HEART ON MUSSELMAN'S APPLE SAUCE PRESENTS BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACTULAR

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MUSSELMAN’S APPLE SAUCE PRESENTS
BRIAN BOITANO
SKATING SPECTACULAR
AIRS ON NBC
DECEMBER 26, 2010 AT
4:00 PM ET/ 1:00PM PT
STARRING MUSICAL GUESTS HEART
FEATURING MICHAEL WEISS, STEVEN COUSINS, RYAN
BRADLEY, YUKA SATO, ELENA LEONOVA & ANDREI
KHAVALKO, SINEAD & JOHN KERR, and American Open
Champion and Specialty Act IRINA GRIGORIAN &
MIKHAIL PANIN

Olympic gold-medalist Brian Boitano and musical guest Heart star in Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR, a new theatrical figure skating event to be broadcast on NBC Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET / 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT. Special guest stars include three time National Champion and two time World Bronze Medalist Michael Weiss, as well as eight time British National Champion Steven Cousins, US Silver Medalist Ryan Bradley, World Champion Yuka Sato, two time World Professional Pairs Champions Elena Leonova & Andrei Khvalko, seven time British National Champions Sinead & John Kerr, and American Open Champion and specialty act Irina Grigorian & Mikhail Panin. The one-night-only gold medal spectacular will be taped on the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Tickets for the one-night event are: $45, $35, and $22. Tickets may be purchased at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information regarding the Tyson Events Center / Gateway Arena, please visit www.tysoncenter.com. Tickets for Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR starring Heart are currently on sale. Metabolife has also committed to be a Presenting Sponsor of this live show and NBC telecast. Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR will feature a live musical performance by the band Heart. HEART sold more than 30 million records, had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music. In 2010, HEART released their first new album in six years, Red Velvet Car. “Heart is a band that transcends time and their music is classic” said Brian Boitano. “Through the years Heart hascontinually re-invented themselves and we are excited to show audiences how closely their music and skating are
intertwined.”

Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR is directed and choreographed by Renee Roca, three-time U.S Champion. This is Renee’s 6th year directing and choreographing Boitano’s show. Executive Producer is Disson Skating. White Canvas Productions is the producer (Scott Williams, Producer and Brian Boitano, Artistic Director.) Comcast-Spectacor entered into a partnership with Disson Skating in January of 2006, to take figure skating to a whole new level and has quickly become the leading producers of televised ice skating shows in the United States and Canada. The lighting and set design is by David Finley Associates with costume design by Beaver Bauer. Olympic champion Brian Boitano changed the face of figure skating single-handedly raising the level of professionalism in the sport. Boitano captured his first National title in 1985 and went on to win two World titles and the 1988 Olympic Gold Medal. Brian is known for his powerful command of the ice and of course the Olympic Gold battle of the Brians. Boitano’s competitive record is unmatched. It includes 4 national titles, 2 world titles and more professional titles than any other skater in the history of the sport. Among those titles are 6 World Professional Championships. Brian is a member of the USOC Hall of Fame. In addition, Boitano starred in his own tour "Boitano/Witt Skating" and won a Primetime Emmy for his starring role in Carmen on Ice (HBO). In 1994, he formed White Canvas Productions, the company where he serves as President and Artistic Director. Brian recently debuted a television series on the Food Network in his weekly cooking show, "What Would Brian Boitano Make?" which showcases his culinary skills and witty off ice personality. The December 26th broadcast on NBC marks the 21st skating special that White Canvas has produced.

HEART first showed the world that women can rock when Ann Wilson and her younger sister Nancy Wilson stormed the charts in the ‘70s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” “Even It Up,” and so many more. Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs, and played the instruments too, making the first women in rock to do so. HEART continued topping the charts through the ‘80s and into the ‘90s with huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never,” and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters’ enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, HEART sold more than 30 million records, had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music.

