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VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION TO HONOR JOHN LEGEND AT THE 2010 GALA PRESENTED BY LG MOBILE PHONES

EVENING TO FEATURE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

Gala To Be Held at Cipriani Wall Street Will Also Honor John Mayer, The ASCAP Foundation and Include Guest Appearances By NYC Mayor Bloomberg And Twilight’s Billy Burke

VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION TO HONOR JOHN MAYER AND THE ASCAP FOUNDATION AT THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION’S 2010 GALA PRESENTED BY LG MOBILE PHONES 

Gala To Be Held at Cipriani Wall Street Will Feature A Performance By VH1 Save The Music’s Original Grant Recipient School And A Special Tribute To The 45^th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music

New York, NY (August 2010)—On Monday, November 8^th, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation will honor seven-time Grammy Award winner John Mayer and The ASCAP Foundation, represented by songwriting legend and The ASCAP Foundation President, Paul Williams to mark thirteen years of restoring music education programs in America’s public schools with a Gala celebration at Cipriani Wall Street. Presented by LG Mobile Phones, the event will celebrate music as a universal language that shapes and moves all of our lives.

VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION TO HONOR JOHN MAYER AND 
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION AT 
THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION’S 2010 GALA PRESENTED BY LG MOBILE PHONES 

 Gala To Be Held at Cipriani Wall Street Will Feature A Performance By VH1 Save The Music’s Original Grant Recipient School And A Special Tribute To The 45^th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music 

New York, NY (August 2010)—On Monday, November 8^th, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation will honor seven-time Grammy Award winner John Mayer and The ASCAP Foundation, represented by songwriting legend and The ASCAP Foundation President, Paul Williams to mark thirteen years of restoring music education programs in America’s public schools with a Gala celebration at Cipriani Wall Street. Presented by LG Mobile Phones, the event will celebrate music as a universal language that shapes and moves all of our lives.

JOHN VARVATOS CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Fall 2010

---For immediate release

June 2, 2010 –John Varvatos, the brand, is synonymous with a lifestyle, a rock ’n’ roll sensibility and clothing, where a new school attitude meets an old school grace. This year John Varvatos and the Varvatos family celebrate 10 years and the man behind the brand has proven in a decade that he can do what only a handful of others have accomplished over many. The 10 year anniversary ad campaign which will be released this Fall reflects just that; a collage of musicians and artists from Iggy Pop to ZZ Top that make up the John Varvatos family portrait. Varvatos says, as he reflects, “We have lived through 9/11, international strife of great magnitude, global financial crisis and the explosion of digital technology. My company has come out stronger, more alive and more open to change. I am most proud of my team and their accomplishments in helping us become one of the top designer brands in the world.”

It was after successful careers at Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, where he was head of menswear design for both companies that John Varvatos decided to go out on his own. He launched his line with a Fall 2000 runway collection to much acclaim and instant success. The collection brought a contemporary sensibility to classic menswear, where historically there was no blend of the two. The quality fabrics and exquisitely tailored cuts displayed a confidence and elegance that was unparalleled in a new line. John Varvatos made his mark as a designer who could draw inspiration from the past, repurpose these ideas into something entirely new and use his passion for music to give his clothes an edge.

THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION’S CRAZY 8 BRAND TO DONATE $30,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION

Crazy 8 Set To Launch Sweepstakes Culminating With a Check Presentation to the VH1 The Save Music Foundation at a Public School in Nashville, TN

New York, NY (July 2010)—The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is thrilled to kick-off their fall 2010 campaign by uniting with The Gymboree Corporation’s newest kid’s apparel brand, Crazy 8. Crazy 8 will make a donation of $30,000 to support the Foundation and its work to ensure that no child be deprived of the opportunity to participate in instrumental music education programs.

Crazy 8 will kick off the back to school shopping season with an exciting online sweepstakes in celebration of music education for all students. Beginning July 27, 2010 and continuing through August 29, 2010, the brand will promote the chance to win one of 8 prize packages that includes a $1,000 back to school shopping gift card, plus a kid’s electric Squier® by Fender® guitar and a rocker accessories kit valued at over $300 dollars.

