Sexy, Sexier, Sexiest Obsession of the Year

Obsession of the Year
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Oprah Winfrey Ends Her Famous Talk Show!

The breaking news of the day is that Oprah Winfrey is
is ending her celebrated talk show!

Muhammad Ali Documentary Voted for the 82nd Oscars

A remarkable documentary film Facing Ali on the greatest boxing legend Mohammad Ali has been voted for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Category of the 82nd Academy Awards coming up on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre.

Vancouver director Pete McCormack’s Facing Ali chronicles the phenomenal life of Ali from his golden victory at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome to his great fights and victories in the ring and now that he is still showing his heroic spirit of endurance battling with Parkinson's disease.

The director interviewed ten of Muhammad Ali's great opponents, including Sir. Henry Cooper, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Earnie Shavers and George Chuvalo. They recalled their most memorable moments with Ali in and out of the boxing ring.

Facing Ali was voted most popular non-fiction film at the last Vancouver International Film Festival.

The 82nd Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

20 Facts of Relationships

20 Facts of Relationships

1. There is nothing like a perfect relationship.
2. No romance without sacrifice.
3. Every woman has a price.
4. Never trust your partner in your absence.
5. Those who cheat and lie before marriage are most likely to continue to do so in marriage.
6. Most relationships are relationships of convenience.
7. What most lovers mistake for love is actually lust that will not last the test of time.
8. The bitter truth works like bitter pills.
9. The sooner we dump those who cheat and lie the better and happier we would be.
10. You may force a girl to go out with you, but you cannot force her to love you.
11. Most men who beat women also cheat on women.
12. Believe it or not, an unfaithful partner can also kill you.
13. Once a cheater, always a cheater and once a liar, always a liar.
14. Destroy conceit and deceit or conceit and deceit will ruin you.
15. Wise men do not gossip about women.
16. Never bet on any woman on fidelity.
17. Never fall in love with a woman who does not love you.
18. The lust for money and sex is the ruin of all relationships.
19. You do not need money to win the heart of a woman or marry a woman who truly loves you.
20. You can lose all your possessions, but never give up your love.


By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,
©Thursday November 20, 2009.

Movies Update

Gone With the Wind

GONE WITH THE WIND

Marietta GA, November 14, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday November 13, Warner Home Video staged their own Flash Mob, this time with a Southern Twist. Time was suspended as 70 couples in period costumes celebrated the 70th Anniversary of America's #1 Movie of All Time by dancing "The World's Largest Virginia Reel" in the historic Marietta Georgia Town Square.

In addition, four original cast members attended: Ann Rutherford ("Carreen O'Hara"), Mickey Kuhn ("Beau Wilkes" at age 7), Patrick Curtis ("Baby Beau Wilkes") and Greg Geise (infant "Bonnie Blue Butler" & infant "Beau Wilkes"), along with Gina Miller who was an extra.

Bill Dunaway, the Mayor of Marietta (the town celebrates its 175th anniversary) hosted the event with special guest Robert Osborne, Turner Classic Movies' primetime host.

The event was topped off with the unveiling of a giant anniversary cake which was a replica of Tara for everyone to share.

The event heralded Warner Home Video's highly anticipated November 17 Blu-ray/DVD release of Gone with the Wind 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition and Turner Classic Movies' December 15 screening of the film on the actual anniversary of the film's original premiere in Atlanta.

This is where the sizzle will be:
http://access.gprovideo.com/gpro/WB_GWTW_SIZZLE/

CONTACTS
Ronnee Sass, WHV 818-977-6439, General Warner Questions
Karen Penhale Karenpenhale@cs-pr.com for Broadcast press/ Print /Photographers
Bridget Groller bridgetgroller@gmail.com for Online Press

Multi-Platinum Singer Songwriter Leona Lewis Offers Brand New Song “My Hands” As Game’s Theme Song

Multi-Platinum Singer Songwriter Leona Lewis Offers Brand New Song “My Hands” As Game’s Theme Song


LOS ANGELES (November 13, 2009) /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America announced today the highly anticipated street date for FINAL FANTASY® XIII. This latest project in the multi-platinum FINAL FANTASY series promises to be intensely compelling and will be available for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on March 9, 2010.

FINAL FANTASY XIII marks the dawning of a new era for the celebrated franchise, bringing the series to multiple hi-definition consoles simultaneously for the first time in its history. Expanding upon the rich tradition of the series, Producer Kitase Yoshinori (FINAL FANTASY VII, X, X-2), Director Motomu Toriyama (FINAL FANTASY VII, X, X-2), character designer Tetsuya Nomura (FINAL FANTASY V, VI, VII, VIII, X) and art director Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY X, XII) combine their creative vision to deliver the latest masterpiece in the FINAL FANTASY universe. Additionally, Masashi Hamauzu (FINAL FANTASY X, DIRGE of CERBERUS -FINAL FANTASY VII-) presents a sweeping soundtrack while movie director Takeshi Nozue (FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN) and his team of artists adorn the game with seamless cinematic sequences of unparalleled caliber.

“We know that our fans have been eagerly awaiting the next installation of the franchise –FINAL FANTASY XIII will exceed all expectations,” said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. “Coming simultaneously to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for the first time, FINAL FANTASY XIII will be available to all players who are looking for the most immersive gaming experience of 2010.”

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Leona Lewis has come on board with Square Enix to provide the theme song for FINAL FANTASY XIII. The song is entitled "My Hands," and is featured on her highly-anticipated second album ECHO (J Records/Syco Music) set for release on November 17th. Leona Lewis took the music world by storm with her 2008 6x platinum debut album Spirit which features her chart topping, biggest selling single of 2008 "Bleeding Love," and mega-hit "Better In Time.”

