http://www.pr-inside.com PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services en-us PR-Inside.com Book Drum’s mission is to bring great books to life by going beyond the page. As a first step, we’re building Profiles for more than 500 classic titles. Book Drum needs writers and editors, and we're running a Tournament until 31st of January to find them. The first prize for profiling a book is £1,000, and we're offering job interviews to the best entrants. The author Hector Macdonald is one of the web site founders. Hector is the author of bestseller The Mind Game, which was translated into 20 languages and optioned by the producers of Harry Potter. His other novels http://www.pr-inside.com/would-you-like-to-write-about-r1605698.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:45:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/would-you-like-to-write-about-r1605698.htm Seattle, WA (PR-Inside.com) November 27, 2009 -- What if you had a free secret back door that let you find and buy sold out items and products online before everyone else? HotProductFinder.com is easy to use, and runs automatically in the background while you work, send emails, and finish up that big accounting project. Simply tell the site what toys, books, CDs, or other products you are looking for, enter the product IDs into the form, and click the "Watch this Product ID" button. The software asks Amazon.com every five seconds if they have new items in stock. When Amazon.com http://www.pr-inside.com/skip-to-the-front-of-the-r1605634.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:59:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/skip-to-the-front-of-the-r1605634.htm Veteran actor Sir Michael Caine was honored by the people of London at a glitzy awards ceremony on Friday night (27Nov09). The Get Carter star, who was brought up in the U.K. capital, was handed the London Legend award - voted for by youngsters in the city to find their top role model. And Caine was overwhelmed with the prize, telling the audience at Alexandra Palace it is "the greatest honor" he has even been given. He told the crowd, "This is the greatest honor I have received as it is not voted for by the film industry but http://www.pr-inside.com/caine-honored-with-legend-award-r1605582.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:12:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/caine-honored-with-legend-award-r1605582.htm House star Hugh Laurie is sporting a painful black eye after injuring himself in a boxing bout, according to U.K. reports. The Brit actor is a big fan of the sport and practises regularly while he's in Los Angeles filming the medical drama. But the 50 year old was punched in the face during a session earlier this week (ends27Nov09), reports Britain's Daily Mail newspaper - and he now is sporting a painful bruise and swelling around his eye. Laurie laughed off his injury, joking, "I walked into a door... No, I mean I got hit by an owl." http://www.pr-inside.com/black-eye-for-laurie-r1605581.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:12:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/black-eye-for-laurie-r1605581.htm A scholarship in honor of the late Patrick Swayze has been launched by an American riding institution. The Dirty Dancing star, along with his wife Lisa Niemi, was a keen equestrian prior to his death in September (09), and officials at the Arabian Horse Foundation have established a program to remember the actor. The scholarship will be awarded each spring to a youngster involved with Arabian horses who seeks a performing arts career. Foundation President Larry Kinneer says it honors Swayze for his career and the couple's "love of the Arabian breed and contributions over the years to AHA http://www.pr-inside.com/swayze-honored-with-riding-scholarship-r1605580.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:10:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/swayze-honored-with-riding-scholarship-r1605580.htm John Mayer is relieved he's released another album - because he doesn't want the press to focus solely on his dating exploits. The singer has enjoyed a string of romances with Hollywood stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Love Hewitt, making him a paparazzi target. But Mayer is sick of seeing his face on magazine covers - and he's glad his upcoming disc Battle Studies will give him a new reason to grace the tabloid columns. He says, "I really worried about the overexposure of my face and life, and was concerned if my music would still http://www.pr-inside.com/mayer-hopes-new-album-will-stop-r1605579.