ICY PR

NEW LOCATION

2009-09-13T13:03:00.001-04:00

We have moved.

Our new address is

www.icyreport.com

Ella Brown Couture: New Collection, New Website, Luxury Shoes

2009-07-20T12:45:00.002-04:00

For Immediate Release

LOS ANGELES, CA July 20, 2009 — Los Angeles based designer Adefunke Adegbola has launched her new website for Ella Brown Couture, showing it’s latest collection of evening wear, cocktail wear and embellished handbags. The brand has also expanded its glamorous repertoire by introducing ultra luxury artsy footwear pieces into the collection.

The new Ella Brown Couture website officially launched today July, 20th 2009 on www.ellabrowncouture.com. This latest collection explores freshness with lots of details and a modern touch. The common thread through the entire collection is the emphasis on the waist, shoulder and dramatic collars with silk piped rosettes, pleated bodice, silk embellished bows on dresses, shoes and clutches, rimmed Swarovski crystal and cabochon embellished pieces. The Fabric choices include silk charmeuse from Brazil, whimsical whipped taffeta and beaded silk chiffon.

“The addition of shoes to the brand was an easy decision. I want the Ella Brown woman to have a complete look. No look is complete without the right shoes… I’m excited about this collection"- Adefunke Adegbola.

Ella Brown Couture ® has become one of the well received names in the bridal, cocktail and evening wear market. Exclusive high end retailers around the world, as well as brides turn to the brand for that special moment, be it a walk down the isle or red carpet. Ms. Adegbola’s (designer & creative director) creations are a true reflection of her design philosophy that combines her appreciation for traditional and classic with the modern fashion twist of today’s stylish woman.

The brand flagship showroom is located at the heart of Los Angeles fashion district (California Market Center).
EBC creations particularly appeal to women of style who appreciate luxury and tremendous attention to details which are the overriding principles that Adefunke Adegbola condones when approaching her designs.

EBC is sold in over 40 select boutiques and bridal galleries in the U.S, Europe and Asia.
To see the range of the Ella Brown Couture collection, please visit www.ellabrowncouture.com
For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.549.3676
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com
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ICY PR WELCOMES THREE NEW CLIENTS THIS 2009 SUMMER

2009-05-14T15:25:00.003-04:00

For Immediate Release

ICY PUBLIC RELATIONS KICKS OFF THE 2009 SUMMER SEASON WITH THREE NEW CLIENTS: A-LIST NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS STEPHANIE OKEREKE, LOS ANGELES HANDBAG DESIGNER OLASUNBO AND, MIAMI TRAVEL CONSULTANT GROUP PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI.

MIAMI. FL – ICY PR is pleased to announce representation of three new clients on its 2009/20010 roster. A-list Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke, Handbag designer Olasunbo and travel consultancy group Premier Guide Miami.

STEPHANIE OKEREKE – Nigerian Actress Stephanie Okereke came into the Nollywood scene in 1997 as a student at the University of Calabar. After graduating, her thirst for an acting career propelled her into Nollywood fulltime. Stephanie made her mark with the movie Emotional Crack which premiered at the African Film festival in April 2004. With Over 90 films to her name, Stephanie Okereke is continually building her brand in the movie industry. A recent graduate of the New York Film Academy Stephanie has expanded her title to include Director, producer and writer with the introduction of her latest movie: Through the Glass which premiered at the Silver Screen Theatre of the Pacific Design Centre on October 18th 2008 in Hollywood, California. Stephanie is setting her goals to include Hollywood.

HANDBAGS BY OLAS- Olasubo Lawal owner of Handbags by Olas got inspired to open her own line of handbags after a life changing trip to China in 2007. Her goal was to create a line of Stylish handbags that caters to contemporary, young, and fashion conscious women. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and years of experience working with today’s top fashion brands and retailers like Macy’s, Gap Inc, Christine Foley, Issey Miyake and Karen Millen, Ola completed her Masters in Fashion Marketing from the London College of Fashion In December 2008. She moved to Los Angeles thereafter to grow a fashion brand that offers simplicity, fashionable edge, and subtle yet drastic details.

PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI – Owned by Miami Socialite Daedrian McNaughton Premier Guide Miami was created to provide exclusive rates and services to the jet setter on a budget. Through its affiliations with major car rental companies, hotels, airlines, cruises, yacht, jet charter companies, ticket vendors and tour operators, PGM is able to offer its clients VIP rates and services at a very affordable price. At PGM, everyone is treated like an affluent client with easy access to industry rates not offered to the public, preferential treatment offered to members at major hotels and events, memorable experiences offered through its personalized services, the quality and recognition of their professional services partners and access to exclusive offers only available to PGM's Insiders.

To see the profiles on our clients, please visit us online at www.icypr.com

For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.549.3676
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com
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WAFNTM- London and NYC Scouting

2009-01-06T10:59:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone. We are inviting you to the scouting for West Africa's Next Top Model in London & NYC. We hope to see you there.

YOU COULD BE WEST AFRICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

UK:
17th January
The Amadeus Center
50 Shirland Road
Little Venice
London W9 2JA
8am

USA:
24th January
28th Street Studio
34 W28th Street
New York, NY 10001
9am

Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos (Nigeria):
February (tbd)
Location (tbd)

Contacts:

West Africa: 234 809 811 7554 or 234 706 110 7554

US: + 1 856 776 8254

UK: 44 798 549 4071

AUDITIONS - West Africa's Next Top Model

2008-11-30T09:00:00.005-05:00

Many have been inquiring about the show for some time now, and I am proud to announce that finally, the West Africa’s Next Top Model project is now officially underway.

