Tommy Davidson & Celebrity Friends Host A Touch of Entertainment
June 2, 2010 by Monique Moss · 16 Comments
(Los Angeles, CA- June 2, 2010) Tommy Davidson is hosting an unusual, one-man art exhibit at the SoHo Gallery, 12350 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 on June 10, 2010, 5-8pm. Guests will watch renowned artist Hollenstein create an original work of vibrant colors and distinct lines which he will execute from the treads of his wheelchair. The Hollenstein-signature artwork will include hand prints of over a dozen celebrities and benefit Shane’s Inspiration, a children’s charity.
Other celebrity supporters scheduled to attend include Sterling Beaumon (LOST), Kate Linder (Young & The Restless), Lorna Scott (Wanted), Michael Papajohn (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Lily Holleman (urFrenz), Michael Colyar (Last Comic Standing), Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Judy Tenuta and Matthew Borlenghi (General Hospital), among many others.
Hollenstein, a California native, became a quadriplegic after an accident when he was 25. With no desire to be seen as a victim, Hollenstein is dedicated to living to the fullest and using his disability in a way that it has not been before. Hollenstein’s artwork ranges from $1,600 – $4,800.
Sponsors for the event include BEHR, Basquiat Wine and Sushi Kingz and Monster Energy Drinks. Beneficiary charity, Shane’s Inspiration facilitates the growth and progress of playgrounds for children who are physically disabled to enjoy. For more information on his work please visit, http://www.tommyhollenstein.com/.
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Ralphie May on the cover of Nashville Scene Magazine!
May 21, 2010 by Stacey Pokluda · 3 Comments
Ralphie’s first magazine cover… the Nashville Scene Magazine for their Summer Guide issue. Thanks to Mighty Big Man for dressing Ralphie for the shoot. He looks fab!
THE GRACIOUS FEW GREEN LIGHT EVENTS TO BEGIN THEIR FORMAL INTRODUCTION ON THE MUSICAL LANDSCAP
May 10, 2010 by Jim Baltutis · Leave a Comment
THE GRACIOUS FEW GREEN LIGHT EVENTS TO BEGIN THEIR FORMAL INTRODUCTION ON THE MUSICAL LANDSCAPE
A NEW SINGLE TITLED “HONEST MAN,” INDY 500 RELATED APPEARANCE AND SUMMERFEST DATE HIGHLIGHT THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS FOR THE BUSY ROCK ENTITIES
Los Angeles, CA – May 10, 2010 – The Gracious Few release their first single, “Honest Man,” this Tuesday, May 11. The song is from their upcoming self-titled debut, due later this summer on the bands own imprint, Questionable Entertainment. The Gracious Few was formed from the remnants of 90s’ rock juggernauts LIVE and Candlebox in mid 2009, both bands having achieved worldwide adoration and fame for their albums, live shows and musical craftsmanship. The Gracious Few was produced by Jerry Harrison of the band Talking Heads, his production credits include LIVE, Violent Femmes, No Doubt and more.
Over the past decade and half, the two groups have enjoyed an assortment of musical career highs, robust concert attendance and wildly successful album sales. Leaving some to wonder why the collective members of The Gracious Few (TGF) would tackle a new band project in such musically trying times. “Simple,” says Chad Gracey (TGF co-founder and drummer) “it’s what we love to do, and what we do best.”
As the members for the seminal 90s’ band LIVE, Chad Taylor, Chad Gracey and Patrick Dahlheimer understand what it means to do your “best.” The trio made their mark in music to the tune of 20 million albums sold and touring incessantly to packed amphitheaters and concert sheds around the globe. During the last two years, the three have broadened their breadth with other creative interests. “It would have been easy for us to abandon music for film and television opportunities,” says Taylor. “Instead of living the typical rock n’ roll lifestyle; we started Questionable Entertainment to further our interests in the arts,” says Dahlheimer. But that is only a portion of The Gracious Few story.
