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Tuesday, July 04, 2017

THE NEW DEAL IS ON! SAG-AFTRA AND PRODUCERS SHAKE HANDS ON $256 MILLION INCREASE.

Dear Member,

We are thrilled to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on successor agreements covering motion pictures, scripted primetime dramatic television and new media production.

Significant improvements were secured in the residuals rate paid to performers for exhibition of their performances on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. Under the new terms, actors will receive residuals for exhibition on subscription video on-demand platforms earlier, now after 90 days instead of after one year. The new formula delivers a 300% increase in residuals to performers within their first two years when their work is exhibited worldwide on Netflix.

SAG-AFTRA achieved a historic breakthrough in the rules governing travel for television performers, including an up to five-fold increase in the fees due to series performers who work at locations away from home. The travel rules for television have been rationalized and clarified, closing many loopholes and ambiguities that have allowed for abuse.

Series performer option rules were greatly improved, with the effect of reducing exclusivity periods for many series performers during which they can be held off the market.
In an unprecedented breakthrough, the new deal improves the overtime provisions for background actors working in the West Coast Zones so that they match New York standards while protecting against the attempted removal of night premiums in the New York Zone. Additionally, the committee improved the pay rate for photo doubles and achieved superior terms for background actors employed under the CW Supplement.

The committee also secured an additional 5 percent increase in the first year of the contract for stunt coordinators working under flat deal contracts in television.
Additionally, there is a first-year increase of .5 percent in the contribution rate applicable to the SAG Pension Plan and the AFTRA Retirement Fund, bringing the total benefits contribution rate to 17.5 percent. The union may also elect to convert an additional one half of one percent from the wage package in each of the second and third year.

Highlights of the tentative agreement include:
  • Total package valued at $256 million over three years
  • 3-year agreement commencing July 1, 2017 and expiring June 30, 2020
  • Wage increases of 2.5 percent in the first year, 3 percent in the second year and 3 percent in the third year
  • Half percent increase in the current rate of employer contributions paid to the SAG Pension Plan and AFTRA Retirement Fund in the first year of the agreement, raising the total contribution rate to 17.5 percent effective July 1, 2017
  • Secured an additional .2 percent increase in funding to the SAG-AFTRA industry cooperative funds, which will support monitoring animal safety on sets, safety training and sexual harassment prevention training
  • Achieved recognition of Middle Eastern North African as a diverse category in the casting data report
  • Agreement to study the design and implementation of an electronic reporting system for performer work times
  • Improved residuals for programming made for SVOD (subscription video-on-demand)
    • First residual is now due in 90 days rather than one year
    • Increase in the residual rate
    • First ever residuals compensation for foreign use
  • Improvements to money and schedule breaks
  • Improvements to the advertiser-supported streaming residuals
  • Outsized increase of 18 percent for background actors working under the CW supplement
  • Terms requiring that all background actors be paid double-time starting after 10 hours of work
The new three-year agreement will be presented to the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors for their approval on July 15 to be followed by a member ratification vote. Watch your email for further updates.
Thank you for your participation and involvement. Your steadfast support of SAG-AFTRA on social media vividly clarified to management that our negotiators had the strong backing of the board and our membership. This unity granted us the strength and leverage to achieve real gains on some of our membership’s most pressing items. 
In unity,

Gabrielle Carteris
President and Chair of the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee
David White
National Executive Director
and Chief Negotiator


Thursday, June 22, 2017

WYCLEF JEAN'S NEW CARNIVAL.

Wyclef Jean has announced the release of his first full-length album in eight years, Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee, out September 15 via Legacy Recordings. The album features contributions from Emeli Sandé, Supah Mario, The Knocks, and Lunch Money Lewis. The release coincides with the 20th anniversary of Wyclef's critically acclaimed debut album The Carnival.
 
In addition, Wyclef Jean has released two new tracks "What Happened To Love" produced by The Knocks via CNN and "Fela Kuti" produced by Supah Mario via XXL today. Listen to "What Happened To Love" and "Fela Kuti" and pre-order the album here.

Ahead of the Carnival III rollout, Wyclef partnered with Certified Classics, an extension of Legacy Recordings, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Carnival and the 10th anniversary of the Carnival II. Certified highlights the impact of key anniversaries of classic Hip Hip and R&B albums, all in an effort to preserve the culture. Learn more at: www.thisiscertified.com
"My Carnival albums have always been about celebrating music culture from all parts of the world and Carnival III is no different," says Wyclef.

