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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer to receive honor at 19th MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon & Awards

On Thursday, February 23, 2012 The Multicultural Motion Picture Association announced the Civic and Visionary Honorees for the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Civic Awards. The Civic and Visionary Awards Recipients are Viola Davis (2012 Oscar Nominee), Octavia Spencer (2012 Oscar Nominee), Kami Zargham McAdam (Award Winning Photograher/Filmmaker), Bobbie Chance (Actress/Acting Coach) and George Zakk (Producer).

The event will be held at prestigious and luxury Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles located at 8555 Beverly Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90048 on Friday, February 24, 2012, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. The event will feature live entertainment performance by Recording Artist Izzy Chait and Band, a red carpet, scholarship and civic awards presentation, lunch and official gift bags. The event to be hosted by Radio and TV Personality Sam Phillips.

As previous announced Student Filmmaker’s finalists are William Rouse, Justin Benson, Jamel Benson, Anthony Mitchell, Daemon Stashko, Yoshi Tran and Joseph Schmitz.

As a part of the annual afternoon affair, awards are presented annually, to filmmakers selected for their creative achievements, vision and technical talent, and in addition to financial awards toward their tuition, film companies traditionally arrange gifts of technical support scholarship recipients.

Per the MMPA, a dual purpose in recognizing these outstanding individuals is the ability to benefit the Multicultural Motion Picture Association’s Educational and Development Scholarship Fund. This fund was established by their Executive Committee as a means of helping underprivileged students seeking entry into the film and television professions, develop and foster quality education, leadership, and talent.

The scholarship committee funds and matches students with mentors at production companies, trade guilds, and with directors, as they gain further knowledge and entry into their chosen disciplines in the motion picture industry. The MMPA utilizes committed individuals who bring their skills and commitment to schools, as well as youth and civic organizations, where teens and young adults need career mentoring, coupled with equipment and technical support.

They have announced that some of the attending and invited guests for the afternoon are Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr., Academy Award Nominee Sally Kirkland, Dr. Mark Valinsky (Actor Producer, MMPA Board Member), Pam Schmid (Actor, speaker, author), Demian Lichtenstein, Fawn (Actress, Recording Artist), Actress Bai Ling and many 2012 Oscar Nominees and various celebrities will be on hand to support the young upcoming student filmmakers.

The prestigious organization of actors, cinematographers, editors, writers, and directors has in the past played host to an array of celebrities and nominees from Salma Hayek,Robert DeNiro, Kate Winslet and Djimon Hounsou to Sandra Bullock, Denzel Washington, and Leonardo DiCaprio among others.  The luncheon is always anticipated and remembered for its spontaneous surprises of high-profile guests and the goodwill shared among colleagues, coming out in support of talented emerging artists.

Previous year honorees were Oscar Winner Sandra Bullock, Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar Nominee Ruby Dee, Academy Nominee Sally Kirkland, Kate Linder (Actress, Philanthropist), Renee’ Valente (Producer, Valente Productions), Michelle Phillips (Actress, Singer) and A.C. Lyles (Paramount Pictures).

The MMPA is encouraging 2012 Academy Award nominees, past and present to come out in full force to support the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Awards.

GENERAL TICKETS: Limited amount of tickets are available for sale from $150 and Up purchase them online at http://thediversityawards.org/

The Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Civic Awards is a production of The Multicultural Motion Picture Association. Jarvee Hutcherson is the President of The Multicultural Motion Picture Association.

Event sponsors include American Society of Young Musicians, Sofitel LA Luxury Hotels, WTV Networks, World Wide Vital Marketing and Public Relations, Diversity News Magazine, A&G Entertainment Productions, Hot Talk LA, Rose Breast Cancer Society, Sherwood Florist and Lamborghini Gold Champagne and many more.

