The Divas were also treated to Escada boots and shoes (above and right wth Jewel, Queen Latifah and Celine Dion), Fendi Eyewear from Marchon, Kahlua, procedures from Kawesch Lasik Centers and Versace cosmetics.
"When a diva is good, she has the right to be pampered," Queen Latifah, host of VH-1 Diva Duets 2003
And nothing pleases a Diva more than diamonds, amethysts, Swarovski crystals, sequins, ostrich feathers, fine cosmetics, t.v. on demand and ... automatic vacuums.
So that's what the Divas received to thank them for appearing at VH-1's Divas Duets: A Benefit Concert for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation in Las Vegas on May 22nd.
Music legends Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Pat Benatar, and the Isley Brothers, Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, joined Beyonce, Lisa Marie Presley, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, Jewel, Ashanti, and Shania Twain, for VH-1's 6th Annual Divas event, hosted by the incomparable Queen Latifah.
Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler also appeared at the benefit for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, the non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music programs in America's public schools, and to raising awareness of the positive impact that music participation has on students.
Backstage Creations brought together some of today's most desirable designers and brand names in the Celebrity Gift Retreat, designed by Leonard Neil Productions and the Desert Design Group in a Cleopatra style with uplit columns, sumptuous sofas, soft feathers and grand palm trees. The stars were given the opportunity to select thank you gifts from Charriol, Escada, Fendi, Hats by Eliza Bane, Jenstone Malibu, Kahlua, Kawesch Lasik Centers, Moo Roo, Roomba, TiVo and Versace cosmetics.
Jenstone belts, designed by Jennifer Serig, are quickly becoming a must-have fashion item. Handmade from pristine Swarovski crystals, the JenStone Malibucollection includes over twenty unique designs and custom creations are available upon request. Queen Latifah has the popular "Sugar" design while Celine Dion chose Jen's Pink Ribbon for breast cancer awareness.
Pat Benatar with TiVo, the digital video recorder that enables automatic recordings of your favorite shows without the hassles of videotape or timers. TiVo DVRs are like VCRs, but with a hard disk that allows you to pause, rewind, slow-mo or instant reply live TV with up to 80 hours of recording capacity (that's more than 13 videotapes worth of programs without the clutter!) Recorded shows are listed on your TV screen for easy instant playback.
Reminiscent of old Hollywood, Hats by Eliza Bane are handmade and one of a kind. This season's collection is made of a high-tech luminous mesh material embellished with jewels, feathers, silk flowers and other adornments. Each has it's own attitude and personality, just like Beyonce Knowles (left).
Here's Beyonce with selections from Moo Roo. Mary Norton, Moo Roo's designer and owner, presented her newest collection of glamorous handbags accessorized with exotic ostrich feathers, and the Chain Gang, a pouch bag adorned with rich sequins and beading.
Charriol's Diamond and amethyst bracelet beautifully adorns Queen Latifah's wrist (right). Charriol, world-renowned for it's cable designs inspired by the ancient Celts, has now gone forward with a modern twist by expanding the classic collection with Celtic Noir, a fresh innovative look.
Pat Benatar checks out the Roomba(tm), the first automatic vacuum available in the U.S. Roomba(tm) leads the way for intelligent home appliances that use robotic technology to deliver significant personal time and energy savings.
also at the event (pictured left to right): Sharon Osborne, Lisa Marie Presley, Chaka Khan & Ashanti (above). Mary J. Blige belts one out on stage (right), Whitney Houston with Bobby Brown and Stevie Wonder,Shana Twain performing with Stevie Wonder.
VH1 Divas Duets, pictures, backstage, celebrities, gift bags
