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Saturday, February 4, Noon
Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall

Boston, MA, January 19, 2006. Berklee College of Music and ACT Roxbury
are presenting Hip-Hop Empowerment Summit: Making Your Music Heard, a
free event, on Saturday, February 4, 2006, from noon to 2:30 p.m., at
Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall, 186 Dudley St., Roxbury,
MA. The summit, which opens with a keynote address by Bill Banfield,
Professor of Africana Studies/Music and Society at Berklee, will focus
on empowering young underground hip-hop artists to make their music
heard and feature a panel discussion with members of the local hip-hop
community and media. The event will also include a live freestyle
showcase for new hip-hop artists ages 13-21. For more information, or
to sign up for the showcase, please call 617-541-3900 x2321 or visit
www.actroxbury.org.

Noon Bill Banfield, Professor of Africana Studies/Music and Society
at Berklee College of Music, delivers the keynote address Take Back
the Music.

12:30 p.m. Make Your Music Heard panel discussion, moderated by Bill
Banfield.
Panelists include:

Renee Graham, a Boston Globe correspondent writing about hip-hop, and a
pop culture correspondent for NPR (WBUR).

Raydar Ellis, Brick Records artist and 2005 Berklee graduate in Music
Business/Management and Music Synthesis, will release his debut album
Late Pass, featuring Ed O.G. and Esoteric, and produced by Ellis,
Hezakiah, 7L, and Beyonder, in 2006.

Darcie-Nicole Wicknick, co-founder of the Boston Hip-Hop Alliance and
founder of Ask Darcie music business consulting, is a 2001 Berklee
graduate in Music Business/Management.

DJ Nomadik, founder of Soulkore Productions, a hip-hop/r&b radio DJon
WMBR 88.1 FM, and Malika of the Boston Chapter of the Universal Zulu
Nation.

1:30 p.m. Freestyle Showcase A Berklee rhythm section backs local
rappers and turntablists for a live set of local hip-hop, directed by
David Cowan, Percussion Instructor at Berklee. Please sign up in
advance at www.actroxbury.org, ages 13-21 only please.

Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principal
that the best way to prepare students for careers in music was through
the study and practice of contemporary music. For 60 years, the college
has evolved constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the
music business. With over a dozen performance and nonperformance
majors, a diverse and talented student body representing over 70
countries, and a music industry "who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the
world's premier learning lab for the music of today and tomorrow.

ACT Roxbury is the cultural economic development program of Madison
Park Development Corporation. ACT (Arts, Culture & Trade) Roxbury
celebrates culture and the arts and uses these assets to foster the
physical, economic, and social revitalization of Roxbury. The
organization hosts the Roxbury Arts Series; catalogues and publicizes
Roxburys artistic and cultural resources; hosts the Danette Jones
Business of Culture Series; publishes an annual Roxbury Is Rich Holiday
Shopping Guide; and hosts art shopping tours with Discover Roxbury.
They also manage the Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall, a grand
multipurpose two-story ballroom. ACT Roxbury is taking decisive action
to reflect, preserve, and nurture arts, culture, and trade for the
benefit of Bostons residents.

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Allen Bush
Director of Media Relations
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St, MS-1140 PI
Boston, MA 02215
617-747-2658

Everyday Fans get a Chance to be in Knoc-turn'al's new music video.

Everyone has seen Knoc-turn'al's videos with Snoop Dogg and Missy Elliott and clips from the Transporter Movie.

Now there is a contest in which fans can send in the original UPC Barcode OR purchase receipt for Knoc-turn'al's new CD "RETURN OF THE HUSTLER" and get a very good chance to be in the new music video for them and as many of their friends as they like,

Possible winners can get the CD from:
Virgin Megastore
Tower Records
Border's Books and Music
Wherehouse
Rasputin's
Amoeba Music
Soundshop
and Newbury Comics

About Knoc:
Knoc Turnals first taste of the rap game was on Dr. Dres multi-platinum album the Chronic 2001 where he was featured on four songs. He then wrote three songs for the Wash movie soundtrack, the Training Day soundtrack, and then released his self titled EP in summer of 2002. Knocs last effort included the hit single & video "The way I am" starring Snoop Dogg. Elektra Records released Knoc Turnal spring of 2004 CD with "The Way I am". The CD went platinum and the title track video was top 10 on MTV for quite some time. The new CD is called "RETURN OF THE HUSTLER"

This contest is going on starting Feb 2nd throughout the month of February. Certain contest winners will also be eliglble a new XBOX!

The Knoc-turn'al RETURN OF THE HUSTLER CD is a gret way for this popular hip-hop artist to give back to his fans on many many levels.

INTERVIEW:
Q: Can you tell us about the new album Return Of Hustler? How did you like the way the album turned out? Why was the album released from the indie label, Sonic Wave?

A: I thought it turned out well this album has something for everyone I have partnership with my co. Executive Records and Sonic Wave international .We felt it was the better way to go as far international exposure they have been really promoting and I send a thank you to Anand Bhatt and Ron Cothrine at Sonic Wave and keep up the good work.

Q: The 1st album was supported by fantastic artists like Snoop Dogg, XZIBIT, and Warren G, but who got involved with Return Of Hustler? Are there all underground artists who are in the front lines in the scene?

A: These are the artists that me and Papa Chuck groomed and put together and as you can tell they are seasoned pro's .

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Dre Dawg
8473421037

Toronto, ON February 2, 2006 Urbanology magazine kicks off the New Year with its biggest issue to date, proving why it is easily becoming Canadas number one urban lifestyle magazine. The spring 2006 issue will have full length feature articles uncovering the inner stories of two of hip-hops most popular artists: Young Jeezy and Juelz Santana.

With the huge success of the previous issue, which marked Urbanologys official U.S. launch, and with their brand being put in the forefront of industry executives minds, there seems to be no stopping the publishers of Urbanology.

The success of Urbanology thus far is hard for even us to believe, says Priya Ramanujam, who co-publishers Urbanology alongside partner Adrian McKenzie. Now we just have to keep raising the bar with each issue.

This issue of Urbanology promises to be entertaining and thought provoking. With feature articles including the story of Africville, a long-standing historical African-Canadian community which was torn down by the city of Halifax years ago, a feature interview with Warner Music Groups vice-president Kevin Liles and a look at the How Can I Be Down conferences effect on Canada, it is a refreshing and engaging read.

You won't want to miss this one!

Urbanology is an urban lifestyle magazine that targets males and females aged 18 to 34 whose interests vary from sports, music, politics, entertainment, fashion and current events. The magazine is based out of Toronto, Canada and is distributed nationally across Canada and the U.S.

For All Media Inquires/Information:

Craigg Slowly
Director of Public Relations
Urbanology Magazine
www.urbanology101.com
T: (416) 283-4000
E: craigg@urbanology101.com

The Official Pre-Show of the Grammys

Live Wednesday, February 8 at 7 PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT)

MTV Premieres New 'Diary' from Kanye West and Launches MTV News Video Podcasting in Time for Grammy Week

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV News presents "All Up in the Grammys," the official pre-show of the Grammy Awards, which takes over the red carpet -- and the Internet -- to give viewers an all-access pass to this star- studded event celebrating music. The MTV News team will be at the Staples Center to capture the big arrivals and outfits of the hottest music stars as they get ready to celebrate one of the biggest nights in music.

Hosted by MTV News' Sway Calloway, John Norris and SuChin Pak, the hour- long "MTV News: All Up in the Grammys" will also feature an exclusive sneak peek into Madonna's new video for "Sorry," as well as the worldwide premiere of Kanye West's video for "Touch the Sky." "MTV News: All Up in the Grammys" will air live on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT).

To get everyone up to speed on the Album of the Year nominees, "All Up in the Grammys" gets the scoop on this year's hottest albums through in-depth interviews with Mariah Carey, Kanye West, U2 and Green Day to find out why they're in the running for the industry's most coveted prize. Grammy pre- telecast winners will be scrolled on-air during "All Up in the Grammys" as they are announced, and as the awards show gets underway, MTVNews.com will provide up-to-the-minute winners from the pre-telecast.

"All Up in the Grammys" continues after the awards show in a special broadband newscast on MTV Overdrive, as MTV News crew captures reactions to the night's winners.

Also that night, MTV News & Docs will document the Grammy experience of hip hop superstar Kanye West for a special "Diary." The film has been following Kanye from his first look at the controversial Rolling Stone cover, to a NYC video shoot for "The Good, the Bad, the Ugly," to an LA studio as Kanye heads back in to record, as well as follow Kanye's trip to and from this year's Grammy awards. "Diary of Kanye" airs on Saturday, February 11 at 11 AM on MTV.

MTV News Video Podcasting

Starting this week MTV News offers daily video and audio updated Monday through Friday, and weekly MTV News RAW video and audio. Available content will include reporting produced exclusively for podcast with everything from music news and celebrity interviews to current events and politics, as well as presenting a special Grammy edition of its daily news podcasts.

"MTV News has always kept viewers in the know with up-to-the-minute newsbreaks on music, culture, and the stories that most affects and interests our audience," says Dave Sirulnick, Executive Vice President, MTV Multiplatform Production, News and Music. "With our video and audio podcasts, our viewers can get the news and programming they want in whatever form most suits their lifestyle. Now, if you're on-the-go, you can take MTV News with you."

MTV News podcasts will be available through several Web sites and portals, including MTV.com, iTunes and Yahoo (podcasts.yahoo.com). MTV News also produces original reports on the network's Broadband channel, MTV Overdrive, as well as on MTVNews.com.

