Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:54PM Congratulations to the 22nd Annual LA Music Award nominees!
Sir Castanon - Pop Artist of the Year
Britt Flatmo - Female Vocalist of the Year
Aaron Landon - Male Vocalist of the Year
Brieanna James - Pop Artist of the Year
Good Luck Nominees! We are all pulling for you!
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:49PM Katy native and #LAMusicAwards Pop Artist of the Year nominee, Macy Medfordwill be performing and walking at the Waves of Impact Walk A Thon at the Katy Mills Mall this Saturday at 8am. Registration is happening RIGHT NOW! See ya there!
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:42PM Kenton Duty from Disney's Shake It Up performs on the last day of the Hollywood Launch DFW Kenton Duty Scholarship Auditions. So excited to have Kenton be a part of the mentoring program.
Thank you Kenton for hanging out with us! #YouthRock
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:32PM Aaron Landon who plays 'Pesto' on the new hit series Disney XD's Crash and Bernstein, talks to Shine On Media about what it is like working with a puppet and music. Congrats Aaron on your success. We will be watching Monday nights 8:30pm/7:30pm central. #CrashAndBernstein #YouthRock
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 3:06PM Jonathan George is Partner and Creative Director of Hollywood Launch LA. Hollywood Launch develops and brands aspiring artists into Top Triple Threat Talent. Wayne Brady Scholarship Auditions will be held on December 8th at The Rage in Granada Hills, Ca.
Become a part of the Hollywood Launch Family!
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:16PM Come out and support Hollywood Launcher's ColtonBmusic - 106 & Park WOW Artist of the Year, Sir Castanon - LA Music Awards Pop Artist of the Year, and Aaron Landon - 'Pesto' - Crash and Bernstein at the "Show Your Character," on October 27th in Van Nuys, Ca. This event will benefit the Jennifer Smart Foundation's Find Your Voice program. Other artists to perform include Tim Urban from American Idol, OchoaBoyz, Alana Lee Official, plus many more. Ticket info below. See ya there! #YouthRock #ShowYourCharacter
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:07PM Gabriel (Gabe) Morales and willjaymusic from boy band IM5Band plus band mates Cole Pendery, Dalton Rapattoni and Dana Vaughns are a shining example of 'When Preparedness Meets Opportunity, Luck Happens' in a BIG way. They have worked tirelessly in rehearsal, on stage and staying connected to their ever growing fan base. Take a look at where they are now. What's next for IM5? (Im5 IM5 France) #YouthRock #IM5band
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 1:47PM The premiere of Disney XD's Crash and Bernstein will air on Monday, October 8th. BUT I have a secret...SHHHHHH...(whisper) if you log on to iTunes you can see it for FREE right now...Tell everyone. Hollywood Launch LA is so stoked to see Aaron Landon as 'Pesto' on Crash! So Hilarious. Great job Aaron, we are all so proud of your accomplishments. #CrashAndBerstein
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 1:41PM Gavin DeGraw to Mentor Lee's Summit's Rylie Brown in Reality Web Series About Talent Serach Finals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City-area teenager is one of eight finalists in a national talent search and will fly to Los Angeles this month to star in a reality web series about the competition.
The KIDZ Star USA web series, featuring celebrity mentor Gavin DeGraw, will be available on VEVO this fall.
More than 50,000 tweens entered the 15-and-under contest. Rylie Brown, 15, of Lee’s Summit, is the oldest finalist.
"That's the great thing about art is it's to express yourself. So I love being able to do that and being on stage. You get to be heard for the few minutes you're up there and I love that feeling," Brown said.
Rylie and the other seven youngsters are prepping for a trip to the City of Angels, where they’ll compete for a chance to win a recording contract with RCA records, a starring role in a music video and a spot in the next KIDZ BOP TV commercial.
"Sometimes I can't even get her to go to bed at night because she's in the bathroom playing the guitar and her piano. It's something that I couldn't make her stop if I wanted to because it's just in her," said her mother Lori Brown.
