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Supreme Lending Partners with Baseball Hall of Famer Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez for American Century Championship Golf Tournament

DALLAS, Texas — Supreme Lending, a nationwide mortgage lender, has announced that it is partnering with baseball Hall of Famer, Major League Baseball All-Star and former Texas Ranger Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, who will serve as the company’s ambassador during the American Century Championship Golf Tournament, July 11-16, 2017 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

The American Century Championship Golf is a celebrity golf tournament that raises funds for local and national charities. This year, the tournament features a purse of $600,000, and its official national beneficiary is the Stowers Medical Institute for Medical Research, a 550-person basic biomedical research organization focused on the development of innovative approaches to treat, diagnose and prevent disease. The star-studded event is owned and broadcast by NBC Sports, and features more than 80 of the greatest names in sports and entertainment.

In January 2017, his first year of eligibility, Rodriguez was one of three players voted into the baseball Hall of Fame. In addition to two tours with the Texas Rangers, the catcher played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. He has played in two World Series, one with the world champion Florida Marlins in 2003 and the other for the Detroit Tigers in 2006.

“We feel particularly connected to Pudge Rodriguez and the American Century golf tournament because their values reflect a lot of our core values here at Supreme Lending,” said David Colarchik (NMLS 300510), branch manager of Supreme Lending’s Tahoe team in Incline Village, Nevada. “We believe in working together, accomplishing good things, and lending a helping hand to those who need it the most. We’re happy to be contributing to a worthy cause and teaming up with people who enjoy coming together to a make a positive difference in the lives of others.”

About Supreme Lending:
Established by founder Scott Everett in 1999, Supreme Lending is a full-service mortgage lender licensed in 50 states with branches throughout the U.S, adding more branches each month. The growing company employs hundreds of employees and has been ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by American City Business Journals for the past five years.

Supreme Lending has established relationships with all major investors, is a Fannie Mae seller/servicer, and offers a full range of mortgage programs, including conforming and non-conforming loans and FHA/VA loans. The corporate culture is based on a customer-comes-first approach, which helps homebuyers realize their dreams of homeownership.

Supreme Lending has been recognized for five consecutive years as an Inc. 500/5000 company and in 2013, 2014 and 2015, was named one of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Supreme Lending is a licensed mortgage lender in NV Division of Mortgage Lending Mortgage Banker License 4063.

For further information, please visit http://www.SupremeLending.com/ or call (888) 392-0250. EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. D/B/A SUPREME LENDING NMLS ID #2129 (www.nmlsconsumeracces.org).

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Mugadi Foundation, in association with Waynflete School, announce Michael O. (of NBC’s ‘The Sing Off’) Benefit Concert Event

WESTBROOK, Maine -- The Mugadi Foundation, in association with Waynflete School, is proud to announce a Michael O. (Michael Odokara-Okigbo) benefit concert event "ON MY OWN" to take place July 13, 2017 at the beautiful Westbrook Performing Arts Center in Westbrook, Maine.

The 6 p.m. concert will serve as a fundraiser for the Mugadi Foundation, with shared proceeds going to support a financial scholarship fund in Michael's name at Waynflete School, specifically in support of tuition for students from resettled refugee families.

The concert will also serve as a preview for Michael's new music, which is being released all throughout 2017. Tickets for the fundraising event are $25 and all of the proceeds will benefit the two programs.

Well known and respected Portland radio personality Lori Voornas from Q97.9 will emcee the event, which will also feature an opening set of music from popular local jazz/funk trio Micromasse.

EVENT TICKETS:
Tickets to this exciting performance will be available on Brown Paper Tickets for $25 beginning June 15, 2017 at: http://michaelo.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006

About The Mugadi Foundation:

The mission of The Mugadi Foundation is to help children and young adults around the world, particularly in the Global South. The Mugadi Foundation was founded by Michael Odokara-Okigbo when he was 14. Mugadi (which means "I will live" in the Igbo language) is a 501(c)(3) organization created in 2004 to help pay for the school fees granted to orphanages located in Lagos, Nigeria. The foundation was established due to a trip he made with his mother to an HIV/AIDS orphanage in November, 2004.

Odokara-Okigbo was shocked with how much trouble they had finding for education, but most interestingly to him, he was surprised to see how similar these children were to him. When he returned, he decided to make a difference in those children's lives, he created a photo exhibition of fourteen stories, and showed it in hospitals, schools and museums. It was a huge success, and prompted him to create the Mugadi Foundation.

