First Nike Factory Store In Kansas Opens
Company Donates $5,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Kansas City

The Legends at Village East in Kansas City, Kansas is now the new owner of the newest Nike Factory Store. "Nike is very proud to open our newest Factory Store at the Legends atVillage West Outlet mall. This center attracts a great cross section ofconsumers from surrounding areas. In return, we're able to create full-andpart-time jobs and, through our community involvement, provide support tokids in the Kansas City area," said Ed Stair, Nike Factory Store GeneralManager.

The $5,000 dollars donated to the Wyandotte County Boys & Girls Club. This was part of the NikeGo programed, which is aimed at getting kids around america more physically active. On hand at the grand opening and was there to recieve the gracious donation, was Boys and Girls Club president David Smith. "We are very excited to have Nike joining us in Wyandotte County. TheBoys & Girls Clubs have a strong relationship with Nike and share ourvision of healthy, active children. We are honored to benefit from thisgrand opening and we look forward to many opportunities to partner togetherto benefit the youth and families in Wyandotte County," said Smith.

Season of The Tiger Soon To Hit BET Airwaves
Grambling State University Football and Marching Band Are Exposed in Docu-Drama

BET is launching a new series that is sure to grasp an ever growing teen audience with their new college based show. Season of the Tiger is slated to premire on April 27. The "docu-drama" is based on the lives of 6 people that are carrying on the Grambling tradition of championship football teams and marching band excellence. If you didn't know, Grambling State is an institution that is headlined not only by there powerhouse football team , which as won 12 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) championships, but as well as there world renouned marching band, Mighty Tiger Marching Band . Mancel, Eva, Blue, Bruce and Shunnie are the stars of this highly anticpated show. They are going to provided an in- depth look into the world of championship quailty teams while balancing an education and not letting one excel while allowing the other to fall. They will allow you to see what a 4 am practice looks like in the eyes of players and 12 am marching band practices with the legendary Band director Doc .

"The cast includes: Shunnie, the female master drill sergeant of the band who continually has to fight for respect. Her goal is to become the first female drum major in HBCU history.

Eva, a homesick freshman and the only girl on the drumline. Her goal in life is to be a rapper and she's involved with another member of the drumline on the down low.

Mancell, a white sax player in the band who has been kicked out of school and subsequently the band over a possession bust. His life is the band and his dream is to become a band director.

Bruce, the star quarterback from the 'hood with his eyes on an NFL career. But Bruce is coming off a season-ending knee injury, his father is in jail and his home was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.

Blue, a junior walk-on running back who also has hopes of making the NFL. He's the team's practical joker and is also the father of a newborn who lives with his baby's mama."

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Playboy Founder Celebrates The Big 80 With Weekend of Great Times.

The founder of one of the greatest magazines to ever be printed is celebrating his 80th birthday in style. On April 7th, Mr. Hefner held a classy night of cocktails and "Casablanca". The screening of "Casablanca Nights", Hef's fav, is becoming an annual pastime. Then April 8th was filled with party, party , party! Celeb's and 1000 guest filled the Playboy mansion and Three six Mafia graced the stage to keep the party goers enthused. The guest list included:

Donald Trump George Maloof Willie Gault Ivanka Trump Travis Barker Farrah Fawcett Paris Hilton Oliver Stone Mekhi Phifer Nikki Hilton Rob Schneider Shane West Owen Wilson Reggie Miller John Elway Ryan Cabrerra Adam Levine Michael Vartan Simon Cowell Michael bay Kevin Connelly Ryan Seacrest John Lovitz Mario Lopez Randy Jackson Bill Maher Jimmy Connors

Bank Of America and ST.Louis Cardinals Ink Huge Deal

The ST. Louis Cardinals and Bank of America extend an alrady long partnership six more years. The deal makes the bank the "Official Bank of the ST. Louis Cardinals" and the main sponsor of Bush Stadium until 2011. The two business were already together for nearly 70 years. In celebration of the new deal the bank and the STL Cardinals launched the " Bank of America Cardinals Care Glove Drive " which helps a special league for kids that help on and off the field. The Redbird Rookies is the main program that the drive is helping which gives kids uniforms, gloves, bats, balls, as well as other equiptment. The drive will also allow people to win free tickets to Cardinals game includin the season opener on April 10th.

Some other points of the deal were:
Bank of america will recieve exclusive rights with licensing of intellectual property rights and extensive in-stadium signage and branding.

The Bank will be the exclusive sponsor of the private hospitality club located in the left field area of Bush stadium.

Game Players Are Now in Control Of Movies
THE GODFATHER: THE GAME COMING OUT FOR VIDEO GAME CONSOLES.

Attendees for the release of the long awaited game "The Godfather" , were able to give the movie themed game for a test run. Noted celebs, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube were in attendance along with other movie stars and people high up in the technology and video gaming world. the game is based off the book by Mario Puzo and the film that starred marlon brando. The video game isnt just a carbon copy of the two, rather it takes the charaters and allows you to make your own story on how you rise to power. EA developed the game to be played on XBOX, PS2, AND PC. In 2006 it will also be availible for the XBOX 360 and PSP consoles. The game places you in 1940 New York City, trying to work your way up through the ranks until you become the don. the quest en route to becoming the head hancho is all up to you. The game is to be released March 21st.

Paramount aquires Stand Out Film "An Inconvenient Truth" from Participant Productions

Sundance stand out film "An Inconvenient Truth" was pick up happily by media mogul Paramount to boost awareness for global warming. The film, starring Al Gore, is said to be a "a visually mesmerizing and shocking look at the serious and dire state of our planet". Al Gore is trying to boost awareness to as many people as possible by using the means that Paramount can offer. the movie boast a great line up of brilliant minds behind the scenes such as, Award-Winning director Davis Guggenheim ("Deadwood," "The First Year"), as well as Laurie David, Lawrence Bender and Scott Z. Burns producing the movie. Jeff Skoll, and Guggenheim, forParticipant Productions, were the executive prodcers. Jeff and Guggenheim were the same minds behind Oscar nominated "GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK." and "SYRIANA."

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