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June 19, 2013 

CHILLI’S CREW FOUNDATION HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP SPONSORED BY BEACHBODY®

Chilli of TLC joins forces with fitness empire to boost girls’

self-esteem and body image

(Atlanta, GA) 5-time Grammy Award winning singer/dancer/actor Chilli better known as one third of super girl group TLC and her foundation “Chilli’s Crew” is hosting its 2^nd annual summer camp for teen girls August 1-4, 2013. The 4-day/ 3-night camp will take place in the founder’s hometown of Atlanta, GA.

Chilli has partnered her foundation with celebrity and community mentors to conduct workshops and fun activities to enhance the teen girls’ self-esteem and body image. The 2^nd annual Chilli’s Crew summer camp will feature many special guests, to share and reflect upon their expertise and experiences in their respected industries, which will be used as a source of encouragement for the young ladies.

Health and fitness pioneer, Beachbody.com is sponsoring the event and supporting Chilli’s objective of teaching the girls proper nutrition and exercise in order for them to lead healthy lifestyles.

The lucky participants can expect to learn about healthy body image and self esteem plus beauty, fashion, entertainment and more.

“I’m very excited about this year’s Chilli’s Crew Camp,” says Chilli. “I can’t wait to see some of my girls from last year and meet new ones. We had soooo much fun last year and this year is going to be even bigger! I want the girls to have fun and learn the importance of loving themselves from the inside out.”

2012 marked the first year of what will now be an annual event for Chilli’s Crew. The 3-day camp was a huge success that drew girls from all different walks of life. Mentors including legendary hip-hop artist MC Lyte and celebrity OB/GYN Dr. Tosha Rogers, conducted workshops on the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, becoming successful businesswomen and nurturing and caring for their developing bodies.

“Beachbody’s Core Purpose is to help people achieve their goals and lead healthy fulfilling lives, so Chilli’s event is a natural for us to sponsor and support,” says Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody. “And since I have a 13 year-old daughter, I totally understand the importance of educating young women at this age so they grow up with self confidence and a healthy body image.”

The 2013 Chilli’s Crew Summer Camp is now accepting applications from girls ages 13 to 17. In order to be selected to be a part of this year’s camp, girls must submit an essay answering one of three questions relating to self-esteem and body image. The essay questions and more information can be found on http://ow.ly/d/1jbn.

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To submit your application and essay, please contact chilliscrew@gmail.com.

ABOUT CHILLI’S CREW: Chilli’s Crew is an Atlanta based community initiative program dedicated to assisting young ladies between the ages of 13-17.  Founded by Chilli, one-third of music sensation TLC, Chilli’s Crew has made it a priority to providing young ladies with the necessary resources to developing and maintaining a positive self-esteem and self-respect for themselves through empowerment and mentoring skills. Chilli’s Crew commits itself to teaching young ladies how to explore and appreciate their individual beauty and how to love themselves from the inside out. 

ABOUT BEACHBODY, LLC: Founded in 1998 by Carl Daikeler and Jon Congdon, Beachbody, LLC, operates Beachbody.com and TeamBeachbody.com. The Santa Monica, California-based company is the creator of the nation’s most popular fitness and weight loss solutions including P90X^®, INSANITY^®, Brazil Butt Lift^®, Slim in 6^®, Turbo Jam^®, Hip Hop Abs^®, and Power 90^® among many others. Beachbody^® programs combine challenging DVD-based workouts with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, nutritional supplements (including its breakthrough health shake called Shakeology^®, (AKA “The Healthiest Meal of the Day^®”) and the clinically proven 21-day cleanse known as the Ultimate Reset^®, and an unparalleled customer service and peer-support system. In fact, Beachbody has expanded this support system through TeamBeachbody.com, which includes a network of thousands of independent “Coach” distributors as well as a dynamic online support and fitness community. The company’s expansion into the beauty category includes the popular Derm Exclusive^® brand which provides a healthy alternative to in-office anti-aging procedures. The corporate mission is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy healthy, fulfilling lives.

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May 22, 2013 

ENCHANTED PR’S CEO/PRESIDENT CHRISTAL JORDAN RECEIVES ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM KONTROL MAGAZINE

Founder of PR firm is honored at leading magazine’s annual award showcase

(Atlanta, GA) On Thursday, May 16, 2013, CEO and President of one of the top 100 PR firms in the country, Christal Jordan, was honored by Kontrol Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Year at the Kontrol Your Destiny Awards. The program honoring some of the most recognized names in the Atlanta metro area was held at Metro Fuxon in Atlanta, Ga.