Learn more at: http://themugadifoundation.org/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMugadiFoundation/.

About Waynflete School:

Waynflete is an independent, co-educational day school in Portland, Maine, serving students from preschool through grade 12. The Waynflete mission is to engage the imagination and intellect of our students, to guide them toward self-governance and self-knowledge, and to encourage their responsible and caring participation in the world.

The school aims to provide a program that combines security with challenge, playful exploration with rigorous expectation and range of experience with depth of inquiry. Waynflete believes diversity is a condition of excellence and several years ago made a commitment to enroll as many students from Portland's resettled refugee community as possible. Michael joined the Waynflete community in 2002 and graduated in 2008.

About Michael O:

Michael O. (Michael Odokara-Okigbo) is a singer, songwriter, performer and producer who harnesses his personal and cultural influences to create a powerful sound all his own. Born in 1990 and raised in Portland, Maine, Michael's upbringing fused with his international exposures, as an American, African American, and African culture to create the multi-faceted artist he is today.

In 2008, Michael was accepted to Dartmouth College, where he double majored in Global Health and History. He led The Dartmouth Aires to a second place finish on NBC's "The Sing Off." With over 6.5 million viewers weekly, Michael wowed audiences and was even dubbed "incredible" and "timeless" by Ben Folds of Ben Folds Five, and "a freaking superstar" by Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman. After graduation, Michael moved to Los Angeles and released his first EP, "In the Beginning," in 2013. Within 24 hours of its official release, "In the Beginning" jumped to the top 5 on the iTunes R&B charts, and was the best-selling EP in Northern New England for 2013.

In 2015, Michael O. appeared in the major motion picture, "Pitch Perfect 2," as the lead singer of the singing group in the film, The Singboks, soloing on the song "Anyway You Want It" that was featured on the soundtrack, which won an American Music Award for best soundtrack. Both the film and soundtrack were #1 in May of 2015. Michael has performed all over the world, including appearances at Merrill Auditorium, The Lincoln Center, and in 2014, at the White House singing for President Obama. Michael O. is an international performing and singing star. A power house performer in his right, Michael O. aims to expand his reach, both in content and in form, creating a unique entertainment experience that brings people together through the power of his music and entertainment. Michael's canvas is a stage, and he aims to paint the image that, "as people, we are more alike than we are different."

Beginning in May 2017, Michael will be releasing new singles from his CD "ON MY OWN" and performing nationwide and in international locales.

Learn more about Michael O at: http://www.themichaelo.com/

And on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/michaelomusic

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Uproar Entertainment Releases Debut Stand-Up Comedy CD by Gayla Johnson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Black Wives Matter" by Gayla Johnson. A diverse, intelligent comedienne, Gayla Johnson entertains audiences with her stories and her characters, treating her listener to her unique view of the world we live in. Quoted as saying "Stand-up Comedy is the one thing you can do badly and no one will laugh at you," Gayla has been called "Comedically Adroit" by critics.

Gayla Johnson believes that most people are alike and see themselves in others - in other words, everyone is guilty! Using this as her basic premise, Gayla uses comedy to break through existing "color lines" and appeal to diverse audiences. Drawing material from her personal life stories her performances have garnered much attention. Not only was she honored by the LA Comedy Awards with the Most Hilarious Comedian award, she has also won a host of comedy competitions including, The Ice House Comedy Club Comedy Contest, Positive I Can Entertain Competition, Funniest Female, and The Make Me LAFF Competition.

Among her many comedic influences Johnson cites Richard Pryor, noted for his honest, uncensored and gritty delivery, as well as female comedy icons Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Betty White who inspire her with their willingness to think outside of the box, depart from social expectations and take on zany, silly roles that were not expected of women of their day.

Johnson has appeared on Comics Unleashed, SiTV's Laff Jam, Inside Joke, BET Comic View, TBS Comedy Festival and The Comedy Time Series on YouTube. She is a seasoned television actress with recurring roles on Showtime's "Fierce Funny Women" and ABC's "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," as well as "Brothers and Sisters," "Beverly Hills 90210" and "The Practice."