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:09:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mayer-hopes-new-album-will-stop-r1605579.htm Clean-cut Mormon Marie Osmond turned down an offer to star as Sandy in Grease - because she didn't want to play a bad girl. Film bosses approached the singer/actress to play conservative student Sandy Olsson at the height her fame in 1978. Producers were forced to hand over the role to Australian actress Olivia Newton John after Osmond rebuffed the offer - insisting she didn't agree with playing a character who turned bad to get her man. And Osmond doesn't regret turning down the chance of being part of the hugely successful movie. She tells Fox news, "The http://www.pr-inside.com/osmond-didn-t-want-to-go-bad-r1605578.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:09:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/osmond-didn-t-want-to-go-bad-r1605578.htm Canadian singer Michael Buble stunned New Yorkers with an impromptu holiday performance this week (begs23Nov09) - after giving a show at a hair salon while getting a trim. The crooner was a hit with fellow salon-goers at the Melville salon in Manhattan's Rockefeller Center when he sat down for a cut and began belting out tunes. The singer will perform at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday (02Dec09) for millions of U.S. TV viewers during the city's annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, and reportedly rehearsed his set for the well-groomed audience, according to the New York Post. http://www.pr-inside.com/buble-s-hair-raising-performance-r1605576.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:06:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/buble-s-hair-raising-performance-r1605576.htm Golfer Tiger Woods has been left seriously injured following a Friday morning (27Nov09) car crash in Florida. The 33 year old reportedly struck a fire hydrant after pulling out of his driveway in Isleworth - and then drove into a tree on a neighbour's lawn. Woods was taken to Health Central Hospital in Ocoee in a serious condition, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. The sportsman was treated for facial lacerations and released. The accident is under investigation and charges are pending. http://www.pr-inside.com/golfer-woods-injured-in-car-crash-r1605574.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:05:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/golfer-woods-injured-in-car-crash-r1605574.htm The Twilight sequel has become the latest victim of eagle-eyed film fans reporting to website MovieMistakes.com - they've spotted 17 grave errors in the vampire versus werewolves movie. The mistakes range from vampires' contact lenses on display during the movie's climactic fight scene to blunders about the use of the wrong plane. Website editor Jon Sandys explains, "When Bella (Kristen Stewart's character) is flying to Italy, they show a Virgin America airplane. Virgin America only flies within certain cities in the US. Virgin Atlantic flies from the U.S. to Europe." http://www.pr-inside.com/picky-film-fans-find-faults-in-r1605572.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/picky-film-fans-find-faults-in-r1605572.htm Filming for the new Harry Potter movie is so intense, it has left Daniel Radcliffe nursing a nasty cold. The 20 year old is busy working on the final franchise installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which is being split into two films. The story sees Radcliffe and co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson's characters on the run - and the harsh filming conditions have made the actor sick. He tells Sky News, "I'm in every day, basically. I was lying in a pool of mud and dust and smoke and it irritated my throat and I developed http://www.pr-inside.com/potter-filming-makes-radcliffe-ill-r1605570.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:03:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/potter-filming-makes-radcliffe-ill-r1605570.htm Goldie Hawn fought back tears when she visited Kate Hudson on the set of movie musical Nine - because seeing her daughter dance made her so proud. The Almost Famous beauty stars alongside a top cast, including Penelope Cruz, Dame Judi Dench and Nicole Kidman, in the highly-anticipated film, and she invited her mom along to watch the shoot. And Hawn, who began her career her as a dancer, was overwhelmed when she saw her beloved daughter take center stage. Hudson says, "I always sang and I always danced and I always performed. My mother was a big believer http://www.pr-inside.com/hawn-proud-of-hudson-s-dancing-role-r1605568.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:02:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/hawn-proud-of-hudson-s-dancing-role-r1605568.htm This award is given to artists who have rendered valuable service in the field of performing arts. Organized by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka (Literature, Music, Theatre) Mandram, the 42nd Kalaimamani awards took place at the Kalaivanar Arangam Chennai on November 28, 2009 and the winners received the awards and medals from Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Chief Minister Karunanidhi. In an exclusive message to BITSAA, Anu Hassan was emphatic in stating that her alma mater BITS Pilani in addition to academic excellence gave ample encouragement to culture oriented activities during her student days (1988 – 1993) and that she http://www.pr-inside.com/proud-to-be-bitsian-anu-hassan-r1605558.