From its inception in 1996, kid-driven and mom-approved Radio Disney has not only played hit songs, but also established superstars within the Disney family and beyond. This sensational new collection represents Radio Disney's past and present, featuring industry legends as well as up-and-coming young artists.

Tracks on Radio Disney Jams 15th B-day Edition include:

1.  "Not Your Birthday," from the popular Hollywood Records band Allstar Weekend.
2.  "Who Says," the hit acoustic-flavored title track from Hollywood Records artist Selena Gomez & The Scene.
3. "Keeping Secrets," from Kicking Daisies, winner of Radio Disney's "N.B.T." (Next Big Thing) 2010.
4.  "Beautiful Soul," the 2004 Top 15 hit from Hollywood Records solo artist Jesse McCartney.
5. "Wake Up," the 2005 Top 30 hit from multi-platinum artist Hilary Duff, off her platinum-selling Most Wanted album.
6. "21st Century Girl," the spirited, Top 10-charting title track from singer/actress Willow Smith's 2011 album debut.
7.  "Watch Me," by Bella Thorne and Zendaya, a track from their hit original Disney Channel series, "Shake It Up."
8. "Determinate," from the chart-topping Lemonade Mouth soundtrack for the Disney Channel Original Movie.
9. "My Girl," an irresistible track from Mindless Behavior, the new band that opened for Justin Bieber and will open for Janet Jackson later this year.
10. "Baby," Justin Bieber's Top 5 2010 breakthrough single from his multi-platinum debut album, My World 2.0, and a natural hit for Radio Disney.
11. "Waiting Outside the Lines," an inspirational uptempo ballad by Greyson Chance, the tween YouTube phenom now signed to Ellen DeGeneres's label.
12. "Tonight, Tonight," Hot Chelle Rae's quirky and witty single that was a top download on iTunes and a hit on Radio Disney.
13. "Baby One More Time," the classic 1999 platinum hit single that started it all for Britney Spears, and an early Radio Disney favorite.
14. "All Day," an upbeat love song from Cody Simpson, named Breakthrough Internet Sensation at the 2010 Breakthrough of the Year Awards.
15. "Young Forever," the fast and furious Top 10 single from The Ready Set.

Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz and Allstar Weekend.

The network is available on more than 35 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio on channel 79, iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones and on the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps.

Radio Disney Jams 15th B-day Edition soundtrack is available August 16, 2011, wherever music is sold. For more information on Walt Disney Records' releases, please visit Disney.com/music, become a fan at Facebook.com/disneymusic and follow us at Twitter.com/disneymusic.

SOURCE Walt Disney Records

One new 12" hits the specialist shops every two weeks. At the end of this series, on Oct 10th, a double CD album that compiles all 19 remixes in chronological order - 'TKOL RMX 1234567' - is to be released on XL Recordings.  

The CD track listing is:

CD1  

CARIBOU Little By Little Rmx
JACQUES GREENE Lotus Flower Rmx
NATHAN FAKE Morning Mr Magpie Rmx
HARMONIC 313 Bloom Rmx
MARK PRITCHARD Bloom Rmx
LONE Feral Rmx
PEARSON SOUND Morning Mr Magpie 
SCAVENGER Rmx
FOUR TET Separator RMX    

CD2 THRILLER 

Give Up The Ghost HOUSEGHOST Rmx
ILLUM SPHERE Codex Rmx
SHED Little By Little Rmx
BROKENCHORD Give Up The Ghost Rmx
ALTRICE TKOL Rmx
BLAWAN Bloom Rmx
MODESELEKTOR Good Evening Mrs Magpie Rmx
OBJEKT Bloom Rmx
JAMIE XX Bloom Rework                                 
ANSTAM Separator Rmx
SBTRKT Lotus Flower Rmx    

For further information please contact Murray Chalmers PR: 0207 361 0730.

Fast-becoming a global underground sensation, Eternal Descent immerses fans in a dark fantasy world where demons and angels battle for supremacy alongside some of the biggest names in metal from renowned bands such as Atreyu, Firewind, Static-X and Shadows Fall.

The brainchild of British guitarist and comic creator Llexi Leon, who has recently teamed with American animation veteran Shaun McLaughlin to bring his unique artistic vision to fruition,Eternal Descent is set in a fantasy universe where lost souls lurk in every shadow, darkness veils sinister designs and heavy metal could be the key to salvation… or the gateway to destruction!

Eternal Descent features a fallen hero, a twisted demon, a gorgeous succubus and an army of chart-topping guitar heroes such as Gus G, Wayne Static, Jon Donais and Dan Jacobs who all collaborated on the title and feature in the comic after being astounded by Eternal Descent’s epic storyline and stunning visuals.

