Esteban Escobar a.k.a Steven Escobar Nominated for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio
April 26, 2013 by News Staff
Filed under Award Nominees, Breaking News, Celebrities, Diversity, Entertainment News, Featured, Media, News
Esteban Escobar a.k.a. Steven Escobar from Diversity News Radio and Diversity News Magazine Has been Nominated for Two 2013 EOTM Awards for ‘Outstanding Internet Radio’ and ‘Outstanding Journalist.’
On Friday, April 26, 2013, Diversity News Productions producer of Diversity News Radio and part of Diversity News Publications publisher of Diversity News Magazine announced that Esteban Escobar A.K.A. Steven Escobar (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist)
Hit Billboard songwriter and recording artist Fawn said, “Steven works harder than any other radio host and journalist I know. I am so happy he is being recognized for his excellence.”
The EOTM Awards takes place on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in West Hollywood at The Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue, in West Hollywood, CA 90069.
About Steven Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an award winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist)
Steven Escobar is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of DiversityNews Magazine. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also the Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar, the President of Diversity News Publications and he owns E.E.Enterprises, an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. For more information visit his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/
About the EOTM Awards:
The EOTM Awards is an accolade presented by the EOTM Radio & TV Network celebrating entrepreneurial achievements and performances in business, philanthropy and the arts (recordings, television, radio, and literature, film, directing and writing). The EOTM Awards Show will also present “Christopher Kennedy Lawford” to key individuals and organizations that promote human rights and social justice. For more information visit http://www.eotmawards.com to find out more about the show.
About Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar and Diversity News Radio Top 10 Most Requested Songs with Steven Escobar: “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” is an interactive, live internet talk-radio show that focuses on singers, business leaders, actresses, actors, recording artists, music composers, authors and writers and more of all genres and mediums. The show format features live music, interviews, breaking news, gossips, announcements, confessions, events, advertisements and much more. Host Steven Escobar explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (760) 888-5783 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
About Diversity News Magazine:
Diversity News Magazine purpose 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 Diversity News Magazine at www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/
MEDIA CONTACT FOR STEVEN ESCOBAR:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
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Hit Recording Artist and Singer Fawn in Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians Book by Robert Safir
April 17, 2013 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Book Releases, Breaking News, Business News, Celebrities, Entertainment News, Media, News
Hit Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist Fawn is included in the Music Industry Book ‘Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians’ book by Robert Safir. today April 17, 2013.
On April 17, 2013, World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations announced that hit singer-songwriter and recording artist Fawn, also known as ‘Songirl’, is in the music industry book, ‘Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians’ by Robert Safir.
The book addresses the issues and differences in today’s music industry compared to the industry of yesteryears, and gives the reader concrete advice on how to make a living at music through marketing and merchandising. It cover topics such as How To Keep Up With ‘The Change,’ Music Libraries, Latest Trends Towards Digital Music, Music Merchandising, Music Licensing, Developing Merchandise, Marketing Your Music The Traditional Way, Understanding Marketing, Knowing Your Audience, The Record Business and many more.
Fawn said, “I was very excited to be included in this book with other industry professionals, especially since it’s a book that helps people advance their careers.” She continued, “It can be rough out there in this music business, and I think Robert did a great job exploring the industry today and giving people some concrete tools to get their music and themselves out there.”
Robert Safir states, “The old way of ‘making it’ in the music business—get a recording contract, then relax and enjoy the ride while your record label does all the work—is gone forever. Succeeding as a musician today calls for new skills, new attitudes, and a new approach.” He explains, “Today, more than ever, how far you get in the business depends on you. The technology-driven, do-it-yourself ethos that revolutionized the way music is recorded and distributed has also transformed the way musicians and songwriters market themselves and their creations.”
In ‘Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians,’ veteran composer, producer, and engineer Robert Safir gives the reader ‘nuts-and-
You can find ‘Marketing and Merchandising for Musicians’ on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and all the major outlets.
Robert Safir:
http://www.robertsafir.com/
Fawn:
http://www.imdb.com/
MEDIA CONTACT FOR RECORDING ARTIST FAWN:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.com/
worldwidevitalpr@
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please post press release or mention event in your magazine, website, radio and television shows and if you would like more information contact Alex Leon via email at worldwidevitalpr@
About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
Fawn, Songirl, Recording Artist Fawn To Release First Single Since Her Billboard Top Ten Hit Song, “Wish U Love”
April 12, 2013 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Breaking News, Celebrities, Celebrities News, Entertainment, Music
Hit Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist Fawn is releasing her first electronic music single since her Billboard Dance hit song, “Wish U Love”on April 23, 2013.
On Thursday, April 11, 2013 World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations announced that hit singer/songwriter and recording artist Fawn, also known as ‘Songirl’ is releasing her first electronic music single since her Billboard Dance song “Wish U Love” went to #6 on the Billboard Dance charts January 2, 2010. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2010-01-02/danceclub-play-songs
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 progressive house label, Silk Digital Records will release a song written and performed by Fawn entitled “Solitude.” Produced by Digital Sixable, the luxurious track is in a different genre of electronica than her previous Billboard hit song ‘Wish U Love.’ Fawn stated, “I’ve been in the studio the past 3 years writing and recording a massive amount of songs and ‘Solitude’ is one of those songs. When I wrote and recorded Solitude, Digital Sixable lived in Los Angeles, CA. Now he lives in New York,” she laughed. “After he settled into New York, he began working on it again.”
