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Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood Celebrates Long-Standing, Black Cultural Innovators in Film and TV

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Venerdì, Marzo 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunset Room in Hollywood.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.
  • "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood is a celebration of excellence, resilience, and creativity," said David Telfer, senior manager, advertising, and media for Lexus.
  • Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood reaffirms the commitment of both Lexus and UPTOWN magazine to amplify diverse voices and celebrate the rich tapestry of talent within the Black creative community.
  • She rose to fame after playing the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams in the TV show "Reno 911" in 2003.

Luminaries From Television’s Most Iconic Shows Gather to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ‘The Interviews: An Oral History of Television’ in Hollywood

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 7, 2022
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The evening also included a tribute to and live interview with renowned fashion and costume designer to the stars Bob Mackie, hosted by Access Hollywoods Scott Evans.

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  • The evening also included a tribute to and live interview with renowned fashion and costume designer to the stars Bob Mackie, hosted by Access Hollywoods Scott Evans.
  • The Television Academy Foundation has been producing, preserving and curating oral histories of American television since 1997, amassing one of the largest online archives of its kind.
  • Titled Access Icons: The Interviews, Access Hollywoods first segment of the series featured host Scott Evans speaking with Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary).
  • Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future.

Renowned Spoken Word Duo, Sekou Andrews & Steve Connell, Perform at Star Studded ABC Special Celebrating TV Pioneer, Norman Lear

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Renowned spoken word duo, Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell ,brought the house down during their recent four minute powerful poetic performance at the filming of ABC's primetime special, Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Renowned spoken word duo, Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell ,brought the house down during their recent four minute powerful poetic performance at the filming of ABC's primetime special, Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter .
  • The gifted poets were personally invitedby their dear friend, legendary television producer Norman Lear, to appear on stage and celebrate hisgrand centennial andtriumphant career.
  • "Norman is a national treasure who we're blessed to call family," says Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell.
  • To interview Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell, contact Eileen Koch of EKC PR, a full-service Branding, Marketing and Public Relations firm at 310-441-1000 or [email protected] .

Jimmy Kimmel's Kimmelot, Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort And Disney, Partner To Create A 1980's Event For ABC's 'Live in Front Of A Studio Audience' Primetime Special

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 8, 2021
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"From the show, to the content, to the brands, we wanted to make our audience smile.

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  • "From the show, to the content, to the brands, we wanted to make our audience smile.
  • "At Maximum Effort, we love playing with and creating culture and we're pretty sure culture peaked in the 1980's," said George Dewey, President of Maximum Effort.
  • The opportunity to dial up the marketing synthesizer at Jimmy Kimmel's80's party was something we simply couldn't 'Just Say No' to."
  • Bree LeMasters, Executive Director, Entertainment Brand Solutions, Disney Advertising Sales added, "At Disney, we create unrivaled and unique storytelling experiences.