Latest news releases for Entertainment Celebrities from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-08-30T07:17:11Z http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/atom10/bbcelebs.xml 2008-08-26T19:17:28Z Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm 2008-08-26T14:09:14Z The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm 2008-08-20T19:39:32Z DeLon's video that utilized a remix of M.I.A.'s song, "Paper Planes", has stirred mass amounts of controversy throughout the blogosphere and media, including front page of the BBC Entertainment Website. Projecting comparisons of M.I.A.'s "terrorist chic" image with the Sri Lankan terrorist group, the LTTE, DeLon has drawn comments and letters ranging from praise and admiration to hatred and death threats. DeLon responds to his fans and critics with another remix music video that exhibits a rare message of peace and unity from a hip-hop rapper. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm 2008-08-15T11:49:28Z Thump Records Celebrates 19 Years As Their B-DUB Imprint Joins Jaggo Records to Present Evelyn "Champagne" King's First Release in 15 Years August 19thGrammy Award-Winning artist Evelyn Champagne King Will Debut her New CD, Open Book, Live at the House of Blues in LA on August 19th With Special Guest, Latin Sensation Jodie V. Whose Thump Album Will be Released September 9th (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm 2008-08-14T23:47:29Z P. Miller Makes History As The First Hip-Hop Entrepreneur To Own A Television Network, Is The Youngest Chairman In The Game, And Takes His Fast-Paced, Growing Brand to Wall Street. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm 2008-08-14T22:00:27Z Elliott Cohn returns to his hometown of Tampa FL for a special show at Skipper's Smokehouse with Elliott Cohn and the Cosmic Sweat Society, and very special guest Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm 2008-08-13T10:29:15Z Successful businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller has officially changed his name to P. Miller and will no longer respond to the name "Master P." (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm 2008-08-15T10:43:14Z His new enhanced album, Cosmix, blends Ram Dass' celebrated words and chilled electronica beats mixed by Down-under DJ Kriece. CD enhanced with video of Ram Dass' final recorded conversation with Timothy Leary. Related promotional campaigns on YouTube, MySpace and at radio and retail offer devotees new ways to connect. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/RamDass/Cosmix/prweb1201264.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/RamDass/Cosmix/prweb1201264.htm 2008-08-05T16:55:04Z Ceylon Records' recording Artist, DeLon, questions Interscope recording Artist, M.I.A., on a remix music video of her song, "Paper Planes". "Paper Planes" has been extensively promoted by Universal Music Group in the upcoming movie, "Pineapple Express". The remixed video has garnered enormous support from the Sri Lankan and European communities. This controversial video can be viewed on the Ceylon Records' homepage at www.ceylonrecords.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179054.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179054.htm 2008-08-05T12:30:02Z Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, today announced the record-breaking success of Universal Motown Recording artist Lil Wayne’s Lollipop video on Music Choice. The video had been viewed an unprecedented one million times two weeks in a row. Lil Wayne is the first artist ever to achieve this milestone since Music Choice launched its free Video On Demand Music Network in late 2004. With over ten million views to date, Rentrak, an independent media measurement and analytics company, confirms that Lil Wayne’s Lollipop holds the ALL-TIME RECORD as the most popular music video on Music Choice EVER! (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm 2008-07-29T16:57:07Z Parry Gripp's YouTube phenomenon "Do You Like Waffles?" hits the big time with it's very own album, a collection of 24 deliciously mad and 100% kid friendly jingles on Oglio Records, A Fontana/Universal distributed label. The video for "Do You Like Waffles" (animated by Nathan Mazur) has become one of this year's true YouTube viral sensations. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/waffles/youtube/prweb1159834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/waffles/youtube/prweb1159834.htm 2008-07-28T20:27:33Z Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman release their new CD, "Destination Space" for Oglio Records., during September, 2008. "Destination Space" features Perrey's trademark crazy tape loops and Moog-filled melody lines, featured in 17 brand-new tunes. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/Perrey/Countryman/prweb1155194.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/Perrey/Countryman/prweb1155194.htm 2008-07-28T08:25:18Z IMC Records is celebrating a Fiesta Quinceañera Macarena with Los del Rio, Jon Secada, Oscar D'Leon, Dyango and introducing new artists Barullo and Myra among others. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/IMC_Records/Macarena/prweb1151754.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/IMC_Records/Macarena/prweb1151754.htm 2008-07-17T23:35:50Z Atlanta's V103 Personality Porsche Foxx will host the star studded Birthday gala for Ms. Frankie Co-Star of BET's top rates reality show Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1117274.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1117274.htm 2008-07-18T09:52:47Z "A World Legacy" theme to celebrate 50 years of historical moments. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1105774.