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Unknown forces continue to
hush the voice that could clear Michael Jackson of the 1993 child
molestation allegations made against him.
RADFORD, VA (PRWEB) April 9, 2004--Unknown forces continue to hush
the voice that could clear Michael Jackson of the 1993 child
molestation allegations made against him.
Redemption: The Truth Behind the Michael Jackson Child Molestation
Allegations divulges facts about the case not previously made
available to the public.
Written by the sole legal secretary of the plaintiff’s attorney,
Redemption reveals the fraudulent relationship and possible
extortion scheme between complainant Dr. Evan Chandler and his
attorney Barry Rothman.
However, Geraldine Hughes’ accounts do not break attorney-client
privilege. Under California Evidence Code 956, “there is no
privilege under this article if the services of the lawyer were
sought or obtained to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to
commit a crime or a fraud.”
Since Redemption’s publication in January of this year, book
sellers’ orders have been cancelled, bookstore chains proclaimed the
book unavailable, and some online retailers made it difficult to
find.
Branch & Vine Publishers’ chief executive officer, James Armentrout,
describes the situation as going from “confusion to frustration to
determination.”
“After gathering all the information, a clear picture has developed
that there is a movement to suppress the book by an individual or
individuals,” Armentrout said. “We are not the only ones to see
this. Lots of fans have noticed and wrote about it on the Web.
“We and others are looking into the matter to see what action needs
to be taken. Not only are we determined to see that our product is
treated fairly, but to get this information out so that it can aid
in clearing Mr. Jackson’s name.”
Despite being successfully sued for slander by Jackson in 1995,
journalist Victor Gutierrez went on to write Michael Jackson Was My
Lover, a supposed “secret diary” of Chandler’s then 13-year-old
child. The book was, and still is, widely available in some
independently-owned stores and online. So why does Redemption
continue to run into so many walls?
“It’s not that the book isn't selling,” Armentrout said. “We are
getting orders from all over the world. Also, we are getting orders
from several bookstores in the U.S. for customers that request the
book be ordered. The problem is that the large retailers are not
stocking it. Some even report that the book is out of print.”
Jackson fans now demand answers.
On a Jackson fan Web site, www.mjnewsonline.com, fans discuss the
boycotting rumors. Anonymous responses include anywhere from “the
bookstores don’t want to hear the truth” to “we need this book to be
heard” to “let’s show the world they can’t do this.” Some fans even
mention financially sponsoring a U.S. book tour.
“I think it’s a disgrace and a conspiracy what’s happening with
Geraldine’s book,” said Lesline McKenzie, a Jackson fan from Milan,
Italy.
Redemption can still be ordered directly from Branch & Vine.
However, Armentrout aims to get the book stocked in stores in the
near future.
Capitol Records/EMI To Reissue Two Duran Duran DVDs To Commemorate
20th Anniversary of Their Legendary 1984 Arena Tour Arena (An Absurd
Notion & The Making Of Arena) DVD and Sing Blue Silver DVD Along
With CD Reissue of Arena
All Releases In Stores on May 4, 2004
“Greatest” 2-DVD Video Collection Now Certified Platinum
Hollywood, CA, March 10, 2004 – Capitol Records/EMI will reissue the
concert film Arena (An Absurd Notion & The Making Of Arena) DVD, the
Sing Blue Silver DVD tour documentary, and the Arena live concert CD
on May 4, 2004. These releases offer special insight into the lives
of Duran Duran and the hysteria that engulfed them. Nearly every
moment of Duran Duran’s 1984 “Arena” world tour (51 shows in 43
cities over 79 days for over half million fans in the United States
and Canada) was captured by a documentary film crew. Both DVDs have
been remastered and capture mesmerizing live performances from one
of the most important and innovative tours of the decade. The Arena
CD is remastered with two bonus tracks.
Arena (An Absurd Notion & The Making Of Arena) DVD
Arena is the legendary Duran Duran concert filmed in Oakland, CA by
director Russell Mulcahy. Part live concert and part sci-fi
adventure, Arena finds the band in battle with the original Duran
Duran (actor Milo O’Shea) from the cult film “Barbarella”. Elements
of Max Headroom and Mad Max (as seen in the video for “Wild Boys”)
are combined with one of the most exhilarating live concerts of that
decade. The remastered DVD shows the concert in extraordinary sight
and sound.
