Hollywood Records to Release Greatest Hits Collection for Multi-Platinum Artist Breaking Benjamin

DELUXE SET TO CONTAIN 'RARITIES' DISC

1ST SINGLE "BLOW ME AWAY" FEATURES SYD DURAN OF VALORA

"SHALLOW BAY: THE BEST OF BREAKING BENJAMIN" SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST RELEASE

BURBANK, Calif., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood Records has announced a Greatest Hits collection titled Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin from their multi-platinum rock band BREAKING BENJAMIN to be released on August 16, 2011. The two-disc release will feature the band's chart-topping hits including "Breath," "So Cold," "Sooner Or Later," "The Diary of Jane" and "I Will Not Bow," as well as an entire disc of rare recordings including never-before-released songs, live performances, rare acoustic recordings and remixes.
A remixed version of "Blow Me Away," the lead track from the two-disc set, features the soaring vocals of Syd Duran of the band Valora and is already heating up the rock radio charts.
The songs on Shallow Bay are culled from the band's catalog:  2002's Saturate , 2004's We Are Not Alone , 2006's Phobia , and 2009's Dear Agony .  The second two - We Are Not Alone and Phobia - yielded spectacular results with each being certified Platinum.   We Are Not Alone spawned a pair of No. 1 radio hits ("So Cold" and "Sooner Or Later") and sold 2.3 million units (albums and digital tracks). Phobia debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200, hit No. 1 on the Rock Album Chart and was one of the top 50 selling rock albums of 2006. It featured one No. 1 and two Top Five rock radio hits ("Breath," "Diary of Jane" and "Until The End") and sold 2.8 million units (albums and digital tracks). 2009's Dear Agony debuted #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart on one of the busiest release days of the year and #1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart.   Dear Agony also spun off a #1 song at Active Rock with "I Will Not Bow" where it stayed #1 for five weeks straight.
Over the past decade Breaking Benjamin has amassed a sizeable and loyal diehard fanbase both through their music as well as their electrifying live performances.  For those fans, old and new alike, Shallow Bay will be a must-have collection.

SHALLOW BAY TRACK LISTING
DISC ONE
Polyamorous   Saturate
Skin Saturate
Medicate Saturate
So Cold We Are Not Alone
Sooner Or Later We Are Not Alone
Rain We Are Not Alone
The Diary Of Jane Phobia
Breath Phobia
Until The End Phobia
I Will Not Bow Dear Agony
Lights Out Dear Agony
Give Me A Sign Dear Agony
Blow Me Away (w/ Syd Duran of Valora)
RARITIES'
DISC TWO
Ordinary Man (previously unreleased)
Water (remix version of indy EP track)
Who Wants To Live Forever (2011 remix of Queen tribute song)
I Will Not Bow (acoustic mix)
Better Days (previously unreleased)
Polyamorous (acoustic mix)
Lie To Me (previously unreleased)
Lady Bug (2011 remix)
Enjoy The Silence (2011 remix)
Until The End (live acoustic)
Breath (live acoustic)

SOURCE Hollywood Records

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Return to Host "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" Live From Nashville on ABC Television Network November 9

