Penny Baldwin Appointed to Senior Vice President of Global Integrated Marketing and Brand Management at Yahoo!

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 6/30/2009--Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) announced today that Penny Baldwin has been appointed to senior vice president, global integrated marketing and...

Did Sheriff's Deputies, Animal Control Agents Gun Down Dozens of Caged and Fenced-In Animals?

Navajo County, AZ (RPRN) 6/30/2009-- On June 29, PETA sent an urgent letter to Navajo County Attorney Brad Carlyon calling on him to initiate a criminal investigation into the reported...

White House Presents Plan To Improve Energy Efficiency In America

Katherine Brandon WASHINGTON, DC (RPRN) 6/30/2009--Amidst the tremendous progress being made in Congress on legislation to create a clean energy economy, today the President led by example and did his part...

FDA Finds E. Coli in Prepackaged Nestle Toll Hose REfrigerated Cookie Dough

FDA CONFIRMS E. COLI O157:H7 IN PREPACKAGED NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE REFRIGERATED COOKIE DOUGH Washington DC (RPRN) 6/30/2009--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on June 26 that it has found E....

Megan Fox, Shia and Transformers Bots Pull off Record $200 Million Opening

Michael Bay flick makes $112M US and over $201M overall By Jeffrey Jolson Megan serves up HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN/Hollywood Today) 6/30/2009 - It wasn’t Megan Fox’s clear blue eyes or Shia LeBeouff’s young...

Fans Push Michael Jackson Posthumous Sales

By Erin T. McMillon LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 6/30/2009-- Whether fans or just collectors, people have been making the trip to the store to buy Michael Jackson albums in record numbers....

LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman Says Massive Amounts of Online Social Data to Result in Cultivation of Highly Specialized New Products

Video interview with Hoffman featured on IdeasProject, Nokia's new website, which helps users find connections between thought leaders and their "big ideas" about the future of communications. San Francisco, CA (RPRN)...

Iraq Opens Bids for Oil Fields

BAGHDAD (RPRN) 6/30/2009--The Iraqi government has opened bidding for development rights for some of the country's massive oil and gas fields. More than 30 international firms, including U.S. giant Exxon...

Yemeni Airliner Crashes Near Comoros, Child Found Alive

SAN'A, Yemen (RPRN) 6/30/2009--A Yemeni airliner has crashed in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the Comoros, with 153 people on board. Officials say one survivor, a child, has...

Rosie Flores Set to Rock the Texas Fourth in Houston and Austin

Austin, Texas, (RPRN) 6/30/09-- Rosie Flores brings her unique blend of rockabilly, honky-tonk blues and critically acclaimed poetic songwriting and ripping guitar solos to Houston when she rolls into the...

Academy Ventures into Space with NASA Atlantis Crew

Beverly Hills, CA. (RPRN) 6/30/2009--Exploring the relationship between NASA and motion pictures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present “Astronaut as Filmmaker,” featuring Commander Scott Altman and...

Iran Confirms Ahmadinejad Win After Partial Vote Recount

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Iranian officials have again declared President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner of the nation's disputed presidential election. The powerful group that supervises Iran's elections, the Guardian Council, conducted...

Jackson's Mother Granted Temporary Guardianship of His Children

LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 6/29/2009--A judge in Los Angeles has granted Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, temporary guardianship of the late singer's three children. Katherine Jackson filed for guardianship of the children...

Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years for Largest Fraud in US History

NEW YORK (RPRN) 6/29/2009--The man who confessed to organizing the largest fraud in U.S. history, Bernard Madoff, has been sentenced to 150 years in prison. Thousands of people lost billions...

Global Warming Victory - A Word From NRDC

WASHINGTON, DC (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Last Friday evening, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the first-ever bill designed to unleash clean energy opportunities, create millions of...

UN Agency Ignores Indigenous Approach to Knowledge Protection

LONDON (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Communities the world over risk losing control over their traditional knowledge because a UN agency insists on using existing intellectual property standards for managing access to the information....

Iran Conducts Partial Recount of Votes

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Iranian state media report a partial recount of votes from the nation's disputed presidential election is underway. The powerful group that supervises Iran's elections, the Guardian Council,...