"When Square Enix approached Leona about including her song, 'My Hands,' in FINAL FANTASY XIII, she was honored to be partnered with such an iconic and groundbreaking video game series," said Tom Corson, EVP/GM, RCA Music Group. "Leona is a natural fit with the game’s powerful themes and strong female protagonist. We’re delighted to be part of this effort, bringing great musical artistry to FINAL FANTASY XIII which is a riveting and dynamic gaming experience."

Introducing new worlds, memorable characters and extraordinary stories with each new installment, the FINAL FANTASY series has continued to reinvent itself over the last two decades and has shipped over 85 million copies worldwide. The series is defined by a constant evolution, offering nothing less than the finest creative vision, graphical quality and gameplay system of its generation with every installment, and FINAL FANTASY XIII will be no exception to its legacy.

Story


Cocoon — a utopia in the sky.
Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise.
Under the Sanctum's rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity.

Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal'Cie, and believed that tranquil days would continue forever.
Their tranquility was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal'Cie.
The moment that fal'Cie from Pulse — the feared and detested lowerworld — awoke from its slumber, peace on Cocoon came to an end.
Fal'Cie curse humans, turning them into magic-wielding servants.
They become l'Cie — chosen of the fal'Cie.
Those branded with the mark of a l'Cie carry the burden of either fulfilling their Focus or facing a fate harsher than death itself.
A prayer for redemption.
A wish to protect the world.
A promise to challenge destiny.
After thirteen days of fates intertwined, the battle begins.

Features
Take Part in a Gaming Experience that Sets New Standards – The first in the series developed for a simultaneous release on multiple high-definition consoles, FINAL FANTASY XIII pushes new boundaries in cinematic presentation, sound and gameplay.
Experience the Unity of Speed and Strategy with the Ultimate Active Time Battle system – The familiar system has evolved, granting players the freedom of executing numerous commands in a single turn with the multi-slot ATB gauge. Whether inputting singular commands in each slot for consecutive attacks, or expending multiple slots at once to activate a devastating blow, it’s up to the players to respond effectively to the battle conditions at hand.
Adapt to the Ever-Changing Tide of Battle with Paradigms – A brand-new game mechanic enabling players to assign roles to their party members at any time during battle, shifting between combat paradigms. Consisting of various combinations of the game's six roles, ranging from Commando, the offensive specialist, to Medic, the quintessential healer, paradigms allow players to respond and adapt instantly to any given situation to turn the tide and seize victory.
Witness the Battle Scene Transform with an All-New Summon System – Introducing Gestalt Mode, a powerful dimension of the summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level. In Gestalt Mode, characters and their transformed Eidolons fight as one, dealing massive damage to enemies through simple button commands.
Delve into an Emotional Experience – An immersive storyline connects players to an intriguing cast of characters. Will they have the strength to confront their cursed fates, or will destiny prevail over all that they believe in?
About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.


Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America, and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises — FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 50 million units worldwide — under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.

©2009 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Games for Windows, Windows, Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from the owner.

Press Contact:
Amelia Cantlay/Klee Kuo
Square Enix, Inc.
310.846.0400
na.pr@square-enix.com
Ogilvy Public Relations for Square Enix, Inc.
Jennifer Poulson/Monica Bouldin
310.248.6113/310.248.6114
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10 Common Divorce Mistakes

Cases of divorce are increasing in Nigeria and the rest of the world. I have been to some colourful weddings and later gasped when the wonderful marriages crashed before my eyes.

The following article on "10 Common Divorce Mistakes...and how to avoid them" is a must read.
~ Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima
The Publisher/Editor

Are You Making One of These Divorce Mistakes?
You're not the only one

Divorce isn't easy on anybody. While there's no "right" way to go through it, there are several common mistakes. To find out the top 10 (and how to avoid them), click here now.

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In the past, the prevailing emotions during a divorce were usually sadness and regret. Today, anger is the dominant emotion: People are angry at their spouses, their spouses' parents, at their spouses' new partners, etc. All this anger translates into words and deeds that make the divorce process more costly, stressful, frustrating, lengthy, and an all out war. It doesn't have to be that way, even if you are divorcing the most irrational of humans. Below are the 10 most common mistakes men make in divorce. If you can learn to place your emotions in check and avoid these mistakes, you can alleviate some of the pain that comes with any divorce. Read more.

French Kissing is Good for Your Health

Photo Credit: CRESTOCK

The extra saliva from deep kissing helps regulate plaque and prevent tooth decay.
~ Medical Report

Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards'

12 Nov 2009 05:59 Africa/Lagos



Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards'

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Before Taylor Swift even enters her 20s, she adds four CMA Awards to her collection, winning Entertainer, Female Vocalist, Album and Music Video of the Year at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," which aired live on the ABC Television Network and before a sold-out crowd at the Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville.


By winning Entertainer of the Year, 19-year-old Swift is the youngest performer to ever win the honor and the first female to win since Shania Twain in 1999. "I'll never forget this moment," an emotional Swift said, "because at this moment everything that I have ever wanted just happened to me."


Accepting the Female Vocalist Award, Swift poked fun at her famed Kanye West interruption experience: "I want to thank every single person here tonight for not running up on stage during this speech."


Fearless, Swift's five-time Platinum sophomore release, produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, was named Album of the Year. "This album is my diary, and so for all the people who voted for it, thank you for saying you like my diary," Swift said. "The fans, you made this album into what it is."


In the pre-telecast ceremony, Swift picked up the Music Video of the Year Award for "Love Story," her Jane Austen-inspired fairytale directed by Trey Fanjoy.


Swift kicked off "Country Music's Biggest Night" with "Forever & Always" from Fearless. Later in the broadcast, Swift, with only her guitar and surrounded by former classmates, performed new current single "Fifteen."