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:48:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/proud-to-be-bitsian-anu-hassan-r1605558.htm The larger, updated handheld sold 100,553 units in its first week, less than the DSi's launch of 170,000 but significantly higher than the PSPgo's launch week of 28,000. Added to DS Lite and DSi sales, total Nintendo handheld sales amounted to 137,674 for the week. PSP sales were 37,326 units with most coming from the PSP-3000 model. Wii sales increased to 32,844, but still lagged behind the momentum-building PS3 at almost 35,000. The Xbox 360 continued its slow sales in the nation, at 4085 units. Copied from AfterDawn Forum News Rangle www.gameyeeeah.com Check out the detailed information of DSi LL here: The DSi LL measures 161 http://www.pr-inside.com/dsi-ll-boosts-japanese-hardware-sales-r1605441.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:24:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dsi-ll-boosts-japanese-hardware-sales-r1605441.htm Tustin, CA, November 27, 2009 -- Most recently, a White House blog called EVERYBODY WINS! one of the very best and most successful community-based efforts in the nation. Founded in 1991, a group of five volunteers began reading during their lunch hours to children at a Manhattan school. The EVERYBODY WINS! informal read-aloud sessions have taken root in 16 states and have evolved to include four distinct literacy and mentoring programs: Power Lunch, Readers Are Leaders, Story Time and EW! Book Clubs. For details, visit s: EverybodyWins.org “Reading aloud with children is the single most important activity for helping them become successful http://www.pr-inside.com/santa-website-promotes-children-s-literacy-r1605423.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:45:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/santa-website-promotes-children-s-literacy-r1605423.htm Actor Donald Faison's beauty regime is costing him dear - because he spends so much money getting manicures with his girlfriend. The Scrubs star, 35, once just accompanying his longtime girlfriend, Jessica Simpson's former assistant Cacee Cobb, to salons - but he has become hooked on pampering. And now Faison is spending so much money on manicures and massages, he's become a favorite client for the couple's beauty experts. Defending his feminine side, he says, "There's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you've got to get your nails done... It's gotten to the point where I spend so much http://www.pr-inside.com/faison-s-expensive-beauty-regime-r1605418.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:50:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/faison-s-expensive-beauty-regime-r1605418.htm Will Smith no longer has to play the disciplinarian to his son Jaden - the young actor is applying lessons learned from his upcoming movie Karate Kid to his life at home. The 11 year old began filming the movie remake this summer (09), in which he stars in the lead role opposite Jackie Chan as his martial arts mentor. And Jaden's intense training for the film has already taught him to be more respectful and well behaved at away from the set. Chan tells People magazine, "His dad told me that Jaden had changed. When he takes his http://www.pr-inside.com/smith-s-karate-kid-training-improving-home-r1605417.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:49:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/smith-s-karate-kid-training-improving-home-r1605417.htm Megan Fox is spoiling her on/off boyfriend Brian Austin Green this holiday season - the actress has bought him a sportscar. The 23-year-old Transformers star recently reunited with the actor after confirming their split in June (09). Now their rekindled romance has Green revved up, after Fox outbid other buyers on internet auction site Ebay and surprised her beau with a Ford classic. She says, "It's not his Christmas present but I just recently bought him a '66 Mustang Fastback. It was actually on Ebay... and I found one in really good condition that was beautiful." http://www.pr-inside.com/fox-s-sportscar-gift-for-green-r1605416.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:48:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fox-s-sportscar-gift-for-green-r1605416.htm Robert Downey, Jr. is so determined to make Iron Man 2 a hit, he's helping rewrite the screenplay to ensure it surpasses the original superhero movie. The actor starred as billionaire entrepreneur Tony Stark in the first comic book blockbuster, which has grossed more than $585 million worldwide since its 2008 release. And he's playing an active part in the follow-up by reworking the script, according to director Jon Favreau. Favreau tells U.K. magazine Empire, "Robert is a real partner in the process. He's been very involved in the screenplay. When he went away to do Sherlock Holmes he http://www.pr-inside.com/downey-jr-helps-re-write-iron-man-r1605415.