Report Provides Blueprint for Communities to Tackle Global Warming

SAN FRANCISCO (RPRN) 6/29/2009--The most authoritative report providing a blueprint for how communities can tackle global warming was released today by the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and...

Youssou N’Dour, Pop Music Islam

‘I Bring What I Love’ documentary explores the music and life of Grammy-winner Youssou N’Dour By Jennifer Huber Youssou N'Dour documentary, hope through music HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN/Hollywood Today) 6/29/2009 - ”I could...

VOA Provides Accurate News, Information To Iran, Director Says

Danforth W. Austin interviewed on live program 'News Talk' WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 6/29/2009--The Voice of America's (VOA) mission is providing accurate news and information to the people of Iran and the...

BET Awards Celebrates The Career Of Michael Jackson

By Thomas Freeman LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 6/29/2009--BET broadcasted their 9th annual award show last night (June 28) live from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Jamie Foxx was the host of the 3...

Brazil Wins Confederations Cup in Last Minutes of Game

By Scott Bobb JOHANNESBURG (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Brazil has won football's Confederations Cup after overcoming a two-point deficit to beat the United States by a score of 3-2. Here's our report from Ellis...

Rules Approved for 82nd Academy Awards®

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 6/29/2009--The governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved the rules for the 82nd Academy Awards at their meeting earlier this week (6/23)....

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Rules Weekend Box Office

by Andrea Archibald, staff writer Sherman Oaks, CA (RPRN) 6/29/2009--The numbers are in for this weekend's box office, and with an estimated $112.0 million over the weekend alone, 'Transformers: Revenge of...

Burma Court Rejects Aung San Suu Kyi Witness Appeal

By Daniel Schearf BANGKOK (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Burma's highest court has rejected an appeal to allow more defense witnesses in the trial of detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The trial has...

Iran Releases 5 British Embassy Staff

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/29/2009--Iran says it has released five Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran, days after they were detained for alleged links to the nation's post-election unrest....

From Basic to Beautiful: Eco-Fashion Today

VENICE, ITALY (RPRN) 6/29/2009 - When you think of organic clothing, what comes to mind? Dingy, gray or brown burlap fabric woven into a shapeless potato-sack tunic? Think again! The...

Bronx Zoo Exhibit Turns 7 Million Visitors Into Conservationists

Wildlife Conservation Society Announces: The Bronx Zoo Congo Gorilla Forest, Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary, Raises $10.6 Million for National Parks in Central Africa Come Celebrate with the Gorillas: Educational and Fun...

U.S. Swine Flu Cases Hit 1 Million

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Washington, DC (RPRN) 6/26/2009 -- swine flu has infected as many as 1 million Americans, U.S. health officials said Thursday, adding that 6 percent or more...

Punch Communications Comes a Long Way in Six Months

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 6/26/2009 -- Punch Communications, a Midlands based PR Company, has progressed in leaps and bounds since the turn of the new year, adding new members to its...

MumsDateDads Experiences Surge In Male Members

London, UK (RPRN) 6/26/09-- MumsDateDads, a new upbeat and light hearted parent dating site, has experienced a significant surge in membership numbers, with a large proportion of these being single...

Reaction to Michael Jackson's Death Pours In

By Andrea Archibald, staff writer UPDATED at 6:58 PM Michael Jackson's death may have been related to prescription drugs abuse - Los Angeles Police reinterviewing Jackson's doctor who is cooperating LOS ANGELES (RPRN)...

Possible Posthumous Emmy Nod for Farrah Fawcett, Dead at 62

By Andrea Archibald, staff writer LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 6/26/2009--Farrah Fawcett, best known for her role as Jill Monroe in "Charlie's Angels", could be nominated posthumously as executive producer of Farrah's Story,...

Humane Society International Addresses International Whaling Commission

Madeira, Portugal (RPRN) 6/26/2009--As representatives of almost 80 nations gather in Portugal to determine the fate of the world's whale populations, Humane Society International has a rare opportunity to address...

At Least 13 Killed in Baghdad Market Bombing

BAGHDAD (RPRN) 6/26/2009--Iraqi police say at least 13 people have been killed in a bomb blast in central Baghdad, in the latest violence to hit the country. Security officials say...

