Felecia Scott joins BlogTalkRadio host Steven Escobar on Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar
December 21, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Business, Community News, FEATURES, Radio Show
On Wednesday, December 21, 2011 World Wide Vital Marketing and Public Relations announced that entrepreneur, philanthropist Felecia Scott will appear on BlogTalkRadio’s show “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio) with host Steven Escobar on Friday, December 23, 2011, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific.
The exclusive interview will highlight Felecia’s Scott entrepreneur, philanthropist, successful career and products from Wild Beauty. Felecia Scott will talk about her charity involvement and natural skin care isn’t a fad but a growing movement and for some a lifestyle. As well rejection, challenges and business partnerships/accomplishments.
“With my grandmother’s blessing to use our family’s Chickasaw Indian/African American great grandmother Mamie century old recipes, I started my company Wild Beauty natural skin care.”said Felecia Scott, Founder /Wild Beauty.
Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (760) 888-5783. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio/2011/12/23/welcome-to-diversity-news-radio-on-air-with-steven-escobar
“This exclusive interview with Felecia Scott is a must-listen for any small business entrepreneur and philanthropist leaders.” said Steven Escobar, host of the program.
An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about the host and the discussion on Doe’s blog at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio/2011/12/23/welcome-to-diversity-news-radio-on-air-with-steven-escobar
“Felecia Scott is an inspiration for hundreds of people who think everything is over when something bad happens in life. She knows the ups and down of the working world and businesses. We hope to answer some business entrepreneur biggest questions.” Mr. Escobar concluded.
About Felecia Scott: As a young girl growing up, I was always helping my grandmother. When it came time to make our infused oils, soaps and balms, we choose a recipe from our century old family recipes. She would explain the benefits of every ingredient we chose. Under my grandmother’s watchful eye, I learned the technique of creating fragrances from combing herbs, flowers and essential oils. My passion for everything skin care began.
After being laid off right before the holidays, I decided to have a career doing what I love and truly passionate about. With my grandmother’s permission to use our family’s century old recipes, I founded Wild Beauty. My grandmother Sarah Scott introduced me to the benefits of hand crafted skin care just as her grandmother did to her. I proudly carry on the tradition.
I’m excited to share my journey, the highs and lows of my first year in business. Valuable lessons news magazine and books didn’t talk about. Why small businesses shouldn’t exclude themselves from participating in charities. Just because we’re not the big Wall Street corporations what we have to offer is just as valuable. For more information visit http://wildbeautyskincare.wordpress.com
About Wild Beauty: Founded Sept 2010, our aroma-therapeutic body oils, candles and soaps are designed from century old family recipes. We’re all natural and proud of it which is why we disclose all the ingredients to use. Nature gives us our scentilascious fragrances using vanilla beans, tea leaves, aromatic flowers, herbs and essential oils. To learn more about us visit: http://shop.wildbeautyskincare.com
About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist and philantropist. Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online consumer news magazine that is visited by more than a million visitors per month while growing each day.
Esteban Steven Escobar is also the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Associated Content.
Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. In 2011, Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com/ or http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
About Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar: “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on singers, business leaders, actresses, actors, recording artists, music composers, authors and writers and more of all genres and mediums. The show format features live music, interviews, breaking news, gossips, announcements, confessions, events, advertisements and much more. Host Steven Escobar explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (760) 888-5783 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio. or http://www.diversitynewsradio.diversitynewspublications.com. The show is live every Fridays and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.
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Editor’s Note: Steven Escobar and Felecia Scott are available for interviews, please contact Alex Leon, publicist from World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc. or email:worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com
Steven Escobar of Diversity News Magazine to Cover 2011 American Music Awards and Wearing Kevin James Fashion
November 17, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Awards, Celebrities, Entertainment News, Featured, FEATURES, People
Our own Esteban “Steven” Escobar, Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine to attend American Music Awards 2011 and wear Kevin James Fashion inspired by The King of Pop Michael Jackson.
On Wednesday, November 16 2011 Diversity News Publications, publisher of Diversity News Magazine, announced that Executive Editor-In-Chief Steven Escobar has been approved for the 2nd year in a row to cover the 2011 American Music Awards on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Steven Escobar will represent Kevin James designs at the event.
“I am so honored and thrilled to be covering, for the second time, such an amazing and prestigious event, where big celebrities will shine; at the same time, I am very proud to showcase Kevin James designs which are inspired by Michael Jackson- The King of Pop,” said Esteban “Steven” Escobar, Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine.
