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Fans of Fuego En La Sangre Compete for Private Concert Tickets

"'Fuego En La Sangre' has been a special experience for all of us," said Pablo Montero. "We couldn't be more excited about meeting our fans, thanks to Verizon Wireless."

"More than ever before we live in a mobile world and today's youth are at the forefront of this trend," said Gregg Yacovone, Executive Director-Marketing, Verizon Wireless. "That's why offering fans different ways to interact with bands using their cell phones makes so much sense."

Exclusive Show at The Wiltern inLos Angeles

Southern California fans have three ways to win tickets to the band's exclusive live performance:

    -- Visit select Verizon Wireless stores throughout Southern California for
       entry forms
    -- Through December 7, 2008, southern California residents can text
       "SANGRE" to "41055" for a chance to win text charges apply.  No
       purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited.  Must be 13 yrs or older
       to enter.  Alternate form of entry and official rules at
       http://www.fuegoenvivo.com
    -- Participate in radio station promotions at select Verizon Wireless
       stores

"Fuego En La Sangre" in Verizon Wireless Stores

At the Verizon Wireless in-store events, fans have the opportunity to star, via green screen, in a scene from "Fuego En La Sangre" with Eduardo, Jorge and Pablo. Video clips will be sent directly to fans via their mobile phones, to share with their friends. These in-store events will take place:

    December 8, 200      El Paso, TX
                         9010 Viscount
                         El Paso, TX 79925

    December 9, 2008     Greeley, CO
                         2050 Unit D Greeley Mall
                         Greeley, CO 80631

    December 10, 2008    Yakima, WA
                         2401 S. First St.
                         Yakima, WA 98901

    December 11, 2008    Stockton, CA
                         10952 Trinity Pkwy.
                         Stockton, CA 95219

    December 12, 2008    Southgate, CA
                         9011 Garfield Ave.
                         Southgate, CA 90280

Exclusive Music

Verizon Wireless is also offering fans of the show an exclusive download of "Para Siempre" by Vicente Fernandez via V CAST Music. The song can be downloaded over-the-air, directly to fans' phones as a full-song download, ringtone or ringback tone.

For more information on mobile music from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/music. For information on "Fuego En La Sangre" visit http://www.fuegoenvivo.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 70.3 million customers. Headquartered inBasking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless