When: 27th Aug – 2nd Sep 2010

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CHAD KROEGER OF NICKELBACK JOINS ELITE LIST OF MUSICIANS TO CREATE A GIBSON USA LIMITED EDITION LES PAUL GUITAR – FANS TO HELP CHOOSE THE NAME!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2010
(New York, NY) – People’s Choice Award winning and Grammy nominated band Nickelback kicks off a contest today with People’s Choice for music fans to create and vote on the name of the new Gibson USA Les Paul Guitar for the band’s lead singer, Chad Kroeger.  The winning entrant to create the name of the new guitar will receive two premium tickets and meet & greet passes to a VIP concert event on October 30th in Las Vegas, in addition to an autographed new Chad Kroeger Limited Edition Gibson USA Les Paul guitar.

“I’m very excited about the upcoming release of my Gibson USA signature Les Paul and it’s an amazing opportunity to be able to work with the People’s Choice Awards to have our fans, the greatest fans in the world, come up with the name of this guitar. The People’s Choice Awards have always been very special to Nickelback because it is truly about and for the fans; the ultimate forum where they have the final say.  It only makes sense that we would engage the fans in this very special process,” enthused Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger.

Gibson USA is known worldwide for producing some of the most collectible and sought after guitars ever manufactured.  In creating his own signature line with the company, Kroeger will join a list of extraordinary musical icons that span the globe.  In this limited edition, the guitar will be produced for the global market to celebrate the music and talent of Nickelback’s lead singer.  Specs include a one-of-a-kind color specifically created for Chad Kroeger, in addition to the singer’s signature silver stars on the back of the neck, a Ghost Piezo system and Ghost Burstbuckers.

Guitar name submissions will be accepted until August 16, 2010 at www.PeoplesChoice.com. On August 17, the band will narrow down the selections and present their top choices back to the fans who will ultimately decide the name for the new guitar.  By voting for the guitar name, fans are automatically entered to win tickets to the 2011 People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

“We thank Nickelback for offering this great opportunity to interact with their fans,” said Fred Nelson, President of the People’s Choice Awards.  “This contest exemplifies our goal of connecting the fans with artists they know and love.”

To submit names, fans can sign up at no cost to be a People’s Choice member at www.PeoplesChoice.com.

ABOUT NICKELBACK:
Nickelback is one of the biggest rock bands in the world, with over 35 million albums sold.  The band’s latest album, Dark Horse, produced by the legendary Mutt Lange, debuted at number two on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and has remained on the Top 200 for 87 weeks and is certified 3X platinum.

Nickelback has enjoyed unprecedented success with their last album, All The Right Reasons, which has been RIAA certified 8X platinum.  The six singles from the album totaled 12 million downloads and 6 million ringtones.  Each of the five videos from All The Right Reasons has reached #1 on VH1′s playlist: “Photograph,” “Savin’ Me,” “Far Away,” “If Everyone Cared” and “Rockstar.”  In 2006 Nickelback was awarded a World Music Award for “World’s Best Rock Group,” a Billboard Touring Award for “Breakthrough Artist,” an American Music Award for “Favorite Pop/Rock Album” and a People’s Choice Award for “Best Rock Group.”

ABOUT PEOPLE’S CHOICE:
Now in its 37th year, the People’s Choice Awards celebrate fan favorites in music, movies and television.  The People’s Choice website at www.PeoplesChoice.com serves as a year-round destination for entertainment enthusiasts to express their opinions on pop culture by voting in and creating polls.  PeoplesChoice.com houses the voting platform for the annual awards show and features an extensive video archive and photo gallery of People’s Choice Awards footage.  Fred Nelson is the President of People’s Choice and the website is produced by Procter & Gamble Productions.

ABOUT GIBSON GUITAR:
Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos.  The Gibson Les Paul guitar is the best selling guitar of all time and bears the name of the late, great Les Paul.  Gibson’s HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar, the Gibson Robot Guitar, Gibson’s Dark Fire and the recent Dusk Tiger represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years.  The Gibson Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Gibson Guitar Corp., and dedicates its time and services to making the place a better world for children through its support of music, education, health and human services.  Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.’s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Baldwin, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website at www.gibson.com.

