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Boogie Woogie Christmas: The Brian Setzer Orchestra offers up the high-energy extravaganza. 'Boogie Woogie Christmas' (Surfdog), rereleased on October 12, 2004, on Surfdog Records, boasts new recordings of "Cactus Christmas" and Chuck Berry's classic "Run Rudolph Run" as well as twelve other electrifying celebrations. The album became the most downloaded Christmas album on iTunes for one week last year. Associated Press calls it “cool-rockin’-dady versions of holiday favorites....one of the best Christmas compilations in recent years”; Sacramento Bee raves ‘Boogie Woogie Christmas’ is “one swingin’ ride through the snow...Fire it up, daddy-o;” the Knoxville News Sentinel names it “one of the best Christmas discs of the year.” The Brian Setzer Orchestra will play five holiday dates in California and Atlantic City, NJ in December. Dates follow:


DATE CITY VENUE
Thursday, December 16th Pala Casino Pala, CA
Friday, December 17th Trump 29 Casino Coachella, CA
Saturday, December 18th Universal Amphitheatre Los Angeles, CA
Friday, December 31st Caesars Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday, January 1st Caesars Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ


In other news, the BSO’s version of "The Nutcracker Suite" is one of the featured tracks on the November 23, 2004 release of Steven Van Zandt’s “Christmas with the Kranks” soundtrack on Hollywood Records. The album also features original and classic songs from The Raveonettes, The Ramones, Brenda Lee, The Butties, Elvis Presley, Davie Allan & The Arrows, The Charms, The Chesterfield Kings, Jean Beauvoir and Tina Sugandh. http://www.shorefire.com/artists/bsetzer http://www.briansetzer.com

Who’s Wearing What:

Amy Davidson of TV’s “8 Simple Rules” wore TRUNK LTD and Tree to the American Music Awards on November 14, 2004, choosing the Madonna “Who’s That Girl World Tour ‘87” crew in cherry and the Tree - "Patricia" deep sea blue shrunken velvet jacket with chiffon detail and sequin pin.

Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, winners of Alternative Music Favorite Artist and presenters of Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, wore TRUNK LTD to the American Music Awards on November 14, 2004. Bennington chose the Psychedelic Furs “Midnight to Midnight Tour ‘87” crew in carbon

Lauren C. Mayhew wore Sue Wong to the 2004 American Music Awards and to the Interscope records Album Release Party for Gwen Stefani, Wong’s “Goa” fuchsia silk tiered handkerchief hem dress with gold thread embroidery and shawl.

Nicolette Sheridan of “Desperate Housewives” chose an Elie Saab Couture gown at the American Music Awards, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. She walked the red carpet and presented an award on-stage in a white, black and gold gown splattered dress with Swarovski crystal collar, plunging neckline and side slit. This gown is part of the Elie Saab Autumn/Winter 2004 collection.

Mandy Moore chose a gown by designer Jenni Kayne for the American Music Awards, a full-length orange dress with silver accents. The look is from Jenni Kayne’s Spring/Sumer 2005 collection. Jenni Kayne is a Los Angeles-based designer, whose work is characterized by a European sensibility with a modern twist. Moore was the first to grace the red carpet in a look from the new collection.

Singer Carnie Wilson chose A Pea in the Pod at the Boomer Coalition event held in. Wilson joined other celebrities such as Patti LaBelle and Henry Winkler in raising awareness about cardiovascular disease. For this red carpet event, Wilson chose to wear A Pea in the Pod’s black long sleeve tunic top with ruching and a pair of classic black slacks. She and her husband, musician Rob Boneiglo, are expecting their first child in 2005.

Viva Las Vegas: What really happens in Vegas...is now on DVD. The first season of network television's Las Vegas arrives in stores January 4, 2005 with uncut and uncensored footage too torrid for network TV. Las Vegas was last season's highest rated new drama among adults ages 18-49.

The DVD version features "Rumble in the Montecito." Produced by The NBC Agency, "Rumble in the Montecito" joins Arena Football League team owners John Elway and Jon Bon Jovi and the stars of "Las Vegas" in a co-branded mini-movie to promote the series and ArenaBowl XIX to be held in Las Vegas next June. The three-disc collection, which also features all 23 episodes, is priced at $59.98 SRP.


Praised as "Slick, fast-paced and sexy" by TV Guide and "Bottom Line: Jackpot" by Variety , Las Vegas stars James Caan (The Godfather), Josh Duhamel (Win a Date with Tad Hamilton), Nikki Cox (The Nutty Professor II), Molly Sims (Starsky & Hutch) and Vanessa Marcil ("Beverly Hills 90210") in the sexy, sophisticated fast-paced NBC drama about security operations at the Montecito, a glamorous Las Vegas resort where the unexpected always happens. In season one, Paris Hilton, Alec Baldwin, Dennis Hopper and Sugar Ray are among the featured guest stars.

