Fawn, Songirl, Recording Artist Fawn To Release First Single Since Her Billboard Top Ten Hit Song, “Wish U Love”

Hit Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist Fawn is releasing her first electronic music single since her Billboard Dance hit song, “Wish U Love”on April 23, 2013.

On Thursday, April 11, 2013 World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations announced that hit singer/songwriter and recording artist Fawn, also known as ‘Songirl’ is releasing her first electronic music single since her Billboard Dance song “Wish U Love” went to #6 on the Billboard Dance charts January 2, 2010. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2010-01-02/danceclub-play-songs

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 progressive house label, Silk Digital Records will release a song written and performed by Fawn entitled “Solitude.” Produced by Digital Sixable, the luxurious track is in a different genre of electronica than her previous Billboard hit song ‘Wish U Love.’ Fawn stated, “I’ve been in the studio the past 3 years writing and recording a massive amount of songs and ‘Solitude’ is one of those songs. When I wrote and recorded Solitude, Digital Sixable lived in Los Angeles, CA. Now he lives in New York,” she laughed.  “After he settled into New York, he began working on it again.”

Digital Sixable affirmed, “Believe it or not, it took me a long time to produce this song with Fawn. The problem was that her voice was so lush, that I had to keep working to find that perfect musical sound and in the end, I think it became something unique, yet familiar.” He remarked, “I love Fawn’s voice and I am so happy I can find a great groove to go with it. I’m also happy Fawn had the patience and gave me the freedom to use my full creativity to work with her voice.” He concluded, “I hope I can work with her again on a ton more tracks in the future!”

Fawn reflected, “The thing is, he was working with only one verse for a long time, when I realized that the 2^nd verse and bridge were missing. I deeply appreciate the fact that he kept the integrity of my entire song intact and made it work. Other producers in the past have left out key lyrics and melodic lines in my songs, which I have found extremely frustrating and disappointing as a songwriter.” She remarked,

“So it may have taken Digital Sixable awhile to get the track done, but in this case, it’s the old saying, ‘good things come to those who wait,’ because I think he did an immensely stellar job with it, and in the end, it doesn’t matter how long it took to finish, it only matters that he created a musical masterpiece.” She continued, “Working with him is a complete joy. He lifts me up, inspires me and makes me want to keep doing my music.” She concluded, “As for all those other songs, I’m releasing an album of piano pieces I composed, as well as a 2 part album of Electro music. These albums were produced by myself, Lasswell, Danny James McCarthy and Chip Charlie and will be released on Stonedef Records this year.”

Silk Sofa’s Max Flyant commented, “Silk Music is honored to work with Fawn and Digital Sixable who have created an incredibly talented and harmonic duo. Their music is always a result of hard work. We are thrilled to launch probably one of their brightest singles called “Solitude” on our Silk Digital Records label later in April. And most importantly, our fruitful cooperation doesn’t end here: be ready to hear more of them later this year on other Silk Music labels.”

This is the 2^nd release of chill out music by Fawn and Digital Sixable. Their first song, “Come Back” is on Proton Records and is available on Beatport. ‘Solitude’ will be released through the progressive house label, Silk Digital Records, and “Where Has Your Love Gone” written and performed by Fawn and produced by Digital Sixable will be released later in the year on Silk Sofa Music Imprint.

LINKS:

Youtube video of song:

Solitude Radio Edit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGf8S37Ejc

 

Fawn:

www.facebook.com/fawnmusic

www.fawnmusic.com

www.youtube.com/fawntv

 

Silk Music

https://www.facebook.com/SilkMusic

 

Digital Sixable

www.facebook.com/digitalsixable

www.soundcloud.com/digitalsixable

www.youtube.com/digitalsixable

 

Wish U Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wENbSttHI1U

 

Source: World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations

Drew Barrymore is hosting the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 20, 2013

Los Angeles, Friday, April 12, 2013 - GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced actress Drew Barrymore will be hosting the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka and Wells Fargo, and locally by Delta Air Lines.

Drew Barrymore will host the ceremony on April 20, 2013 at the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles. Grammy Award-winning recording artist Kelly Rowland will perform at the ceremony.

GLAAD previously announced that former President Bill Clinton will receive the Advocate for Change Award, and entertainment attorney Steve Warren will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

Other presenters and attendees include: Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, Tobey Maguire, Matt Bomer, Alex Pettyfer, Elle Fanning, Betty White, Chris Evans, Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Diane Kruger, and Joshua Jackson.

