Highlights of The Royal Wedding Prince William & Catherine Middleton
If you missed the Royal Wedding on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Please check out some of the Highlights of The Royal Wedding Prince William & Catherine Middleton now known as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Do you wonder how they got the new titles. Here is an official press release:
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.
Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge.
Background:
DUKEDOM: Cambridge:
In 1706 George Augustus (subsequently George II) the only son of George Ludwig, Elector of Hanover (subsequently George I of Great Britain) was created with other titles Duke of Cambridge. On the accession of his father to the throne in 1714 he also became Duke of Cornwall and was created Prince of Wales. On his own accession to the throne in 1727 the Dukedom of Cambridge merged with The Crown and ceased.
Cambridge was previously a Royal Dukedom and four sons of James, Duke of York (afterwards James II) who died in infancy were all created Duke of Cambridge. As an Earldom Cambridge was a medieval Royal title. Edward IV was Duke of York and Earl of Cambridge till proclaimed King of England in 1461 when his titles merged with The Crown.
His father and grandfather both Richard Plantagenet were both Earls of Cambridge and the latter was also Duke of York. Edmund of Langley, 5th son of Edward III and great-grandfather of Edward IV, was created Earl of Cambridge in 1362 and Duke of York in 1385.
The Dukedom of Cambridge created in 1801 became extinct on the death of the 2nd Duke of Cambridge in 1904. Cambridge existed as a Marquessate from 1917 when it was conferred on Queen Mary’s brother till 1981 when the 2nd Marquess died and the title became extinct.
EARLDOM: Strathearn
Strathearn has had Royal connections since Robert Stewart, High Steward of Scotland, was created Earl of Strathearn in 1357. In 1371 he succeeded his Uncle as King of Scotland becoming Robert II and the Earldom merged with The Crown Robert II created his 5th son David, Earl of Strathearn in 1371. Subsequently in 1427 the 6th son of Robert II was created Earl of Strathearn.
In 1766 George III’s younger brother Prince Henry Frederick was created Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn. He died without issue in 1790 and in 1799 Queen Victoria’s father was created Duke of Kent and Strathearn. These Dukedoms became extinct on his death in 1820. Finally, Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, 3rd son of Queen Victoria was created Duke of Connaught and Strathearn in 1874. He died in 1942 and was succeeded by his grandson who died the following year 1943 since when Strathearn as a title has been extinct.
BARONY: Carrickfergus:
An Irish Viscountcy of Chichester of Carrickfergus now held by the Marquess of Donegall was created in 1625 but Carrickfergus alone only existed as a title between 1841 and 1883. The 3rdMarquess of Donegall was created Baron Ennishowen and Carrickfergus, of Ennishowen, co: Donegal and Carrickfergus, co: Antrim. He died in 1883 being succeeded by his brother and the Barony became extinct.
Carrickfergus is County Antrim’s oldest town. The word means Rock of Fergus andas an urban settlement it predates Belfast. It is on the north shore of Belfast Lough and is the site of Carrickfergus Castle which dates from circa 1180 and is one of the best preserved Castles in Ireland.
Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s Prayer:
“God our Father, we thank you for our families; for the love that we share and for the joy of our marriage.
In the busyness of each day keep our eyes fixed on what is real and important in life and help us to be generous with our time and love and energy.
Strengthened by our union help us to serve and comfort those who suffer. We ask this in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen.”
VIDEOS:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin
View from the roof on Buckingham Palace
Source: http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org
Videos courtesy of The Royal Wedding Official YouTube Channel
Editor’s Note: CONGRATULATIONS TO The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Steven Escobar & Diversity News Magazine Nominated for EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II
April 25, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Awards, Events, Featured, FEATURES
Dear loyal readers and fans, We are very happy and excited to share with you the great news the our own Steven Escobar have been nominated for EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II in the category of Exoti- Family Season II and this publication: Diversity News Magazine have been officially nominated in the category of Exoti-Media Season II. The announcement was made on Sunday, April 24, 2011 by Ms. Maria Amor from The Exotifit Family (Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses).