“Being given the Entrepreneur of the Year award by Kontrol was very special to me”, says Jordan. “I have known Julian Lark, the Publisher, since the second issue of the magazine and I believe we have watched each other’s businesses grow. I am so proud of the growth and expansion the magazine has experienced. I truly believe that with God’s help all of us have the ability to “Kontrol” our destiny.  I am inspired every day by the many small business owners, my colleagues that get up every day against all odds fueled by their passion to continue pushing towards their dreams.”

One of Atlanta’s premiere entertainment PR firms, Enchanted PR under the leadership of Christal Jordan represents celebrities, key influencers, etc. as well as working alongside lifestyle and consumer brands on marketing campaigns and activations.  Enchanted PR is currently working with iconic pop group TLC on their 20^th anniversary package, which includes their upcoming biopic, new music and upcoming tour dates.  Enchanted PR also provides media consultation and coaching services, produces promotional materials including bios, media/press kits, one sheets, etc.  The company has also coordinated campaigns with brands such as L’Oreal, SoftSheen Carson, Monster Energy Drink, Coca-Cola, Peroni, PZI Jeans, Ford and many more.

Kontrol Magazine’s Kontrol Your Destiny Awards honors those individuals in philanthropy, new business ventures and entrepreneurship who have demonstrated excellence and have made an impact on modern culture. “Our mission is to honor people with groundbreaking work and talent that push the boundaries of creativity. Everything we do is fueled by our passion for celebrating the power of creativity, provoking action and nurturing your vision”, says Julian Lark, Kontrol Magazine’s Editor in Chief. Nominees were categorized based on their profession or field of excellence and consisted of categories such as Executive of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year, Health Practitioner of the Year and more.  Other awardees included Talking with Tami for Blogger of the Year, Saptosa Foster for Tastemaker of the Year and Stephan Labossiere for Author of the Year, along with many more.

Kontrol Magazine is a bimonthly publication that highlights artists, musicians, models and photographers that fly under the radar and blends the edgy with the classy. Kontrol Magazine reaches various demographics and is available at over 350 Barnes &Noble bookstores, B. Dalton bookstores and independent bookstores across the U.S. and Canada.

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May 14, 2013 

TEEN AUTHOR STONE ERICKSON RECEIVES NOMINATION FOR BLACK MAN CAN AWARD

Youth Sci-fi author is recognized for extraordinary efforts within

Black community

(Atlanta, GA) Teen Sci-fi and Mystery author Stone Erickson is one of the finalists for this year’s Boys II Men Award sponsored by TheBlackManCan.org (TBMC) and Black Celebrity Giving. At just the tender age of 15, Stone has already exemplified the effects of his efforts for being a young, positive role model for his community.

“I am very excited and honored to be nominated for the Boys II Men Award from TBMC and Black Celebrity Giving”, says Stone. “This truly is a testament that when you work really hard and don’t give up on your dreams, your work is rewarded. This just gives me more inspiration to continue to strive for the best and accomplish my goals.”

The Boys II Men category acknowledges young men ages 18 and younger that have demonstrated outstanding efforts to better their community. They have displayed wisdom beyond their years and are maturing from a young boy into a man.

Voting for the awards will commence on May 13, 2013 online via Black Celebrity Giving’s website and winners will notified at 8:00pm on June 16, 2013. Honorees and winners can be viewed and are encouraged to participate through Twitter by following the handles @TheBlackManCan and @BlkCelebGiving.

Stone Erickson is one of the youngest published authors in the country and released his first novel, “Black Angel” in March of this year. His novel made Amazon’s list of best sellers for its first week sales. A passionate writer, Stone wrote his first full-length novel at the age of 12 and was signed to Delphine Publications by the age of 14. Combing his love for reading with his creative writing skills, Stone would examine his surroundings and utilize the personality traits of his friends, family, teachers and certain situations in his life, such as overcoming his parent’s divorce, to create his own literary fantasies. Stone is currently a high school freshman and has received numerous awards and accolades for his academic performance.

For more information on Stone Erickson, visit his website www.stoneerickson.com. Follow on Twitter @StoneErickson.

