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Publicity Connections host first annual Grammys Weekend Media Appreciation Suite
By Publicity Connections
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During the 57th Annual Grammys Awards Weekend, Publicity Connection held a private Media Appreciation Suite at The W Hotel-Hollywood hosted by TV Host (MTV/BET)/Comedian Buttahman. Guests networked and sampled speciality drinks from sponsor Dama Tequila while being pampered with massages, manicures and free make up for the ladies prepping for evening events.
Attendees of the event including Huffington Post, LA36 TV, Revolt TV, Bravo TV-RHOA Demetria McKinney, Actor Kelly Perine, NWA Biopic Actor-Camryn Howard, BMF Wives Toni Welch, Actor Aaron Fresh, Elite Famed Entertainment, Maybaxh Hot, Hitmenn DJs and several national publicists, managers and music industry professionals.
Ricky Martin Announces North American Dates for One World Tour
By GTVW
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GRAMMY® Award-winner and music superstar, Ricky Martin, announced the North American dates for his ONE WORLD TOUR in support of his brand new album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, set for release tomorrow, Feb 10. The 20-date tour, will be in in different cities throughout the U.S. and Canada starting on Sept. 15 in Las Vegas, Nev. with shows lined up in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami and more.
The multi-platinum award winning artist’s highly-anticipated 10th studio album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, available in all distribution formats, and in two versions – original and deluxe – is possibly the most personal and intimate to have been released by the acclaimed singer, philanthropist, author, actor and businessman. The lead single, “Adios,” has already amassed over 14 million views on Vevo since its release in October. Produced by Colombian composer, arranger, and pianist Julio Reyes Copello and recorded between Australia, Puerto Rico, Los Angeles and Mexico City, A Quien Quiera Escuchar showcases his vocal maturity and depth of artistry.
Ricky Martin has sold nearly 85 million albums worldwide including six Billboard #1 albums, launched several world-spanning tours selling out shows in nearly 60 countries and has won numerous accolades including six GRAMMY Awards, ten Billboard Music Awards and has earned worldwide recognition for his humanitarian work.
God Be with her and the family and Bobby Kristina Brown will survive
By GTVW
According to some tabloids and bloggers now it’s a false report they might take Bobby Kristina Brown off life support on Whitney Houston’s anniversary. It’s also said that If the doctors have already stated that she’s sustained brain damage and If she survives after removing the tubes. However, her family members will be ready to attend to her needs/care for a very long time and her relatives Tina and Shayne Brown (singer Bobby Brown’s sister and nephew, respectively) say she’s “progressing.”
Legendary Mexican Band Mana Announces Official Partnership
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The Mexican rock band Maná announced an official partnership that will make the Mexican lager the official Mexican beer sponsor of Maná’s nationwide concert tour set to begin in June 2015. This announcement comes on the heels of Montejo’s recent entrance into the United States in late 2014.Fher Olvera, vocalist for Maná said “It’s important for us to feel the connection with our heritage and our fans, especially when we are traveling. We can’t be more proud of having Montejo as our sponsor to help us celebrate our music with our fans in the United States.”
Angelenos can't have bull riding without dirt - lots and lots of dirt
By Jenny Alvarez
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The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will surprise for three nights of dirt-flying, heart-pounding, bull-stomping action featuring the PBR’s finest athletes going head-to-head 8 seconds at a time. This event will take place Feb. 6-8 at Honda Center, Anaheim over 750 tons of dirt — 1.5 million pounds — will be needed to produce the nearly 8-inch base on the arena floor required for the three-day event. Some of “The Dirt Guys” will head this show but Professional Bull Riders Reese Cates and Robson Palermo talked to GalaTView exclusively to explain the ins and outs of the toughest sport on dirt.
Felicity Jones will play Mara Jade in “Star Wars” new film
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Star Wars for Disney-Lucas Film will have Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Jones as the main role. The new version of “Star Wars” will be directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Chris Weitz. Some members of cast were meeting, reading and testing last week in Los Angeles for the role, with Tatiana Maslany and Rooney Mara among those in the mix. The movie has a release date of Dec. 16, 2016.
Prayers for Bobbi Kristina and her full recovery
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The 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown has to face a challenge for her life especially when she had no direction in life, no real goals —just money and now is reportedly in a medically induced coma after her husband found her fainted in her bathtub .She like her mom couldn’t overcome her demons and her difficult childhood that has to experience when she grew up with Whitney, partying and doing drugs. Fans of her mom are praying for her.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' will ignite the Movie Theaters from USA
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Even some books were written very well in the film version changes. Casting of Fifty Shades of Grey did a good job. Ana is a strong woman and she did what she wanted. It is not abusing a woman. It is a DOM and a SUB and the SUB knew what she was getting into and had the right to walk away any time she wanted. The male strip scenes were all that were even remotely decent. Despite two complex characters stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson have real sense of depth that other actors could not have accomplished.
Viva Latino Film Fest International Opens With ‘Strike One’ Starring Danny Trejo
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The 1st Annual Viva Latino Film Festival NYC International (VLFFI) has chosen David Llauger-Meiselman’s award-winning indie Strike One, starring Danny Trejo, for its Opening Night to screen on Thursday, February 19, 2015. VLFFI runs February 19 to 22nd and will be held at the Film Anthology Archives located on 32 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003.
Strike One is a story set in Boyle Heights and utilizes this Los Angeles community as an integral character. It also stars break-out artist Johnny Ortiz, Maria Isa Perez, cast along with veterans Billy Gallo, Alma Martinez, French Stewart, James Russo, Lawrence Smilgys, Reginald VelJohnson, and Zahn McClarnon.
“We’re thrilled Strike One is premiering at VIVA’s Inaugural event. It is a great story. We’re truly humbled,” stated Steven De Castro, Viva’s founder and co-executive director.
While Strike One is an anatomy of the dangers of living in low-income and at-risk communities, it is also about the injustice of California’s controversial Three Strike Law – where justice is determined by which side of the street you live on. Actor-Screenwriter Lawrence Smilgys has created a family in one of those “where life chose me” situations. “This law seems to insinuate that some people are born criminals and can never change,” said Smilgys.
“Our film brings a more realistic voice to a group of people that are generally ignored,” stated director Llauger-Meiselman, “and for the most part are truly an important piece of American culture.”
“We are really excited about this movie as it appeals to a wide range of audiences and families due to its rich subject matter, great direction and terrific performances by Danny Trejo and the entire cast,” said the film’s distributor, Steven Istock, president of California Pictures, Inc.
Manny Garcia (Trejo) is determined to steer his nephew Juan (Ortiz) away from falling victim to the trappings of a prejudiced juvenile criminal system. “Manny is an endearing character,” said Smilgys, “no matter how many times you knock him down, he is going to get up and forge ahead despite the shadow of the bureaucrat laws that exists beyond his understanding.”
Film producer Felipe Alejandro, a Boyle Heights native, said the making of Strike One was a labor of love. “The film reverberates with Latino audiences because it is a story that is made for us by us,” said Alejandro. “And, it’s about righting a very wrong law, and bringing justice to all the Latino and Black ‘Juan Garcia’s’ unfairly convicted and sentenced.”
