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DEF JAM RECORDING STAR KARINA BELIEVES “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE”

KARINA AND GIRL SCOUTS LAUNCH ESSAY WRITING CONTEST ON WWW.MEETKARINA.NET/GIRLSCOUTS

Karina’s Debut Album, “First Love” Hits Stores on August 19th

New York, NY - Def Jam recording artist, Karina and Girl Scouts have launched the “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE” contest. Girls 13 years or older can submit essays explaining what “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE” means to them. Submissions can explain how they overcame a difficult obstacle in life, how they are working towards making the impossible possible or how they have been inspired by Karina’s music. Ending September 30th, the contest winner will win the chance to meet Karina in person at the 2008 Girl Scout National Convention in Indianapolis. Teens can submit their essays at www.meetkarina.net girlscouts.

Karina has just begun a vigorous touring schedule. She is currently performing with Lupe Fiasco on the Coca-Cola Teen Concert Tour, one of the most hotly-promoted and visible events in Coke’s annual calendar. The tour, which began in Los Angeles is attracting 1,500 to 3,000 teens at each VIP show. The tour then continues to Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago and finally New York. At the same time she is participating on the Russ Parr Russ Bus Tour where new and emerging artists get a chance to showcase their talents in front of Russ Parr’s vast listening audience. The Russ Parr Russ Bus Tour is visting Detroit, Wilmington, Cleveland, Louisville, Indianapolis, Fayetteville and Raleigh.

“Can’t Find the Words” is the second single by New York City’s newest 17-year old star Karina. It follows up “16 @ War,” which was written and produced by her fellow Def Jam team mates The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, the same duo responsible for Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and Madonna’s “Me Against the Music.”

“Can’t Find the Words” and “16 @ War,” both featured on FIRST LOVE, can also be heard at Karina’s MySpace website, http://www.myspace.com/karinapasian . The website has logged over 1.77 million total plays to date, drawn over 2.1 million profile views, and attracted 79,000 friends. Also posted on the website are “Slow Motion,” the uptempo dancefloor scorcher “Baby Baby” featuring Lil’ Mama, and “The Love We Got.”

Check out the video for Karina’s “Can’t Find The Words”
[Video]: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1321273439/bclid1312349493/bctid1709855884

Raised up in the Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights, Karina Pasian (pronounced PAH-zee-yan) was a music and vocal student at world renown PPAS (Professional Performing Arts School) in Hell’s Kitchen. She has been singing and playing piano since she was three.

NBC Heros will be back this fall on Mondays 9 pm eastern/8 pm central.

Find out how youc an create your own hero: http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/create_your_hero/

M&M’S® RACING CELEBRATES SPIRITED NASCAR™ FANS WITH RE-LAUNCH OF THE “THE MOST COLORFUL FAN™ OF NASCAR” CONTEST

Fans Can Win Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Ford 400 in Homestead; Dozens of Weekly Prizes

–M&M’S® Racing and NASCAR® announced today the re-launch of the popular “The Most Colorful Fan™ of NASCAR” contest, which encourages NASCAR fans nationwide to showcase their passionate love for the sport by uploading their most eye-catching photos to NASCAR.com for a chance to win big.  The contest will run from June 8, 2008, through October 2008 and will feature weekly winners who will receive an array of NASCAR-themed prizes. 

Just like America’s favorite candy known for colorful chocolate fun, the M&M’S contest brings the excitement and revelry of the weekly NASCAR circuit to fans.

“‘The Most Colorful Fan of NASCAR’ contest allows fans a one-of-a-kind interactive experience to show off the fun side that defines the excitement of the sport,” said William Clements, vice president of Mars Properties. “Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, M&M’S Racing is giving you the opportunity to compete just like the drivers, but among fellow fans.”

Five finalists will also win trips to the Ford 400 in Homestead, Fla., on November 16, 2008, for the ultimate NASCAR VIP experience courtesy of M&M’S, as well as $100 gift cards from The Home Depot for colorful paints.  Kyle Busch, driver of the M&M’S No. 18 Toyota Camry and one of the sports top stars is even getting in on the action, as he’ll help judge the final competition in Homestead along with other top drivers.  “The Most Colorful Fan of NASCAR” will be awarded with an exclusive Tissot® wrist watch and a VIP trip for two to the Richard Petty Driving Experience with Kyle Busch.

“While all drivers are out to win week in and week out, we all have to remember that the sport is truly about the fans,” said Busch, winner of the recent Best Buy 400 Benefiting Student Clubs for Autism Speaks. “That’s why the M&M’S Racing ‘The Most Colorful Fan of NASCAR’ contest is so cool – because the fans get to compete weekly just like we do, as well as win some pretty amazing prizes.”

M&M’S has been involved with NASCAR for 18 years, but this year has been one of their most exciting to date, largely due to success of Busch both on and off the track.  With four Sprint Cup Series wins under his belt, plus several top-five finishes, Busch and the M&M’S Racing Team have held the number one spot in points for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for several weeks this season and are definitely in the groove.

