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Billboard Music Awards
2005 Celebrity Retreat
WHAT / WHERE / WHEN:
2005 Billboard Music Awards Flavia Fusion Celebrity Gift Retreat
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, December 6, 2006
WHO:
Host LL Cool J, performers Green Day, Gwen Stefani, R. Kelly, Ciara, Daddy Yankee & Pharrell with Roselyn Sanchez, Toby Keith, Ashlee Simpson and Carrie Underwood and presenters including Carmen Electra, Bo Bice, David Boreanaz, Chingy, Jaime Pressly, Brooke and Hulk Hogan, Naveen Andrews, Lil Jon, Pamela Anderson, Linkin Park, Nick Cannon, Velvet Revolverand Ryan Cabrera. Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong presented Tom Petty with Billboard's Century Award. Kanye West received Billboard’s Artist Achievement Award.
Backstage Creations produced the FLAVIA FUSION™ Retreat at the
Product sponsors included Wrapture Cigars, Dermacia, Tie Evolution, The Margarita King and more!
WHY:
Performers, presenters and special guests were thanked for their time and talent by being given the opportunity to select specific gifts from sumptuous product lines offered by participating companies.
Gift items at the FLAVIA FUSION™ Celebrity Retreat included:
FLAVIA® - The FLAVIA FUSION™ drinks station, featuring sleek curves and state-of-the-art technology, gives people the ability to discover, one cup at a time, over 30 flavorful drinks, including gourmet coffees, fresh leaf teas, well-being options and indulgent creations such as cappuccinos, mochaccinos, and chai lattes. Linkin Park ordered several Flavia Fusion units for their production office and tour bus.
Bridget Shuster - First launched in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas and already enjoying a following among celebrities and supermodels, Bridget’s shoes, handbags and belts are fashion-forward and unique.
Dermacia - Dermacia Breathable Foundation combines cosmetic and skin care technology to create
the first makeup that is truly good for your skin. Dermacia was the official skin care provider backstage
at the Billboard Awards. Be sure to check out sexy Roselyn Sanchez at the Dermacia display.
Elyria Pearls sold exclusively at Jack Henry in California, Elyria Pearls Tahitian Natural Color Pearl Pendant .
Hello Kitty by Sanrio - Fender Guitar. Buddy Guy gave everyone a private concert on his Helly Kitty guitar.
Gwen Stefani's guitarist plans to perform with the guitar at their Madison Square Garden concert.
Three Hello Kitty Fender guitars were also signed by numerous artists for upcoming charity auctions.
House of Dereon - Couture, Kick, Soul.
Jabra - the Jabra BT500, a high performance mobile headset that looks and feels great.
Lysa Mateu - Carmen Electra really enjoyed her reading with psychic medium Lysa Mateu. Connecting with who you are, why you're here, and what lies beyond. Lysa combines her love of people with her commitment to help them remember who they are and why they are here.
Marchon - designer sunglasses from Marchon Eyewear.
Melamed - Melamed accessories, the trend-setting must have items for any fashion forward woman or man. The Melamed Glam belt with shimmering hand-set rhinestones and buttery soft leather is the only accessory you need to set you apart. Musical group Pretty Ricky wore them onstage during their performance at the Billboard Awards.
Pugster - Jewelry at the Speed of Life. With over 10,000 designs, Pugster has the largest selection of Italian charms and accessories available, including It's Happy Bunny and authentic licensed charms from the Walt Disney Collection. Pugster also carries an assortment of fine fashion jewelry including rings, brooches, pendants, earrings, bracelets and more. Bo Bice was such a huge fan that he wore them during his interviews the next day with the Oxygen Network and Live with Regis and Kelly.
The Margarita King - The Margarita King Cocktail, the gold medal award winning margarita created by Giovanni. Giovanni is always a hit with celebrities. Ryan Cabrera immediately asked Giovanni to provide margaritas at his housewarming party in L.A.. while Pamela Anderson was just one of the celebrities who ordered additional bottles of Giovanni's spirits to be shipped to her home.
Tie Evolution - Tie Evolution brings new life to vintage men's neckties, by reinventing hats and apparel through handcrafted artistic designs. Out of sheer love for fabrics used to make vintage neckties and tapestries, creator Kat Conrad is inspired by endless possibilities. Kat is further encouraged by the notion of creating beauty through recycling not only because it's environmentally friendly, but it also makes each piece truly unique. Charlie Wilson of the GAP Band wore his pin striped Tie Evolution hat on the red carpet and on stage as a presenter.