"It's outside the box. There's genre-bending. There's new talent on there. Carnival III is more than just an album. It's a celebration of what I love about music: discovery, diversity and artistry for art's sake... It's about putting music together that will outlive me and live on for generations to come that is full of emotion, vibration and fun. Get ready."

In 2016, Wyclef was back yet again with another hit, "Hendrix," the first single off of his EP, J'Ouvert. "Hendrix" garnered over 20 million streams worldwide. Wyclef's influence on the new generation is evident with the creative connection with Young Thug, who named a track on mixtape, JEFFERY, "Wyclef Jean." The two musicians teamed up to record the Caribbean-inspired "I Swear," the third single off of J'Ouvert.

As big a comeback as "Hendrix" and "I Swear" have proven to be, one should not count on Fall and Rise of a Refugee as being an entire album full of mid-tempo tracks. "Do I have anything for the clubs?" he asks. "You're talking to The Carnival Man! I've done the biggest dance records of all time! I plan to put them on the dancefloor more so than ever. I know people want that dancefloor bounce from me — that hip hop thing."

The music that Wyclef Jean has written, performed, and produced — both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees — has been a consistently powerful, pop cultural force for over two decades. In 1996, the Fugees released their monumental album The Score. As a solo artist, he has released six albums that have sold nearly nine million copies worldwide, including his 1997 debut The Carnival and 2000's aptly titled The Eclectic: 2 Sides II a Book.

Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee Tracklist:1. Slums2. Turn Me Good3. Borrowed Time4. Fela Kuti5. Warrior6. Shotta Boys7. Double Dutch8. What Happened To Love9. Carry On10. Concrete Rose11. Trapicabana12. Thank God For The Culture

DIGINET GET TV, STAGES LENA HORNE BINGE TV EVENT.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary star of music, stage, and screen Lena Horne (June 30, 1917May 9, 2010), one of the most iconic African American stars of the 20th century, getTV is proud to present a triple play of classic (and rare) Horne television appearances from the 1960s on Monday, June 26, 2017 from 9PM-12M ET. Beautiful and classy, the mesmerizing song stylist was an MGM contract player, recording artist, nightclub entertainer, Broadway star, civil rights activist and a frequent guest performer on TV variety shows from the late '50s through the '60s, when African-Americans were still not regularly seen on primetime TV.

Up first is "MONSANTO NIGHT PRESENTS LENA HORNE," originally broadcast on September 10, 1969 on NBC.  At 52, Horne was one of the first African-American women to solo host her own national primetime network TV special. The show features Horne performing classics such as "Stormy Weather" mixed with contemporary hits like "You Made Me So Very Happy" and even civil rights songs such as "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free."  She welcomes soul singer O.C. Smith and actor David Janssen (TV's "The Fugitive") as guests.

"We're so proud to present three hours featuring Lena Horne during the week of the 100th anniversary of her birth," said Jeff Meier, Senior Vice President and General Manager of getTV, "For more recent generations who know her mainly from The Wiz, this is a chance to get more exposure to a vitally important performer who infused her performances with both elegance and intelligence.  They don't make them like Lena Horne anymore."
At 10PM, two iconic divas meet up when Horne joins Judy Garland for a well-remembered episode of "THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW," first aired on CBS on October 13, 1963, where they perform both solo and together. A highlight features the two MGM alumni's doing a medley of many of their biggest hits such as "Honeysuckle Rose," "It's All Right with Me," "Love," "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "The Trolley Song." British comedian Terry Thomas (TV's "Burke's Law") also guests.

And at 11PM, Horne is the featured guest on an episode of "PERRY COMO'S KRAFT MUSIC HALL". Filmed on location in Boston, the show, first telecast on NBC on October 18, 1965, features Horne performing solo and with Como, with the two collaborating on a New England-themed medley that includes "Moonlight in Vermont" and "Old Cape Cod."  Other guests include pianist Peter Nero and The Wellesley College Choir.

GAL GADOT ON MODERN FEMINIST IDEALS.


