Author Lourdes Duque Baron’s Private Press Book Signing a Huge Success Hosted By Cynthia Manley

On Saturday, February 16, 2013, the red carpet, the DJ, the entertainment, surprises and the yummy Buffet Seafood food was ready for the guests of International Published Boook Author Lourdes Duque Baron’s Private Press Book Signing held at Cafe Sierra, Universal Hilton 555 Universal Hollywood Dr. in Universal City, CA 91608-1001 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The event was hosted by Cynthia Manley and co-hosted by Recording Artist Fawn, Bernardo Bernardo and Bernardina Kimmerle.

The Filipino American Press Club of California made an special entertainment surprise gift in honor and celebration of International Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron’s birthday. The surprise was a magic show that was performed by Cecile and Mighty Show. Also The Filipino American Press Club of California presented a trophy  roses and a certificate to author Lourdes Duque Baron.

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The event included also free signed books by author Lourdes Duque Baron and special performances by Matthew Parry-Jones, Cynthia Manley.

During the event singer Matthew Parry-Jones, who is just 12 years, and his mother signed a new recording contract with producer Andrew Lane.

The Baron Publishing House Corporation, World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations, Diversity News Publications and Diversity News Magazine presented surprise awards to: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION to Cynthia Manley, Recording Artist Fawn, Matthew Parry-Jones. Also Diversity News Publications and Diversity News Magazine presented a surprise CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION to author Lourdes Duque Baron for her book“Scripted In Heaven.”

Some of the invited VIP’s guest and celebrities that attended were Reatha Grey from NBC Betty White’s Off Their Rockers, Canan Ayfer Fraser from Scream Famous Clothing store, Publisher and president Shahbod Noori from Tehran International Weekly Magazine, Recording, Carla Simpson, CEO from EOTM Media Group, Record producer Andrew Lane, Actress Thushari Jayasekera and many more.

Per media reports close to 100 people attended the event and it appears, every one enjoyed the entertainment, the surprises and the food.

The event was held by The Baron Publishing House Corporation with Diversity News Productions/Publications in association with The Filipino American Press Club of California.

The Baron Publishing House Corporation wants to thanks The  Filipino American Press Club of California, Five Minute Photos, Alireza Kia Photography, Cynthia Manley, Matthew Parry-Jones, World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations, Diversity News Printing Services, Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News Productions, Diversity News Publications, EOTM Media Group, Tehran International Weekly Magazine, Scream Famous Clothing, Celestial Productions and ScriptedInHeaven.com


About Lourdes Duque Baron: Lourdes (Lou) Baron is a community leader, international published book author of Scripted in Heaven, beauty queen (3rd runner-up for Mrs. Asia USA 2011 representing the Philippines), producer, philanthropist, president of Celestial Productions and founder/president of The Baron Publishing House Corporation. For more information visit http://scriptedinheaven.com/pages/author.html

About Scripted In Heaven: Scripted in Heaven follows the journey of Dr. Robinson V. Baron and his physical and metaphysical healing. As a stubborn surgeon, he ignores a cryptic warning from an old lady about a supposedly imminent complication with his health. The struggles that follow take him to journey of spiritual renewal, which leads him to rediscover his true faith and his true love. He seeks for the divine guidance of Padre Pio da Pietrelcina while trials and tribulations test him and his family. His devotion grew, even causing him to embark on a punishing pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo in Italy, despite his fragile health. His mystical metamorphosis is a story of courage, sacrifice, and triumph. It inspires the reader to reflect on his own weakness and makes him long for purpose and truth in his mortal life. For more information visit http://scriptedinheaven.com/pages/book.html

Photos credit to: Alireza Kia/Alireza Kia Photography and Gisele Rebeiro/PartyBy5.com

Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins the Miss Universe 2012 Diamond Nexus Crown at 2012 Miss Universe Competition

On December 19, 2012 Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, is crowned the winner of Miss Universe 2012 with the Diamond Nexus Labs crown LIVE during the NBC Telecast of the 2012 Miss Universe Competition at PH Live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Universe Philippines, Janine Tugonon, is declared first runner-up. Miss Teen USA 2012, Logan West, and Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes congratulates Miss Universe winner Olivia Culpo. The 2012 Miss Universe was held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino located 3663 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The Miss Universe 2012 was hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic.