Additionally, highlights from "MTV News: All Up In The Grammys" red carpet coverage and backstage winner reactions will be available via Amp'd Mobile and other wireless carriers.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: MTV

CONTACT: Diane Domondon of MTV, Ph: +1-212-846-6613, Email:
diane.domondon@mtvstaff.com

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
/Web site: http://www.mtvnews.com/

110 Graduates Worked on GRAMMY-Nominated Projects in 66 Separate Categories, Including Graduates Phil Tan and Andrew Coleman, Both Nominated for Album and Record of the Year

WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2005, an incredible 110 graduates from Full Sail Real World Education were involved in the production of 76 individual projects nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 66 separate categories. This is a record number of Full Sail Graduates who have worked on nominated projects in any single year.

In addition, graduates Phil Tan and Andrew Coleman were directly nominated for multiple GRAMMY awards for their engineering efforts on Gwen Stefani's album, Love Angel. Music. Baby, and on Mariah Carey's album, The Emancipation of Mimi. Both albums have been nominated for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, and each of the two graduates have earned nominations in both categories as well.

Tan received four nominations, one each for his mixing work on Album of the Year nominees for Carey and Stefani, and one each for Record of the Year nominees, "We Belong Together" (Carey) and "Hollaback Girl" (Stefani). Coleman received three nominations for his work on The Emancipation of Mimi and Love. Angel. Music. Baby, and as a Recording Engineer on "Hollaback Girl." Therefore, both men are eligible to receive a GRAMMY Award of their own if the nominated artists win.

As an employee of Atlanta-based Rapper/Producer/Songwriter/Record Mogul, Jermaine Dupri, Tan is achieving incredible success and recognition within the music industry. "Phil is the best engineer I've ever worked with because he makes it a point to understand the music that he's mixing, so it makes your work sound ten times better," said Dupri.

Jay Noble, Full Sail's Alumni Representative stated, "Our graduates work extremely hard throughout their careers, earning their way into the credits on so many outstanding releases. This year Full Sail is very proud to see the talents of Phil Tan and Andrew Coleman recognized by the industry at large. It must be such an honor to know that the industry you have dedicated your life to has singled your work out as one of the year's best!"

For 12 out of the last 12 years, a Full Sail graduate has worked on every GRAMMY Award-winning Album of the Year including: Norah Jones, Come Away With Me, OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and last year's Album of the Year, Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles.

This year as in year's past, Full Sail graduates are represented across many GRAMMY categories including: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rap Album, Best Reggae Album, and Best Musical Show Album. Contributing as Engineers, Assistant Engineers or Sound Mixers, Full Sail graduates were responsible for creating some of this year's finest musical selections from artists such as: Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Death Cab for Cutie, Rob Thomas, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, Nine Inch Nails, Destiny's Child and Damian Marley.

Since 1979, Full Sail Real World Education, a college outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. With over 20,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on Oscar and GRAMMY-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tour five out of the last five years. Full Sail's 91- acre campus proudly welcomes over 5,000 students from all 50 states and 35 countries worldwide. Currently, Full Sail offers degrees in the following disciplines: Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Development, Recording Arts and Show Production & Touring.

Full Sail has been named one of the top three entertainment media colleges by Shift Magazine alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University; Electronic Gaming Monthly named Full Sail one of the Top Five Game Design Schools in the world; Rolling Stone Magazine recently named Full Sail one of the Best Music Programs in the country, in addition to one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and Unleashed Magazine has just named Full Sail one of the Best Film Programs in the country.

For more information, please visit: www.fullsail.com.

FULL SAIL GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

PROJECT ARTIST GRAD

RECORD OF THE YEAR
"Hollaback Girl" Gwen Stefani Phil Tan, Andrew Coleman
"We Belong Together" Mariah Carey Phil Tan

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Love. Angel. Music. Baby Gwen Stefani Phil Tan, Andrew Coleman
The Emancipation of Mimi Mariah Carey Phil Tan, Andrew Coleman

FACTS

The following GRAMMY-winning Album of the Year projects included Full Sail Graduates as Assistant Engineers or Recording Engineers in the production process.

* Original Soundtrack - The Bodyguard (1993)
* Tony Bennett - MTV Unplugged (1994)
* Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (1995)
* Celine Dion - Falling Into You (1996)
* Bob Dylan - Time Out Of Mind (1997)
* Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)
* Carlos Santana - Supernatural (1999)
* Steely Dan - Two Against Nature (2000)
* Original Soundtrack - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2001)
* Norah Jones - Come Away With Me (2002)
* OutKast - Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
* Ray Charles - Genius Loves Company (2004)

PRNewswire -- Feb. 3

Source: Full Sail Real World Education

Web site: http://www.fullsail.com/

Amoro Management Corp. has been asked to sponsor entertainment icon Snoop Dogg's Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) by creating and managing an Endowment Fund to raise over $1,000,000 for the league.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- Amoro Management Corp. has been asked to sponsor entertainment icon Snoop Dogg's Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) by creating and managing an Endowment Fund to raise over $1,000,000 for the league.

Amoro will present Snoop with a Seed Check of $10,000 to kick off the national program at Snooper Bowl II on February 4th, 2006, before an expected halftime crowd of 20,000 fans. Snooper Bowl II will take place at the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit, one day before NFLs Super Bowl XL. Last years Snooper Bowl event was widely considered one of the most successful officially NFL-sanctioned events of Super Bowl week. Proceeds from the endowment fund will go towards funding football programs for youth, possibly even college scholarships.

Amoro Management specializes in large-scale real estate development and redevelopment projects in major U.S. cities. Our investors are used to double and triple digit returns on their investments, said company founder, Ephren Taylor. Individuals who wish to support Snoop Doggs SYFL program can invest in the Endowment Fund, and the returns from their investment will continue to fund the SYFL for decades to come. Even if someone has no funds to spare but has great credit, with our unique Credit-For-Charity program they can use their credit alone to help support Snoop Doggs program, with no cash out of their own pocket.

Taking Kids Off The Street And Into The Stadium
Platinum Artist Snoop Dogg started the Snoop Youth Football League in 2004 to make football more affordable for all kids who want to play. Its too easy for kids to join a gang. I want to make it even easier to play football. I have a passion for teaching youth life skills through football. The NFL helps support the SYFL through various youth initiatives such as the Junior Player Development and Play Safe! Programs. Players have to maintain strict academic requirements to remain eligible.

Snoop Doggs Junior All-Stars will face the Detroit PAL All-Stars, sponsored by Think Detroit Police Athletic League and the Detroit Lions football team. Think Detroit PAL is the largest youth athletic football program in the country. The event is being produced by Jacksonville FL based Axcess Sports & Entertainment and The Firm, and will include a live performance by hip hop superstar Bow Wow. Other sponsors include Spirit Airlines, Ampd Mobile, Tiffany & Co., XM Satellite Radio and Natural Resources Media, who will be videotaping the event in HDTV, a first for any youth sports program. The winning team will receive the Snooper Bowl Trophy created by world-renowned Tiffany & Co., makers of the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy for the NFL.

For more information about the Snoop YFL Endowment Program, or to learn more about Amoro Management Corporation and their various private investment programs including the Credit-For-Charity program, contact Melissa Grimes at 877.367.1463.

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Ephren Taylor
EPHREN CAPITAL CORPORATION
http://www.ephren.com/
8773671463

Discovery Channel subsidiary Discovery Times explores the underground hip-hop scene in Detroit.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- The Discovery Times Channel, which is a subsidiary of the Discovery Channel network will showcase a documentary of up and coming Detroit hip-hop on the weekly show "Only in America" narrated by 2 time Pulitzer Prize winning writer Charlie LeDuff of the New York Times. The show will premiere Thursday, February 9th at 8 pm ET/PT

The documentary, which is called "The Real 8 Mile", LeDuff goes back to his home town of Detroit, America's poorest city, to meet established artists and underground rappers hungry to express their life and art thru hip-hop. The show brings us inside Detroit's hip-hop, rap and freestyle music scene with a variety of different lifestyle and races in the Detroit hip-hop community striving for the same goal.

In the show are 3 featured artist of different races and backgrounds, major label artist Hush of Geffen records who is Caucasian, underground phenom emcee Ill Uno who is African American, and Detroit hip-hop award nominee and Lazarus who is Pakistanian.

The Real 8 Mile shows the struggle, hunger and lifestyle each have to face on the road to success in hip-hop. Also with features and cameo appearances from other Detroit artist
and radio media with music score from Detroit up and coming producer and Alpha-bet of Bang on the Table Productions.

Check with your local cable operator to be informed on what station the channel Discovery Times airs to view this documentary premiere "The Real 8 Mile" on Thursday February 9th at 8 pm ET/PT. Also check the Discovery Times Website for info on the channel and
re-run times http://times.discovery.com/

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Don Melson Ii
BANG ON THE TABLE PRODUCTIONS
http://www.bangonthetable.com/
313-247-2176

The Latin grove of BEATNUTS has kept true hip hop fans bobbin their heads for years. Their party pumping music is mixed with a smooth Latin feel. The BEATNUTS sound is just plain fun and as close to feel-good music as hardcore hip-hop gets.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- Sean Healy Presents East Coast legends of hip-hop the BEATNUTS at the Normandie Casino on Friday, February 10, 2006 with a second show added in San Francisco on February 12. Nothing less than a good time is whats come to be expected from SHP and these diversified beat-makers.

The two East Coast Nuts -- Psycho Les and JuJu -- produce all their own beats. Their party pumping music is mixed with a Latin feel. The BEATNUTS sound is just plain fun and as close to feel-good music as hardcore hip-hop gets.

The underground Latino crew who have created remixes for the likes of Cypress Hill, Naughty by Nature and da Lench Mob, first hooked-up in the late 80s as producers but soon realized their talent behind the mic. Their latest album Milk Me was another in a line of solid BEATNUTS efforts that impressed fans and critics.

The Latin grove of BEATNUTS has kept true hip hop fans bobbin their heads, so check them out at their two SHP dates, at the Normandie Casino on February 10 or in San Francisco at the Red Devil Lounge on February 12, 2006. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $15.00. Tickets and information are available at webookbands.com or at all Ticketmaster locations.

