PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, May 6, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, May 6, 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.

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1. Celebrity Moms Join UNICEF, Yahoo! and Mallika Chopra to Make Promises to Honor Children and Mothers This Mothers Day

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Caption: Celine Dion is one of many mothers who joined UNICEF's Mother's Day Program to help mothers and children around the world. Inspired by Mallika Chopra's book, 100 Promises to My Baby, celebrity mothers including Denise Richards, Debra Messing, Ivana Trump and Julia Ormond composed their own promises in celebration of UNICEF's global cause for healthy moms and babies. For more information, please visit www.unicefusa.org

Contact: Laura Contreras of U.S. Fund for UNICEF, +1-212-880-9166, lcontreras@unicefusa.org

2. Oh ... 'So Wilde!' Fashion Show & Party to Benefit VH1 Save The Music Foundation Sponsored by Across the Bridge Theatricals Foundation

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Caption: Johnny Rzeznik hosts "So Wilde" Fashion Show to Benefit VH1 Save the Music, May 20th at earthNYC.

Contact: Suze DiPietro, Director of Public Relations of Across the Bridge Theatricals Foundation, +1-646-591-9705, or suze@ATBtheatricals.com

3. Andy Roddick and Elton John Served It Up for Youth in Need

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2937315

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Caption: Andy Roddick and Sir Elton John on stage at the "Champions for Charity" Gala and Auction charity Fundraiser.

Contact: Ginger Roddick, Gingerroddick@hotmail.com, or Doris Porter, +1-561-392-2652, both of Andy Roddick Foundation

4. Moonlight Serenade, New Carly Simon Album of Romantic Standards, to Be Released as DualDisc Featuring Making-of-the-Album Documentary & Exclusive Interviews

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2937462

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Caption: New Carly Simon album, "Moonlight Serenade," the artist's first for Columbia Records, in stores Tuesday July 19.

Contact: Fran DeFeo, Columbia Records, Media, New York, +1-212-833-5784, Fran.DeFeo@sonybmg.com

5. Stevie Wonder To Unveil First Ever Music Video Enhanced With Video Description Technique for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

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Caption: Music icon Stevie Wonder, with a career spanning more than 4 decades on Motown Records prepares to release his much anticipated album "A Time To Love."

Contact: Howard Bragman, +1-323-656-2700, Howard Bragman@aol.com, Shelly Sellover, +1-310-459-1207, CiaMedia@aol.com, or, for Universal Motown: Wendy Washington, +1-212-373-0702, Wendy.Washington@umusic.com, for Stevie Wonder

6. Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation to Offer High-End Items on eBay

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Caption: Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Toby Keith, wearing the customized Johnathon Arndt Gallery of Jewels ring that will be part of the Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation auction on eBay

Contact: Brooke Primero, or Melissa Armstrong, both of BNC, +1-310-854-4800, for Academy of Country Music

7. Willie Nelson Performs At Ramstein Air Base

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Caption: Willie Nelson entertains service members and their families at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Nelson was one of several artists appearing in a Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson variety show, taped for airing on ABC May 23. The show also included performances by Big & Rich, Brian McKnight, Jimmy Kimmel and Drew Lachey. Nick and Jessica left on a USO tour to Iraq following the taping, greeting troops and handing out Operation USO Care Packages.

8. Diageo Inks New Daring Black Spiced Rum: Captain Morgan Tattoo(R)

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Caption: The bold, new line extension -- Captain Morgan Tattoo -- from the #3 spirit brand in the U.S., is a daring, black-spiced rum with a mysterious 'sweet-to-heat' finish that tastes great straight. Captain Morgan Tattoo, available beginning mid-May, will tap into the enormously successful high-energy occasion with a brand that consumers already have great loyalty towards. Captain Morgan Tattoo will leave a mark with consumers looking for a more lively experience from The Captain. Know when to draw the line. Drink Responsibly!

Contact: Captain Morgan Media Bureau, Stuart Kirby, +1-203-602-5026, stuart.kirby@diageo.com, for Diageo

9. Geneon Entertainment's Must-Own DVD Will Blow You Away! Appleseed

Humanity's Last Chance for Survival Explodes Onto Deluxe and Limited Edition DVDs on DVD May 10, 2005

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Caption: From the creator of GHOST IN THE SHELL comes the action- adventure APPLESEED, the story of a lone warrior in whose hands rests the fate of mankind, arriving on DVD May 10th from Geneon Entertainment.

