The VIPP Report: Still looking for a holiday gift try accessories

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With Christmas just two weeks away, shoppers walk the malls and up and down the aisles of stores looking for the perfect gift.  

With a busy schedule many are looking for a quick way to check names off their list.  The trend now is to find credible online stores with competitive prices.  

VIPP Style Accessories is an online store that carries unique statement pieces that you can dress up or down.  The site has a wide variety of styles, colors and prices that pretty much fits anyone’s budget.  

During the holidays, you get free shopping for purchases over $50.00.  All you have to do is use the code: VIPP HOLIDAY.  

Visit their website http://www.vippstyle.com.  Follow them on Instagram @vipp_style and Facebook @vippstyle for special offers and sales.  

    The VIPP Report: Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization official statement

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    December 9, 2018

    From the office of the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization:

    The young women that represent the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are held to a high standard.  They not only represent the organization and the state, but their families and the communities in which they live.

    The Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization does not approve of the alleged behavior which led to the legal allegations and recent arrest of Ramsey Carpenter Bearse.

    Please direct all inquiries in regards to Bearse’s personal and pending litigation to her attorney, A.L. Emch.

    The VIPP Report: Holiday message

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    Season’s Greetings,

    As we approach Christmas 2018, we at VIPP Communications would like to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with you. We understand and appreciate how important business relationships are and we thank you for your confidence in our talented staff to bring your vision to life.  We take pride in successfully executing your goals and/or projects. 

    We have a wonderful team of professionals that handle your projects as if it were their own. 

    Thank you for your continued support as you begin to plan for 2019.  Consider our full service public relations,marketing, branding, booking and video production firm.

    Again, we appreciate your business and thank you for choosing VIPP Communications, VIPP Style Accessories, The VIPP Report & SherleneShanklin.com. 

    We look forward to working with you in the coming year. Secure your date(s) with our VIPP Communications booking agent.  Check out our new site for a complete list of services by visiting http://vippcommunications.com. 

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate contacting our office at info@vippcommunications.com. 

    Happy Holidays to you and Merry Christmas!

    Sherlene M.Shanklin, CEO/Sr.Partner 

    https://vippcommunications.com

    http://www.vippstyle.com–www.sherleneshanklin.com–https://thevippreport.com 

      The VIPP Report: Will the Academy have to replace Kevin Hart due to remarks made in 2009?

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      By Sherlene Shanklin

      Just two days ago, Hollywood was all a buzz with the announcement of Kevin Hart serving as host of the 2019 Academy Awards.  Just 48 hours later social media is buzzing in a negative way causing Hart to say that he does not want to be a distraction and he will step down as host.  

      It allegedly stems from social media postings dating back to 2009.  Comedian Hart referenced the LGBTQ community in a negative manner.  He was referring to an action his son did that Hart categorized as negative. The alleged anti-gay statement(s) (referenced alleged because they are no longer available for review) are commonly used in a despairing manner to anyone who identifies as a member of the community.  

      Hart apologized for the comments years ago and thought it was behind him but it was brought back to the forefront after he made his Oscar announcement. 

      Hart says he’s stepping down and giving up his life-long dream to host the Oscars but will the Academy make him honor the contract or accept it based on extenuating circumstances? Or will they help “right” the “wrong” and ask him to stay on?  Hart went back on social media after his staff made him aware of what was being said.  He referenced that he had apologized previously and that he had evolved and was going on 40.  Stating that he had matured and was in a different place. 

      So, what should the Academy Awards do? Hart only stepped down from the hosting opportunity because he did not want to take away from the actors/actresses who’ve worked for this special moment to be overshadowed.  Note, that’s a definite sign of maturity that he didn’t want to take the focus off the purpose of the celebration which is to honor those in the film industry for the hard work and dedication and likely the one shot many have to be nominated for an Oscar. 

      The Academy has not made a statement at this point but I will monitor and report when they do. 

      With a little over two months of planning left, will Hart rescind Thursday’s announcement or will the Academy scramble to find a new host? 

      The 91st Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles, CA live on Sunday, February 24, 2019 on ABC.

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      If you have a story idea, send it to me at the411@vippcommunications.com.  Follow Sherlene Shanklin on Twitter @Sherlenemediapr and Instagram @Sherlenemediapro.

      Follow The VIPP Report on Twitter @thevippreport and @vippcomm.

      To read my original story on the Hart’s Oscar announcement. Click on the link: https://thevippreport.com/2018/12/05/the-vipp-report-will-he-win-the-hart-of-oscar-fans/

       

      The VIPP Report: Will he win the “Hart” of Oscar fans?

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      By Sherlene Shanklin, WHAS11 Louisville, ABC Affiliate

      And the hosting duties of the 2019 Academy Awards goes to none other than comedian/actor Kevin Hart.  The Academy did not get to make the announcement but the man with 64.9 million good friends also known as his Instagram followers received the “exclusive” announcement.

      Hart announced Tuesday evening by posting an Oscar with the message saying “The day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable.”

      KevinHart tour media photoThis is not the first time the academy asked Hart to be the host but Hart feels like this is the right time for him to take on this task and mark it off his bucket list.

