(ContentDesk) August 1, 2005 -- This nationwide talent competition was created to enhance the nation's awareness of Heart Disease, Diabetes and Breast Cancer through a series of fun and exciting events. A portion of the proceeds will benefit each. We're looking for vocalists with a personal connection to these diseases to participate; however this is an open competition. Each Adult Grand Prize winner will receive $3,000 and second place winner will get $1,500, and each Junior Grand Prize winner will receive $1,500 and second place winner in the Junior Division will get $750 There will be six preliminary rounds and one championship round. Each preliminary round will have two divisions.
Adult Division 1:Category A:
18-25 Category B:
26-44 Category C:
45+ Junior Division 2:Category A:
9-12 Category B:
13- 17 Two finalists will be chosen from each category of Divisions 1. Division 2 will have three finalists from each category with a total of 12. The audience will vote for their favorite vocalist, rappers/poets in each category with the grand prize winners of each preliminary round flying back to Chicago for the Final Competition. A member of the theater audience will receive a round-trip airfare ticket to a destination of their choice in the continental United States, hotel accommodations included. The six preliminary rounds are as follows:
Location????
Theme
Milwaukee????
Gospel Songs
Washington DC
Departed Legends
Boston, MA???? Songs of the 80's
Dubuque, IA????Tribute to Female Artists
New Orleans????Dance Party
Las Vegas, NV
Elton John Send in a tape or DVD of yourself singing or rapping (accapella only), with your Name, Address, Age, E- mail Address and what show you're auditioning for to: The Search2117 20th StZion, IL 60099All entries must be received by December 31, 2005..
Robert Cray Releases New Sanctuary Album, 'Twenty,' on May 24 in the Wake of DVD and Film Appearances
The Robert Cray Band, notched its 1,000th live performance as a unit at the beginning of 2005, just after completing their new album, Twenty. The new album combines the band's skills with legendary, Grammy winning engineer Don Smith (The Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, Miles Davis) to craft an intelligent and sophisticated CD that draws from a diverse pool of influences to create a signature sound and a varied menu of songs. Twenty, like its predecessor Time Will Tell, was co-produced by Cray along with Jim Pugh, his keyboardist of 16 years. Set for May 24 street date, fans can look for U.S. tour dates throughout the balance of the year.
Cray gave several standout performances at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar festival (recently aired on PBS and currently on DVD) with his own band and in an all star jam session with Clapton, Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Hubert Sumlin and Jimmie Vaughan. Also just released on DVD is the Martin Scorsese film, "Lightning In A Bottle," featuring Robert...
Robert Cray Releases New Sanctuary Album, 'Twenty,' on May 24 in the Wake of DVD and Film Appearances
Holy Hip Hop Movie (DVD), Distributed by Maverick Entertainment, Coming to Blockbuster Retail Stores: March 21, 2006
Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) January 22, 2006 -- Holy Hip Hop DVD, Distributed by Maverick Entertainment, is coming to Blockbuster Retail Stores on March 21, 2006. Host Christopher "Play" Martin, Amen Films and HP4 Digital Works and Solutions provide stunning video insight to the rapidly growing global Holy Hip Hop Movement.Here's what Critics have to say:"Absolutely Stunning Footage...First-Class Production From Beginning to End...A Must See Video For The Entire Family!" Inspirational Video Today"Play proves Once Again That He Hasn't Lost His Touch And Why He Is A Trailblazer And Always On The Forefront and Cutting Edge of The Hip-Hop Movement." Gospel News Central"Not Your Average House Party...Moving, Exhilarating and Inspirational...A Revival Is Truly Coming To The Church and Hip-Hop Communities." Hip-Hop Music InsiderWatch The Holy Hip Hop DVD Trailer (Windows Media and RealPlayer Formats):1. For WindowsMedia Player: To View 'Holy Hip Hop DVD' Trailer, Click Here:
Holy Hip Hop Movie (DVD), Distributed by Maverick Entertainment, Coming to Blockbuster Retail Stores: March 21, 2006
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Toronto Traditional Art Follows Tannenbaum Treasures to Hamilton
(ContentDesk) August 21, 2005 -- Traditional, representational fine art has been enjoying a mini-Renaissance in Hamilton since the reopening of the AGH this spring with the banner exhibit "Heaven and Earth Unveiled."Among the 'classical' art enthusiasts who met and formed alliances at the opening were the Earls Court Gallery (http://www.earlscourtgallery.ca) and the directors of Toronto's only all-realism fine art school, Academy of Realist Art (ARA).Now jointly exhibiting works testifying to the success of the Academy's curriculum, ARA and Earls Court offer the Realist Revival show and sale
(http://www.academyofrealistart.com/revival.asp), on Tuesdays through Saturdays, from now until September 30th.The Tannenbaum Collection featured in
_Heaven and Earth Unveiled_ (http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/ex_current.php)...
Just Discovered Marilyn Monroe Film Trailers Debut On AdverTelevison? TV
****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk)Dailey Pike, President of Yuks Entertainment and creator of AdverTelevision TV announced today that rare film trailers of Hollywood's most famous sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe, will be the featured content on the upcoming episode of AdverTelevision TV. The Marilyn Monroe Film Trailers is set to air Saturday October 4th at 9:00AM & 11:00AM on Adelphia Ch. 10 in the S.F. Valley and Midnite on Adelphia Ch. 95 in Metro Los Angeles.Trailers included in the program are from the actress' most famous films.
Some Like It Hot, Bus Stop, The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How To Marry A Millionaire and some of Marilyn's less popular films such as The Prince & The Showgirl, Love Nest, and Let's Make Love.The Marilyn Monroe Film Trailers will run four consecutive Saturdays on Adelphia Cable. A limited edition collector's DVD is for sale at EBAY."We're very excited about having acquired this incredible content." said Pike. ...
Just Discovered Marilyn Monroe Film Trailers Debut On AdverTelevison? TV