Second-time hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood summed up the night in their opening remarks: "What makes Country Music the biggest and best music in the world?" asked Underwood. "Well, Carrie, it's the songs," Paisley replied.


Top nominee Paisley picked up his third consecutive Male Vocalist Award and fourth Musical Event of the Year for "Start A Band" with Keith Urban. Those Awards bring Paisley's career CMA Awards total to 13. He performed his recent No. 1 hit "Welcome to the Future" from his nominated album American Saturday Night.


After winning New Artist of the Year in 2008, Lady Antebellum's momentum didn't slow down in 2009. The trio picked up two Awards, the Vocal Group and Single of the Year for "I Run To You," produced by Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley. "I'd like to thank my two best friends I get to do this with every day of my life," Hillary Scott said about her partners Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. "That was a complete shock that was not expected," Kelley said backstage. "We've got a lot left to prove." The group performed "Need You Now," from their forthcoming sophomore album.


Sugarland picked up their third consecutive Vocal Duo of the Year Award, giving thanks to 14-time Vocal Duo Brooks & Dunn, who announced they were disbanding in 2010. "Thank you for what you've done for us and thank you for what you've done for Country Music," Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles said to Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. "It's an honor to be nominated in your category."


Soon after Sugarland performed the poignant ballad "Keep You," Brooks & Dunn tore the place down with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performing "Honky Tonk Stomp."


Winning the coveted New Artist of the Year, Darius Rucker thanked the people who "took a chance on a pop singer from Charleston, S.C. God bless y'all for that." Earlier, Rucker performed "Alright," his third consecutive No. 1 hit from his debut Country album Learn to Live.


Jamey Johnson picked up his second CMA Song of the Year Award for "In Color" co-written with James Otto and Lee Thomas Miller. "I never thought y'all would even let me come to stuff like this," Johnson joked. "Thank you for listening to my music and letting me do what I do." Johnson won Song in 2007 for George Strait's "Give It Away" with Bill Anderson and Buddy Cannon. Johnson teamed with Kid Rock to perform "Between Jennings and Jones."


Urban, who won his first Musical Event of the Year Award with Paisley in the pre-telecast ceremony, offered the pensive new single, "'Til Summer Comes Around." Four-time nominee Strait performed his latest hit, the title track from his Album, Twang.


Country Music Hall of Fame 2009 inductee and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell was feted by Female Vocalist nominee Martina McBride and Strait, who dueted on Mandrell's signature hit "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool."


The Female Vocalist nominees proved that the ladies of Country Music are some of the strongest performers in all music. Miranda Lambert offered "White Liar" off of her third album Revolution, and Reba McEntire performed "Consider Me Gone" from her latest album Keep on Loving You. Underwood, who currently has the No. 1 album and single in the nation, performed that single "Cowboy Casanova" with a bevy of back-up dancers.


In one of the many exciting collaborations of the evening, rock band Daughtry was joined by 18-time CMA Awards winner Vince Gill for a stripped down performance of "Tennessee Line" from Daughtry's album Leave This Town.


Four-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney performed the duet "I'm Alive" with Dave Matthews.


Other noteworthy performances included Jason Aldean with his No. 1 "Big Green Tractor" and superstar Tim McGraw's return to the CMA Awards stage after four years, performing "Southern Voice," the title track from his latest album. Multiple-nominee Zac Brown Band did a rousing rendition of Charlie Daniels Band's "Devil Went Down to Georgia." Fellow Georgian Billy Currington performed the Single and Song of the Year-nominated "People Are Crazy."


CMA Awards presenters included Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC's "The Middle" Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Faith Hill and husband McGraw; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser; nine-time Awards winners The Judds; Kid Rock; Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson; nominee Jake Owen; Kellie Pickler; LeAnn Rimes; ABC News' Robin Roberts, co-anchor of "Good Morning America"; and six-time CMA Awards winner Lee Ann Womack. Love and Theft hosted the Pre-Telecast Awards.


The winners of "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" are:



ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Brad Paisley

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Sugarland

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Darius Rucker

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Fearless
Taylor Swift
Produced by Nathan Chapman and Taylor Swift
Big Machine Records

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
"I Run To You"
Lady Antebellum
Produced by Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley
Capitol Records Nashville

SONG OF THE YEAR
"In Color"
Written by Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller and James Otto

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
"Start A Band"
Brad Paisley (duet with Keith Urban)
Arista Nashville

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Love Story"
Taylor Swift
Directed by Trey Fanjoy

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Mac McAnally - Guitar


In 1958, CMA was the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. Its membership includes nearly 6,000 companies and music industry professionals around the globe.


"The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director, and David Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.


Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2009 CMA Awards. Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music.


Visit www.CMApress.com for CMA Awards history, photos, press releases, logos and on-line media credential registration for the CMA Awards. This is a protected site for the media only with restrictions on use. The public should be directed to www.CMAawards.com.


Source: Country Music Association

CONTACT: Press: Wendy Pearl, or Scott Stem, both of the CMA,
+1-615-244-2840; or Denise Carberry of PFA/NY, +1-212-334-6116, or Lisa Scalzo
of ABC/NY, +1-212-456-7109


Web Site: http://www.cmaworld.com/
http://www.cmaawards.com/




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Give up Facebook and 'Bedroom Fun' for Great Sleep?

Sleep Number customizable bed pillows, sheets and blankets make practical holiday gifts for anyone needing a better night's sleep. Sleep Number gifts start at $19.99. High-quality, customizable bedding products make great holiday gifts for couples or individuals. Sleep research shows these types of products play an important role in helping people toss and turn less and sleep longer, which increases overall sleep quality. www.sleepnumber.com. (PRNewsFoto/Select Comfort) MINNEAPOLIS, MN UNITED STATES

12 Nov 2009 14:00 Africa/Lagos


Give up Facebook and 'Bedroom Fun' for Great Sleep?