JULIA STILES NOW WORKS IN FRANCE,AFTER BEING KILLED OFF IN THE BOURNE FILMS.


Monday, June 12, 2017

CELEBRITY APOLOGY- JOHN CENA (NEW SEGMENT.)

"I'm Sorry," said the WWE wrestling champ John Cena, after shifting his head nervously.

The handicapped source, was at a Pasadena Bar in a hotel,doing research for film review at a nearby theatre. The nerdy waiter was ignoring him, for over an hour. Then, while looking at the cellphone web browser,the dorky bus boy,passes by on his way to the kitchen and made a homophobically snide remark.

The source answered back in a equally Trumpian manner,as he had no choice.The handicapped black man, then asked another waiter,an Asian gentleman for a pen.The waiter gave it to him.

After about 20 minutes, the source started to leave his table,and the nerdy waiter returned and passed right by him, with a smirk across his face. The source in playfully angry manner- pantomimed he'd like to stab the prick with the pen. He then stopped, thinking he didn't wanted taken the wrong way, but it was too late.

Near the front desk, the wanna be Rock- was checking in into the hotel and saw the gesture. The busybody, failed Marine star, assuming a black man was about to attack, pointing him out to clerks and called over the waiter- to tell him what the man had done.

The handicapped guy walked over to the bar, and handed the pen back to the Asian bartender. "Thank You," as he handed the pen back and the bartender who nodded in agreement.

When the handicapped turned around to leave. The scumbag wrestler was shocked to see- the source was handicapped by his crutch from his broken foot. He clearly couldn't see that,when he began warning the staff about the slow moving, handicapped, black man.

Worse, the pedestrian ex marine- was in a fighting stance, ready to strike the man, about a situation he had NO knowledge before attempting, to make the matter violent.

When the bronze bastard, realized he absolutely wrong and was about hand the black man- a multimillion dollar lawsuit, he dropped his stance amongst the confused and now worried staff members. As he shifted nervously and dropped his head and then slowly raised it, with a more somber accomodating tone and he stated,"...I'm sorry."

The source was barely aware of how disgustingly close, Cena was too
him and how much Cena wanted to get his hands on him. The handicapped man  finished his turn to the exit and left to go to work, deconstructing his movie.     

Friday, June 02, 2017

ALI: A LIFE IS NOW A PODCAST, AND A BOOK.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is set to publish the definitive biography of boxing legend and American icon Muhammad Ali, ALI: A Life by best-selling author Jonathan Eig, on October 3. But for those who can't wait until the fall, Eig is launching a podcast, "Chasing Ali," on June 3, the one-year anniversary of Ali's death. In the podcast episodes, Eig shares some of the amazing, sad, and funny stories from the making of the book, offering a glimpse into why it will be a must-read. 

"Finally, after so many works focusing on this fight or that, the whole man, the whole life, is presented here. And what a revelation it is," Ken Burns raves about the book. Eig breaks new ground with this comprehensive biography, radically reshaping our understanding of Muhammad Ali. Eig had access to all the key people in Ali's life, including his three surviving wives and his managers. He also had access to thousands of pages of new FBI and Justice Department files, as well dozens of hours of newly discovered audiotaped interviews from the 1960s. Eig reveals Ali in the complexity he deserves, shedding important new light on his politics and his neurological condition. In one of the first podcast episodes, "A Blow to the Head," Eig shares why his interview with ring doctor Ferdie Pacheco was like taking a punch to the kidneys—and what he learned about Ali's early signs of traumatic brain injury.

The podcast will be available on Eig's website and at ChasingAliThePodcast.com starting June 3. ALI: A Life will be available wherever books are sold on October 3. 

BRAD PITT WINS OVER ANGELINA'S HEART?


EVIL TRUMP VS. GRIFFIN, KATHY GRIFFIN.


DUIs AND TIGER WOODS ALL OVER AGAIN.


UNLIKE IVANKA TRUMP,SELENA GOMEZ PRAISED BY GAY COMMUNITY- FOR HER MESSAGE.


Monday, May 15, 2017

PRIYANKA CHOPRA: WET BIKINI BEAUTY!


WILL KATY PERRY ROCK AS AN IDOL JUDGE?


NEVER LOSE FAITH IN STING.

