Artist: Gounod
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Faust
Year:
Tracks: 9
Friday 27 June 2008
Monday 23 June 2008
Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan
Artist: Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan
Genre(s):
Ethnic
Discography:
Nadhadhwani
Year: 1990
Tracks: 9
Wayne and Colleen Rooney's Wedding Branded a 'Sham'
Monday 16 June 2008
MediaNet Digital Providing Digital Entertainment Platform for International Retailer Tesco
A premier music and video destination with DRM-free downloads
NEW YORK, June 16 -- MediaNet Digital, the world's leading
digital entertainment services provider, today announced a partnership with
Tesco, one of the world's most successful international retailers. MediaNet
is enabling Tesco's online entertainment offering, Tesco Digital
(http://www.tescodigital.com).
MediaNet is powering Tesco Digital with the underlying technology and
audio and video content including 3.7 million audio tracks. Based on the
Company's proprietary technology platform, MediaNet is enabling the Tesco
Digital offering with a download store, allowing users to access music and
video collections both on PCs and portable devices, as well as more than
2.4 million DRM-free downloads in the MP3 format. Currently the service
features audio tracks in both the Windows Media and MP3 formats, with
downloadable television and feature films to be added soon.
Alan McGlade, President and CEO of MediaNet Digital, commented:
"MediaNet's platform was built for partners to create a digital
entertainment experience that best suits their businesses and ultimately
their customers. Our aim is to help Tesco Digital deliver the right mix of
content and ease of use for their customer base."
Graham Harris, Commercial Director at Tesco comments: "The new Tesco
Digital site is more than a music download portal -- we wanted to create an
exciting and easy-to-use entertainment shop that Tesco customers of all
ages and technical ability can use and trust. We're starting out with a
comprehensive music offering, but customers can expect downloadable TV and
films as well as games to buy very soon. MediaNet's fully customized
service, comprehensive media library as well as their knowledge and
experience have helped us to achieve our goals."
About MediaNet Digital
MediaNet Digital is the world's leading provider of
business-to-business digital entertainment services. The Company offers the
content and white- label technologies used to create music and video
download and subscription services for world-class consumer brands.
MediaNet is wholly-owned by Baker Capital, a New York-based private equity
firm with $1.5 billion under management. MediaNet was the 2006 winner of
Deloitte & Touche USA's prestigious Deloitte New York Technology Fast 50
Award. MediaNet is headquartered in New Yorkand has offices in Seattle and
London. For more information about MediaNet, please visit
http://www.medianetdigital.com.
About Tesco
Tesco is Britain's favourite retailer, welcoming more than 15 million
customers through our doors each week. The group trades through four
traditional formats in the UK, Tesco Express convenience stores, Tesco
Metro city-centre supermarkets, Tesco Superstores and Tesco Extra stores.
We also have Britain's biggest and only profitable online grocery retailer
in Tesco.com, recently complemented by the Tesco Direct online non-food
channel.
Tesco employs 270,000 people in the UK and more than 400,000 throughout
the world. Outside the UK, Tesco has stores in 12 countries, including the
recent launch of the Fresh & Easy format in the United States.
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NEW YORK, June 16 -- MediaNet Digital, the world's leading
digital entertainment services provider, today announced a partnership with
Tesco, one of the world's most successful international retailers. MediaNet
is enabling Tesco's online entertainment offering, Tesco Digital
(http://www.tescodigital.com).
MediaNet is powering Tesco Digital with the underlying technology and
audio and video content including 3.7 million audio tracks. Based on the
Company's proprietary technology platform, MediaNet is enabling the Tesco
Digital offering with a download store, allowing users to access music and
video collections both on PCs and portable devices, as well as more than
2.4 million DRM-free downloads in the MP3 format. Currently the service
features audio tracks in both the Windows Media and MP3 formats, with
downloadable television and feature films to be added soon.
Alan McGlade, President and CEO of MediaNet Digital, commented:
"MediaNet's platform was built for partners to create a digital
entertainment experience that best suits their businesses and ultimately
their customers. Our aim is to help Tesco Digital deliver the right mix of
content and ease of use for their customer base."
Graham Harris, Commercial Director at Tesco comments: "The new Tesco
Digital site is more than a music download portal -- we wanted to create an
exciting and easy-to-use entertainment shop that Tesco customers of all
ages and technical ability can use and trust. We're starting out with a
comprehensive music offering, but customers can expect downloadable TV and
films as well as games to buy very soon. MediaNet's fully customized
service, comprehensive media library as well as their knowledge and
experience have helped us to achieve our goals."
