DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 15, 2008 - Research and Markets - Market Segmentation by Value - Market Shares by Volume - Company Website For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/46acd2/snapshots_uk_music

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Chicago Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy: -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 17. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Boston Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy: -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 20. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Los Angeles Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy: -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 18. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy San Francisco Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 20. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Dallas Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Detroit Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy: -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 20. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy New York Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Atlanta Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy: -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 19. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Minneapolis Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release

-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Best Buy: -0- *T What: Attention Guns N' Roses fans! Be the first to hear Guns N' Roses' latest release - Chinese Democracy - at Best Buy's free listening party on November 18. The event is open to the public, first come first served. Consumers who have...

Film & TV Music Podcast Sponsored by APM Music -- The Official Podcast for the Third Year Running of The Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film & TV Music Conference

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - The Film and TV Music Podcast sponsored by APM Music, which features candid interviews with composers, music supervisors and industry insiders discussing the business of music for picture, is the official podcast of the Hollywood Reporter/Billboard...

Fats Waller Performs Hits from "Ain't Misbehavin'" to Commemorate 30th Anniversary of Show

NAPLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - QRS Music Technologies, Inc., a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pianos, piano-based audio and multimedia products, music and piano accessories, today announced the release of the Ain't Misbehavin' and Other Fats Waller Hits...

Walt Disney Records Presents the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, BOLT

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Walt Disney Records will release the original soundtrack for Walt Disney Pictures' animated comedy adventure BOLT on November 18, 2008. The recording features score written by Grammy(R)-nominated composer John Powell (Happy Feet, Shrek) and two...

Muzak Holdings LLC Announces Third Quarter Results

FORT MILL, S.C.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Muzak Holdings LLC ("Muzak" or the "Company"), a leading provider of business music services in the United States, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2008...

Tree Lighting Celebration at The Americana at Brand on Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Marks the Start of a Joyous Holiday Season, Featuring Musical Performances and Special Celebrity Guest Host

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - The tree lighting celebration on Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. will begin a new holiday tradition at The Americana at Brand to be enjoyed for years to come. The evening will feature live performances by legendary R&B and soul singer Peabo Bryson, a...

Mann Foundation Announces Donation of Two Cochlear Implants from Advanced Bionics

VALENCIA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - The Alfred E. Mann Foundation announced the donation of two cochlear implants valued at $50,000 from Advanced Bionics Corporation during the recent Alfred Mann Foundation Gala. Placido accepted the cochlears on behalf of Hear the World Foundation...

Iconic Rock Performer Joan Jett Shines in Syren Latex for Her Appearance on "Nissan Live Sets" on Yahoo! Music on Nov. 17

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Legendary rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Joan Jett will shine in a Syren Buckle Shoulder Latex Tank Top (www.syren.com/latex-rubber-tops-p-31-buckle-shoulder-latex-tank.aspx) by designer Jeffrey Gent when she performs on "Nissan Live Sets" on...

20th Century Fox's The Day the Earth Stood Still Lets the World Decide Who/What Will Be Saved When the Earth Stands Still

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Twentieth Century Fox has teamed with Moxie Interactive 234-0345. About 20th Century Fox One of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the...

Comcast Announces That Viewers in South Florida Now Have More Than 1,000 HD Choices Available - the Most HD Content Anytime, Anywhere

MIRAMAR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - As High Definition (HD) Television viewing skyrockets, Comcast/South Florida, the area's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications services, announced today that it now offers more than 1,000 high definition viewing choices...

Yudo Begins Worldwide Distribution of Its Next Generation of Rhythm Action Games for the iPhone and iPod Touch: Aero Guitar, Aero Synth and Aero Drum

KANAGAWA, Japan-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Yudo, Ltd. (headquartered in Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Reo Nagumo, CEO, hereafter, Yudo) has announced that it has begun worldwide distribution, through the AppStore run by iTunes(TM), three games, it initially developed jointly with Five Any, Inc...

Superstar Diana Ross to Perform at "Monster Cable Retailer Awards and Concert" at CES 2009 in Las Vegas

BRISBANE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Each year, Monster Cable hosts what has become the biggest social event of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - the Monster Retailer Awards and Concert. Over five thousand CE professionals from around the globe pack the house in...

Special Jonas Brothers One-Time-Only Appearance Online at www.77kids.com This Sunday, November 16 at 3 P.M. Eastern Time

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced its launch of a new brand for kids, 77kids by American Eagle, with a special performance by the Jonas Brothers at www.77kids.com. The one-time-only event will take place in Los Angeles on...

The City Choir of Washington to Open its 2008-2009 Season With George Frideric Handel's Israel in Egypt

WASHINGTON, D.C.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - The City Choir of Washington, Robert Shafer, Artistic Director, will open its second season with a performance of Handel's Israel in Egypt on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in...

Photo of Neil Young with Linc Volt at the Sun Microsystems Campus is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress

MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - One photo of Neil Young with Linc Volt at the Sun Microsystems campus is available on Business Wire's Web Site And AP PhotoExpress. Caption: At the Sun Microsystems campus in Menlo Park, CA., rock legend Neil Young shows James Gosling, the...

Singing Machine Sponsors Great Fall Sleep-A-Thon

COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The Singing Machine Company ("Singing Machine" or the "Company") (AMEX:SMD) proudly announces it has become a corporate sponsor for the Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Center "Great Fall Sleep-A-Thon." The Sleep-A-Thon event is...

Hinder Take It To The Limit with Top 5 Debut on the Billboard Top 200 Landing at #4

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Election ballots may have been signed, sealed and delivered last week, but multi-platinum Universal Republic rockers Hinder are still pushing the rock envelope, reaping the benefits of their Election Day release of their second Universal Republic album...