This October, the Crazy 8 partnership will culminate with an in school instrument delivery event and check presentation in Nashville, TN. Since 1999, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has worked with the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools to benefit students. To date, the Foundation has granted more than $950,000 worth of new musical instruments to 36 schools in Nashville. Crazy 8’s donation of $30,000 will maximize the VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s effort to restore instrumental music education programs in public schools.

“We are so pleased to partner with Crazy 8. It is important for people to recognize the central role music education has in a student’s life and thanks to the generosity of Gymboree and the Crazy 8 brand we are one step closer to ensuring that no child goes without music education,” says Paul Cothran, Executive Director of the VH1’S Save The Music Foundation.

Colbie Caillat, Grammy Award-Winning Artist,
Makes a Difference in the Lives of Children
Live Celebrity Charity Auction - August 5-15, 2010

MyWorkButterfly.com will auction off a one-of-a-kind experience and prize package with Colbie Caillat, Grammy-award winning Singer/Songwriter. MyWorkButterfly.com, the most comprehensive social networking site that provides free resources to help return-to-work moms and working moms, is made up of a community of parents who have an overwhelming desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children.

Proceeds from the live auction will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation in helping to make a difference in the lives of students across the country without access to music education. Colbie is proud to be an Artist ambassador of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music programs in America’s public schools.

The highest bidder will win:
 Two Concert Tickets to see Colbie Caillat with Sheryl Crow on 9/10/10
at the Greek Theatre in LA
 Meet & Greet with Colbie Caillat
 One-of-a-kind Hand-Painted Artwork Created and Signed by Colbie
 A Personalized Autographed Acoustic Guitar
 Two Roundtrip Domestic Air Tickets from JetBlue Airways to Los Angeles
 Personal Escort to Side Stage, Winner to Enjoy a Couple of Colbie Songs Close-up
 Gift Bag from MyWorkButterfly.com

WHEN: Bidding will take place over a ten-day period, August 5-15, 2010

HOW: Visit MyWorkButterfly.com to bid on the Colbie Caillat Live Auction on
August 5-15, 2010
While there, you can also take advantage of MyWorkButterfly's free resources in child care, career counseling, financial, parenting, psychotherapy, health, fitness, travel, as well as 10,000+ job opportunities and celebrity “Mom Mentor” videos. Your donation will positively impact children's lives forever.

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL’S “BIG, LOUD & LIVE 7” WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTERFINALS
THUNDERS BACK INTO MOVIE THEATERS FOR A HEART-STOPPING SEVENTH YEAR

Annual NCM Fathom Event, Broadcast LIVE, Marks the Start of DCI Championship Events for World Class Corps

Centennial, Colo., July 14, 2010 – The pounding rhythms, precise formations and pulsating beats of the Drum Corps International’s (DCI) World Championship Quarterfinals once again march into movie theaters in the exclusive, annual event Big Loud & Live 7. This rousing competition, featuring teams of world class brass musicians, percussionists and color guard performers, will be broadcast LIVE from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to nearly 500 select movie theaters on Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern / 5:30 p.m. Central / 4:30 p.m. Mountain / 3:30 p.m. Pacific.

Billy Burke Partners with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation
-Actor/Musician donates a portion of his album sales to create awareness towards music education -

Los Angeles, CA. - Actor/Musician Billy Burke - most known for his roles in the “Twilight Saga”, “Along Came a Spider”, and “Fracture” - is thrilled to announce his newest role: a partner in the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Inspired by VH1 Save the Music’s dedication to providing every child access to a complete education that includes music, Billy Burke will be donating a percentage of the proceeds from his newly released debut album “Removed.”