Included is a host of unreleased extras is the “Making of Arena", a
documentary that reveals the creative processes involved, how each
band member contributed ideas and how 1 million pounds were spent on
extraordinary sets, stunning costumes, original dance sequences and
visual effects. It also helps to explain director Russell Mulcahy’s
motto “If I can imagine it, then I can film it”. Extras include the
film trailer, TV commercial, video megamix, the video for “Save A
Prayer” live and an interview with Simon LeBon.
The Arena DVD will be packaged in a clamshell box containing an
8-page poster booklet, and a sheet of stickers of the band members
and characters from Arena.
Sing Blue Silver DVD
The entire North American leg of the Arena tour was filmed for this
documentary. Sing Blue Silver, while not as well known as Arena, is
a brilliant look into the life of the world’s biggest pop band at
that moment. It provides true behind the scenes footage offering a
fascinating portal into the fun, glamour, agony, ecstasy and
ultimate glory of 3 months on the road. Witness Simon, Nick, John
Roger and Andy thriving on the pressures, psyching themselves up
pre-stage and then delivering incredible shows night after night to
thunderous responses. Inner workings of backstage are revealed
through the production manager, tour manager and road crew who are
frequently fraught with last minute panics and touring nerves.
Hoards of hysterical Duran fans are seen stampeding into arenas and
chasing down the band’s limo.
Sing Blue Silver provides the best pure live footage from various
shows on the Arena tour. Mixed in 5.1 surround sound, Sing Blue
Silver sounds remarkable. Sing Blue Silver captures the excitement
and hysteria that was, and still is, the live Duran Duran
experience.
Arena CD with bonus tracks
The Arena CD is the live Oakland, CA concert on CD. It includes all
the mega-hits like “Hungry Like The Wolf”, “Save A Prayer” and for
the first time, “Girls On Film” and “Rio” have been added to the
reissue.
For a band that utilized the video format as vibrantly as the their
music, these releases give the Duran Duran fan vehicle to
re-experience the magic of a phenomenon. These releases follow in
the success of the recently released Duran Duran Greatest 2-disc DVD
that compiles most of their legendary music videos. “Greatest” has
just been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Duran Duran has recently reunited with the original line-up from the
Arena tour. The five original members of Duran Duran Simon LeBon
(vocals), Andy Taylor (guitars), Roger Taylor (drums), John Taylor
(bass) and Nick Rhodes (keyboards) are currently playing stadiums
and arenas in their home country, England through April and May.
They are recording a new album and have one new song “Sunrise”
featured on the recently released Capitol Records soundtrack to the
hit TV show “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy”.
Tracklistings
Arena (An Absurd Notion)
DVD Chapters:
- The Return of Duran Duran
- Is There Something I Should Know?
- Hungry Like The Wolf
- Union of the Snake
- Save a Prayer
- The Wild Boys – the video
- Planet Earth
- Careless Memories
- Girls on Film
- The Reflex
- Rio
The Making Of Arena:
DVD Chapters:
- Concepts and windmills
- Costumes, choreography and make-up
- Hanging around robots
- Milo and stilts
- Blowing it all up
Arena Extras:
- Arena TV ad
- Arena trailer
- Arena video mix
- Save a Prayer Live
- Simon Le Bon interview
Sing Blue Silver
DVD Chapters:
- Intro
- Press Conference
- Load In/Backstage
- Is There Something I Should Know?
- Meeting the L.A. Raiders
- On The Road Again/Planet Earth Cont…
- John on touring
- Simon and Nick on image and recording in New York
- Francesco Scavullo photo shoot
- Back on the road
- Girls on Film
- Coca Cola press conference
- Visit to F.B.I.
- Discussing Filming/The Seventh Stranger
- In New Orleans
- Save a Prayer
- Oakland, California
- Soundcheck/Backstage
- Hungry Like The Wolf
- Careless Memories
- The end of the tour
Arena CD
- Is There Something I Should Know?
- Hungry Like The Wolf
- New Religion
- Save A Prayer
- Wild Boys
- The Seventh Stranger
- The Chauffeur
- Union Of The Snake
- Planet Earth
- Careless
- Girls On Film *
- Rio *
*new material
So. California's hottest Rock, R&B and Funk Band Olio which is made up of some the industries most sought after musicians rocks the Hard Rock Cafe to a standing crowd in January and is returning in March to do it again.
Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 6, 2004--L.A./Orange County’s own, Rock, R&B and Funk band Olio, rocked the Hard Rock Café to a standing crowd in January giving fans the excitement audiences rarely find in today’s music. Olio’s performance was so riveting that the band has been invited back to perform on the world famous stage Friday March 12, 2004 at 10 P.M. The night’s entertainment will include Olio with special guest, The Dre Allen Project featuring Dawn Robinson from En Vogue.
The band features Arif on vocals/lead guitar, DeHaven on drums/vocals, along with R&B/Gospel Diva Debbie Dee supplying background vocals. Front man Arif can also been seen playing guitar on Enrique Iglesias’ music video “Enamorado Por Primera Vez”. Their latest CD Colour of Music offers cleverly mastered guitar licks, deep pocket drumming and undeniable bass grooves along with the soul felt vocals of Arif, DeHaven and Debbie Dee who leave you wanting to play the CD over and over again. “We believe that as artists, when you are given the freedom to express yourself, without all the traditional boundaries, you create music where anything can happen” explains DeHaven.
Last October, Olio appeared at the Hard Rock Café in Los Angeles debuting their latest CD project Colour of Music. Other showcases have included The Viper Room in Hollywood, the El Rey in Los Angeles and most recently Platinum Live in Studio City. The band also includes one of the industry’s top bass players, Alex Evans, who plays for K-Ci & JoJo, Boys II Men, Usher and American Idol Kelly Clarkson. Joining them on stage will be Bennett Paysinger, the well known and most sought after keyboard player for Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child and Monica.
Hot off the heels of two platinum albums and a sold out US tour
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES,(PRWEB) March 5, 2004--B2K's hit singles
include "Bump, Bump Bump" featuring Sean "Puffy" Combs, "Girlfriend"
and "Gots Ta Be." The group has received a bevy of awards,
nominations and accolades including American Music Awards, MTV, BET,
Billboard Music and Soul Train Award wins and nominations.
The New B2K has a fresh outlook on the Music Industry now. There
working on there New Album and pending there first single. But, the
group is looking for the perfect interns to intern for their New
Entertainment Company. The group has different divisions of the new
company, however they are looking to have selective fans on board at
there company.
All Adoring fans in the Los Angeles Area, here is your chance to
work with the New B2K Group. The interns will fill many executive
positions at the label. Office, Street team promotions, Event
promotions attending concerts and promoting the New B2K. There is no
pay; but you will be able to use this B2K experience on your resume,
you will be rewarded by giveaways, interaction, and concert
attendance.
Qualifications are,
Must be between the ages of 18-24.
Must look presentable
Good looking female fans
Who are living in Los Angeles Areas
Who are interested in the Music business, and who wants to learn the
ropes of how B2K operates.
Email your address, phone number, Pictures, and a short paragraph on
why you should be selected to work with B2K?
This is the real deal.
Everyone has until March 12, 2004 to meet the DEADLINE.
LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) March 4, 2004 -- Grammy winners Randy Travis
and Ricky Skaggs along with Darryl Worley, Blake Shelton and other
giants of country music are preparing to unveil compelling new songs
about the enduring legacy of the Civil War on America Will Always
Stand -- the first album of original material ever issued by
Time-Life Music.
Scheduled for a retail release in May, America Will Always Stand was
conceived and brought to life by Michael Curtis and Michael Pyle,
who produced and co-wrote most of the tracks with historical
guidance from award-winning filmmaker, writer and director Ron
Maxwell (Gods & Generals, Gettysburg.) Curtis also shares the credit
with Maxwell, and others, as executive producer.
Many of these songs are based on facts, from the grit of battle
(Worley's "Shiloh [Presence of the Past") to the miracle of "God's
tears" shed over the bloody fields of Fredericksburg (Josh Turner's
"Tears of God"). Others draw from scenarios familiar to families
that face today's challenges: Olivia Maxwell's "All the Daddies"
echoes the assurances given by mothers to children throughout
history that their father will someday come back to them.