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:47:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/downey-jr-helps-re-write-iron-man-r1605415.htm George Clooney's representative is baffled by reports the star is helping cash-strapped Nicolas Cage settle his debts - because he barely knows the National Treasure actor. Cage filed suit against his former business manager Samuel Levin last month (Oct09), alleging he had sent the star "down a path of financial ruin" by misleading him and overcharging for his services. The accusations stem from a $6.26 million tax lien Cage has been handed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), alleging he failed to pay income tax on wages dating back to 2007. Cage is also facing other claims of unpaid http://www.pr-inside.com/clooney-s-rep-shoots-down-cage-loan-r1605414.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:46:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clooney-s-rep-shoots-down-cage-loan-r1605414.htm Jessica Biel has a relaxed attitude towards the tabloid press, because she can't help but laugh at the absurdity of fabricated reports about her relationship with Justin Timberlake. The Illusionist star has been dating the pop singer since 2006, during which time the media has been saturated with rumors about their romance - and whether it's come to an end. Biel insists she's heard all the stories - and she finds them funny. She says, "It's definitely been weird and sort of bizarre to deal with. But you have to have a sense of humor about the whole thing. http://www.pr-inside.com/biel-laughs-at-timberlake-split-reports-r1605413.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:45:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/biel-laughs-at-timberlake-split-reports-r1605413.htm Beyonce clashed with Columbia Records bosses over her debut solo album Dangerously In Love - because label executives were convinced none of the tracks had the potential to become hit singles. The former Destiny's Child star was left speechless when she presented her finished project to Columbia executives, only to be told to go back into the studio and start again. But the R&B superstar refused to change her tracklisting and her instincts were proved correct when the disc became a worldwide smash upon its release in 2003 - going on to win five Grammy Awards the following year (04). http://www.pr-inside.com/beyonce-fought-to-release-debut-album-r1605412.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:44:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/beyonce-fought-to-release-debut-album-r1605412.htm Rihanna once refused to leave Will.I.Am's house until the rapper surrendered a song he wrote for the Black Eyed Peas - because the track perfectly captured how she felt after her split from Chris Brown. The Umbrella hitmaker was hours away from finishing her Rated R album when Will.i.am invited her to his home to listen to a handful of his compositions. Rihanna immediately fell in love with Photographs, a track the star had penned for his own band - because it brought back memories of her break-up earlier this year (09). She tells Fuse.TV, "I was in the http://www.pr-inside.com/rihanna-bullied-will-i-am-for-song-r1605411.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:43:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rihanna-bullied-will-i-am-for-song-r1605411.htm Pop star-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham is giving her denim clothing collection a makeover and relaunching it under her own name. The style queen's dVb range of jeans suffered a setback last year (08) when top Los Angeles boutique Kitson and department store Saks Fifth Avenue pulled the collection from their shelves, citing poor sales. But the former Spice Girl is refusing to give up her dream of becoming a denim diva and has come up with new designs under the label Victoria Beckham Denim, with prices starting at $225 , according to ElleUK.com. The spring (10) launch of Victoria http://www.pr-inside.com/beckham-to-relaunch-denim-range-r1605410.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:42:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/beckham-to-relaunch-denim-range-r1605410.htm Brad Pitt's ex-lovers Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow spent Thanksgiving Day (26Nov09) together at a hotel launch in Morocco. The actresses snubbed Thanksgiving celebrations to walk the red carpet in Marrakesh for the re-opening of Hotel La Mamounia, along with Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom. But it wasn't all glitz and glamour for Paltrow - she was quietly mourning the loss of her father, Bruce, who would have turned 66 on Thursday. He lost his battle with cancer in 2002. The Shakespeare in Love star wrote in her Goop.com newsletter, "I dedicate this Thanksgiving letter, on parental