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11/19/2008 - Christina Aguilera's Target Exclusive Greatest Hits Album "Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits" 

This marks Christina's 4th Top 10 Debut

"Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits" is a Top 10 Album in the UK and Australia and the #2 album in Japan

It's already Certified Platinum in Ireland and Gold in the UK and Singapore

Christina was recently named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" and has the distinct honor of being the only person under 30 to receive the honor

(New York - NY) Superstar Christina Aguilera gets her 4th Billboard Top 10 debut with "Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits" entering the Billboard Album charts at #9 with 72,869 albums sold. This is her first greatest hits album and is sold exclusively at Target and Target.com.

"Keeps Getting' Better" A Decade of Hits" is a Top 10 album in the UK and Australia and the #2 album in Japan. It has already been certified platinum in the Ireland and gold in the UK and Singapore.

"Keeps Gettin' Better", the first single off the album, is currently in rotation at every pop station in the country.

"Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits" is a collection of Aguilera’s most memorable songs. The album features 10 of her most popular, chart-topping hits and include two brand new tracks, "Keeps Gettin' Better" and "Dynamite," in one CD collection which is available only at Target and Target.com. Additionally, it features re-recorded versions of two classic songs, "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful," which can only be found on this album.

Since 1999, Aguilera has had four #1 singles on the Billboard charts all of which will be included within the collection. This will mark the international superstar’s first album since the release of her 2006 Back to Basics album, which debuted at #1 and went on to sell over 3.7 million worldwide.


10/29/2008 - David Cook Launches The "Light On" Lighter App 
AN INTERACTIVE DIGITAL SINGLE APPLICATION FOR IPHONE AND IPOD TOUCH, AVAILABLE ON APPLE'S APP STORE

"LIGHT ON" DEBUTED IN THE TOP 10 ON THE BILLBOARD DIGITAL SONGS CHART AND WAS THE #1 MOST ADDED SONG AT HOT AC AND ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SONGS AT THE FORMAT

(New York, NY) �" American Idol winner David Cook today launched the "Light On" interactive lighter application for iPhone and iPod touch, giving fans a deluxe version of his first single, "Light On," co-written by Chris Cornell and Brian Howe off his debut album. The "Light On" App is now available for download from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/ and David Cook's debut album will be released on 19 Recordings / RCA Records on November 18th on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com). "Light On" debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Digital Songs charts and was the #1 most added song at Hot AC and is one of the fastest growing songs at the format.

Cook states "I am really stoked about this application. I think it gives a different dynamic to the single and it is much safer than practicing pyromania. Not to mention, you won’t burn your thumb!"

The interactive "Light On" App turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a "virtual" lighter while playing Cook’s single "Light On." Using the iPhone's unique technology, fans simply "flick" the iPhone or iPod touch and the flame goes out while the song fades out. The application also provides links to the iTunes Store to listen and buy Cook's new hit single or pre-order his upcoming album. Additionally the application allows the user to send a message to a friend and links directly to DavidCookOfficial.com, where users can connect with each other.

"Mobile applications that connect artists with their fans in an entirely new way are game changing," says Wade Beavers, CEO of DoApp Inc., the web and mobile innovation company SONY BMG worked with to create the application. "This fun application enables David Cook to connect with his fans and give them something more than digital downloads."

In late September "Light On" premiered on AOL Music’s pop culture news site, PopEater.com., receiving over 1 million plays in less than week. Cook has been busy in the studio, co-writing many of the upcoming album’s tracks alongside some of music’s hottest rock songwriters.

Earlier this summer Cook set the record for the most new entries by an artist in the 50-year history of the Hot 100, with 11 songs entering the chart dated June 7, 2008. That broke the record of six new entries in one week. Cook's 11 songs were led by "The Time of My Life," which debuted at No. 3, making it the highest new entry of 2008. "The Time of My Life" debuted at No 1 on two other charts, the Hot Digital Songs and the Hot Digital Tracks.

25 year old David Cook hails from Blue Springs, Missouri.

***DoApp Inc., a development company of both consumer and business applications for web sites, desktops, and mobile devices; focuses on making apps "cool" and easy. Their product portfolio encompasses mobile entertainment, productivity apps, and lifestyle apps. The company is based out of Minnesota with teams in Rochester and Minneapolis. - www.doapps.com

10/27/2008 - Christina Aguilera to World-Debut Her New Music Video, "Keeps Gettin' Better," Exclusively via iLike 

For The First Time Ever, A Major Artist Has Chosen iLike As The Platform To World-Premiere A New Music Video and Teaser Clips

Superstar Christina Aguilera and leading social music discovery service iLike announced that the first music video ("Keeps Gettin' Better") from Christina Aguilera's highly anticipated, first-ever Greatest Hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better" A Decade of Hits, will world premiere on iLike and iLike's Facebook app this afternoon (October 27), two weeks before the album becomes exclusively available at Target and Target.com (on November 11). This is the first time a major artist has premiered a new music video and teaser clips exclusively on iLike.

