UPDATE -- PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, May 27, 2005
UPDATE -- PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, May 27, 2005
Please see corrected contact information for Global Brand Marketing, Inc.'s "Diesel Footwear & Talib Kweli Host Screening of MTV Trippin" release, below:
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The following is a select summary of the top entertainment-related press releases transmitted this week by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at no charge to journalists on PR Newswire for Journalists, http://www.prnewswire.com/media.
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1. Diesel Footwear & Talib Kweli Host Screening of MTV Trippin
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2952561
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU3
AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3
Caption: Rap artist Talib Kweli (pictured) traveled to Tanzania to film
Trippin along with Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy
Fallon. Diesel footwear sponsored the episode screening party
on May 23.
Contact: Muhammida El Muhajir of Global Brand Marketing, Inc.,
+1-212-459-2433, ext. 125, melmuhajir@gbmi.net
2. Latest Nike Marketing Campaign Recommends Running Barefoot?
Nike's Lance Armstrong, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brandi Chastain and
Freddy Adu Share Thoughts on Revolutionary Nike FREE Shoes
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2955474
Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:
Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-a
Caption: The new lightweight and flexible design of Nike FREE combines
nature with technology to simulate the act of running
barefoot on grass helping to strengthen muscles, prevent
injury and improve overall athletic performance for a
multitude of sports.
Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-b
Caption: The Nike FREE 5.0 was awarded the 2005 Outside Magazine Gear
of the Year award for the road running shoe category.
Photo #3
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-c
Caption: New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady training in the
new Nike FREE Trainer 5.0.
Contact: Nike Media Relations, +1-212-367-4447, or Anna Schneider for
NIKE, Inc., +1-312-751-3522, schneian@fleishman.com
3. Atari and Marc Ecko Secure More Than 65 Legendary Graffiti Writers
for 'Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure'
Renowned Writers Lend Tags and Talent to Highly-Anticipated Video
Game
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957725
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH004
Caption: The six graffiti legends from Atari, Inc.'s video game; 'Marc
Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure' slated to release
this September. Photo: From left to right: Seen, T-kid,
Cope2, Smith, OBEY: Shepard Fairey and FUTURA.
Contact: Tara Bruno of HighWater Group PR, +1-212-338-0077 x302,
tara@highwatergroup.com; or Clint Cantwell of Marc Ecko
Enterprises, +1-917-262-1110, clintc@ecko.com, both for
Atari, Inc.
4. Two New Books From N.C. Writer Lucy Daniels Hit Market in Spring 2005
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2954653
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU1
AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN1
Caption: Lucy Daniels, author of best-seller Caleb, My Son, weaves a
riveting story of human strength and frailty, a compelling saga
of people controlled by their past in her novel, The Eyes of the
Father. Her companion book, Dreaming Your Way to Creativity,
outlines Daniels' process for recapturing creative and emotional
freedom. Recognizing shortcomings in creative work and becoming
able to observe in dreams the unconscious conflicts that
interrupt one's creative power, is a road map for the reader's
personal journey.
Contact: Pat Hunnell, +1-919-755-1252, pathunnell@nc.rr.com
5. Arthur Frommer Tells America Where to Stop When They Need to Go
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2953165
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU2
AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2
Caption: World-renowned travel expert Arthur Frommer has partnered with
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to develop Where to Stop &
Where to Go: A Guide to Traveling with Overactive Bladder in the
United States. This free, first-of-its-kind 75-page guide
highlights key attractions in 19 U.S. cities and four national
parks, while providing an easy-to-follow list of restroom
locations. For a free copy, call 1-877-STOP-GO-5 (1-877-786-
7465) or log onto www.wheretostopwheretogo.com.
Contact: Kate O'Connor of Novartis Pharma Communications,
+1-862-778-5588 or +1-917-446-7400, or
kate.oconnor@novartis.com
6. Maureen Dowd, Bestselling Author of Bushworld, and Pulitzer Prize-
winning New York Times Columnist, Writes a New Book, ARE MEN
NECESSARY? When Sexes Collide, to be Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons
in November 2005
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957019
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050525/NYW122
Caption: Maureen Dowd, Bestselling Author of Bushworld, and Pulitzer
Prize-winning New York Times Columnist, writes a new book,
ARE MEN NECESSARY? When Sexes Collide, to be published by
G.P. Putnam's Sons in November 2005.
Contact: Marilyn Ducksworth, +1-212-366-2564,
marilyn.ducksworth@us.penguingroup.com, or Dave Zimmer,
+1-212-366-2687, david.zimmer@us.penguingroup.com, both for
G.P. Putnam's Sons
7. American Idol Winner Carrie Underwood Receives a Marquis Jet Card in
Addition to a Recording Contract
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957771
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH084
Caption: During last night's finale, the new American Idol, Carrie
Underwood, was amazed to receive her very own Marquis Jet
Card. Along with her new recording contract and icon status,
she will now enjoy 24x7 access to the exclusive NetJets(R)
fleet. In addition to this season of American Idol, Marquis
Jet scored four separate appearances on the first season of
The Apprentice, and was featured in the major motion picture
Fever Pitch, starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore.