Wrapture Cigars, LLC - focuses on the authentic tradition of hand-rolling cigars. Founded by Melissa Hazelton, who holds the distinction of being the only American female master cigar roller. Melissa travels throughout the country hand rolling cigars for private events. Wrapture is quickly becoming one of the most talked about cigar companies in the industry. Check out Bo Bice enjoying a genuine Wrapture cigar.
Celebrities also received a gift basket filled with the following items:
Anti-Aging Institute of Beverly Hills - Anti-Aging evaluation and one year care with Dr. Boxer Wachler.
Cary’s of Oregon - Milk Chocolate Almond English Toffee.
Cypress Bridge - Luscious hand poured candle.
Eres Boutique Beverly Hills - Eres Paris Bra.
Fidelity - Music Lives bracelets.
Ginch Gonch - Ginch Gonch Underwear, the world's newest and hottest designer undergear.
Hiya Mints - Hiya liquid filled mints get the conversation started and give you super fresh breath to keep it going.
Jeanne Nicole Designs - 14kt gold filled chains, semi precious stones.
Kandy Kirsch - Flexflop are the first portable flip flops that fold in half; packaged in a matching pouch.
Mantra Girl - CD of mantras set to world beats and 100% organic skin moisturizer.
MAXX, New York in conjunction with QVC - Microfiber overnight bag with front pocket detail.
OD International Ltd - OD Jeans? Like You...Never Ordinary.
Paramount - No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, A Martin Scorsese Film on DVD.
Philosophy - Hope in a Jar facial moisturizer.
Pueblo Bonito - Two night gift certificate at Pueblo Bonita Pacifica or Sunset Beach.
Revlon - fantasy lengths maximum wear eyelashes.
Rock Your Life Coaching by Celebrity Life Coach Sherri Ziff Lester - “Center Your Celebrity,” because being famous isn’t what it looks like on Entertainment Tonight, RockYourLifeCoaching’s premiere life coaching program is about creating a balanced, soulful life and raising the bar on creativity for those dealing with the unique challenges of fame and living in the media spotlight.
SIHE - professional hair care products.
Solessence - Bonboms are a fun way to add an extra touch to your bath with fragrance or aromatherapy. Each bath fizzy disperses special oils through millions of tiny bubbles in your bath water, gratifyingly moisturizing your skin. Turn your tub into a personal spa with each of these fizzing, fun, bath oil treatments.
T-String Partners, LLC. - T-String is the hottest cell phone and iPod holder worn on your wrist.
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc. - Vornado ZIPPI, a small fan with a BIG attitude.
ZenFrenz - Hand dyed and double dipped vintage cotton beaters featuring embellished Zenrocks and Zenful designs. The best new vibe circulating around Vegas and already in the hands of many celebrities! ZenFrenz for everyone!.
WONDERFUL:
.sr design, headed by Los Angeles interior designer Sarah Rosenhaus, created an elegant yet fun setting with beautiful and comfortable furnishings and original photography by Wall Kandy. Los Angeles-based designer Sarah Rosenhaus of .sr design applies her background in film, photography, architecture and design to every project she takes on. A former fashion and still photographer, Rosenhaus has a unique perspective on design creating each room of a home as if it was a perfectly framed shot.
Photographer Julie Chytrowsky's Wall Kandy is an online store at www.wallkandy.com expressly dedicated to decorating your walls with original photography. With its own vision of the world, Wall Kandy offers black and white and color photographs from destinations such as Venice, Paris, New York, Bangkok, Russia, Los Angeles and more. Wall Kandy marries classic photography and online home shopping so you can find framed prints to match your décor in a matter of minutes.
Backstage Creations was created in 2000 by Karen Wood, formerly a talent coordinator on over 50 award shows, to give major corporations as well as up-and-coming designers the exclusive opportunity to personally introduce their products and services to celebrities at industry honors including the Screen Actors Guild Awards®, People’s Choice Awards and Billboard Music Awards.
Karen Wood’s Backstage Creations Retreats are regularly featured on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra and in People, Entertainment Weekly, Women’s Wear Daily, Variety and many other outlets. Upcoming events for Backstage Creations include the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and the Screen Actors Guild Awards® on January 29, 2006.
2005 Golden Globe Awards nominee Naveen Andrews (Lost) selected a unique photo from Wall Kandy. The photo features a support the troops/bring them home theme.
Pamela Anderson with Giovanni,
the Margarita King. Pamela announced that his was the best margarita she's ever had!
