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CNSC News rehearsals.com Debuts Exclusive Performance of American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks on Friday, October 20, 2006

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterStaging Corp. (OTCBB:CNSC)-American Idol winner Taylor Hicks provides a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse of his working methods exclusively on rehearsals.com, CenterStaging’s online digital portal powered by MLB.com. Starting on October 20th, fans can stream footage of Taylor as he rehearses both “What’s Going On” and his original track “Hell of a Day” in preparation for a benefit appearance.

Taylor Hicks and his band arrived at the state-of-the-art CenterStaging studios in early October to tape the exclusive segment for rehearsals.com. These private rehearsals were recorded in high-definition utilizing 10 robotically controlled cameras and 48 microphones with up to 96 individual channels of audio. After reviewing all the footage, both “What’s Going On’ and “Hell of a Day” were chosen to premiere on rehearsals.com.

"It's a process to come out of the shell and present yourself how you are most comfortable in terms of performance," says Taylor. "Allowing fans to see a bit of it happen is really great. I am totally comfortable in welcoming rehearsals.com in for a sneak peak."

“Taylor Hicks’ energy, warmth and tremendous talent shine with this performance. The Soul Patrol is in for a treat and we welcome their participation on our site,” states Tommy Nast, Executive Vice President, CenterStaging. “Taylor Hicks will be a star for years to come as he and the American Idol franchise are synonymous with unparalleled musical success!”

Taylor Hicks joins a prestigious line-up of talent currently showcasing live footage on rehearsals.com, including Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Edgar Winter and The Panic Channel. In addition, the site showcases “e-merging” artists such as Dark New Day, Sick Puppies, Jack’s Mannequin and Tremolo. rehearsals.com also features insightful interviews and private clinics with legendary sidemen and studio greats who have logged time with Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre and Fiona Apple.

With his highly-anticipated Arista Records debut slated for release on December 5, Taylor Hicks is set to launch from his American Idol beginnings to become a major voice in pop music. Vibe Magazine raves in the November issue, “Calling him the new Elvis and saying he dances funny misses the point: Taylor Hicks is the embodiment of the last fifty years of popular music.” To catch a glimpse of this legend in the making as he performs “What’s Going On” and “Hell of a Day”, log on to www.rehearsals.com starting Friday, October 20, 2006.

About CenterStaging Corp.

CenterStaging Corp. (OTCBB:CNSC) is a public company based in Burbank, Calif., with an office in Bensalem, Pa., and is the parent company of CenterStaging Musical Productions, Inc. and its division rehearsals.com. The Company provides rehearsal and production services for all facets of the entertainment industry. The 150,000 square foot facility features 11 rehearsal studios, one sound stage, a high-definition broadcast center, thousands of musical instruments and backline equipment in Burbank, Calif. The facility houses rehearsals.com, which is envisioned as a gateway into the professional artist’s workshop, and provides streaming video as well as digital audio programming, exclusive performances, candid artist interviews and intimate lessons from the masters. The teaming of CenterStaging and rehearsals.com mounts a powerful vertically integrated entertainment model that not only develops and produces content, but will deliver compelling programming to an online audience.

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