Settlement Music School Concludes Centennial Year with Performance and Live Broadcast Honoring "The Settlement 100" at Park Hyatt Sunday Brunch Dec. 7th 11am

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Settlement Music School will present its Centennial Year final event — The Settlement 100 Sunday Brunch and Live Broadcast on WRTI-FM 90.1 — December 7th, 11am in The Grand Ballroom of the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, 200 S. Broad Street...

James Blunt to Act as First Ever Global Guest Editor for Metro International

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Metro International, James Blunt and Warner Music announced a global brand partnership that will see the acclaimed singer-songwriter guest edit a global edition of the Metro newspaper on 17th November. Metro is published in 20 countries and more than...

DeVry University to Sponsor 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards After-Party Gift Bag

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - For the second year in a row, DeVry University will sponsor the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards official After-Party gift bag, which will be handed to all attendees. The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place Nov. 13 at the Toyota...

Swaptree.com Expands Service to All U.S. APO/FPO Addresses

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The U.S. military now has a weapon of mass sharing. Today, Swaptree.com announced that it has expanded its shipping destinations to every U.S. APO/FPO address on Earth. Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families can freely swap new and used...

The Orchard Ranked as 33rd Fastest Growing Company in North America in Deloitte's Fast 500 Program

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in music and video entertainment, today announced that it ranked number 33 on Deloitte's 2008 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences...

Entercom Taps SplashCast for Social Networking Strategy

BALA CYNWYD, Pa. & PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - SplashCast, a leading content syndication service for emerging media, today announced that Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM), one of the top five radio broadcasting groups in the U.S., will go live with SplashCast...

Hank Williams, Jr., Taylor Swift, Casey Beathard and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Earn Top Honors at BMI Country Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - The 56th Annual BMI Country Awards celebrated the genre's elite tonight at the performing right organization's Music Row offices in Nashville. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations...

What a Feeling...Again! Irene Cara Featuring Hot Caramel

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Twenty-five years after the #1 era defining hit "Flashdance...What A Feeling" made her a worldwide pop icon, Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter and actress Irene Cara is taking her passion and making it happen once again...

MASTODON Band Member Hospitalized

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Bill Kelliher, guitarist with Atlanta-based heavy rock band MASTODON has been hospitalized in London as of Nov. 3, during the bands current European Unholy Alliance Chapter 3 package tour. Doctors will continue to monitor his condition which is...

Singing Machine to Announce 2008 Second Quarter Results

COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - The Singing Machine Company ("Singing Machine" or the "Company")(AMEX:SMD) announces that it will release their second quarter ended September 30, 2008 earnings release on Friday, November 14, 2008. About The Singing Machine Incorporated in...

Idina Menzel to Debut New Song in Collaboration with Major League Baseball Programs for Cancer Research and Awareness

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Tony Award-winning actress Idina Menzel has recorded a brand-new song called "Hope" in support of Major League Baseball and its ongoing programs to raise awareness, as well as funds for research through the new Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) initiative...

'Relaxation Suite,' Latest CD from Steven Halpern, Delivers Sound Healing, Stress Relief

SAN ANSELMO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Steven Halpern, the multi-million selling recording artist, composer, producer and pioneering sound healer, today released RELAXATION SUITE, the latest achievement in a 33-year career of contemporary instrumental, ambient and atmospheric...

Sanity Entertainment Deploys Sitecore's Web CMS to Develop LoadIT Digital Music Store

SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY, Australia-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET Web Content Management System (CMS) and portal software, today announced that Sanity Entertainment, Australia's largest independent music retailer with more than 230 music outlets, has...

IMVU Launches World's First Truly Social Music Service

PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - IMVU Inc. (www.imvu.com), an online destination where adults and teens meet new people in 3D, today announced the launch of IMVU Music which, for the first time ever, allows users to discover and share their music in a social 3D environment...

Music & Video in Asia-Pacific Report Provides an In Depth View of the Market's Competitive Landscape

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Music & Video in Asia-Pacific" report to their offering. The Music & Video in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the...

Playlist, Inc. Names Owen Van Natta as CEO; Announces Pilot Group Investment

PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Playlist, Inc., a leading social media network for consumers to discover, organize and share short form media content across the web, today announced that Owen Van Natta has joined as Chief Executive Officer, bringing industry leadership and...

Tree Lighting Celebration at The Americana at Brand on Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Marks the Start of a Joyous Holiday Season, Featuring Musical Performances and Special Celebrity Guest Host

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - The tree lighting celebration on Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. will begin a new holiday tradition at The Americana at Brand to be enjoyed for years to come. The evening will feature live performances by legendary R&B and soul singer Peabo Bryson, a...

Vertigram Entertainment LLC(TM) Signs THE DAVES

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Vertigram Entertainment LLC announced today the signing of cutting edge British rock band, THE DAVES. Among other things, Vertigram will remix THE DAVES' explosive hit "Not in England" for world wide distribution. DJ Riddler, of Sirius and New York Radio...

Mark Bright Appointed President and CEO of Word Entertainment

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced today that renowned record producer and music publishing executive Mark Bright has been named President and CEO of Word Entertainment. As President and CEO, Bright will oversee Word Entertainment's entire...

The Votes Are In: 2009 Honda Battle of the Bands Final 10 Announced

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - The stage is now set for the seventh annual Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase (www.hondabattleofthebands.com) scheduled to take place Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Ten Historically Black College and...