From monthly comics, bi-annual graphic novels, animations and games, to limited edition ESP guitars and Digitech effects pedals featuring iconic illustrations of the most popular characters, Eternal Descent draws fans into a world of dark demonic forces. Fans can even download spectacular free ‘Scratch and Riff’ Orchestral Metal tracks from the creator of Eternal Descent that have been produced by legendary rock producer Eddie Kramer in collaboration with Hollywood orchestrators Tom Calderaro & David Reynolds.

The creators are set to shortly announce another wave of world-renowned Heavy Metal icons who will be incorporated into the Eternal Descent universe.

Set to become a 21st century cult classic, fans of comics and heavy metal alike will be staggered in the scale of Eternal Descent’s ambitions and should ready themselves to fall feet first into its dark, multi-faceted world.

To learn more about Eternal Descent visit www.EternalDescent.com and for further information, images, review copies and interview opportunities with the creators and musicians who appear in Eternal Descent, contact ben@quitegreat.co.uk / 01223 403333.

The major label has signed a 6-month exclusive deal to provide tracks to the game including the Calvin Harris hit 'Ready For The Weekend', which will be free to download at launch (today).

Say What?! is an effective new distribution platform, which also provides powerful real‐time analytics data on consumers and their music habits. It taps into the social gaming phenomenon and provides a new revenue stream for digital music with each downloaded track chart eligible. On launch, the game will be cross‐promoted to 20 million users via the Future Games Network.

"We're really excited about the launch of Say What?!” says Katie Szolnoki ‐ Synchronisation Licensing ‐ Film and Games, Sony Music Entertainment, “It's not only a great game and something our artists are really keen to be involved in, but it's a revolutionary new business model for us and a great way to reach out to the ever increasing gaming audience on mobile phones."

“Apple recently announced their 15 billionth app download,” adds Chris Lee, Joint MD of 8linQ, the studio who developed the game, “the iPhone and iPad market place is an incredible opportunity for artists and labels to reach new consumers. However, over half of App consumption on these platforms is games. This is where Say What?! comes in. Our joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment, means we're not just licensing their music, we're working together to evolve new and exciting business models for music distribution and awareness through games.

Say What?! provides them with the opportunity to sell music and promote artists within the game. With such a large potential audience, and the game being OCC eligible, songs are likely to make the charts, or rechart. And with such a wide demographic using apps like this, everyone from Kasabian to The Nolans will benefit.”

“The data produced can tell a label what consumers are buying in real time, providing instant feedback on what tracks and artists are popular – we can have a new track available to buy in the store within 24 hours of receiving clearances. It can put new artists in front of music fans, provide a platform for established artists’ new music and reinvigorate catalogue tracks. It's going to be exciting to see how powerful games can become for music on these platforms."

Say What?! the new music game for iPhone, launches today (10th August 2011). It is a revolutionary and addictive new music app, which makes music interactive, fun, challenging, competitive and social for everyone – with no skills required. All players have to do is match the lyrics of the song to items on a speeding conveyor belt, but they have to be fast and think laterally, especially in the cryptic version of the game. You can also challenge your friends, other fans and the artists themselves.

Behind the fun exterior Say What?! also produces powerful real time data for the music industry, including how many consumers buy an artists’ track, how often they play the track, when they play the track and where in the game players stop playing. Each download of the track counts towards the digital download charts and so can be used to launch new artists and re‐launch catalogue tracks.

The game will launch with a free track from Calvin Harris and also features songs from a diverse range of artists including Kasabian, the Zutons, Scouting for Girls, the Hoosiers, Toploader and the Nolans, with new tracks added weekly. The game will also launch with songs from three brand new artists from new record label, Music In Colour; Gudny, Mercston and Gus Warriner.

The Say What?! App and three tracks are now available for free via the App Store, with many more songs available to buy for £1.49 and cryptic level for 69p.

Say What?! was developed by interactive music company 8linQ, whose aim is to change the way people consume music, by making music interactive, engaging, challenging, social and competitive, which they believe in turn will also help reduce the incidence of piracy.

Say What?! will be available on ipad this month.

Alternative rock heroes, CAKE, are best known for their sarcastic lyrics and deadpan vocals, mixing white-boy funk, hip-hop, new wave pop and country twang to create their own unique sound. Eco-conscious and earth-friendly, CAKE recorded their latest album, Showroom of Compassion in their own solar-powered studio, and the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart in January 2011.  

A five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, Ziggy Marley has established his presence on the public stage for over a quarter-century. "The rich, musical history of the Marley family has inspired fans for decades, and we are honored that Ziggy Marley will join us at Doheny Days," says Rich Sherman, promoter.

