Category: Entertainment

Austin ‘Wiggin’ Out’ Event Raises Awareness and Dollars to Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wearing smiles and purple wigs, a gathering of normally serious professionals mingled festively in ‘Wiggin’ Out,’ a fundraising event held at Maggie Mae’s in Austin, Texas, Saturday evening, January 16. ‘We achieved two objectives,’ says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, hosts of the event. ‘First, we raised some money to help fight Alzheimer’s. And second, we raised awareness of the growing need for long-term care as the disease progresses.’

A&I Presents Photojournalist Tish Lampert at PhotoLA 2016

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A&I, the fine art photographic printing and services company, will present the work of award-winning photojournalist Tish Lampert at its booth #816 at PhotoLA. The exhibit is part of Lampert’s 15-year series on the landmark protests of our times. Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the UN, will dedicate the exhibition in a special event highlighting his world peace initiative.

‘Iterations in Stone’ Opens at The Desert Light Gallery

KELSO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Desert Light Gallery, located in Mojave National Preserve’s Kelso Visitors Center, Kelso California, announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, ‘Iterations in Stone,’ (January 4 – March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

‘Trey the Movie’ Produced for $68, Grosses over $150,000

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Urbanstylz, the independent production company, announced today that its first feature film, ‘Trey the Movie,’ which was produced for just $68, has grossed more than $150,000 in multiple channels of digital distribution while garnering attention at numerous film festivals. The film tells the story of a man whose life is so overwhelming that he snaps killing everyone in his path. It was Mr. James’ directorial debut, with an experimental approach to production marked by trial, error and many accidental creative successes.

‘Winter on Fire’ Director Awarded by Ukrainian President

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American-Russian Business Council is pleased to announce that its member and director of the Netflix original documentary ‘Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom,’ Evgeny Afineevsky, has been awarded the Medal of the Cross of Ivan Mazepa by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

NY Times Best-Selling Author’s Book Optioned by Ridley Scott, Partners with Humanitarian Singer-Songwriter-Composer

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Multi award-winning singer/songwriter/composer Paul Luftenegger and New York Times best-selling author Anita Moorjani, whose hugely successful book ‘Dying to be Me’ chronicles her struggle with cancer and her near death experience with heaven (over one million copies sold, translated into 47 languages), are jointly releasing an album to inspire self-love, ‘The Miracle of You.’

Author A.A. Jones Takes the ‘Plunge’ in Underwater Pole Dance to Announce the Re-Release of ‘Tilt’

BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author A.A. Jones is re-releasing her memoirs, ‘Tilt Diary of a Virgin Stripper’ (ISBN: 978-1257802869) just in time for holiday reading. Instead of doing it with a bang however, the self-confessed housewife by day and exotic dancer by night has taken a plunge instead. ‘Plunge’ is the title of a provocative yet inspirational pole dance shot underwater by world-renowned photographer Brett Stanley.

Adult Summer Camp is coming to the Midwest at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Summer Camp, it’s not just for kids anymore! Camp Forever Fun, the Midwest’s premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016.

Arab-Latina Sofia Hanan Runs for Miss California Despite Backlash Towards Arabs

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Regardless of America’s focus on ‘white nationalism,’ Palestinian-Latina-American Sofia Hanan continues on her quest to become Miss California USA(R) 2016. The USA has become ultra sensitive to the idea of outsiders living amongst them. Fears heightened after recent Paris attacks and the on-going manhunt for its coordinator.

Venice HVAC Company Mahle Cool Air Sponsors Sarasota Chalk Fest Artist Craig Thomas

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island.

Preparation Beyond the Normal for Greater Bay and Sacramento Areas Miss California Ladies

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beauty pageants are sometimes criticized for being overly competitive, cut throat and an advantage to the wealthy due to high costs of preparing for and participating in the pageant, says Stephanie Farrell of Miss Greater Bay Area, Calif. California’s state pageant, owned and operated by Top 10 Productions of Southern Calif., works with several independent regional directors who host preliminary pageants that qualify contestants for the Miss California USA(R) and Miss California Teen USA(R) pageants.

NCSCA and World Renowned Scientist Set Out to Find Conclusive Evidence on the Chemtrail Mystery

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Potentially the most difficult environmental test in history is about to take place. Two volunteer environmentalists from the National Crime Scene Cleanup Association (NCSCA) are setting out to find conclusive evidence about the existence of ‘chemtrails.’ Award Winning Director/Producer Michael J. Murphy will be documenting this incredible feat, under the watch of world-renowned scientist Dr. J. Marvin Herndon.

Excessivism is Best Kept Secret in the Art World

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art collectors have something to get excited about. It’s a new global art movement called ‘Excessivism’ and its early adopters date back to the late twentieth century. The movement’s founder, American artist Kaloust Guedel, explains that Excessivism is a commentary on economic materialism.

Uproar Entertainment Announces New Comedy CD by D’Militant

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Darryl Littleton’s newest comedy CD, ‘Too Raw for Mainstream.’ For Darryl Littleton pka D’Militant, no subject is out of bounds, no topic too sensitive, no commentary too raw. With his crackling wit, Littleton holds nothing back, unflinchingly delivering slicing and incisive social and political commentary.

