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5-Year Old Musical Prodigy, Julian Pavone, Joins The Contours
5-Year Old Musical Prodigy, Julian Pavone, Joins Legendary
Motown Group
MACOMB, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Motown music icons, The Contours with Joe Billingslea,
best known for their 1962 hit "Do You Love Me," have just added Julian Pavone, "The World's
Youngest Drummer!"® to their group. Julian will be singing, dancing, drumming, and touring
with members, Joe Billingslea, Charles Davis, Al Chisholm, Gary Grier and Odell Jones. Although
Julian has a very diligent work ethic, Charles Davis, a 26-year veteran of the group, says they'll
have plenty of video games to keep the tot happy on the road. Julian, as a full-fledged group
member, will get all the perks including adoring fans, a wardrobe and goodies backstage. His
dad, Bernadino Pavone, says Julian's only requests before shows are "chocolate milk and his very
own product, Go-Baby Fruit Bars™". Original member Joe Billingslea, who founded THE
CONTOURS, likens Julian to a "modern Stevie Wonder" and thinks the kid has serious soul.
THE CONTOURS were signed by Berry Gordy, Jr. as one of Motown's first acts in 1960. During
their distinguished careers, they have entertained tens of millions of fans and sold millions of
records. They have performed at Radio City Music Hall and at The Apollo Theater. They have
also appeared on "American Bandstand", "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "The Montel Williams
Show" and several PBS Specials. They are ranked as one of the top 500 R&B artists of all time
according to "Top R&B Singles 1952-1995" compiled from Billboard Magazine's charts. They
have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are the recipients of the Smokey
Robinson Heroes and Legends Award.
Julian's talent was introduced to the world when he was offered a contract with the Cleveland
Cavaliers' drum line at 15 months old. At 20 months old, Julian recorded his first CD, "Go
Baby!" with legendary bassist Ralphe Armstrong. He is no stranger to the spotlight, having
appeared on more than 100 television and news shows including "The Oprah Winfrey Show",
"Good Morning America", "Martha Stewart", "Inside Edition", "Japan TV", "The Maury Show",
"FOX News Dayside", "MSNBC", "WGN", and starred in a Korean Documentary.
He plays a 22-piece custom drum set with 17 cymbals and has received worldwide media
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Youngest Inventor"®.
More recently, WonderWorld Entertainment, producers of multi-award winning children's
television, signed Julian to star in and co-host 26 episodes of the show "All You Need is Music".
He will travel to major U.S. cities on a quest to find out about the birth and evolution of various
types of music throughout the country. He continues to work on a sophomore CD with four-time
Grammy Award winning producer, Michael J. Powell and attends University Liggett School (Class
of 2022).
The Contours with Joe Billingslea are currently preparing for their U.S. tour which kicks off in
Vegas this April. Julian is rehearsing daily and cannot wait to join the legendary group on stage
in the fabulous city.
For booking information visit: [email protected] or call 313-292-0978
For more information about Julian, visit: julianpavone.com
For more information about The Contours with Joe Billingslea, visit: thecontours.net
For more information about Harmonie Network, visit: harmonienetwork.net
For more information about Dancer's Edge, visit: dancersedgestudio.com
For more information about University Liggett School, visit uls.org
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Justin Beiber| 'Baby' feat Ludicris Debuts at #5 on Billboardd
Hot 100
Justin Bieber's Newest Single - 'Baby' Featuring Ludacris Debuts
at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100
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'BABY' IS THE LEAD TRACK AND THE FIRST NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING MY WORLD
2.0 ALBUM, SET FOR MARCH 23rd RELEASE
MY WORLD, debut album on Island Records certified RIAA platinum - with consecutive
Top 40 hits: 'One Time,' 'One Less Lonely Girl,' 'Love Me,' and 'Favorite Girl'
Upcoming performances VH1's Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam LIVE with Rihanna in South
Beach on Feb. 4th
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Teen Island star Justin Bieber's newest single, "Baby"
featuring Ludacris is the newest single from his forthcoming album, MY WORLD 2.0. "Baby"
officially impacted at Pop and Rhythm radio formats on January 26th, and during the single's
first week at radio, it received over 1400 spins, and was the #1 gainer at both Pop and Rhythm.
The next two weeks will be busier than ever for Justin – starting with his most recent
appearance at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards telecast on CBS-TV. On Thursday, February
4th, in advance of Super Bowl XLIV Sunday in Miami, Justin will join fellow Def Jam artist
Rihanna and an all-star cast of NFL players at the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam LIVE concert in
South Beach. VH1 will televise the concert beginning at 9:00 p.m. (ET). The next morning
(Friday, February 5th) Justin will perform four songs on the CBS Early ShowMiami, as part of
their Super Bowl special programming.
MY WORLD (released November 17th) crossed the RIAA platinum plateau in just seven weeks,
for U.S. sales in excess of 1 million units. The album contains his premiere quartet of Billboard
Hot 100 Top 40 hits, "One Time" (certified RIAA platinum), "One Less Lonely Girl," "Love
Me," and "Favorite Girl." Justin is the first solo artist in history to send four songs from a
debut album into the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 prior to his album's release.
Now plans call for MY WORLD 2.0 to be issued on March 23rd. "Baby" is the first new track to
be released from that upcoming CD. Meanwhile, Justin has surpassed 100 million YouTube.com
video views (the first 50 million of them as an amateur starting in 2007, posting renditions of his
favorite hip-hop and R&B songs).
