AMERICAN DUCT TAPE GIRLS
January 30, 2007
Holding Life Together One Piece At A Time This Four Host Podcast Team Can Set Your Ears On Fire
PHOENIX, AZ (rushprnews) 01/30/2007 - TheFlyPod.com recently launched yet another new program format for young adult listeners. Now in its seventh week of episode production, the American Duct Tape Girls is a huge hit. Although the initial plan and expectation for this show, was that it would appeal to a young adult female audience — just the opposite has occurred. Initial audience feedback points to a majority listenership of young adult males. TheFlyPod.com has been a “New Media” network leader since it began podcasting in October of 2005, and it continues to rollout uniquely creative audio programs. Their podcast programs now feature fourteen primary podcast hosts, nationally - up from nine just three months ago. Read more
Deborah Smith Ford, Actor and Award-Winning Tribute Artist Signs with RushPRnews
January 26, 2007
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Anne Laszlo Howard, Publicist and writer says “she is thrilled to be working with a true original”
Los Angeles, LA (rushprnews) 01/26/2007 – Accomplished actor and tribute artist Deborah Smith Ford hired a top-notch publicist without another minute to waste for her media campaign to begin immediately. Ford chose RushPRnews, a publicity boutique with Anne Laszlo Howard, the renowned writer and publicist to manage the national campaign.
Ford with three upcoming acting roles, a 2006 Cloney Award, numerous 2007 REEL Award Nominations, and public appearances, stated at her press conference, “2006 was a great year for me and suddenly I had too much to handle on my own. I was missing out on opportunities for lack of proper representation,” and,” Anne is a pro with many years of relevant experience who understands my particularities.”
Anne Howard’s decision to work with Ford was based on the multi-facet aspect of her career and her enthusiasm for her profession, “I am very intrigued by Deborah,” explained Howard,” on one hand, she is this amazing Award-winning lookalike and on the other, she is a much-in-demand character actor .”
Besides being a consummate actor, Ford is an award-winning tribute artist. As such, she portrays Trinity from “The Matrix”, Sabrina from “Charlie’s Angels”, Mary Katherine Gallagher from “Saturday Night Live”, Lilith from “Cheers”, Audrey Hepburn and the Witch Jadis from the “The Chronicles of Narnia”. Ford is also known as Farmer Deb in the very successful national Citracal osteoporosis campaign, which earned her multiple 2007 REEL Award nominations.
2007 already looks to be her busiest year ever. Ford has been signed on for three movie productions including the film adaptation of A.B. Keller’s,” Vortex of Revelation”, being shot in Ohio, California and Rome, Italy.
Ford was recently elected president of Southwest Florida’s United Film and Television Artists, an organization that brings together diverse members of the entertainment industry to further their career goals.
For a complete review of Ford’s past and upcoming roles and Awards, visit: http://deborahsmithford.com/resume.html
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Spielberg, Geffen Bringing Movie Stars and Dollars to Obama Presidential Bid
January 25, 2007
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Spielberg, Geffen Bringing Movie Stars and Dollars to Obama Presidential Bid
Sen. Barak Obama’s Hollywood dreams coming true as DreamWorks founders kick off scramble for presidential bucks and starpower
By Alex Ben Block for Hollywood Today
Hollywood,CA (rushprnews) 01/25/2007 - Obama-mania is coming to Hollywood. DreamWorks founders Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen are hosting a fundraiser Feb. 20 in Beverly Hills for U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) “in support of his presidential exploratory committee,” according to invitations that went out Wednesday to top Democrats in show business.
“To date this event is the most significant statement that’s been made,” says Andy Spahn, political advisor and spokesman for DreamWorks, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg.
All three have been supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) in the past, donating to her Senate campaign and PAC. Sen. Clinton is starring in her own gala fundraiser here on Mar. 24 — a major event, probably at a Beverly Hills hotel, with private dinners for big spenders. Variety reports that Sen. Clinton will include meet and greets at the homes of TV mogul Haim Saban and investment banker Sim Farar, for those who contribute at least $25,000. For her gala, Clinton will be looking to turn out enough star power to balance the A-listers supporting Obama, reportedly including George Clooney, Barbra Streisand Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Oprah Winfrey and Oliver Stone.
Spahn told entertainment newsmagazine Hollywood Today (www.hollywoodtoday.net) that Katzenberg fully supports Obama. He said that, “Steven (Spielberg) has not made an endorsement at this time,” adding: “He will be helping a few of his party’s candidates this Spring. He will decide on an endorsement in the months ahead, however.”
For the political position of the third Dreamworks founder, David Geffen, Spahn directed me to a phone number at Geffen’s offices. It was answered by a nervous assistant who said he was not an official spokesman, and asked not to be quoted. The assistant said that Geffen being one of the three co-hosts of the Obama reception, and hosting a private dinner at his home afterward for big contributors, should not be taken as “a formal statement of endorsement.” When pressed, the assistant would only say that, “David has not issued a statement at this point.”
Geffen has committed to Obama according to reports in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times and elsewhere. Still, Spahn insisted that was all based on rumors and cautioned that Geffen has not officially committed to anyone yet, and would have to speak for himself.
Geffen being cagey isn’t unusual. The billionaire wheeler-dealer, who made his first fortune in music and recently bid to buy the Los Angeles Times, loves to make the dramatic statement, but wants to save it for the right moment.
