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Los Angeles, California – Alec Baldwin, Patrick Dempsey, America Ferrera, Matthew Perry, Christian Slater and Reese Witherspoon will be presenters at the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, executive producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

TNT and TBS will simulcast the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® live from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center on Sunday, January 28, 2007, at 8 pm ET/PT, 7 pm CT and 6 pm MT. The only industry honors voted on entirely by actors, the 13th Annual SAG Awards will recognize the outstanding performances of 2006 in five film and eight television categories.

They join previously announced Annette Bening, Steve Carell, Teri Hatcher, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kevin Nealon, Sandra Oh, SAG President Alan Rosenberg, Kyra Sedgwick, Kiefer Sutherland, Dick Van Dyke and Forest Whitaker.

First time SAG Awards presenter Alec Baldwin is nominated for Actors® this year in both the television and film categories for his individual performance in 30 Rock and as a member of The Departed cast. Baldwin received a Golden Globe® for Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for his role in 30 Rock this month. Baldwin has also been busy filming movies, three of which are due out this year, Suburban Girl, Lymelife and The Forbidden City. This is his first time presenting at the SAG Awards.

In 2006, Patrick Dempsey was nominated for both an individual and ensemble SAG Award for his role of Dr. Derek Shepherd in ABC’s hit, Grey’s Anatomy. He and his cast this year share another drama ensemble nomination. Dempsey is presenting at the SAG Awards for the first time. He can currently be seen in the movie Freedom Riders and will soon be starring in Enchanted.

First-time double Actor® nominee America Ferrera will make her first appearance as a SAG Awards Presenter. She is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, as well the Ensemble Comedy category for her Ugly Betty. Ugly Betty and Ferrara received Golden Globes® this year.

Actor® recipient and current nominee Matthew Perry is making his second appearance as a SAG Awards presenter. Perry’s nomination for Male Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his role in The Ron Clark Story is his eighth. The Golden Globes® nominated him for this role, as well. Perry received an Actor® in 1996 as a member of the Friends ensemble. He is currently starring in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Perry plays Hudson in his next film Numb.

Christian Slater, nominated in Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for the movie Bobby, will be presenting at this year’s SAG Awards. This marks Slater’s first SAG Awards nomination. He can next be seen in Slipstream and He Was a Quiet Man.

Reese Witherspoon took home her first Actor® last year for Outstanding Female in a Leading Role for her portrayal of June Carter in Walk the Line. This year marks her first as a SAG Awards presenter. Witherspoon produced and appears in the modern fable Penelope, due out in April, and is currently filming Rendition.

The 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® are produced by Jeff Margolis Productions in association with Screen Actors Guild. Jeff Margolis is the executive producer and Kathy Connell is the producer. Yale Summers, Daryl Anderson, Shelley Fabares, Paul Napier and JoBeth Williams are producers for SAG. Gloria Fujita O’Brien and Mick McCullough are supervising producers. Benn Fleishman is executive in charge of production.

Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is the nation’s largest labor union representing working actors. Established in 1933, SAG has a rich history in the American labor movement, from standing up to studios to break long-term engagement contracts in the 1940s to fighting for artists’ rights amid the digital revolution sweeping the entertainment industry in the 21st century. With 20 branches nationwide, SAG represents nearly 120,000 working actors in film, television, industrials, commercials, video games, music videos and other new media. The Guild exists to enhance actors’ working conditions, compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists’ rights. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SAG is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO. More information is available online at www.sag.org <http://www.sag.org> .

Turner Network Television (TNT), television’s destination for drama and one of cable’s top-rated networks, offers original movies and series, including the acclaimed detective drama The Closer, starring Golden Globeâ winner and Screen Actors Guild Awards® nominee Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, a daring new drama starring Oscar®-winner Holly Hunter; Heartland, a powerful medical drama with Treat Williams and Kari Matchett; and this summer’s eagerly anticipated television event The Company, executive-produced by Ridley Scott and starring Chris O’Donnell, Michael Keaton and Alfred Molina.  TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Without a Trace, Law & Order, Las Vegas, Cold Case, ER, Charmed and Judging Amy; broadcast premiere movies; compelling prime-time specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is also available in high-definition.

TBS, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is television’s “very funny” network. It serves as home to such hot contemporary comedies as Sex and the City, Everybody Loves Raymond, Family Guy, Seinfeld and Friends; original comedy series, like the comedies My Boys and 10 Items or Less; specials, like the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; special events, such as The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, for which TBS serves as title sponsor; blockbuster movies; and hosted movie showcases.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and a leading provider of programming for the television industry.

Los Straitjackets Unleash "Rock En Espanol" Album

 January 24, 2007 -- Taking a cue from the lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) masks that they've worn since their 1994 inception, Los Straitjackets apply their brand of guitar-fueled, instrumental sturm und twang to their first Spanish language album, "Rock En Espanol, Vol. 1." Available April 3 via Yep Roc Records, the 14-song set finds Los Straitjackets (guitarists Danny Amis and Eddie Angel, bassist Pete Curry, and drummer Jason "Teen Beat" Smay) sharing the spotlight with guest vocalists Little Willie G. of East L.A. legends Thee Midniters, Fly-Rite Boys frontman Big Sandy, and -- the album's producer -- Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos.