Born in Stratford, Ontario, Justin Bieber is a multi-talented pop/soul singer, and a self-taught
musician on drums, guitar, piano, and trumpet. His manager Scooter Braun introduced Justin to
the music industry in Atlanta two years ago. There he met multi-platinum superstar Usher, who
signed the 13 year-old to his first professional deal and formed the RBMG joint-venture label
with Braun and Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.
http://www.justinbiebermusic.com
www.youtube.com/justinbieber
Island Def Jam Music Group
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Alonzo Mourning & Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Host All-Star
Weekend Blowout With 5th Annual 'Zo & Magic 8-Ball Challenge'
Alonzo Mourning and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Host All-Star
Weekend Blowout With 5th Annual 'Zo & Magic 8-Ball Challenge'
Star-Studded Pool Tournament Benefits Alonzo Mourning Charities, The Magic Johnson
Foundation & the Tom Joyner Foundation
DALLAS, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Commanding an intense tournament that's bigger every year,
NBA Legends Alonzo Mourning and Earvin "Magic" Johnson bring an events blowout to Dallas for
NBA All-Star Weekend. Starting Thursday, February 11th with "Zo & Magic's 8-Ball
Challenge", the blowout includes a Youth Sports Conference and a Louis Vuitton Private
Shopping Event hosted by Tracy and Alonzo Mourning through Saturday, February 13th.
Mourning and Johnson welcome 2010 partnering with Dallas-based media mogul Tom Joyner,
Hosting Sponsor Ford, Sponsoring Partners Ciroc and ESPN, Honorary Chair Mark Cuban, and
Master of Ceremonies Dwyane Wade for "Zo & Magic's 8-Ball Challenge".
Says Mourning, "I am excited to host this event alongside Magic once more. It is important that
we create opportunities like this one, on a national platform, to bring awareness to the
community initiatives we support that impact the lives of many children and their families. This
is a fun event where we get the chance to be competitive all for a good cause. Also, having won
the tournament for the last two years, I look forward to the challenge."
Mourning and Johnson take over Centennial Hall Thursday, February 11th for "Zo & Magic's
8-Ball Challenge", with Billiards Congress of America referees overseeing competition. Some
stars expected include Mario Lopez, Chris Tucker, Common, Chris Paul, Chris Bosh, Martellus
Bennett, and Ken Hamlin. Past years have hosted celebrities including Tony Parker & Eva
Longoria Parker, Queen Latifah, Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Michael
Jordan, Gabrielle Union, Shaquille O'Neal, Jeanette "The Black Widow" Lee, LeBron James and
more.
Johnson adds, "I couldn't have asked for a better partner in Alonzo. I'm looking forward to going
up against him once again in Dallas. The 8-Ball Challenge sets the tone for All-Star Weekend.
It's entertainment at its best. We get to have fun and give back all at the same time."
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Friday, February 12th the community spirit continues with the Alonzo Mourning Charities
Youth Sports Conference, with 100 male and female athletes from Dallas high schools. Led by
Mourning and ESPN Rise at Emmett J. Conrad High School, students and panelists will discuss
education, the sports industry, social responsibility, and more. Some panelists include Martellus
Bennett, Kenyon Martin, and Kenny Lofton.
Saturday, February 13th the events blowout concludes with the Louis Vuitton Private
Shopping Event hosted by Tracy and Alonzo Mourning at NorthPark Center. Invitees can
snap up Vuitton's 2010 Cruise Collection, plus a portion will benefit the Honey Shine Mentoring
Program, a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities.
Net proceeds will benefit programs supported by Alonzo Mourning Charities, The Magic Johnson
Foundation, and the Tom Joyner Foundation, aiding youth, education and community programs.
For more information, log onto www.8Ballchallenge.com.
Alonzo Mourning Charities
Jaicko | Fast Forward (New Single)
Jaicko wants you to press play on his new single
Fast Forward (FFWD)
"Sometimesit gets kinda hard to see the future but I don't think we could
fallany deeper. I'm gonna tell you once, I'll tell you twice, don't letthis
slip away. So baby press my green button and make tomorrow today."Jaicko
Windows Media Audio Stream: http://bit.ly/jaicko_ffwd_windows
Fast Forward (FFWD) available on iTunes
Fast Forward (FFWD) available on Amazon
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Personalized Jaicko Valentine's Day cards! Select your favorite card, print it out & send
it to your special someone!
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/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=87144727&albumId=2809599
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Jaicko
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Connect with Jaicko:
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www.myspace.com/jaicko
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Video Of The Week: Ziggy Marley - Family Time
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...and no better time to amplify the need for this theme but to let Reggae man Ziggy Marley put
the emphasis in it. Big track "Family Time" is all over The Youth Spot this week. The video not
only says it all, but you can feel it too! And we hear that the Marley family came up big at The
Grammys 2010!!! Thats' RIGHT!
Click here to download plugin.
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The Hip Hop Project (DVD) (Special Review)
The Hip-Hop Project | DVD
To successfully graduate from a four-year college is an accomplishment in itself. Now imagine
spending four years in a very unorthodox, but progressive institution of hard knocks. This school
is known as The Hip-Hop Project, the brainchild of Christopher ‘Kazi’ Rolle, who was orphaned
during his childhood in the Bahamas. Kazi, who moved to New York to find his mother who
abandoned him while he was a toddler, could have folded up the tent and continued venting his
anger in a negative fashion. Yet his vision of encouraging a group of promising hip-hop artists to
channel their anger into positive results reveals a musical pot of gold, which is the DVD entitled
The Hip-Hop Project.