      He thanked his fans for their support and of course his close friends and family but what was so powerful was acknowledging his late mother by saying “I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now.”

      The 91st Academy Awards will present some 20 plus awards for their artistic and technical merit in the film industry.  You can see the show live on Sunday, February 24, 2019 on ABC.

      If you have a story idea, send it to me at the411@vippcommunications.com.  Follow Sherlene Shanklin on Twitter @Sherlenemediapr and Instagram @Sherlenemediapro.

      Follow The VIPP Report on Twitter @thevippreport and @vippcomm.

      The VIPP Report: Holiday market will showcase more than 200 vendors

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      THE FLEUR DE FLEA VINTAGE ANTIQUE AND HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO FIND THAT SPECIAL GIFT WITH MORE THAN 200 VENDORS 

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      This year’s holiday market benefits the Kids Cancer Alliance

      (Louisville, KY) The Fleur De Flea Vintage, Antique and Handmade Holiday Market will deck the halls of the newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center, (KICC) located at 221 S. 4th Street where shoppers get to experience Kentuckiana’s largest and best holiday market in the area.  Save the date of Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to go on your shopping spree for the hard to buy family, friend and/or coworker who have everything.

      The Holiday Fleur de Flea will have vendors from all over the region with more than 200 booths specializing in vintage, antique, boutique and handmade items.   There will be a holiday bar withy festive drinks that shoppers can enjoy. Plus, there will also be plenty of food for you to enjoy.

      Admission for the Holiday Fleur de Flea is only $5.00.  In turn, proceeds to benefit the Kids Cancer Alliance.  They will be on site both days to talk about their non-profit organization and answer any questions our guests may have.

      With the holiday market strategically located in downtown Louisville it helps shoppers avoid long lines from mall traffic and it gives our neighbors in Indiana to make a quick trip across the bridge to support small businesses.

      The Holiday Fleur de Flea Vintage, Antique and Handmade Holiday Market is on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th at KICC from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If you would like to set up an interview, schedule a live shot and/or to cover the event, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.

      Prior to the market, we request that you put on your community calendars and/or place on your media outlet websites and social pages.

      You can follow Fleur De Flea on IG: @fleurdeflea and FB: @fleaurdeflea.

      www.fleurdeflea.com

       

      VIPP Communications is a full service public relations, event management and production firm headquartered in Louisville, KY with clients and/or projects all over the U.S. We can create, maintain and sustain your brand.  Our clientele range from small businesses, non-profits, corporate leaders, entertainment to current and retired professional athletes.  Contact one of our team members to see if we can assist you at info at vippcommunications dot com.  http://vippcommunications.com 

       

      The VIPP Report: West Louisville Boys and Girls Choirs will be in concert

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      THE HOPE AWARDS GIVE YOUTH SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT WHERE EXCELLENCE HITS A HIGH NOTE

      (Louisville, KY) The West Louisville Performing Arts Academy (WLPAA) d.b.a. West Louisville Boys and West Louisville Girls Choirs, (WLBC/WLGC) announces their 19th Annual Hope Christmas Awards Dinner Concert on Saturday, December 1st at the University Club on the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus.  The dinner concert will begin at 6:00 p.m.

      This year’s McDaniel Bluitt Hope Award recipient is Manfred Reid.  The current chairman for the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.  The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Louisville Metro Housing Authority.  In 2017, Mr. Reid received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Award given by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.   This year’s emcees will be husband and wife team, Entrepreneur and community leader Lacy and Barbara Sexton Smith, Metro Councilwoman for District 4.

      We invite you to come out and support the choirs, our honoree and other special guests.  Tickets for the 19th Annual Hope Awards are $100 for adults and $50 for students.  They can be purchased at 323 West Broadway, Artspace, 4th floor.  For more information, please contact McDaniel Bluitt at 502-376-7840.

      Members of the Boys & Girls Choirs rehearse twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The WLPAA is more than just singing.  They offer college scholarships, After School Tutorials, private Acoustic Guitar lessons and performance opportunities locally and statewide.

      If you would like to set up an interview with Bluitt, Founder/Director of the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com. For additional information go to http://www.westlouisvilleperformingarts.org.

      History

      West Louisville Boys Choir began in November 1990. The choir is directed by McDaniel Bluitt, a retired vocal music teacher with twenty-nine (29) years of experience. He received his B. M. ED. from the University of Louisville School Of Music and a Masters in Counseling from Western Kentucky University. The Boys Choir has performed throughout the commonwealth, for mayors, governors other national dignitaries. The Boys Choir’s first European Tour established international prominence in Paris, France and London, England. They received a superior rating during their first international music competition in the Bahamas. They were also awarded first place in the Music Festival at Sea.

      The West Louisville Girls Choir made its debut in November 2002. The choir is directed by Mrs. Mamie Bluitt who received her B.M.ED. from the University of Louisville School of Music. The Girls Choir is also a performing choir.   Some of its more notable performances are: Governor Patton’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Frankfort, Kentucky, ECHO, Women for Women Conference and at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Their first Southwestern Tour to Texas was held in 2010.