Also appearing at the festival is multi-Grammy Award winning guitarist Ben Harper, as well as G. Love & Special Sauce, Neon Trees, Donavon Frankenreiter, Katchafire from New Zealand, JJ Grey & Mofro, Common Sense and Blitz The Ambassador.

Music fans can purchase discounted Weekend Passes to the festival and enjoy 24 sets of music, eco-friendly attractions, tasty food & drink selections, and a huge vendor village. Omega Events has produced many festivals at this historic location the last 15 years, and will continue to implement greening standards to ensure that this California State Park remains pristine, during and after this large event.  

LINEUP

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Ben Harper
G. Love & Special Sauce
Donavon Frankenreiter
Katchafire from New Zealand
JJ Grey & Mofro
Common Sense
...plus other regional acts & DJs on 3 stages

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Weezer
CAKE
Ziggy Marley
Neon Trees
Black Uhuru
Blitz the Ambassador
...plus other regional acts & DJs on 3 stages

WHEN

September 10 & 11, 2011. Hours: 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily

WHERE

Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629

WHAT ELSE

Various attractions will be located throughout the festival grounds including: multiple stages of music & DJs, eco-exhibits, 85' Ferris Wheel, local art displays, midway games, tasty food & drinks and a Bike Valet.

WHERE TO BUY

By Web:

www.dohenydays.com

By Phone:

949.360.7800

For more information on the Doheny Days Music Festival, visit www.dohenydays.com.

About Omega Events   www.omegaevents.com

For the last seventeen years, Omega Events has been a leader in live entertainment, bringing world-class musicians and their fans together at a variety of music festivals, winery concerts and special events. Omega Events employs a team of professionals specializing in every aspect of event production, including talent buying, sponsorship, marketing, beverage sales, vendor relations, cash-management and concert production.  

SOURCE Omega Events

Leading up to the launch of the new album, Incubus has been using a number of cutting edge web technology products to connect with their vast fan base as part of their groundbreaking weeklong web event called "HQ Live" June 30th to July 6th. The success of the band's social media site www.incubushq.com spawned the week of live concerts and band interaction with their fans broadcast live on the web that helped launch the new album to a #2 debut on the Billboard Charts. Incubus is now taking the "HQLive" concept on the road using an exciting mobile streaming backpack called LiveU. The LiveU device transmits broadcast-quality live video from anywhere by bonding multiple cellular connections, allowing roaming videographers equipped with only a portable backpack and camera to cover on and off the stage activities, while getting real-time feedback from fans via social media.

In addition, the band will be setting up an IncubusHQ "meeting point" at every tour stop where IncubusHQ members can gather and meet other fans from around the country. "HQLive On the Road" will be broadcasting each show night, from the IncubusHQ "meeting point" as well as backstage, around the venue, and on the road. At the "meeting point," Incubus fans will have opportunities to participate in the live broadcast, and to win seat upgrades and Incubus memorabilia.

Incubus fans in the US and around the world will be able to stay up to speed on all the tour activities with the IncubusHQ Mobile Roadie app which is available for iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. Fans that download the app will have access to all kinds of features including news, chat, photos, tour merchandise, Livestream content, and the ability to access exclusive video and audio content.

Tickets for the tour are now on sale.

Tour Itinerary:

Aug. 17th - Red Rocks Denver, CO
Aug. 19th - Sporting Stadium Kansas City, MO
Aug. 20th - Verizon Wireless Amp St. Louis, MO
Aug. 21st - Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL
Aug. 23rd - Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis, IN
Aug. 24th - DTE Energy Music Theatre Detroit, MI
Aug. 26th - Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland, OH
Aug. 27th - Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH
Aug. 28th - Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, ON
Aug. 30th - Promowest Pavilion Columbus, OH
Aug. 31st - Stage AE Pittsburgh, PA
Sept. 1st - SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY
Sept. 3rd - Jones Beach New York, NY
Sept. 4th - PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ
Sept. 7th - Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, CT
Sept. 9th - Comcast Center Boston, MA
Sept. 10th - Susquehanna Bank Center Camden, NJ
Sept. 11th - Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD
Sept. 13th - Virginia Beach Amphitheatre Virginia Beach, VA
Sept. 16th - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC
Sept. 17th - Verizon Wireless at Encore Park Atlanta, GA
Sept. 18th - 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre Tampa, FL
Sept. 20th - Bayfront Park Miami, FL
Sept 23rd - St. Augustine Amphitheater St. Augustine, FL
Sept 24th - Big Spring Jam Huntsville, AL
Sept 27th - Freeman Coliseum San Antonio, TX
Sept. 29th - Gexa Energy Pavilion Dallas, TX
Sept. 30th - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Houston, TX
Oct. 1st - Backyard Austin, TX
Oct 4th - Santa Ana Star Center Albuquerque, NM
Oct. 5th - Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ
Oct. 7th - Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 8th - Hard Rock Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 9th - Shoreline Amphitheatre San Francisco, CA
Oct 11th - Raley's Field Sacramento, CA
Oct 13th - Avila Beach Resort Avila Beach, CA
Oct 14th - Save Mart Center at Fresno State Fresno, CA