Shen Wei Dance Arts to Present Connect Transfer II at Historic Judson Memorial Church December 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Shen Wei Dance Arts will offer New York audiences a first look at Connect Transfer II - a new version of the landmark dance that inspired Shen Wei's contribution as lead choreographer to the '08 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremonies - which will tour...

The Orchard Reports Revenue Increase of 118% in Third Quarter 2008 as Compared to Third Quarter 2007

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in music and video entertainment, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2008. These 2008 results include revenue and operating costs from Digital Music Group, Inc. ("DMGI", with which The...

Amazon.com Editors Choose "The Northern Clemency" by Philip Hensher as the Best Book of 2008; "Only by the Night" by Kings of Leon and "Juno" Are Editors' Top Picks for Best Album and DVD of the Year

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), has revealed its lists of the top 100 books, music and DVDs of 2008, as chosen by its editors. Throughout the year, Amazon editors have been keeping tabs on the hottest products in anticipation of submitting their...

Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 3:20 P.M. EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) announced today that it will present to attendees at the Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference being held at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, Fla. on Thursday, November 20 at 3:20 p.m. EST...

Jack's Mannequin 'Light the Night' Team Raises $100,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2008 - For the third year in a row, Jack's Mannequin's fans' Light the Night team (www.lightthenight.org) have met their fundraising goal, this time by raising $100,000 during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk — an...

Clear Channel Radio Embraces American Idol Alumni with Sneak Peek Program

-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2008 - Clear Channel Radio: -0- *T WHAT: The two finalists of American Idol's seventh season, David Cook and David Archuleta, are giving fans the first opportunity to listen to their complete debut albums on Clear Channel Radio's Sneak Peek program. American Idol's...

Phoenix Block's Song "Ugly Side Of You" Licensed for E! Kardashian Reality Romp

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Florida-based rockers Phoenix Block (www.phoenixblock.com) continue to rack up TV placements from their critically acclaimed debut Chemtrails on hit shows such as MTV Networks' "Bromance," "Parental Control" and "Life Of Ryan." The Kardashian sisters...

Thumbs Up to System of Proof!

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Grammy Award Winner and Stellar Award Nominee music producer, "Jon-Jon" for Jon-Jon TRAXX, LLC/WEBBLiNE, iNC. gives a big Thumbs Up to System of Proof Technology. "I only wish that this technology could have been around in the very beginning of my career...

'Race to BE' Entrepreneur Finalists Selected to Compete in Challenge Hosted by Russell Simmons

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Fifteen young filmmakers, music artists and fashion designers have been selected to compete in a nationwide creative entrepreneurship competition, the Race to BE. Hosted by artist and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, the Race to BE. is the signature U.S...

Universal Republic Records Readies U.S. Debut of Worldwide Vocal Sensation Gabriella Cilmi

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Universal Republic Records is unveiling one of the most anticipated U.S. debuts of the year as Aussie vocal star Gabriella Cilmi (pronounced chill-me) serves up her worldwide smash hit "Sweet About Me" to U.S. radio stations this month. Her stateside album...

Public Television's Award-Winning "Grannies on Safari" Packs an Emmy(R)

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Having scoured the world to both explore and share fascinating destinations with television viewers, the syndicated Grannies on Safari(R) series, produced by The Art Explorers, Inc. of Chicago (www.granniesonsafari.com), has added a coveted...

Etymotic Introduces hf5(TM) Earphones for iPod(R), Other Players

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Etymotic Research, the inventor and world leader of in-the-ear, high-fidelity earphones, announced its fifth generation of noise-isolating, high-fidelity earphones: the hf5(TM) earphones, designed for iPod(R) and other MP3 music players. The...

Brushfire Records to World-Premiere Their First-Ever Holiday CD Compilation Exclusively via iLike

SEATTLE & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records and leading social music discovery service iLike, announced that the label's first annual holiday CD compilation, featuring a track from each artist on the Brushfire roster (including two Jack Johnson songs...

American Media Services Interactive Launches Beta of TheRadio.com - On-Demand Streaming Music Site

CHARLESTON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - American Media Services Interactive (AMSi) announces the beta launch of TheRadio.com the latest free, online music streaming vehicle. TheRadio.com is an on-demand, interactive music delivery site featuring unique capabilities including song...

Penton Media Announces Remix Hotel Los Angeles 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Remix Hotel is heading to Los Angeles for its annual, action-packed weekend of music-production technology, industry panels, and artist appearances. Welcoming Avid as Presenting Partner, Remix Hotel Los Angeles 2008 adds a new programming...

Deftones Bassist Hospitalized after Auto Accident

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Chi Cheng, bassist for Sacramento-based rock band, Deftones, has been hospitalized for injuries resulting from a serious auto accident which occurred yesterday. Cheng is currently under doctors supervision in an Intensive Care unit. His condition is...

Redux Beverages and Cocaine Energy Drink Partner With Xonxon Media and Temple Studios for an Online Band Competition to Find the Best New Rock Band in the World

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Redux Beverages and its popular energy drink, Cocaine, today announced that it is hosting a major new online band competition "Cocaine Rocks" on the energy drink's social website http://drinkcocaine.ning.com/. The competition is an online contest where...

Gaylord Entertainment Co. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2008: — Consolidated revenue increased 35.8 percent to $226.7 million in the...

