Calling all media/entertainment professionals, students, and enthusiasts: Leslie Moonves, president and CEO of CBS Corporation, will visit Manhattan’s 92nd St. Y on January 19 at 8:15 p.m. as part of the Y’s “Captains of Industry” series. CBS Corporation includes CBS Television Network, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Y’s event page.

Have a question for her? Submit your query to the comments section of this 92Y blog post — if your question is used onstage at the event, you’ll receive two comped tickets to a future 92Y lecture!

Date & Time: Thu, Feb 17, 2011, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd ... Read More »]]> Whoopi Goldberg will discuss her accomplished, wide-ranging career at Manhattan’s 92nd Street Y on Thursday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m. Currently co-host of ABC’s The View, Goldberg has a Grammy, an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, an Emmy, and a Tony under her belt.  She is also a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations and supports a variety of charitable causes.

Have a question for her? Submit your query to the comments section of this 92Y blog post — if your question is used onstage at the event, you’ll receive two comped tickets to a future 92Y lecture!

Date & Time: Thu, Feb 17, 2011, 8:00pm
Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions
Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart
Code: T-LC5FP13-01
Price: $29.00

Visit the 92nd St. Y event page for details and to grab tickets before they’re sold out.

(AP Photo/ Bob Galbraith)

CAST:

Christina Esther: A visual communication major with lots of ideas is a multi-entrepreneur. We will see her hit the streets with “FudgeHim”, the go to product for a break up­,— flavors such as “No More Rocky Road—Relationship” , “Banana ... Read More »]]> When everyone moves to New York City to make it big…do these “femmetrepreneurs” have what it takes to make it to the top of their industry? “The Lights” is a 5-10 minute web show. Think “The Hills” or “The City” meets a movie. “The Lights” is 100% real. In 5 minutes, you will be inspired, motivated, and even get a fashion fix.

CAST:

Christina Esther: A visual communication major with lots of ideas is a multi-entrepreneur. We will see her hit the streets with “FudgeHim”, the go to product for a break up­,— flavors such as “No More Rocky Road—Relationship” , “Banana Split His Assets” and “He can’t comMint Mojito”. She multi-tasks her other ideas of “Couturent” where 50% of the profits go towards helping entrepreneurs, models, actors and musicians help pay their rent in NYC. There is one last business model that she thought of and designed in college that will make Coffee Bean/Starbucks and Fed Ex Office think, “Why didn’t we think of that”?  ——> Will not focusing on JUST one brand hinder her success? Will being on MSN.com’s “The Tastemaker” take Christina’s life in a whole new direction?

Emily Brickel:  A graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology gets let go of her executive assistant position at Sergio Rossi. After a short time at Elle Magazine, Bryan Reyes and dressing celebrities with freelance stylists, Emily is forced to move back in with her parents in Long Island and risks it all to attempt to follow her life long dream of being a fashion designer in the middle of a recession.

Can she handle being her own company’s designer, CEO, sales team and publicist all in one? Will dressing a star on The Real Housewives of New York turn a profit?  Will business turn into pleasure?...

Marigo Mihalos: Is a publicist who craves a constant challenge. This New Jersey bred dynamo knew what she wanted to do ever since meeting PR Elite, Lizzie Grubman at the age of 17. While attending Fordam University, Marigo was the executive publicist for Soho Fashion and landed press in major magazines from Lucky, Cosmopolitan, Essence, Ebony, Complex, People, Star, The New York Post, Life and Style, OK! Magazine, Seventeen, CosmoGirl, Self and Shape.   ——> Is starting her own boutique PR agency a good idea? How will Marigo get into social media? Will her journey through “The Lights” end mid season?

Sarah Austin: A Tech Diva who lives in her own world as an internet celebrity. She was one of the first lifecasters on Justin.TV with over two million views and is sought after by top companies, including MTV for advice on social media and internet ratings.

Will a fight with one of the cast members ruin her reputation? Can she meet her goal of getting on the cover of a magazine?

“The Lights” is structured to be a revolving cast featuring new “femmetrepreneurs”  each season.

WHEN?

