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Producer Helps Make ‘Tha Carter III’ One of 2008′s Top Albums of The Year

One of New Orleans’ best kept secrets, producer & vocal engineer Darius “Deezle” Harrison is smiling due to the three Grammy nominations for his work with Lil Wayne this past year. Deezle has been nominated for one (1) Grammy as a Songwriter for Best Rap Song of the Year “Lollipop” and for two (2) Grammys as a producer and mixer/engineer for Album of the Year “Tha Carter III.”
Known for his innovative and distinct sound, Deezle earned a tag as the “go to producer” after producing seven tracks on Wayne’s latest album including fan favorites “Mrs. Officer” and the mega hit “Lollipop” which was the most… Continue reading →

Rhapsody Introduces ‘Free Song Of The Day’ Program
This week at the Consumer Electronics Show 2009, Rhapsody(R), the leading digital music service from RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) and MTV Networks, announced three key partnerships with VIZIO(R), Cisco and Yahoo! to deliver instant access to Rhapsody streaming music in the home, and a new program offering consumers a free song each day from www.rhapsody.com/mp3.
“As internet connectivity continues to extend from the PC to portable and mobile devices and now to the television, consumers will expect instant access to on demand services like Rhapsody on devices from a variety of CE manufacturers,” said Neil Smith, vice president of business management for Rhapsody America. “We’re pleased to add VIZIO, Cisco and Yahoo!… Continue reading →

Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World, a groundbreaking photographic exhibition organized and circulated by Meridian International Center in Washington, DC, will be on display in the Rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building between Tuesday, January 6 and Friday, January 23, 2009.
Jam Session chronicles one of America’s most successful cultural diplomacy programs. Under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and others served as cultural diplomats between the 1950s and the 1970s, transcending national boundaries, and making friends for our country.
Nearly 30 compelling images of musicians visiting countries across four continents provide a unique insight into this successful diplomatic initiative. Millions of people experienced concerts… Continue reading →

Coors Light, Official Beer Sponsor of Super Bowl XLIII, Also Brings Iconic Coach Press Conference Spots to Life at NFL Experience; Unveils Coldest, Most Memorable Playoff Games with Pro Football Hall of Fame
Cold and refreshing will be the name of the game as Coors Light brings its official beer sponsorship to life at Super Bowl XLIII. Culminating in a January 30 party in Orlando headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly and the St. Lunatics, “The World’s Most Refreshing Beer” will also invite fans to imitate their favorite “Coaches” press conference commercial at the Coors Light Cold Zone at NFL Experience, which opens January 24 in Tampa.

 
Additionally, through a partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Coors… Continue reading →

Cedar Point, the amusement park voted the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for a record 11 years in a row, is searching for talented entertainers and technicians during its annual recruitment tour. Representatives from Cedar Point will be holding open interviews and auditions to fill more than 100 jobs in the park’s Live Entertainment Division for the 2009 season. Interested candidates can apply on Friday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cedar Point Live Entertainment Office.

Cedar Point is located on a Lake Erie peninsula, midway between Cleveland and Toledo. With thrilling rides, award-winning entertainment and special attractions, Cedar Point is one of the most popular amusement parks and vacation destinations in the country. Cedar… Continue reading →

Each Sunday throughout January, Sharing Miracles, a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients, will feature country music superstar and six-time Grammy Award winner Naomi Judd. Sharing Miracles now airs on more than 235 television stations across the United States.
Judd, one-half of the celebrated mother-daughter country music duo, “The Judds,” tells the incredible story of her journey from being a hard-working waitress and single mother with two children to being a world-wide music star. Daughters Wynonna — herself now a successful solo musician — and two-time Golden Globe-nominated actress Ashley Judd are also highlighted in the show.
All told, The Judds had 20 top-ten hits, including 15 that reached number one… Continue reading →