Interscope Records are honored to announce the release of The Complete Studio Collection on June 9th. Encompassing the entirety of Sting's illustrious solo studio album catalogue on 180 gram heavyweight vinyl – from his 1985 debut album The Dream Of The Blue Turtles through to the latest 57th & 9th The Complete Studio Collection is the first ever complete anthology of Sting's unparalleled solo career.
Following the release of the now sold out The Studio Collection box set via A&M / Interscope Records, The Complete Studio Collection includes all of the A&M / Interscope Records catalogue plus his Deutsche Grammophon discography – Songs From The Labyrinth (2006), If On A Winter's Night... (2009) and Symphonicities (2010) – in addition to his new album 57th & 9th; bringing together all 12 solo studio albums for the very first time.
For fans who purchased the original The Studio Collection box set, a separate bundle has been specially created entitled The Studio Collection: Volume II that contains the 4 newly added albums – Songs From The Labyrinth, If On A Winter's Night..., Symphonicities and 57th & 9th – with space within the set for all of the remaining albums to create The Complete Studio Collection.
All of the included catalogue LPs are presented in meticulous reproductions of their original artwork with new vinyl masters cut at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios to ensure the highest possible audio quality throughout.
The Complete Studio Collection highlights the incredible full range of Sting's seminal songwriting, inimitable storytelling, and awe-inspiring arrangements through a myriad of musical styles. From the jazz-infused politically-charged The Dream Of The Blue Turtles to the deft pop songcraft of …Nothing Like The Sun, the globetrotting Brand New Day to the evocative electronica of Sacred Love, through to the exploration of complex classical forms in Songs From The Labyrinth, expanding in magnitude and concept on  If On A Winter's Night…, and further developing into the genre-melding orchestral expanse Symphonicities, before finally culminating in the triumphant return to pop/rock on 57th & 9th; The Complete Studio Collection showcases all facets of the ever-evolving and truly inspirational artistry of Sting.
The Complete Studio Collection and The Studio Collection: Volume II are out on June 9th and available to pre-order now.
View the special announcement video from Sting himself here.
Sting's 57th & 9th World Tour, with special guests The Last Bandoleros and Joe Sumner, is taking the world by storm with stunningly rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The guitar-driven rock tour, featuring a 4-piece band, has seen sold out performances throughout North America and Europe. Sting is currently performing across South and Central America, before venturing to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka. Sting then returns to Europe for a string of summer festival and concert dates throughout Europe. Visit www.sting.com for complete tour and ticket details.
Sting will also be awarded the 2017 Polar Music Prize, which celebrates the power and importance of music and is given to individuals, groups or institutions for international recognition of excellence in the world of music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony is on June 15th in Stockholm, Sweden in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family.
THE COMPLETE STUDIO COLLECTION – TRACKLISTING:THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES (Original Release: 1985)
Side A:
1.     If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
2.     Love Is The Seventh Wave
3.     Russians
4.     Children's Crusade             
5.     Shadows In The Rain             
Side B:
6.     We Work The Black Seam
7.     Consider Me Gone
8.     The Dream Of The Blue Turtles
9.     Moon Over Bourbon Street
10.  Fortress Around Your Heart