Most of the songs heard on "Rock En Espanol" were originally huge U.S. Top 40 hits for riff-rockers The Kinks, the McCoys, The Troggs, R&B luminaries Jackie Wilson, Arthur Alexander, Brenton Wood, and Barbara Lynn, country stalwart Marty Robbins and '50s jive-bombers the Coasters and Larry Williams. However, these tunes were also recorded in Spanish language versions by such mid-'60s Mexican rock 'n' roll bands as Los Yaki, Los Freddys, Los Apson, Los Rockin' Devils, Los Teen Tops, Los Locos Del Ritmo, and Rebeldes De Rock. All of the latter, as well as Los Apson frontman Polo, Hermanos Carrion, and the sublimely named Juan El Matematico (John The Mathematician), made dozens of records in their native Mexico. And it is from these flipped discs -- mostly consisting of U.S. Top 40 hits sung in Spanish -- that Los Straitjackets drew their primary inspiration for "Rock En Espanol."

Los Straitjackets began life when Danny Amis, formerly of pioneering modern instrumental-rock combo the Raybeats, joined forces with Eddie Angel after witnessing the latter perform a Link Wray number while backing Webb Wilder. Since debuting with "The Utterly Fantastic & Totally Unbelievable Sounds of Los Straitjackets" in 1995, the masked marvels have unleashed an additional eight long-players on an unsuspecting world, including a live album, a Grammy-nominated/Living Blues award-winning collaboration with bluesman Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, a Christmas album, and a previous collection with guest vocalists called "Sing Along With Los Straitjackets."

Los Straitjackets' music has also graced the soundtracks of various TV shows -- notably "Malcolm In The Middle" and "Melrose Place" -- and at least 10 feature films, including "Meet The Parents," "Harriet The Spy," "Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room," "Two Days In The Valley," and "Psycho Beach Party" (wherein they appeared as themselves).

Long before "Nacho Libre" was a gleam in Jack Black's eye, Los Straitjackets' live shows were legendary for their left-right combination of offhand chops, unashamed choreography, and serious humor. Look for them to perform selections from "Rock En Espanol" at the South By Southwest festival -- and in a town near you -- when they begin their Spring 2007 tour.

THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION KEY FACTS AND FIGURES

Overview

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Developed by the Miss America Organization, the Miss America program exists to

provide personal and professional opportunities for young women and to promote their

voices in culture, politics and the community. The program provides a forum for today's

young women to express their viewpoints, talents and accomplishments to audiences

during the telecast and to the public-at-large during the ensuing year. Almost all

contestants have either received, or are in the process of earning, college or

postgraduate degrees and utilize Miss America scholarship grants to further their

educations.

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To become Miss America, a contestant must first win a local competition and then

compete to represent her state, a process requiring personal commitment, hard work

and talent. A woman may compete at the state level more than once, but may only

compete in the national Miss America competition one time. More than twelve

thousand women participate each year in the local and state events, culminating in the

selection of 52 national finalists who vie for the Miss America title. Tens of thousands

of volunteers organize the local and state preliminary competitions, promoting

community involvement throughout the United States and furthering scholarship and

achievement among young women in their communities.

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Miss America and the state titleholders partner with numerous corporate sponsors to

raise funds for civic and charitable organizations tied to their platform issues. These

corporate sponsors become involved with the Miss America program not only on a

financial level, but also on both philosophical and personal levels.

General Background

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Rich in history and social significance, the Miss America Organization is a not-for-profit

organization that has maintained a tradition for many decades of empowering American

women to achieve their personal and professional goals, while providing a forum in which

to express their opinions, talent and intelligence.

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The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and

the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss

America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45

million in cash and scholarship assistance.

THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION

Community Service

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In the 1940s, the Organization enlisted the support of the national Jaycees Organization to

assist with state and local competitions, giving them a decidedly community-service

oriented focus.

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In 1989, the Miss America Organization founded the platform concept, which requires

each contestant to choose an issue about which she cares deeply and that is of relevance

to our society. Once chosen, Miss America and the state titleholders use their stature to

address community-service organizations, business and civic leaders, the media and

others about their platform issues. Since 1989, Miss America titleholders have appeared

at thousands of public speaking engagements and charitable events to generate

awareness for a variety of causes, including homelessness, HIV/AIDS prevention, domestic

violence, diabetes awareness, character education, and literacy.

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In 1994, the Organization provided its first National Community-Service Award of $5,000.

All community-service winners at the state level may apply for this national grant even if

they have not won their state titles. Scholarship America (formerly known as Citizens’

Scholarship Foundation of America) administers the National Community Service Award.

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Since 1997, Miss America participants nationwide have taken part in Make a Difference

Day. Local and state titleholders, volunteers and Miss America make a difference through

community service initiatives in conjunction with the Points of Light Foundation and USA

Weekend.

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In 2000, state and local contestants collectively participated in 12,384 community-service

projects, dedicating a total of 571,177 hours and raising millions of dollars for worthy

causes.

Telecast

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In 1954, during the golden era of television, the Miss America competition was broadcast

live for the first time. That broadcast broke viewership records of the day with 39 percent

of the television audience (27 million viewers) watching the Miss America telecast.

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The Miss America telecast is the fourth longest-running live event in television history. It

has been broadcast live at one time or another by all three of the country's major television

networks.

THE NATIONAL JUDGING PROCESS 2006

Miss America is both a business and a culturally specific brand that transcends being just a beauty pageant. Miss America herself is a critical member of the Miss America Organization marketing team and works to advance the business of scholarship and community service for women. The Miss America judging system distinguishes Miss America via a form of Olympic scoring where each contestant competes against ONLY herself.

