https://blacktiemagazine.com/society_2023_April/Three_Amigos.htm
#globalstressinitiative #ritacosby #errolrappaport #mommysheartfoundation #careerbridges $blacktieMagazine #goodnewsbroadcast #saintfrancis #ronaldmacdonaldhouse #lougehrigsdisease #davidlynchfoundation #tatydesignstudio #dorriansredhand #tatyanahoroshko #avadiraodfucial #daisyjopling #quiethero #theveteransassociationofnewyork
#timessquarechronicles #lorrainesilvetz #judychristygilbert

The post The Three Amigos appeared first on Good News!.

Founder of The Farzana Foundation, Farzana Niemmann and 3 Time Emmy Award Winning Anchor and 2 Time NYTimes Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby

The Farzana Foundation held its Inaugural Gala at the Apostle’s Ballroom on November 29 th, 2022. It was a huge success with attendees including well known entrepreneurs, anchors, actresses, artists, models, socialites and
fashion designers including, emcee C-King, 3 Time Emmy Award Winning Anchor and 2 Time New York Times Best Seller, Rita Cosby, Designer/Supermodel, Avadora Mimouni, Designer, Elie Balleh, Singer, Model and Reality Show Stars, Jamila and Celina Niemann, Humanitarian, Eve Brookville, Model, Artist, and Actress Olga Gretchen Schwartz, Model and Makeup Artist Sabine Wonderwoman, Award Winning Actress, Julianne Michelle, Artist and Philanthropist, Vill E. Wright, Ukrainian-American, Artist and Philanthropist Tatyana Horoshko and Ukrainian- American Opera Singer,
Oleksandra Hrabova, Socialite, Juan Castelo Branco among many other notables. Fashion shows were featured including Diana Mahrach designs with models’ hair and makeup coordinated by Donna Sousa of Makeover Artistry. Food was catered by La Mila Catering Camp; Events and drinks by Empire Rockefeller Vodka and Peramo Wine, and entertainment by DJ Sulel.

All photos in this article by Jeff Smith

Jose Castelo Branco, Tomaczek Bednarek, Rita Cosby, Farzana Niemann, Avadora Mimouni, Alex Quint, Lorraine Silvetz and Julianne Michelle

Farzana Niemann and Artist, Vill E Wright and his portrait of Farzana.

Eve Brookville, Farzana Niemann, Avadora Mimouni and Lorraine Silvetz

Fashion show took place during the event including Designer, Diana Mahrach with Hair and Makeup coordinated by Donna Sousa. Food was catered by La Mila Catering & Events and drinks by Empire Rockefeller Vodka and Peramo Wine, and entertainment by DJ Sulel. One hundred percent of the funds raised went to funding water wells in the region of Herat, Afghanistan.

Emcee C-King

Farzana Niemann and Rita Cosby

Celina and Jamila Niemann

Farzana Niemann, Rita Cosby, Diane Sare and Lorraine Silvetz

Since 2017, Farzana’s family has provided funding for more than 61 freshwater wells in the area surrounding her birth city of Herat which is located in the Northwestern parts of the country near the border with Iran. This has enabled families, living in this area. to enjoy this basic necessity. While each of these wells provides water to literally hundreds of families, there is a great need to construct more to satisfy the people’s substantially greater requirements.

Tatyana Horoshko, Alex Gegera and Jenise Ariane

Gretchen Olga Schwartz, Farzana Niemann, Jose Castelo Branco, Eve Brookville

Tatyana Horoshko, Flora Pllumaj, Robert Baxter, Lorraine Silvetz and Rebecca Ricks

Those that do not have a freshwater well in their village must frequently travel great distances on foot and physically carry extremely heavy containers of water for their families. As a mother of three, Farzana recognizes the difficulties and stress one experiences as a parent, under normal conditions, let alone an untenable environment where one has little supply of basic necessities.