Steven Escobar will keep his fans up-to-date on Twitter and FB, uploading photos on Diversity News Twitter and Facebook fan page on the day of the event.
Dr. Mark Valinsky President of Valinsky Media Group said “Congratulations to you, Steven Escobar and Diversity News for being accredited to cover the prestigious 2011 American Music Awards. Well done! Continue and stay with quality organizations and “A” list events and people. Always associate with the best! Best wishes.”
“Congratulations on covering the 2011 American Music Awards Steven Escobar! I can’t wait to hear your report on this event!” said Recording Artist Fawn.
Motivational speaker and author of Pulitzer Prize memoir entry “Out of the Transylvania Night,” Aura Imbarus, PhD said “There is one and very important moment coming up, and that’s the 2011 American Music Awards. And what a better choice to cover the event than Steven Escobar, the Editor-in-Chief of Diversity News Magazine! Congrats, Steven!!! A very well deserved honor!”
After the event, Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV will be posting for all their loyal readers and viewers Steven Escobar’s coverage, including photos and videos while distributing the clips to other media outlets for publishing.
“I want to congratulate and give my best wishes to the distinguished gentleman of the media Esteban “Steven” Escobar and Diversity News Magazine for being credentialed once again to cover the 2011 American Music Awards, and I know that it will be a wonderful coverage of the event.” said actress Thushari Jayasekera.
Photos of Steven Escobar wearing Kevin James design will be also posted on DiversityNewsMagazine.Com, DiversityNewsPublications.Com, Worldwidevitalpr.
About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist and philantropist. Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online consumer news magazine that is visited by more than a million visitors per month while growing each day. Esteban Steven Escobar is also the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Associated Content. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. In 2011, Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.
About Diversity News Magazine: Is an award winning consumer news magazine covering News, Entertainment, Features, Awards, Sports, Events and much more. It is another venue for advertisers to advertise their products or services on the Classified and Display pages. The purpose of the magazine is to educate and inform its diverse community world wide and focusing on local, national, and international News, Entertainment, Features, Sports and, more importantly, newsworthy items that would be of interest to our audience. In 2009, Diversity News was nominated for The Wake Up Award, The WEHO Awards and on April 2011 received Exoti Media Award. For more information visit http://www.
About Designer Kevin James: Kevin James’ quite literally a man for all seasons; he is a designer, who began his fashion design career when he moved to Los Angeles from the East Coast in 1980. With his unique style and attention to details, Kevin has thrilled his list of clients including celebrities such as The Jackson’s, Slash, Leeza Gibbons. Kevin worked on Michael Jackson’s “This is it”. Kevin is known for creating hot fresh new looks for any season, but special occasions and events are his specialty. Kevin’s use of unique fabric combinations and precision tailoring ensure that his customers receive the best quality comfort and fit. His love of the past and his hope and vision of the future will keep this designer extraordinaire in the favor of people for years to come. Kevin has received the prestigious award in 2005-2006 Prime time Emmy Awards Honor from Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and nominated for 2010 NAACP Award for best costumes in a play “Bonita and Billie, a stage play about the life of Billie Holiday. For your custom designed men & women costumes and wardrobe rentals contact Kevin James designs at http://kevinjamesfashion.com
About Diversity News Publications: Founded in 2003 Diversity News Publications, is a news/entertainment multimedia and public relations firm specialized in Advertising, Design, Marketing, Printing & Public Relations services who combines all sources in one. Diversity News Publications is the publisher of Diversity News Magazine and owns Diversity News TV, Diversity News Radio, Diversity News Productions and many more. For more information visit http://www.
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Editor’s Note: Steven Escobar and Kevin James are available for interviews please email all your requests to: worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com
Display photo from 2010 American Music Awards Photo credit to: Diversity News Magazine
Editor’s Note: Story was first published on our magazine at: http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2011/11/steven-escobar-of-diversity-news-magazine-to-cover-2011-american-music-awards-and-wearing-kevin-james-fashion/
Happy Birthday Wish & Honoring The Man In Charge Steven Escobar
September 5, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Birthday, Celebrities, FEATURES
Not too many people are thinking of who birthdays fall during the Labor Day Weekend, because they are off work and they are happy to celebrate the last day of summer. Well many intellectual and great people were born during the week the we need to celebrate, wish and acknowledge them.