"One Letter" by the Wilsons makes the connection between past and
present especially clear, telling the story of a soldier gone to
war, leaving only his pledge to return -- so clear, in fact, that it
has been selected not only as the first single from America Will
Always Stand, but also the first single ever released from any
Time-Life Music album.
All of America Will Always Stand embraces the sound of country
music, with an emphasis on acoustic textures, intimate vocals, and
melodies that stir strong currents of emotion. Whether referring to
specific figures from the Civil War, as in Daron Norwood's "God and
General Lee," or to the loneliness borne by every soldier far from
home, as in Shelton's "Waltzing You Darlin'" and Marty Raybon's
"Back in Your Arms Again," each song speaks with a direct yet poetic
eloquence, closer in essence to letters written by both Union and
Confederate troops to their loved ones than to the formulaic lyrics
of pop music.
But each track also touches something deep in our national character
and seeks what brings us together -- North and South, soldiers for
peace and apostles for victory. "Even though these songs are about
the Civil War, they're just as timely today as they would have been
140 years ago," says Curtis. "We hope not only to draw future
generations to the beauty of mainstream country music, but also to
make them aware of the debts paid in their name by soldiers of the
past, present, and future."
Recorded in Nashville and Muscle Shoals, America Will Always Stand
is the first step in a journey through music. Maxwell, Curtis, Pyle
and their colleagues are already at work on a follow-up album for
Time-Life Music, on which another all-star selection of artists will
perform songs with a more narrative focus on real-life heroes of the
Civil War and the lessons conveyed by their lives. Further projects,
including original dramas for television based on this material, are
being explored as well.
America Will Always Stand
Track Listing:
1 Darryl Worley Shiloh (Presence of the Past)
2 Ricky Skaggs Charlie & Johnny Reb
3 The White’s Woman Back Home
4 Collin Raye Oh Virginia
5 Daron Norwood God and General Lee
6 Josh Turner Tears of God
7 Lee Ann Womack On A Woman’s Heart
8 Blake Shelton Waltzing You Darlin’
9 The Wilson’s One Letter
10 Marty Raybon Back In Your Arms Again
11 Billy Dean Home
12 Olivia Maxwell All The Daddies
13 The Michael’s I Still Hear The Guns
14 Randy Travis America Will Always Stand
DENVER, CO (PRWEB) February 28,
2004 -– ProLine, a longtime producer of Accessories & Media
Packaging for the Home Entertainment and Computer Environment has
announced a new development for an invisible disc coating that makes
the data side of all disc formats more scratch resistant.
The formulation, named Disc Guard 2, is a liquid compound of special
emulsifiable resins that simply buffs on and off the disc. The
oxygen-activated molecules left on the disc surface produces a clear
layer that allows the laser-read data to be enhanced for correct
reproduction while forming a shield of protection over a short
period of time without restricting immediate disc use. A hard
protective glass-like coating guards against accidental scratching
and fingerprints during disc handling. Application of the formula
requires two small drops costing just pennies per disc while
repeated use increases the durability of the disc.
Should a disc be subjected to unusual handling, the coating
previously applied takes most of the abuse while preserving the data
content embedded in the disc. Disc damage of this nature can be
removed from the hard coating and a new application can be reapplied
for continued protection prolonging the life of the disc.
Disc Guard 2 is a versatile, effective solution for use on all disc
formats, including, DVDs, Game Discs, Music Discs, Software Titles,
Photo CDs, Recordable Discs, CD or DVD Roms as well as similar
media.
When an unprotected disc becomes scratched, still framing is
experienced with video images while audio signals will produce a
skipping or fast repeating sound because the scratch on the disc
surface is deflecting the laser pickup from reading the disc data.
These error-producing types of scratches must be removed from the
original top lacquer coating to make the disc usable again. Very
deep scratches will tend to make discs irreparable and the data
irretrievable forever. There have been misconceptions with deep
scratches being identified as Disc Rot as if mold was eating away
the disc which is nothing more than unqualified understandings of
laser deflection.
Many offerings of disc scratch removers are available on the market
with some requiring rubbing out scratches while others are using an
abrasive micro sanding material that actually removes the lacquer
coating. When this type of sanding mechanism is used the disc
becomes more vulnerable to future scratches. Disc Guard 2 will add
back a resilient disc data protection to the disc surface.