Erika Jayne returns to the clubs with 'One Hot Pleasure'

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LIVE SHOWS CONFIRMED FOR

CHICAGO, NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO AND MORE

Starting this weekend in Chicago, pop glam’s reigning songstress ERIKA JAYNE will set off on a run of club dates in support of her new track “One Hot Pleasure,” the follow-up to her four consecutive #1 Billboard smashes. Accompanied by a bevy of professional dancers with scorching new dance moves and adorned in show-stopping ensembles, ERIKA JAYNE shakes up the status quo with her new show that is planned for her special appearances in New York, Tampa, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami.

Currently at #9 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart, “One Hot Pleasure” was released last month as the debut track on ERIKA’s Pretty Mess Records label. It was written and produced by Dave Aude and co-written with Nick Clow and Luciana, who currently has the chart-topping hit “I Like That.” The video for “One Hot Pleasure”—co-directed by famed photographer Mike Ruiz and MTV Video Music Award Nominee Mikey Minden—embodies fantasy, glamour and undeniable sex appeal which is also captured in her new stage show.

Recently touted by music blog Music Is My King Size Bed (11/9/10), “Not only does Jayne look hotter and fiercer than ever in this steamy video but the song is a sexy club-stomper even without the visual aid. Now grab your disco balls and get ready to dance!”

Confirmed ERIKA JAYNE appearances include:

DATE CITY VENUE

Sat 12/11 Naperville (Chicago), IL Zero Gravity (B96 Jingle Bash afterparty)

Thu 12/16 New York, NY Campus Thursdays @ Splash

Fri 12/17 New York, NY F WORD @ Splash

Sat 12/18 Tampa, FL Gbar

Sun 12/19 Orlando, FL Parliament House

Thu 12/30 San Francisco, CA The Crib

Fri 12/31 West Hollywood, CA Cherry Pop and Mr Black Present Factory

Thu 2/4 Kansas City, MO Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge

Tue 3/8-Fri 3/11 Miami, FL Winter Music Conference (TBD)

About Erika Jayne

Known for her alluring vocals, catchy melodies and electro beats, not to mention an infectious taste of decadence, pop vocalist, songwriter and performer Erika Jayne is a force to be reckoned with. The Atlanta-born, Los Angeles transplant hit #1 on Billboard’s dance charts with her first hit single “Rollercoaster.” It was soon followed by three more number one singles including “Stars,” “Give You Everything” and most recently “Pretty Mess.” Erika Jayne is a bona fide queen of the charts. According to Billboard, only thirteen acts have taken their first four hits to number one since the chart launched in 1976. Erika joins the ranks of dance giants, including Rihanna and The Pussycat Dolls, who have accomplished similar feats. She has been distinguished by industry powerhouse Billboard magazine and industry insiders for this “uncommon feat.”

Click here to view Erika Jayne on Yahoo! Music.

www.PrettyMessRecords.com

www.facebook.com/erikajaynemusic

www.twitter.com/erikajayne

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES POPMARKET.COM

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SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES POPMARKET.COM,

THE ULTIMATE ONLINE SHOPPING CLUB FOR MUSIC FANS

Members Offered Hottest Deals On World's Coolest Music

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Sony Music Entertainment announces the launch of PopMarket.com, the ultimate online destination shopping club for music fans offering its members limited-time private sales on the world's coolest music.

A member's-only online initiative designed for music fans, bargain hunters and serious collectors alike, PopMarket.com offers a 24-hour limited time Daily Deal (changing each day at 12noon Eastern) and five channels (changing weekly) containing a mix of premium music and merchandise available for a limited time at exclusive member's-only prices. PopMarket membership is free.

"Sony Music Entertainment is proud to be the first music company to open its vaults to music lovers and provide them with an elegant direct-to-consumer online shopping experience," said Adam Block, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Legacy Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment's catalog division. "Secure, seamless and convenient, PopMarket is open 24-7, offering fans exceptional values on great music."

