Local Celebrity Los Angeles, A singing competition round 2
January 27, 2010 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Featured, FEATURES
California Talent presented a singing competition on Sunday, January 24, 2010, week 2 of Local Celebrity Los Angeles. The second of 10 weeks and 8 returning artists were ready to perform on the stage, including 2 new singers added to the competition. First they all got interviewed on the red carpet by Ryan Ray of Wake Up TV, who hosted the event. The contestants, judges with friends and their publicists were allowed to take photographs on the red carpet. The red carpet started at 9:00 pm and the show started at 9:35 pm.
The event judges were Arnold G; International dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, dancer and performer, Fawn; Recording artist, songwriter and performer, and Kris Searle; Singer, songwriter and international recording artist/performer.
“Having performed at this venue (Eleven Nightclub), I know it’s no easy task to sing and to sing well in front of an audience. I thoroughly enjoyed the diverse group of talented singers who put themselves up for scrutiny. The event was well organized, well hosted, and you can’t beat a $5 cocktail!” said Ben Roman, Recording artist and entertainer.
Week 2 theme was Musical Icons and the contestants’ songs choices were BRIAN MILLER: Moondance, by Van Morrison, JASMINE LEE: At Last, by Etta James, MIKA MULKEY: I’m Going Down, by Mary J. Blige, ROSY DONOVAN: I’d Rather Go Blind, by Etta James, SHANE FACCHINELLO: Signed, Sealed, Delivered, by Stevie Wonder, RACHEL ESCALERA: La Llamada, by Selena, LEANDRO FOSSI: Against All Odds, by Phil Collins, JONATHAN HERNANDEZ: Living For the City, by Stevie Wonder, GG SMITH: I’m Every Woman: by Chaka Khan/Whitney Houston and NATE GAINES: Journey by (Steve Perry): Light. The singers were eliminated from the competition in round 2 were MIKA MULKEY and JASMINE LEE.
“It was a pleasure to see that a number of the contestants dramatically improved their singing ability on stage tonight from their performances last week.” said Dr. John Carvalho, Cal State University Senator Member, Political Action Committee West Hollywood, Human Rights Campaign.
Per California Talent’s event organizer and producer, the purpose of Local Celebrity Los Angeles is to provide another outlet for so many of our talented singers right here in Los Angeles. This competition may be for those that have been overlooked at some point in the past, or for the new singer that is looking to get started in the industry. Los Angeles’ past winner was Denicar Bergancia, who won $200.00 cash on 11-15-2009. This season’s Local Celebrity Los Angeles winner will receive $800, an on line interview, will get to perform live in Long Beach City College, get to interview with KLBC Radio, perform at the red carpet televised worldwide Hand in Hand Benefit Concert in Hollywood, and work with one of the judges to record a demo.
The event was held at Eleven Night Club and Restaurant located at 8811 Santa Monica Blvd in the city of West Hollywood, CA 90069. Local Celebrity LA was broadcast again online live via
http://www.localcelebritytv.com/. The next event will be held on 1-31-2010 and is titled Local Celebrity Los Angeles Singing Competition / Grammy after Party. It will be held from 9:00 pm to 2am at the same venue.
The event was produced by California Talent, hosted by Ryan Ray of Wake Up TV, and sponsored by Diversity News Publications, Eleven Night Club Restaurant, The Star Celeb, Jeffknightphotography.com and LASC. For more information about Local Celebrity Los Angeles, please visit http://www.LocalCelebrityTV.com and http://www.WakeUpTV.com
Editor Note: Story was proof read by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com
Photos courtesy of Jeff Knight of Jeffknightphotography.com © 2010 By Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.
California Talent brings to you Local Celebrity Los Angeles, a singing competition
January 16, 2010 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Featured, FEATURES
California Talent announced on a press release Friday, January 15, 2010 about LOCAL CELEBRITY LOS ANGELES, A Singing Competition
The Event Judges are Arnold G; International dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, dancer and performer, Fawn; Recording artist, songwriter and performer and Kris Searle; Singer, songwriter and international recording artist/performer.
The event will be held on 1-17-2010 at Eleven Night Club and Restaurant located 8811 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 from 9pm to 11pm.
The singing competition show will be open by: Denicar Bergancia.
The new contestants names and songs for Week: 1, is INSPIRATION
GG SMITH, Take me as I am by Mary J. Blige, DIANA VEGA, Hot and Cold by Katy Perry, RACHEL ESCALERA, How come you don’t call me by Alisha Keys, ROSY DONOVAN, Hurt by Christina Aguilera, TARA THOMAS, Hero by Mariah Carey, BRIAN MILLER, End of the Road by Boys II Men, MIKA MULKEY, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Hawaiian Style: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole or Bradduh Iz, NATE GAINES, Cherie Amor by Stevie Wonder, LEANDRO FOSSI, Someday by Rob Thomas
and SHANE FACCHINELLO, I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly.
Per event producers the purpose of Local Celebrity Los Angeles is to provide another outlet for so many of our talented singers’ right here in Los Angeles. This competition may be for those that have been overlooked at some point in the past, or for the new singer that is looking to get started in the industry.
The event will be Broadcast Live world wide web at http://www.localcelebritytv.com and event to be hosted by Ryan Ray of Wake Up TV.