About The Multicultural Motion Picture Association: 
The MMPA is a 501 © 3 non-profit arts organization that provides scholarships annually to a certain number of qualified film students and trade guild apprentices who have shown dedication and talent for furthering their studies in the cinematic arts. The MMPA’s annual Oscar Week Luncheon is always a highly anticipated afternoon event amid sumptuous mid-day dining where talented young filmmakers intermingle with Academy Award® nominees and studio executives. The MMPA utilizes committed individuals who bring their skills and commitment to schools, as well as youth and civic organizations, where teens and young adults need career mentoring, coupled with equipment and technical support. The Multicultural Motion Picture Association is also the producer of the Diversity Awards. For more information visit http://www.thediversityawards.org

Source: The Multicultural Motion Picture Association
Photos credit to: Rodrigo Vaz, Diversity News Magazine

Actress Meryl Streep Present at 84th Academy Awards Oscar Ceremony Sunday, February 26th

On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced that two-time Academy Award®-winning actress Meryl Streep will present at the 84th Academy Awards Oscar ceremony. Billy Crystal to host the awards ceremony show.

Streep, who is nominated for her lead performance in “The Iron Lady,” has been nominated a total of 17 times – the most for any performer in Oscar history. She won a Supporting Actress Oscar in 1979 for her role in “Kramer vs. Kramer” and the Best Actress award in 1982 for her role in “Sophie’s Choice.” Her other film credits include “It’s Complicated,” “Julie & Julia,” “Doubt,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Adaptation,” “The Hours,” “Music of the Heart,” “The Bridges of Madison County,” “The River Wild,” “Ironweed” and “Silkwood.” Streep will be seen next in “Great Hope Springs.”

Streep joins a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters, including Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Michael Douglas, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Zach Galifianakis, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph, Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

About The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. For more information visit http://www.oscars.org/

Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Photos credit to: Michael Yada, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV team started covering the 84th Academy Awards Oscar Week from Monday to Sunday, February 26, 2012. Thank you to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Diversity News Magazine Cover Beginning Days of 84th Academy Awards Setup

Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV series of coverage of 84th Academy Awards Setup. The series of coverage of 84th Academy Awards Setup is provided here by Actor Producer Mark Valinsky of Valinsky Media Group in association with Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications from The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies and Diversity News Publications Media Group. The photos were taken on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 live from Hollywood, CA.

The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. Billy Crystal to host the awards ceremony show.

To view some of Actor Producer Mark Valinsky of Valinsky Media Group fine photographs visit http://www.MarkValinskyPhotography.com

Source: Actor Producer Mark Valinsky of Valinsky Media Group
Photos credit to: Actor Producer Mark Valinsky of Valinsky Media Group.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV team started covering the 84th Academy Awards Oscar Week from Monday to Sunday, February 26, 2012. Thank you to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Michael Douglas, Will Ferrell, Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hanks Named Presenters for 84th Academy Awards Oscar Ceremony

On Tuesday, February 21, 2012 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis to present at the 84th Academy Awards Oscar ceremony. Billy Crystal to host the awards ceremony show.

Ferrell and Galifianakis join a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters, including Halle Berry (Academy Award®-winner), Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise (Three-time Academy Award®-nominated), Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Michael Douglas (Two-time Academy Award® winner), Tina Fey, Tom Hanks (Two-time Academy Award®-winner), Angelina Jolie (Academy Award®-winner), Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Chris Rock (Former Oscar host and Grammy-winner comedian), Maya Rudolph, Ben Stiller, Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

About The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. For more information visit http://www.oscars.org/

Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Photos credit to: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV team started covering the 84th Academy Awards Oscar Week from Monday to Sunday, February 26, 2012. Thank you to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Terry Norris Attends Roland Richards Birthday Charity Event benefiting Columbus Ink Foundation

On Sunday, January 29, 2012 Rich Girl Productions presented Pico Athletic Club Birthday Celebration for Roland Richards Benefiting Columbus Ink Foundation, their 1st Annual Mixed Martial Arts Fund-raiser from from 5:00pm to 10:00 pm at 8591 W.Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90035.

Terry Wayne Norris, Tanya Norris, Dr. Mark Valinsky were among the guests of the evening.

The Columbus Ink Foundation is Helping Families Get Healthy and dedicated to wiping out childhood obesity one child at a time. For more information visithttp://columbusinkfoundation.webs.com/

The event was sponsored by Diversity News TV, Milani Cosmetics, Soy Joy, PAMA Liquer, LP Entertainment, Dolphin Organics Wings Limousine Service, Charisma Printing / Spektrum Digital, Nutrasumma and Zija.

About Columbus Ink Foundation: The Columbus Ink Foundation a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization ( Tax ID #  #65-0970090) are Helping Families Get Healthy and dedicated to wiping out childhood obesity one child at a time. For more information visit http://columbusinkfoundation.webs.com/

About Pico Athletic Club aka (PAC): Pico Athletic Club is a new concept in fitness, where programs are designed to create your ideal body. Our professional staff is dedicated to serving your needs, and will guide you towards your personal fitness goals, from beginner to the absolute pro. Pico Atheletic Club is own by Roland Richards. For more information visit http://www.picoathleticclub.webs.com/

Photos credit to: Sonny Sun (TZUMING SUN) for Diversity News Magazine
Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Rich Girl Productions, Pico Athletic Club and Columbus Ink Foundation

Smokey Robinson Receives The HMMA Lifetime Achievement Award at 3rd Annual HMMA

On Thursday, November 17, 2011 The Hollywood Music In Media Awards presented their 3rd Annual Hollywood Music In Media Awards event held at Hollywood and Highland Complex located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 4th Floor in Hollywood, CA. The event started at 5:00 pm to 11:30pm.

Radio and TV personality Sam Phillips presented awards at the event.

Here is the complete list of winners:

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Smokey Robinson

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – FILM
Mark Isham – Warrior (Lionsgate)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – INDIE/SHORT/DOCUMENTARY
Mark McKenzie – The Greatest Miracle (Dos Corazones Films)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – TV
Ron Jones – Family Guy (Fox)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – VIDEO GAME
Gerard Marino – Spiderman: Edge of Time (Activison)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOBILE VIDEO GAME
Austin Wintory – The Blunder Brothers and the Curse of the Bog Frog (DMI)

BEST ORIGINAL SONG/SCORE – MOVIE TRAILER
Taylor Dayne / Stacy & David Wilde – “Change the World” (The Help )

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – SPECIAL FEATURE
Steve Dancz / Placement Music -  “Declaration Anthem”
FOX Super Bowl, Declaration of Independence feature

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – FILM
“Collapsible Plans” (The Big Fix) – Written by Becky Gebhardt, Mai Bloomfield, Mona Tavakoli, Chaska Potter & Jason Mraz.  Performed by Jason Mraz

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – TV
“Still Alright” (Necessary Roughness – USA) – Written & Performed by Adam Merrin

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – VIDEO GAME
“The Coast of Ardashir” (Age of Conan: The Savage Coast of Turan / Funcom) Written by Knut Avenstroup Haugen.  Performed by Aubrey Ashburn and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

BEST SONG – COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT
“Passed Out” (Whistler Blackcomb commercial) Written by Ryan Lawhon & Taylor Lawhon.  Performed by White Apple Tree

BEST SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
The Muppets (Walt Disney Records)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Ceej – “Perfect Two”

OUTSTANDING MUSIC SUPERVISION – FILM
Jason Ruder & George Drakulias – Crazy Stupid Love (Warner Bros.)

