Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Nickelodeon UK's Official 2012 Kids' Choice Awards Website Unveils Music Video For Big Time Rush's "Time of Our Life" Single

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's official Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards website has added a brand new streaming video featuring the brand new music video for Nickelodeon boy band Big Time Rush's brand new music single called "Time of Our Life", which "Big Time Rush" filmed on-location mostly live at the Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards ceremony which took place at the Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, California, USA on Saturday 31st March 2012, which you can view here on kca.nick.co.uk.

The BTR song "Time of Our Life" is from Nickelodeon Records' second "Big Time Rush" studio album called 'Elevate', and was written by Logan Henderson, Nicholas RAS Furlong, Jordan Suecof, Antario Holmes, and produced by Infinity.

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):
@BigTimeRush fans! You asked for it & Ive got it for u - watch the 'Time of Our Lives' vid filmed live at #KCAUK here! http://ow.ly/acHhL
Also, from ClevverTV:
Big Time Rush: “Time of Our Life” Music Video from the KCAs

It was a great weekend for the guys of Big Time Rush. Not only did they take home the blimp for favorite music group, but they also filmed a music video for their song “Time of Our Life.”

The video was filmed mostly during the Kids’ Choice Awards and you’ll even see stars like Ariana Grande and Liz Gillies pop up in it. We love this song and are definitely jamming out.

Take a peek at the video [here].

The Brand New Episode Of "iCarly" Called "iGo One Direction" Delivers Great Basic Cable Television Ratings For Nickelodeon USA

From TVbytheNumbers:
'iCarly' Ranks as This Week's #1 Kids' Show on Basic Cable

via press release:

Nickelodeon's hit live-action series iCarly scored for the net last week with "iGo One Direction" (Saturday, April 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT), guest-starring UK pop sensation One Direction in their television acting debut. The half-hour episode drew 3.9 million total viewers and ranks as the week's number-one kids show with total viewers on basic cable and scored the top spot for the week with kids 6-14 (7.1/2.2 million) and tweens 9-14 (7.9/1.6 million).

In “iGo One Direction” Carly returns home sick after a trip and discovers that One Direction has accepted an invitation to perform on her web show. When band member Harry Styles accidentally drinks from Carly’s water bottle, he gets too sick to perform and Carly begins doting on him. Realizing Harry is playing sick for the attention, the gang hatches a plan to get him back in the group by telling him Gibby has become their newest member. Meanwhile, Spencer becomes a personal trainer and gives a bratty girl a makeover. The episode also features a musical performance by One Direction of "What Makes You Beautiful."

The Paley Center For Media To Honor Former MTV Networks CEO Tom Freston At Annual New York Benefit Dinner At Gotham Hall In Manhattan

Below is a Press Release from The Paley Center for Media via PR Newswire:
The Paley Center for Media to Honor Tom Freston for Innovation and Excellence at Annual New York Benefit Dinner Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Gotham Hall in Manhattan

NEW YORK, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media will honor Tom Freston (principal, Firefly3) at its annual benefit dinner in New York, which will take place on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. Freston will be awarded the Paley Prize for Innovation and Excellence for his achievements in leading media transformations and using media to effect social change around the globe. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Paley Center's ongoing programs to increase the public's understanding of media and its growing significance in today's society through public, industry, international, and education programs for students and teachers.

"While Tom Freston's career at MTV Networks, Viacom Inc., and now Firefly3 exemplify his penchant for blazing new territory in programs, personalities and networks, what also makes him one of the most widely respected leaders in the media industry is his steadfast commitment to global humanitarian issues," said Pat Mitchell, president and CEO of The Paley Center for Media. "Tom's inspiring activism and groundbreaking media innovation make him an ideal recipient of the Paley Prize."

Tom is currently a principal in Firefly3 LLC, a consulting and investment company, and was the former CEO and President of Viacom. He was also CEO of MTV Networks for eighteen years and in that role he was a leading pioneer in the creation of MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and other related networks. He is currently Board Chair of Bono's anti-poverty advocacy ONE Campaign. He is a consultant to Moby Media in Afghanistan and Vice Media here in Brooklyn. He serves on the boards of Dreamworks Animation, Oprah Winfrey's OWN network, and Asia Society, where he funded a new department focusing on issues in Afghanistan.

Recent recipients of the Paley Prize are Jeff Skoll, and Frank A. Bennack, Jr. For more information go to www.paleycenter.org/ny-annual-benefit-dinner-2012.

Press Contact:
Carrie Oman in New York
212 621 6785
coman@paleycenter.org

Event Contact to attend:
Erin Frederick
212.621.6622
efrederick@paleycenter.org

SOURCE The Paley Center for Media

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