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YO GABBA GABBA! LAUNCHES COOL TRICKS CONTEST

Winners To Receive VIP Family 4-Pack And Their Cool Trick Featured At Kia Motors Presents Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: There’s A Party In My City!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER TO RECEIVE 5 DAY ALL-EXPENSE PAID FAMILY VACATION

Miami, FL — (August 18, 2010) Hello friends! YO GABBA GABBA! announces the launch of the Cool Tricks contest which provides an opportunity for fans across North America to show-off their unique talents.  Gabba fans are invited to upload a :30-:60 second video demonstrating their Cool Trick to win the opportunity to receive a VIP Family 4 Pack and have their winning video played during intermission at the KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! show closest to their hometown. All participants are also automatically entered into a sweepstakes where one lucky fan will receive a five night trip for four to the Caribbean or Mexico.

In addition, each winner will also receive $100 worth of organic baby food, toddler, and lunchbox snacks and two “Party In My Lunchbox” Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! concert t-shirts from Revolution Foods and Plum Organics. Grand prize includes roundtrip air, Junior Suite accommodations, and all meals to a choice of Palladium Hotels & Resorts.
To enter the contest, participants must upload their video to Facebook at http://facebook.yogabbagabbalive.com.  Winners are determined by public vote in each tour market. So be sure to get all your friends and family to vote for you!

Cool Tricks begins on Wednesday, August 18 at 10AM EST and winners will be notified and announced prior to the show date in each local market.  The entry period for the grand prize sweepstakes will end on Sunday, Dec 12.  See official rules at http://facebook.yogabbagabbalive.com. Cool Tricks is a popular segment on the television series where children and adults show off their special talent or skill (gymnastics, cup stacking, breakdance move, etc.).  Celebrities such as Tony Hawk performing a skateboard move and Rhys Darby doing the robot have appeared on Cool Tricks.

Heading back on the road, KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! will make stops in 60 cities at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters across North America starting on August 27 in Bethel, NY and ending in Dallas, TX on December 12.  Featuring music, singing, dancing and animation, KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life.  Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day.”  Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments.

For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit www.yogabbagabbalive.com.

