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Second Annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents: Mariah Carey, Gavin Rossdale, LeAnn Rimes, Nelly, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas, Good Charlotte
Seven Major Cities Enjoy Private Summer Music Experiences Featuring Today's Hottest Bands In the Coolest Locations! Mariah Carey Kicks Off Concert Series With FREE Show at Los Angeles' Hollywood & Highland Complex, To Be Broadcast LIVE on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Good Charlotte Concludes the Series In San Francisco With Their Performance, Also Set To Be Broadcast on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' LOS ANGELES, /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) just launched the second annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush, an exclusive music tour with leading musical acts, designed to provide consumers with rare, private concerts and the opportunity to experience the music-centric Samsung BlackJack(TM) II mobile phone. Kicking off on July 31st with chart-topping mega-platinum singer Mariah Carey performing in Hollywood for a special FREE concert, open to the public, at Babylon Court in the famed Hollywood & Highland complex, to air LIVE Thursday, July 31 on ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Samsung AT&T Summer Krush presents seven one-night only private music events. Lasting through mid-September, Samsung AT&T Summer Krush gives consumers a chance to hear some of their favorite bands performing exclusive concerts in some of the most intimate locations, with tickets only available via radio promotions, street teams, and online registration. Samsung AT&T Summer Krush will conclude in much the same way as it started, with a rocking concert from multi-platinum selling band, Good Charlotte, open to the public, in San Francisco, to air on ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents: — Mariah Carey in Los Angeles, CA on July 31 — Gavin Rossdale in Seattle, WA on August 7 — LeAnn Rimes in Dallas, TX on August 13 — Nelly in Atlanta, GA on August 19 — Smashing Pumpkins in Orlando, FL on August 22 — Nas in New York, NY on August 27 — Good Charlotte in San Francisco, CA on September 16 Each Samsung AT&T Summer Krush event will feature a one hour high-energy performance by a chart-topping band as well as music by Los Angeles-based DJ, Matthew Sullivan. Other highlights of the night will include interactive phone booths that showcase the music capabilities of the Samsung BlackJack(TM) II, and opportunities for visitors to win a number of prizes including the featured BlackJack II phone, which is now available in two new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue. "Samsung AT&T Summer Krush is a way for us to thank our customers with an amazing concert experience and give them a chance to learn more about the premiere music experience you can achieve with the BlackJack II," said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. For more information on the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush series as well as the Samsung BlackJack II, please visit http://www.samsungsummerkrush.com. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs at 12:05 am ET/PT on ABC. About the performers: Mariah Carey — Performing in Los Angeles, CA (Thursday, July 31) International Superstar Mariah Carey's latest release, E=MC2 debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts at 463,000, resulting in the biggest first week debut of Mariah's illustrious career. Mariah reached another historic career achievement when her lead single "Touch My Body" became her 18th #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 — surpassing one of the most…(read more)