Sean Healy Presents, nearing its 10th anniversary of serving the entertainment industry, is the fastest growing booking and promotion service on the West Coast. We are dedicated to giving artists of all genres access to venues throughout Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orange County. SHP has successfully promoted national concerts including Nelly, Twista, George Clinton, LIT, Chingy, Psychedelic Furs, Nina Sky and many more.

For interviews or inquiries please contact Francesca Pomeroy at Sean Healy Presents by phone at 323-651-1582.

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Francesca Pomeroy
SEAN HEALY PRESENTS
http://www.webookbands.com/
323-651-1582

The Lyricist's Spot is a place specifically designed for Spoken Word Artists looking for a place to network, promote, and advertise their CDs, books, and events while networking with other artist with similar interests.

Oceanside, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- PoeticWorks, LLC is proud to introduce its newest addition to the PoeticWorks family, The Lyricist's Spot. This spot is designed to be a networker's dream. Here, you are able to interact with other Spoken Word artists via email and chat rooms.

In The Lyricist's Spot you can hear underground Spoken Word, music, talk about upcoming and past events in your area while promoting your CDs, DVDs.

The Lyricist's Spot is specifically designed for those that are serious about showcasing their verbal skills and meeting like minded people with the potential of catching the eye of those in the industry and book publishers.

How much would you think it costs to advertise, promote, sell, and network with people all over the world? A lot less than you think. How does free sound? That's right for a limited time, it's free. The first 1000 members will have full access to The Lyricist's Spot and pay absolutely nothing. This will not last long so take advantage of it now. Sign up today and start to meet other talented men and women. After the first 1000, the cost will be $5 per month or $50 per year.

There's no telling who'll appear in the chat room or online so start getting the word out.

Note: This spot was not designed to be a "hook up" or online dating service. Its function completely supports those seriously interested in networking with other artists.

While you are there don't forget to take a look around PoeticWorks' other pages. They have a Poetry page, online bookstore and a Publisher/Author page for those interested in publishing their own work.

There is truly something for everyone at PoeticWorks.

Pass it on.

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Elizabeth Paul
POETICWORKS, LLC
http://www.poeticworks.com/
949-547-9935

Late Rap Star to Introduce New 'On Stage' Attraction

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will immortalize the late rap music star Tupac Shakur on April 5 when it opens its new "On Stage" attraction.

The now iconic image of a shirtless Tupac sporting a bandana and displaying his tattoos will join with Prince, Bono, Mick Jagger, Elton John, James Brown, Little Richard, Billy Idol, Elvis and a number other super stars to celebrate the diversity of music.

"We have received more requests from the public to immortalize Tupac than any other rap star," said Adrian Jones, general manager of Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. "It is fitting that he will be the central figure in our new 'On Stage' attraction, which will offer the public a new high-tech system for enjoying the music of all the stars in the attraction. We will have more information about the attraction at a later date."

The unveiling of Tupac will come almost 10 years after his death on September 13, 1996 in Las Vegas. He was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is open seven days a week. For attraction hours and pricing, call (702) 862-7800, or visit online at www.mtvegas.com.

Source: Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

CONTACT: Jack Taylor, +1-702-873-0249, jtaylor@lundandmanasse.com, or
Roxanne Holland, +1-714-969-0553, roxanne.holland@tussauds.com, both for
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

Web site: http://www.mtvegas.com/

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Who: Marc Ecko, the visionary behind several of today's most respected
youth lifestyle brands and creator of Atari's Marc Ecko's Getting
Up: Contents Under Pressure, the first truly authentic video game
based on urban culture and graffiti art.

The RZA, founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and critically
acclaimed composer of the soundtracks to Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2,
Ghost Dog, and Derailed, voices the character Stake.

Hip-hop artist Rakim -- voted the greatest MC of all time --
performed "Getting Up Anthem: Part 1," an exclusive music track
featured in the video game's soundtrack.

What: Marc Ecko, The RZA and Rakim will greet fans and autograph copies
of Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure - one of the
most innovative, unique and compelling video games of the year
available for PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(R) and Windows platforms.

Getting Up features more than 65 legendary graffiti artists; an
incredible cast of Hollywood talent such as Sean "Diddy" Combs,
Rosario Dawson, Brittany Murphy, George Hamilton, Giovanni Ribisi,
Adam West, Andy Dick, Charlie Murphy, The RZA, and Michael "M.C.
Serch" Berrin who lend their voice to in-game characters and an
amazing soundtrack including an array of licensed music and various
original tracks, such as an exclusive version of Notorious B.I.G.'s
"Who Shot Ya," remixed by Serj from the band System of a Down;
"Clik, Clak, and Spray" from Pack FM; "Book of Judges" from
Pharoahe Monch; and "Getting Up Anthem: Part 1," performed by
legendary Hip-Hop artist Rakim and Talib Kweli, the voice of the
game's lead character, Trane.

Where: Virgin Megastore, 1540 Broadway at Times Square, New York, NY

When: Thursday, February 16, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Source: Atari Inc.

CONTACT: Tara Bruno, +1-212-338-0077 x302, tara@highwatergroup.com

Web site: http://www.atari.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: To schedule an interview or photo opportunity with Marc Ecko, The RZA or Rakim please contact: Tara Bruno at 212-338-0077 x302 or via email at tara@highwatergroup.com.

XM's GRAMMY Radio to Offer Subscribers Comprehensive Broadcast Coverage, Including Exclusive Access to Never-Before-Heard GRAMMY Week Events

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's largest satellite radio service with more than six million subscribers, announced today that it will launch "GRAMMY Radio," a dedicated channel providing unmatched coverage of GRAMMY week events. GRAMMY Radio will air on XM channel 200 starting February 6 through February 8, the evening of the 48th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards. This dedicated channel is part of XM's multi-year programming and marketing partnership with the GRAMMY(R) Awards. XM is also an official sponsor of the legendary Clive Davis party held the evening prior to the GRAMMY(R) Awards.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO )

GRAMMY Radio will feature red-carpet interviews from the GRAMMYs(R) as well as broadcasts of unforgettable performances by a "who's who" of superstar artists at the most exclusive events during GRAMMY week. These include MusiCares(TM) Person of the Year Tribute and Performance honoring music legend James Taylor and a live broadcast of the memorable performances from the Clive Davis party. In addition, XM's coverage will include the Lifetime Achievement and Trustee Awards Ceremony honoring David Bowie, Cream, Merle Haggard, Richard Pryor and others, as well as The Recording Academy's Salutes to Classical Music and Gospel Music, among other GRAMMY week events.

"GRAMMY Radio will provide millions of XM subscribers the closest thing to red-carpet access and front-row seats at the music industry's most exclusive events, traditionally reserved only for music industry V.I.P.s," said Eric Logan, executive vice president of programming for XM Satellite Radio. "XM is the ideal platform to bring comprehensive coverage of GRAMMY week events to the millions of music fans who listen to XM."

A complete programming schedule of XM GRAMMY events, including GRAMMY Radio, is available online at http://www.xmradio.com/grammys.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 6 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2006 lineup includes 160 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, plus premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche and Volkswagen/Audi, is available in more than 140 different vehicle models for 2006. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for XM Satellite Radio's service, the Company's dependence on technology and third party vendors, its potential need for additional financing, as well as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 11-7-05. Copies of the filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations Department.

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CONTACT: Nathaniel Brown of XM Satellite Radio, +1-212-708-6170

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Finalists Surprised with News in Hometowns Via 'Confidence Caravan'

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American "royalty" paid tribute to five national crusaders who have selflessly dedicated time and energy to local programs that build women's confidence. In a taped message, Queen Latifah applauded the five national finalists of a nationwide search to recognize women who project the power of confidence, and encourage other women to gain confidence and self-esteem, ultimately helping them live more fulfilling lives. The five finalists include Yvonne Pointer of Cleveland, Ohio; Mattie Palmore of suburban Washington, D.C.; Lorraine Bowman of San Diego, California; Jillian Bullock of suburban Philadelphia; and Kristin Bradfield of Phoenix, Arizona.

The women were taken by surprise at their homes or places of work with a visit by the "Confidence Caravan." After they heard the news, in most cases relayed by the woman who nominated them, they were invited to view a videotaped congratulatory message by Queen Latifah.

The five finalists of the Curvation Project Confidence Awards will be flown to New York City for an Awards Ceremony on February 21st, where they will meet Queen Latifah -- in person -- as well as the national leaders of top women's organizations who joined her in selecting them. The panelists include Peggy Sanchez Mills, CEO of YWCA USA; Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress For Success; Danielle Carrig, Executive Director of Step-Up Women's Network; and Pam Hardee, Marketing Director for Curvation, the line of sensual and liveable intimate apparel which sponsors the program.

"We received more than 350 nominations from around the country, filled with examples of how women are helping others to live more rewarding lives. While the entries were all amazing and we would love to recognize everyone, these five stood out as being both extremely inspirational and deserving of national recognition" said Queen Latifah, the brand's spokesperson, inspiration and creative advisor.

Each of the five finalists will receive a $2,000 grant from Curvation towards the program or cause with which they are affiliated, so that they can continue their work in building women's confidence. Wal*Mart is donating an additional $1,000 grant for each finalist. At the New York ceremony, they'll learn who the panel has selected as the grand prize winner, winning an additional $10,000 grant for her project or program.

"I credit much of who I am today to the confidence I was given as a child and the inspiration of strong, independent women like my mother and grandmother, who showed me the power of believing in myself. So I'm particularly delighted to honor these finalists, who are motivating others in the same way, and look forward to meeting them in New York to share the news of who has won the national honor" added Queen Latifah.

