If you have a recipe that always gets requested for every family party, consistently wins the neighborhood competitions or was passed down from grandma, then Food Network wants to put them on TV for all of America to see. http://www.zongoo.com/article9095.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><B><SPAN class=headline><FONT face="courier new, courier, mono" size=4>Food Network Wants Your 'Ultimate Recipe'</FONT></SPAN></B> </P> <P><B>New Food Network Series 'Ultimate Recipe Showdown' Looking for Entries </B></P> <P>NEW YORK, April 24 -- Calling all cooks! If you have a recipe that always gets requested for every family party, consistently wins the neighborhood competitions or was passed down from grandma, then Food Network wants to put them on TV for all of America to see. Food Network is looking for America's best recipes to be showcased on the new series Ultimate Recipe Showdown, it was announced today by Bob Tuschman, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production. Starting April 25th, Food Network will begin accepting entries for the ultimate recipe contest that culminates in a showdown of epic proportions in Los Angeles. Whether a recipe is a new creation or has been in the family for generations, Food Network wants to know what America is cooking and the stories behind the delicious dishes.<BR></P> <P>"We often hear from our viewers that they have the best recipe for a number of dishes," said Tuschman. "We're challenging America to send us their best recipes and we'll put the cream of the crop on-air to duke it out for the title of 'Ultimate Recipe.'"<BR></P> <P>All submitted recipes must be original creations and will be narrowed down by an internal Food Network panel. The recipes will be judged on originality, presentation and above all, taste. The six recipe categories include:<BR></P><PRE> CHICKEN -- Whole, Fried and Soups &amp; Stews CAKES -- Chocolate, Birthday and Cupcakes COOKIES -- Chocolate Chip, Spice and Bar PASTA -- Spaghetti &amp; Meatballs, Lasagna and Stuffed COMFORT FOOD -- Sandwiches, Mac &amp; Cheese and Chili BURGERS -- Beef, Poultry and Seafood/Veggie </PRE> <P>The top nine entries in each category will travel to Los Angeles in August 2007 and show-off their skills on-air in the ultimate competition. The contestants will compete for $10,000 and the title of "Ultimate Recipe." Entrants should go to <A class=release-link href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/ultimaterecipe" target=_newbrowser>http://www.foodnetwork.com/ultimaterecipe</A> to submit their recipe(s) to the show. The website will also give helpful hints on how to write up the recipe and suggestions for which category is appropriate. Applications will be accepted from April 25 - May 25, 2007.<BR></P> <P>Ultimate Recipe Showdown will premiere in early 2008 on Food Network.<BR></P> <P>FOOD NETWORK (<A class=release-link href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.foodnetwork.com/</A>) is a unique lifestyle network and Web site that strives to be way more than cooking. The network is committed to exploring new and different ways to approach food - through pop culture, competition, adventure, and travel - while also expanding its repertoire of technique-based information. Food Network is distributed to more than 90 million U.S. households and averages more than seven million Web site users monthly. With headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and Knoxville, Food Network can be seen internationally in Canada, Australia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Monaco, Andorra, Africa, France, and the French-speaking territories in the Caribbean and Polynesia. The E.W. Scripps Company (<A class=release-link href="http://studio.financialcontent.com/Engine?Account=prnewswire&amp;PageName=QUOTE&amp;Ticker=SSP" target=_blank>NYSE:SSP</A>) , which also owns and operates HGTV (<A class=release-link href="http://www.hgtv.com/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.hgtv.com/</A>), DIY Network (<A class=release-link href="http://www.diynetwork.com/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.diynetwork.com/</A>), Great American Country (<A class=release-link href="http://www.gactv.com/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.gactv.com/</A>) and FINE LIVING (<A class=release-link href="http://www.fineliving.com/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.fineliving.com/</A>), is the manager and general partner. <BR></P> <P><SPAN class=label>Source: </SPAN>Food Network </P> The Nation's Food Bank Network has been chosen as one of four domestic charities that will benefit from "Idol Gives Back," a two-night "American Idol" fundraising special airing April 24 and 25 on FOX.<BR> http://www.zongoo.com/article9094.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><B><SPAN class=headline><FONT face="times new roman, times, serif" size=4>America's Second Harvest to Benefit From 'Idol Gives Back' Fundraiser</FONT></SPAN></B> </P> <P><B>Nation's Largest Hunger Relief Organization Reaches More Than 25 Million Americans </B></P> <P>CHICAGO, April 24 -- America's Second Harvest -- The Nation's Food Bank Network has been chosen as one of four domestic charities that will benefit from "Idol Gives Back," a two-night "American Idol" fundraising special airing April 24 and 25 on FOX.<BR></P> <P>America's Second Harvest is the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, providing food and grocery products to more than 25 million Americans each year through a Network of more than 200 food banks and 50,000 agencies including soup kitchens, food pantries, emergency shelters and feeding programs for both children and seniors.<BR></P> <P>"We are extremely pleased to be one of the charities that will benefit from this important fundraiser," said Vicki Escarra, president and Chief Executive Officer of America's Second Harvest. "Not only will the funds we receive help our efforts to provide food to the more than nine million children who rely on our Network, but "Idol Gives Back" is also providing us with a wonderful platform to educate the American public about the pervasiveness of child hunger in our nation."