Network LIVE Rocks The World With Rock in Rio

Network LIVE Rocks The World With Rock in Rio

Network LIVE Secures Exclusive Worldwide Broadcast Licensing Rights for the World Famous Rock in Rio Festival

Music Fans Around the World to Say 'I'm Going' to Rock in Rio Through Network LIVE Taking Place in Lisbon, Portugal May 26-27 and June 2-4, 2006

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Network LIVE, a joint venture between AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, announced today that the Company has secured exclusive rights for Rock in Rio, the world's largest multi-day music event. The agreement provides Network LIVE with the exclusive US and international sales and rights for all broadcast and media partners, outside of Portugal and Brazil. This will be the first year that Rock in Rio will also be made available for licensing to all broadcast distribution platforms including (where applicable) Internet, wireless/mobile, satellite and terrestrial radio and television, and on a global basis.

This year's festival will take place over two weekends on May 26-27 and June 2-4, and will include live performances on multiple stages by some of the biggest names in music, including Carlos Santana and Ivete Sangalo, as well as other cultural events and attractions, producing more than 90 hours of live music entertainment. Headliners for the last festival, taking place in 2004, included Paul McCartney, Sting, Britney Spears, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, the Foo Fighters and Alicia Keyes. Proceeds of the event have been benefiting various charities in Portugal and throughout the world. Rock In Rio is the largest music event in the world, celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2005.

"Consumers have unequivocally demonstrated that they are eager to experience live global music events in a truly interactive way, and they want to supplement the TV experience with additional consumption methods," said Kevin Wall, CEO of Network LIVE. "With Rock in Rio, a monumental and historic music event, Network LIVE will deliver on our vision of offering fans worldwide great live music experiences -- anytime, anywhere, on any device."

"As a huge communications project, our goal is to make it possible for all music and entertainment fans, in every part of the world, to experience and interact with the power of 'Rock in Rio', how they want, where they want and when they want," said Roberto Medina, the creator of Rock in Rio. "Rock in Rio will continue to grow across borders, into more and more of a global event. Network LIVE understands how to distribute live entertainment programming on their network as well as to third party networks in a compelling and engaging manner, while preserving the essence and value of the live event. Given the breadth of experience, partners and track record, Network LIVE is the ideal partner for Rock in Rio."

About Network LIVE

Network LIVE is the first entertainment network committed to redefining the creation and distribution of live content in the digital age. Network LIVE's rich slate of programming consists of live music, comedy, and live special events, and is distributed through multiple third party global media platforms including Internet, satellite radio and television (SD and HD), and wireless. A joint venture formed by AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, Network LIVE leverages the built in audiences and resources of its partners and the proven power of live entertainment to deliver on its vision. Network LIVE has produced and distributed marquee events such as Live 8, as well as concerts from Bon Jovi, Green Day, Madonna, Keith Urban, and John Mayer Trio.

About Rock in Rio

Rock in Rio will be held for the second time in Lisbon on the 26th, 27th May and the 2nd, 3rd & 4th of June 2006; a five day party full of emotion, spread over the "World Stage" -- for the biggest stars -- the "Electronic Tent" -- the top national and international DJ's and VJ's; the "Future Stage" -- introducing new talents; the "Kids' space" full of activities for children; the "Radical Space", with a graffiti wall, a snow ramp for snowboard workshops with a 'snowtubes' playground; and a unique air-conditioned, super de luxe "VIP Tent" at the center of the event. All the information about Rock in Rio-Lisboa can be found at the official website at http://rockinrio-lisboa.sapo.pt/.

More than 3.7 million people attended the last four Rock In Rio events, where they saw 240 performances totaling over 470 hours. Rock in Rio is broadcast around the globally.

Licensee Contact:

Network LIVE is currently accepting proposals for broadcast licensing of 'Rock In Rio' worldwide. For licensing inquires, please contact

Andy Brilliant
abrillant@networklive.com
310-550-3826

David Asarnow
dasarnow@networklive.com
310-550-3844

Media Contacts:
Network LIVE
Elisa Wiefel
310-550-3831
ewiefel@networklive.com

Candice Yusim
mPRm for Network LIVE
323-933-3399
cyusim@mprm.com

Rock in Rio-Lisbon:
Catarina Amorim
(+351) 93 482 74 87
catarina.amorim@lift.com.pt

Source: Network LIVE

CONTACT: Licensee, Andy Brilliant, +1-310-550-3826,
abrillant@networklive.com, or David Asarnow, +1-310-550-3844,
dasarnow@networklive.com, both of Network LIVE; or Media, Elisa Wiefel of
Network LIVE, +1-310-550-3831, ewiefel@networklive.com; or Candice Yusim of
mPRm, +1-323-933-3399, cyusim@mprm.com, for Network LIVE; or Catarina Amorim
of Rock in Rio-Lisbon, +351 93 482 74 87, catarina.amorim@lift.com.pt

Web site: http://rockinrio-lisboa.sapo.pt/

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