Digital Sixable affirmed, “Believe it or not, it took me a long time to produce this song with Fawn. The problem was that her voice was so lush, that I had to keep working to find that perfect musical sound and in the end, I think it became something unique, yet familiar.” He remarked, “I love Fawn’s voice and I am so happy I can find a great groove to go with it. I’m also happy Fawn had the patience and gave me the freedom to use my full creativity to work with her voice.” He concluded, “I hope I can work with her again on a ton more tracks in the future!”
Fawn reflected, “The thing is, he was working with only one verse for a long time, when I realized that the 2nd verse and bridge were missing. I deeply appreciate the fact that he kept the integrity of my entire song intact and made it work. Other producers in the past have left out key lyrics and melodic lines in my songs, which I have found extremely frustrating and disappointing as a songwriter.” She remarked,
“So it may have taken Digital Sixable awhile to get the track done, but in this case, it’s the old saying, ‘good things come to those who wait,’ because I think he did an immensely stellar job with it, and in the end, it doesn’t matter how long it took to finish, it only matters that he created a musical masterpiece.” She continued, “Working with him is a complete joy. He lifts me up, inspires me and makes me want to keep doing my music.” She concluded, “As for all those other songs, I’m releasing an album of piano pieces I composed, as well as a 2 part album of Electro music. These albums were produced by myself, Lasswell, Danny James McCarthy and Chip Charlie and will be released on Stonedef Records this year.”
Silk Sofa’s Max Flyant commented, “Silk Music is honored to work with Fawn and Digital Sixable who have created an incredibly talented and harmonic duo. Their music is always a result of hard work. We are thrilled to launch probably one of their brightest singles called “Solitude” on our Silk Digital Records label later in April. And most importantly, our fruitful cooperation doesn’t end here: be ready to hear more of them later this year on other Silk Music labels.”
This is the 2nd release of chill out music by Fawn and Digital Sixable. Their first song, “Come Back” is on Proton Records and is available on Beatport. ‘Solitude’ will be released through the progressive house label, Silk Digital Records, and “Where Has Your Love Gone” written and performed by Fawn and produced by Digital Sixable will be released later in the year on Silk Sofa Music Imprint.
LINKS:
Youtube video of song:
Solitude Radio Edit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGf8S37Ejc
Fawn:
Silk Music
https://www.facebook.com/SilkMusic
Digital Sixable
www.facebook.com/digitalsixable
www.soundcloud.com/digitalsixable
www.youtube.com/digitalsixable
Wish U Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wENbSttHI1U
Source: World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations
About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News Publications and Steven Escobar Joint Statement on Harassments & Reporting Practices
February 27, 2013 by Alex Leon
Filed under Breaking News, Business News, Featured, Media Breaking News, News
Multi-media producer and content Hollywood companies Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News Publications and Journalist Steven Escobar Joint Statement on Harassments and Reporting Practices.
Hollywood, CA — Wednesday, February 27, 2013, Diversity News Publications publisher of Diversity News Magazine managed by Steven Escobar has made a joint statement to tell all of our readers, fans, friends and supporters of recent harassment issues concerning our reporting practices.
A small group of people have proclaimed that they do not want anything negative written or reported to the masses about their fraudulent business affairs and questionable charitable events.
As we have stated in the past-although we did cover some of those events-upon further investigation, found them to not be forthright and honest establishments. Because of our responsibility and obligation to every single consumer, we decided to publish our investigative reports in our magazine, Diversity News Magazine. Diversity News Magazine believes in honest and accurate investigative reporting. We believe that you, the consumer deserve to be informed of such establishments and individuals. It is your right to know the truth, and our right to report it.
Unfortunately, a few individuals have taken it upon themselves to create drama and gossip. They have contacted our past and current friends and partners. Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News Publications nor Steven Escobar have lied to any of our allies/partners. Whatever we have promised, we have delivered.
We strongly believe in being real and fair to every one we encounter. There is no hidden agenda from us and we feel no obligation to stop reporting the facts-the truth. We do, however, feel an obligation to continue servicing our worldwide, diverse community by accurately investigating and reporting fraudulent individuals and organizations that take advantage of we, the people. Because of numerous calls, letters and emails from concerned individuals/readers, we decided to investigate and report our findings of such establishments in question. Diversity News Magazine is built on and run by volunteers. There is no paid staff. We are reporting the news and our findings. This is not a personal issue. We are not a strictly entertainment magazine publishing and doing free PR for individuals with hidden agendas.
In light of recent events, Steven Escobar is making a new promise. He states that, “We are not going to care anymore or get involved if someone takes advantage of their friends, partners or organizations. We will not entertain any personal drama in our proprietary outlets.”