Additional special guests include: Naya Rivera, Alex Newell (Glee); Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Ellen Barkin, NeNe Leakes, Georgia King, Jayson Blair (The New Normal); Cloris Leachman, Lucas Neff, Shannon Woodward (Raising Hope); Sara Ramirez (Grey’s Anatomy); Dan Bucatinsky, Guillermo Díaz (Scandal); Brad Goreski (It’s a Brad, Brad World); Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower); Trevor Donovan (90210); Thomas Roberts (MSNBC); author and advocate Chaz Bono; Maria Menounos (Extra); actor Scott Evans; Jane Espenson, Brad Bell (Husbands); LGBT advocates Zach Wahls and Jennifer Tyrrell; GLAAD National Spokesperson, Wilson Cruz. More names to be announced.

Marc Malkin, E! Online’s Senior Editor/Writer, broke the news this evening.

Actress Drew Barrymore received the Vanguard Award at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles in 2010. Barrymore co-starred in Boys on the Side, written by out gay filmmaker Don Roos, which won the award for Outstanding Film – Wide Release at the 7th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. In 2009, Barrymore produced He’s Just Not That Into You in which she played a straight reporter at a LGBT newspaper who desperately seeks dating advice from her gay best friends. She also undertook the role of Rosie Goode, the lesbian daughter of a widower played by Robert De Niro in Everybody’s Fine, nominated for Outstanding Film – Wide Release at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

The GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo and the Los Angeles event will be presented by Delta Air Lines.

Nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced in January and are available here:http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees. The New York GLAAD Media Awards were held on March 16 at the New York Marriott Marquis. The final GLAAD Media Awards event will take place in San Francisco on May 11 at the Hilton San Francisco – Union Square where Adam Lambert will receive the Davidson/Valentini Award.

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives. They also fund GLAAD’s work to amplify stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality. Each year, the GLAAD Media Awards in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco bring together more than 5,000 advocates and allies to raise critical funds for the organization’s work.

The 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are executive produced by Marc Honaker, Director of Creative Development at GLAAD, and by Josh Wood, founder and president of Josh Wood Productions. Emmy Award-winning production designer James Connelly will design this year’s set. Producer and editor Brett Henrichsen will also contribute to this year’s GLAAD Media Awards.

To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards.

About GLAAD: GLAAD amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.

Casting Call of the Miss Latina Global & Miss Teen Latina Global Cultural Pageants produced by Virgelia Productions

They are pleased to invite you to submit your application as a contestant of the Miss Latina Global and Miss Teen Latina Global Cultural Pageants. Miss Latina Global and Miss Teen Latina Global Cultural Pageants is a powerful vehicle for women.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime and it is waiting for you! When you make the commitment to participate a whole new world will start to open for you that is full of exciting possibilities, doors will open to amazing opportunities, meeting wonderful people, personal growth, career advancement, amazing exposure, lots of gifts and FUN!

HERE ARE THE STEPS TO APPLY:
STEP 1. Review and read the Application and Rules and Regulations.
STEP 2. Submit the complete Application Package, signed Rules and Regulations,
entry fee and photographs and mail it to: Virgelia Productions, Inc.
3010 Wilshire Boulevard, #443, Los Angeles, California 90010
STEP 3. After receiving your complete application a personal interview with
you will be scheduled by a Virgelia Productions staff. After passing
the interview, review and sign the Acceptance Package.
STEP 4. Now you are an Official Delegate for the Miss Latina Global.
Your personal, physical, mental and emotional preparations
begins here. You will immediately begin to campaign for
sponsors and ticket sales.
STEP 5. You must attend the Delegates Orientation. The date
and venue will be announce.

WHO MAY APPLY? for Miss Latina Global
• Naturally born female from 18 years to 27 years old
• At least 25% Latino ancestry
• Never been married, never had any children
• A beautiful face, a balance of height and weight
• Good moral character and in good physical condition
• Must speak fluent English
• Must reside in the United States

BENEFITS & GIFTS TO ALL THE CONTESTANTS
• To represent your country
• $5,000 Scholarships
• Embroidered sash of your country
• Gifts of hair and make-up products
• A myriad of events to attend & participate
• Trainings & rehearsals to enhance your social etiquette, poise & confidence
• Great exposure that will open doors to massive opportunities!!!
• An experience of a lifetime and new found friendships that will last
a lifetime!!!