A Detailed Analysis of the Music & Video Market in China: Examine the Market Size, Demographic Data and Future Trends

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Research and Markets Co Ltd - Parkson Retail Group Ltd. - Shanghai Bailian Group Co., Ltd. *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bd0964/music_video_in_c Source: Datamonitor

Save the Date: World Premiere Of FOUR CHRISTMASES Thursday, November 20

-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Warner Bros. Pictures: -0- *T WHAT: Red carpet arrivals at the world premiere of FOUR CHRISTMASES on Thursday, November 20th at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. WHO: Film talent and celebrity attendees to follow shortly. WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2008...

MakeMusic, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - MakeMusic, Inc. (Nasdaq: MMUS) today announced financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $4,765,000 and $10,988,000, a 3% and 7% increase...

Thousands of Live Design Professionals Attend LDI 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - This year's strong attendance reaffirmed LDI's status as the leading US tradeshow and conference for live design professionals. LDI 2008 was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 20-26, 2008 and featured professional training, new product...

Phillip G. Coffey Named General Manager of Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) today announced that Phillip Coffey will take the reigns as general manager of the recently opened Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Prince George's County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C...

St. Louis Ocarina Store Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Classic Video Game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - When a new Legend of Zelda video game, The Ocarina of Time, was released in November of 1998, very few people in North America knew what the instrument was, or if it even actually existed outside of the game's fictional realm of Hyrule. In the classic...

MadeLoud Empowers Indie Artists to Make More Money, Share More Music

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - MadeLoud.com is an innovative, new player to the online independent music community that has listened to hundreds of fans and bands, and plans to deliver what Indies really want. The site enables bands and musicians to promote their live performances, sell...

Placido Domingo and LA Opera Announce Ring Festival LA Celebrating the Arts LA Style

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - More than a century ago, composer Richard Wagner conceived his epic four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen as a festival event that completely engaged the city of Bayreuth, Germany. In 2010, LA Opera will join forces with more than 50 cultural and...

HSM3 Fans Join the Show

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - Following the biggest opening for a musical ever, "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" invites HSM fans to join in the fun with a singalong version of the film premiering Nov. 7, 2008, in 125 theaters nationwide. Employing digital captioning...

Orchard to Hold Investor Call to Discuss 3Q08 Financial Results on Monday, November 10

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - Following the release of its 3Q08 financial results on Monday November 10th before market open, The Orchard (Nasdaq: ORCD), a global leader in music and video entertainment, will conduct a call for investors on Monday, November 10 at 4:30pm EST, to be...

NewTek TriCaster(TM) to Live Stream Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp(TM)

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, announced today that its TriCaster(TM) portable live production and virtual set system will be used to stream live video from the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp(TM) performance...

Naxos's Premier Download Site, ClassicsOnline, Launches World's Largest, Online Collection of 320-kbps, DRM-Free Classical Music - Nearly 22,000 Albums

NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - Naxos today announced that music enthusiasts and audiophiles worldwide can now visit www.ClassicsOnline.com (COL) - the leading online, independent classical music store - and begin downloading from the universe's largest...

Fuse Inks Multi-Year Deal with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Television and Online Rights of Induction Ceremony

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - Fuse, the only national music television network, has signed a three year agreement to be the new television and online partner of the star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The upcoming ceremony will air live on Fuse from Cleveland...

$250 Million Partnership Between Imagenation Abu Dhabi and Hyde Park Entertainment

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-(Business Wire)-November 2, 2008 - Imagenation Abu Dhabi, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Company, is partnering with Hollywood-based Hyde Park Entertainment in a $250 million financing deal to develop, produce and distribute feature films. The...

Obtain Vital Data on This Exciting Industry with 2009 U.S. Musical Groups & Artists Industry Report

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2008 - Research and Markets 2010 U.S. Metropolitan Areas - Estimated Number of Employees Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ed6b46/2009_u_s_musical

Russia to Open the 43rd MIDEM

PARIS-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2008 - The forthcoming edition of MIDEM will open with a special day dedicated to the Russian music industry entitled "Russia! Time for Partnership!". The initiative will cast the spotlight on the broad diversity and huge potential of Russia's music industry through...

Michael Jackson Issues Statement Regarding Participation in a Jackson 5 Reunion

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Michael Jackson's spokesperson, Dr. Tohme, in response to recent rumors regarding Michael's participation in a Jackson 5 reunion, has issued the following statement from Michael Jackson: "My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and...

Due to Consumer Demand Q-Tip's Much Anticipated Album "The Renaissance" Available Digitally Now

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Q-TIP, one of hip-hop's greatest originals and defining figures, promises to pursue nothing less than 'THE RENAISSANCE' of hip-hop music and culture, with the release of his first Universal Motown solo album physically in-stores November 4, 2008 and...

Time Warner Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share on its Common Stock, payable in cash on December 15, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2008...

The Annual Lighting of Elvis' Traditional Christmas Decorations at Graceland to Shine Brighter Than Ever with Martina McBride, Thomas Kinkade, Marlo & Tony Thomas and Patients from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)

-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Elvis Presley Enterprises: -0- *T WHAT/WHO: Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis will officially begin the holiday season on Friday, November 21 with the annual lighting of the traditional lights and decorations on the mansion property. The extensive spectacle...

Datz Steps Ahead with A Revolutionary MP3 Service Powered by Digital Distribution Pioneers, 24-7 Entertainment

LONDON-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Today 24-7 Entertainment, Europe's leading B2B digital distribution provider announced that it has teamed with Datz, the online music download store and community website to power the Datz Music Lounge, a revolutionary new way to buy and enjoy music. The...

Odds On Recording Studios in Las Vegas Gets a $2 Million, 7000 Square Foot Makeover!

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Everything's bigger and bolder in Las Vegas, but there's more to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" than casinos, hotels, shops and entertainment. There's also a massive recording scene going on, with state of the art Odds On Recording Studios...