Having sold over 13 million albums worldwide, Incubus' extraordinary career has spanned over a decade, and includes six studio albums, which have spawned a total of thirteen Top 10 Rock hits with four singles debuting at #1 upon their release. The multi-platinum quintet's last studio album Light Grenades debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top 200 (highest charting album debut of band's career) and has sold over 800k copies to-date in the US.

Hailing from Calabasas, California, Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger and Jose Pasillas formed Incubus in 1991 while they were in high school with Chris Kilmore joining in 1998 and Ben Kenney joining in 2003. The band's break came in 1999 with the singles, "Pardon Me," "Stellar" and "Drive," from their second full-length, double-platinum selling disc Make Yourself. The group's third album, Morning View, released in 2001, debuted at #2 on the album chart and included the radio hits "Wish You Were Here," "Nice to Know You" and "Warning." In 2004 Incubus released A Crow Left of the Murder which achieved platinum status on the strength of the #1 hit "Megalomanic."

About Livestream

Livestream (www.livestream.com)  is the leading live video destination and platform. Event organizers, content owners, celebrities and artists around the world use Livestream's social broadcasting tools to engage and grow their audiences on the web, mobile devices, and connected TVs. More than one billion video minutes are streamed each month to a growing community of 20 million monthly viewers (50,000 of whom will be watching right now).

Notable content partners include Facebook, The New York Times, ABC News, CBS News, Associated Press, HBO, AT&T, IBM, Burger King, Nike, The Academy Awards, The Foo Fighters, Maroon 5, Ralph Lauren, and Diesel. Livestream offers a unique commitment to protecting the rights of its producers through a 'Zero Tolerance on Piracy' policy.

About LiveU

LiveU (www.liveu.tv) is the pioneer of broadcast-quality, video-over-cellular solutions that allow live video transmission (HD and SD) from any location around the world. LiveU's solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi cellular links, which are optimised for maximum video transmission quality based on the available network conditions. With top-tier customers in 60+ countries across five continents, LiveU's solutions have been used at high-profile events, including Academy Awards®, GRAMMY Awards®, Super Bowl, the 2011 British Royal Wedding, Brazilian Carnival, World Cup in South Africa, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and President Obama's inaugural train ride from Philadelphia to D.C.

www.enjoyincubus.com  www.incubusHQ.com

SOURCE Epic Records

A special barrel of the world famous Tennessee whiskey was selected and donated to the Skylar Neil Foundation in honor of Motley Crue's 2011 Elmer Valentine Award they'll receive at the Festival for their contributions to the history of The Sunset Strip. Approximately 290 commemorative bottles will be available at the SSMF Tribute Night on August 18th for a recommended donation of $100 to the Skylar Neil Foundation. Each bottle will include a medallion with the engraving, "Specially Selected for Motley Crue."    

According to Jack Daniel's Master Taster Jeff Norman, the whiskey is particularly well balanced with a hint of soft oak, caramel and vanilla and a pleasing spicy oak finish – the perfect accompaniment for enjoying some serious rock 'n' roll.

"It's hard to imagine rock 'n' roll without Motley Crue or Jack Daniel's, and we're honored to have bottled this special offering for our friends at the Foundation," said Norman. "And we're particularly pleased that donations will go to a worthy cause close to the band. As 'The Crue' returns to their roots on The Strip, we couldn't be happier to be part of this special occasion."

In addition to the commemorative bottles, a Jack Daniel's barrel signed by the band and a framed Jack Daniel's Sunset Strip street pole banner will be available at the silent auction on the Tribute night.

"Igniting the music scene in the early '80s with a sound and style that blended punk, glam and heavy metal, Motley Crue helped re-establish The Sunset Strip as one of the top music destinations in the world," says SSMF Executive Director Todd Steadman. "The band has forever left their mark on the music industry and The Sunset Strip, and we're looking forward to celebrating their influence and bringing their spirited energy back home during this year's tribute event. We're happy that our friends at Jack Daniel's are joining the party and providing a unique experience to compliment this special occasion."

For more information on the Sunset Music Festival and Motley Crue Tribute night, please visitwww.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com.

