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Shannon
Elizabeth, AJ McLean To Take Part in the Animal Avengers
Benefit back
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Source: AnimalAvengers
On December 10th at the Key Club in Los Angeles thousands of
our furry friends will get some much needed aid, thanks to
the kindness of the entertainment community and your
participation.
Animal Avengers, the non-profit charity founded by actress
Shannon Elizabeth and Joseph Reitman will be holding their
first annual Holiday FunRaiser. This comedy and musical
extravaganza is slated to be one of LA's highlights during
the holiday season, featuring Xbox consoles set up for the
gaming enthusiast, performance artists such as a belly
dancer, a magician, custom pinstriping by Bob Spina and a
psychic tarot card reader, which all add to the originality
of this event.
Musical Guests:
AJ McLean from The Backstreet Boys
Members of Poison
Former Members of Guns N' Roses
Members of the Cult
Samantha 7
Rotten Apples
Members of Black Eyed Peas
Sarah Martin
Comedians and Such:
Wayne Brady
Dane Cook
Debra Wilson
Lisa Foxx
Featured Performance Artists:
Dolphina - Bellydancer
Louis D. Cirulli - Magician
Melody - Tarot Card Reader
Featured Games:
XBOX Full-Size Consoles!
"It's time that we as a community do our part to
reduce pet overpopulation and put an end to the needless
killing of adoptable pets," said Shannon Elizabeth.
"We've put together a showcase of top musical artists
including the first solo performance by AJ McLean in years,
comedians, food, game consoles, belly dancing and a huge
silent auction -- all to help our furry friends and prevent
cruelty. The stars participating in the evening are truly
committed to helping, as we have been looking to our fellow
pet enthusiasts to lend their support. This is all about
animals in need!"
According to Elizabeth, Animal Avengers receives more than
300 calls a month requesting help for animals who are
abandoned, neglected or abused. Avengers has successfully
placed thousands of pets in new, happy homes, but relies on
community support to keep doing their work. Animal Avengers
is a Los Angeles based, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue
dedicated to rescuing and placing homeless pets, reducing
pet overpopulation, promoting responsible pet guardianship
and preventing animal cruelty. Their mission is simple:
Animal Avengers believes that an animal's life is to be
treasured and respected. An animal is a companion and friend
whose value cannot be measured. Animal Avengers' mission is
to help these loyal animals find loving homes and give them
a second chance at life. They believe that through educating
the community on the importance of spaying and neutering
pets, advocating for their rights and working with other
local organizations and agencies, they can end the needless
destruction of unwanted animals and ensure that every pet
has a good home.
Confirmed and expected celebrities include: AJ McLean,
Michael Vartan, Mekhi Pheiffer, Kevin Richardson, Esai
Morales, Jennifer Beals, Chris Judd, Matt Sorum, Gilby
Clarke, Slash, CC DeVille, Rikki Rocket, Sarah Martin, Magic
and Cookie Johnson, Rick Foxx, Lisa Foxx, Gene Simmons and
Shannon Tweed, Wayne Brady, Dane Cook, Debra Wilson, Jerry
O'Connell, Omar Epps, Sarah Chalke, Chynna Phillips, Dana
Daurey, Bob Saget, Dave Navarro, Ashton Kutcher, Heather
Graham, Rose McGowan, The Rotten Apples, Shannon Elizabeth,
Joseph Reitman and more!
"I am constantly overwhelmed by the generosity of
people willing to help out animals in need," said
Elizabeth. "This promises to be a memorable event for a
truly great cause."
For those interested in lending a helping hand or paw,
tickets for the FunRaiser are available at Ticketmaster, the
Key Club Box Office and the Animal Avengers web site at http://www.AnimalAvengers.com.
Key Club: 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
You must RSVP to attend -- no exceptions!
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Backstreet
Suit Claims Boys Were Bypassed In Favor Of Nick Carter
back up
Source: Launch
By: Darryl Morden, Los Angeles
The Backstreet Boys are suing Zomba Recording Corporation,
the parent company of the group's label, Jive Records,
claiming a fourth studio album was bypassed in favor of the
solo project by group member Nick Carter.
Backstreet Boys Inc. (BBI) and Backstreet Productions, Inc.,
both of Delaware and conducting business in Los Angeles and
New York, filed the lawsuit Monday (November 25) in U.S.
District Court in New York.
The lawsuit accuses Zomba of not fulfilling a contractual
obligation when the group was ready to deliver a new album
in April 2002, and also refusing to pay advances due with
the delivery of the album.
The group claims it attempted to consult with the company
over a selection of songs and producers, but Zomba refused
to participate and rejected "artistic decisions."
In lieu of a fourth album from the group, the record company
chose to develop, produce, and promote the solo recording of
Backstreet member Carter, the lawsuit says.
The group also asserts it has sold 65 million albums
worldwide and has received too little of the revenue from
product sales.
The Backstreet Boys companies are asking for damages to
proof at trial for at least $75 million, plus additional
damages from breach of contract and wrongful conduct, as
well as all court costs, attorney's fees, plus further
relief as deemed proper by the court.
A statement issued by the group said: "We are committed
to the Backstreet Boys, and we will protect our group from
anybody or anything that tries to break us apart. We are
disappointed that our longtime label Jive Records has
attempted to irresponsibly exploit our group. The five of us
are writing for our new CD and setting concert dates for our
upcoming worldwide summer tour."
The lawsuit was filed in the name of all five Backstreet
Boys: Kevin S. Richardson, Brian Thomas Littrell, Nick
Carter, Howard Dorough, and Alexander J. "A.J."
McLean, who state they met and formed the group in 1993.
Representatives for Zomba Recording Corporation have 20 days
from the date of filing to respond to the lawsuit. The
company was sold Tuesday (November 26) to German media
conglomerate Bertelsmann AG (news - web sites) (BMG) for
$2.74 billion.
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Backstreet
Boy Becomes A Backstreet Dad
back up
Source: Yahoo
News
By: Jason Gelman, New York
Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell (news) and his wife
Leighanne welcomed their new baby boy into the world on
Tuesday (November 26) at 7:41 p.m. ET in Atlanta, Georgia.
Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell, the couple's first child,
weighed in at six pounds, seven ounces.
Both mother and baby are doing well, according to a
statement from the Backstreet Boys (news - web sites) Jive
Records label. The couple said, "God has blessed our
family in so many ways, and we are proud and very excited to
welcome our new healthy baby boy into the world." Brian
and Leighanne married on September 2, 2000.
The baby arrived just one day after the Backstreet Boys
filed a $75 million lawsuit against Zomba Recording
Corporation, the parent company of Jive Records, claiming
that a fourth studio album was bypassed in favor of the solo
project by group member Nick Carter (news).
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