Alec Monopoly Brings his Street Game

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alec Monopoly is at Guy Hepner and he’s bringing the streets with him. Who is Alec Monopoly? While his true identity remains a mystery, chances you’ve been to Los Angeles, New York, Miami or London, you’ve probably driven past the Monopoly artist’s graffiti murals featuring widely-known, wealthy pop-culture figures from childhood, like the Monopoly Man, Richie Rich or Uncle Scrooge, or his interpretations of celebrity icons.

Host of hit TV Show ‘Hoarders’ Comes to New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show ‘Hoarders,’ Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise owned by Doug Baruchin is inviting the public to its grand opening / open house on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, beginning at noon at their franchise headquarters.

Trump this: Dallas ninja takes on sharks in ‘Corporate America’ comedy series!

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Based on the hilarious book ‘You Can’t Make This Shit Up : Corporate America’ by writer Sal Savello, the television series and comedy tour takes a satirical look at the antics and angst of climbing the ever elusive corporate ladder. Dallas, Texas-based creators are excited to announce the kick off the ‘Corporate America Comedy Tour’ promoting the TV Series starring actor David O’Hara known for ‘The Departed,’ ‘Braveheart’ and TV Series ‘The Tudors.’

Host of hit TV Show ‘Hoarders’ Makes Special Guest Appearance in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show ‘Hoarders,’ Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise, owned by Lindsay Bednarek and Kelly Mahon, is hosting the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting. (*CORRECTED*)

Hit Web Series ‘Foster’s Animal World TV’ Takes a Bite Out of Cyber Bullying

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the first African American dog photographer, director Foster Corder has always had a special affinity and vision for animals. Over the years, his photographic and film contributions have laid the groundwork for some of the most prominent canine experts in the field. With his two hit web series ‘Foster’s Animal World TV’ and ‘Conversations with a Pit Bull’ he has solidified himself as a preeminent voice for thousands of dogs, particularly those abused and in the shelters.

Jailed Actor Steve Comisar Asks President Obama for an Early Release

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE — Steve Comisar is an actor who has appeared in dozens of movies, television shows, and commercials. He is also serving a federal prison sentence for fraud. Through the President’s clemency power, a sentence can be commuted and a prisoner can be released with the stroke of a pen.

The Pick Up Girls SmartWatch: Helps You Meet More Girls, Launches on Indiegogo

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Listen to your favorite music and subliminally train your mind to become good at ‘picking up’ every beautiful girl. Amazing Results, Inc. introduces the first subliminal programming and hypnosis smartwatch, now available on Indiegogo. The patent-pending Pick Up Girls SmartWatch includes 32GB of memory so you can download and play your favorite music while it simultaneously plays subliminal messages that your ear cannot hear but your brain does. Your brain gets trained without any effort.

Famed Air Force One Detailers Join P&S Sales to Prep Hundreds of Vintage Classics at Monterey Car Week

HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sixteen members of the elite Air Force One Detailing Team led by Master automotive and aircraft detailer, Renny Doyle of Detailing Success and the Detail Mafia, has partnered with Bob Phillips, president of P and S Sales, an innovative professional detailing product manufacturer and distributor, to be the exclusive detailers and detailing product providers at the 24th Annual Gordon McCall Motorworks Revival Event.

Cory Allen Contemporary Art ‘Pop-up Church of Scientology’ Salutes Tom Cruise’s 25th Anniversary, Unveils Nude Shroud of Actor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A ‘nude shroud of Tom Cruise’ will be unveiled as a tribute to the actor’s 25th anniversary with the Church of Scientology. The silver anniversary celebration reaffirming his commitment will take place at a ‘Pop-up Church of Scientology’ near its Clearwater headquarters as part of a larger exhibit of the actor. Commissioned curator and artist Daniel Edwards assisted Cory Allen Contemporary Art with exhibition arrangements scheduled for August.

Uproar Entertainment Releases First Comedy CD by Tobe Hixx

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Comedy saved Tobe Hixx’s life! A skinny kid who was often teased and ridiculed by his peers, Hixx ultimately turned to a life of crime that included gangs and selling crack. After stints in both state and federal prison, Hixx chose to return to his first love, comedy. Uproar Entertainment announces a new comedy CD from Hixx, ‘Laugh or Die.’

Celebrate the Arts at Jeff Fest – July 24-26, 2015

CHICAGO, Ill., July 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Imagine dancers hanging high above your head. Or an interactive drum experience for the whole family. Or seeing Hawaiian dancers in your own Chicago neighborhood. All this and more will be at Jeff Fest July 24-26, 2015.

Actor, Stuntman and Filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia Launches Kickstarter for Martial Arts Action Feature KALM at Comic-Con

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Actor/Stuntman, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures, and Paul Lupi, Producer of Lupi Pictures, enter production of the feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled ‘KALM.’ Principal photography partially funding being raised on Kickstarter. The project will debut at the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015 (SDCC).