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Besides Kazi’s dedication to the students, there were other major players in making this
educational experience possible, including executive producer Bruce Willis and music executive
Russell Simmons who donated a recording studio for HHP; and the film’s co-producer/directors
Scott Rosenberg & Matt Ruskin. Rosenberg, the founder of Art Start, was a big factor in getting
Kazi’s future off the ground and off the streets of New York. Kazi initiated HHP, an umbrella
under Art Start, by pounding the streets he once roamed in advertising for his future recording
venture. The ultimate twist was finding the right talent who could fore go the gangster rap
mentality that is more attractive with the mainstream audience and turn their life stories into
life lessons to share with their fellow youth. Once the students were picked, the transformation
of Princess, Cannon & Verse from diamonds in the rough to top-notch hip-hop storytellers
begins.
Within this eighty-five minute DVD first released in 2007 and re-released January 5th, these
aspiring students’ journeys are balanced with Kazi’s growth as a mentor and sorting out feelings
as he tries to reconcile with his mother. The audience also gets to witness their various
tribulations which inspired their raps and the irrapport with Kazi through developmental
meetings and working in the studio. Watching how these rappers develop their craft and
confidence are the defining moments on HHP. Even though Kazi is certainly a key figure that
makes HHP tick, there is a bit too much emphasis on his personal life, especially towards the end
as he announces his solo career. And occasionally a few of the scenes are drawn out which
affect the film’s sharp pacing. Otherwise, The Hip-Hop Project spins a wonderful tale of hope
and how the power of hip-hop can be used as a creative teaching tool.
Peggy Oliver
The Urban Music Scene
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Video Of The Week: Che'Nell | Feel Good (Ending 1/30/10)
T.U.M.S. checks out the new music video from R&B - Reggae artist Che'Nell, as she drops flavor
behind the groove for "Feel Good". The debut album, "Things For A Reason" dropped back in
2007 & Che'Nell is ready to do it all again with her sophomore effort to break soon from EMI!
This is the new single to spawn from the project & now becomes our Video of The Week!
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Aaron Nigel Releases "Everyone Loves To Dance" (Avail Now)
Acclaimed Kids Artist Aaron Nigel Smith Rocks the Family Music
Scene With New Album 'Everyone Loves to Dance' Featuring
Superstar Friends Ziggy Marley and Kevin Richardson
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LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - January 22, 2010) - Aaron Nigel Smith assembled an all-star
team to create his super cool children's CD "Everyone Loves to Dance," which launched digitally
on January 15, 2010. Parents and kids alike are loving these hip original tunes as well as funky
new arrangements of popular classics. Ziggy Marley, Kevin Richardson from The Backstreet Boys,
DJ DREZ, and local LA artists Rhythm Child rock with Aaron on select songs. Grammy Awardwinning mixer Myke Aaron closes out the CD with three pumping dance mixes that keep the
whole family jammin'.
Aaron actively promotes the positive effects of music and movement as an integral part of early
education through his recordings as well as his enrichment program, FUNdamentals of Music and
Movement. Launched in 2002 in Los Angeles, FUNdamentals is now the program of choice for
over 100 schools nationwide! The uptempo, hook-filled tunes created for his curriculum get kids
literally jumping off the floor while exploring key developmental concepts. His songs have been
described as "some of the best targeted music for kids today," and PBS agrees. Aaron was
recently invited to join the cast of the Emmy Award-winning PBS Kids show "Between the Lions."
His entertaining stage show has been featured around the country as part of the Ziggy Marley
Family Time Tour, Between the Lions Live, NEA Read Across America Tour, Sierra Nevada World
Music Festival and Abbott Kinney Festival, as well as NBC/Universal, Sony, Warner Brothers,
Paramount and Fox Studios Family Concerts, and the Sierra Nevada World Music and Abbott
Kinney Festivals. He received the NAPPA and iParenting awards for his first release, "Let's
Pretend," in 2005. Most recently, Aaron collaborated with Ziggy Marley and the Palisades
Children's Choir on the new hit Tuff Gong release of Bob Marley songs for kids, "B is for Bob."
To see and hear Acclaimed Kids Artist Aaron Nigel Smith performing, click on the links below:
-- PBSKids.org, http://pbskids.org/lions/videos/itsmyjob.html
-- AaronNigelSmith.com,
http://www.aaronnigelsmith.com/AudioandVideo.html
For more information on Aaron Nigel Smith, or to preview the CD visit:
www.aaronnigelsmith.com.
Aaron Nigel Smith
Jordin Sparks Designs Pennyroyal Silver Pendant to Benefit
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Haiti Relief
Jordin Sparks Designs Pennyroyal Silver Pendant to Benefit Haiti
Relief
Sparks’ pendant will be available for one week only.
Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 2010 --(PR.com)--Singer and American Idol alum Jordin Sparks’
original sketch will be featured on a limited edition Pennyroyal Signature Collection pendant that
will help fund mobile medical clinics in Haiti through Sparks Charities, an organization that aims
to encourage young people to make a positive impact in their families, communities and world
through volunteerism and service.
“I feel very lucky and humbled to be able to take something as simple as a sketch, a piece of
silver and the power of music and make a positive impact on people's lives,”Pennyroyal’s owner
and designer, Tim Foster said. “It is a pleasure to work with an artist like Jordin who is so
committed to making a difference."