Steven Escobar has been the messenger and bearer of honest investigative reporting and in no way should be under fire, due to lack of integrity and dishonest dealings of other individuals or their illegal practices. Steven Escobar reports what he observes and his investigative findings. He added, “People should not take this personally. I am doing my job by reporting the truth for my readers. I have never intended to hurt anyone in this process, but the truth is, authenticity must be reported. My job is to educate and alert our consumers/readers so they can make accurate decisions for themselves.”
He went on to say, “I am being harassed by a job I am not even getting paid a salary for! Diversity News Magazine is a labor of love for the community. Our writers and photographers are freelance volunteers/consultants; they are not employees of Diversity News Magazine or Diversity News Publications. We are an independent media outlet and our team does not get any paychecks, health benefits or holiday pay.” He continued, “Our outlet helps people. We have been targeted and victimized by honest news reporting.”
Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News Publications have affiliate partnerships relationship for media content and distribution with the following media, news and entertainment leader companies such as MediaMax Online via EPK TV, PartyBy5.com, The Miss Universe Organization, ABC Television Network, CBS Television, NBC Universal, Inc via NBC Universal Media Village, Fox Broadcasting Company via Fox Flash, Summit Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, Conscience Entertainment, Tehran International Weekly Magazine, Studio One via Men’s Life Today, Repost.Us, Film District Publicity, Grab Media formerly the Voxant Newsroom and many more.
Additionally 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.
He concluded, “If the defamation of character, threats, questions of credibility and mud-slinging toward us continue, then we will have no choice but to report everything and turn in, including all of our evidence and investigative findings to the local, state, federal, national and international government authorities to take appropriate actions. We will file and turn it all over and allow the appropriate government authorities to deal with the people who are harassing and trying to intimidate us, all because they do not understand the meaning of what reporting the news actually means.”
About Diversity News Magazine:
Diversity News Magazine is an independent multi-media outlet own by Minority-Owned Business who works with everyone and it is published by Diversity News Publications. Diversity News Magazine executive editor-in-chief is Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar an award winning honored and respected Journalist.
Diversity News Magazine 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 more than two million visitors a month, it is another venue for advertisers to showcase their products, brands 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 Diversity News Magazine at http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/
About Diversity News Publications: Founded in 2003 Diversity News Publications, is a news/entertainment multimedia firm specialized in Advertising, Design, Media, Film & Events Production, Marketing, Printing & Public Relations services who combines all sources in one. Diversity News Publications is the publisher of Diversity News Magazine and owns Diversity News TV, Diversity News Radio, Diversity News Productions, Local Celebrity Los Angeles and many more sites. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewspublications.com
About Esteban “Steven” Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA.
Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee.
Steven Escobar was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California.
On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Also on 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM (Entrepreneurs on the Move) Award for Outstanding Journalist.
Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
http://worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.com/
worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please post press release or mention event in your magazine, website, radio and television shows and if you would like more information contact Alex Leon via email at worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com
John Palisano nominated for 2012 Bram Stoker Awards category of Superior Achievement in Short Fiction
February 23, 2013 by News Desk
Filed under Award Nominees, Breaking News, News
On February 23rd, 2013, The Horror Writers Association (HWA) announced the Final Ballot for the 2012 Bram Stoker Awards®. The HWA (see www.horror.org ) is the premiere writers organization in the horror and dark fiction genre, with nearly 1000 members. We have presented the Bram Stoker Awards in various categories since 1987 (see http://www.horror.org/stokers.htm ).
The HWA Board and the Bram Stoker Awards Committee congratulate all these Bram Stoker Award Nominees.
Notes about the voting process appear after the ballot listing.
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A NOVEL
Ethridge, Benjamin Kane – Bottled Abyss (Redrum Horror)
Everson, John – NightWhere (Samhain Publishing)
Kiernan, Caitlin R. – The Drowning Girl (Roc)
Little, Bentley – The Haunted (Signet)
McKinney, Joe – Inheritance (Evil Jester Press)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A FIRST NOVEL
Boccacino, Michael – Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling (William Morrow)
Coates, Deborah – Wide Open (Tor Books)
Day, Charles – The Legend of the Pumpkin Thief (Noble YA Publishers LLC)
Dudar, Peter – A Requiem for Dead Flies (Nightscape Press)
Gropp, Richard – Bad Glass (Ballantine/Del Rey)