Christina Aguilera's "Keeps Gettin' Better" video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by acclaimed feature filmmaker Peter Berg ("Hancock"). In the video, Christina travels through time and fashion in an homage to her ten year career.

"I really enjoyed making the video for 'Keeps Gettin' Better,'" said Christina Aguilera. "Being an artist who likes to play around with different looks, it was a lot of fun to portray various characters within the same shoot."

"Christina is a cutting-edge superstar who has always embraced new technology," said Tom Corson, EVP/GM RCA Music Group. "Joining forces with iLike to premiere the video for 'Keeps Gettin' Better' is a very exciting part of our launch plan for her greatest hits collection."

"Christina is one of the most successful artists of the past decade," said Ali Partovi, CEO of iLike. "She has consistently demonstrated her enduring relevance and she continues to innovate and do things her own way. For an artist of her caliber to be the first major artist to debut a new music video on iLike is a milestone for us."

One of two brand new tracks on her upcoming Greatest Hits album, "Keeps Gettin' Better" is the first single and was executive-produced by Christina. The song has already entered the Top 15 at Pop radio after only 7 weeks of airplay and has also been featured on iTunes Top Songs chart.

Beginning last Friday (October 24), iLike began premiering one exclusive, behind-the-scenes teaser video clip a day culminating today (October 27) with the video's world premiere. The teaser videos, which all remain available to watch on iLike.com, feature interviews with Christina Aguilera interspersed with sneak peeks of the final version of her "Keeps Gettin' Better" video.

In addition to being available on iLike.com and iLike's leading Facebook app, Christina Aguilera's music video and teaser clips will debut through the iLike Sidebar for iTunes (www.iLike.com/download), as well as on iLike's leading apps on Orkut, Bebo and hi5 (the biggest social networks in Latin America and Europe).

To watch Christina Aguilera's "Keeps Gettin' Better" music video beginning this afternoon, go to: www.iLike.com/christina.

About Christina Aguilera's "Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits"
Christina Aguilera's Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits, is a collection of the five time GRAMMY Award winner's most memorable songs. The album will feature ten of her most popular, chart-topping hits and include two brand new tracks, "Keeps Gettin' Better" and "Dynamite," in one CD collection which will only be available at Target and Target.com, beginning on Tuesday, November 11th. Also, Christina has re-recorded two classic songs, "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful," which can only be found on this album. Since 1999, Aguilera has had four #1 singles on the Billboard charts all of which will be included within the collection. This will mark the international superstar’s first album since the release of her 2006 Back to Basics album, which debuted at #1 and went on to sell over 3.7 million worldwide. Fans who preorder the album, which is available for pre-order now only at Target.com/music, will receive an exclusive, free download of the first single, "Keeps Gettin' Better."

About iLike, inc
iLike is the Web's leading social music discovery service and the dominant music application on the Facebook and other leading platforms. With more than 30 million registered users, iLike helps people share music recommendations, playlists, and personalized concert alerts. The iLike Sidebar for iTunes and Windows Media Player suggests new music, creates automatic playlists, and connects people through music. iLike offers musicians and labels a convenient Artist Dashboard from which to reach fans and manage their presence across multiple channels including Facebook, iLike.com, iLike Sidebar plugins for iTunes and Windows Media Player, and iLike's iPhone application. By leveraging iLike's vast database of music lovers and their favorite artists, iLike helps artists communicate with fans and cultivate the viral spread of their music. iLike, inc also runs indie music site GarageBand.com.

Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.


10/22/2008 - Ray LaMontagne's "Gossip In The Grain" Enters the Billboard Album Chart at #3 

Best Selling Album Digitally Lands Singer #1 Album On Digital Album Chart

Washington Post calls album "Brilliant"

Ray LaMontagne reached new sales highs this week with his much lauded album Gossip In The Grain debuting at #3 on Billboard Charts selling 60,476 albums. LaMontagne’s previous best came on the his last album Until The Sun Turns Black with a #28 ranking and 28,000 copies sold this represents an increase of over 115%. The album was the best selling album digitally over the past week landing at #1, selling over 32,081 downloads 54% more than the #2 album by Kenny Chesney. Furthermore the album’s first single "You Are The Best Thing" increased sales by almost 1,000% at iTunes.

LaMontagne is one of the most respected artists in music today, especially with fellow artists. John Mayer writing on his website only last week said that he "is as brilliant as any artist that has ever lived," Lucinda Williams recently compared him favorably to Otis Redding.

The press has also latched on to the new album with the Washington Post calling it, "brilliant." The Boston Globe noted that "LaMontagne's songs, have grown exponentially with each release." The New York Daily News in a 4 star review said, the payoff to listening to the album comes in "a sound so concentrated, listening will make you feel like your living right inside the song."