ProLine’s Disc Guard 2 is now available in a complete kit that
includes a disc-gripping applicator base, two soft application and
buffing cloths along with a 2 fluid ounce bottle of the formula for
conditioning over 200 discs at a suggested retail price of $16.95.
An 8 fluid ounce bottle that provides protection for over 800 discs
is also available for large disc collections and the disc rental
market with a suggested retail price of $39.95.
NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) February 28,
2004--Sony Urban, a division of Sony Music that counts such
chart-topping acts as Beyonce, Bow Wow, Ginuwine, L’il Flip, Xzibit
and Nas on its artist roster as well as underground stalwarts such
as Bravehearts, Grafh and DJ Kayslay, Three 6 Mafia and is launching
a nationwide search for America’s hottest undiscovered rap, hip-hop
and R&B talent. The label has announced it will sponsor a 20-city
showcase event series in markets throughout the U.S. in 2004. Sony
Urban is looking for rappers, singers and producers.
The showcases will be co-produced by local hip-hop promoters in each
market. Invited participants will be screened and selected through a
music submission process administered by Sony Urban and showcase
production partner GigAmerica. Aspiring artists are encouraged to
visit www.gigamerica.com/sony/index.asp for submission guidelines
and other details. The submission period will vary according to the
Showcase schedule. Showcase dates and locations will be announced on
the Sony and GigAmerica Web sites later this month. The entire
Showcase Series is expected to run for 8-10 months.
“GigAmerica is one of the premier independent music resources in the
country,” said Sony Urban A&R executive Joe Cerini. “We’re very
excited to be working with them to find America’s hottest new
hip-hop and R&B talent.” Sony Urban Senior VP of A&R Dino DelVaille
added “This Showcase Series is about taking a good look at
underground artists from all over the US, especially those without
high-powered managers and attorneys to shop their music. Sony Urban
always has an ear to the streets and these showcases will take us
directly into the markets where the stars of tomorrow live.”
Up to 50 acts per night will be heard by Sony A&R reps, who will fly
from New York City to attend each of the showcases. Announced cities
that will host Sony Urban showcases include Boston, Virginia Beach,
Charlotte, Birmingham, Montgomery, Jackson, Louisville, Atlanta, New
Orleans, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, San Antonio,
Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbus, Detroit, Denver, San
Francisco and Los Angeles. More cities may be announced later.
Sony Urban is the home of many of the world’s most popular hip-hop
and R&B performers, including Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, Jagged
Edge and Amerie.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) February 26,
2004 -- Nashville KOA Kampground is the site for the Annual
SongWritersFestival.com’s Nashville SongWriters Festival, June 16-20
2004. Original songwriters will gather for several days of live
music performances, Writers Retreat, Workshops, Music Trade Show,
Exhibits, Panel Discussions, Networking, Camping, Food and Fun.
“We have designed the festival to highlight the unsung heroes of the
music industry,” says festival manager “Popcorn”. ”This is a
celebration of the songwriters that made Music City possible and a
tribute to their craft.” Writers from all over America, Canada and
elsewhere will gather to share their talents. The Nashville
SongWriters Festival is open to all forms of songwriting. Event
activities include three days of songwriter performances and a three
day “Writers Retreat” for those wanting to “hone“ their skills prior
to the Big Weekend Festival. Everyone is encouraged to camp at the
KOA Kampground on 2626 Music Valley Drive.
Songwriters, Music Publishers, the Recording Industry and other
trade related professionals will be in attendance to get back to the
basic roots of networking and exposure. The public is also invited
to meet some of the hit songwriters of yesterday, today and
tomorrow. Last years festival was held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in
Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Moving the event this year closer to the
heart of Music City’s Music Row makes it more convenient for the
local music industry and public to interact.
A Nashville SongWriters Festival 2004 Launch party will be held
March 15, 7PM at Hobo Joe’s 918 Main St. in Nashville (615) 262-0096
to kick off Festival 2004 preparations. The media, music industry &
songwriters are invited to attend. There will be food, special
entertainment, prize drawings and Festival Staff on hand to answer
any questions.
