October 19, 2010 --  MTV will present US rock legends Bon Jovi with the Global Icon award at the MTV EMA 2010, set to broadcast live from Madrid, Spain on 7th November 2010.

MTV EMA 2010 is sponsored by the new Suzuki Swift, Calvin Klein Jeans and Dell.

"There's no question that Bon Jovi has achieved iconic status across the globe and is widely recognized as one of the most beloved and influential rock bands of all time," said Bruce Gillmer, Executive Vice President, Music and Talent, Programming/Events, MTV Networks International.

"Over the years, MTV and Bon Jovi have given fans an incredible array of amazing and unique experiences and we are thrilled to honour such a seminal act as Bon Jovi with the first-ever MTV EMA Global Icon award."

Formed in New Jersey in 1983, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan and Tico Torres have have sold in excess of 125 million albums worldwide, performed over 2700 concerts in over 50 countries to 35 million fans and were the number one touring act in the world in 2008. Throughout their career, the band has had numerous number one singles and albums, received multiple awards and are members of the prestigious UK Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Bon Jovi's breakthrough album; Slippery When Wet was released in August 1986, spawned two US number one singles, was named top selling album of the year by Billboard, sold 12 million copies worldwide in it's first year of release and went to number one around the world.

Since then, Bon Jovi have become widely known as masters of reinvention and with each subsequent album release, display the ability to tap into ever-changing styles and popularity in music, gathering new generations of fans and remaining at the very top of their game.

In 2009 their 11th studio album 'The Circle', debuted at number one on the US Billboard charts and around the globe, and earned the band a Grammy nomination.

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Notes to Editors

About the MTV EMAs

The EMAs, MTV Networks International's global awards ceremony, celebrate the best in music, youth culture and entertainment. The annual event, now in its 17th year, broadcasts on MTV entertainment platforms around the world reaching more than 600 million households. The show is hosted in a different city each year, taking the culture and ethos of each destination to a world-wide audience. Renowned for attracting global A-list talent from across the music and entertainment spectrum, the MTV EMAs draws nominees, performers and presenters from every corner of the world, delivering groundbreaking and unforgettable performances - from the first ever holographic performance with Gorillaz in Lisbon in 2005, to Beyonce's infamous 'Ring of Fire' performance in Edinburgh in 2002 and Tokio Hotel's 'Wet Monsoon' set in Munich in 2007.

EMA Voting Notes:

Vote for Best Regional Act at http://www.mtvema.com Voting closes Monday 18th October and the winner from each region will enter the shortlist for Best European Act, also through mtvema.com.

Winner of Best European Act, Best Push Act and Best World Stage Performance will be announced online at http://www.mtvema.com during the 2010 MTV EMAs on Sunday 7th November 2010.

Show Credits:

The 2010 MTV EMAs is executive produced by Richard Godfrey and Jane Fraser. Co-executive producer is Bruce Gillmer withDebbie Philips as producer, Raffaele Sangiovanni as executive in charge of production, line producer Sil Mcllveen and directorPaul Shyvers. The 2010 MTV EMAs is an MTV Italia S.r.l - 360degreesPlaymaker Production for MTV NETWOKS EUROPE" (c) MTV NETWORKS EUROPE 2010 - All rights reserved.

About MTV Networks International:

MTV Networks International (MTVNI) includes the premier multimedia entertainment brands MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, MTVNHD, Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas, TMF (The Music Factory), VIVA, Comedy Central and Game One. MTV Networks' brands are seen globally in 645 million households in 161 territories and 34 languages via 165 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 500 digital media properties. The company's diverse holdings also include interests in television syndication, digital media, publishing, home video, licensing & merchandising and feature films. MTV Networks International is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

About Suzuki:

The Suzuki Motor Corporation with headquarters in Hamamatsu (Japan) is the leading international manufacturer of small automobiles and the 10th largest car manufacturer of the world. Founded in 1909, Suzuki today employs about 51,500 people around the world and has business activities in 196 countries and regions and production bases in 23 different countries and regions. In the fiscal year 2009/10 Suzuki posted 2.47 trillion Yen (18.8 billion Euro*) net sales and 79.4 billion Yen (605.03 million Euro*) operating income. Its global sales reached 2.35 million automobiles and 3.02 million motorcycles and ATV. With its three lines of business - automobiles, motorcycles and outboard motors - Suzuki embodies a unique "Way of Life!" that stands for the brand values "excitement", "straightforward", "value", "sporty" and "spirit".

(* Exchange rate: 131.18 Yen/Euro)

About Calvin Klein, Inc:

Calvin Klein, Inc. is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women's and men's designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, suits, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home. For more information, visit http://www.calvinklein.com.

About Dell:

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers worldwide innovative technology, business solutions and services they trust and value. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com.

SOURCE MTVNI Corporate Communications

The "Stay Around A Little Longer" video premiered on AOL Music's Spinner.com today. In preparation for his upcoming release, Buddy Guy is currently on tour throughout North America.

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Upcoming North American shows November 4 & 5 at Disney's Epcot Center in Florida and November 12 & 13 at Casino Rama in Ontario

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Roger Hodgson previewed "Classics Live" on VH1 Classic Rock Nights radio, when he called in to host Eddie Webb from Florida where he will be performing next month at Disney's Epcot Center.