The five Curvation Project Confidence Awards finalists in alphabetical order are:

Lorraine Bowman of San Diego, California, was selected for founding EBEEC, Eugene Bowman Economic Empowerment Center, which is dedicated to helping women and children victimized by crime, by providing counseling services, education, victims' compensation, claim assistance, crisis intervention, and victim's advocacy services. She also founded Girl Talk, designed to motivate, empower, uplift, build self-esteem and teach leadership skills to teenage girls.

The woman who nominated her, Phyllis Lawson, who has known Lorraine for nearly 30 years, says of her: "Being a single parent hasn't been easy... even when she didn't have money for her family's needs... she still reached out to those less fortunate." She also cites Lorraine for being the first African- American woman in Centerville, AL, to own a retail store, mobilizing hundreds of young women to stay in school, and encouraging women to open businesses.

Kristin Bradfield, of Phoenix, Arizona, who was selected for launching GIFT, Growth Improvement for Female Teens, when only 24. A non-profit dedicated to helping young women grow into empowered, confident leaders, GIFT provides training and resources to programs that provide girls with leadership skills and self-esteem building.

In the words of her nominator, Deanna Prevost, Kristin "empowers young women to become advocates," "gives girls the gift of self ... by providing them with programming to enhance and unwrap their potential" and "never gives up ... knowing she's making a difference in their lives."

Jillian Bullock of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia), who was selected for her dedication to empowering women to be "Victors, not Victims" and for donating 20% of the proceeds from each of her "Fitness & Conditioning Self-Defense for Females" workshops to charities that help combat cancer.

Delayne Powe, the local woman who nominated her, cites Jillian for her "behavior as a role model, her dedication and commitment to serve other women."

Mattie Palmore of Alexandria, Virginia (suburban Washington, D.C.), was selected for running a women's support group for victims of sexual, physical and mental abuse; for encouraging even the most downtrodden to "feel empowered, with greatly improved self esteem and special confidence." Mattie's confidence-building women's support groups welcomes those from all walks of life, including the formerly incarcerated; survivors of rape, molestation and incest; single mothers and working moms, from inhabitants of shelters to corporate executives. Her programs help women transcend the kind of desperate circumstances this mother of four and grandmother of three once experienced.

Lorraine Spencer, says she nominated Mattie for "being confidence personified ... and for helping women realize that they have the power to take control, make positive changes in their lives and be victims no more."

Yvonne Pointer of Cleveland, Ohio, was selected for founding "Positive Plus," whose mission is to motivate women to become responsible and to seize control of their own destiny; being a role model for Cleveland Public School's "Girl Power" program; and for her work building the confidence and self- respect of inmates in women's and juvenile prisons

According to her nominator, Angelique Seals, Yvonne is "Confidence in Motion." More than that, Yvonne turned a heartbreaking personal tragedy into a one-woman quest to empower other women and girls, while making the world a safer place. She established the Gloria Pointer Annual Scholarship Award, funded by the proceeds of her self-published book "Behind the Death of a Child."

The CURVATION Project Confidence Awards are part of the CURVATION Project Confidence Initiative, which includes Curvation Nation, an online community where women who have embraced the power of confidence can inspire and share their ideas with an ever-widening community. Women can log onto Curvation Nation at http://www.curvation.com/.

About the Company

VF Corporation is a leader in branded apparel including jeanswear, outdoor products, intimate apparel, image apparel and sportswear. Its brands include Lee(R), Wrangler(R), Riders(R), Rustler(R), Earl Jean(R), Vanity Fair(R), Vassarette(R), Bestform(R), Lily of France(R), Nautica(R), John Varvatos(R), JanSport(R), Eastpak(R), The North Face(R), Vans(R), Reef(R), Napapijri(R), Kipling(R), Lee Sport(R) and Red Kap(R).

VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, http://www.vfc.com/.

Source: VF Corporation

CONTACT: Charly Rok, +1-212-598-4400, Ext. 155, crok@lippetaylor.com, or
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Album summary, sample lyrics, and information on debut solo release from eclectic indie rapper, emcee hype. How can an album called, "Apathy Irony Agony Infinity" be so hopeful? Think "Shawshank Redemption" for hip hop heads.

New Jersey & Pennsylvania (PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- Eclectic indie rapper, Emcee Hype, returns to the mic with his debut solo EP, Apathy Irony Agony Infinity. This explosive and intelligent EP marks hypes first solo work since his demo tapes in the late 90s. Four LPs from two different rap groups, and several collaborations, span the six years since.

This EP also marks the first time that all of the production and beats were done by Hype. The rapper gathered all of his samples, produced all of the beats on the album, and performed all of the accompaniments: keys, guitars, and turntables.

Apathy Irony Agony Infinity is a fire-cracker-blast of an EP. With no intro track, the album explodes onto the listeners eardrums with the jazz-savvy opener, summer in the city. The album then spans seven tracks and twenty-one minutes worth of non-stop flows, gritty hip hop and unadulterated heart-on-my-sleeve emotion.

On his tongue-in-cheek, youre crazy too, Hype snarls, And its onmy heart on my sleeve on a song A few lines later he revises the former, adding, Im sick? Im only regrettin that shed leave, so I tore up the heart and wore a hole on my sleeve.

Hypes wordplay is dazzling. His machine-gun delivery and dictionary-dense lyrics rattle the mind in your bobbing head, while he paints the canvas of his tracks like a mic-wielding Jackson Pollock.

Its our personal, serpigo, terminal, final descent and if you cycle all the circles to the surface youll know what I meant. You follow through the hollow any way you wantits isotropicIll be waitin by the tree of empty bottles, vice in pocket. (Lyrics, please dont feed the machine)

Hype addresses politics and class on the Bradbury-inspired, burn em to ashes then burn the ashes. Other, more subtle political and social commentaries peer out from behind metaphors and dance in the shadows of the subtext throughout various songs.

Fashion is in and its clearly not the clever that win, its the Beverly-born-into-this-belly-T. (Lyrics, the world on a string)

Apathy Irony Agony Infinity is a collection of snapshots from inside of Hypes mind. He gives you the shattered pieces on each songdaring you to put them back togetheras he ravishes through memories and insights, pits the collective against the individual, and recounts love and loss. The album is dark and brooding, the tracks are eclectic, but the unifying theme is one of hope.

Think Shawshank Redemption for hip hop heads.

On the track youre crazy too Hype tackles depression, and paints a grim picture of his own sick psyche, but hope prevails in the chorus: just put the past on the other side of the river, push the button, blow the bridge in two.

The melodic we all bleed red is an anthem for humanity. Lines like, Vanity vanished the moment I noticed the notion that nothing is normal but people and oceans and mountains and space careen back to the refrain, it seems that were different but listen, he said, we all bleed red.

Apathy Irony Agony Infinity is not just a tight hip hop record; its good music with appeal that transcends genre lines. In spite of the title, this EP has an element rap could really use these days: hope.

Purchase Album Here*: http://www.lulu.com/emceehype
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Ryan Dalton
SEVEN SINNERZ ENTERTAINMENT
8622667589

ORLANDO, FL -- (Market Wire - Feb 02, 2006) -- C.E.D. Entertainment Distribution, a Hat Trick Beverage (OTC: HKBV) subsidiary and an independent distributor of Music, Video, Movies and DVDs, announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Street Work Entertainment, a York, Pennsylvania label, and Chill Entertainment. Street Work Entertainment was founded by a husband and wife team who had a vision of utilizing the best talent, production, and management to generate a variety of first-class acts, products, and services that will be around for years to come.

Chill Entertainment is a record company dedicated to making music that is not only anointed but is laced with the contemporary style of today's music. Their music produces an experience with God that will change your life. Chill Entertainment's first release will be Mark St. John Carson's "Going Around the World."

With these signings CED has its exclusive signings at 20 labels with additional on a non-exclusive basis.

"Our business is rapidly expanding as we have just signed a new lease in Winter Park, a suburb of Orlando, with much more needed office space to accommodate the increased staff," stated Steve Lane, President and CEO of CED.

"Since our signing of the contract with Sony/Red for Digital Distribution and Bayside Distribution for General or Retail Distribution, our revenues are increased over 50% and growing ... Our business model is simple. We are a one-stop shop, supplying all services needed for a small or independent record label to be successful ... Our 2006 goal is to increase the sale of DVDs and Games as well as use the available technology to help increase the company awareness, marketing for the artists and explore new revenue streams," said Lane.

About Hat Trick Beverage:

Hat Trick Beverage, Inc., located in Encinitas, Calif., produces and distributes three water-based beverages: Vitality Beverage, a no-sugar, vitamin-enriched beverage; Snap Z Energy drink, a bag-in-a-box beverage sold in bars and restaurants; and Dos Lagos, an Agua Fresca drink for the growing Latino and Hispanic community. Vitality Beverage and Dos Lagos are produced in a number of popular flavors. Hat Trick, along with its joint venture partner, Bucket Head Beverage, recently debuted their "Pumped" Fitness Dumbbell package as well as their Super Buzz Energy Drink at the NACS. Hat Trick also showed its newly redesigned Dos Lagos Aguas Frescas in a new 16.9oz bottle.

The Subsidiaries: MediaG3, CED Entertainment Distribution, Halogen Records, CPN Kidz Entertainment Inc.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional financing and other risks.

Contact:
CPN ENTERPRISES
Steve Powers
954-753-5440
hatrickinfo@aol.com

Being an inspiration to women and men that need a lesson in self-empowerment is her calling card

Los Angeles (PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- Jaci Rae is the epitome of the D.Y.I. spirit that makes independent artists so successful. Being an inspiration to women and men that need a lesson in self-empowerment is her calling card. She is singer/songwriter, musician, prolific author of several successful books including the #1 bestselling Winning Points with the Woman in Your Life One Touchdown at a Time, which was the first ever independent authored book to reach #1.

