[ July 10, 2006 ]

MUSIC AND PASSION GARNERS TWO EMMY NOMINATIONS

North Hollywood, CA - July 6, 2006 -- Superstar Barry Manilow and his smash hit television special MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION has just earned two Emmy nominations.  Manilow was nominated for his first individual Emmy in the "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program" category and the special was nominated for "Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Special."  The Primetime Emmys airs on Sunday, August 27, 2006 on NBC.

The MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION DVD went 3X times platinum in just one month after its release in late March, which represents the first triple platinum DVD for Manilow.  MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION was the first title released under the new multi-year agreement with Rhino Entertainment.

 "I'm amazed and honored and proud to share this nomination with David Mallet and the most creative team of people I've ever worked with," says Manilow.

 "We are absolutely thrilled to get such prestigious recognition for this program.  It is very satisfying to know that audience and Academy members enjoyed the show as much as we did," Mark C. Grove, principal in STILETTO Television, commented.

Legendary songwriter and performer Barry Manilow celebrated the 100th performance of his hit show, MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION, at the Las Vegas Hilton and PBS was there to capture all the excitement on stage and behind the scenes.  Barry gives his audience the show of a lifetime, delivering favorites such as "Mandy,"  "Copacabana" and "I Write The Songs" in a high-energy party -- Vegas style!  Plus, Barry sings songs from his new No.# 1 album The Greatest Songs Of The Fifties, which quickly achieved platinum status, such as "Unchained Melody" and "Venus."

 Shot in high-definition, MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION is an exciting, multi-faceted production that features contemporary hi-tech music and effects mixed with the classic entertainment values of Las Vegas legends such as Sinatra, Presley, Davis and Martin. MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION is the latest masterpiece from the Showman of our Generation that has people from every generation on their feet, dancing and clapping along, as only he can do.

Barry Manilow is the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time. He has sold 75 million albums, has performed over 3000 concerts and has had 28 Platinum records. Barry last won an Emmy in 1977 for "Outstanding Special-- Variety, Comedy or Musical" for "The Barry Manilow Special."   He is also a Grammy and Tony Award Winner as well as an Academy Award nominee.