http://www.pr-inside.com/aniston-and-paltrow-spend-thanksgiving-in-r1605409.htm Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:42:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/aniston-and-paltrow-spend-thanksgiving-in-r1605409.htm Are you looking for a Raleigh magician? This Raleigh magician will make any party, a magical event. Magic by David, a Raleigh magician has plenty of animals that star in his show. You can reach him at 919-266-1682 or his web site www.davidmagic.net. For children’s birthday parties or adult shows Raleigh magician David will entertain all your guest. This Raleigh magician has white doves and of course the classic a white bunny rabbit. His finale is making a real live monkey appear! David and Einstein, the monkey will be a hit at your next party. Children love animals and will http://www.pr-inside.com/raleigh-magician-amazes-with-monkey-r1604960.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:10:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/raleigh-magician-amazes-with-monkey-r1604960.htm Addressing the Association of Local Authority Arts Officers’ (ALAAO) annual conference in Dublin this week, the President said that the work of local authority Arts Officers had helped enhance the “unique universal reach and appeal of Irish arts and culture Addressing conference delegates, President McAleese said: “The world of arts is woven so tightly into everyday Irish life that it would be easy to take it for granted but on this day and in this company I want to thank you for all you do to keep Ireland curious about the arts and confident in the arts, for making them the http://www.pr-inside.com/presidential-praise-for-limerick-arts-r1604861.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:35:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/presidential-praise-for-limerick-arts-r1604861.htm Mariah Carey's New Year's resolution is to start a family with husband Nick Cannon - the superstar singer has hinted they will clear their hectic schedules in 2010 to have children. The Hero hitmaker married rapper/actor Cannon in the Bahamas last year (08) after a whirlwind romance and she admits they've been making family plans. But Carey insists they're holding off on having kids until at least the New Year (10) when work commitments and Christmas celebrations are out of the way - because she wants her children to have their parents' full attention. She tells U.K. talk show http://www.pr-inside.com/carey-hints-at-2010-pregnancy-r1604665.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:27:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/carey-hints-at-2010-pregnancy-r1604665.htm Meryl Streep has a lingering cold to thank for her performance in animated movie Fantastic Mr. Fox - because the illness gave her voice a "foxy" feel. The Oscar winner plays Mrs. Fox in the new film and she admits it was easy to find her rasp for the role, opposite George Clooney. Many critics insist she doesn't sound like herself - and now Streep explains why. She says, "I had a really bad cold when I did the voice for it. My voice is normally a little high and squeaky, but it was really great in this. http://www.pr-inside.com/streep-s-cold-gave-foxy-character-a-r1604664.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:26:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/streep-s-cold-gave-foxy-character-a-r1604664.htm Sir Michael Caine begged Dame Elizabeth Taylor to "fluff" her lines as they filmed Zee And Co. - because she was outshining him with her perfect performance. The Alife star has performed opposite a number of top actresses in his career, including Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson, but he insists Taylor was the most impressive leading lady. And he reveals the veteran actress was so well-prepared when she showed up on the set of the 1972 drama, she made him look like an amateur. He tells Total Film, "I remember I was doing a movie with Elizabeth http://www.pr-inside.com/caine-awestruck-by-taylor-s-professionalism-r1604662.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:25:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/caine-awestruck-by-taylor-s-professionalism-r1604662.htm Halle Berry is doubling up in the property market, selling off the Hollywood hideaway she bought in 2001 for more than twice what she paid for it. The actress has put her Benedict Canyon Drive property up for sale at $5 million , according to internet reports. She paid $2.2 million for the Beverly Hills address eight years ago, just before she wed singer Eric Benet. According to RealEstalker.com, the property features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, landscaped gardens and stone spa. The home also comes with vaulted heavy wood-beamed ceilings, wood floors, fireplaces, a dramatic staircase and a http://www.pr-inside.com/berry-selling-hollywood-hills-hideaway-r1604663.