Here at Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications we want to say Happy Birthday Wish to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Steven Escobar. We will share with you in case you have no idea of whom he is. Please read his short biography and we will be ending with his long biography. Also see pictures featuring him because we are Honoring The Man In Charge.
About Steven Escobar (Short Biography):
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador on September 6th) is an American Journalist, Reporter, Editor, Columnist, Writer, Publicist and Philanthropist. Also he has over 10 years experience in Healthcare Finance as Account Receivables Specialist. Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online consumer news magazine that is visited by more than half a million visitors per month and growing each day.
Esteban Steven Escobar is also the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment media and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Associated Content.
Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. In 2011 raised money for Saddle UP LA benefiting The Life Group LA and Exotifit For Humanity. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com/ or http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
About Esteban “Steven” Escobar (Long Biography):
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador on September 6th) is an American Journalist, Reporter, Editor, Columnist, Writer, Publicist and Philanthropist. Also he has over 10 years experience in Healthcare Finance as Account Receivables Specialist.
Esteban Escobar was born in El Salvador, Central America. He came to the USA at the age of 14 years. He went to Junior High School, and then graduated of U.S. Grant High School in 1994. In High School he joined the Yearbook Staff as People Editor and he founded News/Noticias, a bilingual (English and Spanish) publication.
Later he enrolled at Los Angeles City and Trade Tech Colleges where he study Journalism. At Los Angeles City College he joined The Collegian Newspaper where he wrote News, Entertainment and even Sports stories. At Los Angeles Trade Tech College Esteban wrote news and features stories for Trade Winds, a student newspaper.
Esteban worked for a Spanish publication named: L.A. Unidos (L.A. United), another consumer news magazine. In 2003 Esteban register Diversity News Publications website. Esteban started networking with major public relations agencies to get added to media/press distribution databases to receive press releases and cover events.
At the middle of 2009 Esteban Escobar decided to make DiversityNewsPublications.Com, a consumer news magazine. The website was redone with couple sections. He then started covering major Hollywood events such as 25th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2009, The 2009 Outstanding Emmy Awards Nominees, Micky’s Bar Official Grand Re-Opening Ceremony 2009, CSW 2009 LA Pride, 2009 San Diego Pride, The Kierrah Foundation Spotlight on Sisters Awards, American Music Awards 2010, AFI Fest 2010, The Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2010, The Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) Hitmakers Cable Reality 2010, 23nd Annual West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval 2010, 26th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2010, ASCAP Expo 2010, 2nd Annual Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival 2010, Pamela Anderson (Dancing With The Stars, BayWatch) Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff (Baywatch) Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, Former Miss California Tami Farrell Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, Stephanie Pratt from MTV show The Hills Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, First Annual California Entertainer of The Year 2010, 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2011, LA Fashion Weeked 2011 at Sunset Studios, HRC Los Angeles Dinner & Awards 2011, The Academy Awards (Oscars) 2011, MMPA 18th Annual Oscar Week Student Filmmakers Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show 2011, 2nd Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards 2011 and many more.
Esteban Escobar writes features, fashion, movies premiers, news and entertainment stories. Recently he covered a pre awards celebration for the People’s Choice Awards. Esteban Escobar knows how to write stories without including his opinion. He knows how to edit photos and videos.
Esteban Escobar has been networking with other media/press professionals including public relations agents. He gets invited to cover events to publish them on DiversityNewsPublications.Com and other sites. Esteban Escobar has been working as Public/Media Relations Specialist. He knows whom to contact when he is interested in covering an event and file any necessary media credential applications. Esteban Escobar have met couple Hollywood celebrities, political leaders and personalities the likes his media coverage and his professional ethical work.
In June 2011 Steven Escobar transfer all published content to a better suitable site and he registerDiversityNewsMagazine.Com published by DiversityNewsPublications.Com. Now Diversity News Publications will be updating with companies sponsored relative news, charities, events and entertainment activities while Diversity News Magazine is the consumer news magazine.
He has been in the USA since 1989 and has 2 sisters and mother. Esteban Escobar is known as “Steven” and he resides Los Angeles County in the city of Hollywood.
For those fans you can LIKE Steven Escobar Official Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.com/StevenEsc
For any fans interested in mailing letters or cards, you can mail them to:
Steven Escobar
C/O: Diversity News Publications
P.O. Box 292306
Hollywood, CA 90029.
NOTE: To All Esteban “Steven” Escobar fans and friends, please feel free to leave any best wishes on this page for him to read. Thank you.
21st Annual Night of 100 Stars Gala Celebrating the 83rd Annual Oscar Awards
March 3, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
While actors, actresses and directors were in line for the red carpet photos and interviews at the 21st Annual Night of 100 Stars Gala Celebrating the 83rd Annual Oscar Awards in Beverly Hills, CA and The 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA actors, actresses, directors, agents, publicists and media from all over the world were witnessing the Oscar Awards at The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences pre-telecast and then later award show broadcast live by the ABC Television Network in Hollywood, CA.
The 21st Annual Night of 100 Stars Gala Celebrating the 83rd Annual Oscar Awards sponsored by Richard Mille was held on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom from 4:00 pm.
Some of the celebrities and personalities the attended the the 21st Annual Night of 100 Stars Gala event were Kate Linder, Dennis Haysbert, Doris Roberts, Natasha Alam, Quinton Aaron, Gloria Allred, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bai Ling, Sofia Milos, Carla Ortiz, 
Jaimie Hilfiger, Jenna Jameson, Jennifer Tapiero, Marina Pahomova, Gisele Rebeiro, Tamara Henry and many more.
The event publicist was Edward Lozzi & Associates PR from Beverly Hills, CA.
Photos (C) 2011 & Courtesy of Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com & Daniela Hubbard Photography for Diversity News Magazine & LA County Events Examiner. (C) 2011 By Diversity News Publications.
Paparazzi Comedy “California Gurls” Oscar Pre-Party Premiere Night at Canal Club
February 26, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Entertainment, Events, Featured
On Thursday, February 24, 2011 Paparazzi Comedy “California Gurls” Oscar Pre-Party Premier Night was held at Canal Club in Venice, CA from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
The kick off night featured a red carpet, a diverse of comedians and including an award presented to Kristi McHugh by Joslyn Pennywell (America’s Next Top Model).
Paparazzi Comedy was hosted by Kente Scott (BET, Comedy Central, Antwon Fisher). The headliner of the night was Kristi McHugh (Laugh Factory, Improv, Ice House, Las Vegas Hard Rock Café) and some of the following comedians were featured Janet Rousseau (actress & comedian, The Division, In The House, Strong Medicine, Sparks, featured in the movie A Women’s Choice on www.Thirdreel.com by Mekhi Phifer), Jonas Garvin (Rock & Roll the Movie, Tyra Banks Show, Laugh Factory, Ice House, Improv, Jon Lovitz Comedy Club) and Stevie Mack (HBO, Last Comic Standing, Stevie Mack Radio).
Some of the celebrities and personalities the attended the event were Audrey Genevieve Holland ( Dream Works, Laika), Jackie Pucci, Joslyn Pennywell (America’s Next Top Model), Kyle Anderson, Dustin McKamie and Kristi Hatsell.
Paparazzi Comedy “California Gurls” is schedule for every last Thursday of the month at Club Canal located at 2025 Pacific Avenue inVenice, California 90291.
The event is Free if you arrive before 8:00 pm and if you RSVP to PaparazzziComedy@yahoo.com, otherwise $5 cover charge after. Happy Hour Drinks and food prices until 10:00 pm. The event was produced by Gisele Rebeiro (Martin Lawrence Rebound, Celebrity Photographer Splash News/PR Photos).
Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity Photographer Gisele Reibeiro from PartyBy5.com & PrPhotos.com
Sources: Examiner.com
Recording Artist Moby Performed for Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine
February 15, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
By: Songirl Sez, Special for Diversity News Magazine
Grammy Nominated Electronic and Pop Recording Artist Moby performed a 30 minute acoustic set in Beverly Hills on February 12, 2010 for the PCRM (Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine) Fundraiser to a crowd of around 300 people.
Guests were shuttled up to the private estate of James Costa, a long time animal rights advocate with tickets going for $50 and the event running from 6-10pm. PCRM is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 which has led the way for reforms in federal nutrition policies. Opposed to unethical human experiments, they promote and offer alternatives to animal research and testing. About an hour after the fundraiser began, a slide show was shown, with frightening statistics given on the obesity rate in children, stating that 1 in 3 children are now obese and 1 in 5 teens have abnormal cholesteral levels. Data showed a correlation of eating meat with these facts. The average American now eats 75 pounds more meat and 30 pounds more cheese each year, compared to a century ago. PCRM showed a new chart, called the “Power Plate” with four equal corners of Fruits, Grains, Legumes and Vegetables, promoted as “the well-rounded diet that could save your life” from the thepowerplate.org.
The slide show also discussed important animal issues at hand, as well as recent triumphs due to the tenacity, passion and compassion of PCRM. There were disturbing photos of a small squirrel monkey being squished into a narrow tube to be flown up into space for testing of the affects of ionizing radiation to simulate hazards of interplanetary space travel. When the photo was shown of the helpless animal, several gasps were heard in the crowd. Moments later the gasps turned to sighs as the guests were informed that PCRM was able to convince NASA to cancel the proposed monkey radiation experiments.
Shortly after the slide show and stories of triumphs and future areas of concern were shared, recording artist Moby performed an acoustic set. Although his performance was interrupted after just one song by Ady Gil who offered 2 all access Grammy passes, eventually selling to the highest bidder for $8,000, Moby seemed to take the auction intrusion in stride. Once continuing his set, he commented in between songs regarding the continual talking, asking people to go downstairs to chat. Moby played both guitar and piano during his performances, with the highlight being his vocal / acoustic guitar rendition of “Ring Of Fire” originally recorded by the late Johnny Cash.
Notables in attendance were Film makers Shaun Monson and Charles Hambleton, Recording Artists Moby, Fawn and Persia White, Book Authors Rory Freedman and Karen Dawn, Shannon Mann, Jane Valez-Mitchell, Patty Shenker, Ady Gil, Ellen Lavinthal, Robin Torme’, Kristin Bauer, Cindy Landon, Jennifer Landon, Chris DeRose, Libra Max and a host of others.
To donate of find out more about PCRM go to http://www.pcrm.org
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Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga and Eminem Big Winners at the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
February 13, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Awards, Featured, FEATURES
On Sunday, February 13, 2011 it was the biggest night in music at the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast live from the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, CA. on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Lady Gaga performance was stunning and in no way offensive to us.
Partial complete list of the 53rd Annual Grammy Award Winners:
BOLD = WINNER
1.Record of The Year: Lady Antebellum for “Need You Now”
2.Album of The Year: Arcade Fire for “The Suburbs”
3.Song Of The Year:(Lady Antebellum) for “Need You Now”
4.Best New Artist: Esperanza Spalding
5.Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Lady Gaga for “Bad Romance”
6.Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Bruno Mars for “Just The Way You Are”
7.Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: Train for “Hey, Soul Sister (Live)”
8.Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare for “Imagine”
8.Best Pop Instrumental Performance: Jeff Beck for “Nessun Dorma”
10.Best Pop Instrumental Album: Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto for “Take Your Pick”
11.Best Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga for “The Fame Monster”
12.Best Dance Recording: Rihanna for “Only Girl (In The World)”
13.Best Electronic/Dance Album: La Roux for “La Roux”
14.Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Bublé for “Crazy Love”
15.Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: Paul McCartney for “Helter Skelter”
16.Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: The Black Keys for “Tighten Up”
17.Best Hard Rock Performance: Them Crooked Vultures for “New Fang”
18.Best Metal Performance: Iron Maiden for “El Dorado”
19.Best Rock Instrumental Performance: Jeff Beck for “Hammerhead”
20.Best Rock Song: Neil Young, songwriter (Neil Young) for “Angry World”
21.Best Rock Album: Muse for “The Resistance”
22.Best Alternative Music Album: The Black Keys for “Brothers”
23.Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Fantasia for “Bittersweet”
24.Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Usher for “There Goes My Baby”
25.Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: Sade for “Soldier Of Love”
26.Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: John Legend & The Roots for “
27.Best Urban/Alternative Performance: Cee Lo Green for “F*** You”
28.Best R&B Song: John Stephens, songwriter (John Legend & The Roots) for “Shine”
29.Best R&B Album: John Legend & The Roots for “Wake Up!”
30.Best Contemporary R&B Album: Usher for “Raymond V Raymond”
31.Best Rap Solo Performance: Eminem for “Not Afraid”
32.Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group: Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz for “On To The Next One”
33.Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys for “Empire State Of Mind”
34.Best Rap Song: (Burt Keyes & Sylvia Robinson, songwriters) for “Empire State Of Mind”
35.Best Rap Album: Eminem for “Recovery”
36.Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Miranda Lambert for “The House That Built Me”
37.Best Male Country Vocal Performance: Keith Urban for “‘Til Summer Comes Around”
38.Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: Lady Antebellum for “Need You Now”
39.Best Country Collaboration With Vocals: Zac Brown Band & Alan Jackson for “As She’s Walking Away”
40.Best Country Instrumental Performance: Marty Stuart for “Hummingbyrd”
41.Best Country Song: Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum) for “Need You Now”
42.Best Country Album: Lady Antebellum for “Need You Now”
43.Best New Age Album: Paul Winter Consort for “Miho: Journey To The Mountain”
44.Best Contemporary Jazz Album: The Stanley Clarke Band for “The Stanley Clarke Band”
45.Best Jazz Vocal Album: Dee Dee Bridgewater for “Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee”
46.Best Improvised Jazz Solo: Herbie Hancock, soloist for “A Change Is Gonna Come”
47.Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group: James Moody for “Moody 4B”
48.Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Mingus Big Band for “Mingus Big Band Live At Jazz Standard”
49.Best Latin Jazz Album: Chucho Valdés And The Afro-Cuban Messengers for “Chucho’s Steps”
50.Best Gospel Performance: BeBe & CeCe Winans for “Grace”
FOR THE COMPLETE WINNERS LIST VISIT THE GRAMMYS OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT: http://www.grammy.com./nominees
About The Recording Academy (The Grammys):
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization’s social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and a YouTube channel subscriber atwww.youtube.com/thegrammys.
Photos (C) 2011 & Courtesy of Wire/Getty Images. All Rights Are Reserved.
Editor’s Note” What do you think about the show production? and the winners? You think it was fair? boring or too long? Did announcer Ellen K did a great job? Please tell us and will share the information with them.
MMPA Pre-GRAMMY Celebration Honoring Eric Zuley Benefiting American Society of Young Musicians
February 13, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Entertainment, Events, Featured
Over 300 guests, celebrities, executives, supporters, friends, and media outlet representatives attended the Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA) Hollywood Pre-GRAMMY Celebration Honoring Eric Zuley Benefiting American Society of Young Musicians.
This was held at the Celebrity Center on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Hollywood, CA from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The event was hosted by comedian Johnny V.
“I feel a sense of accomplishment for all my hard work. I feel very humbled. I feel very blessed and thankful that the MMPA and the City and County of LA would think to acknowledge my hard work. I am very thankful to my fans and friends that showed up to support me. I was very amazed and humbled when I saw the support that came that night.” said Eric Zuley AKA EZ, Entrepreneur and Media Mogul.
He continued, “I would like to thank Jarvee Hutcherson, my father James Zuley, my good friends Chris Donovan, Doug Jones, Said Faraj, Camden Toy, Brian Krause, Kim Lee, Lil Jordan, Pamela Bach Hasselhoff, and Johnny V. I would like to thank my team, Derrick Hutchinson for handling all the fashion stuff, Dona the owner of Rouge Clothing, and my PR person Betrice Coleman Sweet for helping pull everything together. I would like to thank my sponsors, Tutto Italy Connections, Frank Rubio Jewelry, Elite Auto Network for providing me with the car I came in, the suit I wore and the jewelry I wore. Oh, and all my friends and supporters!”
Some of the celebrities and personalities that attended the event were Doug Jones (Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Pans Labyrinth), James Zuley (Eric’s dad), Pamela Bach Hasselhoff (Baywatch), Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless) Andrew Garcia (American Idol), Charm Britton (VH1), Ser’Darius Blaine (Footloose), JD Charisma (Actor,Artist), Dave Shelton(Writer, director), Bill Zucker (Writer, Director), Camden Toy (Actor, Producer), Said Faraj (Green Zone), Lil Zane (Hip Hop Artist), Odain Watson(Artist), Ranella (Artist), Brian Krause (Actor), Kim Lee (International Model, Actress), J Myles (celebrity Stylist), Phoebe Price, Lil Jordan, Ben Morrison, Prince Ali, Al Walser, Chris Donovan (Director of Golden Globe Awards), Lil Mirkk (Actor/Rapper), David Harrison Levi (Philanthropist/Personality), Dick Michaels(ASYM Chairman), Ryan Torres(Avenue Entertainment), Parris Harris and many more.
“I think it was an extraordinary turnout with some extraordinary stars for an extraordinary man” said Betrice Coleman-Sweet, Publicist. The event featured live performances from upcoming pop group Misha Rose, hip hop artist Lil Jordan, pop artist Destenee and R&B artist Rele.