Just as LIVE was a phenomenal success in the early 90s, TGF frontman, Kevin Martin, also experienced multi-platinum success with his tour-de-force rock outfit Candlebox. “We were the first rock band signed to Madonna’s label at the time,” says Martin, “Our success as a band helped to launch the label and now we find ourselves beginning again but this time we’ll be able to help young artists with our own label. I brought Sean with me for a front seat ride on this roller coaster!” referring to Candlebox guitarist, Sean Hennesy, who rounds out The Gracious Few. Taylor continues, ”It was time to take a break from LIVE. We come from a blue-collar town where people work hard for a living. They simply don’t quit their jobs, so it was very hard to walk away from our success. I think we reflected this feeling in our first single, “Honest Man.” Moreover, the single tells the tale of the everyman. With the country experiencing some gut-wrenching lows at the moment, its tough for the honest man to make a living.” ”Honest Man,” currently on the airwaves at rock radio, is the driving force behind the momentum of The Gracious Few.
TGF will make their public debut at Summerfest in Milwaukee on June 25. And, keeping with the fast pace, also in the mix is a private event for IZOD Indy Car team stand out Andretti Autosport preceding this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Questionable Entertainment helped to develop a reality show based on Michael Andretti, his Playboy playmate wife, Jodi Anne Patterson & driver Danica Patrick. TGF will provide the high-energy soundtrack.
…and for The Gracious Few the fast track to success is where they are headed, once again.
Upcoming The Gracious Few dates:
25 – June Milwaukee, WI Summerfest 2010
29 – June Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
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COPS 4 CAUSES Honors American Heroes w/ SRO Fundraiser at Laugh Factory: Tommy Davidson Headlines
April 14, 2010 by Monique Moss · Leave a Comment
Cops 4 Causes, a leading non-profit organization of law enforcement officers, responded to the news of the tragic deaths of Marine Sgt Major Robert J. Cottle (LAPD Metropolitan Division/SWAT officer) and Lance Cpl Rick J. Centanni (son of Santa Ana Police Sgt Jon Centanni) with a benefit tribute honoring both men at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Tommy Davidson served as headliner, Frasier Smith MC’d and stellar performances were donated by Bret Ernst, Aries Spears and Bryan Callen.
LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck and LBPD Chief Jim McDonnell, along with Long Beach Fire Department Chief, showed unified support along with 600 guests for a most worthy cause. LAPD SWAT and the Marines had static display vehicles parked for the community to see and enjoy. Partnering organizations selflessly donating services included LAPD Metropolitan Division, Los Angeles Police Protective League, Long Beach Police Dept. , the Santa Ana Police Dept. and the Laugh Factory Long Beach.
$11,000 was raised to establish the “Robert J. Cottle Returning Veterans Hero LAPD SWAT and the Marines had static display vehicles parked for the community to see and enjoy. es Fund” and “Rick J. Centanni Fallen Heroes Scholarship,” according to Cops 4 Causes President, Christopher T. Landavazo.
To donate or learn more about the nonprofit organization: http://cops4causes.org/index.asp
Check out Ralphie May’s first style piece for Complex Magazine!
April 1, 2010 by Stacey Pokluda · 1 Comment
Street Detail: Ralphie in Nashville
11:54 am | Thursday, April 1st, 2010
NAME: Ralphie
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: Lover of the world!
HOME BASE: Los Angeles and Nashville
SHIRT: Mighty Big Man
SUNGLASSES: Prada
PANTS: Calvin Klein
SHOES: Timberland Blue Jean Couture
What’s your must-have item for spring? Sunglasses.
What’s going to be the big spring trend? Gold Bond Powder. You’re gonna wear skinny jeans, and then wear two shirts on top? There’s too much moisture, playboy! Better get some Gold Bond. That’s gonna be the biggest accessory for these hipsters.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Prada. I like the sneakers, they’re comfortable, they’re made in Italy, so I don’t have to worry about slave labor.
Vote on whether today’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
Who/what inspires your style? I’m kind of a trendsetter, because there’s not that many hip fat guys out there, you know?
What city/country has the best style? I’d have to say Italy, having gone there because I wear a lot of Italian clothes.
Who has wack style? Rush Limbaugh. I mean, as a fellow fat guy, c’mon. You could step it up a notch. But he’s like ancient. And mean. I think that Seth Rogen has horrible, horrible style. He’s in shape, he looks great, there’s no reason for him to wear horrible clothes, and yet he always does.
What trend do you want to see die? Tight-pants dudes with camel toe. Dudes cannot have camel toe, all right? If you get pants that allow camel toe, you’re gonna regret it.
