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Marie Osmond named Grand Marshal of 80th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys For Tots

On Monday, November 14, 2011 Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC announced that Television/Film Star and Grammy Award Nominated Recording Artist, MARIE OSMOND (“Paper Roses,” “Donnie & Marie Show,” “Dancing With The Stars,” Children’s Miracle Network) will reign as the Grand Marshal of the historic 80^th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots, to be presented by The City of Los Angeles and Associated Television International, and produced by Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC live in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

“I know the song is ‘Hooray for Hollywood,’ but, personally, I’m cheering about being invited to be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade.  I always get in the holiday spirit as soon as the Halloween décor is put away, so I will be in full Christmas celebration-mode by November 27th.  See you on the Boulevard.” said Marie Osmond.

Erik Estrada (“World’s Funniest Moments,” “CHiPS”) and Laura McKenzie (“World’s Funniest Moments,” “Laura McKenzie’s Traveler”) will serve as Broadcast Hosts of the parade and Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark:  The New Adventures of Superman,” “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!”) will serve as Host of the music portion of the nationally televised special of the parade airing on the Hallmark Channel on Monday, December 12, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time/Pacific Standard Time) and 5:00 p.m. (Central Time).

“This year will mark a historic moment for The Hollywood Christmas Parade.  We plan to pull out all the stops this year and celebrate big time.  We anticipate attendance at this year’s parade to set the all time record.  It will be one of the most momentous occasions in the parade’s 80 year history.” said Bill Lomas, producer of the live parade and president of Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC.

The parade is then scheduled to air on additional days and times throughout the holiday season on the Hallmark Channel, the Hallmark Movie Channel and in syndication across the country.  For exact air dates and times, please check local television listings and visit the website, www.hollywoodchristmasparade2011.com.

The 80^th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade Participants Will Include:

Bands:  Agua Fria High School Marching Band (Avondale, AZ) and Verrado High School Marching Band (Buckeye, AZ); Banning High School Mighty Marching Pilots (Wilmington, CA); Beckman High School Band (Tustin, CA); Centennial High School Band (Corona, CA); Emerald Society Pipe Band (Los Angeles, CA); Gasden School District Band (San Luis, AZ); Lafayette Jefferson High School Band (Lafayette, IN); Long Beach Junior Concert Band (Long Beach, CA); Mayfair High School Band (Lakewood, CA); Porterville High School Band (Porterville, CA); Santa Ana Winds Youth Band (Orange County, CA); United States Marine Corps Band (San Diego, CA); Villa Park High School Band (Villa Park, CA); Walnut High School Band (Walnut, CA) and Yorba Linda High School Band (Yorba Linda, CA).

Equestrians:  Broken Horn Ropers; Buffalo Soldiers; C-Star Riders; Mario’s Andalusians; Painted Ladies Drill Team; Rancho La Laguna; Realms of Ravens; Southern California Peruvian Horse Club and United States Marshal Posse.

Features:  American Chinese Cultural Association; Pacific American Volunteer Association and Wells Fargo Stagecoach.

Balloons:  Pirate and Treasure Chest (Galaxy Press); Astronaut; Flag; Cowboy; Dog; Elmo; Ginger Bread Kids; Kermit The Frog; Oscar The Grouch and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. 

Character/Novelties:  Archibald Mouse; Cool Cat; Power Rangers (Saban Brands); Twin America; Sister Cities; Po from King Fu Panda 2 (Paramount Pictures).

Celebrity participants in the parade will soon be announced.

Grand Marshals, Celebrities and VIPs who have appeared in The Hollywood Christmas Parade during the last 80 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, 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.

This year there are two great packages being offered.  The first is “Santa’s Package” which includes a ticket to Madame Tussauds Hollywood and the Grandstand Seat for $45 (a value of $60).  Or, the second option is to purchase a Grandstand Seat alone for $35 per ticket.

All seats are reserved at the time the order is placed.  There are no refunds or exchanges.  Group Discounts are available for groups of 25 or more.  All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.  To order tickets, please call toll free at 1-866-PARADE1 (866-727-2331).

Parade Road Closures:

Saturday, November 26, 2011:

-          12:01 a.m. Saturday morning Hollywood Boulevard from Orange Street to Highland Avenue

-          Orange Street from Hollywood Boulevard South to the alley North of Hawthorne Street

-          Re-opening Monday, November 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

-          Hollywood Boulevard from LaBrea Avenue to Orange Street 6:00 a.m.

Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.

-          Hawthorne Avenue, DeLongpre Avenue, Fountain Avenue from LaBrea Avenue to Highland Avenue at 1:00 p.m.  Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.

-          El Cerrito Place from Hollywood Boulevard to Franklin Avenue at 1:00 p.m.

Re-opening at 8:00 p.m.

-          Sycamore Street, Orange Street from Franklin Avenue to Fountain Avenue at

1:00 p.m.  Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.

-          Sunset Boulevard from LaBrea Avenue to Highland Avenue at 1:00 p.m.

Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.

-          East side of LaBrea Avenue from Hollywood Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard at 4:00 p.m.  Re-opening at 7:00 p.m.

-          Highland Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard at 4:00 p.m.  Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.

-          Hollywood Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Gower Street at 4:00 p.m.

Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.

-          Vine Street from Franklin Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard at 4:00 p.m.

Re-opening 9:00 p.m.

-          Sunset Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Gower Street at 4:00 p.m.  Re-opening at 9:00 p.m.

-          Sunset Boulevard from Highland Avenue to LaBrea Avenue at 3:00 p.m.

Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.

Freeway Closures:  Hollywood Freeway, Highway 101

-          Northbound and Southbound off ramps from Cahuenga Boulevard and Highland Avenue will be closed at 3:00 p.m.  Re-opening at 10:00 p.m.

No Parking Posting:

-          On Thursday, November 24, 2011 posting will begin on those streets that will be designated NO PARKING for Saturday, November 26, 2011, Sunday, November 27, 2011 through Monday morning, November 28, 2011.

Sources: Steve Moyer Public Relations & Diversity News Publications
Photos credit to: Bill Livingston, Steve Moyer Public Relations & Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC & last year Hollywood Christmas Parade 2010 slide photos are courtesy of Daniela Hubbard, Rodrigo Vaz, Gisele Reibeiro and Mark Valinksky.

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Glee, American Idol Win People’s Choice Awards 2011

On Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Queen Latifah hosted The People’s Choice Awards 2011. The winners were announced in the event held live from the Nokia Theater, L.A. Live (downtown Los Angeles) and broadcast from (9:00 to 11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.



Most of the winners were present to receive their awards and even fans were allowed the opportunity to win prizes and be part of the show experience. Some of the live performances were by Kid Rock, Selena Gomez and the Scene. Elton John made an appearance by presenting an award.



Complete List of the Winners of People’s Choice Awards 2011.

• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

• Johnny Depp

• Kristen Stewart

• Iron Man 2

• Jackie Chan

• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

• Toy Story 3

• Grown Ups

• Adam Sandler

• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
  Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner

• Zac Efron

• A Nightmare on Elm Street

• House

• Hugh Laurie

• Lisa Edelstein

• Glee

• Neil Patrick Harris

• Jane Lynch

• American Idol

• Lie To Me

• Tim Roth
  Lie to Me

• Fringe

FAVORITE TALK SHOW HOST

• Conan O’Brien

FAVORITE TV OBSESSION

• Dexter

FAVORITE TV GUILTY PLEASURE

• Keeping Up with the Kardashians

FAVORITE TV GUEST STAR

• Demi Lovato

Grey’s Anatomy

FAVORITE TV DOCTOR

• Gregory House

Hugh Laurie

FAVORITE TV FAMILY

• The Simpsons

The Simpsons

FAVORITE FAMILY TV MOVIE

• Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

FAVORITE TV CHEF

• Rachael Ray

FAVORITE NEW TV DRAMA

• Hawaii Five-O

FAVORITE NEW TV COMEDY

• $#*! My Dad Says

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

• Eminem

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

• Katy Perry

FAVORITE SONG

• Love The Way You Lie by Eminem featuring Rihanna

FAVORITE ROCK BAND

• Paramore

FAVORITE BREAKOUT ARTIST

• Selena Gomez & the Scene

FAVORITE POP ARTIST

• Rihanna

FAVORITE COUNTRY ARTIST

• Taylor Swift

FAVORITE R&B ARTIST

• Usher

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ARTIST

• Eminem

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO

• Love The Way You Lie by Eminem featuring Rihanna

FAVORITE ONLINE SENSATION

• Katy Perry

FAVORITE VIRAL VIDEO STAR

• “Single Ladies” Devastation

ABOUT PEOPLE’S CHOICE:
Now in its 37th year, the People’s Choice Awards celebrate fan favorites in music, movies and television. The People’s Choice website at www.PeoplesChoice.com serves as a year-round destination for entertainment enthusiasts to voice their opinions on pop culture by voting in and creating polls and features an extensive video archive and photo gallery of People’s Choice Awards footage. PeoplesChoice.com houses the voting platform where fans determine the categories, nominees and winners for the annual awards show. Fred Nelson is the President of People’s Choice, and the awards show is produced by Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc. [NYSE:PG], which is represented by MediaVest Worldwide, Inc., supervisors of the production. Queen Latifah was the host of PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 and Mark Burnett was the Executive Producer. For more information  visit: at www.PeoplesChoice.com, www.myspace.com/peopleschoiceawards and http://www.peopleschoice.com/trophy2011


Sources: http://www.peopleschoice.com


Some photos (C) 2010  & 2011  Courtesy of Gisele Reberio from PartyBy5.com & PRPhotos.com for Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News Publications & Getty Images.

Editor’s Note: We want to congratulate all the winners and nominees and we want to share with all you that while we watched the show and checked for the winners the People’s Choice Awards site was down multiple times because perhaps many people were looking for the winners. Congrats to all.