<BR></P> <P>The fundraiser is under the auspices of The Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF), a new organization established to raise money and awareness for people living in poverty and at risk in the United States and throughout the world. They have partnered with FOX FremantleMedia North America, 19 Entertainment and "American Idol" to present "Idol Gives Back."<BR></P> <P>The two-night "American Idol" special will raise awareness and funds for organizations that provide relief programs to help young people in the United States and Africa. The funds raised by the event will benefit children and young people living in extreme poverty in the United States and Africa, with half of the funds dedicated to support programs in the United States and half dedicated to programs in Africa.<BR></P> <P>"I have always been passionate about the issue of eradicating poverty," said Richard Curtis, co-founder of the UK's Red Nose Day charity and renowned writer/director of such films as "Love Actually," "Notting Hill" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral."<BR></P> <P>"American Idol is the perfect forum to help spread the word about such a noble cause and I am grateful to be working with them on this endeavor."<BR></P> <P>The CPEF Board will meet shortly after "Idol Gives Back" airs to conduct the first round of grant-making to the selected charities, with the aim of disbursing all grants by the end of 2007. Viewers will have the opportunity to learn about some of the programs they helped to fund through future "American Idol" shows and updates and reports from CPEF. Both the CPEF and "American Idol" web sites (<A class=release-link href="http://www.cpefund.org/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.cpefund.org/</A> and <A class=release-link href="http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback" target=_newbrowser>http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback</A>) will also provide details and information to viewers about the progress achieved through Idol Gives Back fundraising efforts.<BR></P> <P>America's Second Harvest -- The Nation's Food Bank Network <A class=release-link href="http://www.secondharvest.org/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.secondharvest.org/</A> <BR></P> <P>America's Second Harvest is the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the country with a Network of more than 200 Member food banks and food-rescue organizations serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The America's Second Harvest Network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually; and supports approximately 50,000 local charitable agencies operating more than 94,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs and Kids Cafes. Each year, the America's Second Harvest Network provides food assistance to more than 25 million people at risk of hunger in the United States, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. For more information, visit <A class=release-link href="http://www.secondharvest.org/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.secondharvest.org/</A>.<BR></P> <P>Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF) <A class=release-link href="http://www.cpefund.org/" target=_newbrowser>http://www.cpefund.org/</A> <BR></P> <P>CPEF is a new charitable organization established to raise money and awareness to help combat extreme poverty in the U.S. and throughout the world, particularly in Africa. CPEF's mission is to use the power of entertainment to drive positive change to achieve its vision of creating a just world free from poverty. CPEF is inspired and supported by the UK charity that invented Red Nose Day. <BR></P> <P><SPAN class=label>Source: </SPAN>America's Second Harvest </P> The Pennsylvania Partnership Group, along with BHM Gaming Opportunities, Ltd., announced today that they now expect to spend a total of $500 million, a $120 million increase from the original project cost of $380 million, to build the Riverwalk Casino project.<BR> http://www.zongoo.com/article9093.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><B><SPAN class=headline><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=4>Riverwalk Casino to Invest An Additional $120 Million in New Casino</FONT></SPAN></B> </P> <P><B>Partners in the Casino Now Plan to Invest $500 Million in the Project </B></P> <P>PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10&nbsp; -- The Pennsylvania Partnership Group, along with BHM Gaming Opportunities, Ltd., announced today that they now expect to spend a total of $500 million, a $120 million increase from the original project cost of $380 million, to build the Riverwalk Casino project.<BR></P> <P>Riverwalk Casino will be 51% owned and controlled by The Pennsylvania Partnership Group (PPG), a majority minority partnership, which includes some of the region's most successful minority businessmen and women. PPG's partner, BHM Gaming Opportunities, Ltd., a group affiliated with Planet Hollywood, will hold a minority interest in the Project.<BR></P> <P>Riverwalk Casino will now be a $500 million unique gaming and entertainment concept which will consist of more than 100,000 square feet of casino space featuring 3,000 slot machines, a 400-seat entertainment venue, a television and radio studio, six restaurants, and a 3,500-space parking garage. An additional 50,000 square feet will be set aside for a second phase expansion to include an additional 2,000 slot machines, for a total of 5,000 gaming positions. The project will be located on 11.5 acres of land leased from Penn's Landing Corporation at Delaware Avenue and Spring Garden Street.<BR></P> <P>The Pennsylvania Partnership Group said, "Collectively the partners of Riverwalk Casino have decided to raise additional money to put toward the project to cover new design features and the anticipated higher costs of construction. We felt it was necessary to invest more in order to ensure the facility has adequate resources and that it be completed quickly so Pennsylvania's taxpayers can begin to see the tax benefits of gaming."<BR></P> <P>"We have brought together a powerful investment group, including York Capital Management, Scoggin Capital Management and Plainfield Asset Management, who, together with Bay Harbour, have over $12 billion of assets under management and substantial liquidity," said BHM Gaming Opportunities Partner Doug Teitelbaum. "This group, together with our lead financial institutions, Merrill Lynch and PNC Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Pennsylvania, ensure we are fully capitalized today in a rising construction cost environment, and as a result are armed with the strength to face additional challenges as we develop a superior gaming product for the Philadelphia Community."