Michael Jackson Remembered As " a brilliant troubadour for his generation"

Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson NEW YORK, NY (RPRN) 6/26/2009 – Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an...

Agencies Now Able to Offer Social Media Overhead-Free

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 6/26/2009 -- Small and medium sized businesses should take advantage of online community services from social media agencies, according to Reality Digital, the leading provider of brand...

King of Pop Dead, Long Live Michael

by Andrea Archibald, staff reporter Update: According to a public statement made by Jermaine Jackson, MJ died at 2:27, not at 1:07as earlier reported. The cause of death remains unknown. Michael Jackson...

Farrah Fawcett, An Angel Taken Away By Cancer

Farrah Fawcett Dead at 62, succumbs to cancer By Jeffrey Jolson Fawcett poster framed a decade and an unforgettable image LOS ANGELES (RPRN/Hollywood Today) 6/25/09 — Actress Farrah Fawcett, the “Charlie’s Angels” television...

Innovative New Book Highlights the Threat of Climate Change

LONDON (RPRN) 6/25/2009--Dr. Tammy Boyce, formerly of Cardiff University and now at The King’s Fund, London and Dr. Justin Lewis of Cardiff University have co-edited a groundbreaking new study on...

Yahoo! HotJobs to Recruiters: "We're serious about performance and you should be too"

Pay Per Candidate Online Recruitment Solution Poised to Shake Up SHRM (And the Competition) SUNNYVALE, Calif.,  (RPRN) 6/25/2009-- In a significant shift for the recruitment industry, Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced...

NIDA Study Shows School-Based Prevention Program, Positive Action, Reduces Problem Behaviors in Fifth-Graders by Half

Researchers See Drop in Rates of Substance Abuse, Violence and Early Sexual Activity Twin Falls, ID (RPRN) 6/25/2009--A study suggests that school-based prevention programs begun in elementary school can significantly reduce...

North Korea Warns of Nuclear Retaliation

DPRK (RPRN) 6/25/2009--North Korean state media have condemned a recent U.S. pledge to provide nuclear defense to South Korea, saying the move bolsters Pyongyang's reasons for having atomic bombs. A...

China Arrests Liu Xiaob, A Prominent Dissident on Subversion Charges

By Stephanie Ho Beijing, China (RPRN) 6/25/2009--Chinese state media says a leading dissident, Liu Xiaob, has been formally arrested on charges of carrying out activities aimed at overthrowing China's socialist system....

82nd Academy Awards® to Feature 10 Best Picture Nominees

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 06/25/2009--The 82nd Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 7, 2010, will have 10 feature films vying in the Best Picture category, Academy Motion Picture...

Underweight and Extremely Obese Die Earlier Than People of Normal Weight, Study Finds

Portlan, Ore. (RPRN) 06/24/09 — By RushPRnews
A little extra weight may protect people from early death --Underweight people and those who are extremely obese die earlier than people of normal weight - but those who...

Obama: 'Appalled, Outraged' by Iran Violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 6/24/2009--U.S. President Barack Obama has used his strongest language yet in referring to the post-election violence in Iran. Much of the president's news conference was devoted to...

Iran's Supreme Leader: Nation Will Not Yield to Pressure

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/24/2009--Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says Iran will not yield to pressure in the face of post-election protests over the nation's disputed presidential election. His comments...

"Goodbye, Mr. Chips” Makes the Grade in Hollywood’s Greatest Year

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 6/24/2009--The 1939 Best Picture nominee “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’...

Nearly a Third of Whales Killed in Japan Antarctic Hunt Are Pregnant, Whaling Commission Hears This Week

Madeira, Portugal (RPRN) 6/24/2009--Humane Society International condemns Japanese whalers for killing pregnant whales. Data provided by the Japanese government has revealed a large number of pregnant and lactating female whales...

Fandango’s iPhone App a Major Hit, Sees More than 1 Million Downloads in First 90 Days

Los Angeles, CA –(RPRN) 6/24/2009- Fandango’s application for movie showtimes, ticketing and information on the Apple iPhone and iPod touch has been downloaded more than 1.3 million times since...