Soares, L.L. – Life Rage (Nightscape Press)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL
Bray, Libba – The Diviners (Little Brown)
Lyga, Barry – I Hunt Killers (Little Brown)
Maberry, Jonathan – Flesh & Bone (Simon & Schuster)
McCarty, Michael – I Kissed A Ghoul (Noble Romance Publishing)
Stiefvater, Maggie – The Raven Boys (Scholastic Press)
Strand, Jeff – A Bad Day for Voodoo (Sourcebooks)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A GRAPHIC NOVEL
Bunn, Cullen – The Sixth Gun Volume 3: Bound (Oni Press)
Moore, Terry – Rachel Rising Vol. 1: The Shadow of Death (Abstract Studio)
Thornton, Ravi – The Tale of Brin and Bent and Minno Marylebone (Jonathan Cape)
Wacks, Peter J., and Guy Anthony De Marco – Behind These Eyes (Villainous Press)
Wood, Rocky, and Lisa Morton – Witch Hunts: A Graphic History of the Burning Times (McFarland)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN LONG FICTION
Burke, Kealan Patrick – Thirty Miles South of Dry County (Delirium Books)
Ketchum, Jack, and Lucky McKee – I’m Not Sam (Sinister Grin Press)
McKinney, Joe, and Michael McCarty – Lost Girl of the Lake (Bad Moon Books)
O’Neill, Gene – The Blue Heron (Dark Regions Press)
Prentiss, Norman – The Fleshless Man (Delirium Books)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SHORT FICTION
Boston, Bruce – Surrounded by the Mutant Rain Forest (Daily Science Fiction)
McKinney, Joe – Bury My Heart at Marvin Gardens (Best of Dark Moon Digest, Dark Moon Books)
Ochse, Weston – Righteous (Psychos, Black Dog and Leventhall Publication)
Palisano, John – Available Light (Lovecraft eZine, March 2012)
Snyder, Lucy – Magdala Amygdala (Dark Faith: Invocations, Apex Book Company)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY
Goldman, Jane – The Woman in Black (Cross Creek Pictures)
Kim, Sang Kyu – The Walking Dead, “Killer Within” (AMC TV)
Minear, Tim – American Horror Story: Asylum, “Dark Cousin” (Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision, Ryan Murphy Productions)
Ross, Gary, Suzanne Collins, and Billy Ray – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate, Color Force)
Whedon, Joss, and Drew Goddard – The Cabin in the Woods (Mutant Enemy Productions, Lionsgate)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN ANTHOLOGY
Castle, Mort, and Sam Weller – Shadow Show (HarperCollins)
Guignard, Eric J. – Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations (Dark Moon Books)
Miller, Eric – Hell Comes to Hollywood (Big Time Books)
Scioneaux, Mark C., R.J. Cavender, and Robert S. Wilson – Horror for Good: A Charitable Anthology (Cutting Block Press)
Swanson, Stan – Slices of Flesh (Dark Moon Books)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN FICTION COLLECTION
Carroll, Jonathan – Woman Who Married a Cloud: Collected Stories (Subterranean Press)
Castle, Mort – New Moon on the Water (Dark Regions)
Hand, Elizabeth – Errantry: Strange Stories (Small Beer Press)
Hirshberg, Glen – The Janus Tree (Subterranean Press)
Oates, Joyce Carol – Black Dahlia and White Rose: Stories (Ecco)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN NON-FICTION
Collings, Michael – Writing Darkness (CreateSpace)
Klinger, Les – The Annotated Sandman, Volume 1 (Vertigo)
Morton, Lisa – Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween (Reaktion Books)
Paffenroth, Kim, and John W. Morehead – The Undead and Theology (Pickwick Publications)
Phillips, Kendall R. – Dark Directions: Romero, Craven, Carpenter, and the Modern Horror Film (Southern Illinois University Press)
SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN POETRY
Addison, Linda, and Stephen M. Wilson – Dark Duet (NECON eBooks)
Boston, Bruce, and Gary William Crawford – Notes from the Shadow City (Dark Regions Press)
Collings, Michael – A Verse to Horrors (Amazon Digital Services)
Simon, Marge – Vampires, Zombies & Wanton Souls (Elektrik Milk Bath Press)
Turzillo, Mary A. – Lovers & Killers (Dark Regions)
NOTE: In two categories there are six nominees because two works tied for fifth place.
Our voting members will now vote on this Final Ballot, with voting closing on March 31 (only Active and Lifetime Members are eligible to vote).
The Final Ballot will be sent to Lifetime and Active Members on February 28. If you are an Active or Lifetime Member and do NOT receive your electronic Ballot link by March 1, please first check your spam/junk mail filter and then email admin@horror.org . Note that Ballots are sent to the same email address as the Newsletter and the Internet Mailer. It is the responsibility of Members to keep their email address up to date by advising the administrator of any changes at admin@horror.org. Late Ballots cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
If your work (you are the author, agent, editor, publisher, or publicist) appears on the ballot and you wish to provide a link allowing Voting Members to read the work there will be a SPECIAL FINAL BALLOT INTERNET MAILER issued on or about February 28. If your work was listed on the Special Preliminary Ballot Internet Mailer it will be relisted automatically and you need not email or query. If your work was not previously listed, please email the Internet Mailer editor at imailer@horror.org with the details as soon as you can but no later than February 27 (links will not be accepted for this Special IM after February 27). You may offer to send electronic copies; provide reading copies on a website; or physical copies. Anyone validly representing a work appearing on the Preliminary Ballot may submit via this method, whether or not they are HWA members (this includes the author, agent, editor, publisher or publicist of the work).
Do NOT spam Voting Members, this is a severe breach of etiquette – Active and Lifetime (voting) members tend to notice such breaches and may consider them when determining which works to vote for on the Ballot.