All reviews have remarked on a more upbeat attitude and a new looser even more soulful sound than previous releases. That sound is epitomized on the Stax inspired horn-led first single, "You Are The Best Thing," which is racing up the AAA radio charts and will soon hit that charts Top Ten. The song was also recently showcased on Late Show With Conan O’Brien when Ray appeared with Conan's horn section backing him up.

The Conan appearance occurred on an off day from a North American tour, which goes until mid-November. Spin on its website in rave review of a show at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, "...laughter, both by LaMontagne and the audience - that was something new. His fresh style showcased both on his new album and in the performance Saturday, illustrated a near flawless transition from a front porch in Maine to the front of the most prestigious stage in the world."


10/16/2008 - Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium 

Two Nights, 165,000 Fans
Available November 18th on DVD and Blu-Ray

165,000 tickets sold and more than four hours of music later, Foo Fighters have now immortalized their biggest ever headline stand: FOO FIGHTERS: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM, an 18-song DVD and Blu-Ray document of their two sold out Wembley Stadium shows, will be released November 18th.

The Wembley concerts, which took place Friday and Saturday June 6 and 7 of this year, sold out within 24 hours, making them the biggest headline performances of the band's illustrious career--as well as the biggest rock shows staged at the new Wembley Stadium to date.

FOO FIGHTERS: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM is a career-spanning live opus, drawing on all six of Foo Fighters' studio albums, featuring Dave Grohl (vocals/guitar), Taylor Hawkins (drums/vocals), Nate Mendel (bass) and Chris Shiflett (guitar) ripping through classics "Times Like These," "Everlong," "Monkey Wrench," "All My Life" and "Learn To Fly" as well as new live staples including "Long Road To Ruin." Elsewhere the core FF four are joined by co-founding FF guitarist Pat Smear, keyboardist Rami Jaffee, violinist/cellist Jessy Greene and percussionist Drew Hester on the DVD's blazing opener "The Pretender" as well as a semi-acoustic mid-set section featuring intimate versions of "My Hero," the Grohl-penned Nirvana B-Side "Marigold," Hawkins' lead vocal turn on "Cold Day In The Sun" and more.

Like the Wembley weekend, FOO FIGHTERS: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM concludes with a triumphant and highly emotional "Best Of You" with a closing chorus of 85,000 fans leaving Grohl visibly moved.

Early on in the evening's festivities, Grohl asked the crowd "How did this band get so f***ing big?" By the close of the weekend, 165,000 people knew the answer. And now with the release of FOO FIGHTERS: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM, so will you.

FOO FIGHTERS: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM

01 The Pretender
02 Times Like These
03 No Way Back
04 Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)
05 Learn To Fly
06 Long Road To Ruin
07 Breakout
08 Stacked Actors
09 Skin And Bones
10 Marigold
11 My Hero
12 Cold Day In The Sun
13 Everlong
14 Monkey Wrench
15 All My Life
16 Rock And Roll
17 Ramble On
18 Best Of You


10/15/2008 - American Idol David Cook Will Release His Self-Titled Debut On November 18th 

First Single "Light On" Available At All Digital Music Providers

American Idol winner David Cook will release his self-titled debut album on November 18th, 2008 (19 Recordings / RCA Records). The first single, "Light On," produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) is currently available at all digital music providers.

"Light On" was co-written by one of rock music's most influential innovators, Chris Cornell, lead singer and songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, and acclaimed producer / songwriter Brian Howes, who has worked with superstar rock bands such as Hinder and Puddle of Mudd.

In late September "Light On" premiered on AOL Music's pop culture news site, PopEater.com, receiving over 1 million plays in less than week. Cook has been busy in the studio, co-writing many of the upcoming album's tracks alongside some of music's hottest rock songwriters.

The cover art for David Cook is currently available at DavidCookOfficial.com.

Official Tracklisting for "David Cook"

01 Declaration
02 Heroes
03 Light On
04 Come Back to Me
05 Life on the Moon
06 Bar-ba-sol
07 Mr. Sensitive
08 Lie
09 I Did It for You
10 Avalanche
11 Permanent
12 A Daily Anthem

BONUS TRACK
The Time Of My Life


10/1/2008 - Kings of Leon, Only By The Night, Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 

Highest Debut in Biggest Sales Week in Band's History

#1 Records and #1 Single in the UK: Biggest Selling International Artist Week 1 Since 2006

RCA Records is proud and excited to announce that Kings of Leon's new record, Only By The Night, has debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Billboard Digital Albums chart, selling 74,353 records. This marks the highest debut and the largest single sales week for the band in the US. In the UK, Kings of Leon mania has taken on a new dimension with Only By The Night's strong debut at #1 this week selling 220,879. The single "Sex On Fire" is now #1 for the third week in a row. A #1 record with a #1 single at the same time is a rare feat for any artist, let alone an international one. And Only By The Night is also exploding in other countries - the record is #1 in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand as well, while debuting at #4 in Canada.

