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7/01/09- Live the Music Group Presents "Making the Dream"

On July 2, 2009, Live the Music Group kicks off the Making the Dream concert at the Magic Stick located on Woodward in downtown Detroit. The hottest artists in the city will step up to showcase their talent for the world to see  for a chance to win a production deal from Detroit mega-label Live the Music Group. 

For more information visit www.livetmg.com. 

6/26/09- Rest in Peace Michael Jackson 

Today the world celebrates the life of Michael Joseph Jackson. He leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. We love you Michael! 

6/21/09- Dancing With the Devil Midnight Booksigning with Mark Curry

On July 10 we will be hosting a midnight booksigning with the Michigan FrontPage and Feel Good Fridays for former Bad Boy recording artist Mark Curry, who will be signing copies of his new book Dancing With the Devil at the Whitney Gardens at The Whitney in downtown Detroit.

This tell-all book chronicles his 10-year journey with the Bad Boy label and Sean "Puffy" Combs as an artist who fell prey to the ugly side of the music industry. For more inforamation about Dancing With the Devil please visit markcurrybook.com. 

6/16/09- In Other Politically-incorrect News

Tennessee Senator Diane Black is being called out in the media because of a racist email that her executive assistant, Sherri Gorforth, allegedly sent out with a headline that read "Historical Keepsake Photo" and a body stating:

"We’ve never seen President Obama in person, but we’re pretty sure those pair of spooked white eyes against a black background don’t quite do him justice."

and included this photo

According to reports, Gorforth was given a letter of reprimand and was allowed to keep her job. But in light of all the attention this incident has garnered, instead of apologizing for her actions she only stated that she sent the email to the wrong list. 

6/11/09-  Live TMG presents Making the Dream music conference

In the after math of the history making Industry Ready concert that shook Detroit to its very core, on July 2, 2009, Live the Music Group will present the Making the Dream music conference at the Magic Stick located in downtown Detroit.

In a concentrated effort to change the perception of the state we live in, the participants of the Michigan Music Conglomerate have come together to better ourselves as artists, managers, consumers and citizens. This dynamic event will reestablish the marriage between artists and radio, press and the people, music and social responsibility through the powerful movement of music.

By building a highway from Detroit to New York, Live TMG is poised to revive the music industry in a way that hasn’t been experienced in almost two decades. Making the Dream is a program designed to give artists the ability to live through their music. This music conference will showcase and provide feedback to artists prior to submitting packages representing us all to the world’s music gatekeepers.

Live TMG has enlisted press, radio, DJs and fans to come together to give hot unsigned acts a real shot at achieving their dream. Pre-screened talent will perform 3 songs before a panel of 4 judges who represent radio, performance, a major label and the press. The audience will provide the final vote. Artists will receive constructive feedback from panelist and the audience on how to make their music better. The winner will receive a professionally packaged demo deal from Live the Music Group, and submission of their project to 1500 major label contacts. Hence, the title "Making the Dream".

The event description for this first event is found below. Do your part. Get involved, and feel free to contact Kira Lee @ 248-703-9965 for more information.

6/2/09- Live TMG Artist to Perform at Summer Jamz

Live the Music Group artists Charm, JiG, Roc Stea’D and Vina Mills have joined the line up for this year’s installment of Summer Jamz, presented by Hot 102.7, that will take place June 6-7 at Chene Park in downtown Detroit. Amidst an all-star lineup that includes Rick Ross, Day 26, Trey Songz and Soulja Boy, this event promises to be one of the summers hottest.

Vina Mills has taken over the air-waves with her hot new single “Yeah”, while Charm has charmed their way into the hearts of many with the meticulous melodies of their hot new single “Story of My Life.  Roc Stea’D has rocked the “D” with their infectious new single Bump”, while JiG continues to burn up stages everywhere with his dynamic performances.

So come out and support some of the city’s most celebrated talent June 6-7 at Summer Jamz, an event that the whole family can enjoy!

Sample the sounds of Charm, JiG, Roc Stea’D and Vina Mills by visiting www.livetmg.com.

6/1/09- Trinity Film Coalition Film Festival Call for Enteries

Attention all filmmakers: The Trinity Film Coalition is now accepting entries for the 3rd Annual Trinity Film Coalition Film Festival. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Feature Film, Best Short Film and Best Music Video.

For submission forms or to obtain more information, please visit www.trinityfilmcoalition.com. 

Till Death is now available on DVD!

For better or worse, richer or poorer, betrayal and murder…

Aaron Corbin, is a successful businessman with a thriving corporation and his beautiful new wife, Kelly, on arm. Not only is his business thriving, but it is set to go global in six months, guaranteeing him a new life living in the lap of luxury. No sooner is the ink dried on the contract, than a mysterious man from Aaron's past shows up and demands that he repay him all the money he borrowed to start his company plus interest. The mystery man not only demands payment within thirty days, but adds on an additional deadly incentive for Aaron to pay him sooner rather than later. After a series of unfortunate events, Aaron determines that the only way he can get the money to repay his debt and save his life is to kill his wife to obtain the proceeds from their life insurance policy. The madness and mayhem that ensues creates a bevy of unforeseen twists and turns that will never cease to leave the viewers guessing.