Erin Brady Miss Connecticut USA Crowned Miss USA 2013 at the 62nd Annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant Competition
June 16, 2013 by Entertainment Desk
Filed under Beauty Pageants, Beauty Queens, Breaking News, Celebrities, Competitions, Entertainment News, Featured, FEATURES, Television Shows
Las Vegas, NV – June 16, 2013 – This evening, during one of the year’s most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Connecticut USA, Erin Brady, as Miss USA 2013. Giuliana Rancic, “E! News” co-anchor, and Nick Jonas, Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter, hosted the 62nd Annual MISS USA® Competition from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Erin Brady is a 25 year-old from East Hampton, Connecticut and is a Financial Accountant for Prudential Retirement in Hartford, Conn. She graduated from Central Connecticut University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Criminal Justice.
The judging panel for the 2013 MISS USA® Competition included: Bob Harper, Health and Fitness Expert, Author and Star on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser;” Betsey Johnson, Legendary Fashion Designer and Star of Style Network’s “XOX Betsey Johnson;” NeNe Leakes, Actress “Glee,” Bravo star of “Real Housewives Atlanta” and “I Dream of NeNe;” Wendie Malick, Actress, Star of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland;” Jessica Robertson, Reality TV Personality on A&E’s “Duck Dynasty;” Larry Fitzgerald, MVP Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, Seven-time Pro Bowl Selection; Nikki Bella, Former WWE® Diva Champion and TV Personality on E!’s “Total Divas;” Mo Rocca, Correspondent, “Sunday Morning” with Charles Osgood, Host of Cooking Channel’s “My Grandmother’s Ravioli;” and Christina Milian, American Actress, Singer-songwriter, Social Media Correspondent on NBC’s “The Voice.”
During the telecast, mega-popular pop-rock band The Jonas Brothers and “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, one of the world’s most sought after DJs, performed. Jeannie Mai, best known as the host of Style Network’s two-time Emmy Award-nominated makeover series “How Do I Look?” and who can be seen this summer on Style Network’s new series “Style Pop” took viewers behind-the-scenes to engage with contestants, talent and fans throughout the telecast. This year, fans were able to vote their favorite contestant into the top six, using Twitter, during the MISS USA Competition and chose Miss Texas USA, Ali Nugent.
Throughout the two-hour event and before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million, contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. When last year’s Miss USA, Olivia Culpo went on to win the Miss Universe crown, Nana Meriwether’s dreams came true when she took over the Miss USA title. Meriwether crowned her successor at the conclusion of the telecast.
Final Results:
First Runner Up: Miss Alabama USA, Mary Margaret McCord, will assume the duties of Miss USA 2013 if the titleholder is named Miss Universe 2013 or if for some reason Miss USA cannot fulfill her duties.
Second Runner Up: Miss Illinois USA, Stacie Juris
Rest of Top Six: Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell
Miss Texas USA, Ali Nugent
Miss South Carolina USA, Megan Pinckney
Rest of Top Ten: Miss Ohio USA, Kristin Smith
Miss Louisiana USA, Kristen Girault
Miss North Carolina USA, Ashley Love-Mills
Miss Nevada USA, Chelsea Caswell
Rest of Top Fifteen: Miss Pennsylvania USA, Jessica Billings
Miss Massachusetts USA, Sarah Kid
Miss California USA, Mabelynn Capeluj
Miss West Virginia USA, Chelsea Welch
Miss Maryland USA, Kasey Staniszewski
MISS PHOTOGENIC USA™ Award: Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell. A blue ribbon panel selected the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
MISS CONGENIALITY USA™ Award: Miss Oregon USA, Gabrielle Neilan. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the contestant’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
After the MISS USA pageant, Erin Brady was whisked off to the official after party sponsored by High 5 Games with cocktails provided by Russian Standard Vodka.
The MISS USA® 2013 prize package includes: a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus; a one year scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; a year’s worth of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; an assortment of high fashion bracelets made in Rwanda by women of the Same Sky Trade Initiative; an eveningwear wardrobe by Sherri Hill; a swimwear wardrobe by ViX Paula Hermanny; a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry; a year’s supply of make-up from Rain Cosmetics; a year’s worth of products from IMAGE Skin Care; Fan Vote Sponsor Optx rhode island; a year’s supply of nail care products from OPI Products, Inc.; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss USA; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and hair services from John Barrett Salon; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties; yearlong consultation with Miss Universe Organization’s Official Fashion Consultant, Alisha Crutchfield and access to a personal appearance wardrobe; professional media/public relations training and representation by Rubenstein Public Relations in New York City and the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.
About The Miss USA Competition:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBCUniversal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.
FOLLOW MISS USA:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialMissUSA
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/MissUSA
- Twitter: @MissUSA
Sources: Miss Universe Organization, NBC Universal
Photos credit to: Greg Harbaugh, Valorie Macon & Patrick Prather/HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP.
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Erin Brady Miss Connecticut USA for winning and be crowned Miss USA 2013 at the 62nd Annual Miss USA Beauty Pageant Competition.
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Cher to appear live and perform on the June 18 season finale of NBC’s musical competition series “The Voice.”
June 11, 2013 by Entertainment Desk
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Icon to Sing ‘Woman’s World’ in Advance of New Album Due Sept. 24.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — June 10, 2013 — Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and three-time Golden Globe winner Cher will make a live appearance on the June 18 season finale of NBC’s musical competition series “The Voice.”
Cher will perform “Woman’s World,” the first single off her upcoming album of the same name that is due Sept. 24. “Woman’s World” marks the first album in 12 years for Cher and her appearance on “The Voice” will be her first live TV performance in over a decade.
Her record-breaking 1998 single “Believe” reached No. 1 worldwide, selling more than 20 million copies. Her 325-show “Living Proof” tour (2003-05) played to more than 3 million fans and is the most successful tour by any female artist.
A winner of an Oscar (“Moonstruck”), Emmy (“Cher: The Farewell Tour”), Grammy (“Believe”) and three Golden Globes (“The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour,” “Silkwood,” “Moonstruck”), Cher has been an entertainment icon for nearly 50 years.
Cher is the only artist to have a No. 1 single on the Billboard pop charts in each of the last six decades.
“The Voice” is a presentation of Mark Burnett’s One Three Inc., Talpa Media USA Inc. and Warner Horizon Television. The series was created by John de Mol, who executive-produces along with Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Stijn Bakkers and Lee Metzger.
About Cher:
Cher (/ˈʃɛər/,[1] born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. Recognized for having brought the sense of female autonomy and self-actualization into the entertainment industry, she is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in various areas of entertainment, as well as for continuously reinventing both her music and image which has led to her being called the Goddess of Pop. For more information visit http://cher.com/
About NBC’s The Voice:
The show’s innovative format features four stages of competition: the first begins with the blind auditions, then the battle rounds, the knockouts and finally, the live performance shows. In the final live performance phase of the competition, the top artists from each team will compete each week against each other during a live broadcast. The television audience will vote to save their favorite artists and the two artists with the lowest number of votes will be sent home each week. In the end, one will be named “The Voice” and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.
For more information, please visit NBC.com’s official show site: http://www.nbc.com/TheVoice.