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About TheBlackManCan.org

TheBlackmancan.org (TBMC) is a media platform with the mission of actively promoting a positive black male image. TBMC offers readers uplifting, inspiring and empowering articles and features of Black Men across the world. Since its inception in the spring of

2010 www.theblackmancan.org has become the #1 Source for Positive images and narratives of Black Men and Boys.

About Black Celebrity Giving

Black Celebrity Giving is a media platform providing news, videos and photos of black celebrity philanthropy, nonprofit organizations and causes that directly correlate with the black community. It is our mission to inspire social change and bridge the gap of giving within our communities while promoting positivity in the black community. To date efforts have benefited nearly 300 organizations including donations, sponsorships and contests totaling more than $15,000. For more information, visit www.blackcelebritygiving.com.

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May 6, 2013 

FLO RIDA, PLEASURE P and RAPHAEL SAADIQ CELEBRATE SUNSET DE MAYO

MALIBU RED and the Sunset Lounge Collective host the largest

Cinco De Mayo Event in Atlanta

(Atlanta, GA) The special Cinco De Mayo, May edition of the Sunset Lounge series and MALIBU RED produced undoubtedly the hottest ATL event of Spring 2013.  Known as Atlanta’s favorite day party, the SSL hosted over 1500 guests at Cantina located in the heart of Buckhead Atlanta.  Special guests for the event included international hip hop artist Flo Rida and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter/producer Raphael Saadiq. Guests indulged on authentic Mexican cuisine coupled with specialty MALIBU RED cocktails (a mixture of Caribbean Rum and Mexican Tequila) while dancing from mid-day until evening.

Flo Rida took to the stage for an impromptu performance bringing everyone to the dance floor and getting the ladies ready for a sensual serenade by R&B bad boy Pleasure P and hot new artist Adrian Marcel (signed to Raphael Saadiq). Additional notable guests included; NFL Player Takeo Spikes, hip hop artist Gorilla Zoe, pop culture personality Tami Reed (Oxygen/Find Me a Man), music producer Isaac Hayes III, BMI executive Byron Wright, and many more. DJ E-Clazz, Stephan the DJ and DJ Know It All played crowded-moving sets from the 90s to today, creating a consistent mix of beautiful people on the dance floor all day long.

“Sunset de Mayo” was a complete cultural celebration featuring the artwork of one of the Atlanta entertainment industry’s most recognizable personalities; Freddyo (www.freddyo.com).  

Several of Freddyo’s paintings celebrating female images in African American and Hispanic culture along with pieces celebrating Atlanta were displayed at the venue. Freddyo achieved notoriety as a photojournalist on the Atlanta entertainment scene before returning to one of his first passions, art. ”It was an honor for my work to be featured,” says Freddyo. ”The Sunset Lounge is one of those events that everyone can come out and enjoy. It makes sense that celebrities come out because it’s a place they can celebrate with fans without being mobbed and even promote their work.  It’s a different energy than a club and that’s refreshing.”

The Sunset Lounge has proven to be Atlanta’s favorite Day Party partnering an unmatched ambiance at the hottest venues in Atlanta, with beautiful guests, celebrities, tastemakers and key influencers against the backdrop lit with the brilliance of a sunny day. The Sunset Lounge Collective is comprised of ATLbarz, FCC and Moetown Lee. This is the fifth year for SSL and the coordinators are planning additional collaborations and special editions over the upcoming months. For more information visit www.sslatl.com

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April 17, 2013 

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER CRYSTAL NICOLE TO JUDGE ATLANTA THE X FACTOR AUDITIONS

Singer/songwriter partners with The X Factor, Fox 5, V-103 and Hard Rock Café to select top vocalist of hit reality singing competition show

(Atlanta, GA) Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Crystal Nicole is joining forces with The X Factor, Fox 5, V-103 and Hard Rock Café to judge the Saturday, April 20, 2013 Atlanta preliminary auditions of the hit talent competition show, The X Factor. Auditions will take place from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Hard Rock Café, 215 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA.

“I’m honored to be a part of the judging team for The X Factor auditions in Atlanta”, says Crystal Nicole. “I look forward to the great talent coming out, because we know Atlanta is full of musical talent. It’s a great feeling to be able to help someone else take those first steps in making their dreams come true and I’m glad to be a part of it.”