Radio in the US is also responding to the power of the "Sex On Fire" single. Currently it is one of the biggest gaining songs on the Modern Rock chart and is closing in on the Top 10.

The band have already performed on Saturday Night Live and The Late Show with David Letterman. The Spin cover is also out now. Reviews for Only By The Night have been stellar. Vanity Fair hails the new record as "a big leap forward and genuinely ups the ante," while Spin, in its four-star review, says that the band "still rule with a messy hand, applying rough magic and blurry, slurred imagery to their swashbuckling rock." Rolling Stone says the new record displays "arena-ready largeness" and calls the band "rock heroes," while Entertainment Weekly says the band "bash out spooky, raw-edged riffs that rarely go where you'd expect them to." The NY Daily News, in its 5-star review, exclaimed that the new songs are Kings of Leon's "sturdiest and catchiest to date."

In the UK, Uncut magazine gives the record "Album of the Month" honors and exclaims, "the Kings of Leon aren't impersonating the greats, they’re competing with them on an increasingly level playing field." The Observer Music Monthly in its glowing, five-out-of-five-star review salutes the new record as it "boogies, choogles and howls at the moon -- no irony intended, no guilt entertained."

The North American tour begins October 11 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. On October 14, the band will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.


9/25/2008 - Kings of Leon - New Record, "Only By The Night," Exploding in the UK; Set to Enter the Charts Next W 
"Sex On Fire" single #1 for two weeks

Album #1 at iTunes in America

RCA Records is incredibly excited to announce that Kings of Leon's new record, Only By The Night, has sold an astonishing number of units already in the United Kingdom after just 3 days at retail, thus putting it on target to debut at #1 next week. The first single from the new album, "Sex on Fire," has sold well over 100k units since its release on September 8th, making it the #1 single for two weeks straight, with a third week on top looking likely. All three of the band's previous records have now re-entered the top 50.

All of this occurred while the band was in America, taking New York City by storm. Two powerful, high-profile television appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Late Show with David Letterman as well as a sold-out, rare underplay for the lucky few at Webster Hall and the release of the Spin cover on top of all the incredible news coming from overseas helped fuel a celebratory six days during which the band seems to have entered a new phase of their career in this country. "Sex on Fire," already a #20 modern rock record and climbing rapidly, is the band’s highest charting radio single in the US so far. Also, within a day of release, Only By The Night is #1 at iTunes and the label is expecting a top-10 debut on the Billboard top 200.

The early reviews for Only By The Night have been stellar. Vanity Fair hails the new record as "a big leap forward and genuinely ups the ante," while Spin, in its four-star review, says that the band "still rule with a messy hand, applying rough magic and blurry, slurred imagery to their swashbuckling rock." Rolling Stone says the new record displays "arena-ready largeness" and calls the band "rock heroes." In the UK, Uncut magazine gives the record "Album of the Month" honors and exclaims, "the Kings of Leon aren’t impersonating the greats, they’re competing with them on an increasingly level playing field." The Observer Music Monthly in its glowing, five-out-of-five-star review salutes the new record as it "boogies, choogles and howls at the moon…no irony intended, no guilt entertained."

Only By The Night was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, and was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. It is a bold and expansive sonic statement that looks set to solidify Kings of Leon's position as one of the most important international acts of 2008 and beyond.

The North American tour begins October 11 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. On October 14, the band will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.


9/23/2008 - David Cook to Release New Album on 11/18 
First Single "Light On" is Released to Radio This Week and Will Premiere Exclusively on AOL Music on Wednesday

(New York, NY) - American Idol winner David Cook will release his debut album on November 18th, 2008 (19 Recordings / RCA Records). The first single, "Light On," produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) is released radio this week and will be made available on iTunes on 9/30.

"Light On" will premiere exclusively on AOL Music on Wednesday, September 24, on AOL's pop culture news site, PopEater.com. Earlier this year, Cook had the biggest single premiere of the year on PopEater.com with "The Time of My Life" garnering more than one million streams in 24 hours.

"Light On" was co-written by one of rock music's most influential innovators, Chris Cornell, lead singer and songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, and acclaimed producer / songwriter Brian Howes, who has worked with superstar rock bands such as Hinder and Puddle of Mudd.

Cook has been busy in the studio with Cavallo, co-writing many of the upcoming album's tracks alongside some of music's hottest rock songwriters.

Last week marked the launch of DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook's official social networking site where fans can interact with David, his music and each other. Fans can create their own profiles, make friends and contribute their own blogs, photos, videos and connect with other fans in their towns by various search functionalities. After only five days, it was already the #1 artist site within the entire SonyBMG community.

Earlier this summer Cook set the record for the most new entries by an artist in the 50-year history of the Hot 100, with 11 songs entering the chart dated June 7, 2008. That broke the record of six new entries in one week. Cook's 11 songs were led by "The Time of My Life," which debuted at No. 3, making it the highest new entry of 2008. "The Time of My Life" debuted at No 1 on two other charts, the Hot Digital Songs and the Hot Digital Tracks.