Preliminary Competitions Scoring

The Miss America Preliminary Competitions and their weighted score values are:

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Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit - 15%

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Evening Wear - 20%

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Talent - 35%

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Private Interview - 25%

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On-Stage Question – 5%

Finals Competition Scoring

The scoring for the Miss America Finals Competition is weighted accordingly:

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Composite Score - 30% (Top 10)

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Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit - 20% (Top 10)

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Evening Wear - 20% (Top 10)

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Talent - 30% (Top 5)

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On-Stage Question (Top 3)

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Final Ballot – Each judge ranks the final three contestants in the order he/she believes they should each finish. The outcome of the pageant is based solely on the point totals resulting from the final ballot.

MISS AMERICA 2007 CONTESTANTS ENROLL IN PRE-PAGEANT TRAINING FOR CMT'S "PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA" PREMIERING 
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 9:00 P.M.*

Two-Hour Special Also Premieres on 
MTV Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m.
On VH1 Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m.**
And LOGO Monday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. 
and Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 a.m.

For the first time in the history of the Miss America Pageant, all 52 contestants will meet in one location, Los Angeles, for a crash course in all things pageantry in PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA, premiering Friday, January 26 at 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. on CMT. The two-hour special will also premiere on CMT sister networks, MTV on Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m., VH1 on Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. and Logo on Monday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 a.m. 

PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA levels the competitive playing field by helping each contestant refine their look, sharpen their skills and bring them all one step closer to the crown. Led by pageant coach and former Miss America runner-up Erika Schwartz Wright and Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry, the show employs a distinguished panel of experts, including Miss America 1971 Phyllis George, Miss America 2001 Angela Perez Baraquio and famed pageant coach Dale Smith Thomas, who critique the contestants and provide essential instruction for their success in the pageant. Official pageant judges Delta Burke, Michael Feinstein and Debbie Allen also drop by for a special contestant Question & Answer session. 

The PAGEANT SCHOOL week consists of individual preparatory events, including pageant walk training, swimsuit and beauty competitions and a unique fitness lesson designed to build physical confidence. At the end of their training, contestants nominate three hopefuls for the title of "Miss Congeniality 2007." Immediately following the telecast, viewers will be able to vote online at www.missamerica.cmt.com to award this title to one lucky contestant, with the winner being revealed live at the 2007 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT. The 2007 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT premieres on CMT Monday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. from The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. 

CMT offers fans an insider's look at www.missamerica.cmt.com,  where they can learn more about each of the competitors. The CMT website features highlights of all 52 contestants with personal photos, videos, bios and more. In January, the network's broadband channel CMT Loaded will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and video, including excerpts from the popular talent competition.

PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA is produced by Julie Pizzi and Patty Ivins at PB&J Television, with Paul Villadolid and Nicole Zien serving as executive producers for CMT. CMT will also air PAGEANT SCHOOL on Saturday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. as well as Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

The 2006 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT premiered on CMT last January and ranks as the most-watched telecast in CMT's history.*** Since its premiere, re-airings of the Pageant have been seen by more than 27 million different viewers.

Visit CMT's press-only web site www.cmtpress.com for more information and downloadable photos on all of CMT's programming.

CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 83 million households in the United States. Go to country music's biggest web site at www.cmt.com. 

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. For more information, go to www.missamerica.org  


*All times listed ET/PT
**Times tentative
***total viewers, Nielsen Media Research

Search Activity Jumps Straight Up for 'American Idol' Judge Paula Abdul

Search Interest in Abdul up 1,175 % Over the Past Week; 19 % of Search Queries Specify 'Paula Abdul Drunk'

'American Idol,' Chicago Bears, Jennifer Hudson, Big Search Gainers

The LYCOS 50 for Week Ending Jan. 20, 2007

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 24  LYCOS, Inc. (www.lycos.com), a leading community destination for broadband entertainment content, today announced the following information from The LYCOS 50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending Jan. 20, 2007. For a complete list of The LYCOS 50(TM) and for in-depth text of The LYCOS 50 Daily Report, go to http://50.lycos.com/. Readers of The LYCOS 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The LYCOS 50 Blog located at http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog/.

  Biggest Movers and Shakers for Week Ending Jan. 20, 2007:   

1.         Paula Abdul                1175 %   

2.         Golden Globes               615 %   

3.         American Idol               480 %   

4.         Tom Cruise                  414 %   

5.         Chicago Bears               357 %   

6.         Jennifer Hudson             273 %   

7.         Student Loans               200 %   

8.         Spyware                     156 %   

9.         Teri Hatcher                144 %   

10.        Borat                        97 %    Notes of Interest: 

As America's favorite talent show enters its sixth season, web users are once again hooked on "American Idol," up 480% in search interest this week. And generating more search activity than even the show itself is judge Paula Abdul. Search activity for Abdul is up 1,175 % with nearly 20 % of search queries specifying "Paula Abdul drunk." Two early contestants to receive the boot from the judges, enduring particularly harsh criticism from Simon Cowell are Jonathan and Kenneth. The two struck up an unusual friendship during last week's auditions, and have since appeared on "The Today Show" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." While Jonathan and Kenneth aren't generating huge numbers online, search queries for "American Idol" auditions and Simon Cowell are also up over the past week, though not nearly as popular as Abdul. Cowell sees a 90 % rise in online interest and searches for "American Idol" auditions are up 89 %.

Search Gainers:

Another former "American Idol" contestant on the rise in web popularity is Golden Globe winner Jennifer Hudson. Search interest in Hudson is up 273 % since receiving the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in "Dream Girls," and yesterday's news of her Oscar(TM) nod. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are scoring big points with web users, "out-searching" their upcoming Super Bowl Rivals, the Indianapolis Colts, nearly 10 to one. Since winning the NFC Championship game last weekend, search activity for the Bears has jumped 357%. Ironically, despite winning the AFC title game against his arch nemesis Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, search activity for Peyton Manning does not register a blip on the radar. Brady is 663 percent more popular than Manning with web users.

  The LYCOS 50(TM) Top 10 Search Terms for the Week Ending Jan. 20, 2007:   

1)  MySpace               6)  RuneScape   2)  Britney Spears        7)  Naruto   

3)  Pamela Anderson       8)  WWE   4)  Disney                9)  Clay Aiken   

5)  Paris Hilton         10)  Pokemon    About LYCOS, Inc. 

LYCOS, Inc. (www.lycos.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications Corp., a leading Internet portal and e-commerce destination in Korea with a growing presence throughout the Asian markets. LYCOS, Inc. operates search and technology websites that foster online communities, including the new LYCOS Cinema, which combines community with high-quality broadband video content. Other LYCOS products and sites include LYCOS.com, Hotbot.com, Tripod.com, Angelfire.com, LYCOS Mail, LYCOS Phone, LYCOS Entertainment, LYCOS Music, LYCOS Games and LYCOS Planet. LYCOS was acquired by Korean Daum Communications Corp. in October 2004 and has its U.S. headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Daum Communications Corp. is traded on the KOSDAQ: 035720, www.daum.net.

Lycos(R) is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Source: LYCOS, Inc.

BET Celebrates Black History Month With Premiere of Hip-Hop Documentary Film Series and BET News Special

The Network Premieres Hip-Hop History Weekend at 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 9 and Counts Down The Top 25 Events That (Mis)Shaped Black America at 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 20.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 BET takes a no-holds-barred approach to Black History Month this February by examining the people, artistic elements and events that shaped Black America and influenced popular culture with a series of hip-hop documentaries during "Hip-Hop History Weekend," and a groundbreaking BET News special, THE TOP 25 EVENTS THAT (MIS)SHAPED BLACK AMERICA.

Kicking off Hip-Hop History Weekend on Friday February 23 at 8:00 p.m. is "Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel," featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and scholars as they look back on Tupac and define his legacy today; "The MC: This is Why We Do It," which explores the origins of MC'ing, as well as the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to the art form airs Saturday February 24 at 11:00 p.m.; "Black & Blue: Legends of the Hip Hop Cop," bringing to light hard evidence of the NYPD's controversial "rap unit" profiling premieres Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m.; and closing out the weekend is "The Art of 16 Bars" in which some of rap's biggest MCs share their approach from free styling and writing to how to hold the Mic and dealing with being on tour, airing Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Delving deeper into Black culture is the ground-breaking BET News special, THE TOP 25 EVENTS THAT (MIS)SHAPED BLACK AMERICA premiering Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 pm. This special takes an intelligent yet irreverent look at black history thanks to commentary from top cultural critics, comedians and celebrities. Bringing it all together is host Paul Mooney, returning from the highly-rated 2006 special Top 25 Worst Moments in Black History, with the brilliant and politically incorrect humor that has made him a comedic legend.

Following is a look at more special programming for February's Black History Month schedule on BET:

  SPECIALS:    * THE TOP 25 EVENTS THAT (MIS)SHAPED BLACK AMERICA 

From high historic crimes such as slavery and apartheid to misdemeanors like the jheri curl, this one hour special takes an intelligent yet irreverent look at black history thanks to commentary from top cultural critics, comedians and celebrities. Hosted by comedian Paul Mooney. Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

* CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL

BET's popular Celebration of Gospel is back for another round of soul- stirring, hand clapping and inspiring gospel music. Hosted by Steve Harvey. Special tribute honoree: Tyler Perry. Also featuring: Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Fantasia, Faith Evans, Coko (SWV), Lil Mo, Dr. Bobby Jones, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Fred Hammond, Blair Underwood, Louis Gossett Jr., Kelly Price, and Tonex. Saturday, February 3 at 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, February 7 at 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT

  SERIES FINALE:    * ONE NIGHT ONLY 

Catch the inspiring finale of the reality docu-soap that follows a group of high school kids and their drama teacher in New Orleans as they race to mount the Dreamgirls play. Within the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, these kids are rebuilding their homes, school, and community while also trying to enjoy their teenage years. Can the cast pull it off? Watch and you shall see. Fame Comes and Goes, Stars Rise, but Dreams Live Forever! Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT

  HIP HOP HISTORY WEEKEND:    * Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel 

Directed by Academy Award nominee Peter Spirer (Rhyme and Reason), "Thug Angel" takes you beyond the drama of Tupac's notoriety in the press through all-new interviews with friends, collaborators and scholars as they look back on Tupac and define his legacy today. Friday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

* The MC: This is Why We Do It

Documentary taking a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the origins of MC'ing, as well as the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to this art form. MC's consider the past, present and future of their music, giving a unique insight into what drives these artists to continue spitting rhymes. Featuring 50 Cent, Common, Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, Method Man, Rakim, Twista, Kanye West and Mekhi Phifer. Saturday, February 24 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT

* Black & Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop

Long the subject of rumors in the hip-hop community, this program brings to light hard evidence of the NYPD's controversial "rap unit" profiling, and features interviews with Detective Derrick Parker, who founded the unit following the killing of Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Featuring 50 Cent, Damon Dash, Ice T, The Game and more. Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

* The Art of 16 Bars

For the first time, the worlds hottest MCs show you how to do it. From their approach to free styling and writing to how to hold the Mic and dealing with being on tour. Featuring Jadakiss, Jay-Z, KRS-One, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Method Man, Kool Moe Dee, Rakim, Twista and Kanye West. Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET/PT

For additional information about Black History Month on BET, please log on to http://www.bet.com/.

ABOUT BET

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the leading provider of media and entertainment for African Americans and consumers of Black culture on a global basis. The primary BET cable network reaches more than 84 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop - serve a broader and more diverse audience than the core network. BET.com is the number one internet destination for the target audiences. BET Mobile delivers music, gaming, and video content to the target audiences on wireless devices across virtually all service providers. BET Event Productions is a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe. Finally, BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world.

Source: BET Networks

Nominations Date for the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music(R) Awards

ENCINO, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that the nominations for the 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS will be revealed the morning of Monday, March 5th, 2007.

Reigning and back-to-back Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, who was the #1 ticket seller in North America last year -- and is slated to play 6 major NFL Stadiums this summer -- will be joined by tourmates and fellow country superstars three-million-selling Sugarland and Texas icon Pat Green along with CBS "The Early Show" anchor Hannah Storm.

CBS' "The Early Show" will carry the nominations announcement LIVE from the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee.

Source: Academy of Country Music

Jan 23

A College Boy Can Survive: The Academic Side of Music Row
By Edward Morris

© 2007 CMA Close Up News Service / Country Music Association, Inc.

It used to be that ambitious youngsters knocked on Music Row doors or networked in nearby bars to gain a foothold in Nashville's music industry. Some still prefer these approaches, but the more savvy among them have learned that the odds favor those who've earned a music business degree, particularly if it's from a local college where the interaction between gown and town is constant.

There are plenty of high-profile success stories to drive home this point. Brad Paisley, Josh Turner and Trisha Yearwood, are all music business grads from Belmont University. Grand Ole Opry manager Pete Fisher is a Middle Tennessee State University alum, as is Erin Enderlin, the co-writer of Alan Jackson's Top 5 hit, "Monday Morning Church." Super fiddler Andrea Zonn, a long-time member of Vince Gill's band, earned her degree from Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. Trevecca Nazarene University, a newer presence on the music business scene, is beginning to make a name for itself under the guidance of Jim Foglesong, the former president of MCA's and Capitol Records' Country divisions and a Country Music Hall of Fame member.

"Every record that comes out of Nashville has the fingerprint of at least one of our students on it," asserted Nathan Adam, Associate Chairman, MTSU Department of Recording Industry.

Belmont, which sits at the top of Music Row and MTSU, located some 30 miles away in Murfreesboro, are the major academic players. Belmont currently enrolls about 1,300 music business majors; MTSU 1,400. Trevecca, situated near Downtown Nashville, has 60 such students. Blair doesn't offer a music business degree, but Foglesong teaches a class about the music business there each semester. This session, about 100 students from Blair and Vanderbilt are enrolled. Moreover, the school has a thriving folk instrument program with distinct Country Music overtones.

MTSU boasts that it has the largest undergraduate four-year recording program in the country. Enrollment has soared as high as 1,700 students. But given the limitations of the present facilities, the ideal number is around 1,400, Adam said.

Students at Belmont's Mike Curb School of Entertainment and Music Business can major in music business, entertainment industry studies or audio engineering technology.  Apart from classroom training, Belmont also owns and operates Ocean Way Recording Studios, a commercial venture that Wesley Bulla, Dean of the school, likens to a teaching hospital where pros and apprentices work side by side.

MTSU's Department of Recording Industry awards undergraduate degrees in music business and production and technology.  Last year, the university instituted a Master of Fine Arts degree in recording arts and technology, primarily to prepare teachers for the recording industry programs that are springing up at colleges throughout the country. Trevecca confers a general music business degree. All Blair's degrees are performance- or teaching-oriented.

In addition to their full-time teachers, all the schools rely heavily on Music Row professionals as adjunct faculties. Bulla said that more than half of Belmont's music business instructors are adjunct. MTSU also employs a wide range of part-timers, including professional studio engineers, entertainment lawyers, music publishers and songpluggers. Trevecca has only two full-time professors, including Foglesong. Experienced moonlighters provide all the rest of the instruction.

Blair School of Music Dean Mark Wait established the folk instrument program in 1994 after friends took him to see fiddler Mark O'Connor play at Nashville's fabled Station Inn. "I was just blown away," Wait said. "I thought, 'Boy, if we don't make him available to our students, we're missing the boat big time.'" He quickly persuaded O'Connor to teach and soon after lured dulcimer player David Schnaufer, mandolinist Butch Baldassari and banjoist Alison Brown to the cause. 

Internships are optional but commonplace at Belmont and MTSU. Both schools aid their students in finding part-time music business positions that qualify for academic credit. At Trevecca, internships are a degree requirement. Trevecca's students begin their internships the second semester of their freshman year, during which they serve a total of 40 hours. The requirement escalates to 100 hours a semester during their junior and senior years. 