The hand crafted sterling silver pendant was created from Sparks’ exact sketch with the words
“Suki Desu,” which means “I like,” or more casually, “I love,” in Japanese. Sparks’ signature is
on the back along with the phrase, “I’m M.A.D. Are You?”
This limited edition piece will be released for one week only beginning on Feb. 3, in conjunction
with the Sparks Superbowl experience, and ending on Feb. 10, after which the pendant will be
officially retired and never sold again. The pendant can be purchased for $125
atwww.pennyroyalsilver.com and will come with a guitar pick, collector’s card featuring the
original sketch design, and Sparks’ signature.
"I'm so excited to be working with Pennyroyal Silver on this project!” says Sparks. “I am trying
to teach myself Japanese and love the language. I really like this phrase [Suki Desu] and it
inspired the drawing. On the back it says "I'm M.A.D., Are You? It’s just my way of encouraging
you to do something positive to help someone else.”
Right now, Sparks is M.A.D. about the destruction caused by the massive earthquake that
devastated Haiti, one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, so thirty percent
of the proceeds will go to Sparks Charities to fund mobile medical clinics in Haiti.
Sparks said, “So technically, by purchasing this pendant you are "M.A.D.!”
About M.A.D.: Jordin and her brother P.J.’s “I’m M.A.D., Are You?” Campaign.M.A.D. stands for
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“Making A Difference.” The campaign hopes to motivate others to find something they’re
passionate about, maybe get a little“mad” about it, and funnel that energy into doing something
to help another. Get M.A.D. about litter on the side of the road and donate time to a clean-up
program or get M.A.D. about sick children in hospitals and take time to visit the Children’s
Center at a nearby hospital. However big or small, we want you to get M.A.D. and make a
difference in your community. It’s amazing how wonderful it feels when you know you’ve made a
difference in someone’s life. You can become a fan and share your M.A.D. experience on
Facebook:www.immadareyou.com/
About Pennyroyal the Signature Collection: Pennyroyal’s owner and designer, Tim Foster, a
music industry veteran-turned jewelry designer, created the Pennyroyal Signature Collection in
order to combine his past experience in the music business with his current jewelry design
company to raise money for worthy causes and to help people. In addition to the Signature
Collection, Pennyroyal has a full line of limited edition designs and can create custom designs
specific to any customer request. Other artists who have contributed sketch designs to the
Pennyroyal Signature Collection include actor/musician Jack Black, Adam Lambert, and Cobra
Starship. The project raised over $33,000 for MusiCares® in 2009 and Pennyroyal is currently
filling the 2010 calendar with sketch designs by a wide range of artists including Jewel,
Switchfoot, Owl City and many more. For more information visit www.pennyroyalsilver.com.
Pennyroyal Silver
Jason Derulo to be Honored at the eWorld Music Awards
Jason Derulo to Be Honored With Future Icon Award and Perform at the
eWorld Music Awards
Artist Sa-Ra Will Receive the New Movement Award
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - January 22, 2010) - eWorld Companies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EWRC) today
announced the honorees and performers for its revolutionary 2010 eWorld Music Awards Show taking place at
the world famous Conga Room at L.A. Live on January 27, 2010. The eWorld Music Awards, hosted by MTV VJ
Susie Castillo, is a revolutionary music awards show and the first of a new decade celebrating cutting edge
artists on the world's only major record label of the future -- the Internet.
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The eWorld Music Awards will honor Jason Derülo with the first ever Future Icon Award. Derülo will also perform
at this year's eWorld Music Awards. Jason Derülo's debut single, "Whatcha Say" became a huge digital hit last
year, reaching #1 in the US, UK and several other countries. Derülo is set to release his self-titled debut album
on March 2 of this year which will include "Whatcha Say" and his latest single "In My Head".
SA-RA will receive the eWorld Music Award for New Movement and will be performing at the event. In 2009,
SA-RA dropped the critically acclaimed album "Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love."
The hip-hop group from Los Angeles has produced and appeared on songs for Kanye West, Andre 3000, Iggy
Pop, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Eryka Badu, Dr. DRE, Common, N.E.R.D and many others. SA-RA is
making history as one of the most talked about and highly anticipated acts of the new millennium. The Rej3ctz
(Asylum / Warner Brothers) will also be honored by receiving the Creators of the Jerk movement award. Electrik
Red (Radio Killa / Def Jam) will also be performing and others will be announced at a later date.
"We are at change point in a brave new music industry, a new paradigm that finally embraces the Internet. This
show highlights the next wave of music icons and the cutting edge technology that will connect them to the
world," said Executive Producer Seven Marcus Aurelius.
The eWorld Music Awards Show will be held annually during the week leading up to the Grammy Awards and
will feature a wide variety of music awards and recognitions, cutting edge live music performances, and red
carpet celebrity appearances. The eWorld Music Awards Show is being Executive Produced by visionary hit
maker Seven Marcus Aurelius, multi-platinum, multi-Grammy award winning songwriter & producer, in
association with multi Emmy-nominees John Hamilton, a 5-time Producer of the Golden Globes, and Chris
Donovan, a 7-time Director of the Independent Spirit Awards. Late-breaking news and updates about the show
can be found at www.eworldmusicawards.com.
ABOUT EWORLD COMPANIES, INC.
eWorld Companies, Inc. markets and distributes cutting edge Internet technologies through its International
network of Affiliates, users and strategic partners. eWorld's patent-pending Boomerang Media Station® is a free
Internet application that features exclusive and third-party movies, music videos, webcasts and other streaming
video content delivered via its unique state-of-the-art broadcast quality video player. For further information or to
download the free Boomerang Media Station® visit www.eworldcompanies.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of
operations and business of eWorld Companies, Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's
actual results could materially differ from those discussed. The Company intends that all statements about future
expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the
"Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
eWorld Companies, Inc.
