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Preneurs Den Drum & Bass DJ, producer and Digital Soundboy founder Shy FX has appointed Insanity Talent Management for full representation. Managed by Andy Varley, he joins a roster of music names including Jaguar Skills, DJ Fresh and MistaJam. Having recently worked with Plan B, Dizzee Rascal and Ms Dynamite, Shy FX is currently recording his album for release later this year, as well as gearing up to host Digital Soundboy soundsystem stages at key summer festivals.

Preneurs Den Singer Beth Ditto has collaborated with MAC Cosmetics for a limited edition collection. The range is expected to launch in June. Further details about the products are tba.

Preneurs Den Music, entertainment and lifestyle PR agency Frequency Media has been drafted in by The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) to boost its national profile. The Birmingham-based company, which boasts a roster of stars including UB40, the Le Bon family and Graham Bell, is helping to raise awareness of the emergency service, its 2012 fundraising plans, as well as recruiting key celebrity patrons and ambassadors. Rob Lowe, Damon Hill, Colin Salmon, Andy McNab and rockers Brian May and Nick Mason are among current supporters. TAAS currently operates the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) across the counties of Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland (WNAA & DLRAA), with the launch of The Children's Air Ambulance following this year; a service dedicated to the transfer of seriously ill babies and children.

Preneurs Den Arsenal's Theo Walcott joined the Duchess of Cornwall to launch the literacy programme, Premier League Reading Stars. Players from all 20 Premier League clubs, including Joey Barton, Owen Hargreaves, Charlie Adam, Chris Smalling, Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer, are helping to encourage children to improve their reading skills. As part of the National Literacy Trust's initiative, the footballers are revealing their favourite books and setting literacy challenges online. The children who compete can win prizes and, if they participate in all 100 challenges, they are in with the chance of winning some signed memorabilia. Theo's chosen reads were TJ and the Hat-trick (by himself) and for his adult pick, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Other picks include To Kill a Mockingbird from Spurs' player Niko Kranjcar; The Alchemist from Man City's Owen and The Count of Monte Cristo from West Brom's Paul Scharner.

Preneurs Den Wisconsin band Garbage has announced the release of their first album since 2007's retrospective collection Absolute Garbage. Due out late spring, the as-yet-unnamed fifth studio album from the GRAMMY Award-nominees is being self-released through their newly launched label, STUNVOLUME. Worldwide distribution is handled by Fontana (United States), Cooperative Music (Europe, Asia and Latin America), Liberator Music/The Mushroom Group (Australia and New Zealand), Sony in Japan and Universal Canada. A global live tour is supporting the release.

Preneurs Den Singer and reality star Peter Andre today teamed up with TfL for its Big WoW competition awards ceremony. Children from over 200 schools were asked to write stories inspired by landmarks where they live for the Welcome to my Borough competition as part of the Big WoW (Walk Once A Week) month which encourages children to get walking more. Peter has given his backing to literacy programmes saying, 'As a father myself, I think it is important that our kids practise reading and writing every day and the stories the winners have come up with show what great imaginations they have and what an inspirational city London is.'

Preneurs Den Singer Kimberley Walsh is collaborating with Elegant Touch to launch a body care range. The capsule collection comprises four products, each developed to promote healthy, glowing skin. A spokesperson from Elegant Touch comments, 'We are delighted to be working with Kimberley on our very first body care range. Feedback so far has been incredibly positive and we are very much looking forward to the in-store launch.' The Kimberley Walsh Body Care Range launches nationwide in March.

Preneurs Den Celebrities, chefs and politicians are all teaming up to support The Ben Kinsella Trust, by submitting their baking recipes for the Celebrity Bake Book. Stars onboard include Arlene Phillips, Calum Best, Carrie Grant, Denise Van Outen, Fearne Cotton, Gabby Logan, Gizzi Erskine, Lorraine Kelly and Stacey Solomon. The book is published by Accent Press and available for £14.99 from September 6.