About Jack Daniel's:

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel's is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey-Based Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. 

Jack Daniel's Reminds Its Friends to Drink Responsibly.

About Sunset Strip Music Festival: 

The Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) was created in 2008 to promote, preserve and perpetuate the legendary Sunset Strip music experience. The Sunset Strip Business Association is the managing member of the limited liability company, which owns the Sunset Strip Music Festival. SSMF 2011 is scheduled for Aug. 18-20 and includes a tribute event honoring Motley Crue, performances in the venues Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as an all day street festival on Saturday, Aug. 20, featuring Motley Crue, Bush, Public Enemy and more than 70 additional bands throughout the day. For more information, please visit www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com.

About the Skylar Neil Foundation:

The Skylar Neil Foundation was founded by singer and musician Vince Neil, in honor of his daughter Skylar, who passed away after a long battle with cancer in 1995. The Skylar Neil Foundation's mission is to honor Skylar by raising money and awareness through the unique charitable events and activities it sponsors. The foundation both grants and awards the money raised to medical, research, and educational institutions/groups/individuals who are doing breakthrough work to find cures for cancer, AIDS and other diseases.

About Motley Crue:

After over 80-million albums sold worldwide, Motley Crue returned to the top of the charts in 2008 with Saints of Los Angeles, their first studio album with the original line-up -- Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil -- in a decade and the ninth studio album in their career.  Based on the band's New York Times bestseller The Dirt, the disc debuted at #1 on the Independent Album chart and was the top debut of the week on the Billboard Top 200 albums at #4.  "Saints of Los Angeles," which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance was also noted as the #1 Rock Song of the Year in 2008 by iTunes critics. Half a million rock fans old and new celebrated Crue Fest, the top touring rock festival in the summer of 2008, featuring Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Trapt.  Continuous touring around the world brought the band back to the U.S. for major arena shows and last summer's Crue Fest 2, which featured ten bands on two stages as well as treated fans to a show comprised of two separate sets -- the complete track listing from the hit album Dr. Feelgood (for the first time ever) followed by the best of the rest. This year, Motley Crue set out on a headlining summer tour with support from Poison and special guests New York Dolls . For more information on Motley Crue, please visit http://www.motley.com.

Contact:  Mark Day
(615-780-3345)
mark.day@dvl.com

SOURCE Jack Daniel’s

At the age of 16, GRAMMY and Brit Award-winning singer Joss Stone rocketed to worldwide fame and acclaim with the 2003 release of her debut album, The Soul Sessions. The Gold-certified album included "Fell In Love With A Boy" (Stone's re-working of The White Stripes' "Fell In Love With A Girl)," as well as her version of Willie Garner's "Super Duper Love (Are You Diggin' on Me?), Pt. 1."

Stone's second album, 2004's Mind, Body & Soul, showcased her songwriting talent as well as her soulful singing style with the singles "You Had Me," "Right To Be Wrong," "Don't Cha Wanna Ride," and "Spoiled" among the Platinum-certified album's standout tracks.  

The Platinum-certified Introducing... Joss Stone, released in 2007, reached #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and featured "Tell Me 'Bout It," "Baby Baby Baby," "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now," and "Bruised But Not Broken." Released in 2009, Stone's fourth album, Colour Me Free, hit #10 on the Billboard Top 200 and featured the singles "Free Me" and "Stalemate."

The new collection also includes Stone's version of Nat King Cole's "L-O-V-E," heard in an ad for Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle fragrance.

Joss Stone's new album, LP1, was released on July 27 by her own Stone'd Records and Surfdog Records. Stone is on tour inEurope this summer, and she is also a member of a new band, SuperHeavy, along with Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Damian Marley and film composer A.R. Rahman.

For confirmed tour dates and other news, visit www.jossstone.com.

Super Duper Hits: The Best Of Joss Stone (CD, digital)
1.  Fell In Love With A Boy
2.  Super Duper Love
3.  You Had Me
4.  Right To Be Wrong
5.  Don't Cha Wanna Ride
6.  Spoiled
7.  Tell Me 'Bout It
8.  Baby Baby Baby
9.  Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now (featuring Common)
10.  Bruised But Not Broken
11.  L-O-V-E
12.  Free Me
13.  Stalemate (featuring Jamie Hartman)

SOURCE Virgin/EMI

No gossip or rumours, just official music news.

(Former President Bill Clinton).

"Many things came after," he jokes. "After the Three Tenors came the Three Sopranos, then the Celtic Tenors, then the Three Finnish Basses. But it was great for everybody. I know there were many people who were purist about it, but I don't care because I have given to the purists all my life. I have the right to enjoy it." Placido Domingo

The Celtic Tenors have had world wide success and have become global phenomenon’s touring consistently over the past ten years, which has seen them become Irish superstars all across the globe including United States and Canada where they now spend at least 6 months of the year as well as having huge success in Holland and the Middle East and next year they will tour China.

With a total album sales worldwide of over one million and over two million in ticket sales alone as well as a full international touring schedule, the Celtic Tenors have become the most successful classical crossover artists to emerge from Ireland. They have topped the charts in the USA, Canada, Germany, the UK and Ireland.

Their new album, Feels Like Home, is due for release in Ireland and the UK in September 2011, with the rest of the world to follow in October 2011. The album features 13 fantastic songs, all chosen by The Celtic Tenors and it focuses on The Celtic countries, Ireland, Scotland and England with a mix of contemporary and traditional song choices.

It includes the moving ‘Going Home’, the beautiful balladry of ‘Feels Like Home’ which was originally sung by Edwina Hayes and featured in the smash hit movie ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ to the more upbeat traditional toe tapping anthem of ‘Red Haired Mary’ to the Irish Folk classic ‘She moved through the Fair, they have even recorded the beautiful Welsh lullaby ‘Suo Gan’ in Welsh. The Celtic Tenors have effortlessly combined a selection of songs that take you on an emotionally charged journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience.

While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions from their own individual parts of Ireland, Daryl, James and Matthew show great flexibility in melding their voices to suit the appropriate classical, folk, Irish and pop genres.

The Celtic Tenors will be touring the UK in September and their show is an experience overflowing with vitality and variety from start to finish. Daryl, James and Matthew shine with their unique voices, charm and wit and their personalities shine through alongside their undeniable Celtic charm.

Tour Dates:

September

24 - Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot
25 - Theatre Royal Windsor
27 - Queens Theatre Barnstable
29 - The Brindley, Runcorn
30 - The Courtyard, Hereford

October

1 - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
2 - Broadway Theatre, Peterborough

For further information please call Louise Harris at Quite Great PR on 01223 410000 or email publicity4@quitegreat.co.uk

Career Fact Sheet

• ·         have appeared on TV across the USA, Canada and Europe
• ·         Signed to EMI Classics for three album deal after impromptu audition in London, 2000
• ·         Top Ten US Billboard and Canadian Charts
• ·         Two Coast to Coast PBS TV Specials in the US 
• ·         Triple Platinum selling artists in Ireland
• ·         Orchestral shows include BBC CO, Concertgebouw, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops,   Vancouver  & Toronto SOs and individually have sung leading roles with top opera companies   and performed in oratorio and concerts across the globe
• ·         Have performed to private audiences for world leaders such as Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan   (personally organised by Bono).

‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’ will be released on iTunes on Sunday 28th August. The EP version includes remixes from Loadstar, Gemini, Culprate and Wretch32 & Devlin.

Ed Sheeran’s debut album ‘+’ including the hit singles ‘The A Team’ and ‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’ will be released Monday 12th September in the UK.

“+” Pre-order links: 

iTunes: http://bitly.com/r1Qybn
Play: http://bitly.com/qvO50K
Amazon: http://bit.ly/kDOh38
HMV: http://bit.ly/jI2rGR

www.edsheeran.com

Making his first ever visit to the region, Iglesias electrified the crowds with his high octane performance and grasp of the Georgian language. The singer flew specially into Batumi all the way from Australia to perform for Georgian music lovers midway through his Euphoria tour. Iglesias, who holds the record as the best-selling Latin artist of all time, having sold more than 61.5 million albums and 40 million singles around the world, wowed the crowd with a sizzling set list combining the most stunning tracks from his 2010 Spanish/English album release Euphoria, including monster hit "I Like It" and "Heartbeat" as well as classic songs from his greatest hits catalogue such as "Hero," "Dirty Dancer" and "Be With You."

Despite a light drizzle at the beginning of the evening, Iglesias kept temperatures soaring with his energetic performance, with the audience singing along on every song. The singer received a rousing cheer when he invited a 19 year old Georgian teenager onto the stage for a kiss and slow dance. Even the Georgian President, Mikheil Saakashvili joined in the fun - at one point causing a sensation by joining music fans in the audience to dance along to Iglesias' music.

Also sharing the same stage with Iglesias were Georgian artists Stephane & 3G, Sofia Nizharadze and Eldrine, whose performances were enthusiastically received by the Georgian crowd. The Georgian artists' performances will be broadcast later in the year in a TV show entitled MTV Live Georgia.

The spectacular stage and awesome lightshow had concert goers gasping with delight as MTV put on a textbook demonstration of how to present live music, using every trick in the book from state-of-the-art LED and laser effects to giant confetti canons, dry ice and outsize balloons.  

Highlights of Iglesias' performance at MTV Live Georgia will be broadcast as part of the MTV World Stage series on 18 September. MTV's global TV series brings artists with global relevance to audiences in over 600 million households in 152 territories. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage offers a "front row seat" for music lovers to experience the hottest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas.  

MTV Live Georgia is produced in partnership between Viacom International Media Networks and the Government of Georgia.

For more information on MTV Live Georgia, please go to http://www.georgia.mtv.tv.

To download images of the concert, please go to:

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About Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is  comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, non-premium Paramount branded channels, VH1, VIVA, MTVNHD, Tr3s: MTV, Musicá y Mas, TMF (The Music Factory), COLORS and Game One. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in 160 territories and 34 languages via 166 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media properties.

About VIMN's Emerging Markets Group

VIMN's Emerging Markets Group is one of the fastest growing regions in the company's portfolio of multi-platform businesses. The Emerging Markets Group manages 32 television channels, 30 websites, one video portal and four mobile TV channels encompassing the MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, VIVA and Comedy Central and COLORS brands in Central & Eastern Europe,Russia, Africa, the Middle East and India. Additionally, the Emerging Markets portfolio includes MTVNHD, VIMN's first international high definition channel dedicated to music and kids which is operated by the Emerging Markets Group of behalf of VIMN. VIMN is a unit of Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). 

For further information, please contact:

Alison Reid
MTV Networks Emerging Markets
Email: Alison.Reid@mtvne.com
Tel:+33-385-300636/+33-609-685861

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Celebrities who signed letters for the care packages included: Taylor Lautner, David Beckham & Sons, Ashton Kutcher, Jason Derulo, Emma Stone, Blake Lively, Ellen DeGeneres, Rupert Grint, Jason Bateman, Rachel Bilson, Joel McCale, Cat Deeley,Kaley Cuoco, Joe Jonas, Darren Criss, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell and more.

At Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat Teen Choice 2011 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif. favorites Nikki Reed, LL Cool J, Zoe Saldana, Mark Wahlberg, Malese Jow, One Republic, Taboo, apl.de.ap, David Henrie, Charice Pempengco, Grey Damon and Sean Kingston were some of the many who wrote and autographed personal messages to U.S. military families that stopped by the MetroPCS booth.

"We are grateful for the sacrifices that our military and their families make for our nation. It's an honor to work with the USO to help families stay connected even when they are physically separated on opposite sides of the world," said Tom Keys, president & COO, MetroPCS.

For more information about the USO and the Military Family Care Package program, visit www.uso.org.

During the event, MetroPCS also showcased the Huawei M835, its latest Android 2.2 smartphone that has access to more than 100,000 applications on the Android Market™, MP3 music player, social networking features and 3.2 megapixel camera that can also capture video. Available with MetroPCS' no annual contract, nationwide service plan at just $50/month for unlimited talk, text and Web access (all applicable taxes and regulatory fees included), the Huawei M835 delivers on style, features and affordability for teens and college students going back to school. To learn more, visit www.metropcs.com/shop/phonelist.aspx.

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About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of June 30, 2011, MetroPCS had approximately 9.1 million subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com. MetroPCS related brands, product names, company names, trademarks, service marks, images, symbols, copyrighted material, and other intellectual property are the exclusive properties of MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. and its subsidiaries, parent companies, and affiliates. Copyright ©2011 MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. Other brands, product names, company names, trademark and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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 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.

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Rita, Ziggy, Rohan and the Marley Family presented the $100,000 check from 1Love.org to Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water. The funds were raised, in part, from a special 1Love.org Marley Mission launched earlier this year to support charity: water. "1 Drop for 1Love" encourages people worldwide to virtually contribute a single drop of water and post a message in support of clean water for those in need via 1Love.org. People are also encouraged to personally donate money to charity: water via the 1Love.org Giving Center. The donation was also made possible by contributions from Marley Family ventures, including The House of Marley personal audio products and Marley's Mellow Mood 100% natural relaxation beverages.

"Water is truly the seed of life," said Rita Marley. "We are so deeply grateful to have the support of so many fans, friends, and partners to provide access to clean water for thousands of our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia. The need is so great and time is so short. 1Love.org provides an online home for those who share our family's values and lifelong commitment to better the global community for which we must all be responsible."

In five years, charity: water has funded more than 3,962 water projects in 19 different countries, bringing clean water to nearly 1.8 million people. Just $20 can provide one person with access to a clean water project. 100 percent of public donations go directly to water projects. To learn more, visit www.charitywater.org.

"I'm humbled by the generosity of Rita, Ziggy, Rohan and the entire Marley Family and 1Love.org community," said Scott Harrison, CEO and Founder of charity: water. "Together we are moving closer to our goal of helping provide access to clean, safe water to the billion people in the world currently living without it. Clean water will transform these communities."

"As humans, we should live a life of love, peace and respect for all," said Ziggy Marley. "The work charity: water does literally brings life to millions who would otherwise not have access to safe, clean water, which should be a basic human right. 1Love.org is one of our family's many initiatives that seek to help make our planet better day-by-day, person-by-person, drop-by-drop."

1Love.org and the Marley Family will soon announce new projects to help provide relief and support to the urgent food crisis in the Horn of Africa as well as a special Marley Mission to help build a new classroom in Uganda. Join the movement and take action at http://www.1Love.org or via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/1loveorg.

About 1Love.org:

The epicenter of a global movement, 1Love.org is dedicated to spreading Bob Marley's message of unity and peace by lifting up a new generation of "young gongs" to strike the hammer for charities, causes and ideas that can change the world. 1Love.org is a not-for-profit business created with the Marley family to create awareness and a sustainable flow of contributions to benefit 1Love.org-supported charities that empower youth, protect our planet and encourage global peace. A portion of the proceeds from product sales of three Marley Family ventures, The House of Marley personal audio products, Marley's Mellow Mood 100% natural relaxation beverages, and Marley Coffee, support 1Love.org.

Join the movement at http://www.1Love.org. Visit the Marley Family's primary website at www.BobMarley.com and join the Official Bob Marley Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BobMarley.  Learn more about Marley Family ventures that support 1Love.org at http://www.TheHouseofMarley.com, http://www.MarleysMellowMood.com, and http://www.MarleyCoffee.com.

About charity: water:

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. 100 percent of public donations go directly to fund sustainable water solutions in areas of greatest need. Right now, almost a billion people on the planet don't have access clean and safe drinking water. That's one in eight of us. Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80 percent of diseases and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Children are especially vulnerable, as their bodies aren't strong enough to fight diarrhea, dysentery and other illnesses. Just $20 can give one person access to a clean water project.  Learn more at: www.charitywater.org.

SOURCE 1Love.org

"Weird Al is an American icon who is at the top of his game," said Bernath. "He's as relevant and connected to his fans as he's ever been and we're thrilled to give our audience the first opportunity to watch this fantastic special."

"I totally agree with David Bernath," declared Yankovic. "I'm awesome."

"'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! - The Alpocalypse Tour" was shot this summer at the venerable Massey Hall in Toronto during Weird Al's tour to support the release of Alpocalypse. His first full-length studio album in nearly five years, Alpocalypse (released by Jive/Sony in June) debuted at #9 on Billboard's Top 200 chart, Yankovic's highest-charting album ever. "'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! - The Alpocalypse Tour" features hits off of Alpocalypse like "Perform This Way," Weird Al's parody of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," which garnered over 6 million video views in its first week of release, as well as many of the legendary artist's greatest hits, including "White & Nerdy," "Amish Paradise" and "Fat."

In another element of the multiplatform deal, COMEDY CENTRAL will be home to the World Premiere of "Polka Face," Yankovic's next video from Alpocalypse, which will be initially offered online-only at a date to be announced. The song and video features accordion-driven versions of songs by Justin Bieber, Ke$ha, Britney Spears, P!nk, Lady Antebellum, Katy Perryand of course, Lady Gaga.

"Weird Al" Yankovic has enjoyed a varied and successful career that is now entering its fourth decade, performing concerts throughout North America, Australia and Europe. Yankovic has received twelve Grammy® Award nominations, winning three times, and has racked up 31 Gold and Platinum albums, making him the biggest selling comedy recording artist in history.  His previous album Straight Outta Lynwood (2006) featured the single and video for "White & Nerdy" which spent two months at #1 on iTunes and was viewed online over 100 million times.

In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, Yankovic has also authored a children's book, When I Grow Up (HarperCollins), which was released earlier this year and landed on The New York Times Best Seller list.  He is also well-known for his cult-hit feature film UHF, his CBS Saturday morning series The Weird Al Show and the numerous AL-TV specials he has made for MTV and VH1 over the years. Fans can "like" Al on Facebook, join his 2.1 million followers on Twitter @alyankovicand check out his videos on YouTube. They can also see him live in concert across North America this fall.

Available in 99 million homes nationwide, COMEDY CENTRAL (www.comedycentral.com), the only all-comedy network, is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press web site at www.comedycentral.com/press and follow us on Twitter @ComedyCentralPR for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

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