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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report hosts, Ashley Bornancin, were invited to cover the 2013 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with a red carpet Gift Lounge sponsored by GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company. Special guests were indulged with luxury gifts, music, gourmet food and an opportunity to support the multiple charity sponsors featured at the event. We also got to interview, Danielle Rios, who designed the lounge, Interior Design From The Runway, including art by Monika Jensen Productions and gorgeous floral arrangements by Hermine Flowers and Gifts.
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This year GBK organized several charities to benefit from their giving good practice and had “Pledge to Quit” smoking initiative, Global Green USA, the American affiliate of Green Cross International, The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, supporting Juvenile diabetes, Beat Liver Tumors, City of Hope, The Creative Coalition, and Guard A Heart. See below for more info on these great causes.
ABOUT GBK
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK CelebrityGifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: gbkproductions.com.
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For more information about Global Green, please visit: globalgreen.org
For more information about YES! Beat Liver Tumors, please visit: BeatLiverTumors.org
For more information about The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, please visit: SugarRayLeonard.com
For more information about The Creative Coalition, please visit: thecreativecoalition.org
For more information about Guard A Heart, please visit: guardaheart.org
Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Linda Antwi, were invited to cover Debbie Durkin’s Eco Oscars 2103 Gift Suite in honor of the 85th Academy Awards nominees. This year’s theme goes with the celebration of 50 years of James Bond and was tied into the Jamaican Tourist Board where Ian Fleming wrote all 14 Bond novels.
The ECO Oscars were also about giving back and were partnered with the charity WE ROCK GREEN MICS, the eco-performance collective from With Our Words, Inc., a 501(c) (3) youth development nonprofit from Stockton, California. Their Green Celebrity Writing Prompts Project hopes to inspire literacy and artistry to raise awareness about ecology. At-risk students from Stockton, California transform eco-themed ideas from stars in the entertainment industry into original performance poetry. For more info visit werockgreenmics.org
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Guests were treated to Coley’s Cuisine who served up tastings of authentic Jamaican foods and signature cocktails including Agave Underground’s “Charlie Sheen” plus The Tennessee Spirits Company poured their three new brands: Jailers™ Premium Tennessee Whiskey, Breakout™ 8 Year Old American Rye Whiskey, and Forbidden Secret Dark Mocha American Cream.
About Durkin Entertainment
Durkin Entertainment is an indie TV/Film production company specializing in TV/Film/Celebrity product placement. LA’s leading sustainable producer, Debbie Durkin, produces a series of Main Event Red Carpet Lounges & Green Suites each year during Sundance, Green Grammys, Eco Oscars, Eco Hollywood Earth Day, MTV Movie Awards ECO Lounge, and Eco Emmys, each lounge benefiting charities. For more info, please visit www.durkinentertainmentgroup.com
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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Linda Antwi, were invited to cover Kathy Duliakas’ 5th Annual Celebrity Oscar® Suite & Party co-hosted Kind Campaign’s Lauren Parsekian & Molly Thompson, and benefiting the anti bullying charity, Kind Campaign. This was our first year covering this gift suite hosted by Taglyan Complex and Maleku Jewelry®, presented by LA SkinAesthetics, catered by Taglyan’s Divine Food and Catering and produced by Kathy Duliakas offering an incredible array of stunning jewelry, fashion, exotic vacations, active wear, sunglasses, footwear, the finest in body, skin and hair care, footwear, gourmet cuisine, sweets, tantalizing drinks and more!
We spoke with the Kind Campaign, Mary Beth York, Single by Galina Sobolev, LA Skin Aesthetics, Versailles Cosmetic and Laser Center, Julie Lopez Shoes, Goga by Gordana, Hot Iron Holster, Isabeau Skin Care, Kah Tequila, and Maleku Jewelry.
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About Kind Campaign
The Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized 520(C)(3) movement, documentary and school program based on the belief in KINDness that bring awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl “crime.” Guests are invited to say a few words of advice or encouragement that will be featured in their KIND KIT, an anti-bullying curriculum that will include the Finding Kinddocumentary, an assembly DVD, and the Kind Club Curriculum. KIND KITS, set to release Fall 2013, will be released to schools nationwide to hold their own assemblies on this crucial topic. Help support this innovative campaign to help put an end to bullying. For more info visit www.www.kindcampaign.com.
