Tag: Entertainment

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National Agent Orange Day is August 10. While COVID-19 races through the U.S. population, another invisible killer continues to rage among our already endangered population. Agent Orange continues to contaminate and kill civilians and veterans more than 50 years after spraying. Two Marines, Brent MacKinnon and Sandy Scull, have published a personal account detailing damage done to both body and soul: "Agent Orange Roundup: Living with a Foot in Two Worlds" (ISBN 978-1634989565).

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Through It All I'm Still Standing" (ISBN: 978-1735052519) is the first book from the talented writer and publisher Towanna Hogue as she shares her personal experiences surviving several challenges, including marriage, divorce, cancer, and starting over with readers worldwide.

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Author and intrapreneurship expert Susan Foley, Managing Partner of Corporate Entrepreneurs LLC, is excited to announce the release of the paperback version of her latest book, "Intrapreneurs: Who, What, How and Why" (ISBN: 978-1734956900).

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., July 31, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The alluring beauty of classic automobiles is the subject of short videos by television camera-crane specialist Howard Heitner, launching as Classic Car Video.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Danielle Alura, Elite Miss Pennsylvania, received the 2020 Olive Branch Certificate of Recognition from the Coalition for Peace Action for her efforts against climate change, to build a green economy. One of the achievements this year was Danielle held a socially distanced green talk outside Philly for hotel owners.

TOPEKA, Kan., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- That's exactly what Linda M. of Topeka, Kansas has done with My Life in Cards. Linda M. celebrated her 59th birthday in 2020 and has been collecting her personal greeting cards since she was 8 years old.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nashville singer and songwriter Brina Kay released the music video for her single "Heat of the Moment" at midnight on July 10, 2020. The video was filmed last year in the city of Chicago and was directed by Joshua Lockhart of J. Lockhart media.

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wonder Woman, the most popular female superhero, continues her meteoric rise. Her much-anticipated movie sequel, "Wonder Woman 1984," will be released in early fall. But before then, fans and collectors can score a piece of her magic, including original comic books and a one-of-a-kind movie prop, thanks to ComicConnect's August Event Auction.

ATLANTA, Ga., July 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. "Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You" (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an international economic tsunami.

PHOENIX, Ariz., July 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The new "Return" sculpture, by Arizona artist Sean T French, captures the fear and strength in returning to our lives during this crisis. Instead of the creatures French often creates this piece depicts a contemporary human wearing armor that is both metaphorical and literal in reference to our wearing masks.

LAKE MARY, Fla., July 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crawford Entertainment, producers of the television series "Flip My Florida Yard" are currently searching for Florida homeowners and their family members to be on the show and have a portion of their yard replaced with a Florida-Friendly landscape.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Far too many people look back at their life with regret for the opportunities they let slip through their fingers, and the dreams they left unrealized. Mike Sington knew from an early age he wouldn't be one of those people.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to President Trump's increase in rhetoric against education, immigration, Black Lives Matter, Tik Tok and his defense of the Confederate flag and its monuments, Professor Hal Harper of Oakland, California, retired professor of English as a Second Language (ESL), has launched his own salvo in the culture war as he releases "In America - A New Musical" to the public.

TOWSON, Md., July 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The inventor of the Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover, Katherine Miles, was interviewed recently on the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, where she shared her experience as a caregiver and how that led to the creation of the Ruby Slipper.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As our country faces a pandemic and signs of a nation divided, the need for hope and happiness is greater than ever before. Renowned artist and proud American Mateo Blanco has seen these signs and is making a stand for unity through his art.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Published Author Wayne McFarland has just released, "You're An Author? Don't Get Hustled - How to launch your book without getting hurt, hammered, or fleeced; a step by step guide" (ISBN: 978-1645505686; paperback).

ARLINGTON, Wash., July 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Madeline Gerwick of Polaris Business Guides and Margaret Donahue of Feng Shui Connections announce the print publication of "Money Is an Energy Game" (ISBN: 978-1734283600). Released in Kindle format in December, 2019, this book was named the Gold Winner of 2020 COVR Visionary Awards for e-books on June 6, 2020.

