Finalists Announced For “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” To Air Live From Las Vegas Sunday, May 19 on ABC

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.

Esteban Steven Escobar from Diversity News TV receives award at 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards

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Steven Escobar, Producer from Diversity News TV will be Honored at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards

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/Publications from Diversity News TV on Blip TV and YouTube Channels announced that Diversity News TV will receive an award at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards, benefiting Autism Awareness Month for “Autism Speaks” on Thursday, April 4, 2013 for  “Best B-Roll.” Steven Escobar himself will be accepting the award at event.

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/Producer/Radio Host), Fawn (Billboard Hit Recording Artist), Actress Thushari Jayasekera (Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 and Outsourced), Linda England (Actress & Singer), Carlina Rebeiro (Miss Westchester Teen California USA 2014, Model, Actress), Al Bowman (Producer), Glitter Rose (Recording artist), Stevie Mack (Comedian), Roxy Rich (Comedian, Published Book Author “Roxy Does Retail”) and many more.

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) and Janet Rousseau (ER). The 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards will feature the best comedians in the entertainment industry: Anyi, Roxy Rich, Dave Shelton (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Headliners Julio Gonzales. The 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards will be also showcasing Pop Artist Chris Morris and Angel Gold.

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.

Past and current media coverage include Wire Image, Examiner.com, PR Photos, Bob Delgadillo Photography, Jovi Bantolo Photography, Pal Photography, Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV, Splash Magazines and Partyby5.com.

About Diversity News TV:
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). Steven Escobar is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of DiversityNews Magazine. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also the Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar, the President of Diversity News Publications and he owns E.E.Enterprises, an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/

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

MEDIA CONTACT FOR STEVEN ESCOBAR:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
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worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please post press release or mention event in your magazine, website, radio and television shows and if you would like more information contact Alex Leon via email at worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

Anne Sweeney from Disney/ABC Television Group honored at 2013 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner hosted by Tom Bergeron

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

Photos credit to: Alireza Kia/Alireza Kia Photography for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: We want to thanks HRC for allowing Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News teams to cover the 2013 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner, a very well organized and important event.

Anne Sweeney, President of Disney/ABC Television Group to be Honor at 2013 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner

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

Erick Mose and Aleksandra Duliba Winners of 28th Annual ASICS LA Marathon 2013

On Sunday, March 17, 2013 the 2013 ASICS LA Marathon was held from Los Angeles Dodger Stadium to the Sea at Santa Monica, California.

Erick Mose from Kenya wins the Men’s race. Mose won in an unofficial time of 2:09:43. The marathon record stands in 2:08:24.

Aleksandra Duliba from Belarus wins the Women’s race at the 28th ASICS Los Angeles Marathon 2013 on Sunday which it was her marathon debut, and Kenyan Erick Mose won the Men’s race with a personal best.

Duliba led 21 of 26 miles, including the final 14, and finished in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 8 seconds, breaking the Belarusian national record by 15 seconds.

The women’s and men’s winners each receive $25,000. In addition to the $25,000 first prize, Duliba won a $50,000 bonus as the first elite runner to cross the finish line, 2:09 ahead of Mose, who won in 2:09:44. The women started 18:35 ahead of the men.

Keter finished second while Nicholas Chelimo, also of Kenya, was third in 2:10:41.

28th Annual ASICS LA Marathon 2013 results:

Male Leaderboard

Pos.	Name	City, State	Bib	Sex	Age	Pace	Diff	Time
1	Erick Mose (KEN)	Toluca	11	M	26	4:57	+0:00	2:09:43.01
2	Julius Keter (KEN)	Kapsabet	14	M	24	4:59	+0:47.45	2:10:30.46
3	Nicholas Chelimo (KEN)	Ngong Hills	2	M	30	4:59	+0:59.66	2:10:42.67
4	Weldon Kirui (KEN)	Kericho	6	M	24	4:59	+1:07.46	2:10:50.47
5	Vitaly Shafar (UKR)	Kiev	15	M	31	5:05	+3:46.58	2:13:29.59
6	Philemon Baaru (KEN)	Nairobi	4	M	31	5:08	+4:55.97	2:14:38.98
7	Nick Arciniaga (USA)	Flagstaff, AZ	12	M	29	5:14	+7:21.30	2:17:04.31
8	Chris Chavez (USA)	Menlo Park, CA	16	M	26	5:19	+9:37.21	2:19:20.22
9	Benard Onsare (CAN)	Calgary, Al	1134	M	30	5:31	+15:05.47	2:24:48.48
10	Jared Abuya (USA)	Colorado Springs, CO	1159	M	36	5:32	+15:33.18	2:25:16.19