ABOUT THE COMPETITION (download here)

Rafaela Diaz is the current queen of Miss Latina Global 2012.

WHO MAY APPLY? for Miss Teen Latina Global 
• Naturally born female 13 years old to 17 years old
• With at least 25% Latin ancestry from the member nations
and regions of the Latin continent.
• Must be qualified and committed to adhere to all the pageant requirements
and Rules & Regulations
• Never been married, never had any children
• A beautiful face, a balance of height and weight.
• Good moral character and in good physical and mental health condition
• Must speak fluent English

BENEFITS & GIFTS TO ALL THE CONTESTANTS
• The honor to represent your ancestral country
• Swimsuits
• Embroidered sash
• Gifts of hair and make-up products
• Trainings & rehearsals to enhance your social etiquette skills, poise
& confidence
• An experience that will enhance your resume when you are applying
for college or for a job
• Great exposure that will open doors to massive opportunities!!!
• An experience of a lifetime and new found friendships that will last
a lifetime!!!

Arlene Serna is the current queen of Miss Teen Latina Global 2012


THE 4 CATEGORIES OF THE COMPETITION

About Virgelia Productions, Inc.:
Virgelia Productions, Inc. specializes in fundraisers, annual galas, fashion shows, pageants, corporate events and conferences. Committed to deliver memorable and successful events in the highest integrity and professionalism that will continue to exceed our clients, sponsors and audience expectations. Also Virgelia Productions Inc. is the producer and owner of the Federal Trademarks of the Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Asia USA, Mrs. Asia USA, Miss Latina Global and Miss Teen Latina Global. For more information visit http://www.missasiausa.org/about-virgelia-productions.html

This post is brought to you and partial sponsored by: International Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron from Scripted In Heaven and The Baron Publishing House Corporation (Click on logo to visit website)

Recording artist songwriter and actress Katy Perry Named Esquires’ Hottest Woman of 2013

Esquire mag credits Katy Perry’s pipes and chest for helping her earn the title of the Hottest Woman of 2013! From Teenage Dream to her Sesame Street scandal everything this girl touches turns to fireworks! Any guesses on which Hollywood hotties round out the top five? One lady has got a thing for Mad Men, and another was named the mag’s hottest woman of all time! Tune in to find out who made the cut! italicize: Mad Men, Esquire, Sesame Street and Teenage Dream.

Actor Dustin Hoffman Kisses One Direction’s Niall Horan on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’

Actor Dustin Hoffman Crashes the “Giant Couch” and Gets Close to Pop Superstars One Direction During the Band’s First Visit to the “Late Show with David Letterman”

Also Tonight, Letterman Gives Fellow Kennedy Center Honoree Hoffman a Sign of His Affection after Receiving High Praise from the Academy Award-Winning Actor.

Actor Dustin Hoffman cozies up to pop supergroup One Direction when he crashes their interview during the band’s first appearance on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN Friday, Dec. 7.

Letterman, who throughout the show references the “giant couch” that One Direction will be sitting on during their interview, introduces the band to come out on stage. As Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Niall Horan shake hands with Dave and sit down on the couch, Dustin Hoffman, also a guest on the show, comes out on stage. The Academy Award-winning actor makes his way to sit at the end of the sofa with the band and, after asking to sit on Letterman’s lap (which the host rebuffs), he plants a big smooch on a laughing Niall Horan, to the amusement of his bandmates and the audience. After Hoffman leaves the stage, Letterman jokes, “Good heavens, what a slut!”

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Earlier in the show, Hoffman, who, like Letterman, was an honoree at THE 35TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, is effusive in his praise of Letterman as an artist, calling him a satirist on the level of Will Rogers. Letterman, to show his thanks for Hoffman’s kind words, plants a big kiss on the laughing actor.

The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated.  Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope, Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.

Source: CBS
Video credit to: CBS
 Photo credit to: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS

The First Venice Sign Holiday Lighting & Windward Crawl

On Friday, November 30, 2012 for the first time in 100 years, the historic Venice Sign display welcomes the holiday season and trades–in standard issue white lights for red-and-green colored bulbs inspired by local restaurateur Daniel Samakow.