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood , went directly to the fans today via Facebook to announce that they would be returning to host "Country Music's Biggest Night™" for a fourth time in 2011. "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.  
"We couldn't ask for better hosts than Carrie and Brad," said Steve Moore , CMA Chief Executive Officer. "They have the unique qualities of humor, talent, credibility, and natural rapport that makes them a hit with the fans and the industry audience. The CMA Awards are in great hands with Brad and Carrie at the podium."
"Hosting the CMA Awards the past three years has been an incredible experience –I love it," said Underwood. "I'm so honored to be asked back with my friend, Brad. The creative process of getting ready for the show is a blast, and I look forward to sharing Country Music's Biggest Night with all the fans!"
"It's hard to believe this will be our fourth year to host the CMA Awards – it's such an honor to be invited back," Brad added. "I love working with Carrie, she's a class act and a complete balance to my non-class act. I'll try my best to not mess it up."
Paisley is the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year. He has won 14 CMA Awards since receiving the Horizon Award (now the New Artist Award) in 2000, including Male Vocalist (2007, 2008, 2009) and Album (2006 for Time Well Wasted). He won Musical Event of the Year three times, first in 2004 with Alison Krauss for "Whiskey Lullaby," second in 2006 for "When I Get Where I'm Going" with Dolly Parton, and a third time in 2009 for "Start a Band" with Keith Urban. He claimed the Vocal Event of the Year trophy in 2001 for "Too Country" with Bill Anderson, George Jones, and Buck Owens and  won Music Video of the Year three times, first in 2002 for "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)," second in 2004 for "Whiskey Lullaby" (again with Krauss), and third in 2007 for "Online." He is No. 5 on the list of top CMA Award winners of all time.    
Brad Paisley – a consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entertainer – has sold more than 12 million albums and has earned 19 No. 1 singles since debuting in 1999. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Paisley's innovative and entertaining 2010 "H20 World Tour" was ranked No. 1 Country tour for attendance by Pollstar. His 2011 tour, "H2O II: Wetter & Wilder," continues the success with tour dates across the US, Canada, and also an international trek that includes London's O2 Arena, Dublin, Stockholm, Oslo, and more.
Underwood has received five CMA Awards in her career, including three consecutive wins as Female Vocalist (2006, 2007, 2008), as well as Single of the Year (2007 for "Before He Cheats"), and the Horizon Award (2006). Underwood, who has also won five Grammy Awards, adds hosting the CMA Awards to a jam-packed year which has seen so far her big screen debut in the motion picture "Soul Surfer" and a promotional trip to Australia for the release of PLAY ON: DELUXE EDITION.
Carrie Underwood is one of music's most powerful vocalists and has amassed more than 13 million in US album sales and has achieved 13 No. 1 hits since her debut CD in 2005. Six of the No. 1 singles were co-written by Underwood. In 2010, she was the top-ranked female Country touring artist of the year for her "Play On Tour," which performed in over 100 cities for one million fans throughout the US and Canada. Her career achievements include nearly 60 award trophies, including a membership in the Grand Ole Opry.
The CMA Awards nominees and winners are determined by the 6,000 industry professional members of CMA, which was the first trade organization formed to promote an individual genre of music in 1958. Winners of "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible voting members of the Country Music Association. CMA Awards balloting is officiated by the international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
The eligibility period for the 2011 CMA Awards is July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. All voting for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" will be conducted online. The first ballot and instructions will be e-mailed June 27 to CMA members in good standing who are eligible to vote. Voting for the first ballot closes at 5:00 PM/CT, July 13.
The second ballot will be e-mailed to CMA members Aug. 9. Voting for the second ballot closes at 5:00 PM/CT, Aug. 23. The final nominees in each of the 12 categories will be announced in early September. The third and final ballot will be e-mailed to CMA members Oct. 14. Voting for the CMA Awards final ballot ends at 5:00 PM/CT, Nov. 1.
"The 45th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer. Paul Miller is the Director. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.
The first "CMA Awards Banquet and Show" was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast on NBC Television for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The Awards aired on NBC through 1971, on the CBS Television Network from 1972 through 2005, and has aired on ABC since 2006.
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SOURCE Country Music Association

Incubus Releases Highly Anticipated New Album If Not Now, When?

"Incubus HQ Live" Enables Global Fan Participation

 

Band Kicks Off World Tour August 17th

NEW YORK,  Leading up to their long-awaited, sixth studio album, multi-platinum rock band Incubus has been asking their fans If Not Now, When?, and on July 12th fans got the answers they have been patiently waiting for. The 11-track album produced by Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine, Bob Dylan), features hit singles "Adolescents" and "Promises, Promises." Incubus kicked off release week with a performance July 11th on the Late Show with David Letterman as well as a "Live On Letterman" webcast for the fans. Fans can watch the Incubus' "Live On Letterman" webcast live or on-demand at http://www.cbs.com/late_night/liveonletterman/.
Leading up to the release of their new album, Incubus set-up shop at a secret location in Los Angeles to launch "Incubus HQ Live," giving fans 24 hours of streaming content for an unprecedented, seven days. Nearly two million participants watched and interacted with the band throughout the week with 1.2 million active Facebook participants and nearly 50,000 Twitter mentions creating a global conversation among Incubus fans. Each day the band treated fans to the most unique, personal and up-close experience imaginable, capped off by performances of the bands multi-platinum albums Morning View and Make Yourself, culminating with a preview of the new album, If Not Now, When? in its entirety on the final night.
The "Incubus HQ Live" space was fully equipped with cameras and other technology contributed by numerous technology supporters, including Sony, Livestream, Teradek, Viddy, Anvato, HD Cinema, YouTube, Tweetbeam, Simplynew, Schedulicity and VER. Cameras were live capturing all of the action and streaming it as it happened for fans around the world.
After spanning the globe playing thousands of sold-out shows on five continents, multi-platinum rock band, Incubus, hits the road again this summer kicking off at Red Rocks in Denver on August 17th. For full tour itinerary visit www.enjoyincubus.com.
To celebrate the release of their new album, Incubus will be taking over MTV and Fuel TV. The band will be enjoying a month long run as MTV's Posted artist, which means they'll be sharing videos, photos and real-time updates with fans all throughout July at Posted.MTV.com. Their latest video "Promises, Promises" is in rotation on MTV, MTV2 and MTVu. For a weeklong take-over, beginning July 11th, Incubus will be featuring one song, each day, on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" (11pm ET/PT). The show will feature a combination of old and new songs from the bands "HQ Live" performances.
Track listing:

1. If Not Now, When?
2. Promises, Promises
3. Friends and Lovers
4. Thieves
5. Isadore
6. The Original
7. Defiance
8. In The Company of Wolves
9. Switchblade
10. Adolescents
11. Tomorrow's Food

Having sold over 13 million albums worldwide, Incubus' extraordinary career has spanned over a decade, and includes six studio albums, which have spawned a total of thirteen Top 10 Rock hits with four singles debuting at #1 upon their release. The multi-platinum quintet's last studio album Light Grenades debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top 200 (highest charting album debut of band's career) and has sold over 800k copies to-date in the US.
Hailing from Calabasas, California, Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger and Jose Pasillas formed Incubus in 1991 while they were in high school with Chris Kilmore joining in 1998 and Ben Kenney joining in 2003. The band's break came in 1999 with the singles, "Pardon Me," "Stellar" and "Drive," from their second full-length, double-platinum selling disc Make Yourself. The group's third album, Morning View, released in 2001, debuted at #2 on the album chart and included the radio hits "Wish You Were Here," "Nice to Know You" and "Warning." In 2004 Incubus released A Crow Left of the Murder which achieved platinum status on the strength of the #1 hit "Megalomanic."
www.enjoyincubus.com
SOURCE Epic Records

Web Site: http://www.enjoyincubus.com

New shows at Old Rock House

Kevin Devine
w/ The Features
Saturday, September 10th
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$12 Flat  All Ages
*On-Sale Thurs. 7/7 @ 12pm

With a musical repertoire that spans the spectrum from hushed finger-picked narratives to bombastic rockers, Kevin Devine is one of those rare talents who straddles a multitude of genres and feels equally at home in each. Whether he's playing solo to hundreds of his devotees in a cramped NYC club, joining friends on stage at Lollapalooza or touring with artists varying from Rachel Yamagata to Brand New, Devine's songs enrapture a diverse set of ears like few musicians. Whether he's joined in a duet, backed by his Goddamn Band, or singing quiet ruminations into his microphone alone with just his acoustic guitar, Devine deftly illustrates his unique versatility and breadth with each note. Brother's Blood not only serves as a reminder of this but as the next step in his exciting evolution.

Larkin Poe
Wednesday, September 7th
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$8 Advance $10 Day of Show
All Ages
*On-Sale Fri. 7/8 @ 5pm

We are sisters. We are music lovers. We are storytellers. Our musical journey, which began for us as children playing classical violin and piano at the ages of 5 and 6, continued through our teenage years as we toured internationally from 2005 to 2010 as The Lovell Sisters. Joined by Knoxville-based musicians, Daniel Kimbro (bass), Chad Melton (drums), and Mike Seal (electric guitar), Larkin Poe released its debut EP, Spring, on February 17, 2010. As a brand new band, we were looking for a way to bring our friends, family and fans along with us on our musical journey as we discover who we are as Larkin Poe.

Michael Tolcher
Wednesday, July 27th
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$10 Advance $12 Day of Show
All Ages
*On-Sale Fri. 7/8 @ 5pm

A gifted artist in every sense of the word - writer, singer, musician and performer - Michael Tolcher deftly blends unfailing melodic and organic pop sensibilities with a deep understanding of soul and urban grooves drawn from his Southern upbringing. His debut album, I AM, is an inspired collection of songs and melodies that muse on life, love and social consciousness.

