For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO – May 4, 2011 – StageIt today announced that, in support of his multi-city tour, pop singer-songwriter Shane Harper will be performing a series of six live private performances as part of ‘The Hotel Sessions Tour’, which will also include Q&A sessions on May 5, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 16 exclusively on the web-based platform. Live from his hotel room, Shane will offer exclusive behind-the-scenes footage whilst on his current tour to a limited number of fans. He’ll perform songs off his debut album One Step Closer and also take live requests.

Launched in fall 2010 by CEO and industry veteran Evan Lowenstein, StageIt empowers artists to stream and monetize interactive live experiences directly from their laptop while offering fans a front row seat to a backstage experience.

Multi-talented teen star Shane Harper, also a featured guest star on the Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie, released his self-titled, nine-track debut album One Step Closer on April 12 via AMI Records. His first single, Dance with Me, released in March 2010, was on heavy rotation on Radio Disney for over 10 weeks.

“We are very excited that Shane Harper chose StageIt to connect with his fans from all over the world while he is on tour, especially those not able to make any of his dates, and engage them in an intimate setting,” said Evan Lowenstein, founder and CEO of StageIt. “This also highlights how StageIt can greatly complement and activate other tools artists are already using to build anticipation and attendance at real-world live performances.”

“One of the biggest blessings of being in the entertainment industry is getting to meet the fans and interact with them directly. It’s amazing to be able to positively affect people, and I’m affected right back when I meet them,” said Shane Harper.
A limited number of tickets to Shane Harper’s six live performances on StageIt are available at http://www.stageit.com/shaneharper . Each night, one lucky fan will also be able to win two tickets to Shane’s almost-sold-out tour the next night. To learn more about the multi-city ‘Waiting 4 You’ tour with teen superstars Greyson Chance and Cody Simpson, please go to http://www.facebook.com/shaneharperonline

For all things StageIt, including a full list of upcoming shows, please visit http://www.stageit.com or follow us on Twitter @backstageit. #  #  #  #

About StageIt Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, StageIt is a web-based platform created for artists by artists that empowers them to deliver and monetize interactive live experiences directly from their laptop. StageIt was launched in fall 2010 by CEO and music industry veteran Evan Lowenstein, who enjoys nearly 20 years of experience as a recording artist, award-winning writer and executive and was recently named to Digital Media Wire’s list of 25 Execs to Watch in Digital Entertainment for 2011. Offering intimacy and direct interaction with fans, StageIt gives artists the opportunity to offer unique online fan experiences that will not be archived or duplicated for distribution. On StageIt, artists are able to choose when they want to perform, for how long and how much they want to charge. Since October 1, 2010, artists who have performed on StageIt include Jimmy Buffett, Jerrod Neimann, Big Kenny, KORN, Rusted Root, Chris Young, Plain White T’s, Evan and Jaron, Jaron and the Long Road to Love and Debbie Gibson.

For a complete list of upcoming live performances or more information about how to register for a free account, attend/book a show, please visit: www.stageit.com.
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THERES SOMETHING NEW INSIDE M&M’S® –IDOLS AND PRETZELS

To celebrate the release of new M&M’S® Pretzel Chocolate Candies, this season’s American Idol finalists performed their first public live concert from inside of a giant M&M’S® stage today in New York City.

The M&M’S® Pretzel performance featured all ten finalists, including winner, Lee DeWyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox, who performed some of their favorite songs from Season 9.  Those Americans who were unable to make it to New York City, can log onto M&M’S® Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mms , to see highlights from the show.

M&M’S® Pretzel Chocolate Candies are not only salty and sweet, but they also contain 30 percent less fat – on average – than other leading chocolate snacks, providing a sensible bite-sized treat for any party.  Pretzel is the newest taste to go inside M&M’S® Candies; other flavors include Plain, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Peanut, Coconut, Almond and Cherry.

Chocolate and pretzel lovers alike can find M&M’S® Pretzel Chocolate Candies nationwide in food, mass, convenience and drug stores.  For more information about M&M’S® Pretzel, including the special American Idol live concert event, visit www.mms.com or www.facebook.com/mms .