<BR></P> <P>"Riverwalk Casino has several important advantages. We have the best access to public transportation, the fewest number of homes within one mile, and the best access for tourists and conventioneers," said BHM Gaming Opportunities Partner and Planet Hollywood Chairman Robert Earl. "In addition, we will redefine the entertainment experience for Philadelphians by making Riverwalk Casino -- Hollywood on the Delaware."<BR></P> <P>About the PPG-Planet Hollywood Partnership<BR></P> <P>PPG consists of prominent Philadelphians, predominantly minorities, who are respected and successful business professionals serving on boards and committees such as the African-American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia, Martin Luther King Jr. Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania.<BR></P> <P>BHM Gaming is itself a joint venture between Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood International Inc., and BH Casino and Hospitality LLC, an affiliate of Bay Harbour Management, LC, an SEC-registered investment advisor led by Douglas Teitelbaum.<BR></P> <P>Mr. Earl and Mr. Teitelbaum both hold non-restricted gaming licenses in the State of Nevada in relation to their voting control of Aladdin Resort &amp; Casino, currently being remodeled as the Planet Hollywood Resort &amp; Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip. Mr. Earl also operates Fifty, the hottest new gaming concept in London. <BR></P> <P><SPAN class=label>Source: </SPAN>Riverwalk Casino </P> <P>Mega Millions players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement as the jackpot continues to grow. When Friday's winning numbers were drawn, they turned 508,081 tickets into Mega Millions winners. Now that jackpot is growing! Since no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing, the jackpot grows to an estimated $75 million for the Tuesday, November 14, 2006 drawing.</P> http://www.zongoo.com/article9092.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><B><SPAN class=headline><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=4>Jackpot Hits Estimated $75 Million in Mega Millions</FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P><B>More Than 500,000 Tickets Win </B></P> <P>MEGA MILLIONS, Nov. 11&nbsp; -- Mega Millions players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement as the jackpot continues to grow. When Friday's winning numbers were drawn, they turned 508,081 tickets into Mega Millions winners. Now that jackpot is growing! Since no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing, the jackpot grows to an estimated $75 million for the Tuesday, November 14, 2006 drawing.<BR></P> <P>The winning numbers in Friday's drawing were: 11-42-52-53-55 and the Mega Ball number was 28. Here is a complete breakdown of all the winning tickets:<BR></P><PRE> Number of Tickets Matched Winning* Jackpot Winners 0 tickets matched all 6 numbers for: jackpot Other Prize Winners Prize Amount* 4 tickets matched 5 numbers for $250,000 21 tickets matched 4 numbers + the Mega Ball for $10,000 1,103 tickets matched 4 numbers for $150 1,251 tickets matched 3 numbers + the Mega Ball for $150 21,294 tickets matched 2 numbers + the Mega Ball for $10 57,529 tickets matched 3 numbers for $7 140,635 tickets matched 1 number + the Mega Ball for $3 286,244 tickets matched the Mega Ball for $2 </PRE> <P>*California law restricts California Lottery games to pari-mutuel prizes. Prize amounts in California will differ from the fixed prize amounts shown here. Go to http://www.calottery.com/games/megamillions for the California Lottery Web site and prize amounts.<BR></P> <P>Pari-mutuel prizes means that prize amounts vary with the number of tickets sold and the number of winning tickets in each prize category.<BR></P> <P>Four tickets came within just one number of the jackpot. They matched the first five numbers and only missed the Mega Ball number. Those tickets were purchased in California, Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio.<BR></P> <P>Mega Millions is played in 12 states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.<BR></P> <P>Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM Eastern Time, 10:00 PM Central Time and 8:00 PM Pacific Time. For more information on Mega Millions please go to: http://www.megamillions.com/. </P> <P><SPAN class=label>Source: </SPAN>Mega Millions Media Center </P> <P>&nbsp;From the historical and scenic Top Of<BR>The Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, MTV today announced the<BR>nominees for the "2006 MTV Video Music Awards." Shakira and The Red Hot<BR>Chili Peppers topped the list with seven nominations each for "Hips Don't<BR>Lie" and "Dani California" respectively. Madonna's "Hung Up" and Panic! At<BR>The Disco's, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," follow with five nods while<BR>Christina Aguilera received four nods for "Ain't No Other Man." It was also<BR>announced that Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, T.I., Panic! At The Disco,<BR>Ludacris and The Killers are scheduled to perform on the big show. In<BR>addition, it was announced today that The Raconteurs will provide the<BR>soundtrack for the VMA's live throughout the show. Host, additional<BR>performers and presenters will be announced shortly.<BR></P> http://www.zongoo.com/article9091.