It is not a secret that making it in the music business is difficult, particularly in the fiercely competitive Indie market. There are so many options and services available for artists to choose. Which company or individual do you trust with your dream and what is the best way to approach getting your career on track without tripping over yourself and sabotaging your years of hard work? Well Jaci Rae has lived it from start to finish, the good and the bad, she made all the mistakes and learned from the lessons of those experiences. Now all she wants to do is save other aspiring artists from the pain and heartbreak of unnecessary mistakes.

The answers are laid out in black and white with a helpful book titled The Indie Guide To Music, Marketing and Money. Jaci covers everything from Everything Business 101- Podcasting and resources, Record Pools and to how to swim plus Guerilla Marketing, to name a few topics. Included in the book Jaci has some of her friends, heavyweights in the industry, giving you valuable insiders secrets. People such asPeter Visvardis, Thomas King, Cord Coslor, Miller Hogan, DJ Vargas, and more. What is more impressive about Jacis process, which is continually evolving in her many careers, is the fact that she constantly improves and updates this valuable publication, so when you do purchase it the information that is inside the book is right on the cutting edge for the Indie artist to be successful.

Everyone needs the right information to pave the way to where you want to go and as the saying goes-Jaci Rae has been there and done that. A word to the wise is sufficient, if you are an Indie artist looking for ways to market your music, its all here in this book.

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Jaci Rae
North Shore Records
http://www.jacirae.com/
831-621-1805

Version 2.0 further distances promo-only MPE from the competition with key upgrades.

Orlando, Florida February 1, 2006 Promo Only MPE today launched version 2.0 of its industry leading digital distribution system. The system features a number of key upgrades including full iPod support, music video delivery capabilities and linear HD audio support. Further distinguishing itself from market competitors, and in keeping with the systems cutting-edge technology, the Promo Only MPE System is the first of its kind to seamlessly integrate the iPod.

New features to Promo Only MPE 2.0 include the following:

Music video delivery users will now be able to watch previews of music videos through the Promo Only MPE System. Promo Only MPE 2.0 now supports Windows Media, QuickTime and RealVideo files.

iPod support users are able to export AAC files directly from their Promo Only MPE player into iTunes. Files can be encoded at a user specified bit-rate ranging from 128 to 320. In addition, Promo Only MPE 2.0 auto-imports supporting graphics and complete song information to iTunes which can then be downloaded to any iPod device.

WMA support users are able to export WMA files to all portable media devices that support Windows Media. Files can be encoded at a user specified bit-rate ranging from 128 to 320.

Linear HD audio support Promo Only MPE 2.0 also supports the full delivery of linear HD audio of every track distributed through the system. The new linear HD format was designed specifically for the needs of satellite providers (XM, Sirius) and the hundreds of future HD radio stations.

Version 2.0 is truly a milestone for Promo Only MPE, said Dean Ernst, Director of Promo Only MPE. With iPod and WMA support, our customers are able to directly transfer music files and graphics straight from the Promo Only MPE System onto their iPods and other portable media devices. Promo Only MPE listened and responded to user requests for such upgrades as music video and linear HD audio and successfully incorporated them in to version 2.0. With these significant enhancements to the players features, we are confident that the Promo Only MPE System will maintain its position as the digital distribution system of choice for the music industry in 2006.

"Promo Only MPE has been highly responsive in listening and meeting the needs of their customers," said Mark Pollitt, Corporate Format Director Pop with Cumulus Media Inc. "Cumulus is excited about the addition of these key system features, especially providing uncompressed HD audio. Promo Only MPE is the one company that stepped up and over-delivered on radio's requests!"

Promo Only MPE has been leading the music industry in digital distribution in the United States since its launch in October of 2004. To date, the system has over 5,600 individual registered users. In excess of 8000 tracks have been distributed through the Promo Only MPE System for labels including Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, EMI Music Group and Warner Music Group. 2005 marked the partnership deal with Mediabase 24/7 monitoring service and the unveiling of the first ever digital distribution system with Spanish language capabilities, allowing it to serve the growing number of Spanish speaking radio stations and Latin label divisions in the United States. In 2006, Radio and Records announced that they will combine with Promo Only as the exclusive sales representative for the Promo Only MPE System.

Promo Only MPE is used and supported by every major broadcaster including Clear Channel, Infinity, Citadel, Cox, Cumulus, Salem Communications, Radio One, Emmis, Entercom, Sirius, Journal, ABC, DMX, CBS, Jones Radio, Yahoo, AOL, Music Choice, Disney, Univision, Westwood One, Regent, Premiere Radio, Next Media and many others.

About Promo Only
With offices in Orlando, New York, Los Angeles, Calgary, Chicago and London, Promo Only (www.promoonly.com) is the world leader in subscription-based music and music video services. Promo Only offers a complete line of music on CD and music video on DVD designed to meet the needs of music professionals, business owners and retail operations. Jim Robinson and Pete Werner founded Promo Only in 1992.

About Destiny Media Technologies
Destiny Media Technologies, Inc. (www.dsny.com) (DSNY.OB) is a leader in developing easy-to-use tools for distributing media through the internet. The company's suite of streaming and downloadable products includes: Clipstream (tm), Destiny Media Player (tm), Radio Destiny (tm), and MPE (tm). Established in 1991, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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LCO - Levine Communications Office
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Whereas past Harm City Mix tapes were peppered with Baltimore talent, Vol. 5 is almost exclusively a testament to the versatility of Baltimores burgeoning Hip Hop scene. Fans of the raw and unfiltered will love this CD. Hosted by Mr. Skinny Stop Snitchin Suge, the CD features exclusive commentary, original tracks from the Urban Suspex and Akira the Great as well as new material from C.O.M.P., BossMan, D.O.G., Skarr Akbar, Raheem Davaughn, Joe Budden, Jim Jones, Grafh, Chopper and Don Brody.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) February 1, 2006 -- Acclaimed Baltimore-based DJ, DNA, is proud to announce the release of the newest installment of the Harm City Mix tape series, entitled True Crime: Harm City Vol 5.

Recognized for the hugely successful Street Wars and R&B Chronicles collaborations with P-Cutta and his independent "Industry Xposure", Sex Traxxx and Real Radio releases, DNA is a widely respected name in the Mix tape DJ circuit. Consistently able to obtain exclusive freestyles and unreleased singles, its no wonder his mix tapes are continually named amongst the most popular by enthusiasts.

Whereas past Harm City Mix tapes were peppered with Baltimore talent, Vol. 5 is almost exclusively a testament to the versatility of Baltimores burgeoning Hip Hop scene. Fans of the raw and unfiltered will love this CD. Hosted by Mr. Skinny Stop Snitchin Suge, the CD features exclusive commentary, original tracks from the Urban Suspex and Akira the Great as well as new material from C.O.M.P., BossMan, D.O.G., Skarr Akbar, Raheem Davaughn, Joe Budden, Jim Jones, Grafh, Chopper and Don Brody.

The series is fast becoming a coveted promotional opportunity for Mid-Atlantic artists seeking to strengthen their fan base. DNA plans to use the Harm City brand as a vehicle to expose the hip-hop renaissance occurring in the region (MD, DC, VA, NC).

"To be able to introduce the public to new artists has always been one of my goals. Mix tapes are oftentimes the publics first introduction to a new artist. After years of pushing mix tapes in the streets, it is a great feeling [for me] to be in a position to offer artists from my hometown, as well as other untapped regions, the opportunity for national exposure. said DJ DNA.

The release of True Crime: Harm City Vol. 5 is also significant because it will, for the first time, be distributed through the Down Town Locker Room and DTLR retailers.

The decision to utilize the distribution services of Downtown Locker Room and DTLR was a no brainer" according to DJ DNA. "Theyve creatively woven music and fashion into the layout of their stores and overall marketing scope. We both feel that the product [the Mixtape] is representative of both of our missions.

As a special offer, the 1st 400 copies of Harm City vol. 5 includes an advance look at DNAs upcoming DVD Mixtape Magazine Industry Xposure. The DVD focuses on the hottest signed and unsigned artists, as well as producers, executives, DJs, exotic cars and other topics of interest to urban markets. Features Young Jeezy, Game, Skillz, DJ Premier, Trey Songz, Grafh, Guru, Paul Wall and model Lizz Robins (King Magazine Model/Jet Magazine Beauty Of the Week).

DJ DNA:
For more DNA related information please refer to DNA website

Distinctions: Nominated for Best Mixtape Duo (with P-Cutta at the 8th Annual Justo Mixtape Awards 2004) and named Milestone Medias Best Mixtape DJ of the Year (2005).

Downtown Locker Room (DTLR):
With locations throughout the Baltimore, Washington DC, North Carolina, Virginia, & Atlanta metropolitan areas, Downtown Locker Room has become the most recognizable retailer of urban apparel, footwear and urban music. For more information related to the DTLR or its parent company, Levtran Enterprises Inc, please refer to www.downtownlockerroom.com.

Note: DNA bio, pictures and promo copies of True Crime: Harm City Vol. 5 are available for review upon request. The CD is in stores NOW.

CONTACT:
Courtney Wheeler of SYNERGY
Bringing artists and media together in the spirit of cooperation"
Media Liaison

DJ DNA of Roundtable/Rooftop Entertainment

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Courtney Wheeler
SYNERGY
http://www.itsbaltimorebaby.com/
443-850-1134

UniversalOne uses creative marketing skills to craft a New York City nightclub awareness to promote hip-hop artist Chad Loves CD release Speak No Evol to niche client market.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 1, 2006 - Evol Records, today announces the soft-launch relationship with UniversalOne an online VIP nightlife promotion company specializing in creative event planning. An online marketing campaign of this event can be seen at http://www.universalonecard.com/vip-emailer.html.