As a veteran theater actress, Johnson starred in several productions including "For Colored Girls, Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow was Enough," A Raisin in the Sun," "La Brea Tar Pits: No Exit" and numerous improv and sketch comedy shows.

About Uproar Entertainment:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time. With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Learn More About Uproar: http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/

"Black Wives Matter" is available on iTunes at: https://itun.es/us/DcSvib

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/uproarcomedycd/uncle-tom-by-gayla-johnson

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/SWwG3nTVf9g

For promotional copies, interviews, or for additional info, contact: Ashley Beck, Director; Social Media Marketing & PR at 818-723-2648 or UproarComedyPR@gmail.com.

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UPROAR ENTERTAINMENT releases 4th Stand-Up Comedy CD by KRISTIN KEY – Fast-paced, Quick Witted, Hilarious and Outrageous

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "I'm A Hooker" by Kristin Key. Armed with her quick wit and her trusty guitar, the Texas native slings her signature goofy songs and hilarious jokes on her fourth collaboration with Uproar Entertainment.

Kristin Key grew up a minister's daughter in a small town in West Texas. Raised in a no-drinking, no-dancing, no instrumental music environment, she immediately took up drinking, dancing and playing an instrument. Proving that the almighty has a strange sense of humor, Kristin came out of the closet at 15. Needless to say, it did not go well. So, Kristin decided to "take it back" - into the closet, trying just a little harder to be straight.

At 19, while in college to become a paramedic, Key signed up for Open Mic Night at the local comedy club. As soon as she took the stage she felt at home. Over the next 5 years small shows in the Texas panhandle turned into 35 states worth of comedy. Audiences couldn't help but love the original comedy songs, keen observations, wit and rapid-fire style of comedy coming from the "Preacher's Kid."

When Last Comic Standing held their auditions in Austin, Texas, she stood in line hoping for a chance to be seen. After 7 hours of waiting, she got her chance and her ticket to Hollywood to compete with the best in the comedy world. At the end of the season she stood among the final six and watched as her fan base exploded. With validation from millions of comedy fans, Key moved to L.A. and began preparing a new act to take on the road.

While participating in an anti-bullying fundraiser, Kristin finally broke her silence and decided to share her hilarious story of coming out, taking it back, living in the closet, and meeting her wife. After 15 years in comedy, Kristin has found a way to perfectly blend together her thought provoking hilarious true stories, original songs and outrageous off-the-cuff improv moments, ensuring that no two shows are the same.

Much has changed for Kristin Key from the dusty west Texas town of Amarillo to the bright lights of L.A. One thing that hasn't changed is that fast-paced quick witted comedy that has kept audiences rolling in the aisles from the beginning. This is Kristin's 4th comedy album for Uproar.

Release Date for "I'm A Hooker" by Kristin Key is April 7, 2017.

"Perfect delivery." -- Gary Marshall - Last Comic Standing celebrity judge

"Hilarious! She's not afraid to improvise." -- Colorado Springs Independent

"Kristin Key is funny. And very original!" -- TheSeriousComedySite.com

"Perfect delivery!" -- a satisfied Pizza Hut customer.

About Uproar Entertainment:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time. With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Learn More About Uproar: http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/

Learn more about Kristin Key: http://www.kristinkey.com/

"I'm A Hooker" is available on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/im-a-hooker/id1197552201

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/uproarcomedycd/slut-for-jesus

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/vBRgPlOHbb0

For promotional copies, interviews, or for additional info, contact: Ashley Beck, Director; Social Media Marketing & PR at 818-723-2648 or UproarComedyPR@gmail.com.

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UPROAR ENTERTAINMENT releases Stand-Up Comedy CD by ALEX ELKIN – Unapologetic, Unexpected, and Undeniably Funny!

LOS ANGELES, Calif., -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Live From Las Vegas" by Alex Elkin. Comedian Alex Elkin has a comedy style that is unique and true to himself. He is unapologetic, says what he thinks, delivers the unexpected, and knows what funny is.

In his own words, "I'm astounded by where material comes from!" He has a natural instinct that allows him to take random ideas and mirror his thoughts into relatable comedy bits for discerning audiences. Having worked with national acts such as Hannibal Buress, Ralphie May, Gabriel Iglesias, Pauly Shore and Carlos Mencia (just to name just a few), Alex has proven that he brings his A-game to every stage he sets foot on. His greatest inspiration in comedy is Brian Regan, who makes "thousands of people laugh just by talking about eating a sleeve of Fig Newtons."