Now live, PopMarket.com provides a rare window of opportunity to purchase rare and collectible albums, boxed sets, memorabilia and more at deeply-discounted member's-only prices. PopMarket's inventory is limited and products are sold on a first come basis.

PopMarket has already offered deluxe boxed sets by Santana, Alabama, Ken Burns Jazz, Simon & Garfunkel and The Clash with future Daily Deals to include albums and collections by Dave Brubeck, Neil Diamond, Billie Holiday, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Aerosmith and many more.

Product channel categories have included Country Legends (classic recordings from American country artists, 30th Anniversary (deluxe box sets of recordings that have stood the test of time), framed Gold Records from music's biggest artists, Singer Songwriters, and limited edition artist-specific Collector Crates sets including a classic album, t-shirt and branded CD crate.

Upcoming weekly channel categories will include deals from the British Invasion, Romantic Hits, Diva Sets, Folk/Rock Legends, Punk & Glam Rock, American Jazz & Soul, Complete Artist Collections, Pop Sensations and dedicated campaigns focusing on music from the '60s, '70s and '80s.

A members-only site, PopMarket.com gives music fans unprecedented access to a limited time finite inventory of the coolest music on the planet.

BONA FIDE QUEEN OF THE CHARTS ERIKA JAYNE LAUNCHES PRETTY MESS RECORDS

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“ONE HOT PLEASURE” SINGLE

SET FOR LABEL DEBUT RELEASE

NOVEMBER 16

Vocal temptress, seductive songstress and bona fide chart queen ERIKA JAYNE is aiming to heat up this winter season with the launch of her own label, Pretty Mess Records. Currently working on new music for her second album (title TBA), the glamorous JAYNE will give a taste of what’s to come Tuesday, November 16 with the release of her new single “One Hot Pleasure.”

Written by Dave Audé, Luciana Caporaso (of the radio hit “I Like That” by Richard Vission & The Static Revenger starring Luciana) and Nick Clow, “One Hot Pleasure” sizzles just as the title of the song indicates. As the debut offering from her Pretty Mess Records, the song will be packaged with a striking video by JAYNE’s creative director and MTV Video music nominee Mikey Minden and visual collaborator, famed photographer Mike Ruiz, with remixes by Dave Audé, Ralphi Rosario, Dirty Loud, Sultan & Ned and Los Angeles newcomer Mr. White. In Touch Weekly captured a moment with ERIKA on the set of the video which can be viewed at http://www.intouchweekly.com/2010/09/out_about_96.php and you can catch a glimpse of the making of her video at www.PrettyMessRecords.com.

“Launching my own label allows me to make music that I enjoy and deliver my product,” states ERIKA. “Having full control over the music, the message and concept enables me to make the records I want to make and perform the songs I want to perform. There’s great freedom in that, and it makes for a lot of fun. I can’t wait for my fans to check out ‘One Hot Pleasure,’ it’s a fun sexy danceable track.”

Distinguished by industry powerhouse Billboard magazine for an “uncommon feat” (issue date 6/26/10), the Atlanta-born, Los Angeles transplant sent her first four consecutive singles--“Rollercoaster,” “Stars,” “Give You Everything” and “Pretty Mess”-- to #1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. These chart-busting hits were featured on her 2009 debut album Pretty Mess. According to Billboard, only 13 acts have taken at least their first four hits to #1 since the chart launched in 1976 as a national weekly survey of the most-played tunes as reported by club DJs. ERIKA joins the ranks of dance giants, including Rihanna and The Pussycat Dolls, who have accomplished similar feats.

www.PrettyMessRecords.com
www.facebook.com/erikajaynemusic

www.twitter.com/erikajayne

BLUES ROCK RECORDING ARTIST KIRSTEN THIEN RELEASES THIRD CD "DELICIOUS" COURTESY OF SCREEN DOOR RECORDS

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Kirsten Thien and Screen Door announce the release of her third album, Delicious. This album has eleven songs with three of them being covers in which she either wrote or co-wrote. Originally from Maine and now residing in New York City, Kirsten Thien comes to us in an up-tempo fashion with her latest work showing us just why she won the Abe Olman Award for Excellence in Songwriting in 2009.

