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Breaking News: Same Sex Marriage is Legal in All the States of the United States of America
On Friday, June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court, the highest court of the United States rules that Same Sex Marriage banning was unconstitutional.
CNN.com reported: In a landmark opinion, a divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that same-sex couples can marry nationwide, establishing a new civil right and handing gay rights advocates a historic victory.
In the 5-4 ruling, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority with the four liberal justices. Each of the four conservative justices wrote their own dissent.
Also on Wikipedia states the following: On June 26, 2015, the United States became the twenty-first and most populous country to legalize same-sex marriage, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. The court ruled that the denial of marriage licenses to same-sex couples violates the Due Process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The ruling overturned a previous precedent, Baker v. Nelson.
Starting in 2003, various lower court decisions, state legislation, and popular referendums had already legalized same-sex marriage to some degree in thirty-seven out of fifty U.S. states, in one U.S. territory, and in the District of Columbia. Federal benefits were previously extended to lawfully married same-sex couples following the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in United States v. Windsor.
On the same day celebrations were held all over the United States of America.
Christopher Street West Celebrates 45th Annual Los Angeles Pride 2015 in West Hollywood
On Sunday, June 14, 2015, Thousands of people gathered in West Hollywood Park to celebrate Christopher Street West (CSW) festival and parade production of their 45th Annual CSW LA Pride 2015 in West Hollywood, CA.
This year the 45th annual CSW LA Pride 2015 was held from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2015 in West Hollywood Park and between Crescent Heights and San Vicente Blvd Streets. The LA Pride consist of Festival where vendors sells products or services and non-profit organizations that provides information and recruit people. As well the festival showcase entertainers on their stages. And on Sunday that is when they do the parade and as well the festival concludes.
Sunday’s parade featured a Diverse group of individuals representing local charity organizations and well known corporates. Some of the parade participants and floats were: Univision, Pop Luck Club, Out@NBCUniversal, NBC LA, E Network, Esquire Network, CNBC, ComCast, Comcast-NBC Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and Universal Studios, Wells Fargo Bank, TMZ and Abbey Food & Bar, Micky’s West Hollywood, CSW LA Pride 2015 Honorees, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, TGirl Nights, Queen USA 2014 and Queen Universe 2015, We are One Be Transparent and CHLA, British Consulate General Los Angeles and Gelson’s Floats,Gloria Allred and the Supremes, Being Alive and AIDS Project LA (APLA), Cheer LA and Bienestar, John Chiang, Alex Padilla, Judy Chu and Lambda Legal, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Time Warner Cable, Bank of America, The Trevor Project and Colin Higgins Foundation and many more.
About Christopher Street West
For over 45 years, Christopher Street West (CSW) has produced LA PRIDE, a series of events celebrating the accomplishments of the LGBT community and shedding light on its continued struggle for equality. A year after the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender liberation movement was launched by the mob-led rebellion at the Stonewall Inn on New York’s Christopher Street in June 1969, activists in Los Angeles’ community came together to honor the rebellion with the world’s first PRIDE Parade in Hollywood, CA. Today, the organization continues to promote equality and diversity amongst the LGBT community and its peers with a three-day event held in West Hollywood, CA. The non-profit organization is comprised of volunteers committed to the goals of human rights, education and outreach. For more information visit http://lapride.org
Editor’s Note: As publishing on this article Marriage for all becomes legal in 50 states of the United States of America on June 26, 2015. You can read our article at:
Diversity News Magazine Special Spring and Summer 2015 Featuring The Young and the Restless Star Kate Linder
Hollywood Star Recipient and Actress Kate Linder from The Young and the Restless featured on Diversity News Magazine
Diversity News Magazine Special Spring and Summer 2015 Featuring Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and Recipient, The Young and the Restless Star Actress Kate Linder.
On April 1, 2015, Diversity News Publications, publisher of Diversity News Magazine unveiled the release of their Special Print Edition Magazine for the Spring and Summer 2015 Featuring The Young and the Restless Star Kate Linder. Kate Linder is an actress, activist, humanitarian & Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Recipient.