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Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island as the middle child of five. The 20 year-old comes from a family of avid musicians. Culpo and her siblings each play different instruments and she is an accomplished cellist. Her other interests include watching movies, visiting museums, attending concerts, and making people laugh. The last time Miss USA won the title of Miss Universe was in 1997.

Andy Cohen, host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens: Live,” and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of “E! News,” hosted the “2012 MISS UNIVERSE Competition.” Jeannie Mai of Style Network’s “How Do I Look?” provided behind-the-scenes commentary throughout the LIVE telecast. Three-time Grammy-Award winning band, Train, and Australian Singing and Dancing Sensation, Timomatic performed.

The judges who sealed the fate of this year’s winner included: Pablo Sandoval, Two-Time World Series Champion and MVP with the San Francisco Giants; Nigel Barker, Photographer and host of Oxygen’s new series The Face; Diego Boneta, Singer and Actor best known for starring role in “Rock of Ages” film; Scott Disick, TV Personality from the E! Network; Brad Goreski, Celebrity Stylist and Star of Bravo’s It’s a Brad, Brad World; Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Star of Iron Chef and Award-Winning Chef; Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010 and Face of L’Oreal; Claudia Jordan, TV & Radio Personality and competitor on the upcoming series All-Star Celebrity Apprentice; Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time US Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball; Lisa Vanderpump, Star on Bravo’s hit series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and new series Vanderpump Rules.

Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from nearly 90 countries and territories around the world competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and personality interview. Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes of Angola, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast.

Final Results:

First Runner-Up: Miss Universe Philippines, Janine Tugonon will assume the duties of Miss Universe 2012 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.

Second Runner-Up: Miss Universe Venezuela, Irene Sofiá Esser Quintero.

Rest of Top Five: Miss Universe Australia, Renae Ayris and Miss Universe Brazil, Gabriela Markus.

Rest of Top Ten: Miss Russia, Elizabeth Golonova; Miss Universe France, Marie Payet; Miss Universe Hungary, Agnes Konkoly; Miss Universe South Africa, Melinda Bam; and Miss Universe Mexico, Karina Gonzalez.

Rest of Top Sixteen: Miss Universe Turkey, Cagil Ozge Özkul; Miss Universe Peru, Nicole Faveron; Miss Universe Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka; Miss Universe Croatia, Elizabeta Burg; Miss Universe Kosovo, Diana Avdiu; and Miss Universe India, Shilpa Singh.

Miss Photogenic Universe™ Award: Miss Universe Kosovo, Diana Avdiu. An expert panel chose the delegate they thought best exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from pageant sponsor Diamond Nexus Labs.

Miss Congeniality Universe™ Award: Miss Universe Guatemala, Laura Godoy Calle. This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from Diamond Nexus Labs.

The Miss Universe® 2012 prize package includes: a year’s supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus; a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry; eveningwear wardrobe by Sherri Hill; swimwear wardrobe by Kooey Australia; a year’s supply of makeup products from MAC; a year’s supply of sun care products from Australian Gold; a one-year
scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss Universe; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and hair services from John Barrett Salon; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare
services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel

opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties; year-long consultation with a fashion stylist; and access to a personal appearance wardrobe.

About The Miss Universe Pageant:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today.
As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Universe is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness for HIV/Aids prevention. For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com.

Follow Miss Universe:

o Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialMissUniverse
o YouTube: www.youtube.com/OfficialMissUniverse
o Twitter: TheRealMissU, Miss UniverseOrg

You can read more about Miss Olivia Culpo on Diversity News Magazine at http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/06/miss-rhode-island-usa-olivia-culpo-crowned-miss-usa-2012-during-live-nbc-telecast-on-june-3-2012/#.UNKdX299LSg

Photos credit to: Greg Harbaugh/HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP.
Sources: Miss Universe Organization, Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal 

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Miss USA Olivia Culpo who also Wins the Miss Universe 2012. We wish the best on her career.

