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Danielle A. Hareland Honored as a VIP Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Danielle A. Hareland of Canandaigua, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of fashion modeling. These important women exemplify tenacity. They... - June 23, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Novel Release by DiVitto Kelly - "Summer of the Shark"
On June 20, 1975, the summer blockbuster was born. The movie was Jaws. Forty-five years later, author DiVitto Kelly taps into the nostalgia of the mid-70s, Jaws, and the 1975 World Series with the release of his new YA novel, "Summer of the Shark." - June 22, 2020 - DiVitto Kelly
Melissa B. Receives 2 Nominations in The Josie Music Awards 2020
Billboard charted artist Melissa B. is nominated for a second consecutive year in The 2020 Josie Music Awards. - June 21, 2020 - Melissa B.
Join the Millions of Meditating Hearts on International Day of Yoga to Make Compassion Contagious
#YogaforCompassion - June 19, 2020 - Heartfulness
LoyaltyMatch Unveils New Zoom Integration Features as Venues Transform Their Businesses to Support Virtual Events
Loyalty Rewards Platform Integrated with Zoom - June 19, 2020 - LoyaltyMatch.com
Lost, The Walking Dead, Krypton Highlight New Wizard World Virtual Experiences This Month; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook
Dragon Ball Z, Kato Kaelin Also Added; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe - June 19, 2020 - Fan Expo HQ
Indie Label "Behind the Sky" Launches Double Vinyl Compilation with Advance Funding from Sound Royalties
Ambient Music Impresario Evan Bartholomew Teams with Global Talent and Visual Artist Yoshi Sodeaka on “Portals.” - June 18, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Local Author Honored in 2020 Indie Book Awards
Local self-published author receives an international proclaimed award from Next Generation Indie Book Awards. This provides information about the award and the book, "Energy of Love - A How-To Program to Self-Empowerment and Self-Love." - June 18, 2020 - Love Just Is LLC
Pala Casino Spa Resort Announces New Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Pala Casino Spa Resort is starting three new outdoor summer concert series, beginning Sunday June 28, with concerts throughout July 4th weekend. Domingos de Musica y Baile features Latin artists of different genres, the Superstar Imposters Tribute Series features the nation's top tribute bands on select Friday nights and the Funk Funk Get Down - Big Grooves & Dance Moves will feature top R&B, soul and funk bands. - June 17, 2020 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
400 Jobs Heading to Los Angeles as Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino Announces the Need for Full and Part-Time Workers
Part of the HUSTLER® empire built by Larry Flynt, the Los Angeles casino prepares for a grand reopening in late summer 2020 with hiring to begin immediately. - June 17, 2020 - Flynt Management Group
01Familia Ltd. & Idealump Inc. to Sell the Digital Products of Japanese Female Talent Group Called "01FAMILIA EXPRESS"
01Familia Ltd. (Shinjuku, Tokyo, Yoshimi Hasegawa) and Idealump Inc. (Shibuya, Tokyo, Hidefumi Miyahara) have jointly announced today the launch of digital products e-commerce site, “01FAMILIA EXPRESS.” On this EC site, the photo albums and videos of models, actresses, and cosplayers... - June 17, 2020 - Idealump Inc.
