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:
Misty Gonzales Performs Live at Cirque-Du-Soleil “Rock & Roll Freedom Show” Benefiting Wing And A Prayer
February 5, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Events, Featured, FEATURES
On February 2, 2011 the stage was set for a great cause and recording artist Misty Gonzales who performed live to raise funds and Awareness for A Wing And A Prayer, a non profit organization. One of the guest performers to open for Misty Gonzales was Eighteen year old pop and rock artist Jory Glick.
Misty Gonzales came to the stage and performed couple acts in front of over 250 fans including media representatives. During her performance she feature background dancers and acrobats dancers going up to the ceiling and come down to the stage. It looks the fan enjoyed the show (We got videos and feel free to leave comments on them).
The event organizers held a red carpet and VIP Plush Lounge for friends and the media where they were able to take photos of every one performing at the event. When guess where leaving they were giving a gift bag full of goodies including Misty Gonzales EP. Chrissy Sutphin with her associate from Luck Media & Marketing Inc., coordinated the media and talent at the event.
The event was held in the Sunset Strip world famous the Key Club located at 9039 Sunset Boulevard., West Hollywood, CA 90069 on February 2, 2011 from 8:00 pm to around 11:30 pm. The event was produced by Freedom Child Entertainment at Key Club in West Hollywood, CA. The media, talent and marketing was handle by Luck Media & Marketing Inc. Rock & Roll Freedom Show Executive Producers were Tom Wilson and Misty Gonzales.
About Luck Media & Marketing Inc.: Since launching LUCK Media & Marketing in 1999, music industry veteran Steve Levesque and his dynamic team of media specialists have been an instrumental force in the breaking of hundreds of emerging independent artists, revitalizing the careers of established performers and helping independent labels gain a foothold in the marketplace. Evolving into a well rounded full service “one stop shop” entertainment company dedicated to marketing, promotion, publicity and management consulting, LUCK has propelled artists “from the streets to the stadiums” in a wide variety of genres: pop, R&B, country, jazz, new age, adult contemporary, classic rock, alt rock, hardcore, rap/hip-hop, metal, Americana, folk, blues, electronic and more. For more information visit http://luckmedia.com
Videos Courtesy (C) 2011 By Diversity News Productions, a division of Diversity News Publications and Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity and Events photographer Francois Palais for Los Angeles County Events Examiner and Diversity News Magazine.
Sources: Luck Media & Marketing Inc, Hollywood Events Examiner and Diversity News Magazine
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Cirque-Du-Soleil “Rock & Roll Freedom Show” Benefiting A Wing And A Prayer – Los Angeles events | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/cirque-du-soleil-rock-roll-freedom-show-benefiting-a-wing-and-a-prayer#ixzz1DjSchDA2
Editor’s Note: We want to Thanks Chrissy Sutphin who made sure our team were treated right at the event and we worked with Chrissy Sutphin of Luck Media & Marketing Inc., atThe Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2010 were Legendary Jane Fonda attended the event.
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Official Movie Trailer & Release Date Feb. 11th
February 3, 2011 by News Desk
Filed under Entertainment, Featured, Movies Premiere
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (The Movie)
Follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.
Director: Jon Chu
Starting: Justin Bieber, Boys II Men, Miley Cyrus, Sean Kingston, Ludacris, Jaden Smith, Usher Raymond and more.
Studio: (Paramount Pictures)
Release Date: 02/11/2011
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (2011) (USA) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2011) (Singapore) (theatrical)
About Justin Bieber:
Justin Drew Bieber[7] (pronounced /ˈbiːbər/ BEE-bər, born March 1, 1994)[1] is a Canadianpop-R&B singer.[2][3][4] Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun,[8] who happened to come across Bieber’s videos on YouTube and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with Usher in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher,[9] and then to a recording contract with Island Records offered by L.A. Reid.[5][10]
His debut single, “One Time“, released worldwide in 2009, charted in the top 30 in over ten countries. His debut release, My World, followed on November 17, 2009, and was eventually certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[11] His first full studio release, My World 2.0, was released on March 23, 2010 and has since received similar success; it debuted at number one and within the top ten of several countries and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, “Baby,” in January 2010. For more information visit http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/
Sources: IMDB, Media Max Online, Wikipedia & http://www.justinbieberneversaynever.com/
Editor’s Note: EPK.TV provided by Media Max Online to Diversity News TV, Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications, a media and public relations firm.
The 21st Annual Night of 100 Stars Gala Celebrating the 83rd Annual Oscar Awards Sponsored by Richard Mille
February 2, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Awards, Events, Featured, FEATURES
Edward Lozzi & Associates PR announced “The 21st Annual Night of 100 Stars Gala Celebrating the 83rd Annual Oscar Awards sponsored by Richard Mille.” The event will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom from 4:00 pm to down.
Last’s year over 60 Nominees including Oscar winners attended, some of them were: Tom Sizemore, Ryan O’Neil, Ron Perlman, Billie Burke(Twilight), Peter Facinelli(Twilight), Kevin McKidd (Grey’s Anatomy), Jennie Garth, Michael Nouri, Traci Lords, Armand Asante, Bo Derek, John Corbett, Michael Clark Duncan, Joey Pantoliano, Tia Carrere, Robert Carradine, Annie Wersching(star of “24″) and Gloria Allred with client Veronica Siwik-Daniels aka Joslyn James-(Tiger Woods girlfriend).