MASTODON Reveal New Album Details

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Atlanta-based heavy rock masters MASTODON have confirmed details behind their upcoming Reprise Records album scheduled for release in early 2009. The seven-song strong, 50 minute tour de force entitled CRACK THE SKYE, was recorded at Southern Tracks...

Seattle Teaching the World to Sing: Music's Impact on Economy and Culture Sets Stage to Unveil SEATTLE CITY OF MUSIC(TM) Initiative

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - SEATTLE CITY OF MUSIC(TM): WHERE: The Paramount Theatre WHEN: Today - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 PRESS CONFERENCE: 4:45 p.m., promptly COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. When Perry Como sang about the bluest skies you ever seen being in Seattle...

PlayNetwork Ranks 60 on Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies Award for 2008

REDMOND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - PlayNetwork, a global leader in providing integrated media experiences for businesses, today announced it has ranked number 60 on the Puget Sound Business Journal's "100 Fastest Growing Private Companies Award" for 2008. The list of the area's 100...

Vivendi CEO Jean-Bernard Levy and Metropolitan Museum Director Philippe De Montebello Honored at the 2008 Trophee Des Arts Gala

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Regulatory News: FIAF (French Institute Alliance Francaise) is celebrating its annual Trophee des Arts Gala on October 29, 2008 in New York's historic and newly renovated Plaza Ballroom, honoring Jean-Bernard Levy, CEO of Vivendi and Philippe de...

Free Oakland East Bay Symphony Concert Completes Mausoleum Dedication at Cathedral of Christ the Light Sunday, November 2, 2008 7PM

OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Completing the fall schedule of dedication events for the new Cathedral Center of Christ the Light in downtown Oakland, the general public is invited to attend two events this Sunday, November 2. Mausoleum Dedication - A special liturgy is scheduled...

Moshcam, Australia's Premier Web Music Station, Dials Up the Internap Content Delivery Network (CDN) for On-Demand, Live Music Streaming

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, announced today its CDN is powering Moshcam, Australia's first free online, on-demand, live music channel. Moshcam is building the world's...

Global Grind, The World According to Hip-Hop, Announces Integration with Facebook Connect

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Russell Simmons' online venture and investment, Global Grind, www.globalgrind.com, the world according to Hip-Hop, announces they will be one of the first sites and the first Hip-Hop website to leverage one of Facebook Platform's latest initiatives...

Callaway Golf Reaches Agreement with Justin Timberlake

CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced it has reached an agreement with Justin Timberlake to endorse and play Callaway equipment. The terms of the contract are not being disclosed. Host of the PGA Tour's Justin Timberlake Shriners...

imeem, Beggars Group and Matador Records Forge Global Marketing and Licensing Agreement

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - imeem, the leading social music service, today announced a worldwide licensing and marketing partnership with Beggars Group and Matador Records, two of the world's most respected independent music label groups. Through the partnership, Beggars Group...

Meet Paul Simon "One on One" with Katherine Lanpher Thursday, November 13, at the Union Square Barnes & Noble

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, today announced a very special evening as part of its "One on One Live" series, held at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhattan (33 East 17th Street at Union Square). On...

Barnes & Noble to Open New Store at 300 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, will open a new bookstore on November 12, at 300 Neshaminy Mall. The store will stock close to 200,000 book, music, DVD and magazine titles and include a cafe serving Starbucks coffee...

Moblyng Debuts New Artist Campaigns Allowing Fans to Easily Mobilize Music Video Content

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Moblyng (www.moblyng.com), a leading social media company, announced today the launch of its artist campaigns featuring musicians from top record labels: Columbia Record's Metro Station, Nettwerk Records singer/songwriter Lucy Schwartz...

Eventful and Billboard Join Forces to Let Fans Choose the Best Concert Tour of the Year

SAN DIEGO & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Eventful and Billboard today announced that five top musical acts are in the running to win the first annual "Eventful Fans' Choice Award" for the Best Concert Tour of the Year. The finalists are Madonna, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen...

Popularity & Opportunity - GIFTIONERY Taipei 2008 & CREATIVE Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - In spite of global recession foreign trade ended on a good note on Oct. 26 with record orders being placed by a record buyer turn out at Giftionery Taipei (The 62nd Taipei Int'l Gift & Stationery Autumn Show) that was organized by the Taiwan...

Charges against Steven Page on Track for Dismissal

BUFFALO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - HARRINGTON & MAHONEY, the Buffalo, NY law firm representing Steven Page on criminal charges filed in Fayetteville, New York, announced this evening that Fayetteville Village Justice Thomas J. Miller has approved a request made on behalf of Mr...

"Hit Man: David Foster and Friends" November 11 DVD/CD Release Honors Career of Multi-Grammy Winner

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Uber songwriter-producer and 15-time Grammy winner David Foster assembled a stunning collection of artists in Las Vegas last spring for a spectacular night, which honored his hugely successful four-decade career. The result is "Hit Man: David Foster and...

Seattle Tunes in to the Impact of Music on City's Economy and Culture; Sets Vision for Seattle City of Music(TM)

-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Seattle City of Music(TM) -0- *T WHAT: Press Conference - Mayor Greg Nickels Announcing New Economic Impact of Music on Seattle, Strategy Making Seattle City of Music(TM), and Establishing a Seattle Music Commission WHERE: The Paramount Theatre WHEN...