The man who wrote and sang such classic songs as "The Logical Song", "Breakfast in America", "Give a Little Bit", "Take the Long Way Home", "It's Raining Again", "School" "Dreamer" and "Fool's Overture" - the enduring rock standards that made Supertramp famous – spoke about his upcoming shows in the US and his first album in ten years called "Classics Live," a stunning collection of Hodgson's best-loved songs recorded in concert during his 2010 world tour. As a preview and special gift to his fans, Roger is offering a complimentary download of "Dreamer" on his website www.rogerhodgson.com. And for one week only there is also a limited time gift of "Hide in Your Shell."

Universally acclaimed as one of the most gifted composers and lyricists of our times, Roger Hodgson helped define a generation of progressive rock. He co-founded Supertramp in 1969 and for many fans was the heart and spiritual force behind the band until he left in 1983.

Roger's tour continues to draw both critical and fans acclaim, and his passion for his music and his art shines through in the magic and intimacy that is felt when he performs his songs in concert.  "My songs are pieces of my heart that have touched people in a myriad of ways.  It's a very personal connection I have with people and I honor it."  

Roger continues to delight his fans by performing his classic songs around the world, performing his first US dates for 2011 inSouthern California at Pechanga Casino Feb 25 & 26, before heading off to Europe for shows in Germany, Belgium, Denmarkand Spain in March.  Look for more US dates to come for 2011.

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Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, "The 44th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Lambert, Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, George Strait,Sugarland, Underwood, Keith Urban, and the pairing of Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson.

Crow has received two CMA nominations thus far in her career. The first was in 2003 for Vocal Event of the Year for her duet with Kid Rock on "Picture." Her second nomination came in 2006 for Musical Event of the Year for her performance with Brooks & Dunn and Vince Gill on "Building Bridges." Crow's current album is 100 Miles From Memphis.

Lambert, the top nominee for 2010 with nine nominations, also achieved the most nominations of any female artist in CMA Awards history. She received nominations for Entertainer; Female Vocalist; Album for Revolution, produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke; two for Single, "The House That Built Me" and "White Liar"; Song for "White Liar," which she wrote with Natalie Hemby; Musical Event for "Bad Angel" with Bentley and Jamey Johnson; and two for Music Video of the Year for "The House That Built Me," directed by Trey Fanjoy, and "White Liar," directed by Chris Hicky.

In 1972, Lynn became the first woman to be voted CMA Entertainer of the Year. She has won a total of eight CMA Awards, including three wins as Female Vocalist (1967, 1972, 1973) and four consecutive wins with duet partner Conway Twitty for Vocal Duo of the Year (1972-1975). In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Lynn's first single "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl," Columbia Nashville will release Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn on Nov. 9. The new album features performances of Lynn's classic songs by Crow, Jackson, Lambert, Reba, Underwood, and more artists from a variety of genres.

Tickets for the 2010 CMA Awards are on sale and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (800) 745-3000; or in person at the Bridgestone Arena box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway), Nashville. Ticket prices begin at $110 for Upper Level. All ticket prices include sales tax, but exclude applicable service/handling fees. Purchase tickets early for best available seats. In 2009, the CMA Awards sold out in advance.

"The 44th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director, andDavid Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2010 CMA Awards. Chevrolet, Proud Sponsor of the CMA Awards and Official Ride of Country Music.

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GULF SHORES, Ala., Oct. 18 -- On April 20th, the eyes of the world tuned in to watch the devastating Deepwater Horizon oil spill flood the Gulf of Mexico.  Six months later, the beaches are clean and local businesses along the Gulf are struggling to recover from the economic impact of the spill. Faced with insurmountable odds, the small beachside communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama came up with a unique concept to bring tourists back - book music superstars to perform beachside concerts.  This past weekend, tens of thousands of tourists headed to the beaches in Gulf Shores, Alabama for two Concerts for the Coast featuring Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley.

"It just goes to show you just how resilient the people of this coast are and how tough they are," said Jon Bon Jovi during his Friday night Concert for the Coast.

"It's been 6 months since the tragedy and here we are with a beach that does not look the least bit worse for wear. It's really beautiful and pristine," said country music star Brad Paisley on Sunday.

Over 60,000 music fans gathered early Friday and Sunday to enjoy the beautiful weather and clean beaches.  It was a win-win for fans, the economy, local residents and businesses. Visitors from as far as Hawaii andHolland showed up early for both events to witness the Thunder on the Gulf powerboat races, swim in the ocean, build sand castles and dine in beachside taverns and seafood restaurants.

"We're here to let everybody know that the Gulf Coast is open for business," Paisley said from the stage. "I would encourage everybody to get down here as quick as they can."