“The Lights” will LIVE broadcast its premiere sponsored by WiredCast by way of Justin.TV/NewYorkCityPR which will also be embedded onto NewYorkCityPR.com, Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 6-8 pm. Hosted by, Phillip Salem from F.I.T. TV.

WHY?

Network and leading social media platform, @NewYorkCityPR was tired of seeing shows that did nothing to help promote and inspire the youth in a positive way.

This is because producers could never cast real women like the cast of “The Lights”— their personal brands are all they’ve got and they will be damned if they sign away their dream for a good rating.After seeing non-positive inspiring shows on certain online networks and tv,  enough was enough and thus, “The Lights” was born. It’s funny how after a decade of reality shows, “The Lights” will truly be the first real  one.

WHERE?

The Empire State Building The Empire Room Oct 7, 2010 6-8 pm.  Appearances and giveaways by @PurseBlog and other @NewYorkCityPR followers. Special performance by Sara Haze at 6pm (America’s Next Top Model, The Hills). Fashion Show by Models International.  Surprise celebrity guests and artists welcomed.Premiere by invitation only. If you are media or press, please email natasha@!nhmediaspot.com to inquire about attending.

Being the offspring of a fashionista, Nadia Murdock has always had a passion for fashion. She decided to put her passion to work two years ago and launched Manchester Public Relations www.manchesterpublicrelations.com. Nadia is the Public Relations Director for Chic Galleria magazine and works in New York City.

Events that still have open spots include:

Has The Word “Local” Lost All Meaning? (Panel Discussion)

Dan Barber, Tom Colicchio, Alex Guarnaschelli, Daniel Humm, Patrick Martins (moderated by Ryan D’Agostino, Esquire Food Editor)

TimesTalks – New York’s Star-Studded Chefs (Conversation)

Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael White (interviewed by Frank Bruni, New York Times Magazine writer)

Book signings (throughout Saturday, ... Read More »]]> The annual New York City Wine & Food Festival is back from Thursday, October 7 through Sunday, October 10! As always, the event offers demonstrations, seminars, tastings, and the opportunity to spend some time with your favorite chefs and Food Network hosts.

Events that still have open spots include:

Has The Word “Local” Lost All Meaning? (Panel Discussion)

Dan Barber, Tom Colicchio, Alex Guarnaschelli, Daniel Humm, Patrick Martins (moderated by Ryan D’Agostino, Esquire Food Editor)

TimesTalks – New York’s Star-Studded Chefs (Conversation)

Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael White (interviewed by Frank Bruni, New York Times Magazine writer)

Book signings (throughout Saturday, October 9)

Ming Tsai, Alton Brown, Rachael Ray, Tyler Florence, Giada De Laurentiis, Trisha Yearwood, Guy Fieri, Andrew Zimmern

Whet your appetites and grab your tickets from the Festival site.

Armani Exchange has created an enhanced multi-format experience in the A|X Life section on their brands website. This section will incorporate assets from the A|X brand building blocks: sexy imagery, modern style, electronic dance music, and nightlife culture to speak to the A|X generation.

This video station gives an inside look into the world of Armani Exchange – behind-the-scenes at Ad campaign shoots, video podcasts, model diaries, and exclusive interviews.

A|X:TV also brings up close and personal interviews with the worlds hottest DJs, ... Read More »]]> In October, Armani Exchange launched A|X:TV – an online video platform targeting the A|X Generation through creativity, communication, and discovery.

Armani Exchange has created an enhanced multi-format experience in the A|X Life section on their brands website. This section will incorporate assets from the A|X brand building blocks: sexy imagery, modern style, electronic dance music, and nightlife culture to speak to the A|X generation.

This video station gives an inside look into the world of Armani Exchange – behind-the-scenes at Ad campaign shoots, video podcasts, model diaries, and exclusive interviews.

A|X:TV also brings up close and personal interviews with the worlds hottest DJs, giving exclusive glimpses into never-before-seen footage from the DJs point-of-view.

It is a pleasure for Chic Galleria to be featuring A|X:TV.  Please visit their website and view this wonderful new look into Armani Exchange.