You may also post the fact that your work is available to be read for Bram Stoker Award consideration ONCE, and only once, here: http://www.horror.org/private/smf/index.php?board=12.0 (Bram Stoker Eligible Work). If you had already posted your work here prior to the announcement of the Final Ballot you ARE entitled to post it again. Note: Only members may post at this Forum but members are encouraged to post on behalf of non-members who may appear on the Ballot.
The Bram Stoker Awards for the 2012 calendar year will be presented at the 26th annual Bram Stoker Awards Banquet held during the Bram Stoker Awards Weekend 2013 Incorporating World Horror Convention in New Orleans on June 15.
Bookings and information at: http://www.stokers2013.org/ . Note: Banquet Tickets are separate from the Convention Membership and should be purchased directly from: http://stokers2013.horror.org/register.html.
About the Bram Stoker Awards:
Each year, the Horror Writer’s Association presents the Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement, named in honor of Bram Stoker, author of the seminal horror work, Dracula. The Bram Stoker Awards were instituted immediately after the organization’s incorporation in 1987.
To ameliorate the competitive nature of any award system, the Bram Stoker Awards are given “for superior achievement,” not for “best of the year,” and the rules are deliberately designed to make ties possible. The first awards were presented in 1988 (for works published in 1987) and they have been presented every year since. The award itself is an eight-inch replica of a fanciful haunted house, designed specifically for HWA by sculptor Steven Kirk. The door of the house opens to reveal a brass plaque engraved with the name of the winning work and its author.
Any work of Horror first published in the English language may be considered for an award during the year of its publication. The categories for which a Bram Stoker Award may be presented have varied over the years, reflecting the state of the publishing industry and the horror genre.
From 2011 the eleven Bram Stoker Award categories are: Novel, First Novel, Short Fiction, Long Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction Collection, Poetry Collection, Anthology, Screenplay, Graphic Novel and Non-Fiction.
There are two paths to a work becoming a Nominee for the Bram Stoker Award. In one, the HWA membership at large recommends worthy works for consideration. A preliminary ballot for each category is compiled using a formula based on these recommendations. In the second, a Jury for each category also compiles a preliminary ballot. Two rounds of voting by our Active members then determine first the Final Ballot (all those appearing on the Final Ballot are “Bram Stoker Nominees”), and then the Bram Stoker Award Winners. The Winners are announced and the Bram Stoker Awards presented at a gala banquet, normally during the period between March and June.
In addition, Lifetime Achievement Awards are occasionally presented to individuals whose entire body of work has substantially influenced Horror.
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About Diversity News Magazine: Diversity News Magazine is an independent multi-media outlet own by Minority-Owned Business who works with everyone and it is published by Diversity News Publications. Diversity News Magazine executive editor-in-chief is Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar an award winning honored and respected Journalist. Diversity News Magazine 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 more than two million visitors a month, it is another venue for advertisers to showcase their products, brands 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 Diversity News Magazine at http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/
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Author Lourdes Duque Baron’s Private Press Book Signing a Huge Success
February 17, 2013 by Entertainment Desk
Filed under Book Signing News, Business News, Celebrities News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, People
By Carla B. Follow on Twitter @EOTMPR & Facebook.com/ EOTM.Media Last night I had the opportunity to attend Author Lourdes Duque Baron, in conjunction with The Baron Publishing House Corporation and The Filipino American Press Club of California private press book signing for “Scripted in Heaven”…
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About Diversity News Magazine: Diversity News Magazine is an independent multi-media outlet own by Minority-Owned Business who works with everyone and it is published by Diversity News Publications. Diversity News Magazine executive editor-in-chief is Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar an award winning honored and respected Journalist. Diversity News Magazine 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 more than two million visitors a month, it is another venue for advertisers to showcase their products, brands 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 Diversity News Magazine at http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/
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Matthew Parry-Jones, Cynthia Manley to perform at Lourdes Duque Baron Private Press Book Signing on Feb. 16th
February 15, 2013 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Book Signing, Breaking News, Celebrities, Entertainment News, Featured, FEATURES
Performer, Recording Artist and DIVA Cynthia Manley to host event. Additional performances by Cecile & Mighty Torrent Show, Bernardina Kimmerle and Bernardo Bernardo from The Filipino American Press Club of California.
Hollywood, CA — Friday, February 15, 2013 Diversity News Productions/
“I’m ecstatic to have been given the opportunity to perform on the private book signing of the very popular Author Lourdes Duque Baron on Saturday 02/16 at the Universal Hilton. I am also very blessed to be working alongside with her. We have tons of plans along the line and I cannot wait for the projects to come about.” said Matthew Parry-Jones, actor, singer and performer.
Invited guests and celebrities includes 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, Carla Simpson, CEO from EOTM Media Group, Recording Artist, Performer and Legendary Irene Soderberg, Recording artist, performer, composer and DIVA Fawn, Record producer Andrew Lane, Actress Thushari Jayasekera and many more.
“This is a very well awaited and long planned event and now it is coming to a reality. I am sure this will be an eventful evening of stars and names in the entertainment business. I am having the time of my life.” concluded Mr. Parry-Jones.
