KARtv Dance Awards: Lil' Mama, Allstar Weekend, Poreotix, SoulEscape, SYTYCD Alumni

Incredible Line Up, Great Causes, and a perfect Venue.  MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas

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Social Networking Impacts Lives Using Hash Tag #GIVEBLOOD.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 May 8, 2012

Nonprofit Music Saves Lives and “B” Corp Picture Healing Partner Up To Save Thousands Of Lives With A Snap Of A Camera Lens.

Social Networking Impacts Lives Using Hash Tag #GIVEBLOOD. 

                                                                                                                                                 

Seal Beach, CA, For the last 7 years Music Saves Lives, a nonprofit that encourages youth blood donation, has been instrumental in over one million blood donation and now with partner PictureHealing the plan to impact the summer blood supply will be at record numbers.  

The simple social network call to action is to use the iPhone app that Picture Healing developed to take a picture of yourself donating blood.  Alone, these two organizations are your average nonprofit and iPhone App Company, but together they can change the world.  

Music Saves Lives each summer offers a printed voucher to blood donors that attend pre-arranged blood drives across the nation.  The voucher is good for upgrading a concert ticket at the Vans Warped Tour, a touring festival that see over 600,000 kids each summer.  These vouchers are very successful at reaching about 50-60 thousand young people, but now with the advancement in technology and social networking the doors open to many more people that want to be part of the program.  Instead of kids trying to attend a pre-arranged blood drive, they can now go to any blood center, or any hospital and just snap a picture of themselves donating.  The picture is then uploaded and shared across the massive social network scene with hash tag #GIVEBLOOD allowing the companies to track every attempted donation.  The blood donor then goes on-line to order the picture and uses it as the voucher/concert upgrade.   The simple process has already begun to go viral across the US and can be followed by searching #GIVEBLOOD.     

ABOUT: Music Saves Lives a 501(c)3 organization based in Southern California was established in 2006 by founder and now director Russel Hornbeek.  Music Saves Lives has focused on blood donation, marrow registration and life saving education to a demographic of 14-27 year olds.  This has been done in College and High Schools across the US and Canada.  Music Saves Lives has directly encouraged over 1 million blood donations, and with over 30,000 marrow registrations, has saved 15 people with blood disorders or leukemia.  It has been awarded for being the largest youth blood donation program in the US history from the American Red Cross six years in a row.  The Music Saves Lives motto, “Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™”.  Information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org

PictureHealing develops community, awareness, and support for charity through photo-sharing on your iPhone. There motto “Be a Hero, Change the World” has started a photo sharing revolution helping nonprofits.  As a California “B” Corporation over 50% of their company profits go back to the nonprofits they work with.  Visit PictureHealing on-line to find out more. www.picturehealing.com

Official Music Saves Lives / Vans Warped Tour T-Shirts

Today we launched the official Girls and Guy's Music Saves Lives T-Shirts through the great company of Merch Network. The Vans Warped Tour logo is positioned on the sleeve.   These are top quality shirts and can be ordered right NOW.   

No Room for Rockstars, the Vans Warped Tour Movie, Available Exclusively on iTunes

No Room for Rockstars, the Vans Warped Tour Movie, Available Exclusively on iTunes

The new Vans Warped Tour movie, No Room for Rockstars is now available exclusively on iTunes.  Directed by Parris Patton (Amazing Journey: The Story of the WHO) and produced by Stacy Peralta, Agi Orsi and the team that brought you Dogtown & Z-boys, No Room for Rockstars depicts true stories of modern era rock and roll from the kids in the van playing parking lots hoping to be discovered, to the veteran stage manager whose life was saved by the tour, to the musician who crosses over to mainstream success while on the road.

The film features music from acts such as Suicide Silence, Never Shout Never, Mike Posner and Forever Came Calling and Warped favorites Pennywise, Bouncing Souls and Sum 41. 

Extras include more than two additional hours of videos, interactive
playlists to find your favorite songs and a "Create Your Own Poster"
feature. You can also share clips and explore bands in-depth including Bring Me the Horizon, Mike Posner, Suicide Silence, Pennywise and many more. 

Bonus Videos from: Alesana, Anarbor, Andrew WK, The Bots, The Bouncing Souls, Bring Me the Horizon, The Casualties, Dillinger Escape Plan, The Exposed, Fake Problems, Mike Posner, Never Shout Never, Pennywise, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Suicide Silence.

An accompanying album, The Vans Warped Tour Greatest Hits, is available separately for purchase and features classic songs by bands who have performed on the tour throughout the years, including Sublime, Descendents, Buzzcocks, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, No Doubt and more.