For more information on the “The Most Colorful Fan of NASCAR” contest or M&M’S Racing, visit http://tsc.nascar.com/mmsracing

About Mars Snackfood US  
Mars Snackfood US is the United States snack operations of Mars North America. With more than $7 billion in annual sales in the United States, Mars North America includes food, snack and pet care segments, which are a symbol of excellence for quality brands. Headquartered in Mount Olive, N.J., Mars North America employs more than 12,000 associates in the United States, with 54 facilities nationwide. Mars Snackfood US, headquartered in Hackettstown, N.J., includes some of the world’s favorite brands such as DOVE® Brand Chocolate, M&M’S® Brand, MILKY WAY® Brand, SKITTLES® Brand, SNICKERS® Brand, STARBURST® Brand, 3 MUSKETEERS® Brand, TWIX® Brand and more. Additional popular brands in the petcare and food segments for Mars North America include UNCLE BEN’S® Brand, PEDIGREE® Brand Food for Dogs, and WHISKAS® Brand Food for Cats. Please visit www.mars.com.

Visit www.Sfredlive.com for the Chance to Win a VIP trip to One of this Year’s Hottest Concerts 

State Farm wants to give you and three of your friends the VIP treatment! The State Farm® Ultimate Ladies Night Out sweepstakes recently launched at www.Sfredlive.com, offering an amazing girls weekend getaway valued at $12,000.  The prize package includes:

 Round trip airfare for winner and 3 guests

 Hotel accommodations for 3 days/2 nights

 4 tickets to one of this year’s hottest concerts {prior to December 31, 2008}

Limo service to and from the concert for you and your guests

$2,000 Visa gift card

Ground transportation between airport and hotel for you and your guests

You deserve it, so why not enter today?

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Contest expires 10/10/08.

 

New York, NY - International superstar Mariah Carey’s newest single from her RIAA platinum album E=MC², the #1 Most-Added “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time,” will be the subject of a unique competition. Beginning July 15th, the “Mariah Remix Contest” will allow fans and remixers throughout the world to create distinctive new mixes of the song, using individual tracks from the master sessions of “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time.” The “Mariah Remix Contest” is being launched by MariahCarey.com, in conjunction with UltraStar Entertainment, the digital media company behind her official site and fan club, and IndabaMusic.com, the leading music collaboration website and online community for musicians.< br>
Eight instrument stems from “I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time,” including lead vocals, keyboards, brass, bass, and drums, will be available at www.indabamusic.com/mariahremix throughout the duration of the 6 week contest. In addition, an advanced audio package including 20 stems and project files for ProTools, Logic, and Garageband will be made available for those who wish to create more advanced entries.

WIN BIG WITH ULTIMATE VEGAS ESCAPE SWEEPSTAKES

Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Win Exclusive VIP Access, Celebrity Makeovers, and Much More

Additional Chances to Win A Trip A Day with Crazy Fun Vegas Sweepstakes, Powered by Orbitz
Let’s face it — the world feels like it is going mad and crazy times call for crazy fun. That’s why Las Vegas is offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a different kind of crazy with not one, but three chances to win the Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes. These specially-created trips will allow three lucky winners to experience the entertainment capital of the world in ways they could only imagine. And winning couldn’t be easier – just log onto www.VisitLasVegas.com (in Canada, www.VisitLasVegas.ca) between July 14 and September 2, 2008.

There’s Las Vegas-style exclusive access to the gala opening of Criss Angel Believe™, to Paul Oakenfold’s celebrity-filled premiere night at Perfecto Las Vegas, or backstage with Wayne Brady, The Blue Man Group or Jersey Boys. There’s the chance to live like a celebrity with makeovers at Kim Vo Salon and Color: a Salon by Michael Boychuck, spa treatments at The Spa at Trump and Canyon Ranch SpaClub, or dining at Fleur de Lys, Restaurant Charlie and Alex.

Finally, since Vegas is always full of the unexpected, we have included a tattoo at Vince Neil Ink, a Zero-Gravity plane ride, a chance to become a Wine Angel at Aureole, or an Adventure Spa activity from Red Rock Casino. Plus, there’s everything in between, from some of the best resorts on the Strip (The Signature at MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, or The Palazzo), VIP access to the new Poker Lounge at the Hard Rock, a round of golf at the exclusive Wynn Golf Course and Country Club, $5000 shopping sprees or poolside cabanas. The Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstake winners will be drawn on August 1, August 18 and September 3.

As this is Vegas, we always look for ways to do things bigger and better. In addition to the Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes we are sponsoring the Crazy Fun Vegas Sweepstakes to give away a trip, provided by Orbitz.com, every day between July 14 and September 2 (enter to win at www.VisitLasVegas.com or www.visitlasvegas.ca).

For more details on the Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes, visit www.VisitLasVegas.com. In brief, the three trips will include the following:

Extreme Las Vegas:
Tickets to the Gala Opening and the invite-only after party of Criss Angel Believe™ at the Luxor, the latest Vegas experience from Cirque du Soleil; spend time one-on-one with Criss as he shows you the tricks of his trade.
- Zero G adventure flight
- Adventure Spa at Red Rock Casino
- A tattoo from Vince Neil Ink at the Flamingo
- Dinner at Strip House at Planet Hollywood and AGO at Hard Rock Hotel.
- Train to be a Wine Angel at Aureole at Mandalay Bay
- Perform live on stage at the world-famous Improv Comedy Club at Harrah’s
- A party cabana at MGM Grand’s WET REPUBLIC and a poolside cabana at Luxor; VIP access to celebrity favorite hangout LAX
- $5,000 shopping spree at Fashion Show Mall
- Helicopter Ride Over the Strip
- Rock Star Limo
- 3-Nights at The Signature at MGM Grand

Celebrity Las Vegas:
- Access to the VIP Opening Night party that welcomes Paul Oakenfold to a year-long residency at Perfecto Las Vegas at The Palms
- A behind-the-scenes tour and instrument workshop with Blue Man Group; tickets to the show
- A VIP Poker Lounge experience and lesson with a professional at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Full makeover at Kim Vo Salon at The Mirage and a spa treatment from world-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian
- Dine at the lofted cellars master table at Michelin star-rated Fleur de Lys at Mandalay Bay
- Become a Dolphin Trainer for the day at The Mirage.
- VIP access and bottle service at Privé at Planet Hollywood
- Dining at Simon at Palms Place; Rao’s at Caesars Palace, and KOI at Planet Hollywood.
- $5,000 shopping spree at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
- Helicopter Ride Over the Strip
- Celebrity Limo
- 3-Nights at a Celebrity Suite at Planet Hollywood

Backstage Las Vegas:
- Front row tickets to Wayne Brady Making It Up and a meet-and-greet with the star
- VIP Indulgence Package for Le Rêve at Wynn Las Vegas
- Dinner at and an exclusive kitchen tour of Chef Alessandro Stratta’s contemporary French inspired ALEX at Wynn Las Vegas
- After watching the show, meet the stars of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys at The Palazzo
- Experience an exclusive Grand Tour of world-renowned Chef Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant Charlie at The Palazzo
- A round of golf with a pro at the exclusive Wynn Golf Course and Country Club.
- A makeover at Color: a Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace and a Purifying Diamonds Massage at The Spa at Trump
- Learn to play Baccarat at Caesars Palace
- Pick the song to play at the beautiful Fountains at Bellagio
- A behind-the-scenes tour of and cooking lessons at the eco-friendly Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck located at the Springs Preserve
- Enjoy the Fremont Experience \ with VIP bottle service at Gold Diggers at the Gold Nugget
- $5,000 shopping spree at the Tiffany & Co at Via Bellagio
- Helicopter Ride Over the Strip
- Celebrity Limo
- 3-Nights at The Palazzo

ABOUT THE LVCVA

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 136,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 9.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever‑increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.VisitLasVegas.com.

 As a reader of eSpot - The Entertainment Spot you have a chance to win a copy of Willie Nelson’s “One Hell of a Ride” CD box set.

To enter leave a comment here. All comments must be left between 06/08/08 and 11:59 p.m est 06/29/08.

No purchase is necessary. Winners will be chosen at random. Tthe winner will be notified via email. The winner has 24 hours to respond back with their shipping address. If no response, the next name pulled will be the winner.

Void where prohibited by law. Contest open to US residents only. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. June 29, 2008.

Double Platinum By Shelia M. Goss Release date: 04 March, 2008

Usher teams up with Youtube to announce the OFFICIAL “LOVE IN THIS CLUB” CONTEST for lovers who met and found love in the club. Contestants are to upload a brief video explaining their story for a cool $500 Gift Certificate to Travelocity.com! See Usher’s official announcement below…

Usher’s Contest Announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrzuEuj7Xf4

 As a reader of eSpot - The Entertainment Spot you have a chance to win a copy of Michael McDonald’s “SOUL SPEAK” CD.

To enter, leave a comment here or on any one of the posts on this site that references Michael McDonald. All comments must be left between 04/21/08 and 11:59 p.m est 04/30/08.

Click Here to sign up for more information on Michael McDonald.

No purchase is necessary. Winners will be chosen at random. Tthe winner will be notified via email. The winner has 24 hours to respond back with their shipping address. If no response, the next name pulled will be the winner.

Void where prohibited by law. Contest open to US residents only. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. April 30, 2008.

Double Platinum By Shelia M. Goss Release date: 04 March, 2008

As a reader of eSpot - The Entertainment Spot you have a chance to win a copy of Mariah Carey’s “MC(2)” CD, courtesy of ThinkTank Marketing.

To enter, leave a comment here or on any one of the posts on this site that references Mariah Carey. All comments must be left between 04/07/08 and 11:59 p.m est 04/14/08.

No purchase is necessary. Winners will be chosen at random. Tthe winner will be notified via email. The winner has 24 hours to respond back with their shipping address. If no response, the next name pulled will be the winner.

Void where prohibited by law. Contest open to US residents only. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. April 14, 2008.

Double Platinum By Shelia M. Goss Release date: 04 March, 2008