DATE     CITY     VENUE       CONTEST END
Friday, August 27, 2010     Bethel, NY     Bethel Woods     Aug 25, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010     Bristow, VA     Jiffy Lube Live     Aug 26, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010     Philadelphia, PA     Mann Center for the Performing Arts     Aug 27, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010     Gilford, NH     Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion     Aug 29, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010     Albany, NY     Times Union Center     Aug 29, 2010
Friday, September 03, 2010     Buffalo, NY     Artpark     Aug 30, 2010
Saturday, September 04, 2010     Toronto, ON     Molson Canadian Amphitheatre     Aug 31, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010     Edmonton, AL     Northern Jubilee     Aug 29, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010     Calgary, AL     Southern Jubilee     Aug 30, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010     Vancouver, BC     Queen Elizabeth Theatre     Sept 1, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010     Regina, SK     Brandt Centre     Sept 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010     Winnipeg, MB     MTS Centre Theatre     Sept 5, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010     London, ON     John Labatt Centre     Sept 8, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010     Ottawa, ON     Scotiabank Place     Sept 9, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010     Rochester, NY     Auditorium Theatre     Sept 11, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010     Burlington, VT     Flynn Theatre     Sept 12, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010     Portland, ME     Merrill Auditorium     Sept 14, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010     Boston, MA     Wang Theatre     Sept 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010     Providence, RI     Providence PAC     Sept 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010     Wallingford, CT     Oakdale Theatre     Sept 19, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010     Pittsburgh, PA     Benedum Center for the Performing Arts     Sept 20, 2010
Saturday, October 02, 2010     New York, NY     Radio City Music Hall     Sept 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010     Hershey, PA     Hershey Theater     Sept 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010     Cleveland, OH     State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare     Sept 26, 2010
Friday, October 08, 2010     Detroit, MI     Fox Theatre     Sept 28, 2010
Saturday, October 09, 2010     Chicago, IL     Chicago Theatre     Sept 29, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010     Louisville, KY     The Palace Theatre     Oct 1, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010     Indianapolis, IN     Murat Theatre     Oct 3, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010     Richmond, VA     Landmark Theater     Oct 5, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010     Greensboro, NC     War Memorial Auditorium     Oct 6, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010     Charlotte, NC     Ovens Auditorium     Oct 7, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010     Chattanooga, TN     Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium     Oct 9, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010     Huntsville, AL     Von Braun Center     Oct 10, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010     Nashville, TN     Jackson Hall – Tennessee PAC     Oct 11, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010     Atlanta, GA     Fox Theatre     Oct 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010     Jacksonville, FL     Moran Theatre at Times Union Center     Oct 17, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010     Kissimmee, FL     Silver Spurs Arena     Oct 19, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010     Tampa, FL     St. Pete Times Forum     Oct 20, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010     Miami, FL     AmericanAirlines Arena     Oct 21, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010     Columbia, SC     Township Auditorium     Oct 23, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010     Knoxville, TN     Tennessee Theatre     Oct 24, 2010
Friday, November 05, 2010     Tulsa, OK     BOK Center     Oct 26, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010     Kansas City, MO     The Midland     Oct 27, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010     Denver, CO     1st Bank Center     Oct 28, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010     Salt Lake City, UT     Maverick Center     Oct 30, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010     Spokane, WA     INB Performing Arts Center     Nov 2, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010     Seattle, WA     Tacoma Dome     Nov 3, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010     Portland, OR     Memorial Coliseum     Nov 4, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010     Eugene, OR     Hult Center     Nov 5, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010     Sacramento, CA     Memorial Auditorium     Nov 8, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010     San Francisco, CA     Bill Graham Civic Auditorium     Nov 10, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010     Los Angeles, CA     Nokia Theater     Nov 16, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010     San Diego, CA     San Diego Sports Arena     Nov 18, 2010
Saturday, December 04, 2010     Phoenix, AZ     Dodge Theater     Nov 24, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010     El Paso, TX     Abraham Chavez Theater     Nov 27, 2010
Thursday, December 09, 2010     San Antonio, TX     Freeman Coliseum     Nov 29, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010     Houston, TX     Hobby Center     Nov 30, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010     Austin, TX     Cedar Park Center     Dec 1, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010     Dallas, TX     Dr Pepper Arena     Dec 2, 2010

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About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea.  KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 700 dealers throughout the United States.  For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share and recently achieved its best quarter of sales ever.  Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles.  Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline “The Power to Surprise.”
Kia Motors America is the “Official Automotive Partner of the NBA.”  Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com.  For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.

Caitlin McNamara, Rogers & Cowan
E: cmcnamara@rogersandcowan.com

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7sur Music Club presents Yaadon Ki Baraat 7sur Ke Saath, featuring non-stop rendition of old Hindi film melodies by Aakanksha Jachak, a Guinness record holder for singing 61 hours non-stop.

The concert will feature 35 super hit songs from 35 years (1951-1985). Aakanksha Jachak will be accompanied by: Pawan Bhatia, Ekta Shah, Sheelu Mehta, Aniket Prabhu and Ganesha.S

Aakanksha Jachak is a Guinness record holder for singing continuously for 61 hours.  She has also performed at more than 2000 shows across the country. This Musical Prodigy has been felicitated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Chief Ministers and Governors of Various states. She happens to be the Brand Ambassador for P.T. Education.

EVENT INFORMATION
* Pricing Details Rs. 300/- , RS. 500/-, Rs. 750 & Rs. 1000/-
* Links http://www.7sur.in

Chetan Mamtora chetanmamtora@gmail.com

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Terra Music Fest with Nelly Furtado Launches Live & Loud Online Music Platform

• Ford signs on as presenting sponsor to reach growing U.S. Hispanic demographic
• 7-hour concert hosted by Terra will feature Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson, Belanova and more
• Integrated music experience connects live concert with audiences on new Live & Loud channel
• Tickets on sale this weekend at www.livenation.com

August 19, 2010 (Miami, FL)—Terra Music Fest, a day-long concert experience headlined by Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson and Belanova this fall in Los Angeles, will expand Terra’s stateside foray into the music scene—both live and online via the new Live & Loud platform. Hosted by the global digital media company and bilingual content producer, the show will take place October 3 at the Gibson Amphitheatre with Gustavo Galindo and Akwid rounding out the lineup.

“The diverse lineup at the Terra Music Fest and the Live & Loud digital component will make Terra the access point to music both online and off,” said Fernando Rodríguez, CEO, Terra USA. “As we continue to offer interactive initiatives to engage our audience, we are excited to introduce this new music platform.”

The online hub for exclusive concerts, upcoming chats, unique showcases and all other live events hosted by Terra, Live & Loud is designed to make Terra’s audience feel closer to their favorite artists. The platform was developed as part of Terra’s renewed focus on the entertainment and music arena, which has recently brought fans a series of live chats with artists including Daddy Yankee, Tito El Bambino, Alejandro Sanz and Diego Torres and live concerts like Wisin y Yandel’s La Revolución World Tour. Current and upcoming performers on the Live & Loud platform include Don Omar, Jenny Rivera and Ivy Queen.

The Terra Fest is presented by Ford. As partners, Terra & Ford will celebrate music and Hispanic Heritage Month with this loyal demographic—whose buying power is forecasted to hit $1,386.2 billion by 2013 and of which 10.3 percent are planning to buy a new vehicle within the next six months (53 percent more likely than the U.S. total population).* This alliance will offer attendees an interactive and unique experience in celebration of their roots and will build a tradition for Hispanics living in the United States.

“Terra has created a unique entertainment program that delivers on the passion that our target has for music,” said Dave Rodriguez, Ford Motor Company, Multicultural Marketing Manager. “Ford is excited to partner with Terra and to generate high engagement with the brand, both on-site and online.”

*Based on research from comScore (Plan Metrix Consumer Target Profile Report. Nov ’09. Analysis performed by Terra USA Research) and eMarketer (US Buying Power, by Race/Ethnicity, 1990, 2000, 2008 & 2013 (billions). Selig Center for Economic Growth, Terry College of Business, The University of Georgia, “The Multicultural Economy 2008”. Jan ’09)

About Terra Terra (www.terra.com) is a global digital media company and bilingual content producer with a presence in 18 countries, including the United States where it serves the growing Hispanic community. Focusing on lifestyle, entertainment, sports and news, Terra creates an interactive user experience for millions of U.S. Hispanics and provides solutions for advertisers seeking exposure among this key demographic. In Latin America, Terra is the region’s leading Internet company, with 70 million unique visitors per month.

Media Contact General Market, Hannah Plotkin
hannah@rosengrouppr.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Singer/Songwriter Ed Hale is taking his Transcendence music to four West Coast cities performing concerts that will long be remembered

New York, NY, August 4, 2010 – This welcome news was first announced by the International Pop Overthrow Festival who confirmed that Ed and his band will be performing in four cities on their west coast tour circuit taking place throughout August.  The long-running IPO is well-known for showcasing the best artists of contemporary music and this event will be no exception!

Hale will kick off his first show in Los Angeles on August 7, with subsequent stops in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, BC.  Dates, times and venues for all upcoming shows are available on www.myspace.com/edhale or the official IPO Festival website at www.internationalpopoverthrow.com.  Ed will be performing with a four-piece group comprised of some of the best players from Brooklyn’s thriving music scene, and will be using the same guitar, bass, piano and cello set-up that he’s used in all his live concerts to support his latest album.

Known for his constant genre-jumping musical explorations, fans will love this minimalist, stripped down, all acoustic sound that is primarily composed of acoustic guitars and other string instruments – a style that Ed named ‘whisper pop’ after the album’s release.  Ed’s instantly recognizable Bowiesque baritone will be soaring in and out of the hypnotic music of the band – creating an indelible sound that has fittingly been described by the press as ‘haunting,’ ‘irresistibly catchy,’ and ‘…instantly recognizable melodies that stick in your head for days.’