Recent Survey Shows Consumers' Desire for Great Sleep Tops Wish List

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to a SELECT COMFORT (NASDAQ:SCSS) October 2009 survey of anticipated holiday spending activity, conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, sleep is at the top of people's wish lists this holiday season. And more than one-third (35 percent) claim needs-based gifts, like a gift that promotes better sleep, will motivate them to make purchases. This fact is in-line with findings from the National Retail Federation's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, which revealed that 35 percent of Americans plan to buy more practical gifts this holiday season.


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091112/CG09893)


According to the Select Comfort survey, sleep is so desired that, despite its popularity, more than one-quarter (27 percent) of consumers are willing to give up Facebook for a year in return for a lifetime of great sleep. Even Santa can help when asked to pick the ONE thing they'd like from Santa this year, nearly three out of ten (28 percent) adults who participated in the survey chose a lifetime of great sleep over a better sex life and an unlimited supply of chocolate. Interestingly, men (31 percent) were more likely than women (25 percent) to choose a lifetime of great sleep.


"Sleep is one of the most needed and practical gifts, but it's also a gift people may not know how to give," said Pete Bils, vice president of sleep innovation and clinical research, at Select Comfort. "High-quality, customizable bedding products make great gifts for couples or individuals. Sleep research shows these types of products play an important role in helping people toss and turn less and sleep longer, which increases overall quality of sleep."


Sleep Gift-Giving Tips


To prevent gift givers from dozing this holiday season, the sleep professionals at Select Comfort offer these tips for choosing great sleep-related gifts:


-- Customization is king. Customizable products take the guess work out
of a gift and let a person select exactly what they want. Nearly one
out of four consumers (23 percent) surveyed would like to receive a
customized comforter this holiday season and 22 percent would like to
receive a customized pillow.
-- The SLEEP NUMBER® Create Your Perfect Comforter makes a great gift
because it can be customized on each side for individual fill
preferences and is available in down or down alternative, starting
at $169.99.
-- A customizable bed pillow is just as important as the right
mattress for proper spinal alignment. Plus, a customizable bed
pillow makes an excellent gift since many people struggle to find
the ideal pillow. The SLEEP NUMBER® Create Your Perfect Pillow
lets someone build their perfect pillow in three simple steps; the
SLEEP NUMBER® Custom Classic memory foam pillow comes with three
inserts for desired neck support; and the SLEEP NUMBER® Custom
Contour memory foam pillow comes with three different layers to
achieve the perfect pillow height.
-- Consider the value of an item before purchasing. How long will the
gift last? Is there an exchange policy or warranty? Higher-quality
bedding accessories may cost a little more up front but the payoff is
that the recipient will enjoy them a lot longer than less expensive,
lower-quality items.
-- Buy products that provide solutions. Does someone you know sleep too
hot, too cold, have allergies, struggle with back-pain, is
uncomfortable sleeping while pregnant, can't get comfortable in the
same bed as their partner, only wants natural products, etc.? If you
don't know - ask. Everyone has a sleep story. There are a variety of
Sleep Number products, designed to solve problems, with gift ideas
starting at $19.99. Visit sleepnumber.com to read more about these and
other products, including:
-- Temperature-balancing sheets, blankets or pillow protectors from
the SLEEP NUMBER® In Balance(TM) line
-- Naturally antimicrobial, anti-odor, anti-static and dust mite
protection from the SLEEP NUMBER® True Silver line of pillow
protectors, comforters, sheet sets, blankets and mattress pads
-- Adjustable maternity pillows for $39.99
-- All-natural Lyocell sheet sets or down comforters
-- Velvet-soft blankets starting at $49.99
-- Warming layers with adjustable warmth on each side so couples
don't have to compromise and can stay cozy warm during the cooler
months
-- Nine models of SLEEP NUMBER® beds that are clinically proven to
improve sleep quality and have helped 93 percent of clinical study
participants report back-pain relief. Since nine out of 10 couples
are not comfortable on the same mattress, this makes a great
couples gift because each side of the bed adjusts independently;
no more compromising with your partner. Sleep Number mattresses
start at $699.
-- Buy gift cards when in doubt. Most retailers, including Sleep Number
stores, offer gift cards, and according to the National Retail
Federation's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, 55.2
percent of consumers want to receive gift cards/gift certificates this
year.

-- Add kind gestures to help someone enjoy their new bedding accessories.
After you've selected a great bedding necessity/new mattress go the
extra mile and attach a card to your gift offering to babysit or
petsit, vacate the house, massage their feet, answer their phones,
etc., for a night of quiet solitude.



Survey Methodology

The Select Comfort survey was conducted by telephone October 15-18, 2009, by Opinion Research Corporation, among 1,000 U.S. male and female participants, ages 18 and older. Participants were given multiple choice options. Random sampling procedures were employed to ensure the respondents accurately reflect the nation's 230 million 18 year olds and older in terms of age, race/ethnicity, gender and census region. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percent at the 95 percent confidence interval.


About Select Comfort


Founded more than 20 years ago, Select Comfort was ranked the no. 1 bedding retailer in the United States for nine years running(1). Based in Minneapolis, the company designs, manufactures, markets and supports a line of adjustable-firmness mattresses featuring air-chamber technology, branded the Sleep Number® bed, as well as foundations and bedding accessories. SELECT COMFORT® products are sold through its approximately 400 company-owned stores located across the United States; select bedding retailers; direct marketing operations; and online at www.sleepnumber.com. To find, or engage in, consumer discussion on Select Comfort Sleep Number products, and read the Select Comfort blog, please visit www.beds.com.


