Second Annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents: Mariah Carey, Gavin Rossdale, LeAnn Rimes, Nelly, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas, Good Charlotte

Second Annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents: Mariah Carey, Gavin Rossdale, LeAnn Rimes, Nelly, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas, Good Charlotte

Seven Major Cities Enjoy Private Summer Music Experiences Featuring Today's Hottest Bands In the Coolest Locations!

Mariah Carey Kicks Off Concert Series With FREE Show at Los Angeles' Hollywood & Highland Complex, To Be Broadcast LIVE on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Good Charlotte Concludes the Series In San Francisco With Their Performance, Also Set To Be Broadcast on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) just launched the second annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush, an exclusive music tour with leading musical acts, designed to provide consumers with rare, private concerts and the opportunity to experience the music-centric Samsung BlackJack(TM) II mobile phone.

Kicking off on July 31st with chart-topping mega-platinum singer Mariah Carey performing in Hollywood for a special FREE concert, open to the public, at Babylon Court in the famed Hollywood & Highland complex, to air LIVE Thursday, July 31 on ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Samsung AT&T Summer Krush presents seven one-night only private music events. Lasting through mid-September, Samsung AT&T Summer Krush gives consumers a chance to hear some of their favorite bands performing exclusive concerts in some of the most intimate locations, with tickets only available via radio promotions, street teams, and online registration.

Samsung AT&T Summer Krush will conclude in much the same way as it started, with a rocking concert from multi-platinum selling band, Good Charlotte, open to the public, in San Francisco, to air on ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

   Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents:    -- Mariah Carey in Los Angeles, CA on July 31   -- Gavin Rossdale in Seattle, WA on August 7   -- LeAnn Rimes in Dallas, TX on August 13   -- Nelly in Atlanta, GA on August 19   -- Smashing Pumpkins in Orlando, FL on August 22   -- Nas in New York, NY on August 27   -- Good Charlotte in San Francisco, CA on September 16    

Each Samsung AT&T Summer Krush event will feature a one hour high-energy performance by a chart-topping band as well as music by Los Angeles-based DJ, Matthew Sullivan. Other highlights of the night will include interactive phone booths that showcase the music capabilities of the Samsung BlackJack(TM) II, and opportunities for visitors to win a number of prizes including the featured BlackJack II phone, which is now available in two new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue.

"Samsung AT&T Summer Krush is a way for us to thank our customers with an amazing concert experience and give them a chance to learn more about the premiere music experience you can achieve with the BlackJack II," said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecommunications America.

For more information on the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush series as well as the Samsung BlackJack II, please visit http://www.samsungsummerkrush.com/.

   "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs at 12:05 am ET/PT on ABC.    About the performers:    Mariah Carey -- Performing in Los Angeles, CA (Thursday, July 31)  

International Superstar Mariah Carey's latest release, E=MC2 debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts at 463,000, resulting in the biggest first week debut of Mariah's illustrious career. Mariah reached another historic career achievement when her lead single "Touch My Body" became her 18th #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 -- surpassing one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's. Now, Mariah is positioned as the only active recording artist in the 50 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 number one hits. Mariah has sold over 160 million units worldwide, making her the top-selling female recording artist in history.

Gavin Rossdale -- Performing in Seattle, WA (Thursday, August 7)

Gavin Rossdale is a man of many talents, with unmistakable, distinctive vocals and an incredible lyrical genius. Rossdale first stepped into the international spotlight with his band Bush. The band's debut album, Sixteen Stone, was released in 1994, featuring the massive singles "Everything Zen," "Glycerine," and "Comedown" and went on to sell over 6 million copies in the U.S. alone. The triple-platinum follow-up, Razorblade Suitcase, debuted at #1, followed by two more albums -- 1999's The Science of Things and 2001's Golden State -- after which Bush went on an indefinite hiatus from touring and recording. Rossdale returned to the music scene in 2005 with a new band, Institute, and their debut album, Distort Yourself. The band toured extensively, including two stints opening for U2. In June 2008, Gavin Rossdale released his first-ever solo album, entitled WANDERLUST, which was produced by Bob Rock. The record marks a new chapter in Gavin's musical career and features some of his most personal and powerful songs to date. For more information, please visit http://www.gavinrossdale.com/.

LeAnn Rimes -- Performing in Dallas, TX (Wednesday, August 13)

LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 37 million albums, won two GRAMMY Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards. Rimes is the youngest GRAMMY Award-winner ever and was the first country recording artist to win the GRAMMY's "Best New Artist" category. Her current album, Family, is her most personal yet and was entirely co-written by Rimes. With the lead single from Family, the GRAMMY nominated "Nothin' Better to Do," Rimes became the first artist to have a song on Billboard's Country, Adult Contemporary and Dance charts simultaneously. Nominated this year for two Academy of Country Music Awards, LeAnn recently won the CMT Award for "Collaborative Video of the Year" with Bon Jovi and the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for her song from the Evan Almighty movie soundtrack. Rimes has scored numerous hit singles in her career, including "Can't Fight The Moonlight," which went #1 in 11 countries and "How Do I Live," which holds the record for the longest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at 69 weeks. An accomplished author, LeAnn has penned two children's books, acted in film and television and long-supported a variety of charity organizations including The Children's Miracle Network and supporting America's recently wounded and disabled war veterans. LeAnn is currently preparing to launch her poignant new single, "What I Cannot Change," and is touring throughout the summer with Kenny Chesney. For more information, please visit http://www.leannrimesworld.com/.

