The VIPP Report: B2K Reunites and announces tour dates and Louisville is on the schedule

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They announced just before the holidays the would reunite and go on tour along with some of their friends.  Well now, I have the date for Louisville for Omarion, Boog, Fizz and Raz-B also known as B2K. 

The multi-platinum R & B group will kick-off their tour in March 2019 and they will make a stop in Louisville as Kentucky Derby activities will be in full swing. 

Save the date of Sunday, April 29th at the KFC Yum! Center.  The group is calling it “The Millennium Tour”.  The will visit some 25 cities in the U.S. Louisville is a part of their limited engagement tour. 

Their special guests for the concert will be Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, Ying Yang Twins, Chingy, and Bobby V. 

Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 AM on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the KFC Yum! Center box office, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $42.50. 

The show is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.

If you have a story idea, send it to me at thevippreport@vippcommunications.com. Follow us on Twitter @thevippreport and @vippcomm.  

Is your city on this list? See tour schedule below:
   

Here’s a link to Sherlene Shanklin’s story on WHAS11.com. You can follow her on Twitter @sherlenemediapr, Instagram @sherlenemediapro and Facebook @SherleneShanklin.

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/entertainment-news/b2k-announces-tour-date-in-louisville/417-5b1478a0-c470-4b7d-aa34-3d63d21c3090

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.