OUTSTANDING MUSIC SUPERVISION – TV
Michelle Silverman & Bob Thiele Jr. – Sons of Anarchy (FX)

MOVIE TRAILER PRODUCTION – SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Transit

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Vortex Immersion Media

Best Adult Contemporary/AAA
Michael Ripoll

Best Alternative
Vital

Best Americana/Roots
Cory Joseph Clark

Best Blues
Trevor Sewell

Best Christian/Gospel
Eleventh Hour Messengers

Best Classical/Orchestral
Viktoria Tocca

Best Country
JD Strait

Best Dance
Tenaj

Best Female Vocal
Elisabetta Russo

Best Folk/Acoustic
SJ

Best Funk/Groove
Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown

Best Instrumental
Ugur Ates & Serhat Karan

Best Jazz
Alessandro Magnanini

Best Latin
Nao

Best Metal
Valor & Vengeance

Best New Age/Ambient
Corrado Rossi

Best Pop
Ruby Summer

Best Production/Producer
Jason Brawner

Best R&B/Soul
Crystal Starr

Best Rap/Hip-Hop
Omega Red

Best Reggae
Shazman

Best Rock
Queen Caveat

Best Techno/Electronica
Fatmagic

Best World
Sonic Ashtanga

About Smokey Robinson: William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company’s founder, Berry Gordy. Robinson’s consistent commercial success and creative contributions to the label have earned him the title “King of Motown.” As an original member of Motown Records’ first vocal group The Miraclesand as a solo artist, Robinson delivered many U.S. and U.K. Top 40 hits for Motown between 1960 and 1987. He also served as the company’s vice president from 1961 to 1988. Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from Party By 5 (www.partyby5.com) Sources: Wikipedia, Diversity News TV & HMMA 2011 Video courtesy of Diversity News TV Blip TV and YouTube Channels

Diversity News Magazine Official Media Partner of the 27th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2011

On Monday, October 10, 2011 our publisher and parent company Diversity News Publications founder of Diversity News Team #3960 for AIDS Walk LA 2011 and publisher of this amazing consumer news magazine ”Diversity News Magazine” announced that Diversity News Magazine is an official media partner of the 27^th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2011, which is the largest AIDS fundraising event in California to be held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 in West Hollywood, CA.

“Steven Escobar, I would like to congratulate you and Diversity News Magazine for being designated by leaders of the 2011 AIDS WALK LA as an Official Media Partner to their upcoming event on October 16th. I know you’ve worked hard in not only covering the preliminary events and bringing awareness to the cause, but you’ve also formed a team and continue to raise money. Congratulations again on this well deserved honor.” said Dr. Mark Valinsky, Valinsky Media Group.

As you may know since 2003 to the present, Diversity News Team #3960 has been recruiting members to walk the 10k (6.2 mile) main event and to raise money for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles and other non profit organizations in the Los Angeles County.

“I am so happy that the AIDS Walk office staff made Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications an official media partner of such a prestige great cause event.” said Esteban “Steven” Escobar, CEO, President & Owner of Diversity News Publications, Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine and now Team Co-Captain for Diversity News Team #3960.

Remember that Diversity News Publications is always looking for ways to give back to the community. A wonderful way to do this is by participating in AIDS WALK Los Angeles, benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles and other nonprofit community organizations. AIDS Walk LA is this Sunday, October 16, 2011 you can still register or make a donation online for the 27th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles, just visit http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles

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About Diversity News Magazine:
Published by Diversity News Publications, is a consumer news magazine covering news, entertainment, features, awards, sports, events and much more. It is another venue for advertisers to advertise their products or services on the classified and display pages. The purpose of the magazine is to educate and inform the diverse community worldwide. It focuses on local, national and international news, entertainment, features, sports and more importantly newsworthy items that would be of interest to our diverse cultures. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/ 

About Diversity News Team #3960:
Diversity News team was created and establish by Esteban aka Steven Escobar. The group’s purpose and mission is to give back to the community and to help raise funds for AIDS education, awareness, prevention and medicine research. From 2003 to the present, Diversity News Team #3960 has been recruiting members to walk the 10k (6.2 mile) main event and to raise money for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles and other non profit organizations in the Los Angeles County.

