Billboard Music Awards VIP Retreat

Billboard

Music Awards

Gift Retreat

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Billboard Awards 2005

Flavia Fusion Celebrity Gift Lounge

Billboard Music Awards Celebrity Talent Gift Retreat and VIP Lounge

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Multiple award winning singer Nelly discovers Aqua Massage, a state-of-the-art massage chamber with 36 warm water jets that deliver pure relaxation without getting undressed ... or wet. The hydrotherapy massage units are being introduced in shopping malls, but we hear Nelly became such a big fan of the machine, which shoots warm water up and down the body with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, he planned to look into getting one for home use!

Cedric the Entertainer hosted the Billboard Music Awards 2002. He took a break from rehearsals to check out the action in the backstage talent retreat, where he was treated to a chair massage by Angel's Touch Day Spa & Salon of Las Vegas. Cedric got so relaxed, he feel asleep right there!

Once he woke up, Cedric had a chance to try out Sanrio's Hello Kitty "Light Up" telephone with Caller ID. He was tickled to find out "Kitty's" angel wings light up when the phone rings. Cedric's next stop was the Neutrogena counter, where he selected some men's skin care and grooming products. He needed to get back to work (though he looks like he wants to stay and "play" some more in the retreat). Cedric couldn't leave though without looking at Wilson's Leather jackets, where he tried on this sleek suede number. Before getting back to hosting duties, Cedric slipped an Eclipse Flash Strip into his mouth and was off to rehearse.

Nelly and the St. Lunatics also enjoyed the product previews and made their way to each vendor display.

At left, Nelly tries out the Hello Kitty light up phone. He loves to give the Sanrio products to his daughter.

(right) St. Lunatic Slo Down couldn't choose between Wilson's Leather 21" inch rolling carry-on suitcase or the sweet suede jacket with fur trim, so he requested both.

(left) Nelly got a luxurious cotton robe from the nice folks at Angel's Day Spa & Salon, tried it on, and wouldn't take it off! Not even to try on the black Screamline "Superstar" t-shirt (the same one Creed's Scott Phillips wore during the band's Billboard performance on top of the Strastosphere). Nelly also grabbed one of Screamline's beanies.

(right) St. Lunatic Kyjuan points out the cool styling of Adidas footwear. Celebs got to choose either the men's T-Mac 2 or Adidas Originals.

(bottom, from left) Nelly shows us his funny side as he poses with William Whatley's signature product line. Then he shared that cinnamon flavored Eclipse Flash Strips are a favorite of the St. Lunatics.

Nelly was pleased to be re-introduced to Zoppini's Italian Charms. He had the chance to design one last summer (it's "DERTY"), which he still wears. He assembled a custom charm bracelet for his daughter at this event.

(bottom right) Ali displays his Erica Courtney pinky ring.

Cedric the Entertainer host Billboard Music Awards

Cedric the Entertainer

Nelly and St Lunatics at Billboard Music Awards

Nelly and the St Lunatics

Billboard Music Awards backstage pictures

Billboard Music Awards, celebrities backstage pictures

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