“I’m so honored to be on the cover page of the Diversity News Magazine special print edition. What a wonderful way to celebrate my 33rd year on “The Young and the Restless” and 8th anniversary of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I couldn’t be more delighted, especially because all of this allows me the privilege of bringing more attention to my favorite charities, from The ALS Association and the Los Angeles Mission to the charity teas we do with my generous castmates from “The Young and the Restless” in Canada for both the Canadian Cancer Society and for the March of Dimes Canada’s Conductive Education® (CE) program.” said actress Kate Linder.
Billboard hit recording artist Fawn said, “Kate Linder is a soap opera icon and I’m thrilled she is on the cover of Diversity News Magazine. She’s a such a talented actress and a wonderful person – beautiful inside and out, congratulations Kate!”
As we promised our loyal fans and readers in our January 2015 press release spoiler, the next issue, scheduled to be available in print in April 2015, will feature a familiar celebrity. We hope to continue reaching out to important celebrities and powerful newsmakers and shakers to embrace our magazine covers.
“In this issue we honor and feature a Hollywood Star that cares and is a loving daughter and wife. She is “The Young and the Restless” actress, activist, and STAR Kate Linder, and receives this honor because of the hard work she does to give back to our community. We really need more people like her in this world.” said Steven Escobar, President and Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine and President of Diversity News Publications.
To find out why our team decided to feature actress Kate Linder on the front cover of our special print magazine you must order your print or digital copy of the Spring and Summer 2015 Special Print Issue.
“I want to thank our own Creative and Graphic Design Director Sylvia Johnson Kittrell from Sylvia’s Graphic Creations for working so hard to make our Special Spring/Summer Print Edition cover page perfect. Also thank you to our own Linda Krongold for always being willing to work with tight deadlines and properly edit everything we write to make us look good. I am so happy with the current active team that we have working at Diversity News Magazine.” concluded Mr. Escobar.
The feedback that Diversity News Magazine has received from its fans, readers and colleagues has been very amazing. Some colleagues stated that the magazine is becoming a stronger in the industry by featuring a star like actress Kate Linder.
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Diversity News Magazine Special Print Spring and Summer 2015 Edition Featuring The Young and the Restless Star Kate Linder. Kate Linder is an actress, activist, humanitarian & Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Recipient.
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The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) Hosts The 4th Annual Dorian Awards Winner Toast
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On Sunday, March 1, 2015, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) hosted the 4th Annual Dorian Awards Winners Toast at The Maharaja Room of The Pikey Bar & Cafe 7617 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA 90046 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The 4th Annual Dorian Awards winners toast was hosted by Blair Madison Late (Bravo’ reality television series, Newlyweds: The First Year 2013).
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Members, Officers and Guest of GALECA celebrated the 4th Annual Dorian Awards Winners with champagne toast, garlic fries with dressing, including photograph of themselves. The event gave members, officers and their guest the opportunity to network and get to know each other. Everyone looked at having great time during the events.
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Star Melora Hardin (Transparent & The Office) was on hand to accept a series’ of several awards in the categories of (TV Comedy of the Year, LGBTQ Show of the Year, etc.). Also Robert Michael Morris (Valerie Cherish’s hairdresser Mickey on The Comeback) joined the group celebration to accept Lisa Kudrow’s TV Performance of the Year award on her behalf.
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Couple Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami the first gay couple to be legally marry in California, joined Galeca to accept the Dorian Award for The Case Against 8’s win for documentary.
Accepting via online, the Timeless Award (given to an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit) was George Takei.
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Among the guests were Natalie Denise Sperl (Vocals/Guitar, KillMyCoquette), Christy Oldham (Film producer) and many more.
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John Griffiths (Television Critic • Us Weekly) is the President of The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) organization.