Alex Elkin began his professional comedy career in the clubs of Hollywood California in '94 before he was old enough to be allowed in the front door. However his comedy journey started long before then. For as long as he can remember, he knew he wanted to make people laugh. At the tender age of 8, Alex used his natural gift for comedy to detach himself from the daily realities of his home life where his father was battling a serious disease. At school he used comedy to beat the bullies to the punchline, curry favor and avoid being hurt.

He listened repeatedly to his father's records of The Smothers Brothers, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, and George Carlin. Before he really understood what it meant to be a "Comedian" he knew he wanted to be one. By the time he was 18, he was cracking jokes both on and off the boat while working as a skipper on the Jungle Cruise at the Disneyland Resort.

Alex Elkin has headlined "The Dirty@12:30," the #1 comedy show in Las Vegas; Harvey's in Portland; Reno/Tahoe Comedy Club; Improvs and more. In 2014 and 2015 he produced two cross-country tours. Better known as "Beans" on The Brickwall Comedy Show (#1 Afternoon Radio Show in Eugene Oregon) Alex Elkin is one of the three voices that act as potent laughing gas on radio station KLZS AM - All Comedy 1450, of which he is also owner. One of his partners, Chris Warren, notes that Elkin shines because of "his ability to adapt to an audience. He can read the audience and that's something that most comedians don't have the ability to do."

He worked as a writer/actor/director/producer on the TV show "Faces" on KLSR FOX-TV. Alex has been on "Last Comic Standing," E!'s "The Simple Life" (Season 5), TNT's "LEVERAGE" (Season 4 & 5), and on NBC's "GRIMM." Most recently he was the winner of the 2016 San Francisco Comedy Festival.

According to Alex: "For what it's worth I'd just like to say that if you work at something long enough, put in the work and don't take the short cuts...eventually opportunity will meet you at your skill level and success is sure to follow. On the other hand, in comedy nothing is ever fair, nothing ever makes sense and don't take it personally."

"Funny stuff." - Hannibal Buress.
"This guy's pretty funny." - Ralphie May.
"I literally laughed so hard I peed." - Comedy Club Guest.

Release Date: February 10, 2017.

About Uproar Entertainment:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time. With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Learn More About Uproar:
http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/

Learn more about Alex Elkin:
http://www.alexelkin.com/

"Live From Las Vegas" is available on iTunes at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-from-las-vegas/id1183479951

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/uproarcomedycd/skinny-bitches

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/wCp3_Al1hy0.

For promotional copies, interviews, or for additional info, contact: Ashley Beck, Director; Social Media Marketing & PR at 818-723-2648 or UproarComedyPR@gmail.com.

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‘Chillennial’ by Feraz Ozel Debuts at No. 9 on Billboard Comedy Chart

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Uproar Entertainment is proud to announce that "Chillennial" by Feraz Ozel has debuted at #9 on The Billboard Comedy Chart in its first week of release. The Billboard Comedy Chart lists the week's top selling comedy albums ranked by sales data as compiled by Nielsen Music.

Upon learning that that his first recorded Comedy CD exploded on the scene, Feraz responded: "As a child who watched too much VH 1, I learned two things every artist should strive for - one, charting on Billboard's top 10 and two, avoiding heroin. So far, so good!"

David Drozen, President of Uproar Entertainment and producer of the CD states: "I knew Feraz was special the very first time I saw him perform at The World Series of Comedy in 2013. I told him then that I wanted to record him. He said he wasn't ready. So I waited until he was. It was worth the wait. Could just be another Grammy nomination coming!"

Feraz has a successful podcast INFOdels that has been listed by iTunes as a top 10 "New and Noteworthy" podcast and has been featured on the front page of iTunes numerous times.

A few of Feraz's comedic influences include Greg Giraldo and Jon Stewart, who touch upon big sociopolitical issues, as well as guys like Nick Swardson who see the beauty in a good dick joke. Feraz is known for keeping the energy fun and light throughout his show, rarely taking himself or any situation too seriously. His next joke is just as likely to be something that will make you think, as it is an insane party story about his mushroom trip in Thailand.

He creates an honest environment, and audiences can't help but feel as though they're spending an evening with a friend they've known for years. His style is highly unique, and unlike anything you've seen before. If you're lucky, he may even pull out his guitar and hit a few musical numbers.