Farzana Niemann, Designer, Diana Mahrach and Eve Brookville

Singer, Oleksandra Hrabova

Farzana Niemann, Singers, Mother and Daughter, Oleksandra and Anna Hrabova

Farzana is a passionate and accomplished veteran in the healthcare industry who, for the first fifteen years of her career, worked as a senior registered nurse at some of the most prestigious hospitals in the city of Hamburg, Germany, where her family finally settled after fleeing the ravages of war in her birth country of Afghanistan. Farzana came to the UN from Hamburg in 2011 where she shifted her focus from medicine to becoming a full-time skincare specialist (NY licensed aesthetician) and celebrity makeup artist.

Designer, Elie Balleh and his lovely wife

Rita Cosby

Center of photo-Diana Mahrach, Farzana Niemann, Donna Sousa and models

Being a survivor of domestic violence Farzana has become an advocate for Women’s Empowerment that reinforced her sensitivity to the plight of women in Afghanistan. She has been an outspoken public speaker on this topic with the goal of providing women with a greater sense of unification and cohesiveness. This has included presentations to the Miss Immigrant Contest Unlabelled Award and The United Nation’s an organization dedicated to the promotion of Women’s Empowerment.

Lorraine Silvetz, Gretchen Olga Schwartz and Flora Pllumaj

Artist, Tatyana Horoshko and Farzana Niemann

Farzana feels particularly passionate about this project since her own life experiences closely parallel challenges that unfolded in Afghanistan. After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 she was subjected to a terrifying environment of war over a two-year period where members of her nuclear family were murdered by the invading forces. Many of her surviving family were forced to flee the country or face certain death, although some remained to face the aftermath. Due to being exposed to this horrific environment, she became determined to create more palatable circumstances for those that remain in Afghanistan. As an advocate for women’s rights, she is deeply troubled by the subordination and general abuse experienced by women under the current regime and is determined to support and encourage a greater climate of justice in the area.

Farzana and Celina Niemann, Lorraine Silvetz and Rita Cosby

Lorraine Silvetz, Dr. Adal Hussain and Avadora Mimouni

The immediate goal of the Farzana Foundation is to provide funding for the construction of more freshwater wells. The benefit to families in this region cannot be overestimated. Farzana is determined to ensure that the the proud people of Afghanistan receive the proper treatment and basic necessities to which all of humanity should be entitled. I could not imagine a more noble goal.

Alex Quint, Lorraine Silvetz, Alex Gegera, Farzana Niemann, Artist, Tatyana Horoshko, and Emcee, C-King

For more information go to www.thefarzanafoundation.com
IG @thefarzanafoundation

Journalist, Lorraine Silvetz, MSW is a psychotherapist and Executive Director of Global Stress Initiative. She is a graduate of New York University’s School of Social Work.
Instagram @lorrainesilvetzofficial
Twitter @lorrainesilvetz
Photo Credit: Alvin Toro

The post The Farzana Foundation brings Water to the World! appeared first on Good News!.

#ukraine #ukrainian #benefit #caring #people #dionnewarwick #armandassante #ritacosby #leslieuggams #peace #thoughts #luciakaiser #help #enhance #event

The post Ukranian Benefit with caring people, Dionne Warwick, Armand Assante. Rita Cosby, Leslie Uggams and others shared their Peace thoughts. Our dear friend Lucia Kaiser helped enhance the event with these friends. Lets hear from Dionne. appeared first on Good News!.

Click on Image to Enlarge…

Models include Rita Cosby, Robbie Canner, Diana Sorkin, Isabel Lopez, Lorraine Silvetz, Gigi Nunez, ReBecca Ricks, Alyssa Casa, Sara Johnson Kaplan, Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge, Meenal Manikandan, Donna Sousa, Cherie Corso, Flora Pllumaj, Paulina Apice, Dr. Elisa English, Sonia Texeira Couto, Kayla Kotsch, Paris Zelyakovsky and Cory Orosz Photo Credit: Jeff Smith

Avadora Mimouni Collection was featured at Prestige Models NYFW show 2022. Model and Designer, Avadora Mimouni, is a gem, as is her line of “wearable art” luxury bags adorned with semi-precious stones and upcycled materials. They are becoming increasingly popular among women who want to look and feel like the gems they are. Inspired designer and model, Avadora Mimouni was born in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. Avadora’s creative ways started in her youth. She expressed herself through theater and modeling in fashion boutiques. She moved to Manhattan in 1994. She soon pursued modeling and graced the covers of magazines, walked prestigious runways, and appeared in acting roles. Her latest role is as an inspired designer, helping make the world and its inhabitants more beautiful.

Lorraine Silvetz, Rita Cosby, Rebecca Ricks

Photo Credit: Jeff Smith

Donna Sousa, Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge, Sonia Teixeira Couto
Photo Credit: Jeff Smith

In 2017, Avadora attended an event wearing a one-of-a-kind purse she created and was surprised by the immense adulation. She was immediately inspired to launch her Avadora Mimouni Collection that same year. Her collection received dramatic admiration from women of all ages. Her startling and gorgeous luxury bags are “wearable works of art,” making those who carry them look and feel more beautiful.

Rita Cosby                ReBecca Ricks           Meenal Manikandan
Photo credit: Dez Santana Photo credit: Jeff Smith Photo credit: Dez Santana

Avadora Mimouni Collection inspired many former models from the 90’s, 2000’s to return to the runway, during NY Fashion Week 2019, 2020, and 2022, to strut their stuff for the camera while making a difference in the world. Her luxury “wearable art” bags inspired the models to not only look their best but to promote causes, far and wide, through their inspired “fashion runway advocacy”. Several of the models who appear in Avadora’s NYFW shows became active in philanthropy after their modeling careers.

Sara Johnson Kaplan                  Jennifer Harrison                    Isabel Lopez
Photo credit: Getty Images

Not only do these models know how to talk the talk, but they also walk the walk on the runway: Proof that a woman can “strut her stuff,” make a difference in the world and be fabulous at any age! The world needs a message that celebrates timeless beauty; it is more than skin deep and does not end at age 30!

Lorraine Silvetz            Lorraine Silvetz & Rita Cosby
Photo credit: Jeff Smith

Several of Avadora Mimouni collection’s models are today’s entrepreneurs, TV anchors, therapists, doctors, actresses, executive directors of foundations among other notable accomplishments. One of the star models, is 3 Time Emmy Award Winning Anchor and NY Times Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby. One need only look at her biography to not only see her incomparable list of accomplishments but all her long list of advocacy and support for a multitude of great causes. Rita is spokesperson for another Avadora Mimouni model, Lorraine Silvetz, MSW, foundation,Global Stress Initiative treating veterans, domestic violence and human trafficking survivors with PTSD. Lorraine has served as the face of Avadora Mimouni’s Collection for 2021-2022. All of the mature models (age 35 and up) have either founded, currently support, or lend their personalities to foundations that work to help those in need.

Diana Sorkin    Cory Orosz     Cherie Corso
Photo credits: Getty Images

After close to two years of being unable to attend events due to the pandemic, everyone is ready to get out and be seen supporting good works. And, they’ll want to do it in style! No woman will want to be without their AVADORA MIMOUNI luxury handbag as they enter the world stage yet again. The Imperial Collection will bring the wearer back to the old-world glamour and beauty of classic cinema sirens like Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and Ava Gardner.

Robbie Canner             ReBecca Ricks & Avadora Mimouni      Flora Plumaj
Photo credit: Getty Images Photo credit: Jeff Smith Photo Credit: Getty Images

All women agree that you cannot wear an Avadora Mimouni bag without making a statement, being asked where you got it, who designed it since they steal the show wherever you go. They are beyond unique and beautiful, and each one is one of a kind, just like the woman who wears them.

Elisa English and Avadora Mimouni   Flora Pllumaj & Lorraine Silvetz     Cindy Marinangel,                                                                                                                                              Avadora Mimouni,                                                                                                                                             Errol Rappaport
Photo credit: Jeff Smith

The designer and acclaimed model, Avadora Mimouni, illustrates that beauty is timeless, and her gorgeous bags symbolize each woman as a precious gem. Her luxury bags adorned with semi-precious stones remind the wearer of the luxury purse that they genuinely are.  And, let’s face it, the more we feel like precious gems, the more we act that way, and so the world becomes a better and more beautiful place – one gem at a time.

Back row: Elisa English, Isabel Lopez, Flora Pllumaj, Robbie Canner, Jennifer Harrison, Cory Orosz, two guest models, Allysa Casa, Diana Sorkin, Cherie Corso and Paulina Apice
Front row: Gigi Nunez, Lorraine Silvetz, guest model, Rebecca Ricks, Sara Johnson Kaplan, Sonia Teixeira Couto Front: The divine designer, Avadora Mimouni

#avadoramimouni #avadoramimounicollection #ritacosby #rebricks3 #coryorosz #isabeloriginal #jenniferdevin111 #pauliapice2914 #sarieny1 #prestigetopmodelnyc #errolrappaport #gigi_nunez #flogplu #robbiecanner @isabeloriginal @originallivingmagazine #alyssacasa #kayla_kotsch #cheriecorso #mylifeyasmeen #meensmanik #makeoverartistry #reflectionsnyc #soniateixeiracouto #paris.zelyakovsky #dezsantanaphoto

Article written by Lorraine Silvetz, MSW

The post Avadora Mimouni’s Collection: An Unforgettable Gem! appeared first on Good News!.

Artist/Marine, Lt. Col David Richardson Supports Treatment of Service Members and Veterans Through Global Stress Initiative and Stand for the Troops.

The chance to see David Richardson’s paintings in New York drew the creme de la creme of Gotham’s art establishment including gallerists Mark Murray, Cameron Shay, Andrew Miller and high powered collectors such as Brian Frasca and Leslie Barret.

Sharon Johnson, Joycelyn Engle, Julianne Michelle, Stacie Osburne,
and Lt. Colonel David Richardson

Lt. Colonel David Richardson

Lorraine Silvetz, Larry Romano and Julianne Michelle

Tomaczek Bednarek, Rita Cosby and Andrew Miller
Photo by: Jeff Smith

Count Joseph Di Palma and Joycelyn Engle

Tomaczek Bednarek and Rita Cosby

Leigh Held and Hansjuerg Raez

Vanity Fair celebrity interviewer George Wayne and Emmy Award Winning TV Host, Best Selling Author and daughter of POW saved by US Troops, Rita Cosby co-hosted an exhibition and benefit at The Solider and Sailors Club on Lexington Avenue last Thursday.

Additional co-hosts included founders of Global Stress Initiative (GSI) and Stand for the Troops (SFTT), Lorraine Silvetz, MSW and Eilhys England Hackworth respectively and award winning actress and star of the upcoming feature film, “Ivy and Mistletoe”, Julianne Michelle. Friends and supporters of GSI and SFTT, who provide innovative treatment for service members and veterans, were present for the special event. Among the packed house of attendees was a cohort of media heavyweights including Wall Street Journal Editor James Taranto, legendary Financial Times Columnist John Dizard and Vanity Fair Contributing Writer George Gurley. Other notable attendees included: Will Rockefeller, Whitney Wetherill Stroh and film producers, Noel Ashman, Bob Kravitz, Count Joseph Di Palma and Joycelyn Engle.

Rita Cosby, spokesperson for GSI states:

“I am so proud to align with Global Stress Initiative, Stand for the Troops and Lt. Col Richardson who all do so much to ensure our troops get the necessary help to deal with the unseen wounds of war after they leave combat.”