Award-Winning Caravaggio Graphic Novel Gains Global Distribution
Worldwide release of Award-Winning Graphic Novel "Caravaggio: A Light Before the Darkness" by Ken Mora. Mora’s graphic novel biography of the renowned artist Caravaggio is now available worldwide via all major online retailers in both print and popular electronic-reader formats, as well as major physical retail storefronts. - June 16, 2020 - Bella Fe Media
New Book Provides High School Teachers Life-Changing Tools for Mindfulness in the Classroom
“Easy Mindfulness for Today’s Teens,” the latest book by bestselling author and children’s well-being expert, Mellisa Dormoy, is designed for High School and Middle School Teachers who want to gain a new skill set and teach teens the life-changing skills of mindfulness and meditation in the classroom. - June 16, 2020 - ShambalaKids
Stay at Home Clubwear Looks for Digital Festival Goers and Sporting Enthusiasts
With festivals and sports events postponed or cancelled across the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, Musotica festival and sports fans are using the internet to show off their latest styles. Taking advantage of video sharing platforms including TikTok and Instagram’s IGTV, women are... - June 16, 2020 - Musotica Wear
New Book Offers Christian Singles Godly Insight on Facing Difficult Seasons
Christian singles struggling to walk out their faith in day-to-day living are set to get a dose of encouragement from the new book, "The Good Fight: Victory is Yours." - June 16, 2020 - Shareta Green
Pauline E. Petsel Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Pauline E. Petsel of Greeneville, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of literature and photography. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - June 16, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
As the QuantumThink® Bestselling Book Celebrates 9 Years of New Thinking Its Message Resonates Now More than Ever as People Seek to Make Sense of Our Crazy Chaotic Time
With the world in disarray from politics to pandemic to pandemonium on Main and Wall streets, Miami-based bestselling author, Dianne Collins is experiencing a surge of new interest in "new thinking" as she celebrates the 9-year anniversary (published June 2011) of her 8-time award-winning bestseller, "Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World." - June 15, 2020 - QuantumThink
New Single "Going In" from Hip Hop Gospel Artist William T. Starzz
Optimus Entertainment Group (OEG) is excited to present the newest artist to its platform, William T. Starzz of Triune Movement Inc. (TMInc.) - June 15, 2020 - Optimus Entertainment Group
Jake Short, iPOP Alum, Rejoins Cast for Major A.N.T Farm Announcement
iPOP Alumni Jake Short rejoined his former A.N.T Farm castmates for a major video announcement earlier this month. - June 15, 2020 - iPOP! LA
iPOP Alum Shameik Moore Set to Return in "Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse" Sequel
It was announced this week that plans are underway for the "Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse" Sequel. iPOP Alum, Shameik Moore is set to return. - June 15, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Spartacus Entertainment Officially Changed Their Brand Name to Chlorine
Spartacus entertainment, previously on facebook with their facebook page name as "Spartacus" and handle as "spartacusfan" has now changed their company name to "Chlorine." - June 14, 2020 - Chlorine
Free Jewish / Israeli Short Film Festival - 124 Films and Growing - Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival
With 124 exciting Jewish and Israeli Short Films, the Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival announces the release of its free Short Film Spotlight program. This program provides the general public the best short films. The Festival's mission is to provide the newest, most stimulating and thought provoking films. - June 13, 2020 - Boca International Jewish Film Festival,
The Underbites Score with Hysterical & Controversial "Trump Tower" Music Video and 4 Song EP
The newly released animated music video for the song Trump Tower by The Underbites is poignant, biting and laugh out loud funny. It’s two and a half minutes of high paced, unapologetic fun. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfz1kArRg36GRFMR-9KgjA Persons Of Interest, the new... - June 13, 2020 - The Underbites
Esports Communities Celebrate Juneteenth to Take Action for Social Justice
On June 19, 2020 7PM - 12AM, the live broadcast of the virtual esports gathering to celebrate Freedom for All will be available on twitch.tv/axisreplay | youtube.com/axisreplay | facebook.com/axisreplay |mixer.com/axisreplay, and hosted on partner broadcasts, twitch.tv/checkpointXP | ESTV and more. - June 11, 2020 - Axis Replay
Dr. Rick Perea, Performance Psychologist, Launches His Newest Book on How to Become a Champion of Your Life
World Champion Performance Psychologist Launches Highly Anticipated Game Changing Book on the Psychology of Leadership in the Face of Trauma of Tragedy. - June 11, 2020 - The Success Corps
PayPerHead Agents See Huge Uptick in Online Casino Gaming
This year, agents with the leading per head organization have witnessed a massive rise in casino gaming handle. - June 11, 2020 - PayPerHead
Once Upon a Time, Star Wars, The Originals Highlight Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences This Week
Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe - June 10, 2020 - Fan Expo HQ
Hybrid VR Paintings Allow Art Businesses to Thrive with Virtual Reality Galleries and Fully Immersive VR Paintings
Hybrid VR Paintings allow art businesses to thrive with virtual reality galleries & fully immersive VR paintings. Hybrid VR Paintings are physical/virtual hybrid paintings that occupy physical space on the wall while simultaneously manifesting within the virtual world. In uncertain times of whatever event will come next... Dave Alber’s Hybrid VR Paintings & virtual reality art gallery offer online & virtual solutions to the contemporary art business at http://davealber.com/collaborate/ - June 09, 2020 - Dave Alber
Jess Wall Signs with GMoore Talent, Debuts at Austin City Saloon in Corbin, KY June 13, 2020. After Cutting Her Debut EP in Nashville.