Also event host and performer Cynthia Manley said “I love my life. I have traveled many countries, singing and enjoying the local flavors. Every once in a while an opportunity comes along that defies reality! This Saturday, I am honored to host (MC) and perform for a party, celebrating the release of a book “Scripted In Heaven” by International Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron.”
The event will featured Red Carpet Arrivals and Interviews, Buffet Seafood Dinner, Entertainment, Free Book, Book Signing, press conference by Author Lourdes Duque Baron, Matthew Parry-Jones & Andrew Lane and Award presentation. It do not includes Host Bar or parking. Each member or invited guest present is to be gifted with hardcover and special limited edition of Ms. Baron’s book “Scripted in Heaven”.
“This is a Private Press Book Signing at the Universal Hilton. Among many others in attendance, will be Multi-platinum producer, Andrew Lane. The Baron Publishing House Corporation in association with The Filipino American Press Club of California in coordination with Diversity News Productions from Diversity News Magazine has created an event worthy of the participants, and I get to be a part of it!! GOD is good, and I am thrilled to be one of the hosts of this spectacular Hollywood event. “There’s no business like show business “!!! concluded Ms. Manley.
This is also The Filipino American Press Club of California special entertainment program in honor and celebration of International Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron’s birthday.
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)
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/
About Matthew Parry-Jones:
About Cynthia Manley: In 1982, Cynthia Manley hit the dance music community like a lightning bolt. With the support of Bill Motley’s productions, Moby Dick Record’s ground breaking marketing concepts , and surrounded by the Boys Town Gang, she helped to re-vitalize a whole genre of music.
This team warranted Cynthia 4 top 10 BILLBOARD dance hits, including the #1 classic hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, between 1981 and 1986, when Bill Motley passed.
The success of Give lead to Sunshine Hotel, the latest Lewis/Manley creation, released June, 2011, again on Purple Music. This song is already heating up dance floors around the world, and is blasting on radio stations across Europe. For more information visit http://www.cynthiamanley.com/
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TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
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About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
Joe Mantegna from Criminal Minds and Grand Marshal with Santa Claus kick off 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots
November 26, 2012 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Celebrations, Celebrities, Christmas, Community News, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES, Parades
Since 1928, the Hollywood Christmas Parade has been an American tradition for 81 years! There were three years during wartime when the parade wasn’t presented. Grand Marshals, Celebrities and VIPs who have appeared in The Hollywood Christmas Parade during the last 81 years include: Buzz Aldrin, Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Bob Barker, Michael Bolton, Beau Bridges, Kristin Chenoweth, David Copperfield, Tony Danza, Sammy Davis, Jr., Cecil B. DeMille, Peter Fonda, City of Los Angeles Council President Eric Garcetti, Louis Gossett, Jr., Johnny Grant, Kathy Griffin, David Hasselhoff, Charlton Heston, Bob and Delores Hope, Ron Howard, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels, Toby Keith, Larry King, Eartha Kitt, City of Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge, George Lopez, Susan Lucci, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Frankie Muniz, 98 Degrees, Edward James Olmos, Marie Osmond, Hayden Pantierre, Regis and Joy Philbin, Helen Reddy, Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans, Mickey and Jan Rooney, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Santa Claus, John Schneider, Arnold Schwarzenegger, William Shatner, Jimmy Stewart, The Simpsons, Ashley Tisdale, City of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood and many others.
The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade was held in the heart of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. It was kind of chilly, but the evening turn out to be a perfect night for celebrities and family to celebrate the most amazing and magical time of the year which are the Holidays.
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- Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie
- Santa Claus arrives at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- “Criminal Minds,” A.J. Cook, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler
- Uggie The Dog
- Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie
- George Takei attends 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Louis Gossett, Jr., attends 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Kimberley Locke attends to 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Tom LaBonge, Joe Mantegna and Santa Claus
- Tom LaBonge, Joe Mantegna Santa Claus and Steve Moyer
- Joe Mantegna arrives at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Thomas Gibson arrives at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- A.J. Cook arrives at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Matthew Gray Gubler arrives at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Maria Canals-Barrera arrives at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Joe Mantegna and Santa Claus arrive at 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade
The event featured 200 celebrities and VIP’s on the red carpet, the parade, 21 Award-Winning Bands (including 14 from the state of California; seven from out of state – Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, and the United States Marine Corps Color Guard), 8 Equestrian Units, 6 Floats, 14 Balloons, 52 Specialty Characters/Novelties and live performances, including Kimberley Locke, Singer, “American Idol” Finalist singing “Silver Bells”
The parade route travels on a U-shaped 3.2 mile route throughout Hollywood, CA starting at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard, traveling East onto Hollywood Boulevard turning South onto Vine Street, and then traveling West onto Sunset Boulevard back to Orange Street. 5,000 plus people will participate in this year’s parade. 10,000 square feet of Red Carpet will blanket Hollywood Boulevard in front of the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (the official starting point for the parade) on a lavishly holiday adorned “live set” where Associated Television International will tape the parade for national televised broadcasts of the parade on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel to be aired during the holiday season.