Eric Zuley concluded by thanking all the media that covered his event. “All the media that showed up and supported me, most of which are personal friends thank you so much! Thank you Diversity News Magazine & Diversity News TV (Steven Escobar) long time friend, all the performers, Destenee Mckenzie, Rele Songs, Lil Jordan and others.”
There was also a fashion show coordinated by Derrick Hutchinson of Annerick Management models showcasing Rouge Clothing by Donna Melikian/Bebe, Rings designed by Frank G. Rubio from Sophisticated Stones and custom Tuxedos by Max Simonian from Tutto Italy Connections.
“Eric is a great friend has been for the past year and a half and deserved his recognition. Thanks to Diversity News, The World Monitor TV, Johhny V, Devon Guzzie, Ryan Torres, Beatrice who treated me very well from finish to start, The Actors Reporter, Doug Jones, Frank Rubio of Sophisicated Stones All The Fashion designers, All the media, and it was a great night, very well arranged. I wish I could repeat that night.” said Actor/Rapper Lil Mirkk.
Eric Zuley received a distinguished Achievement Award from The MMPA for his charitable contributions to the entertainment industry. He was also awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles County District 2 Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas.
Other award recipients were Max Simonian of Tutto Italy Connections, Frank G. Rubio Jewelry Designer and The Celebrity Center. Per event organizers, they accomplished their goal of raising some money to benefit the American Society of Young Musicians.
Some of the media and photographers that covered the event were Actors Reporter (Pepper Jay & Mary Jo Gruber) , Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV, PR Photos photographer Allen Allen Berezovsky, Wireimage Photographer Maury Phillips, Hollywood Broker TV, NTDTV, World Monitor TV, Rock Thiz Magazine, Nelson Photo and Five Minute Photo (Travis Jourdain).
The major sponsors of the event were Bebe/Rouge Clothing, Tutto Italy Connections, Frank Rubio, Elite Auto Network, Yerevan Magazine, WTV NETWORKS and TheEZShow.com. The event producers were Jarvee Hutcherson, Eric Zuley and Derrick Hutcherson. After the event concluded, over 150 people went to celebrate with Eric Zuley at My House in Hollywood, CA.
For more information about American Society of Young Musicians (ASYM) visit http://www.asymusicians.org
Photos Courtesy and © 2011 By Allen Berezovsky, from PRPhotos.com & Star Pics Today, Nelson Shen Photos & Travis Jourdain.
Editor’s Note: Story was proofread by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com Also please leave us your comments and questions about our coverage an the event.
The 42nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel
February 13, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Entertainment, Events, Featured
On Saturday, February 12, 2011 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held the 42nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA from 11:15 am.
The NAACP Image Awards show will be broadcast live for two-hours on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event was hosted by Actor/Comedian Affion Crockett.
Some of the celebrities the attended the nominees luncheon were: Actor James Pickens Jr., Actress Tamera Mowry, Tia Mowry, Actress Ashley Argota, Actress Chandra Wilson, Actress Holly Robinson Peete, Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Producer Debra Martin Chase, Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, Actor Benito Martinez, Director Millicent Shelton, Pastor and Gospel artist Marvin Sapp and many more.
About NAACP Image Awards:
The NAACP Image Awards is the nation’s premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (television, recording, literature, motion picture and writing & directing), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. For more information visit http://www.naacpimageawards.net
About the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP):
Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The organization’s half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. For more information visit http://www.naacp.org
Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Events & Celebrity Photographer Rodrigo Vaz for Diversity News Publications. (C) 2011 By Diversity News Publications. For Licensing please email diversitynewspublications@hotmail.com All Rights Are Reserved.
Editor’s Note: Special Thank You to Publicist Adeline Petty from The Lippin Group for all her help and work.
2011 Honda Los Angeles Marathon presented by K‐Swiss on March 20th
February 6, 2011 by News Desk
Filed under Community, Featured, News, Uncategorized
The 26th running of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K‐Swiss will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2011 on the nation’s most dramatic marathon course, from Dodger Stadium to the Pacific Ocean.
Although the race has been among the top-ten marathons in the world since its inception in 1986, the new Stadium to the Sea course – from Dodger Stadium to Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica – helped to set a new record of 26,054 registrants for the 2010 race. And registrations are coming in briskly for 2011.
• Elite field:
