ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment BEAT EXTRA: BEATLES RINGO STARR ROCK N ROLLS ON TOUR - June, 2008
Brian Epstein took over as the Beatles manager in January 1962 and led The Beatles' quest for a British recording contract. In August 1962 the band asked Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey), the drummer for one of the top Merseybeat groups, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, to join the band - RINGO STARR'S TOUR SCHEDULE - Sports --- TV

MUSIC BEAT ARCHIVES - ROCK N' ROLL IS HERE TO STAY - June, 2008
What was going on in music with Quincy Jones, Steve Cropper, David Foster, Neil Diamond, Bob Seger, Bob Denver, Raphael Ravenscroft, Patrice Rushen, Little River Band, Jerry Weintraub, Leon Russell and others in 1979? READ ON... .... - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment BIZ: MGM and Fox to Release Six Classic Bond Films on Blu-ray - June, 2008
Bond Films on Blu-ray Worldwide This Fall Includes the Fully Restored Bond Classic DR. NO and FIVE More Action-Packed, Must-Own 007 Titles Available for the First Time Ever in High Definition; Timed to Theatrical Premiere of QUANTUM OF SOLACE - Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: NBC Universal Global Networks Launches International Brands in Russia - June, 2008
Universal Channel and SCI FI Debuted in Key Strategic Market as Part of NBCU Global Network’s Ongoing Channel Expansion Plan - A double bill of the master of science-fiction, Stephen Spielberg’s blockbusters Jurassic Park and E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial are part of the launch programming treats lined up on SCI FI. Also featured is the Russian premiere of Torchwood, classic franchise Doctor Who, SCI FI US’ hit series Battlestar Galactica, and all time favourite Quantum Leap. - Sports --- TV

Entertainment BEAT: Legendary Comedian and Director Dick Martin Dies - June, 2008
Legendary Comedian and Director Dick Martin Dies in Santa Monica, California USA - co-created and co-hosted Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In – a show which forever changed the face of television - Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: Starbucks & iTunes Bring Complimentary Digital Music and Video - April, 2008
Offerings to Customers with Starbucks “Pick of the Week” - More Than 1.5 Million Downloads Every Week Driving Discovery of New Music and Music Videos - Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: 80's Pop Icons Regeneration Tour - April, 2008
Belinda Carlisle, Naked Eyes, ABC, Dead or Alive, and A Flock of Seagulls, headlining this summer's hit filled Regeneration Tour - Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: Bruce Hornsby Returns to University of Miami - April, 2008
On April 1 at a special presentation Bruce Hornsby returned to launch the Innovative Program in American Music and also contributed a gift of $600,000 to the Frost School of Music - Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: Walt Disney Pictures’ Big Screen Feature “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” CAST - March, 2008
International Casting Search Finds Three Rising Young Talents to Play Sophomore “Wildcats” in Walt Disney Pictures’ Big Screen Feature “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”.- Sports --- TV

MARCH, 2008 - NR TOP 10 Stories
Renowned television talk show host Larry King returns to the NR Top 10 in our June Biz Who Is column. Our Top 10 reviews are gaining momentum and this month took the top four spots on out National Radio Top 10 rankings. As a change of pace on this Top 10 we listed the most popular stories viewed that were published during the period January 1, 2007 to March 15 2007. Overall Dr Beat Richner tops the list and has done so for most of the Top 10 rankings over the past two years. - SEARCH ENGINES GUILTY OF INTERNET THEFT?.... - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment BIZ: DIRECTV’s Exclusive NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS - March, 2008
DIRECTV’s Exclusive NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS Service Returns with UCLA’s Ben Howland UCLA’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach will Promote the DIRECTV Service for the Second Straight Year – Highlighting Award-winning Interactive features, Mix Channel and Expanded HD Coverage..- Sports --- TV - JOHN WOODEN The Greatest College Basketball Coach

Entertainment BEAT: The Mattola Connection - March, 2008
This story is about the web that was weaved after doing our very first one on one interview (in this case 1 on 6) with and entertainment talent. It was arranged by the then RCA records and the talent was Dr Buzzards Savannah Band a wise cracking band from New York City. Mirah Carey later became involved in the web...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: BEATLES RINGO STARR TO TOUR - March, 2008
RINGO STARR ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR AND HIS 10TH ALL STARR BAND, FEATURING COLIN HAY, BILLY SQUIER, HAMISH STUART, EDGAR WINTER AND GARY WRIGHT ...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS in 2008 - February, 2008
Lucasfilm Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures and Turner Broadcasting System Inc. Announce Deal to Release STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS in 2008 Warner Bros. Pictures Releases Full-Length, Theatrical Clone Wars Movie August 15, Followed by the Debut of the Groundbreaking TV Series, Premiering This Fall on Cartoon Network and TNT...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: "Weird Al" Yankovic on the RiffTrax of Jurassic Park! - February, 2008
RiffTrax.com is the innovative website featuring the hilarious downloadable movie commentaries of Michael J. Nelson, star of the legendary TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000. RiffTrax include the voice talents of MST3K veterans Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, and Mary Jo Pehl, as well as comedic superstars Neil Patrick Harris and Fred Willard ...- Sports --- TV