The media outlets officially nominated in the following categories were:
Exoti-Humanitarian Award- Season II
David Harrison-Levi
Em Salinas Roberts
Eva Barry
Patrick Aguiluz
Exoti-Photographer- Season II
Francois Palais
Nelson Shen
Scott Naide
Tatiana Davidov
Andre Cohen Fotography
Daniela Hubbard
Party By 5
Jeff Knight Photography
Exoti-Media- Season II
Diversity News Magazine
ModelVanity.com
Modelfor Us
The Scoop LA
Fil-Am Nation
Tehran Magazine
WTV
Queen B Sweet
Exotifit TV
Exoti- Family – Season II
Greg Thompson
Marina BerBeryan
Grace Abad
Steven Escobar
Travis Jourdain
Parris Harris
“We intend to do this event four times a year and to show our gratitude and appreciation to all themedia, photographers and writers for their support throughout the year” said Maria Amor, President & CEO, Exotifit. Intl. Inc.,Founder & CEO, Exotifit For Humanity.
Also Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 contestants will be introduced officially to members of the media:
Christine Ames, Ms. Exoti-lady USA
Maricris Bautista, Ms. Exoti-lady Philippines
Lucie Volotzky, Ms. Exoti-lady Canada
Marie Bogacz, Ms. Exoti-lady El Salvador
Monica Farah, Ms. Exoti-lady Hungary
Elena Berman, Ms. Exoti-lady Ukraine
Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran
Sohelia Mozzafar, Ms. Exoti-lady France
Nikki Storm, Ms. Exoti-lady Washington USA
Mercy Alpert, Ms. Exoti-lady Malasia
Laura Villescaz, Ms. Exoti-Lady Mexico
Soraya Fallah, Ms. Exoti-Lady Kurdistan
The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 4:00pm – 11:00pm at Maria’s Amor private residence estate. For event location and media RSVP please call (818) 983-3602.
The selection of the nominees was random selected by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses.
The final and official winners are selected and voted by Maria Amor, Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses which will be announced on Saturday, April 30, 2011.
EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation Season II Official Nominees Announcement & Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant Press Conference is Sponsored by Ingrid’s Café from Beverly Hills, CA.
About Exotifit:
“It’s the sexiest workout ever”, says Maria Amor, founder of Exotifit, which blends diverse styles of musical dance with an invigorating soundtrack that gets you dancing to the rhythm. It’s far from a boring and unmotivating workout; it’s sexy. Exotifil is taught by Maria and some of her ExotiAngels, a
sister group comprised of some students and teachers who also perform at large functions and conventions such as the California Gift show and LA Fitness Expo.
Exotifit offers classes in groups or via private tutelage and also offers teacher certification for those interested in teaching Exotifit classes. Maria Amors’ Exotifit isn’t just a sexy and affordable workout for adults, but it’s a fun and energetic routine for children as well. Dances featured are African, salsa, chacha, tango, belly-dancing and many more. If you are looking for a fun, motivating workout, rush to your local fitness center for an Exotifit. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com
About Ingrid’s Café:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering parttime while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh
and organic and arranged very elegantly.
The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/ or http://www.ingridsbistro.com
Editor’s Note: We feel honored been nominated with other outstanding publications and we want to thanks The Exotifit Family (Exoti-Angels & Exoti-Goddesses). Also we want to wish all the nominees good luck.
Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 Official Contestants Name Announced
April 19, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Competitions, Events, Featured, FEATURES
On Sunday, April 17, 2011 Maria Amor, President and CEO of Exotifit International Inc., benefiting Exotifit for Humanity announced the name of the Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 contestants and event hosts.
The event is around the corner, be the first one to know the contestants, hosts and sponsors.
Candidate Names and country representing:
Christine Ames, Ms. Exoti-lady USA
Maricris Bautista, Ms. Exoti-lady Philippines
Lucie Volotzky, Ms. Exoti-lady Canada
Marie Bogacz, Ms. Exoti-lady El Salvador
Monica Farah, Ms. Exoti-lady Hungary
Elena Berman, Ms. Exoti-lady Ukraine
Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran
Sohelia Mozzafar, Ms. Exoti-lady France
Nikki Storm, Ms. Exoti-lady Washington USA
Mercy Alpert, Ms. Exoti-lady Malasia
Laura Villescaz, Ms. Exoti-Lady Mexico
Soraya Fallah, Ms. Exoti-Lady Kurdistan
The above beauty contestants will be judged on the following categories: 20% on Beauty and Style, 20% on Interview, 20% on Swimsuit and 40% on Popularity.
The event will be hosted by actress Anne Judson-Yager and Vayaconmigo host Joey Valdez. Special peformance by recording artist Justin Chase and by the Exoti-Angels and Exoti-Goddesses.