Logo credit to: Galeca Dorian Awards
GALECA, a 501 C-6 nonprofit organization, is comprised of over 100 professional entertainment journalists across the U.S. GALECA’s mission is to generate camaraderie in an unsettling media environment, preserve and champion the art of constructive criticism, and remind the world the LGBTQ community has a significant history of enhancing culture at large. And how would the world fare without knowing what’s campy?
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Editor’s Note: Our very own Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar from Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud member of GALECA with voting rights on the Dorian Awards.
Stella Gomez Featured On Diversity News Magazine Special Birthday and Holiday Print Issue
Diversity News Publications, publisher of DiversityNewsMagazine.orgformerly Diversity News Magazine announced the release of their Special Birthday and Holiday Print Issue Featuring their Own Stella Gomez, Photographer, Writer and Reporter. Diversity News Magazine Special Print Edition was published on December 30, 2014.
To find out why our team decided to featured on the front cover of our special print magazine Stella Gomez. You need to order your print or digital copies of the Special Birthday and Holiday Print Issue.
“This Special Birthday and Holiday Print Issue is very special because it recognizes Stella Gomez for all the work she does in covering events, taking photos and writing articles. I really appreciate all her hard work.”said Steven Escobar, President and Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine and President of Diversity News Publications.
An spoiler news for their loyal fans and readers, the next issue which is schedule to be available in print on April 2015 will featured an B familiar celebrity.
“I am happy to work in with other professionals in publishing and design to make our magazine better every time. I thanks them for their feedback and collaboration.”concluded Mr. Escobar.
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Diversity News Magazine Special Birthday and Holiday Issue Featuring Our Own Stella Gomez, Photographer, Writer and Reporter. Also this is our Diversity News Magazine Special Print Holiday Issue. Please see the birthday wishes, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015 from various organizations and individuals.
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Why Online Bingo is So Popular People have such a huge choice when it comes to playing online games, it may come as a surprise to find out that more than 100 million people are registered on different online bingo sites around the world.
And whereas bingo used to have a reputation for being an old people’s game, according to information released by Tablet Bingo, it appears that bingo players are getting progressively younger. In 2003, 46% of players were under the age of 45, but in 2013, that figure had increased to 62%. Far from being an old people’s game, it would seem that bingo is now a game for the youngsters amongst us.
Why is it then, when there’s such a variety of games to choose to play online – and many of them for free – that so many people make the decision to sign up to play a game you have to pay to join in, and then only have such a small chance of winning?
There are lots of reasons why people choose bingo over other games. Here are just a few of them.
Simplicity is the key
When you choose to play an online game, you don’t necessarily want to tire out your brain cells to do so. There are plenty of times when playing an online game is more about being entertained than having to put your thinking cap on. For example, if you’ve had a busy and stressful day at work, or you’ve been at home with the kids and they’ve been asking you questions all day, it’s sometimes nice to have a game that you can zone out with, and bingo allows you to do just that.
The game has always been easy to play. In the bingo hall version, you’d listen to the number calls and mark off your cards as quickly as possible in order to be the first to shout bingo. Online, you only have to choose a game and the card (or cards) you wish to buy. The software does the number daubing for you; leaving you free to sit back and relax. The only tension you might feel is if your card is getting filled up and it looks like you might win – but that’s an exciting kind of stress!
We all like value for money
Although we might be willing to pay for our online gaming fix, we all appreciate getting good value for money – and that’s just what you get at the major online bingo sites like Winner Bingo and Instant Bingo. At Winner Bingo, for example, as well as offering a welcome bonus to new players who make a first deposit, there are also plenty of free games included in the round-the-clock schedule. Although the games are free, they still lead to real money jackpots, so they are always worth joining in. It’s the same on most of the major bingo sites – free games are a way of rewarding customer loyalty and ensuring that players won’t move to a different site.