Cassadee Pope Crowned the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Season 3 on NBC

Cassadee Pope Crowned the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Season 3 live on NBC on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Cassadee Pope to receive the grand prize of a recording contract.

“The Voice” is a presentation of Mark Burnett’s One Three Inc., Talpa Media USA Inc. and Warner Horizon Television. The series is created by John de Mol, who executive-produces along with Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Stijn Bakkers and Lee Metzger.

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Cassadee Blake Pope^[2] (born August 28, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and is the lead vocalist of the pop rock band Hey Monday, which is currently on hiatus as of December 2011. With the band she released the studio album, Hold on Tight and threeextended plays. Hey Monday toured with bands such as Fall Out Boy, All Time Low andYellowcard. Since the band’s hiatus, she embarked on a solo career which was announced in December 2011, but reassured fans that the band was not “broken up.” In early 2012 she played her first acoustic solo tour before releasing her debut solo EP in May later that year. She took part in the third season of NBC‘s The Voice and was crowned the winner on December 18, 2012.

Photo credit to: Tyler Golden and Trae Patton/NBC.
Sources: Wikipedia, NBC Universal

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Cassadee Pope for winning the singing competition and to all the other participants who were part of the television show. We wish them the best in their entertainment career.

Jenni Rivera Mexican-American Singer TV Star Dead after plane disappears and crash in northern Mexico

The New York Times is reporting that Jenni Rivera, the Mexican-American singer and reality television star known as “the Diva of Banda,” died early Sunday when the plane in which she was traveling crashed outside Monterrey, Mexico, after a performance there. She was 43.

“Mexican music runs through my veins,” Ms. Rivera told the trade magazine Billboard earlier this year. “That’s all I heard. I had no choice. We had our own music stands in the local swap meets. We sold cassette tapes at the time, and that’s how we made a living. We stepped it up a bit when my father opened his own record store and eventually started his own record label.”

Besides her brothers Guadalupe and Juan and her father, Ms. Rivera is survived by her mother, Rosa; three other siblings, Pedro Jr., Gustavo and Rosie; and her five children: Janney, Jacqueline and Michael, from her first marriage, to Jose Trinidad Marin, and Jenicka and Johnny, from her second marriage, to Juan Lopez.

About Jenny Dolores Rivera Saavedra^[2] (July 2, 1969 – December 9, 2012), better known as Jenni Rivera, was an American singer known for her work within the banda and norteña music genres. She began recording in 1992, and her recordings often have themes of social issues, infidelity, and relationships. Her tenth studio album, Jenni (2008), became her first number-one album in the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the United States.

In 2010, she appeared in and produced the reality TV show Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C. She also appeared in and produced I Love Jenni starting in 2011 and Chiquis ‘n Control in 2012.

Rivera died in a plane crash near Iturbide, Nuevo León, Mexico, on December 9, 2012.^[1][3]

Rest In Peace.

Photo credit to: Wikipedia
Sources: Wikipedia, The New York Times

Diversity News Magazine Official Proud Media Partner of the 28th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2012

Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications, an Official Media Partner for the second year in a row for the 28th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2012

On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Diversity News Publications, founder of Diversity News Team #3960 for AIDS Walk LA 2012 and publisher of Diversity News Magazine announced that Diversity News Magazine is an official media partner for the second year in a row for the 28th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2012, which is the largest AIDS fundraising event in California to be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in West Hollywood, CA.

“I couldn’t be more proud of my friends and fellow supporters over at Diversity News 3960 for AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2012. Every year Steven Escobar finds new ways to give back to the community and to keep a complacent public informed. I congratulate Diversity News Magazine for becoming for the second time, media partners of AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2012. Keep up the good work! Respect and good will,” said Cynthia Manley, recording artist and board of directors of Diversity News Magazine.

