PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, May 27, 2005

PR Newswire Entertainment Weekly RoundUp for Week Ending Friday, May 27, 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. Diesel Footwear & Talib Kweli Host Screening of MTV Trippin

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2952561

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAFRU3

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Caption: Rap artist Talib Kweli (pictured) traveled to Tanzania to film Trippin along with Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon. Diesel footwear sponsored the episode screening party on May 23.

Contact: Kate O'Connor of Novartis Pharma Communications, +1-862-778-5588 or +1-917-446-7400, or kate.oconnor@novartis.com

2. Latest Nike Marketing Campaign Recommends Running Barefoot?

Nike's Lance Armstrong, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brandi Chastain and Freddy Adu Share Thoughts on Revolutionary Nike FREE Shoes

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-a

Caption: The new lightweight and flexible design of Nike FREE combines nature with technology to simulate the act of running barefoot on grass helping to strengthen muscles, prevent injury and improve overall athletic performance for a multitude of sports.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-b

Caption: The Nike FREE 5.0 was awarded the 2005 Outside Magazine Gear of the Year award for the road running shoe category.

Photo #3 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/CGTU026-c

Caption: New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady training in the new Nike FREE Trainer 5.0.

Contact: Nike Media Relations, +1-212-367-4447, or Anna Schneider for NIKE, Inc., +1-312-751-3522, schneian@fleishman.com

3. Atari and Marc Ecko Secure More Than 65 Legendary Graffiti Writers for 'Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure'

Renowned Writers Lend Tags and Talent to Highly-Anticipated Video Game

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957725

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/NYTH004

Caption: The six graffiti legends from Atari, Inc.'s video game; 'Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure' slated to release this September. Photo: From left to right: Seen, T-kid, Cope2, Smith, OBEY: Shepard Fairey and FUTURA.

Contact: Tara Bruno of HighWater Group PR, +1-212-338-0077 x302, tara@highwatergroup.com; or Clint Cantwell of Marc Ecko Enterprises, +1-917-262-1110, clintc@ecko.com, both for Atari, Inc.

4. Two New Books From N.C. Writer Lucy Daniels Hit Market in Spring 2005

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Caption: Lucy Daniels, author of best-seller Caleb, My Son, weaves a riveting story of human strength and frailty, a compelling saga of people controlled by their past in her novel, The Eyes of the Father. Her companion book, Dreaming Your Way to Creativity, outlines Daniels' process for recapturing creative and emotional freedom. Recognizing shortcomings in creative work and becoming able to observe in dreams the unconscious conflicts that interrupt one's creative power, is a road map for the reader's personal journey.

Contact: Pat Hunnell, +1-919-755-1252, pathunnell@nc.rr.com

5. Arthur Frommer Tells America Where to Stop When They Need to Go

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Caption: World-renowned travel expert Arthur Frommer has partnered with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to develop Where to Stop & Where to Go: A Guide to Traveling with Overactive Bladder in the United States. This free, first-of-its-kind 75-page guide highlights key attractions in 19 U.S. cities and four national parks, while providing an easy-to-follow list of restroom locations. For a free copy, call 1-877-STOP-GO-5 (1-877-786- 7465) or log onto www.wheretostopwheretogo.com.

Contact: Kate O'Connor of Novartis Pharma Communications, +1-862-778-5588 or +1-917-446-7400, or kate.oconnor@novartis.com

6. Maureen Dowd, Bestselling Author of Bushworld, and Pulitzer Prize- winning New York Times Columnist, Writes a New Book, ARE MEN NECESSARY? When Sexes Collide, to be Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in November 2005

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957019

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Caption: Maureen Dowd, Bestselling Author of Bushworld, and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Columnist, writes a new book, ARE MEN NECESSARY? When Sexes Collide, to be published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in November 2005.

Contact: Marilyn Ducksworth, +1-212-366-2564, marilyn.ducksworth@us.penguingroup.com, or Dave Zimmer, +1-212-366-2687, david.zimmer@us.penguingroup.com, both for G.P. Putnam's Sons

7. American Idol Winner Carrie Underwood Receives a Marquis Jet Card in Addition to a Recording Contract

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957771

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Caption: During last night's finale, the new American Idol, Carrie Underwood, was amazed to receive her very own Marquis Jet Card. Along with her new recording contract and icon status, she will now enjoy 24x7 access to the exclusive NetJets(R) fleet. In addition to this season of American Idol, Marquis Jet scored four separate appearances on the first season of The Apprentice, and was featured in the major motion picture Fever Pitch, starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore.

