PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, March 25, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Merger of SIRIUS and XM Clears DOJ

SIRIUS Satellite Radio and X-M Satellite Radio announced that the U-S Department of Justice has informed the companies that it has ended its investigation into the pending merger of SIRIUS and X-M without taking action to block the transaction. The decision means the D-O-J has concluded that the merger is not anti-competitive and it will allow the transaction to proceed. SIRIUS and X-M each obtained stockholder approval in November 2007. The pending merger is still subject to approval of the Federal Communications Commission.

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George Michael Announces First North American Tour in 17 Years, a New Album and Makes American Acting Debut

After performing 80 shows in 12 European countries for one-point-three million fans over the past year alone, George Michael will be bringing his smash 25 LIVE tour to North American Arenas in the summer of 2008 in support of his new retrospective record. This will be Michael's first North American tour in 17 years. The new record, titled Twenty-Five, will be released April first and is a 29-song, two C-D set featuring several new songs, including duets with superstars Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige, in addition to many of Michael's iconic songs from both his solo and WHAM career. In addition, a companion two-disc D-V-D of 40 videos will also be made available.

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National Park Foundation Sells Souvenir Eggs Commemorating the White House Easter Egg Roll

Rolling Easter eggs on the White House South Lawn is a celebrated tradition in our Nation's Capital. For more than a century, Presidents and First Ladies have opened the gates of the White House and hosted the festivities which now include games, food, music and the distribution of very special souvenirs -- colorful wooden eggs signed by the President and First Lady which are given to each child who attends the event and are available for public sale through the National Park Foundation.

The design of this year's souvenir eggs was unveiled yesterday at the White House Easter Egg Roll and can be ordered online through the National Park Foundation. The souvenir eggs are available in four springtime colors and all net proceeds help benefit National Park Service activities, services, or events connected with the White House. The collectibles are produced in a limited quantity and will not be reproduced once they are sold out.

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Multi-Platinum Artists Counting Crows and Maroon 5 to Launch Co-Headlining Summer Tour in Live Nation Amphitheaters

Counting Crows and Maroon 5 have announced plans for a co-headlining summer tour set to launch July 25th at the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virgina. Breakout artist Sara Bareilles will perform on select dates and American rock band Augustana will perform on others. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, April fourth, and are available through Live Nation and Ticketmaster. http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3693248

TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of KING KONG in April

T-B-S, T-N-T and Turner Classic Movies are teaming up to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Hollywood's tallest, darkest leading man: King Kong. The celebration will begin Monday, April seventh, when T-C-M presents the original 1933 classic, which stars Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong and Bruce Cabot. Then on Friday, April eleventh,

T-N-T and T-B-S will simulcast director Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning 2005 remake, starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody.

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