Red Carpet Arrivals & Complete list of The 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the JW Marriott LA Hotel

Los Angeles, Saturday, April 20, 2013 - GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 10 of this year’s 33 media categories at the 24^th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka and Wells Fargo, and locally by Delta Air Lines, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015 on Saturday night.

The celebrities and guests gathered for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles were Jennifer Lawrence and Harvey Weinstein presented the Advocate for Change Award to former President Bill Clinton. Charlize Theron and Leonardo DiCaprio presented entertainment attorney Steve Warren with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

The event was hosted by Drew Barrymore and featured an exclusive performance by Kelly Rowland. Additional special guests included Betty White, Chris Evans, Scott Evans, Tobey Maguire, Alex Pettyfer, Elle Fanning, Brad Goreski, Darren Criss, Logan Lerman, Mae Whitman, Eric Dane, Stephen Chbosky, Kirsten Dunst, Naya Rivera, Ali Larter, Alex Newell, Matt Bomer, Sara Ramirez, Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Cloris Leachman, Shannon Woodward, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Linda Perry; Kat Graham, Trevor Donovan, Chaz Bono, Maria Menounos, Kyle Richards, and Wilson Cruz, among many others!

Following is a complete list of GLAAD Media Awards presented on stage, and the individuals that accepted the awards (accepters tentative):

• Advocate for Change Award:  Bill Clinton  (presented by Harvey Weinstein and Jennifer Lawrence)
• Stephen F. Kolzak Award:  Steve Warren  (presented by Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron)
• Outstanding Film – Wide Release:  The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Summit Entertainment)  [accepted by: writer and director Stephen Chbosky with Logan Lerman, Johnny Simmons and Mae Whitman]
• Outstanding Comedy Series:  The New Normal (NBC)  [accepted by: co-creators Ryan Murphy and Allison Adler with Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Georgia King, Jayson Blair, NeNe Leakes]
• Outstanding Individual Episode:  “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Me What to Do” Raising Hope (Fox)  [accepted by: show creator Greg Garcia with Cloris Leachman, Shannon Woodward]
• Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series:  American Horror Story: Asylum (FX)  [accepted by:  show creator Ryan Murphy]
• Outstanding Daily Drama:  Days of Our Lives (NBC)  [accepted by: Freddie Smith]

The following is a list of other award recipients announced at the 24^th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

• Outstanding Talk Show Episode:  “At Home with Neil Patrick Harris, His Fiancé David Burtka, & Their Twins” Oprah’s Next Chapter (OWN)
• Outstanding Los Angeles Theater:  The Children by Michael Elyanow

SPANISH-LANGUAGE

• Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Episode:  “Confirma su identidad como mujer” Showbiz (CNN en Español)

• Outstanding TV Journalism Newsmagazine:  TIE: “Los transexuales buscan su identidad en medio de ignorancia y prejuicios” Encuentro (CNN en Español) and “La vida en rosa” Aquí y Ahora (Univision)

• Outstanding Newspaper Article:  “Gays y padres excelentes” by Pilar Marrero (La Opinión)

Additional awards were presented in New York on March 16.  The final awards will be presented in San Francisco on May 11 at the Hilton San Francisco – Union Square where Adam Lambert will receive the Davidson/Valentini Award and the San Francisco Giants will receive the Corporate Leader Award.

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives. GLAAD Media Award nominees were published, released or broadcast between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.

More information about the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards event in San Francisco may be found athttp://www.glaad.org/mediaawards.  To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards.

About GLAAD:  GLAAD amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, visit www.glaad.org.

Source: GLAAD
Photos by Rodrigo Vaz/RodrigoVaz.com/LoveShots for Diversity News Magazine.

The 44th Annual NAACP Image Award complete winners list

On Friday, February 1, 2013 the winners of the “44th NAACP ImageAwards” were announced during the live broadcast from Los Angeles’historic Shrine Auditorium which aired on NBC (8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed).

