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Top Recording Artists Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato Lead All-Star Lineup
** Celebration to benefit STOMP Out Bullying™**

New York, NY (October 21, 2011) – Today, Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station, unveiled the star-studded line-up and special guest presenters for the annual holiday concert Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011, presented by Aéropostale, which will take place on Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.  Mayor Bloomberg has issued a special proclamation officially declaring December 9, 2011 Z100’s Jingle Ball Day in New York City.

This afternoon popular recording artist Demi Lovato joined Z100’s JJ at Aéropostale’s Times Square store to make the official announcement of the all-star lineup for Z100’s Jingle Ball, which includes: Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, David Guetta, LMFAO, Foster the People, Gym Class Heroes and Hot Chelle Rae. Special guest hosts will include: Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian Odom, Lamar Odom and Karmin, with more to be announced.

Tickets will be sold EXCLUSIVELY to ZVIP members via Ticketmaster starting November 1 at 4 p.m. ET.    Listeners can register for FREE to become a ZVIP member by logging on to Z100.com keyword: ZVIP.  Any tickets not sold will be available for public purchase starting Wednesday, November 2 at 4 p.m. ET via ticketmaster.com.

“There’s nothing more exciting than the reaction we see from people when they hear those three magic words: ‘Z100′s. Jingle. Ball!’  Every year it’s the must-see music event of the season, and people will do anything to get their hands on tickets,” said Sharon Dastur, Z100′s Program Director. “It’s the perfect way to end the year: getting together with 18,000 of your closest friends and celebrating the year in music.”

Popular teen retailer Aéropostale is the presenting sponsor for Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011. “Aeropostale has the must-have styles and Z100 has today’s hottest music,” says Scott Birnbaum, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Ecommerce. “We look forward to it all coming together at Z100’s Jingle Ball, the most anticipated concert of the season.”

Every year Z100’s Jingle Ball gives back to the community to celebrate the holiday season.  This year’s official charity partner for Z100’s Jingle Ball is STOMP Out Bullying, ™ a national anti-bullying/cyberbullying program for kids and teens.  It is the signature program of Love Our Children USA™ which, since 1999, has been the national nonprofit leader and ‘go-to’ prevention organization fighting all forms of violence and neglect against children in the U.S.

“To be selected as the Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011 charity is truly an honor,” said Ross Ellis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of STOMP Out Bullying™.  “Not only is this a wonderful way to raise funds, but it raises awareness that bullying is wrong, the suicides are senseless, and all forms of bullying, hatred, cruelty and homophobia must end.”

Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011 will kick off with the action-packed Z100 & Coca Cola’s All Access Lounge.  The FREE event will include performances by Z100 artists and meet & greets with fan favorites.  The FREE indoor festival will feature music as well as interactive displays from some of today’s hottest brands and products.  The event will take place from 12 – 6 p.m. ET at Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W 34th St, New York, NY and will welcome fans of all ages.

For the second year in a row, Z100’s Jingle Ball will host a nationwide search for the next big musical act called Z100’s Hometown Hero presented by State Farm.  Z100 has teamed up with Eventful, Inc., a leading online digital consumer and entertainment service, to launch Z100’s Hometown Hero 2011.  Music artists and bands alike can sign up and compete on Eventful’s unique “Demand it!” service, which empowers their fans to “Demand” that they win the chance to perform live on stage at Z100 & Coca-Cola’s All Access Lounge, the official pre-event to Z100’s Jingle Ball and have their first official music video produced by Z100.

“Z100 has a long history of breaking new artists. It wasn’t too long ago that artists like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber were performing at Z100′s All Access Lounge,” said Darren Pfeffer, Director of Marketing for Clear Channel Radio New York. “With Z100′s Hometown Hero, we’re able to give our community a say in who gets to take the stage at this star-making event.”

For more information and to register for Z100’s Hometown Hero contest log on to www.Z100.com keyword: Jingle Ball.

Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011 will air on Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company exclusively on December 18 at 7 p.m. ET. This will be the second year music fans across the country will have the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated annual event on television. “Z100’s Jingle Ball has shared the biggest and brightest artists with audiences at Madison Square Garden since the first show in 1996,” said Mike Bair, President, MSG Media. “We are thrilled that as part of the Garden family, Fuse can capture and share with music lovers the best performances from the world’s greatest arena for the second year in a row.”

For up-to-minute information on Z100’s Jingle Ball 2011 listen to Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station, or log on to www.Z100.com keyword: Jingle Ball.

To download the official Z100 Jingle Ball 2011 logo please visit:

http://www.Z100.com/pages/events/jingleball11/images/logo_aero_black.pdf

Artists and/or event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About Z100: Owned and operated by Clear Channel Communications, Inc., WHTZ Z100 is “New York’s Hit Music Station” with more than 4.8 million listeners per week.   Z100, consistently rated the #1 Contemporary Hit Radio station in the U.S., is home to popular morning radio program, “Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show,” a nationally syndicated program heard on 40+ stations across the United States.  Additional information on the station including upcoming events and air personalities is available online at www.Z100.com.

About Aéropostale: Aéropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale® stores and 7 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aéropostale® stores. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aéropostale® maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aéropostale® products can only be purchased in its Aéropostale stores and online at www.aeropostale.com. P.S. from Aéropostale® products can be purchased in P.S. from Aéropostale® stores and online at www.ps4u.com. The Company currently operates 916 Aéropostale stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, 63 Aéropostale stores in Canada and 64 P.S. from Aéropostale stores in 17 states.

About Fuse:
Fuse, the national television network dedicated exclusively to music, brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience.  Celebrating the hit makers of today, familiar favorites and edgy newcomers, Fuse accommodates the wide ranging tastes and attitudes of its 18-34 year-old audience with compelling music programming on-air, on-line, on-demand, in HD and via mobile technologies. Fuse is a part of MSG Media, which includes television networks MSG, MSG Plus, MSG HD and MSG Plus HD, as well as MSG Interactive, which oversees all company wireless and online initiatives.  MSG Media is a division of The Madison Square Garden Company (NASDAQ:MSG), along with MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment. MSG Sports includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Connecticut Whale (American Hockey League); and MSG Entertainment includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Wang Theatre in Boston, the Beacon Theatre, as well as the legendary Chicago Theatre, and which manages wholly-owned live entertainment properties including the Radio City Rockettes and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.  Additional information about Fuse can be found at www.fuse.tv.

About STOMP Out Bullying™: A national anti-bullying and cyberbullying program for kids and teens is a signature program of Love Our Children USA, the national nonprofit leader in fighting violence against children which was founded in 1999. Created in 2005, STOMP Out Bullying™ focuses on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse, educating against homophobia, racism and hatred, decreasing school absenteeism, and deterring violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying; as well as educating kids and teens in school and online, providing help for those in need and at risk of suicide, raising awareness, peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns. An additional focus educates parents on how to keep their children safe and responsible online.
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Lelia Broussard and Terra Naomi Set For First Concert

SAN FRANCISCO – May 12, 2011 – StageIt, an online platform enabling artists to stream and monetize interactive live experiences directly from their laptop, today announced its first retail partnership with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The Los Angeles-based specialty coffee and tea retailer has selected StageIt to launch Live from The Coffee Bean, a series of concerts that will be performed live from company stores and streamed exclusively on StageIt. Launched in fall 2010 by CEO and industry veteran Evan Lowenstein, StageIt will offer fans from all over the world a front row seat to those live performances.

Indie-pop songstress Lelia Broussard and alternative, rock, and pop artist Terra Naomi will launch the series with a performance on Monday, May 16, at 6:30 pm PST live from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store at 445 N Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Music enthusiasts can purchase their ticket and check out Lelia Broussard and Terra Naomi’s 30-minute performance on StageIt at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Concert Series – Lelia Broussard and Terra Naomi.