This is the official show, co-signed by CBS, the licensor for America’s Next Top Model and all its international formats.

Show Format: 1 Hr show, weekly elimination. Total 13 weeks season. Hosted by Supermodel Oluchi.

Who can audition: Applicant must be West African origin, should be between the ages of 18 and 25, and should be available to travel and reside in Lagos, Nigeria and other destinations on the continent of Africa and the world between the 1st of March and 1st of June, 2009. (More rules apply, see Terms & Conditions)

What’s the benefit: International Modeling contract, International Product Endorsement & Cash Prize.

Where can you audition (see details below):

Monrovia, Liberia:
30th November
P A Ribhouse - Airfield Sinkor (on the road to Matadi Estate).

Freetown, Sierra Leone:
2nd December
Old School Complex, Hill Station Freetown

Dakar, Senegal:
5th December
British Council

Accra, Ghana:
6th December
Novotel Hotel Accra Ghana

Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos (Nigeria):
January (tbd)
Location (tbd)

Scouting begins at 8am prompt at all scouting locations.

Contact info:
Email: info@wafntm.com
Web: www.wafntm.com

Official Press Release: http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/pr/pressrelease.cfm?PRID=28783

Next Top Model Struts into the African Runway in Spring 2009.

2008-11-13T10:39:00.003-05:00

For Immediate Release

NEXT TOP MODEL STRUTS INTO THE AFRICAN RUNWAY IN SPRING 2009 PRODUCED BY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COMPANY STATS MEDIA GROUP. THE COMPANY HAS THE EXCLUSIVE FORMAT RIGHTS TO PRODUCE NEXT TOP MODEL ON THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRUE LOVE WEST AFRICA AS THE OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR THIS SERIES.

NEW YORK, NY November 10, 2008 – The Nationally syndicated TV Show Next Top Model is schedule to begin in Africa in January 2009. This show will follow the same format as the original American’s Next Top Model created by Tyra Banks. West Africa’s next top model show will be produced by StatsMedia Group an international production company owned by Tope Esan and Martin Fayomi. Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba will be the host for the West Africa series. StatsMedia is the only company that was granted the exclusive rights the form CBS Paramount International Television to produce this reality show in Africa. CBS is the official licensor of the series format.

The format will be produced every season by region on the African continent with the initial start up being in West Africa. True Love West Africa is the media partner and official magazine for West African’s Next Top Model. The magazine will commence scouting for the 16 contestants of the reality show in December 2008 in several regions in West Africa (Cote D'ivoire, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Liberia & Nigeria) with production scheduled for spring 2009. The show will air on major African networks and on cable TV. The winner will receive a lucrative international modeling contract, a cover of True Love magazine and numerous endorsement deals from various companies in the fashion industry nationally and internationally. This version of Next Top Model will not only highlight the models but the continent of Africa for its tourist attractions, cultures, values and its booming 21st century economy.

About Next Top Model

Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show was created and is hosted by veteran television personality, former supermodel and current talk-show host, Tyra Banks, who also serves as the head judge and executive producer of the show. The first "cycle" premiered in May 2003 and was one of UPN's highest rated shows. The show's seventh cycle was the first of the shows among regular programming on UPN's successor network, The CW, and thus far is the network's highest rated series. The show will continue until at least the 2009-10 season.

The opening theme is performed by Tyra Banks and is produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Banks co-produces the show with Ken Mok and Anthony Dominici. For the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 television seasons, ANTM was the #1 show in average viewers on The CW. For More information visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model11

About Stats Media Group

StatsMedia Group, LLC is an independent company that acquires contents for television production. Coupled with original content development, StatsMedia Group acquires successful television programs to be reproduces and/or rebroadcasted in Africa. The company was formed in 2006 to concentrate on contents for the Africa indigenes both in and around the continent. StatsMedia currently produces Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) – www.nigeriaentawards.com in the United States of America. StatsMedia owns the franchise rights to 'Africa Next Top Model' – a format franchise right to America Next Top Model. This right was acquired early 2008 from CBS Paramount and is set to start production in December 2008.

About True Love

True Love West Africa is the highest selling women’s magazine in the West African sub region., A franchise of media 24 (one of South Africa’s largest publishing companies), the magazine’s content is generated and produced in Nigeria but printed in South Africa. Bola Atta, the editor of True Love West Africa, has an extensive background in both the magazine and television industries, and brings great experience and enthusiasm to the magazine.

According to her, "True Love West Africa is the ultimate reflection of the exquisite beauty of the black African woman," "Her readers are vivacious, upwardly mobile and contemporary, keeping up with the constantly changing trends of the modern world as they continue to proudly celebrate the diversity and richness of their traditional society."

For more information about Sponsorship & Advertising on West African’s Next Top Model, please contact Executive Producer Tope Esan e-mail tope(at)wafntm.com. For all other inquiries on the show please contact ICY Public Relations at 305.940.0067 and Bola Atta (Bolaatta(at)gmail.com)

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Yetunde Taiwo
ICY Public Relations
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com

Keva J. At Funkshion Fashion Week

2008-10-02T11:12:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone. I want to let you know about a new ICY PR client. Keva by Keva J. She will be debuting her collection this weekend at Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach. If you're a fashion enthusiast you know you need to be there.
THINK FIERCE, EDGY, UNIQUE

For more on Keva's line please visit www.itskaotic.com

FASHION CHAOS AT THE MIAMI 2008/2009 FUNKSHION. FIERCE. EDGY & UNIQUE DESIGNER KEVA JOHNSON DEBUTS HER SIGNATURE SWIMWEAR COLLECTION

2008-09-25T11:21:00.002-04:00

For Immediate Release

FASHION CHAOS AT THE MIAMI 2008/2009 FUNKSHION FASHION WEEK EVENT AS EMERGING DESIGNER KEVA JOHNSON DEBUTS HER SIGNATURE SWIMWEAR COLLECTION, KEVA BY KEVA J, ON OCTOBER 4TH 2008 AT 7 PM AT THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN .

MIAMI, FL September 25, 2008 — Designer Keva Johnson will debut her signature swimwear line during Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach on October 4th 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden in South Beach, Miami, Florida. With 25 signature pieces for the spring collection, her swimsuits stand out through their angles, edgy look and innovative presence. Creating aesthetically pleasing, functional and comfortable garments, Keva designs with the belief that it’s all in the fit of the garment.

Born in New York of Caribbean heritage, Keva grew up in South Florida where she honed her design skills at Florida State University. During an internship at Baby Phat, one of her designs was selected for production and this served as great encouragement for Keva. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Design, this emerging designer moved back to the Fashion Capital New York City where, in less than a year, she captured the attention of top fashion editors, resulting in her designs gracing the pages of Zink Magazine, Black Beat Magazine, Inside Fashion World and Noir Couture. She was recently selected as Member of the Week by Inside Fashion World.

Keva believes that in fashion in order to succeed you must run as far away from the trends as possible and that once you learn to make your own trends you become an innovator. The KEVA by Keva J swimwear collection is about styling the very chic and daring urban fashionista who has an attraction to edgy yet functional swimwear.

“This collection has a lot of metal trims and funky necklines. KEVA by Keva J represents a lot of different elements coming together and making one and I think this collection really shows that” - Keva Johnson.

Keva was inspired by her exotic Caribbean background and exposure to sunny South Florida to specialize in swimwear and what better homecoming than debuting at Funkshion Fashion Week in Miami Beach.

To see the range of the KEVA by Keva J swimsuit collection, please visit http://www.itskaotic.com/

About Funkshion Fashion Week:
FUNKSHION is a unique Fashion Week in Miami Beach hosting accomplished as well as emerging designers showcasing their newest collections for Spring/Summer 2009.
For more information, visit http://www.funkshion.com/.

For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: http://www.icypr.com/
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Claudia Schulz 1920's hats.

2008-09-18T11:12:00.004-04:00

For Immediate Release

Bauhaus is back in Fashion. Claudia Schulz takes the modern fashionista to the 1920's with her hats.

VANCOUVER, CN September 18, 2008 — German designer Claudia Schulz is setting a new trend in hat designs. With 10 varying pieces for the most recent collection, her hats stand out through the shape and color, or color combinations, simple lines and geometric shapes, understated and modern. She creates wearable, functional hats for every day use, with minimal accessories.

Claudia’s inspiration comes from the 1920s cloche/cap, which she’s transformed, into a modern urban hat. Claudia has always had a passion for hats, she likes to wear and collect them. A few years after she moved to Canada from Berlin, she signed up for hat making courses. She enjoyed the process of making a hat so much that it became my art.

“…the playful details like contrast stitching, cheeky pompoms, buttons, and vintage buckles are what make them truly special.”- DailyCandy.com

The hats are made of woolfelt and adorned with vintage pieces like buttons and buckles that she finds in shops and flea markets. The process is simple. Claudia starts out with the color and accessories in mind and designs the hat around it. Her attraction to colors is incorporated into her hats. In this 2008 collection, she chooses grays, browns, greens and blacks and throws in a few bright colored hats for that extra edge. This season she chose fuchsia, royal blue and red, adding the vibrancy that the basic gray’s and blacks need so they are fun, but not overwhelming.

“In designing my hats I’m definitely influenced by German Designs. It’s something you grow up with and see in daily life…. starting from architecture like the Bauhaus movement to industrial Design to furniture Design. I’m transferring these elements of simplicity and functionality into my hat designs”- Claudia Schulz

The Claudia Schulz hats are about styling the urban fashionista who has an attraction to the vintage chic 1920’s style.

To see the range of the Claudia Schulz Hats, please visit www.claudiaschulz.com

For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com
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INSIDER NEWS

2008-09-16T12:57:00.002-04:00

Good Morning Readers. I hope you've having a great start up to the week.

I wanted to take this morning to give you an updated on the ICY BRAND

We have some fun things going on this fall. We are certainly keeping it diverse and international.

Take a look at the newsletter and see the update on ICY PR clients
http://www.icypr.com/Newsletter/0915septemberNL.html

We have 2 new clients and I'm certain most of you would enjoy them.

Adama is in a film. Jewellery by Anne is working on a new collection, we are working on the new website for Nigeria International and we have a special deal going on where you can get your own website with 5 pages, in 5 days for $500.

NEW CLIENT
Alaché - a Nigerian singer, songwriter based in Orlando, Florida
www.alacheonline.com CD will drop February 2009

NEW CLIENT
Claudia Schulz- a German Hat designer based in Vancouver, Canada
www.claudiaschulz.com 2009 Collection coming in March

Jewellery by Anne - www.jewellerybyanne.com
Look out for new collection this fall

Ella Brown Couture - www.ellabrowncouture.com
The EBC purses will be in Macy's (West Coast) this fall

Nigeria International- www.nigeriainternational.com
The new website will launch on October 1st.