25 year old David Cook hails from Blue Springs, Missouri.


9/18/2008 - Kings of Leon 
Perform on Saturday Night Live this weekend

Cover of Spin Magazine and appearances on Letterman and Leno also confirmed

"Sex On Fire" Debuts as #1 Single in UK

North American Tour about to begin

Kings of Leon are about to step into an excitingly manic week in America to support the release of their new record, the highly anticipated Only By The Night. The band are confirmed to be the music guest on Saturday Night Live this Saturday night, September 20th. Actor James Franco is set to host what should be a rather raucous and hilarious 90 minutes of television. Once the party dies down, Kings of Leon will move into release day, Tuesday, September 23rd, with a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman as well as an exclusive sold-out club date at New York's Webster Hall later that evening. Also on release date, Spin magazine hits the streets with a cover story detailing the true, deep complexities and behind-the-scene machinations of this world-class band.

Kings of Leon will be arriving in America after spending several weeks in the UK, where the new single, "Sex on Fire," has debuted at #1. This is the band’s first #1 single in that country. The North American tour begins October 11 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. On October 14, the band will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

The early reviews for "Only By The Night" have been stellar. Vanity Fair hails the new record as "a big leap forward and genuinely ups the ante," while Spin, in its four-star review, says that the band "still rule with a messy hand, applying rough magic and blurry, slurred imagery to their swashbuckling rock." In the UK, Uncut magazine gives the record "Album of the Month" honors and exclaims, "the Kings of Leon aren’t impersonating the greats, they’re competing with them on an increasingly level playing field." The Observer Music Monthly in its glowing, five-out-of-five-star review salutes the new record as it "boogies, choogles and howls at the moon…no irony intended, no guilt entertained."

Only By The Night was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, and was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. It is a bold and expansive sonic statement that looks set to solidify Kings of Leon's position as one of the most important international acts of 2008 and beyond.


9/10/2008 - AVRIL LAVIGNE'S "THE BEST DAMN TOUR" LIVE DVD IS OUT NOW 
Following the success of her third studio album, The Best Damn Thing, and her North American tour, RCA artist Avril Lavigne released "The Best Damn Tour" Live DVD yesterday, September 9th, 2008. Recorded at her sold out April 7, 2008 concert at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, and directed by Wayne Isham (Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Sheryl Crow), the DVD features live performances of hits such as "Girlfriend," "When You're Gone," "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi."

The Best Damn Thing, released in April 2007, is already certified platinum in the U.S. and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Now fans can watch the high-spirited energy of the record come to life on the live DVD.

Lavigne recently launched her clothing line, Abbey Dawn, which is available exclusively at Kohl's stores nationwide and will be launching her fragrance with Proctor and Gamble in 2009.

For more information visit www.avrillavigne.com and http://www.rcarecords.com/bestdamntourDVD/


9/3/2008 - CHRISTINA AGUILERA PARTNERS EXCLUSIVELY WITH TARGET TO RELEASE KEEPS GETTIN' BETTER 
Exclusive Collection to Include Greatest Hits along with Two Brand New Singles Available

Only at Target and Target.com on Tuesday, November 11th

Target has announced plans to partner with five time Grammy Award winner, Christina Aguilera, as the exclusive retailer of Christina Aguilera's Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade of Hits, a collection of the singer's most memorable songs. The album will feature ten of her most popular, chart-topping hits and include two brand new tracks, "Keeps Gettin' Better" and "Dynamite," in one CD collection which will only be available at Target and Target.com, beginning on Tuesday, November 11th. Also, Christina has re-recorded two classic songs, "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful," which can only be found on this album. In addition, fans may pre-order the CD at Target.com/music beginning Tuesday, September 30th, and in doing so will receive an exclusive free down load of Aguilera's new single "Keeps Gettin' Better." This single will impact Top 40 radio on September 22nd.

Target recognizes the importance of its guests' diverse needs in music and is committed to offering unique and exclusive products. As a singer, songwriter, performer, producer, Christina Aguilera is one of the most accomplished artists of the last decade, selling more than 25 million albums worldwide. The partnership with Aguilera continues a long line of successful collaborations for Target within the music industry and its continued commitment in support of the arts. Recent partnerships with today's top artists include Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Jonas Brothers, and John Legend.

"I can't believe it's been over 10 years since my first album and it was really exciting to put all of my favorite songs in one collection for my fans," said Aguilera. "Target is really behind music and will be a great home for my new album."

"We are thrilled to be collaborating with Christina Aguilera and the release of her Greatest Hits album," said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, merchandising hardlines, Target. "Target is proud to support the music industry and partnering with such amazing artists as Christina Aguilera makes it possible for us to provide the best for our guests."