Jesse Goplen: America's Next Folk-Rock 'Cowboy' Rides High in the Acoustic Saddle, Bringing a Blues and Punk Aesthetic to His Homegrown, Overdub Free and Socially Incisive Debut

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - At the beginning of the 2000s, Jesse Goplen was gearing up to conquer the world, throwing himself full throttle into his hopes and aspirations to change America's drug laws. He was an honors sociology student at the University of Wisconsin, preparing to...

India Consulate Office to Open in Seattle Area Very Soon

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Addressing a private reception in her honor, the Consul General of India from the India Consulate in San Francisco Mrs. Susmita Thomas reiterated Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent announcement of a new consulate office of India to be opened...

Unique Music Store Brings Ancient Instrument Back To Life - And It Sounds Sweet

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - The ocarina has a 12,000-year-old history that reaches across the globe from ancient China to Mesoamerica to 19th Century Italy. In the First and Second World Wars, ocarinas were popular with soldiers because of the instrument's size and durability. In...

National Lampoon Records Signs Distribution Agreement with Uproar Entertainment for In-House Audio Label

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - National Lampoon, Inc. (AMEX: NLN), the most widely recognized brand in comedy, today announced the signing of a worldwide distribution agreement with Uproar Entertainment for the company's recently launched audio label. Uproar sells and distributes...

Musicians to Release Second Tribute to the Troops on November 25

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Grammy Award winners/nominees and multi-platinum selling recording artists Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Daughtry and Five For Fighting teamed up with 10 other artists to release the CD "For the Troops II" on November 25. "For the Troops II" will be available...

Barnes & Noble to Open New Store at 297 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, Illinois

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, will open a new bookstore on November 12 in Oakbrook Center at 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Illinois. Concurrently, the existing store at 1 South 550 Route 83, Oakbrook Terrace...

Denny's Introduces New Allnighter Rockstar Menu Items

SPARTANBURG, S.C.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) introduces a new line-up of late-night dishes created by top artists including Katy Perry, Taking Back Sunday, Boys Like Girls and Hoobastank. The new Rockstar menu presented by Dr Pepper, is featured only after 10 p.m...

Teen Delivers New Song for Wonka's Oompa Loompas

GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - When Willy Wonka calls, teens nationwide listen—and sing! Today, Wonka revealed the winner of Loss for Lyrics, a national contest and song search launched in July, 2008 to help the Oompa Loompas sing about new Giant Chewy NERDS. Akeem...

Revolutions In Sound: Warner Bros. Records Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - The 50th anniversary of the founding of Warner Bros. Records will be capped with the December 9th release of Revolutions In Sound, a 240-page hard cover book accompanied by a USB flash drive containing 320 recordings reflecting the company's stature...

Grammy Award Winners Among 20 Notable Artists to Perform in Settlement Music School's "Jazz All-Stars"

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - They have one thing in common. They were all taught at Settlement Music School and on Sunday, November 16 at 3pm, these 20 well-respected and well known jazz artists will come together for the first, and perhaps only time to honor their alma mater by...

Media Mayhem Corporation and Artist Nassiri Celebrate Love Sees No Color Campaign Success

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation announces Thursday the stunning results of their mutual global campaign with musician/artist/philanthropist Fred Nassiri and The BallPark Advertising Agency that celebrates the vision of peace, love, and healing through the...

Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger is The Lady in Latex

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer for the sexy all girl group The Pussycat Dolls, has overnight become a world-class ambassador for latex fashion, sporting a new style from leading latex fashion house Syren (www.syren.com) on the cover of her latest...

Josiah Leming Completes His Debut Album for Warner Bros. Records -- Due Early 2009

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - Tennessee-born singer and songwriter Josiah Leming has completed work on his eagerly anticipated debut album for Reprise Records, which the label will release in early 2009. The 19-year-old newcomer, who made a splash with his powerfully...

The Orchard Ranked As Fastest Growing Company In New York Region In Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - For the second year in a row, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in music and video entertainment, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Technology Fast 50 Program, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing...

PlayNetwork Launches New Website, Bringing the Integrated Media Experience to Life for Users Online

REDMOND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - PlayNetwork, a global leader in providing integrated media experiences for businesses worldwide, unveiled an innovative and dynamic web experience for its users today. Designed by Akona Consulting, www.playnetwork.com invites users to interact with...

Vector Marketing Sales Representatives Sing Praises of Cutco Cutlery in 'The Cutco Rap'

LEVITTOWN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - It's not everyday that people get so excited about their jobs that they want to sing about them. But that's just what the student representatives of Vector Marketing, the sales division for Cutco Cutlery, did in a recent video they posted on...

Quattro Wireless Powers Ads for Island Def Jam Music Group's Mobile Web Site

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - Quattro Wireless(www.quattrowireless.com), North America's best performing mobile ad network, today announced that it has teamed with Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ) to provide Quattro's ad serving technology for IDJ's mobile Internet site...

Christina Aguilera to World-Debut Her New Music Video ("Keeps Gettin' Better") Exclusively via iLike

SEATTLE & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - International superstar Christina Aguilera and leading social music discovery service iLike announced that the first music video ("Keeps Gettin' Better") from Christina Aguilera's highly anticipated, first-ever Greatest Hits album, Keeps...

Best Buy Completes Tender Offer for Napster Shares, Begins Subsequent Offering Period

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - Today Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) successfully concluded the cash tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Puma Cat Acquisition Corp., to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Napster, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAPS). The tender offer was made...

Bolt & Buzz Lightyear Head to New York City for Thanksgiving

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Walt Disney Studios celebrates Thanksgiving in style this year by sending characters from "Bolt" and "Toy Story" to New York City to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R). Miley Cyrus is slated to sing "I Thought I Lost You" from...