"Basically, all of our students want to intern," Adam said. "But we make them wait until they're in their senior year, until they've completed the core classes [for their degrees] . so we can guarantee we're not sending out into the field people who don't know anything. We're sending out people who have a good solid base of knowledge."

Despite the industry shakeups caused by record label consolidations and new Internet technologies, the job market continues to look promising, the schools' directors concluded. More entertainment outlets will require the creation, production, marketing and licensing of more content, they reasoned.

"We adjust our curriculum every semester, every year, based on what's happening," Bulla explained. "But there are a lot of fundamentals out there that just don't change. You're still selling an artist. You're still selling an image.  You're still selling a lifestyle. You're still trying to get the public to identify with whatever you're trying to sell them. Whether you're trying to sell them over the Internet or in a retail store, much of the same knowledge base goes into both endeavors."

At a recent alumni meeting in New York, Bulla said he encountered a Belmont grad who works at an independent label overseeing a team of Internet bloggers. 

"Five years ago, four years ago, even three years ago, students came into this institution barely knowing what blogging was. Now, she has a full-time job and full-time staff. So there's a job that didn't exist three years ago. . There are more jobs out there than there's ever been."

Foglesong labeled the job market "tough and competitive," but added that many of his music business students have been successful in finding the kind of jobs they've trained for.

To keep their competitive edge, the colleges are creating new classes, programs and physical facilities. Trevecca has added classes in marketing in the music industry, copyright law and entertainment law; and it is currently raising funds to build a fine arts building.

MTSU recently instituted the Partners in Craft songwriting program in conjunction with ASCAP. The program pairs aspiring student songwriters with successful composers and acquaints them with the business context within which songwriting functions.  And there is a new program that enables music business graduates to tack on an extra year of studies and earn a master's degree in business administration.

"We're also looking at expanding our studio facilities into a 5.1 cinema mix suite," Adam said, "so that students can work on sounds for films. We already have that to some degree, but we want to implement a whole new room based around cinema mixing."

"A lot of these schools do the recording business very well," Bulla observed. "What we don't do very well is the concert and touring business.  That's what we're looking at as a growth area for us - and a growth area for students who want jobs. Other than the [burden of] traveling, the jobs are more regular and pay better on the road than they do in town.

Bulla said that Belmont is working on a partnership with Clair Brothers Audio in Nashville that will basically be an internship and training program for the company.

"They've come to the conclusion over the years that touring and tour support are no longer a situation in which you get the biggest, burliest guy you can to hump your gear around. You've got to have somebody who knows computers and technology and how to operate this equipment, because it is high-tech. It's come a long way from 25 years ago, when you stuck a band onstage and just turned it up loud."

On the Web:
www.Belmont.edu; www.MTSU.edu; www.Trevecca.edu; www.Vanderbilt.edu

MTV and Verizon Wireless Partner to Launch New Live Music Series 'MTV Live'

First Airing of Multi-Platform Monthly Series Featuring Fall Out Boy Set for February 6 Across MTV Channels and Verizon Wireless V CAST

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 MTV and Verizon Wireless today announced a new event series titled "MTV Live" which will feature live artist performances from some of the biggest names in music. The monthly series will be recorded in front of a live audience at the Hard Rock Cafe NY in Times Square and will be presented as a multi-platform program across MTV, MTV2, mtvU, MTV Tr3s, MTV.com and on MTV Mobile on V CAST. "MTV Live" will be powered by Verizon Wireless and the first episode will premiere on MTV on February 6 at 11:30pm with a commercial free performance by Fall Out Boy. Artists Nas, Akon, and Gym Class Heroes have been booked for future shows.

"MTV Live" will be specifically customized for each screen. In-show features will include a live text-to-screen element that will allow Verizon Wireless subscribers to submit comments and shout-outs from their cell phones that will appear as a crawl across the bottom of the screen in real-time during the show. Additionally, video footage shot on cell phones during the performance will be edited into several of the platform offerings. MTV Mobile on V CAST will feature exclusive performance content from each show and will also offer artist interview segments. "MTV Live" will be available online at http://www.mtvlive.mtv.com/.

"'MTV Live' is a new way for us to connect music fans with their favorite artists by incorporating a wide variety of on-air, online and on-mobile elements throughout every show," said Christina Norman, President, MTV. "This partnership with Verizon Wireless enables us to make the biggest footprint for the artists across multiple screens and really bring the live performance experience to our audience on different devices."

"MTV and Verizon Wireless are two powerful brands, with significant relationships in this rapidly changing music landscape," said Tim Rosta, Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing, MTV. "This program will result in a strategic alliance that will amplify these relationships and bring new music to a larger audience."

"Verizon Wireless is an industry leader in providing quality entertainment for enjoyment by customers anytime, from anywhere on the Verizon Wireless network," said John Harrobin, vice president marketing and digital media. "By bringing "MTV Live" to the handset, we not only satisfy the growing appetite of our customers but we also expand a relationship with MTV that delivers fresh, creative content for V CAST customers."

"MTV Live" is executive produced by Paul A. DeBenedittis, Tony DiBari, Tim Healy and Nancy McDonald and produced by Fearless Entertainment.

Fearless Entertainment is a full service music marketing and production company that develops cutting edge programming and services for some of the world's most prominent corporate and cultural organizations. Fearless Entertainment uses music as its center point because music is both the most personal as well as the most universal means of communicating to a target audience. http://www.fearless-entertainment.com/.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 120 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: MTV

Paramount Leads With 19 Oscar Nominations

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 When the nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced today, Paramount Pictures Corporation led all other studios with 19 nominations with films that were released by Paramount Pictures and Paramount Vantage in 2006.

DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' "Dreamgirls," garnered 8 nominations, the most of any film, in the following categories: Supporting actor - Eddie Murphy; Supporting actress - Jennifer Hudson; Art direction - John Myhre (Production Designer), Tomas Voth (Supervising Art Director), Nancy Haigh (Set Decorator); Costume Design - Sharen Davis; Best song - "Listen" written by Henry Krieger, Anne Preven, Scott Cutler and Beyonce Knowles; Best song - "Love You I Do" written by Henry Krieger and Sedah Garrett; Best song - "Patience" written by Henry Krieger and Willie Reale; and Sound Mixing - Willie Burton (Production Sound Mixer), Michael Minkler, C.A.S. and Bob Beemer (Re-Recording Mixers).

Paramount Vantage's "Babel" received 7 nominations, for Best Picture - Producers Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Jon Kilik, Steve Golin; Best Director - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu; Best Supporting Actress - Rinko Kikuchi; Best Supporting Actress - Adriana Barraza; Film Editing - Stephen Mirrione, A.C.E. & Douglas Crise; Original Score - Gustavo Santaolalla; and Original Screenplay - Guillermo Arriaga.

DreamWorks Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures "Flags of Our Fathers," distributed by Paramount Pictures, took 2 nominations, for Sound Editing - Alan Robert Murray (Supervising Sound Editor), Bub Asman (Co-Supervising Sound Editor) and Sound Mixing - Walt Martin (Sound Mixer), John Reitz, Dave Campbell, Gregg Rudloff (Re-Recording Mixers).

"An Inconvenient Truth," released by Paramount Vantage, was nominated for Best Documentary - Davis Guggenheim, Director; and Best Song - "I Need To Wake Up," written and performed by Melissa Etheridge.

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , a leading entertainment content company with prominent and respected brands including Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, DreamWorks, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing, Paramount Studios, and Worldwide Television Distribution.

One Night With The King DVD Ready to Hit Stores

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 -- Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GNXE) , an integrated media company engaged in various operating activities including family feature films and television production and distribution, sales and rentals of film and video equipment, systems integration and studio facility management, announced today that its first feature film, "One Night With the King" (http://www.8x.com/onenight) (the"Film") will be debuting on DVD January 30th from FOX FAITH, a new branded distribution label from Fox Home Entertainment featuring morally-driven, family-friendly programming. The Film displays lush cinematic masterwork, and features rich performances for some of Hollywood's most vaunted and venerable talents, including seven-time Oscar(R)-nominee Peter O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia, My Favorite Year), Oscar-nominee Omar Sharif (Lawrence Of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago) and John Rhys-Davies (the Indiana Jones trilogy, the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy). One Night With The King has grossed approximately $15 Million during its limited theatrical release and weaves the mesmerizing story of a beautiful young Jewish girl born into poverty and orphaned. She rises above her humble beginnings to catch the eye of powerful King Xerxes (Luke Goss, Charlie), ultimately transcending her roots to rule beside him. Despite her good fortune, however, her life remains in danger, as she cannot hide from her own Jewish heritage... and even her station cannot protect her from the cruel state law decreeing that all Jews be put to death. Surprising, sobering and inspiring, Hadassah's story -- ancient and timeless -- is as relevant and moving today as when it was first told. One Night With The King will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S./$37.98 Canada.

"Fox has created a very strategically sound marketing campaign. We could not have asked for anything more. Our DVD is going to be paired and marketed alongside one of the top ten grossing films of all-time. We are anticipating strong sales," expressed Matthew Crouch CEO and Chairman of Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc.

One Night With The King DVD:

The One Night With The King DVD is available in anamorphic widescreen and is presented in English 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound.

One Night With The King Synopsis:

Born into poverty and orphaned, Hadassah (Tiffany Dupont) grows up to become a beauty who catches the eye of the powerful King Xerxes -- and ultimately becomes his bride. But despite her position, Hadassah's life is in danger, as the state has decreed that all Jews will be put to death. Defying warnings to remain silent, however, Hadassah struggles to save her people, even as she seeks to win the heart of the king, in this exciting and inspiring story about destiny.

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce -- throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

  ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING   DVD Price:                           $29.98 U.S./$37.98 Canada   Street Date:                         January 30, 2007   Total Running Time:                  100 minutes  

This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements such as statements regarding the growth of Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") (http://www.8x.com/) and profitability, growth strategy, liquidity and access to public markets, operating expense reduction, and trends in the industry in which the Company operates. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in risks, uncertainties or assumptions underlying or affecting such statements, or for prospective events that may have a retroactive effect. Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements. Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc. is located at 2021 Lincoln Street, Burbank, CA 91504.