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Video Of The Week: Justin Bieber | One Time (Ending 1/23/10)
It seems like Justin Bieber is enjoying a slight edge of success with his recent album, "My World".
But from an majority rules pick, his music video "One Time" grabbed the honor for the week!
We have concert info on this blog young aides & gents, interested in seeing the cat live on stage!
Navigate "The Youth Spot" & you shall find it!
Angel Taylor Named 'VH1 You Oughta Know' Artist on the Rise
Angel Taylor Named 'VH1 You Oughta Know' Artist on the Rise
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Broadcast Premiere of 'Like You Do' Video This Saturday, January 16
Debut Album Love Travels Named Best Pop Album of 2009 by iTunes
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailed by many as one of the brightest new artists of 2009,
Angel Taylor is poised to breakout in 2010.
Love Travels was named iTunes' Best Pop Album of 2009, and now Angel rings in the New Year
as the latest 'VH1 You Oughta Know' artist. The network will celebrate Angel's rising star with
the broadcast premiere of her first music video, "Like You Do," Saturday, January 16, on "VH1
Top 20 Countdown." She will perform on the network's series "Tough Love" Sunday, January 17,
and the video will enter VH1 rotation beginning Monday, January 18.
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Additionally, YouOughtaKnow.VH1.com is home to the video for "Like You Do" as well as
exclusive interview clips and photos. Angel will also be performing on the VH1 Best Cruise Ever
that sets sail from Tampa to Grand Cayman April 15-19, 2010.
Billboard magazine hailed "Like You Do" for its "breezy, sentimental pop" and the "sassier tone"
of lyrics that are "striking in their assertion of conflicted desire," while the Associated Press
called the album "one of the top debuts of the year." As a "VH1 You Oughta Know" Artist on the
Rise, Taylor joins the esteemed ranks of Amy Winehouse, The Fray and label-mate Adele.
Angel spent most of 2009 on the road in support of Love Travels - opening for the likes of Adele,
Brett Dennen, Kate Voegele, Brandi Carlile and Five For Fighting - and resumes touring this
month with a series of promotional performances, in-store appearances and college campus
visits. Visit her website - www.angeltayloronline.com - for details.
She made her television debut October 17, 2009 when she performed "Like You Do" on "The
Ellen DeGeneres Show", and her music has been featured on prime time television hits like "One
Tree Hill" and "90210."
Love Travels was released in September 2009, and first single "Make Me Believe" has already
been downloaded more than a half-million times. "Fresh and honeydew-sweet...her glowing pop
tunes will win over fans of both Corinne Bailey Rae and Colbie Caillat," says People magazine,
who gave the album a three-out-of-four stars review.
Billboard got it right when they dubbed the 21-year-old singing/songwriting sensation one of
their 15 Artists to Watch in 2009 - and she remains one to watch in 2010, when Love Travels
promises to take Angel Taylor to even greater heights.
For latest news, tour dates and other information visit:
www.angeltayloronline.com
Go online to VH1 to check out Angel Taylor at:
yououghtaknow.vh1.com
Columbia Records
The Youth Spot Video Of The Week - Omarion | Speedin' (Ending
1/16/10)
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We knew that this one was going to get selected, whether we came to odds about it, or the
number of emails suggesting it: The new video single, "Speedin'", coming from an upcoming
album by Omarion! The Video Pick of The Week for The Youth Spot in a jiffy! More details about
the album is right here on our blog! Scroll down the page & you'll see it!
Justin Bieber Concert Tickets | Tour Info
Ticket Liquidator's Ticket of the Week: Justin Bieber Tickets
VERNON, CT--(Marketwire) - Ticket Liquidator, the leading provider of the world's most
extensive ticket inventory of hard-to-find, low-priced tickets, now offers Justin Biebertickets for
his current promotional tour at great prices! The Justin Bieber tour will kick off at the Pepsi
Super Bowl Fan Jam featuring Rihanna (tickets) in Miami Beach on February 4, 2010 before
heading to Los Angeles, Uniondale, Boston, Houston and Rosemont in March 2010.
At just fifteen years of age, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is living the life most teenagers
dream of. Bieber began his singing career by posting his own covers of songs by Usher
(tickets),Chris Brown, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake(tickets) and Ne-Yo (tickets) on YouTube.
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R & B star Usher caught wind of Justin's vocals and introduced him to L.A. Reid of Island
Records; the record exec immediately signed him.
Bieber, who has completely avoided the Disney (tickets) machine that made pop stars like Miley
Cyrus(tickets), Demi Lovato(tickets) Britney Spears(tickets) famous, is quickly rising to the top
on Canadian and US music charts. On Bieber's potential, Usher told Rolling Stone Magazine, "He
had all of the nuances of a classic artist, very cute, for all the young girls, gotta have that. He
had swagger. And most importantly, he had talent." and...
Before releasing his debut album "My World" in November 2009, Justin Bieber appeared on the
Ellen Show, Good Morning America and the MTV VMAs. His first single "One Time" reached the
top twenty spots on the Canadian Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 100 during its first week.
"According to Def Jam this Much Music Newcomer of the Year is the first artist to have all songs
from his debut CD chart on the Billboard Hot 100, "stated Alexandra Owens, Media Relations,
Ticket Liquidator. "Like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber is quickly becoming teen America's favorite
mainstream artist."
