On Tuesday 27th October, 2009 she will also participate in a BBC ONE special – racing against time to raise money for Children In Need.

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ will offer a visually stunning circumnavigation of the world – re-enacting the epic odysseys of Phileas Fogg and Michael Palin for a 21st-century audience.

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On BBC Four and BBC Two she fronts the popular walking series Wainwright’s Walks, Coast To Coast and Railway Walks.

Julia, who was recently on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me is also the presenter of BBC Three’s Kill It, Cook It, Eat It which returns in early 2010.

BBC One Official Website

Julia Bradbury Official Website

The song has been tapped for a sexy new ad for “Body by Victoria” featuring top super models Marisa Miller, Alessandra Ambrosio, Emanuela de Paula and Lindsay Ellingson.

The commercial is directed by Victoria’s Secret super-director and two time MTV Video Music Award nominee Michael Bernard, and premiered on all major networks including cable.

The tongue in cheek song lends itself perfectly to the fun and sexy themes of one of the world’s hottest brands.

Watch She’s A Genius video:

Victoria’s Secret Music Supervisor Vasili Gavre says, “Victoria’s Secret is really excited that they are the first to license an exclusive JET track in the U.S. before the release of the new album Shaka Rock at the end of August.”

“Victoria’s Secret continues to be one of the hottest brands with the hottest girls in the hottest ads and we couldn’t ask for JET’s first single to be partnered with a better concept for ‘She’s A Genius,’ – supermodels in their underwear,” said Allen Kovac, Manager of JET.

JET has just released their highly anticipated third studio album ‘Shaka Rock’ in the US and September 7, 2009 in the UK on their newly created Real Horrorshow Records/Five Seven Music with distribution through EMI Label Services.

‘Shaka Rock’ captures the charisma and energy of classic rock and roll with just enough punk swagger and contemporary flair to create something uniquely JET.

“She’s A Genius,” is already No 1 in Australia, top 5 in Canada and Japan and rising on the charts at multiple formats in the U.S, Germany, the UK and other territories worldwide.

The band will also be embarking on their UK, kicking off in Nottingham on the 9th September.

JET September 2009 UK tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

09 Sept Rock City, Nottingham
10 Sept Ritz, Manchester
11 Sept ABC, Glasgow
12 Sept Metropolitan Uni, Leeds
14 Sept Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
15 Sept Bristol Uni, Bristol
17 Sept HMV Forum, London

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Jet Official Website

Victoria’s Secret Official Website

In addition to winning a Gossip Girl tee shirt, the first prize winner will also win two tickets to the Gossip Girl Screen Tour sponsored by On Location Tours.

The top three winners of our Gossip Girl Essay Contest will receive a Gossip Girl tee shirt. The grand prize winner will win a tee shirt and also win the Gossip Girl Screen Tour. The Gossip Girl Essay Contest is being held in honor of the August 18, 2009 release of the Gossip Girl Second Season DVD.

Here is how it works: Write a paragraph about how the spirit of Blair, Serena, Jenny, Vanessa, Nate, Chuck and Dan have helped you overcome life’s little tragedies. Be specific. When you are treated with disrespect like dear Serena, do you buy a new purse or get a wax? When threatened with the loss of prestige like our glam heroine Blair, do you flee to Bora Bora or just get a spray tan at Bliss Spa?

Don’t be shy; we are all atwitter awaiting your response. Please send your submissions to wendy@newyorkcool.com by midnight August 19, 2009. The winners will be announced on August 20th.

We will publish both the winning paragraphs and the “Honorable Mentions.” And if you want, you can send us a photo of yourself attired as your favorite Gossip Girl character which we will publish with your paragraph. (The photos are just for fun and will have no effect on whether or not you win a prize). More contest details.

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Band’s original track “You And I” and cover of The Scooby Doo Theme Song to be featured in Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins debuting mid September

Anarbor has lent its track “You And I” from its Hopeless Records debut EP ‘Free Your Mind’ to the upcoming Cartoon Network movie, Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins.

The film will premiere on Cartoon Network on Sunday, September 13, 2009 and will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 22. The home video version will include the music video for Anarbor’s “You And I” which premiered on Cartoon Network on August 2 following the weekend-long Scooby Doo marathon, and has been airing in between shows all month long.

Watch “You And I” video:

The exposure has helped to propel the video to the #12 spot on iTunes Alternative Music Videos chart and the song to #33 on the Top Alternative Songs chart (where it peaked at #25.)

Anarbor also recorded the theme song, “What’s New Scooby Doo” (originally done by Simple Plan). The song will appear during the end credits of the movie, and is featured in promos and commercials on Cartoon Network and Cartoonnetwork.com.

Meanwhile The Phoenix, area 4-piece is preparing to head back to the studio to begin work on its first full length release with producer Mike Green (Paramore, Good Charlotte, The Matches). In addition, the band will hit the road this fall on select tours.

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Anarbor August 2009 tour dates:

Aug 15
The Sets w/ The Amorous & The Record Life Tempe, Arizona

Aug 28
The Bridge w/ Hello Hollywood, A Change Of Pace, This Century, & It’s Like Love Glendale, Arizona

Watch the “You and I” video featuring clips from the Scooby Doo movie on CartoonNetwork.com

For more information on Anarbor, go to:

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Anarbor Official Website