Get your own website; 555 deal - www.icystudio.com/promo

Love, Peace & Much ReXpecT
YST
www.icyworks.com

IT'S LIVE: ELLABROWNCOUTURE.COM

2008-07-07T08:28:00.002-04:00

THE SPRING/SUMMER 2008 COLLECTION
WWW.ELLABROWNCOUTURE.COM

~~ Ella Brown Couture Spring | Summer Collection Launch: JULY 7th

2008-06-30T12:07:00.002-04:00

For Immediate Release

Ella Brown Couture launches the color rich new spring/summer 2008 collection. With a bridal collection, new handbags and new designs of handmade fine jewelry added to the collection, the new website is scheduled to launch on July 7th.

LOS ANGELES, CA June 30, 2008 — Los Angeles based designer Ella Brown Couture has designed a new collection that introduces rich colors and a bridal collection to the brand. This collection also includes an array of vibrant handbags and handmade fine jewelry.

On July 7th Ella Brown Couture will launch its 2008 Spring/Summer Collection to the world on www.ellabrowncouture.com. This collection is a very classy feminine collection of full elegance and majesty with a french baroque inspiration.

“I love working with fabrics that compliments a woman’s anatomy"- Adefunke Adegbola. Ade uses a range of textures to create her brand. From feather silk, Italian hand made tulle lace, delicate chiffon and predominantly jewel tone with some spice of a pure Swarovski crystals, rosettes and natural gemstone embellished.

The collection is about styling the woman who loves to stand out and has an appreciation for luxury. The Ella Brown Couture brand includes ready to wear bridal collection, evening clutches and bags, eyewear and handmade fine jewelries all exclusively manufactured in Los Angeles California.

“Ella Brown couture is definitely made with the woman who appreciates the finer things in life in mind.”- Clutch magazine Online

The brand will be launching a line of cosmetics and fragrance in spring of 2009 with its first flagship store in Lagos, Nigeria. The brand is sold in over 40 selected boutiques and bridal galleries in the U.S, Europe and Asia.

The new website gives the collection new dimensions. To see the range of the Ella Brown Couture collection,please visit www.ellabrowncouture.com

For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com
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~ MARKETING JOB OPPORTUNITY

2008-06-11T21:36:00.005-04:00

A company in Colorado is looking for someone with a very strong marketing background, for a full time (full benefits), permanent placement, salaried career opportunity as a Marketing Manager working with a financial and payment services firm that caters to a primarily expatriate African population.

There are truly outstanding individuals in this area, if you know of anyone who might be qualified and may be interested in working within the marketing department of an international, high-performance company, located in more than 180 countries and territories and trusted by consumers across the globe.

They are looking for someone whom is FULLY bilingual in English and French -or any African language and has a comprehensive Marketing background. They seek someone who has a cultural understanding of the African consumer/market, someone who is a strong leader, has at least 4-6 years of relevant marketing experience and is open to about 25% travel (US and Canada).

The selected top-performer must also have outstanding communication skills, budget management experience, and has a strong quantitative profile as the position does require someone who is adept at interpreting statistical marketing information. A college degree is a requirement, a Masters/MBA is a plus.

The position is based out of Denver, Colorado and as such the company would offer relocation assistance. if you know of any marketing superstars that may be qualified and interested, please send an e-mail to yetunde@icypr.com with your resume attached.

Thanks.

ALL THINGS CARIBBEAN ART EXHIBIT

2008-06-06T13:06:00.001-04:00

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ELLA BROWN COUTURE MTV MOVIE AWARDS EVENT

2008-05-27T19:56:00.002-04:00

For Immediate Release

Ella Brown Couture is scheduled to be a part of the Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Caribbean Style Celebrity Gift Suite, in Honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Award Events. This two-day luxury celebrity gift suite will take place at The Valadon, a luxury hotel in West Hollywood on May 30 and 31 of 2008 from 3pm - 8pm

LOS ANGELES, CA May 27, 2008 — Ella Brown Couture ( Los Angeles based designer) has been selected as one of the designer to participate in the Celebrity Gift Suites event in Honor of the MTV Movie Awards. The new Ella Brown Couture collection incorporates a variety of styles and rich fabrics. The mood is very glamorous, and luxurious. Every piece has an exotic extra bold statement.

Ella Brown Couture’s Gift bags will include Custom made jewelry for over 50 A-list celebrities including, Terri Hatcher, Melanie Griffith, Selma Hayak, Kim Kardashian, Brooke Shields, Eva Longoria, Paula Abdul, Fergie, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba, Tyra Banks, Posh Spice/Victoria Beckham, Alyssa Milano and many others. Ella Brown Couture will also be preparing special bags for media houses such LA times, Life and Style, In Touch, Entertainment Tonight, E!, Ok Magazine, Star, Us Weekly, New York Times, Travel and Leisure, People, Haute Living, Daily Candy, Access Hollywood, Lucky and many more.

The Ella Brown Gift bags will include jewelry form the soon to launch Spring/Summer collection. The new collection now includes bridal wears that unequivocally portrays the creative expression of Designer Adefunke Adegbola. Her fall 2007 collection was showcased at the Miami fashion week and Chicago fashion week respectively in 2007; the collection is in over 30 stores across the nation with stores in Europe coming soon.

"I am so excited about this event and this opportunity. Having A-List celebrities and top industry medias have a first hand look at my designs and collections and get to meet me at one of the top rated events in the world, MTV Movies Awards? I am truly honored.”- Adefunke Adegbola

The Spring/Summer 2008 Ella Brown Couture collection is scheduled to launch in June. To see the range of the Ella Brown Couture collection, please visit http://www.ellabrowncouture.com/

For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
Yetunde Taiwo
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com

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MIAMI: Meet stars Steven Bauer (Scarface) and Elizabeth Pena this Wednesday at Florida Premiere!

2008-05-07T13:39:00.006-04:00

Meet the stars Elizabeth Peña (The Lost City) and Steven Bauer (Scarface) at the Botanical Gardens on South Beach.

The Women's International Film Festival is pleased to present an exclusive, Florida Premiere and one time, Miami only advance screening of "How The Garcia Girls Spent their Summer." Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:30 p.m., at the enchanting Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive.

Meet the stars Elizabeth Peña (The Lost City) and Steven Bauer (Scarface) at the Botanical Gardens on South Beach.

Join us for the movie, Q&A with Elizabeth and Steven, and meet and greet the stars at the reception with wine and hors d'heouvres. Also receive a discount shopping pass for Macy's South Beach from 12-7pm - with free makeovers, a complimentary personal shopping experience, just in time for Mother's Day. Contact Carrie Freedman 305.674.6237

Tickets are only $25 in advance, $35 at the door or $45 (which includes a one year membership to WIFF). Click http://www.womensfilmfest.com/ to purchase your ticket or call 305-653-9700. Seats are limited. Please RSVP.
"How The Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer"

What does female desire look like? In her tenderly comic, richly textured feature debut, Georgina Garcia Riedel lovingly explores the terrain of longing, loneliness, and self-realization among three generations of single women in a Mexican American family as they grapple with romantic drought.

Steven Bauer and Elizabeth Peña in a scene from "How The Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer." Also Starring America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Lucy Gallardo, Jorge Cervera Jr., Nick Najera, Leo Minaya

Come Meet Steven and Elizabeth, at the Botanical Gardens on South Beach

Women's International Film Festival | South Florida - March 28 - April 6, 2008
305-653-9700 |3606 Grand Avenue | Miami, FL 33133

BE A STAR R70 Production

2008-05-05T11:53:00.000-04:00

The opportunity is detailed below, if you fit and are interested contact the R70 team or if you know someone who will fit this forward it to them.
Uche

The production company R70 World Television is looking for first or second generation Nigerian-Americans to be the subject(s) of a new real life experiment/documentary to be broadcast on Nigerian and British television in October 2008.

'American Spec' follows (for 10 days) the lives of 7 individuals (or sets of brothers and/or sisters), born in America, of Nigerian parents (or of Nigerian heritage), who have been brought up the 'typical' Nigerian way despite never setting foot in their home country. We are looking for real Yankee by day (at work or school), Gidi by night (at home) types who probably can speak Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa as good as their cousins back home but never seen Murtala Mohammed Airport!

Filming of the series will commence in the United States in July, following each subject(s) throughout their days and nights and whoever they encounter and interact with along the way, getting to know as much about their everyday lives as well as delving into their backgrounds at intervals. The experiment will conclude with an all expense paid week long trip to Nigeria to experience home for the first time (and to see if they can hack it).

So, if you fit or know anyone who fits our Nigerian-American Specifications, and currently live in the United States, please email the producers at programmes@R70.com with the following details:

1. One page biography of the subject or subjects (please include phone number).
2. Attach a few jpeg pictures in different settings, work, home, baby pictures, family portrait, anything interesting.
3. List of any notable achievements, awards, claim to fame (or notoriety), or any interesting fact about yourself (the more drama the better).
4. Schedule or upcoming events from July 2008 to February 2009, travel plans (not to Nigeria), graduation, wedding (or divorce), births etc.
5. Proof of Nigerian parentage (family tree connections is sufficient, we don't need or want your documents o!).

The producers are also open to suggestions for a presenter (or 'interactor') for this documentary. Must be a resident Nigerian who has traveled to the United States at least once and is exposed enough to interact with subjects on most issues. Nigerian 'TeleVisionaries' are also welcome as Line Producers.

Successful applicants will be notified by the end of May (filming starts in July). Subjects will be compensated. Terms and conditions (legal waivers) apply.

Concept created, developed and produced by Ayo Shonaiya for R70 World. (Copyright 2005-2008)

~ E V E N T . I M A G E S~

2008-04-15T21:55:00.004-04:00

MIAMI : POST -VISUAL COLLABORATIVE

2008-04-15T21:25:00.001-04:00

Tuesday, April 15, 2008
For Immediate Release

VISUAL COLLABORATIVE (AN EXCLUSIVE ART EXHIBITION DISPLAYING THE WORK OF VARIOUS RISING NATIONAL ARTISTS AROUND THE COUNTRY) PRODUCES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL OPENING ART EXHIBITION IN MIAMI.

MIAMI, FL – Art enthusiasts, community writers and various artists came together on Saturday, April 12 to celebrate the opening of the weeklong art exhibition in Miami. Adeave studios and Icy Public Relations, the producers of this yearly Art Exhibition, hosted 6 artists in this exclusive art event opening called Visual Collaborative. The event took place at Undercurrent Arts, 2563 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL. With over 350 people in attendance throughout the night, the event was a great success.

The Artists for the 2008 Visual Collaborative Art Exhibition were Ade Olufeko- New York, Dawn Okoro – Texas, Jens Karlsson – New York, Linda Zacks – New York, Miko Simmons – Minnesota, Tiphanie Brooke – Arizona. Miko Simmons’ provocative art was the highlight of the evening.

Visual Collaborative is an annual group exhibition/networking event focused on creative professionals and visual artists from all around the country, showcasing a rich blend of media work. These works include New Media Design, Abstract Art, Interactive Design, Oil Paintings and Traditional Painting styles.
This year Visual Collaborative adopted a new community outreach program that will enable the team to give the proceeds to charity to help build the bridge between the community and the arts. The charity of choice this year was the Voices for Children Miami- Dade. The mission of Voices for Children Foundation is to raise funds to ensure that every abused and neglected child in Miami-Dade County has a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their accompanying health, educational and social needs.

A much-deserved appreciation goes to our charity partner Voices for Children Miami-Dade and all the sponsors of the event including Drysack and Martin Miller's Gin for the complimentary drinks for all the guests and Exotica Unique for the contemporary furniture. Our heartfelt thanks also goes to Wildfire for their management expertise, 4SHO Productions for their media sponsorship, Ella Brown Couture for its financial support, Undercurrent Arts for the use of the Gallery and assistance with the Art set up and Loquat Event Management Company for their extraordinary planning services and complimentary gifts for all the guests. Thank you to all of the guests that came to show their support. We look forward to seeing you next year.

The Visual Collaborative team has chosen New York as the next location for the 2009 Art Exhibition next spring. For more information, please contact ICY Public Relations at 305.940.0067, or visit us online at www.visualcollaborative.com.

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~ V I S U A L ~ C O L L A B O R A T I V E APRIL 12, 2008~

2008-03-31T17:12:00.002-04:00

Join us for our Second Annual Visual Collaborative Art Exhibition.

Miami Florida
Saturday, April 12 2008
7pm-10pm

~ M I A M I ~ E X H I B I T I O N~

2008-03-31T17:06:00.006-04:00

Monday, March 31 2008
For Immediate Release

AN EXCLUSIVE ART EXHIBITION FEATURING SEVEN RISING NATIONAL ARTISTS TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK AT VISUAL COLLABORATIVE IN MIAMI ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12 FROM 7PM TO 10PM PRESENTED BY ADEAVE STUDIOS , ICY PUBLIC RELATIONS AND IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNDERCURRENT ARTS 2563 N. MIAMI AVE. MIAMI, FL 33127

Visual Collaborative is an annual group exhibition/networking event focused on creative professionals and visual artists from all around the country, showcasing a rich blend of media work. These works include New Media Design, Abstract Art, Interactive Design, Oil Paintings and Traditional Painting styles.
The exhibition/opening cocktail reception is organized and produced by Adeave Studios, an Interactive Design & Technology Company that operates nationally and ICY Public Relations, a PR boutique firm focused on International Fashion, Arts and Entertainment.

The first Visual collaborative event was held in Minneapolis, MN on March 16, 2007 at the Center for Independent Artists. The exhibition was one week long and drew over 2000 art enthusiasts to its location. With the success of the first event, the team has decided to make Visual Collaborative an annual event featured in a different city each year. The second series will be held in Miami, FL and will open on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 7PM.

The event will feature local and national artists showcasing 4 pieces of their art collection. The goal of our event is to educate, inform and entertain the society about these new artists and build a strong bridge between the community and the arts.

Visual Collaborative has adopted a new community outreach program that will enable us to give the proceeds from the event to Charity. Each year, Visual Collaborative will donate to a charity in the local area to facilitate the relationship between the community and the arts.

The charity of choice this year is the Voices of Children Miami- Dade. The mission of the Voices for Children Foundation is to raise funds to ensure that every abused and neglected child in Miami-Dade County has a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their accompanying health, educational and social needs.

The Artists for the 2008 Visual Collaborative Event are Ade Olufeko- New York City, Audrey Scott – Miami, Dawn Okoro – Texas, Jens Karlson – New York City, Linda Zacks – New York City, Miko Simmons – Minneapolis, Tiphanie Brooke – Arizona

Ade Olufeko is a New York based Web Designer and Digital Design artist. He grew up in Nigeria after leaving Minneapolis at a very young age. Spending most of his formative years absorbing the flamboyancy of Lagos, Nigeria, a hub of creativity and social complexities, his work is greatly influenced by his environment and his mother (Lady Yombol). Ade is an experienced graphics designer, illustrator, and educator.

Audrey Scott cannot resist experimenting with different mediums. Each medium contributes a new avenue to explore her creative process. She exemplifies the use of acrylics to portray her range of emotions. Her goal is to never give up the experimentation with different mediums, which allows her to grow as an artist.

Dawn Okoro, painter and University of Texas alum is pursuing her craft while she is enrolled as a second-year law student at Texas Southern University in Houston - and unsurprisingly she has become something of an accidental celebrity consort and a portrait artist to the stars. So far she has teamed up with Erykah Badu to raise awareness for the singer's nonprofit organization, and has had Shaun Robinson of "Access Hollywood" and Victoria’s Secret model Nichole both commission portraits. She's shown artwork in London, and even sent a painting to a show in Australia whose organizer turned out to have appeared in a recent "Star Wars" film. Okoro's art has recently graced the pages of the Paris-based "CLAM" magazine.

Jens Karlsson is the Creative Director at Your Majesty New York, where he directs rich media campaigns for entertainment and consumer brand clients. Karlsson's work has been published in books, magazines and galleries worldwide. He has acted as juror for several industry awards and spoken at conferences. In the online community he goes by the name Chapter Three, chapter3.net.

Linda Zacks is the creative spark behind extra-oomph.com. Her work percolates from the tangible grime that is the oozy texture of New York City. It is about the cacophony of whooping sirens and grinding metal. Nothing is out of the question: old wood, torn paper, rusty metal, ink, duct tape or a scribbled-over Polaroid. Everything is an art supply. Her words form a rhythmic Latin hustle, pimp struttin' with meaning and experiences, setting one up for that same sort of woozy swoon one feels when roaming the streets around Times Square.

Miko Simmons has successfully brought his passion for art and technology to innovate directions in the fine art world while bringing the human element to computer graphics technologies. He has won several international awards and had showings at galleries and museums around the world including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and the Soviet National Academy of Sciences held in the Hall of Architects, Moscow.

Tiphanie Brooke is in her early twenties and works as a graphic artist who specializes in mixed media collage. She works and lives in a tiny studio space in downtown Phoenix. She spends her time working on art collections ranging from mixed media collages, to handmade paper goods, to industrial design pieces. Antigirl.com is her visual timeline of mixed media art. Her work constantly evolves with her life and visual skill, success and failures. Her work is instinctually her own and most certainly unique. She uses a blend of traditional materials and the luxuries modern technology affords.

This weeklong exhibition is open to the public from April 12 to April 19 and is produced by Adeave Studios and Icy Public Relations and sponsored in part by Kindred Spirits, Drysack, Martin Miller's Gin, Exotica Furniture, Wildfire and Loquat Event Management Company.

The Exhibition will be held at Undercurrent Arts, 2563 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. The After party for the Exhibition will be held at Karu N Y 71 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136. For more information please call ICY Public Relations at 305.940.0067, or visit us online at www.visualcollaborative.com

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CATCH ADAMA LIVE IN NYC- Feb 6

2008-02-02T11:25:00.001-05:00

Grammy Nominated producer Nottz remixes UK independent label Artist Adama's track. "Take Me Home"

2008-02-01T07:29:00.000-05:00

For Immediate Release

GRAMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER NOTTZ REMIXES UK INDEPENDENT LABEL ARTIST; ADAMA’S TRACK “TAKE ME HOME”. THE RESULT IS A SMOOTH UNION BETWEEN A MAJOR PRODUCER AND AN INDEPENDENT LABEL ARTIST

NEW YORK, NY February 1, 2008 — We are very happy to announce the Grammy Nomination of Record producer, Nottz Raw, for his production on the Kanye West album 'Graduation'.

Over the past decade, the Virginia-based Producer has made hundreds of classic beats for both newcomers and industry legends. And, judging from his future plans, he's just getting started. To put it bluntly, Nottz Raw has one hell of a catalog. In a little over a decade the low key Norfolk, Virginia, native has managed to supply backdrops for hip-hops most notable names from Busta Rhymes, SNOOP DOGG and Method Man to Scarface, G-UNIT, Notorious B.I.G. DR. Dre AND THE LIST GOES ON!!!

Nottz latest collaboration is with a newcomer from the UK, Adama. He heard of Adama's music through her myspace page and was instantly interested in working with her. Nottz approached Adama and asked to remix her song 'Take Me Home'. The result is a bass pumping new version to the song that will be added as a bonus track on Adama's debut album 'Delicate Dragon' which is due for release in April 15th 2008 on 4Dpeople Records.

Hot out of the studio, ‘Take Me Home – Nottz Remix’ is available for direct download via the following link:
http://www.adamaworld.com/bandauditions/download?id=16

Adama is an artist from the UK who has recently moved to New York and is getting folks here very excited about her unique style. Nottz is not the first to fall into Adama's creative web. She has already worked with the likes of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Barrett Martin of the Screaming Trees and Peter Buck of R.E.M. Adama's upcoming debut album which was produced by Gili Wiseburgh (Frou Frou, Imogen Heap, Sugar Babes), incorporates eclectic flavors that appeal to people cross-genre from rock, r&b, pop to jazz. Adama's style gives a sense of credibility and authenticity but still maintains the melodic focus of pop.

Adama is scheduled to perform with her band on February 6th in the Cutting Room 19 W 24th St New York, NY 10010 for at 9:30pm. For press tickets to review the performance or inquiries about featuring Adama, please call 561.506.6530. Also visit Adama’s websites online at http://www.adamaworld.com/ or www.myspace.com/adama . Do not miss a chance to watch this rising star perform live.

For more information or a sample CD for review please contact:

ICY Public Relations
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: mailto:info@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com

~ ~ GEN ART SEEKS EMERGING FASHION DESIGNERS ~ ~

2008-01-22T19:41:00.000-05:00

GEN ART SEEKS EMERGING FASHION DESIGNERS
Gen Art is now looking for talented fashion, swimwear, and accessory designers who are based in Florida or Georgia to participate in our 5th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion! This is an unequaled opportunity to participate in a cutting edge, high-profile runway show which is attended by press, buyers, celebrities and fashion industry professionals, all at NO COST to the designer.
Fresh Faces in Fashion is the largest showcase for emerging fashion designers in the continent. The annual shows feature the best emerging clothing and accessory designers who have been working under their own label for the past 1 to 5 years. The Fresh Faces in Fashion program is designed to discover new design talent and give them their first exposure to members of the press, the design community, potential buyers and investors, and an enthusiastic audience of young, affluent Miamians. Fresh Faces in Fashion Alumni designers include Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Uli Herzner, Chaiken, Keenan Duffy, Louis Verdad, Shoshanna, Vena Cava and many more.
Last year, Fresh Faces in Fashion Miami hosted over 1,500 guests for an unforgettable evening under the stars showcasing Miami's own Bogosse, Zula Studio, Secrets of Charm, Maya Swimwear, as well as H Fredriksson (New York), ONG (New York), and local accessory designers Adriana Castro, Erika Pena, and Caroline Dadlani.
In order to be eligible to participate in Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion event, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1) Designer currently has a full collection to show (at least 10 looks)
2) Designer's label is less than 7 years old
3) Designer is currently selling garments/accessories in at least one store
If you meet the above requirements, please send ONE E-MAIL WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO miami@genart.org:
1) Professional Bio and/or Press Kit (include your e-mail, phone number and address).
2) Low resolution jpg. images showing at least 6 different looks (must be actual clothes or accessories, no sketches accepted).
In addition, you may also send look books to:
Gen Art MiamiRef: Fresh Faces420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 340Miami Beach, FL 33139
The submission deadline is Monday, January 28th. Incomplete submissions or submissions received after this date will not be considered.
Up to six designers will be chosen by a Selection Committee made up of distinguished industry professionals.
Gen Art's fashion program also supports emerging fashion talent through our business seminars, networking events and industry and resource referrals. For more information on Gen Art visit www.genart.org.
We look forward to seeing your work!

~ ~ W W W . E L L A B R O W N C O U T U R E . C O M ~ ~

2008-01-16T12:17:00.000-05:00

For Immediate Release

Ella Brown Couture launches its website to the world.

The New website highlights the 2008 Ad Campaign. The Collection is in over

15 stores across America and 2 stores in Asia

LOS ANGELES, CA January 14, 2008 — Ella Brown Couture, one of the newest Haute Couture designers to meet the industry has just launched its website. www.ellebrowncouture.com. With over nineteen stores (which include Jonathan in California, La Contessa in Arizona and Mark Shale in Chicago to name a few) caring over 25 varying pieces of the Ella Brown Couture line, the collection incorporates a variety of styles and rich fabrics. The mood is very luxurious, glamorous with a very raw edge. Every piece has an exotic extra bold statement.

Started by former Chicago residence Adefunke Adegbola in 2004, Ade moved to Los Angles California in 2006 to develop the brand into something even bigger and better. Her fall 2007 collection was showcased at the Miami fashion week and Chicago fashion week respectively in 2007; she is an associate member of the GENART foundation of Los Angeles. From the perfectly sophisticated femininity of the Ella Brown designs, one would never know she had no official formal training before starting the Ella Brown Couture label. Adefunke Adegbola trusted her instincts before getting into the fashion business and it all started at a very young age growing up in Nigeria.

"I've always wanted to be a fashion designer! I will cut, chop, snip, sew and tack anything that came my way. My mother is one of my biggest inspirations, she is such a creative and crafty individual and there is always a nice touch that shows her personal style and the way she puts colors together. I love working with fabrics that compliments a woman’s anatomy, think fluid silk, Brazilian Chamuese, delicate chiffon and predominantly jewel tone with some spice of a huge gem stone hiding somewhere."

Ella Brown Couture is scheduled to be at Magic Women Apparels Show in Las Vegas in February, Accessories the show in New York and Texas in January and February respectively and in the Scene in Dallas, Texas. The collection is about styling the woman who loves to stand out and has an appreciation for luxury. To see the range of the Ella Brown Couture collection, please visit http://www.ellabrowncouture.com/

For more information contact:
ICY Public Relations
T: 305.940.0067
F: 215.326.7302
E: yetunde@icypr.com
W: www.icypr.com

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ICY PR

NEW LOCATION

Ella Brown Couture: New Collection, New Website, Luxury Shoes

ICY PR WELCOMES THREE NEW CLIENTS THIS 2009 SUMMER

WAFNTM- London and NYC Scouting

AUDITIONS - West Africa's Next Top Model

Next Top Model Struts into the African Runway in Spring 2009.

~~ Keva J. At Funkshion Fashion Week ~~

FASHION CHAOS AT THE MIAMI 2008/2009 FUNKSHION. FIERCE. EDGY & UNIQUE DESIGNER KEVA JOHNSON DEBUTS HER SIGNATURE SWIMWEAR COLLECTION

Claudia Schulz 1920's hats.

INSIDER NEWS

IT'S LIVE: ELLABROWNCOUTURE.COM

~~ Ella Brown Couture Spring | Summer Collection Launch: JULY 7th

~~~ MARKETING JOB OPPORTUNITY~~

~~ALL THINGS CARIBBEAN ART EXHIBIT~~

~~ ELLA BROWN COUTURE MTV MOVIE AWARDS EVENT~~

MIAMI: Meet stars Steven Bauer (Scarface) and Elizabeth Pena this Wednesday at Florida Premiere!

~~ BE A STAR~~ R70 Production

~ E V E N T . I M A G E S~

~~ MIAMI : POST -VISUAL COLLABORATIVE~~

~ V I S U A L ~ C O L L A B O R A T I V E APRIL 12, 2008~

~ M I A M I ~ E X H I B I T I O N~

CATCH ADAMA LIVE IN NYC- Feb 6

Grammy Nominated producer Nottz remixes UK independent label Artist Adama's track. "Take Me Home"

~ ~ GEN ART SEEKS EMERGING FASHION DESIGNERS ~ ~

~ ~ W W W . E L L A B R O W N C O U T U R E . C O M ~ ~

Keva J. At Funkshion Fashion Week

~ MARKETING JOB OPPORTUNITY

ALL THINGS CARIBBEAN ART EXHIBIT

ELLA BROWN COUTURE MTV MOVIE AWARDS EVENT

BE A STAR R70 Production

MIAMI : POST -VISUAL COLLABORATIVE