He has shared the stage with Rihanna, John Mayer(tickets) and, to the dismay of fans around
the globe, broke his foot during a performance with top country star Taylor Swift(tickets) this
past November in London. Justin Bieber has performed for top blogger Perez Hilton and US
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama whose daughters are reportedly fond of
the teen's music.
Justin Bieber will round up his string of concerts in late March at the Rosemont Theatre in
Rosemont, IL. As America's newest young heartthrob and constant trending topic on Twitter -Justin Bieber tickets are the Ticket Liquidator ticket of the week. Keep checking Ticket Liquidator
for more Justin Biebertickets as he adds new dates to his upcoming tour.
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Ticket Liquidator is one of the most trafficked secondary ticketing websites(source: com Score)
with an inventory of more than 4 million tickets for over 83,000 events. Ticket Liquidator sells
hard-to-find tickets to concert,theater and sporting events throughout North America, Canada
and Europe.The company is a subsidiary of Ticket Network.com and is headquartered in Vernon,
Connecticut.
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Alexandria Bachelier | Alter Ego (Coming April 2010) & Camille |
Superman Lover (Coming Soon 2010)
Born
DMS ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS EMERGING MIAMI -BASED POP VOCAL
DIVA ALEXANDRA BACHELIER TO EXCLUSIVE RECORDING
AGREEMENT
Alexandra Bachelier
Debut Single “All Night” From Former American Idol Contestant Set for Release February 2010
via iTunes with Album To Hit Music Market Place in April; Label Also to Release R&B/Pop Singer
CAMILLE with Music Product in 2nd Quarter
New York, NY January 7, 2010---The Miami-based DMS ENTERTAINMENT recently signed Pop
Vocal Diva and former American Idol Contestant, ALEXANDRA BACHELIER to an exclusive
recording agreement with plans to release her debut single (via i Tunes) and music video “All Night”
in February 2010. An alumni of WB’s Reality Show, POPSTARS 1 along with Nicole Scherzinger,
former lead singer with THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS and Season one of AMERICAN IDOL (Kelly
Clarkson, Justin Guarini), ALEXANDRA is finally receiving her own ‘big break’ with the release of a
debut album ALTER EGO on DMS ENTERTAINMENT in April 2010.
“Alexandra is a true discovery! Her voice is phenomenal. She can easily take her place along side
of popular Pop Recording Artists such as Katy Perry, Nicole Scherzinger, Fergie and Pink. I am
proud to have her on my roster of music artists for 2010!” says MASE, who serves as Executive
Producer on Alexandra’s upcoming album and music video.
Born in Miami, Florida, Alexandra has been interested in a singing and dancing since the tender age of
3, beginning with studying Classical Ballet and winning national dance competitions throughout the
State of Florida up into her teen years. She also pursued drama, modeling and was involved in
Southwest High’s Choir, in which she excelled. At 16, the talented singer knew that music was her
destiny. At 18, Alexandra auditioned for WB’s then new reality series, POPSTARS 1, where she beat
out thousands of singers from all over the country for a spot in the Final 20. After that wonderful
experience, Alexandra worked with a few up and coming music producers, continuing to hone her
vocal skills and exposure to the music industry.
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Then AMERICAN IDOL happened onto Alexandra’s path. The determined young singer auditioned
for Season 1 of AMERICAN IDOL, along with Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Alexandra
impressed the judges with her strong vocal chops and corky personality, making it to the final Top Ten
with only 3 open spots. However, America said good-by to Alexandra, opening the door for new and
exciting experiences in the music industry. One of those experiences has been meeting Music
Producer, MASE who spotted and believed in her talent and signed the stunning performer to a
recording contract to DMS ENTERTAINMENT. The result is the upcoming release of singles, “All
Night” and “Atten Hut” and music videos from her forthcoming CD, ALTER EGO
Camille
DMS ENTERTAINMENT is also set to release CAMILLE, an up and coming sexy R&B Vocal Diva
this spring. Camille’s first single and music video SUPERMAN LOVER featuring Casely and
produced by MASEwill be released March 2010 via iTunes with a forthcoming album to dropearly
summer. The Music Video is currently on a list of hot music sitesand will be officially released to
Music Video outlets next month.
“We are extremely excited about Camille. She is poised to emerge as one of the unique music
discoveries for 2010, says MASE, born in Libreville Gabon, Africa, who now resides in the States
and works from his studio in Miami.
Born Megan “Camille” Vieira, the precocious young girl began to flex her vocal prowess as soon as
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she could speak. Camille spent most of her childhood in Georgetown, Guyana, honing her R&B/Pop
sound by performing regularly at multiple public venues. Even at the tender age of 13, she showed the
depth of her talent as the youngest competitor and finalist in the Guyana-based radio show, In Search
of the Stars. She also lent her voice to an album of Christmas classics recorded to benefit underserved
communities in her native country. She came to the United States in 2005, at the age of 17, with the
goal of taking her career to the next level. Recognizing her talent, the University of Miami's prestigious
Performing Arts Institute awarded her a full scholarship.There, Camille expanded her skills as a
premiere vocalist and songwriter. It was not long after that Camille met and is now currently working
in the studio to complete her first album with Producer and Mentor, MASE, CEO of DMS
ENTERTAINMENT. Her soon-to-be released single, SUPERMAN LOVER, is sure to be a club
favorite with its catchy hook and throbbing base line.