The two-hour live special was hosted by Steve Harvey. Some of the biggest names in film, television and music appeared including Archie Panjabi, Cedric The Entertainer, Common, Don Cheadle, Halle Berry, Keke Palmer, Lamorne Morris, Laz Alonso, LL Cool J, Meagan Good, Niecy Nash, Samuel L Jackson, Terrence Jenkins, Tony Goldwyn, Tyler James Williams, Wanda Sykes and Wayne Brady. Gladys Knight performed “The Way We Were” for the in memoriam segment and Wyclef and Common performed a version of Belafonte’s “Day-O.”

Jamie Foxx was named Entertainer of the Year.

Dennis Haysbert with NAACP Chairwoman Roslyn Brock presented the NAACP Chairman’s Award to Vice Admiral Michelle Howard, Diahann Carroll with NAACP President Benjamin Jealous presented the NAACP President’s Award to Kerry Washington and Sidney Poitier announced Harry Belafonte as the Spingarn Medal recipient.

David Oyelowo, Dwight Henry, Eddie Cibrian, Garcelle Beauvais, Quvenzhané Wallis and James Remar introduced film packages. Dennis Haysbert was the in-show announcer. The 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards featured red carpet arrivals, photo room and general press room.

Nominees for the NAACP Image Awards are determined by the number of entries received by the deadline. To be eligible, projects must have had a national distribution date between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. For the 2012 voting period, over 1,200 submissions were received by the artists, managers, publicists, production companies, record labels, studios, networks and/or publishers. From those entries, a nominating committee of 300 industry professionals and NAACP leaders from across the country select five nominees in each of the 53 categories. Those results were announced at a press conference. To determine the winners, the members of the NAACP vote via a secured online site. The results are tabulated by the Image Awards auditors, Bert Smith & Co., and the results are confidential until the envelope is opened LIVE on stage during the NBC telecast on Friday, February 1, 2013.

The NAACP Image Awards production team included Executive Producers Reginald Hudlin and Brad Lachman. Bill Bracken served as Supervising Producer and Byron Phillips as Producer. The production team also included Tony McCuin as Director and Melanie Massie as the Talent Executive.

The event sponsors include: FedEx, UAW/Chrysler, AT&T, Hyundai Motor America, Wells Fargo, General Motors, Walmart, Bank of America, Walgreens, Gilead Sciences, AARP, Ford Motor, Anheuser Busch, Pepsico.

The 44th NAACP Image Awards winners are:

TELEVISION
Comedy Series
“The Game” (BET)
Actor in a Comedy Series
Don Cheadle “House Of Lies” (Showtime)
Cassi Davis “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” (TBS)
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Lance Gross
“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” (TBS)
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Vanessa Williams “Desperate Housewives” (ABC)
Drama Series
“Scandal” (ABC)
Actor in a Drama Series
LL Cool J “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS)
Actress in a Drama Series
Kerry Washington “Scandal” (ABC)
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Omar Epps “House M.D.”(FOX)
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Loretta Devine “Grey’s Anatomy”(ABC)
Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
“Steel Magnolias” (Lifetime)
Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or
Dramatic Special
Cuba Gooding, Jr. ”Hallmark Hall of Fame’s FIRELIGHT” (ABC)
Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Alfre Woodard “Steel Magnolias” (Lifetime)
Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Kristoff St. John “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)
Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Tatyana Ali “The Young and the Restless”(CBS)
News/Information(Series or Special)
“Unsung” (TV One)
Talk Series
“The View” (ABC)
Reality Series
“Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” (OWN)
Variety Series or Special
“Black Girls Rock” (BET)
Children’s Program
“Kasha and the Zulu King” (BET)
Performance in a Youth/ Children’s Program – (Series or Special)
Loretta Devine “Doc McStuffins” (Disney Junior block on Disney Channel)
 