The Band Venice opened the scene for the arrival of Robert Downey Jr. and LA Councilman Bill Rosendahl. They received an outstanding welcome from the Venice Community. The event started at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Historical Venice Sign Inaugural flip of the switch by actor and Venice resident Robert Downey Jr. along with Councilman Rosendahl. Bill Rosendahl presented the LAPD Pacific Division with a certificate of appreciation from the City for their annual toy drive. The event ended with the Arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus on Venice Beach #63 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck.

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Attendees that brought new, unwrapped children’s toys to benefit “The Muscle Beach Toy Drive” received a wristband to discount specials at the Windward Holiday Crawl. Onlookers received complimentary Egg Nog, coffee, and hot chocolate sponsored by The Townhouse.
The Venice Sign holiday lighting was a free event sponsored by the City of Los Angeles, the Venice Chamber of Commerce, and Windward Avenue Merchants.

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com

Christina Milian attends opening night at L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios

LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Opening Night 10-19-2012.

Wella Professional presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios produced by The Gallery LA located at 1438 North Gower Street in Hollywood.  Opening Night on October 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. presented the Spring/Summer 2013 designs for four designers.  The L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios runs from October 19^th to October 21^st.  Every year, Mikey Koffman from “The Gallery Los Angeles” hosts the event.

As guests arrived, they got to splurge in eating appetizers catered by Nobu “My World on a plate” and enjoy drinks from “Little Black Dress Vodka”, “Lodvoka”, and “Venue Sunset Gower-Sunset Bronson” at the open bar.  “Bubba Sweets” provided delicious cupcakes to enjoy. “Hoodiebuddie with HB3 Technology” set up a teepee and welcome guest in to have their picture taken, and before they exit, they were given a free hoodie for stopping by.

Our very own Diversity News Magazine was one of the Media Partners advertising this great event.  Diversity News Magazine contributed this month’s magazine for the VIP gift bags.  A copy is offered for purchase at http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/453512.  A special thank you goes out to all the media partners for taking the time to advertise, sponsor and attend the event.

Wella Professional was the Title Sponsor this year.  Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace set up a lovely scene for guests to get the feel in how comfortable it will be to reserve your stay at the hotel.  Fashion goes along with beauty; Napoleon Predis and Glamglow sponsored and displayed a variety of make-up which will make anyone feel beautiful any day. Anyone was welcome to stop by and touch up their makeup or even get beauty tips. Sugar Scout displayed punky jewelry for viewing.

Opening performance was “Midnight Red”.  The singing group danced all over the runway.  Towards the end, the microphones went dead, but that did not stop the group from singing and entertaining.

Now was the time to showcase the designer’s Spring/Summer 2013 designs. Culture Swimwear started off the festivities. It was all about spring colors like pink, blue, orange, purple and greens.  What a way to make a lady feel sexy. High waist bottoms designs on a few were perfect for those who want to cover more, but then show a little skin.  Also, some of the swimwear had strings hanging on the sides of the bottom portion. What a great idea.  Swimwear with lace and knitted backs made the swimwear look more girly.

Amelie Swimwear by Andrea Abaunza had a different idea of Spring/Summer swimwear.  Blue, purple, hot pink, orange and a mixture of green were her idea of bringing a splash of color. A sheer top cover up made the swimsuit feel more fashionable when you go to the beach.  Comfortable long sheer dresses covered the swimwear. She had a great selection of colors and styles for both adults and children.

Kate Swim by Katherine Bruening, Kate had a crafty side in designing her selection. Kate knows it is all about the colors that make a statement. Purple, pink, orange, light green with strings of rhinestones and shimmering jewels made you feel rich and beautiful.  Some of the bikinis had hanging strings and embedded in the fabric with shining jewels. One designer decided to make you feel like a cowgirl with the front portion covered with hanging strings of color. All you need the boots.

Last of the designers was Nicolita/Havana Nights by Christina Milian. Singer, Christina Milian is not only a superstar, but a contributed swimsuit designer. Christina Milian, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model born in Jersey City. Now she joins forces with Nicolita, they both brought the attention to the runway with dark feels of color like black and leopard prints.  The mixture of black, green, and white made you feel you are not only at the beach, but in a jungle to. The statement brings out the wild in you. Bringing forward rhinestones on the swimsuit also made you feel rich and noticeable. Swimwear can also consist of black long dresses to use to cover up when it is cold at the beach or even a pool party.