This active online buzz campaign has driven over 300,000 people in the last month to upload and watch Chad Loves Keep Swinging music video, said Scott Holland V.P. or Evol Records.

The video can be viewed at http://www.chadlove.com/video and the CD can be purchased at either www.chadlove.com or www.cdbaby.com/chadlove.

About Evol Records:
Evol Records is an emerging preeminent suburban entertainment company, encompassing a broad range of business including recording, music publishing, artists management, film production, web development, recording facility, marketing, advertising and apparel. For further information on Evol Records. Visit the website at http://www.evolrecords.com.

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Scott Holland
EVOL RECORDS.
http://www.chadlove.com/video/
347.598.3865

Harlem's Hottest HipHop Diplomat signs Personal Services Agreement with H3Enterprises

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- H3Enterprises, Inc. (HTRE) announced today that it has entered into a multi-faceted Agreement with #1 Recording Artist, Juelz Santana. The Agreement includes Juelz hosting H3's first CyberSports One-on-One Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston where many top NBA superstars are expected to participate in this fan-friendly event. Juelz has also agreed to become a financial partner in H3's flagship HipHopSodaShop on 125th Street in Harlem, as well as in HTRE itself.

"We're gonna rip 125th up," said Juelz. "It's great to be able to enjoy all this in my own backyard with my own people. I've hung out with my boy "A Butta" here since we were little punks and now we're gonna get a chance to actually work together for the good of our own hood. I respect everything H3 has already accomplished and respect everything he's trying to get done. We're building a real HOME for the Hip Hop generation complete with all the things we love to do. But it's really about creating educational opportunity and good jobs and that's where Team H3 will prove to be unbeatable."

"It's great to add another home-grown Harlem hero to the team," said Brian "H3" Peters, President and founder of HTRE, the first publicly traded Hip Hop Company. "Juelz is a true Harlem treasure and we hope to utilize all of his talents to the full benefit of our shareholders and our communities."

HTRE is the owner, creator, licensor, and franchiser of HipHopSodaShops, H3Raps, H3WhiteTeaBeverages, H3Merchandising, H3CyberSports, H3'sWorldSeries of CyberSports, and HipHopHeaven.

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Certain information included herein may contain statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business development activities. Such forward-looking information is subject to changes and variations which are not reasonably predictable and which could significantly affect future results.

Contact: 877-H3-Hiphop ask for Public Relations

Source: H3Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: H3Enterprises Public Relations, 1-877-H3-Hiphop

Web site: http://www.hiphopsodashop.com/

Access to Special Pre-Sale Tickets Beginning February 15, 2006

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 6th anniversary, The Black Eyed Peas will kick off the enormously popular Honda Civic Tour on March 23rd at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Sponsored by Honda Civic, the 2006 Motor Trend car of year, this will be the GRAMMY(R)-winning artists' first headlining North American tour to promote their multi-platinum album, Monkey Business. The Black Eyed Peas will be hitting the stage in more than 35 cities nationwide.

With heightened anticipation each year, the 2006 Honda Civic Tour is sure to be this year's hottest ticket. Bringing multi-platinum hits, an eclectic fan base and supernatural stage presence, The Black Eyed Peas' have all the ingredients to make this tour a one-of-a-kind concert experience.

Opening for The Black Eyed Peas will be The Pussycat Dolls, accompanied by additional support acts to be announced.

"We are excited to be going out on the Honda Civic Tour because it allows us to keep the ticket at a low price so that kids can come out and see us play and not have to worry about breaking their backs to pay for a ticket," says will.i.am. "It's an honor to come after such great bands as Incubus, Blink 182 and Maroon5. It's a great tour and we are thrilled that Honda has given us this opportunity," Fergie added.

Showcased on tour with the band will be The Black Eyed Peas customized Honda Civic Hybrid. Throughout the tour, fans will have the opportunity to win this uniquely designed and autographed, one-of-a-kind car. The vehicle was unveiled during the announcement and special performance that took place for selected Honda associates.

Fans can log on to www.hondacivictour.com to gain access to tour information, and beginning February, 15, 2006 fans can log on for special pre-sale ticket purchasing details and to register to win the Black Eyed Peas customized and autographed Civic Hybrid. No purchase is necessary to enter and entry is limited to legal residents of the continental United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.

Tickets go on sale President's Day weekend (February 17-20), check local listings for more information. Past headlining artists on the Honda Civic Tour include top acts: Blink-182, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional and most recently Maroon5.

The Black Eyed Peas released their fourth album, Monkey Business in June 2005, selling over 6.5 million copies worldwide. The success of Monkey Business was propelled by the hit singles, "Don't Phunk With My Heart," "Don't Lie," "My Humps" and the current single, "Pump It." This year, The Black Eyed Peas earned four Grammy nominations.

Featuring 16 tracks, including collaborations with Godfather of Soul James Brown ("They Don't Want Music"), Justin Timberlake ("My Style"), and Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo and John Legend ("Like That"), Monkey Business spans a hip-hop spectrum from pop to surf to soul. Recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, London, Miami, a tour bus and a Japanese bullet train, Monkey Business, produced largely by will.i.am, entered the Billboard 200 Chart at #2. The album was released to rave reviews in Rolling Stone, People and USA Today. "Don't Phunk With My Heart" and "My Humps" topped the iTunes most downloaded chart at #1.

After two critically acclaimed albums, (1998's Behind The Front and 2000's Bridging The Gap), The Black Eyed Peas broke through with 2003's Elephunk. Elephunk went on to sell over 9 million copies worldwide and the group took home a Grammy in 2005 for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for "Let's Get It Started."

Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. Honda now employs more than 30,000 associates in North America. Honda currently has 12 manufacturing plants in North America, producing automobiles, light trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, engines, transmissions and other components. Nearly 8 of 10 Honda and Acura cars and light trucks sold in America are assembled in North America as well. Many of these products are now designed and developed at one of Honda's U.S. R&D centers. Honda annually purchases more than $12 billion in parts and materials from suppliers in North America.

Produced by ignition, Inc., the Honda Civic Tour brings innovation and environmental consciousness to the masses by combining the hottest in automotive technology with the hottest in music. The Honda Civic was recently recognized as the prestigious 2006 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Honda is also proudly introducing an impressive new Civic Hybrid for 2006 that is more than a redesign; it's a reinvention.

The Honda Civic Tour is scheduled to visit the following cities (dates and venues subject to change):

DATE VENUE CITY
March 23 Save Mart Center Fresno, CA
March 24 Arco Arena Sacramento, CA
March 25 Reno Events Center Reno, NV
March 26 Bayside Concerts San Diego, CA
March 28 Gibson Amphitheater Los Angeles, CA
March 29 Gibson Amphitheater Los Angeles, CA
March 31 Dodge Theater Phoenix, AZ
April 7 Smirnoff Amphitheater Dallas, TX
April 8 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Houston, TX
April 9 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater San Antonio, TX
April 11 USF SunDome Tampa, FL
April 13 Bank Atlantic Center Sunrise, FL
April 14 UofF O'Connell Center Gainesville, FL
April 15 Chastain Park Amphitheater Atlanta, GA
April 18 Booth Amph @ Regency Park Cary, NC
April 21 Theater @ Madison Square Garden New York, NY
April 22 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD
April 23 Tweeter Waterfront Camden, NJ
April 25 Mullins Center @ UMASS Amherst, MA
April 26 Sacred Heart Univ/Wm. Pitt Center Fairfield, CT
April 28 Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY
April 29 Agganis Arena Boston, MA
April 30 Bryce Theater @ Bryce Jordan Ctr State College, PA
May 2 Value City Theater Columbus, OH
May 4 Fox Theater Detroit, MI
May 6 Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL
May 7 Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN
May 12 Oakland Arena Oakland, CA
May 14 Theater in the Clouds Portland, OR
May 15 Everett Events Center Everett, WA
May 16 Star Theater @ Spokane Arena Spokane, WA
May 19 Idaho Center Theater Boise, ID
May 20 E Center Ford Theater Salt Lake City, UT
May 21 Universal Lending Pavilion Denver, CO

For more updated information, visit the official 2006 Honda Civic Tour site at http://www.hondacivictour.com/.

Source: A&M/Interscope Records Los Angeles

CONTACT: Fran Curtis, +1-212-445-8423, fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com, or
Jason Padgitt, +1-310-854-8140, or Heather Lewandoski, +1-310-854-8147,
hlewandoski@rogersandcowan.com, all of ROGERS & COWAN for Honda Civic Tour; or
Hillary Siskind of A&M/Interscope Records Los Angeles, +1-212-841-8055,
Hillary.Siskind@umusic.com, for The Black Eyed Peas

Web site: http://www.hondacivictour.com/

WWW.LINGERIEBOWL.COM

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The L.A. Memorial Coliseum may not sell it at concessions, but there will surely be some delicious "Cherry Pie" on the field during this year's Bodog.com Lingerie Bowl as '80s rock Icon Jani Lane the Original Singer / Song writer Warrant belts out his signature song, joined by those from the biggest collaboration of '80s hip-hop artists including Biz Markie, Whodini, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Chubb Rock and Rob Base.

Before the "bling" era that refocused rap on Benjamins and BMWs, drugs and thugs, the 1980s nurtured a generation of young artists that defined old- school rap with a sense of humor and musical adventurism. From the "clown prince of rap" Biz Markie to the funk/freak fun of Whodini, from "the first human beat box in the rap world" Doug E. Fresh to the lyrical innovation of Chubb Rock, these nascent artists resonated a feeling of optimism sorely missing from much of today's hardcore rap. Then there's Jani Lane, the Original Singer / Song writer for Multi Platinum recording artist Warrant, "one of the most popular pop-metal bands of the late '80s" (according to All Music Guide), whose multi-platinum album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich yielded the singles "Down Boys," "Sometimes She Cries" and "Heaven," followed by the even more popular Cherry Pie with its Top Ten hits "Cherry Pie" and "I Saw Red."

