Fans of Gwen Stefani Can See Exclusive Videos on 'Verizon Surround'

Fans of Gwen Stefani Can See Exclusive Videos on 'Verizon Surround'

An Inside Look Into the Makings of The Sweet Escape Tour Presented by Verizon

Fans Have Chance to Win Concert Tickets and More

NEW YORK, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has launched a series of exclusive "webisodes" featuring Gwen Stefani on http://www.verizon.net/Gwen to support the singer's The Sweet Escape Tour, Presented by Verizon. The new Web site is linked from Verizon's cutting-edge broadband entertainment site, Verizon Surround (http://surround.verizon.net/), which features such content as movie trailers, hot news, cool games and fast-paced message boards.

The new Verizon Surround Web site will host exclusive, behind-the-scenes short videos of Stefani preparing for her tour, including interviews with her and her dancers, a sneak peek at set design and a first look at her wardrobe for the tour.

"I like giving fans a chance to see the inspiration and creativity behind the tour," said Stefani. "For them to see the hard work and get a little sneak peak -- that's exciting. And when they see the final show, it will be even more spectacular."

Pat Hennebry, director of sponsorships for Verizon, said, "What's amazing about Gwen is her ability to expand her talents and diversify. At Verizon we support this spirit as we diversify our business to include more innovative broadband and entertainment services like FiOS Internet and FiOS TV."

The videos, only available at http://www.verizon.net/Gwen, will be updated frequently with new content throughout the duration of the tour. The site will also feature interactive contest elements, giving fans the opportunity to win autographed merchandise and tickets to the tour.

The Sweet Escape Tour Presented by Verizon is produced by Live Nation. Tickets are now available at http://www.livenation.com/, http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and Ticketmaster retail locations nationwide.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 59 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which operates one of the most expansive wholly owned global IP networks, and Verizon Telecom, which is deploying the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services to customers. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of approximately 242,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

About Live Nation

Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We strive to create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues(R) music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London's Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV."

Source: Verizon

CONTACT: Ellen Yu of Verizon, +1-908-559-3496, ellen.yu@verizon.com; or
John Vlautin of Live Nation, +1-310-867-7127, johnvlautin@livenation.com

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/

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