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Dr Janis Birkeland, the originator of net-positive design, while sustainable 'green' buildings are making great strides, they still do more damage than no building at all.

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Using the free TotalAR app on a smartphone or tablet, you can watch augmented reality fireworks from any location from 9 p.m. to midnight local time on July 4, HoloPundits announced today. The fireworks display will run 12 minutes and will feature patriotic virtual fireworks and music.

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Veena Sharma is an Indo-Fijian author, who has released her memoir "Tenacity" (ISBN: 978-1643883861). It is a story of risk, courage, and determination. Ultimately, it's a story of the human spirit's triumph over fear. Born into poverty, uprooted from her homeland, forced to marry a stranger, subjected to physical and emotional abuse.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- July 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of President Bush signing into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. In celebration of this civil rights law, WXXI Public Media (Rochester, New York) is leading a pilot project to expand its innovative "Move to Include" initiative into five additional communities.

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TNCRadio.LIVE announced today that some well-known radio personalities along with others have come together to help create a new Internet Radio and Mixed-media company focused on those who spend their day driving the streets of Houston.

LONDON, U.K., June 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, popular creator platform OnlyFans (London, United Kingdom) in collaboration with Splash Life Booking (SLB) announces the official launch of a new Livestream content series "OnlyFans Friday" involving celebrity content creators, who will host Free Live Stream performances, exclusively on their OnlyFans Profile.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dieter Wiesner, Michael Jackson's former manager and friend, had many voice recordings from the pop icon, and sought a way to share them with others. "Michael Jackson: The Real Story" (ISBN: 978-1732181397), co-authored by Wiesner and Jah and published by Kingdomedia, is the result of that desire.

ATLANTA, Ga., June 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Atlanta businessman, personal coach and author, Khigh Shotwell, founder of Puppetless World, has revealed the formula for his success in his debut book, "The Game is to be Sold, Not Told" (ISBN: 978-1734711400).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Confidence therapist and authentic dating strategist Kimmy Seltzer, founder of Charisma Quotient LLC, explains why settling might be best right now. There was a time when you swept left on someone who was a vegetarian.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., June 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- "Poems, Untold" (ISBN: 979-8651689033), by Elen Krut, is a collection of inspirational poems written by the author to encourage, guide, reflect, and present a different perspective and observations to readers.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The second EP release, "Lies," from buzzing pop newcomer Farrah Mechael, is dropping on all major digital retailers and streaming services June 19 - just in time for the summer.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 71 North Entertainment's artist Mark "Big Mucci" Wynn, best known for his "Bikers Shuffle" and "Cleveland Shuffle," is gaining new attention for another line dance track - "The Set Slide."

SHEFFIELD, U.K., June 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new card game is on the horizon that has the potential to strengthen and improve relationships. Better Topics, a replayable card game created by Diana and Robert Indries, is a catalyst to help people have more fun, more meaningful conversations and better communication.

NEW ORLEANS, La., June 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nola Bulls, LLC has found a way to carry on the fun of San Fermin in Nueva Orleans with an online gathering of amigos. The three-day event that usually spans many blocks and venues in the city of New Orleans will be shortened to a few hours, but expanded to venues around the world.

TACOMA, Wash., June 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On The Map Music Group announces June 26, 2020 for release of hip hop artist WordPlay T. Jay's eighth album since 2007, dedicated to his dreams, family, spiritual life, ambitions and hard work over the years "putting in Overtime."

LONDON, Ontario, June 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voices.com, the world's leading marketplace for voice over services, is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, "The Voices Experience." Hosted by Voices.com founder and CEO David Ciccarelli, "The Voices Experience" is a glimpse behind the curtains at the tech company and an exploration of the voice acting community

LAKESIDE, Mont., June 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eight One 818 Publishing announces a new book release, "Reimagining In 2020: Poems: First Reflections" (ISBN: 978-1733941235) by Laura Keller-Wolff. Response to a world pandemic comes in many forms. Sheltering in place, one poet finds deeper vision facing the urgencies of radical change.

