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Pete Seeger Dies at 94: Fans Mourn the Loss of a Great American

January 28th, 2014

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Pete Seeger a folk singer, but so much more has died at age 94 in his sleep at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he had been for six days. My late father Alvin Berkwitt, raised me on so many great musical artists and Pete was always in his rotation of albums. I can recall my father telling me they had met and that Seeger just didn’t talk the talk, but he walked the walk when it came to humanity. We lost a great man, but the world will have his music and remember his kindness to Planet Earth for decades to come.

NewzBreaker extends our deepest condolences to the Seeger family in their time of grief.

Ringo Starr: Photograph – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 28th, 2014

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Music, Boxing, Concerts: Hit Singer Robbie Dupree Chats

January 27th, 2014

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Exclusive Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

(Interview from 2010)

Over time I’ve observed that I have a special affinity for artists that hail from my hometown, New York. What attracts me is a certain down-to-earth realism that not only influences choice of subject matter, but also how it is expressed. I believe the operative word here is “soul”. Robbie Dupree is from New York, and indeed possesses soul in great abundance.

You can feel this easy, pragmatic, earthy realism in Robbie’s songs. I always enjoy an artist whose CD you can put on…. and leave on. Robbie is such an artist. Easy to listen to. The songs are melodic, the rhythms engaging and his vocal delivery effortless.

I noticed he released his new CD on Spectra Records; and it so happens that I have recently licensed a CD for release on Spectra as well. I guess this makes us label-mates……. partners in crime, as it were. – Gregory Abbott (Singer & Songwriter)

2014 Sundance Film Festival Announces Feature Film Awards – Breaking News

January 27th, 2014

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Rich Hill, Whiplash, Return to Homs and To Kill a Man Earn Grand Jury Prizes

Audience Favorites Include Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory, Whiplash, The Green Prince, Difret and Imperial Dreams

Park City, UT — Sundance Institute this evening announced the Jury, Audience and other special awards of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the feature film Awards Ceremony, hosted by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, in Park City, Utah. Video of the ceremony in its entirety is available at www.sundance.org/live.

The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary was presented by Tracy Chapman to:
Rich Hill / U.S.A. (Directors: Andrew Droz Palermo, Tracy Droz Tragos) — In a rural, American town, kids face heartbreaking choices, find comfort in the most fragile of family bonds, and dream of a future of possibility.

Jermaine Jackson: Do What You Do – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 26th, 2014

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Frank Sinatra: It Was A Very Good Year – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 25th, 2014

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Jeff Strand: I Have A Bad Feeling About This – Breaking Book News

January 24th, 2014

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Tampa horror author Jeff Strand, known as the ‘funniest writer in the game’ by critics, beloved by teen readers, and a Junior Library Guild favorite, is releasing his second YA novel, I Have a Bad Feeling About This, March 2014. With two Junior Library Guild picks under his belt and a fandom surrounding his work in the horror genre, Strand is a force to be reckoned with.

I Have A Bad Feeling About This is a hysterical novel about one outcast’s summer adventure, and a gut-busting romp through a summer camp that doesn’t feel too far removed from the zombie apocalypse. A perfect read to gear teen boys up for summer, (or remind them of warmer days) or for anyone who likes a laugh-out-loud, coming of age storyline. As Kirkus reviews nicely puts, “It’s funny, and the gags turn in unexpected directions and would do Saturday Night Live skits proud.”

JEFF STRAND is a three-time nominee for the Bram Stoker Award, and both of his YA books, A Bad Day for VooDoo and I Have A Bad Feeling About This are both Junior Library Guild Picks. Jeff lives in Tampa, Florida, and would last approximately three seconds in a true survival situation. But he’s okay with that, because he mostly just types stuff in a safe bear-free environment. Jeffstrand.com.

24 EXPOSURES is Now in Select Theaters & Available on VOD – Breaking Movie News

January 24th, 2014

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Official Trailer: http://bit.ly/24Exposures_Trailer

Official Poster: http://bit.ly/24Exposures_Poster

Clip: http://bit.ly/24Exposures_BillyMeetsRebecca

Film Images: http://bit.ly/1hAMj4V

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Director: Joe Swanberg
Cast: Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Sophia Takal, Helen Rogers
Producers: Alexander Motlagh, Alex Orr
Distributor: IFC Midnight
Genre: Thriller
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Sundance Institute – Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award 2014 Recipients Announced – Breaking News

January 24th, 2014

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Sundance Institute and Mahindra today announced the winners of the 2014 Sundance Institute | Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award, in recognition and support of emerging independent filmmakers from around the world. The winning directors and projects are Hong Khaou, MONSOON from Vietnam/UK; Tobias Lindholm, A WAR from Denmark; Ashlee Page, ARCHIVE from Australia; and Neeraj Ghaywan, FLY AWAY SOLO from India.