About AIDS Walk LA:
Since 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has raised $69 million for HIV programs and services in Los Angeles County, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in California. The AIDS walk movement has raised more than a half-billion nationwide. For more information visit http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles


Editor’s Note: Steven Escobar, Dr. Mark Valinsky are available for interviews; please email your requests to: worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

HMMA Presents The Real Deal Sponsor Success Summit 2011

On Sunday, July 31, 2011 The Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) presented their event, entitled The Real Deal  Sponsor Success Summit at the Highlands, located at the Hollywood & Highlands/Kodak Theater Center located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, fourth floor Hollywood, CA 20028 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The event was hosted by Jim DeCicco and Brent Harvey producers of Hollywood Music In Media Awards.

The Real Deal Sponsor Success Summit was an event where bands, composers, filmmakers, video producers and event producers gathered with top brand agents, sponsors, product placement agencies and promotional companies to connect and learn the tips on how to approach possible brand and product sponsors.

Some of the event speakers were Rob Donnell – President & Founder Brand Arc, Emery Morrison – Deziak Licensing, Kim Bella – Branding Outpost, Bernard Baur – Musicians Institute, Journalist, Moderator, Mark Allee – Soultone Cymbals, Artist Relations and Sean Whalen – Actor.


The event featured Anatomy of a Sponsor Deal,  Sponsor Packages and Budgets, Ultimate Sponsor Challenge, Live Sponsor Pitch, Matchmaking your Brands with Experiences, Product placement and trade for service deals, Crowd Funding and Keynote Presentation & Guided Success Visualization.

Photo credit to: Hollywood Music In Media Awards
Sources: http://www.hmmawards.org/, Valinsky Media Group & Diversity News Publications

Ingrid’s Cafe Moroccan Dinner Night with Celebrities Hosted by Recording Artist FAWN‏

On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Ingrid’s Cafe in Beverly Hills announced their special event Ingrid’s Cafe Moroccan Dinner Night, a special traditional Moroccan Dinner Nite with celebrities and entertainment industry professionals.

The special event is to be hosted by Actress, Songwriter, Philanthropist, Private Music Coach and Recording Artist FAWN.

Attending to the event are: Maria Amor (Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity and Exotifit International/Beauty Pageant Mogul), Arnold G (Recording Artist & Producer, Director of A&G Entertainment Productions), Asha Puthli ( Recording Artist & Legendary jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance), Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 Candidates, Ingrid Bedrosian (Chef & Owner of Ingrid’s Café), Mark Valinsky ( Actor, Producer, Photographer & Physician).
Per event organizers they will feature a red carpet starting at 6:15 pm and dinner to begin at 8:00 pm.


Ingrid’s Café is located at 9861 S. Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Reservation are encourage for Ingrid’s Moroccan Dinner Nite at $39.00 per person which includes VIP Red Carpet, photos and interview. To make your reservation you can call (310) 277-9377, you can mention VIP Moroccan Dinner Night.

The following media outlets have confirmed coverage Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com & Daniela Hubbard Photography, Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV.


About Ingrid’s Café:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering part-time while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh and organic and arranged very elegantly.
The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/

About Ingrid Bedrosian:
Her passion in cooking and baking started at the age of 8 and since then it was her dream to have a small place where she can share her love of cooking for others. It gives her a great pleasure to see people keep coming back and enjoying the fresh, organic food she serves and It is for her truly labor of love. For more information visit http://www.ingridsbistro.com

About Fawn:
Fawn is an award winning recording artists and songwriter. Her song “Wish U Love” made it to #6 on the Billboard dance charts and was nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Fawn’s songs have been heard in The Natalee Holloway Story, Ugly Betty, Young and The Restless and many more. She won 2 coveted JPF Music Award For best Dance album and best dance single, and her song Wish U Love made it into the top 150 hit dance songs for 2009.  He music video of the same song remained in the top music videos for 5 months on MTV’s Logo Channel. For more information about Fawn visit her official website at  http://www.fawnmusic.com

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