PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, January 21, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, January 21, 2005 The following is a select summary of the top entertainment-related press releases transmitted this week by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at no charge to journalists on PR Newswire for Journalists, http://www.prnewswire.com/media. Editors are also advised that high-resolution photos are available to accompany these previously transmitted releases. Members of the media may download the photos at no charge from the online archive links indicated below. Many photos are also available via the AP PhotoExpress Network, as indicated by the PRN# listed below. 1. Ari Gold Joins Boy George at Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay Ski Week Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2857901 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050121/LAFRU1 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN2 Caption: Lake Tahoe WinterFest celebrates its tenth annual Gay Ski Week, with Culture Club icon Boy George as guest DJ. Joining Boy George on the entertainment line up is pop sensation Ari Gold. Lake Tahoe WinterFest takes place March 6-13. This high energy celebration includes world class skiing and boarding, a private dinner/dance cruise and legendary dance parties. As Lake Tahoe's only Gay and Lesbian Ski Week, WinterFest attracts thousands of the friendliest skiers. Packages are available online at www.LakeTahoeWinterFest.com. Contact: Kevin Ray of NGLVCB, +1-775-883-1301 2. Subaru Announces Participation in Rally America National Championship Series Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2852198 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050121/LAFRU2 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN3 Caption: Travis Pastrana maneuvers his Vermont SportsCar-prepared 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi rally car up the famous Pikes Peak mountain during the fifth round of the 2004 SCCA ProRally Championship. Pastrana will be driving a Subaru again in 2005 to compete in the Rally America National Championship. Contact: Lisa Fleming of Subaru of America, +1-856-488-5093, lfleming@subaru.com 3. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Joins PBS' Weekly Newsmagazine NOW as a Contributor Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854184 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050115/NYSA009 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN4 Caption: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Joins PBS' Weekly Newsmagazine NOW as a Contributor Contact: Press - Rick Byrne for NOW, +1-212-560-8406, ByrneR@thirteen.org 4. Donald Trump Signs for Record Speaking Fee - $1,000,000 an Hour Agrees to Speak for Learning Annex in Three Cities Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2853789 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050121/LAFRU4 AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN5 Caption: Just before getting married, Donald Trump closed a deal with Learning Annex.com for a record breaking $1 million dollars an hour ($16,000 a minute!) to speak for them at their 2005 Real Estate Wealth Expos in Los Angeles - May 1st, New York - October 23, and Chicago - November 6. Contact: Heather Moore of The Learning Annex, +1-646-346-2904, heatherm@learningannex.com 5. The Fourth Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Features Who's Who of Sports and Entertainment Celebrities Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2857278 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050120/FLTH006-a Caption: The Fourth Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Features Who's Who of Sports and Entertainment Celebrities Contact: Jennifer Glaisek of Kerzner International, +1-212-659-5190, Jennifer.Glaisek@Kerzner.com; or Alyson Sadofsky of SFX Sports Group, +1-202-686-2000, Alyson.Sadofsky@sfx.com, for Michael Jordan 6. Go Backstage at the Golden Globes Via VX30(TM) Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2856200 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050119/LAW003 Caption: Backstage goes blacktie. l-r: Erkki Kanto, IT director for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA); Max Cipicca, HFPA web designer; and Arben Kryeziu, inventor of the VX30(TM) encoding software, don blacktie during production of the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Contact: Karol McGuire of Open Access Communications, Inc., +1-719-633-1987, or +1-719-460-1558, oacom@adelphia.net, for MXS, Inc. 7. Zondervan Bible Ad Rejection Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2855858 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050118/DETU034-a Caption: Controversy erupted today between the world's largest Bible publisher, Zondervan, and Rolling Stone magazine over this ad for the TNIV, a new Bible translation aimed at 18- to 34-year olds. As Zondervan kicks off an unprecedented marketing campaign for the TNIV, which will be the biggest Bible release in history, Rolling Stone reversed itself in the 11th hour refusing to run the ad. Zondervan viewed Rolling Stone as an ideal vehicle for reaching the TNIV's audience. 