PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, April 15, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, April 15, 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. Smile ... It's In the Bag

Brittany Murphy Teams Up with New Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus for an Ultimate Accessories Sweepstakes

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2922424

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Caption: Brittany Murphy announces "Smile...It's in the Bag!," an online contest on www.whitestrips.com to win 18 months worth of accessories from Botkier in celebration of the launch of new Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus, with results that last up to 18 months.

Contact: Kate Keeley, +1-212-891-0419, kkeeley@devries-pr.com, or Nathan Richter, +1-646-253-0204, nrichter@devries-pr.com, both for Procter & Gamble

2. Heather Graham New Mane Attraction for Garnier 100% Color

Actress to Appear in TV and Print Advertising for Garnier Haircolor Brand

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2920819

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050413/NYW009

Caption: Garnier announced today that actress Heather Graham will represent 100% Color as the haircolor brand's new celebrity spokesperson. The head-turning Graham will be featured in a national TV and print advertising campaign for 100% Color beginning this month. With the signing of Graham, Garnier 100% Color marks its first foray into celebrity endorsement for a beauty product. The vibrant Graham joins a roster of Garnier celebrity spokespersons including Sarah Jessica Parker, who represents Garnier's sister haircolor brand Garnier Nutrisse, and NASCAR racecar driver Brian Vickers, who recently signed with mega haircare line, Garnier Fructis.

Contact: Greta Fox of Garnier, +1-212-984-4960; or Tara Madden of Bratskeir / Seidman, +1-212-679-2233, or Robin Baum of PMK, +1-310-289-6200

3. Daryl Hannah Hosts 'FORCES OF NATURE - The Future of Sustainability' Panel at LOHAS 9 Forum

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2919758

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050412/LATU072

Caption: Daryl Hannah to host "FORCES OF NATURE - The Future of Sustainability? panel Wednesday, April 27, at LOHAS 9 Forum: Getting to the Heart of Conscious Commerce, at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, California.

Contact: Lisa Elia Public Relations, +1-310-393-9547, or fax, +1-310-393-5819, lisaeliapr@aol.com, for LOHAS 9 Forum

4. House of Taylor Acquires a Billion Dollar Jewel in Ireland

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2921194

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Photo #1: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050413/NYW103-a

Caption: Dame Elizabeth Taylor.

Photo #2: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050413/NYW103-b

Caption: Kathy Ireland.

Contact: House of Taylor Jewelry, General Information and Business Inquiries, Christopher J. Reed, info@hotj.com, +1-310-860-2660, ext. 109; Press or Media Inquiries, Wendy Rodriguez, prmedia@hotj.com, +1-310-860-2660, ext. 123; TMG, Christine King, or Stacy Broff, cktmg@earthlink.net, +1-310-887-7077; Kathy Ireland Worldwide(TM), Dick Guttman, guttmanpr@aol.com, +1-310-246-4600, or Matthew Larsen, mlarsen@sterlingwinters.com, +1-310-557-2700; House of Taylor, Sally Morrison, sally.morrison@jwt.com, +1-212-210-7596, or Carson Glover, carson.glover@jwt.com, +1-212-210-7859

5. Full Tilt Poker Announces a $10,000,000 World Series of Poker Main Event Giveaway!

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2917162

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/LAFRU3

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#3

Caption: Team Full Tilt of Fulltiltpoker.com Phil Ivey, Erik Seidel, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren, John Juanda, Chris Ferguson, Clonie Gowen, Phil Gordon

Contact: Michele Clayborne of EMC-PR, +1-310-451-1152, emc-pr@verizon.net, for Full Tilt Poker

6. Nantucket Nectars Raises 10K for the Red Sox Foundation

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2922848

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Caption: Nantucket Nectars raised 10K for the Red Sox Foundation by hosting giant Good Luck Card signing. Tom & Tom, the co- founders of Nantucket Nectars, kick off the signing by providing Terry "Tito" Francona their opinion on what it will take to win another World Series Victory.

