GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES, IT GETS BETTER PROJECT AND AT&T PARTNER ON ANTI-BULLYING MUSICAL PROJECT

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY LA PERFORMANCE, CO-PRESENTED BY LEANN RIMES AND THE BEN PATRICK JOHNSON FOUNDATION WITH RIMES AND GMCLA TO PERFORM

The GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES (GMCLA) kicks off its nationwide production, THE ITGETSBETTER TOUR presented by AT&T inspired by the IT GETS BETTER PROJECT™ on Friday, February 1^st at THE WILSHIRE EBELL THEATRE at 8pm, with a solo performance by LEANN RIMES, along with GMCLA to perform two songs and celebrity attendance; tickets range from $50 – 150; for more information: www.itgetsbettertour.org

For over 33 years, GMCLA has built an international reputation for musical excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the community. In partnership with the It Gets Better Project, GMCLA’s original production ITGETSBETTER TOUR began a U.S. tour this past fall, giving hope and support to LGBT youth and furthering their mission to change hearts and minds through the power of music.

LeAnn Rimes to perform at It Gets Better Tour for one time only performance, February 1st at Ebell Theatre. (PRNewsFoto/Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles)

LET FREEDOM RING – THE GROWING NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM OPENS NEWEST BUILDING

$35 MILLION PAVILION CELEBRATES US HEROES AND MILITARY MIGHT

On Sunday, January 13 in New Orleans, The NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM celebrated the next milestone in its $325 million expansion with a Grand Opening ceremony for the new US FREEDOM PAVILION: THE BOEING CENTER. An expansive, patriotic and emotional ceremony was matched only by the grandeur and glory of the new pavilion, which opened to the public. The thrusting glass and steel exhibit space holds a tribute to WWII Medal of Honor recipients and displays huge macro artifacts including a B-17E FLYING FORTRESS – the massive bomber was part of America’s “Arsenal of Democracy” that won the war. It now joins one of the world’s finest collections of WWII artifacts.

THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.  Dedicated in 2000 as The NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM and now designated by Congress as America’s NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM, it celebrates the American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and the Home Front. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-527-6012 or visit www.nationalww2museum.org. Follow us on Twitter at WWIImuseum or visit our Facebook fan page.

NIVEA GETS A NEW GLOBAL DESIGN

Originally Posted January 15, 2013 on www.gcimagazine.com

All images courtesy of NIVEA

Evolution of NIVEA’s new global design by Yves Béhar/fuseproject

The blue tin has embodied Nivea brand values since 1925, the brand “face” for the skin care line. Now Beiersdorf AG has introduced a new global design language based on the iconic blue tin. The new design consistently translates the Nivea brand’s values into a product that consumers can see and feel, thereby making products in all categories immediately recognizable. Beiersdorf has consistently developed the brand with a focus on its global core values. The gradual introduction of the new design for the entire Nivea skin and body care portfolio will commence in more than 200 countries in January 2013.

NIVEA’s new global design by yves béhar/fuseproject

“Nivea stands for skin care, trust, quality and value for money. These are the values that our consumers all over the world appreciate. We have to ensure that our brand identity reflects these values, one aspect of which is our product design,” explained RALPH GUSKO, executive board member for brands at Beiersdorf.

DREW BARRYMORE, WALMART and MAESA Launch Drew Barrymore FLOWER COSMETICS, a Premium Cosmetics Line that focuses on luxury brand quality at an affordable price

PORTFOLIO CONSISTS OF EYE, FACE, LIP AND NAIL PRODUCTS RANGING FROM $4.98 TO $13.98

“Women no longer have to spend a lot of money to get the quality cosmetics they want and deserve.” – Drew Barrymore

DREW BARRYMORE FLOWER Cosmetics available exclusively at Wal-Mart and online at http://www.walmart.com

Today, DREW BARRYMORE, WALMART and MAESA announced the launch of FLOWER, an exclusive cosmetics line custom formulated with the same quality ingredients found in department store luxury brands, but sold for a fraction of the price. The portfolio consists of more than 181 eye, face, lip and nail products ranging from $4.98 to $13.98, and will be available in more than 1,500 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com by the end of January.