About Kathy Duliakas
Having produced four over-the-top Oscar® and three Emmy® events in 2010, 2011 and 2012 at Cafe La Boheme, Gonpachi Beverly Hills and Lexington Social House, entrepreneur, publisher & producer Kathy Duliakas has established herself as a producer of “the best gifting suite they’ve attended” among the Hollywood elite and media. For more info visit www.JaneOwenPR.com
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We spoke with Jose Eber, Matrix Hair Care, Ann McDonnell of EcoGenics, Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, Kristen Hager from SyFy’s “Being Human,” Gemesis Diamond Company, Bellamy Young from ABC’s Scandal, Danielle Rios Design Studio, and Wendi McLendon-Covey.
Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report hosts, Ashley Bornancin, were invited to cover the 2013 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with a red carpet Gift Lounge sponsored by GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company. Special guests were indulged with luxury gifts, music, gourmet food and an opportunity to support the multiple charity sponsors featured at the event. We also got to interview, Danielle Rios, who designed the lounge, Interior Design From The Runway, including art by Monika Jensen Productions and gorgeous floral arrangements by Hermine Flowers and Gifts.
Get the Story from the Red Carpet Report Team – follow us on Twitter and Facebook at: twitter.com/TheRedCarpetTV www.facebook.com/RedCarpetReportTV www.redcarpetreporttv.com
This year GBK organized several charities to benefit from their giving good practice and had “Pledge to Quit” smoking initiative, Global Green USA, the American affiliate of Green Cross International, The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, supporting Juvenile diabetes, Beat Liver Tumors, City of Hope, The Creative Coalition, and Guard A Heart. See below for more info on these great causes.
ABOUT GBK
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK CelebrityGifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: gbkproductions.com.
For more of Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet Report coverage, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook here:
Follow our host, Linda at twitter.com/LindaIsSoGirlie
Follow our host, Ashley at twitter.com/AshleyBInspired
For more information about Global Green, please visit: globalgreen.org
For more information about YES! Beat Liver Tumors, please visit: BeatLiverTumors.org
For more information about The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, please visit: SugarRayLeonard.com
For more information about The Creative Coalition, please visit: thecreativecoalition.org
For more information about Guard A Heart, please visit: guardaheart.org
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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, host, Linda Antwi, were invited to cover Kathy Duliakas’ 5th Annual Celebrity Oscar® Suite & Party co-hosted by two-time Primetime Emmy® winning actor Aaron Paul and Kind Campaign’s Lauren Parsekian & Molly Thompson, and benefiting the anti bullying charity, Kind Campaign. This was our first year covering this gift suite hosted by Taglyan Complex and Maleku Jewelry®, presented by LA SkinAesthetics, catered by Taglyan’s Divine Food and Catering and produced by Kathy Duliakas will offer an incredible array of stunning jewelry, fashion, exotic vacations, active wear, sunglasses, footwear, the finest in body, skin and hair care, footwear, gourmet cuisine, sweets, tantalizing drinks and more!
Get the Story from the Red Carpet Report Team – follow us on Twitter and Facebook at: twitter.com/TheRedCarpetTV www.facebook.com/RedCarpetReportTV www.redcarpetreporttv.com
About Kind Campaign
The Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized 520(C)(3) movement, documentary and school program based on the belief in KINDness that bring awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl "crime." Guests are invited to say a few words of advice or encouragement that will be featured in their KIND KIT, an anti-bullying curriculum that will include the Finding Kinddocumentary, an assembly DVD, and the Kind Club Curriculum. KIND KITS, set to release Fall 2013, will be released to schools nationwide to hold their own assemblies on this crucial topic. Help support this innovative campaign to help put an end to bullying. For more info visit www.www.kindcampaign.com.
About Kathy Duliakas
Having produced four over-the-top Oscar® and three Emmy® events in 2010, 2011 and 2012 at Cafe La Boheme, Gonpachi Beverly Hills and Lexington Social House, entrepreneur, publisher & producer Kathy Duliakas has established herself as a producer of "the best gifting suite they’ve attended" among the Hollywood elite and media. For more info visit www.JaneOwenPR.com
Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Ashley Bornancin, were invited to cover the 2013 Golden Globe Award Nominees and Presenters at the annual GBK Gift Lounge. This year’s event took place at the L’Ermitage Beverly Hills and offered guests an opportunity to enjoy gifts, refreshments and a gorgeous tented event with pool-side spa services and music by DJ eTunes. One of the best parts of the GBK gift lounge is their charitable focus as this year’s lounge benefited City of Hope, working to transform the future of health by turning science into practical benefit and hope into reality Lambda Legal and their ongoing efforts for equal and fair treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
ABOUT GBK
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK CelebrityGifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: http://www.gbkproductions.com.