Viral videos are popular for a multitude of reasons. Some are funny, some are beautiful, and some showcase unassuming folks that do not realize their gifts. The latter category compelled George Moore, president of GMoore Talent to reach out to Jess Wall. Wall, 21, from Douglasville, GA caught... - June 09, 2020 - Perry Music Group
Doner Designs Completes Charity Sale of Time Machine Bass Guitar
Last week the Doner Designs time machine theme bass was sold to Arend Raby, a bass player and collector of unique instruments. Doner Designs Founder, Steve Doner, said that 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. - June 08, 2020 - Doner Designs
Kings Park/Smithtown Resident, Marci Brockmann’s Book, "Permission to Land," Nominated for Global Award
"Permission to Land: Searching For Love, Home & Belonging" written by Kings Park/ Smithtown resident, Marci Brockmann, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. Marci... - June 07, 2020 - Marci Brockmann Author & Artist
iPOP Alumni, Albert Tsai reunites with “Dr. Ken” Cast for Online Event
The cast of “Dr. Ken,” which includes iPOP Alumni Albert Tsai reunited recently for an online streaming event. - June 07, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Olivia Holt, iPOP Alumni, Cast in Freeform’s "Cruel Summer" Series
iPOP Alumni, Olivia Holt has been cast as the lead in Freeform’s new series "Cruel Summer’." The recast was announced earlier this month. - June 07, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Teen Spirit, Caddyshack Added, Runaways Wizard World Virtual Experiences Rescheduled This Month; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube
L.A. Law, World of Wrestling Also Added; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe - June 07, 2020 - Fan Expo HQ
New Mobile Game Princess Unicorn: Dragon Escape
The player of new mobile game Princess Unicorn: Dragon Escape dives into an exciting adventure, runs through a fantasy world filled with giant candies, tumbling cookies and enchanted waterfalls, all while dodging fireballs and enormous rubber balls. Along the way, the player helps Uni, a magical... - June 06, 2020 - KrazyKatzGames LLC
Funtastik Labs Cancels Summer Camps Due to COVID-19 and Issues Full Refunds
Katy’s premier open to the public S.T.E.A.M. Entertainment Center - Funtastik Labs. - June 05, 2020 - Funtastik Labs LLC
Dr. Stephen C. Simms Re-Releases Riveting Books Worldwide in May 2020
A Ph.D of Business Administration has taken the time to fully market his past writings for audiences during the time of the coronavirus in 2020. - June 03, 2020 - Dr. Stephen C. Simms
STOMP Out Bullying Challenges the Public to #TakeAKnee Everyday at 1:00 PM (EST)
The leading nonprofit is dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred - Today, STOMP Out Bullying announces the #takeaknee campaign which will take place daily at 1:00 pm (EST). The leading nonprofit has always been dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred. Now, more than ever, the public must work to “End The Hate and Change The Culture.” - June 03, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
Timely Book Release by Desserae K Shepston: A Mysterious Virus Engineered for a Sinister Plot - "The Breaking" Weaves a Tale of Bravery Amid the Terror of the Unknown
Little did author Desserae K Shepston know when she began writing The Undoing Trilogy in 2018 just how prescient the dystopian science fiction story would become as she finished the second book in the series. A mysterious virus, a sinister government and a group of teens intent on breaking the system give the reader pause for thought about what could have befallen our own world in this time of pandemic. - June 03, 2020 - Desserae K Shepstoon
New Indie Romantic Drama "B**** Lover" Has Dropped 1st Trailer June 2
Reina Productions has debuted it's 1st trailer for the new movie “B**** Lover” to online outlets on June 2, 2020. - June 03, 2020 - Reina Productions