Expected are Sean Astin, Krista Allen, Ed Asner, Jason Alexander, Powers Boothe, Daniel Baldwin, Jermain Jackson, Timothy Busfield, Joe Bologna, Susan Blakely, John Corbet, Keith Carradine, David Hasselhoff, James Cromwell, Stephen Collins, Michael Chiklis, David Carradine, Joanna Cassidy, Richard Dreyfuss, Kevin Dillon, Lolita Davidovich, Robert Davi, Bruce Davison, Lou & Carla Ferrigno, Frances Fisher, Dave Foley, Peter Fonda, Jon Favreau, Joley Fisher, Robert Forster, Jeff Garlin, James Darren, Carla Gugino, Dominick Dunne(in memorium), Lou Gossett Jr., Dennis Haysbert, Dule Hill, Cheryl Hines, Monty Hall, Harry Hamlin, Marilu Henner, Ken Howard, Jack Klugman, Richard Karn, Martin Landau, Ron Livingston, Hal Linden, Richard Lewis, Sharon Lawrence, Michael Lerner, Matthew Modine, Chris McDonald, Camryn Manheim, Dylan McDermott, Jesse Metcalfe, Ming-Na, Judd Nelson, Kevin Nealon, Danielle Panabaker, Kevin Pollak, Stephanie Powers, Michelle Phillips, Lou Diamond Phillips, Freddie Rodriguez, Jason Ritter, Brande Roderick, Adam Rodriguez, Pat Richardson, George Segal, Fred Savage, John Schneider, Tony Shaloub, Kevin Sorbo, Rob Schneider, Amber Tamblyn, Jennifer Tilly and the GEICO Caveman.
In honor and tribute to Anna Nicole Smith who used to attend the event, the event organizers since she passes away have been inviting over 75 playboy playmates and playboy models. Also events organizers announced the they expect from 150 to 200 people to attend the event and it will be broadcast Beverly Hills Courier TV.
Some of the Academy Oscar Nominees and past Winners who have attended int he past were: Jamie Foxx, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Danny Aiello, Jennifer Tilly, Linda Blair, Michael Lerner, Sally Kirkland, Gary Busey, Bruce Davison, , Richard Dreyfuss, Cathy Moriarty, Kathleen Quinlan, Eric Roberts, Lynn Redgrave, Robert Forster, Diane Ladd, Caroll Baker, Rip Torn, Charles Durning, Dean Stockwell, Robert Stack, Theodore Bikel, Don Murray, Cliff Robertson, William H. Macy, Samantha Eggar, Kevin McCarthy, Glynis Johns, Terry Moore, Burt Young, Karen Black, Eddie Albert, George Chakiris, James Cromwell, Red Buttons, Ernest Borgnine, Anthony Franciosa, Shirley Jones, Elliott Gould, Tony Curtis, Martin Landau, David Paymer, Robert Loggia, Renee Taylor, Joe Bologna, Rod Steiger, Brenda Vaccaro, Shirley Knight, James Whitmore, Shelley Winters, Pat Morita, Patricia Neal, Stuart Whitman, Carrie Snodgrass, Seymour Cassel, Lesley Ann Warren, Russ Tamblyn, Maximillian Schell, Sally Kellerman and Mickey Rooney.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Crystal Ballroom is located at 9641 Sunset Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Celebrities are expected in the red carpet at 4:00 pm and if you are interested in purchasing tickets for $1,000 per seat. Call for more information at 310-446-5416. Also about the event visit www.nightof100stars.com, for event sponsor http://richard-mille.com/ and publicist at http://www.lozzipr.com
Editor’s Note: Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 By Edward Lozzi & Associates. Diversity News and for Examiner.com will be covering this event. So come back for more and please leave comments, share article. Thanks
Maria Amor’s Media/Press Appreciation and Launching of Exotifit TV, Jan. 29, 2011
February 1, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Breaking News, Events, Featured, News, Uncategorized
It is rare for an organization to appreciate or thank the press/media outlets who help them promote a figure, service or product.
However, this past Saturday, January 29, 2011, entrepreneur Maria Amor took the initiative by celebrating “Media Appreciation and Launching of Exotifit TV” at her estate in Tarzana, CA.
“I wanted to thank the media for the support and love they have shown throughout the year. we couldn’t do without them.” Said Maria Amor, Founder & owner of Exotifit.
At this event, all media/press representatives were told to just enjoy themselves and relax because they work so hard all the time. Maria Amor and her Exoti-Angels cooked healthy food for everyone, and there was lots of fun, socializing, networking opportunities, music, drinks and even karaoke opportunities for the guests. The event was held from 5:00 till 12 am.
Maria and her Exoti-Angels awarded the following certificates of appreciation: 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.