For more information on the event’s charitable organizations:
Lambda Legal – Lambda Legal has been making the case for equality on behalf of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV across the nation for 40 years. Our impact strategy combines groundbreaking work in the courts with innovative education and policy advocacy to change the hearts and minds of the public — and to teach people how to make sure that LGBT civil rights are respected. Through our offices in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles, we average over 60 cases at any given time, tackling a range of issues including marriage, relationships and parenting; employment; HIV; health care; transgender rights; youth issues; and the battle for fair courts. Lambda Legal’s mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy advocacy and our work is an integral part of the continuing struggle for civil rights in America. For more information, please visit www.lambdalegal.org
City of Hope – City of Hope is transforming the future of health. Every day they turn science into practical benefit and hope into reality. City of Hope accomplishes this through exquisite care, innovative research and vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes. For more information, please visit www.cityofhope.org/citizen
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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Linda Antwi, were invited to cover honored the GBK Gift Lounge at the Andaz West Hollywood honoring the 2012 American Music Award Nominees and Presenters.
GBK’s gift lounge was dedicated to the American Red Cross with 100% of the event proceeds supporting the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. In addition to the monetary donation, another great charity, A Rose of Thanks, created a special greeting card for guests to personalize and send to the survivors of Hurricane Sandy.
The American Red Cross: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. GBK Productions will be donating 100% of this event’s profits to American Red Cross.
A Rose of Thanks is a non profit that supports our troops through personalized greeting cards. We created a card to send victims of Hurricane Sandy and have sent over 100 cards from students in Charlotte, NC!
ABOUT GBK:
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK CelebrityGifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK,, please go to: gbkproductions.com.
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Mingle Media TV and host Kristyn Burtt were invited to come out and cover the GBK, BOP and TIGER BEAT Celebrity Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominees and Presenters and a birthday bash supporting the American Cancer Society and cancer survivors everywhere.
As always, giving charities an opportunity to share their cause and draw attention to the work they are doing is a major focus with GBK Gift Lounge’s. The GBK, BOP & Tiger Beat Gift Lounge will also support the following charities:
Dream Center for leading the fight against human trafficking by opening the nation’s largest shelter for victims of human trafficking. www.dreamcenter.org.
Model Citizen Fund, LLC – a charity that fills backpacks with 150 emergency supply items for the homeless. www.modelcitizenfund.com
The American Cancer Society – with more than three million volunteers they fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, about 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. 1-800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org.
ABOUT GBK
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more info please visit: www.gbkproductions.com.
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Mingle Media TV and Misty Kingma were invited to come out and cover the 2012 GBK Golden Globes Gift Lounge at the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash Awards for “Best Gift Bag,” presented to its private list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy an elite environment with gifts, beauty services and hors’ d’oeuvres while tending to its charitable causes.
GBK’s sponsors include a wide range of creative, luxurious and select companies who will share their products and accomplishments with industry taste makers and celebrities while giving back to a greater causes such as poverty and education. This season’s GBK Gift Lounge is filled with premium sponsors, supporting celebrities and a wealth of media which will once again support “good will“ while enjoying a true Hollywood experience. “GBK will be making a donation to Clinton Global Initiative for this event and a local education fund in FIJI.” Stated- Gavin Keilly, CEO of GBK Productions.
· Air Pacific will be giving a round trip ticket for two for all Nominees and Presenters to FIJI. They will be staying at one of the exclusive 5 Star Island Resorts, including: Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, Vomo Fiji Island Resort, or Tadrai Fiji Island Resort.
· 5Star Responder is a first-of-its-kind wireless, portable device that is an easy, convenient, and affordable way to better protect yourself or those closest to you, at home or on the go. By simply pressing the button on the Responder, users are immediately connected to highly-trained Certified Response Agents who will identify them and their location, conference in family or friends, dispatch 9-1-1 emergency services, access a nurse, or provide any additional assistance, if needed.
· Adult Chocolate Milk is a premium, pour-and-serve vodka-based cocktail with a unique taste and retro-chic appeal that was launched in 2009 by busy moms and lifelong friends Tracy Reinhardt and Nikki Halbur.