The chance to see David Richardson’s paintings in New York drew the creme de la creme of Gotham’s art establishment including gallerists Mark Murray, Cameron Shay, Andrew Miller and high powered collectors such as Brian Frasca and Leslie Barret. They auctioned an original piece by artist, author, and retired marine Lt Col David Richardson. The piece in question titled “Muscle Man,” which is acrylic and buck shot on plywood, also serves as the cover art for Lt Col Richardson’s debut novel War Story, due to be released by Permuted Press April 16th of this year.

Lieutenant Colonel David Richardson also donated proceeds from the auction of his cover art to both GSI and SFTT to fund further treatment for service members and veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Lt Col David Richardson states:

“I’m so happy to be able to support my fellow veterans by donating funds for partner foundations, GSI and SFTT who provide individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation (iTMS), a non-invasive treatment ,which is extremely effective in the treatment of PTSD”

Lorraine Silvetz, MSW and her husband, Robert Silvetz, MD donated treatment for 100 veterans at their clinic in Virginia between 2017-2018. Their goal is to bring the innovative protocol to the northeast where it is sorely needed.

Lorraine Silvetz, MSW states: “Global Stress Initiative is honored by Lt. Colonel Richardson’s generous offer of support for our treatment of service members and veterans. GSI donated treatment, utilizing individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation (iTMS), to 100 veterans with 99% reversal of symptoms between 2017-2018. Stand for the Troops is partnering with us to propagate this transformative protocol to as many veterans as possible.”

SFTT was founded by the late, great Colonel David Hackworth and his widow, Eilhys England Hackworth. Eilhys England Hackworth states:

“My late husband Col David “Hack” Hackworth and I founded Stand for the Troops because combat veterans need to be protected, post active duty, with more than lip service. The goal of our non-profit to heal as many veterans with PTSD/TBI as possible, as quickly as possible, so these men and women can once again become active members of their families and society.”

Award winning actress, Julianne Michelle states:

“I was honored to help support this very important cause, celebrating veterans who sacrifice greatly to protect our freedom and often suffer silently. To join in efforts to address their needs was extremely dear to my heart.”

For more information on Global Stress Initiative and Stand for the Troops go to www.globalstressinitiative.org and www.sftt.org.

And, for more information on Lt. Col David Richardson’s art go to www.derichardson.com

The post Black Tie International: Global Stress Initiative / Stand For The Troops / David Richardson appeared first on Good News!.

Lt. Col. David Richardson and Tomaczek Bednarek.
Photo credit: Jeff Smith.

Additional co-hosts included founders of Global Stress Initiative (GSI) and Stand for the Troops (SFTT), Lorraine Silvetz, M.S.W. and Eilhys England Hackworth respectively and award winning actress and star of the upcoming feature film, “Ivy and Mistletoe,” Julianne Michelle.

Rita Cosby and George Wayne.
Photo Credit: Jeff Smith.

Friends and supporters of GSI and SFTT, who provide innovative treatment for service members and veterans, were present for the special event.

Lorraine Silvetz, Barbara Meister Bender, Jane Pontarelli.
Photo credit: The Stewardship Report.

Among the packed house of attendees was a cohort of media heavyweights including Wall Street Journal Editor James Taranto, legendary Financial Times columnist John Dizard and Vanity Fair contributing writer George Gurley.

Julianne Michelle and Chynna Tian. Photo credit: Rose Billings.

Other notable attendees included: Will Rockefeller, Whitney Wetherill Stroh  and film producers, Joycelyn Engle, Count Joseph DiPalma, Noel Ashman and Bob Kravitz.

Lorraine Silvetz, Larry Romano and Julianne Michelle.
Photo credit: Rose Billings.

Eilhys England Hackworth. Photo credit: The Stewardship Report.