The awards were presented at a private ceremony at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, currently underway in Park City, Utah.

Now in its fourth year, the Sundance Institute | Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award is part of a multifaceted collaboration that exemplifies a commitment to and support of world cinema by the Mahindra Group, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in India known throughout the world for its dedication to excellence and to social responsibility, and the nonprofit Sundance Institute, one of the world’s leading cultural organizations.

Sundance Institute Receives $5 Million Grant from Open Society Foundations – Breaking News

January 24th, 2014

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Innovative documentary films addressing some of the most important issues facing the world today received a boost with a $5 million grant to the Sundance Institute. Christopher Stone, president of the Open Society Foundations, announced the dollar-for-dollar matching grant at the Sundance Film Festival.

“My foundations have long supported arts and culture–especially film–as a means to build and strengthen open societies around the world,” said George Soros, Founder and Chairman of the Open Society Foundations. “This support will help bring open society issues to a wider audience.”

The Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program advances nonfiction storytelling on a broad range of contemporary social issues and provides leading support for independent documentary filmmakers worldwide.

Star Wars Episode VII Photo Leaked

January 24th, 2014

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By Anthony “Holla” Santiago

Those two asshats CEO/Publisher “Bad” Brad and Managing Editor, Geno “Bambino” would not allow me to run the photo from the set of Star Wars Episode VII emailed to me because they thought it was a fake. They wouldn’t no a real Star Wars picture from a Light Saber up their asses, I’ll tell you that! So here is great photo from my personal collection.

Take that Berkwitt and McGahee! Ha Ha Ha

Angela Bofill: This Time I’ll Be Sweeter – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 24th, 2014

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James Ingram & Patti Austin: How Do You Keep The Music Playing – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 23rd, 2014

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Hollywood and Boxing Come Together in One Hit Book : Boxing Interviews Of A Lifetime

January 22nd, 2014

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NewzBreaker Press Release

There are artists that live in the hearts of their fans. When an artist nears the end of their long and illustrious career, they find the time to sit down and reflect, telling intimate stories, recalling the moments that defined their careers and giving insight to those that hope to one day make their way to the position attained by the star.

In BOXING INTERVIEWS OF A LIFETIME, Author “Bad” Brad Berkwitt sits down with many of the stars of the past and present, using his skills as an interviewer to get the inside stories that are seen nowhere else. Stars like Buddy Hackett, Joey Bishop, Al Martino, Jerry Vale and Vanessa Del Rio, along with many of the biggest stars of pugilism to ever lace up the gloves.

BOXING INTERVIEWS OF A LIFETIME is a book that has something for everyone, particularly those with an interest in how Hollywood operates and the strange and funny stories that have gone on behind the scenes. Celebrities of the big screen, TV, sports and more have gathered in one remarkable book, which is now available for purchase.

Click here to purchase your copy now!

Check Out a Brand New Clip from Joe Swanberg’s 24 EXPOSURES – Breaking Movie News

January 22nd, 2014

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The upcoming thriller starring Adam Wingard (You’re Next), Simon Barrett (You’re Next), Sophia Takal (V/H/S) & Helen Rogers (V/H/S) releases in select theaters & VOD this Friday, January 24th, 2014!!

Clip Download:
http://bit.ly/24Exposures_BillyMeetsRebecca

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24 EXPOSURES opens in select theaters & will be available on VOD on January 24th, 2014!
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Official Trailer: http://bit.ly/24Exposures_Trailer

Official Poster: http://bit.ly/24Exposures_Poster

Images: http://bit.ly/1hAMj4V

NEW Trailer for the Upcoming Action Film THE RAID 2 – Breaking Movie News

January 22nd, 2014

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**OFFICIAL TRAILER DOWNLOAD:

http://bit.ly/TheRaid2_Trailer

Starring Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara, Julie Estelle and directed by Gareth Evans, this action-packed feature film will hit theaters on March 28, 2014!

As always, please feel free to share this information with with your readers!