NR TOP 10 Stories - FEBRUARY, 2008
National Radio TOP 10 rankings top the February NR TOP 10 list with the July edition taking the top spot and May notched second place - Our December 2007 edition of Sports Notes was our fastest riser this month. The column features England hiring Fabio Capello - VIDEO BEAT took the ninth and 10th spots with the focus being American Idol, Cambodia’s beauty contests - This month we’ve added an 11th spot since it is largely about American Idol’s Antonella Barba who created quite a stir last season given her sexy looks - SEARCH ENGINES GUILTY OF INTERNET THEFT?.... - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment BIZ: Enrique Iglesias at the 19th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference - February, 2008
Billboard to Host Exclusive Q&A with International Superstar Enrique Iglesias at the 19th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference in Miami Four-Day Event Will Bring Together Top Artists and Professionals from the Latin Music Industry ...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: The Return Of The Spice Girls Tour - February, 2008
Huge Global Demand For Spice Girls Exceeds Original Expectations. The tour needs to come to an end by the end of February due to family and personal commitments for Emma, Geri, Mel B, Melanie C and Victoria. It was announced in June that, as well as the Europe and the US, the girls planned to visit Australia, China, South Africa and Argentina. Due to the phenomenal demand for tickets in the UK and the US along with the touring logistics for such a massive production it was not possible to fit everything in...- Sports --- TV

Business - Disney Signs Robert A. Iger to a New Five Year Contract - February, 2008
Iger became Disney’s chief executive on September 30, 2005. In the two fiscal years since he assumed his role, the company has posted record revenues, net income and earnings per share. In fiscal 2007, the company’s revenue rose five percent to $35.3 billion. Net income per share for the year excluding certain items

Entertainment Sports TV BIZ: Harlem Globetrotters Return to Broadcast Television - February, 2008
With a Ratings Slam-Dunk Monday Night’s “New Generation” Special Scores on MyNetworkTV with 2.4 Million Viewers ...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: GRAMMY Salute to FashionSM - February, 2008
In Style and The Recording Academy Celebrate Musicians-Turned-Designers in First Ever GRAMMY Salute to FashionSM Event Curated by In Style's Hal Rubenstein will Feature Spring Collections from Beyoncé, Sean Combs, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, and GRAMMY Brand Hosted by Recording Academy Chair and Four-Time GRAMMY-Winning Producer Jimmy Jam with Special Performance by Current Four-Time GRAMMY Nominee Rihanna...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BIZ: 20th Edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” Latin Music Awards - February, 2008
Lineup of Stars Announced for Special 20th Edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” Latin Music Awards Appearances by Pepe Aguilar, AB Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia Allstarz, Belinda, Elvis Crespo, Cruz Martínez Presenta: Los Super Reyes, Grupo Manía, Enrique Iglesias, Horóscopos De Durango, Los Tigres Del Norte, Ivy Queen, Jenni Rivera, Olga Tañón, and Wisin y Yandel among Others...- Sports --- TV

Entertainment BEAT: - CAMBODIA'S ANGELS - January, 2008
The question is why would Grammy Thailand invest money in Cambodian talent? - TV Guide Network Signs Chris Harrison as Host of the New, One-Hour Daily Entertainment News Magazine Show, HOLLYWOOD 411 - Songwriter/Producer, Clyde Otis, Dies at Age 83…. .. Business - TV

Entertainment BIZ: Sheryl Crow Unplugged Performance - January, 2008
Amazon.com and Interscope Geffen A&M Exclusively Premiere New Sheryl Crow Unplugged Performance on Amazon.com Fans get their first glimpse of the title track off the artist’s new album, “Detours,” as part of a four-song unplugged session ..- Sports --- TV

ENTERTAINMENT & TECHNOLOGY - John Lennon Educational Tour Bus - January, 2008
Yoko Ono Lennon, The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am, Natasha Bedingfield and Pat Monahan of Train, Unveil the All New John Lennon Educational Tour Bus at CES. - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment BIZ: Music Collection Featuring 30 GRAMMY Award-Winning Hits from the Past 50 Years - January, 2008
Starbucks Celebrates the GRAMMY Awards' Golden Anniversary with Exclusive Two-CD Collection Music Collection Featuring 30 GRAMMY Award-Winning Hits from the Past 50 Years Available Exclusively at Starbucks Starting began Jan. 3, 2008 ..- Sports --- TV

2007 YEAR IN REVIEW - JANUARY, 2008
Looking back on the top stories of 2007 two things jumped out most notably June with five stories of interest while January and May with four were the top months. Second our NR Top 10 Stories surged in reader attention. The March NR Top 10 was the fastest ever riser up the charts until overtaken in successive months of May, June and July with July eventaully becoming the most read NR Top 10 column followed by May. - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment BIZ: Garth Brooks to Star On Demand on Time Warner Cable - January, 2008
Exclusive Interview and Videos of Concert Performances Available Free to Time Warner Cable Customers. Features an exclusive interview as well as live performances and videos from Garth’s upcoming Ultimate Hits CD..- Sports --- TV