Rita Cosby, spokesperson for Global Stress Initiative, states:

I am so proud to align with Global Stress Initiative, Stand for the Troops and Lt. Col Richardson who all do so much to ensure our troops get the necessary help to deal with the unseen wounds of war after they leave combat.

Lorraine Silvetz, Jane Pontarelli, and Robert Silvetz, M.D.
Photo credit: Rose Billings.

The chance to see David Richardson’s paintings in New York drew the creme de la creme of Gotham’s art establishment including gallerists Mark Murray, Cameron Shay, Andrew Miller and high powered collectors such as Brian Frasca and Leslie Barret.

Eleni Kefa, Errol Rappaport, Barbara Meister Bender, Lorraine Silvitz, and
David Schuyler Bender. Photo Credit: Jeff Smith.

They auctioned an original piece by artist, author, and retired marine Lieutenant Colonel David Richardson. The piece in question titled “Muscle Man,” which is acrylic and buck shot on plywood, also serves as the cover art for Lt. Col. Richardson’s debut novel War Story, due to be released by Permuted Press April 16th of this year.

Tomaczek Bednarek, Rita Cosby and Andrew Miller.
Photo credit: Jeff Smith.

Lt. Col. David Richardson also donated proceeds from the auction of his cover art to both GSI and SFTT to fund further treatment for service members and veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Danuta Hamlin, Julianne Michelle, Rita Cosby, Glisel Perez, Lorraine Silvetz
and Marjorie Tornatore. Photo credit: Jeff Smith.

Lt Col David Richardson states:

I’m so happy to be able to support my fellow veterans by donating funds for partner foundations, GSI and SFTT who provide individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation (iTMS), a non-invasive treatment ,which is extremely effective in the treatment of P.T.S.D.

Rebecca Scott and Kenneth Pitt.
Photo credit: The Stewardship Report.

Lorraine Silvetz, M.S.W. and her husband, Robert Silvetz, M.D. donated treatment for 100 veterans at their clinic in Virginia between 2017-2018. Their goal is to bring the innovative protocol to the northeast where it is sorely needed.

Lorraine Silvetz and Rita Cosby.
Photo credit: Jeff Smith.

Lorraine states:

Global Stress Initiative is honored by Lt. Col. Richardson’s generous offer of support for our treatment of service members and veterans. GSI donated treatment, utilizing individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation (iTMS), to 100 veterans with 99% reversal of symptoms between 2017-2018. Stand for the Troops is partnering with us to propagate this transformative protocol to as many veterans as possible.

Julianne Michelle, Adele Nino, Rita Cosby, Tomaczek Bednarek, and Jane Sher.
Photo credit: Jeff Smith.

SFTT was founded by the late, great Col. David Hackworth and his widow, Eilhys England Hackworth. Eilhys states:

My late husband Col David “Hack” Hackworth and I founded Stand for the Troops because combat veterans need to be protected, post active duty, with more than lip service. The goal of our non-profit to heal as many veterans with PTSD/TBI as possible, as quickly as possible, so these men and women can once again become active members of their families and society. 

Rita Cosby, Noel Ashman, and Doug Dechert.
Photo Credit: Jeff Smith.

Award winning actress Julianne Michelle states:

I was honored to help support this very important cause, celebrating veterans who sacrifice greatly to protect our freedom and often suffer silently. To join in efforts to address their needs was extremely dear to my heart.

Tomaczek Bednarek, Rita Cosby, Lorraine Silvetz, Jake Freijo, and George Wayne.
Photo credit: Jeff Smith.

For more information on Global Stress Initiative and Stand for the Troops go to www.globalstressinitiative.org and www.sftt.org. 

For more information on Lt. Col. David Richardson’s art go to www.derichardson.com.

The post Lt. Col. Artist Donates Proceeds from Art to Veterans Foundations appeared first on Good News!.