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><STRONG>Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira Top '2006 MTV Music Awards' Nominations With Seven Each </STRONG></P> <P><BR> </P> Madonna and Panic! At The Disco Follow With Five Nominations Each,<br /> Christina Aguilera Grabs Four Nods<br /> Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, T.I., Panic! At The Disco, Ludacris and The<br /> Killers Scheduled to Perform<br /> For the First Time Ever, Viewers Will Have Access to All Nominated Videos<br /> on MTV Overdrive<br /> 23rd Annual Awards Show Will Broadcast Live From Radio City Music Hall In<br /> New York City on Thursday, August 31st at 8:00 P.M. (Live ET/Tape Delayed<br /> PT)<br /> <br /> NEW YORK, July 31 -- From the historical and scenic Top Of<br /> The Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, MTV today announced the<br /> nominees for the "2006 MTV Video Music Awards." Shakira and The Red Hot<br /> Chili Peppers topped the list with seven nominations each for "Hips Don't<br /> Lie" and "Dani California" respectively. Madonna's "Hung Up" and Panic! At<br /> The Disco's, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," follow with five nods while<br /> Christina Aguilera received four nods for "Ain't No Other Man." It was also<br /> announced that Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, T.I., Panic! At The Disco,<br /> Ludacris and The Killers are scheduled to perform on the big show. In<br /> addition, it was announced today that The Raconteurs will provide the<br /> soundtrack for the VMA's live throughout the show. Host, additional<br /> performers and presenters will be announced shortly. <br /><br /> The "2006 MTV Video Music Awards" will broadcast live from Radio City<br /> Music Hall in New York, NY on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 8:00 PM (LIVE<br /> ET/Tape Delayed PT). <br /><br /> "The VMA's is the first place you'll see Justin Timberlake perform, an<br /> all new show stopping performance from Beyonce, the much anticipated return<br /> of The Killers, T.I., hip hop's newest mega star and the breakout band,<br /> Panic! At The Disco," said MTV President, Christina Norman. "This is the<br /> beginning of what will no doubt be the most star-studded event and the<br /> hottest ticket of the year." <br /><br /> "New York City is proud to welcome the MTV Video Music Awards back to<br /> its rightful place at Radio City Music Hall and we are certainly happy that<br /> this year's show is expected to generate more than 25 million dollars in<br /> economic activity for our hotels, restaurants and other attractions," said<br /> Mayor Bloomberg. "MTV has transformed music and popular culture unlike any<br /> other medium before it and since its birth. It's no coincidence that MTV<br /> started here in New York City and catapulted itself and modern music into<br /> homes all across the globe. MTV's is a quintessentially New York story, and<br /> we're glad to have the VMA's back." <br /><br /> This year, for the first time, viewers will have access to all<br /> nominated videos on MTV Overdrive (http://www.vma.mtv.com). The ballots for<br /> "2006 MTV Video Music Awards" were sent out to an exclusive industry group<br /> and viewers who determined the nominees for the telecast. Approximately<br /> 2,000 viewers and individuals including record labels, production<br /> companies, and management firms selected the nominees for awards categories<br /> encompassing wide-ranging contemporary music forms rap, dance, R&B and<br /> rock. Also, for the first time ever, voting for the General Categories will<br /> be open to all music fans and not just a select group of viewers and<br /> industry professionals. Viewers can start voting on the General Categories<br /> (excluding Viewer's Choice) starting July 31st through August 20th. Voting<br /> for "Viewer's Choice" begins August 7th through August 31st. Viewers can<br /> vote by visiting http://www.vma.mtv.com. <br /><br /> In addition, this year there will be two new categories for the Online<br /> Gaming community to vote on through Gametrailers.com at<br /> http://www.gametrailers.com/vma/ and Xfire at<br /> http://www.Xfire.com/cms/xf_mtv_vma. Gamers will vote for "Best Video Game<br /> Soundtrack" and "Best Video Game Score." Winners will be announced live on<br /> http://www.vma.mtv.com on August 31st during the MTV Overdrive broadcast.<br /> PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is the official business advisor of the<br /> "2006 MTV Video Music Awards." <br /><br /> Salli Frattini and Dave Sirulnick are the Executive Producers for the<br /> "2006 MTV Video Music Awards." Ian Stewart and Summer Strauch are<br /> Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Producer/Director. Kathy Flynn is Event<br /> Producer. <br /><br /> Following are the nominees for the "2006 MTV Video Music Awards":<br /> <br /> GENERAL CATEGORIES<br /> <br /> VIDEO OF THE YEAR<br /> Christina Aguilera<br /> "Ain't No Other Man"<br /> Back To Basics<br /> RCA<br /> Director: Bryan Barber<br /> Producer: William Green<br /> Production Company: F.M. Rocks<br /> <br /> Red Hot Chili Peppers<br /> "Dani California"<br /> Stadium Arcadium<br /> Warner Bros. Records<br /> Director: Tony Kaye<br /> Producer: Rachel Curl<br /> Production Company: Above The Sea<br /> <br /> Madonna<br /> "Hung Up"<br /> Confessions On A Dance Floor<br /> Warner Bros. Records<br /> Director: Johan Renck<br /> Producer: Lene Bausager and John Winter<br /> Production Company: RSA Films<br /> <br /> Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean<br /> "Hips Don't Lie"<br /> Oral Fixation Vol. 2<br /> Epic Records<br /> Director: Sophie Muller<br /> Producer: Grant Jue<br /> Production Company: Oil Factory<br /> <br /> Panic! At The Disco<br /> "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"<br /> A Fever You Can't Sweat Out<br /> decaydance/Fueled By Ramen<br /> Director: Shane C. Drake<br /> Producer: Brandon Bonfiglio<br /> Production Company: Red Van Pictures<br /> <br /> <br /> BEST MALE VIDEO<br /> Busta Rhymes featuring Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd<br /> Banks, Papoose & DMX<br /> "Touch It (Remix)"<br /> The Big Bang<br /> Aftermath/Interscope Records<br /> Director: Benny Boom and Busta Rhymes<br /> Producer: Joyce Washington<br /> Production Company: F.M. Rocks<br /> <br /> Nick Lachey<br /> "What's Left Of Me"<br /> What's Left Of Me<br /> Jive Records/Zomba Label Group<br /> Director: Ray Kay<br /> Producer: Clark Jackson<br /> Production Company: Rockhard Films<br /> <br /> James Blunt<br /> "You're Beautiful"<br /> Back To Bedlam<br /> Custard Records/Atlantic Records<br /> Director: Sam Brown<br /> Producer: Kat Armour-Brow<br /> Production Company: Flynn Productions<br /> <br /> T.I.