Nelly -- Performing in Atlanta, GA (Tuesday, August 19)

Cornell "Nelly" Haynes burst onto the music scene in 2000 when the unknown rapper from a sleepy Midwestern metropolis stunned the recording industry, selling over a quarter of a million copies of his debut album, Country Grammar, during its first week of release. Nelly quickly proved his star potential with follow-up singles "E.I." and "Ride Wit Me" on an album that would go on to sell 9 million copies. Two years later, his sophomore album Nellyville established his widespread appeal, selling 6 million albums and earning him two Grammies for the singles "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma." One of the industry's top recording artists, Nelly made music history in 2004 by becoming the first solo and rap artist to deliver two best selling platinum albums (Suit and Sweat) simultaneously, which ultimately elevated him to four number one hits -- the most by a male artist in the Top 40 charts. A three-time GRAMMY winner who has also received critical-acclaim as an actor with his role in "The Longest Yard," Nelly's fifth studio album titled "Brass Knuckles" drops on September 16 including the hot single, "Party People," featuring Fergie.

Smashing Pumpkins -- Performing in Orlando, FL (Friday, August 22)

The longest-lasting and most successful alternative bands of the early 90's, the Smashing Pumpkins' music is distinguished from most other grunge rock in its amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. Formed in Chicago in 1988, The Smashing Pumpkins were met with instant success with the platinum release of their first album, Gish, in 1991, which was followed by more platinum and multi-platinum albums including the nine-time platinum Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness and the four-time platinum Siamese Dream. The pivotal group's many hits include "Disarm," "Today," "Cherub Rock," "1979," "Tonight, Tonight" and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" -- songs that defined the alternative music era and continue to resonate on modern rock radio, influencing a whole new generation of fans. The release of Zeitgeist, the sixth Smashing Pumpkins album and the first album since 2000, recaptures the spirit of this great and influential rock band. Representing a powerful rebirth and reaffirmation of the Smashing Pumpkins by two of its key members, main singer-songwriter and guitarist Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, Zeitgeist is a heartfelt, ambitious and deeply felt piece of work that signifies the second coming of the band.

Nas -- Performing in New York, NY (Wednesday, August 27)

A multi-platinum hip-hop artist, Nas is the eldest son of Jazz musician Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones. Regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest MC's, Nas was raised in the notorious Queensbridge projects in New York City, the largest public housing project in the United States. After dropping out of school in the eighth grade, Nas educated himself about African culture and civilization as well as the origin of hip-hop music. His 1994 debut album, Illmatic, established Nas as one of hip-hop's most profound lyricists and introduced the world to his signature rhyming poetic style. His sixth studio album, God's Son was named best hip-hop album of the year by Time Magazine, with the single "I Can" becoming his biggest hit to date. His 2006 album, Hip Hop Is Dead became Nas's third number one album (along with It Was Written and I Am). Nas's newest Untitled album dropped on July 15, premiering in the #1 spot on the charts!

Good Charlotte -- Performing in San Francisco, CA (Tuesday, September 16)

Recently returning from a highly successful international tour Good Charlotte, made up of twin brothers Joel Madden (vocals) and Benji Madden (guitars/vocals), Billy Martin (guitars), Paul Thomas (bass) and Dean Butterworth (drums) continue to take the world by storm. Hailing from Waldorf, Maryland, Good Charlotte topped charts worldwide with the group's 2002 break-out album, the hugely successful The Young and the Hopeless, which included the hit singles "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" and "Girls and Boys." The album went on to become multi-platinum, landing the band incredible publicity, including the cover of Rolling Stone. In 2004, Good Charlotte released another hit album called The Chronicles of Life and Death. Good Charlotte's latest release, Good Morning Revival (Epic/Daylight), is the best-selling group's fourth full-length album and features the hit singles "The River" and "(I Don't Wanna Be In Love) Dance Floor Anthem" -- which the Associated Press called "An instantly infectious toe-tapper." In 2008, Good Charlotte, yet again, finds themselves at a creative pinnacle, asserting their place as serious chart contenders.

About the Samsung BlackJack II

The Samsung BlackJack II is a slim, compact smart device with an array of features, including a full QWERTY keyboard, large 2.4" color LCD screen and easy-to-use features designed to deliver effortless communication. The phone operates on AT&T's high speed 3G network and offers AT&T Video Share and a 2 megapixel camera with video recording. The BlackJack II provides access to corporate and personal e-mail, while the speakerphone and Bluetooth(R) 2.0 wireless connectivity allow for a convenient hands-free mobile experience. The handset also features built-in GPS and multiple messaging capabilities. On July 21, in addition to the currently available red wine and black color options, the BlackJack II will be available in two new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com/.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com/.

About "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Packed with hilarious comedy bits and a fantastic house band, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest subjects. Each night, Jimmy strives to do what no other late-night talk show can do -- deliver up-to-the minute news on the latest topics ... though sometimes enhanced for the sake of comedy.

Jimmy Kimmel and Jill Leiderman serve as executive producers of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Jason Schrift and Douglas DeLuca serve as co-executive producers. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is shot live in front of a studio audience and produced by Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios.

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