About Uproar Entertainment:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time.

With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Follow Uproar:
http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/.

Learn more about Feraz Ozel:
http://www.OzelComedy.com/.

"Chillennial" by Feraz Ozel is available on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chillennial/id1166328116

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51QqfcD02zrvT8A8EBP1Vv

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/uKCwkJR9e5w

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Uproar Entertainment releases new stand-up comedy CD ‘Chillennial’ by Feraz Ozel, uniquely Hilarious, Passionate and Brilliant

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Feraz Ozel, a "brown" comedian, is a light-hearted performer driven by passion, and intelligence, says Uproar Entertainment. His is a diverse and energetic brand of insightful comedy that connects with people from all walks of life. He prides himself on putting on a show that will make you laugh till it hurts, think about a few new things, and remember that regardless of our vast differences, we can all come together for a night of comedy.

Feraz Ozel's road to comedy was far from ordinary. When you are born and raised in California, but with an Afghani-Pakistani background, the stage is set for an unusual life. He started doing stand-up at age 20 while in his second year at the University of CA, San Diego (where he graduated magna cum laude). At the time, he was focused on law school and a life in politics. But somewhere between interning for Arnold Schwarzenegger in D.C., international law courses in Budapest, and backpacking through Europe, Feraz realized that stand-up comedy was in fact his true calling. He wanted to make people laugh and enjoy life, and also open people's minds to new ideas and perspectives.

At age 21 Feraz turned down several law school offers, and acceptance into the CIA (yes, THAT CIA), and geared himself towards becoming the best comic he could be. During the day, he was a passionate fitness trainer, but every night he eagerly looked for a mic, like a crackhead searching for his next fix. At the same time, Feraz understood the value of enriching one's life. After all, how could he expect to connect with people and challenge ideas, if he didn't seek opportunities to expand his perspectives and life experience? So, he made it a point to travel as much as possible, often setting up international comedy tours along the way. Since then, Feraz has traveled through 4 continents, sharing laughs, ideas and friendships with people in 24 countries.

Feraz quickly rose to the highest ranks in the San Diego comedy scene and in 2012 he moved to Los Angeles. Since that time he's become a regular at nearly every major club in Los Angeles, including the Comedy Store and The Hollywood Improv. He's been seen on national television on "2 Broke Girls," "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen," and "The Doctors" on CBS, as well as featured in Hulu's "Coming to the Stage," The Atlantic Magazine and the LA Times. In 2014 he was chosen to be a part of NBC's prestigious Stand up for Diversity showcase in San Francisco. In January 2016, he was selected out of 2,000 applicants to be one of twenty performers in, as well as a writer for, CBS's "Diversity Showcase," in which CBS promotes comedians they believe to be the stars of tomorrow. Feraz won the Funzine Comedy Competition in Budapest, Hungary, and the San Diego's Funniest Person competition. Feraz is a part of Ahmed Ahmed's Next Generation of Evil comedy tour, the sequel to the Axis of Evil which aired on Comedy Central and Showtime.

His podcast INFOdels is gaining immense popularity, and was listed by iTunes as a top 10 "New and Noteworthy" podcast, allowing it to be featured on the front page of iTunes numerous times.

A few of Feraz's comedic influences include Greg Giraldo and Jon Stewart, who touch upon big sociopolitical issues, as well as guys like Nick Swardson who see the beauty in a good dick joke. Feraz is known for keeping the energy fun and light throughout his show, rarely taking himself or any situation too seriously. His next joke is just as likely to be something that will make you think, as it is an insane party story about his mushroom trip in Thailand. He creates an honest environment, and audiences can't help but feel as though they're spending an evening with a friend they've known for years. His style is highly unique, and unlike anything you've seen before. If you're lucky, he may even pull out his guitar and hit a few musical numbers.

Release Date: January 13, 2017.

About Uproar Entertainment:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time.