CHICAGO, Ill., June 5, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the bestselling children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 9781387010790), and praised director of the "Regulus" movie, has started writing the rumored prequel. Ozee has launched the project ahead of schedule in hopes of supporting the Black Lives Matter community and preserve the memory of George Floyd.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New cutting-edge self-help book, "Beating the Enemy: How Vitamin D Could Help Fight COVID-19" (ISBN: 978-1716882661) just released by Shirley Amy BSC, offers readers a clear understanding of why getting enough vitamin D is so crucial during this pandemic.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A memorial bust of George Floyd will be available to everyone supporting the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests all over the globe. The George Floyd memorial bust 3D printing file is available for free at Sketchfab and is a presentation of love from the sculptors to the Floyd family and protesters at large, announced Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an era where most publications are shrinking, Hidden Compass, an award-winning quarterly magazine on exploration, is expanding. This week, the California-based startup is announcing Katie Knorovsky as its new managing editor.

MADISON, Wis., May 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Recreation Management (ERM), the managing partner responsible for the WhoaZone brand, is pleased to announce that (2) of Altitude H2O's (AH2O) Texas facilities - Grapevine & Rosharon - are going to open in 2020 under the WhoaZone brand.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An American artist, Ayzay Ukwuoma, presents new images from an art performance he had done less than one month before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's practice of social distancing, currently makes the performance impossible to do.

OAK HILL, W.Va., May 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NESWSWIRE) -- ACE Adventure Resort, an adventure resort based in The New River Gorge, began rafting, ziplining, and rock climbing trips last weekend, after guidance provided by the state of West Virginia was released. The resort, which encompasses 1,500 acres bordering the New River Gorge National River, announced today their plans to open their most popular attraction, Wonderland Waterpark.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After much consultation with our health professionals including infectious disease doctors and pediatricians, with newly released Guidelines for Summer Camps from the Governor's Task Force, representatives from the CDC, and many families, Kidventure, has made the decision to open camp programs beginning June 1, 2020.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid the Coronavirus lockdown, award-winning, critically acclaimed indie music star Luanne Hunt decided to use her free time to tap into her creativity and write the Top 40 Gospel/Inspirational hit "We Rise," a song the Hollywood Digest calls an "anthem for our times."

SPOKANE, Wash. and HARRISURG, Pa., May 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is pleased to announce that former patient and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania stuntman Zac Gordon will be featured in the recurring role of "Horse," a Professional Tagger on the new FOX show "Ultimate Tag," premiering May 20 at 9 p.m./8 central.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From mixing songs on his YouTube podcast, Artsy Radio, to writing self-help books like Artsy Life and designing the Artsy Classic I sneaker, Tev Hemmans is determined to empower creatives through the actions of his own creative projects.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The global pandemic has impacted many facets of American life, causing stress and uncertainty. Specialtea Gifts today announced the launch of their new product, the "Dunk A Trump" Tea Infuser. This tea infuser was designed as both a humorous gift and an actual tea infuser.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the launch of Turn Your Radio OnLINE, a webcast series starting Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. Pacific Time, and continuing each Saturday through June 20. This new online music event is inspired by the CBA's annual Father's Day Festival, held in Grass Valley, California, since 1975.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Colorado author Wayne McFarland breaks memoir mold with release of a hilarious, often moving 27-story chronicle of life events, like shark fishing in (ones) underwear, getting shot or blowing town with a monkey. The memoir is "Tales From The Day" (ISBN: 978-1645503347).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With lyrics inspired by famed poet, Lord Byron, Gabriele Ciampi's, "She Walks in Beauty" was composed and orchestrated by him to pay tribute to the heroes on the frontline of the current pandemic. This eloquent music video serves as a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the promise of a return to normal. The video and song will be released, worldwide, on May 15 by Universal Music Group.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Awarded psychological thriller/horror film "Face Of Evil" (F.O.E.), produced by V-Movie Productions, turns out prophetic and realistic once again. Topical for the latest mass shootings afflicting our country, the movie is hot again for the recent pandemic outbreak of Corona Virus afflicting the world. A killer soundtrack wraps up the picture.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, Persian Gulf War veteran and TEDx Motivational Speaker John Register marks 26 years since he embraced a "new normal" - becoming an amputee following a misstep over a hurdle while training for the Olympic Games - in a new business leadership development book set to launch May 17, on Amazon.