The swimwear collections presented this day was designed for ladies to enjoy. The designers were all clever in selecting the right colors, fabrics and even jewels for Spring/Summer collection. What a way to make a statement when you enjoy the beach or even a pool party. To see more decorative swimwear, you can go to the designer’s website for viewing.

About Mikey Koffman/The Gallery of Los Angeles:
Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for seven seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow.

Photo credit to: Gisele Ozeri from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine.

The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences presents the XIII Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominations for 2012

On September 25, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. the XIII Annual Grammy Awards nominations were announced at the lovely Belasco Theater located at 1050 South Hill Street in Los Angeles. Each year, The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. honors excellence in Latin music internationally. The Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish and Portuguese speaking recording artist, musicians, songwriters, producers and creative technical recording professionals. TheLatinAcademyis dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latin music.

More than 7,500 submissions were sent over a 12-month eligibility period (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012).  It was registered as a record breaking amount.

A selected amount of artists were chosen to join the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., to announce nominations for the year.  Maria  Barracuda (Pop/rock group), Jotdog: Miquel “Slow” Martinez and Carlos “Tostao” Valencia of Latin Grammy, winning singer/songwriter Kany Garcia, Winning pop duo Jesse & Joy, 17-time Latin Grammy winner Juanes, two-time Latin Grammy winner singer/songwriter Gian Marco, winning pop group Reik, Norteno band Los Tucanes de Tijuana, and pop/rock artist Ana Victoria.   Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy and Univision personality Giselle Blondet as well joined the announcers. (Click on the photos to view regular size).

Some of the announcers also received nominations.  Juanes received four nominations, Jesse & Joy received five, Reik also receive a nomination.  How exciting it was for them to hear their names during the press conference that they have been selected for their music.   Juan Luis Guerra tops the nominations with six.

After the nominations media and photographers were able to interview and take pictures.

The official artist selected this year is German Perez. The native Dominican Republic relocated to New York in the 80s which he became involved in pop art and graffiti art movements. He is well known for his versatility in photography, drawing, sculpture, graphics and video and TV production.

The nominations announced today are only a few. There are 47 categories within 18 fields featuring a diverse selection of artist that will be announced when the award show airs November 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the popular Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Event Center.  The show will be broadcast live on the Univision Network. You can view all the nominees and categories at www.latingrammy.com.  A limited number of tickets to the XIII Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be available for sale to the public and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office www.mandalaybay.com.

The XIII Latin Grammy Awards will be a show not to miss, especially when you will hear plenty of Latin artists performing.  You will get all types of music from pop, urban, rock, alternative, tropical and even regional Mexican.  All the hard work and dedication will pay off for the lucky winners.

Following is a sampling of nominations in 47 categories from the Latin GRAMMY Awards’ 18 Fields, featuring a diverse array of musical styles and artists, and some of the most prominent names and brightest newcomers in Latin music:

GENERAL FIELD
Album Of The Year
Independiente — Ricardo Arjona
Un Pokito De Rocanrol — Bebe
Chico — Chico Buarque
Eso Es Lo Que Hay — ChocQuibTown
Con Quien Se Queda El Perro? — Jesse & Joy
MTV Unplugged — Juanes
Dejenme Llorar — Carla Morrison
Peligro — Reik
Dear Diz (Everyday I Think Of You) — Arturo Sandoval
Especial Ivete, Gil e Caetano — Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil & Ivete Sangalo

Record Of The Year
“Fuiste Tu” — Ricardo Arjona con Gaby Moreno
“Calentura” — ChocQuibTown Featuring Tego Calderon & Zully Murillo
“Que Te Vaya Mal” — Kany Garcia
“En El Cielo No Hay Hospital” — Juan Luis Guerra
“Corre!” — Jesse & Joy
“Azul Sabina” — Juanes Featuring Joaquin Sabina
“Hasta Que Te Conoci” — Manaa
“Atras Da Porta” — Ivete Sangalo
“No Me Compares” — Alejandro Sanz
“Besame Mucho” — Zoe