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

“It’s awesome that Diversity News Magazine is media partner of AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2012 again this year! I know they will be covering it too and that It’s where I get all my news about the event!” said Fawn, Billboard hit recording artist and composer.

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 14, 2012. You can still register or make a donation online for the 28th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles by visiting http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles

Currently Diversity News Magazine is a media partner of The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios – Spring/Summer 2013 produced by The Gallery LA, The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce LA and The Ferret Squad, the Movie, The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for Spirit Day, The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) 2012 ALMA Awards and many more. Also member of FACC Los Angeles and The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association.

Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News Publications have affiliate partnerships for media content with the following news and entertainment leader companies – MediaMax Online via EPK TV, PartyBy5.com, Valinsky MediaGroup via Mark Valinsky Photography, The Miss Universe Organization, ABC Television Network, CBS Television, NBC Universal, Inc via NBC Universal MediaVillage, Fox Broadcasting Company via Fox Flash, Summit Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, Conscience Entertainment, Studio One via Men’s Life Today, Repost.Us, Film District Publicity and many more.

Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News Publications are working with some of the finest advertising organizations in the world such as Google Ad Sense, Google Affiliate Network, Rakuten LinkShare Corporation, Chitika, Inc., Share A Sale, media.net, Blip TV, YouTube, MGM Resorts International, Advertising.com part of AOL Advertising.com Group, Amazon, Career Builder, Lijit Networks Inc.,and many more.

About Diversity News Magazine:
Published by Diversity News Publications, is a consumer news magazine covering news, entertainment, features, awards, sports, events and much more. DiversityNewsMagazine.com, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. 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 medical 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. Team Diversity News 3960 hopes to continue to raise money and will continue to help raise awareness and funds in the future for not only Los Angeles County, but internationally as well. For more information visit http://www.diversitynews3960.wordpress.com/

About AIDS Walk Los Angeles: Since 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has raised more than $72 million for HIV programs and services throughout Los Angeles County, and has grown into one of the largest AIDS fundraising events in the country. In 2011 alone, 30,000 participants, many of whom were members of 1,600 corporate and community teams, raised nearly $3 million for AIDS Project Los Angeles and 20 other AIDS service organizations. For more information visit http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles

MEDIA CONTACT:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
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Miss Universe Organization Statement on Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012, Sheena Monnin Resignation

On Sunday, June 3, 2012 The Miss USA pageant was held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and Miss Rhode Island USA, Olivia Culpo was Crowned Miss USA 2012.

On the next day, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012 Sheena Monnin resigns allegedly claiming over fixed pageant and for allowing transgenders to be part of the competition.

MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION STATEMENT
The Miss Universe Organization can confirm the resignation of the Pennsylvania titleholder after she did not place in the Top 16 at the Miss USA pageant.
In an email to state pageant organizers (below), she cited the Miss Universe Organizations’ policy regarding transgendered contestants, implemented two months ago, as the reason for her resignation.
Today she has changed her story by publicly making false accusations claiming that the pageant was fixed, however the contestant she privately sourced as her
reference has vehemently refuted her most recent claim.
We are disappointed that she would attempt to steal the spotlight form Olivia Culpo of Rhode Island on her well-­‐deserved Miss USA win.

 

Copy of Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012 Resignation email:

From: XXXXX
Date: June 4, 2012 7:25:59 AM PDT
To: XXXX
Subject: Resignation

Randy,

I am officially and irrevocably resigning the title of Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012. I refuse to be part of a pageant system that has so far and so completely removed itself from its foundational principles as to allow and support natural born males to compete in it. This goes against ever moral fiber of my being. I believe in integrity, high moral character, and fair play, none of which are part of this system any longer.

I hereby return the title of Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012.

ABOUT THE MISS USA®PAGEANT:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.