At this event there was also an official launching celebration for Exotifit TV where the Exoti-Angels shared with their fans, clients and friends how to be exotic and stay fit at the same time. Per Ms. Amor more than 100 people/press/media came to the event. Ms. Amor told the crew of media/press that this was just one of many events planned to thank them for all their support.
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
Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity and Events photographer Francois Palais for Los Angeles County Events Examiner and Diversity News Magazine.
Editor’s Note: We want to congratulate all media/press who received an award at the event. We wish them the best of luck. 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
Over 250 Animals Right Activists Take Action To Make West Hollywood The First Fur Free City in the USA
January 31, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Breaking News, Community, Events, News
On Saturday, January 29, 2011 over 250 animal rights activists and concerned citizens, young and old stood side by side in the Matthew Shephard Memorial Triangle Park on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Heights in West Hollywood, California to rally for a fur-free West Hollywood.
With this ground-breaking action, the City of West Hollywood could become the first completely fur free city in the United States, leading as an example for the rest of the world to follow. The progressive city of “WeHo” was the first town to pass an anti-declaw bill and all out ban on live pet sales in the nation. With WeHo referring to human companions of animals as “guardians” instead of the past term, “owners,” it’s no wonder that they would make this unprecedented move to have an entirely fur free environment. Award winning director and animal rights attorney Shannon Keith said “in 1989 West Hollywood signed a resolution to make an animal cruelty-free zone, and it can’t be an animal cruelty-free zone unless they stop the selling of fur.”
To help make this happen, John D’Amico has stepped up to the plate, supporting the fur free message in his campaign for West Hollywood City Council. He is going to focus on this legislation while in office and be a continual advocate for a fur free world. He said that “West Hollywood has the opportunity to once again be a leader for animal welfare by becoming the first fur-free city in the nation.” D’Amico continued, “We have pledged to be a place that is free of cruelty to animals and we can no longer support the barbaric fur trade by selling the products of that cruelty in our city.”
Ed Buck, one of the organizers of “Fur Free WeHo,” said “This campaign is not just about banning fur but promoting West Hollywood as the capital of fur-free fashion, especially in its boutique district that includes a Stella McCartney store, which already shuns furs.” Buck was instrumental in helping get the ordinance passed which bans the sale of puppy mill animals in pet stores.
The initiative would make West Hollywood the first fur-free community in the United States and possibly the world. Hit Recording Artist Fawn commented “West Hollywood has always been a city ahead of it’s time, and the time is NOW to stop killing helpless and loving animals for their fur. The vanity of the fashion industry is utter insanity. People who wear real fur and even some faux furs have blood on their hands.”
Fawn walked through the crowd and streets, turning heads and hearts with a stark reminder written on a double-sided sign, adorned over her stunning rescued white wolf dog Coda, which read “15 of me = 1 fur coat” and “My father died for your fur coat.” When resident Deanne Sire saw the sign, she said “I guess I never thought of my fur having been a living being and having had a dad.”
Actor Bill McNamara stated “Fur is definitely something we need to abolish, there is no reason that anybody today, in America needs to wear fur. It symbolized meanness of spirit. There is no other reason to wear it.”
New York Times Best Selling Author, Rory Freedman agreed with McNamera, sporting a shirt which read “Mean People Wear Fur.” Freedman explained, “Amongst other horrors, animals killed for their fur are subject to neck-breaking, strangulation, drowning, and anal or vaginal electrocution. Some are even skinned alive. All this so people with low self esteem can wear this shit and someone can make a few bucks selling it? Totally unacceptable and completely unnecessary.” She added, “I am thrilled that John D’Amico is making this issue his running platform and that West Hollywood can set a precedent for other cities to follow. Real change is not only possible, it’s imminent.”
Lords Of Acid vocalist Lacey Conner declared “The fur industry will never make itself humane and the only way to stop the fur industry is to make it go out of business.” She continue, “Don’t buy fur, if no one bought fur, the fur industry would go out of business and this mistreatment would not happen. I’m just asking people to please take a few minutes to to find out what is really going on.”
Film Producer Shannon Keith pointed out, “We have an election coming up on March 8th and it’s a great time to vote for the candidate that has a platform against fur. Once we get those candidates in place in city council, we will be able to move forward with this.”
“This is not about punishment or shame, it’s about really thinking creatively about how we live in the world and taking action and stopping the barbaric actions of harvesting fur, and really looking at who we are as individuals and as a people and West Hollywood is a great place for this to start.” Concluded Candidate John D’Amico.
To find out more go to www.ourWEHO.com, www.arme.tv and www.uncagedfilms.com
Photos courtesy & (C) 2011 by Brenda Calvillo, Ciddy Fonteboa, Gary Smith, Gene Blalock, Vicki Melton, Mary Cummins and FFD Images.
Editor’s Note: JR, Special Writer/Correspondent contributed to this story. Also story first published on January 30, 2011 on Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/over-250-animals-right-activists-take-action-to-make-weho-fur-free-city-usa
Writer’s Corner: How do you feel about FUR. Do you like animals to be killed in pain? Many farms are killing the animals alive in a brutal way. They take away their skin to make clothes for us and make a profit? How do you feel about it? Please leave your comments.