Both Alexandra and Camille will be visiting radio stations and making on local TV appearances in
support of the projects this winter. With the assistance of radio promo and marketing teams around
the country, DMS ENTERTAINMENT plans on garnering national and international recognition for
the CD releases for ALEXANDRA. And CAMILLE.
For more information, please visit:
Alexandra www.myspace.com/officialalexandramusic
“Atten Hut” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFQbBDukqo
http://www.myspace.com/camillexoxox,
"Superman Lover" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI4zmZ0ucU
http://www.myspace.com/dmsinternational
Omarion Teams Up With Carl's Jr. for New Commercial
Featuring Kim Kardashian
Omarion Teams Up With Carl's Jr. for New Commercial Featuring
Kim Kardashian
With the Anticipation of His New Album, Omarion Releases Exclusive Video Trilogy
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About His Career
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - January 6, 2010) - Omarion's music is showcased in the new
commercial for Carl's Jr. starring Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian. The song titled "No One
Else" is featured in the seductive ad as Kim Kardashian luxuriously enjoys an apple walnut
cranberry salad in her bedroom and then proceeds to take a bath. Within the first week on the
web, the YouTube video of the commercial garnered more than a million hits. To view the video
visit Omarion's official website http://www.omariononline.com/?p=194. Carl's Jr., a fast food
franchise located primarily on the West Coast, previously created a major buzz in the advertising
world in 2005 with a salacious ad campaign featuring heiress Paris Hilton.
Omarion's forthcoming album "Ollusion" is set to be released on January 12, 2010. Also
Omarion's second single "Speedin" went for adds at Urban radio this week and was the #1 most
added record for Urban radio on R&R. To listen to "Speedin" visit Omarion's official website at
http://www.omariononline.com/speedin.mp3. The "Speedin" video will appear on "106 & Park"
the day his album drops on January 12th. As well Omarion created another video for his song
"Hoodie" as a special tribute to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. The video, which is
reminiscent of Jackson's videos "Bad" and "Beat It," features the singer dancing with his mother.
"Hoodie" is a mix between "Bad" and "Beat It" (http://www.omariononline.com/?p=157).
Leading up to the debut of his album, Omarion will be releasing a trilogy of videos on YouTube
titled "Omarion: The Legacy, Part 1, 2 and 3." The videos will be uploaded every week and will
feature footage collected over the years detailing Omarion's career and his rise to the top.
Included in the series will be his stint with the mega-popular boy group B2K, hit collaboration
with rapper Bow Wow, movies and his success as a solo artist. Viewers can watch Part 1 of the
series at http://www.omariononline.com/?p=190 and view Part 2 at
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http://www.omariononline.com/?p=196.
Omarion recently inked a label deal with Starrworld Entertainment, under the umbrella of EMI
Label Services. The album, "Ollusion," will be his first release under the record label. The singer
views this album and new opportunity with the label as a chance to take creative control of his
music. The singer penned and co-produced all of the songs on the album.
"My style has evolved so much on this album -- I was able to express truly who I am from a
creative and artistic standpoint, which allowed me to share a personal side of myself with my
fans through my music. This is my masterpiece and I can't wait for the world to hear my new
album," Omarion said. "I am very excited about my new home at EMI and know that this is the
perfect opportunity for me to return to the charts."
Omarion has released two chart topping solo albums since leaving the multi-platinum selling
group B2K. His first solo album, "O," debuted #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. His sophomore
album, "21," dominated radio airplay and also debuted #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The
second single from "21," "Ice Box," produced by Timbaland, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart
and was a platinum-selling ringtone.
Omarion collaborated with rapper Bow Wow on his third project post-B2K, "Face Off," which was
the number one rap album in the U.S. and number two R&B album. The actor and producer
appeared in several films, most notably "You Got Served," which was a #1 box office smash,
earning $40 million worldwide. He also added author to his resume in 2004, releasing a solo
autobiography titled, "O" on behalf of MTV.
To stay up-to-date on Omarion follow him on:
www.twitter.com/1omarion
http://www.myspace.com/omarionofficial
http://www.facebook.com/omarion?ref=ts
http://www.youtube.com/user/osabadmofo
Starwood Entertainment
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The Youth Spot Video Of The Week - Jason Derulo | Watcha Say
(Ending 1/7/10)
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Starting off the new year of 'Videos' of the week on T.U.M.S., Jason Derulo breaks the down
the door with his special delivery/single - "Watcha Say". With a head bangin' beat, an image
quite similar to Chris Brown's & a catchy hookline, Jason's flow is rising steadily on the charts.
Look out for this young man down the line!
Tino Tomas | Stay (Avail. Now)
Tino Tomas Sings Songs Of Love, Betrayal, or Just Being Happy!
Young R&B/Soul Artist Tino Tomas has released his new album “Stay, ” a fun Pop album that
displays his excellent vocal range and makes use of several music styles, but primarily Pop, Jazz,
and R&B.
“Stay” was produced by accomplished performer and DJ Claudio Mangione using Pro Tools, and
contains fifteen songs, which includes the title track “Stay", which is a smooth, slow, and soulful
Pop tune. Other tracks include the more Rock-oriented (and aptly titled) “Rock it Right, ” the
danceable and upbeat “Hands Up, ” and “Do It,” an interesting experiment in Jazz fusion. Tino's
music comes deep from the heart, and his songs are all about emotions, whether they involve
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love, betrayal,or just being happy and having a good time.