THE NEW SINGLE: Finding, Fixing & Falling Back In Love With Yourself.
Written by Tamsen Fadal, a seven-time Emmy®-winning Anchor, PIX 11 News at 5, 6 and 10:00 p.m.
Guests are…
Dorinda Medley, “Real Housewives of New York.”
Shannon Elizabeth, film & television star of “Dancing with the Stars” and “American Pie” fame.
Tommy Tune, nine-time Tony®-winning Broadway, film and television star, choreographer, dancer, theatre director and producer.
Andrea McArdle, Tony®-nominated singer/actress, Broadway’s original Annie.
John Muller, Emmy®-winning WPIX-TV Anchor 5, 6 and 10pm news.
Scott Stanford, Five-time Emmy®-winning Lead Sports Anchor, PIX 11 Sports Desk & Host, WWE.
Mr. G, WPIX-TV Meterologist 5, 6 and 10pm news.
Frances Rivera, Co-Anchor, MSNBC Live with Thomas Roberts.
Maurice DuBois, five-time Emmy®-winning Anchor, WCBS News & CBS News.
Liza Huber, former star of Passions, Founder & CEO, Sage Spoonfuls.
Donna Hanover, former First Lady of New York City, author, television personality, and Honorary Co-Chair of Women Who Care.
Kathy Wakile, author of national best seller, Indulge, of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” fame.
Tim Morehouse, U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist; Founder & CEO, Fencing in the Schools; Goodwill Ambassador, Special Olympics World Games.
Rita Cosby, Three-time Emmy® winning Special Correspondent, Inside Edition and Host, WABC Radio & best selling author.
Rich Graziano, President & General Manager, WPIX –TV.
Kaity Tong, WPIX-TV Weekend Anchor.
Diana Falzone, FOX News Correspondent.
Jill Nicolini, WCBS -TV Entertainment Reporter.
Scott Rappaport, WCBS Reporter.
Felicia Finley – Broadway star of Mamma Mia! & The Wedding Singer.
Teresa Priolo, Reporter, Fox 5 News & Good Day New York.
Vikki Ziegler, Host of Bravo’s Untying The Knot, Celebrity Divorce Attorney.
Chuck Nice, Comedian, television and radio personality, Host, Top 10 Countdown and HGTV’s Buy Like a Mega-Millionaire.
Camilla Barungi, model, entrepreneur and activist of Project Runway fame.
Bonnie Fuller, Editor-in-Chief, HollywoodLife.com.
Rob Shuter, Host of VH1’s The Gossip Table.
Shamina Rai, Correspondent for ZEE TV.
Narmeen Choudhury, WPIX Reporter.
Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, marketer, investor, blogger, Co-Founder of Shankman/Honig & creator of the HARO Project.
Steven Scott, actor/comedian/host.
Stacey Tisdale, Senior Editor, Black Enterprise Magazine & Contributing Writer, Huffington Post.
Melanie Notkin, best-selling author of Otherhood.
Cooper Lawrence, Radio Host & Best Selling Author.
Milly Almodovar Thompson, Senior Beauty Editor, Cosmo For Latinas.

And it’s at the Urbo – 11 Times Square – 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, New York, New York 10036

The post Tamsen Fadal, launches her new book: The New Single: Finding, Fixing & Falling Back In Love With Yourself. appeared first on Good News!.