(1) Furniture/Today August 2009


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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Select Comfort

CONTACT: Natasha Woods of Fleishman Hillard, +1-612-573-3160,
Natasha.woods@fleishman.com, for Select Comfort; or Sarah Panus of Select
Comfort, +1-763-551-7149, Sarah.panus@selectcomfort.com, Twitter: sarahpanus


Web Site: http://www.sleepnumber.com/
http://beds.com/




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Everyone Wears A Mask

Everyone Wears A Mask

They say first impression matters
But have we not been misled many times
When we have fallen over ourselves
Competing for titles and trophies
Breaking glass ceilings and also breaking the Golden Rules
As we are making colourful headlines
Gentlemen and pretty ladies in smiles and dimples
But with broken noses and black eyes
Hiding behind our colourful masks.
Everyone wears a mask to hide our secrets.


By Orikinla Osinachi, November, 2009.
All rights reserved. Using any part of the lyrics of this composition is forbidden.




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"Lopez Tonight" Premieres Monday, Nov. 9th!

A Personal Message from George
Monday, November 9, 2009 | 9:00 AM

Okay, listen... you have no choice -- I'm bringing the party to you! "Lopez Tonight" premieres Monday, Nov. 9th at 11:00 PM only on TBS! My first night's guests are Eva Longoria Parker, Kobe Bryant, Ellen DeGeneres and Carlos Santana. How's that for change you can believe in?!

Then, I'm having Jamie Foxx, Larry David, Charlie Sheen, Lisa Lampanelli, Oscar de la Hoya, Queen Latifah and Marc Anthony. Por que sabes que we're in it to win it!

Plus, the baddest band ever. Our musical director Michael Bearden has played with everyone from Madonna to Stevie Wonder and he was Michael Jackson's musical director for "This Is It." In the words of the late King of Pop: "This dude is Bad!"

Go to LopezTonight.com for funny videos, tickets and show news but no alcohol... yet!

I'll see you Monday! Follow me on Twitter, Facebook & Myspace because... I totally rock!!!




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DreamWorks Studios and Doubleday Acquire Rights to 'Robopocalypse'

"Robopocalypse" author Daniel H. Wilson. (PRNewsFoto/DreamWorks Studios) LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES

3 Nov 2009 20:32 Africa/Lagos


DreamWorks Studios and Doubleday Acquire Rights to 'Robopocalypse'

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Studios and Doubleday have acquired, in a pre-emptive deal, the rights to Daniel H. Wilson's unpublished manuscript, "Robopocalypse," it was announced today by Mark Sourian and Holly Bario, Co-Presidents of Production at the studio, and Jason Kaufman, Executive Editor and Vice President, at Doubleday.


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DreamWorks acquired the film rights from literary manager Justin Manask and is putting the project into accelerated development. Kaufman acquired world publishing rights to "Robopocalypse" from Laurie Fox at the Linda Chester Literary Agency and a tentative 2011 publication date has been set for the book.


"Robopocalypse" explores the fate of the human race following a robot uprising.


"Daniel H. Wilson's cautionary tale of man versus machine grabbed us from the very beginning," said Mark Sourian. "Wilson's background in robotics and artificial intelligence grounds his story with a frightening level of realism and he has created an exhilarating story that we think audiences will really respond to."


"As a book editor, you're always looking for something unique and riveting to come across the transom," said Jason Kaufman. "'Robopocalypse' is one of the most exciting and original novels I've read in a very long time. Daniel H. Wilson is not only a brilliant robotics engineer but also an extraordinary writing talent."


"Writing this novel is an incredible thrill, after spending years studying and thinking about robotics," said Daniel H. Wilson. "It's an honor to work with DreamWorks Studios to bring this vision to life, and I couldn't have hoped for a better editor than Jason Kaufman at Doubleday. My hope is that the story we tell will make the robots of the future proud of us humans."


Daniel H. Wilson's previous works include the 2005 book "How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion," which was optioned by Paramount Pictures with Michael DeLuca attached to produce. His other books include "Where's My Jetpack?: A Guide to the Amazing Science Fiction Future That Never Arrived," "How To Build a Robot Army: Tips on Defending Planet Earth Against Aliens, Ninjas, and Zombies," and "The Mad Scientist Hall of Fame: Muwahahaha!" His next book, titled "Bro-Jitsu: The Martial Art of Sibling Smackdown," is scheduled for release next year. "Bro-Jitsu" was optioned by Nickelodeon Movies and Wilson hired to pen the screenplay adaptation. He has a Ph.D. in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute in Pittsburgh, PA, is a contributing editor to "Popular Mechanics," and hosted a show on the History Channel called "The Works."


About DreamWorks Studios


DreamWorks Studios is a motion picture company led by Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider in partnership with The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The new company is a continuation of DreamWorks Studios which was formed in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen. The company expects to put into production 5 to 6 films per year.


About Doubleday


The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group is a division of Random House Inc., whose parent company is Bertelsmann AG.


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CONTACT: Kristin Stark of DreamWorks, +1-818-733-9685,
kristin_stark@dreamworksstudios.com; or Todd Doughty of Doubleday,
+1-212-782-9796, tdoughty@randomhouse.com

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to Host Oscar(R) Show

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November 3, 2009
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STEVE MARTIN AND ALEC BALDWIN TO HOST OSCAR® SHOW


Beverly Hills, CA — Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will serve as co-hosts of the 82nd Academy Awards®, Oscar telecast producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman announced today.

“We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars,” said Shankman and Mechanic. “Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event.”

“I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin,” said Martin.

“I don’t play the banjo but I’m thrilled to be hosting the Oscars – it’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Baldwin.

