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Robert Pattinson Autographs Guitar for eBay Auction Benefiting The Midnight Mission in Los Angeles

Robert Pattinson walked into Norman's Rare Guitars in Tarzana, CA, and started playing a new guitar when spotted by storeowner Norman Harris. Harris, a longtime advocate of The Midnight Mission, asked Pattinson if the star would be willing to autograph the guitar for the charity. Pattinson graciously agreed, and even conceded to having a photograph taken with the signed instrument for authentication. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Melyssa Ford to Star in J. Kyle Manzay's "For Vixens Who've Considered Homicide When the Video Was Too Much"

Actress and Former Music Video Model Melyssa Ford will Make Her Theatrical Stage Debut Starring in a Satirical New Musical-Play by J Kyle's Korner Entertainment Examining the Lives of Music Video Vixens (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Lyrics Website indilean.com Helps Independent Musicians Reach New Listeners and Promote Online

Indilean offers bands a free way to connect with fans, share lyrics and promote their websites (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010)

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Nominate Your Favorite Reality TV Contestant for a Pain-Free, Anxiety-Free Smile Makeover

For all those whose smiles limit their “star appeal,” Sedation Dentistry Safety Week has designated Wednesday, March 17th, the first annual “Reality Bites” makeover day. Effective today, fans can nominate their favorite reality television show contestants for a complete, pain-free, anxiety-free smile makeover. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Music Icon Bootsy Collins to Launch Online "Funk University" For Bass Players Worldwide

Funk's most recognizable bassist Bootsy Collins unveils plans for 2010, the debut of the world's first Funk University where he will serve as Professor. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Media Alert: FileMaker Pro 11 Live At South by Southwest (SXSW) March 13-15

South by Southwest (SXSW) attendees can see the new FileMaker Pro 11 (http://www.filemaker.com/r/fm11_pr), the best selling easy to use database now featuring charts and more. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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TalentWatch May Turn More Heads Than American Idol

TalentWatch (http://www.talentwatch.net) is the only destination on the web where aspiring singers, bands and musicians from all over the world can showcase their talent and tell their story in an engaging and entertaining video-driven format. The site is free for music artists and fans. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Merrimack College Names New President After In-Depth Search

After a long and thorough search, Merrimack College announced the selection of Christopher Hopey, Ph.D. as the next president of Merrimack College. He will start the position on July 1, 2010. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Wolf Trap Opera Company 2010 Summer Season Ventures into Unexplored Territories with Mozart First North American Production and Rarely Heard Rossini

Zaide, The Turk in Italy, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream anchor a compelling calendar of events for audiences of all ages (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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MediaNet Powers Premium Digital Content Delivery for Innovative New Customers

MediaNet announces all new customers that are utilizing the MN Open API and Web Components to deliver digital music and media to their end users. These customers span a wide array of industries including ecard providers, virutal game developers, and social media direct payment companies proving that adding premium content to a website or application is spreading beyond the traditional realm of digital music delivery. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Announcing HAIRYBOOTSMUSIC, The Cure for MTV Not Playing Music Videos Dilemma

HairyBoots.com, a brand new website, is bringing back the original way of viewing music videos, with back to back "continuous play" right from the first page load. Like no other music video website, up to 2 hours plus of continuous music videos by top artists and covering 16+ popular genres. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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VNV Nation Announces US Tour in Support of: Of Faith, Power, and Glory

In support to their widely-hailed seventh studio album Of Faith, Power and Glory on Anachron America, electronic rock pioneers VNV NATION will be launching a national tour in San Francisco on March 16th and circling the states (tour dates below). (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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C/O Pop Festival & Convention, Ducos Productions, Cheltenham Jazz Festivals, and North Sea Jazz Festival to Discuss the Future of Music Festivals

The International Music Festival Conference announced today the speakers for their panel focused on the Future of Music Festivals, at this year's International Music Festival Conference Europe taking placing April 8-9, 2010 in Amsterdam. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Florida Musician Challenges You to Wake Up and "Teach The Dream"

"Is love of the arts truly dead, or is the majority of the public just asleep at the controls?" That's the question that goes through the mind of Teach The Dream Foundation founder, John Seda. If the arts are to survive, then it has to start with recognizing and helping the gatekeepers of the arts; Teachers and Mentors. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Nhojj at Forefront of 'Gay Music' Revolution

The trend of increasingly more recording artists coloring the full spectrum of gay music and the mainstream success they are receiving illustrated by black gay music artist Nhojj, recently # 1 on MTV Music Top 100 chart. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Yamaha Artist Claire Huangci Triumphs at Eighth National Chopin Piano Competition on Yamaha CFX Grand Piano

Victorious Outing Marks Auspicious First Appearance of Yamaha’s New CFX Handcrafted Concert Grand Piano on the Competition Stage; Yamaha Grand Chosen By Three of Four Top Prize Winners (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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CATF Announces Lineup for 20th Season

New and returning playwrights to be in Shepherdstown this summer (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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New Wix Arena Invites Musicians to Join & Benefit

Wix.com, a fast growing start up has been evolving as a community over the last few months. The company is encouraging this direction and will soon be introducing the Wix Arena. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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"How Stupid Do They Think We Are?" --- Band Releases New Anthem in Support of Popular Citizens' Resistance

The newly-formed CitizensConstitutionalCongress.com today received official endorsement from "The Last American Band," with the release of their new anthem, "How Stupid Do They Think We Are?" The band of five American recording artists gives voice to the political forces now sweeping the country. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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SWB Entertainment Announces Launch of Interactive and All Inclusive DJ Entertainment Website