Source: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP, Miss Universe Organization, Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal
Photo credit to: Patrick Prather

Miss Rhode Island USA, Olivia Culpo Crowned Miss USA 2012 During Live NBC Telecast on June 3, 2012

From Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, June 3, 2012 – This evening, during one of the year’s most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Rhode Island USA, Olivia Culpo, as Miss USA 2012. Bravo’s “Watch What Happens: Live” host and executive producer Andy Cohen and “E! News” co-anchor Giuliana Rancic returned as hosts of the 61st Annual MISS USA® Competition from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world’s most electrifying cities, Las Vegas. Kelly Osbourne of E!’s “Fashion Police” and Jeannie Mai of Style Network’s “How Do I Look?,” were also on hand providing color commentary throughout the LIVE telecast.

Olivia Culpo is a 19 year-old from Cranson, Rhode Island and is a sophomore at Boston University where she has made the Dean’s List every semester. She grew up in a musical environment. Culpo has played cello for 13 years, sings, and plays the piano. As a cellist, Olivia won seats in Boston Symphony Hall and New York’s famed Carnegie Hall.

The judging panel for the 2012 MISS USA® Competition included: Cat Cora, Chef, Philanthropist, Author and Co-Host of Bravo’s Around the World in 80 Plates; Ali Fedotowsky, Host of NBC TV’s “First Look” and Former Bachelorette; Arsenio Hall, Late Night Legend and Celebrity Apprentice Winner; Marilu Henner, New York Time Best-Selling Author, Actress, and Producer; Joe Jonas, Actor and Grammy Nominated Musician; Rob Kardashian, TV Personality and Entrepreneur; George Kotsiopoulos, Co-Host of E! “Fashion Police;” and Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008.

During the telecast, Akon performed “America’s Most Wanted” from his upcoming album, “Stadium,” during the “Final Look” portion of the pageant featuring the Top Five Finalists, and Cobra Starship performed a special medley that included both “#1Nite” and “You Make Me Feel” during the swimsuit competition.

Throughout the two-hour event, the contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA 2011, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million.

For the second year in a row, fans voted online for their favorite contestant up until the evening before the telecast. The contestant with the most votes automatically reached the semifinals (Top 16).

Final Results:

• First Runner Up: Miss Maryland USA, Nana Meriwether, will assume the duties of Miss USA 2012 if the titleholder is named Miss Universe 2012 or if for some reason Miss USA cannot fulfill her duties.

• Second Runner Up: Miss Ohio USA, Audrey Bolte

• Rest of Top Five:
• Miss Georgia USA, Jasmyn “Jazz” Wilkins
• Miss Nevada USA, Jade Kelsall

• Rest of Top Ten:
• Miss Alabama USA, Katherine Webb
• Miss Oklahoma USA, Lauren Lundeen
• Miss Texas USA, Brittany Booker
• Miss Colorado USA, Marybel Gonzalez
• Miss New Jersey USA, Michelle Leonardo

• Rest of Top Sixteen:
• Miss Tennessee USA, Jessica Hibler
• Miss Michigan USA, Kristin Danyal
• Miss Louisiana USA, Erin Edmiston
• Miss Maine USA, Rani Williamson
• Miss South Carolina USA, Erika Powell
• Miss Arkansas USA, Kelsey Dow [Winner of the Fan Vote]

MISS PHOTOGENIC USA™ Award: Miss Oregon USA, Alaina Bergsma. A blue ribbon panel selected the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize.

MISS CONGENIALITY USA™ Award: Miss Iowa USA, Rebecca Hodge. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the contestant’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize.

The MISS USA® 2012 prize package includes: a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus Labs; a one year scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; a year’s worth of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; an assortment of high fashion bracelets made in Rwanda by women of the Same Sky Trade Initiative; an eveningwear wardrobe by Sherri Hill; a swimwear wardrobe by Kooey Australia; a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry; a year’s supply of make-up from Rain Cosmetics; a year’s worth of sun care products from Australian Gold; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss USA; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and hair services from John Barrett Salon; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties; year long consultation with Miss Universe Organization’s Official Fashion Consultant, Alisha Crutchfield and access to a personal appearance wardrobe; professional media/public relations training and representation by Rubenstein Public Relations in New York City and the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2012 Miss Universe pageant.