Martin hosted the 73rd and 75th Academy Awards shows, earning an Emmy nomination for the first stint. He has also served as a presenter on the show several times, most recently at the ceremony in February when he appeared with Tina Fey. He is currently touring with the bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers in support of his latest album “The Crow: New Songs for the Five String Banjo.” In 1977 and 1978 Martin won Grammys for Best Comedy Recording. He earned a third Grammy in 2001 in the Best Country Instrumental Performance category. In 2007 Martin earned a Kennedy Center Honor.

Baldwin was nominated for an Academy Award in 2003 for his supporting role in “The Cooler.” That year also marked his most recent appearance as a presenter on the show. Baldwin currently stars as Jack Donaghy on the comedy “30 Rock,” a role for which he has won two Emmys (in 2008 and 2009). Baldwin earned a Tony nomination in 1992 for his performance in “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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Audio Book of the Week: A Kiss of Shadows

A Kiss of Shadows


Amazon.com Review
Laurell K. Hamilton revitalized vampires, werewolves, and zombies in the popular Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter books. In this new series, she updates faeries. A Kiss of Shadows introduces Merry Gentry, a.k.a. Meredith NicEssus, a faerie princess of the Unseelie Court, where politics is a blood sport. Merry, who's part sidhe (elvish), part brownie, and part human, never really fit in. She's short, not skilled in offensive magic, and mortal because of her human blood. These are real liabilities when your family, especially aunt Andais, Queen of Air and Darkness, is out to kill you. Merry has been in hiding for three years, living in Los Angeles and working for the Grey Detective Agency, which specializes in "supernatural problems, magical solutions." A new case sets her against a man who uses forbidden magic to seduce fey women and drain their power. A plan to trap him goes awry and Merry's cover is blown. Now Andais knows where she is. But things have changed in Andais's court, and Merry is changing too.

Despite the selkies, brownies, goblins, and ogres in this book, it's not for children. The fey are "creatures of the senses"--and in the Unseelie court, sex and pain go together. Merry is sexually adventurous and surrounded by gorgeous, powerful males, most of whom want her badly. She's politically savvy and no coward, though she's not the warrior Anita is. Hamilton fans and readers of adult fairy tales like Anne Bishop's Black Jewels trilogy will want to give Merry a look. --Nona Vero

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Lady Gaga Makes History With 'PAPARAZZI'

2 Nov 2009 20:28 Africa/Lagos

Lady Gaga Makes History

POP SUPERSTAR HAS FOURTH #1 WITH 'PAPARAZZI'

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Lady Gaga today became the first artist since the inception of monitored airplay to have four #1 hits from a debut album. "Paparazzi" follows in the footsteps of "Just Dance," "Poker Face" and "LoveGame" to become the fourth chart-topper from her hugely successful debut album "The Fame" (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope Records).



Released last October, The Fame has sold over four million copies worldwide, and the singles from the album have sold over 25 million copies. A re-package of the album entitled The Fame Monster will be released on November 23. The Fame Monster contains eight new songs, including her next smash hit "Bad Romance." Lady Gaga hits the road later this month with her "Monster Ball" tour, starting on November 27 in Montreal.


Source: Interscope Records

CONTACT: Dave Tomberlin, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, +1-310-865-4575,
Dave.tomberlin@umusic.com

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2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Best European Act Nominations Unveiled

2 Nov 2009 17:29 Africa/Lagos


Excitement is building for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards and to add to it, we’ve just revealed our final 5 nominees for Best European Act! And they are:

Deep Insight (Finland)
Dima Bilan (Russia)
Doda (Poland)
Lost (Italy)
maNga (Turkey)

These nominees beat out 17 other regional winners to make it to the top, but only one can win the ultimate title of Best European Act. Watch the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, 5th November @ 21:00 CET to find out who that winner is!

2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Best European Act Nominations Unveiled

LONDON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- After a fierce international battle, Finnish rock band Deep Insight, Russian pop artist Dima Bilan, Polish singer Doda, Italian pop rockers Lost and Turkish rap rock band MaNga were revealed as the MTV Europe Music Awards' most popular Regional Winners -- as voted by MTV fans from across Europe. All five acts are now nominated in the EMA Best European Act category, the news was announced today by MTV Networks International (MTVNI), owned by Viacom Inc (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .


The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) will air live on MTV from the 02 World, Berlin at 9pm CET on Thursday 5 November and are sponsored by Sony Ericsson, MTV Games / Harmonix's The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) and Dell.


MTV Networks International announced 22 MTV Europe Music Awards Regional Winners on 12 October. Deep Insight, Dima Bilan, Doda, Lost and MaNga were awarded Best Finnish Act, Best Russian Act, Best Polish Act, Best Italian Act and Best Turkish Act respectively. These acts, who challenged all of the EMA Regional Winners in a fierce promotional battle, are the five with the most viewer votes. The Best European Act nominee with the most overall votes will be presented with the Best European Act gong live at the glittering MTV Europe Music Awards.


The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards will be hosted by Katy Perry and will feature performances by the Foo Fighters, Green Day, Jay-Z, Leona Lewis, Shakira and Tokio Hotel. U2 will be performing a short set to 10,000 fans at Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate which will be beamed into the prestigious Awards. Joss Stone will be hosting EMA digital show 2009 EMA: Red Carpet Show and Pete Wentz will be hosting EMA digital show 2009 EMA: All Access. Presenters include pop/rock phenomena Jonas Brothers alongside Asia Argento, Backstreet Boys, Bar Refaeli, Batista, Boris Becker, Brody Jenner, Jean Reno, Juliette Lewis and Miranda Cosgrove. More EMA artists will be announced shortly.


Leading 2009 EMA nominees include Lady GaGa and Kings of Leon, with 5 nominations apiece. They are closely followed by Beyonce who has been nominated in 4 categories.