MADISON, Wis., May 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) announced today that University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologist Robert Enright, Ph.D., has teamed up with acclaimed songwriter-performer Sam Ness to produce a "therapeutic music-discussion video" for adults who are struggling with the anguish created by the coronavirus lockdown.

OAKLAND, Calif., May 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- APOCRYPHILE PRESS, LLC (apocryphilepress.com) has announced the launch of a new online literary journal, "COVID TALES" featuring fiction, memoir, and poetry set during the Covid-19 Sheltering-in-place order.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hookona Books is proud to release an intensely personal story that cuts close to home for everyone who values protecting children, First Amendment rights, and body integrity. "Circumcision Scar" (ISBN: 978-1734555806) is the unprecedented story about Jay J. Jackson's 35-year foreskin restoration and how Christian American doctors forced this mandate onto a nation.

WILMINGTON, Vt., May 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Space Aliens, Bad Mothers And Guns! Volume 4" (ISBN: 979-8622866586) has been released on Amazon. The twins, Ayesha DeRaville and Sonise Lumbaca (DeRaville Sisters), of DSMAN, LLC, are at it again, bringing their fanbase (and welcoming new readers) 14 new short stories in their fourth self-published novel.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Superhero Cooking School," a new web comedy series, has been generating laughs around the world. Featured exclusively on YouTube, Superhero Cooking School was created by Gina Nemo, an award-winning actress and filmmaker, and founder of G Plan Media, and has earned acclaim for its unique comedic style and Saturday Night Live vibes, where actors create characters and parody famous comic book personalities.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) continues its "Operation Love" outreach Saturday May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland targeting homeless families with "underlying" health and psychosocial conditions who have been extremely impacted by COVID 19 shelter in place mandates and need assistance.

ATLANTA, Ga., May 5, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Bryson Thompson, Sr.'s mother passed away from stomach cancer in 2016, he grappled with how to tell his 3-year old son that he would never see his beloved grandmother again. It was this life-changing event that sparked him to write, "How Angels are Made" (ISBN: 978-1735023809).

ATLANTA, Ga., May 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Y'all ready for a second helping? Wussy Mag, Queer Appalachia, and Southern Fried Queer Pride, three powerhouse stewards of Southern and Appalachian queer culture, have teamed up again to bring you "The Big Ass Telethon to End Metronormativity: PART TWO." The livestream event celebrating rural queer artists will air on Saturday, May 30 at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT on Twitch at @endmetronormativity.

LEAGUE CITY, Texas, April 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- COVID-19 is keeping everyone at home and many people out of work. When Tim Frankovich's freelance work dried up, he turned to writing instead. Today, he announced publication of his second novel, "Until All Bonds Are Broken" (ISBN: 978-1733328524).

LINCOLN, Neb., April 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee has spent the last five weeks reading to her fans live on Facebook during "Story Time with Tosca." The nightly event started March 20 with a promise to read until quarantine is no longer necessary - which means she has no idea when she'll stop.

STOCKTON, Calif., April 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gary Fritzen, award winning composer of musical theatre, feeling the weight of the covid-19 pandemic announces a challenge for singers of all abilities and interest to sing his new song, "There Will Be Light."

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Donald Jacobsen announced today that two of his children's books, "Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs" and "My Daddy the Amazing Nurse," will be given away for free in light of the pivot to homeschooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling schools for the rest of the year across the United States.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dream A World Education, an LAUSD and Hawthorne School District provider of arts and social-emotional education working in areas of extreme poverty, has turned school closures into an opportunity to move their artists from classrooms to television and virtual recyclable programming.