"We're excited to have Target partner with us on this event album, the first greatest hits package of Christina's extraordinary career. We welcome this wonderful opportunity with Target. Target has always provided great support for our RCA Music Group artists," said Tom Corson, EVP/GM, RCA Music Group.

Since 1999, Aguilera has had four #1 singles on the Billboard charts all of which will be included within the collection. This will mark the international superstar's first album since the release of her 2006 Back to Basics album, which debuted at #1 and went on to sell over 3.7 million worldwide.


8/21/2008 - AVRIL LAVIGNE ANNOUNCES "THE BEST DAMN TOUR" LIVE DVD 

Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 2008 - Following the success of her third studio album, The Best Damn Thing, and her North American tour, RCA artist Avril Lavigne will release "The Best Damn Tour" Live DVD on September 9th, 2008. Recorded at her sold out April 7, 2008 concert at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, and directed by Wayne Isham (Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Sheryl Crow), the DVD will feature live performances of hits such as "Girlfriend," When You're Gone," "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi."

The Best Damn Thing, released in April 2007, is already certified platinum in the U.S. and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Produced by Butch Walker (The Donnas, American Hi-Fi, Lavigne's second album Under My Skin), Dr. Luke (Pink, Lady Sovereign), Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance) and her husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, The Best Damn Thing was made with fun in mind. This is evident from the first single, "Girlfriend," which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 and was named the #1 digital download of 2007 by the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), with over 7.3 million copies sold in 8 languages. Now fans can watch the high-spirited energy of the record come to life on the live DVD.

Having sold over 30 million albums worldwide, Avril Lavigne is quickly paving her own path to rock 'n' roll royalty. She burst onto the music scene in 2002 with the critically acclaimed Let Go, which featured the smash singles "Sk8r Boi" and "Complicated." Let Go earned Lavigne eight Grammy nominations and has sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. Her 2004 sophomore effort, Under My Skin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, as did her much anticipated third album, The Best Damn Thing. Lavigne is also making a name for herself in the acting world, with a recent role in the Richard Linklater-directed Fast Food Nation and voice work in the animated Over the Hedge. Lavigne recently launched her clothing line, Abbey Dawn, which is available exclusively at Kohl's stores nationwide and will be launching her fragrance with Proctor and Gamble in 2009.

For more information visit www.avrillavigne.com.


8/13/2008 - Clay Aiken Returns For Encore Engagement! 
Clay Aiken Returns For Encore Engagement in Monty Python's SPAMALOT, The Funniest Show in the World

Reprises the role of Sir Robin Beginning September 19

(August 13; NEW YORK) Clay Aiken will return to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT this Fall. Clay's debut on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. He will reprise the role of 'Sir Robin ' at the Shubert Theatre from September 19 2008 - January 4 2009.

When he made his Broadway debut in SPAMALOT at the beginning of this year, Newsday said "Aiken is a charmer" and the Associated Press said that "Clay Aiken deftly handles supremely silly."

Clay Aiken became a music superstar following his success on the "American Idol" television series, and has sold more than six million albums; co-authored a best-selling book; and, played six sold-out concert tours, said "Since leaving SPAMALOT in May, jokes have just not been funny. Food has lost its taste. The grass is no longer green -- the sky no longer blue. And, babies WON'T stop crying!! I'm so excited about coming back to the funniest show in the world!"

This spring, Aiken released his fourth album, On My Way Here, his first album of original songs since his 2003 chart topping, double platinum debut Measure of a Man. On My Way Here's debut in Billboard Magazine's Top 5 continued his streak of all four of his albums having debuted in the Top 5.

Directed by Mike Nichols, who won his eighth Tony Award for his direction of the new musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT has a book by Eric Idle, "lovingly ripped-off" from the screenplay of the Pythons' best- loved film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The music is by Eric Idle and John Du Prez.

Tickets are available online now at telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200/(800) 432-7250.

Other members of the SPAMALOT creative team include Casey Nicholaw (choreography), multiple Olivier Award-winners Tim Hatley (sets and costumes) and Hugh Vanstone (lighting) and Acme Sound Partners.

Winning more awards than any other show in the 2005 Broadway Season, including the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Cast Recording, SPAMALOT has set box office records since opening on Broadway to critical acclaim in March, 2005 at the flagship Shubert Theatre.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT is currently running in London's West End at the Palace Theatre and is also on National Tour around the US. Monty Python's SPAMALOT is produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V. McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment and Live Nation.

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8/11/2008 - DAUGHTRY DELUXE 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DAUGHTRY ACHIEVES GLOBAL SUCCESS, EXPANDS DEBUT WITH BONUS MUSIC AND VIDEOS

GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTISTS SUPPORT A NUMBER OF CHARITIES WITH NEW VIDEO FOR "WHAT ABOUT NOW"

BAND PROMOTES ONE ORGANIZATION AT BOTH POLITICAL CONVENTIONS

(New York, NY) To celebrate the global success of the record-breaking debut from 19/RCA recording artist DAUGHTRY, the Grammy-nominated group announces it will release a deluxe version of the band's debut September 9. A hit on more than four continents, the self-titled album has already earned platinum status in the U.S.(4x) and Canada (2x) plus gold certification in Singapore, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, to name a few.

