1. LIVESTREAM SIGNS DEAL WITH IMG: Livestream announced a partnership with the sports and fashion talent and marketing agency IMG to air live sports events from around the world. CNET: "As its technology has advanced to the point at which making live video look good is no longer the biggest hurdle, Livestream has adopted the strategy of targeting live-events partners as its platform of growth. By signing on partners with an existing niche market, Livestream is aiming to collect a diverse and large base of viewers and content producers who conglomerate into a bigger whole. It's a strategy to gather the scattered fans who don't form a critical mass that's large enough to attract a traditional television broadcaster."
2. MICROSOFT TO RETURN TO C.E.S.: After leaving the International C.E.S. in 2012, Microsoft will return in 2014. Although a low-key return—the software giant has booked meeting rooms and will not host a keynote—the show's organizers are touting the move as a win. BBC: "We have had a tremendous partnership [with Microsoft] going back to the very beginning," said Gary Shapiro, president of the Consumer Electronics Association. "You know, we had one little blip this year ... but now we're happy to have them back with a physical presence." http://bbc.in/1c44ptx
3. AEG NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEATH: A jury found that concert promoter AEG was not to blame for Michael Jackson's death, ending a civil lawsuit from the singer's family. Los Angeles Times: "The stakes for both the Jackson family and AEG were high. The Jackson family's financial expert testified that Jackson would have earned at least $1.2 billion from merchandise, new music, tours, endorsements and a Las Vegas show had he lived. The Jacksons wanted AEG to pay his children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, $85 million each and his mother, Katherine, at least $35 million." http://lat.ms/17uCAar
4. KOMEN REJECTS DONATION FROM VEGAS TOPLESS BAR: Crazy Girls at the Riviera offered to donate a portion of its ticket sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to mark the 26th anniversary of the topless revue, but the breast-cancer giant turned down the gift. Fox5 Vegas: "It just doesn't fall in line with who we are as an organization. There are too many survivors out there who no longer have the body part that is being displayed at a lot of these shows," said Stephanie Kirby, the charity's Southern Nevada executive director. http://bit.ly/18S5SQD
5. SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST LINES UP SPEAKERS FOR SPORTS EVENT: The Austin festival is launching a new component this year, SXsports, and has announced several speakers including data guru Nate Silver, who recently joined ESPN. Hollywood Reporter: "SXsports will incorporate screenings and panel elements, touching 'on all aspects of sports through the SXSW lens of culture, media and innovation,' according to a statement from SXSW organizers." http://bit.ly/1dUNnfA
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: On October 17-18, Theatre 1 at Revere Hotel will host the second Winter Film Festival. The fest will showcase 16 ski and snowboard films; there will also be raffle prizes, cocktails, and a silent auction benefiting Ellen's Heart and Soul.
CHICAGO: The Snap Gala, which celebrates the Art Institute of Chicago's permanent photography collection, is October 19 in the museum's Modern Wing. The event will include photo booths with sets inspired by classic photographs, a locally sourced dinner, and decor from Indo.
LAS VEGAS: Flamingo Las Vegas has renamed its showroom the “Donny & Marie Showroom” after the brother-sister duo, who have signed an extension to perform through 2014. Donny and Marie recently marked their five-year anniversary at the property.
LOS ANGELES: The Morris Animal Foundation will host its "Gala of Hope—An Evening with Betty White" on October 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Luckyrice Miami Feast presented by Bombay Sapphire East is November 15 at the Raleigh Pool and Oasis. Guests are encouraged to dress in “firecracker” or “chili pepper” red to reflect the spicy flavors prominent in Latin and Asian cuisines.
NEW YORK: The Casa Latina Home Expo, a new event, is November 9 at the Altman Building. The expo will offer workshops and activities with expert advice on financial management and home-buying information.
Clement, a new restaurant at the Peninsula New York, opened Tuesday. The seasonal contemporary American menu is from chef de cuisine Brandon Kida, and its design concept is from the firm Yabu Pushelberg.
Education Through Music will host its second annual benefit October 23 at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio in Williamsburg with sets by Questlove and Figgy. V.I.P. ticket holders will have a reception with Questlove and a tour of the studios.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
TORONTO: The 14th annual ImagineNative Film and Media Arts Festival is October 16-20 downtown.
WASHINGTON: America Abroad Media will honor three leaders in television and film at its first award dinner October 28 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Following a reception and dinner, Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday will moderate a discussion among the honorees, director Kathryn Bigelow, Aamir Khan, and a representative of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict.
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