· Beyond The Rack is North America’s premier online shopping club, offering men and women top designer brand clothing, accessories, beauty, home décor and consumer electronics up to 70% off retail. Gifting clothing for men and women by some of Beyond the Rack’s great brands including Dex, Coupe, Triple 5 Soul, and My Tribe.
· Bota Box are premium, award winning wines in 3L box and 500ml tetra pack, convenient, portable and environmentally friendly packages.
· Crizal® No-Glare Lenses Designer Sunglasses with Crizal SunShield™ No-Glare Lenses. Brands include Fendi, Prada, and Burberry.
· Bread Basket Cake Company – Chocolate fudge and French vanilla cream filled dessert topped with a raspberry.
· Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Glysom™ is a safe, effective, scientifically-proven and physician-distributed dietary supplement for deeper, sounder and more satisfying sleep without morning drowsiness* that leaves you fully refreshed for the day ahead.
· eos Products – Highly moisturizing, delightfully packaged skin care products, including lip balms, hand lotions, body lotions, and shaving cream.
· Centerville Pie Co. – A Centerville Pie Company signature Chicken Pie made with over a pound of chicken meat, covered in savory gravy & wrapped in a hand-rolled flaky crust.
· Cocopotamus Chocolate – Handmade Cocopotamus dark chocolate fudge truffles.
· DNA Imprints – A canvas print transformed from a celebrities DNA and married to stunning colors.
· Earths Berries – An environmentally friendly, organic cleaner that helps keep your whole home clean and safe.
· G Wear – Eclectic, hand-sewn, one of a kind woman’s tee shirts and scarves with design appliqués made from recycled tee shirt materials.
· Glymed Plus® Advanced Aesthetics – The GlyMed Plus FOR MEN Essentials Travel Kit & DNA Reset Face & Neck Cream.
· Haan Therapeutics – Latest innovation in Anti-Aging skin care.
· HAYARI PARFUMS – First French Fragrance Floral Oriental for women by Hayari.
· Macadamia Natural Oil – Stylish canteen shoulder bag containing Healing Oil Treatment, Deep Repair Masque, Rejuvenating Shampoo and Oil infused comb, all you need to quench your hair needs.
· NVEY ECO – A collection of high performance, long lasting pure organic makeup, formulated without the use of chemical ingredients such as petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances.
· Q Handmade – Custom jewelry specializing in hand-stamped necklaces.
· RevitaLash ADVANCED – Newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED; eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes. Introducing a new hair product; Hair by RevitaLash a conditioner that gives you thicker and fuller hair. Also RevitaLash Mascara and Perfect Primer that helps mascara adhere better to eyelashes and enhances eye color.
· Sandra Brooks Collection – Handcrafted one-of-a-kind gemstone and pearl jewelry for men and women, creating juxtapositions of organic elements and glitz, modern and traditional, casual and formal elegance.
· Sparkling ICE – Naturally flavored sparkling mountain spring water, zero calories with essential vitamins and antioxidants.
· Voskos Greek Yogurt & YoGreek – Award winning Greek yogurt presenting YoGreek which is a mix of delicious Voskos Greek yogurt & crunch!
· TC Intimates – Today’s shape wear for today’s activities, work, play or an evening out. Shaping that leaves you looking sleek, smooth and comfortable.
· The Artisan Group – All handcrafted jewelry, stationery, photography, art and other products.
· The Comphy Co. – The chosen favorite for micro-fiber bedding; by leading resorts, spas and celebrities nationwide.
· Robert Graham – Presenting X Collection by Robert Graham, the newest men’s sportswear line by Robert Graham.
· Tweezerman – Preview of the new Fashion Color Slant Tweezer – in Geranium (launching in May) and their beloved ProCurl Curler.
· VIE® Magazine sets itself apart as a high-gloss publication focusing on human interest stories and celebrating the “people and places.”
· The Fresh Diet – Free trials of premium healthy at-home meal delivery service.
· Exclusive Sedan Service – A gift certificate worth $100 for chauffeured luxury ground transportation which can be used anywhere in the LA metro area.
· AquaHydrate – Purified and refreshing, AquaHydrate is uniquely fortified and engineered to replenish the body differently than traditional bottled water. Raised to an alkaline pH of 9+, and then fortified with electrolytes and minerals it is the WATER FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. Gifting gift certificates for 1 year supply of their water.
About GBK:
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to www.gbkproductions.com.
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