UPTOWN Magazine Unveils June Entertainment Issue

Democratic Nominee Barack Obama Graces Cover

Spike Lee Provides Insight on the “Barack Effect”

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UPTOWN Magazine, the only luxury lifestyle publication targeted at Affluent African Americans (AAA), will unveil the Entertainment issue on June 15th, 2008.

“I can’t imagine UPTOWN not participating in this monumental occasion and time in American history.”

The long anticipated issue features Director/Politico Spike Lee’s insider take on the Obama Effect and the historical impact of the country’s first African American major party presidential nominee. The cover story marks UPTOWN’S first illustrated cover and features an interior photo with Obama as Abraham Lincoln, both commissioned by artist Alex Ostroy.

“Do you know how uplifting it’s going to be for people of color to have someone who looks like them be President of the United States?” Lee posits in the article.” It changes everything, and it’s not just symbolism.”

“Barack Obama is the face of a change and hope at a time when this country needs it most,” said Brett Wright, Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer of UPTOWN Magazine. “I can’t imagine UPTOWN not participating in this monumental occasion and time in American history.”

The Entertainment issue also includes stories about the Top 35 Rising Stars in Hollywood and the Bloggers Behind the Web’s Juiciest Sites.

Looking at the luxury market, the issue offers two additional stories on how to travel luxe. Spend an exclusive 72 Hours in Tuscany from behind the wheel of a Bentley, and an inside look at popular black summer enclaves in Martha’s Vineyard, Sag Harbor and Hilton Head.

UPTOWN Magazine is available by subscription at www.uptownlife.net and on national newsstands, including Hudson News.

About Uptown Media

Founded in 2004, Uptown Media is the only luxury lifestyle company that targets the Affluent African American (AAA) Market. UPTOWN Magazine affords luxury purveyors the broadest access to this highly sought-after male and female demographic – the AAA. Uptown Media Group, LLC offers both traditional and innovative strategies, including UPTOWN Magazine (published quarterly with NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC and National editions), UptownLife.net, the interactive website and Uptown’s signature events. UPTOWN Magazine, a toast to Luxury, Lifestyle and Living. Details at www.uptownlife.net.