For more on No Room for Rockstars, please visit: www.noroomforrockstars.com

MONSTER ENERGY GIVES BACK PARTNERS WITH MUSIC SAVE LIVES TO HOST A CELEBRITY K1 KART RACE FUNDRAISING EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND GIVE BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         CONTACT:            Kim Dresser

C: (949) 300-5546

E: kimpaigedresser@att.net

MONSTER ENERGY GIVES BACK PARTNERS WITH MUSIC SAVE LIVES TO HOST A CELEBRITY K1 KART RACE FUNDRAISING EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS

AND GIVE BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION

RACE AND PARTY WITH THE STARS

SAVE LIVES, CHANGE LIVES, GIVE, ROCK

CORONA, CALIF (March 12, 2012) – Monster Energy is excited to partner with Music Saves Lives for a special evening to host a Celebrity K1 Kart Race event on April 1 at the K1 Speed in Irvine, CA featuring celebrities, athletes, media and industry influencers.  Red carpet starts at 6:30 pm.

Music Saves Lives (MSL) is a nonprofit organization that focuses its main efforts on blood donation and marrow registration, reaching out by sharing facts and educating young people on music tours nationwide.  MSL began in 2006 and has reached over 2 million youth blood donors and registered over 20,000 for the marrow program saving as many as 15 people with leukemia.  Their efforts have changed lives across the US and Canada.

"Music Saves Lives is excited to have the Monster Energy Gives Back Program support the Music Saves Lives Fundraiser, the first annual Celebrity K1 Kart Race,” said Russel Hornbeek, Director of Music Saves Lives.  Our life saving programs reach thousands each summer and the proceeds from this unique benefit will provide the needed resources to save lives year round.”

Rick Thorne, professional BMX rider, musician, actor, and TV and radio personality will host this amazing event, act as a celebrity driver and perform with his band, Good Guys in Black.  Other celebrities will include the cast from the reality shows, Millionaire Matchmaker and Storage Wars, as well as Monster Energy’s professional skateboarders Jake Brown and Pierre-Luc Gagnon (PLG), Jason Britton – stunt rider, Joslyn Davis - Clevver TV Host, Kyle Mohan - pro formula drift driver who will be bringing his Mazda RX8 to display, Anastasia Ashley - pro surfer and Jeremy Wright – professional body border to name a few.

“In an effort to give back Monster Energy created The Monster Energy Gives Back Program to support nonprofit organizations through fundraisers and charity events,” said Terri Sacks, director and founder of the Monster Energy Gives Back Program.  Music Saves Lives is the perfect organization to align with since we both share a common passion for music and how it connects and inspires us all.”

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Sponsors include: Prodigy Entertainment who will be supplying the DJ and event production. All Smiles Solutions will set up a mobile photo booth where guests will receive printed photos. Evan’s Lager, Status Vodka, Karma Tequila, The Wine & Artist & PRP Wine as well as Socially Sweet Events featuring delectable gourmet cupcakes while incorporating Monster beverages and signature cookie sandwiches, and Night & Day Productions will be staffing expert mixologists to craft innovative drinks.

For ticket purchase and information visit: http://msl.ticketleap.com/k1fun/.  For more information on Music Saves Lives visit: www.musicsaveslives.org.  For more on Monster Energy Gives Back and our athletes visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MonsterEnergyGivesBack or check out www.monsterenergy.com.

For further information, bios and images please contact Kim Dresser at (949) 300-5546 or kimpaigedresser@att.net.

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Vans Warped Tour Band Announcements Continue With Six More Additions

Ten Second Epic, Justina, The Jukebox Romantics (Pictured below), Cold Forty Three, The Darlings and We Are The Ocean added to the list of bands heading out on VWT 2012!! Check out the complete VWT 2012 lineup as it's announced here!!( http://www.warpedtour.com/bands)

Pre-registration is currently open for 2012 Warped presale tickets going on sale on March 30th. This will be your first crack at these specially priced, 3D commemorative tickets that include jump the line access and more. Limited number in each city and while supplies last. Register here (links to http://bit.ly/AkfpwP) VWT 2012 kicks off June 16th in Salt Lake City, UT and runs through August 5 in Portland, OR. Check out the DATES (http://vanswarpedtour.com/dates) page on www.warpedtour.com to find out when we are coming to your town!!