On Saturday, 150 contestants will have the opportunity of a lifetime to skip the lines and appear before Crystal Nicole, Warner Bros. Records Southeast regional promotional manager Yancey Richardson and Konvict hip-hop artist Everett Blewz to perform live and impress them with their voices. The judges will be scouting for contestants that possess the best voices, have a captivating performance and the greatest overall entertainment. From there, the judges will select four (4) lucky finalists and send them off to Denver, CO to audition for The X Factor producers in hopes of making it onto the forthcoming season and winning The X Factor competition. The X Factor will return to Fox 5 this coming fall.

Crystal Nicole has become one of the most in-demand songwriters in the music industry within the last five years. Penning hit records for Rihanna (Only Girl in the World), Monica (Love All over Me), Mary J. Blige (25/8), Bridget Kelly (Special Delivery) and many more, Crystal Nicole has impressed many with her songwriting skills which has resulted in her numerous accolades and awards including a Grammy for “Only Girl in World”. Having recently stepped from behind the ink pen and into the forefront, Crystal Nicole released the first single, “Sundown” off her upcoming debut album and made a great entrance on iTunes. Her strong vocals combined with her soulful emotions throughout the record have many referring to her music as “soul swag” for her ability to approach lyrics with the prolific swag of an emcee.

For more information on The X Factor, visit www.thexfactorusa.com. For more information on Crystal Nicole, visit www.crystalnicoleuniverse.com.

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April 15, 2013 

TLC SET TO RECEIVE LEGEND AWARD WITH TRIUMPHANT PERFORMANCE AT MTV VMAJ 2013

MTV Video Music Awards Japan Celebrates TLC’s 20th Anniversary And Contributions To Music 

(Atlanta, GA) R&B super group TLC was unveiled to hit the stage of the MTV VMAJ 2013 with their first ever “Legend Award” in hand, the news was announced today by MTV Japan. The 12^th annual MTV VMAJ 2013 takes place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture on Saturday, June 22. The show will premiere on MTV Japan on Sunday, June 23 at 8PM (Tokyo), and will be broadcast worldwide on MTV channels at a later date with potential viewership expected to reach over half-billion households.

Comprised of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, TLC is one of the greatest selling musical groups of all time, having several #1 singles, selling over 65 million albums worldwide and winning countless awards including four (4) Grammys and three (3) American Music Awards. The group was signed to LaFace records twenty years ago, and was an instant success with their first album, “Ooooooohhh….On The TLC TIP”, TLC’s sophomore album “CrazySexyCool” became a diamond selling album in the United States with totally 23 million copies sold worldwide. TLC recently announced their highly anticipated new album, marking their 20th anniversary along with an upcoming biopic detailing their rise to fame. Coming exclusively to Japan in June, this long-awaited performance will definitely be a highlight for Japanese fans.

“We are so excited and humbled to receive this award from MTV Japan,” T-Boz says. TLC will be the first artists to receive the “Legend Award” since Michael Jackson’s historic appearance at the MTV VMAJ 2006. “It is an honor for us to be put in this historic category with the King himself, Michael Jackson,” Chilli says.

MTV will announce additional performers and presenters at a later date. As previously announced, Bruno Mars, Fun., One Direction, Taylor Swift and Kana Nishino top the list of MTV VMAJ 2013 nominees with three each. Voting for 16 categories is open at MTV Japan’s official Facebook page until 5pm on June 11 (Tokyo). *in Japanese only

The special sponsors of MTV VMAJ 2013 are DAIICHIKOSHO CO., LTD., Coca-Cola. The digital media partner of MTV VMAJ 2013 is GyaO Corporation.

TLC fans can look forward to the release of CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story this fall with VH1, which T-Boz and Chilli played a huge role in as executive producers of the biopic. Fans can also expect highly anticipated new music and tour dates from the group.

For more information on TLC’s upcoming biopic and 20th anniversary celebration visit the official TLC Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/officialTLC.