You get to chat too
Part of the fun of playing online bingo is that as you don’t need to concentrate on the game, you get to socialise while you play. That’s why bingo is such a popular choice. You may find yourself at a loose end, bored with no-one to talk to – login to your favourite bingo site and you’ll have more company than you know what to do with in a matter of moments. Bingo chat rooms always have a fun atmosphere, thanks to the presence of a chat moderator as well as the other players. And when things get a little quiet, the moderator will often start off some chat games where you might win extra cash or a free entry to another bingo game.
For all these reasons and more, it’s not so surprising that so many people around the world enjoy bingo today.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why Online Bingo is So Popular is been re published from Diversity News Magazine Dot com archives at archive org
Michael Deluca Shot By Port Hueneme Ventura Police
Sly Stallone bodyguard & videographer producer Michael Deluca aka Duke De Luca shot by Port Hueneme Ventura Police on Friday, September 6, 2013
Per The Ventura County Star reported on September 9, 2013 the following: Two Port Hueneme police officers used a Taser on a Thousand Oaks man before fatally shooting him early Friday, officials said.
According to police, Michael De Luca, 53, was shot and killed about 4:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Surfside Drive.
“Saddened by the news of the passing of my dear friend pro boxer Golden Gloves Champion and photographer Mike Duke De Luca. Duke was a stand-up guy who was a source of inspiration to me showing how to always keep your chin up and keep up the fight for whatever struggle one deals with. RIP Duke! You were a Real Champ!!!” ~Tom Slack.
Also ABC 7 Los Angeles reports that: Port Hueneme police say former bodyguard Michael Deluca claimed he had a gun before officers fatally shot him during a confrontation last week.
I can add that on September 9, 2013 I contacted the Media Relations Officer of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office asking why he was shot and this is the response I received:
Hi Esteban,
Thanks for your email. The Sheriff’s Office did not handle any part of the investigation. Our Crime Lab Scientists are working on the evidence related to this case, which is protocol for law enforcement agencies throughout the County for this type of investigation.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you.
~Don Aguilar
Leaves behind his sons Michael and Vinny DeLuca.
“Mornin, All, I wake up with a clear head, and am back on my own path… If I had any advice to give, I would say, ALways be your own person… When true love bites you on the ass, or a good fulfilling line of work…you will know it… Life is nothing but moments… Live yours the way you want to, and must do as an individual. Back to the books for me, and looking at a bright future, what is, and what shall never be is my Motto, just do what You want to do… Life is short… One day your 21, before you know it, your 50! …LIVE with no regrets.. But then again…have too few to mention….” ~DUKE
I can not believe it that the police will kill this man who was no danger to them or anyone. I worked with Michael Deluca 3 years ago when him and Patrice Ryan covered Shine On 2 Hollywood at Celebrity Center in Hollywood, CA. He enjoyed covering events and editing his footage. My prayers and condolences to his family especially his sons. Michael Deluca Sr. aka Duke De Luca Rest In Peace and GOD will protect you always.
Even on my Diversity News Magazine LinkedIn on May 2013 he wrote a recommendation stating: Dear Esteban, I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. Details of the Recommendation: “A Guy To know….. The Job and creative he creates shows….Nicely ~DUKE” Service Category: Business Consultant Year first hired: 2013 (hired more than once) Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
As the date of this article post, a Memorial Fund for Michael Deluca Sr. have been set up by Melissa Kantor asking people to help: Mike was tragically killed on Friday, September 6, 2013. His sons need your help to aid in covering the costs of funeral arrangements and to gain information on the tragedy. All funds will go directly to his sons. This goal is set small, but the needs are great. Anything that you can contribute will be greatly appreciated! – To help go to http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/michael-deluca-memorial-fund/86644
About Mike De Luca: Mike “The Duke” De Luca was a Boxer, Director/Videographer/Editor/Actor. Mike De Luca was born in 1959 with the name Michael Maloney. William Maloney was his step-father. Michael grew up in the Bronx, New York and relocated to Long Island when he was 11 years old. He briefly attended Eastern Kentucky University to pursue a future in Law Enforcement. Mike won the New York State Golden Gloves at Madison Square Garden in 1979 as a 19 year old, 197 lb. heavyweight. He fought, and knocked out Harry Keitt (“On The Ropes”) in 42 seconds of the first round. He went on to take a silver metal in The Empire State Games the following year. He could not fight for the gold because of a broken hand. Mike drove out to California in 1981. He eventually became a Pro Boxer (managed by actor, producer Tony Danza). This was the proper opportunity for Mike to obtain his real father’s surname, De Luca. Mike was a professional bodyguard from 1984-1989. He has studied American and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu since the early ’90s. He is currently a studio Plasterer, and Laborer in Union Locals 755, and 724. Mike is the co-creator and co-owner of a newly patented product called “bikerstrapz”, which will soon take the world by storm. Their corporation Rockin’Couture has limitless expectations.
Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Photo credit to: Wikipedia
On May 21, 2013 Eric Garcetti was elected Mayor of Los Angeles with 53.9% of votes. His term will begin in July 2013. Eric Michael Garcetti (born February 4, 1971) is the mayor-elect of Los Angeles and an outgoing member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 13th District.[1] He served as Council President from 2006 to 2012.[2]
“Thank you Los Angeles–the hard work begins but I am honored to lead this city for the next four years. Let’s make this a great city again.” twitted Mayor elect Eric Garcetti.
“You can’t look to the stars until you’ve fixed the cracks in the sidewalk,” Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti often says. As the third-term councilmember serving the 13th Council District, Garcetti has shown that a commitment to the street-level health of the community is a necessary first step in creating positive change. His unique combination of pothole politics and vision has won measurable results in the 13th District, showing how local solutions can show the way to make our city safer, create transportation solutions, and ease the city’s housing crisis.
A fourth-generation Angeleno, Eric Garcetti was born at Good Samaritan Hospital and grew up in Los Angeles. He won a hotly-contested election to the Los Angeles City Council in 2001, becoming one of the youngest city councilmembers in the city’s history. Over 100 languages are spoken on the streets of his district, from Hollywood to Downtown and across the Los Angeles River. The neighborhoods he represents constitute the beating heart of Los Angeles.
Garcetti was unanimously elected as Council President in December 2005 and unanimously re-elected in July 2007 and July 2009. During his tenure as president, he modernized the council’s legislative assignments, making the council’s committees more reflective of the issues that face Los Angeles.
During his first term in office, Garcetti emerged as an effective local problem-solver and as a strong advocate on citywide and national issues. He led the effort to fund the nation’s largest Affordable Housing Trust Fund, oversaw the economic and cultural revitalization of Hollywood, wrote and championed Proposition O to clean up our local water, won passage of a plan that eliminated the city’s business tax for 60% of all businesses, and helped bring thousands of new high wage jobs to Los Angeles and his district. In his district, he tackled neighborhoods’ most intractable problems, nearly tripled the number of parks, ensuring the availability of an after-school program in every school in the district, and reducing graffiti by more than 60 percent.
Councilmember Garcetti’s work has been recognized in dozens of awards, including the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for Americans under 40 who are changing their communities with a commitment to public service; the Green Cross Millennium Award from former President Mikhail Gorbachev, for environmental leadership; a “Tiger Award” from the Valley Industry and Commerce Association, for his work on business tax reform; the New Democrat of the Week recognition from the Democratic Leadership Council, for his work on safety in commercial office buildings and security officers’ working conditions; and the first Olson Award from Human Rights Watch for his human rights activism.
The Los Angeles Times writes that Garcetti is “smart” and “imaginative” and offers the city “refreshing idealism.” He was featured in LA Weekly’s Best of Los Angeles issue and the Los Angeles Alternative Press readers named him “L.A.’s Favorite Elected Official” of 2003. In 2004, The Los Angeles Business Journal named him one of the 25 Angelenos who stand out for their potential to shape lives in Los Angeles. A profile in Los Angeles magazine in 2006 called him “a rising star”.
Congratulations Eric Garcetti Is Elected Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Photo credit to: ericgarcetti.com
Prior to his election, Garcetti taught public policy, diplomacy and world affairs at Occidental College and the University of Southern California. In 1998, the Rockefeller Foundation selected him as a Next Generation Leadership Fellow.
Eric Garcetti was raised in the San Fernando Valley. He studied urban planning and political science at Columbia University, where he received his B.A. and M.A. in International Relations. He studied as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and the London School of Economics. He is an avid photographer, jazz pianist and composer. He lives in Silver Lake with his wife, Amy Elaine Wakeland.
Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors
Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com
Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. The Grammys, Emmys, MTV Awards, BET Awards, AMA’s, CMA’s, and finally LA Fashion Week. LA Fashion Week is the hottest week in LA to show off your swagger! Supermodel Sam Sarpong the face of Boy London a UK Iconic Brand for 35 years. Celebrities such as Rihanna, Madonna, Boy George, and Andy Warhol to name a few have all modeled the couture brand.
Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com
Sam Sarpong is the first supermodel to launch his own line with iVogue on October 18, 2012. iVogue is located at 7611 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Among the many celebrities attending this star studded red carpet event were Brittany Bell, Miss Arizona USA 2010, Noelle Freeman, Miss California USA 2011, Mike Mirani of Mirani Motors, and Chelsea Hobbs, Make it or Break it. The T-Shirt line is very chic couture. Wearing one will definitely give you immediate swagger!
Esteban Steven Escobar and Supermodel Sam Sarpong at Supermodel Sam Sarpong Launches Limited Edition T-Shirt Collection by iVogue Sponsored by Mirani Motors. Photo by Partyby5.com
The open bar was sponsored by The Hula Girls and lots of refreshments were served to a very well attended celebration. These Limited Edition T-Shirts sell for $35 and are going very quickly. You can purchase these T-Shirts online at http://www.ivogueshop.com
About Sam Sarpong: Samuel Osei Sarpong is an English actor who has starred in several films. Samuel is of Akan descent. He is a graduate of Peckham High School. For more info visit http://www.samsarpong.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Listen & Watch interview with DIVA Animal Activist Composer and Recording Artist FAWN on Diversity News Radio
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 09: Recording Artist Fawn attends CSW and LA Pride Host ‘An Evening of Pride’ with Sharon Osborune at Club Eleven on June 9, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Brian Putnam/FilmMagic)
EXCLUSIVE: Listen & Watch interview with DIVA Animal Activist Composer and Recording Artist FAWN on Diversity News Radio In case you missed Diversity News Radio, Top 10 Most Requested Songs with Steven Escobar EXCLUSIVE interview with DIVA Animal Activist, Composer and Recording Artist FAWN. The interview was recorded LIVE on August 12, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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Radio personality host, Steven Escobar asked many questions to DIVA Animal Activist, Composer and Recording Artist FAWN about her new music and projects. Exclusive interviews, It only happens on Diversity News Radio, On Air with Steven Escobar.
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EXCLUSIVE: Listen & Watch interview with DIVA Animal Activist Composer and Recording Artist FAWN on Diversity News Radio
About FAWN: Fawn is an award winning ASCAP singer, songwriter, composer, recording artist, actress and animal activist. For more information visit her IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2779641/or http://www.Fawnmusic.com/
About Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar: “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” is an interactive, live internet talk-radio show that focuses on singers, business leaders, actresses, actors, recording artists, music composers, authors and writers and more of all genres and mediums. The show format features live music, interviews, breaking news, gossips, announcements, confessions, events, advertisements and much more. Host Steven Escobar explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (760) 888-5783 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio. The show is live every Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.
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Interview with CC Perkinson on Diversity News Radio On Air With Steven Escobar
Interview with CC Perkinson on Diversity News Radio On Air With Steven Escobar
Exclusive Interview with Celebrity, Actress, Personality and Producer CC Perkinson of CC Variety TV on Diversity News Radio, On Air with Steven Escobar to be Featured on Today’s Picks and Featured Internet Radio section of BlogTalkRadio’s homepage.
Steven Escobar will have an Exclusive Interview with Celebrity, Actress, Personality and Producer CC Perkinson of CC Variety TV on Diversity News Radio, On Air with Steven Escobar. The interview will be LIVE on Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM.
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The World Series of Poker draws in poker players from around the world in a quest to win the ever-coveted gold championship bracelet. As the popularity of poker has grown, players from all walks of life have taken up the game and among them are stars of music industry. Let’s take a look at some of the music stars that have played at the World Series of Poker.
Rapper and R&B star Nelly has made headlines over the year for playing at the WSOP. While he hasn’t made big money at the event as of yet, he did make headlines in 2010 when he made Day 2 of the event. While that is far from the title, making it through Day 1 is a step that literally thousands of players fail to accomplish and it was a good first step. Nelly is a regular at the poker tables in and around Vegas and he will likely be there this year.
Anthrax lead guitarist Scott Ian has been a regular at the WSOP Main Event for years now and has advanced past Day 1 of the event numerous times. Ian has actually shown so much promise at the poker tables that he was tutored for a while by professional poker players Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke and even had a sponsorship with an online poker site.
However, the most successful musician to play the WSOP is Godsmack’s Sully Erna. Erna has been coming to the WSOP for years and actually made the money of the Main Event in both 2006 and 2007. His best finish was in 2007 where he place 237th. While that does not sound like a huge accomplishment, Erna still pulled in over $45,000 for his finish. Of course, that is still a far cry from the $8.25 Million that Champion Jerry Yang took home.
As poker continues to increase in popularity worldwide, don’t be surprised to see more music artist try their hand at the game. Poker is said to have the adrenaline rush of performing in front of a 100,000 screaming fans, and the Millions at stake doesn’t hurt either.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Article first published on Diversity News Magazine Dot Com now known as DiversityNewsMagazine.org
Listen to Director/Producer Alison Parker Interview on Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar
Listen to Director/Producer Alison Parker Interview on Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar
If you missed the interview, you can listen to the archive radio show from Diversity News Radio, on AIR with Steven Escobar where he interviewed Film Director and Producer Alison Parker about “The Ferret Squad” on Friday, May 18. 2012 from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm.
Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar show was selected by BlogTalkRadio to appear in the Featured Internet Radio section of BlogTalkRadio’s homepage starting on Thursday, May 17 at 12AM EST for the next 24 hours.
About Alison Parker:
Alison Parker is a Director, Producer, and Editor living in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She was raised in Victoria and moved to Vancouver in 2000 to pursue her filmmaking career. She attended Columbia Academy, where she graduated with honors in 2002 as the Audio Student of the Year. After a brief stint as a sound engineer, Alison turned her focus to editing, producing, and directing her own films. Her first short, Night of the Unwed (2010), won 2nd place at the Dead on Film Zombie Short Film Festival. In 2011, Alison directed and produced several short films, a comedy web series about talking dogs, and co-produced a feature. Alison’s most ambitious project to date is the short film Jake & Jasper: A Ferret Tale (2011), which was funded by hundreds of ferret lovers around the world and features her own pet ferret Falcor as “Jasper”. Alison lives with her two ferrets, Falcor and Frisco. For more information visit http://www.theferretsquad.com/
About Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar: “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” is an interactive, live internet talk-radio show that focuses on singers, business leaders, actresses, actors, recording artists, music composers, authors and writers and more of all genres and mediums. The show format features live music, interviews, breaking news, gossips, announcements, confessions, events, advertisements and much more. Host Steven Escobar explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (760) 888-5783 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio. or http://www.diversitynewsradio.diversitynewspublications.com/. The show is live every Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.