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1105774.htm 2008-07-02T14:15:02Z General admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for this year’s inaugural Gonzales Thunder Rally, a three-day rock festival and bike rally Oct. 10-12 at JB Wells Park in historic Gonzales, south of Austin, east of San Antonio, featuring special guest Bret Michaels of Poison and VH-1 “Rock of Love” fame. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/gonzales/rally/prweb1072834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/gonzales/rally/prweb1072834.htm 2008-07-01T05:00:24Z Some feuds never die – four years and two teams after they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers, the feud between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant is still going strong. A video of Shaq ripping on his former teammate was posted online on June 23 and has made a stir within pop culture news this past week. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/funmobility/ringtone/prweb1067454.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/funmobility/ringtone/prweb1067454.htm 2008-06-25T12:09:10Z Lead singer Jimmy Killgallon and the band, No Circus, have today confirmed that the group has signed to Cammarata Management. No Circus's unique fusion of alternative rock (with strong classic rock appeal) combined with Cammarata Management's unique position in the music industry and Internet marketplace will together challenge all traditional musical boundaries. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/rock_and_roll/gibson_myspace_shinedown/prweb1055204.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/rock_and_roll/gibson_myspace_shinedown/prweb1055204.htm 2008-06-23T03:52:17Z 35 years after Nixon started the War on Drugs, we have over one million non-violent drug offenders living behind bars. Thought by many experts to be the precursor to the current War on Terror, the drug war has now cost trillions of dollars and will certainly be brought front and center in the coming elections. After premiering in March on Showtime, the award-winning documentary "American Drug War" now comes to DVD hoping to ignite a long-overdue debate. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/politics/drugs/prweb1045984.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/politics/drugs/prweb1045984.htm 2008-06-23T08:21:10Z John Fogerty, of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame, to play for the first time in 38 years at London's Royal Albert Hall on June 24, 2008. The concert will be filmed and recorded for a live DVD and CD, set for release Christmas 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/Fogerty/CCR/prweb1046764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/Fogerty/CCR/prweb1046764.htm 2008-06-24T03:42:51Z New Leaf Distributing will feature the former chiropractor's new healing CD Golden Ratios in their exhibition booth (#541) at the International New Age Trade Show®-West (INATS® West) June 28 - 30th; CD release date set for June 24, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm 2008-06-18T01:05:25Z nuTsie.com today announced that Duff McKagan, founding member of legendary rock bands Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, has joined the company’s advisory board. McKagan has taken an active role in managing the affairs of his bands and will bring 25+ years of music business experience to the dynamic, Seattle-based digital music company. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/nutsie/music/prweb1034844.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/nutsie/music/prweb1034844.htm 2008-06-11T20:51:41Z Tupac protégés the Outlawz have written, produced and featured on over 60 million albums sold worldwide, yet have never released an album on a major label or enjoyed mainstream radio and video support. Although the group has worked with major artists from TI, Eminem, Young Buck and Keisha Cole to E-40, Game, Biggie and of course Pac, the Lawz are rarely invited to award shows or contacted by producers of TV specials dedicated to their mentor... (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1014514.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1014514.htm 2008-06-11T06:25:44Z Angel Boi, as a whole, has changed the face of music. His music will reach multi-cultural fans all over the universe. Angel Boi has many new projects in the works for his fans to enjoy. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1014124.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1014124.htm 2008-06-10T03:17:52Z Emerging rock band Echo Jet release self titled debut CD featuring hot, new single "Wave", which is quicky gaining radio adds. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm 2008-06-09T16:26:02Z Father and son entertainers Master P and Romeo presided over the graduating class of Monroe Middle School, making good on a promise to return if the students kept their test scores up. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1011974.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1011974.htm 2008-06-04T05:00:16Z Songphonic Records today announced that Jyrojets’ hotly-tipped debut album will be released on 16th June on iTunes and most major download stores worldwide. The physical release will follow in the UK on 23rd June. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm 2008-06-03T07:29:20Z CCM newcomer Amy Douglas gets set to come into the hearts and minds of Americans with her soon to be Hit debut single "Hero at Home." (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb990554.