ADVISORY/Shakira to Sign American Debut CD on Release Date at NoHo THE WIZ

Business Wire, Nov 9, 2001

Business Editors

ADVISORY...Tue. (Nov. 13)

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What:             Latin rock star Shakira will personally introduce
                  fans to her first English-language CD entitled
                  "Laundry Service" on the release date at THE WIZ -
                  NoHo in New York City. The talented Latin beauty
                  will meet fans and sign the highly anticipated CD
                  featuring the single "Whenever, Wherever."

                  At age 24, Shakira is an established international
                  celebrity whose accolades include Latin Grammy
                  Awards for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" and
                  "Best Latin Pop Album" for her album "Donde Estan
                  Los Ladrones?" Although "Laundry Service" is her
                  first album recorded in English, she is no stranger
                  to the U.S. where "Donde Estan Los Ladrones?" has
                  already gone platinum.


When:             Tuesday, November 13
                  4:00-6:30 pm


Where:            THE WIZ
                  726-730 Broadway
                  New York, NY
                  212-677-4111

Media
Access:           TV crews, reporters and photographers welcome.
                  Call contact for more information.

THE WIZ, a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporations is the tri-state area's premier consumer electronics retailer. Operating in 43 locations, THE WIZ offers more than 30,000 products and services including Optimum Online, Cablevision's high-speed Internet service, and the latest in audio, video, computer and home office products, as well as music and movies. THE WIZ is part of the Cablevision family of entertainment venues that also includes Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Optimum TV and MSG Network.