SUSAN TAYLOR ENGAGES HONEY SHINE GIRLS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SUSAN TAYLOR ENGAGES HONEY SHINE GIRLS OF SOUTH FLORIDA MENTORING
PROGRAM IN POSITIVE DIALOGUE

Successful African-American Mentor and Philanthropist Joins Young Girls of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program and Overtown Youth Center in Miami

Via press release: A select group of young girls in South Florida had the opportunity of a lifetime last week, when Susan Taylor, former editorial director of ESSENCE magazine and active leader of numerous charitable and political organizations across the nation, took time out of her busy schedule to share life lessons and words of encouragement. One hundred girls from the Honey Shine Mentoring Program and Overtown Youth Center gathered to hear Taylor speak on Friday, July 25th, 2008 at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami, Florida.

Tracy Wilson Mourning with Susan TaylorTaylor enlightened the young girls by sharing her life lessons in hopes that they would be able to incorporate her teachings into their own lives. She reiterated the importance of being an individual and the power of being in charge of your own destiny. Taylor reinforced the need for mentors to help them along the way. As a mentor herself to girls across the country, Taylor encouraged each to be resourceful. Mentors can be found anywhere - a teacher, coach, minister, parents, relatives, and especially within the Honey Shine Mentoring Program family.“This was an amazing opportunity for our girls to interact with a leader in the African-American community whose initiatives are aligned with the core of what we do,” said Tracy Wilson Mourning, Founder of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program. “
Honey Shine strives to continuously deliver positive reinforcements, such as Susan and her uplifting speech, which are tools the girls can use to make the right decisions in life.”

Nelly's New Underwear!

Sean John Underwear taps internationally renowned recording artist, Nelly, as their new spokesmodel. The first campaign features the rapper donning the Fall collection of underwear basics and loungewear.

The campaign was shot by Randee St. Nicholas and showcases Nelly in both interior and exterior shots at a modern home overlooking Los Angeles.
Sean “Diddy” Combs on picking Nelly for the new campaign:

“I have known Nelly for many years and I really admire his work. To me, Nelly is the quintessential definition of the Sean John man. He has the attitude, the swagger, and most of all the physique that our customers can both aspire and relate to. And let’s be honest, all of the ladies out there are going to be thanking us for this campaign. The images are so strong; they speak for themselves. We are truly excited to welcome Nelly into the Sean John family.”

Nelly on the campaign:

“I have been a big fan of Diddy and the Sean John clothing line for years. So, when they asked me to work with them, it was a real honor. I hope my fans will enjoy this campaign as much as I did shooting it.”

Chris Brown and Neyo at Wrigley’s Gum Event

Chris Brown, Julianne Hough and Ne-Yo have all partnered with Wrigley’s gum to update the traditional Wrigley’s “jingles” for Doublemint®, Juicy Fruit® and Big Red®. They went to the event in NYC on Tuesday night. Chris Brown is re-doing the Doublemint jingle. Ne-Yo is re-doing the Big Red “kiss a little longer” and Julianne Hough is re-doing the Juicy Fruit jingle. Its about time, they haven’t been changed in forever and these young guys will definitely give the jingles a fresh perspective.

Kristi Yamaguchi- Live Life Give Love Foundation

Live Life Give Love Concert- Aug. 21st

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Everyone that met him liked him. Everyone that knew him loved him. Patrick Christopher Brandt was a son, a brother, an adoring husband, devoted father, and best friend to all. He wore his heart on his sleeve and shared it with the world. In the fall of 99' Pat was diagnosed with brain cancer. Though he didn't know it at the time, he would be embarking on a journey that would touch the lives of thousands, and inspire all that knew him to live out the rest of there lives with passion and meaning.

Thru countless bouts of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries Pat never lost his smile. Pat didn't run from his cancer, he embraced it. Pat was a strong promoter of the White Bear Lake relay for life, and the American Cancer Society. He was called upon as keynote speaker, and shared his story to all. His employer Lexis Nexis was so moved by his story that they had him speak to hundreds of co-workers at one of their sales conventions. Though married with kids, and carrying a heavy work load Pat always found time to council other cancer survivors, and listen to their story.

On March 2nd 2008 at the age of 37 our dear friend Pat lost his battle with cancer. Pat left behind a wife Jessica, and two beautiful boys Wesley and Charlie ages five and two. In his passing Pat left us with many precious memories, and life lessons learned. Pat passed the torch and now it is our turn to continue his legacy of survival, living life to its fullest, and giving love.

The Patrick Brandt "Live Life Give Love" Celebration Benefit will Take place August 21st at the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota. The event is hosted by one of his best friends; NHL hockey player Bret Hedican and His wife, Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Dancing with the Stars Champion, Kristi Yamaguchi along with a number of Patrick's close friends and family members.

Kristi Yamaguchi and her Dancing With The Stars Dance Partner, Mark Ballas will perform for the first time since winning the show in May. They will be performing to the live singing of Franc D'Ambrosio, Phantom of The Opera. Franc is best known as the longest running phantom, having performed over 3000 times. He also played Anthony Corleone in the Godfather III.

Almost Amy, an up and coming Los Angeles band featuring Mark Ballas and fellow Dancing With The Stars performer Derek Hough will be performing live after the dancing. Their music is a unique combination of blues, rock and pop with funky base lines, very melodic and great vocals.
The headliner for the evening is Rob Thomas, as the driving force of matchbox twenty, Rob Thomas is widely acknowledged as one of the most distinctive vocalists and gifted songwriters in contemporary music. Since making their debut in 1996, matchbox has evolved into one of the most admired and consistently successful rock bands in recent history, with over 25 million albums sold worldwide.

As matchbox twenty's primary composer, Thomas has penned a remarkable string of chart-topping hits, including "Push," "3AM," "If You're Gone," "Bent," "Real World," "Back 2 Good," "Mad Season," "Disease," "Unwell," and "Bright Lights." matchbox has earned the distinction of having had more #1 hits and spending more weeks at #1 on both the national Modern AC and Adult Top 40 charts than any other artist in history.

Rob's growing reputation as an exceptional songwriter has led to invitations to collaborate with a select list of artists – most notably Santana, for whom he wrote and sang the smash single, "Smooth," which earned Thomas three Grammy Awards. He has also worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Marc Anthony, Mick Jagger, and Bernie Taupin. Combining all of his projects, Thomas has contributed to the sales of over 75 million records. He has earned 13 BMI Awards, including both songwriter and song of the year, and he was named Billboard's Songwriter of the Year two years in a row.

In June 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame presented Thomas with its first-ever "Starlight Award" – created to recognize a songwriter in the early years of his or her career who is already making a lasting impact. Rob's composing talent has also been acknowledged with cover stories in American Songwriter (which named him songwriter of the year) and Performing Songwriter.
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