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Tickets for the Obama reception at the Beverly Hilton are $2,300 per person and $4,600 for a couple. According to the invitation, there will be a private dinner following the reception at Geffen’s home. That event is for Obama fundraiser “Co-Chairs,” “who commit to raising $46,000 for the evening (10 couples/20 tickets),” according to the invitation.
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Obama will also be celebrated at another campaign fundraising event around the same time hosted by Ari Emanuel, the high profile agent who is a partner at Endeavor Agency, and brother of Rahm Emanuel, Congressman from Illinois, and major fundraising force in the Democratic party. Rahm Emanuel has said he favors Obama, who is from his home state, without formally endorsing him at this point.
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A spokesman for Ari Emanuel and Endeavor on Wednesday confirmed they will also be hosting an event for Obama. The spokesman said the details are still being arranged and will be announced as soon as practical. Emanuel, the model for the agent character on HBO’s “Entourage,” represents a number of well-known clients, including Martin Scorsese, Larry David and Michael Douglas.
George Clooney was quoted in the L.A. Times that an Obama candidacy would be “the most electrifying thing to happen to the Democratic party since (Pres. John F.) Kennedy.”
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This high profile attention of a visit to Hollywood will serve another part of the Obama strategy, according to another veteran show biz political consultant. “He has no need to buy (expensive advertising) time, because the media have made him a focus. Thanks to that media attention, he has moved up faster in name recognition than anybody in history.”
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When Larry King was asked at a TV critic’s press conference about Obama’s seemingly irresistible lure for the news media, he commented: “He’s the flavor of the month, and his book is number one. He’s come out of nowhere. He’s an enormously attractive figure… He’s become a major force through the sheer energy of becoming a major force.”
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The importance of Hollywood’s support is greater than ever for several reasons. First, Hollywood (meaning the entertainment industry) helps bring name recognition, which the candidates all need right now (even if they will disavow Hollywood values later on the campaign trail), as well as connections and marketing savvy. Â
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Hollywood has a lot of money to give, and it’s not tied just to the lobbying goals of an industry. It is often about ideas and values and policies, especially the war in Iraq. For candidates who have some success and strong personal positions that match up with Hollywood, these visits can be increasingly rewarding.
Follow the Money: Read Part II of the Presidential hopeful’s courtship of Hollywood and who is cashing in at (www.hollywoodtoday.net). Â
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Spielberg, Geffen Bringing Movie Stars and Dollars to Obama Presidential Bid
January 25, 2007
Hollywood-CA (rushprnews) 01/25/2007 - Obama-mania is coming to Hollywood. DreamWorks founders Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen are hosting a fundraiser Feb. 20 in Beverly Hills for U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) “in support of his presidential exploratory committee,” according to invitations that went out Wednesday to top Democrats in show business.
“Babel,” “Departed” off to Oscar Races, “Dreamgirls” gets a mixed wakeup call
January 23, 2007
Dench, Streep, Winslett and Cruz to battle Mirren for actress crown. DiCaprio, Gosling, O’Toole and Smith up against Whitaker to see who is really king.
Donald Trump’s ratings and ego are up while ‘Apprentice’ sinks on Sundays
January 22, 2007
Trump may have scored a touchdown on his feud with Rosie, but his show can’t compete with weekend football
By Amy Kaufman for Hollywood Today
Hollywood,CA (RUSHPRNEWS) Donald Trump has more important things to worry about than the recent ratings slump of his brainchild, “The Apprentice.” Things like, say, the ratings of his arch enemy’s talk”‘The View’s’ ratings went up because of me,” ego-centric Trump declared at a recent media gathering. But mark his words, Trump says in entertainment newsmagazine Hollywood Today (www.hollywoodtoday.net), the apparently drab program will soon “tank.”
Garner and Smith Share More Than Just Ben Affleck
January 19, 2007
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Garner and Smith Share More Than Just Ben Affleck
The pair bonded over their new movie, diet secrets and a love of McGriddles
By Michelle Foody at Hollywood Today
HOLLYWOOD, CA (rushprnews) 01/27/2007 — The new romantic comedy opening this weekend, “Catch & Release,” stars all-American sweetheart Jennifer Garner and shamelessly funny indie cult director Kevin Smith, and unlikely duo to say the least. For hardbody Garner, the project was a kick in the pants, a motivator for getting off the couch and shedding weight after the birth six months ago of her child with husband Ben Affleck. Read more
FUNFIT FAMILY FITNESS CENTER LAUNCHING NEW FRANCHISE
January 19, 2007
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FUNFIT FAMILY FITNESS CENTER LAUNCHING NEW FRANCHISES
Programs to Combat Childhood Obesity Gaining Popularity
Washington, DC (rushprnews) 01/19/2007– In order to tackle nationwide the growing problem of childhood obesity, Maryland-based Funfit Family Fitness Center has opened up one new center in Lafayette, Louisiana in the month of October, and has begun offering classes on Long Island in New York. Read more
Crow Raises $250,000 for Breast Cancer Research by Deed and Example
January 18, 2007
After six months cancer free, Sheryl Crow forges ahead with new album, new business plans and a new hopeBy Anne Howard for Hollywood Today
HOLLYWOOD, CA (rushprnews) 01/18/2007 — Having survived her own bout with breast cancer, nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow has become a tireless inspiration for others, raising $250,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and moving ahead with a new album, more Grammy nominations and a shot at an Oscar. Read more
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