This has been a momentous year for this man of many talents; in his role as a U.S. civilian diplomat he met with Iranian dignitaries, made a stop at the UN to meet President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, followed that by meeting with tribal village chiefs in West Africa – all this while running his NY-based Dying Van Gogh Records label.  However, presumably most significant of all to Ed was his marriage to Persian beauty and best friend, Nahal Mishel-Ghashgai, in a lavish, multi-cultural public wedding in Manhattan.

Fans of the singer hope that these west coast shows are a hint at a full-blown U.S. tour, giving them ample opportunity to see the Mercurial Renaissance Man in action, doing what he does best – music!

Connect with the singer at his websites: www.myspace.com/edhale, and http://www.facebook.com/edhale#!/edhalemusic?ref=ts.

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What: Music & Dance Performances

Where : Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi

When: 5th, 6th, 7th August

Programme Highlights:

Jugalbandi Performance – Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Mohan Veena) & Pt. Ronu Majumdar (Flute)

Kuchipudi Choreography – Gurus Raja & Radha Reddy

Odissi Choreography – Guru Gangadhar Pradhan

Supported by Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Entry by passes only

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: #1 HIT TV SHOW AMERICA’S GOT TALENT TO LAUNCH FIRST EVER NATIONWIDE TOUR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1st IN OAKLAND, CA

*        *        * LIVE SHOWS TO FEATURE HOST JERRY SPRINGER WITH PERFORMANCES BY SEASON 5 CHAMPION & FAN FAVORITES *        *        *

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 23rd at 10am

Los Angeles, CA – July 22, 2010 -  “America’s Got Talent,” NBC’s hit television talent show from American Idol producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell’s SYCO Television, will launch its first ever nationwide tour this fall, bringing the country’s most dynamic and diverse entertainers to 25 cities beginning October 1st at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. The announcement was made jointly today by Debra Rathwell, Senior Vice President of AEG Live, Northeast, and Andy Felsher, SVP, Games, Entertainment and Live Events for FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME).  Hosted by Jerry Springer, the spectacular live stage version will feature the Season 5 winner, who will be crowned during the show’s season finale on September 15th.  This phenomenal event, promoted by AEG Live, will also feature other dynamic finalists and fan favorites from the hit series.

Tickets to America’s Got Talent Live go on sale Friday, July 23rd at 10am and can be purchased via aeglive.com.

“America’s Got Talent has discovered some of the most amazing performers that this country has to offer,” said Debra Rathwell of AEG Live, in making the announcement.  “We’re proud to have the opportunity to tour this unique and explosive live stage show.”

“After the huge success of both the television show and the live version of America’s Got Talent in Las Vegas hosted by Jerry Springer, we’re thrilled for another opportunity to bring fans closer to one of their favorite shows, in what is sure to be an amazing tour,” said  Andy Felsher, Senior VP Entertainment, Games, and Live Events, FME.

America’s Got Talent returned this summer with the hottest performers from across the country competing in the blockbuster reality show’s fifth season.  Bringing the variety show format back to the forefront of American culture each week, the show features a colorful array of hopeful future stars — singers, dancers, comedic performers and unique acts of all ages.  While each contestant has the chance to strut and perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges including Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan, the eventual winner is chosen by the television viewing audience.  Since launching in 2006, America’s Got Talent has been sold to over 100 countries, with localized versions of the hit format being produced in 24 countries around the world.

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT FALL 2010 TOUR ITINERARY:
DATE CITY VENUE

Fri.    10/1/10               Oakland, CA               Paramount Theatre
Sat.   10/2/10               Reno, NV                    Reno Events Center
Sun.  10/3/10               Fresno, CA                  William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center
Wed. 10/6/10               Phoenix, AZ                Dodge Theatre
Thu.  10/7/10               Los Angeles, CA         Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Fri.    10/8/10               Las Vegas, NV            The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Sat.   10/9/10               San Diego, CA            San Diego Civic Theatre
Wed. 10/13/10             Grand Prairie, TX        Verizon Theatre
Fri.    10/15/10             Kansas City, MO         The Midland by AMC
Sat.   10/16/10             Minneapolis, MN         Northrop Auditorium
Sun.  10/17/10             Milwaukee, WI            Riverside Theater
Wed. 10/20/10             Rosemont, IL              Rosemont Theatre
Thu.  10/21/10             Saint Louis, MO          Fabulous Fox Theatre
Fri.    10/22/10             Indianapolis, IN           Clowes Memorial Hall
Sat.   10/23/10             Columbus, OH            Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Sun.  10/24/10             Detroit, MI                   Fox Theatre
Wed. 10/27/10             New York, NY             Beacon Theatre
Thu.  10/28/10             Richmond, VA             Landmark Theater
Fri.    10/29/10             Mashantucket, CT       The MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Sat.   10/30/10             Atlantic City, NJ          Trump Taj Mahal  – Mark Etess Arena
Wed. 11/3/10               Boston, MA                 Citi Performing Arts Center-Wang Theatre
Thu.  11/4/10               Washington DC           DAR Constitution Hall
Fri.    11/5/10               Greensboro, NC         Greensboro Coliseum
Sat.   11/6/10               Atlanta, GA                 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Sun.  11/7/10               Orlando, FL                 Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