Contact: Robin Mack for Nantucket Nectars, +1-617-248-0680 ext. 14, or +1-617-359-8512, rmack@cerconebrown.com

7. Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels of Run DMC Signs on With Paid, Inc. Celebrity Services to Launch His Official Fan Club

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2918749

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Caption: Hip-hop icon Darryl "DMC" McDaniels co-founder of the famed group Run DMC has begun a solo venture. In choosing Paid, Inc.'s Celebrity Services to create and manage every aspect of his first official fan club and fan club web site, DMC stated, "It's all about creating a memorable, interactive experience between my fans and me."

Contact: Julie Shepherd of Accentuate PR, +1-815-479-1833, Julie@paid.com, or Investors, Jens Dalsgaard of Redwood Consultants, LLC, +1-415-884-0348, jnsd@aol.com, both for Paid, Inc.; or For DMC: Dvora Vener Englefield @ BWR Public Relations, +1-310-248-6161, dvener@bwr-la.com

8. BET Premieres Reality Series BLOWIN' UP!: FATTY KOO April 21st at 9:30PM Unscripted Drama Follows Formation of New Sony Urban/Das/Columbia Records Recording Artist Fatty Koo

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2919326

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050411/DCM062

Caption: This Spring, BET 's cameras chronicle the journey of five diverse and multi-talented individuals from Columbus, Ohio who form the musical collective 'Fatty Koo' as they struggle to break into the record biz on its newest series, BLOWIN' UP!: FATTY KOO. The 13-episode half-hour reality show premieres on BET Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Members of Fatty Koo (L to R) are Marya, Eddie B., Valure, Gabrielle, and Ron.

Contact: Tosha Whitten-Griggs, +1-818-655-6712, tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net, or Zabrina Horton, +1-818-655-6737, zabrina.horton@bet.net, both of BET; or Edwin Banacia of Sony Urban Music, +1-212-833-5072, edwin.banacia@sonybmg.com

9. Rollerblade(R) Celebrates 25th Anniversary With National Free Skate Lesson Program; Brand Launched Fastest Growing Sport in the History of Sporting Goods Industry

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2921074

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050413/PHW007LOGO

Caption: Rollerblade USA celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2005. With over 19 million participants, inline skating is one of the top fitness activities in America.

Contact: Nicholas J. Skally, PR and Marketing Manager, Rollerblade USA, +1-609-291-5815, nskally@rollerblade.com

10. NADAguides.com Editors Announce Top Vehicles of Summer 2005 Company's Experts Pick Their Favorite 'Hot' Vehicles in Ten Separate Categories

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2920191

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NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050412/LATU085-a

Caption: NADAguides.com Editor's Top Classic Car Pick - 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi.

Contact: Jennifer Lange, Director of Public Relations of NADAguides.com, +1-714-556-8511, ext. 265, jlange@nadaguides.com

11. Movie Stars Tell All About Their Tobacco Habits

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2919370

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AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#6

Caption: In "Hollywood Speaks Out on Tobacco" by Curtis Mekemson, 88 top movie stars are quoted about their tobacco habits. In one, Lara Flynn Boyle talks of smoking on airplanes: "You can get one good puff. Then you have to exhale into the toilet and flush the butt at the same time." Other celebrities include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, Cameron Diaz and Brad Pitt. The 182-page trade paperback is available for $7.95 through www.grassroots-solutions.org.

Contact: Gary Zavoral, +1-916-446-9900, for Grassroots Solutions, Inc.

12. Need a Break? Plan Your Road Trip With Hotels.com; The Hotel Experts Offer Big Savings in Hot Florida Cities

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2916775

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/LAFRU1LOGO

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#1

Caption: 50 First Prize winners in the Hotels.com "Celebrate Spring Sweepstakes" will receive a Delphi XM MyFi(TM) handheld satellite radio with one year of basic service and free activation. One lucky Grand Prize winner will win a "Celebrate Spring" vacation from Hotels.com and XM Satellite Radio

Contact: Nicole Hockin of Hotels.com, +1-469-335-1595, or nhockin@hotels.com

13. The Blvd Restaurant in Beverly Hills at The Regent Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2921123

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050413/NYW044

Caption: The Blvd restaurant in Beverly Hills at The Regent Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.