8. Mischevious Twins Uncommon Promoters of Healthy Foods Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2855090 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050118/SFTU010 Caption: Popular fictional characters, Edgar and Ellen, prepare for their debut on the packages of good-for-you foods. Contact: Tiffany Cho of Publicis Dialog, +1-206-270-4653, for Star Farm Productions LLC; or Cary Erickson of Star Farm Productions LLC, +1-312-226-7130 9. Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, John Cleese, Steve Buscemi, Cedric The Entertainer, Reba McEntire, Kathy Bates, Thomas Haden Church and Andre Benjamin (AKA Andre 3000) Join Voice Cast for E.B. White's Classic Book Adaptation of 'Charlotte's Web' Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2855997 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050118/NYTU228 Contact: M. Janet Hill, +1-310-752-8073, or Alison Mochizuki, +1-310-752-8044, both of MTV Networks-Nick Movies; or Nancy Kirkpatrick of Paramount Pictures, +1-323-956-5824 10. The Bachelor's Guide to Valentine's Flowers; On the Day When Every Man is a Bachelor Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854891 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050118/NYFNSJ12-b Caption: Woo her with Tulips. On Valentine's Day, tulips are among the top choices for gift-giving. "Candy is fattening, lingerie risky - but flowers are almost always sure to please," says Sally Ferguson, director of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center in New York. For longer vase life for flowers she advises: re-trim stems before arranging, remove leaves below the water line to keep water fresh, place vases away from sun and heat. For more floral tips, visit the NFBIC's www.bulb.com Contact: Sally Ferguson of Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center, +1-718-693-5400, or Fax, +1-718-693-7780, press@bulb.com 11. Get the Winning Blonde Look From The 62nd Annual Golden Globes Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854809 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050117/NYM078-a Caption: Cervando Maldonado styled Goldie Hawn. Contact: Candice Harmon or Amy Levins, Tractenberg & Co., +1-212-929-7979 12. High Performance Diamonds Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854881 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050118/NYFNSJ05 Caption: Performance is the newest criteria in selecting the perfect diamond. According to the experts at American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL), the best performing diamonds are those that are alive with fire and sparkle like this beautiful Hearts on Fire three stone ring. Contact: Cheryl Bella of The Firm Public Relations, +1-702-739-9933, for AGS Laboratories 13. stila star by Mia & Kompany Shine on The Celebrities at the Golden Globes Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854793 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050117/NYM075-b Caption: Stila star by Mia & Kompany large super star pin. Contact: Margeau Dyer or Celia Cohen, both of Tractenberg & Co., +1-212-929-7979, for images of the stila star by Mia & Kompany 14. De-Lovely's Ashley Judd Hits the Red Carpet With American Beauty Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854399 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050117/LAM016 Caption: American Beauty spokesperson and 1st Time Golden Globe nominee Ashley Judd radiates old Hollywood glamour with a modern twist. Contact: Danna Weiler of American Beauty Public Relations, +1-212-277-2295, dweiler@beautybankinc.com 15. Antonio Banderas Brings His 'Spirit' to Aspen Winterskol Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2854326 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050117/NYM045 Caption: Spirit Antonio Banderas captures the heart of Aspen's Winterskol as Antonio kicks off the city's 54th annual fireworks. Contact: Chopin Rabin, or Mariel Rittenhouse, both of Bratskeir Seidman, +1-212-679-2233, or wireless, +1-646-256-1220, both for Spirit Antonio Banderas 16. Latin Recording Artist Ana Cristina Makes History as the First Hispanic to Perform the Star Spangled Banner at the Presidential Inauguration Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2853606 An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050114/NYF050 Caption: Ana Cristina. Contact: Natalie Boden, +1-305-323-4800, Natalie@bodenpr.com; or Manny A. Varas for AnaCristina International, email, manny@anacristina.com For more information on any of the photos, or on gaining access to the archives, members of the media may contact the PR Newswire Photo Desk at +1-888-776-6555 or +1-212-782-2840. 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