DEBBIE DURKIN’S ECO-OSCARS TO BENEFIT MUSIC SAVES LIVES®

                                                                      ***SAVE THE DATE***     DEBBIE DURKIN’S ECO-OSCARS TO BENEFIT MUSIC SAVES LIVES® AND FUR FITNESS FOUNDATION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AND FRIDAY, FyEBRUARY 24, 2012     What: ​In celebration of the 84th Academy Awards sustainable film and television producer Debbie Durkin hosts “ECO-OSCARS” Music, Celebrity and Pet Style Lounge benefiting Music Saves Lives® and Fur Fitness Foundation.   Honorees and guests will be pampered and gifted with eco-luxury lifestyle brands at the breathtaking historic Pickford Mansion where “The Artist” was shot.  Music Saves Lives will feature live acoustic performances while promoting blood drives for the American Red Cross.     Fur Fitness will host the Red Carpet Pets area where Celebrities can schedule to have Pet Portraits taken with their four-legged friends and design and paint signature pet bowls that will be auctioned off for charity.     Who:​Expected guests include Oscar nominees Gary Oldman (Actor in a Leading Role – “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”), Siedah Garrett (Music/Original Song – “Real in Rio” from “Rio”), Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin (Documentary Feature– “Undefeated”), and Rebecca Cammisa and Julie Anderson (Documentary Short – “God is Bigger than Elvis”), plus Dennis Haysbert (“Luv”), Raphael Sbarge (“Once Upon a Time”), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“Bridesmaids”), Kirsten Bell (“House of Lies”), Sofia Milos (“CSI:  Miami”), Goran Visjnic (“Beginners” and “K-11”), Deborah Gibson (“Celebrity Apprentice”), Ken Davitian (“The Artist”), Kevin Sorbo (“Soul Surfer”), former NFLer Willie Gault, Emmanuelle Chriqui (“Entourage”), Victoria Justice (“Victorious”), Michael Jai White (“For Better or Worse”), Carolyn Hennessy (“Cougar Town”), Rachel Carson-Begley (actress and green activist), Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”), and Kelly Hu (“Phineas and Ferb”). ​   When:​Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 12pm – 6pm. By appointment only.   Where:​Private Estate in Hancock Park   More:​Sponsors include luxurious Minky Couture blankets, HUGRZ™ boot wraps, Main Event Red Carpet Lounge & Green Suite Gift Bags & Apparel by BlingIsTheNewBlack, eco-friendly designer original patched jeans from SONAS DENIM, SOLZ ultra-comfortable stylish roll-able and fold-able lifestyle shoes,  the artful makeup of D'Mademoiselle Pure Mineral Makeup and Skintastic skin care products, pampering mini-massage treatments compliments of Absolute Vital Body Works neckwork expert, Yvonne Larson, sought-after Celebrity Brow and Lash expert Stefanie G with her boutique line of Stefanie G Fine Cosmetics of BH, TINTURA SALON featuring styling and blowouts, feather extensions & clip-ons, hand paraffin treatments, and hand massage, OXYwater TM healthy hydration, delicious sustainable gourmet Mexican and Italian buffets by reknown "South of the Border" Chefs Len & Tony, Socially Sweet Events featuring Oscar-themed mini cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, and "Red Carpet Pet" Dog Treats, Kanon Organic Vodka serving up signature organic cocktails "Kanon Rosemary Lemonade" and "Kanon Firecracker", water in reusable bottles served by LifeSource Water, America's most recommended eco-friendly home water system.   Celebrity Gift Bag Sponsors: Shaklee Get Clean Kits, Stone Soup Jewelry Designs, Author Beth Aldrich's book "Real Moms Love To Eat", HAI Hot Tunes Flat Irons, and more!       **For credentials to cover, please Shari Mesulam at shari@themesulamgroup.com or 310.663-0056**     Music Saves Lives® is the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes. We bring a simple concept connect the music and entertainment to a lifesaving community action: blood donation and the bone marrow registry. We educate about the importance of simple life saving actions they can participate in. Donating blood, running a blood drive, and registering for the marrow program to save those with leukemia, all connect back to the community.  As a recognized 501(c)3 organization we have grown from our home base in Southern California launching at “Eco Hideaway” Music Saves Lives® to a worldwide presence. “Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™!” www.musicsaveslives.org   Fur Fitness Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide educational resources and help pet parents navigate the confusing world of pet health, fitness and nutrition. The Foundation also directs a special emphasis on helping pet parents and veterinarians address the growing trend of the pet obesity... epidemic with the goal of reversing and eradicating this preventable health crisis. Fur Fitness Foundation is devoted to inspiring a revolution of change in the current status of pet health and well-being. www.furfitness.org     About Durkin Entertainment: Durkin Entertainment is an indie TV/Film production company specializing in TV/Film/Celebrity product placement. Credits:K-11,The Expendables, ECO Hollywood (KCBS-LA), CW Network, The A-List , NBC TODAY Show, Chelsea Lately,Two Jacks, Bonnie Hunt TV Show, Blades of Glory, Rocky Balboa, National Lampoon's Cattle Call, LAPD Hollenback Happy Planet documentary, Walk A Mile in My Pradas, Living With Ed-HGTV-Planet Green, LA Ink, Celebuzz, The Sexiest Women of Reality TV & Calendar, Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, 944 Magazine, Kevin Sorbo's Celebrity Golf Tournament, IFQ Magazine, and Sundance Celebrity Swag Hunt. LA’s leading sustainable producer, Debbie Durkin, produces a series of Main Event Red Carpet Lounges & Green Suites each year during Sundance, Green Grammys, Eco Oscars, Eco Hollywood Earth Day, MTV Movie Awards ECO Lounge, and Eco Emmys, each lounge benefiting charities. For additional information stay tuned for the launch of our new website in March 2012: www.durkinentertainmentgroup.com