MUSIC
New Artist
Elle Varner (MBK/RCA)
Male Artist
Usher (RCA Records)
Female Artist
Alicia Keys (RCA Records)
Duo, Group or Collaboration
Mary Mary (Columbia)
Jazz Album
“The Preservation Hall 50th Anniversary Collection” The Preservation Hall Jazz Band(Legacy)
Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)
“Go Get It” Mary Mary (Columbia)
World Music Album
“All of Me” Estelle (Atlantic)
Music Video
“Girl On Fire” Alicia Keys (RCA Records)
Song
“I Look To You” Whitney Houston and R. Kelly (RCA Records)
Album
“I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston” Whitney Houston (RCA Records)
 
LITERATURE
Literary Work – Fiction
“The Reverend’s Wife” Kimberla Lawson Roby (Grand Central Publishing)
Literary Work – Non-Fiction
“The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court ” Jeffrey Toobin (Doubleday)
Literary Work – Debut Author
“Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki Giovanni in Her Own Words” Darryl L. Lacy (Darryl L. Lacy (iUniverse)
Literary Work – Biography/Auto-Biography
“Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change” John Lewis (Hyperion)
Literary Work – Instructional
“Health First: The Black Woman’s Wellness Guide” Eleanor Hinton Hoytt, Hilary Beard (SmileyBooks)
Literary Work – Poetry
“Speak Water” Truth Thomas (Cherry Castle Publishing)
Literary Work – Children
“What Color is My World?” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Author), Raymond Obstfeld (Author), A.G. Ford (Illustrator) (Candlewick Press)
Literary Work – Youth/Teens
“Obama Talks Back: Global Lessons A Dialogue With America’s Young Leaders” Gregory Reed (Amber Books)
 
FILM
Motion Picture
“Red Tails” (Lucasfilm)
Actor in a Motion Picture
Denzel Washington “Flight” (Paramount Pictures)
Actress in a Motion Picture
Viola Davis “Won’t Back Down” (20th Century Fox)
Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Samuel L. Jackson ”Django Unchained” (Weinstein Co.)
Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Kerry Washington “Django Unchained” (Weinstein Co.)
Independent Motion Picture
“Beasts of the Southern Wild” (Fox Searchlight Pictures) & “Red Tails” (Lucasfilm)
International Motion Picture
“The Intouchables” (Weinstein Co.)
Documentary (Theatrical or Television)
“On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You’ve Never Heard Of” (Showtime)
Writing in a Comedy Series
Marc Wilmore “The Simpsons” – The Spy Who Learned Me (FOX)
Writing in a Dramatic Series
Cheo Hodari Coker “SouthLAnd” – God’s Work (TNT)
Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television)
Elizabeth Hunter “Abducted: The Carlina White Story” (Lifetime)
Directing in a Comedy Series
Ken Whittingham “Parks and Recreation” (NBC)
Directing in a Dramatic Series
Paris Barclay “Smash” (NBC)
Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television)
Benh Zeitlin “Beasts of the Southern Wild” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

About The NAACP Image Awards:
The NAACP Image Awards is the premier multicultural awards show. It celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. For more info visit http://www.naacpimageawards.net

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.  For more information visit http://www.naacp.org/

Sources: NAACP/The Lippin Group

Editor’s Note: Thank you to our Photo Editor and Celebrity Events Photographer Rodrigo Vaz for capturing the great memories for the 3rd year in a row of the NAACP Image Awards.

Halle Berry, LL Cool J, Wanda Sykes Named Presenters at 44th NAACP Image Awards

Naomi Campbell, Archie Panjabi, Common, Terrence Jenkins, Cedric The Entertainer, Keke Palmer, Tyler James Williams, Meagan Good, Laz Alonso and Lamorne Morris to present at 44^th NAACP Image Awards 

Diahann Carroll and Others to Introduce Special Tributes.

NAACP ‘Entertainer of the Year’ to be Revealed.

 Wyclef and Common to Perform During Two-Hour Live Broadcast to air on Feb. 1, 8-10 p.m. EST on NBC.

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 28, 2013) – The NAACP announced today that Halle Berry, LL Cool J, Naomi Campbell, Archie Panjabi, Common, Terrence Jenkins, Wanda Sykes, Cedric The Entertainer, Keke Palmer, Tyler James Williams, Meagan Good, Laz Alonso and Lamorne Morris have been added to present at the 44^th NAACP Image Awards broadcast LIVE from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 1, 8-10 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) on NBC.

Diahann Carroll and others will introduce special tributes.  Wyclef and Common will perform.

In addition, the NAACP “Entertainer of the Year” will be revealed.  This special honor is being bestowed upon an individual within the entertainment industry who has achieved notable success in multiple projects and mediums. The results were determined by a national polling company who surveyed a diverse sampling of individuals from across the country to vote and determine the recipient. 

As previously announced, comedian, author, radio and talk show host, Steve Harvey will host and Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Wanda Sykes and Tony Goldwyn will be presenters.  In addition, Dennis Haysbert will be the in-show announcer.  Kerry Washington will receive the NAACP President’s Award and United States Navy Vice Admiral Michelle Janine Howard will receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award.

Nominees for the NAACP Image Awards are determined by the number of entries received by the deadline.  To be eligible, projects must have had a national distribution date between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. For the 2012 voting period, over 1,200 submissions were received by the artists, managers, publicists, production companies, record labels, studios, networks and/or publishers. From those entries, a nominating committee of 300 industry professionals and NAACP leaders from across the country select five nominees in each of the 53 categories. Those results were announced at a press conference. To determine the winners, the members of the NAACP vote via a secured online site. The results are tabulated by the Image Awards auditors, Bert Smith & Co., and the results are confidential until the envelope is opened LIVE on stage during the NBC telecast on Friday, February 1, 2013.

The NAACP Image Awards production team includes Executive Producers Reginald Hudlin and Brad Lachman. Bill Bracken will serve as Supervising Producer and Byron Phillips as Producer. The production team also includes Tony McCuin as Director and Melanie Massie as the Talent Executive.


Event sponsors include:  FedEx, UAW/Chrysler, AT&T, Hyundai Motors, Wells Fargo, General Motors, Walmart, Bank of America, Walgreens, Gilead Sciences, AARP, Ford Motor, Anheuser Busch, Pepsico.

About the NAACP Image Awards:
The NAACP Image Awards is the premier multicultural awards show.  It celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at http://www.naacpimageawards.net/

About the NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. For more information visit http://www.naacp.org/

Graphic credit to: NAACP

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV are happy to announce that for a third year in a row our own Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar and Photo Editor and Celebrity Events Photographer Rodrigo Vaz will be live covering the event to bring photos and videos including story with all the winners. Please come back to http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/

NAMM Presents Excellence Award for Music In Advertising to Goodby, Silverstein & Partners at 2013 NAMM Show

Goodby, Silverstein & Partners honored for Chevy Sonic TV commercial featuring OK Go.

Anaheim, CA (January 27, 2013) – Once a year, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) turns the spotlight on some of the most creative, engaging ads that feature music instruments and music making. The 2013 winners of the NAMM Excellence Award for Music in Advertising are Goodby, Silverstein & Partners for their Chevy Sonic ad, titled “Let’s Do This/Needing-Getting/OK Go.” The ad features members of the band OK Go driving a car rigged to play music with a little help from hundreds of guitars, pianos, and percussion instruments positioned along the driving course.

The presentation made at the 2013 NAMM Show held at the Anaheim Convention Center took place in front of 4,000 music-industry leaders at a breakfast session on the final morning of the four-day event. A. Eicoff & Company with UnitedHealthcare / AARP ad titled “Playing for Keeps” and Wieden & Kennedy’s “Music Teacher” for Target took home the day’s other top honors.

The winners were chosen from dozens of campaigns created in the last year for mainstream brands that feature musical instruments and music-making technology such as synthesizers and DJ mixers. The nominees’ spots promoted a vast array of products – from cars to credit cards – and incorporated everything from custom guitars and homemade drums to a human-body-powered one-man band. View a montage of the nominees here.

The trophies are actual musical instruments – ukuleles – that have been customized with one-of-a-kind artwork by California-artist Tyler Warren.

“Companies seem to use musical instruments in their ads because music-making elicits a positive feeling with consumers,” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. “It is gratifying to see people playing music to communicate these messages, and a clear reminder of music’s power to move us.”