In her audition video entry into the competition, Rylie san “Heart Attack” by Trey Songz. You can watch it here: http://bit.ly/Rc3j1d
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 12:21PM Rylie Nicole Brown is in the TOP 8 for Kidz Star USA 2012 Talent Search. Become a fan and vote for Rylie on Kidz Star USA Talent!!! You GO Girl!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 1:45PM Jonathan George opens Hollywood Launch DFW adding a new location to the Hollywood Launch Franchise. Jonathan and his team auditioned triple threat talent on September 14-15th at the School of Rock in Dallas. The first day of class on September 22nd was a huge success! It is going to be a great session. Thank you to Wayne Brady and Kenton Duty for giving their time and experience.
Meet the Hollywood Launch Team and Mentors:
(from left to right)
Keith Green - Dance
Amanda Earhart - Vocal Tech
Kelci Paige - Vocals/Performance/Image
Kenton Duty - Disney's Shake It Up Mentor
Amy Vanderoef - Dallas Morning News Mentor
Jonathan George - Owner/Creative Director HL DFW
Deborah Kay - Promotions Director HL DFW
Jodi Harnist - Program Director HL DFW (not pictured)
Amanda Austin - Acting/ Improv (not pictured)
Melissa Ruggles - Social Media/ Marketing (not pictured)
Become A Fan!
Facebook: HLDFW
Twitter: @HLDFW
You Tube: HLDFW
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 5:21PM 
Come out to a LIVE concert at Universal City Walk Hollywood on August 31st at 7pm. There will be performances by IM5, special guest Bella Thorne from Disney's Shake It Up!, VanJess, Wellington and All Day Everyday!
Admission is FREE!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 5:09PM 
Contact: Monica Busby Quantum Leap Entertainment
424-209-9QLE(753) (O)
323-381-0000 (C)
Monica@qle-pr.com
Contact: Mariesha Richard, MBA Quantum Leap Entertainment 424-209-9QLE(753) (O)
626-622-7268 (C)
Mariesha@qle-pr.com
Dallas’ Own Kenton Duty and Emmy Winner Wayne Brady Team Up with Hollywood Launch to Search for the Next Triple Threat Super Stars of DFW
Dallas, TX (August 7, 2012) – Bring on your Voice, Dance, and Acting Skills!
Dallas’ own Kenton Duty, star of Disney’s Shake It Up, and 4-time Emmy Award-winning TV Personality, Comedian, Grammy-nominated Singer, and Actor, Wayne Brady have teamed up with Hollywood Launch and are excited to announce a major Scholarship Audition seeking the next Triple Threat Super Stars!
Duty is returning to his hometown with hopes to give other aspiring artists a chance to train and make it to the top. He began auditioning for roles in Los Angeles after he was discovered at a workshop in Dallas by Hollywood talent agent Cindy Osbrink. Duty first gained popular notoriety in the role of young "Jacob" on the hit TV series, "Lost". In 2010, Duty landed a starring role on the Disney Channel original series, "Shake It Up!" as the flamboyant dancer/fashion designer antagonist, "Gunther Hessenheffer". Duty states, “I am excited to afford someone the chance to train with the best and to help them reach their dreams. The entertainment industry is looking for triple threats so you have to do it all!”
Brady has already given out close to $20,000 in scholarships to the Hollywood Launch program in Los Angeles and is now branching out to Dallas. He says, “As a performer, I wish I would have had Hollywood Launch. It is an amazing program!” His daughter is a current member of the program in LA and trains privately under Hollywood Launch’s creative director Jonathan George.
The president and owner of Hollywood Launch DFW, Jonathan George, says “Dallas has the best undiscovered talent in the country and I am so excited to be able to come home and help them launch their careers.” He went to school in Sunnyvale K-8th grade and then graduated in ’91 from Poteet High School in Mesquite. He moved to LA in 2000. After winning the title of Grand Champion on Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star” in 2001, he began developing young stars like Victoria Justice (Nick’s Victorious), Stefanie Scott (Nick’s A.N.T. Farm), Caitlyn Taylor Love (Disney’s I’m In The Band) and is now working with industry moguls Simon Fuller, Perez Hilton and Jamie King on their newest boy band project, IM5. George is also the creator and executive producer of the Youth Rock Awards, which celebrates the hottest young stars under the age of 25 in film, TV, music and dance.
Hollywood Launch has partnered with School of Rock in Dallas. HL develops and brands aspiring talent into competitive triple threat artists. The program and it’s staff have been responsible for developing top young stars like Ross Lynch (Disney’s Austin & Ally), Cymphonique (Nick’s How to Rock), Big Time Rush, Taylor Lautner (Twilight), Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars), Zack Montana (Disney’s NBT), R5 (Hollywood Records), Aaron Landon (Disney’s Crash and Bernstein) among so many others. Many stars’ children are part of the program including those of Wayne Brady, Brian McKnight, DeBarge and Master P. George states, “It’s a breeding ground for amazing talent and success!”
The winners will be announced at 5pm on September 16th with a Hollywood style Red Carpet Event to follow starting at 6pm.
AUDITION! Ages 8 - 21 Saturday, September 15, 2012 Call backs Sunday, September 16, 2012 You must register to audition and to receive information. 682.888.7043 Jodi@hollywoodlaunch.net “We give these kids, at every level, the tools and the training to individually excel in all their talents as well as open doors for exposure to the entertainment industry’s top professionals,” says Jonathan George, Creative Director of Hollywood Launch. For more information, please visit: DFW.HollywoodLaunch.net www.JonathanGeorge.biz FOLLOW Hollywood Launch on Twitter! Kenton Duty, Wayne Brady and Jonathan George are available for interviews, please contact Monica Busby or Mariesha Richard at Quantum Leap Ent. Monica@qle-pr.com or Mariesha@qle-pr.com or call 424-209-9QLE (753) About Hollywood Launch
Hollywood Launch develops and brands young aspiring singers into competitive triple threat talent. This elite program is a great opportunity for artists to not only develop their skills but to make proper connections as it gives exposure to the entertainment industry’s top professionals including music and film producers, managers, agents, song writers, directors, casting directors, publishing, A&R executives and so much more.
Hollywood Launch concentrates on the many different aspects:
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 11:33AM IM5 sure knows how to bring the house down!!! They recently performed at the Teen Choice Awards After Party with Bella Thorne. Watch the fun, upbeat performance of 'Can't Stay Away' with Disney star Bella Thorne from Shake It Up!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 2:28PM Perez Hilton, Jamie King and Simon Fuller have just launched boy band IM5. Who is IM5??
Let's take a look:
Official Music Video: 'Everything About You'
Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:04PM Want to see IM5's new music video 'Everything About You'? We do too. The release date is coming soon. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes footage to hold you over.
Become a 5er!
http://www.im5band.com
http://www.twitter.com/!/im5band
http://www.facebook.com/im5band
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 3:31PM IM5 takes time to answer your questions...What did they have to say?
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:38AM IM5 have been performing there hearts out! Take a look at some events they have done recently.
IM5 hanging out with Wayne Brady and Maile Brady at 'Camp Launch' 
IM5 performs the National Anthem at the LA Dodgers Game
IM5 takes the stage at 2012 Kidstock Music and Arts Festival
IM5 at Purses of your Heart with Kaya Jones
Become a Fan!
http://www.im5band.com
http://www.facebook.com/im5band
http://ww.twitter.com/!/im5band
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 6:09PM Macy Medford shows her true colors by performing the National Anthem and Half-time show at the Houston Stallions Indoor Football Game. She also got the chance to snap a picture with Mayor Don Elder, Jr and the team mascot. Macy said, "All in all it was a pretty sweet day!"
Me performing the National Anthem
Me and the Mayor Don Elder, Jr.
Me and the Houston Stallions mascot
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 5:34PM IM5 got the opportunity to perform at Purses From The Heart on May 24th at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ca. 100% of the proceeds goes to Guard A Heart: Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
IM5 with Kaya Jones from the Pussy Cat Dolls