DJ Commish To Throw A Celebrity Bday Bash At Pop Lounge in New York City

Fresh from a week of celebration for his birthday, The New York-based DJ will end up the festivities on Saturday, February 21st 2009 at Pop Lounge located in New York City.  The event powered by PDG PR and also sponsored by All City Live Radio on wliubk.org. is an exclusive party.  Special invited guests include Maino (Atlantic Records), Mista Raja (Producer of Maino’s “Hi Hater” & Diddy’s “Come To Me”), Cheri Dennis(Bad Boy), Dana Dane, O’Neal McKnight (SRC Records) and many more.

“ROCKIN’ THAT THANG” SMASH FIRST SINGLE BULLETS INSIDE TOP 5 R&B – RAP REMIX FEATURES DEF JAM ALL-STARS FABOLOUS, JUELZ SANTANA, RICK ROSS & LUDACRIS

Guests on new album include Mariah Carey (on second single, “My Love” impacting at Rhythm and Urban on March 2nd), Kanye West, and Lil’ Jon

THE-DREAM COMPLETES SECOND ALBUM, LOVE vs. MONEY, SET FOR MARCH 10th RELEASE ON RADIO KILLA/DEF JAM

(Feb. 17, 2009 – New York, NY) After proving himself throughout 2007-2008 as a masterful hit songwriter for an A-list of stars including Rihanna (“Umbrella”), Mariah Carey (“Touch My Body”), J. Holiday (“The Bed,” “Suffocate”), and Beyoncé (“Single Ladies”) – to name a few! –The-Dream announces the completion of his second album, LOVE vs. MONEY, arriving in the physical and digital marketplace on March 10th.

Spotlight 29 Casino Pulls Back Cupid’s Arrow With Valentine’s Day Concert by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

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Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. perform in the Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, February 14. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $45, $35 and $25 and are available now at Spotlight29.com and at the Spotlight 29 Casino Gift Shop or by calling (800) 585-3737.

Two of the most celebrated vocalists in pop and R&B history, McCoo and Davis have received seven Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and three platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. They have performed to sold-out concerts around the world, and this tour recognizes their deep history with sounds of R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Pop.

Alicia Keys and Yamaha Announce New Partnership

Nashville, Tenn. (PRWEB) January 27, 2009 — International, multi-platinum R&B sensation Alicia Keys and the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer, Yamaha, announced a new partnership to distribute piano-inspired sounds and future products. One of the sounds was introduced on Jan. 17, 2009 for an intimate gathering of press and dealers in the Yamaha booth at the Winter NAMM music product industry trade show in Anaheim, Calif.

The project was an intense collaboration between the 11-time Grammy Award winning Yamaha artist, her Grammy Award winning engineer Ann Mincielli, and renowned plug-in designer Thomas Hansen Scarbee, who all worked hand in hand to digitally reproduce the exact sound of Alicia’s prized Yamaha C3 Neo grand piano. Keys’ hope is to have her sounds available at a very affordable price within the next three months, so that young musicians from all backgrounds will be able to play her signature sound.

RushCard Grants VIP Access to Members Who Direct Deposit Tax Refunds

CINCINNATI, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ — The Prepaid Visa(R) RushCard today announced that it will give one lucky winner who direct deposits a tax refund onto their RushCard an exclusive opportunity to dine with philanthropist and entrepreneur Russell Simmons. RushCard urges its members to become more financially savvy in 2009 by taking advantage of free direct deposit and using the right tools to better manage their income tax refunds.

RushCard and Baby Phat RushCard members who direct deposit their federal or state tax refunds will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to New York to have an exclusive lunch meeting with Simmons and get a private shopping spree at a selected store in New York City. The trip will also include a financial consultation during which the winner will receive advice on how to better manage his or her finances in the New Year.

E1 Music to Release “Hidden Files,” the Brand New Album by Havoc (of Mobb Deep)

The Queens duo Mobb Deep (comprised of Havoc & Prodigy) is one of the biggest groups in rap music, having sold over 4 million albums worldwide. With classic albums like “The Infamous,” “Hell On Earth,” “Murda Muzik,” and “Infamy,” Mobb Deep have become household names in the hip-hop community. Prodigy has also garnered success as a solo artist, releasing 3 critically albums (“H.N.I.C.,” “Return Of The Mac,” and “H.N.I.C. 2″) and selling over 600,000 units combined.

Now, Havoc is set to bless the masses with “Hidden Files.” Not only a respected MC, Havoc is also a distinguished producer, having produced the bulk of Mobb Deep’s discography as well as having created the sonic backdrops for the likes of 50 Cent, Nas, Diddy, Lil Kim, G-Unit, Jadakiss and more.

‘Pop Champagne,’ By Jim Jones & Ron Browz (Featuring Juelz Santana), Is America’s #1 Urban Single

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ — “Pop Champagne,” the celebratory new single by Jim Jones and Ron Browz (featuring Juelz Santana) is this week’s #1 record on America’s Urban Radio stations according to the Billboard Monitor Urban Mainstream chart.

A bona-fide urban-pop crossover phenomenon, “Pop Champagne” is zipping up a variety of charts, hitting #3 on the Top 40 Rhythm Monitor, #3 Hot Rap Tracks, #4 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released September 4, 2008, “Pop Champagne” is providing urban music fans with an effervescent first taste of “Pray IV Reign,” the eagerly-awaited major label album debut from the ground-breaking hip-hop impresario and artist Jim Jones. His first album for Columbia Records, “Pray IV Reign” will be available in stores and online on Tuesday, March 24.

USA Network Announces the ‘Character Approved’ Awards to Honor Leading Innovators Shaping American Culture

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ — USA Network announced today the winners of the first-ever Character Approved Awards, a new program created to honor individuals from a cross-section of creative disciplines who are positively influencing American culture. In its inaugural year, USA Network selected seven visionary characters based on their cultural impact, legacy and personas. While each honoree is at a different stage in his or her career, they are all cultural trailblazers who are influencing our opinions, style and view of the world.

“The 2009 Character Approved honorees represent the type of characters we not only admire and wish we could imitate, but also want to know,” said Chris McCumber, executive vice president, marketing, digital and brand strategy. “Each of the recipients is a pioneer in his or her own field, lauded by their peers and in our opinion worthy of the Character Seal of Approval. We are honored to celebrate them in this way.”

Ashy L Bowz release New “GOING GREEN” Mixtape!!!

Inspired by their favorite pastime and their popular and hilarious THC TV series “How to Roll / Smoke a Blunt”, the mixtape features classic freestyles as well as unreleased original music, all with a Marijuana Theme.

Always on the cutting edge of rap music originality the L Bowz once again bring something different to the table when everyone else is stuck doing the same thing. “Going Green” is a wonderfully clever representation of the Cannabis from many different points of view and situations. From killing Mary Jane on “Smoke Dat”, to praising the quality of their chronic on “High Grade” to even asking a brethren to borrow their bic on “Get a Light”, the Ashy L Bowz can seemingly make great music while still sticking to their topic and theme of choice.

DrJays.com Announces National Model Search Fresh Faces of Spring 2009

From Monday, January 26 to Monday, February 23, aspiring models from across America are encouraged to upload a 30-second audition video to DrJays.com. Entries will be rated and commented on by the site’s enthusiastic community. Two winners – one male, one female – will be chosen for their broad appeal, spirit and passion to be the face of DrJays.com’s Spring 2009 campaign.

“Fresh Faces of Spring was created in response to the overwhelming feedback we receive from our customers who contact us daily looking for the chance to appear on the site,” says Simone “Boss Lady” Kapsalides, DrJays.com’s Content Manager.