Contact: Ed James of Andy Morris & Company, +1-212-561-7455,
ed@amc-pr.com, for Marquis Jet
8. Oprah Winfrey Gives $1 Million to U.S. Dream Academy to Help At-Risk
Children During Gala at DC Grand Hyatt
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957553
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH050
Caption: Oprah Winfrey made dreams come true when she surprised
Wintley Phipps, president and CEO of the U.S. Dream Academy,
Inc., with a $1 million check after speaking at the
organization's 4th annual "Power of A Dream," fundraising
gala in Washington, DC. By the end of the evening, more than
$1.8 million had been raised to support academic, enrichment
and mentoring programs for at-risk children.
Contact: Robin Beaman, +1-312-751-9689, rbeaman@beamaninc.com; or Dell
Jackson, +1-410-902-5035, djackson@mghpr.com; or Monica Wood,
+1-443-538-4184, mwood@mwprinc.com; or Devon M. Allen,
+1-267-258-6861, Dallen@ncaao.com, all for U.S. Dream Academy
9. Estee Lauder Signs Oscar(R) Winning Actress Gwyneth Paltrow for
Fragrance and Makeup Campaigns
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2954896
Accompanying high-resolution photos are available at:
Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/NYM204A-a
Caption: Estee Lauder announced on May 23 that Gwyneth Paltrow (r)
will join the brand as one of its iconic global faces
representing fragrances and selected makeup collections. Her
first advertising campaign will be for Estee Lauder
pleasures, debuting November 2005. She is pictured here at
the print campaign shoot with Aerin Lauder. Paltrow joins
current spokesmodels, Elizabeth Hurley, Liya Kebede and
Carolyn Murphy.
Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/NYM204A-b
Caption: Estee Lauder pleasures and Pleasures For Men, representing
the fourth largest global fragrance masterbrand.
Contact: Melissa McCarthy, +1-212-572-4435, mmccarth@estee.com, or
Ashley Badger Wakefield, +1-212-572-3933, abadger@estee.com,
both of Estee Lauder
10. The Cosmopolitan Offers Tenants First-Ever Vertically Integrated
Shopping & Dining Venue
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957698
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050510/LATU047
Caption: The Cosmopolitan resort and casino in Las Vegas has begun
leasing 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
Contact: Press, Kurt Ouchida, +1-702-300-5756, or Leasing Inquiries,
Jim Reding, +1-702-215-5501, both of The Cosmopolitan
11. Bentley Motors Delivers Luxurious Million Dollar Limousine Fleet to
Wynn Las Vegas
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2954895
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/LAM080
Caption: Four coachbuilt Bentley Arnage RL limousines personally
commissioned by Mr. Steve Wynn stand ready for guests outside
his new luxury resort, Wynn Las Vegas.
Contact: Dan Weikel of JMPR, Inc., +1-818-992-4353,
dweikel@jmprpublicrelations.com, for Bentley Motors
12. The Club at Hammock Beach Offers VIP Retro Flashback Weekend Package
Weekend features The Fixx, Kool & The Gang, The Temptations and
Bruce Hornsby & The Range
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2954851
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
Photo #1
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-a
Caption: The Temptations.
Photo #2
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-b
Caption: Bruce Hornsby.
Photo #3
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-c
Caption: The Club at Hammock Beach.
Contact: Tess Barry, Public Relations Manager, +1-321-939-4819, or
tbarry@ginncompany.com, or Julie Day, Public Relations
Manager, +1-321-939-4736, or jday@ginncompany.com, both of
The Ginn Company, for The Club at Hammock Beach
13. Speck Products Introduces iGuy, the First Toy for Your iPod
Both a Toy and Protective Case, iGuy Celebrate the Fun of the iPod
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957864
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/SFTH059
Caption: Speck Products new iGuy is the first bendable, posable iPod
accessory that is both a toy and protective case all in one.
Contact: Carleen LeVasseur, +1-408-264-6767, or
alt #, +1-650-463-1890, carleen@maxi.net, for Speck Products
14. Teen Artists Win the 'Opportuni - TEE' of a Lifetime from Old Navy
Teen Artists from Around the Country Win $10,000 Prizes and 4th of
July Tee-Shirt Creations Sold at Old Navy
Full text of the release is available at:
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2955412
An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at:
NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/NYTU040
Caption: "Meghan Murphy of Broken Arrow, OK was one of three winners
of Old Navy's "Most TEE-rific Design Contest." Her tee-shirt
design (pictured) will be sold in Old Navy stores this
summer.
Contact: Tori Rappold, +1-212-614-4201, tori_rappold@nyc.bm.com
PRNewswire -- May 27
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU3
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-c
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH004
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU1
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU2
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050525/NYW122
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH084
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH050
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/NYM204A-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/NYM204A-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050510/LATU047
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/LAM080
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-c
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/SFTH059
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/NYTU040
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