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:25:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/berry-selling-hollywood-hills-hideaway-r1604663.htm Hollywood veteran Kirk Douglas took to the streets of Los Angeles on Wednesday (25Nov09) to serve up a Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless. The 92 year old and his wife, Anne, joined hundreds of other volunteers at the Los Angeles Mission to dish out turkey meals to the needy, a day before the official holiday. Other celebrities who took part in the event include High School Musical star Corbin Bleu and Star Trek's Zoe Saldana. Douglas and his wife, who founded the mission's Anne Douglas Center, which helps train homeless women to get them back into employment, said http://www.pr-inside.com/douglas-helps-the-homeless-on-thanksgiving-r1604660.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:24:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/douglas-helps-the-homeless-on-thanksgiving-r1604660.htm Robert Pattinson has found a way to fulfil his musical ambitions without compromising his integrity - he's planning to release an anonymous album. The Brit has long spoken of his desire to launch a music career, but admits he doesn't want to be seen as an actor-turned-pop star. Pattinson, who recorded two songs for the Twilight soundtrack, is adamant he will never use his fame from the vampire movies to bolster a music career - so he's planning to release a secret CD. He tells French magazine Paris Match, "I write songs, that's true. I'll record a few tracks http://www.pr-inside.com/pattinson-plots-secret-music-career-r1604654.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:22:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pattinson-plots-secret-music-career-r1604654.htm Beyonce is so devoted to her music, she often refuses to pause for meal times while she's in the recording studio or rehearsing for performances. The Irreplaceable hitmaker insists her career is her main focus, and she's so passionate about entertaining fans that she'll forgo breaks in order to keep on working. She says, "When you are the person that created the music and you know how you want things to look, it's all harmony, it all has to work together. "When I work I don't eat, I don't use the restroom. I'm like a machine and I http://www.pr-inside.com/beyonce-i-m-a-work-machine-r1604651.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:21:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/beyonce-i-m-a-work-machine-r1604651.htm Sigourney Weaver refuses to follow in the footsteps of her Hollywood peers by lying about her age - because she's proud to be 60. The Alien star reached the milestone in October (09), and she's adamant she will never knock years off in a bid to land more film roles - even though contemporaries alter their date of birth. She tells Parade magazine, "I see actresses who I know are much older than I am, who now say they're 60. It's like, whatever, you know? I just can't be bothered. People are going to hire me because I'm Sigourney, not http://www.pr-inside.com/weaver-refuses-to-lie-about-her-r1604647.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/weaver-refuses-to-lie-about-her-r1604647.htm Rihanna's new album is truly a multicultural work of art - she jetted all over the globe to find inspiration for Rated R. The Barbados-born singer was determined to make her fourth studio album her best yet - and the finished product combines rock, pop and dub-step influences which she discovered while travelling the world to find talented collaborators. She tells Fuse.TV, "We did (recorded in) New York, L.A., London, Paris. I'm a musician and a musician first. The fame and all that stuff comes with it but nothing is worth it without the music being great. I didn't care http://www.pr-inside.com/rihanna-flies-around-the-world-for-r1604645.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:19:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rihanna-flies-around-the-world-for-r1604645.htm Shakira is set to give wannabe superstars a shot at the big time - she's launching a competition for up-and-coming musicians to open her world tour next year (10). The Colombian singer has invited aspiring performers to apply via her website, and called on fans to vote for their favorite acts. The finalists will then be viewed by the star and her team, who will select the best musicians to open different dates on her global trek, which kicks off in 2010. Shakira's digital business partner Sean Wolfington tells the New York Post's Page Six, "The artists will open http://www.pr-inside.com/shakira-launches-talent-search-r1604642.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:18:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/shakira-launches-talent-search-r1604642.htm Chief Roi Mata’s Domain, a World Heritage Site on a tropical island in the South Pacific, is once more on the world stage. It is the final scene of a tale that involved 838 participants in a Guinness World Record Challenge, held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, on the 19th November. The event was hosted by You Me Support Foundation, a Vanuatu charity. The story extended across the 83 islands of the archipelago, which covers 1000kms. On each island the stars of the story discovered wonders that very few people know about, from giant burial stones in the south, to a fire http://www.pr-inside.com/world-heritage-site-encompassed-by-r1604210.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:49:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/world-heritage-site-encompassed-by-r1604210.htm Dr Wendy Stenberg-Tendys in a recent radio interview was asked, “How did you manage to get 838 participants, mainly school students, to write a proper story in the Guinness World Record challenge, of ‘How Many People to Write a Story in 24 Hours” “It was a matter of organization, from Melanesian Tours busing in the students from school, to Guy Deroin having drawn 35 marvelous cartoons to illustrate the story, to student teachers from Malapoa Training College assisting the students. On the day it needed to flow like a factory assembly line, with a sentence being completed and written down http://www.pr-inside.com/story-of-giant-tortoise-creates-history-r1604198.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:09:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/story-of-giant-tortoise-creates-history-r1604198.htm The spectacle of the chariot racing that was an integral part of Ben Hur is due to be recreated in Barcelona in just a few short weeks. The show has been some 15 years in the making and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the launch of the film of the same name. Featuring more than 400 actors and performers - as well as 100 animals, including horses, falcons, eagles and camels - the showcase is based on the story of Ben Hur, which tells the tale of the Jewish prince at the beginning of the 1st century. Of course, the highlight of http://www.pr-inside.com/ben-hur-in-barcelona-laterooms-com-r1603824.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:32:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ben-hur-in-barcelona-laterooms-com-r1603824.htm British star Dominic Cooper is desperate to star in a Mamma Mia! sequel - but he fears movie bosses will leave him out if a new movie is made. The actor has heard rumors a follow-up to the successful 2008 movie musical is in the works, but he has not yet been approached to reprise his role. He says, "I'm quite worried because a lot of people are talking and hearing about this number two but I haven't heard anything yet. It is giving me the impression that perhaps I am not included in this one. I'm hearing whispers it http://www.pr-inside.com/cooper-s-mamma-mia-sequel-concerns-r1603491.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:50:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cooper-s-mamma-mia-sequel-concerns-r1603491.htm Rapper Eminem wants to team up with Simon Cowell - insisting he'd make the perfect judge on a TV singing contest. The Stan hitmaker is adamant programs like Cowell's American Idol and The X Factor ought to have a panel of superstars calling the shots because they're better equipped to help wannabes prepare for life in the spotlight. And Eminem believes a hip-hop artist will never succeed on a talent show without an expert like himself to mentor them. He says, "No disrespect to the current judges but you need people who are global, platinum-selling stars. You need to http://www.pr-inside.com/eminem-wants-tv-talent-show-job-r1603490.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:50:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/eminem-wants-tv-talent-show-job-r1603490.htm Rihanna has moved on from Chris Brown - she developed a crush on Grey'S Anatomy's Jesse Williams after he appeared in her latest music video. The actor, who played Dr. Jackson Avery on the hit show, starred opposite the Bajan beauty in the promo for her new single Russian Roulette. And ever since they wrapped filming, Rihanna, who famously split from the Kiss Kiss hitmaker after he attacked her in February (09), has been swooning over Williams. When asked about her crushes, Rihanna said, "Well, there's this actor. His name is Jesse Williams. He was in Grey's Anatomy and http://www.pr-inside.com/rihanna-s-crush-on-williams-r1603489.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:49:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rihanna-s-crush-on-williams-r1603489.htm Michael Jackson's alleged abuse victim has cleared the King Of Pop's name by insisting the singer "never touched" him, according to the star's brother Jermaine. Jackson was the center of a 13-month police investigation after Evan Chandler accused the Thriller hitmaker of molesting his son Jordan in 1993. The star was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing in the courts, paying the then-teenager $22 million for "personal injuries arising out of claims of negligence" in return for dropping a civil suit against him. Jordan has never spoken publicly about the case - but Jermaine claims the 29 year old has http://www.pr-inside.com/jermaine-abuse-victim-cleared-jackson-r1603487.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:49:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/jermaine-abuse-victim-cleared-jackson-r1603487.htm Natalie Portman is finding it easy to settle into her new home in Los Angeles - because her neighbors are more welcoming than the locals she lived with in her native New York. The Star Wars actress recently bought a new property on the West Coast and admits she's enjoying the warmer climes. Portman says, "I just got a house. It's fantastic and its pretty nice to have sun every day. It was beautiful and we moved right in. My neighbors are lovely and my dog loves it." The star celebrated her big purchase by throwing a housewarming party http://www.pr-inside.com/portman-loves-l-a-living-r1603485.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:48:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/portman-loves-l-a-living-r1603485.htm Sir Paul McCartney's concerts are always emotionally charged because playing live allows him to re-connect with his lost loved ones. The veteran performer is always reminded of his late bandmates John Lennon and George Harrison whenever he plays Beatles tracks. He also uses his music to remember his wife, Linda, who passed away in 1998 following a battle with breast cancer. McCartney admits he feels comforted by sharing his sadness with the audience. He says, "If I'm doing songs by the Beatles I obviously remember the sessions we recorded, there's always an element of that. But if I'm http://www.pr-inside.com/mccartney-s-concert-grief-r1603482.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:47:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mccartney-s-concert-grief-r1603482.htm Robert Pattinson has compared himself and his Twilight co-stars to the Beatles - insisting the teenage hysteria around the movie series is similar to the frenzied music fans of the 1960s. The British band attracted hordes of dedicated devotees, and the intense fervour around the group became known as Beatlemania. Pattinson is adamant he has been subjected to the same kind of erratic behavior from the screaming fans who follow his every move. He tells JustJared.com, "I don’t know how the Beatles felt but I imagine it was close to this. Very few human beings will ever get to http://www.pr-inside.com/pattinson-we-re-like-the-beatles-r1603480.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:46:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pattinson-we-re-like-the-beatles-r1603480.htm Zac Efron tries to look his best whenever he leaves the house - because dressing well and keeping fit is "the least" he can do to please his adoring fans. The 22 year old won over a devoted following around the globe as the hunky star of Disney franchise High School Musical - and he believes maintaining his heart-throb looks is the key to keeping himself out of the tabloids and making fans happy. He tells IFC.com, "There are little things you have to forgo (as a celebrity). If you walk around in sweatpants and don't shave or shower, or http://www.pr-inside.com/efron-refuses-to-dress-down-r1603478.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:44:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/efron-refuses-to-dress-down-r1603478.htm Tyler Perry is facing legal action over accusations he used portions of a song written by the late Bertha James in his movie Madea Goes To Jail without permission. Officials from the gospel vocalist's estate are suing Perry, alleging he lifted lines from her 1950 track When I Think of the Goodness of Jesus and included them in the hit 2009 film, reports TMZ.com. According to the federal lawsuit, the song's entire chorus is used in a monologue delivered by lead character Madea. Representatives for James are seeking unspecified damages from Perry and Lionsgate Entertainment, the studio that distributed http://www.pr-inside.com/perry-facing-plagiarism-lawsuit-r1603477.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:43:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/perry-facing-plagiarism-lawsuit-r1603477.htm Lindsay Lohan has defied her fashion critics - her controversial clothing collection has been hailed a commercial success. The actress designed a line for French fashion house Emanuel Ungaro, but her creations were mauled by the critics when they hit the runway in September (09), with style bible Women's Wear Daily calling the collection "an embarrassment". The company's founder Emanuel Ungaro, who is no longer involved with the firm, also slammed Lohan's designs, labelling the show a "disaster". Bosses at the fashion house have stood by Lohan, insisting she will return to design another collection for the brand. And http://www.pr-inside.com/lohan-s-fashion-line-is-success-r1603475.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:42:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/lohan-s-fashion-line-is-success-r1603475.htm