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Mingle, Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Linda Antwi were invited to come out and cover Young Storytellers Foundation’s "The Big Show 2012" with stars from Glee at Willows Community School in Culver City, CA. We spoke with Chad Buchanan, Derek Theler, Dot Marie Jones, Iqbal Theba and Max Adler on the Red Carpet about the importance of this LA public school program.
This year, four LAUSD students had their stories/scripts performed by the stars of GLEE —David Verba / Edison Language Academy – Santa Monica; Miyu Masato / Linwood Howe Elementary – Culver City; Adrian Hernandez / Walt Disney Elementary – Burbank; Siena Trenton / Willows Community School- Culver City.
About Young Storytellers Foundation
YSF is a non-profit program that runs during the school day. They work in Title 1 schools in Los Angeles – which are schools that have a very high percentage of free or reduced price breakfast and lunch which is a key poverty indicator. Each school chooses ten students per session that they feel could benefit from the program (shy children, English language learners, children struggling with ADHD, etc) and those students are paired with 10 professionals from the entertainment industry (actors, writers, agents, development executives). The students and mentors meet for an hour a week for 7 weeks – during which the students each write their own short screenplay. Every idea and word is theirs – the mentors are there to provide encouragement and structure. In the final week, actors from film and television come to the school to perform each script in a performance called The Big Show. The actors audition for the students, the students cast them, and each student sits on stage in a seat of honor to see their script performed. Last year they worked in over 30 local schools and more than 700 students completed an original screenplay youngstorytellers.com.
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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Erin White, were invited to cover the 2012 Media Access Awards where the Writers Guild, Producers Guild, and Casting Society of America, Christopher Reeve Acting Scholarship and RJ Mitte Diversity Award, honors individuals in the entertainment and broadcast industries for their efforts in promoting awareness of the disability experience, accessibility for people with disabilities, and the accurate depiction of characters with disabilities.
The ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and was presented by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Starz Entertainment to increase the inclusion of disability in what we see and hear, and to raise public awareness, understanding and acceptance.
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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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