About MediaNet Digital
MediaNet Digital is the world's leading provider of
business-to-business digital entertainment services. The Company offers the
content and white- label technologies used to create music and video
download and subscription services for world-class consumer brands.
MediaNet is wholly-owned by Baker Capital, a New York-based private equity
firm with $1.5 billion under management. MediaNet was the 2006 winner of
Deloitte & Touche USA's prestigious Deloitte New York Technology Fast 50
Award. MediaNet is headquartered in New Yorkand has offices in Seattle and
London. For more information about MediaNet, please visit
http://www.medianetdigital.com.
About Tesco
Tesco is Britain's favourite retailer, welcoming more than 15 million
customers through our doors each week. The group trades through four
traditional formats in the UK, Tesco Express convenience stores, Tesco
Metro city-centre supermarkets, Tesco Superstores and Tesco Extra stores.
We also have Britain's biggest and only profitable online grocery retailer
in Tesco.com, recently complemented by the Tesco Direct online non-food
channel.
Tesco employs 270,000 people in the UK and more than 400,000 throughout
the world. Outside the UK, Tesco has stores in 12 countries, including the
recent launch of the Fresh & Easy format in the United States.
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Monday 9 June 2008
Pleasure Maker
Artist: Pleasure Maker
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Love On The Rocks
Year: 2004
Tracks: 13
Jaws star Roy Scheider dies, aged 75
XM Launches Second Annual 'XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow' National Initiative Benefiting Children's Miracle Network
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- XM Satellite Radio announced today
the second annual XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow cross-country initiative to
help Wal-Mart & Sam's Club raise $10 million in May for Children's Miracle
Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the
lives of children at hospitals across North America.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/NETU052 )
The XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow will kick-off on XMKiDS (XM 116), XM's
award-winning children's channel, Monday, May 12 from Orange County, Calif.
The entire XMKiDS on-air team -- including "Absolutely Mindy," Kenny
Curtis, Jinx, and Robbie Schaefer -- will broadcast from Children's Miracle
Network hospitals nationwide for two weeks before concluding with a live
broadcast from Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.,
Friday, May 23, and a free concert on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., Saturday, May 24.
In addition to upbeat, family-friendly music mix, the Roadshow
broadcasts will also feature exclusive interviews with the kids, families
and hospital staff whose lives have been impacted by their Children's
Miracle Network hospital. XMKiDS fans can follow video footage from every
stop on the tour and make donations to Children's Miracle Network by
visiting http://www.xmradio.com/roadshow or by purchasing a Miracle Balloon
at a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club in their area.
"After the success of last year's XMKiDS Roadshow, Children's Miracle
Network was excited to work with the incredible talent and staff of XM on
another cross-country tour," said Jim Hall, president and CEO of Children's
Miracle Network. "No doubt the incredibly powerful stories at these
children's hospitals will help XM, Children's Miracle Network and Wal-Mart
raise $10 million in May."
The XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow will conclude with a free concert
broadcast live from The Sylvan Theater on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., Saturday, May 24 from 12-3 pm ET. The concert will feature some of
the nation's premier recording artists for young people, including Lisa
Loeb, Meredith Brooks, The Jimmies and Rhythm Child.
"XM is proud to partner with Children's Miracle Network, Wal-Mart and
Sam's Club to bring the XMKiDS Traveling Road Show to kids in children's
hospitals around the country," said Jon Zellner, senior vice president for
music programming, XM. "This tour will create a fun, lively and interactive
experience to encourage kids to help other kids within their communities.
The funds we raise for Children's Miracle Network have the potential to
make a positive impact on children in communities across the country. Last
year, XM and Wal-Mart raised over $10 million dollars for Children's
Miracle Network hospitals. This year we plan to exceed that goal and we
encourage everyone in the XM Nation to buy a Miracle Balloon at Wal-Mart or
Sam's Club during the month of May."
XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow Schedule:
Date Location Broadcast Time
Mon, May 12 Orange County, Calif. 7pm - 11pm ET
Tues, May 13 Sacramento, Calif. 7pm - 11pm ET
Wed, May 14 Portland, Ore. 7pm - 11pm ET
Thurs, May 15 Seattle, Wash. 7pm - 11pm ET
Fri, May 16 Denver, Colo. 7am - 11am ET
Sat, May 17 St. Paul, Minn. 10am - 2pm ET
Mon, May 19 Chicago, Ill. 7am - 11am ET
Tues, May 20 Kansas City, Mo. 7am - 11am ET
Wed, May 21 Richmond, Va. 3pm - 7pm ET
Thurs, May 22 Boston, Mass. 3pm - 7pm ET
Fri, May 23 (LIVE) Washington, D.C. 8am - 11 am ET
Sat, May 24 (LIVE) DC Finale Concert 12pm - 3 pm ET
About XM Satellite Radio
XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 9
million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington,
DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008
lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to
coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy,
children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and
weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services
for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru, Suzuki, Infiniti and Toyota, is
available in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading
products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. XM
programming is also available through XM Radio Online, as downloads of
original XM shows via podcasts from XM's Web site or the Apple's iTunes
Store, and as streams of commercial-free XM music channels to AT&T and
Alltel wireless customers through XM Radio Mobile. For more information
about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit
http://www.xmradio.com/.
