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Nikki Williams is new, bad ass and ready to rock your face off. After over a year in the works, her debut video is out!The single, “Kill, Fuck, Marry” (yep, that’s what it’s called) is dark pop-rock at it’s finest, and I don’t think anyone but Nikki could pull it off. I’ve known this 24-year-old South African beauty for a little while, but now is the time everyoneneeds to start paying attention, as she is poised to be the next big thing.
Nikki’s album is produced by Dallas Austin who has recently been appointed senior vice president of A&R at Island Records. Austin is a musical genius, having worked with superstars such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Rihanna and many more. Said Chairman & CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown, Barry Weiss: “The work he has just done on [Nikki] is nothing short of stunning.”
Watch the world premiere of “Kill, Fuck, Marry” below:
No need to hide your children or fear that I have stooped to the level of adult films to support my “acting” career… I have this thing that passes for a mustache for a reason: it’s Movember! No, it’s not just an excuse for men to grow creepy facial hair; it truly does have a purpose.
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo’s, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.
Once registered at www.movember.com, men start Movember 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.
At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember.
If you know anyone who has been affected by prostate or testicular cancer, please donate. If you know anyone who has been affected by any type of cancer, please donate. If you are or know a MAN, please donate! Donate to promote men’s health across America! (Or at least donate Rogaine, so next year the ‘stache can be of Burt Reynolds quality). You can view my personal Movember page at MoBro.co/mattwilliamsonline.
More on Movember The funds raised in the US support prostate cancer and testicular cancer initiatives. The funds raised are directed to programs run directly by Movember and our men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG Foundation. Together, the three channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in line with our strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.
‘“What Would You Take?’ Download & Donate” Fundraising Effort Uses Music To Heal
In light of the recent hurricane Sandy disaster that has impacted millions of people in the Northeast, Black River Entertainment is offering a free download of the touching and topical song, “What Would You Take” as it encourages donations to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to help those who are in need as a result of the devastating storm.
“The decision to do nothing to help was just not an option. We had to do something!” stated Black River Entertainment CEO Gordon Kerr. The directive of the fundraising initiative aims to help bring financial and emotional relief to those affected by Hurricane Sandy’s wrath on October 29 and 30.
Contest Sponsored By Dior Cosmetics, Kendra Scott Jewelry And Gigi’s Cupcakes
The second annual JAB Sorority Spirit Contest is in FULL swing. Sponsored by Dior Cosmetics, Kendra Scott Jewelry and Gigi’s Cupcakes, the contest has been met with overwhelming response from sorority chapters across the nation.
Immediately following the kick off Josh began receiving over 160 tweets an hour from coast to coast. Chapters have registered from the East including Tampa Florida and Pennsylvania State University; and from the West including University of Oregon and Northern Arizona University. Likewise, chapters have come in from the South including Louisiana State University and Texas Tech and from the North including University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Prizes to include a Josh Abbott Band performance, $10,000 in award money to the winning houses philanthropy as well as prizes from Dior Cosmetics, Kendra Scott Jewelry and Gigi’s Cupcakes.
Country sensation The Band Perry is slated to appear on Travel Channel’s “Extreme RVs” on Sunday, November 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. In the season opener, this all-new episode gives viewers a look at the sibling trio’s one-of-a-kind tour bus…complete with a rolling mobile studio!
For decades, the Hemphill Brothers have been building custom coaches. The family met with Trent and Joey Hemphill at their facility just outside of Nashville for the unique experience, where The Band Perry helped design their new custom ride.
“We love our new bus! It’s our home away from home. Our friends at Hemphill Brothers were so wonderful to work with,” said Kimberly Perry.
“Having our custom tour bus makes life on the road a lot better,” added Reid Perry.
“The ability to write songs and demo them just got easier with the mobile studio,” said Neil Perry.
Although winter storms and airport closures kept the group from traveling to New York City to accept in person last night, GRAMMY winning country trio Lady Antebellum received Billboard’s “Breakthrough Award” at the 2012 Billboard Touring Awards for their headlining Own The Night 2012 World Tour. The trophy goes to the highest grossing touring artist who cracks Billboard’s Boxscore recap for the first time in their career based on tickets sales and other touring data. The all-genre category also included Miranda Lambert and The Black Keys, and the group joins previous winners including Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Jason Aldean.
Camp Pendleton Concert Presented by KKGO/Go Country 105 and Operation Gratitude
On Veterans Day, Sunday November 11, 2012, “A Concert That Cares: featuring Phil Vassar” will air on The Pentagon Channel for U.S. Military Service Members stationed all over the globe. The concert, which was taped at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA in September, is presented by Operation Gratitude and KKGO/Go Country 105.
Award-winning singer/songwriter Vassar was joined by rising country artists Miss Willie Brown and teen pop-indie duo, Brandon & Savannah as they honored U.S. Service Members.
This special presentation will air exclusively on the Pentagon Channel on Sunday November 11 and Monday November 12, 2012 at 4:00AM, 9:00AM and 7:00PM, all times Eastern, and a special promo of the concert can be viewed here.
About Operation Gratitude: Operation Gratitude annually sends 100,000+ care packages filled with snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in harm’s way, to their children left behind, to Veterans, to Military families and Veterans in financial distress due to unemployment, to Emergency First Responders and to Wounded Warriors recuperating in transition units. The organization’s mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member’s face and express to our Armed Forces the appreciation and support of the American people. Each package contains donated product valued at ~$125 and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. For safety and security, assembling of packages occurs at the Army National Guard armory in Van Nuys, California. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude volunteers have shipped more than 800,000 packages to American Military members and their children.
Lady Antebellum is preparing for the upcoming holiday season with the premiere of their playful holiday music video for their new single “A Holly Jolly Christmas” tomorrow across VEVO. Directed by TK McKamy and shot in Nashville, the video follows a little boy at a holiday party on a mission to get his Christmas wish.
“‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ just has something kind of flirty about it,” said Hillary Scott. “So, when it came time to make the video, we really wanted it to feel light-hearted and fun with a sense of humor…something that just makes you smile.”
Fans can get a sneak peek of “A Holly Jolly Christmas” below!
Two-Hour Special Features Performances and Fireside Interviews with Dierks Bentley, Colbie Caillat, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, and More!
Jennifer Nettles hosts “CMA Country Christmas,” from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville
Some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in music come together to celebrate the holidays on “CMA Country Christmas,” which airs Thursday, Dec. 20 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) and repeats Saturday, Dec. 22 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) and Sunday, Dec. 23 (4:00-6:00 PM/ET). The special, which features Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland as host for the third year, airs on the ABC Television Network.
Artists on the two-hour special celebrating the season with songs and stories include Dierks Bentley, Colbie Caillat, Katherine Jenkins, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Nettles, The Band Perry, and Keith Urban.
In 2011, the premiere broadcast of “CMA Country Christmas” drew more than 9 million viewers, which was an increase of nearly 23 percent over the inaugural broadcast in 2010. Adults 18-49 increased year-to-year by nearly 50 percent. Not only were initial airings better than in the previous year, DVR playback increased, too. Total viewers who watched the show within a week of premiere increased 2 million viewers from 2010 to 2011 (7.663 vs. 9.624). The cumulative audience for all three airings reached 14 million viewers.
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Nikki Williams is new, bad ass and ready to rock your face off. After over a year in the works, her debut video is out! The single, “Kill, Fuck, Marry” (yep, that’s what it’s called) is dark pop-rock at it’s finest, and I don’t think anyone but Nikki could pull it off. I’ve known this 24-year-old South African beauty for a little while, but now is the time everyone needs to start paying attention, as she is poised to be the next big thing.