Hanesbrands Inc.'s Champion(C) Activewear Brand Celebrates Walt Disney Pictures' "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" with Limited Time Replica Apparel Line

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Hanesbrands Inc.'s Champion brand, which provided activewear that will appear in Walt Disney Pictures' "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," celebrates the release of the film with a line of apparel inspired by the Champion items worn by...

Alioscopy Establishes Showroom Presence in New York City to Showcase Its Advanced Autostereoscopic 3D Technology Solutions

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Alioscopy(R) USA, a leading developer of 3D technology solutions, today announced that Worlds Away Productions, a full service digital, production and live event design facility based in Greenwich Village in New York City, is the site of the company's...

Dell Teams with Universal Music Group to Jump-Start Digital Libraries with Pre-Loaded MP3 Music

ROUND ROCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Today Dell and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, teamed to provide a simple, economical way to jump-start a digital music library by pre-loading MP3 bundles on select new systems purchased on Dell.com. For the first...

Grammy-Nominated Pop Artist Chris Brown Teams with Hasbro, Inc. to Launch U-DANCE "Superstar" Sweepstakes

PAWTUCKET, R.I.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Hasbro, Inc.'s (NYSE:HAS) Tiger Electronics brand has teamed with Grammy-nominated pop sensation Chris Brown to celebrate the launch of the unique U-DANCE gaming system, where the player is the controller. Fans can visit www.udancegame.com to...

aVinci Media's Photo Movie Software To Be Offered At Walgreens--Nation's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain

DRAPER, Utah-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - aVinci Media Corporation ("aVinci", AVMC.PK, www.avincimedia.com), a company revolutionizing the way life's events and memories are created, shared, and preserved, will offer its aVinci(R) Studio Photo DVD kits in approximately 6,300 Walgreens stores...

The Sims Label Announces Steve Jablonsky as the Mastermind Behind the Creative Sound of The Sims 3

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that award-winning composer Steve Jablonsky will score the theme music for the highly anticipated next-generation flagship PC game from The Sims Label, The Sims(TM) 3. Recently honored with a...

Samsung Transforms Access to Home Entertainment with Blu-ray Upgrades and New Online Content Partners

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Samsung Electronics America, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, proudly announces the availability of Netflix and Pandora services for its Blu-ray players. Greatly enhancing the functionality of its...

EA Unveils Eclectic Soundtracks for Skate It and Skate 2

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today revealed the soundtracks that will power the award-winning Skate It and Skate 2. These two skateboarding games bring the sport's incredible tricks, epic moves and high energy to...

IODA Partners with MySpace Music

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - MySpace Music , a promotional distribution network that provides qualified podcasts, blogs, and other promotional sites with access to pre-cleared, legal music and other promotional assets from IODA's labels. Founded in 2003, IODA represents a rapidly...

THQ Announces Acquisition of 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the acquisition of the publishing rights for 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The highly...

The Recording Academy(R) Pacific Northwest Chapter Hosts Third Annual GRAMMY(R) MusicTech Summit in Seattle

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - The Recording Academy(R) Pacific Northwest Chapter is hosting its third annual GRAMMY(R) MusicTech Summit, a two-day conference that examines the intersection of music and technology and issues defining the music landscape. Taking place in Seattle Nov. 6...

Against Me! Cancel Salt Lake City Show Due to Bus Accident

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Sire Records punk band Against Me! was in an accident at approximately 6:30am MTN time this morning. The band's bus hit a patch of ice on I-80 in Wyoming while the band was en route to Salt Lake City. Thankfully, nobody suffered any injuries...

Canaccord Adams Initiates Coverage of the Orchard with a Buy Rating and $6 Price Target

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in music and video entertainment, today announced that leading independent financial services firm Canaccord Adams initiated equity research coverage on The Orchard, indicating that The Orchard is "well...

Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits Releases on October 28

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - After spending more than twenty-five weeks at the top of the radio charts and selling more than 17 million albums, country music's favorite band, Rascal Flatts, will release its first ever greatest hits collection on Tuesday, October 28. Greatest...

Charter to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2008 Results

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "Charter") will host a conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss financial and operating results for the third...

Mudcrutch to Release Live EP, Extended Play Live, November 11

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Mudcrutch, the legendary Florida band featuring Tom Petty, Tom Leadon, Randall Marsh, Mike Campbell, and Benmont Tench, will release a live EP entitled Extended Play Live on Reprise Records November 11, 2008. Extended Play Live will be released...

Paul Lippert Pulls No Punches With Latest ''Democracy For Lovers''

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Recording Artist Paul Lippert addresses themes of truth, democracy, love and hypocrisy on his latest album, "Democracy for Lovers." With the Iraq war in its fifth year, and election year politics in full fever, Lippert pulls no punches and spares no one...

Photo of Hip Hop Star Nelly is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress

-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - A photo of Hip Hop Star Nelly spotted outside the Ritz Carlton, taking a break from his concert tour is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress.

Jim Brickman LIVE in Concert on QVC This Friday, October 24th at 7pm EST

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Thanks to Grammy nominated Piano Sensation Jim Brickman, the holidays are arriving much sooner this year as he unveils his latest seasonal CD The Hymns and Carols of Christmas, on QVC. On Friday, October 24th at 7pm EST, Brickman will perform a...

U.S. Congress, State of Illinois and City of Chicago Offer Acclaim for The Soul Children of Chicago's Youth Alive United Worldwide Symposium at the UIC Pavilion on October 29th

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Walt Whitman's The Soul Children of Chicago gospel choir (www.soulchildrenchicago.com) will present Youth Alive United Worldwide 2008, a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic ecumenical movement for the youth and young adults across the nation for the purpose of...