Female Leaderboard

Pos.	Name	City, State	Bib	Sex	Age	Pace	Diff	Time
1	Aleksandra Duliba (BLR)	Minsk	F10	F	27	5:34	+0:00	2:26:07.45
2	Zemzem Ahmed (ETH)	Addis Ababa	F4	F	28	5:44	+4:23.82	2:30:31.27
3	Deena Kastor (USA)	Mammoth Lakes, CA	F1	F	40	5:49	+6:30.99	2:32:38.44
4	Aberash Nesga (ETH)	Addis Ababa	F6	F	27	6:00	+11:01.77	2:37:09.22
5	Colleen De Reuck (USA)	Boulder, CO	F3	F	48	6:09	+15:16.25	2:41:23.70
6	Joanna Zeiger (USA)	Boulder, CO	F9	F	42	6:17	+18:40.58	2:44:48.03
7	Ailsa MacDonald (CAN)	St Albert, Al	2412	F	32	6:25	+22:07.86	2:48:15.31
8	Julia Budniak (USA)	Los Angeles, CA	24353	F	32	6:28	+23:22.42	2:49:29.87
9	Natalie Stein (USA)	North Hollywood, CA	1224	F	30	6:47	+31:46.49	2:57:53.94
10	Kate Freeman (USA)	Los Angeles, CA	1211	F	31	6:48	+32:22.05	2:58:29.50

About The ASICS LA Marathon:
They inspire athletes and connect communities. With thousands of volunteers,tens of thousands of participants and hundreds ofthousands of spectators,the ASICS LA Marathon is one of the largest organized road races in the country. The Stadium to the Sea course, which starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes by the Santa Monica Pier, is considered one of the most scenic in the world. The race has been
named Best Big City Race by Runner’s World and Best Marathon in the West by Competitor Magazine. For more information visit http://www.lamarathon.com

Source: Los Angeles Marathon

Photos credit to: Photo by Alireza Kia/Alireza Kia Photography and Francois Palais/Francois Palais Photography for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to the winners! Our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar contributed to this story.

Kimberly Caldwell performs; Culture Swimwear, LA Fashion Magazine, Public Counsel winners at 2013 LA Fashion Weekend Awards

On Saturday, March 16, 2013 The Gallery Los Angeles closes LA Fashion Weeked at Sunset Gower Studios with something different. They presented their 2013 L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards 2013 at Sunset Gower Studios located at 1438 N Gower St in  Hollywood, CA 90028 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The L.A. Fashion Weekend march 2013 grand finale closes closes with a twist and something different the 2013 L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards. The 2013 L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards featured a celebrity and vip’s red carpet arrivals and guest lounge for guests with various vendors. The show was open with the live performance of former American Idol Kimberly Caldwell. Then it went on to present the awards.

The 2013 LA Fashion Weekend Awards winners are:

• The Founder Award to Sunset Gower Studios accepted by Christopher Barton, Executive Vice President
• Title Sponsorship & Artistry Team Award to Wella Professionals
• The Beauty Sponsorship & Artistry Team Award to Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics
• Lounge Sponsorship & Activation Award to Nobu Hotel Las Vegas
• Media Partnership Award to LA Fashion Magazine accepted by Csaba Fikker
• Fashion Achievement Award to Planet Salon accepted by Ginger Boyle
• Lifetime Achievement Award to Public Counsel
• Womens Couture Award to Designer Dina Bar-El
• Mens Couture Award to Designer Anthony Franco
• Contemporary Designer Award to Designer Betsey Johnson
• Resort Wear Award to Culture Swimwear accepted by Designer Hope Reiners
• Emerging Designer Award to Flynn Skye accepted by Designer Amber Farr

Sabrina Antoinette performed live during the middle of the show and closes the 2013 L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards grand finale show. Something else different about LA Fashion Weekend from other fashion events in Los Angeles County is that they have celebrity power presence at their events.



About The Gallery Los Angeles/Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, Fashion and Entertainment Productions.
Since 2005, Koffman and The Gallery LA have been an integral force to Los Angeles Fashion Week and an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. After Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman created L.A. Fashion Weekend and moved her high-profile fashion show to Sunset Gower Studios in the heart of Hollywood. Today, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services. For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com. You can like them on Facebook.com/thegalleryla or follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thegalleryla

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro/PartyBy5.com “The Shooter Diva”, Idan Ozeri /Tal Photography.

