Official Statement from ARME President Shannon Keith Regarding Incident at KTLA 5, a Tribune Broadcasting station

On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 ARME President Shannon Keith released the following statement regarding local Television station KTLA 5:

As most of you know, last Monday ARME (Animal Rescue, Media & Education) a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, was scheduled to appear on KTLA, local channel 5 in Los Angeles. Prior to airing, the producers contacted our publicists to ask what kind of dogs we were bringing that day. Our publicists responded that we were bringing an America Staffordshire Terrier (aka “Pit Bull”) and Shepherd/Lab mix.

When we arrived, a woman exited the building and introduced herself to us as the producer. She looked at our “Pit Bull” named Franklyn, and said he would not be allowed on the program because KTLA has an anti-“Pit Bull” policy. She said that the other dog, Gideon, however was welcome on the show. I explained to her that:

(a) the producers knew which dogs we were bringing ahead of time,
(b) it is against public policy to discriminate based on breed, and
(c) that if Franklyn was not allowed on air, we would all leave.

She said she would go back inside and ask the “other” producers and get back to us. She advised us that we were not allowed in the building and would have to stand outside. No chairs were even offered to us as we stood in 45-degree weather outside the building. Almost 45 minutes later, she came back out and stated that she had spoken with the other producers and that they had in fact verified that they had a no “Pit Bull” policy and that we would not be allowed on the show.

Later that day, three different producers contacted my publicists and myself. The first producer confirmed the policy existed and asked us to take the complaint off of our Facebook page.

The second producer was extremely rude, yelled at us, threatened us, and then made up a story that they did not want any more “Pit Bulls” on the show because they had too many on the show in the past.

The third producer called me to also attempt to explain this new story that they had somehow contrived that they had too many “Pit Bulls” on and that is why we were excluded. I then stated, “If that is in fact the case, all we want is for you to issue an apology and let everyone know that you DO NOT have an anti-Pit Bull policy and allow Franklyn on the show. If you do that, we will take down our post.” Her reply was that she absolutely would NOT do that. When I asked her why, if in fact, they had no such policy, she simply stated she would not.

Late last night, in a clear act of desperation, we heard that KTLA was going to have an organization called Best Friends Los Angeles on this morning’s broadcast and would have them bring a “Pit Bull” on the air.

While we applaud their audacity in this clearly crafted media stunt, this does not answer the question as to why they REFUSE to post publicly or even speak to me directly to tell me that (a) they apologize for the incident, and (b) they do not have this policy and (c) invite us with Franklyn on the air and welcome future “Pit Bulls” in need.

Those at KTLA continue to call and attempt to bully us, calling me all kinds of names an making false accusations when all we asked for from the beginning was simple: treat “Pit Bulls” like all other dogs and do not discriminate.

I have maintained my social graces and professionalism during this ordeal despite being treated horribly and yelled at and threatened.

Their pathetic media stunt this morning is NOT a statement that KTLA will allow this wonderful breed on the air in the future, nor is it an apology to Franklyn and his foster dad who drove an hour to be there, so Franklyn, who has been in foster for 6 months, might have a chance at finally finding his forever home.

We know that KTLA is reading our posts and I know that KTLA is specifically looking at my page.

To KTLA: since you refuse to have a decent conversation with me on the phone, I again reiterate, for probably the 20th time to you: All we want is a public apology and statement that you do not discriminate and an invitation back on the show with Franklyn. If you really do not have such a policy, why has it been so difficult for you to do this?

We at ARME look forward to a speedy resolution to this unfortunate matter and hope that, besides educating KTLA, that we have at least brought the breed-discrimination issue to light and have instigated a healthy conversation about breed prejudice.

We await KTLA’s response in making the right decision.

On behalf of those who cannot speak,

Shannon Keith
Attorney at Law
President, ARME & BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT

About ARME:
ARME’s mission is to eliminate the suffering of all animals. This goal is achieved by rescuing unwanted and homeless animals and by educating the public of the vast extent of the suffering animals endure in our society. Through its actions and words, ARME advances the freedom of all animals. ARME is a 501(c)(3) organization which relies on the kindness and consideration of the public’s donations.

For more information visit http://www.arme.tv

About Beagle Freedom Project:
The Beagle Freedom Project is a mission to rescue beagles used in animal experimentation in research laboratories and give them a chance at life in a loving forever home. For more information visit http://beaglefreedomproject.org/

About KTLA 5:
KTLA-TV, Television Los Angeles, a Tribune Broadcasting station, is a commercial, CW-affiliated television station located in Hollywood, California serving the Los Angeles area market.