Singer-songwriter Lelia Broussard has garnered millions of plays on YouTube where she recently released a cover of Beyonce’s Single Ladies hit song. Terra Naomi, who won the very first YouTube Best Music Video Award in 2006, for her song Say It’s Possible, is currently working on her fourth album.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, one of Southern California’s most iconic brands, to provide their customers with a new way to experience live music and interact in real time with their favorite artists online regardless of their location,” said Evan Lowenstein, founder and CEO of StageIt. “Now if we could only transmit the aroma from the stores…”
“The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is more than a coffee and tea company. It’s a community,” said Mel Elias, president and CEO of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “Partnering with StageIt gives us the opportunity to enhance our customers’ in-store experience while reaching out to community members who are not in Southern California.”

For all things StageIt, including a full list of upcoming shows, or to learn more about Live from The Coffee Bean, please visit http://www.stageit.com or follow us on Twitter @backstageit.
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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.

About The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Founded in 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retail business in the United States. Embodying a passion for connecting loyal customers to one another with carefully handcrafted products, the company is known for sourcing and providing the finest ingredients and flavors from around the world.   For over 45 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has demonstrated a passion for product innovation epitomized by The Original Ice Blended® beverage. The company currently has more than 775 stores; 271 of which are company owned while 505 are franchised. These stores blanket the world in markets such as California, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Texas, Hawaii, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Brunei, Indonesia, UAE, Israel, China, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Mexico and the Philippines, and the chain continues to expand both domestically and internationally. For address, store information and hours, visit www.coffeebean.com.
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RED FM sweeps 9 WOW Awards

Mumbai, March 7th: RED FM does it again! Red FM, the No.1 radio station swept the WOW Awards 2009, winning 9 awards in prestigious categories. The awards held on

March 6, 2009, felicitated the best and most deserving in Events and Experiential Marketing. RED FM picked up nine awards in various categories from amongst 472 entries.

And the awards are:

1. Activation program of the year by a Radio Station – Red FM for IPL Mumbai Indians (Gold)
2. Event/Property of the year by a Radio Station – Bajaao for a Cause – Make a wish foundation (Gold)
3. CSR Property of the year by a Radio Station – Bajaao for a Cause – Make a wish foundation (Gold)
4. New Event property of the year – Bajaate Raho Awards
(Silver)*
5. Event/Property of the year by a Radio Station – Vote For Boat (Silver)
6. CSR Property of the year by a Radio Station –  Paraplegic Rehab Center Visit (Silver)
7. Sports Association of the year by a brand – Red FM for IPL Mumbai Indians (Bronze)*
8. Event/Property of the year by a Radio Station – Bajaate Raho Awards (Bronze)
9. CSR Property of the year by a Radio Station – Vote For Boat (Bronze)
* General Category awards

Expressing his delight at this victory, Abraham Thomas, COO, RED FM, said, “For us at RED, Events and activation are a way of life! Brand Red has been built on the pillars of touch point marketing and events and experiential marketing! We are the converts and who better than Red to understand the importance of events and experiential marketing in brand promotions. From the initial activation pitches few years back, to our numerous associations with various properties / events / movies, etc. to the Bajaate Raho Awards, our happy clients and partners stand testimony the success of our initiatives. We will continue to deliver 360 degree WOW experiences!”

Anuj Singh, National Marketing Head and Station Head Mumbai, Red FM, said, “It’s a great initiative on the part of Eventfaqs to felicitate excellence in events and experiential marketing, it’s a much needed category of awards considering the excellent work that has been happening in India in this field. We have kick started the year with a bang by winning 9 WOWs and it’s great to receive all the encouragement and appreciation from the industry.”

He further added, “At the WOW awards, Red FM not only competed with 472 entries and 85 entrants comprising of the biggies of the event industry, it also swept the award function by bagging the largest number of awards. Not only did Red FM win all the radio category awards, it also won two general category awards adding another feather in its cap” Red FM has won 45 awards over the last two years, making it one of the Most Award Winning FM stations in the radio industry.