With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Follow Uproar:

http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/
* https://www.facebook.com/UproarComedy/
* @UproarComedy
* https://www.instagram.com/uproarcomedy/
* https://www.youtube.com/user/UproarComedy

Learn more about Feraz Ozel:
http://www.OzelComedy.com

* https://twitter.com/FerazOzel?lang=en
* https://www.facebook.com/FerazOzel
* http://apple.co/1Nkh9R9
* https://soundcloud.com/uproarcomedycd/handicapped-stall

"Chillennial" by Feraz Ozel is available on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chillennial/id1166328116

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/uKCwkJR9e5w


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Lender Price Announces its Investor Kevin Costner Appearing at 2016 MBA Annual Convention in Boston October 23 – 26

PASADENA, Calif. -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) solutions complete with full mobile functionality and advanced business intelligence, today announced that its original investor, Best Picture Oscar winning director and Emmy Award winning actor Kevin Costner, will appear at its 2016 MBA Annual Convention exhibit in Boston on October 23 - 26.

"We are the first company to apply big data to real-time, competitive mortgage analytics," said Mr. Costner. "When I understood how this would be a game changer, it made me realize that I had to be a part of this. We are transforming the mortgage Fintech space."

"We are of course thrilled that an investor of Mr. Costner's reputation and vision for innovation has made the decision to vocalize his support for Lender Price at this major mortgage industry event," said Lender Price co-founder and CEO Dawar Alimi.

The Lender Price MBA Annual Convention exhibit will be at Booth 1431 in Exhibit Hall D and its meeting room will be Beacon G.

About Lender Price:

Lender Price is a California-based big data technology innovator and developer of a real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) platform complete with full mobile functionality and unprecedented business intelligence. With Lender Price, wholesale and correspondent lenders, banks, and credit unions can knowledgably manage product pricing for all mortgage types: conforming, non-conforming, non-QM, and specialty loans, delivering innovative features that include: built-in compliance checks, capital market tools, margin management, lock desk, customized workflows and mobile functionality.

Lender Price PPE functionality includes:

• Real-time, competitive analytics and reporting
• Customizable loan programs and eligibility
• Full eligibility on all available products, prime and non-prime/ non-QM
• Lock desk
• Historical pricing
• Pipeline manager
• Comp plan management
• Correspondent/ holdback management
• Margin management
• Dynamic, live program creation & pricing
• Rate sheet generator
• Secondary buy / sell
• Rate alert triggers, and
• Native mobile app.

Lender Price allows lenders to focus on what they do best by removing the burden of technology development and management. For more information, visit http://lenderprice.com/ or send email to: Contact@LenderPrice.com.

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Uproar Entertainment releases new stand-up comedy CD ‘Orally Challenged’ by Jen Murphy – fierce, funny, fearless, and brash!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Orally Challenged" by Jen Murphy. Recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Underground in Seattle Washington this CD showcases Jen Murphy - who fearlessly goes where few female comics have gone before.

This pretty, petite firecracker is known for her infectious laugh, her brash style of humor, and for fearlessly addressing topics that most female comics tend to avoid. Jen Murphy fully embraces her gender's overall insanity, and finds the funny in her traditionally male dominated, x-rated subject matter.

Fellow comedian Alex Hooper says, "Jen is a true comedian. There is something about her style that is immediately compelling and always leaves you wanting more. She is honest, sweet and able to annihilate any room."

Stand-Up Comedy was not Jen Murphy's first choice for a career. After graduating high school, she attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, Calif., and at 21 made the trek to New York City, determined to become a dramatic Broadway actress. Jen spent years waitressing and performing in Off, Off Broadway stage productions, all the while ignoring countless acting teachers who couldn't help but laugh every time she tried to be dramatic.

Eventually, no longer able to ignore the laughter, she gave up on drama and heeded their advice. She began honing her comedic chops with Second City Improv. While there she formed an Improv and Sketch Comedy group with her classmates, and began performing all over NYC. It wasn't long before she went one step further and ventured onto the stand-up comedy stage. After 13 years as a waitress, Jen permanently traded in her apron for a microphone. Now she travels the world bringing her snort inducing giggles to the masses.

Jen is at home on stage, and has headlined in clubs throughout Las Vegas and Southern California. This sharp-witted comic has also been seen on ABC's Comics Unleashed w/Byron Allen, Last Comic Standing on NBC, her own half hour special on TLC called This Is Why You're Still Single, LAUGHS TV on FOX, and the comedic film "DUMBBELLS," released in January 2014. Jen has also had the honor of performing overseas for our troops in Afghanistan, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait and Greece with Armed Forces Entertainment.

"Orally Challenged" is Jen Murphy's second stand-up comedy CD. Her first recording "size DOES matter," also on Uproar Comedy, is still played in regular rotation on "Raw Dog" on Sirius XM radio.

RELEASE DATE: October 7, 2016.

"Orally Challenged" by Jen Murphy is available on iTunes at
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/orally-challenged/id1137247796

For promotional copies, interviews, or for additional info, contact: Ashley Beck, Director; Social Media Marketing & PR at 818-723-2648 or UproarComedyPR@gmail.com.

ABOUT UPROAR ENTERTAINMENT:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time.

With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Follow Uproar:
http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/

* https://www.facebook.com/UproarComedy/
* @UproarComedy
* https://www.instagram.com/uproarcomedy/
* https://www.youtube.com/user/UproarComedy

Learn more about Jen Murphy:
http://jenmurphylive.com/

* https://www.youtube.com/user/jennymurphycomedy
* https://soundcloud.com/uproarcomedycd/bjs
* https://twitter.com/jenmurphycomedy
* https://www.facebook.com/jenmurphycomedy

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*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/DqPbGjBomng

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Uproar Entertainment releases new stand-up comedy CD ‘Brown Sheep’ by Tamer Kattan – the epitome of talent, diversity and intelligence

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Brown Sheep" by Tamer Kattan. Recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Underground in Seattle Washington this CD showcases the exceptional talent of Tamer Kattan who uses his cultural diversity to inform his unique comic views on life, society and the world today.

Muslim father, Jewish mother, an American born in Egypt - Tamer Kattan was born an outsider and that's where he stayed. Tamer quickly became adept at being comfortable in the uncomfortable. Comedy became the weapon of this underdog enabling him to deal with challenges ranging from school yard bullies to an abusive father. His diverse background has given Tamer a deep understanding of the human condition as well as a wealth of material to draw from. His comedy has been described as energetic and enthusiastic with an attitude that is contagious. He is "always aware of his audience...and his comedy is varied, thoughtful and effective."

Tamer began his comedy career in Los Angeles and New York, but very quickly began to tour internationally. His overseas experiences include tours for the troops in Afghanistan, performing at the American University in Cairo (during the Egyptian revolution) and the Edinburgh fringe in Scotland, where he received three 4 star reviews from international press. Towards the end of 2013, he moved to London for 1 year (following the path of his two biggest comedic influences, Patrice O'Neal and Bill Hicks).

Most recently he was featured on Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity event with Todd Glass and Hannibal Buress, won the 2015 World Series of Comedy and has TV & Radio credits on BBC and SkyTV in the UK as well as on Fox, HULU, HGTV, truTV, Funny or Die and WB in the U.S. Commercial credits include Samsung Galaxy S4 (over 14 million YouTube views) and Whitehouse.gov's campaign on religious diversity. He is a regular at the world famous Comedy Store, Improv and Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and when not headlining on the road here in the U.S., Tamer continues to branch out internationally.

Tamer Kattan is one comic you do not want to miss. From the largest comedy festival in the world: "If you see one show in the festival make it this one! Funniest show I have seen in my 11 years in Edinburgh @tamerkattan #Edinburghfringe."

"Charismatic and charming he completely held the audience through his set & had several members of the crowd literally bent over in hysterics." - Broadway Baby.

"Of all the comedians we saw, it is Tamer who is a must see. He really steals the show." - Edinburgh Review.

RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2016.

About Uproar Entertainment:
Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time.

With an unparalleled ear for comedic talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Follow Uproar:
http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/

* https://www.facebook.com/UproarComedy/
* @UproarComedy
* https://www.instagram.com/uproarcomedy/
* https://www.youtube.com/user/UproarComedy

Learn more about Tamer Kattan:
http://www.tamerkattan.com/

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIt8ERoVjJQ
* https://soundcloud.com/uproarcomedycd/sleepy-penis
* Twitter: @TamerKattan
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tamerkattan
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamerkat/
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tamerkat/

"Brown Sheep" by Tamer Kattan is available on iTunes at
https://itun.es/us/gMI6cb.

For promotional copies, interviews, or for additional info, contact: Ashley Beck, Director; Social Media Marketing & PR at 818-723-2648 or UproarComedyPR@gmail.com.

*PHOTO for media (SFW): Send2Press.com/mediaboom/16-0909-brown-sheep-300dpi.jpg

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