Kirsten Thien has been on the rise since 2001 and infuses her love for Aretha Franklin, traditional New Orleans jazz and the classic women blues singers of the 20's into all her album releases. Erik Boyd not only produced and played bass on the album but arranged the band for each song so that it would blend the talents of the band that tours with the NYC session cats from her last 2006 recording. They also added veteran blues heavyweights, Arthur Neilson (guitar), Billy Gibson (harmonica) and Hubert Sumlin (guitar) with Grammy nominated mixing engineer Dan Myers.

Performing Songwriter raved that "Thien's got a great set of pipes moving from Bonnie Raitt mellow to Aretha Franklin wailing high notes." Jamie Perkins of Portsmouth Herald says "Thien is a natural at songwriting. Weaving her way through the lyrical intricacies of relationships both positive and negative, she seasons her songs with dashes of instrumental differentiation." While The New Britain Herald says "The city's 'New Britain is Alive' lunch-time concert series ....got a toe-stomping start Wednesday with recording artist Kirsten Thien and her band." Don't miss this tasty, soothing and ripened band that blends with Kirsten's voice like "Warm apple pie your grandmother made for you" exclaimed Muzikreviews.

Kirsten Thien will be touring in and our around your neighborhood in the near future but for now here are some tour dates below.
Nov. 11 7:30 pm Williamsburg, VA J.M. Randall's
Nov. 12 8:00 pm Manteo, NC (OBX Marathon Weekend) Poor Richard's
Nov. 13 10:30 pm Kill Devil Hills, NC (OBX Marathon Weekend) Outer Banks Brewing Station
Nov. 19 7:30 pm Stroudburg, PA Sarah Street Grill

ASHMIN SKYY TO RELEASE “WRAPPED IN LOVE” ON NOVEMBER 9

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New single to debut in time for the Holiday season

(Orlando, FL) Ashmin Skyy, 14-year-old singer/songwriter and teen pop sensation will release her very first Christmas single, “Wrapped in Love,” to the world on November 9, 2010. With this new holiday song, Skyy hopes to warm the hearts of fans and families across the country during this very special time of year.

“‘Wrapped in Love’ is all about experiences and memories with family and friends during the holiday season,” says Skyy. “I’m really big on family and spending as much time with them as I can is important to me, especially this time of year. That’s why this song is so special to me, because it really reflects who I am. I’m very excited to release ‘Wrapped in Love’ and I know people will enjoy it!”

Ashmin Skyy will be appearing on the nationally-syndicated morning news show, The Daily Buzz on Wednesday, November 17th (check your local listings for air time), to perform “Wrapped in Love.” She will also be interviewed by the Daily Buzz crew about everything she has been doing leading up to the release of the single, and may even perform some additional songs. Additionally, the video for “Wrapped in Love” will also debut the same day on YouTube.

Ashmin Skyy is a dynamic young woman primed for excellence in today’s music scene. At only 14 years of age, Ashmin is determined to continue learning, living, growing and experiencing life to the fullest. Fans can visit Ashmin Skyy online and get more information about her on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter , Tumblr , and on her newly-launched website, AshminSkyy.com . ”Wrapped in Love” will be available for purchase on iTunes on November 9, 2010. Also, look for Skyy’s debut single and video, “Certified Teenager,” to be released January 11, 2011 (1.11.11).