At only 20 years old, Tino Tomas is an accomplished vocalist who has been a part of over three
hundred performances since the age of 5, both in the states and abroad. He often performs in
both English and Italian. He marks Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, and Jackie Wilson
among his influences. When he isn't performing or recording his music, Tino likes to indulge in
his favorite hobby, playing video games.
Tino has received a great deal of prestige and recognition for his talent.In 2005, he was the
winner of the R&B Division at Nashville Star Search. In 2006, he performed at Governor Bobby
Jindal's inaugural festivities. In 2008, he was nominated for National R&B/Soul Artist of the Year
at the Los Angeles Music Awards. Most recently, Tino was placed on the ballot for the 2009
Grammy Awards in a number of categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and
Best New Artist.
Tino is currently performing scheduled shows to promote his new album, including a performance
at the LSU Art Show on November 13. His new album “Stay” is currently available from CDBaby
iTunes, Napster, and PayPlay. More information about Tino Tomas, aswell as samples of his
music, are available at www.myspace.com/tinotomas
Tino Tomas is a dedicated vocal and recording artist. For more information visit
www.myspace.com/tinotomas
Rayvon's New Single "Back It Up" | Album Coming 2010
GTC ENTERTAINMENT/MDI DISTRIBUTION SET TO
RELEASE DEBUT CD SINGLE, “Back It Up” ON
POPULAR REGGAE/DANCE HALL RECORDING ARTISTRAYVON
Rayvon Set To Make Major Moves With Forthcoming Album in 2010
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New York, NY December 21, 2009 – What would you do if you have a proven track record of
making hits and was loved by millions of fans? You create a new album and start your own music
label, right? That’s exactly what Rayvon did this year and the result is “Back It Up” the debut single
set for release for Tuesday, January, 26, 2010 from the forthcoming album set for release in early
spring on GTC ENTERTAINMENT via MDI DISTRIBUTION.This project promises to showcase
the creative and distinctive sides oft he talented recording artist who has been SHAGGY’s long-time
music partner (and still is!) and was featured on Shaggy’s hit single, “Angel” from the multi-millionselling MCA album, HOT SHOT.
With the growing popularity of singers (RIHANNA) and Hip Hop Recording artists (Sean Kingston)
hailing from the islands close by, the Barbados born Rayvon (who later moved to Brooklyn at the age
of 12) first hit the music scene running when he and Shaggy linked up with dancehall beat master,
Sting, Int’l. He produced “Big Up”, the tune that propelled the duo to a higher level of exposure in the
mid- 90’s. “Nice and Lovely”and a few other minor hits followed, allowing Rayvon and Shaggy the
opportunity to tour.
“At the time, I was working for UPS,” Rayvon remembers. “One day I got an offer to do a 2-week
tour and I’d used up all of my sick leave and vacation days. So I took a formal leave of absence
from thejob and I still haven’t returned”.
Then Shaggy’s remake of the Folkes Brothers’ classic rock steady hit, “Oh Carolina”became an
international sensation, catapulting the duo on several rounds of world tours, including the Caribbean,
the US, Japan,Australia and Europe. Rayvon also branched out to include solo work.His first solo
single, “No Guns No Murder” (produced by Frankie Cutlass and Funkmaster Flex) was a massive
summer hit that resulted in a debut album, HEAR MY CRYon Virgin Records. The album received
critical acclaim and Rayvon received accolades from both the dancehall and hip hop communities. In
addition to Rayvon’s solo career, he and Shaggy kept the world party going with international hits like,
“In The Summertime”, which rose to #3 on the U.K. music charts and was featured on Shaggy’s
Grammy Award Winning album, BOMBASTIC. A few years later, Rayvon and Shaggy were pushed
to “dizzying’ heights with the huge success of “Angel”. The most played record of 2001 saw the
ground-breaking duo on every possible television show, ranging from kid’s morning shows to Late
Night With David Letterman.
Asa solo artist Rayvon chose to broaden his musical landscape with the addition of hip hop and roots
reggae to his already proven smooth Dancehall/R & B sounds on “Back It Up” and the forthcoming
(untitled) CD.
Angela “Majette” David- President at GTC Entertainment and Laurie Montgomery, President of
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MDI Distribution are confident that Rayvon’s R&B and Reggae/Hip Hop stylewill appeal to CD
buyers and Digital down loaders here in the US and abroad. The music label is now preparing a
creative marketing/promotion/internet campaign that will involve street promotion strategies in various
markets, as well as an extensive national retail campaign for the album. Rayvon will continue to Tour
with Shaggy in 2010, but will appear on television media outlets in various markets and conduct radio,
newspaper and internet interviews in support of his new CD. The label is (listen to single by clicking
here!) also gearing up to present a national BACK IT UP CALENDAR GIRL and VIRAL VIDEO
CONTEST surrounding the release date of the single with winners announced on the release date of
the full CD (MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
For More Information, please visit:
http://www.GetThatCheddar.com/Home.php , www.mdidistribution.com/ or
http://www.myspace.com/mrrayvon
PSI North-South Partners, INC
The Youth Spot Video Of The Week - Mishon | Holiday Love
(Ending 12/26/09)
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Mishon | Holiday Love
Sneaking thru the back door comes Mishon's new seasonal wish to his fans & more - The New
Music Video of "Holiday Love". Straight up our new Video pick of the week with ease! Mishon
is keeping the flavor in serious check as you tune in to a smooth sailing jam. The track is
available now on iTunes! Also, peep the collage of beautiful family & fan photos streaming in the
video...
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