KTLA is a Tribune Broadcasting station. Tribune is a leading media company with operations in television and radio broadcasting, publishing and interactive. It is an industry leader in venture partnerships with new-media companies. For more information visit them at www.ktla.com

Sources: ARME, arme.tv, Wikipedia
Logos credit to: Wikipedia and ARME

Editor’s Note: ARME & BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT should contact KTLA 5 advertisers to boycott and stop advertising on a station where they discriminate animals and they should hire more people oriented, who want to work to represent the community they serve not only filling up their bank accounts. In regards to the producers, they must be fire immediately they are not serving the community where the station is located and lying to ARME & BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT is not a good thing to do. People should boycott the station too and take action against Discrimination!

American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell Attends L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall/Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 3

LA Fashion Weekend is well known as the place where celebrities come for interviews, walk the red carpet and watch the hottest trends and new designs at the run way.  In prior seasons of LA Fashion Weekend the following celebrities have attended the event and some of them are: recording and performer Christina Milian, Actor Erik Estrada, and recently designer Phoebe Price, model Janice Dickinson, recording and performer former American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell.

There was so many fashion shows, but the place where every one want to attend was Hollywood’s hottest and biggest event produced by the one and only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend presenting L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios, a 3 day weekend starting from March 16th-March 18th.

This three-day fashion extravaganza was an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, media representatives, celebrities and fashion buyers alike, came to have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.

Only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend with her team, including designers and brand sponsors can make the unforgettable experience possible for every one the attended the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.

On Sunday, March 18th’s L.A. Fashion Weekend finale show was air live on KTLA 5, and hosted by the station’s David Begnaud and Gallery L.A. producer, Mikey Koffman.

The night started with live performance from the eclectic musical duo Hi Fashion band. With a special dedication to Hollywood and its television studio history, the night’s line-up featured NBC’s Fashion Star designer Lizzie Parker, Alexis by Tal Sheyn, a line co-designed with Alexis Bellino of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and the much anticipated new season of Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture, an apparel collection inspired by the CW hit television series and its beloved characters.

“L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience.” said Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend.

About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
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.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com  or www.losangelesfw.com 

Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Diversity News Publications, LA Fashion Weekend, The Gallery L.A. and  Quintessential PR.

Photos credit & courtesy to: Nelson Shen from Nelson Shen Photos.


Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mikey Koffman and her team for working hard to make L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios the best and for people to talk about it for many years to come. Please come back for more exclusive coverage of L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios.

L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 2

Portugal, London, New York, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and oh course the place where every one want to attend is Hollywood’s hottest and biggest event produced by the one and only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend presenting L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios, a 3 day weekend starting from March 16th-March 18th.

This three-day fashion extravaganza is (was) an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, media representatives, celebrities and fashion buyers alike, came to have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season. Only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend with her team, including designers and brand sponsors can make the unforgettable experience possible for every one the attended the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.

On Saturday, March 17 they featured a live performance by music duo Hi-Fashion followed by showcasing designers of The Ashlee Brooks Collection, a gorgeous and ethereal woman’s line, and Sarahi’s upscale couture pieces specialized for tall women. LAHA’s whimsical children’s line (girls ages 7-14) made the audience cheer while SKINEEZ Skincarewear’s revolutionary shape wear, concluded the show. (Click on the photo to view large size)

Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a pioneer in the creation of Los Angeles Fashion Week and at the forefront of bringing Los Angeles fashion to the rest of world. “L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience,” states Koffman.

About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
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.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com  or www.losangelesfw.com 

Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Diversity News Publications, LA Fashion Weekend and The Gallery L.A.

Photos credit to: Francois Palais from Francois Palais Photography for Diversity News Magazine and Examiner.com

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mikey Koffman and her team for working hard to make L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios the best and for people to talk about it for many years to come. Please come back for more exclusive coverage of L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios.

L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 1

Portugal, London, New York, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and oh course the place where every one want to attend is Hollywood’s hottest and biggest event produced by the one and only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend presenting L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios, a 3 day weekend from March 16th-March 18th.

This three-day fashion extravaganza is (was) an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, media representatives, celebrities and fashion buyers alike, came to have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season. Only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend with her team, including designers and brand sponsors can make the unforgettable experience possible for every one the attend the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.

On Friday, March 16th’s kick-off show featured illustrious designer Betsey Johnson, followed by A-List celebrity favorite Dina Bar-EL and international French brand Vilorija, showcasing extravagant and futuristic looks.

Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a pioneer in the creation of Los Angeles Fashion Week and at the forefront of bringing Los Angeles fashion to the rest of world. “L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience,” states Koffman.

About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
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.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com  or www.losangelesfw.com 

Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Diversity News Publications, LA Fashion Weekend and The Gallery L.A.

Photos credit to: Daniela Hubbard from Daniela Hubbard Photography for Diversity News Magazine and Examiner.com & Stella Gomez from Disco Stella’s Pics for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: We want to thank Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend and her team for providing VIP seating to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar AKA Steven Escobar on Friday, March 16, 2012. We hope next time we can get VIP for the entire event. Congratulations to Mikey Koffman and her team for working hard to make L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios the best and for people to talk about it for many years to come. Please come back for more exclusive coverage of L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios.

L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios to Air on KTLA 5

On Friday, March 2, 2012 The Gallery L.A. announced that L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios boasts being the only Los Angeles fashion runway bold enough to be broadcasted live by Los Angeles’ top-rated news source KTLA 5. Held from March 16th-March 18th, at the legendary Sunset Gower Studios, in the heart of Hollywood, L.A. Fashion Weekend has lined up the fiercest names in fashion to stomp March’s runway.

This three-day fashion extravaganza is an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, and fashion buyers alike, will have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.

Headlining Friday, March 16th’s kick-off show is illustrious designer Betsey Johnson, followed by A-List celebrity favorite Dina Bar-EL and international French brand Vilorija, showcasing extravagant and futuristic looks. Saturday, March 17th is dedicated to up and coming brands, on the cusp of stardom, including LAHA children’s line, The Ashlee Brooks Collection, a gorgeous and ethereal woman’s line, SKINEEZ Skincarewear undergarments, and Sarahi’s upscale couture pieces specialized for tall women.

Sunday, March 18th’s finale show will be broadcast LIVE on KTLA 5, with a special dedication to Hollywood and the glamor of television studios. The night’s line-up will include NBC’s Fashion Star designer Lizzie Parker, Alexis by Tal Sheyn, a line co-designed with Alexis Bellino of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and the much anticipated new season of Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture, an apparel collection inspired by the CW hit television series and its beloved characters.

Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a pioneer in the creation of Los Angeles Fashion Week and at the forefront of bringing Los Angeles fashion to the rest of world. “L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience,” states Koffman.

Like-minded trendsetting brands, partnered with L.A. Fashion Weekend, include official beauty partners Napoleon Perdis cosmetics and LiQWD professional hair care, Little Black Dress Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pharrell William’s Qream, Diabolo Natural Soda, Zenify and AguaCon Water. Official after parties will be held, after each show, at the Mondrian’s SkyBar, known as one of Hollywood’s most sophisticated bars and nightspots.

For those who can’t get a seat to the filled-to-capacity shows, tune into KTLA 5, in the days leading up to L.A. Fashion Weekend, for sneak peek pieces and behind-the-scenes segments on The Gallery L.A.’s industry-respected Los Angeles production.

About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
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.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com  or www.losangelesfw.com 

Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Yahoo.com, Diversity News Publications and The Gallery L.A.

Photos credit to: The Gallery L.A. and Daniela Hubbard from Daniela Hubbard Photography.

Editor’s Note: We hope Mikey Koffman would invite our Executive Editor-In-Chief Steven Escobar as VIP celebrity to this year show, for his two years in a row coverage of LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, CA published by him on this publication, Examiner.com and Yahoo.com. Also Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications would love to become a media sponsor for Ms. Koffman LA Fashion Weekend.

Los Angeles Times to Charge for Online Membership Program Access Starting March 5, 2012

On Monday, February 27, 2012 we received an email from The Los Angeles Times stating that effective March 5, 2012 they will start charging readers for accessing their online site.

The initial rate of 99 cents for four weeks, then  $1.99 a week with a total of $3.99 a week.

Here is what the email reads:

An important message to our readers…‏

Dear Readers,
	We are making an exciting change to latimes.com, and we want you to be the first to know how we’re evolving.
	NEW LOS ANGELES TIMES MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
	On March 5, we’re launching a membership program. If you’re an avid latimes.com reader, but not currently a home delivery customer, we hope you’ll consider joining for a nominal fee to get:
	Unlimited digital access to all of The Times’ award-winning news and information Unique storytelling Investigative reports In-depth local news Signature blogs Compelling photo galleries Original video content Revealing data projects and analysis
	Membership privileges also include:
	Special opportunities at select Times events Exclusive discounts and deals Giveaways and contests
	If you are already a subscriber, you simply need to follow a few registration steps to activate your membership at no additional cost. Non-members can continue to browse The Times online for limited reading and breaking news.
	To activate or join on March 5, please visit latimes.com/membership.
	As always, the Los Angeles Times is your all-access pass to the news, culture and happenings that matter. Our high-quality journalism consistently wins the country’s most prestigious accolades and provides you with the trusted news and information crucial to navigating and enjoying Southern California. We believe our coverage — from around the world and right down to your neighborhood — provides perspective and incomparable value and we appreciate that you do too.
	Welcome,
	Eddy Hartenstein Publisher and CEO Kathy Thomson President and COO

