Monday, March 31, 2008

Hallmark Teams With Universal Music Enterprises for New Line of Premium E-cards

E-cards Feature Popular Songs From Musical Greats

(Summary)
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As people continue to connect through music, the popularity of musical e-cards has skyrocketed. Hallmark Cards, Inc., the largest greeting card company in the U.S., is featuring music exclusively from Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, for Hallmark's first set of premium musical e-cards. The musical e-cards will feature original recordings from some of the world's most popular artists.

The musical e-cards, which will be available in April on hallmark.com, are 15-30 seconds in length. From timeless romantic gems such as Barry White's "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" and "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love" to upbeat perennials "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang and "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer, the new line of e-cards offers unique greetings.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

'Last Dance' & 'It's Raining Men' Composer Paul Jabara's Memory Lives On

Remembrance of His 60th Birthday with Release on iTunes and New Musical

(Summary)
NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- "Commemorating Oscar-winning composer Paul Jabara's 60th birthday year, we launched a dedicated website (http://www.PaulJabara.com), a musical is in the works, and 'Paul Jabara's Greatest Hits (and Misses)' is available on iTunes," announced Claudette Jabara Hadad and Henry Hadad, managers of his catalog and keepers of the flame.

The Oscar and Grammy-winning "Last Dance" by Donna Summer; "Its Raining Men" by the Weather Girls and re-released by Geri Halliwell; "No More Tears/Enough is Enough" the duet by Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand, "The Main Event" by Barbra Streisand; and "Two Lovers" by Julio Iglesias are just a few of the iconic hits Jabara penned. Arguably one of the world's most prolific composers, he tragically died in 1992.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Donna Summer - I'm A Fire Single



I'm a Fire is the first single from Donna Summer's album, Crayons.

Tracklist:
1. I'm a Fire (Solitaire Club Mix) 7:10
2. I'm a Fire (Craig C's Burning Club Mix) 7:46
3. I'm a Fire (RedTop's Burning Extended Vocal Mix) 7:16
4. I'm a Fire (Roca Sound Original Album Version) 7:10

Friday, February 29, 2008

Podcast Alert: PR Newswire Entertainment Roundup

(Summary)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A weekly audio roundup of top Entertainment industry releases transmitted by PR Newswire. This week's roundup includes stories on Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, Donna Summer, Spike Lee and Reba McEntire.

When: The Podcast will be available for download on February 29, 2008
Where: http://feeds.feedburner.com/entertainmentroundup
How: Go to the URL above, and follow the subscription instructions on the website.
Minimum Requirements: a computer, an Internet connection, (broadband required), a portable MP3/Video player or MP3/Video-player application on your computer, podcasting software and QuickTime 7. If you experience problems downloading the podcast, send an email to webcast@multivu.com.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The Queen is Back Legendary Singer Songwriter - Donna Summer is Back With a New Studio Album - Crayons in Stores May 2008 on Burgundy Records/Sony BMI


(Summary)
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary singer songwriter, DONNA SUMMER, is hard at work on her first studio album of all new material in 17 years! Crayons is set to release on May 20, 2008 on Sony BMG Music Entertainment's Burgundy Records.

In the thirty plus years that Donna Summer has been making music she has never confined her artistry to just one genre. Although Donna is, and will always be, "The Queen Of Disco" to many fans, her hits have spanned multiple musical genres from Rock to R&B to Inspirational and of course, Dance. Summer helped to define the 70's pop music generation and Crayons will have all the characteristics that made Donna an icon.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Largest Concentration of Celebrity Artwork to Debut at Artexpo Las Vegas

75-Feet of Celebrity Art for Sale to be Unveiled at New West Coast Show

(Summary)
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest concentration of celebrity artwork ever exhibited will debut to the public at Artexpo Las Vegas, from September 28 to 30 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The artistic talents of iconic names like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Ronnie Wood, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr will be on display.

Artexpo Las Vegas builds on the 30-year success of the world's largest fine and popular art fair, Artexpo New York. In its debut, the West Coast show offers a rare opportunity for fans and collectors to view and purchase prized pieces, including some originals and limited editions by legendary icons from both screen and song. These rare works of art provide an intimate glimpse into the private life of these famous figures.