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the 2013 L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards. Please come back to see our coverage of the fashion shows for Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15, 2013. Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV teams wants to Thanks The Gallery LA/LA Fashion Weekend staff, management and team for inviting us to cover their event.

Michael Cinco Closes Finale Night at Style Fashion Week LA March 2013 at Vibiana

On Friday, March 15th Style Fashion Week LA Finale for day 5 featured Roxanne Nikki, Bryan Hearns and Michael Cinco. Style Fashion Week LA Day 5 of fashion was held at the historical Vibiana at 214 Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, CA from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The Rampant Fashion Cooperative and House of Devali presented a dual courtyardinstallation. This unique installation immediately grabbed the attention of guests. House of Devali showcased ten structurally stunning women’s looks. Models wore dramatic mouth pieces and stood motionless throughout the exhibit. The Rampant Fashion Cooperative showcased ten menswear ensembles. The pieces conveyed authority and strength with powerful jackets and woven pants.

Style Fashion Week’s grand finale night featured the collections from three stunning designers: ROXANNE NIKKI, Bryan Hearns, and Michael Cinco. Canadian designer, Roxanne Nikki showcased a new collection from her namesake brand, ROXANNE NIKKI. ROXANNE NIKKI has been featured in blockbuster films and is popular among high-profile celebrities and musicians. This season’s collection featured high fashion, baroque-inspired fabrics, emphasizing the designer’s classic use of leather accents and furs.

Bryan Hearns’ collection showcased fresh combinations of eclectic materials and structured ensembles.

Michael Cinco’s hauntingly beautiful show left the crowd breathless. His theatrical, show-stopping gowns were adorned with exquisite embellishments expressing themes of dark elegance. The impeccable designs created a visual experience that stunned the audience and left them in awe of the designer’s ingenuity.

Fil-Am Michael Cinco left the crowd wanting more of him. His designs were very mysterious, formal and wild designs with hot and beautiful male and female models with the perfect music background. By allowing Michael Cinco to close the night, it was the right decision from the producers of Style Fashion Week LA because that would be the talk of the 5th Season.

All week long the Crocker Club hosted fashion week’s luxury courtyard lounge. Here fashion week guests enjoyed elegant lounge furnishings and specialty drinks including: Le Diabolo Beverages, Naked Juice, Monster Energy, and Hint Water. Official beer sponsor Peroni provided beverages all week. Peroni has a strong history within the fashion industry, partnering with both world-renowned designers and emerging talent. Throughout the week the courtyard lounge offered guests an up close look at the Rolls Royce Phantom, the Bentley GTC, and a brand new state of the art Range Rover. DJ Paper and DJ BoomBoxBri spun amazing music each night.

Throughout the week, California jewelry maker, Sara Horne, showcased her jewelry collection for guests in the courtyard lounge. Celebrities including Tia Mowry, Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, and Scheana Marie flocked to Sara Horne Jewelry’s exhibit.

ASH Haute Couture presented a line of elegant jewel encrusted bracelets in the courtyard lounge. Celebrities including Grayer Dean, Anna Trebunskaya, and the lovely ladies of Vanderpump Rules couldn’t get enough of ASH Haute Couture’s glamorous jewelry.

LA’s BLOOM Showroom featured 5 accessory designers Monday through Friday in a courtyard showcase including the collections of fan favorite designers Casalinda Studio, Jolica Horizontal Something Charming, and Lila Clare Jewelry.

 

Style Fashion Week LA enjoys increasing success and growth thanks to the continual support of their wonderful sponsors. This season a special thanks goes to SmartScarf, RunwayTV, OneOne77 Creative Studio, Apparel News, Sticky Candy, and Crossroads Trading Company.

About Style Fashion Week LA:
Style Fashion Week is the newest and most ambitious fashion week to emerge from Los Angeles. The week ofevents consist of a welcome party for VIP and Media, followed by five days of runway shows. Initially regarded as the new kids on the block, Style Fashion Week LA has made a global impact on the fashion scene by presenting fashion in new ways, merging interior design with fashion design, and giving Los Angeles based designers a world-class platform to showcase their collections. SFW represents the diverse culture that embodies the people of L.A., making the City of Angels a fashion hub, and being a leader in the world’s fashion community where it belongs.
Fashionistas, celebrities, VIPs and media from the United States and around the world are set to cover Style Fashion Week. Style Fashion Week is the only one of its kind bringing together the top production and integratedmarketing teams. For more information visit http://stylefashionweek.com

Also for videos visit Diversity News TV at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GlaPqoA2D8&feature=share&list=PLsih_bws3U4VTFcFoG7_71HqxJ9VVlmBX

Photos credit to: Francois Palais/Francois Palais Photography, Gisele Rebeiro/PartyBy5.com “The Shooter Diva”, Idan Ozeri /Tal Photography and Alireza Kia/Alireza Kia Photography for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV team of photographers and reporters. Also a  Special Thank you to Style Fashion Week LA management, staff and entire team, especially Sarah Whitaker.