Bonus Features:

The Las Vegas DVD includes bonus features, including a look at the history of the fabled city of Las Vegas, which celebrates its centennial in 2005.

Rumble in the Montecito. Football legend John Elway, co-owner of the AFL's Colorado Crush, and rock star Jon Bon Jovi, co-owner of the AFL's Philadelphia Soul, face off in an unforgettable scrimmage on the set of Las Vegas pitting their respective teams against one another in a sequel to last year's award-winning "Rumble in the House" TV spot. Las Vegas regulars Josh Duhamel, Nikki Cox and James Lesure are also part of the action that climaxes in a hilarious unexpected twist. The DVD includes an exclusive director's cut with a special screening version running in Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres nationwide, December 3 - 30.

Sin City A Hundred Years of Good Luck. A 45 minute documentary highlighting the past, present, and future of Las Vegas

Inside the Montecito Go behind the scenes with the production designers of the Las Vegas soundstage - an exact replica of a top-tier Vegas casino!

Synopsis
From writer Gary Scott Thompson (The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious) comes this lightning-paced, sexy drama focusing on an elite surveillance team in charge of security at one of Sin City's largest resort casinos. Big Ed Deline (James Caan) and his right-hand man Danny McCoy (Josh Duhamel) tackle cheaters, money launderers, sexual predators and killers − all while discretely protecting the privacy of the casino's elite clientele. Rounding out the cast is Danny's savvy longtime friend Mary Connell (Nikki Cox, "Nikki"), Big Ed's beautiful daughter Delinda (Molly Sims), the all-knowing valet Mike Cannon (James Lesure, "For Your Love"), sleek pit boss Nessa Holt (Marsha Thomason, "Black Knight") and elusive former competitor, Samantha "Sam" Jane (Vanessa Marcil, "Beverly Hills, 90210").

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Creator: Gary Scott Thompson
Executive Producers: Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Scott Steindorf, Gardner Stern, Gary Scott Thompson
Producers: Daniel Arkin, Preston Fischer, D. Howard Grigsby
Co-executive Producers: Michael Berns, Michael W. Watkins
Production Designer: Peter Politanoff
Director of Photography: Buzz Feitshans, Bill Roe
Editors: Bill Crabtree, Susanne Malles, Chuck McClelland, William Sharf, Bill Turro
Costume Design: Amy Stofsky
Music: Charlie Clouser, Mac Davis, John Fogerty, John E. Nordstrom, Billy Strange,
Cast: James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Nikki Cox, James Lesure, Vanessa Marcil, Molly Sims, Marsha Thomason

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: January 4, 2005
Rating: Not Rated
Suggested Retail Price: $59.98
DVD Selection Number: 26151
Running Time: Approx. 18 Hours, 41 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Dr. Phil Does Washington: Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw Set will host TNT's Annual Christmas in Washington Concert; JoJo, LeAnn Rimes, Ruben Studdard and Vanessa Williams Scheduled to Perform Gala Premieres Exclusively on TNT Wednesday, December 15, 2004. Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw have signed on to host Turner Network Television's (TNT) annual presentation of the CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON concert. JoJo, LeAnn Rimes, Ruben Studdard and Vanessa Williams will perform. Annually attended by the President and First Lady, Washington's top politicians and VIPs, CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON musically celebrates the and benefits the National Children's Medical Center. This year's concert will be taped at the historical National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., premiering on TNT Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Jojo is the 13-year-old singing sensation whose debut single "Leave (Get Out)," recently topped Billboard's singles sales chart. She was discovered through an appearance on America's Most Talented Kids. Music manager James Womack heard her voice and introduced her to Da Family Entertainment's Vincent Herbert, executive producer of her debut album. Jojo recently joined R&B superstar Usher on a summer European tour.

Since the release of her hit debut album Blue (at the age of 13), LeAnn Rimes has charted seven additional albums, including her most recent release, LeAnn Rimes Greatest Hits (To Be Continued). Her long list of chart-topping hits includes "Can't Fight the Moonlight," from the movie Coyote Ugly, in which she also co-starred, and "How Do I Live," which held position on Billboard's Hot 100 chart longer than any other single. In March 2004, she was named "the voice" of Children's Miracle Network, serving as international spokesperson for the charity devoted to raising funds for children's hospitals.