Video will  include:
·         Footage of construction of M&M’S® stage
·         Footage of the arrival of American Idol finalists and fan interaction
·         Footage of American Idol performances
·         M&M’S® Pretzel package and lentils
·         Sound bites with American Idol performers, including Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze
·         Sound bites with Ryan Bowling of Mars Chocolate North America

Footage courtesy of: Mars Chocolate North America
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MTV & VH1 To Host World Premiere of Rihanna’s “Hard” Video, Featuring Jeezy, Online, On Mobile & On-Air, Thursday December 17 AT 4:00 PM ET

Rihanna to Participate With Fans in Multi-Screen Video Premiere
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Catch a 30-Second Sneak Peek of “Hard” on MTV.com and VH1.com Beginning Today, Monday December 14

NEW YORK, NY, December 14, 2009 – VH1 and MTV, units of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) will premiere Rihanna’s video “Hard,” featuring Jeezy, on multiple screens including, VH1, VH1 Soul, MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, MTVU, MTV Tr3s, VH1.com, MTV.com, VH1 and MTV Mobile and the two networks’ Facebook and Myspace pages on Thursday, December 17 at 4:00 PM ET. The video will also premiere simultaneously on Rihanna’s official site, RihannaNow.com, as well as her official Facebook and Myspace pages. Beginning today, MTV.com and VH1.com will give fans an early look at the video with a 30-second sneak peek.

Rihanna will also be on hand to participate in the video premiere, by sending messages to her fans, which will appear alongside the video online. Fans are also encouraged to submit their messages via the online player.

Additionally, both MTV Mobile and VH1 Mobile are offering one exclusive Rihanna ringtone each. Monthly VH1/MTV mobile ringtone subscription holders can access the ringtone by going to m.MTV.com or m.VH1.com.

In its 4-star review, Rolling Stone called Rated R “one of the best pop records of the year.” The Chicago Sun Times called it “by far the best, most layered and most heartfelt effort of the 21-year-old artist’s career.” Critics and fans alike have been raving about Rihanna’s new album, which made its debut atop the Billboard R&B Albums chart at #1. With over 182,000 copies in its first week of release, Rated R stands as the biggest first-week Soundscan tally of Rihanna’s career. Already exploding at radio, “Hard” was the #1 most added record at both the pop and urban formats, and was the greatest gainer at rhythm.

Recent MTV/VH1 exclusive world video premieres include Green Day and Beyoncé/Lady Gaga. In 2009, the two music networks have premiered more than 45 on-air/online music videos.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 95 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 28 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries — giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV is the number one rated full-day ad-supported cable network for P12-24. Online, MTV.com averaged 8.5 million monthly unique visitors during the first quarter of 2009 — up +6% from Q4/2008 and up +6% year-over-year. Total video streams for the first quarter of 2009 increased 21% over the same time period last year. And MTV’s successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.

Contacts: Erica Cantwell Sahin, VH1 Melissa Barreto, MTV
Erica.cantwell@vh1.com Melissa.Barreto@mtvstaff.com

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Advaita’s performance at the Nokia Music Boot Camp was held on Sept 11, 09.

Advaita At The Nokia India Music Bootcamp Part-I

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Regina spektor’s new video for “Eet” just premiered on MySpace:

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Regina’s new video for “Laughing With” is also on MySpace

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “LAUGHING WITH”

Her new album far is  out on June 23 on Sire Records.

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Paper Routes’ stellar video “Carousel” by Olivier Groulx off of their album, Absence

Paper Route have gained the admiration and affection of fans across the country with their special brand of opulent emotional synth rock. Much like the effective and glorious single “Carousel” the album Absence courses through the sensitive veins of their listeners’ ear striking one ill with longing and conviction. Moving selections “Tiger Teeth” and the anthemic, “Last Time” have earned the band comparisons to “America’s answer to symphonic-pop artists like Elbow, M83 and Air,” from RollingStone’s Rock and Roll Daily. After one listen to Absence it quickly becomes evident why the illustrious and revered music video director Olivier Groulx of former Arcade Fire video fame took interest in this voyeuristic band from Nashville for this video.

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PAPER ROUTE CURRENTLY TOURING WITH YOUNG LOVE
5/12 – Portland, OR – Berbati’s Pan
5/13 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
5/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
5/16 – Las Vegas, NV – Beauty Bar
5/18 – San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit
5/19 – Houston, TX – Walter’s On Washington
5/20 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
5/22 – Miami, FL – The Vagabond
5/23 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
5/24 – Orlando, FL – The Social
5/30 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
5/31 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs
6/2 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
6/4 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
6/5 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
6/6 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen

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