We want to thanks Pamela Fischer from SmartScarf by FurFrenzy for the beautiful SmartScarfs.  

SmartScarf is great for the “on-the-go” individual who wants to show her sassy side and also her practical side for warmth. Safely store your wallet, cell phone, ipod, lipstick, etc by sliding them inside the fully lined satin pockets of your SmartScarf. 

For more information visit http://www.furfrenzy.net

Linden Made in LA, Madisonpark Collective & Go Red for Women fashion shows at Style Fashion Week LA

On Thursday, March 14th Style Fashion Week LA day 4 welcomes the 6:30 P.M. combined show by Linden and Madisonpark Collective. Locally designed and manufactured womenswear label, Linden, looks forward to the upcoming fall 2013 shows with the ‘Wind-Up Bird Collection’, inspired by the Haruki Marukami novel “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle”. The capsule collection references the complicated story of the book, but, as always, maintains wearability with flattering silhouettes and a mixture of hard and soft textures. Guests were able to see separates, dresses, and outwear with unique combinations of materials ranging from gauzy cottons to structured leather.

Designer Trey Alligood III closed the 6:30 show with Madisonpark Collective. He debuted his much anticipated women’s and men’s fall 2013 collection at Style Fashion Week. The collection focuses on timeless silhouettes with beautiful fabrics including selvage denim, stretch selvage denim, 100% organic cotton, re-claimed cotton, canvas, cashmere and lambskin leather. He has stayed true to what he does best and that is offering exceptional quality with sophisticated originality. Alligood uses beautiful fabrics from Japan with eco-friendly washes, a stunning color pallet, and insane trims taking this brand to another level. As always the small hand crafted details in the collection are incredible and everything is made right here in Los Angeles California!

Also Thursday, March 14th evening at 8:30 P.M., Style Fashion Week LA and Fashion Hope presented the Go Red for Women Celebrity Red Dress Fashion Show, benefiting the American Heart Association. This special fashion event is dedicated to raise awareness for the Go Red Movement, and to build support for the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease.

Since its inception in 2004, the Go Red For Women movement has been spreading awareness about the risks of heart disease and helping women live healthier lives. Support by strong and powerful female voices gives the movement the ability to continue its important and necessary work. Their Celebrity Red Dress Fashion Show featured 15 celebrities walking the runway in stunning red designer gowns. The event was hosted by celebrity stylist Anya Sarre. Anya Sarre is one of Hollywood’s most influential trendsetters, known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together with the perfect accessories. While Sarre is most known for her popular television appearances on Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, and Rachael Ray, Sarre’s designs, tips, and accessories have been featured in the pages of Genlux, Daily Variety, OK!, US Weekly, and Life & Style, among others. Born and raised in California, Sarre embodies a unique flare for fashion positioning her as one of the most sought after stylists in Hollywood.

Style Fashion Week LA partnered with Fashion Hope to present the Go Red for Women Celebrity Dress Show. Since May 2011, Fashion Hope has been using the fashion industry as a vehicle to build awareness and raise funds in the fight against human trafficking. With the involvement of fashion press, celebrities, designers, boutiques, and fashion professionals, Fashion Hope is able to educate a wide audience on this atrocity. They partner with Non-Governmental Organizations working on the forefront, rescuing and rehabilitating victims of human trafficking.

CAILYN Cosmetics provided makeup for Thursday’s Go Red Dress Show. As a trendsetter in the cosmetics industry, CAILYN delivers their high quality products throughout the US and internationally. CAILYN is praised for their state-of-the-art technology and years of experience producing all natural products for high-end spas and salons.

Ticket proceeds for the Go Red for Women Dress Show goes to support the American Heart Association, and they were sold online at www.stylefashionweek.com.

Style Fashion Week LA Day 4 of fashion was held at the historical Vibiana at 214 Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, CA from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.