Song Of The Year
“Azul Sabina” — Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes & Joaquin Sabina, songwriters
(Juanes Featuring Joaquin Sabina)
“Corre!” — Jesse & Joy & Tommy Torres, songwriters (Jesse & Joy)
“Creo En Ti” — Kiko Cibrian, Gilberto Marin, Julio Ramirez & Monica Velez, songwriters (Reik)
“Dejenme Llorar — Carla Morrison, songwriter (Carla Morrison)
“En El Cielo No Hay Hospital” — Juan Luis Guerra, songwriter (Juan Luis Guerra)
“Estoy Hecho De Pedacitos De Ti” — Jose Luis Latorre, Antonio Orozco & Xavi Perez, songwriters
(Antonio Orozco Featuring Alejandro Fernandez)
“Extranjero” — Maycon Ananias & Cassyano Correr, songwriters (Maria Gadu)
“Fuiste Tu” — Ricardo Arjona, songwriter (Ricardo Arjona con Gaby Moreno)
“Invisible” — Amaury Gutierrez & Gian Marco, songwriters (Gian Marco)
“No Me Compares” — Alejandro Sanz, songwriter (Alejandro Sanz)

Best New Artist
Gaby Amarantos
Deborah De Corral
Elain
Ulises Hadjis
Los Mesoneros
Juan Magan
Rosario Ortega
Piso 21
3BallMTY
Ana Victoria

POP FIELD
Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album
En Acustico — Pablo Alboran
Chambao — Chambao
Con Quien Se Queda El Perro? — Jesse & Joy
Bela y Sus Moskitas Muertas — Beatriz Luengo
Reconocer — Pamela Rodriguez

URBAN FIELD
Best Urban Music Album
Otro Nivel De Musica Reloaded — J. Alvarez
The Original Gallo Del Pais — Tego Calderon
The Most Powerful Rookie — Farruko
MT02 New Generation — Don Omar
La Bala — Ana Tijoux

ROCK FIELD
Best Pop/Rock Album
Porfiado — El Cuarteto De Nos
Turista Del Amor — Jotdog
Diciembre — Leiva
Camino A Encontrarte — Los Claxons
La Cuenta Atras — Vega

ALTERNATIVE FIELD
Best Alternative Music Album
Mundo Anfibio — Lisandro Aristimuno
Eso Es Lo Que Hay — ChocQuibTown
Cosas Perdidas — Ulises Hadjis
Sueno De La Maquina — Kinky
Dejenme Llorar — Carla Morrison

TROPICAL FIELD
Best Salsa Album
Eba Say Aja — Ruben Blades & Cheo Feliciano
Soy y Sere — Luis Enrique
Watch Out! Ten Cuidado! — Mambo Legends Orchestra
Busco En Pueblo — Victor Manuelle
Mi Ultima Grabacion — Tito Nieves

Best Tropical Fusion Album
Afronauta — Caseroloops
Ilusion+ — Fonseca
Una y Otra Vez — Sergent Garcia
The King Of Dance — Juan Magan
Phase II — Prince Royce

REGIONAL MEXICAN FIELD
Best Ranchero Album
Mas De Un Camino  — Pepe Aguilar
Asi — Shaila Durcal
No Que No… — Pedro Fernandez
Aqui En El Rancho — Miguel y Miguel
Trio Ellas — Trio Ellas

Best Regional Mexican Song
“Ay Mi Mexico” — Ismael Gallegos & Alberto “Beto” Jimenez Maeda, songwriters
(Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea)
“Como Me Acuerdo De Ti” — Charlie Corona & Jesse Turner, songwriters (Siggno)
“El Dia Que Me Fui” — Luis Carlos Monroy & Adrian Pieragostino, songwriters (Shaila Durcal)
“El Mejor Perfume” — Luis Carlos Monroy & Adrian Pieragostino, songwriters
(La Original Banda El Limon De Salvador Lizarraga)
“Vivo Contenta” — Manuel Eduardo Toscano, songwriter (Paquita La Del Barrio)

BRAZILIAN FIELD
Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album
Oasis De Bethania — Maria Bethania
Joao Bosco 40 Anos Depois — Joao Bosco
Amoragio — Ivan Lins
O Que Voce Quer Saber De Verdade — Marisa Monte
Raiz — Leila Pinheiro
Elo — Maria Rita
Especial Ivete, Gil e Caetano — Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil & Ivete Sangalo

Best Brazilian Song (Portuguese Language)
“A Doida” — Pretinho Da Serrinha, Leandro Fab & Seu Jorge, songwriters (Seu Jorge)
“Ai Se Eu Te Pego” — Antonio Dyggs & Sharon Axe Moi, songwriters (Michel Telo)
“Ainda Bem” — Arnaldo Antunes & Marisa Monte, songwriters (Marisa Monte)
“Amor E Pra Quem Ama” — Lenine & Ivan Santos, songwriters (Lenine)
“Querido Diario” — Chico Buarque, songwriter (Chico Buarque)

Producer Of The Year nominations go to Moogie Canazio, Gregg Field & Arturo Sandoval, Sergio George, Juan Luis Guerra, and Martin Terefe.

