Entertainment

NEWS: Urbanstylz Entertainment, the independent production company, announced today that its first feature film, 'Trey the Movie,' which was produced for just $68, has grossed more than $150,000 in multiple channels of digital distribution while garnering attention at numerous film festivals. The film tells the story of a man whose life is so overwhelming that he snaps killing everyone in his path. It was Mr. James' directorial debut.

NEWS: American-Russian Business Council (ARBC) is pleased to announce that its member and director of the Netflix original documentary 'Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom,' Evgeny Afineevsky, has been awarded the Medal of the Cross of Ivan Mazepa by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

NEWS: The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, The Amp, is proud to present an international lineup of legends to kick off 2016. January opens with Little River Band, who have sold 30 million CDs; followed by the 'King of Romance' Engelbert Humperdinck; and the return of the critically acclaimed Sea of JazzFest.

NEWS: Valiant Horizon announces 'Dark Matter' featuring Katty McGrew produced by Valiant Horizon artist Adam Morris. Bred out of the American EDM scene and influenced by European trance music, Adam is an up-­and-­coming and rising electronica musician. His focus is in the trance realm of today's electronic music scene. So his collaboration with fellow Los Angeleno and singer/producer Katty McGrew was a natural fit.

NEWS: New York City is one of the most exciting places to ring in the New Year and BestNewYears.com wants to ensure people get the most bang for their buck. 'This year, we are encouraging people to buy early and save big,' Jessica Stewart, vice president, marketing for EMRG Media, parent company for BestNewYears, says.

NEWS: Multi award-winning singer, songwriter and composer Paul Luftenegger and New York Times best-selling author Anita Moorjani, whose hugely successful book 'Dying to be Me' chronicles her struggle with cancer and her near death experience with heaven , are jointly releasing an album to inspire self-love, 'The Miracle of You.'

NEWS: A.A. Jones is re-releasing her memoirs, 'Tilt Diary of a Virgin Stripper' (ISBN: 978-1257802869) just in time for holiday reading. Instead of doing it with a bang however, the self-confessed housewife by day and exotic dancer by night has taken a plunge instead. 'Plunge' is the title of a provocative yet inspirational pole dance shot underwater by world-renowned photographer Brett Stanley.

NEWS: Filmmakers Dylan and Melanie Trivette of Trivette Images were recently recognized as bronze winners of the 36th Annual Telly Awards for their documentary 'A Unified Presence' in the non-profit organization category, Four Seasons Compassion For Life in N.C. announced today.

NEWS: Stop by The Avenue Viera this 2015 holiday season for exciting complimentary events and seasonal activities. Relax after a long day of shopping and enjoy festive, family-friendly activities at the management office. The first three Saturdays in December will feature complimentary visits with Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides.

NEWS: Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the 'INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash' would continue the long tradition of being held at the EMP Museum in downtown Seattle, December 31, 2015.

NEWS: Illuminate the joys of the holiday season with Four Seasons Compassion for Life's community celebrations, the 25th annual 'Tree of Lights,' Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, 5:30 p.m., and 3rd annual 'Songs for the Seasons,' Saturday, Dec. 5, immediately following the Henderson County Christmas Parade.

NEWS: Helping to weave a critically needed safety net for our nation's soldiers and their loved ones, the non-profit National Foundation for Military Family Support (NFMFS) has joined forces with The Charitable Mint to battle urgent needs military families are facing not met by other sources.

NEWS: Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island.

NEWS: Regardless of America's focus on 'white nationalism,' Palestinian-Latina-American Sofia Hanan continues on her quest to become Miss California USA 2016. The U.S. has become ultra sensitive to the idea of outsiders living amongst them. Fears heightened after recent Paris attacks and the on-going manhunt for its coordinator.

NEWS: Beauty pageants are sometimes criticized for being overly competitive, cut throat and an advantage to the wealthy due to high costs of preparing for and participating in the pageant, says Stephanie Farrell of Miss Greater Bay Area, Calif. California's state pageant, owned and operated by Top 10 Productions of Southern Calif., works with several independent regional directors who host preliminary pageants that qualify contestants for the Miss California USA(R) and Miss California Teen USA(R) pageants.

NEWS: Three free holiday concerts presented by the Space Coast Symphony will help put residents and visitors in the holiday spirit this December in Florida. Concerts will take place on Friday, December 4, Friday December 11 and Saturday, December 19, 2015 and will feature three different themes: Holiday Traditions Around the World, Cool Yule and The Holiday Christmas Spectacular Finale.

NEWS: Are Chemtrails real? Two volunteer environmentalists from the National Crime Scene Cleanup Association (NCSCA) are setting out to find conclusive evidence about the existence of 'chemtrails.' Award Winning Director/Producer Michael J. Murphy will be documenting this incredible feat, under the watch of world-renowned scientist Dr. J. Marvin Herndon.

NEWS: On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, KMA Black Belt Champions is proud to host their 16th ceremony showcasing the new Black Belts at their Sherman Oaks, California school. The celebration, at Van Nuys High School Auditorium, is the culmination of a three month testing process.

NEWS: Art collectors have something to get excited about. It's a new global art movement called 'Excessivism' and its early adopters date back to the late twentieth century. The movement's founder, American artist Kaloust Guedel, explains that Excessivism is a commentary on economic materialism.

NEWS: The Stetson Mansion, named by Trip Advisor as Florida's Most Popular Landmark Tourist Attraction, will re-open on Nov. 15, 2015 for its annual 'Christmas Spectacular!' Lively holiday tours of the opulent all-wood 1886 palace of famed hat maker John B. Stetson will operate three times daily through Jan. 15.

NEWS: PULSE Halloween Bash at the EMP Museum 2015 will continue its long tradition of being the most-anticipated Halloween party in downtown Seattle. PULSE has sold out every year due to its outstanding location, value, and the most impressive and elaborate costumes in the city. Presented by Halloween Seattle.

NEWS: Uproar Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Darryl Littleton's newest comedy CD, 'Too Raw for Mainstream.' For Darryl Littleton pka D'Militant, no subject is out of bounds, no topic too sensitive, no commentary too raw. With his crackling wit, Littleton holds nothing back, unflinchingly delivering slicing and incisive social and political commentary.

NEWS: Experience Grillefest, the first annual Brevard County Florida wing cook-off, presented by the Viera Company and Brighthouse Network Solutions, at The Avenue Viera on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Brevard County chefs will be put to the test to create the ultimate chicken wing.

NEWS: On Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015, best-selling author Vicky Moon will celebrate the release of her latest book, 'The Stylish Life - Equestrian' (ISBN: 978-3832732639) with a book signing at the prestigious Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by Blue Ribbon Events.

NEWS: Street artist Alec Monopoly is at Guy Hepner in NYC and he's bringing the streets with him. Who is Alec Monopoly? While his true identity remains a mystery, chances you've been to Los Angeles, New York, Miami or London, you've probably driven past the Monopoly artist's graffiti murals featuring widely-known, wealthy pop-culture figures from childhood, like the Monopoly Man, Richie Rich or Uncle Scrooge.