The pageant event is schedule for Friday, May 20, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA located at 555 Universal Terrace Parkway in Universal City, CA 91608-1001. Per event organizers their goal is to celebrate a night of beauty, style, and cultural appreciation for women of least 35 years of age and of all nationalities.
Ticket are still available $80 for VIP with dinner and $30 for regular tickets with no dinner. Parking cost is $14 for valet and $9 for self-parking, both with the appropriate validation. For more information please RSVP with Maria Amor at maria@exotifit.com or (818) 983-3602. To purchase tickets online visit http://msexoti-ladypageant.eventbrite.com/
Major sponsors who make this event possible are: Dr. Kamran Safvati of Tarzana Cosmetic & Wellness Center, Crystal Heelz, D’ Moiselle Couture, G & B Fashion, Sumtin’ Sweet Creations, Official Photos by Cesar’s Photography, Elite Team Services, Inc., Ingrid’s Café, Earl’s World, Casablanca Pro-sound & Lighting, Fashion Rock Show as Official Hair & Make-up. The event guests speakers are: Marina Berberyan, Parris Harris, Wanda Patterson and more!
Media Partners are: Diversity News Magazine, Tehran International Weekly Magazine, ModelVanity.com, Model4.us, FilAmNation.com, Manila-US Times and more!
About Exotifit for Humanity: Founded in 2011, Is a 501(c) non organization to help promote health, fitness, wellness, beauty and arts to underprivileged women, children as well the disabled. For more information visit exotifit.com
Cover photo credit to: Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com
A Night Of Moroccan Magnificence at Ingrid’s Cafe in Beverly Hills, CA
April 12, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
By JR, Special For Diversity News Magazine
It was a night of Moroccan Magnificence Saturday evening, April 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California as Ingrid’s Cafe’ rolled out the red carpet for all their customers. The event was graciously hosted by Hit Recording Artist and Singer/Songwriter Fawn, whose song “Wish U Love” went to #6 on the Billboard Dance Charts and won the JPF Music Award for Dance Song Of The Year.
“Our Moroccan Dinner Night was a great success! Special Thanks to Steven, Celebrity Fawn, and Maria Amor , Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity and Exotifit International/Beauty Pageant Mogul. Awesome Night” said Ingrid Bedrosian, Ingrid’s Cafe Owner & Chef.
Running from 6-10pm, and some of the red carpet arrivals, photos and interviews included Maria Amor and all of the Ms. Exoti Lady World Pageant 2011 Candidates, Singer/Songwriter Fawn, Writer, Book Author, Modeling and Pageant Coach Jennifer Ross-Kilgore, Actor, Producer and Dr. Mark Valinsky, TV personality and host Joey Valdez, acclaimed publicist Steven Escobar, celebrated chef Ingrid Bedrosian and pageant contestants Ms. Exoti-lady USA Christine Ames, Ms. Exoti-lady Philippines Maricris Bautista, Ms. Exoti-lady Canada Lucie Volotzsky, Ms. Exoti-lady El Salvador Marie Bogacz, Ms. Exoti-lady Hungary Monica Farah, Ms. Exoti-lady Ukraine Elaina Berman, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady America Dr. Linda Selvin, Ms. Exoti-lady France Sohelia, Ms. Exoti-lady Washington USA Nikki Storm and Ms. Exoti-lady Malasia Mercy Alpert.
After the interviews and arrivals, dinner was served with a short welcoming introduction by Fawn who thanked every one for coming. The dinner portion of the evening began with a traditional Moroccan hand wash in rose pedal water with the special water poured from a stunning solid gold Moroccan tea pot. The food included an appetizer, main course and desert with tea. During the dinner, Fawn presented a 5 Stars Sponsor Award from Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News Publications to Chef & Restaurant Owner Ingrid Bedrosian for outstanding food, customer service, participation and community support to other local businesses, owners and non-profit organizations.
Dr. Linda Selvin who is representing Ms. America in the Exotifit Pageant stated that she “came out to support Ingrid and her cafe’, Maria Amor and Fawn who I adore and her music.” She went on to say that if she won the Exotifit pageant, she would “continue to do the work I already do on radio and in my private practice which is enlightening and helping other people grow in a spiritual, mental, physical and emotional way and to help integrate growth, stability and peace within themselves to help make a better world starting within themselves.”