Photos credit to: Stella Gomez from Disco Stella’s Pics for Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications.
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all the nominees of the 13th Annual Latin Grammys and Thank you to The Latin Recording Academy for inviting us to cover their nominations event. We wish them the best on Nov. 15 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Red Carpet Arrivals of The NCLR 2012 ALMA AWARDS at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium

It is known as Latinos biggest award show and even the hot heat did not stop the honorees and guests to attend the red carpet and awards show.

On Sunday, September 16, the ALMA Awards were hang out at the annual NCLR 2012 ALMA Awards tv show held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium located 300 East Green Street in the city of Pasadena, CA 91101. The special will air Friday, September 21 (8/7C) on NBC.

Since 1995, the NCLR ALMA Awards has honored outstanding Latino artistic achievements in television, film, and music.  As a national prime-time television special with a cause, the NCLR ALMA Awards demonstrates how inclusion strengthens the entertainment industry and diversity strengthens our country by promoting fair, accurate, and representative portrayals of Latinos.

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Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The NCLR 2012 Alma Awards. Special Thank you to our photographer Francois Palais, Reporter/Writer Stella Gomez..

The 3rd Annual Mid Autumn Festival Benefiting The Mulligan Project presented by Peter & Lisa Brennan

UPDATE:  Organizers of The Mulligan Project announced that they raised more than $60,000 this year and still counting on the CharityBuzz.com’s online auction. Please spread the word about The Mulligan Project’s ongoing online auction. There are still so much good stuffs to bid on.

On September 15, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Peter & Lisa Brennan invited guests to the Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival to benefit the Non-profit The Mulligan Project.

The lavish event was held on a beautiful mansion located on Sunset Plaza Drive in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Hills. Peter & Lisa Brennan are Award-Winning creators of “Judge Judy” & “Last Shot with Judge Gunn”. They both wanted guests to be aware how much these children will appreciate their donations.  The support is needed all year round.

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The Mulligan Project mission is to improve the lives of children with disabilities in Central Vietnam.  This project offers special education, physical therapy, and speech therapy. The Mulligan Project (TMP) is a non-profit organization, so donations are acceptable to help children in need.

The proceeds will benefit The Mulligan Project, a Los Angeles-based non-profit founded by TV producing couple Kelly Gonzales (of “Deal or No Deal”) and Eddie Rohwedder (Only in American with ‘Larry, The Cable Guy,’ ‘Destroyed in Seconds,’ ‘Fast and Loud’), with Anderson Cooper (Judge Alex).

A star-studded red carpet was set up in front of the beautiful home. Many guests such as such as, Actress Lucy Treadway “ABC Beverly Hills Nannies”, Producer and Actress Kristin Lancione “ABC Beverly Hills Nannies”, Comedian and Actress Luenell from “Hotel Transylvania” and “Think Like a Man”, HFPA Board Chairman Ruben Nepales, Celebrity hairstylist Daniel Dicroscio, Fashion designer Joey Galon, Celebrity couture designer David Tupaz, Model Sophie Turner, 2012 Miss Latina and Asia USA candidates, Miss Asia USA 2011 Ariana Nicole attended and many more.  Other celebrity guest and television personalities also have shown their support.

Lion dancers performed while guests enjoy their meal provided by an Asian-Fusion Cuisine.  The cuisine was delicious and the dessert table was filled with lots of chocolates, cupcakes, brownies, and fruits. The bar provided any drink you desire. On the way out guests were given a gift bags.

The attendance was a great turn out.  If you didn’t attend, you can also donate and support this non-profit organization by going to their website.

Photos credit to: Stella Gomez, Disco Stella’s Pics for Diversity News Magazine and WilkiImages.

Editor’s Note: Article will be updated soon with the total amount raised for The Mulligan Project. Special thank you to Ms. Peter & Lisa Brennan, Kelly Gonzales, Oliver Carnay from International Artists PR & Talent Management, Dr. Mark Valinsky from Valinsky Media Group.

This article is brought and partial sponsored by our media partner: Valinsky Media Group (Click logo to visit website).

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