ADVISORY/Photo Opportunity: Pop Superstars, A* Teens, Appear At Sam Goody Central; Group Slated to Perform and Sign Autographs.

News/Assignment Editors & Entertainment Writers

ADVISORY...for Sunday (June 23)

--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)

      WHAT: Pop superstars A* Teens are slated to perform a short set
        and autograph copies of their new album, Pop `Til You Drop,
        for their local fans on Sunday, June 23.

      WHO: A* Teens is composed of Sweden natives Marie Serneholt
        (singer and dancer), Sara Lumholdt (singer and dancer), Dhani
        Lennevald (singer and dancer) and Amit Paul (singer, dancer
        and piano player).

          The group formed in October 1998, and since then has evolved
        into one of Europe's biggest teen bands. In May 1999, they
        released their debut album The Abba Generation that has sold
        close to 3 million copies worldwide.

          A* Teens first single Mamma Mia broke sales records in Sweden
        and went on to become the best selling single in 1999 after
        staying at number one for two months. By September 2000, The
        Abba Generation reached platinum status in the United States
        and has toured with pop sensations N*Sync and Britney Spears.

          A* Teens new album Pop`Til You Drop features the hit single
        Can't Help Falling in Love, and will go on sale nationally
        June 18.

      WHEN: Sunday, June 23rd, at 1:00 p.m.

      WHERE: Sam Goody Central
           Mall of America
           Bloomington, Minnesota