The Concerts for the Coast series kicked-off with Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from The Gulf Coast on July 11th.  The event hosted 35,000 fans on Gulf Shores' public beach and aired live on CMT. On October 30th, Concerts for the Coast will celebrate their last event of 2010 with an exciting performance from Alan Jackson at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Alicia Keys and Usher Lead the Pack with 4 Nominations, Followed by Drake with 3 Nominations

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- The second annual SOUL TRAIN AWARDS gears up for a highly anticipated show on Wednesday, November 10 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in metropolitan Atlanta, GA.  Hosted by Oscar-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the 2010 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will premiere on both CENTRIC and BET onSunday, November 28 at 9:00 PM*. Grammy-award winning R&B superstar R. Kelly will open the show with a dynamite performance, followed by today's hottest artists Ne-Yo, Cee-lo, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Erykah Badu, Eric Benet, Chrisette Michele, Lalah Hathaway, Faith Evans, Janelle Monae, Gyptian, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, Tamia, and Tank who will light up the stage with performances and never-before seen collaborations to honor the best in Soul Train and this year's Legend Award recipients Anita Baker and Ron Isley.

The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will recognize the achievements of today's best entertainers in 12 categories. Entertainment heavyweights Alicia Keys and Usher are leading the pack with 4 individual nominations across multiple categories. Alicia Keys' nominations include Best R&B/Soul Artist Female, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year. Usher gets nominations in Best R&B/Soul Artist Male, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Dance Performance. Drake is closely behind with 3 nominations (Best Hip Hop Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Record of the Year) and is followed by 2 nominations for artists Monica, Ne-Yo, B.O.B., Nicki Minaj, Dondria, Erykah Badu, Fantasia, Janelle Monae, and Sade.

The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS is produced by Sunseeker Media and directed by Jonathan X, in collaboration with BET Event Productions. Paxton Baker, CENTRIC Executive Vice President and General Manager, Tami Willis-Arasli, CENTRIC Vice President of Specials and Music Programming; Bart Phillips, Sunseeker Media; and Soul Train Holdings' Kenard Gibbs, andAnthony Maddox will all be the executive producers of the network telecast.

For more information, please visit www.centrictv.com.  

*All times ET/PT

About CENTRIC

Centric is a 24-hour music and entertainment channel that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today's African-American and multicultural adult viewer.  With a finger on the pulse of an ever-changing beat, its compelling music content fuses Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Gospel, Jazz, Old School, New School and everything in between with today's hottest artists. It is a unique of mix of music, culture and lifestyle programming that embodies the lives, tastes and aspirations of the CENTRIC viewer: All you. All day. All night.

About BET Networks

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

About Soul Train Holdings

Soul Train Holdings was formed in May 2008 by MadVision Entertainment and Intermedia Partners. Madvision was created by media and entertainment veterans, Kenard Gibbs, Peter Griffith, and Anthony Maddox. The group was created following the acquisition of the iconic franchise and catalog of more than 1,100 hours of archival footage from Don Cornelius Productions.  Soul Train is a registered trademark of Soul Train Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Soul Train is the longest running, first -run, nationally syndicated program in television history. During its 37 year run, the show featured such staples as the Soul Train line and performers as important and diverse as: Al Green, Ike & Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and Beyonce, to name a few.  

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS '10

NOMINEES AND CATEGORIES

BEST NEW ARTIST

BEST R&B/SOUL ARTIST FEMALE

Melanie Fiona

Alicia Keys

B.o.B.

Erykah Badu

Nicki Minaj

Monica

Dondria

Fantasia

Wale

Mary J. Blige

SONG OF THE YEAR

BEST HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

"Everything To Me" - Monica

"Love The Way You Lie" - Eminem feat. Rihanna

"There Goes My Baby" - Usher

"B.M.F. (Blowin Money Fast)"  - Rick Ross feat. Styles P

"Un-Thinkable(I'm Ready)" – Alicia Keys

"Your Love" – Nicki Minaj

"Soldier Of Love" - Sade

"Find Your Love" - Drake

"Nothing On You" – B.o.B. feat. Bruno Mars

"Shutterbugg" – Big Boi feat. Cutty

"I Got Your Back" – T.I. feat. Keri Hilson

BEST MALE R&B/SOUL MALE

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Usher

Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom

Kem

Usher – Raymond vs. Raymond

Trey Songz 

Sade – Soldier of Love 

Ne-Yo

Drake – Thank Me Later

Jaheim

Erykah Badu – New Amerykah Part Two-Return of the Ankh

BEST REGGAE ARTIST AWARD

CENTRIC AWARD

Gyptian

Jesse Boykins III

Damian Marley

Dwele

Mr. Vegas

Dondria

Jah Cure

Corrine Bailey Rae

Vybz Kartel

Janelle Monae

Gramps Morgan

LEGENDS AWARDS

BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE

Anita Baker

Rihanna, "Rude Boy" 

Ron Isley

Ne-Yo, "Beautiful Monster"

Usher, "OMG"

Janelle Monae f/ Big Boi, "Tightrope"

Ciara, "Ride"

BEST GOSPEL MALE, FEMALE OR GROUP

Youthful Praise feat. J.J. Harrison

Fred Hammond

Marvin Sapp

Lisa Page Brooks

Hezekiah Walker & LFC

Tye Tribbett

RECORD OF THE YEAR

Fantasia – "Bittersweet" (Charles Harmon, Claude Kelly, Michael Mentore)

El Debarge - "Second Chance" (songwriters: El Debarge & Mischke)

Drake –"Find Your Love" (songwriters: Bhasker, J; Graham, A; Reynolds, P; West, Kanye)

R.Kelly – "When A Women Loves" (songwriter R. Kelly)

Alicia Keys – "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" (songwriters: Keys, Aubrey Graham, Brothers, Noah "40" Shebib)

      SOURCE CENTRIC

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• The Royal British Legion calls on UK public to send its groundbreaking single to the top of the charts for Remembrance Sunday.
• Entitled ‘2 Minute Silence’ the single, in the form of a silent video, features top UK celebrities who have donated their time to The Royal British Legion.
• All proceeds of single go to helping Serving and ex-Service members of the Armed Forces community.

Sunday 17th October: The Prime Minister, Thom Yorke and Mark Ronson are amongst a host of celebrities featuring in a single to be released by the official charity of remembrance, The Royal British Legion, on 7th November.

For just 99p the UK public can show their respect, support and thanks to those armed forces personnel who have made sacrifices for us all. The ‘2 Minute Silence’ single will be available for download on iTunes from Sunday 7th November.

In addition to celebrities and sports stars, the silent single features ex-service personnel, including Corporal Simon Brown, who was shot in the face by a sniper in Iraq, and commented:

“The Legion, for me has been a massive support...When I got home after Iraq, they offered me a lifeline and gave me the confidence to go out there and be part of society.”

Funds raised through the sale of this single will go towards helping individuals, like Corporal Brown, within the Serving and ex-Service Armed Forces community.

The Royal British Legion wanted to create a unique and engaging way for the British public to show their support, as noted by The Royal British Legion’s Director General, Chris Simpkins:

“We invite the public to join the celebrities and soldiers in observing two minutes’ silence and we would encourage everyone to show their support by downloading the track from i-Tunes on 7th November. Rather than record a song, we felt the UK public would recognise the poignancy of silence and its clear association with remembrance.”

To join The Royal British Legion in their mission to make chart history you can show your support by joining the official Facebook™ page: http://www.facebook.com/poppysingle2010

For more information, please contact:

Liam Maguire (07769 968 858)

LMaguire@britishlegion.org.uk

David Godfrey (07960 652 170)

david.godfrey@bm.com

Oliver Druttman (07958 524 034)

oliver.druttman@bm.com

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 18 -- In his first book, "DECODED," pop culture icon JAY-Z describes the hidden meanings behind some of his most provocative songs and provides a highly personal narrative of the culture that so powerfully shaped his life and art. But some stories are bigger than the printed page. Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft Corp., is launching a multiplatform search experience and interactive game to help people decode JAY-Z's life and lyrics. JAY-Z's words will be taken a step further, allowing fans to use Bing and decide how to find the very locations that inspired them.

Every single page of JAY-Z's book will be released to the public before the book is in stores, with pages physically placed in locations related to their specific content. The immersive journey will take players from the projects in the Brooklyn neighborhood where JAY-Z grew up and the London streets where he found inspiration to the building of his empire in Manhattan and beyond. Fans physically in those locations and those playing online with Bing will be offered never-before-experienced insights into JAY-Z's highly personal process. In addition to high-profile media placements around the world, all 300 pages of "DECODED" will be appearing in places and on objects that have never before been used as advertising. From pools and pool tables to bronze plaques and high-fashion clothing racks, a variety of unexpected surfaces will become the canvas for JAY-Z's art.

And it will be up to fans to decide how to find these pages using Bing. Online, fans will find a one-of-a-kind search experience built on Bing technologies and will be able to walk the streets that JAY-Z walked and use Bing to search and decide how to decode his life and lyrics at every turn. The immersive online experience utilizes multiple facets of Bing, including Bing Maps and Bing Entertainment, to give fans full access to the stories behind JAY-Z's songs. Over the course of a month, fans will come together as a community to compile "DECODED" online before it hits bookshelves.  

More than 300 pages to decode, located via 600 unique traditional, nontraditional and digital advertising placements in 15 cities around the world and in Bing Maps, 200 prize winners, one grand prize winner, and the unveiling of "DECODED" — all in the next four weeks.

How It Works

Produced by creative agency Droga5, the game launches Oct. 18 and five to 10 new pages from "DECODED" will be unveiled each day, until the contest ends Nov. 20. Players of the game answer clues to find the "DECODED" pages in the online game experience at Bing.com/JAY-Z or in-person by locating the clues in New York, London and beyond. Any player who locates a page online or in-person (by texting unique game codes from the page) is entered into a drawing for a prize: the specific page they have located, signed by JAY-Z. All participants will be entered for a grand prize: two tickets to see JAY-Z and Coldplay in concert in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve.

"DECODED" is on sale Nov. 16 from Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group.

Be a part of this bold new chapter at Bing.com/JAY-Z.

About Bing

Bing is designed to help people overcome search overload and make faster, more informed decisions when searching online. No longer satisfied with the status quo of search, Microsoft designed Bing as a Decision Engine to provide people with intelligent search tools to help them simplify tasks and make more informed decisions, from simple decisions such as choosing the fastest route to get home to more complex ones such as researching a product purchase or planning a trip. Bing is available at http://bing.com.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

SOURCE Microsoft Corp.

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Chart Topping New Album "NO CHOCOLATE CAKE" Available Everywhere

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 15 -- Platinum-selling and current chart toppers the Gin Blossoms are taking time out in November to head to Iraq and perform a special series of concerts for the troops stationed there. The Gin Blossoms are scheduled to arrive in time for their first show inKuwait on November 23, and then travel to Iraq for a series of 4 more concerts to take place in as yet undisclosed cities, including a special Thanksgiving Day concert.  The band will return to the U.S. onDecember 2nd.  The Gin Blossoms' new album, "NO CHOCOLATE CAKE," which debuted at #73 on Billboard's Top 200 chart, is available everywhere on 429 Records.

"I love and respect all our soldiers. My brother was a U.S. marine and it helped make him the most patriotic and trustworthy man I know.  I hope all our troops can return home soon.  Gin Blossoms will be very proud to perform for our troops," says Robin Wilson of the Iraq concerts.

With total worldwide album sales topping 10 million units powered by their indelibly melodic, Grammy-nominated Top Ten singles, Gin Blossoms—Robin Wilson, Jesse Valenzuela, Scott Johnson and Bill Leen, are back and in peak form.  "Gin Blossoms tug at the heart strings like few pop bands…power pop nirvana," says the San Antonio Express-News of "NO CHOCOLATE CAKE." The eleven new tracks were written, produced and performed by the band with the help of John Richardson (drums) and Danny Wilde on keyboards and additional production (of The Rembrandts).  The band will be touring extensively throughout 2010 and 2011.

Gin Blossoms are managed by Doug Merrick at Merrick Music Group.  

For more information visit: www.429records.com

429 Records is a unit of the Savoy Label Group (SLG).  SLG is the North American unit of Columbia Music Entertainment (formerly Nippon Columbia) the oldest music company in Japan.  The Savoy Label Group has evolved into a leading independent company consistently outperforming competitors in key music categories as monitored by Billboard Magazine. SLG is led by Steve Vining.

SOURCE 429 Records

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NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- "Who are the Top 10 Rappers of the 21st century?" BET posed this question to nearly 30,000 viewers and fans.  Votes were tabulated on BET.com and the Top 15 rappers were selected.  Premiering on Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m.*, BET assembled an elite "Hip Hop Supreme Court" of some of the hottest producers, hip hop deejays, and the industry's biggest influencers to narrow down the list and rank the top 10 coveted positions. Hosted by "Chief Justice" Big Tigger; Jermaine Dupri (producer), Diamond Kuts (DJ – Power 99, Philadelphia), Greg Street (DJ – V103, Atlanta), Tony Neal (Core DJs), Timbuck2 (DJ – 107.5, WGCI, Chicago), Boi 1da(Producer), Chloe Hilliard (Editor, VIBE), Chuck Creekmur (CEO, Allhiphop.com); DJ Vlad (CEO, VladTV.com) make up the distinguished "Hip Hop Supreme Court" judges.

To be eligible for the top 10 rappers of the 21st century, the rapper must be a solo artist who released his or her first solo album in 1999 or later.  These requirements exclude hip-hop heavy weights The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Jay Z, Nas, and Snoop from the list.  Rappers will also be evaluated on the criteria of flow, lyricism, subject range, cultural impact, sales and digital swagger.

During the intense round table debate, Big Tigger controlled the boardroom and laid down the rules as the judges engaged in a no holds barred dialogue about the 21st century rappers who have changed the game of hip-hop during the past 10 years.    

The Top 15 Rappers Of The 21st Century Voted  On By BET.com and Mobile Users:

(In alphabetical order)

• 50 Cent
• Drake
• Eminem
• Eve
• Fabolous
• Game
• Gucci Mane
• Jadakiss
• Kanye West
• Lil Wayne
• Ludacris
• Nelly
• Rick Ross
• T.I.
• Young Jeezy

Let the debate begin.  Tune in Friday, October 15 @ 8 p.m.* - log on to BET.com for Virtual Court, where online users can vote on the TOP 10 RAPPERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY using the same tools as the official court.  

*All times are ET/PT.

Visit www.bet.com/top10rappers

About BET Networks

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

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"Elton!" to feature exclusive interview with Elton John and Leon Russell conducted by director Cameron Crowe

Listeners to hear seven days of music spanning Elton John's career

Robert Downey Jr. and Andy Roddick to guest DJ on the channel

NEW YORK, Oct. 14  -- SIRIUS XM Radio announced today that it will launch "Elton!," a seven-day long, commercial-free music channel featuring music, interviews and special guest DJ sessions celebrating the release of Elton John and Leon Russell's new album, The Union.

The limited-run channel will launch on Friday, October 15 at 3:00 pm ET and will run until Friday, October 22 at 3:00 am ET on SIRIUS channel 33 and XM channel 27.

"Elton!" will feature music spanning Elton John's prolific and award-winning career as well as music from Leon Russell's storied music past. Listeners will hear an interview with Elton John and Leon Russell conducted by director Cameron Crowe, during which Elton will talk at length about The Union, scheduled to be released on Decca Records on October 19, as well as various highlights from his 41-year career. "Elton!" will also feature interviews with T Bone Burnett, who produced The Union, and singer, songwriter and long-time Elton John collaborator, Bernie Taupin.

The seven-day music channel will also feature special guest DJ sessions with long-time Elton John fans actor Robert Downey Jr. and tennis superstar Andy Roddick. The two will play their favorite Elton John music and share stories about individual songs and of first falling in love with Sir Elton's music.

"Elton John is a unique cultural icon with an unmistakable voice who collaborates with Leon Russell as easily as he does with Alice in Chains or Lady Gaga," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SIRIUS XM Radio. "His influence spans generations and is felt everywhere."

"Elton!" is an example of SIRIUS XM's original, limited-run, artist-branded channels dedicated to iconic musicians. In addition to its current lineup of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Radio, Elvis Radio and Radio Margaritaville, SIRIUS XM has previously offered limited-run channels such as "The Who Channel," "Mandatory Metallica," "Paul McCartney's Fireman Radio," "Rolling Stones Radio," "AC/DC Radio," "Led Zeppelin Radio," "Miles Davis Radio," "The Spectrum of John Mellencamp," "Radio R.E.M.," "Coldplay Nation," "ABBA Radio," "Neil Diamond Radio," "Jay-Z Nation," "Garth Brooks Radio" and "Duran Duran's Red Carpet Radio," among many others.

For more information on The Union, visit www.eltonjohn.com.

For more information, please visit www.sirius.com or www.xmradio.com.

About SIRIUS XM Radio

SIRIUS XM is America's satellite radio company, broadcasting more than 135 channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data services to 19.9 million subscribers in cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, and through a wide range of mobile devices.

SIRIUS XM offers an array of content from some of the biggest names in entertainment, as well as from professional sports leagues, major colleges, and national news and talk providers. SIRIUS XM programming is also available at sirius.com and xmradio.com, and on Apple iPhone and iPod touch, BlackBerry and Android-powered mobile devices using the SIRIUS XM Premium Online App.

SIRIUS XM has arrangements with every major automaker and its radio products are available at retail locations nationwide, as well as shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "intend," "plan,"  "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of SIRIUS XM's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of SIRIUS and XM.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement:  our dependence upon automakers and other third parties, the substantial indebtedness of SIRIUS and XM; the useful life of our satellites; and our competitive position versus other forms of audio and video entertainment.  Additional factors that could cause SIRIUS' and XM's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SIRIUS' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2010 and  XM's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2010, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and SIRIUS and XM disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Contact for SIRIUS XM Radio:

Samantha Bowman

SIRIUS XM Radio

212 901 6644

samantha.bowman@siriusxm.com 

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'VH1 Divas Salute The Troops' To Air On Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 14 -- This year VH1 is giving the "Divas" franchise a military makeover by partnering with the USO to bring the iconic event to America's troops and their families. Drawing from the tone of the original USO shows and using Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego as home base, this year's "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops"show will be a unique and uplifting version of VH1's high profile signature event. Katy Perry, Sugarland, Keri Hilson and Nicki Minaj will perform in front of thousands of men and women in uniform at MCAS Miramar. Taking the effort overseas to thank troops serving in remote locations, Paramore will visit Marines, soldiers, airmen, sailors, coastguardsmen and reservists stationed at an undisclosed military base in the Middle East.  The USO Presents "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops" premieres on Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1.

From Bob Hope to Kid Rock, entertaining our nation's troops has always been and continues to be the USO's longest running, most celebrated and recognized tradition.  Launched in 1941, early USO shows featured some of the most iconic stars of all time including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn Monroe. Today, those shows are still vital to boosting troop morale, and VH1 is dedicated to working with the USO to continue this tradition in new and innovative ways. For service men and women and their families stationed outside the U.S., "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops" will also be broadcast internationally, courtesy of the Armed Forces Network. The event at MCAS Miramar will only be open to "all hands" (12 years of age or older) including active duty, reservist, retirees, DoD employees, their dependents and bona fide guests.  This special concert event will not open to the public.

"The USO is thrilled to be partnering with VH1 and honored to be a part of delivering such an uplifting event to our nation's troops," said Sloan Gibson, USO President.  "The holidays are especially tough for our men and women in uniform and their families, and having the opportunity to touch so many troops stationed around the world at a time of year that matters most lets them know that America still cares about their welfare.  There is no better time to celebrate our armed forces and support their efforts than now."  

"Next to MCAS Miramar's much celebrated annual air show, this 'VH1 Divas' USO concert is our biggest and most anticipated event of the year," said Col. Frank Richie, Commanding Officer of MCAS Miramar.  "Hosting events like this helps boost troop morale and unites military families, which is critical to our mission.  We thank both VH1 and the USO for bringing this event to our doorstep."

"We are thrilled and honored to be bringing our 'Divas' show to the troops and their families this year," said Lee Rolontz, EVP, Original Music Production & Development, VH1 and VH1 Classic. "'Divas' is always a spectacular annual event featuring music's most entertaining performers and we are extremely proud to be partnering with the USO on this signature event."

The USO Presents "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops" will be an event unlike anything seen before featuring a night of unforgettable performances from various performers, presenters and special guests as well as commentary from troops stationed on the front lines and "exclusive" USO tour footage shot overseas. This year's show is a female-fronted superstar spectacle that is fun, irreverent and will also include a "few good men." Additional information about the show and the featured artists will be released in the upcoming weeks and can be found at Divas.VH1.com and USO.org.  

Premiering on VH1 in 1998, "Divas" became synonymous with some of the most memorable live female vocal performances in television history.  The show quickly became a highly anticipated annual phenomenon, generating speculation among music fans and industry executives on who would be part of that year's telecast.  Last year, the "Divas" franchise returned to critical acclaim after a four year hiatus, reinvigorating the franchise with the best of current female performers that included Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis and Jordin Sparks. Previous featured performers over the years includedDiana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Chaka Khan and many more.

The USO Presents "VH1 Divas Salute The Troops" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz, Rick Krim and Greg Sills.  Kelly Brock and David Wild serve as co-producers.

About the USO:

The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families millions of times each year at thousands of places worldwide.  We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops and their families, wounded warriors and their families and the families of the fallen.

The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers and donors.  In addition to individual donors and other corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners American Airlines, AT&T Inc., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Gallery Furniture, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Procter & Gamble and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381).  To join us in this patriotic mission and to learn more about the USO, please visit www.uso.org.

About VH1:

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 98 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

For more information please visit VH1's press website at www.VH1Press.com and www.USO.org

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3 Original, Exclusive Mixes To Arrive for DJ Hero 2 Later This Winter

For A Limited Time Only, Purchase Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock or DJ Hero 2 From Amazon.com and Score a Copy of Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) have announced today that Grammy-Award winning alternative artist, Linkin Park, will break new ground by becoming the first band to bring downloadable content to both the award-winning Guitar Hero® and DJ Hero® franchises, delivering songs and remixes from their number one album, A Thousand Suns.  As an added bonus, gamers who purchase Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock or DJ Hero® 2 exclusively from Amazon.com between 12:01am PST on October 17 and 11:59pm PST on October 23 will also receive a copy of Linkin Park's new album which will be included along with their copy of the game*.

"We're looking forward to bringing our new album to Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and DJ Hero 2," says lead vocalist Chester Bennington. "I think our fans will have a blast playing it."

"Linkin Park is one of the biggest artists in the world because of the quality and depth of their music and their ability to reach so many diverse fans in a cutting edge way made them the right first choice to have music from one album featured in both Guitar Hero and DJ Hero downloadable content," said Tim Riley, Vice President, Music Affairs, Guitar Hero.   "By having Linkin Park on disc and putting out more Linkin Park songs in both Guitar Hero and DJ Hero downloadable content, we continue to find new distribution channels for great music to reach fans in an interactive way."     

Following the on-disc inclusion of "Bleed It Out," one of the band's most popular songs, in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Linkin Park are cranking up their Guitar Hero presence with an exclusive six song track pack for the Guitar Hero music library.  The Linkin Park track pack, which will have players strumming, drumming, and wailing for hours on end, will feature a collection of songs from Linkin Park's new album, A Thousand Suns and will be available for download beginning October 19.  

The Linkin Park Track Pack for the Guitar Hero music library will feature the following tracks:

• "Blackout"
• "Burning In The Skies"
• "The Catalyst"
• "The Messenger"
• "Waiting For The End"
• "Wretches And Kings"

No strangers to the remix realm, having collaborated on crossover tracks with everyone from hip-hop icon JAY-Z to world-renowned DJ Hero remixer and consultant Z-Trip, three Linkin Park hits are also set to receive the exclusive DJ Hero remix treatment as downloadable content this winter for DJ Hero 2.

The Linkin Park Track Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 960 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for$11.99 and for Wii™ for 1200 Wii Points™.  All songs in the track pack will also be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation 3 system for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each.  In addition to the in-game music store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 owners can expand their Guitar Hero music library using the Guitar Hero VIP Pass Music Store, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.  For more information about Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and its entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit www.guitarhero.com.

About Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

In Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock.  Featuring an impressive 90+ track set list, a totally redesigned rock-inspired guitar controller and a host of all-new gameplay features, living room legends and their friends can strum, drum and wail in the most immersive music videogame experience to date.  Delivering the quintessential rock music collection that focuses on guitar shredding hits from bands such as Black Sabbath, Slipknot and Megadeth and larger-than-life band anthems from Queen, Muse and KISS, players can unleash more rewards and unlockable content than ever before in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock's Quest Mode, the franchise's first ever story-based mode, and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills.  Running on the powerful Guitar Hero engine that has been expanded and refined and with encores from the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite gameplay features that made Guitar Hero one of the most popular franchises of all-time – such as Party Play, Competitive modes and any combination of up to four instruments – the game offers a complete interactive and connected experience bringing friends and foes to the stage in the ultimate rock music experience.

About DJ Hero 2

The ultimate mixer of music and friends, DJ Hero 2 will deliver the definitive way for players to come together and party with a host of new multiplayer modes – including DJ Battles that pit DJ against DJ in mixes produced specifically for battle gameplay – and invite vocalists into the spotlight with integrated on-screen singing and rapping of lyrics and rhymes while bringing the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay.  Featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits by the hottest artists everyone knows and loves remixed by world-class DJ's in an all-new way, the game's soundtrack delivers 83 unique creations only available in DJ Hero 2.  Further immersing players into the music, the game offers a heightened level of creative input and allows everyone to add their own touch, directly impacting the beats they're spinning with freestyle scratching, crossfading and sampling.  The game will also feature an all-new career-based Empire Mode where players start out as an up-and-coming DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major entertainment empire, all of which is founded solely on their success as a DJ.

