Calling All Chinatown Idols; AT&T Sends You to Hollywood

Calling All Chinatown Idols; AT&T Sends You to Hollywood

AT&T's Newly Unveiled Flagship Store Discovers 'American Idol' Ticket Winners, Delivers Prizes to Store Visitors and Reveals Chinatown's Idol

 WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --    WHAT:    AT&T has expanded its retail presence in Washington, D.C., with a            new flagship store in vibrant Chinatown -- its largest store in            the mid-Atlantic.             To celebrate, AT&T invites local "American Idol" fans to show off            their own vocal talents by auditioning to win two tickets to see            "American Idol" live in Hollywood! Customers can also enter to            win throughout the day.  Auditions will take place            10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and the winners will be announced at 8 p.m.            April 19.             BE AT&T's CHINATOWN IDOL:   WHEN/    Saturday, April 19: AT&T's Chinatown store is at 785 7th St. N.W.   WHERE:   at the corner of 7 and H streets.             -- 10 a.m.: Store opens and contestants sign in            -- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Chinatown Idol auditions            -- 5 p.m.: Five finalists are announced            -- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Final five performances and Chinatown Idol               are revealed, including in-store winner     WHY:     Sing your heart out to become AT&T's Chinatown Idol winner and go            from Chinatown to Hollywood. The winner gets a trip to Los            Angeles and tickets to a Season 7 "American Idol" show! Celebrate            the grand opening of AT&T's flagship store, located at the corner            of 7 and H streets, and perform for an energetic crowd. And while            you wait to audition or support your best friend, you can            experience the area's groundbreaking wireless store. It's a            two-story, ultramodern space that revolutionizes the way            customers experience wireless technology. This state-of-the-art            store allows customers to look, touch and feel our entire            wireless portfolio of devices and applications, including:             -- Unmatched music applications.            -- More Smartphones than anyone.            -- Blazing-fast LaptopConnect cards.            -- Turn-by-turn mobile GPS navigation.            -- Live streaming video and much more.              Throughout the day, you can participate to win prizes and receive            up to $50 off any phone or PDA, excluding the iPhone, with a            two-year service agreement.    VISUALS: -- Hundreds of local "American Idol" fans waiting in line to               audition for Chinatown Idol            -- Inside look at AT&T's flagship store, which is complete with               46 devices and three messaging, gaming and music experience               stations            -- Speak with a local AT&T executive on the company's vision in               blossoming Chinatown     CONTACT: Beth Gautier: 202-659-5888 (office), 202-270-5724 (wireless),            egautier@attnews.us (e-mail)     About AT&T  

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER CONTEST OR SWEEPSTAKES. Enter contest on 4/19/08 at the AT&T Store, Gallery Place Mall, 785 7th St., NW, D.C. (the "AT&T Store"). Prel. round starts 10:00 a.m. ET; ends approximately 4:00 pm ET. Contest open to U.S. residents, 13 or older. Parent/legal guardian must accompany minor. No guarantee that all will be heard and limit of one entry per person in contest. One Contest Prize: A trip for 2 to LA to attend May 6, 2008, American Idol TV broadcast. Approx. retail value (ARV): $3,000. Enter Sweepstakes at the AT&T Store from 10 am ET 4/12/08 to 7:00 pm ET 4/19/08. Sweepstakes open to D.C. area residents, 13 or older and limited to one entry per person. One Sweepstakes Prize: A trip for 2 to LA to attend May 7, 2008, American Idol TV broadcast. ARV: $3,000. Odds depend on number of entries. Official Rules available at AT&T Store. Void where prohibited.

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CONTACT: Beth Gautier of AT&T Inc, +1-202-659-5888, egautier@attnews.us

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