B2K, Brownstone, actor Kel Mitchell and many other entertainment
industry professionals come out in support of the "Uplifting Minds
II" events this year
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2004--B2K members J-Boog, Lil'
Fizz and Raz-B come out in support of the "Uplifting Minds II" event
this year along with Brownstone member Nicci Gilbert; actor/comedian
Kel Mitchell (All That, The Good Burger, The Parkers); producers
Blaze (Amira, In The House ) and Glenn Toby (R. Kelly); Greg Riles,
Sr. V.P. of A&R at Lightyear Entertainment; TVT Records' newest R&B
sensation Teedra Moses; producers/writer Daddy O (Queen LaTifah,
Mary J) and Myron Missouri (Groove Stu); indie film
producers/directors Mathew Brown (Truly Oriole) and Tim Green (Raykwan
Cutie's, Creepin' ) ; Black Rain Records' newest R&B/Hip-Hop release
Kieran and Double O Records newest 2004 releases, rappers Redd and
Milltown.
"Uplifting Minds II" is an entertainment industry two day conference
offering entertainment business seminars and a free national talent
competition showcase. These are just a few industry professionals
scheduled to appear as panelists/judges at the national talent
competition and/or as performers in the "professional showcase"
portion of the event. The competition for youth 7 -21 years-old
showcases the music, song writing, dance and acting entries. Entries
also accepted for the competition are for literature, art and
fashion design, which are all pre-judged and winners announced at
the showcase.
B2K came up the entertainment industry ranks first performing in
talent competition showcases, opening up for Lil' Bow Wow's US
tours, to today having achieved two Platinum selling albums and
appearances in two films "House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute"
and "You Got Served;" Kel Mitchell started in the business in the
very funny Nickelodeon's sit-com "All That," starred in the
Paramount film "The Good Burger" and just had a guest appearance on
UPN's "The Parkers." B2K, Kel Mitchell and Producer Blaze will act
as panelists/judges at the Sunday, June 27th Los Angeles "Uplifting
Minds II" national talent competition.
Rapper/actress and Grammy nominee MC Lyte (SGI/CMM) heads the VIP
panelists/judges' line-up at the upcoming Sunday, February 22nd
"Uplifting Minds II" showcase in Los Angeles at Baldwin Hill
Crenshaw Plaza from 1 - 5 p.m. Teedra Moses (TVT Records), Redd and
Milltown (Double O Records) will perform in the "professional
showcase" at the end of the event.
Nicci Gilbert one of three members of the first group released on
Michael Jackson's indie label MJJ, known for the awesome hit "Heard
It Through The Grapevine" and producer Glenn Toby will serve as
panelists/judges at the Sunday, October 17th Atlanta "Uplifting
Minds II" event. Daddy O (Knock On Wood Records), Greg Riles (Lightyear
Entertainment) and Black Rain Records' latest artist to be released,
Kieran, a soon to be superstar with his Hip-Hopish style of R&B,
will also act as panelists/judges at the Sunday, August 22nd
Baltimore "Uplifting Minds II" event. Kieran will even perform from
his self titled debut album in the "professional showcase" portion
of the August showcase.
Media sponsors for the "Uplifting Minds II" Conference this year are
The Baltimore Times (partner), the L.A. Watts Times, The Atlanta
Inquire, Radio One 100.3 The Beat (Los Angeles), Radio One's 92Q
Jams and Magic 95.9 (Baltimore partner), Crunk Magazine (Atlanta),
Women's Business Directory and EURWEB.com.
Record label sponsors include Island Def Jam Records, Lightyear
Entertainment, J Records, TVT Records, Therapy/Universal Records,
410 MUSIC, Boosweet Records, SGI/CMM, Double O Entertainment, Black
Rain Records and Jive Records. Production company sponsors include
Roundtable Productions (Dru Hill), Jae Deal Productions (B2K), Ivory
Penn Entertainment (Disney), Glenn's Groove Productions (Stephanie
Mills) and Jeter Productions. Management companies include Superstar
Entertainment (Talib Kareem, Imajin/Universal Records), Gray Starr
Entertainment (comedian Diane Corder), Creative Music Management (MC
Lyte) and SU Entertainment.
Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2004–-Beautiful and versatile
superstar Beyonce Knowles led the entire field of 18th Annual (2004)
Soul Train Music Awards nominees, with a total of four nominations,
it was announced today, by the trio comprising the music group En
Vogue, during a press briefing at Spago, Beverly Hills.