Old Rock House
1200 S. 7th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104

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TAYLOR SWIFT

SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011

2010’S HOTTEST TOURING ARTIST TAYLOR SWIFT
TAKES SCOTTRADE CENTER BY STORM
AUGUST 13^TH & 14^TH

WITH SPECIAL GUEST NEEDTOBREATHE!

GREAT SEATS BEING RELEASED FOR BOTH SHOWS AT 5PM THIS FRIDAY, JULY 8th!

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE ACM ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, TAYLOR SWIFT!

Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

Get Ready for Country Music’s Rowdiest Summer Party

TOBY KEITH’S

Locked & Loaded Tour

Presented by Ford F-Series

 

Special Guest:

ERIC CHURCH

 

And Introducing:

JT HODGES

 

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September 23^rd | 7:00pm

 

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Fox Concerts & AEG Live

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Presented by The Nine Network



Saturday, October 22 at 8 pm

Live at The Fox Theatre!

$45.50, $39.50, & $29.50



On-Sale Information:

Tickets on sale Friday, July 8 at 10 am!

Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111.

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REBA REVEALS ALL THE WOMEN I AM TOUR DATES

Exclusive Presale Will Be Available Through Reba.com

Named #1 Female Country Touring Artist By Pollstar & Billboard’s Boxscore,

Playing To Over 9 Million Fans Throughout Career

Nashville, Tennessee (July 6, 2011) – Reba will embark on the ALL THE WOMEN I AM tour this fall throughout the US and Canada. The upcoming, 31-city venture kicks off on September 1 in Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada with special guests The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia and Edens Edge slated to open select US dates. In conjunction with the tour’s launch, the touring industry’s leading trade outlets have named Reba the #1 female Country touring artist, selling a combined total of over 9 million tickets.

Presales for select shows will begin on Saturday, July 9 at 10am CST. Only RebaNet fan club members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase up to four tickets maximum of the best seats available via Reba.com. RebaNet membership is free and in addition to presale privileges, benefits include Meet & Greet opportunities, Unique Bonus Content, Fan Forum Accessibility, Download Complimentary Images (wallpapers, buddy icons, Twitter backgrounds) and more!

According to Pollstar, who has been tracking tour revenue and attendance figures since 1981, Reba ranks as the #1 touring female Country artist of all-time. She has sold well in excess of 9 million tickets (including shared bills) since monitoring began three decades ago and has logged more than $274 million dollars in gross revenue. Also of note, 2010 marked Reba’s highest-grossing tour on the road, proving fans still can’t get enough of the superstar! Additionally, Billboard's Boxscore ranks Reba as the #1 touring female Country artist of the past 20 years, tracking tour revenue and attendance figures since 1991. She has played 600 shows for more than 6.7 million fans, with her tours bringing in more than $218 million dollars in gross revenue.

One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba has sold over 56 million albums worldwide and her previous 13 studio albums have all achieved Gold or Platinum-plus status. As a leading lady in the genre, she was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame for her contributions. She has won 15 American Music Awards; 13 Academy of Country Music Awards; 9 People’s Choice Awards; 6 Country Music Association Awards and 2 GRAMMY Awards throughout her extraordinary career. She is one of only four entertainers in history to be honored with a National Artistic Achievement Award by the U.S. Congress. Reba’s reign of 35 #1 hits spans four decades, prompting Billboard, Country Aircheck and Mediabase to all recognize her as the biggest female hit-maker in Country music history. The multimedia superstar recently earned her 64^th Top 10 hit with “Turn On The Radio” and her 35^th #1 with the lead single from her new album, ALL THE WOMEN I AM.  

Reba’s unprecedented run of sales successes extended the superstar’s lead as the female artist with the most RIAA sales certifications and #1 albums in Country music history. The superstar surpassed the two-million-fan mark on Facebook, propelling her into an elite group of Country artists to achieve the popularity milestone. Also an acclaimed film, TV and Broadway actress, Reba signed with The Valory Music Co. in November 2008. The move reunited the multimedia entertainer with industry leader Scott Borchetta, now President and CEO of the Big Machine Label Group, which includes Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co. and Republic Nashville.  

For up-to-date information regarding the ALL THE WOMEN I AM tour and public on-sales (as early as Friday, July 15), visit Reba.com.   