Can Weight Loss Surgery Be Bad to the Bones?

Boonton, NJ (RPRN) 6/23/2009 -- Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have recently reported that patients that undergo procedures to treat obesity by modification of the gastrointestinal tract, or bariatric surgery,...

Iran Will Not Annul Election Results

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/23/3009--Iranian media reported Tuesday that the nation's powerful Guardian Council has said it will not annul the results of the nation's disputed presidential election, saying there were...

Special VOA Newscasts Keep Iranians Informed

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 06/23/2009--As videos, pictures, e-mails and calls from Iran poured into the Voice of America (VOA), the U.S. international broadcaster introduced a two-hour Special Report to keep its...

Protecting Our Children from the Dangers of Smoking

Posted by Jesse Lee WHITE HOUSE (RPRN) 6/23/2009--The President expressed his appreciation for Senator Ted Kennedy above all today. Lamenting that the senator could not be there for the signing of...

iLoop Mobile Partners With Nexage To Maximize Mobile Ad Serving Revenue and Fill Rates

iLoop Mobile offers Nexage AdMax solutions to maximize mobile site ad revenue for its customers. SAN JOSE, CA (RPRN) 6/23/2009-–iLoop Mobile, the leader in mobile technology and services for interactive...

Beyonce Facing Lawsuit From New York Club Owner For Canceled Performance

Beyonce Offers To Hang Out For An Hour At Club- Club Owner Spent Over $100,000 Preparing For Show By Erin T. McMillon NEW YORK (RPRN) 6/23/2009--A Manhattan club owner is crying...

Subway Train Collision Kills At Least 6 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON (RPRN) 6/23/2009--Officials in Washington, D.C. say six people have been killed and about 70 injured in a collision of two subway trains during the late afternoon rush hour. Washington's...

Zep’s Jimmy Page, Jack White and U2’s The Edge Try to Make Film History

Guitar heroes Page, White and The Edge take filmmakers inside their homes, behind the caution tape By Darrah Le Montre, staff writer HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN/Hollywood Today) 6/23/2009— “What turns us on is...

White Light For Green Architecture Is Changing California

Sustainable Architecture Is Changing the Face of Way Homes Are Built in California By Andrea Frascione, staff-writer BIG SUR, CA (RPRN) 6/23/2009 - Scientifically speaking, white light is created by the presence...

Yahoo! Launches Self-Serve Display Ad Solution

Yahoo! My Display Ads, Powered by AdReady, Helps Small Businesses Reach Big Audiences SUNNYVALE, CA (RPRN) 06/22/2009--Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced the pilot launch...

Published Study Shows Novel Compounds May Help Protect Against Respiratory Depression

Irvine, CA – (RPRN) 6/22/2009 -- A paper that appears in the June 2009 issue of Anesthesiology details how AMPAKINE CX717, a Phase II compound created by Irvine, California-based neuroscience...

WowVoucherCodes.co.uk Signs Up New Retailers

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 22nd June 2009 -- Discount code website www.wowvouchercodes.co.uk has signed up a number of new retailers to offer even more discounts to visitors as the popularity of...

EU Examines Impact of Climate Change on Jobs

BRUSSELS (RPRN) 6/22/2009--On 22 and 23 June, the European Commission will hold a major event in Brussels to examine the impact of climate change on employment. Bringing together around 300...

US Political Debate Unfolds Over Iran Response

WASHINGTON D.C. (RPRN) 6/22/2009--A political debate is unfolding in Washington over the proper U.S. response to the situation in Iran where election protests have at times resulted in bloodshed. Some...

Karacha.com Reveals Benefits of Learning Real Instruments Vs Simulated

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 22nd June 2009 -- Consumers are choosing to embrace tradition through learning to play real instruments over their virtual alternative, according to Karacha.com the online destination for...

Calm in Tehran; Authorities Confirm Hundreds of Arrests

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/22/2009--Iran's capital appears tense but calm Monday, with no reports of the large-scale demonstrations and street violence that have gripped the city since the disputed June 12...