Please follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NBCTheVoice and on twitter at @NBCTheVoice and #TheVoice
Sources: NBCUniversal, Inc., Wikipedia
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Winners of The American Theatre Wing’s 67th Annual Tony Awards broadcast on the CBS Television Network
June 9, 2013 by Entertainment Desk
Filed under Award Shows, Award Winners, Awards News, Celebrities, Entertainment News, Featured, FEATURES, Television Shows
A complete list of the winners from the American Theatre Wing’s THE 67TH ANNUAL TONY® AWARDS broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Sunday, June 9 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Read the complete list of the winners from the American Theatre Wing’s THE 67TH ANNUAL TONY® AWARDS:
Best Musical: Kinky Boots
Best Revival of a Musical: Pippin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Patina Miller, Pippin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Cicely Tyson, The Trip To Bountiful
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Tracy Letts, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Billy Porter, Kinky Boots
Best Book of a Musical: Matilda The Musical
Best Revival of a Play: Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
Best Play: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Andrea Martin, Pippin
Best Scenic Design of a Play: John Lee Beatty, The Nance
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Rob Howell, Matilda The Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Play: Jules Fisher & Peggy Eisenhauer, Lucky Guy
Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Hugh Vanstone, Matilda The Musical
Best Choreography: Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theater: Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots
Best Direction of a Play: Pam MacKinnon, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
Best Direction of a Musical: Diane Paulus, Pippin
Best Sound Design of a Play: Leon Rothenberg, The Nance
Best Sound Design of a Musical: John Shivers, Kinky Boots
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Gabriel Ebert, Matilda The Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Judith Light, The Assembled Parties
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Courtney B. Vance, Lucky Guy
Best Costume Design of a Play: Ann Roth, The Nance
Best Costume Design of a Musical: William Ivey Long, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Best Orchestrations: Stephen Oremus, Kinky Boots
About The Tony Awards:
The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards® are presented by Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The two organizations have jointly administered the Tonys since 1967, the year of the first Tony telecast. For more information visit http://www.tonyawards.com
Sources: CBS Broadcasting Inc., & Tony Awards

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Congratulations Letter from LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Lizaso House of Barong and Style’s 5th Annual Kayamanan ng Bayan at CBS Studio Center
June 1, 2013 by News Staff
Filed under Award Shows, Beauty Queens, Breaking News, Celebrations, Community News, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES, Fil-Am News
June 1, 2013
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, it is my pleasure to welcome members and guests attending Lizaso House of Barong and Style’s 5th Annual Kayamanan ng Bayan “A Philippine Independence Day-Week of Celebration” 115th Anniversary.
The Lizaso House of Barong and Style is a model of dedication to building bridges between diverse communities and cultures. I commend their contribution to the Filipino-American community in pursuit of raising awareness in our great city. Your philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to not only the Filipino community, but also to the greater Los Angeles area are truly inspirational.
I would like to congratulate all of tonight’s honorees for their efforts in furthering the Lizaso House of Barong and Style’s mission of humanitarian services.
It is always a pleasure to recognize organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting diversity and spreading hope through their commitment to community outreach.
I extend my best wishes for a memorable celebration and future success.
Very truly yours,ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA
Mayor
Editor’s Note: This letter was supposed to be printed on the event program but when arrive it was too late for printing. However we are happy to share it here with all our readers including the nominees and award recipients of Lizaso House of Barong and Style’s 5th Annual Kayamanan ng Bayan “A Philippine Independence Day-Week of Celebration” 115th Anniversary.
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Finalists Announced For “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” To Air Live From Las Vegas Sunday, May 19 on ABC
April 23, 2013 by Entertainment Desk
Filed under Awards News, Awards Nominations, Breaking News, Entertainment News, Events, Featured, FEATURES, Television Shows
Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 Tie for the Lead as Contenders in 11 Award Categories, Followed by Rihanna, Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction.
On Monday, April 22, 2013, Billboard announced the highly anticipated 2013 Billboard Music Awards finalists, following the year-long tracking period of March 12, 2012 to March 10, 2013, including such names as Taylor Swift, fun., Maroon 5 and One Direction. Winners will be revealed on “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards” airing live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network, sponsored by Chevrolet, Las Vegas and Samsung GALAXY S 4. The star-studded broadcast will be hosted by actor/comedian Tracy Morgan and executive-produced by Don Mischer. Visit
Additionally during the broadcast, Billboard will honor Prince with the coveted Billboard Icon Award, and the ingenuity of this year’s hitmakers will be celebrated with the new Milestone Award, presented by Chevrolet. Fans can vote for their favorite finalist now at
Billboard Music Awards tickets are on sale now, priced beginning at $75 for Upper Level and not including applicable service charges and taxes. Tickets are available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to four (4) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at
or
Billboard is the world’s most influential music brand reaching key executives and tastemakers in and around the music business through Billboard magazine,
Billboard Conferences, Billboard Bulletin, and other targeted newsletters, and millions of music fans through
and Billboard Events. The Billboard brand is built on its exclusive charts and unrivaled reporting on the latest news, issues and trends across all genres of music. Billboard charts and content are consumed and referenced by millions of people in more than 100 countries through a content syndication deal with global news network, and strategic relationships with other major companies around the world. In addition to North America, Billboard operates businesses in Brazil, Japan, Korea and Russia.