THE DREAM TO JUDGE FOR THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION BREAK’N THROUGH FINALE
ISLAND/DEF JAM RECORDING ARTIST TO JUDGE THE TOP UNDISCOVERED
TALENT IN MUSIC ON MAY 27th 2010 AT GRAMERCY THEATRE

New York, NY- R&B RECORDING ARTIST THE DREAM will serve as a judge for the BREAK’N THROUGH SEASON 1 FINALE, to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, on MAY 27th 2010 at the Gramercy Theater. A triple threat SINGER, WRITER, AND PRODUCER signed by Island/Def Jam Records, THE DREAM is one of the music industry’s most desired and respected talents. The Dream will join music media icon Allison Hagendorf on the judge’s panel.

“The Dream is such a force in the music industry right now, it’s unreal that he wanted to get involved with BREAK’N THROUGH,” said Ben Aronson, Creator of BREAK’N THROUGH. “The Dream brings a perspective and expertise in so many areas of music (writing, producing, performing), that he is the ideal person to join Allison on the judges panel.

BREAK’N THROUGH, the dynamic reality competition series to launch the top undiscovered original talent in music, has raised $30,000 for the VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION. Created by the TAO Experience, BREAK’N THROUGH, with the help of TWIX® and Millennium Prime, raised the funds through ticket sales and sponsorship of their 4 semi-final showcases in Rock, HipHop, Pop/R&B, and Unplugged.

Presented by TWIX® and Millennium Prime, BREAK’N THROUGH is the ground breaking reality competition series to launch the top original talent in music. The season 1 red carpet finale will feature performances by the winners of the 4 semi-final showcases (Rock, Pop, HipHop, Unplugged) as well as special guest performances by Tina Brown, Jesse Blaze Snider, and ROCKAFELLA Records recording artist JADAKISS.

FASHION TO FIGURE PARTNERS WITH VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION FOR GRAND OPENING OF NEW KINGS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER STORE ON SATURDAY JUNE 5TH 2010

NEW YORK, NY (May 19th, 2010) – After a successful May 1st Bronx, NY store opening event, Fashion To Figure (FTF) will partner again with The VH1 Save The Music Foundation to celebrate the opening of a new FTF location in Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn, NY. On Saturday June 5th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., FTF will cut the ribbon on their newest store and invite shoppers to celebrate the opening of their first store in the Brooklyn borough. FTF will be donating 10% of all sales from the day to The VH1 Save The Music Foundation in support of their mission to “ensure that every child has access to a complete education that includes the benefits of music instruction.” VH1’s Save The Music has facilitated children’s music education in schools across New York, donating $2 million of instruments to 78 schools in Brooklyn alone.

“We are excited to open in Kings Plaza Shopping Center and become part of the Brooklyn community, sharing our FTF Experience with local guests. Our commitment to supporting our stores’ local communities is a core value of FTF, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership with VH1’s Save The Music to raise awareness about the importance of music as part of children’s education” said FTF Co-Founder and CEO Michael Kaplan. He continued, “We were delighted to have the opportunity to make a contribution to Save The Music. We look forward to serving the Brooklyn community and making people’s lives better through providing them with the ultimate full-fashion shopping experience.”

****MEDIA ALERT****

TWIX AND MILLENNIUM PRIME PRESENT: BREAK’N THROUGH FINALE EVENT
TO BENEFIT THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
Featuring Special Performance by Jadakiss and Special Guest Judges The Dream and Allison Hagendorf

What: In 2009 the VH1 Save The Music Foundation partnered with Tao Experience to present a 4-part dynamic concert series called Break’N Through which showcased music industry’s burgeoning top talent. On Thursday, May 27th, Tao Experience will host the finale event, which will reveal the overall winner voted for by the fans online. The winner will receive a full marketing kit (music video shoot, full production of a 4 track demo, website development, and a performance on a major TV program) to bolster their visibility and give them the leverage to sign a strong contract with a major label.

To date, the Break’N Through concert series has raised $30,000 and on May 27th, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will once again partner with Tao Experience and celebrity guest judge The Dream for a spectacular finale event to benefit the Foundation’s work to restore instrumental music programs. Tao Experience will be announcing another donation to the foundation of $30,000, which will bring their total to $60,000; enough to restore 2 full music programs.