Event is sponsored by: California Talent, Eleven Night Club, Diversity News Publications, Wake Up TV, The Star Celeb and LASC.
About LOCAL CELEBRITY LOS ANGELES:
Local Celebrity is a fun 10 week singing competition where 10 singers will WOW the audience and the judges for a chance to become, Local Celebrity, LA.
The winner of this season’s Local Celebrity, LA will receive $800, an on line interview with the judge. To perform live at Long Beach City College and KLBC Radio will interview the winner. To be represented by 2 agents for 1 year. The potential of working with either a record, entertainment executive, or one of the judges to cut a 1 song demo, and lastly, the title of being the first full season’s winner of Local Celebrity, LA 2010.
Sources: California Talent and Wake Up TV
Editor Note: This event is similar like American Idol. May be FOX networks reporters come to check out this event.
Danicar Bergancia is the winner of Los Angeles Local Celebrity Singing Competition
November 17, 2009 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Featured, FEATURES
On Sunday, November 15, 2009 six contestants competed to win at Los Angeles Local Celebrity singing competion. The event was produced by California Talent agency and it was held from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Eleven Restaurant & Night Club in West Hollywood, CA.
The event judges were international dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, dancer and performer, Arnold G, recording artist, songwriter and performer Fawn and singer and songwriter Kris Searle.
“I feel great, it is a great experience and it shows the local community that there is talent everywhere in this city.” Said Danicar Bergancia of Long Beach, CA and the winner of LA’s Local Celebrity singing competition. She concluded “I wanted to take a chance and see if I can accomplish winning the competition and see if my talent can get me further on this industry.”
Los Angeles Local Celebrity Singing Competition contestants were Thallon Rose, Ivan Estrada, Adrian Reyes, Danicar Bergancia, Dil Reyes and Vanessa Simon. November 15, 2009 winner is Danicar Bergancia and she was selected by the majority support from audience fans.
The winner of this contest received $200.00 cash, also will have the opportunity to open up the 10 week competition starting after the New Year.
Event organizers hope to do it again and will be held auditions on 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19, 2009 from 2 pm to 4 pm outside on the Club Eleven patio. Contentants must bring a headshot or photo and must have at least 2 songs ready to sing acapella. The competition will begin on 1/17/2010 and more info will be available via the Eleven Club website and California Talent agency at http://www.eleven.la & http://www.caltalent.net
Hand in Hand Benefit Concert – Typhoon Emergency To Help The Philippines
October 15, 2009 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under News
Hollywood, CA — October 14, 2009 A&G Records in association with Philippine Aid Society announced Multi-talented recording artists Latonius Earl, Jezda, Kris Searle, Jael Gadsden, Fawn, Asha Puthli, Stuart Guest, Rob E C and Arnold G to perform live at “Hand in Hand Benefit Concert – Typhoon Emergency.”
“To be honest, I can’t take credit for the idea. This was Arnold G’s initiative. When he approached me about doing the concert, I was all for it because I could tell he had a heart to help the Philippines” Said Tim Troutman, Executive Director of the Philippine Aid Society.
The event will be held on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 9pm to 11pm at Rage Restaurant & Bar 8911 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069. Telephone: (310) 652-7055.
He continue “I hope it will raise awareness for the Philippines and the serious need they have there. I also hope to raise some money because every dollar raised translates directly into emergency items for the victims.”
Event will be hosted by Rana Davis, popular long time hostess and emcee in Southern California.
This is a benefit concert to help raise awareness and needed funds to help the victims of the devastating floods the occurred on September 26, 2009. The Manila metro area was pummeled by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) which resulted in the worst flooding the Philippines has seen in over 40 years. Some are calling the storm the “Katrina of the Philippines.” Nearly 699 people have lost their lives and countless thousands have lost everything they own. To be sure, millions of Filipinos, living in one of the poorest countries in the world, were deeply affected by this tragedy in the Phillipines. All proceeds will go to the Philippine Aid Society a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The goal is to raise $100,000. That will go a long way to restoring family housing, getting medicine, food and clothing to those in direct need in the Philippines.
“Tens of Thousands of people in Manila and surrounding areas have lost everything they own. We can’t give it all back to them, but this money raised will go to help them survive and recover from this tragedy.” Concluded Troutman.
Also donations of clothing and can foods will be accepted on location, as well at: Manila Forwarder: 4323 Eagle Rock Blvd, Unit 313, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Telephone: (323) 478-1599. Cash donations are being encouraged and will be managed directly by Tim Troutman, Executive Director of the Philippine Aid Society, with offices in the United States (North Carolina) and in the Philippines (Kamuning, Quezon City).
Red carpet is schedule to start at 8:30pm. The show will start from 9pm to 11pm.
Event is free, but $10 donation is recommended for the cause.
“Hand in Hand Benefit Concert – Typhoon Emergency.” is sponsored by A&G Records, RAGE, ParrisHarris and Diversity News.
About Phillipine Aid Society:
Philippine Aid Society is a non profit organization which is organized to provide a variety of charitable services in the Philippines. They are a small organization and their management staff consists entirely of volunteers.
For more information you can visit there website at http://www.philippineaid.org/
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Note: Video courtesy of Brian LeBow from LeBow Media, shows images on the devastating floods.
Sources: A&G Records, LeBow Media, Phillipine Aid Society, Diversity News Publications, YouTube, Facebook.