2011 ALL THE WOMEN I AM dates: 

* The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia, Edens Edge

** The Band Perry only

September 1 – Ft. McMurray, Alberta

September 4 – Canfield, Ohio

September 17 – Bangor, Maine

September 22 – Niagara Falls, Ontario

September 23 – Niagara Falls, Ontario

September 24 – Gilford, New Hampshire

September 26 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

September 29 – St. John’s, Newfoundland

September 30 – St. John’s, Newfoundland

October 2 – West Springfield, Massachusetts

October 6 – Moline, Illinois*

October 7 – Bloomington, Illinois*

October 8 – Maryville, Tennessee**

October 13 – Green Bay, Wisconsin*

October 14 – Ft. Wayne, Indiana*

October 15 – Huntington, West Virginia*

October 20 – Bozeman, Montana**

October 21 – Casper, Wyoming**

October 22 – Bismarck, North Dakota**

October 27 – Sioux City, Iowa*

October 28 – St. Louis, Missouri*

October 29 – Kansas City, Missouri*

November 3 – Omaha, Nebraska*

November 4 – Tulsa, Oklahoma*

November 5 – Wichita, Kansas*

November 10 – Grand Rapids, Michigan*

November 12 – Atlanta, Georgia*

November 17 – Lafayette, Louisiana*

November 18 – Biloxi, Mississippi*

November 19 – Tupelo, Mississippi*

Eminem Sets New Record With One Million in Digital Albums Sales of His 2010 Album Recovery

CHART-TOPPING, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING RECOVERY IS FIRST ALBUM TO EVER SELL ONE MILLION DIGITAL COPIES

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 5, 2011- Multi-platinum hip-hop artist Eminem has become the first artist ever to sell one million digital copies in the U.S. of an album as his 2010 release — the chart-topping, Grammy Award-winning Recovery — surges past the one million mark this week.
This record-setting career milestone comes just one week after the superstar artist landed at No. 1 with  Hell: The Sequel , the release from Bad Meets Evil, Eminem's collaboration with fellow Detroit native Royce Da 5'9. This marks the first time in the last five years an artist has scored two No. 1 albums within a 12-month period.
"Recovery selling one million digital albums is an incredible achievement by an incredible artist," says Interscope Records' Vice Chairman Steve Berman. "I have had the pleasure of working with Eminem throughout the course of his career, and I'm delighted to be a part of yet another milestone on his amazing journey."
"We are thrilled to congratulate Eminem on the history-making digital sales success of Recovery," says Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg.  "Over the years we've made a concerted effort to engage Em's online fan base so this achievement is especially rewarding. Eminem made an amazing album with Recovery and the fans responded in record numbers."
Recovery debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart (Eminem's sixth album to do so), as well on as the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Albums charts, marking the beginning of a triumphant comeback for the artist. The best-selling album of 2010 in the U.S. and the best-selling digital album of all-time, Recovery has now sold more than 5.7 million copies worldwide, propelled by its No. 1 singles "Not Afraid" (which earned Eminem a Grammy Award for "Best Rap Solo Performance" and two MTV Video Music Awards, and has sold more than 3.4 million downloads in the U.S.) and "Love The Way You Lie," featuring Rihanna, which spent seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has sold more than five million downloads in the U.S. and 9.3 million downloads worldwide. "Love The Way You Lie" earned five Grammy Award nominations, including "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year," and won Billboard Music, Soul Train, and People's Choice awards.
In other Eminem news, Bad Meets Evil has released a new single from Hell: The Sequel, "Lighters," featuring Bruno Mars, which follows on the debut single "Fast Lane." The video for "Fast Lane" has racked up more than 8.2 million views on VEVO. Watch it here:  http://www.vevo.com/watch/bad-meets-evil/fast-lane/USUV71100957
Last month, Eminem gave a critically hailed headlining performance at the 2011 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in front of 80,000 fans on June 11th. He will continue his series of explosive live shows in August, including headlining slots at Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 6th and the V Festival in the U.K. on August 20th and 21st. Please visit www.eminem.com for all upcoming dates.
SOURCE Interscope Records

WIDESPREAD PANIC

The 25^TH Anniversary Tour

 

OCTOBER 12

 

 

 

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 15 at 10am!

 

TICKETS FOR WIDESPREAD PANIC WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SCOTTRADE CENTER BOX OFFICE, LIVENATION.COM,

 TICKETMASTER AND CHARGE BY PHONE 1-800-745-3000.

