Washington Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Entertainment Industry At EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase -- Hosted by TV Personality Melissa Rivers The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) held the 10th Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase, hosted by EIC Board Director and television personality Melissa Rivers. The event showcased outstanding accomplishments in the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use, addiction, and related mental health issues in feature film, television and music. It featured several top congressional representatives acknowledging the important role the entertainment industry plays in addressing these issues. - 2007-02-08

2007 Texas Medal of Arts Awards to Honor Brightest Lone Stars: Walter Cronkite, Sissy Spacek and Ornette Coleman Are Among Award Recipients The Texas Cultural Trust, (www.txculturaltrust.org) announced today the recipients of its bi-annual Texas Medal of Arts Awards (TMAA), celebrating the state's legendary artists, entertainers, and art patrons. The Trust will pay tribute to honorees in a series of events April 2-3 culminating in a ceremony and show at Austin's historic Paramount Theatre the evening of April 3. Governor Rick and Anita Perry, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Speaker of the House Tom and Nadine Craddick will serve as Honorary Chairs. CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and Moderator of Face the Nation Bob Schieffer will emcee. - 2007-02-08

Bishop T.D. Jakes' Announces New Recording Venture With Rhino/WEA Entertainment This press release discusses Bishop Jakes' new distribution venture with Rhino Records and announces the forthcoming March 20, 2007 CD release of his Potter's House Choir. - 2007-02-07

Washington DC Bigwigs to Speak at EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase TV Host Melissa Rivers is stepping off the red carpet to join Brian Dyak, president of Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., to barrage Capitol Hill with a unique touch of Hollywood's Awards Season by letting Congressional Members know that film, music and television are powerful allies when it comes to getting the public to know more about the dangers of substance abuse, the power of treatment and hope of recovery. This will take place at the PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase Wednesday, February 7, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - 2007-02-05

ManiaTV.com Host "CJ Christy" to Give Special Presentation for Music Video of the Year at the Plug Independent Music Awards 2007 Live Internet TV Network's" Indie Queen" has conducted hundreds of exclusive interviews and introduced thousands of original videos to millions since http://www.maniatv.com/ [ManiaTV's] launch in September of 2004. She is the trusted source among Independent music fans and now she will be an integral part of announcing the music video of the year award at the Grammy's of Independent Music, the Plug Awards. - 2007-02-01

Wisin & Yandel Continue Making History: This Time in the Dominican Republic Last Saturday, Wisin and Yandel, the singing Duo that is making history, achieved what no other Reggaeton artist has done by becoming the first stars of the genre to present a concert in the majestic amphitheater at Altos del Chavón in the Dominican Republic. - 2007-01-31

Grammy®-Winning R&B Music Superstar CIARA Featured 'Artist of the Month' on Music Choice During February Music Choice On Demand to feature a Hot Video List hosted by Ciara and an open interview with the Multi-Platinum R & B star. - 2007-01-22

Jennifer "Jennicide" Leigh Announces Launch of New Web-Site Jennifer "Jennicide" Leigh has launched a new interactive web-site. - 2007-01-18

The Vanishing Black Male and a Call to Recording Artists Called the #1 Black documentary of 2005 by syndicated movie critic Kam Williams, The Vanishing Black Male is a thought-provoking documentary that encourages African American men and women to discuss problems and solutions. - 2007-01-08

Berkleemusic Becomes the World's Largest Online Music College With over 11,000 students online, a diverse worldwide student body and record enrollment, all indications are that musicians are gravitating towards online study with Berklee. - 2007-01-05

Music and Sports Continue to Merge With another NBA Hip Hop Collaboration Following in the footsteps of Black Eyed Peas and Fort Minor, live hip hop group Wylde Bunch will be featured on ESPN's NBA pre-game show telecasts with their new anthem "On Top". - 2007-01-03

Super Warriors, Super Champions and Super Film & TV Stars Converge In Atlantic City, for a Super Time for All For the 7th time in as many years The Action Mega Martial Arts Weekend will assemble the world's largest array of enthusiasts, celebrities, champions and leading authorities in what is a diverse worldwide industry. In attendance will be world movers and shakers from each of the market segments that make up modern martial arts. Represented include major film companies, TV, and Film Celebrities, World champion Fighters, and World Masters of Renowned Fame - 2006-12-28

Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Icon -- BOW WOW -- Featured Artist of the Month on the Music Choice Multi-Platform Network Music Choice On Demand in January to Feature a Hot Video List Hosted by Bow Wow, A Revealing Interview Exposing the Personal Side of the Artist and Footage from our Road Trip with Bow Wow beginning in January. - 2006-12-15

Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale; New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale. New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release. - 2006-12-15

Sheila Ryan Caan has Written New Book on Elvis; Catch Her Friday Night on Entertainment Tonight / The Insider Sheila Ryan Caan breaks her silence about her relationship with Elvis Presley in a new book. Her interview on Entertainment Tonight/The Insider airs Friday. - 2006-12-08

Sheldon Tarsha Breaks Guns N' Roses Connection With Ambitious Effort Acclaimed Rock Vocalist Releases His Solo Debut. - 2006-12-08

WMA and Fantasma Productions Launch the Second Annual South Beach Comedy Festival South Beach Comedy Festival is a four-day, Multicultural Festival January 17-20, 2007 to bring fun and laughter to South Beach, Florida in association with Comedy Central and sponsored by Amp'd Mobile, Kia and Taco Bell. - 2006-11-30

Slip-N-Slide Records (Street) to Debut Single by Hip Hop R&B Songstress, Ariana As the rest of the commercial music industry sleeps on one of the most talented Hip Hop R&B singer/songwriters to come along in a while, Slip-N-Slide Records (Street) has decided to let the fans decide if 17-year-old Ariana will get her big break. Slip-N-Slide Street is touted for launching the careers of rap artists Plies, Citty, and Deuce Poppi based on their Street buzz. - 2006-11-29

Teen Stars Collide This Christmas - St. Clair Entertainment Releases Star-studded Christmas Album St. Clair Entertainment announces the release of star-studded album "No Way! It's Like So Christmas." - 2006-11-28

Indie 103.1's "Wreck The Halls" Presented by Helio to Benefit Musicares Map Fund Camp Freddy and Lily Allen To Headline Charity Concert On December 7, Indie 103.1 and recording artists Camp Freddy and Lily Allen will team up for a "Wreck the Halls" concert presented by Helio, to raise funds for the MusiCares MAP FundSM, an organization which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. Wreck the Halls will take place at Avalon Hollywood at 1735 N. Vine in Hollywood, CA and will feature live performances from Camp Freddy, Lily Allen, Drive A and an opening band selected by an on-air contest on Indie 103.1. All artists performing at the concert have committed to donate their time and performance energy to raise money for MusiCares Map Fund. - 2006-11-28

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