THE RAID 2 – In Theaters March 28, 2014!
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Written & Directed by: Gareth Evans

Starring: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara, Julie Estelle, Ryuhei Matsuda, Kenichi Endo, Kazuki Kitamura

Smile: Jermaine Jackson (Very Moving Performance) – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 22nd, 2014

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THE RAID 2 – Yahoo! Movies Trailer Debut – Breaking Entertainment News

January 21st, 2014

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THE RAID 2 – In Theaters March 28, 2014!
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Written & Directed by: Gareth Evans

Starring: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Oka Antara, Julie Estelle, Ryuhei Matsuda, Kenichi Endo, Kazuki Kitamura

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Official Stills: http://bit.ly/TheRaid2_Stills

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Synopsis

He thought it was over. After fighting his way out of a building filled with gangsters and madmen – a fight that left the bodies of police and gangsters alike piled in the halls – rookie Jakarta cop Rama thought it was done and he could resume a normal life. He couldn’t have been more wrong.

Pillar To The Sky – A Novel by William R. Forstchen – Book News

January 21st, 2014

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The New York Times Bestselling Author of One Second After

A NASA-Inspired Work of Fiction

“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” —Dr. Robert H. Goddard

“The story of a world sinking into apocalypse, which can only be saved by a radical and terrifying experiment . . . A fascinating, fiercely passionate, razor-sharp thriller full of innovative insights, high-tension suspense and cutting-edge science.”
—Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of Impact

“Snappy storytelling that is utterly engaging. The concepts are intriguing—the possibilities endless.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The King’s Deception

Since our transition from hunter-gatherers to farming, technology has always been the means for the next step in mankind’s development. With almost every major technological breakthrough that defines a particular age, the initial concept seems beyond reach, but to the next generation it’s a part of their everyday lives.

Stevie Wonder: Stay Gold from The Outsiders – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

January 21st, 2014

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Sex, Drugs ‘n Facebook: Tools For Parents Whose Kids Venture Into The Internet Jungle – Book News

January 20th, 2014

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There was a time when parents thought dealing with sex, drugs, and rock & roll was tough — but today’s parents have to deal with the dangers of a “virtual” world; a world of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, sexting, Internet addiction, exposure to porn and other inappropriate online content. In fact, wisely managing children’s exposure to the Internet is the parenting and educational issue of our decade. Sex, Drugs ‘n Facebook (Hunter House Publishers) by Dr. Megan Moreno not only helps parents understand the problem, it provides solutions! It is an informative and resourceful guide to raising cybersensible kids by (a) teaching them balance, and (b) setting firm boundaries when it comes to Internet and social media use.

Backed by detailed research and funded by a National Institute of Health grant, Dr. Moreno’s book provides a toolkit for adults teaching young people how to avoid the dangers of the Internet while taking advantage of its potential. Written with the collaboration of teens and college-age stu¬dents and filled with their real stories and case histories, the book also takes into account the experiences and concerns of young people.

Sundance Institute and Women In Film Los Angeles Study – Breaking Entertainment News

January 20th, 2014

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Today at a gathering of filmmakers, producers and members of the film distribution industry, at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, Keri Putnam, Executive Director, Sundance Institute, and Cathy Schulman, President, Women In Film Los Angeles, announced significant growth of a collaborative initiative designed to achieve gender parity and sustainable careers for women working in filmed entertainment.

Recent expansions of the initiative, which launched two years ago, include a deepened mentorship program, new financing intensives, an expanded network of allied organizations and new and updated research, the results of which were also released today. The study was commissioned by Sundance Institute and Women In Film Los Angeles and was conducted by Stacy L. Smith, Ph.D., Katherine Pieper, Ph.D. and Marc Choueiti at Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California.

Caught A Ghost Announce Debut Full Length “Human Nature” – Available Everywhere on April 1st – Breaking Entertainment News

January 20th, 2014

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NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, “TIME GO,” PREMIERING TODAY VIA ELLE.COM

BAND WILL BE PERFORMING AT SXSW 2014

+1 Records is pleased to announce the release of “HUMAN NATURE,” the much anticipated debut album from Caught A Ghost. The album arrives everywhere on April 1st.

“HUMAN NATURE” is previewed by a video for song, “Time Go,” which premiered today via Elle.com here. You can see the official music video here. In addition, Caught A Ghost just made their network TV debut with an appearance on a recent installment of NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly, which you can watch here.