<br /> "What You Know"<br /> KING (The Album), ATL (The Movie)<br /> Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records<br /> Director: Chris Robinson<br /> Producer: Melissa Larsen<br /> Production Company: HSI Productions<br /> <br /> Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx<br /> "Gold Digger"<br /> Late Registration<br /> Roc-A-Fella Records<br /> Director: Hype Williams<br /> Producer: Hype Williams<br /> Production Company: Naaila Entertainment<br /> <br /> <br /> BEST FEMALE VIDEO<br /> Christina Aguilera<br /> "Ain't No Other Man"<br /> Back To Basics<br /> RCA<br /> Director: Bryan Barber<br /> Producer: William Green<br /> Production Company: F.M. Rocks<br /> <br /> Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland<br /> "Promiscuous"<br /> Loose<br /> Mosley Music/Geffen Records<br /> Producer: Ron Mohrhoff<br /> Production Company: HSI Productions<br /> <br /> Kelly Clarkson<br /> "Because of You"<br /> Breakaway<br /> RCA<br /> Director: Vadim Perelman<br /> Producer: Rhonda Vernet<br /> Production Company: Tate USA<br /> <br /> Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean<br /> "Hips Don't Lie"<br /> Oral Fixation Vol. 2<br /> Epic Records<br /> Director: Sophie Muller<br /> Producer: Grant Jue<br /> Production Company: Oil Factory<br /> <br /> Madonna<br /> "Hung Up"<br /> Confessions On A Dance Floor<br /> Warner Bros. Records<br /> Director: Johan Renck<br /> Producer: Lene Bausager and John Winter<br /> Production Company: RSA Films<br /> <br /> BEST GROUP VIDEO<br /> All-American Rejects (The)<br /> "Move Along"<br /> Move Along<br /> Interscope Records/Doghouse Records<br /> Director: Marc Webb<br /> Producer: Marcienne Friesland<br /> Production Company: DNA<br /> <br /> Panic! At The Disco<br /> "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"<br /> A Fever You Can't Sweat Out<br /> decaydance/Fueled By Ramen<br /> Director: Shane C. Drake<br /> Producer: Brandon Bonfiglio<br /> Production Company: Red Van Pictures<br /> <br /> Fall Out Boy<br /> "Dance, Dance"<br /> From Under The Cork Tree<br /> Island Records<br /> Director: Alan Ferguson<br /> Producer: Valerie Romer<br /> Production Company: Anonymous Content<br /> <br /> Red Hot Chili Peppers<br /> "Dani California"<br /> Stadium Arcadium<br /> Warner Bros. Records<br /> Director: Tony Kaye<br /> Producer: Rachel Curl<br /> Production Company: Above The Sea<br /> <br /> Gnarls Barkley<br /> "Crazy"<br /> St. Elsewhere<br /> Downtown/Atlantic Records<br /> Director: Robert Hales<br /> Producer: Coleen Haynes<br /> Production Company: HSI Productions<br /> <br /> BEST RAP VIDEO<br /> 50 Cent<br /> "Window Shopper"<br /> From "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" The Motion Picture<br /> G-Unit/Interscope Records<br /> Director: Benny Boom<br /> Producer: Adam Witaker<br /> Production Company: F.M. Rocks<br /> <br /> T.I.<br /> "What You Know"<br /> KING (The Album), ATL (The Movie)<br /> Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records<br /> Director: Chris Robinson<br /> Producer: Melissa Larsen<br /> Production Company: HSI Productions<br /> <br /> Busta Rhymes featuring Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd<br /> Banks, Papoose & DMX<br /> "Touch It (Remix)"<br /> The Big Bang<br /> Aftermath/Interscope Records<br /> Director: Benny Boom and Busta Rhymes<br /> Producer: Joyce Washington<br /> Production Company: F.M. 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Records<br /> Director: Tony Kaye<br /> Producer: Rachel Curl<br /> Production Company: Above The Sea<br /> Cinematographer: Tony Kaye<br /> <br /> James Blunt<br /> "You're Beautiful"<br /> Back To Bedlam<br /> Custard Records/Atlantic Records<br /> Director: Sam Brown<br /> Producer: Kat Armour-Brow<br /> Production Company: Flynn Productions<br /> Cinematographer: Robbie Ryan<br /> <br /> VIDEO GAME CATEGORIES<br /> <br /> BEST VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACK<br /> Final Night Round 3 (Electronic Arts)<br /> Burnout Revenge (Electronic Arts)<br /> NBA 2K6 (2K Games)<br /> Driver: Parallel Lines (Atari)<br /> Marc Ecko's Getting Up (Atari)<br /> <br /> BEST VIDEO GAME SCORE<br /> Hitman: Blood Money (Jesper Kyd)<br /> Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter (Tom Salta)<br /> Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (Even "Magnet" Johansen)<br /> Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Jeremy Soule)<br /> Electroplankton (User Generated Soundtrack)<br /> The "2006 MTV Video Music Awards" will be available to a potential<br /> viewing audience of more than 1.3 billion people via MTV's global network<br /> of 50 channels reaching 481.5 million households around the world as well<br /> as through syndication. Its convergent and original online programming will<br /> reach the entire interactive community, via MTV's 43 Web sites around the<br /> world. <br /><br /> The official sponsors of the "2006 MTV Video Music Awards" are Acuvue,<br /> Chevrolet, Dodge, Herbal Essences, JC Penny, Pepsi, Taco Bell and Virgin<br /> Mobile USA. <br /><br /> MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the<br /> world's leading creators of programming and content across all media<br /> platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and<br /> operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC<br /> TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV<br /> LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE<br /> DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of<br /> these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its<br /> audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than<br /> 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless<br /> and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements,<br /> joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming<br /> services can be seen worldwide.<br /> <br /> Friday night's sold out show featuring teen sensation actress and singer <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Hilary%2BDuff">Hilary Duff</A> at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort leads into the most exciting month-long entertainment schedule the Taj has ever posted, including a newly-added second show featuring <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Mariah%2BCarey">Mariah Carey</A>.<BR> http://www.zongoo.com/article9090.