About Joe Mantegna:
Joe Mantegna, Parade Grand Marshal; Film/Television/Stage Star, Tony Award and Emmy Award -Winning and Golden Globe Award -Nominated Actor (“Glengarry Glen Ross” – Broadway, “Bleacher Bums” – PBS, “Criminal Minds,” “The Rat Pack,” “The Godfather: Part III,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “The Starter Wife,” “The Last Don,” National Spokesperson for The U.S. Army Museum).
Sources: Steve Moyer Public Relations, Diversity News Magazine
Photos credit to: Bob Delgadillo from Bob Delgadillo Photography and Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine.
Editor’s Note: On behalf of the entire team at Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV, Diversity News Radio, Diversity News Productions from the Diversity News Publications Family of Companies we want to thank Steve Moyer and the producers, as well sponsors for allowing us to cover the event and being part of it for 3 years in a row. Also we want to wish you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013.
About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
Christina Milian attends opening night at L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios
October 19, 2012 by Stella Gomez
Filed under Celebrities, Celebrities News, Entertainment, Events, Fashion Shows, Fashion Week, Media, People
LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Opening Night 10-19-2012.
Wella Professional presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios produced by The Gallery LA located at 1438 North Gower Street in Hollywood. Opening Night on October 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. presented the Spring/Summer 2013 designs for four designers. The L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios runs from October 19th to October 21st. Every year, Mikey Koffman from “The Gallery Los Angeles” hosts the event.
As guests arrived, they got to splurge in eating appetizers catered by Nobu “My World on a plate” and enjoy drinks from “Little Black Dress Vodka”, “Lodvoka”, and “Venue Sunset Gower-Sunset Bronson” at the open bar. “Bubba Sweets” provided delicious cupcakes to enjoy. “Hoodiebuddie with HB3 Technology” set up a teepee and welcome guest in to have their picture taken, and before they exit, they were given a free hoodie for stopping by.
Our very own Diversity News Magazine was one of the Media Partners advertising this great event. Diversity News Magazine contributed this month’s magazine for the VIP gift bags. A copy is offered for purchase at http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/453512. A special thank you goes out to all the media partners for taking the time to advertise, sponsor and attend the event.
Wella Professional was the Title Sponsor this year. Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace set up a lovely scene for guests to get the feel in how comfortable it will be to reserve your stay at the hotel. Fashion goes along with beauty; Napoleon Predis and Glamglow sponsored and displayed a variety of make-up which will make anyone feel beautiful any day. Anyone was welcome to stop by and touch up their makeup or even get beauty tips. Sugar Scout displayed punky jewelry for viewing.
Opening performance was “Midnight Red”. The singing group danced all over the runway. Towards the end, the microphones went dead, but that did not stop the group from singing and entertaining.
Now was the time to showcase the designer’s Spring/Summer 2013 designs. Culture Swimwear started off the festivities. It was all about spring colors like pink, blue, orange, purple and greens. What a way to make a lady feel sexy. High waist bottoms designs on a few were perfect for those who want to cover more, but then show a little skin. Also, some of the swimwear had strings hanging on the sides of the bottom portion. What a great idea. Swimwear with lace and knitted backs made the swimwear look more girly.
Amelie Swimwear by Andrea Abaunza had a different idea of Spring/Summer swimwear. Blue, purple, hot pink, orange and a mixture of green were her idea of bringing a splash of color. A sheer top cover up made the swimsuit feel more fashionable when you go to the beach. Comfortable long sheer dresses covered the swimwear. She had a great selection of colors and styles for both adults and children.
Kate Swim by Katherine Bruening, Kate had a crafty side in designing her selection. Kate knows it is all about the colors that make a statement. Purple, pink, orange, light green with strings of rhinestones and shimmering jewels made you feel rich and beautiful. Some of the bikinis had hanging strings and embedded in the fabric with shining jewels. One designer decided to make you feel like a cowgirl with the front portion covered with hanging strings of color. All you need the boots.
Last of the designers was Nicolita/Havana Nights by Christina Milian. Singer, Christina Milian is not only a superstar, but a contributed swimsuit designer. Christina Milian, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model born in Jersey City. Now she joins forces with Nicolita, they both brought the attention to the runway with dark feels of color like black and leopard prints. The mixture of black, green, and white made you feel you are not only at the beach, but in a jungle to. The statement brings out the wild in you. Bringing forward rhinestones on the swimsuit also made you feel rich and noticeable. Swimwear can also consist of black long dresses to use to cover up when it is cold at the beach or even a pool party.
The swimwear collections presented this day was designed for ladies to enjoy. The designers were all clever in selecting the right colors, fabrics and even jewels for Spring/Summer collection. What a way to make a statement when you enjoy the beach or even a pool party. To see more decorative swimwear, you can go to the designer’s website for viewing.
About Mikey Koffman/The Gallery of Los Angeles:
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.
Photo credit to: Gisele Ozeri from PartyBy5.com for Diversity News Magazine.
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The Gallery L.A. Unveils Details of Eighth Season of L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios
October 16, 2012 by News Desk
Filed under Entertainment News, Events, Fashion Shows, Featured, FEATURES, Media, People
Fashion Week’s Premier Event Pulls Out All the Stops.