Last clothing item you purchased? I got a pair of Prada sneakers a week ago.
Most money you ever spent on a single item of clothing? $3500 on an Italian patent leather orange jacket that I wore on my comedy special Austin-Tatious.
What do chicks dig about your style? My cologne. I always smell good. I wear Versace aftershave, and it goes well with Allure Homme Edition Blanche Chanel cologne. They like the combination. It’s a unique scent and you can’t get it over the counter, if you mix it up like that.
What’s the most common statement people make about your style? “For a fat guy you look great.” And it’s like, “Damn! You gotta qualify it?”
What’s the item currently in your closet you most regret buying? I got a pink Polo knit collared shirt that I’m like, “What the fuck am I gonna wear this with?” I just look like a big-ass strawberry walking down the street in that son of a bitch, but I did it because I was gonna go play golf at this place in Arizona with some radio buddies of mine, and you had to have a collared shirt. I stopped by a fat guy store and I’m like, “All right, if I’m gonna have a collared shirt, I’m gonna get the most annoying collared shirt that they have.” Turned out I did.
What is your favorite city? New York. It’s a fun town, man.
What is your dream job? I’m a radio geek, and my dream job would be Artie Lang’s job on Howard Stern.
Who is your dream date? I’m married, so I mean, my dream date… is not with a lawyer! I like that chick Megan Fox, but her hands are creepy. Have you seen her hands? Jesus, what the fuck! She’s got like man hands. Easy on the eyes, tough on the hands!
Last book read? I reread Catcher in the Rye last week. I hadn’t read it in 20 years, and picked it back up and was like, “Wow, man. Why didn’t I fucking read this all the time?” It’s beautiful.
What is your trend-proof style advice for our readers? White shirt and blue jeans and boots.
To see it online, check out http://www.complex.com
Daymond John’s “THE BRAND WITHIN: From Birth to the Boardroom” due April 15
March 22, 2010 by Monique Moss · 33 Comments
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, every day nearly 2, 500 people go into business for themselves. Their firms account for 78% of U.S. businesses and $951 billion in receipts. Entrepreneurship is abundant in America, especially in the current economic crisis, but how do these companies stand out from the rest in order to succeed?
THE BRAND WITHIN: HOW WE BRAND OURSELVES, FROM BIRTH TO THE BOARDROOM (DOP Publishing, ISBN 978-0-9825962-1-0) by Daymond John, founder/CEO of the revolutionary FUBU clothing line, brand strategist and star of the ABC hit reality show, SHARK TANK, is the second nonfiction book in the best-selling “Display of Power” series. THE BRAND WITHIN examines the loyalty of relationships companies seek to establish by attaching celebrities to their brands and the instantaneous impulses consumers exhibit when purchasing a product. Drawing on his cutting edge experience in the fashion business, as well as his hard-won insights developed as a sought-after marketing consultant to trendsetters and tastemakers, the author argues that branding relationships have now seeped into every aspect of our lives.
Daymond John is widely recognized as a branding and marketing authority in the ever-changing urban/pop culture marketplace. He describes the evolution of a brand – from its generic inception to its watermark – and offers expert commentary on iconic personal “brands” ranging from Tiger Woods to Muhammad Ali and branding as it pertains to corporations such as Blackberry and UPS, among others.
Back flap endorsements include gems from Jim Cramer, Donny Deutsch, Mark Burnett, Kim Kardashian, Barbara Corcoran and Kevin O’Leary among others. THE BRAND WITHIN, co-authored by Daniel Paisner who is credited with nine New York Times nonfiction bestsellers, is a dynamic roadmap to growing a successful brand.
For more go to: www.daymondjohn.com
Presales: http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Within-Power-Branding-Boardroom/dp/0982596219/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266609892&sr=8-4
BRIAN POSEHN: To Release New Album ‘Fart and Wiener Jokes’ in April
March 11, 2010 by Stacey Pokluda · 55 Comments
Los Angeles – Comedian/actor Brian Posehn (“The Sarah Silverman Program”) will release his brand new stand-up album, Fart And Wiener Jokes, on April 27th via Relapse Records.