Bajaate Raho!!
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New Delhi, 21 January, 2009. BBC World News, the BBC’s international 24-hour news and information channel, is set to host the Spirit of Golf 2009 tournament, taking place on 24 January at the Jaypee Green grounds, New Delhi.

BBC World News is hosting the event in association with the Ministry of Tourism, India, which has been associated  with the tournament since its inception.  Participants will include corporate leaders and top bureaucrats, they will compete for prizes as well as the honour of winning Spirit of Golf 2009. There will also be a Golf Clinic to initiate beginners to the basics of golfing.

Jonathan Howlett, Director of Advertising Sales, BBC Worldwide, says, “It’s wonderful to be returning to New Delhi for the 2009 Spirit of Golf tournament, and it’s equally great to be continuing our long standing association with the Ministry of Tourism, as well as many returning sponsors.  The tournament has become a highlight of our calendar, especially with the great facilities here in India.”

Ms. Leena Nandan, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, says, “People from across the globe have been taken with Indian art, culture and heritage; however, India has a contemporary side to it as well, and our fantastic golf infrastructure is a manifestation of that. With this in mind, we are delighted to be associated with the BBC World News Spirit of Golf tournament in 2009.”

Suzlon, Asia’s largest wind turbine manufacturer is an associate sponsor for Spirit of Golf 2009 , and prizes for the tournament have been sponsored by HP, RBS, Visit London, Thistle & Guoman, Virgin Atlantic, Sri Lanka Tourism and Volkswagen.   The event will be managed by Digraj Sports.
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BBC World News, the BBC’s commercially funded international 24-hour news and information channel, is owned and operated by BBC World News Ltd, a member of the BBC’s commercial group of companies.  BBC World News attracts 78 million viewers a week, is available in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, and reaches 286 million households and more than 1.6 million hotel rooms.  The channel’s content is also available on 65 cruise ships, 43 airlines, 36 mobile phone networks and a number of major online platforms including bbc.com/news.  For further information on how to receive BBC World News, download schedules or find out more about the channel, visit bbcworldnews.com

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Raghupati Raghav Rajaram
Patit Paavana Sitaram

Sitaram Jai Sitaram
Bhaj pyare tu Sitaram
Raghupati Raghav……….

Ishwar Allah Tere Naam
Sabko sanmati de Bhagwan
Raghupati Raghav…..

06 Raghupathy Raghava by Panchamam Students – Raagamaalika – A Musical Performance by students of Panchamam Arts & Creations at Esplanade, Singapore.

Vaishnav jan to tene kahiye je ..
Peed paraayi jaane re ..
Par dukhkkhe upkaar kare toye ..
Man abhimaan na aaNe re
Vaishnav jan to…

SakaL lok maan sahune vande
Nindaa na kare keni re
Vaach kaachh man nishchaL raakhe
Dhan-dhan janani teni re
Vaishnav jan to…

Sam-drishti ne trishna tyaagi
Par-stree jene maat re
Jivha thaki asatya na bole
Par-dhan nav jhaalee haath re
Vaishnav jan to…

Moh-maaya vyaape nahi jene
DriDh vairaagya jena man maan re
Ram naam shoon taaLi laagi
SakaL tirath tena tan maan re
Vaishnav jan to…

VaN-lobhi ne kapaT-rahit chhe
Kaam-krodh nivaarya re
BhaNe Narsaiyyo tenun darshan karta
KuL ekoter taarya re
Vaishnav jan to…

Popular Indian bhajan Vaishnava Janato in rag Khamaj, Rytis Kamicaitis on tabla

Tribute to Bapu Gandhi and Salute to all the freedom fighters

Tabla Exponent – Tabla Teacher, New Delhi India

Deepak is a Tabla Exponent/teacher of International repute & a disciple of Late Tabla Legend Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan ji. He is a brilliant born artiste (28.05.1982) this TABLA virtuoso from Delhi Gharana does not belong to a family of musicians. He is young, dynamic and the proud recipient of Yuva Ratna. Deepak has performed not only in India, but also all over the globe & he has disciples in India & Abroad as he is a private music teacher also.

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