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><B><SPAN class=headline>Mariah Carey Adds Second Show to Trump Taj Mahal's Entertainment Lineup</SPAN></B> </P> <P><B><A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Mariah%2BCarey">Mariah Carey</A>, <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Shakira">Shakira</A> and <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Marc%2BAnthony">Marc Anthony</A> Headline at the Taj Mahal in the Coming Month </B></P> <P>ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 28&nbsp; -- Friday night's sold out show featuring teen sensation actress and singer <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Hilary%2BDuff">Hilary Duff</A> at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort leads into the most exciting month-long entertainment schedule the Taj has ever posted, including a newly-added second show featuring <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Mariah%2BCarey">Mariah Carey</A>.<BR></P> <P>The top-selling female performer of all time, <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Mariah%2BCarey">Mariah Carey</A> will perform on August 17th and August 19th at the Taj Mahal. The Saturday, August 19th show has recently been added due to high demand for what promises to be a unique performance by the platinum-selling artist currently leading radio and television hit-lists with her #1 adult R&amp;B single "Fly Like a Bird." The Taj Mahal's Mark G. Etess Arena is the smallest and most intimate venue that Mariah is scheduled to play during the United States stops on her current tour.<BR></P> <P>Also in August at the Taj Mahal, <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Marc%2BAnthony">Marc Anthony</A> will perform with special guests Marco Antonio Solis and Laura Pausini on August 6th; VH1 Classic's Decades Rock Live! show will feature The Pretenders, Incubus, Kings of Leon, Shirley Manson and Iggy Pop on August 11th; and legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Donald Fagen of Steely Dan will share the bill with Michael McDonald and his band on August 26th.<BR></P> <P>As September begins, the bilingual singer-songwriter <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Shakira">Shakira</A> will perform at the Taj Mahal with special guest Wyclef Jean for two shows on September 1st and September 2nd. The Friday, September 1st show is already sold out.<BR></P> <P>"Trump Taj Mahal will host two shows by <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Mariah%2BCarey">Mariah Carey</A> and two shows by <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Shakira">Shakira</A> in only two weeks," said Steve Gietka, Vice President of Entertainment at Trump Entertainment Resorts. "We have taken our entertainment lineup to a new level as we continue opening new amenities in the Taj Mahal because we are constantly working to create the ultimate entertainment experience for our customers."<BR></P> <P>Show tickets are available at the Trump Taj Mahal box office or http://www.ticketmaster.com/.<BR></P> <P>For more information on the Trump Taj Mahal, please visit http://www.trumptaj.com/. <BR></P> An item appearing in the press on Friday, July 28 falsely speculated that the upcoming release and pre-sale date for <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Beyonce">Beyonce</A>'s new album, "<A href="http://www.trushkin.net/B000H0MKGA/BDay.html">B'Day</A>," were set in response to an upcoming album release by LeToya Luckett, a former member of <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Destiny%27s%2BChild">Destiny's Child</A>.<BR> http://www.zongoo.com/article9089.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><B><SPAN class=headline>Beyonce and Mathew Knowles Respond to Speculation Regarding Release Date of Beyonce's Upcoming Album, 'B'Day' </SPAN></B></P> <P>NEW YORK, July 31 -- An item appearing in the press on Friday, July 28 falsely speculated that the upcoming release and pre-sale date for <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Beyonce">Beyonce</A>'s new album, "<A href="http://www.trushkin.net/B000H0MKGA/BDay.html">B'Day</A>," were set in response to an upcoming album release by LeToya Luckett, a former member of <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Destiny%27s%2BChild">Destiny's Child</A>.<BR></P> <P>In order to put a stop to these unfounded rumors, Beyonce and her manager, Mathew Knowles, have each issued statements clarifying the facts of the situation.<BR></P> <P>"I have enormous respect and admiration for LeToya as an artist and a business woman and I wish her incredible success with her debut CD and her career," said <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/section/Music/artist/Beyonce">Beyonce</A>. "LeToya and I have known each other since childhood and, because of all we've been through, I know that we both really care -- and want what's best -- for each other.<BR></P> <P>"We are pleased that LeToya has chosen to include our House of Dereon designs in her Lady Elle boutique in Houston and look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.<BR></P> <P>"It makes me sad that that people are trying to stir up a controversy where there is none. LeToya makes fantastic music and it would be great if her fans, as well as the press, could simply enjoy it on its own merits and not engage in negative speculation."<BR></P> <P>"I'm shocked and amazed that this is even an issue," said Mathew Knowles. "It's standard practice in the music industry for upcoming albums to go on pre-sale well in advance of an in-store date.<BR></P> <P>"From the time <A href="http://www.trushkin.net/cgi-bin/amazon_products_feed.cgi?Operation=ItemSearch&amp;Keywords=Beyonce&amp;SearchIndex=Music">Beyonce</A> began working on her new album, 'B'Day,' we wanted to release it in early September to coincide with her 25th birthday on September 4. Our pre-sale strategy is a logical and sensible lead-in to that target date and has nothing to do with the scheduled releases of any other albums by any other artists."<BR></P> Your business card is the most powerful business tool -- dollar for dollar -- you can invest in, says Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI, an international referral networking organization. The business card is compact, energy-efficient, low-cost, low- tech, and keeps working for you hours, weeks and even years after it leaves your hands.