Preneurs Den Damien Haas has teamed up with the NOH8 campaign. It is an initiative that aims to promote marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest. Damien is the latest star to feature in the now iconic series of photos, with his mouth taped shut. Other celebrities who support the campaign are Miley Cyrus, Olesya Rulin, Khloe Kardashian and Ashlee Simpson.

Preneurs Den Len Goodman and Arlene Phillips have joined GlaxoSmithKline and NHS London to launch the Your Personal Best campaign, an initiative encouraging people over 55 with long-term health conditions to lead a more active lifestyle. Statistics indicate that the older generation is already putting in more time than youngsters each week with physical activity, but almost a third are struggling to stay active, feeling their health conditions were holding them back. Arlene says, 'I'm really passionate about encouraging people aged over 55 to stay more active. My first love is obviously dancing but it could be anything - gardening, playing with your grandchildren or doing house work. The key thing is to just stay active in some way and Your Personal Best will help you to do this.'

Preneurs Den 12-year-old actor, singer and Got to Dance 2010 winner Akai has inked a deal with Warner Chappell Publishing for the release of his debut album. He is currently working alongside various writers and producers to produce the recording (release date tbc), as well preparing to start shooting his fourth film in the next few months. Ahead of that, he stars in Streetdance 2 3D, in cinemas on March 30.

Preneurs Den Counting Crows, Reverend & The Makers and The Proclaimers have all signed to Cooking Vinyl's roster, and all three acts are planning to release albums in the spring. Reverend & The Makers and The Proclaimers have both signed full label services deals, whereas Counting Crows has signed a royalty-based license deal.

Preneurs Den Samsung is giving Phones 4u customers the chance to film a music video at an exclusive shoot with The X Factor judge Tulisa. People who buy a phone from Samsung's Galaxy Family (Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy Note or Galaxy Nexus) from Phones 4u from today can enter an exclusive competition to win a ticket to the shoot. 100 winners will attend with a friend where they will use their new handset to film Tulisa performing. Clips will then be used to create an alternative music video to support the release of the singer's debut solo single. In addition to the competition, Phones 4u customers can also receive exclusive preview content from Tulisa's upcoming solo career, including video footage, photographs and wallpapers. The promotion is supported in-stores across the UK, with Tulisa making a personal appearance at the best performing shop.

Preneurs Den UK cancer charity for children and young people, CLIC Sargent, is holding its annual Yummy Mummy Week from March 10 to Mother's Day, March 18. Returning to offer her support to the initiative is charity Patron Patsy Palmer, who is calling on mums to 'Do something Yummy', such as baking cupcakes or hosting a dinner party for family and friends, in exchange for donations to the cause. Money raised is used to help fund the clinical, practical and emotional support CLIC Sargent provides to children and young people suffering with cancer.

Preneurs Den Winner of the first series of America's Next Top Model Adrianne Curry is fronting a social media campaign for the fragrance, Erox. The ads see her in a series of video and comic strip parodies that poke fun at mainstream culture, characters and events. Named Geek's Revenge: Using Science to Win!, it pays homage to the retro comic style of Charles Atlas ads from the 1940s. Adrianne stars as a beautiful, modern-day cupid who uses Erox to help a fellow geek find love and confidence. Adrianne can next be seen on the judging panel for The Tester:3, premiering February 7.

Preneurs Den Actor and presenter Mario Lopez is making his debut on multi-retail channel HSN this weekend to launch Body by Jake's The Solution, a new piece of fitness equipment that promises to help users burn fat and get defined abs in just two minutes a day. Customers also receive Mario's workout DVD, his 2-Week Meltdown Eating Guide and 2-Day Jumpstart instructional guide. Fans can visit www.hsn.com/mariolopez to leave messages for the star as well as be alerted to when The Solution is available for purchase.