ABOUT THE MISS USA®PAGEANT:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.

Sources: Miss Universe Organization, Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal 
Photos credit to: Richard Harbaugh,

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Olivia Culpo for winning this competition.

Donald J. Trump, named late-night talk show host Arsenio Hall over Clay Aiken as the next Celebrity Apprentice on NBC

On Monday, May 21, 2012 NBC Entertainment Publicity announced that on Sunday, May 20, 2012 – Host and Executive Producer, Donald J. Trump, named legendary late-night talk show host Arsenio Hall as the next Celebrity Apprentice in tonight’s live season finale, concluding a controversial and closely watched fifth season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” (Sunday, 9-11pm ET.) Hall beat pop star Clay Aiken in the exciting finale held at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, which was followed by a party at the museum sponsored by Walgreens and Crystal Light.

In addition to the celebrated boardroom showdown, the finale revealed that Hall’s designated charity will receive the $250,000 prize, which will be added to the show’s total charity earnings for the season of $1,903,406. Hall raised a total of $522,100 for the Magic Johnson Foundation, while Aiken raised a total of $361,500 for The National Inclusion Project.

“Arsenio Hall clearly demonstrated that he has what it takes to be a winner,” said Mr. Trump. “As the new Celebrity Apprentice, he represents all the qualities necessary to follow through and come out on top with very significant winnings for his charity, Magic Johnson Foundation. Arsenio was smart and a good team player. He proved he had a winning strategy to make it through the grueling schedule. I congratulate him on his win—Arsenio’s a star all the way and clearly back on top.” “Allow me to begin by saying, Woof Woof Woof! This has been an amazing experience,” said Hall. “I can’t wait to deliver this $250,000 check to my friend “Erv” (Magic) for The Magic Johnson Foundation – it’s a dream to be able to support the important work they do on a daily basis and I am humbled to be able to contribute to their ongoing mission. Working with Mr. Trump and his incredible staff on “The Celebrity Apprentice” has been an honor. And last but never least – I want to congratulate my lil’ brother Clay because tonight WE are both truly winners! Reality’s Batman and Robin! I will always treasure that friendship.”

In the episodes before the finale, Mr. Trump called on last year’s “Celebrity Apprentice” finalists John Rich and Marlee Matlin to interview the four remaining celebrities and help him choose Hall and Aiken as the finalists. Trump then issued the last, and most challenging task – to create, host and sell tickets to a celebrity charity event, featuring a charity awareness ad and a variety show, starring none other than…themselves. Eight celebrity contestants returned to help them and the two finalists had to work together to make sure the show went off without a hitch. With 10 celebrities performing it was the biggest finale event to date.In addition to Walgreens and Crystal Light, this year’s sponsors included Entertainment.com, Farouk Hair Systems, General Motors, Good Sam, Ivanka Trump Collection, Kraft, O-Cedar, Five Star Fragrance and The Mars Company. When the season began on February 12, the women included supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, pop star Debbie Gibson, actress and multi-Grammy winner Tia Carrere, author and reality star Victoria Gotti, comedienne Lisa Lampanelli, former Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza, singer and actress Aubrey O’Day, actress and model Patricia Velásquez, and star of “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” Teresa Giudice. The men included radio host Adam Carolla, the “Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno, magician/comedian Penn Jillette, rock star Dee Snider, actor George Takei, IndyCar legend Michael Andretti, and star of “American Chopper,” Paul Teutul, Sr. Trump advisors included Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump as well as longtime Trump Organization employee George Ross.