SWB Entertainment Announces Launch of Premier Interactive Mobile DJ Website that takes event planning to a whole new level. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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The Blind Musician?s Collective is Proud to Present Top Acts at the NYC Shrine Bar, 3-26-2010

The Blind Musicians Collective of NYC (BEAM NYC) will be presenting acclaimed artists Lachi, Los Ciegos Del Barrio and emerging group Dreadbeat Dadz in concert on Friday March 26 at 8pm for a premier showcase. The showcase will be held at the popular Shrine bar on 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, NY, NY. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Barclaycard Unwind Sponsors Heart's Fourth Love Music Live

Barclaycard Unwind to sponsor Heart's fourth exclusive Love Music Live event, featuring Sharleen Spiteri. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Nashville Singer Songwriter Kara Reynolds to Tour in Support of Her New Album Paper Moon

Singer/Songwriter Kara Reynolds is not your typical Nashville artist. With Her songs drawing from a wide variety of genres, and a varied palette of pop, folk and jazz influences, she has put a new light on the famed Music Row. Now she’s bringing it to top US regional venues. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Chamber of Echoes' First Double EP 'Unbound and Set Free' and 'Under Lock and Key' Available for Purchase

Chamber of Echoes' first double EP "Unbound and Set Free" and "Under Lock and Key" is available for purchase on iTunes and on the ArtiSans Label Web site at http://www.artisanslabel.com/store/coe. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Charles Phoenix's "Up with Downey" Tour

Get ready for an all-new, fun-filled field trip adventure: Saturday, March 27 12pm-5pm (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Call for Sacramento's Best "Burger Loving" Bands

Smashburger Hosts 'Rock Your City' Band Competition to Celebrate Capital Region Debut (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Full Sail University Celebrates Graduates? Work on Academy Award Winning Films

Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) is proud to announce that 19 graduates worked on six Oscar®-winning films at the 82nd annual Academy Awards that aired live on ABC, March 7, 2010. Full Sail graduates have succeeded in industry roles on nine Best Picture winning films over the last 15 years, including this year’s Best Picture winner, The Hurt Locker. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Scandinavian Electronic Pop Sensation CALLmeKAT Takes on SXSW

Evocative, Mesmerizing and Alluring, this European Favorite Hits the U.S., Gets the Pre-SXSW Music Festival Buzz (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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"It was a series of terrible mistakes..." Star of '24' Kiefer Sutherland Talks About His Passion

LP33.tv (http://lp33.tv) is proud to announce an exclusive a two-part interview with the "24" star, talking about his passion for music and the record label he co-founded, Ironworks Music. LP33.tv also has a Gibson USA SG guitar, signed by Kiefer, to give away as part of a wider campaign celebrating Kiefer's passion. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Muzak Announces New Experience Design and Sensory Branding Agency

New Firm, Touch, to Appear at 2010 GlobalShop Conference (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Predicto Mobile Community Narrows Down the 'American Idol' Field

Members of Snackable Media's Predicto, the Largest Premium SMS, Text Message Critiques and Predictions Revolving Around America's Top Rated Show. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Anti-Paparazzi Campaign to Unite Fans and Celebrities

A campaign to combat the invasion of privacy and combative behavior of paparazzi has begun. The website, anti-paparazzi.org seeks to create a meaningful alliance between celebrities and fans, uniting in common cause against Paparazzi-fueled abuses. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Better Than The Van Teams Up With The MusicFile For Van Giveaway Announcement During SXSW Week in Austin

A common goal of caring for musicians brings the two like-minded companies together. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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One of the World's Longest Running Recording Studios, Trod Nossel, Celebrates 44 Years In Business

Trod Nossel (alleged to mean "tree of many branches" by its Founder) is not just a recording studio, but a brand, a story; a comprehensive entertainment company still making records for over 4 decades. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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New Event During South By Southwest To Showcase Music And Style

Online Eyewear Retailer Launches "Upgrade Your Face" Campaign with Concert at Renowned Festival (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Snoop Dogg Selects Myxer?s MobileStage as Centerpiece for Deluxe Album Release More Malice

Innovative Music Icon Leveraging Myxer’s Technology and Massive Audience for March 23rd 2010 Album and DVD release (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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MBK Entertainment Partners With SwaggMedia.com To Present The "We Got Next" Showcase Part II Featuring: LeToya Luckett, Elle Varner, Blackbuddafly, Gabi Wilson, Jermaine Paul and Liv'Re

SwaggMedia to Stream Event Live at SwaggMedia.com. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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ValoreBooks.com Announces Bonnaroo 2010 Ticket Giveaway

College textbook marketplace, ValoreBooks.com is giving away two tickets to music festival, Bonnaroo via social media and textbook sell back promotion. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Soul Mafia Electrifies with MK Ultra on April 22

Soul Mafia Electrifies with MK Ultra on April 22 -- "All I Need" Remix ft. Joe Budden & "I Can't Get Enough" Videos -- Upcoming Shows and Nationwide Wasted Tour! (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Industry Luminaries Launch Entertainment Mediation Institute (EMI), to Bypass Costly Litigation and Resolve Conflicts Cost Effectively, Quickly and Confidentially

Leaders from every segment of the entertainment industry have joined forces to create the Entertainment Mediation Institute, LLC (EMI), the first-ever organization dedicated exclusively to resolving disputes among parties in the entertainment industry, including the motion picture, television, cable, music, sports, legitimate stage, literary and other sectors. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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