Contact: Sarah Gumina of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-310-473-4147, ext. 2250, sarah_gumina@bhimpact.com, for Geneon Entertainment

10. Match.com Launches a New 90-Day Way to Relationship Success

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Caption: Match.com, celebrating its tenth year as the world's leading online dating and relationship company, introduces a new, three-part plan for relationship success entitled "How to Meet the Right Person in 90 Days." The Guide is free to all current Match.com members and to those who register at www.match.com by May 31, 2005. With knowledge gained from 10 years and millions of successful matches, the program provides tips and techniques for expanding one's romantic possibilities and managing relationships.

Contact: Liz Entwistle of Match.com, +1-214-576-9321, or liz.entwistle@match.com

11. Genworth Financial Enlists Help From Hall of Fame LPGA Golfer Juli Inkster in Raising Awareness About Long Term Care Issues

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Caption: LPGA Hall of Fame golfer Julie Inkster has joined forces with Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW) to help improve education and awareness about long term care planning. The winner of seven major titles, Inkster will make appearances at a number of LPGA tournaments this year on behalf of Genworth to help women better understand long term care issues. Inkster will wear the Genworth Financial logo on her attire at every 2005 LPGA tournament in which she plays.

Contact: Neal McGarity of Genworth Financial, +1-203-708-3460, Neal.McGarity@genworth.com

12. Animals Rule at the Nineteenth Genesis Awards Television Special Airing Primetime on Animal Planet, Saturday, May 14

'Desperate Housewives' Star Reveals Her Passion for Animals

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2939749

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Caption: "Desperate Housewives" star Nicollette Sheridan, with Iraqi rescue dog, Ratchet, reveals a passion for animals at the Nineteenth Genesis Awards, airing on Animal Planet, Saturday, May 14th.

Contact: Sue Blackmore of The Humane Society of the United States Hollywood Office, +1-818-501-2275

13. Paramount Television Group Photo Advisory: The Bad Girl's Guide Premiere Party

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Caption: The Bad Girl's Guide Premiere Party Photo Courtesy of Paramount Television Group

Contact: Jennifer Solari, or Jillian Preger, both of Paramount, +1-323-956-4373.

14. Chronicle Books Launches Highly-Anticipated Merit Badge Handbook for Women

'You Can Do It!' by United Flight 93 Heroine Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, Offers Women Realistic, Step-by-Step Guidance for Tackling Items on Their 'Want-to-Do' Lists

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Caption: You Can Do It! is the vision of Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, a heroine of United Flight 93 who perished on September 11th and a woman who was an inspiration to all who knew her. Lauren's dream was of the ultimate self-empowering resource, a book to help women of all ages realize their dreams. Inspired by her beloved Girl Scout badges, You Can Do It! is the merit badge handbook for every grown-up girl who's said, "I wish I could..."

Contact: Andrea Burnett of Chronicle Books, +1-415-537-4258, or andrea_burnett@chroniclebooks.com; or Olivia Horoshko of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, +1-310-248-6183, or olivia.horoshko@ogilvypr.com, for Chronicle Books

15. Controversial New Book by Arthur Blech Blames Bible for Anti-Semitism

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Caption: Controversial New Book by Arthur Blech Blames Bible for Anti-Semitism

Contact: David Rippe, +1-513-253-4854, or david@celestiacorp.com, for SelectBooks, Inc.

16. Unprecedented Worldwide Trailer 'Roadblock' Debut for Disney/Walden Media's 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'

Estimated 200 Million+ Global Audience to Experience Theatrical Trailer With Convergence Availability on TV, Online and via Mobile Phones

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Caption: Tilda Swinton as Jadas, The White Witch. Photo by Phil Bray. (C) 2005 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Walden Media LLC.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050503/LATU059-b

Caption: From Top: Anna Popplewell as Susan, Skandar Keynes as Edmund and William Moseley as Peter. Photo by Phil Bray. (C) 2005 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Walden Media LLC.

Photo #3 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050503/LATU059-c

Caption: Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie. Photo by Phil Bray. (C) 2005 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Walden Media LLC.

Contact: Dennis Rice, Senior Vice President, Publicity of Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, +1-818-560-5610; or Teri Meyer, Senior Vice President, Publicity of Buena Vista International, +1-818-558-2291

17. Disneyland

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Caption: WELCOME HOME -- Walt Disney Company CEO Michael Eisner welcomes back 1955 Disneyland Cast Member Steve Martin to the Disneyland Magic Shop where Martin began his show biz career. Both were on hand for the kickoff of the Disneyland 50th anniversary celebration.

Contact: George Savvas of Disneyland, +1-714-728-1967

18. Disneyland - Kelsey Grammer

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Caption: Kelsey Grammer and his family take a spin on a newly "goldenized" Teacup at Disneyland during the 50th anniversary "Happiest Homecoming on Earth" celebration kickoff May 4, 2005.

Contact: George Savvas of Disneyland, +1-714-728-1967

PRNewswire -- May 6

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