Source: ABC
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Esteban Steven Escobar from Diversity News TV receives award at 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards
April 8, 2013 by News Staff
Filed under Award Shows, Award Winners, Awards News, Breaking News, Celebrities, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES
Steven Escobar from Diversity News TV receives award at 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards (via Diversity News Publications)
Hollywood Producer & Director Steven Escobar, from Diversity News TV receives award at 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards benefiting Autism Awareness Month for “Autism Speaks” on April 4, 2013. Hollywood, CA – Friday, April 5, 2013 Diversity News Productions/Publications from Diversity News TV…
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Steven Escobar, Producer from Diversity News TV will be Honored at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards
April 2, 2013 by News Staff
Filed under Award Shows, Awards, Awards News, Awards Nominations, Breaking News, Celebrities, Comedy, Entertainment News, Events, Featured, FEATURES, Media, Television News
Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar, Producer and Director of Diversity News TV will be Honored at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards, benefiting Autism Awareness Month for “Autism Speaks” on April 4, 2013 at the Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show. International Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron from “Scripted In Heaven” to attend.
Hollywood, CA – Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Diversity News Productions/
Hit Billboard Singer/Songwriter Fawn said, “I’m thrilled that Steven is being honored. He is one of the hardest working people I know, and very deserving of this incredible recognition.”
The 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards will be held at the Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show at Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., #222, Universal City, CA.
”Congratulations Diversity News TV capturing 3 years of the funniest coverage of Paparazzi Comedy and The Best B-Roll ever recorded of the Show” said Gisele Rebeiro, Executive Producer and Promoter of Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show by PartyBy5.com
Others being honored include ‘Outstanding Theatrical Comedy Productions’ – Frank Kelley, “Funniest Radio Show” – Stevie Mack Radio to Stevie Mack, “Hysterical CG Animation” – Surfing Elephant Productions to Al Bowman & Max Worthington (Producers Guild of America) and “People’s Facebook Choice Award” – Sharon “Jackie Pucci” Jacobucci (Tru-TV “All Worked Up”). Guests attending are asked to wear blue to this event to show support for Autism Awareness Month.
Some of the confirmed celebrity guests are Author Lourdes Duque Baron (International Published Book Author for Scripted In Heaven), Dr. Cherlyn Lee (Dr. Cheryln Lee Health Former nurse to Michael Jackson, published book author “Written Before I Was Born”), Chillie Mo (Actor/Rapper/
Every one over the age of 16 are allowed to attend. The event will kick off at 8:00 pm with red carpet and interviews at 7:30 pm. Hosts are Kente Scott (Antwon Fischer)
The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club (formerly BB Kings Night Club) is named after legendary performer Jon Lovitz, who currently performs there monthly.
Paparazzi Comedy can be seen monthly at local clubs on the Westside, please check paparazzicomedy.com and the Splash Magazine Calendar for locations. First 50 people are always FREE, Ages 16 and up, admission $10. Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show is produced by Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com.
FREE admission to everyone that brings a donation receipt from www.autismspeaks.org Entrance admission tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in advance online at www.thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com, to reserve VIP seating. Special $3 Valet with validation after 7:00 pm. Full Dinner menu with 2 drink minimum purchase. For booking information contact rsvp@paparazzicomedy.com
On that same night following the Paparazzi Comedy Show, recording artist Glitter Rose will celebrate her birthday. The after party birthday bash for Glitter Rose will be at the Saddle Ranch Chop House, Universal City 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608 from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. Chris Morris and Angel Gold will take the stage again along with Roxy Rich for a night of dancing while DJ Cali Los starts spinning from 11:00 pm until 2:00 am. Age 21 and up, with admission FREE with validation from The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. Saddle Ranch offers a $5 Valet special w/validation for 3 hours. Celebrate your birthday at our Birthday Bash After party with DJ Cali Los until 2:00 am.
Paparazzi Comedy endorsements include Diversity News Publications, KD Luxe Jewelry, Bad Azz Shoes, iVogue, Bel Air Beverages, Vlado Footwear, Nina J Hair and Bubba Sweets.
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Diversity News TV is part of Diversity News Productions of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment media and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Diversity News TV publish content on YouTube and Blip TV. Diversity News TV coverage includes events, interviews, features, awards, red carpets, music concerts, fashion shows and much more. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewspublications.com
About 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, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist)
About Autism: Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders–caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, as well as repetitive behaviors. An estimated one in 88 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum – a 78 percent increase in six years that is only partly explained by improved diagnosis.
About Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org

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Adam Lambert to be honored with the Davidson/Valentini Award at 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco
March 28, 2013 by Entertainment Desk
Filed under Awards Gala, Celebrities, Celebrities Events News, Charity, Diversity, Entertainment News, Featured, FEATURES, LGBT News
New York, Thursday, March 28, 2013 - GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced it will honor singer, songwriter, and stage performer Adam Lambert at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka and Wells Fargo.
Adam Lambert will receive the Davidson/Valentini Award at the San Francisco ceremony on May 11, 2013 at the Hilton San Francisco – Union Square, presented locally by Southwest Airlines. The Davidson/Valentini Award is named after Craig Davidson, GLAAD’s first executive director, and his partner Michael Valentini. The award is presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community. Previous Davidson/Valentini honorees include Lee Daniels, Chad Allen, Ilene Chaiken, Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, Alec Mapa, B.D. Wong, and Sandra Bernhard.
“Adam Lambert’s continued success as one of the world’s best-selling pop stars shows LGBT people that they can be themselves and make it in a mainstream industry that many feel unfairly rejects them,” said GLAAD’s Wilson Cruz. “Adam is fearless on stage and astonishes audiences in every country he performs in.”

Upon the release of Lambert’s second album Trespassing, of which he is the executive producer and principal writer, Lambert became the first out LGBT artist to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album made numerous year-end “best of” lists, including Rolling Stone and People, and Lambert supported the album by embarking on a successful world tour. Lambert also performed with legendary rock band Queen in critically-acclaimed sold-out shows across Europe. He has also established himself as one of the few high-profile Western acts across Asia with recent TV performances on the finale of “The Voice of China” and the MNET Music awards, reaching more than three billion viewers.
As an out mainstream pop star, Lambert has used his status to help advance equality and raise visibility of the LGBT community. In September 2012, he participated in a benefit performance to raise money for marriage equality efforts in Maryland and engaged in several interviews, in which he spoke about the importance of empowering and supporting LGBT young people. Lambert has also been recognized by other LGBT advocacy organizations, including Equality California’s Los Angeles Equality Awards and the PFLAG National Los Angeles event. In December, he performed at “Cyndi Lauper and Friends: Home for the Holidays,” a benefit concert supporting homeless LGBT youth.
In addition to his music, Lambert has appeared on stage and television. His guest spot on the Halloween special of Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family was the highest rated annual Halloween special ever for the network. He also hosted and performed during VH1′s Divas, a show benefiting the Save the Music Foundation.
Adam Lambert is a two-time GLAAD Media Award nominee, garnering nominations for both of his albums. He performed two of his songs during the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles in 2010.
Additional honorees and special guests for the San Francisco event will be announced.
Nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced in January and are available here: http://www.glaad.org/
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 across the three cities. Acclaimed 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.
Source: GLAAD
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Anne Sweeney from Disney/ABC Television Group honored at 2013 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner hosted by Tom Bergeron
March 25, 2013 by Esteban Escobar
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City of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa makes his last appearance at 2013 HRC LA Gala. Make Equality Count and Prop. 8 and DOMA was one of the main topic discussed at the 2013 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner event.
On Saturday, March 23, 2013 The Human Rights Campaign held their number one fundraising event The 2013 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner at the JW Marriott L.A. Live Hotel 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Honoree Anne Sweeney is co-chair, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, which includes The Walt Disney Company’s global entertainment and news television properties, owned television stations group, as well as radio and publishing businesses. For more information visit The Walt Disney Company.
Make Equality Count and Prop. 8 and DOMA was one of the main topic issues at the event. As well to recognize Ally’s of Equality such as City of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and to honor Disney/ABC Television Group with the Corporate Equality Award for the company’s support of equality for the LGBT community. The award was presented to the company’s president, Anne Sweeney.
Some of the event program celebrities, politicians and special guests included:
Kris Perry & Sandy Stier and Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo, Christine Gregoire, Mark Takano, Anne Sweeney, Rob Reiner, Tom Bergeron, Kerry Washington and Chad Griffin. The event dinner co-chairs were Ted Holmquist & Gwen Baba.
The 2013 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner featured special guests and celebrities arrivals, dinner, gift bag, award presentation. Also inspirational and supporting speeches on Marriage Equality to win Prop. 8 and DOMA in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is schedule to hear arguments on both the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Prop 8. Prop. 8 case, Hollingsworth v. Perry on Tuesday, March 26 and Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
Supporters and activists expect a ruling on this discriminatory law by next June. If the Supreme Court decides in favor of equality, more than a quarter of Americans will live in states where LGBT couples can marry legally. And if they rule DOMA unconstitutional, every single one of those couples will have the same federal rights and benefits of marriage as heterosexual couples.
About The Human Rights Campaign:
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. For more information visit http://www.hrc.org/
About The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee:
The Los Angeles Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area. For more information visit http://hrcladinner.com/about_us.html
Source: HRC
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Anne Sweeney, President of Disney/ABC Television Group to be Honor at 2013 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner
March 19, 2013 by News Desk
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Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner Last Stop for Prop. 8 Plaintiffs on way to Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES – March 19, 2013, The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced the 2013 Los Angeles Gala on Saturday March 23 at the JW Marriott L.A. Live Hotel will celebrate Kris Perry & Sandy Stier and Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo, the four California plaintiffs challenging Prop. 8 before the U.S. Supreme Court. The dinner will be their last public event in their home state of California before they head to Washington for the oral argument, which begins on March 26.
In addition to the Prop. 8 plaintiffs, this year’s dinner will include other champions of equality including former Washington State Gov. Christine Gregoire, who signed marriage equality into law in 2012 and then helped lead the historic campaign against the efforts to overturn the law, openly gay Congressman Mark Takano, and Rob Reiner, a board member of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), the sole sponsor of the federal court challenge of Prop. 8. ABC’s Tom Bergeron will host the event and actress Kerry Washington will make a special appearance. HRC will honor Disney/ABC Television Group with its Corporate Equality Award for the company’s steadfast support of equality for the LGBT community. The award will be presented to the company’s president, Anne Sweeney.
WHAT: Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner
WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Media arrival at 5:00 p.m. / Arrivals 6:00 p.m. / Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: JW Marriott L.A. Live Hotel
Diamond Ballroom
900 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90015
WHO: Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Kris Perry & Sandy Stier and Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo
Christine Gregoire, Former Washington Governor
Congressman Mark Takano
Anne Sweeney, President of Disney/ABC Television Group
Rob Reiner, actor, director, and American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) board member
Tom Bergeron, host of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos
Kerry Washington, actress
Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets go to www.hrcladinner.com.
About The Human Rights Campaign:
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. For more information visit http://www.hrc.org/
About The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee:
The Los Angeles Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area. For more information visit http://hrcladinner.com/about_us.html
About Anne Sweeney:
Anne Sweeney is co-chair, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, which includes The Walt Disney Company’s global entertainment and news television properties, owned television stations group, as well as radio and publishing businesses. For more information visit The Walt Disney Company.
Media Credentialing: Media pre-registration is required and space is limited. All media must be pre-registered and approved for a credential. To request credentials for the dinner, please contact Paul Guequierre at paul.guequierre@hrc.org.
Source: Human Rights Campaign, The Walt Disney Company
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