…NOTHING LIKE THE SUN (Original Release: 1987)
Side A:
1.     The Lazarus Heart
2.     Be Still My Beating Heart
3.     Englishman In New York
Side B:
4.     History Will Teach Us Nothing
5.     They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)
6.     Fragile
Side C:
7.     We'll Be Together
8.     Straight To My Heart
9.     Rock Steady
Side D:
10.  Sister Moon
11.  Little Wing
12.  The Secret Marriage
THE SOUL CAGES (Original Release: 1991)
Side A: 
1.     Island Of Souls
2.     All This Time
3.     Mad About You
4.     Jeremiah Blues (Part 1)
5.     Why Should I Cry For You?
Side B: 
6.     Saint Agnes And The Burning Train             
7.     The Wild Wild Sea
8.     The Soul Cages             
9.     When The Angels Fall
TEN SUMMONER'S TALES (Original Release: 1993)
Side A:
1.     If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
2.     Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)
3.     Fields Of Gold
4.     Heavy Cloud No Rain
5.     She's Too Good For Me
6.     Seven Days
Side B:
7.     Saint Augustine In Hell
8.     It's Probably Me
9.     Shape Of My Heart
10.  Something The Boy Said
11.  Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)
MERCURY FALLING (Original Release: 1996)
Side A:
1.     The Hounds Of Winter
2.     I Hung My Head
3.     Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot             
4.     I Was Brought To My Senses
5.     You Still Touch Me
Side B:
6.     I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying
7.     All Four Seasons
8.     Twenty Five To Midnight
9.     La Belle Dame Sans Regrets
10.  Valparaiso
11.  Lithium Sunset
BRAND NEW DAY (Original Release: 1999)
Side A: 
1.     A Thousand Years
2.     Desert Rose (feat. Cheb Mami)
3.     Big Lie Small World
Side B:
4.     After The Rain Has Fallen
5.     Perfect Love...Gone Wrong
Side C:
6.     Tomorrow We'll See
7.     Prelude To The End Of The Game
8.     Fill Her Up
Side D:
9.     Ghost Story                    
10.  Brand New Day
SACRED LOVE (Original Release: 2003)
Side A:
1.     Inside        
2.     Send Your Love (feat. Vicente Amigo)
3.     Whenever I Say Your Name (feat. Mary J. Blige)
Side B:
4.     Dead Man's Rope
5.     Never Coming Home
6.     Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)
Side C:
7.     Forget About The Future
8.     This War
9.     The Book Of My Life (feat. Anoushka Shankar)
Side D:
10.  Sacred Love
11.  Send Your Love (Dave Audé Remix) 
SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH (Original Release: 2006)
Side A:
1.     Walsingham
2.     Can She Excuse My Wrongs? [First Booke of Songes, 1597 - Arr. E.H.Fellowes]
3.     "Ryght Honorable: As I Have Bin Most Bounde Unto Your Honor..."
4.     Flow My Tears
5.     Have You Seen The Bright Lily Grow
6.     "...Then In Time Passing One Mr. Johnson Died..."
7.     The Most High And Mighty Christianus The Fourth, King Of Denmark, His Galliard
8.     The Lowest Trees Have Tops
9.     "...And Accordinge As I Desired Ther Cam A Letter To Me Out Of Germany..."
10.  Fine Knacks For Ladies            
11.  "...From Thence I Went To The Landgrave Of Hessen..." 
12.  Fantasy
Side B:
13.  Come Heavy Sleep
14.  Forlorn Hope Fancy
15.  "...And From Thence I Had Great Desire To See Italy..."
16.  Come Again
17.  Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
18.  "...After My Departure I Caled To Mynde Our Conference..."
19.  Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
20.  My Lord Willoughby's Welcome Home  
21.  Clear Or Cloudy
22.  "...Men Say That The Kinge Of Spain Is Making Gret Preparation..."
23.  In Darkness Let Me Dwell
IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT… (Original Release: 2009)
Side A:
1.     Gabriel's Message        
2.     Soul Cake
3.     There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue
4.     The Snow It Melts The Soonest
5.     Christmas At Sea
6.     Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming
7.     Cold Song