As the original lead singer in the super group Destiny’s Child,
Beyonce Knowles, in response to her hugely successful solo CD
project, entitled “Dangerously In Love”, is continuing to garner
worldwide critical acclaim, while adding to a universal fan base,
which she helped to create as the lead voice of Destiny’s Child.
Beyonce’s four 2004 Soul Train Music Awards nominations are for
(Best R&B/Soul Single, Female, “Crazy In Love”), (Best R&B/Soul
Album, Female, “Dangerously In Love”), (R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the
Year, “Dangerously In Love”) and (The Michael Jackson Award For Best
R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, “Crazy In Love”).
Beyonce was closely followed by J Records recording star Luther
Vandross who pulled in three 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
nominations. Vandross earned nods for (Best R&B/Soul Single, Male,
“Dance With My Father”), (Best R&B/Soul Album, Male, “Dance With My
Father”) and (R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year, “Dance With My
Father”).
Six recording artists earned two nominations each, including Erykah
Badu, B2K, Anthony Hamilton, The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley,
R. Kelly, and Outkast.
Ms. Badu earned noms for (Best R&B/Soul Single, Female, “Danger”)
and (Best R&B/Soul Album, Female, “World Wide Underground” – EP),
B2K was recognized for (Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo,
“Girlfriend”) and (Best R&B/Soul Album, Group, Band or Duo,
“Pandemonium”), Anthony Hamilton earned attention for (Best R&B/Soul
Single, Male, “Comin’ From Where I’m From”) and (Best R&B/Soul
Album, Male, “Comin’ From Where I’m From”), while the Isley Brothers
featuring/Ron Isley got noticed for (Best R&B/Soul Album, Group,
Band or Duo, “Body Kiss”) and (“Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or
Duo, “Busted”), R. Kelly copped nominations for (Best R&B/Soul
Album, Male, “Chocolate Factory”) and (R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the
Year, “Chocolate Factory”), and Outkast earned nods for (R&B/Soul or
Rap album of the Year, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below”) and (The
Michael Jackson Award For Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, “Hey Ya!”).
In addition, 21 other recording artists earned one nomination each.
The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards will be broadcast live, in
first run, national syndication on March 20, 2004 from the
International Cultural Center, in Los Angeles, California.
An extraordinary pair of singer, composer, producers, Ms. Alicia
Keys and Mr. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, will serve as co-hosts of
the 2004 Soul Train Music Awards.
The long established, overall, Soul Train Music Awards voting body
includes active professionals in the fields of radio station
programming, retail sales and management and recording artists with
records that reach one or more music trade publication charts during
the past one year eligibility period.
Tribune Entertainment Company will distribute for the 18th
consecutive year, with Executive Producer Don Cornelius and Katie
Jones serving as producers. Morris Abraham will direct with the
incomparable George Duke as Musical Director.
John Berry’s
new single, “Will You Marry Me” on his new classic love songs CD I
Give My Heart, has just been released to radio, and it is already
being used in wedding proposals!
(PRWEB) January 30 2004--John Berry’s new single, “Will You Marry
Me” on his new classic love songs CD I Give My Heart, has just been
released to radio, and it is already being used in wedding
proposals!
Scot Whittington, of Destin, FL, was driving to work one morning and
heard "Will you marry me" on his local radio station. He then called
John’s fan club and told them his plans for proposing to his
girlfriend, Jennifer Hall of Crestview, FL. I Give My Heart had yet
to be released, but the fan club agreed to ship an advance of the CD
that day.
Shortly after receiving the CD, Jennifer and her kids from a
previous marriage met Scot at a restaurant in Destin. On the drive
home, Scot asked Jennifer’s older daughter, Chassidy, for her
blessing. She helped him decorate the house with candles before
Jennifer and her son Hunter got home. Once they got home he gave
Chassidy a teddy bear, Hunter a toy four-wheeler, and Jennifer 100
red roses. He then played the John Berry CD and gave Jennifer a new
pair of shoes. He told her that just like the shoes, he will also
walk with her through good times and bad, tough times and sad. Just
as he finished putting the new shoes on her feet, "Will You Marry
Me" began playing. While still on his knees from putting her shoes
on, he reached under the couch, got the ring, and asked her to marry
him. She said "yes", and they are planning on having a wedding on
the beach in Destin the first weekend of May. I Give My Heart will
be played at the wedding.