Powered by a trio of #1 songs, "It's Not Over," "Home," and "Feels Like Tonight." DAUGHTRY has become the biggest selling artist release of the past two years and the fastest selling rock debut in Soundscan history. The expanded CD/DVD version of the group's self-titled debut features the album's original 12 songs along with four bonus tracks on CD-including acoustic performances of "Home," recorded in the studio, and "What About Now," recorded earlier this year on Idol Gives Back. Making its debut on this collection is DAUGHTRY's cover of the Foreigner classic, "Feels Like The First Time."

The bonus DVD contains videos for all five of the singles from DAUGHTRY, live performances and exclusive interviews with the band as they tell stories about the DAUGHTRY'S meteoric rise. Just like the album, the accompanying booklet has been expanded as well with photos from the road.

The album's runaway success has propelled DAUGHTRY into rarified company as one of the few bands to score a trio of #1 songs from its debut. DAUGHTRY is also the first group to land 4 Top 5 Hits (from a debut effort) on the Adult Top 40 radio chart since the format was created in 1996.

While DAUGHTRY gives back to its fans with the deluxe version of its debut, the band gives back to charity with a new video for its latest single "What About Now." An active supporter of charity organizations from the start, the band will donate proceeds from the video to the following groups: Action Sports Environmental Coalition; Amnesty International; Charity: Water; Doctors Without Borders; Homeboy Industries; Insight Prison Project; Keep a Child Alive; Love, Light and Melody; Room to Read; Seacology; Surfaid International; and Urban Compass.

DAUGHTRY will join both national political conventions this year to promote the ONE Campaign (ONE.org). ONE is a nonpartisan group dedicated to raising awareness about the issues of global poverty, hunger and disease while supporting efforts to fight such problems in the world's poorest countries. An active supporter of ONE, DAUGHTRY will take part in a full schedule of activities during the Democratic (Denver, August 25-28) and Republican (Minneapolis, September 1-4) conventions. The band's participation will spotlight One and its mission while focusing attention on the opportunities the next president and Congress will have to make a major difference in the fight against global poverty, hunger and disease.

DAUGHTRY DELUXE
Track Listing

1. "It's Not Over"
2. "Used To"
3. "Home"
4. "Over You"
5. "Crashed"
6. "Feels Like Tonight"
7. "What I Want"
8. "Breakdown"
9. "Gone"
10. "There And Back Again"
11. "All These Lives"
12. "What About Now"
13. "Feels Like The First Time" - (new song)
14. "What About Now" - (acoustic)
15. "It's Not Over" - (live)
16. "Home" - (acoustic)

DVD
1. "It's Not Over" - video
2. "Home" - video
3. "Over You" - video
4. "Feels Like Tonight" - video
5. "What About Now" - video
6. "Breakdown" - (live performance)
7. "There And Back Again" - (live performance)
8. Interview

DAUGHTRY SUMMER TOUR DATES

August
15 - Las Vegas, NV- Red Rocks Casino
16 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa
17 - Sacramento, CA - KZZO Radio Show
18 - Morgantown, WV - West Virginia University
19 - Meadville, PA - Crawford County Fair
21 - Syracuse, NY - NY State Fair
23 - Foxwoods, CT - Foxwoods Casino
24 - Essex, VT - Champlain Valley Expo
27 - Allentown, PA - Allentown Fairgrounds
29 - Green Bay, WI - Meyer Theater
30 - Milwaukee, WI - Harley Davidson

September
11 - Allegan, MI - Allegan County Fair
12 - London, ON - Western Fair
13 - York, PA - York Fair


8/6/2008 - KINGS OF LEON CONFIRM NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 
FIRST SINGLE, "SEX ON FIRE," IMPACTS RADIO AUGUST 11TH; NOW FEATURED ON MYSPACE MUSIC AND KINGSOFLEON.COM

SERIES OF KINGS OF LEON HOME MOVIES WILL START TO AIR SEPTEMBER 1ST

Kings of Leon have confirmed their first North American tour in support of the band's new record, ONLY BY THE NIGHT. The album will be released on September 23rd, and the tour kicks off on street date with an exclusive club show at New York's Webster Hall. It will continue through October and November, ending November 19th at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. A full itinerary is below.

Only By The Night's first single, the explosive and memorable "Sex On Fire," will be available on iTunes and impacts at radio next week. The song received its first public airing yesterday, Tuesday, August 3rd, on MySpace Music, the band's MySpace page and kingsofleon.com The video is being shot in Los Angeles this week and is being directed by the renowned Sophie Muller.

Starting September 1st, the band is going to begin hosting a series of home movies that document the making of Only By The Night. Every day leading up to the release date, a new home movie will be featured on kingsofleon.com and the band's MySpace page. This Saturday, August 9, they will play the All Points West Festival in Liberty State Park, in Jersey City, NJ.

Only By The Night was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, and was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. It is a bold and expansive sonic statement that looks set to solidify Kings of Leon's position as one of the most important international acts of 2008 and beyond. It follows rapidly in the footsteps of the band's previous albums, Youth And Young Manhood, Aha Shake Heartbreak and Because Of The Times, all of which have quickly established them as one of the most prolific and acclaimed acts around.

The tour dates are as follows:

September (w/The Whigs)
23 - New York, NY - Webster Hall

October (w/The Stills and We Are Scientists)
11 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
12 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
15 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre
17 and 18 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
20 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
21 - Portland, OR - Schnitzer Hall
23 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore Auditorium
25 - Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
26 - Oklahoma City, OK - Bricktown Events Center
28 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
29 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
31 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom


November (w/The Whigs and We Are Scientists)
1 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
3 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
5 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Ballroom
7 - Toronto, ONT - Kool Haus
8 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
10 - Washington, DC - DAR Constitution Hall
12 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
15 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory Ballroom
18 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
19 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Municipal Auditorium


8/6/2008 - DAVID COOK - DEBUT ALBUM DUE OUT IN FALL 2008 
AMERICAN IDOL WINNER DAVID COOK TEAMS WITH GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER ROB CAVALLO

(New York, NY) American Idol winner David Cook has teamed up with Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo on his debut album for 19 Recordings/RCA Records, due out this fall.

Cavallo, best known for his work with the legendary pop-punk band Green Day, has also produced records for superstar artists such as Kid Rock, Eric Clapton, My Chemical Romance, Goo Goo Dolls, and is working with the Dave Matthews Band on an upcoming release.

Cook has been busy in the studio when not on the road with the American Idols Live tour, co-writing many of the upcoming album tracks alongside some of music's hottest rock songwriters.

Earlier this summer Cook set the record for the most new entries by an artist in the 50-year history of the Hot 100, with 11 songs entering the chart dated June 7, 2008. That broke the record of six new entries in one week. Cook's 11 songs were led by "The Time of My Life," which debuted at No. 3, making it the highest new entry of 2008. "The Time of My Life" debuted at No 1 on two other charts, the Hot Digital Songs and the Hot Digital Tracks.

25 year old David Cook hails from Blue Springs, Missouri.


7/21/2008 - MEET THE PRIESTS 
Gifted Trio of Ordained Clergymen Won't Give Up Their Day Jobs In Catholic Parishes of Ireland

Debut Album, Produced by Mike Hedges, Is Coming
November 18th On RCA Victor

(NEW YORK) - A vocal trio of three Roman Catholic priests from Ireland is on the brink of creating an international musical sensation as The Priests.

In an April ceremony on the steps of London's historic Westminster Cathedral, the group - comprised of two brothers, Father Eugene O' Hagan and Father Martin O' Hagan, and Father David Delargy - was signed by Sony BMG (UK). Their Priests' debut album is set for US release on RCA Victor Records on November 18, 2008.

The Priests commenced recording May 23 in Dublin and will continue in Belfast and The Vatican in Rome. Their album will include performances in Latin, Spanish, German, Italian, and English of such enduring classics of faith as "Ave Maria," "Panis Angelicus," "Abide With Me," and "O Holy Night." The Priests are working with legendary producer Mike Hedges, well known for his work with U2, The Cure, and - in a foreshadowing of his current assignment - the Manic Street Preachers. The Priests will be accompanied by the Vatican Choir on the recording, arranged and conducted by Pablo Colino the Emeritus Director of Music at St.Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Rome. A major television special is in the works, as well as an international launch event scheduled for September at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Northern Ireland.

The extraordinary combined talents of Father Eugene O' Hagan (48), his brother, Father Martin O' Hagan (45), and Father David Delargy (44) first were recognized while they attended Queen's University in Belfast and while training for the priesthood at the Irish College in Rome. During the latter period, the three singers were invited personally by the Papal Master of Ceremonies, Monsignor Magee, to sing for the Pope in the sacred liturgy.

Upon their return to Ireland, each of the Priests will continue to tend to the spiritual needs of his parishioners and to the official duties of his church. The Priests' global recording contract exempts each member from undertaking any promotional or recording duties in the event, for instance, of officiating at a wedding or christening of a parishioner. Additionally, the trio has stipulated that a percentage of the proceeds from their record sales will be donated to a charity of their choice.

"We have been inundated with good wishes from our brother priests, from parishioners, and from many friends in the music world," reports Father Eugene O' Hagan in a blog entry at www.thepriests.com.

"It was our intention to make a record for posterity...but imagine what we felt like when Sony BMG popped up out of nowhere and expressed an interest. Fantastic-unbelievable!"


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