<BR> http://www.zongoo.com/article9087.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><STRONG>Four Tips for Smart Business Card Use </STRONG> <P></P><BR>UPLAND, Calif., July 26 -- Your <A href="http://www.credit-card-direct.com">business card</A> is the most powerful business tool -- dollar for dollar -- you can invest in, says Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI, an international referral networking organization. The business card is compact, energy-efficient, low-cost, low- tech, and keeps working for you hours, weeks and even years after it leaves your hands.<BR> <P></P><BR>Make Your Cards Accessible<BR> <P></P><BR>Keep a small box of your cards in your glove box, your jacket pocket, your briefcase, wallet and computer bag. Don't leave home without them. And never run out.<BR> <P></P><BR>Seek Business Card Exchanges<BR> <P></P><BR>Seek opportunities to pass your card to prospective clients and potential referral sources. Likely venues: one-on-one meetings with someone you haven't seen recently; mixers; conventions; trade shows; visits to non-competing businesses that might attract the same people you'd like as customers.<BR> <P></P><BR>Cards Go the Distance<BR> <P></P><BR>Communicating with someone in writing? Send a card if it's appropriate to the occasion. After any telephone call in which business was discussed, follow up with a letter and your card.<BR> <P></P><BR>Be Creative<BR> <P></P><BR>Hand-write something on your card, such as your cell-phone number or secondary e-mail address. At a restaurant, leave your card with the tip and write a personal thank-you on the back. Pay the highway toll for the Mercedes behind you, and leave your card for the driver!<BR> <P></P><BR>Take maximum advantage of your business card's full potential. And never, ever, be caught out without it.<BR> <P></P><BR>Misner provided these tips in his recent monthly column for Entrepreneur.com (the online home of Entrepreneur Magazine). Read the whole story online at: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,327832,00.html.<BR> <P></P><BR>For more information about the power of networking, visit www.bni.com.<BR> <P></P><BR>BNI (www.bni.com) is a referral networking organization, with over 4,000 groups in more than 30 countries worldwide. BNI's Founder &amp; Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner is the author of several book's including the NY Times best-seller, Masters of Networking, (www.MastersofNetworking.com) and the recently released #1 best-seller, Masters of Success (www.MastersofSuccess.biz). He is also the Senior Partner for the Referral Institute (www.referralinstitute.com), a referral training company with operations around the world <P></P> IMAX Corporation and Warner&nbsp;&nbsp; Bros. Pictures today announced that Superman Returns, which has grossed more&nbsp;&nbsp; than $290 million worldwide to date, is showing strong legs in IMAX(R) theatres&nbsp;&nbsp; through its fourth weekend. The IMAX(R) 3D release earned approximately $1.4&nbsp;&nbsp; million on 77 North American IMAX screens and an estimated $625,000 from 27&nbsp;&nbsp; international IMAX screens between Friday, July 21 and Sunday July 23. To date,&nbsp;&nbsp; the film has earned $20.7 million in IMAX theatres worldwide, becoming the&nbsp;&nbsp; fastest grossing digitally re-mastered IMAX release in the Company's history for&nbsp;&nbsp; an impressive worldwide per screen average of $201,000 http://www.zongoo.com/article9086.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><strong>Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience Grosses More than $20 Million</strong> </p> <BR><strong>Film Becomes Fastest Grossing Hollywood Release in IMAX History, Shows Strong Legs Through Fourth Weekend in IMAX(R) Theatres </strong></p> <BR>NEW YORK, NY, July 26 -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Superman Returns, which has grossed more than $290 million worldwide to date, is showing strong legs in IMAX(R) theatres through its fourth weekend. The IMAX(R) 3D release earned approximately $1.4 million on 77 North American IMAX screens and an estimated $625,000 from 27 international IMAX screens between Friday, July 21 and Sunday July 23. To date, the film has earned $20.7 million in IMAX theatres worldwide, becoming the fastest grossing digitally re-mastered IMAX release in the Company's history for an impressive worldwide per screen average of $201,000.<br /> </p> <BR>The strong fourth weekend in North American IMAX theatres follows a record-breaking opening, when the film set numerous records for a Hollywood simultaneous release, including the biggest seven-day total and the highest seven-day per screen average. The continued box office success demonstrates the growing consumer enthusiasm for IMAX 3D and Hollywood films that have been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R).<br /> </p> <BR>&quot;The box office results from the film's fourth weekend in IMAX theatres demonstrate the staying power of The IMAX Experience,&quot; said Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. &quot;The IMAX release provides another layer of excitement surrounding the film, and we are confident that it will continue to contribute to the overall box office success of the film.&quot;<br /> </p> <BR>&quot;The popularity of Hollywood event movies in both IMAX 2D and IMAX 3D is clearly growing and we are encouraged by the strong legs of Bryan Singer's Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience,&quot; said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. &quot;We expect these box office trends to continue, and we are confident that the film will break even more IMAX records.&quot;<br /> </p> <BR>&quot;The IMAX 3D release of Superman Returns continues to generate outstanding results in our international territories,&quot; said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. &quot;We are pleased that audiences are responding to this film and taking advantage of the opportunity to experience it in this unique and immersive way. We look forward to continued success as the film opens in more international IMAX theatres during the weeks ahead.&quot;<br /> </p> <BR>The film is performing very well in several key international territories, with IMAX theatres reporting record performances and numerous sold-out shows.