The MTV Europe Music Awards is one of the world's most prestigious live music events. The Awards will be broadcast to 532 million MTV homes around the world. In 2008, the EMAs generated more than 4 million unique visitors to www.mtvema.com and over 100 million online votes.


Antonio Campo Dall'Orto is EVP, Music Brands, MTV Networks International and Executive Producer for the MTV Europe Music Awards. Co-executive Producer & SVP, Talent & Music, MTV Networks International is Bruce Gillmer. Executive Producer is Richard Godfrey. Co-executive Producer is Jane Fraser. Chloe Mason is Producer and Hamish Hamilton is Director. Raffaele Sangiovanni is Executive in charge of Production.


For more information on the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards and to vote -- please go to:


www.mtvema.com


For more information on 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards artists -- and to vote -- please go to:


www.mtvema.com

Or go to:
www.ema.mtv.co.uk/press

Note to Editors
About the MTV Europe Music Awards

The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards will be broadcast live in the following countries: Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.


About MTV Networks International


MTV Networks International includes the premier multimedia entertainment brands MTV: Music Television, VH1, Nickelodeon, MTVNHD, TMF (The Music Factory), VIVA, Flux, Paramount Comedy, Comedy Central, Game One, Neopets, GameTrailers, Shockwave, Addicting Games, Atom Films and Xfire. MTV Networks' brands are seen globally in 578 million households, in 162 countries and 33 languages via 168 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 400 digital media properties. The company's diverse holdings also include interests in television syndication, digital media, publishing, home video, radio, recorded music, licensing & merchandising and two feature film divisions, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. MTV Networks is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .


About Sony Ericsson


Sony Ericsson is a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson established in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London and operations in all major markets. Our vision is to become the industry leader in Communication Entertainment; where new styles of communicating through the internet and social media, become entertainment. Sony Ericsson offers exciting consumer experiences through phones, accessories, content and applications. For more information please visit: www.sonyericsson.com.


About The Beatles: Rock Band


The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd and Startling Music Ltd has presented The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. The Beatles: Rock Band is published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world's premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band, and available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) console from Nintendo.


About MTV Games


MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.


About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.


Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of ground-breaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit: www.harmonixmusic.com.


About Dell


People worldwide can buy Dell online, by phone and through more than 43,000 stores.


Source: MTV Networks International

CONTACT: For further press information and for biographies and artwork,
Polly Stevens, Director, Communications, MTV Europe Music Awards,
+44-207-478-6328, or +44-7768-773386, polly.stevens@mtvne.com, or Seema
Alibhai, Director, Communications, MTV Networks International,
+44-207-478-6531, seema.alibhai@mtvne.com


Web Site: MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS



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The 50th Anniversary Special Edition -- The Sound of Music With Songs By Rodgers & Hammerstein, Original Broadway Cast Recording Starring Broadway Legend Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel
Music World Music/Columbia Records Set To Release "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" an Extraordinary Concert Performance DVD and Live CD From Iconic Superstar Beyonce
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Music World Music/Columbia Records Set To Release Beyonce's "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"

2 Nov 2009 06:01 Africa/Lagos

Music World Music/Columbia Records Set To Release "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" an Extraordinary Concert Performance DVD and Live CD From Iconic Superstar Beyonce



AVAILABLE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 ONE HOUR THANKSGIVING TELEVISION SPECIAL TO AIR ON ABC NOVEMBER 26

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Music World Music/Columbia Records will release "I AM...YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" -- a concert performance DVD and Live CD that captures a never-before-seen performance from iconic artist, Beyonce on Monday, November 23.


Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, this extraordinary concert features performances of over 30 songs from Beyonce's three multi-platinum solo releases, Destiny's Child catalog and a few surprises. This amazing concert includes the #1 hits, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)", "If I Were A Boy," "Halo," "Sweet Dreams" and showcases a gut-wrenching performance of "That's Why You're Beautiful."


Included on "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas," is a biographical storytelling woven between many songs and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" is Beyonce's first live CD and fans can also consider the release a greatest hits collection.


Recorded on August 2, 2009 during a sold out four-night stint at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas, "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas," will be available on DVD (amaray) and Deluxe Edition 2 CD/DVD (digipack) on November 23 and Blu-ray on December 15.


Also available on Monday, November 23 is the "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" Deluxe Edition which will feature five number one hits and two bonus tracks which include "Video Phone (Extended Remix)," featuring Billboard magazine's Rising Star for 2009, Lady Gaga. MTV will exclusively world premiere the music video for "Video Phone" on-air and online on Thursday, November 5. "Video Phone" will premiere in the US on MTV and MTV.com at 5:30 PM/EST while MTV channels across the globe will premiere the music video in 162 countries following the airing of the MTV Europe Music Awards from Berlin.


According to Billboard magazine, the "Video Phone" debut on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart makes "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" the first album in a decade to yield six entries which include "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)", "If I Were A Boy," "Diva," "Halo," "Ego" and "Video Phone". Beyonce also extended her current lead to 13, for most top 10's on the Hot 100 Billboard chart by a female artist this decade when "Sweet Dreams" entered the chart at number eight.


On Thanksgiving night, November 26, the ABC Network will air the one-hour television special, "Beyonce-I AM...YOURS." It is the first network special from the superstar. The airing is scheduled for 9:00 PM/EST.


Before wrapping up her 2009 "I AM..." World tour, which recently included dates in Japan, China, and Korea, Beyonce will head to The United Kingdom this month for several performances, including three nights at the renowned O2 Arena in London. On October 2, Beyonce was honored as Billboard magazine's Woman of the Year at a luncheon held in New York City. The Woman of The Year honor comes fresh off the heels of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards where Beyonce received a staggering nine nominations and walked home with the biggest award of the evening, Video of The Year for "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)."