Singing Machine Announces Opening of $13 Million Dollar Financing Facility With DBS Bank

COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - The Singing Machine Company ("Singing Machine" or the "Company") (AMEX:SMD) proudly announces it has arranged for a multi-tiered financing program with DBS Bank Limited ("DBS"). The new credit facilities include: $7.0 million in accounts...

Musicoola Ltd. Powers New Interactive Music Service Platform at UPC Hungary

LONDON-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Musicoola Ltd., a full turnkey solution provider for digital music broadcasting, announced today that their solution is powering a new interactive music service offered by UPC Hungary, a leading television, broadband internet and telephone service...

Gaylord Entertainment Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call - Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 10:00 AM ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2008 earnings results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter's results and...

Winn-Dixie and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Collaborate on New Music

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Shoppers at Winn-Dixie (NASDAQ:WINN) stores throughout the Southeast are now putting music in their shopping carts, along with their other grocery purchases. Under an agreement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, customers of the...

10 Cool Things to Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Prospective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from. They can check out www.UnleashingIdeas.org for all the details. The Week...

Ryan Adams & the Cardinals to Debut Critically Acclaimed New Album, Cardinology, Exclusively via iLike

SEATTLE & BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Ryan Adams & the Cardinals and leading social music discovery service iLike announced that Cardinology, the band's highly-anticipated and critically acclaimed collection of all new studio material for the Lost Highway label, will...

Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, B.B. King, John Mayer and Taylor Swift Set to Perform on "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night(R)"

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Five-time GRAMMY(R) winner Celine Dion, six-time GRAMMY winners the Foo Fighters, 14-time GRAMMY winner B.B. King, five-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer, and 50th GRAMMY nominee Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for "The GRAMMY...

Research and Markets: New Vision for Recorded Music - System-V Radical, Workable and Compelling

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Research and Markets Set-up Preferences New form of Distribution Media player takes on the characteristics of a web browser New mode of distribution for web services Social graph Extensible to other media formats Administration: Adminco Management...

CORRECTING and REPLACING Clear Channel Radio Secures Top Programming Talent to Long-Term Contracts; Expanded Roles for Four

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO SECURES TOP PROGRAMMING TALENT TO LONG-TERM CONTRACTS; EXPANDED ROLES FOR FOUR Darren Davis, Brad Hardin, Clay...

Media Mayhem Inks Exclusive Advertising Agreement with Pop Culture Junkie Giant Mentalfloss.com

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) announces Wednesday the signing of an agreement between the company and the world's most wildly popular pop culture fixture in print and the Internet, Mentalfloss.com. The agreement puts MMC into the exclusive position...

Neil Diamond to Be Honored as 2009 MusiCares(R) Person of the Year

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - GRAMMY(R)-winning recording artist Neil Diamond will be honored as the 2009 MusiCares(R) Person of the Year, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation(R) and The Recording Academy(R), and John Branca...

MeetTheFamous.com Launches New Celebrity Website Where Everyday People Upload Breaking Celebrity News Stories - And Get Paid

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - MeetTheFamous.com has announced the launch of its new website: the first and only to pay users who break celebrity news. The site is already creating a buzz amid celebrity gossip enthusiasts with its tagline: "Where You are the Paparazzi...

Shazam Launches Android Application Integrated with MySpace and Amazon MP3

LONDON-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - Shazam, the world's leading mobile music discovery provider, today announced the launch of its mobile application for the Android platform that allows users to easily discover music that can immediately be purchased through the Amazon MP3 store and connect...

MySpace Mobile Announces Android Application

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - MySpace, the world's premier social network and leading mobile social network, today announced a free, new MySpace Mobile experience customized for Android and available via the Android Market. More than two million daily unique users visit MySpace's...

imeem Makes Android Sing

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - imeem (www.imeem.com), the leading social music site, today announced the launch of imeem for Android, a new social music application that brings free streaming music and personalized radio to T-Mobile's G1 with Google, the world's first...

NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group Unveils Holiday Gift List 2008

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group today unveiled its holiday gift list 2008. Action figures, books, calendars, games, DVDs, music and even a Cylon toaster are included in this year's list, from top shows on NBC...

Master Musical Impressionist, Greg London, Whose Hit Show "Greg London's Icons" is Extended at Harrah's Reno into 2010, Does the Doo Wop as One of 'The Dukes,' Due in Theatres November 14

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - Greg London (www.gregorylondon.com) has had a blast these past few years playing the world's most famous "Icons"—but a bank robbing, doo wop singing "Duke"? In "The Dukes," which hits theaters everywhere November 14, the multi-talented musical...

University of Miami Frost School of Music's Festival Miami Presents Bruce Hornsby & 'Friends'

CORAL GABLES, FLA.-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - Celebrating 25 years as one of the premier cultural events in South Florida, the University of Miami Frost School of Music's annual Festival Miami will hold its first performance in the BankUnited Center on the UM campus October 23 at 8 p.m. Also...

David Marcus Appointed Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives for Warner Bros. Records

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced today that former Ticketmaster executive David Marcus has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives for WBR. Reporting to WBR Chairman and CEO Tom Whalley, Marcus...

Britney Spears 'Womanizer' Video Introduces Two New Styles for Syren Latex Couture

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - Britney Spears' latest "Womanizer" video is reported to have attracted over seven million hits within the first 48 hours of its release, resulting in massive exposure for two of Syren Latex Couture's (www.syren.com) newest styles. "This means that...

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