Side B:
8.     The Burning Babe
9.     Now Winter Comes Slowly
10.  The Hounds Of Winter
11.  Balulalow
12.  Cherry Tree Carol
13.  Lullaby For An Anxious Child
14.  Hurdy Gurdy Man
15.  You Only Cross My Mind In Winter
SYMPHONICITIES (Original Release: 2010)
Side A:
1.     Next To You
2.     Englishman In New York
3.     Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Side B:
4.     I Hung My Head
5.     You Will Be My Ain True Love
6.     Roxanne
Side C:
7.     When We Dance
8.     The End Of The Game
9.     I Burn For You  
Side D:
10.  We Work The Black Seam
11.  She's Too Good For Me
12.  The Pirate's Bride
13.  Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Bronx Street Fair Mix)
THE LAST SHIP (Original Release: 2013)
Side A:
1.     The Last Ship
2.     Dead Man's Boots
3.     And Yet
4.     August Winds
5.     Language Of Birds
6.     Practical Arrangement             
Side B:
7.     The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
8.     Ballad Of The Great Eastern
9.     What Have We Got? (feat. Jimmy Nail)
10.  I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
11.  So To Speak (feat. Becky Unthank)
12.  The Last Ship (Reprise)
57TH & 9TH (Original Release: 2016)
Side A:
1.     I Can't Stop Thinking About You
2.     50,000
3.     Down, Down, Down
4.     One Fine Day
5.     Pretty Young Soldier
Side B:
6.     Petrol Head
7.     Heading South On The Great North Road
8.     If You Can't Love Me
9.     Inshallah
10.  The Empty Chair
57th & 9th Tour Itinerary – with special guests: The Last Bandoleros and Joe Sumner
Wed. May 17, 2017
Mexico City, MX National Auditorium
Thu. May 18, 2017
Mexico City, MX National Auditorium
Sat. May 20, 2017
Monterrey, MX Auditorio Banamex
Sun. May 21, 2017
Guadalajara, MX Auditorio Telmex
Sun. May 28, 2017
Singapore, SG Singapore Indoor Stadium
Wed. May 31, 2017
Seoul, KR Understage By Hyundai Card
Sat. June 03, 2017
Hong Kong, HK Convention & Exhibition Centre
Tue. Jun 06, 2017
Tokyo, JP Budokan
Wed. June 07, 2017
Tokyo, JP Budokan
Thu. June 08, 2017
Tokyo, JP Budokan
Sat. June 10, 2017
Osaka, JP Chuo Gymnasium
Summer Festival PerformancesDuring the months of June and July, Sting will perform throughout Europe at a series of festivals and special concert events including shows in Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal and Italy.
ABOUT STING: Composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist Sting was born in Newcastle, England before moving to London in 1977 to form The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band released five studio albums, earned six Grammy Awards and two Brits, and was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
As one of the world's most distinctive solo artists, Sting has received an additional 10 Grammy Awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, four Oscar nominations (most recently for "The Empty Chair" from JIM: The James Foley Story), a TONY nomination, Billboard Magazine's Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. Also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in December 2014 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, and most recently was given The American Music Award of Merit. Throughout his enduring career, he has sold close to 100 million albums from his combined work with The Police and as a solo artist.
Sting's support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International and Live Aid mirrors his art in its universal outreach. Along with wife Trudie Styler, Sting founded the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to protect both the world's rainforests and the indigenous people living there. Together they have held 18 benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness for our planet's endangered resources. Since its inception, the Rainforest Fund has expanded to a network of interconnected organizations working in more than 20 countries over three continents.

SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises
CONTACT: Meg McLean Corso, UMe, meg.mcleancorso@umusic.com, 310.865.9804

Monday, May 08, 2017

SERENA WILLIAMS BEDS DOWN- NEW MATTRESS MONEY.

“With the launch of this campaign, which is supported by a significant increase in national media, we are primed to see unprecedented demand for Tempur-Pedic,” added Anderson. “Consumers, inspired by Williams and the remarkable stories from these owners will be able to walk in to one of our retailers feeling confident and prepared to buy Tempur-Pedic products.”
Beginning this month, Williams will be featured in television and digital advertising.

The ads, which include the unique ‘match cut’ creative technique, will be supported through social media and PR efforts as well.
“Since the age of three, I’ve spent countless hours on the court,” Williams said. “Over the years, my routine off the court – eating well, staying positive and getting quality sleep – has paid dividends. Now as I start a new journey into motherhood, sleep will continue be a top priority for my family. I look forward to what lies ahead, including in my tennis career – all while being powered by Tempur-Pedic.”

For more information about Tempur-Pedic, visit www.TempurPedic.com.

BLACK MEDIA RISES, IN THE EVIL TRUMP ERA.

Commemorating the 18th anniversary of its IPO on May 5, the only integrated, multimedia company focused on Black culture, Radio One, Inc., is changing its name to Urban One, Inc. Reflecting its longstanding, rich history as the most trusted source to inform, entertain and inspire the African-American community, Urban One will continue to provide culturally relevant integrated content through its iconic brands and platforms – TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, iOne Digital and One Solution.
"More than 35 years ago, we proudly began representing Black culture by lifting our voices boldly, courageously and unapologetically," said CEO Alfred C. Liggins III. "Urban One's mission is to enhance and maintain our position as the largest distributor of urban content in the country."
Urban One is at the epicenter of Urban America and is the only multimedia company reaching 82 percent of Black America. Its diverse audience is seeking one thing – high-quality, relevant urban content that reflects, acknowledges and pays homage to the Black culture that has impacted every fiber of American life.
The leading voice speaking to Black America, Urban One is committed to serving its multimedia audiences, as well as offering its advertisers and community partners deeper consumer engagement solutions. Through its various platforms, Urban One is national in reach and local in impact resulting in 59 million households, 22 million listeners, 40 million video streams, 20 million unique visitors and 5 million app starts.
Expansive television and digital networks, nationally syndicated programs and its community-based local radio markets comprise Urban One's portfolio as the country's largest distributor of urban content:
  • TV One: The Largest African-American Owned Television Network
  • Radio One: The Largest African-American Owned Local Urban Radio Network
  • Reach Media: The Largest Syndicator of Urban Programming
  • iOne Digital: The Largest Distributor of Digital Urban Content
  • One Solution: Urban One's Award-Winning Branded Solution Division
In addition, Urban One is following its national and local radio footprint with R1 Digital, a recently established digital portfolio devoted to creating relevant, inventive and useful marketing and interactive solutions to help brands navigate the deeply rooted urban culture. With 224+ locally sourced station websites, mobile apps and social media platforms reaching 66 million unique consumers annually, R1 Digital helps advertisers become a consumer's choice brand. R1 Digital's platforms house a trove of original content covering pop culture, inspiration, sports, entertainment, talk news and more; allowing its audience to engage with its partners anytime and anywhere.
Dedicated to diversifying its overall business portfolio away from dependence on advertising revenues, Urban One will continue to establish mutually beneficial partnerships like the One VIP card from American Express Serve© and its investment as a Principal Entity of MGM National Harbor, LLC.
Urban One is also committed to connecting with Black America, urban enthusiast and lovers of Black culture one person at a time and does so through its annual live and public affairs events reaching over 1 million people a year. In addition, the company offers actionable insights to help the community make informed decisions with consumer insights and research studies.
More information about Urban One's extensive portfolio, including company history and milestones, is available on the company's corporate website at www.urban1.com.

MI-6'S NEXT STUNT.


HALLE BERRY STORMS THRU, AT YO MAMA'S EVENT.


SWIMSUIT TONIGHT!


UNFORGETTABLE OPENS @ REDBOX,WHILE KATHERINE HEIGLE TALKS ABOUT HORSES.


MTV TV AND MOVIES AWARDS-SEXIEST AND DUMBEST DRESSED.


Tuesday, May 02, 2017

LA DOUBLE FEATURE PLANNED- FOR GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 1 & 2.

RealD, the world's biggest 3D company has joined forces with some of the nation's largest theater chains to offer a once-in-a-lifetime 3D double feature of Marvel Studios' original Guardians of the Galaxy as well as the brand-new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, exclusively at RealD 3D-equipped theaters. The special double feature screenings will be offered on Thursday afternoon May 4 nationwide at more than 550 locations only in RealD, it was announced today by Travis Reid, President of Worldwide Cinema and Chief Operating Officer for RealD.

Guests who participate in the special fan event will receive an exclusive mini poster and a set of souvenir collectible buttons while supplies last. Participating exhibitors include some of the nation's largest theater circuits, among them AMC Theatres, Cinemark, Cineplex, National Amusements, and Regal Cinemas. For a list of theaters playing the 3D double feature, visit http://reald.com/#/movies/gotgdoublefeature

"The visuals in the Guardians of the Galaxy universe are stunning and the movies are even more spectacular in RealD 3D.  We wanted to create a fan experience as epic as the movies and we can't think of a better way to get fans excited for the new film than to offer an exclusive double feature event and a chance to experience both Guardians of the Galaxy films back-to-back in 3D," said Reid.

As the world's leading 3D cinema system, no company has been more instrumental in perfecting, promoting or providing premium quality 3D experiences to audiences worldwide than RealD.

Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is written and directed by James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Baby Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean Gunn, Tommy Flanagan, Laura Haddock, with Sylvester Stallone, and Kurt Russell. Kevin Feige is producing, and Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Nikolas Korda and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" blasts into theaters on May 5, 2017.

BUSTY ROSARIO DAWSON IS UNFORGETTABLE.


STARLORD SPEAKS!


GAMORA ON THE END OF THE GUARDIANS.


Later.