 

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Madonna & Daughter Lola Debut New Material Girl Marketing Campaign Featuring Kelly Osbourne

Material Girl and Macy's Launch Back-To-School Marketing Campaign

Madonna along with her daughter Lola unveils the new Fall 2011 marketing campaign for their junior brand, Material Girl starring Kelly Osbourne. The campaign creative represents the quintessential New York City scene with Osbourne photographed in Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Soho, the West Village, Little Italy and Chinatown. Material Girl is exclusively available at Macy's and macys.com. (PRNewsFoto/Iconix Brand Group, Inc.)

 

NEW YORK, June 29, 2011 -- MG Icon, the joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) and Madonna, in partnership with Macy's announced today it will continue its association with actress and television personality Kelly Osbourne for the fall 2011 Material Girl marketing campaign titled, "MG + NYC."  The multi-media marketing campaign will debut in September issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines such as PEOPLE StyleWatch, Nylon, Seventeen, Teen Vogue and Cosmopolitan as well as online, outdoor, in-store and in Macy's marketing collateral.

"We have both enjoyed working with Kelly and are thrilled to have her on board for the launch of the Fall 2011 collection," commented Madonna and her daughter Lola.
"I'm really enjoying being the face of Material Girl. I love being part of a brand for girls and having the opportunity to work with Lola who has an amazing fashion instinct. Added to that is the fact that Madonna has been a big influence on my style over the years," stated Kelly Osbourne.
The campaign creative represents the quintessential New York City scene with Osbourne being photographed for a series of print ads in Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Soho, the West Village, Little Italy and Chinatown. The background includes the world famous Empire State Building, as well as a more playful feel with Osbourne on top of a double-decker tourist bus riding down Fifth Avenue.
Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group, commented, "Kelly has been an amazing partner for Material Girl; she has truly embraced the brand and our consumers have reciprocated."  Marder added, "The essence of Material Girl is all about your own personal style and individuality. The new fall campaign, 'MG+NYC' reflects all the different sides of our Material Girl, from uptown to downtown."  
"Today's 'Material Girl' really relates to the fashion independence and individuality of Kelly Osbourne," said Martine Reardon, executive vice president of marketing and advertising, Macy's. "We are so excited to continue with Kelly for the fall season, as we look to bring fresh fashion and inspiration to our new generation 'Material Girl.'"
In addition to appearing in the campaign, Osbourne will make personal appearances on behalf of Material Girl brand at Macy's.
Material Girl is a fast-fashion junior collection inspired and designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lola, along with Iconix Brand Group's in-house fashion department. To stay up to date with the latest news from Material Girl, follow @MaterialGirlCol on Twitter and use the hash tag #MGNYC. Become a fan of Material Girl on Facebook at www.facebook.com/materialgirlcollection.

"Little Steven" Van Zandt to Host a Tribute to Clarence Clemons on his SiriusXM Channel Underground Garage

Two-hour special, "For Clarence," to commemorate the saxophonist's career and life

NEW YORK, June 30, 2011-- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that "Little Steven" Van Zandt will host a two-hour special commemorating the beloved E Street Band member, who passed away on June 18 at the age of 69.

Little Steven's tribute "For Clarence" will air Friday, July 1 at 7:00 pm ET on Underground Garage, channel 21.
The special will feature Little Steven reflecting on the career of his bandmate and friend and sharing stories and personal recollections of the beloved E Street Band member.
SiriusXM listeners will hear songs that feature the recognizable sound of Clemons' saxophone, including "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out," "Mary Lou" and "Jungleland." "For Clarence" will also feature songs from Clemons' solo career, including "You're A Friend Of Mine" and his cameos on other artists' records, including "Freeway Of Love" with Aretha Franklin and "All of the Good Ones Are Taken" with Ian Hunter.
The two-hour special will also include archival interview excerpts with Clarence and audio selections from his appearances in movies and TV, including the 1977 movie New York, New York, the TV series Different Strokes and the HBO series The Wire.
Little Steven's Underground Garage is the exclusive channel created and produced by E Street Band member, "Little Steven" Van Zandt. Underground Garage plays the best rock and roll records ever made — new and old. Listeners will hear all sixty years of Rock 'n' Roll including the early Rolling Stones, the Ramones, the Byrds and the White Stripes.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.