Dropping on October 19, DJ Hero 2 will invite a wave of new digital disc jockeys to the turntables as the game will be available as a Party Bundle which will include a copy of the game, two turntable controllers and a microphone, offering the ultimate "party-in-a-box."  Gamers who experienced DJ Hero®, the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009, can pick up DJ Hero 2 as a Turntable Bundle featuring one turntable controller and a copy of the game or as standalone software.  The game is in development by FreeStyleGames for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii.  The game is rated "T" (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB.  For more information about DJ Hero 2, please visit www.djhero.com, www.facebook.com/djheroand www.twitter.com/djhero.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain,Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Guitar Hero, DJ Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.  All rights reserved.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.  Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved.

*This offer is only available in the US.

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Over 3.5 million monthly unique users exposed to Terra's Live and Loud platform

Full "Live On-demand" Concert will be available starting this Thursday, October 14 with a Live Preshow from the Terra Studios starting at 2:00PM EST on terra.com

Ford as presenting sponsor showcased their latest vehicles and technologies

MIAMI, Oct. 13 -- Terra Music Fest, an integrated digital experience developed as part of the Live and Loudplatform culminated in a day-long concert headlined by Nelly Furtado, Don Omar, Fefe Dobson and Belanova in Los Angeles. The "Live On-demand" concert experience will be expanded nationally when the concert premiers online this Thursday at 2:00PM EST.  The global digital media company and bilingual content producer partnered with Ford Motor Company to integrate the Ford brand with a fully immersive online and offline experience, including product integration and interaction, as well as a fully supported promotional campaign employing both brands.

Terra Music Fest offered its audience both concourse and amphitheater performances, beginning with an outside performance by new Latin rock artist Gustavo Galindo followed by the Latin hip-hop duo Akwid. Inside the amphitheater, Pop singer Fefe Dobson, put on an energetic performance that had the crowd on their feet and Latin Grammy winners Belanova performed their most popular songs. Nelly Furtado had fans singing along to her Spanish and English hits, and the concert ended with a show stopping performance by Don Omar, who had everyone in the amphitheater going wild.

"We are thrilled with the success of Terra Music Fest.  It is gratifying to be able to provide our audience not only an online music experience, but also offer it live," said Fernando Rodriguez, CEO of Terra USA. "Our ultimate goal is to give our audience what they enjoy and prefer and Terra Music Fest is just one of the many efforts that Terra is undertaking," added Rodriguez.

The Live and Loud Music platform exposed Terra's 3.5 million monthly unique users to the most comprehensive "digital concert-going" experience that will peak with the "Terra Music Fest Live On-demand." show this Thursday. A pre-concert event will be hosted at the Terra studios in Miami, in anticipation of the on-demand concert, where fans will talk about the best moments of the show and entertainment experts and editors will reveal everything that took place behind the scenes. A sweepstakes will be underway where fans must answer questions about the concert in order to win.  After its initial launch, the concert will be available for users to enjoy over and over "on-demand".

Terra Music Fest was presented by Ford. As partners, Terra & Ford celebrated music and Hispanic Heritage Month with over five thousand attendees. Fans not only got to listen and dance to their favorite performers but also got an exclusive look at Ford's unique display of vehicles that surrounded the Gibson Amphitheater.

"We are excited to have presented the 1st annual Terra Music Fest, providing our young Hispanic consumers access to the hottest artists and the latest Ford vehicles and Technologies," said Dave Rodriguez, Ford Motor Company, Multicultural Marketing Manager.

About Terra

Terra (www.terra.com) is a global digital media company and bilingual content producer with a presence in 18 countries, including the United States where it serves the growing Hispanic community. Focusing on lifestyle, entertainment, sports and news, Terra creates an interactive user experience for millions of U.S. Hispanics and provides solutions for advertisers seeking exposure among this key demographic. In Latin America, Terra is the region's leading Internet company, with 70 million unique visitors per month.

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The album's latest single, "Coming Home," will be released in two weeks.  "Hello Good Morning" featuring T.I. has already reached gold status.  In addition, "Loving You No More" featuring Drake has hit the Top 25 at Urban radio.  Its video, directed byGil Green and recently shot in Miami, will soon premiere.

An electro hip-hop soul funk experience blending elements of UK grime, Mediterranean techno and the 808s of American hip-hop, Last Train To Paris represents a sound Combs calls "train music," new dance music for the new decade.  Along with T.I., other featured artists include Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Drake, Chris Brown, Grace Jones, Trey Songz and Bilal.  Among the illustrious roster of producers are Danja, Polow Da Don, Sean Garrett, Tricky Stewart, The Dream, Swizz Beats,Rodney Jerkins, D'Mile and Mario Winans.

Diddy first teamed Dawn and Kalenna to write for Danity Kane, which he formed via his 2004-2005 MTV series "Making The Band 3." Danity Kane then became the first female ensemble in history to debut at #1 with their first two albums.  After that success, Diddy-Dirty Money was created in 2009.

For Diddy, Last Train To Paris follows his 2006 solo album Press Play, which debuted #1 and went gold.  His 1997 debut No Way Out was seven times platinum, with 1999's Forever and 2001's The Saga Continues… each platinum.

SOURCE Interscope Records