence and of despair. But it also speaks of hope, which can light up the darkest of times. - June 06, 2011 - No Longer Silent
Consuming Desire: Photographs by Muema, First Online Profile of This Never Before Seen Body of Work, on View for the Month of June 2011
The first online exhibition of Muema’s photographic series, Consuming Desire, explores sex and money, race and class, myth and fantasy and is on view in Fraction Magazine, issue 27, Not Safe for Work, June 2011. The images in Consuming Desire depict the physical manifestation of desire via... - June 06, 2011 - MuemaPhoto.com
Award-winning Author VS Grenier joins the Stories for Children Publishing June ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring award-winning author VS Grenier and her book, “Babysitting SugarPaw” a picture book about friendship and telling the truth all month long in June 2011. VS Grenier is an award-winning children’s author, founder & owner of Stories... - June 06, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Keith Smith, Stranger Abduction Sex Assault Survivor Breaks His Silence After 36 Years. Uses Experience to Educate Adults on "5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Kids Safe."
A message of hope for others. "Out of fear, shame and guilt, I've been silent for over three decades, sharing with very few people the story of what happened to me. No more. The silence has to end. Now." - June 06, 2011 - Keith Smith
Logan Christian Publishing Announces the Release of Plugging Into Real Worship to Educate Readers About Life Transformation Through Worship
"Many Christians today have grown dissatisfied with organized religion to the point of not attending church. Others feel lost, seeing their church as cold and impersonal." (www.kh.org, eNews, April 26, 2011) "Ironically, Christians desire a more intimate fellowship with God. - June 05, 2011 - Logan Christian Publishing Company