Ruben Studdard catapulted to fame through his performances on the popular show American Idol. "The Velvet Teddybear" eventually emerged as the winner of the competition, later taking part in a nationwide concert tour. His first album, Soulful, was released in December 2003 and produced the hit single "Flying Without Wings." His second album, I Need an Angel, is set for release in November 2004.

Vanessa Williams' hit albums include The Comfort Zone and The Sweetest Days. An accomplished actress, she performed in television roles and music videos before co-starring in such feature films as Another You and Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. She scored her first big hit film with the thriller Eraser, then followed it up with Soul Food and the 2000 remake of Shaft. On Broadway, she starred in the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods.



So Fijian: Pure Fiji launches new product on Valentine’s Day 2005 at spas and beauty retailers throughout the country. Created with the same all-natural, cold-pressed coconut base and other natural ingredients that make Pure Fiji products unique, Passion Flower layers the scent of fresh-cut tropical flowers with a hint of grapefruit onto a natural coconut base. Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, coconut milk and exotic- nut extracts form the basis for the all-natural Pure Fiji spa products line. Similar to the high-quality virgin olive oil found in a gourmand’s kitchen, virgin coconut oil is hand-pressed cold from fresh coconuts in order to retain the most natural nutrients. Pure Fiji adds the extra hydration of freshly squeezed coconut milk and fine-quality plant oils and extracts. Pure Fiji products include Body Butter ($26), handmade Spa Soap ($4), Coconut Milk Bath Soak ($26), Coconut Sugar Rub ($31), Exotic Bath and Body Massage Oil ($24) and Hydrating Body Lotion ($24) in five flavors: Coconut, Pineapple, Starfruit, Frangipani and, in spring ’05, Passion Flower. <>

Pure Fiji Passion Flower will launch at spas and retailers nationwide in February, with a special event at Blue Spa in Los Angeles. From November through February, visitors to the spa can enter to win an all expenses paid “Passion Package” trip to Fiji worth $10,000, courtesy of Pure Fiji products, Spa Blue and the Royal Daviu Resort. Celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Denise Richards, Justin Timberlake, Matthew Perry, Nicole Kidman, Rachel Hunter and Taye Diggs are all fans of Pure Fiji’s line of natural products. An added bonus: Pure Fiji’s production center supports seven villages, funding schools, health care, nutrition and basic infrastructure for hundreds of people in rural Fiji. Pure Fiji products are available at select retailers nationwide such as Barney’s New York, Palmetto and the Studio at Fred Segal, as well as online at purefiji.com.

Discovery: Egyptologist Kent Weeks' discovery and possible identification of a skull he believes could be that of Rameses firstborn son, who may have been killed during the 10th plague described in Exodus. Discovery Channel funded Weeks' expedition, which blends archaeology, state-of-the-art digital technology and the latest in forensic science to determine the identity of the skull and its possible place in history. Weeks' findings, along with award-winning Middle Eastern correspondent Charles Sennott's epic travels across Egypt, are revealed in Rameses: Wrath Of God Or Man? scheduled to air during EGYPT WEEK on Sunday, December 5, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (ET/PT). Dr. Weeks and a crew of forensic scientists, historians and biblical scholars intent on learning more about the skull, and the possibility that its discovery and identification could offer a different perspective on the biblical story of Exodus.

In 1995, Dr. Weeks uncovered the main section of KV 5, a massive "lost tomb" in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, a discovery hailed by many as the most important since King Tut. Subsequently, Dr. Weeks uncovered a skull in KV 5 that he believes could be that of the firstborn son of Rameses the Great, who has been referred to as the pharaoh depicted in Exodus. Purportedly ordered by God to allow the Israelites to leave Egypt, Rameses dared to resist. As his punishment, 10 terrible plagues came down upon the land, bringing destruction and pestilence. The final “and most deadly” was the 10th plague, which killed every Egyptian family’s firstborn male, including the pharaoh’s own beloved son. The skull in question shows signs of a violent death, leading experts to ponder, "Could Rameses' son have been killed not by the hand of God, but by the hand of man?"

Peanuts: United Media and JEM Sportswear are introducing a very special series of T-shirts that manage to be both fashion-forward and delightfully retro at the same time: Vintage Peanuts. These hip tops feature the rarely seen Peanuts images from the 1960s, a time when beloved cartoonist Charles Schulz was at his creative best. Now, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and the gang star in their own line of chic, contemporary designs available exclusively at Kitson. (They will also be available at Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor after the first of the year.) Kitson currently has the T-shirts featured in their window. Lindy Newton, star of the upcoming Hallmark TV special “Thicker than Water,” served as Kitson’s model. (Lindy’s credits also include “The Notebook” and “Radio.”)