Contact: Elizabeth Murphy, Ketchum Entertainment Marketing, +1-310-584-8307, eliabeth.murphy@ketchum.com, for The Regent Beverly Wilshire

14. Unique Antiques Highlight Select Showcase Auctions

Live online auction focuses exclusively on high-end specialty merchandise

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2922745

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050408/LAFRU3

Caption: This exquisite 18 kt. gold Tiffany watch, circa. 1882, is one of hundreds of high-end antiques and collectibles offered in the "Select Showcase" online auction at www.GoAntiques.com. Dealers, collectors and consumers can preview items now or participate in the next auction set for April 17 at 4 p.m. EDT.

Contact: Jim Kamnikar, GoAntiques.com, +1-614-923-4250, or Rich Baker, +1-614-538-1953

15. Twinkies(R) Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2918684

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/LAFRU2

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#2

Caption: Twinkies, one of America's all-time favorite snack cakes, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. As part of the festivities, a special limited edition box designed by an 11-year-old Michigan boy will be in stores for the month of April.

Contact: Hannah Arnold of Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Inc. Public Relations, +1-212-575-4545

16. Bahama Breeze Offers Mother's Day Caribbean Cruise Giveaway

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2921158

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/LAFRU5

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#5

Caption: Bahama Breeze restaurants are known nationally for delicious fresh seafood, flame grilled steaks and savory chicken dishes with an island accent accompanied by refreshing, handcrafted tropical drinks. The restaurant's Caribbean ambience includes live steel drum music and island-inspired decor.

Contact: Chris Feeley, ext. 237, or cfeeley@piersongrant.com, or Stacey Promish, ext. 223, or spromish@piersongrant.com, both of Pierson Grant Public Relations, +1-954-776-1999, for Bahama Breeze

17. Fotobay.com's Calypso Technology Brings Online Photo Sharing to a Whole New Level of Personalized Experience

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2920390

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/LAFRU7

AP PHOTOEXPRESS: PRN#7

Caption: Experience your photo memories like nothing before at www.Fotobay.com . Create your own exciting Cool Album with our Cool Objects in just a few clicks. See our sample Cool Album at www.Fotobay.com/CoolAlbum .

Contact: Mr. Casey Chu of Fotobay.com, +1-650-307-0248, or caseyc@Fotobay.com

18. New Mascots Heat Up the Competition at WorldWinner

Speedbump and Detour Personify Fun, Competitive Spirit That Fuels WorldWinner Players

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2921514

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050413/NEW026

Caption: New Mascots, Speedbump and Detour, embody friendly rivalry found on WorldWinner's online game

Contact: Allison Rynak of WorldWinner, +1-617-614-3734, arynak@worldwinner.com

19. Scholastic's Girls Hold Up This World by Actress Jada Pinkett Smith Hits National Best-Seller List

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2918898

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050411/NYM131

Caption: Jada Pinkett Smith's first-ever children's book 'Girls Hold Up This World' hits The New York Times children's best-seller list.

Contact: Charisse Meloto of Scholastic, +1-212-389-3785, cmeloto@scholastic.com

20. NEWSWEEK COVER: 'Go With God'

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2918263

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050410/NYSU003

Caption: The April 18 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, April 11) focuses on the future of the Catholic faith, and in particular four contentious issues the new pope will face: love in the time of AIDS, empty pulpits, the challenge of Islam and "collegiality." Also in the magazine: Iraq's new leaders; more troubles for Tom DeLay; the royal wedding; and Wall Street's "Spitzer Effect." Plus, Mariah Carey discusses her latest album and Denzel Washington hits Broadway.

Contact: Abigail Lorge of Newsweek, +1-212-445-4078

PRNewswire -- April 15

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