<br /> </p> <BR>IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures will continue to offer the world's most immersive cinematic 3D experience this summer with the July 28 IMAX 3D release of The Ant Bully. In IMAX 3D theatres, moviegoers will feel as if they are actually IN the movie, with screens up to eight stories high and as much as 14,000 watts of un-compressed multi-channel digital surround sound.<br /> </p> <pre> About IMAX Corporation ---------------------- </pre> <BR>Founded in 1967, IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies and the newest distribution window for Hollywood films. IMAX delivers the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR technology. IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) makes it possible for virtually any 35mm film to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences. As of March 31, 2006, there were 266 IMAX theatres operating in 36 countries.<br /> </p> <BR>IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R), IMAX MPX(R), The IMAX Experience(R) and An IMAX 3D Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com.<br /> </p> <BR>This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on management assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include the timing of theatre system deliveries, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses on film production and distribution agreements, the performance of films, the viability of new businesses and products, and fluctuations in foreign currency and in the large format and general commercial exhibition market. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. <br /> Michelle Nunes, representing the<BR>Hooters Hotel and Casino, was selected out of over 120 Hooters Girls from<BR>around the world to represent Hooters for the next year, as Miss Hooters<BR>International 2006. Among the many prizes and opportunities that accompany<BR>the crown, this Hooters Girl from Las Vegas will take home the first place<BR>prize of $50,000 cash as well as be featured in Hooters Magazine, national<BR>marketing campaigns and TV commercials.<BR> http://www.zongoo.com/article9085.html <center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2578395398126606"; google_ad_width = "728"; google_ad_height = "90"; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "0000CC"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "6F6F6F"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></center><p><P><STRONG>Michelle Nunes from Las Vegas, is Crowned Miss Hooters International 2006 at the Hooters Swimsuit Pageant in Las Vegas </STRONG></P> <P>LAS VEGAS, July 26 -- Michelle Nunes, representing the<BR>Hooters Hotel and Casino, was selected out of over 120 Hooters Girls from<BR>around the world to represent Hooters for the next year, as Miss Hooters<BR>International 2006. Among the many prizes and opportunities that accompany<BR>the crown, this Hooters Girl from Las Vegas will take home the first place<BR>prize of $50,000 cash as well as be featured in Hooters Magazine, national<BR>marketing campaigns and TV commercials.<BR><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This year's Pageant was held at the Aladdin Casino's Theater of<BR>Performing Arts in Las Vegas. The judges included television personality<BR>Brooke Burke; Leeann Tweeden of "The Best Damn Sports Show," NASCAR driver<BR>Dale Earnhardt Jr.; NBA Player and Sportscaster, John Salley; Rob Dibble<BR>from Fox Sports News "The Best Damn Sports Show"; Jerry Buss, owner of the<BR>LA Lakers; and Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation for Cancer Research.<BR>The Pageant also featured an appearance by Anna Burns, Miss Hooters<BR>International 2006.</P> <P><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The top five winners included: 1st Runner Up, Stacie Burns<BR>(representing Hooters.com), 2nd Runner Up Randi Jackson (representing<BR>Jacksonville, FL), 3rd Runner Up, Kat Longa (representing Miss September in<BR>the Hooters Calendar), and 4th Runner Up, Sarah Coggin (representing the<BR>Southwest). Rounding out the top ten finalists in no particular order are<BR>Ambar Martinez (representing Venezuela); Beverly Mullins (representing<BR>Brandon, FL); Natalie Pandorf (representing the Original Hooters in<BR>Clearwater, FL); Nicole Del Valle (representing Las Vegas) and Linsey Toole<BR>(representing Miss December in the Hooters Calendar).</P> <P><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contestants from Australia, Taiwan, Germany, Canada, Venezuela, Mexico,<BR>Costa Rica and Guatemala traveled a long way to Las Vegas to compete for<BR>over $150,000 in cash and prizes. Trisha Gledhill, representing Calgary,<BR>Canada was selected from the international contestants to represent Miss<BR>Hooters World. She received $5,000 cash with her new title.</P> <P><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During the pageant, Hooters presented former Hooters Calendar Cover<BR>Girl, Kelly Jo Dowd and Nick Valvano, CEO of the V Foundation for Cancer<BR>Research with checks totaling over $230,000. Kelly Jo was diagnosed with<BR>breast cancer in 2002, while she was working as a manager at Hooters. The<BR>funds were raised in every Hooters location to benefit Kelly Jo and breast<BR>cancer awareness.</P> <P><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is the 10th year of the pageant and it continues to grow and<BR>become more competitive with an increasing amount of new Hooters locations<BR>and better prizes each year. "It is hard to believe Hooters has held 10<BR>pageants," explained Mike McNeil, VP of Marketing for Hooters of America.<BR>"We came from relatively humble beginnings into what, I believe, is the<BR>best pageant by far of any kind." The first pageant, held in 1997, offered<BR>$2,500 to the pageant winner. This year's Miss Hooters International<BR>received $50,000.</P> <P><BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 430<BR>Hooters restaurants in 46 states and 20 foreign countries. The first<BR>Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well known for<BR>its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a<BR>menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly world famous<BR>chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the<BR>Hooters Girls.<BR></P>