"We are thrilled to assemble a once-in-a-lifetime performance by some of the greatest hip-hop artists of the '80s and one of the era's greatest rock bands," stated Lingerie Bowl creator and executive producer Mitch Mortaza, president of Horizon Productions. "This musical lineup offers something for everyone and will bring great energy in accompanying the fashion show that takes place just before our players hit the field for the main event."

The Bodog.com Lingerie Bowl airs Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. EST/PST, offering a 90-minute sports and entertainment extravaganza live on Pay-Per-View, for $19.95 (check with your local cable or satellite providers for availability). The highly anticipated halftime special -- pitting two-time Lingerie Bowl champions Los Angeles Temptation against two-time Eastern regional champion New York Euphoria -- will feature bombshell Jenny McCarthy, supermodel Cindy Margolis, 1985 Chicago Bear greats William "The Refrigerator" Perry and Willie Gault, MTV personality Trishelle Cannatella, "American Idol's" Ryan Starr, model/actress Tamie Sheffield and Fox football analyst Mike Goldberg. Additional celebrities and entertainment components will be announced in the final week. For more information, visit www.LingerieBowl.com.

Source: Horizon Productions

CONTACT: Media, Cheryl Lynch, +1-818-843-6300, clynch@bwr-la.com, or
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Eshelman, +1-310-248-6109, heshelman@bwr-la.com, all of B|W|R Public
Relations, for Horizon Productions

Web site: http://www.lingeriebowl.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Pre-event interviews are now available with all involved players and celebrity talent. Please call 818-843-6300 for scheduling and/or event credentialing. B-roll is available at http://jadeproductionsla.com/FileShare/LingeriePlayoff/. (photo credit)

On February 7, 2006 at the Beverly Hills Hotel In Los Angeles

The industry's most influential stars and executives -- Victoria Rowell, Ludacris, John Legend, Ciara; BET executives Debra Lee and Reginald Hudlin -- all to be honored for giving back to the community during the celebrated 48th Annual Grammy week with a special posthumous tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Artist Empowerment Coalition (AEC), the entertainment industry's leading social responsibility organization announced today the honorees for its highly anticipated, star-studded, 4th Annual AEC Artist Celebration Luncheon. This year's attending honorees include Multi-Platinum Artists and Grammy Nominees Ludacris, Ciara and John Legend. Honorees also include BET executives Debra Lee and Reginald Hudlin for answering the call to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina with their quick response with the S.O.S Telethon. Also being recognized for outstanding community work is actress Victoria Rowell for her committed work with Rowell's Foster Children's Positive Plan. This year's event will also include a special posthumous tribute to the legendary late Sammy Davis Jr. The exclusive event is presented by Mercedes Benz, ASCAP, Avon and Foxwoods Resort & Casino and will take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 10 AM.

Hosted by Shaun Robinson (Co-Anchor from Access Hollywood), the AEC Artist Celebration and Pre-Grammy Lunch is a celebration of music, arts and culture, recognizing those who continue the mission of "giving back." This high profile, invitation only affair will be attended by 400 of the industry's top artists, leaders.

"The AEC Artist Celebration & Pre-Grammy Luncheon serves as a platform for artists and industry leaders to come together, recognizing those who understand and share the importance of giving back to their community," states L. Londell McMillan, AEC Co-Founder. "We're proud to celebrate these influential creative leaders who use their celebrity status to make a difference, while encouraging others along the way to reach back and help others who are less fortunate."

Past and present honorees/attendees of the AEC Artist Celebration & Pre-Grammy Brunch events have included Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, Tyra Banks, Danny Glover, Prince, Roberta Flack, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Nas and others. For more information, please visit http://www.artistempowerment.com/.

ABOUT THE ARTIST EMPOWERMENT COALTION (AEC)

Founded in 2002, the AEC was initiated and inspired through the efforts of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Najee and the law firm of L. Londell McMillan, P.C. The AEC works to improve the quality of life for artists, performers, musicians, songwriters and others in the business of entertainment and for all people by preserving artistic freedoms and empowerment within our communities.

To learn more about the AEC/AEC Artist Celebration Luncheon, honorees or to obtain press credentials, please contact Angela Thomas or via e-mail at Angela@pranamarketing.com Prana Marketing (201) 503-1333.

Source: The Artist Empowerment Coalition (AEC)

CONTACT: Angela Thomas of Prana Marketing, +1-201-503-1333,
Angela@pranamarketing.com, for The Artist Empowerment Coalition

Web site: http://www.artistempowerment.com/

First Ever 'mtvU Freshmen Five' Picks Breakout Acts to Watch this Semester

Hit Series 'Stand In,' 'Does This Look Infected?' and 'Fresh Produce' Return with All New Episodes

All mtvU Programming to Now Debut on mtvU Uber Before or During On-Air Broadcast

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to deliver as a crystal ball for new music and a creative laboratory for college students, mtvU today announced on-air, online and on campus programming for Spring 2006 -- offering college students unparalleled opportunities to jump start their careers, experience the best new music and affect positive social change. In response to heavy adoption of mtvU's new broadband channel at mtvU.com, mtvU Uber, the network also announced that all shows will now premiere online before or simultaneously with on-air broadcasts. mtvU has grown distribution more than 30 percent since launch in 2004 and enters this year on a number of new campuses, including top schools such as Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Wisconsin -- Madison, Brown, Princeton, Auburn and Georgia State.

"College students are literally shaping mtvU -- from programming their own channel with mtvU Uber, to creating the content we feature, to determining which new artists we play and bring to campus quads -- and we're offering our network as a national forum for their talents and achievements," said Stephen Friedman, GM of mtvU.

Highlights from the semester ahead include:

NEW MUSIC

"mtvU FRESHMEN FIVE" -- College students are the prophets of new music, and starting this semester, the "mtvU Freshman Five" will bi-annually pick the five emerging artists poised to ride on students' shoulders to superstardom. Each will be featured on an upcoming episode of mtvU's weekly series, "The Freshman," (Tuesdays), which runs down music videos from artists fresh on the scene. The inaugural class of the "mtvU Freshman Five" is:

* Arctic Monkeys -- Sheffield-based postpunk band tearing up the UK charts
and gaining major traction on college campuses across the U.S.
* the Federation -- Emerging Bay Area rap group and pioneers of the
Northern California phenomena, "Hyphy"
* Gym Class Heroes -- Signed by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, the five piece
hip hop band charts its own path with live instrumentation and conscious
lyrics
* Lady Sovereign -- Wembley-bred 19-year old leading the UK's grime
movement and recently signed by Jay-Z
* MF Doom -- Metal-faced underground hip hop superhero building steam off
acclaimed collaboration with Danger Mouse, "The Mouse and the Mask"

"BREAKING THE VIDEO" -- mtvU has greenlit the new series "Breaking the Video," which features O.A.R. and Damone this semester, and gives college students the chance to produce and direct music videos for hot emerging acts. Artists choose the winning concept for the video and travel to campus for the shoot. Each video -- along with a special behind-the-scenes "making of" -- premieres exclusively on mtvU and mtvU Uber. Episode one features college favorite O.A.R., produced by students at Columbia University. Episode two features students from Brooklyn College creating a video for breakout artist Damone. The series is Executive Produced by acclaimed video director Justin Francis of "The Saline Project" (Eminem, Black Eyed Peas, Weezer, 50 Cent), who will serve as a mentor.

"2006 BEST MUSIC ON CAMPUS CONTEST" -- mtvU will soon begin its annual quest to discover America's most outstanding college artists. For the first time, bands will this year build personalized music pages on mtvU.com, where college students nationwide will browse, listen to, and rate their favorites. The winner will receive a record deal and their video will premiere on mtvU and mtvU Uber.

"CAMPUS INVASION '06 TOUR" -- Back for its second year under the mtvU banner, Campus Invasion '06 brings red-hot up-and-comers Motion City Soundtrack, Straylight Run and HelloGoodbye to twenty college campuses across the US beginning the first week in April. Motion City Soundtrack is fresh off winning "The Breaking Woodie" (Best Emerging Artist) at the 2005 mtvU Woodie Awards, Straylight Run's video for "Hands in the Sky" has been a student favorite, earning heavy rotation on mtvU, and HelloGoodbye took first place honors in the recent MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout battle-of-the-bands competition. *Dates and campuses for the tour are to be announced. For booking, please visit http://www.mtvu.com/uconnect/campus_invasion_tour/

"mtvU EXCLUSIVE LIVE LEAK" -- Rising reggae star Matisyahu got his start on mtvU nearly a year ago, and now he's back to take over the channel, with an on-air, online, and wireless exclusive first look-and-listen of his debut studio album, "Youth." In the seven days running up to the album's release this March, mtvU Uber will each day premiere an exclusive live performance of a new song from the record. The day "Youth" drops, performances from the "Live Leak" will air every half hour on mtvU, while the album streams in its entirety on mtvU.com and as a wireless download for digital phones. Additionally, beginning February 13th, mtvU will exclusively premiere the self-titled lead video from "Youth" on-air and online, as well as a behind the scenes look at the making of the video. The most recent mtvU "Live Leak" alumnus, Death Cab for Cutie, rode the leak of its 2005 release "Plans" to a best ever debut, landing at #4 on Billboard and #1 on the college charts.

STUDENT GENERATED CONTENT AND RETURNING FAVORITES

"STAND IN" -- A new roster of global icons will surprise college campuses this spring and serve as "Stand In" professors for a day. With mtvU cameras following, each will visit an mtvU affiliate school to guest teach an unsuspecting class. Additionally, in March, MTV will air a half hour special highlighting some of the best moments from the acclaimed mtvU series, which has shocked college students with Stand Ins including Nobel Laureate Shimon Peres, Madonna, Senator John McCain, Marilyn Manson, Tom Wolfe, Sting and Kanye West.