On February 24, 2012 Staff Writer Jerry Hirsch wrote: The Los Angeles Times will begin charging readers for access to its online news, joining a growing roster of major news organizations looking for a way to offset declines in revenue.

Starting March 5, online readers will be asked to buy a digital subscription at an initial rate of 99 cents for four weeks. Readers who do not subscribe will be able to read 15 stories in a 30-day period for free. There will be no digital access charge for subscribers of the printed newspaper.

Separately, The Times announced plans to launch a new weekly lifestyle section called Saturday for its print subscribers.

Other news outlets that have begun charging for online journalism include the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Dallas Morning News. Gannett, the nation’s largest newspaper company, this week announced plans to launch a similar program at 80 publications, saying it could boost earnings by $100 million in 2013.

Digital subscription programs are intended to increase revenue and reverse a long slide in paid subscriptions for printed newspapers as more people go to the Internet for news.

“We want to be able to serve customers when they want the news and where they want it,” said Kathy Thomson, president and chief operating officer of Los Angeles Times Media Group.

After the 99 cents for the first four weeks, the rate will rise to $1.99 a week in a package that also includes the Sunday newspaper. Digital-only access will cost $3.99 a week.

The Times priced the digital subscription with the Sunday newspaper at a lower rate because they are complementary products, Thomson said. The Sunday edition of The Times has the most advertising and readership, making that the company’s most profitable publication day.

“Every newspaper that has launched a digital product has been pleased with the results,” said Edward Atorino, media analyst at Benchmark Co. in New York. “No one has said it is a bummer.”

Although more people read Times content than ever before because of the Internet, it has seen print circulation drop, as have many other newspapers. Paid daily circulation for the newspaper averaged about 575,000 for the six months ended in September 2011, down about 200,000 from the same period five years earlier. Sunday circulation has fallen by about 265,000 to just over 900,000 during the same time span.

Although digital payment plans are commonly known as “paywalls,” The Times is billing its plan as a “membership program” that will include retail discounts, deals and giveaways, as well as access to digital news.

Times readers who access online news through a mobile phone, iPad or other tablet app won’t have to pay for now, although the company plans to charge in the future, Thomson said.

Newspapers are taking this so-called porous approach to establishing paywalls because they don’t want to erode the Web traffic they generate. The Times was the third-most-viewed U.S. newspaper website in 2011, averaging nearly 17 million unique visitors a month, according to ComScore Inc., a web analytics company. The New York Times and the Washington Post rank first and second, respectively.

To read the entire story visit Los Angeles Times at http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fiw-times-20120224,0,1301270.story

Photo credit to: Los Angeles Times


Editor’s Note: Should we start charging our online readers too? We do not charge nothing at all for our services. We are independent media company who have hard working people the work for pennies or nothing at all. Any on out there interested to become our paid subscribers? or advertise here your products, events, brand, etc and perhaps we can become big online outlet (As of now we are reaching over 2 million per month), but we promise not to charge you a penny for reading our content online.

Marie Osmond Attends The 80th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade 2011 Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots

On Sunday, November 27, 2011 The weather was perfect for every one to watch and enjoy The 80th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade 2011 Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots.

The event was held from 4:00 pm staring with the celebrities red carpet arrivals and the parade started live at 6:00 pm from Hollywood California. Bill Lomas, Producer of the live parade and President of Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC.

Some of the celebrities the attended the event were Quinton Aaron, Santa Claus, Erik Estrada, La Toya Jackson, Laura McKenzie, Booboo Stewart, Fivel Stewart, Mayor Antonio Ramón Villaraigosa, Lu Parker and Kate Linder.

From the Heart of Hollywood! Starting on Hollywood Blvd at Orange, the U-shaped parade route will travel east to Vine, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard and west on Sunset, back to Orange.

The length of this year’s parade route is two and one half miles. Per event organizers approximately 2,000 people participated in this year’s parade. They featured a 10,000 square feet of Red Carpet on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

The Hollywood Christmas Parade is presented annually by Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC, in association with The City of Los Angeles and Associated Television International.