Contact: Ed James of Andy Morris & Company, +1-212-561-7455, ed@amc-pr.com, for Marquis Jet

8. Oprah Winfrey Gives $1 Million to U.S. Dream Academy to Help At-Risk Children During Gala at DC Grand Hyatt

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Caption: Oprah Winfrey made dreams come true when she surprised Wintley Phipps, president and CEO of the U.S. Dream Academy, Inc., with a $1 million check after speaking at the organization's 4th annual "Power of A Dream," fundraising gala in Washington, DC. By the end of the evening, more than $1.8 million had been raised to support academic, enrichment and mentoring programs for at-risk children.

Contact: Robin Beaman, +1-312-751-9689, rbeaman@beamaninc.com; or Dell Jackson, +1-410-902-5035, djackson@mghpr.com; or Monica Wood, +1-443-538-4184, mwood@mwprinc.com; or Devon M. Allen, +1-267-258-6861, Dallen@ncaao.com, all for U.S. Dream Academy

9. Estee Lauder Signs Oscar(R) Winning Actress Gwyneth Paltrow for Fragrance and Makeup Campaigns

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/NYM204A-a

Caption: Estee Lauder announced on May 23 that Gwyneth Paltrow (r) will join the brand as one of its iconic global faces representing fragrances and selected makeup collections. Her first advertising campaign will be for Estee Lauder pleasures, debuting November 2005. She is pictured here at the print campaign shoot with Aerin Lauder. Paltrow joins current spokesmodels, Elizabeth Hurley, Liya Kebede and Carolyn Murphy.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/NYM204A-b

Caption: Estee Lauder pleasures and Pleasures For Men, representing the fourth largest global fragrance masterbrand.

Contact: Melissa McCarthy, +1-212-572-4435, mmccarth@estee.com, or Ashley Badger Wakefield, +1-212-572-3933, abadger@estee.com, both of Estee Lauder

10. The Cosmopolitan Offers Tenants First-Ever Vertically Integrated Shopping & Dining Venue

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957698

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Caption: The Cosmopolitan resort and casino in Las Vegas has begun leasing 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Contact: Press, Kurt Ouchida, +1-702-300-5756, or Leasing Inquiries, Jim Reding, +1-702-215-5501, both of The Cosmopolitan

11. Bentley Motors Delivers Luxurious Million Dollar Limousine Fleet to Wynn Las Vegas

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Caption: Four coachbuilt Bentley Arnage RL limousines personally commissioned by Mr. Steve Wynn stand ready for guests outside his new luxury resort, Wynn Las Vegas.

Contact: Dan Weikel of JMPR, Inc., +1-818-992-4353, dweikel@jmprpublicrelations.com, for Bentley Motors

12. The Club at Hammock Beach Offers VIP Retro Flashback Weekend Package Weekend features The Fixx, Kool & The Gang, The Temptations and Bruce Hornsby & The Range

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Photo #1 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-a

Caption: The Temptations.

Photo #2 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-b

Caption: Bruce Hornsby.

Photo #3 NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050523/FLM021-c

Caption: The Club at Hammock Beach.

Contact: Tess Barry, Public Relations Manager, +1-321-939-4819, or tbarry@ginncompany.com, or Julie Day, Public Relations Manager, +1-321-939-4736, or jday@ginncompany.com, both of The Ginn Company, for The Club at Hammock Beach

13. Speck Products Introduces iGuy, the First Toy for Your iPod

Both a Toy and Protective Case, iGuy Celebrate the Fun of the iPod

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2957864

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050526/SFTH059

Caption: Speck Products new iGuy is the first bendable, posable iPod accessory that is both a toy and protective case all in one.

Contact: Carleen LeVasseur, +1-408-264-6767, or alt #, +1-650-463-1890, carleen@maxi.net, for Speck Products

14. Teen Artists Win the 'Opportuni - TEE' of a Lifetime from Old Navy

Teen Artists from Around the Country Win $10,000 Prizes and 4th of July Tee-Shirt Creations Sold at Old Navy

Full text of the release is available at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2955412

An accompanying high-resolution photo is available at: NEWSCOM: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050524/NYTU040

Caption: "Meghan Murphy of Broken Arrow, OK was one of three winners of Old Navy's "Most TEE-rific Design Contest." Her tee-shirt design (pictured) will be sold in Old Navy stores this summer.

Contact: Tori Rappold, +1-212-614-4201, tori_rappold@nyc.bm.com

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