"COLLEGE TELEVISION AWARDS" -- Through a new partnership with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, this year mtvU becomes a multi-platform distribution partner for the College Television Awards, which recognizes the nation's best in film, video and digital works. mtvU and mtvU Uber will profile the 2006 awards this March with features on the nominees, winners and a behind the scenes look at the Television Academy Foundation's gala awards ceremony. In addition to industry recognition and cash prizes, the College Television Awards offer student winners exposure to an audience of Hollywood executives, Television Academy members, and now, their peers nationwide.

"mtvU STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEALS" -- Starting this spring, mtvU will award multiple "development deals" every semester to stand out students who have submitted for any of mtvU's student-generated series or competitions. The first four students to receive mtvU development deals are: Antonio Campos, a senior in NYU's film program and Cannes Film Festival Cinefondation 1st place winner; Andrew Karlsruher, a Boston University sophomore who traveled to Sudan for mtvU's student-produced documentary on the crisis in Darfur, "Translating Genocide;" and Rocky Murray and Matt Gazewood, students at Great Basin College, whose videotaped antics, pranks and stunts have become the most streamed clips from mtvU's series, "Fresh Produce."

"DARFUR GENOCIDE ACTIVISM VIDEO GAME" -- In partnership with the Reebok Human Rights Foundation, mtvU today unveiled the three finalists in its Darfur Digital Activist competition. Developed by students from Carnegie Mellon, U.S.C. and the DigiPen Institute of Technology, the online video games are designed to spread awareness of the genocide taking place in the Darfur region of Sudan and further mobilize college students to help stop the crisis. The finalists are live on http://www.darfurisdying.com/, where students can play the games and vote for the entry they feel represents the best call to action. The winning prototype will receive up to $50,000 towards development and launch into the digital world.

"SPRING BREAK 2006" -- mtvU is taking over Panama City Beach for two weeks this spring, bringing down some of hottest acts making waves on the college music scene. Armor for Sleep, HelloGoodbye, Juelz Santana, Matchbook Romance and Hawthorne Heights are some of the early confirmed bands and more will be announced soon. The mtvU Stage and Village will be on the beach March 5th - 19th, with live concerts, games, prizes, free stuff and more. Those that can't get to PCB can catch live performances on mtvU.com and mtvU and mtvU Uber.

"TAKE ACTION TOUR 2006" -- This year mtvU again sponsors the Take Action! Tour, which benefits the Kristin Brooks Hope Center (operator of the Youth America Hotline 1-877-YOUTHLINE and 1-800-SUICIDE), helps prevent suicide and generates support for federal funding of suicide prevention programs. The tour runs from March 1 - April 23 and boasts a stellar lineup of up-and-coming bands, including Matchbook Romance, Silverstein, The Early November, Chiodos and Amber Pacific. For a full list of bands, dates and cities, please visit: http://www.mtvu.com/music/take_action_tour/

mtvU is the only place where college students can see music videos and programming featuring many of their favorite artists. The channel is a crystal ball for new music, helping to break acts like Fallout Boy, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers and Matisyahu. Popular music programming returning this spring includes: "Dean's List," mtvU's Monday countdown of the top 10 videos on campus, determined entirely by online student voting; "House Band," a bi-weekly series airing Tuesdays that compiles exclusive performance footage, video premieres and interviews, this spring profiling We Are Scientists, Weezer, HelloGoodbye and Beth Orton "Backstage Pass," where questions submitted on mtvU.com are answered by college favorites every Thursday, including Panic! At The Disco, Armor for Sleep and Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis this semester. In addition, mtvU Uber has also begun exclusively premiering a new video from an emerging band or artist every Monday.

Other student favorites back for Spring 06 include "Does This Look Infected," where VJ Jam Jamma Josh takes a hilarious and unreliable look at the health issues facing the college student body; "Fresh Produce," which every Wednesday profiles handpicked batches of student-produced programming uploaded to mtvU.com from campuses across the country; "Quad Squads," a reality series this semester pitting SEC rivals Auburn University and the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa in a competition to develop the best student-focused marketing campaign for Snickers; plus "The Opening," which gives upcoming grads the down low on what to expect from their first job and through partnership with MonsterTRAK, the opportunity to apply for similar jobs on mtvU.com.

About mtvU

Broadcasting to over 730 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 6.8 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are, through a three pronged approach -- on-air, online and on campus. mtvU focuses on content including music programming, news, student life features, events, pro-social initiatives and more. For more information about mtvU, and for a complete programming schedule, visit http://www.mtvu.com/ .

mtvU Uber makes mtvU the first MTV Networks channel distributed in its entirety via broadband, streaming 24/7 and on demand, featuring all of mtvU plus exclusive new music, original shows and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: mtvU

CONTACT: Jason Rzepka of mtvU, +1-212-654-9198,
jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com; David French for MTV/MTV2/mtvU, +1-310-752-8110,
david.french@mtvstaff.com

Web site: http://www.mtvu.com/
http://www.mtv.com/

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2006--Michael Buble, Common, Matt Dillon, Queen Latifah and Ludacris Added as Presenters for Music's Biggest Night(TM) on Wednesday, Feb. 8, CBS  
Madonna and Gorillaz make their world debut performing together on one stage during the 48th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards telecast, The Recording Academy(R) announced today. In keeping with the tradition of creating exciting "GRAMMY moments," the GRAMMY-nominated Gorillaz will be joined onstage for the first time by worldwide megastar and five-time GRAMMY winner Madonna in an exclusive GRAMMY segment. Gorillaz will appear in 3-D animated color for the first time on network television. They currently are nominated for Record Of The Year, Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals, and Best Short Form Music Video ("Feel Good Inc." featuring De La Soul) and Best Urban/Alternative Performance ("Dirty Harry" featuring Bootie Brown). Newly announced presenters include current GRAMMY nominees pop vocalist Michael Buble (who also will be featured in a performance during the GRAMMY Pre-Telecast ceremony) and rapper/actor Common; as well as last year's GRAMMY host Queen Latifah, Academy Award(R)-nominated actor Matt Dillon and rapper/actor Ludacris.

These superstar artists join previously announced performers Mariah Carey, John Legend and Kanye West -- all with eight nominations each; Bruce Springsteen; U2 and Mary J Blige; Coldplay; Faith Hill and Keith Urban; Christina Aguilera and Herbie Hancock; Sugarland; Jamie Foxx with Kanye West; an all-star tribute to Sly And The Family Stone featuring Maroon 5, will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, Robert Randolph, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Joss Stone and John Legend; and current two-time nominee Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir join Mariah Carey. Previously announced presenters include Big & Rich, Tom Hanks and Terrence Howard. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.

The music industry's premier event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at www.grammy.yahoo.com.

The 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by John Cossette Productions in association with Ken Ehrlich Productions for The Recording Academy. John Cossette and Ken Ehrlich are executive producers, Walter C. Miller is producer/director, Tisha Fein is the coordinating producer and Tzvi Small is executive in charge of production.

Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs -- including the creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download(R) (www.WhatsTheDownload.com). For more information, please visit www.grammy.com.

Contacts
The Recording Academy
Ron Roecker, 310-392-3777
www.GRAMMY.com
or
CBS Television
Susan J. Marks, 323-575-2118
Johanna Fuentes, 212-975-4757

Uncompromising Underground Hardcore Rap Group Storms The Mainstream As 'It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp,' from the film 'Hustle & Flow,' Is Nominated For Best Achievement In Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) Oscar

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences revealed the nominees for the 78th Annual Academy Awards earlier today notably honoring Three 6 Mafia, the Dirty South's most uncompromising hip-hop ensemble, with a nomination in the Best Achievement In Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) category.

Three 6 Mafia's track, "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp," from the highly-acclaimed hip-hop drama "Hustle & Flow" (which won the Audience Award at Sundance), paints an unflinching and indelible picture of the gritty world of grass-roots hip-hop, mirroring in music the blistering inner-city turmoil portrayed in the film. "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" features music and lyric by Jordan (Juicy J) Houston, Cedric (Crunchy Black) Coleman and Paul (DJ Paul) Beauregard (aka Three 6 Mafia).

Written and directed by Craig Brewer, "Hustle & Flow" (Paramount Classics, MTV Films and New Deal Entertainment) presents a tough and honest look at the hip-hop underground of Memphis, Tennessee, the birthplace of Three 6 Mafia.

The Academy Award nomination is the latest in a series of triumphs for Three 6 Mafia, who've just become the first African-American rap group in history to be nominated for a Best Song Oscar trophy. It's also a major victory for hip-hop itself as the groundbreaking art form, as represented by Three 6 Mafia, breaks out of the underground and achieves bona fide recognition from the entertainment mainstream. The Three 6 Mafia nomination marks the second time in Oscar history that a hip-hop act has been honored with a Best Song nomination by the Academy. The first was Eminem for "8 Mile" in 2002 (he won).

The latest Three 6 Mafia single, "Poppin' My Collar," featuring Project Pat, is currently in rotation at MTV2 and BET and is the #3 Most Watched Video on MTV2.com. The track, which was a "New Joint" on "106th and Park" on January 26, is currently the #2 Most Added record at Urban Mainstream radio.

The group has several upcoming television appearances scheduled including an episode of MTV "Cribs" (airing Wednesday, February 1) and an MTV "Wild N Out" performance of "Poppin' My Collar" (airing Thursday, February 2). Three 6 Mafia will be featured on MTV's "Jamie Kennedy Show" this spring.

The group's last single, "Stay Fly" is a platinum certified digital single and is currently #2 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart, #19 Top 40 Rhythm and a Top 5 single at Urban Mainstream.

More than 1.5 million Three 6 Mafia ringtones