General Admission Tickets are $11.50. VIP Tickets are $51.50.

Who: The Dream, Jadakiss, Allison Hagendorf, Jesse Blaze Snider, Tina Brown,VH1 Save The Music Foundation executives, Tao Experience and finalists Jessica Rose (Unplugged), Natural High (Hip Hop), Status Green (All Things Rock), Ahmir (Pop and R&B), Jay Liberatore and Brian Gibbs

Where: Blender Theater
127 E. 23rd St
New York, NY

When: Thursday, May 27th | 7:00 PM

** Media Coverage Invited**

W HOBOKEN PARTNERS WITH VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC

Exclusive Suite Inspired by VH1 Save The Music to Launch at W Hoboken
Summer Kick-Off, Benefiting the Foundation and Featuring GRAMMY Award Winning Artist and Foundation Ambassador Colbie Caillat

HOBOKEN, NJ—May 19, 2010-- W Hoboken and VH1 Save The Music Foundation (VH1 STM) today announced an exclusive partnership dedicated to restoring instrumental music programs in schools across the country.

As part of the partnership, W Hoboken will dedicate the hotel’s Fantastic Suite to supporting VH1 Save The Music Foundation, where a percentage of the room rate will be donated to support the Foundation’s work to restore instrumental music education programs. The newly decked out Suite will house special music memorabilia and décor on loan from VH1 Music and Talent Executives, including Gold and Platinum records from artists such as Beyonce, The Fray, and Bon Jovi.

The VH1 Save The Music inspired suite will also feature a ready-to-play Epiphone guitar featuring a custom strap generously created and donated by Red Monkey Designs, and Rock Band 2, challenging guests to find their inner Rock Star. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a celebrity Welcome Call from VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador and Grammy-Award winner, Chrisette Michele, as well as a message from Jim Shearer, host of VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown. W Hoboken is offering an exclusive opportunity for guests who book the suite to be entered to win two tickets to a VH1 Save The Music gala in November along with a Epiphone guitar valued at over $5000.

MEDIA ALERT

“Taylor Swift Auctions off an Experience to Make a Difference in Children’s Lives.”
Live Celebrity Charity Auction – May 13-23, 2010
 

WHO: MyWorkButterfly.com, the most comprehensive social networking site that provides free resources to help return-to-work moms and working moms, is made up of a community of parents who have an overwhelming desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children.

THOUSANDS OF TEEN MUSICIANS LEAD THE FIGHT TO SAVE MUSIC EDUCATION
 

DoSomething.org and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ campaign activates teens and celebrity advocates to save music education programs
 

New York, NY (May 4, 2010) –DoSomething.org and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation announce today the winners of their ‘Battle of the Bands’ campaign, which mobilized over 6,000 teens nationwide in the fight to keep music education in schools. Launched with spokesperson Nick Jonas, the campaign encouraged teens to submit videos to DoSomething.org about the importance of music in their lives.
 

Nick Jonas was joined by other celebrity advocates including Death Cab for Cutie, Kristen Bell, BJ Novak, Kat Deluna, and America’s Best Dance Crew champions the Jabbawockeez, to share their stories about why music education matters and encourage participation.
 

A panel of expert judges including musician Vanessa Carlton and music industry representatives from VH1, EMI Music, CBS Radio, and Rolling Stone magazine evaluated the bands based on creativity, strength of argument, and overall participation to determine the winners.
 

"I feel honored to have been asked to participate,” explains Vanessa Carlton. “It was amazing to see such young people plugged in to the necessity of art. This campaign goes to show that if you are a passionate student, you can start to change the outside world from inside your classroom. I raise my glass to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, DoSomething.org, and to everyone who participated in Battle of the Bands."
DoSomething.org and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will present the ‘Battle of the Bands’ video submissions to Senators and members of Congress at events on the Hill in May and June 2010.