About H2 Label Group

H2 Label Group has had double platinum hits, like Divine’s “Lately,” which was honored with a nomination at the 2003 Grammy Awards for R&B Song of the Year. H2 has also produced music for Grammy winners Pink and India Arie, and was previously managed by Johnny Wright (Justin Timberlake, The Jonas Brothers, and Ciara). Will Baker, H2 label head, and his partner, super producer Pete Woodruff, are currently in the studio scoring a new film, as well as recording music for the highly anticipated debut from 14 yr old singer/songwriter Ashmin Skyy. Together, they are the production talent behind Skyy’s new Christmas single, “Wrapped in Love.” For more information, visit h2labelgroup.com.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK HEATS UP FALL WITH ENCORE ROLE IN ALVIN AILEY’S DANCE THEATER’S 5OTH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE

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SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, HOT OFF SINGLE, “ARE WE A NATION”
HEATS UP FALL WITH ENCORE ROLE IN ALVIN AILEY’S DANCE
THEATER’S 5OTH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO CLASSIC “REVELATIONS”

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING A CAPPELLA ENSEMBLE ALSO HAVE
NEW CD RELEASES ONLINE, “GO IN GRACE” AND CONTRIBUTE TO
“HEALTHY FOOD FOR THOUGHT: GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT!” CHILDREN’S FAMILY COMPILATION CD TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD IN SCHOOLS

New York, NY October 8, 2010 – Grammy Award-winning a cappella vocal ensemble
Sweet Honey In The Rock, whose thought-provoking summer single/video “Are We Nation,” stirred up the national debate on the controversial SB-1070 Immigration Law that was enacted in Arizona, will heat up the fall with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater when it celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Ailey’s timeless, classic and spiritual dance piece, “Revelations.” The series of commemorative performance events are scheduled at the New York City Center from December 1, 2010 – January 2, 2011.

Legendary Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Judith Jamison will have the conductor’s baton dancing while directing Sweet Honey In The Rock, a full choir, and a ballet cast of 50 dancers, who will be performing “Revelations” for the first time ever. Sweet Honey In The Rock will bring their soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms to “Revelations,” at the December 1st Opening Night Gala and New Year’s Eve performances.

“Revelations” marks the second collaboration between Sweet Honey In The Rock and
the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In 2008, Sweet Honey In The Rock were featured guest performers in an original piece entitled, “Go In Grace,” which was a highlight of Alvin Ailey’s 50th Anniversary national dance tour. Sweet Honey In The Rock composed and performed the music for the mini-musical, which was directed and choreographed with dancers by Ailey protégé Hope Boykin. Sweet Honey In The Rock appeared in the anniversary production’s run at the New York City Center in December 2008, and in selected cities through early 2009. The “Go In Grace,” soundtrack was released independently by the group’s own record label, She-Rocks 5, Inc., and is now available on CDbaby.com.

In addition, Sweet Honey In The Rock contributed their song, “I Like It That Way,” to the recently released compilation CD, “Healthy Food For Thought: Good Enough To Eat.” Sweet Honey member Nitanju Bolade Casel individually penned a spoken word poem, “If I Really Am What I Eat,” which is also featured the CD. The double CD compilation fuses 60 music and spoken word tracks, and special guest appearances by Julian Lennon, Russell Simmons, Moby, Bill Harley, Michael O’Keefe, and Tom Chapin, among many others. In keeping with the nation’s initiatives regarding nutrition and childhood obesity awareness, all profits from the project are being donated to the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food. The CD can be purchased on CDbaby.com and iTunes.

Sweet Honey In The Rock’s single, “Are We A Nation,” is also available on CDbaby.com and iTunes, and the video can be seen on www.youtube.com.

The group has also joined forces for the second consecutive year with the 9th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days initiative. During the month of October, thousands of artist’s around the world will use the power of music to reaffirm their commitment to tolerance and “Harmony for Humanity.” For more information, please go to www.danielpearlmusicdays.org.

If you would like more information about Sweet Honey In The Rock, you can follow their ongoing activities by going to:

www.sweethoneyintherock.org
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www.twitter.com/shoney73
www.youtube.com/sweethoneyinrock
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