Weekend Report: ‘Proposal’ Pops to the Top, ‘Year One’ Lacks Stones

HOLLYWOOD (RPRN) 6/22/2009--The Proposal engaged enough moviegoers to lead the weekend box office and deliver by far the biggest opening of star Sandra Bullock's career. Couple that with strong holds...

Susan Cowsill Band Ready for Rocking Summer Tour

New Orleans, Louisiana (RPRN) 6/22/09- The Susan Cowsill Band begins its summer tour after a critically-acclaimed warm up run in Houston for the Discovery Green Concert Series and Austin’s Saxon...

Seven Tides Opts for Fully-Converged Cisco Hospitality Architecture

Entiretec Collaborates with Cisco to Deploy Next Generation Technology Platform for UAE Hospitality Brand DUBAI, UAE, (RPRN) 6/19/2009– Seven Tides, an independent UAE holding company, announced it will...

Green Tea May Affect Prostate Cancer Progression

Phase II study showed effects of short-term green tea use on prostate cancer; Green tea reduced incidence, progression of prostate cancer; Right combination of polyphenols can slow prostate cancer growth Philadelphia,...

Rihanna Testimony Blackout

HOLLYWOOD (RPRN) 6/19/2009--Rihanna's testimony against ex-boyfriend Chris Brown will not be televised. The Barbadian pop star is expected to be called by prosecutors as a witness next Monday (22.06.09) in...

Black Eyed Peas' "The E.N.D." Debuted At #1 On Billboard's Top 200

LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 6/19/2009--The Black Eyed Peas debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart with their latest release, The E.N.D. Their fifth studio CD marks the group's highest...

US Deploys Defenses for Possible N. Korean Missile Launch

PENTAGON (RPRN) 6/19/2009–U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he has ordered the deployment of a new missile defense system and a sophisticated tracking radar to respond to any North Korean...

Iran's Supreme Leader says "Definitive Victory" in Election

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/19/2009–Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says there was a "definitive victory" and no vote-rigging in a disputed presidential election that has triggered the worst unrest in...

Yahoo! Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Information for News Media

SUNNYVALE, Calif., (RPRN) Jun 18, 2009 -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) will hold its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET at...

Cruise Naples Supports Community

NAPLES, Fla (RPRN) 6/18/2009--Cruise Naples has partnered with the Freedom Waters Foundation to host an upcoming cruise for the Collier County Therapeutic Day Camp and senior residents of The Inn...

Yahoo! Vice President Anne Toth Testifies Before House Energy & Commerce Committee

Emphasizes the Benefits of Yahoo!'s Approach to Protecting Users Online, and Urges Legislators to Carefully Examine Online Privacy in a Comprehensive Manner WASHINGTON, (RPRN) 6/18/2009-- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) Vice President of...

PR Agency Punch Raises its Visibility in the Middle East

LONDON,UK (RPRN)6/18/2009 --PR Agency Punch Communications has successfully gained a high visibility organic google rank for the search term "PR Agency" in the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing its...

Social Networks Offer More Monetisation Possibilities Than Ever Before

LONDON,UK (RPRN) 6/18/2009--Reality Digital, the leading provider of brand focused social media solutions, has revealed that many brands need to make the most of the opportunities for monetisation offered...

Music Retailer Launches New Look Website

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 6/18/2009--Karacha.com, the online destination for quality musical instruments and accessories, has today revealed an exciting website revamp.The online store, which is home to all things musical, unveiled...

Your Favorite Beach At Your Fingertips

COPENHAGEN (RPRN) 6/18/2009--How is the water quality at your favourite bathing spot? What do other beachgoers think? What does the beach look like? The European Environment Agency (EEA) and Microsoft...

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Outselling Star Trek and the Original Transformers on Fandango

LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 6/18/2009--Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen doesn’t open till next week (midnight on Tuesday night, June 23), but as of today, the film already represents 45% of ticket...

Obama Takes Action On Gay Rights

WASHINGTON (RPRN) 6/18/2009--U.S. President Barack Obama is extending some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal government employees - a small, but highly symbolic step amidst a national debate about...

Iran Braces for Another Day of Massive Protests

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/18/2009–Iran's opposition prepared to defy authorities and take to the streets Thursday for another day of massive protests against the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In...