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April 8, 2013

TLC SAYS IT’S A WRAP WITH BARTENURA, BLACK DIAMONDS AND REEBOK

Executive producers Chilli and T-Boz celebrate end of production of film with cast and crew

(Atlanta, GA) On Saturday, April 6th Chilli and T-Boz, along with the principal cast and crew of their upcoming biopic; Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story, celebrated the end of the production at Luxe Lounge in Atlanta, GA. Guests dined on Italian hors d’oeuvres and danced the evening away to tunes from the 90’s including music from TLC’s top-selling albums along with remixes and soundtrack additions. A custom-made viral booth was available for guests to capture keepsake snapshots all featuring a silhouette from TLC’s Best of Album. The evening ended with a special presentation to the group by renowned artist Neal Hamilton (Paint Out Loud). Hamilton presented the group with a wall-sized artistic interpretation of the group’s infamous ‘Fanmail’ album cover. Hamilton recalls being inspired by TLC’s empowering message and refusal to compromise their artistic integrity. “I wanted to capture the group’s energy and charisma with the painting. TLC was ahead of their time and I believe they still are. I hope the piece was able to capture a piece of that,” Hamilton says. In addition to the painting the group was presented with a custom created cake with artwork reminiscent of the group’s first hit, ‘Ain’t too proud to beg’ by Black Diamond Edible Creations. Actors Lil Mama (Left-Eye) and Drew Sidora (T-Boz) joined Chilli and T-Boz for the celebration, along with several other cast members from the film. Reebok Classics was on hand to gift members of the principal cast with sneakers from their spring line.

2013 marks TLC’s 20th anniversary and part of that celebration included stepping into the role of executive producers of their biopic, along with upcoming new music and tour dates. “We were so blessed with this cast and crew. Everyone gave us their very best and we appreciate them so much,” Chilli explains. “The hard part is done. The next step is getting the project to our fans. We have some of the most loyal fans in the world. I can’t wait until they are able to share this with us.” T-Boz says.

TLC: It’s a Wrap! was hosted by Enchanted PR and AW Media Group and sponsored by Bartenura Moscato, Black Diamond Edible Creations and Reebok Classics.

For more information on TLC’s upcoming biopic and 20th anniversary celebration visit the official TLC Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/officialTLC.

To learn about Bartenura Moscato visit: www.bartenura.com

To see more of Neal Hamilton’s artistic expression visit: www.mnnguitarproject.com.

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March 20, 2013 

The Southeast’s largest Day Party returns with sunset and stilettos

TV Personality/Author Toya Wright’s GARB Shoetique featured in 1st Edition of 2013 Sunset Lounge

(Atlanta, GA) The Sunset Lounge is undeniably the largest day party in the southeast with a reputation of beautiful guests, culinary delights, specialty cocktails, and an unmatched ambiance.  The day party is housed at one of the city’s most picturesque rooftop bars, located in the heart of mid-town Atlanta.  The Sunset Lounge returns to Shout Restaurant on the third Sunday of the month, March 24, 2013 starting at 2:00PM and ending at 10:00PM. Shout is located at 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30361.

The soundtrack for the Sunset Lounge Series is an eclectic mix of current R&B, hip-hop and reggae provided by the most in-demand deejays in the Southeast. The popular day party sets the tone for Atlanta’s Spring/Summer social scene welcoming tastemakers in social and cultural entertainment along with celebrities, media and key influencers in the VIP suite to mix and mingle at one of the city’s most photographed events.

The first edition of Sunset Lounge will welcome TV Personality/Author Toya Wright and GARB Shoetique.  Christopher Martin of The Fashion Plate via SIMCOLFM.COM will host the raffle for a gift certificate to GARB Shoetique good for a free pair of stilettos.

This year marks the fifth season of The Sunset Lounge day party series. The event has garnered a cult following throughout Atlanta and the surrounding cities bringing the bright sunny vibe of a picnic at Piedmont Park to the electrifying energy of the hottest nightclub in the city. “Sunset Lounge is unique in that it combines the magic of a beautiful spring day with a hot party.  It’s something that people started to really look forward to every month. The first one is always special because it’s been anticipated. People are ready to get out and be seen and kick off the spring season,” says co-creator Keinon Johnson.

The Sunset Lounge Collective is comprised of ATLbarz, FCC and Moetown Lee. For more information visit www.sslatl.com

 The much-anticipated return of the Sunset Lounge is slated for Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Shout Restaurant; located at 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361 from 2pm to 10pm. Music will be provided by V-103’s own DJ Trauma. For VIP/Media credentials please RSVP to press@enchantedpr.net no later than Friday, March 22, 2013 at 5pm.

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