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America's largest summertime balloon festival will not consider
adding Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake to their 2004 festival
lineup.
(PRWEB) February 11, 2004--The controversial Super Bowl halftime
music duet of Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson will not appear on
the 2004 Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning concert stage
this July, organizers announced today.
The 21 year-old hot air balloon and music event, the largest
summertime festival of its kind in North America, has staged major
concerts featuring The Beach Boys, The Band, America, Hall and Oates
and K.C. and the Sunshine Band at its Central New Jersey
extravaganza over the years.
As part of its long-standing emphasis on family-oriented
entertainment, consideration will not be given to Jackson and
Timberlake as the festival lineup of three late July concerts takes
shape.
“We will deliver on our promise of terrific, but wholesome,
entertainment,” said Howard Freeman, executive producer of the
festival, with a twinkle in his eye. “We’ve been fortunate to sign
musical acts that appeal to young and old alike through the years.”
“The closest we’ve ever come to off-color happened in 2000, when
Mike Love pulled a soccer mom onto the stage during ‘Help Me,
Rhonda’ and gave her a kiss on the cheek before helping her down,”
he continued.
“Festival-goers from all over the east have rewarded us with return
visits and word-of-mouth endorsements that have allowed the festival
to grow into a New Jersey institution,” Freeman concluded.
Among the artists who are under consideration for this year’s
festival are Kenny Loggins, Peter Frampton, Hilary Duff and Three
Dog Night
Movie and record producers alike are saying file-sharing networks that
permit its users the ability to make copies from other network member’s
computers are infringing on the copyright laws and costing billions of
dollars in lost revenue.
The recording industry claims to have lost 25% of it’s revenues since
computer, so called thieves, have been using peer-to-peer file-sharing
networks to obtain free music downloads.
The two latest file-sharing companies to be targeted by these copyright
lawsuits are Grokster Ltd, known for its Grokster file-sharing software
and StreamCast Networks Inc. from which the Morpheus free music
downloading software is distributed.
Unlike Napster, Grokster and Morpheus put a spin on the popular
file-sharing phenomenon. Instead of indexing the shared files like
Napster did, these file-sharing products enables it’s network members to
build their own indexes – thus allowing others within the network to
download free music and movie files.
While some musicians are protesting they are being cheated by these
illegal free music downloads – others are speaking out backing how
music, movies, pictures and copy are being shared over the Internet.
Some music lovers actually use the file-sharing networks to check out an
artists latest release before paying up to $18 for a CD that may only
have one good song on it. You still will have those that will never make
a purchase and continue to take advantage of the free music download
networks.
Many file-sharing network users have said that using these networks is
good for the music industry. File-sharing can bring listeners to
smaller, independent bands that they may not otherwise hear on radio or
in the mainstream.
With the likes of Apple’s iTunes store many have turned their backs on
file-sharing networks paying 99 cents per song – Apple claims to sell
more than 1 millions songs everyday. Although iTunes is limited still,
thus giving file sharing networks a void to fill the unlimited access to
music and movies that may otherwise not be able from iTunes.
In late 2003 record companies started suing individuals that were
downloading free music. With file-sharing networks like Grokster and
Morpheus it will be much harder for the recording industry to track down
files that are uploaded by individual users.
With the Supreme Court now involved they are expected to make some type
of ruling in June 2005 on what if any action should be taken against the
makers of file-sharing network software.
The wrong decision could discourage the future development of products
like the iPod or other file-sharing software programs that could be used
for legal purposes.
Since Grokster and Morpheus do not monitor or have any knowledge of who
or what is being downloaded, a federal judge in Los Angeles and the U.S.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the copyright infringement charges
against both these file-sharing networks.
Based on the 1984 ruling of the Supreme Court that stated the use of
Sony Betamax, which allowed users to make copies at home of copyrighted
TV programs, was legal.
The recording industries angle last week was that the approach companies
like Grokster and Morpheus are making by advertising their software will
provide access to free copies of copyrighted materials should allow them
to be sued and shut down.
While the jury may be out on this one for sometime – file sharing
networks and free music downloads will continue with most users not
really worrying about getting sued, since most do not download free
music in excess of a few files per month.