TRACKLISTING FOR --
"I AM...YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"

CD Disc 01


HELLO
HALO
IRREPLACEABLE
SWEET DREAMS MEDLEY
IF I WERE A BOY
SCARED OF LONELY
THAT'S WHY YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
SATELLITES
RESENTMENT
DEJA VU JAZZ MEDLEY
DEJA VU

Disc 02


I WANNA BE WHERE YOU ARE
DESTINY'S CHILD MEDLEY
WORK IT OUT
'03 BONNIE & CLYDE
CRAZY IN LOVE
NAUGHTY GIRL
GET ME BODIED
SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)
FINALE

DVD

ACT ONE: INTIMATE...


SCENE ONE: HELLO INTRODUCTION
SCENE TWO: HALO
SCENE THREE: IRREPLACEABLE
SCENE FOUR: SWEET DREAMS MEDLEY
SCENE FIVE: IF I WERE A BOY
SCENE SIX: SCARED OF LONELY
SCENE SEVEN: THAT'S WHY YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
SCENE EIGHT: SATELLITES
SCENE NINE: RESENTMENT

INTERMISSION:


DEJA VU JAZZ MEDLEY
DEJA VU
TAP SEQUENCE

ACT TWO: STORYTELLING


SCENE ONE: I WANNA BE WHERE YOU ARE
SCENE TWO: DESTINY'S CHILD
SCENE THREE: BEYONCE
SCENE FOUR: SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)

BONUS FEATURE:

"WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS..."


For more information, please contact Yvette Noel-Schure, Columbia Records, Media, New York, 212-833-4483; email: Yvette.Noel-Schure@sonymusic.com.


www.beyonceonline.com
www.columbiarecords.com
www.musicworldent.com/mobile/
www.wynnlasvegas.com
www.abc.com
www.abcnews.com
www.houseofdereon.com
www.beyoncemobile.com
Fan club: www.welovebeyonce.com

Source: Music World Music/Columbia Records

CONTACT: Yvette Noel-Schure, Columbia Records, +1-212-833-4483,
Schure@sonymusic.com


Web Site: http://www.columbiarecords.com/

Harley-Davidson Recruits American Supermodel Marisa Miller to Salute U.S. Military Personnel During the Month of November

Supermodel Marisa Miller stars in Harley-Davidson's tribute to active and retired military personnel, as part of the Motor Company's Military Appreciation Month. (PRNewsFoto/Marisa Miller) LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES

2 Nov 2009 12:00 Africa/Lagos


Harley-Davidson Recruits American Supermodel Marisa Miller to Salute U.S. Military Personnel During the Month of November

- Miller to be Featured in Special Harley-Davidson 'Military Appreciation Month' Campaign -

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Marisa Miller announced that she has expanded her relationship with Harley-Davidson to salute active and retired U.S. military personnel during the month of November, as part of the Motor Company's first-ever "Military Appreciation Month" campaign.


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091102/AQ02531)


Miller will be featured alongside Harley-Davidson motorcycles in military-themed creative, including print and digital ads, posters, postcards and calendars throughout the month of November. Miller first worked with the Motor Company in 2008 to help launch the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle motorcycle.


"I'm honored to help the Motor Company salute the brave men and women who keep our country free," said Miller. "My grandfather is a veteran, and I've had the unique opportunity to meet several service men and women during recent USO tours, so the military holds a special place in my heart. I hope other Americans will join me and Harley-Davidson in saluting these real life heroes during the month of November."


Modern Take on Nostalgic Military Imagery


The Military Appreciation Month campaign pays tribute to nostalgic military imagery through photorealism. The ads and other creative materials feature Miller wearing uniforms representing all five branches of the military next to military-styled Harley-Davidson motorcycles.


The campaign will be featured in a number of executions, including:

-- Advertorials in service branch magazines
-- Print ads in several national publications
-- Banner advertising
-- Exclusive posters, postcards and calendars available at local
Harley-Davidson dealerships throughout the U.S.
-- A special section of the Harley-Davidson Web site -
www.harley-davidson.com/thankyou -- where you can create an electronic
postcard with artwork of Miller and Harley-Davidson motorcycles along
with a personal message of gratitude that you can send to an active or
retired member of the U.S. military

-- A promotion with Maxim magazine that will offer the opportunity for
one active or retired military personnel member to win a new
Harley-Davidson motorcycle - personally delivered by Miller



"We're excited to have Marisa's support to help us during our first-ever Military Appreciation Month," said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson's director of Advertising and Promotions. "We're certain she'll be helpful in encouraging other Americans to join us in recognizing and thanking those who serve our country."


For more information about Harley-Davidson's Military Appreciation Month, visit www.harley-davidson.com/thankyou.


Born in the coastal city of Santa Cruz, California, Marisa first appeared in the 2002 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, securing her position within the modeling industry. As a result, clients such as Victoria's Secret hired the blond bombshell to endorse their brands. Other companies followed suit, and soon Marisa began appearing in publicity campaigns for the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, J. Crew, Victoria's Secret, Andrew Marc, True Religion Jeans, Remington, NFL and Guitar Hero to name a few. Marisa has graced the covers of magazines like Vogue, Esquire, Shape, Cosmo, Maxim, Sports Illustrated and Ocean Drive and has appeared on talk shows such as David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Ellen. For more information visit www.marisamiller.com.


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Source: Marisa Miller

CONTACT: Nicole Perez of Rogers & Cowan, +1-310-854-8150,
nperez@rogersandcowan.com, for Marisa Miller


Web Site: http://www.harley-davidson.com/
http://www.marisamiller.com/