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Jamie Foxx to Launch Exclusive Urban Comedy, Entertainment and Lifestyle Channel on SIRIUS Satellite Radio

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it will launch The Foxxhole, an exclusive urban comedy, entertainment and lifestyle channel with Academy Award-winning actor, American Music Award-winning and GRAMMY(R)-nominated artist, and comedian Jamie Foxx. Foxx won the 2005 Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Ray and is currently starring in the award-winning smash hit movie Dreamgirls. As executive producer, on-air host and contributor for the channel, Foxx will draw from his wide array of artistic experience and success from music, comedy, film and television. Marcus King, who has produced such Foxx projects as The Jamie Foxx Show, Jamie Foxx: Unpredictable, Genius: A Night for Ray Charles, and other television series and specials, will also serve as executive producer. The 24/7 channel will feature urban comedy bits from a large number of comedians, and will create groundbreaking approaches to presenting comedy to radio listeners, as well as showcase music, skits, radio theater and more. The Foxxhole will launch this spring on SIRIUS channel 106. "The Foxxhole will break new ground in comedy, blurring the lines between stand-up, sketch, and music," said Foxx. "SIRIUS Satellite Radio gives me the opportunity to create urban entertainment and programming like you have never heard on the radio." Foxx will be heard on the channel daily with a segment featuring dispatches from Jamie no matter where he is in the world. Also, Foxx and his team of contributors will host a weekly show on the channel. The show will feature original comedy bits and a new approach to radio theater. "Jamie Foxx is a triple threat in the world of entertainment and we are thrilled to have him make his radio home at SIRIUS," said Scott Greenstein, President, Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS Satellite Radio. "SIRIUS has established itself as a leader in groundbreaking exclusive programming. The Foxxhole adds yet another compelling element to our channel lineup." The Foxxhole joins a powerful lineup of comedy, music, variety and entertainment channels on SIRIUS, including Raw Dog: Comedy Uncensored, Blue Collar Comedy, Laugh Break, Eminem's Shade 45, Hip-Hop Nation, and SIRIUS Hits 1. Jamie Foxx is an Academy-Award winning actor, American Music Award-winner, Grammy-nominated artist, and critically acclaimed comedian. A classically trained pianist who was raised in the church, Foxx studied at San Diego Performing Arts College before moving into comedy on television. Early in his career, Foxx did stand-up at comedy clubs. He won the 1991 Oakland Comedy Competition and that same year joined the cast of In Living Color. He went on to star in The Jamie Foxx Show and multiple feature films such as Any Given Sunday, Ali, Jarhead, Collateral, and Miami Vice. Currently Foxx is on a nationwide tour in support of Unpredictable, his 2006 debut album from J Records. The album was an unprecedented success, selling over 2 million copies, garnering critical acclaim and winning Foxx his first AMA at the 34th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. He was named Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist and dedicated his performance of "Wish U Were Here" to his mother. He was also nominated for Favorite Album. "Gold Digger," his collaboration with Kanye West, spent 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top 100 and also received GRAMMY nominations for Record of the Year and Best Rap Solo Performance. Foxx is nominated for four 2007 GRAMMY awards: Best R&B Album for Unpredictable, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Love Changes" by Jamie Foxx featuring Mary J. Blige, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Unpredictable" by Jamie Foxx featuring Ludacris, and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Georgia" by Ludacris and Field Mob, featuring Jamie Foxx. Foxx is represented by Creative Artists Agency and the law firm of Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein, and Lezcano, who negotiated this deal. About SIRIUS SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95. SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music. SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com. SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln-Mercury, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country. Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the key factors that have a direct bearing on our operational results are: our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming partners, our competitive position and any events which affect the useful life of our satellites.

CTIA WIRELESS 2007 TO SPOTLIGHT ADVANCES IN THE WIRELESS ENTERPRISE

Seismic Shift Underway in Business Productivity – Fueled by Wireless Adoption

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 23, 2007 – CTIA WIRELESS 2007®, the world's largest event for the wireless industry, will once again spotlight the significant advancements in the wireless enterprise. CTIA WIRELESS takes place March 27-29, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

"System-wide upgrades are overdue," said Rob Mesirow, vice president of operations and show director for CTIA WIRELESS. "As the wireless enterprise becomes a reality, productivity gains will make today's numbers pale by comparison. Every enterprise will incorporate some form of wireless—it is only a matter of time."

Enterprise professionals can expect to learn more about how product innovation, standards evolution and corporate investment are paving the way for the new wireless enterprise. Already, interest among attendees is at an all-time high with over 400 companies, including Alcatel-Lucent, Andrew Corporation, Cingular, Cisco Systems, Inc., HP, Nortel, Sprint and T-Mobile showcasing the latest enterprise products and services on the show floor.

On March 26, 2006, CTIA WIRELESS will host day-long events focused on the mobile enterprise, including:

• VoIP Mobility: Addressing issues and opportunities facing mobile VoIP, including system and consumer requirements.
  
• Mobile Payments World: Bringing together banks, financial services and mobile communications.
  
• Smartphone Summit: Showcasing the latest smartphones, hardware and accessories, with representation from all Smartphone OS platforms including Symbian, Microsoft, RIM, and Linux.
  
• Wireless Data University: Led by Andrew Seybold, this has been the industry's preeminent in-depth wireless data education session, for neophytes and experts alike.

In addition, three pavilions on the show floor will highlight innovative products and solutions for the wireless enterprise in the following pavilions: Enterprise Mobility and the M2M Zone and VoIP.

Finally, the CTIA educational program and co-located partner conferences will engage industry stalwarts and upstarts alike, making for a lively exchange of ideas and points of view. Notable participants include policy makers, carriers and corporate representatives. Together, they will expose the promise, and potential pitfalls, awaiting the wireless enterprise.

About CTIA WIRELESS 2007
As the premiere global event representing the $500 billion global wireless industry and the largest wireless show in the world, CTIA WIRELESS 2007 brings together all industries affected by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. Visit http://www.ctia.org/ctiawireless.

CTIA-The Wireless Association is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. Visit http://www.ctia.org.

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