“The Web Development Glossary”: A New Reference Book Covering 2,000 Terms in Web Development and Design
Covering about 2,000 terms ranging from A11Y to Zsh, and including explanations from Wikipedia and the MDN Web Docs, author and tech lead Jens Oliver Meiert released a comprehensive reference for key words and concepts in web development. - June 03, 2020 - Meiert Research & Development
Debut Single by Wife of Veteran is a Musical Tribute to Generations of Soldiers
Opera Mezzo Soprano Natalja Sticco's debut single reflects her own American journey and personal connection with military. - June 02, 2020 - Natalja Sticco
New in Self-Help Books, "The Power of Positive Aging" Presents a Fearless and Optimistic Plan for Coping with Illness and Old Age
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that everyone is vulnerable to disease and death. A new book on aging, "The Power of Positive Aging" by David Alan Lereah, PhD, offers readers a wise, practical and fearless guide to living joyfully in with uncertainty, illness and disability. - June 02, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Sonia Marta is Releasing "Bucharest City Tour, a Trip with Sonia" Book That Supports Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
"Bucharest City Tour, A Trip with Sonia" is a children’s book in English, written by one of the youngest authors in Romania, Sonia Marta, who at only 12 years old is already completing her third editorial experience. The book illustrates the journey of three friends going on a... - June 01, 2020 - Sonia Marta
New Release by "Reflections of Horsepower" Artist Michael Irvine. Three Incredible Paintings. Fourteen Years in the Making. One Ultimate Barn-Find.
From the surreal, creative imagination of Michael Irvine, one of North America's premier automotive fine artists, comes a unique trilogy capturing over 50 Ford-powered cars, trucks and tractors in one amazing scene. Perfect for the man-cave, den, office, garage. Just in time for Father's Day. - June 01, 2020 - Michael Irvine Fine Art
Poet and Poets' Choice Director Richard Harteis is Pleased to Announce the Publication of "Plague Poems: 2020 Vision"
These new works reflect on life since the pandemic began with allusions to Albert Camus’ philosophy and his indictment of the fascism of WWII, a plague which seems to have raised its ugly head in our own time. The collection is augmented with stunning, shamanistic paintings by Rita Dawley as well as beautiful floral images by the Chinese artist Yujuan Zhai (Juner Patnode) symbols of peace and hope. - June 01, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
Exclusive Interview with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt "Catching Up with Natalie & Katherine" by Hillsong Channel to Premiere on YouTube – June 5, 2020
An inspiring conversation with author Katherine Pratt unpacking the often-complicated topic of forgiveness. - May 31, 2020 - Hillsong Channel
VALOR Announces Cliff Savage "Different Family" Imprint in New Distribution Deal with Soulspazm Records, and Announces New Single "Channel Surfing"
VALOR, the media partner of Cliff Savage is happy to announce that fresh off of his deal with The Orchard & Cleopatra Records, Cliff Savage independently released his latest “Care Package” EP on May 1st, which continues to grow upon Cliff’s recent streaming success of singles... - May 30, 2020 - VALOR
Cale Ferrin, iPOP Alumni, Interviewed by NBC LA's "California Live" for New Film
iPOP Alumni Cale Ferrin was Interviewed recently by NBC LA's "California Live" regarding his new film "More Beautiful, for Having Been Broken." Read for more details. - May 29, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Anne Winters, iPOP Alum, Returns in 13 Reasons Why Season 4 Trailer Debut
Anne Winters, iPOP Alum, Returns in "13 Reasons Why" Season 4 Trailer Debut. The acclaimed series released the trailer last week with a new scheduled release date. - May 29, 2020 - iPOP! LA