The NAMM Excellence Award for Music in Advertising celebrates a burgeoning trend in television advertising. Increasingly, music – particularly musical instruments and music-making technology – is moving into the spotlight when it comes to television advertising. From the frenetic guy who serenades Chase Freedom Card users on his blue guitar to the music teacher playing the keyboard as he riffs on what back-to-school supplies kids might need from Target, musical instruments are key to many memorable campaigns.

About NAMM:
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $16.3 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 8,500 Member companies located in more than 87 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Sources: NAMM/The Lippin Group

Stevie Wonder named Mayor of NAMM Show; Musical Innovation hits the 2013 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center

Recording artist Stevie Wonder receives proclamation declaring Wonder as Mayor of NAMM at the 2013 NAMM Show.

The NAMM Show 2013 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue, in Anaheim, California, on January 24-27, 2013. The show gives vendors all around the world the opportunity to come to California to present their products for all to see. Exhibit booths are located at Level 2, Hall E, Hall D, Hall B, and Arena. If you are an artist, musician, singer or just a seller, the NAMM Show is the perfect place to be this weekend. Many walk the halls at the Convention Center to see all types of musical instruments, disc jockey equipment, lights, and all sorts of gadgets for your enjoyment and profession. At The NAMM Show, you will find almost every musical instrument you can think of. You can imagine all the talented people who came out to support the show.

(Note: Please click on the photos to view them regular size).

Every year, the vendors go out of their way to showcase spectacular equipment for any buyer (s). Demonstrations were given, and also people had the opportunity to pick up an instrument to feel it and test it out for themselves. Every where you walked, you got to experience hearing the sounds of equipment played by spectators, prospect buyers and talent musicians.

Many band players, recording artist, producers, etc., came out to support The 2013 NAMM Show. Guests got to meet & greet, take pictures and get autographs of their favorite talent (s). The show was a great way to network and meet people who love music just like you. The 2013 NAMM Show honored American Idol’s Randy Jackson, Grammy winning producer, musician, and Television Personality with the highest honor, the “Music for Life” award on January 24, 2013.

It is amazing in how musical instruments have changed over the years. Companies such as Bad Seed came out. Bad Seed introduced all new range of Custom Metal Body Guitars. Also Gibson Guitars who continues to made a great product showcase the entire line of Les Paul Collection. Etymotic Research, an innovator in hearing wellness solutions introduces the MP915 earplugs which activates automatically, allowing natural hearing and provide automatic protection from both loud, sustained music and sudden, loud percussive sounds. Gobbler, announced the release of its integration within Avid Pro Tools software. The unique integration enables media or sessions of any size to be shared directly from within the Pro Tools interface. Casio revealed a new game-changing digital piano. This piano sets the stage of a professional music space for any piano players. Emotiva Pro, presented a Stealth 8 Precision Bi-Amplified Active Studio Monitor. This monitor delivers exceptional efficiency and low noise. Also Capturing Couture launches a brand new collection of guitar straps for children. By attending, you will also get to view many other companies and their products.

What ever you desire when it comes to instruments and equipment, you can view it all at this popular 2013 NAMM Show at the Convention Center in Anaheim. It is a great way to get close to the newest, stylish instruments and technology in today’s professional market demands.


The NAMM Show gathers 95,000 members of the music product industry from around the world to preview new product debuts from thousands of brands across every category. Learn more about the 2013 NAMM Show at http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2013.

About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 8,500 Member companies located in more than 87 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Sources: Lippin Group/NAMM

American Idol’s Randy Jackson Receives “Music for Life” Award at 2013 NAMM Show

Legendary producer, musician and TV personality awarded NAMM’s highest honor

Carlsbad, CA (January 24, 2013) – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honors legendary music producer Randy Jackson with its highest honor, the “Music for Life” award. Jackson is recognized for his pervasive influence in the music world, and his longtime encouragement of budding music-makers.