Ms. Exoti-lady Ms. Malasia Mercy Alpert, said “Ingrid’s Cafe is such a beautiful place and we’re having a delicious Moroccan meal, I am enjoying myself-the food it is delicious and healthy.” Ms. Hungary Monica Farah said she was excited to come out because it was her first time to taste Moroccan food and her first time being in a pageant. Ms. El Salvador Marie Bogacz said that if she won the pageant, she would “like to help hungry children and children who suffer from cancer.” She went on to say that “It is close to my heart because of my nephew who is suffering from a low immune system.”
About Ingrid’s Cafe’:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering part-time while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh and organic and arranged very elegantly.
The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such a short time. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/ or http://www.ingridsbistro.com
About Fawn:
Fawn is an award winning recording artist and songwriter. Her song “Wish U Love” made it to #6 on the Billboard dance charts and was nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Fawn’s songs have been heard in The Natalee Holloway Story, Ugly Betty, Young and The Restless and many more. She won 2 coveted JPF Music Award For best Dance album and best dance single, and her song Wish U Love made it into the top 150 hit dance songs for 2009. He music video of the same song remained in the top music videos for 5 months on MTV’s Logo Channel. For more information about Fawn visit her official website at http://www.fawnmusic.com
Photos credit to: Daniela Hubbard from Daniela Hubbard Photography and PRPhotos.com
Editor’s Note: As of date of this story Ms. Exoti-lady America Dr. Linda Selvin is no longer part of the Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 competition. We wish her good luck in her career.
Glee Wins Award at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2011 in Los Angeles
April 12, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
On Sunday, April 10, 2011 The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) held their 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards which it was presented by Rokk Vodka & Wells Fargo.
The event honored Kristin Chenoweth, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt, and the best in television and journalism. The 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards was hosted by Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, CA.
- Vanguard Award to: Kristin Chenoweth (presented by Sean Hayes)
- Stephen F. Kolzak Award to: NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt (presented by Singer Dolly Parton)
- Outstanding Film – Limited Release to: I Love You Phillip Morris
- Outstanding Comedy Series to : TIE: Glee (Fox) [accepted by: Chris Colfer and Mike O'Malley] and Modern Family (ABC) [accepted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen and Ariel Winter]
- Outstanding Reality Program to: Project Runway(Lifetime) [accepted by: Mondo Guerra, Michael Costello, and producer Jonathan Murray]
- Outstanding TV Journalism Segment to: “Fort Worth Speech” The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell (MSNBC) [accepted by: Lawrence O'Donnell, Fort Worth City Councilmember Joel Burns and his husband J.D. Angle]
- Special Recognition to: Bianca “Nikki” Peet (presented by Kirsten Dunst)
The following celebrity guests and presenters attended the event in Los Angeles: Jensen Atwood (Noah’s Arc), Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato (World of Wonder), Josh Berman (Drop Dead Diva), Chaz Bono(Becoming Chaz), Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem, Stephen Wallem (Nurse Jackie), Chef Jesse Brune (Private Chefs of Beverly Hills),Joel Burns, J.D. Angle (City Councilmember, Fort Worth, TX), Jamie Clayton, Nina Poon (TRANSform Me), Chris Colfer, Mike O’Malley (Glee), Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra, Jonathan Murray (Project Runway), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia), Omar Epps (House), Melissa Etheridge (singer), Colin Farrell (Fright Night), Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, Ariel Winter (Modern Family), Javier Fuentes-León (Undertow), Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies), Robert Gant (Queer as Folk), Sean Hayes (Promises, Promises), Amber Heard (Drive Angry), Megan Hilty (9 to 5: The Musical), Maurice Jamal (Glo TV Network), Paul James (GREEK), Allison Janney (Mr. Sunshine), Anne Jeffreys (Falcon Crest), Dan Jinks (Milk), Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Brent Ridge (The Fabulous Beekman Boys), Dave Koz (saxophonist), Janice Langbehn (activist), Peggy Lipton (Twin Peaks), Meat Loaf (Celebrity Apprentice), Marlee Matlin (Celebrity Apprentice), Joel McHale (Community), Stephanie Miller (The Stephanie Miller Show), Shareen Mitchell (Dresscue Me), Shay Mitchell, Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson(Pretty Little Liars), Cameron Monaghan (Shameless), Lawrence O’Donnell (The Last Word on MSNBC), Lu Parker (KTLA), Dolly Parton (singer), Bianca “Nikki” Peet (activist), Craig Robinson (The Office), Jai Rodriguez (Groomer Has It), Ann Rutherford (Gone with the Wind), Adam Scott,Aubrey Plaza, Retta, Jim O’Heir (Parks and Recreation), Shangela, Jessica Wild, Santino Rice, Mike Ruiz (RuPaul’s Drag Race),Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott, Bill Horn, Scout Masterson, (Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings), Lisa Vanderpump (Real Housewives of Bev. Hills), Mayor AntonioVillaraigosa, Diane Warren (songwriter), and GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios.
Ingrid’s Cafe Moroccan Dinner Night with Celebrities Hosted by Recording Artist FAWN
April 5, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Ingrid’s Cafe in Beverly Hills announced their special event Ingrid’s Cafe Moroccan Dinner Night, a special traditional Moroccan Dinner Nite with celebrities and entertainment industry professionals.
The special event is to be hosted by Actress, Songwriter, Philanthropist, Private Music Coach and Recording Artist FAWN.
Attending to the event are: Maria Amor (Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity and Exotifit International/Beauty Pageant Mogul), Arnold G (Recording Artist & Producer, Director of A&G Entertainment Productions), Asha Puthli ( Recording Artist & Legendary jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance), Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 Candidates, Ingrid Bedrosian (Chef & Owner of Ingrid’s Café), Mark Valinsky ( Actor, Producer, Photographer & Physician).
Per event organizers they will feature a red carpet starting at 6:15 pm and dinner to begin at 8:00 pm.
Ingrid’s Café is located at 9861 S. Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Reservation are encourage for Ingrid’s Moroccan Dinner Nite at $39.00 per person which includes VIP Red Carpet, photos and interview. To make your reservation you can call (310) 277-9377, you can mention VIP Moroccan Dinner Night.
The following media outlets have confirmed coverage Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com & Daniela Hubbard Photography, Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV.
About Ingrid’s Café:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering part-time while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh and organic and arranged very elegantly.
The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/
About Ingrid Bedrosian:
Her passion in cooking and baking started at the age of 8 and since then it was her dream to have a small place where she can share her love of cooking for others. It gives her a great pleasure to see people keep coming back and enjoying the fresh, organic food she serves and It is for her truly labor of love. For more information visit http://www.ingridsbistro.com
About Fawn:
Fawn is an award winning recording artists and songwriter. Her song “Wish U Love” made it to #6 on the Billboard dance charts and was nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Fawn’s songs have been heard in The Natalee Holloway Story, Ugly Betty, Young and The Restless and many more. She won 2 coveted JPF Music Award For best Dance album and best dance single, and her song Wish U Love made it into the top 150 hit dance songs for 2009. He music video of the same song remained in the top music videos for 5 months on MTV’s Logo Channel. For more information about Fawn visit her official website at http://www.fawnmusic.com
AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi Announced Festival Dates & Call for Entries
March 29, 2011 by Press Release
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
On Tuesday, March 29, 2011 AFI FEST presented by Audi and celebrating its 25th year in 2011 officially announced its dates and call for entries.
AFI FEST will take place November 3 through 10 in Hollywood, California at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center, the Egyptian Theatre of the American Cinematheque and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The market partner of AFI FEST, the American Film Market (AFM), will be held November 2 through 9.
AFI FEST emerged in 1987 when the American Film Institute adopted FILMEX, Los Angeles’ venerated film exposition. As a program of the AFI, the festival over the past 25 years has paid tribute to numerous influential filmmakers and artists, including Pedro Almodovar, Darren Aronofsky, Danny Boyle, Catherine Deneuve, Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep, to name a few, and has screened scores of films that have produced Oscar wins, including BLACK SWAN, THE KING’S SPEECH, MONSTER’S BALL, PRECIOUS, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, TALK TO HER and WALK THE LINE.
Submissions are now open and filmmakers are invited to submit narrative, documentary, experimental, animated and short films at AFI.com/AFIFEST or through Withoutabox.com. The final submission deadline for shorts (under 30 minutes) is July 29, and the final deadline for feature length films is August 12. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category of the annual Academy Awards®.
Among the returning AFI FEST sections is “Breakthrough,” which highlights films found solely through the submissions process. As part of last year’s entrants in this section, I WILL FOLLOW, the feature debut from Ava Duvernay, is currently having an expanded run in the U.S. “I WILL FOLLOW made its Los Angeles premiere to a sold-out audience, thanks to AFI FEST. We couldn’t have dreamed of a more lovely way to begin our film’s journey,” said Duvernay, of her experience at the festival. In addition to providing audience exposure, the winning film in the “Breakthrough” section is eligible for a $5,000 cash award.
Filmmakers can call 1.866.AFI.FEST for more information about the submissions process.
About the American Film Institute:
AFI is America’s promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work, and to educate the next generation of storytellers. AFI provides leadership in film, television and digital media and is dedicated to initiatives that engage the past, the present and the future of the moving image arts.
AFI preserves the legacy of America’s film heritage through the AFI Catalog of Feature Films, an authoritative record of American films from 1893 to the present, and the AFI Archives, which contains rare footage from across the history of the moving image.
AFI honors the artists and their work through a variety of annual programs and special events, including the AFI Life Achievement Award and AFI Awards. For 39 years, the AFI Life Achievement Award has remained the highest honor for a career in film while AFI Awards, the Institute’s almanac for the 21st century, honors the most outstanding motion pictures and television programs of the year. AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies television events and movie reference lists, as well as AFI Night at the Movies, have introduced and reintroduced classic American movies to millions of film lovers. And as the largest nonprofit exhibitor in the United States, AFI offers film enthusiasts a variety of events throughout the year, including AFI Fest presented by Audi, the longest running international film festival in Los Angeles; AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs, the largest documentary festival in the U.S.; and year-round programming at the AFI Silver Theatre in the Washington, D.C. area.
AFI educates the next generation of storytellers at its world-renowned AFI Conservatory, offering a two-year Master of Fine Arts degree in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting. AFI also explores new digital technologies through special workshops.
About AFI FEST presented by Audi:
Celebrating its 25th year as a program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi will take place November 3 through 10 in the heart of Hollywood. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community, while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of global cinema, right in the center of the film capital of the world.
The American Film Market (AFM), November 2 through 9, 2011, is the market partner of AFI FEST. Together, AFI FEST and AFM provide the only concurrent festival-market event in North America. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®.
Audi is the festival’s presenting sponsor. Additional sponsors include American Airlines, the official airline of AFI, American Film Market (AFM) and Stella Artois.
Additional information about AFI FEST presented by Audi is available at AFI.com/AFIFEST.
Connect with AFI FEST presented by Audi at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFEST and youtube.com/AFIFEST.
About Audi:
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2010 Audi was the top performing luxury brand in Europe, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Over the next few years, AUDI AG will invest nearly $16 billion on new products and technologies. Visit audiusa.com or audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.
Sources: AFI Fest Display Photo: Courtesy of AFI Facebook
Editor’s Note: Last year 2010 photos: AFI Fest 2010 November 4, 2010 presented by Audi Photos (C) by Daniela Hubbard, Mark Valinsky and Diversity News Publications. (C) 2010 By Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.
Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 & Maria Amor Birthday Benefiting Exotifit for Humanity
March 23, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES, Uncategorized
On March 14, 2011 Exotifit International, Incorporate. announced their pageant event Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 & Maria Amor’s Birthday Celebration to benefit Exotifit for Humanity, a non profit organization.
The pageant event will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am at The Universal Hilton in Universal City, CA located at 555 Universal Terrace Parkway in Universal City, CA 91608-1001. The goal of the event is to celebrate a night of beauty, style, and cultural appreciation for women of least 35 years of age and of all nationalities.
“The Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 is a personal and social development opportunity for women at least 35 years of age and of all nationalities” said Maria Amor, Founder and CEO of Exotifit for Humanity.
The event will featured a red carpet, award presenters, judges, special performances, dinner and after party, including a media/press lounge (food and drinks exclusive for media representatives). Schedule to perform are Maria Amor’s talented and sexy Exoti-Angels and Exoti-Goddesses. The beauty contestants will be judge on the following categories: 20% on Beauty and Style, 20% on Interview, 20% on Swimsuit and 20% on Popularity.
“This event is for the benefit of Exotifit for Humanity, which promotes health, fitness, wellness, beauty and arts to underprivileged women, children as well as the disabled.” concluded Ms. Amor.
Some of the beauty contestants that will be competing and representing their country are Ms. Mexico, Ms. Philippines, Ms. Malaysia, Ms. USA, Ms. Canada, Ms. Hungary, Ms. El Salvador, Ms. Iran, Ms. Ukraine. The event will broadcast by Time Warner Cable and hosted by actress Anne Judson-Yager.