Fart And Wiener Jokes, the follow-up to his is Live In: Nerd Rage debut, was recorded at various live gigs across the US during 2009. The record will also include two musical tracks, “More Metal Than You” and a cover of the Kenny Rogers classic “The Gambler”. Posehn recorded these songs with the help of a number of “metal” all-stars including Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED, KINGDOM OF SORROW), Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD), John Tempesta (EXODUS, THE CULT), Russ Parrish (STEEL PANTHER), and more. Fart And Wiener Jokes is set for an April 27th North American release date, May 3rd internationally, and is available for pre-order at Relapse.com.
Additionally, Posehn will be headlining shows throughout the country. He is currently booked for multiple shows in Tampa, Indianapolis, Irvine, Phoenix and Grand Rapids. Posehn will also co-headline the 2010 Relapse Records SXSW showcase along with metal legends VOIVOD on March 17th in Austin, TX. A listing of confirmed dates and cities can be found below.
2010 Tour Dates:
March 17 – Austin – Red 7 (as part of the Relapse Records 2010 SXSW Showcase)
April 15-17 – Tampa – The Improv
April 22-24 – Indianapolis – Cracker’s Comedy Club
April 29-May2 – Irvine – The Improv
May 7-8 – Phoenix – Tempe Improv
May 20-22 – Grand Rapids – Dr. Grins
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Contact: Stacey Pokluda
323-446-8669 ext. 1
Stacey@integrated-pr.com
Check out Brian Posehn on “LIVE! From the Future… with Stuart Paap!” on theStream.tv
March 10, 2010 by Stacey Pokluda · Leave a Comment
Watch This Episode on www.theStream.tv
This is online TV at it’s best! Very funny show complete with songs like “My Vagina is a War Zone” and the game “Horror or Porno.” Great interview with Brian Posehn to talk about his role on THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM and his new CD, “Fart and Wiener Jokes” due out on April 27th from Relapse Records.
Tommy Davidson spreads holiday cheer to the less fortunate
December 28, 2009 by Monique Moss · 2 Comments
On December 24th, Tommy Davidson and Chelsea Gilligan (Miss Teen California 2009), lead a group of progressive Angelenos going to the PATH Homeless Center, located at 340 N. Madison Ave in Los Angeles, to spread holiday cheer to the less fortunate. They took toys and assorted beauty products for kids & thier moms. Terrific turnout with half dozen photogs and live remote at 5:55 pm on the highest watch part of evening newscast. Totally cool event – we started a tradition AND made a difference in the lives of numerous families!
Allen Edwards Announces National Product Launch on ShopNBC
August 23, 2009 by Melinda Manos · 1 Comment
Beauty icon and creator of the Farrah Fawcett layered cut Allen Edwards is launching his amazing hair product collection Shear Force nationally on prime time at ShopNBC in September. The 13 product collection features brand new technology and delivery systems. The Deep Moisture Shampoo is created with Shear Force’s exclusive Marula oil, ripe harvested from the African fruit tree and Moringa Seed. Known as a miracle oil, Marula penetrates deep to help heal, imparting antioxidant protection for strong, youthful shine. Other Shear Force hair products include Deep Thermal Treatment Conditioner and Thickening Spray Mist. The brand is positioned for men and women of all ages and hair types and is currently available at Allen Edwards Salons and at www.allenedwards.com.
And, rolling out later this year on ShopNBC, Edwards will launch a phenomenal hair extension line with “Deal Or No Deal’s” ultra popular #13, Leyla Milani. Edwards and Milani developed the line together and will introduce the products in an infomercial. “Leyla Milani is one of the most beautiful women that I’ve ever met and her hair has the potential to make her the next Farrah Fawcett,” states Edwards. “Women all over the country love to be sexy and every woman deserves that. The easiest way is to start with your own hair, and get that Leyla Milani look”
Allen Edwards has demonstrated his expertise on more than 1,000 television appearances including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Entertainment Tonight”, “Regis”, “Access Hollywood” and “Split Ends” on The Style Network. He continues to work his magic at his two salons, the Allen Edwards Salon + Spa in Santa Monic and Woodland Hills, California, remaining at the core and cutting edge of the business of hair and image. The Santa Monica location was just voted the #2 in America on Salon City Magazine’s “HOT 100 List”.
All SHEAR FORCE products are PABA free and color safe. Most are paraben free. From the force of nature comes the SHEAR FORCE of beauty — Yours!
Contact: Melinda Manos
melinda@integrated-pr.com