About The Hollywood Christmas Parade: Since 1928, the Hollywood Christmas Parade has been an American tradition for over 80 years! There were three years during wartime when the parade wasn’t presented. The Hollywood Christmas Parade was originally called the Santa Claus Lane Parade. When the American performer Gene Autry, who was known as The Singing Cowboy, was riding on his horse down Hollywood Boulevard in the 1946 Santa Claus Lane Parade, he heard parade spectators in the crowd exclaim, “Here comes Santa Claus!” This incident became the inspiration for Autry to compose the traditional perennial Christmas holiday song, “Here Come’s Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane),” which he co-wrote with Oakley Haldeman in 1949. Autry first recorded the song in 1947. The song was released as a single by Columbia Records, and became a #5 country and #9 pop hit at the time. Gene Autry is the only celebrity to have five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one in each of the five categories, Motion Pictures, Radio, Recording, Television and Live Theater. Today the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue, where the Hollywood Christmas Parade begins its two and a half mile route, is named Gene Autry Square. For more information please visit the parade’s official websites, www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com and www.hollywoodchristmasparade2011.com

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from Party By 5, Stella Gomez, Alex Palomares and Francois Palais for Diversity News Magazine, Yahoo.com, Examiner.com
Video Host/Voice Over by Recording Artist FAWN and recorded/edited by John Palisano for Diversity News TV.

Los Angeles Fashion Weeked Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios

Once Mikey Koffman from The Gallery Los Angeles brings every one together at Los Angeles Fashion Weekend where buyers, media, designers, stylists and celebrities witness and view the new upcoming designs and fashion trends for the season. Producer Mikey Koffman from The Gallery Los Angeles produced LA Fashion Weekend, the Spring 2011 and Summer 2012 presented by ScreenShop from October 21 – 23, 2011.

Diversity News Magazine and TV covers the event on Saturday, October 22, 2011 Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios located at 1438 N Gower St  in Hollywood, CA from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm.

Some of the featured designers were Kelly Nishimoto, Karen Capili, Lawren Michele, Cristina Nitopi, Tumbler and Tipsy, C Nice, AOA Age of Aquarius, XCVI and many more. Also live performances by Super Star Shyra and Bullet and Snowfox.

The event was broadcast by local TV station KTLA 5.

Mikey Koffman got a surprise birthday celebration cake and songs after the show.

About Mikey Koffman: 
Native Angeleno Mikey Koffman is a tour de force in the burgeoning Los Angeles fashion industry, with years in the foreground developing her diverse body of experience.  Though Koffman is now a mainstay in the fashion world, she got her start as the first female motorcycle shop owner in Long Beach. Koffman then parlayed her entrepreneurial drive into her next venture – launching her own clothing line, which became an immediate success, and was internationally distributed in its first year of production.

It was through this project that Koffman developed a niche for herself in the industry.  On the heels of the success of her clothing line, Koffman went on to assume the position of Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Da Nang Clothing and Stitch’s Jeans. Koffman then launched 575 Denim, a brand that saw exponential growth with this seasoned consultant at the helm. Koffman also produced countless runway shows, ad campaigns, and photo shoots, further reinforcing her position as a leader in the industry.

In 2005 Koffman founded The Gallery Los Angeles, a full service marketing and event production company. After producing fashion shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Paris, Koffman assisted in the establishment of the official Los Angeles Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. Following Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman launched Los Angeles Fashion Weekend and moved the location to Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood.

Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow. These shows put fashion brands onto the map with key buyers and media, and have successfully launched a number of emerging lines.

Koffman was also featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”. Koffman’s unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full fledged brands has garnered her place among the fashion elite.  For more information visit: http://losangelesfw.com/

About The Gallery Los Angeles: The Gallery Los Angeles Public Relations & Marketing founded by Mikey Koffman. The Gallery Los Angeles is a philanthropic public relations and marketing company located in the Cooper Design Space, in downtown Los Angeles. As the demand for natural and organic products continues to grow, we have taken the initiative to support this positive change by incorporating sustainable ideas into our everyday business and lives. We are not only committed to raising global awareness of eco friendly and organic apparel lines, but more importantly the positive message each designer wishes to share with the world. For more information visit http://www.TheGalleryLA.com

Sources: The Gallery Los Angeles, Diversity News Publications, Examiner.com 
Photos credit to: Stella Gomez from Disco Stella’s Pics for Diversity News Magazine
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Editor’s Note: We only attended one night only, please feel free to leave comments about article and the photos.