About AEG Live AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas.  The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Paul McCartney and KISS. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to www.aeglive.com.

ABOUT FREMANTLEMEDIA NORTH AMERICA AND FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. production division of global media giant FremantleMedia.  Based in Burbank, California, FMNA produces entertaining and innovative programs for network, cable, syndicated and online platforms, including the Emmy-nominated musical/reality phenomenon “American Idol” (FOX), “America’s Got Talent” (NBC), “What Chilli Wants” (VH1), “Kirstie Alley’s BIG LIFE” (A&E), “Let’s Make A Deal” (CBS), “Million Dollar Password” (CBS), “Family Feud” (syndicated) and the longest-running game show in television history, “The Price Is Right” (CBS).

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is the commercial and brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all licensing, distribution and home entertainment around the world. It builds brands both on and off screen and extends them into areas such as sponsorship and promotion, consumer products and interactive, mobile and gaming.  FME also has a unique live events division and has launched numerous brands in this space including “The American Idol Experience” at Walt Disney Resort in Florida and “The Price is Right Live” in Las Vegas.  In international TV distribution, FME represents some of the world’s best known independent channels and producers across drama, entertainment, factual, music, comedy and kids’ genres.  The catalogue comprises over 20,000 hours of programming which is licensed to broadcasters in over 150 countries worldwide including popular titles “American Idol” and “Project Runway” as well as the Martha Stewart franchise.  FME’s home entertainment division includes hundreds of great titles on DVD and Blu-Ray across films, sports, TV, kids, documentaries and music.  www.fremantlemedia.com.
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94.3 MY FM to celebrate Legend Kishore Kumar’s Birthday week

New Delhi, July 30, 2010: Yeh Shaam Mastani, Dil Kya Kare, O Maajhi Re, you’ve heard these evergreen songs time and again by the legendary singer Kishore Kumar.

Kishore Da, whose mellifluous voice could leave many moist-eyed with its heart-wrenching pathos, soul-stirring melancholy and deep anguish, is remembered by scores of 94.3 MY FM and its listeners in the legendary singer’s birthday week special.

A weeklong on-air celebration,  ‘KISHORE DA SPECIAL’ is planned from 29th July to 4th August 2010, on MY FM’s Chandni Raatein show with retro music dedicated to the legend. Everyday soulful ‘music’ from his compositions will be played throughout the show along with trivia about the legend.

Chandni Raatein has an enviable and devout following amongst music lovers across all MY FM stations. The show is broadcast between 9 to 11pm & can be credited with reviving the retro music culture amongst avid radio listeners.

As part of this special celebration, MY FM also exclusively breaks the new Saregama song ‘Bang bang’ sung by Arnab Bhattacharya, especially dedicated to Kishore Da on his birthday.

About MY FM: One of the most exciting and the fastest growing brands in the radio space, 94.3 MY FM is the radio station of Synergy Media Entertainment Limited, SMEL. Launched after an extensive research, 94.3 MY FM Dil Se! caters to the local flavor of the people and aims at becoming the voice of the Indian masses. Spread across the 7 states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, MY FM is available in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Jalandhar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Udaipur, Gwalior, Indore, Ajmer, Amritsar, Bilaspur, Nagpur, Raipur, Kota and Jabalpur.

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