Actor Kevin Spacey to Introduce World Peace Orchestra Inaugural Youth
“Play for Peace” Concert at Lincoln Center September 10th
New York, NY • The World Peace Orchestra (WPO) (www.peaceorchestra.org/concert/) is
bringing together more than 100 students from over 50 countries across the globe to perform
in an inaugural classical music concert on September 10, 2013 at Lincoln Center. This sold-out
event will be the only global youth orchestra that combines both classical and ethnic instruments.
WPO is a nonprofit organization that brings together young musical talent from around
the world in its first annual New York City concert to demonstrate how the unifying power of
music can powerfully transcend social and cultural boundaries.
A star-studded evening is planned at Lincoln Center – during the concert, the musicians will be
led by guest Lithuanian conductor Gintaras Rinkevičius and will be joined by world-renowned
violinist Alexander Markov. Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey will also be in attendance
to introduce the orchestra. The celebrity host committee also includes Deepak Chopra,
award-winning singers Tony Orlando, Lee Greenwood and Neil Sedaka, astronaut Buzz
Aldrin and Emmy-winning TV and radio host Rita Cosby.
“Participating in the World Peace Orchestra concert represents diversity and the power of what
we can do together to celebrate what unites us,” Spacey said. “Music is universal and I am
honored to get to introduce these fine young musicians.”
The September concert is the culmination of a month-long program run by WPO that is dedicated
to empowering young people from countries around the world, as there will be young
musicians from Iraq, Libya, Rwanda, Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, Georgia, Mexico, Ethiopia,
Vietnam and more, all spreading their message of peace through music and serving as young
leaders in their own communities. For many of the students, especially those from conflict regions,
the program marks their first trip to the United States.
“Regardless of what country you’re from, regardless of your age, ethnicity, or background,
music plays a role in all our lives. WPO’s primary focus is to stimulate harmony between people
by tapping in to their love of music,” says Scott Noppe-Brandon, Spokesperson and Leadership
Team Member at WPO. “The inaugural concert at Lincoln Center is the launching pad
for WPO to grow and bring unique opportunities to young musicians around the world.”
Kevin Spacey Tony Orlando Rita Cosby Deepak Chopra Neil Sedaka

The concert will feature music from: Beethoven’s “Coriolan Overture,” Leonard Bernstein’s
“West Side Story,” Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol,” Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango,” Vittorio
Monti’s “Czardas,” Edvard Grieg’s “Anitra’s Dance,” “Hava Nagila,” “Hallelujah,” and
“Saba.” J. MASSENET – Meditation from the Opera “Thais” for violin and orchestra N. PAGANINI
– Caprice No. 24, opus 1 for solo violin
“THE ROCK CONCERTO” – for six string electric violin; rock band; symphony orchestra and
choir – Music by Alexander Markov and James V. Remington
For more information, please visit the Lincoln Center website: http://lc.lincolncenter.org/shows/.

About the World Peace Orchestra:
Founded in New York in 2012, the World Peace Orchestra is a unique nonprofit organization
that encourages the growth of budding musical talent in youth from around the world. WPO
celebrates the unity and diversity of global culture through our annual concert featuring over
134 young musicians from 50 countries playing both ethnic and classical instruments.
Follow The World Peace Orchestra on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WorldPeaceOrchestra
and on Twitter @WPeaceOrchestra.
• VIP Reception / Red Carpet from 6:45pm to 8:00pm
• Concert Event at Avery Fisher Hall – Lincoln Center to Begin at 8pm.
Media Representations from as far away as Japan, China and Europe will be attending.
For further details:
Tomaczek Bednarek
Coordinating Producer, WPO
Email: musifilm@aol.com

The post World PEACE Orchestra… appeared first on Good News!.

The post Joe Franklin appeared first on Good News!.

About the Apollo Theater
The Apollo is a national treasure that has had significant impact on the development of American culture and its popularity around the world. Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has played a major role in cultivating artists and in the emergence of innovative musical genres including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis, Jr., James Brown, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and countless others began their road to stardom on the Apollo’s stage. The Apollo Theater’s new artistic vision builds on its legacy. New Apollo programming has music as its core, driving large scale and more intimate music, dance and theater presentations. The Apollo will continue to present historically relevant presentations, as well as more forward-looking, contemporary work. Based on its cultural significance and architecture, the Apollo Theater received state and city landmark designation in 1983 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, visit www.apollotheater.org

The post THE APOLLO THEATER PRESENTS – HARLEM HEALTHY SOUL FESTIVAL appeared first on Good News!.