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb990554.htm 2008-06-02T12:21:24Z Grammy Winning R&B Songstress, ASHANTI performs on ABC’s GOOD MORNING AMERICA this Friday June 6th in Bryant Park as part of the show’s summer concert series. She’ll also bring out Rap Superstar Ja Rule to perform a medley of their past hits. Ashanti and GOOD MORNING AMERICA invite fans to come be a part of the audience. The show kicks off at 7:00am in the heart of Bryant Park. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/ashanti/good_morning/prweb992104.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/ashanti/good_morning/prweb992104.htm 2008-05-30T08:00:01Z The fourth studio album by The Inc./Universal Motown superstar singer-songwriter ASHANTI, titled THE DECLARATION, reaches retail stores and digital online sellers on June 3rd, 2008. Album producers and collaborators include such genre-defining talents as Robin Thicke, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, L.T. Hutton, and Pharrell Williams. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm 2008-06-06T11:02:08Z Independent Recording Artist Lauren Monroe releases debut CD produced by Rick Allen, legendary drummer with Def Leppard. The Freedom Sessions is a collection of Americana acoustic rock performances that crosses over into the genres of blues, country and pop with sounds and imagery that speak to our current changing times. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980884.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980884.htm 2008-05-23T07:56:32Z Norm N. Nite, legendary radio host and author of "Rock On" to auction personal collection of classic rock memorabilia in The Legends of Radio Auction hosted by Backstage Auctions. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb968924.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb968924.htm 2008-05-28T15:35:18Z Inviting just a few hundred lucky contest winners, fans and close friends, Derrty Entertainment/Universal Motown’s superstar NELLY hosts a weekend-long event at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. The affair will preview Nelly’s long awaited studio album Brass Knuckles. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/nelly/red_rock/prweb980874.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/nelly/red_rock/prweb980874.htm 2008-05-26T13:13:58Z After 30 years as an accomplished first-call session and touring player, veteran bassist Sekou Bunch is breaking new ground with his first solo CD, The Next Level, on the Trippin N Rhythm record label. The Next Level features stand out collaborative performances by artists Stanley Clarke, Boney James, George Duke, Angela Winbush, Everette Harp, Karen Briggs, Mads Tolling and Sheila E. among others. Bunch expertly weaves Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Rock, Salsa and Caribbean flavors on the new CD. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb970454.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb970454.htm 2008-05-22T14:40:26Z John Huntington, the multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and master of club culture has booked a manic international schedule for his "One Night Stand" DJ tour. Huntington is best known as the star and co-creator of cult favorite Inked, the hit A&E reality TV series featuring Hart & Huntington, his tattoo shop with partner motocross athlete Carey Hart. A master at promoting and branding his influence infiltrates the spectrum of club culture, events, fashion, restaurants, and music. Some of his partnership successes include Club Rubber, co-created with Damian Sanders; MMAjacked.com and Huntington International Clothing with former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell; and Dr. Feelgoods Rock Bar & Grill with former Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb967674.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb967674.htm 2008-05-04T11:44:47Z With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). (Billboard Publicity Wire May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915174.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915174.htm 2008-05-05T06:00:05Z Jango (www.jango.com), the fast-growing social music site, and Hearst Magazines today announced a cross-promotional partnership to develop co-branded online music widgets for Seventeen.com, the website of Seventeen, the nation's best-selling monthly teen magazine. Matching social music and editorial in a unique style, the new Seventeen.com widgets allow readers to publish content across social networks, blogs, and other online communities. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/seventeen/jango/prweb916754.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/seventeen/jango/prweb916754.htm 2008-04-11T09:28:49Z Actor Greg Serano (Wildfire, In the Valley of Elah, To Live and Die, Semper Fi, Legally Blonde) produces David Garver in the Eric Bogosian play, "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee." (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb852464.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb852464.htm 2008-04-10T13:17:44Z Omar Lopez, the "guy with the red violin", will open for Pat Benatar at San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium May 18th. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb850484.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb850484.htm 2008-04-23T11:02:07Z Michael Welch is currently filming 'Twilight' based on Stephanie Meyers' best-selling novel. The versatile young actor whose star is on the rise will be seen in several projects being unveiled. They include two theatrical releases, 'Remember the Daze' and 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', the DVD release of 'Day of the Dead', the Showtime premiere of 'An American Crime'. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb832644.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb832644.htm