Audi and Derek Lam Kick Off Emmy Week Celebration

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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, JJ Snyder, were invited to come out and cover the Audi and Derek Lam Kick Off Week Celebration for the 64th Primetime Emmy® Awards at Cecconi‘s on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Audi and Derek Lam were the hosts of this exclusive cocktail party celebrating TV’s most exciting week joined by Emmy® nominees Julie Bowen, Don Cheadle and Melissa McCarthy. This is the 3rd year that Audi helped Hollywood kick-off the awards season and arranged to chauffeur many of the celebrities to the event in the luxurious Audi A8L sedan.

About Audi
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. Audi was a top-performing luxury brand in Europe during 2011, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. AUDI AG is planning to invest a total of EUR 13 billion over the period 2012 through 2016 on new products and technologies. Visitwww.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

About Derek Lam
Derek Lam International, LLC was founded in New York by Derek Lam and partner Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann in October 2002. Lam’s vision for his label is to create clothes that are both luxurious and wearable, with a feminine but unfussy beauty about them. He skillfully manages the combination of refinement and sensuality, with exceptional fabrics and highly perfected detail. In 2006 the collection expanded to include handbags, followed by shoes and eyewear in 2007 and the 10 Crosby Derek Lam diffusion line in 2011. Praised for his vision of modern luxury married with uncompromised quality, Lam has received abundant recognition within the fashion industry. Please visit www.dereklam.com for more information.

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2012 Eye on Black: Salute to Directors Red Carpet Report

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View over 170 photos from the 2012 Eye on Black: Salute to Directors, Event. Watch our YouTube playlist of 25 video Interviews.

Mingle Media TV and Stephanie Garrett were invited to come out and cover the 2012 Eye on Black (EOB) salute to Black Film makers at the Park Plaza Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. The Eye on Black: Salute to Directors recognizes influential African Americans who are responsible for shaping the black experience through film.

This year’s host was Brandon T. Jackson with honorees Debbie Allen, Martin Lawrence, Haile Gerima, and Chris Robinson. EOB’s Spotlight Directors were Bill Duke and Ava DuVernay and presenters included Tim Allen, Luke Wilson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Khalil Kain, Tatyana Ali, Macy Gray, Evan Ross, Nia Long, and Evan Ross. The EOB event started with a cocktail party and then lead into performances by Leela James, Goapele, Kenny Lattimore, and Tamar Braxton and a four-course meal.

About Eye on Black

Eye On Black (EOB) created in 2010 is a platform that recognizes influential people of African descent in the areas of philanthropy, music, business empowerment, Afro-centric thought, and innovation in the arts. The Eye on Black salute specifically highlights the theatric contributions of African American and Afro-Latino Directors that have assisted in shaping the black experience in film and TV. In 2011, it was announced that Eye On Black would be formed into a 501c non-profit foundation centered around funding community based projects for African American and Afro-Latinos in the areas of art, education, and small business empowerment. www.EyeOnBlack.com

About CENTRIC Network

A cable television channel of BET (Black Entertainment Television). CENTRIC Network is a general interest channel geared towards African-American adults. Centric is available in 28 million homes on DirecTV, Dish Network, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse, Time Warner Cable and many other digital cable providers as part of the MTV Digital Suite. The channel is additionally an associate member of the Caribbean Cable Cooperative. www.CENTRICtv.com

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2012 Eye on Black: Salute to Directors

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Mingle Media TV and Stephanie Garrett were invited to come out and cover the 2012 Eye on Black (EOB) salute to Black Film makers at the Park Plaza Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. The Eye on Black: Salute to Directors recognizes influential African Americans who are responsible for shaping the black experience through film.

This year’s host was Brandon T. Jackson with honorees Debbie Allen, Martin Lawrence, Haile Gerima, and Chris Robinson. EOB’s Spotlight Directors were Bill Duke and Ava DuVernay and presenters included Tim Allen, Luke Wilson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Khalil Kain, Tatyana Ali, Macy Gray, Evan Ross, Nia Long, and Evan Ross. The EOB event started with a cocktail party and then lead into performances by Leela James, Goapele, Kenny Lattimore, and Tamar Braxton and a four-course meal.

About Eye on Black
Eye On Black (EOB) created in 2010 is a platform that recognizes influential people of African descent in the areas of philanthropy, music, business empowerment, Afro-centric thought, and innovation in the arts. The Eye on Black salute specifically highlights the theatric contributions of African American and Afro-Latino Directors that have assisted in shaping the black experience in film and TV. In 2011, it was announced that Eye On Black would be formed into a 501c non-profit foundation centered around funding community based projects for African American and Afro-Latinos in the areas of art, education, and small business empowerment. www.EyeOnBlack.com

About CENTRIC Network
A cable television channel of BET (Black Entertainment Television). CENTRIC Network is a general interest channel geared towards African-American adults. Centric is available in 28 million homes on DirecTV, Dish Network, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse, Time Warner Cable and many other digital cable providers as part of the MTV Digital Suite. The channel is additionally an associate member of the Caribbean Cable Cooperative. www.CENTRICtv.com

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Interviews at Jumping the Broom Premiere Red Carpet

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.

BroomBytes at Jumping the Broom Premiere

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.

Boris Kodjoe at Jumping the Broom Premiere

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.

Twinkie Byrd at Jumping the Broom Premiere

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.

Michael Jai White at Jumping the Broom Premiere

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.

Maya Gilbert at Jumping the Broom Premiere

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.

Loretta Devine at Jumping the Broom Premiere

Mingle Media TV was invited to come out to the premiere of Jumping the Broom staring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps, Pooch Hall, and Gary Dourdan. Jumping the Broom is about two very different families who converge on Martha’s Vineyard over a weekend for a wedding. The movie is produced by T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer, writers Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs, and director Salim Akil. Jumping the Broom opens on May 6th – follow them on Twitter @JumpingTheBroom or get more info on their website at http://www.jumpingthebroom-movie.com. To see the video interviews from the red carpet, please visit Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet report channel at http://www.minglemediatv.com/redcarpetreport.html. Special thanks to http://www.sonypicturespublicity.com where you can get more info and publicity information.