About Children's Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to
saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's
hospitals. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide
the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to
help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. To
learn more go to http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org.
the second annual XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow cross-country initiative to
help Wal-Mart & Sam's Club raise $10 million in May for Children's Miracle
Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the
lives of children at hospitals across North America.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/NETU052 )
The XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow will kick-off on XMKiDS (XM 116), XM's
award-winning children's channel, Monday, May 12 from Orange County, Calif.
The entire XMKiDS on-air team -- including "Absolutely Mindy," Kenny
Curtis, Jinx, and Robbie Schaefer -- will broadcast from Children's Miracle
Network hospitals nationwide for two weeks before concluding with a live
broadcast from Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.,
Friday, May 23, and a free concert on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., Saturday, May 24.
In addition to upbeat, family-friendly music mix, the Roadshow
broadcasts will also feature exclusive interviews with the kids, families
and hospital staff whose lives have been impacted by their Children's
Miracle Network hospital. XMKiDS fans can follow video footage from every
stop on the tour and make donations to Children's Miracle Network by
visiting http://www.xmradio.com/roadshow or by purchasing a Miracle Balloon
at a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club in their area.
"After the success of last year's XMKiDS Roadshow, Children's Miracle
Network was excited to work with the incredible talent and staff of XM on
another cross-country tour," said Jim Hall, president and CEO of Children's
Miracle Network. "No doubt the incredibly powerful stories at these
children's hospitals will help XM, Children's Miracle Network and Wal-Mart
raise $10 million in May."
The XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow will conclude with a free concert
broadcast live from The Sylvan Theater on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., Saturday, May 24 from 12-3 pm ET. The concert will feature some of
the nation's premier recording artists for young people, including Lisa
Loeb, Meredith Brooks, The Jimmies and Rhythm Child.
"XM is proud to partner with Children's Miracle Network, Wal-Mart and
Sam's Club to bring the XMKiDS Traveling Road Show to kids in children's
hospitals around the country," said Jon Zellner, senior vice president for
music programming, XM. "This tour will create a fun, lively and interactive
experience to encourage kids to help other kids within their communities.
The funds we raise for Children's Miracle Network have the potential to
make a positive impact on children in communities across the country. Last
year, XM and Wal-Mart raised over $10 million dollars for Children's
Miracle Network hospitals. This year we plan to exceed that goal and we
encourage everyone in the XM Nation to buy a Miracle Balloon at Wal-Mart or
Sam's Club during the month of May."
XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow Schedule:
Date Location Broadcast Time
Mon, May 12 Orange County, Calif. 7pm - 11pm ET
Tues, May 13 Sacramento, Calif. 7pm - 11pm ET
Wed, May 14 Portland, Ore. 7pm - 11pm ET
Thurs, May 15 Seattle, Wash. 7pm - 11pm ET
Fri, May 16 Denver, Colo. 7am - 11am ET
Sat, May 17 St. Paul, Minn. 10am - 2pm ET
Mon, May 19 Chicago, Ill. 7am - 11am ET
Tues, May 20 Kansas City, Mo. 7am - 11am ET
Wed, May 21 Richmond, Va. 3pm - 7pm ET
Thurs, May 22 Boston, Mass. 3pm - 7pm ET
Fri, May 23 (LIVE) Washington, D.C. 8am - 11 am ET
Sat, May 24 (LIVE) DC Finale Concert 12pm - 3 pm ET
About XM Satellite Radio
XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 9
million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington,
DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008
lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to
coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy,
children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and
weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services
for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru, Suzuki, Infiniti and Toyota, is
available in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading
products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. XM
programming is also available through XM Radio Online, as downloads of
original XM shows via podcasts from XM's Web site or the Apple's iTunes
Store, and as streams of commercial-free XM music channels to AT&T and
Alltel wireless customers through XM Radio Mobile. For more information
about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit
http://www.xmradio.com/.
About Children's Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to
saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's
hospitals. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide
the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to
help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. To
learn more go to http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org.
Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson get close in Cannes
Lindsay Lohan was snapped getting close to pal Samantha Ronson in Cannes this week — fueling the rumors the pair are more than just good friends.
In one photo, Lohan was seen intimately resting on Samantha’s neck; and in another, the pair looking loved-up and were holding hands.
Lohan and openly gay Ronson were in Cannes attending P Diddy’s lavish yacht party.
A fellow guest said: “They looked like proper lovebirds.
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Alaska Poses Nude For Anti-bullfighting Campaign
Spanish singer ALASKA has launched a campaign against bullfighting with a provocative new poster - in which she poses nude with three swords stuck in her back.
The campaign, titled The Naked Truth: Bullfighting is Cruel, is for Spain's animal rights association AnimaNaturalis and Britain's People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Campaigners at the two organisations have planned several protests against the traditional sport, which concludes once the bull is stabbed to death.
Along with filmmaker Pedro Almodovar, Alaska is one of the top figures of the Movida, a socio-cultural movement that emerged in Spain in 1975 following the end of the Francisco Franco's dictatorship.
Alaska says, "We need to stick some little banderillas (swords used in bullfighting) in the backs of those who think that the bull does not suffer."
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Paramore's Hayley Williams Brand Ex-Stepfather 'Insane'
Paramore singer Hayley Williams has called her step ex-stepfather “insane” after he tried to sell her personal possessions on eBay.
Williams former stepfather attempted to sell a handwritten book from the singer that included a school assignment.
Writing on Paramore's Live Journal, Williams said she “felt like throwin [sic] shit" when she saw the username of the item's seller.
“To be honest, I'd love to post his full name. Where he works. Possibly a phone number??? Then all of you could show him what it feels like when your personal life is out there for everyone to put their hands on,” she said.
Williams signed off by telling fans not to buy the book because she was going to.
You can see pictures from the UK leg of Paramore's Riot tour earlier this year below...
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Winehouse Released On Bail
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has been released on bail after she was arrested and questioned over alleged drug offenses. The 24-year-old star was quizzed by police in East London over drug offenses after footage of the star allegedly smoking crack cocaine was handed to British police. It's Winehouse's second legal woe in as many weeks, The hitmaker was accused of head-butting a man outside a North London pub on April 23 and later turned herself in to authorities. She escaped with a caution. Winehouse, who has faced a long and public battle against drugs and alcohol, checked into a rehab clinic in London in January after a video showing her allegedly taking a variety of illegal substances was passed on to British newspaper The Sun. She was also arrested, along with her husband Blake Fielder-Civil, in Bergen, Norway last year on suspicion of possessing cannabis. Winehouse was issued with a $714 fine, which she accepted, not realizing that paying up is the same as pleading guilty in the Scandinavian country.See Also
New run of British TV's 'Big Brother' hopes to reverse ratings decline
LONDON - "Big Brother" is back on Britain's TV screens for a ninth year and producers hope an eccentric group of housemates and a tough reward-and-punishment regime will help reverse the reality show's declining ratings.
The 16 participants include a 33-year-old Scottish comedian, who is the show's first blind contestant, a 26-year-old albino songwriter, who says he was deported from the U.S. to his British homeland after getting involved with gangs, and a couple who must keep their relationship a secret from the others.
"Big Brother" made its British debut in 2000 and was an immediate hit. The show forces a group of strangers to live in a house for several weeks under the constant gaze of television cameras. The contestants are set a series of character-testing tasks, and are voted off the show one by one by viewers. The winner receives 100,000 pounds (about $200,000).
Versions of the program are produced around the world but ratings in Britain have been declining and the show has been hit by accusations of poor taste and controversy over racist comments by contestants.
Producers say they will not tolerate bullying or abusive language.
They have adopted "zero tolerance" as a theme for this year's show. Innovations include a house jail for contestants who break the rules and a garden where they will grow their own vegetables.
A media monitoring group said Friday that Thursday night's premier drew 5.4 million viewers, down from 6.1 million last year and seven million in 2006.
The show's commissioning editor, Angela Jain, said producers were pleased the show had drawn a quarter of viewers in its time slot. Now they will be hoping viewers stay with the show over its 13-week run.
"We remain as committed as ever to making this year's series the most entertaining yet," she said.
In The Times newspaper, reviewer Tim Teeman thought there was life left in the now-familiar format.
"The circus is back in town," he wrote. "It knows it probably isn't welcome by many, but it will set up its gaudy rides and stalls regardless, knowing that sooner or later we'll be guzzling candyfloss and screaming our heads off on the waltzers."
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