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Chamillionaire, a Houston-based rapper and entrepreneur, has emerged as the biggest-selling new hip-hop artist of the year. His platinum debut album, The Sound of Revenge, has become a mainstay of the Billboard Top 200 chart since its release in 2005. The album's success can be attributed to the
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Panic! At the Disco has been dominating the music scene, and their hard work is paying off with five nominations for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. The Las Vegas-based band, formed by Brendon Urie, has been making waves with their unique sound and energetic live performances. Their debut album,
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Google, the search engine founded in a California garage just eight years ago, has surged to the 24th spot on Interbrand's list of the world's best global brands, outranking old media stalwarts such as Sony, MTV and Reuters. The company's brand value is estimated
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MTV's foray into social networking will allow users to create content, share messages and video clips, and influence the TV channel's content. The platform, MTV Flux, will be launched in the UK and will be a key component of MTV's 25th anniversary celebration on
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At just 16 years old, Paula DeAnda is making waves in the music industry with her debut single "Doing Too Much". With a staggering 40 million audience at the Top 40 and Rhythm formats, DeAnda is already a household name. Her music promotion with Yahoo! Music has kicked
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This year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) is getting a fresh twist as JCPenney Company, Inc. and MTV launch a joint campaign to find the next big teen sensation. The ambitious project, dubbed the "JCP VMA Insider Contest," invites teens to showcase their style, wit, and
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with a recent meeting of its Sustainable Value Network, bringing together industry leaders, suppliers, and company associates to discuss climate change and its impact on the supply chain and customers. The meeting featured presentations from experts in the environmental field and
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MTV announced a joint premiere event for new videos from three major artists: Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, and Justin Timberlake. The premiere will take place on MTV and MTV Overdrive, with exclusive on-demand access to all three videos available for 24 hours after their on-air debut. This event marks a significant
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MTV has announced the launch of its third network, MTV K, a 24-hour music channel dedicated to young Korean-Americans. The channel will premiere on air and online on June 27 at 8 pm ET/PT, featuring a mix of original programming, live events, and international affiliates' content. MTV K
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12snap, a NeoMedia Technologies company, has further extended its relationship with MTV Networks, a collaboration that has resulted in the development and implementation of several successful mobile marketing initiatives over the past four years. Building on its expertise in mobile game development, 12snap has created a new mobile game for
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NBC News president Steve Capus has announced Phil Griffin as the new head of MSNBC, replacing Rick Kaplan. Griffin, 49, is a senior vice president at NBC News, overseeing the "Today" show. As the new head of MSNBC, Griffin will report to Capus, and will work closely with
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Traditional media companies in the United States are struggling to keep up with changing consumer preferences, according to a report by the Kanbay Research Institute (KRI). The report, "Media Content Demand 2006: How Well Media Content Providers Deliver on Consumer Desires," found that consumers are increasingly looking for