“The Celebrity Apprentice” is produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with Trump Productions LLC. Mark Burnett, Donald Trump, Page Feldman, and Nancy Gunn are executive producers. Sadoux Kim, Johnny Petillo, and George Sealey are co-executive producers. For more information please visit NBC.com’s official show site: http://www.nbc.com/the-apprentice you can also follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/celebrityapprentice and on Twitter @ApprenticeNBC Photo credit to: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC Source: NBC Universal, NBC Universal Media Village

The Voice season 2 winner is Jermaine Paul, Congratulations from Diversity News Magazine

On Tuesday, May 8, 2012 The Voice season 2 winner was reveal and the winner is Jermaine Paul who was backup singer for Alicia Keys. The Voice’ winner, Jermaine Paul, gets a $100,000 and a recording contract.

“I truly believe that any one of these four deserve to win,” Adam said at the start of the show. But only one can be named The Voice and be signed to Universal Republic Records. Keep reading to find out the winner … ”It is the moment we’ve been waiting for all season long.” said  Carson Daly, host.

Kim Yarbrough, The Voice former contestant wrote on her Facebook.”Big Congrats to Jermaine Paul for doing the damn thing last night! xoxo I also want to thank The Voice for giving me the best experience of my life. The staff, the artists, the producers, Mark Burnett . . . I could go on, but special thanks to Lee Chesnut and James Ehlers. You treated us all like superstars from beginning to end and this has been the most unbelievable 8 month ride of my life. I will love and cherish every single moment I spent with you all. Here’s to life, music and all the positive vibes you helped generate for the world. Onward and Upward! xoxo.”

Juliet Simms of Team Cee Lo placed second, while Team Adam’s Tony Lucca landed in third, followed by opera singer Chris Mann of Team Christina in fourth.

“The Voice” is a presentation of Mark Burnett’s One Three Inc. (a Hearst/Mark Burnett company), Talpa Media USA, Inc. and Warner Horizon Television. The series is created by John de Mol, who executive-produces along with Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Stijn Bakkers and Lee Metzger.

Source: People.com
Photos credit to: Justin Lubin/NBC.
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Rihanna interview about Battleship Movie; in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 18, 2012

In Summer 2012, the battle for Earth begins at sea. Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom, Friday Night Lights) directs and produces Battleship, an epic-scale action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force.

Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a naval weapons officer assigned to USS John Paul Jones; Alexander Skarsgård as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of USS Sampson; global music superstar Rihanna, making her motion-picture debut as Petty Officer Second Class Cora Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, Hopper’s fiancée and a physical therapist specializing in the rehabilitation of military combat veterans; Tadanobu Asano, as Captain Yugi Nagata, Commanding Officer of the Japanese destroyer Myoko and Hopper’s archrival; and Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane, Commander of the Pacific Fleet.

Supporting the cast are Hamish Linklater as Cal Zapata, a scientist who mans the international satellite station in Hawaii that searches the skies for signs of life; Jesse Plemons as Jimmy “Ordy” Ord, a boatswain aboard USS John Paul Jones; New Zealander John Tui as the ship’s engine room expert, Chief Petty Officer Walter “The Beast” Lynch; and, in his professional acting debut, U.S. Army Colonel Gregory D. Gadson, a battalion leader who lost both legs in Iraq in 2007. Gadson plays Lieutenant Colonel Mick Canales, an Army combat veteran and double amputee who begins his recovery just as the alien attack begins.

Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval-combat game, Battleship is produced by Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir of Hasbro (the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises), Scott Stuber (Safe House, Couples Retreat), Film 44’s Sarah Aubrey (The Kingdom), along with Duncan Henderson (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Perfect Storm). The action-adventure is written by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber (Red). For more information visit http:// www.battleshipmovie.com

Genres:	Epic Action-Adventure
Starring:	Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano and Liam Neeson Peter Berg
Directed By:	Peter Berg
Produced By:	Brian Goldner, Scott Stuber, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Duncan Henderson, Bennett Schneir
Executive Produced By:	Jonathan Mone, Braden Aftergood

BATTLESHIP arrives in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 18, 2012

Sources: MediaMax Online, Universal Pictures and NBC Universal
Poster credit to: MediaMax Online and Photo credit to: Battleship Facebook

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