LOS ANGELES, CA; October 15, 2012 – For the eighth season running, L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios promises to be L.A. Fashion Week’s most-coveted industry event of the season with its lineup of top-tier designers and brands. From Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21, L.A.’s finest will come together for the grand finale of Fashion Week.
Festivities begin Thursday, October 18 with L.A. Fashion Weekend’s Kick Off Party sponsored by the weekend’s Silver Sponsor, Bibby Financial, which specializes in financing options for small and medium-sized companies.
Opening night features a live musical performance from up-and-coming boy band Midnight Red who will sing their new hit single “Hell Yeah” to get guests riled up and ready for the much-anticipated Swim show. Saturday kicks off with yet another live performance from rising pop star and The Gallery L.A.’s own Hannah Alter. Alter will open the show and set a high-energy tone for the night with her single “All Around the World.”
All weekend long, stylists from title sponsor Wella Professionals and artists from makeup sponsor Napoleon Perdis will not only fashion models for the runway, but also glam up guests hair and makeup in the Nobu Lounge pre-show at a state-of-the art Beauty Bar complete with Wella’s Braid Bar.
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, opening January 2013 in Las Vegas, is the official Lounge sponsor and will be converting the Lounge into a Nobu Hotel branded experience, complete with catering from its room service menu and a sneak peek look at what the hotel will feature. Guests at L.A. Fashion Weekend will be amongst the first to be able to make reservations at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace right from the lounge, as well as mingle with actual staff, stretch out in a Nobu bed and view photos of the rooms and suites.
No one will go parched with an open bar from Little Black Dress Vodka, passed cocktails from Lovoka, and refreshments from Diabolo.
Guests will also have the opportunity to try on mud masks from GlamGlow, purchase and peruse jewelry from Sugar Scout LA, snag signature sweatshirts from Hoodie Buddie, who will have its own custom teepee in the Design Suite, and munch on cupcakes from Bubba Sweets.
SCHEDULE OF L.A. FASHION WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, October 19, 8:00 pm: Spring/Summer 2013 Swim collections from Culture Swimwear, Amelie Swimwear, and Kate Swim. The show closes with Havana Nights by Christina Milian for Nicolita Swimwear. Media arrive at 5:00 pm, general registration opens at 6:00 pm. Red carpet and pre-reception from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, October 20, 8:00 pm: Emerging brands Flynn Skye, Black Hearts Brigade, Wolfeep, G. Kim and Parides. Media arrive at 5:00 pm, general registration opens at 6:00 pm. Red carpet and pre-reception from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm: “JUST Fashion” by Public Counsel, the Nation’s largest non-profit law firm, featuring couture designers Anthony Franco, Dina Bar-El, and Nathanaelle. Ticket are available on www.publiccounsel.org. Media arrive 11:00 am, general registration opens at 12:00 pm. Pre-reception from 12:00 – 1:45 pm. Doors close at 1:30 pm.
Sunday, October 21, 8:00 pm: Couture designs from Anthony Franco, Dina Bar-El, and Nathanaelle. Media arrive at 5:00 pm, general registration opens at 6:00 pm. Red carpet and pre-reception from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm.
Red carpet interviews with designers will be available from 6:00 – 7:30 pm before every show and from 12:00 – 1:30 pm for “JUST Fashion.” Post-show interviews will occur at 8:30 pm on the runway and 2:30 pm after “JUST Fashion.”
Additional sponsors include Public Counsel, Porsche Beverly Hills, American Gentleman, Hollyscoop, LA Splash Magazine, LA Fashion Magazine, Diversity News, Zee Report, Hollywood Weekly, California Apparel News, The Fashion Law Group, and earthwise. For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.LosAngelesFW.com
ABOUT THE GALLERY LOS ANGELES / MIKEY KOFFMAN
Mikey Koffman, Founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and Executive Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend, has been a mainstay in L.A.’s fashion world for over 10 years as both a producer and innovator. Koffman’s extensive background producing runway shows in L.A., Las Vegas, and New York City led her to start The Gallery Los Angeles, a full-service marketing and event production company.
Since 2005, Koffman and The Gallery LA have been an integral force to Los Angeles Fashion Week and an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. After Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s final season, Koffman created L.A. Fashion Weekend and moved her high-profile fashion show to Sunset Gower Studios in the heart of Hollywood. Today, L.A. Fashion Weekend continues to be one of L.A. Fashion Week’s most sought-after events and sets the stage for high-level brands, products, and services.
In addition to her work with L.A. Fashion Week, Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow. Her shows have successfully put brands on the map with key buyers and media, resulting in the launch of a number of emerging lines.
Koffman has appeared as a fashion expert and stylist on a variety of TV morning shows and news stations and was also featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series “The Real L Word.”
For more information on Mikey Koffman and L.A. Fashion Weekend, please visit
www.thegalleryla.com and www.losangelesfw.com. ‘Like’ us on Facebook (/thegalleryla) and follow us on Twitter (@thegalleryla).
Source: The Gallery L.A.
Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The Gallery Los Angeles Presents L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios Spring/Summer 2013 on October 19th – 21st, 2012.
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