About Style Fashion Week LA:
Style Fashion Week is the newest and most ambitious fashion week to emerge from Los Angeles. The week of events consist of a welcome party for VIP and Media, followed by five days of runway shows. Initially regarded as the new kids on the block, Style Fashion Week LA has made a global impact on the fashion scene by presenting fashion in new ways, merging interior design with fashion design, and giving Los Angeles based designers a world-class platform to showcase their collections. SFW represents the diverse culture that embodies the people of L.A., making the City of Angels a fashion hub, and being a leader in the world’s fashion community where it belongs.
Fashionistas, celebrities, VIPs and media from the United States and around the world are set to cover Style Fashion Week. Style Fashion Week is the only one of its kind bringing together the top production and integratedmarketing teams. For more information visit http://stylefashionweek.com

Photos credit to: Francois Palais/Francois Palais Photography for Diversity News Magazine.

The Gallery L.A. Presents Ninth Season of L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios & First L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards!

To register visit http://www.thegalleryla.com/register.html

HOLLYWOOD, CA; March 11, 2013 – Once again, The Gallery Los Angeles is keeping L.A. Fashion Weekend fresh with new designers, live entertainment, and top celebrities at it’s highly-coveted spring event, L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios. L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios is going into its ninth consecutive season, beginning Thursday, March 14 and ending Saturday, March 16, and promises an exciting new approach to L.A. Fashion Weekend this year.

The three-day event heats up Thursday, March 14 with its traditional Kickoff Party from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Invited guests and media will have the chance to scope out the show’s venue, sponsors, and chat with Executive Producer Mikey Koffman while enjoying an open bar from Little Black Dress Vodka and Monster Energy Drink and live beats from DJ Dominic Carter.

Friday’s intimate runway show highlights must-have ready to wear women’s contemporary apparel from Ermelinda Manos Designs and Maison de Urbana as well as the season’s hottest hair and makeup looks from Beverly Hills’ own Planet Salon.


Pre-show, L.A. Fashion Weekend’s Lounge will keep guests buzzing with treats from Bubba Sweets cupcakes and the luxury Design Suite will launch American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell’s new handbag line, Stage Presents, as well as feature Bling Designs by S and the coveted Planet Salon Beauty Bar.

The weekend will reach an all time high on Saturday night with the first-ever L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards, celebrating the show’s designers and sponsors from 2012. The black tie event raises the Fashion Weekend bar with live performances from Kimberly Caldwell and Sabrina Antoinette of Chris Brown’s label CBE. A panel of celebrity judges and presenters, including Peggy Tanous of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and Rocco Leo Gaglioti of Fashion News Live and E! Celebrity Style Story, will honor the best of the best from the 2012 season. Nominations include Mens/Womenswear Couture Award, Contemporary Designer Award, Emerging Designer Award, and Resort Wear Award.

“I’m really excited going into our ninth season of L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios,” reveals Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer, L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios. “Each season I try to do something different than the other Fashion Week participants, and the L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards is something I’ve been planning for a while now. I know it’s going to be kick ass, and I’m excited for the new adventure!”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, March 14, 2013: L.A. Fashion Weekend Kickoff Party. Media and invited guests are welcome to arrive between 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Friday, March 15, 2013: Women’s contemporary brands Ermelinda Manos Designs and Maison de Urbana. Media to arrive between 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, invited guests and red carpet between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Studio lot gate closes promptly at 7:30 pm and show begins at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, March 16, 2013: L.A. Fashion Weekend Awards with live performances from Kimberly Caldwell and Sabrina Antoinette. Honorees include: Wella Professionals, Napoleon Perdis, Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, Planet Salon, and Public Counsel.
Media to arrive between 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, invited guests and red carpet between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Studio lot gate closes promptly at 7:30 pm and show begins at 8:00 pm.

Featured sponsors include open bar by Little Black Dress Vodka and Monster Energy Drink, Sunset Gower Studios, Planet Salon, Amp Radio, The LA Fashion Magazine, Fashion News Live, California Apparel News, Splash Magazines, The Fashion Law Group, and Wunder Models.

ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES / MIKEY KOFFMAN:
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, Fashion and Entertainment Productions.

Since 2005, Koffman and The Gallery LA have been an integral force to Los Angeles Fashion Week and an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. After Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman created L.A. Fashion Weekend and moved her high-profile fashion show to Sunset Gower Studios in the heart of Hollywood. Today, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services. For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com. You can like them on Facebook.com/thegalleryla or follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thegalleryla

Source: The Gallery Los Angeles

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