Introducing the GRAMMY-winning producer, musician, songwriter, best-selling author, entrepreneur and beloved television personality to a packed house during the 2013 NAMM Show’s Breakfast of Champions, NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond refers to Jackson as one of music’s true renaissance men.

“Throughout his career, Randy Jackson has served as an ambassador for music in all its forms – as a musician, a writer, collaborator, and producer,” said Lamond. “His enthusiasm for the musicians he interacts with on “American Idol” is unabashed and real, and truly comes from an organic place. Randy Jackson knows music because he lives music.”

NAMM’s “Music for Life” award was created to recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate, support and exemplify NAMM’s vision that the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone. Past recipients have included musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Yoko Ono, Quincy Jones, Henry and Felice Mancini, as well as members of Congress, governors, business leaders, the Smithsonian, and Sesame Workshop.

Growing up in Baton Rouge, LA, Jackson was immersed in the region’s veritable music gumbo on the streets, in church and at home. Developing an affinity for myriad styles, he naturally picked up the bass guitar at 13-years-old and began on a dynamic and diverse path. He has performed with Journey, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Keith Richards and countless others. Jackson produced and collaborated with music luminaries from nearly all disciplines. All in all, he’s received more than 1000 gold and platinum plaques with collective sales exceeding 200 million. Jackson moved seamlessly into his role as “American Idol’s” longest-standing judge, combining his producer’s sensibilities and his musician’s ear to help make the show one of the highest rated in television history.

His charitable work includes Save the Children, the Gibson Foundation, Ronald McDonald House charities, the T.J. Martell Foundation, and NARAS Music for Schools. He is the architect of multi-million dollar fundraiser “Idol Gives Back,” which delivered relief to beleaguered Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He also contributed to the remake of “We Are The World,” benefiting Haitian relief efforts.

The NAMM Show gathers 95,000 members of the music product industry from around the world to preview new product debuts from thousands of brands across every category. Learn more about the 2013 NAMM Show at http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2013.

About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 8,500 Member companies located in more than 87 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Sources: Lippin Group/NAMM

Steve Harvey to Host 44th NAACP Image Awards; Presenters Announced to air on NBC

Dennis Haysbert to be in-show Announcer during Two-Hour Live Broadcast to air on

Feb. 1, 8-10 p.m. EST on NBC.

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 22, 2013) – The NAACP announced today that comedian, author, radio and talk show host, Steve Harvey will host and Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes and Tony Goldwyn will be part of an all-star line-up to present at the 44^th  NAACP IMAGE AWARDS.  In addition, Dennis Haysbert will be the in-show announcer during the LIVE broadcast from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 1, 8-10 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) on NBC.

“I’m honored to be hosting the 44th NAACP Image Awards, and celebrate the variety of film, TV, literary, music contributions, and special honorees this year. We’re live on stage, got great things in store for the night!” commented Mr. Harvey.

The NAACP Image Awards are being produced by Reginald Hudlin and Brad Lachman. Bill Bracken will serve as Supervising Producer and Byron Phillips as Producer. The production team also includes Tony McCuin as Director and Melanie Massie as the Talent Executive.

Nominees for the NAACP Image Awards are determined by the number of entries received by the deadline.  To be eligible, projects must have had a national distribution date between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. For the 2012 voting period, over 1,200 submissions were received by the artists, managers, publicists, production companies, record labels, studios, networks and/or publishers. From those entries, a nominating committee of 300 industry professionals and NAACP leaders from across the country select five nominees in each of the 53 categories. Those results were announced at a press conference. To determine the winners, the members of the NAACP vote via a secured online site. The results are tabulated by the Image Awards auditors, Bert Smith & Co., and the results are confidential until the envelope is opened LIVE on stage during the NBC telecast on Friday, February 1, 2013.

Event sponsors include:  FedEx, UAW/Chrysler, AT&T, Hyundai Motors, Wells Fargo, General Motors, Walmart, Bank of America, Walgreens, Gilead Sciences, AARP, Ford Motor, Anheuser Busch, Pepsico.

About The NAACP Image Awards:
The NAACP Image Awards is the premier multicultural awards show.  It celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at http://www.naacpimageawards.net/

About the NAACP
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. For more information visit http://www.naacp.org/

Sources: NAACP and The Lippin Group

Reginald Hudlin & Brad Lachman to Produce THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS airs February 1, 2013 on NBC

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 2, 2013) – Industry veterans Reginald Hudlin and Brad Lachman have been named co-executive producers of THE 44^TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, it was announced today by the NAACP.  Winners will be revealed during the two-hour star-studded special to air live on Friday, February 1 (8 ET live/PT tape-delayed) on NBC.

Hudlin, former president of BET, created 17 of the top 20 rated shows in the history of the network and also created the “BET Hip Hop Awards,” and the “BET Honors.” Lachman, who has received Seven Emmy Awards, has served as Executive Producer on an unprecedented variety of specials including major live events, concert performances, reality programs, clip shows and comedy specials.  The production team will also include Tony McCuin as director and Melanie Massie as the talent executive.

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

“Reginald Hudlin (Hudlin Entertainment) and Brad Lachman (Brad Lachman Productions) are two of the most distinguished and well-respected producers in the industry,” stated Chairman, NAACP National Board of Directors, Roslyn M. Brock. “We are thrilled they will be at the helm of this year’s live broadcast of the Image Awards.”

“The NAACP Image Awards has recognized the best in both the arts and civil rights for four decades,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “We look forward to a great show this year.”

“We are so proud to have the opportunity to produce the 44^th NAACP Image Awards,” commented Hudlin and Lachman.  “The Image Awards hold a unique place in America’s cultural landscape, and we’re looking forward to producing a show that is inspiring, smart, funny, touching, and makes you want to get of out your seat and pump your fist!”

About NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The organization’s half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

About Reginald Hudlin:
Hudlin is a pioneer of the modern black film movement, writing, directing and producing movies like “House Party,” “Bommerang” and “Bebe’s Kids” which are some of the most profitable and influential films of his generation. He is the executive producer and writer of the “Black Panther” animated series and was executive producer of “The Boondocks.”

In addition, Hudlin is one of the producers of “Django Unchained,” the new movie by Quentin Tarantino that opens in theatres on Christmas Day.  The film has been nominated for 4 Image Awards and 5 Golden Globes, including Best Picture for both awards.

Hudlin is also launching New Nation Networks, a digital premium entertainment company in partnership with Google that he co-founded with Byron Phillips.


About Brad Lachman:
His career highlights include President Clinton’s Inaugural Gala, The Grand Opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, music specials featuring Jennifer Lopez,  Harry Connick Jr., Phil Collins and Michel Buble, as well as two birthday tribute specials to America’s sweetheart, Betty White.

In addition, he has produced NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special for the past 4 years, and the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” for the past 19 years.

Photos credit to:  NAACP/The Lippin Group

Los Angeles Fashion Weekend Thank you Statement to Diversity News Magazine/TV Teams and The Gallery LA

From the entire Diversity News Publications Family of Companies we want to thank our staff photographers, affiliates, partners, writers and reporters for representing and helping us to make LA Fashion Weekend Fall/Spring 2013@Sunset Gower Studios a HUGE SUCCESS. Our team knows who they are and we will be thanking them personally and online for their LOYAL and hard work.

Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV Thank goes to:

• Stella Gomez, Photographer/Writer and Reporter
• Thushari Jayasekera, Writer/blogger and photographer
• Ali Bigdeli, Photographer and Videographer
• Francois Palais, Photographer
• Gisele Rebeiro, Photographer and Talent/Host
• Idan Ozeri, Photographer
• Clinton H. Wallace, Photographer
• Steven Escobar, Editor-In-Chief and Producer/Camera

Our VIP’s celebrities and guests:

• Recording artist/performer and DIVA Cynthia Manley
• Fashion designer and producer Boy Lisazo
• Claire Palacios

Also Thank you to our invited team, could not be able to make it.

• Bob Delgadillo, Photographer
• Heathyr Wolfe, Writer/blogger
• Faye Sadou, Photographer
• Rodrigo Vaz, Photographer

Our team works very hard. Without them, we would not be able to share some of the best events, photos, and videos with you, especially the up to the minute news and entertainment. Also, thank you to our event media partners for making us part of their events.

Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications, and Diversity News TV from Diversity News Productions/Publications wants to THANK the staff, management and producers of LA Fashion Weekend Fall/Spring 2013@Sunset Gower Studios for making us part of such an amazing and unforgettable experience, and for taking care of our team members, affiliates, guests and VIP’s.

Our Executive Editor-In-Chief Steven Escobar is so thankful to everyone who was part of the event and on behalf of him and our entire team we want to thank Mikey Koffman, her staff, her publicists and those who worked with her this season to make this all possible.

Also, on behalf of our Editor In Chief Steven Escobar we want to thank all of the other media, photographers, and videographers for being so cool and rocking it by featuring us in their print, online and video media outlets. Mr. Escobar stated that networking with them was perfect and wonderful.

Please enjoy our photographer photos:

Our executive editor-in-chief wants to thank so many people, and he will acknowledge them in the coming days in person or online.

We ask you to support our hard work by advertising or sponsoring our media outlets. Please contact Mr. Escobar at: 213-321-9408, 323-465-3945, or diversitynews@hotmail.com, or editor@diversitynewsmagazine.com, or info@diversitynewspublications.com. Let’s work with each other. Thank you.

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Editor’s Note: Statement proof read by Linda Satloff Krongold, New York, NY Correspondent and Proof reader.

Bright 1 Master Bedroom with Bath for Rent in a spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment to share in Hollywood! Available Now

Looking for a roommate or 2 while I go away for work for 6 months, December to May. You can see my 2 bed place in Hollywood here. Ignore the Airbnb rates, I just need the rent covered so I can hang on to it. Hit me up if interested or need more information.

This is a spacious 2 bed 2 bath apartment share with floor to ceiling windows and a full length balcony with a lounge chair. You get the nice master bedroom, West-facing with lots of light and a view of the hills.

• Room type:Private room
• Bed type:Real Bed
• Accommodates:4
• Bedrooms:2
• Bathrooms:2
• Extra people:$50 / night after 2 guests
• Minimum Stay:3 nights
• Weekly Price:$500 /week
• Security Deposit:$500
• Country:United States
• City:Los Angeles
• Neighborhood:Hollywood
• Cancellation:Strict

I’m a photographer and sleep in the other bedroom which I normally use as a photo studio. (Please click on the photos to view them regular size).

The location is super central yet incredibly quiet, on the border between Hollywood and West Hollywood – roughly in the center of a square formed by La Brea and Fairfax, and Sunset and Santa Monica Blvds. Easy walk to Sunset’s restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Plenty of street parking within easy walking distance, and I work during the day which means you can use my parking spot in the building…and I might even street park while you’re here so you don’t have to We’re in a quiet building too, which means never disturbing or being disturbed by the neighbors in all the years I’ve lived here, and I know I can trust you to do the same.

You’re a 10 minute drive from the Strip, Beverly Hills, the Grove and 15 minutes to Downtown via the 101, the closest freeway. The nearest metro station is Hollywood and Highland, by Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a 15 minute walk.

Full cable TV and internet. The kitchen’s fully equipped with cooker/oven/microwave and utensils, although I don’t cook much There’s a coin-operated laundry room in the basement.

Hey, I’m Rodrigo!

I’ll be around to welcome you or will arrange for my friend to give you the keys.

You’re always free to call my cell at (818) 640-9170 anytime for anything you need. No smoking or pets please.

BASIC HOUSE RULES:

No parties or loud music after hours – normal noise levels are OK. Please be respectful of neighbors, although I’ve lived here for 4 years and never had any problems, I wanna keep it that way Sorry, no smoking or pets.

Please be clean and leave the place as you found it. Please turn off lights and heating before you leave. Common sense stuff

If you would like to see more information visit: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/502052?fb_action_ids=10151317442693064&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

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