Ticket are available $80 for VIP with dinner and $30 for regular tickets with no dinner. Parking cost is $14 for valet and $9 for self-parking, both with the appropriate validation. For more information please RSVP with Maria Amor at maria@exotifit.com or (818) 983-3602. To purchase tickets online visit http://msexoti-ladypageant.eventbrite.com/
Any photographers or media/press outlets interested in covering the event please email: diversitynewsppr@gmail.com or maria@exotifit.com
The beauty contestant names will be release on a press conference schedule at EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation/Mixer Season 2 for Saturday, April 30, 2011.
About Maria Amor:
Maria Amor is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Certified Aerobics Intructor, DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dance Association) Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor, a Paint Artist and Entrepreneur. Maria Amor is also the Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity, Founder/CEO of ExotifitTM and President of MLT Enterprises. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com/mariaamor.html
Markos Geneti and Buzunesh Deba Set Records at The 26th Annual Honda LA Marathon
March 22, 2011 by Press Release
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
On March 22, 2011 LA Marathon LLC announced that a first-time marathoner and a 400-pound sumo wrestler highlighted a stunning 26th Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss with a pair of spectacular performances. Theirs were only two of nearly 20,000 amazing stories on a wet and wild race-day.
Marathon rookie Markos Geneti of Ethiopia, known primarily for his exploits on the track, broke away from a bunched field in the middle miles and elevated the race to world-class status with a sensational new race record of 2:06:35, the second-fastest time in the world in 2011. He shattered the previous race record of 2:08:24 by almost two minutes, and before catching a stomach cramp in the 21st mile, was on pace to run 2:04:49, which would have been the fastest debut marathon ever and the fastest marathon ever run in the United States. As it was, his 2:06:35 final time is the 14th-fastest marathon ever run in North America.
Kenya’s Nicholas Kamakya was the only one close to Geneti in the last half of the race, and finished second in 2:09:26, with countryman Laban Moiben third (2:13:12) and two-time defending champion Wesley Korir fourth in 2:13:23.
Geneti’s feat was all the more remarkable due to the conditions, with heavy rain throughout most of the race and gusting winds, which peaked near 60 miles per hour in the afternoon. Geneti took home the first-place prize of $25,000 plus a Honda EX Insight sedan, as well as $100,000 for winning the unique L.A. Marathon Challenge, finishing ahead of women’s winner Buzunesh Deba of Ethiopia by two minutes and 56 seconds after starting with a 17:03 handicap.
TO MALE RUNNERS: TOP FEMALE RUNNERS:
Markos Geneti 02:06:35 (1st Place) Buzunesh Deba 02:26:34 (1st Place)
Nicholas Kamakya 02:09:26 Amy Hastings 02:27:03
Laban Moiben 02:13:12 Mare Dibaba 02:30:25
Wesley Korir 02:13:23 Diane Nukuri 02:33:47
Jason Gutierrez 02:13:24 Iuliia Arkhipova 02:33:55
Deba posted her seventh marathon win in nine tries and ran a personal best by 50 seconds in 2:26:34, the ninth-fastest women’s performance in race history. She broke away from American Amy Hastings, also making her marathon debut, in the final three miles. For her part, Hastings became the eighth-fastest American woman ever to run the marathon in 2:27:03, the third-fastest mark ever posted by an American woman running a first marathon. Ethiopia’s Mare Dibaba finished third in 2:30:25.
But the elites were only a small part of the story on a brutal day for running, but during which an astonishing 97.0% of all those who started the race (20,537) actually finished. Temperatures ranged from 50-55 degrees during the day, with heavy rain and wind, especially near the finish in Santa Monica. Incredibly, the average finishing time in 2011 was 5:16:33, more than eight minutes faster than the weather-perfect 2010 edition (5:24:37), the first run on the Stadium to the Sea course. The new race-tracking system that sent intermediate and finishing times via text message, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter, used for the first time at a major marathon, distributed 153,460 messages during the race with nearly instantaneous delivery.
Among the finishers was American sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, who will submit his race results and supporting documentation to the Guinness World Records office for certification as the “heaviest person to complete a marathon.” He jogged and walked the course in 9:48:52, finishing in 19,626th place out of a preliminary total of 19,928 finishers, and cut more than two hours off of his 2008 marathon time of 11:52:11. He weighed in at 400.0 pounds at the start and 396.2 pounds at the finish.
“The people of Los Angeles are amazing,” he said afterwards. “There was lots of honking and yelling, ‘Go, you’re almost there’ by both marathoners and spectators.” Asked before the race why he was doing this, he said “I love the thought of showcasing what a 400-pound person can do; you don’t need to let that stop you from accomplishing anything.”
Also setting a personal best was Joe D’Amico of Palatine, Illinois, who “trained” for the event for the last 30 days prior to the race by eating all of his meals at McDonald’s, and raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. He finished 28th overall in 2:36:14, shaving 40 seconds off his old best from last year’s Twin Cities Marathon in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Charitable contributions made in conjunction with the race also set a new record, with $2.15 million already collected and more continuing to be received. Contributions can be made through March 31 via www.Crowdrise.com to any of the race’s 68 affiliated charitable organizations.
“The 2011 edition of the Honda LA Marathon was one for the record books,” said LA MARATHON LLC chief operating officer Nick Curl. He continue “Our runners, from Markos Geneti to Kelly Gneiting to everyone in between, would not be stopped by very challenging conditions, overcoming both the distance and the weather. They are all to be congratulated.”
“We are also very proud of our volunteers who worked a long day in the rain and cold, and of the public safety and transportation departments from Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the Veterans Administration and Santa Monica, who were outstanding. Their professionalism, flexibility and rapid response made sure that our runners were just as well cared for after the race as they were on the course.” Mr. Curl concluded.
The 2012 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, 2012.
About LA Marathon LLC:
They inspire athletes and connect communities. With thousands of volunteers, tens of thousands of participants and hundreds of thousands of spectators, the Honda Los Angeles Marathon presented by K-Swiss is one of the largest organized road races in the country. For more information, visit www.lamarathon.com.
Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 By Francois Palais for Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.
Editor’s Note: Special Thank you to Francois Palais for covering our event on a wet and wild day at LA Marathon 2011.
EXOTIFIT by Maria Amor’s Media Appreciation/Mixer Season 2 & Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant Press Conference
March 22, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
The Exotifit family by Maria Amor will be presenting their Media Appreciation/Mixer Season 2 & Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant Press Conference.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 4:00pm – 11:00pm at Maria’s Amor Residence (Address to be provided with your invitation and RSVP).
The evening tentative schedule is as follows:
4:00 pm – Arrival/Networking
5:00 pm – Press Conference – Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011
6:30 pm – Red Carpet/Cocktails & Food
8:00 pm – Presentation of Media Awards
9:00 pm – Exoti-Angels & Goddesses Dance number
They will be presenting the following plaques, awards and prizes for:
• Exoti-Humanitarian Award- Season II
• Exoti-Photographer- Season II
• Exoti-Media- Season II
• Exoti- Family – Season II
On their first media appreciation held on January 29, 2011 Maria Amor and the Exoti-Angels presented certificates of appreciation to:
Exoti-Humanitarian award to David Harrison Levi, Exoti-Photographer to Diana Ligon, Exoti-Media to Buddy Sampson, Exoti-Friend to Travis Jourdain, and Exoti-Family to Hayavi Moradi II.
Per Exotifit by Maria Amor they intends to do this event four times a year and to show their gratitude and appreciation to all the media, photographers and writers for their support throughout the year.
TO READ MORE AND SEE PICTURES CLICK HERE: OUR COVERAGE FROM THE FIRST MEDIA APPRECIATION.
This event is by direct invitation only and if any one want to bring a friend or guest they need to contact the event organizers.
About Exotifit:
“It’s the sexiest workout ever”, says Maria Amor, founder of Exotifit, which blends diverse styles of musical dance with an invigorating soundtrack that gets you dancing to the rhythm. It’s far from a boring and unmotivating workout; it’s sexy. Exotifil is taught by Maria and some of her ExotiAngels, a sister group comprised of some students and teachers who also perform at large functions and conventions such as the California Gift show and LA Fitness Expo. Exotifit offers classes in groups or via private tutelage and also offers teacher certification for those interested in teaching Exotifit classes. Maria Amors’ Exotifit isn’t just a sexy and affordable workout for adults, but it’s a fun and energetic routine for children as well. Dances featured are African, salsa, cha-cha, tango, belly-dancing and many more. If you are looking for a fun, motivating workout, rush to your local fitness center for an Exotifit. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com
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