About BlogTalkRadio:
Launched in 2006, BlogTalkRadio is a social media platform that allows users to host live, interactive radio shows, with no downloads or extra equipment needed. BlogTalkRadio’s unique technology and seamless integration with leading social networks enables individuals, corporations and organizations to create and share their original content, their voices and opinions in a public worldwide forum. Since the network’s inception, thousands of hosts have broadcast more than 600,000 shows to the millions of listeners it attracts each month. Featured network guests include: President Barack Obama, Francis Ford Coppola, Maya Angelou, David Baldacci, and many more. BlogTalkRadio has been featured on ABC News, The Washington Post, Portfolio, Talkers Magazine, and TheStreet.com. The citizen broadcasting network can be found at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com
Esteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.comEsteban Escobar Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com
Congratulations to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar for his Trophy Case and Earned Achievements badges on Examiner.com
His articles, photos and videos are published on Hollywood Events Examiner and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com pages.
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As you may see all the badges were earned during March and April 2012 and they have a reason why he earned them.
About Esteban “Steven” Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies.
Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee.
Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at Esteban Steven Escobar IMDB
Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012
Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012
Congratulations to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar for been one of the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network.
His articles, photos and videos are published on Voices.Yahoo.com
Thanks to your hard work, the heat was on full blast last month!
If you haven’t noticed already, your profile is SIZZLING because you’re one of our “Hot 500″ contributors based on March 2012 page views!
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About Esteban “Steven” Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies.
Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee.
Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, Esteban Steven Escobar Blog or his IMDB at Esteban Steven Escobar IMDB
Esteban Escobar Hot 500 Yahoo! Contributor for the Month of March 2012
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The 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon To Hosts Celebs and Stars at Afternoon Affair
The 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon To Hosts Celebs and Stars at Afternoon Affair
On Friday, January 20, 2012 The Multicultural Motion Picture Association announced their upcoming 19th Annual MMPA Oscar® Week luncheon where Academy Award nominees past and present, including Producers, Directors, Film Editors, Actors, Costume Designers, and past honorees are expected to come out for a star-studded afternoon of camaraderie and praise for young up-and-coming film talent.
This year the event will be held at the Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles located at 8555 Beverly Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90048 on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 12:00pm.
Per event producers as in previous years, the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon will be among the highlights of the week’s activities leading up to the Oscars and the MMPA’s annual luncheon will again be among the hottest tickets in town, this year made even hotter by the buzz surrounding many Golden Globe winners and potential Academy nominees already slated to attend this star-studded affair.
“After a solid year of burgeoning creative accomplishments on the part of our diverse film community, it continues to be inspiring to see the level of Hollywood talent who continue to express their desire to be a part of this afternoon of philanthropy and giving.” said Jarvee Hutcherson, President of The Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA).
The prestigious organization of actors, cinematographers, editors, writers, and directors has in the past played host to an array of celebrities and nominees from Salma Hayek, Robert DeNiro, Kate Winslet and Djimon Hounsou to Sandra Bullock, Denzel Washington, and Leonardo DiCaprio among others.
Last year at the 18th Annual MMPA 2011 Oscar Week Luncheon Civic Awards were presented to Kate Linder ( Actress, Philanthropist), Edward Lozzi ( Publicist, Edward Lozzi & Associates), Renee’ Valente (Producer, Valente Productions), Michelle Phillips (Actress, Singer) and A.C. Lyles(Paramount Pictures). Each civic honoree gave a speech after receiving their award, but the one who received an outstanding ovation was A.C. Lyles, producer from Paramount Pictures.
The Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon event benefits The Multicultural Motion Picture Association’s Filmmakers Scholarship Fund. As a part of the annual afternoon affair, awards are presented annually, to filmmakers selected for their creative achievements, vision and technical talent, and in addition to financial awards toward their tuition, film companies traditionally arrange gifts of technical support for scholarship recipients.
The event is open to the MMPA members and the general public is invited to attend. The organization is selling individual tickets starting at $200 and up and group table tickets from $2500 and up for the lunch and awards show. For more information on how to get your tickets contact the MMPA office at (310)497-4554.
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An spoiler news for their loyal fans and readers, the next issue which is schedule to be available in print on April 2015 will featured an B familiar celebrity.