Discovery of Three Hung Dogs Sparks Protests in Quebec

By Andrea Archibald, staff writer Animal rights activists say in a statement: "Animaquebec who is mandated to oversee these pounds has again greatly failed the animals of Quebec." Saint-Lin, Qc. (RPRN)...

Statement from The Nature Conservancy on the Obama Administration's Climate Study

"The message of this report is clear: climate change is real, it's happening now and we must act immediately to confront it," says the Conservancy's Jonathan Hoekstra WASHINGTON (RPRN) 6/17/2009–The Obama...

No Police Contact With Lohan Over Missing Jewelry

By Derrik J. Lang Hollywood, CA (RPRN) 6/17/2009–A spokeswoman for Lindsay Lohan says the actress has not been questioned by London police investigating jewelry that went missing after a fashion...

Obama to Introduce Plan to Reform Financial Industry Oversight

Washington, D.C (RPRN) 6/17/2009–U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil plans Wednesday to overhaul the U.S. financial regulatory system, in the most sweeping reform proposal since the Great Depression.The president will...

Iranian Reformist Movements Plan More Protests

Tehran, Iran (RPRN) 6/17/2009–Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi are planning another rally Wednesday after Friday's disputed presidential election. The reformist movement has asked Iran's Interior Ministry...

Plug and Play Tech Center Hosts First Annual CleanPlay Conference

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 06/16/09 — By Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play Tech Center, a community of over 200 earlystagetechnology start-ups in Silicon Valley, announced today that it will be hosting its first annualCleanPlay Conference. The renowned start-up incubator...

Yahoo! Welcomes Freedom Communications, North Jersey Media Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune to Newspaper Consortium

Membership Increases as Newspapers Deliver Local Online Results From Yahoo! Partnership SUNNYVALE, Calif.,(RPRN) 6/16/2009---- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) today announced that five newspapers -- Freedom Communications' flagship newspaper, Orange County (Calif.) Register...

“Wizard of Oz” Celebrates 70 years with Ruby Slipper Collection and new Blu-ray Oz Release

Just click three times like Dorothy and you are there to see 20 designer’s interpretations of most famous pair of shoes ever By Karen Ostlund So who will be the new Dorothy? HOLLYWOOD,...

Iran's Council of Guardians Posed for Vote Recount

By Edward Yeranian Cairo, Egypt (RPRN)16 June 2009--Iran's Council of Guardians says it is ready to recount votes from the contested presidential election in which incumbent Mahmoud Ahmedinejad was declared the...

Yahoo!(R) Extends the New Yahoo! Mobile Experience by Launching in Nine Additional Countries

Yahoo! Mobile Available Across More Than 400 Devices; Company Also Increases the Reach of Yahoo! Mobile for iPhone(TM) SINGAPORE,(RPRN)Jun 16, 2009 -- Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced at CommunicAsia 2009 that the...

40% of Filmmakers Slated to Appear at ReelHeART 2009!

Only 1 Week to the Launch of ReelHEART 2009! Toronto, Canada (RPRN) 6/15/2009--In these last 5 years, ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) has grown tremendously as a film festival. From a...

Summer of Anime Heats Up at Academy

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 6/15/2009- – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will expand its three-month celebration of anime with a screening of the 2002 Oscar®-winning animated feature...

Iranians Flood VOA With News

IRANIANS FLOOD VOA WITH VIDEOS, E-MAILS; BROADCASTER LAUNCHES NEW SHOW Satellite television broadcasts reach almost 30% of Iranian adults weekly Washington, D.C. (RPRN) 6/15/2009 -- Iranians today flooded the...

Weekend Report: Lush ‘Hangover,’ ‘Up’ Linger Over Typical ‘Taking’

by Brandon Gray Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper in The Hangover HOLLYWOOD (RPRN) 6/15/2009--The good times continued to roll for The Hangover and Up, though not so much for the...

Kobe leads Lakers to his 4th, Jackson’s 10th and Laker’s 15th National Championship

Lakers take Magic in five games By Jeffrey Jolson ORLANDO (RPRN/Hollywood Today) 6/15/09 - “This my team, my family, this is all one mission.” The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA hoops...