Preneurs Den 5th Avenue by Halle Berry is the new limited edition footwear collection designed by actress Halle Berry for European shoe retailer Deichmann Shoes. Halle, who will also be the new spokesperson for the chain, has helped design the over 40-style strong range which will feature high-heeled strappy sandals, vintage slingback wedges and peep toe wedges. Available in the UK from early March, prices start at £29.99. The actress follows in the footsteps of The Pussycat Dolls, Sugababes and Cindy Crawford who have previously collaborated with Deichmann. This is Halle's second foray into retail; she also has her own range of fragrances

Preneurs Den Talent agency The Sports Partnership officially launched today, offering management and PR for a roster of sporting names including Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 driver Jenson Button, BBC commentator David Coulthard, Chicago Bulls and Team GB player Luol Deng, and rising golf star Jake Shepherd. The company is a collaboration between Jenson and his management team, James Williamson and Richard Goddard, and includes the acquisition of Williamson's firm, Back to Front PR. In his role of Head of Motorsport, Jenson is working with young drivers to help develop their careers in the sport. The firm is also handling the running of Jenson's charity, The Jenson Button Trust.

Preneurs Den TV presenter and musician Myleene Klass is continuing her support for Save the Children by becoming an Ambassador. As part of her role, announced today, she is raising awareness to the charity's No Child Born to Die campaign, aimed at saving the lives of the eight million children under five who die every year from preventable illnesses. Myleene has just returned from her first international trip on behalf of Save the Children where she met with children and their families in Bangladesh receiving help from the charity.

Preneurs Den TV and radio presenter Max Rushden and actress Emer Kenny have appointed Multitude Media for PR representation. Max, who is best known for presenting Soccer AM, is working with the company to develop his profile over a broad range of media, utilising his expertise across a number of sports. Multitude Media will work with Emer to build her profile around her acting and writing work, including industry press.

Preneurs Den Spirit Music has announced that it has acquired the entire song catalogue for The Who and Pete Townshend. The deal includes rights to five decades of music written for The Who and a series of acclaimed solo albums. As well as the rights to the song catalogue, the partnership includes a multi-year consultancy agreement with Pete, meaning that they'll work together on everything from traditional catalogue promotion, film, television, advertising and new media licensing, brand partnerships and developing stage shows. The collaboration also includes a long-term publishing agreement for Pete's future work, including solo and The Who releases, and songs from Floss, Pete's new musical production.

Preneurs Den Rugby player George North has been named as the face of the 2012 World Book Day campaign in Wales. In the run up to March 1, more than 15,000 posters donning his face, as well as fellow teammate Rhys Priestland, are being displayed around Wales. World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. In Wales, thousands of children celebrate the day by participating in reading activities, such as bringing their favourite book to school or dressing up as their favourite book character.

Preneurs Den Jake and Dinos Chapman, Grayson Perry, Antony Gormley, Julian Opie, Patrick Hughes, Miles Aldridge, Eine and Frank Quitely are among over 40 artists and designers who have donated pieces to a charity exhibition, in aid of homelessness charity Shelter. Centring around the theme Up My Street, they have contributed pieces inspired by a street that has personal significance to them. The collection comprises photography, street art, sculptures, paintings and graphic designs, all of which is being auctioned after the exhibition concludes. It runs from March 5-8 at The Conningsby Gallery in London.

Preneurs Den Daisy Lowe has been revealed as the face of luxury goods company Lara Bohinc. The model, who has fronted campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui and Peacocks, features in the spring/summer campaign depicting 'a glamorous woman who has returned home following a decadent party'. Bohinc, the company's creative director says, 'I was inspired by old Biba campaigns featuring cushions and fabrics scattered everywhere and girls plunged deep into their sofas, looking other worldly.'

Preneurs Den Amy Childs, Olly Murs, Jedward, Stacey Solomon, Zoe Salmon, Gemma Atkinson and Kirk Norcross have all teamed up with charity initiative Sport Relief to launch this year's t-shirt. The stars can all be seen modeling the tops in the campaign which launches today. Available now, the tees can be bought and personalised at any Sports Direct store or online, with proceeds going to the cause.