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WHO:
World’s Best Female Poker Player Annie Duke and Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle, Jason Kidd, Charles Barkley, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Adam Sandler, Ray Romano, Kenny Smith, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Kevin Pollack, Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines, George Lopez, Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy); Poker Pros Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negraneu, Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, Andy Bloch, Phil Hellmuth, Phil Laak, Erik Seidel, Phil Gordon, Rafe Furst, Barry Greenstein and many more to be confirmed.
WHAT:
A special 2nd Annual “Ante Up For Africa” tournament at the 2008 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light. Annie Duke and Don Cheadle will host the celebrity Poker tournament and a fabulous after party at one of Vegas’ hottest new clubs to raise awareness and funds for the Ante Up For Africa project with proceeds going to the Not On Our Watch Project. Last year the Inaugural tournament had more a-list celebrities than any charity poker tournament ever and raised over $700,000 to support their mission and help alert the public about the Darfur crisis.
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
10:30am – 12:00pm Press Junket w/Don Cheadle and Annie Duke
12:30pm media check in - OUTSIDE Brasilia 2
1 pm red carpet - Brasilia 2
2 pm – 7pm Poker Tournament Begins - Brasilia 4
10pm –1:00am VIP After party at Pure
WHERE:
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Rio Pavilion
Brasilia 2
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
WHY:
(NOOW), which was founded by actors George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, has embarked to focus global attention and resources towards putting an end to mass atrocities around the world. The group has adopted the crisis in Darfur, Africa, as its inaugural campaign. Drawing on the powerful voices of artists, activists and cultural leaders, (NOOW) generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for the vulnerable, marginalized and displaced.
CONTACT:
For press information about covering the poker tournament, the exclusive VIP after party or to schedule a one-on-one interview, please contact Reid Rich at
Publicityprincess@yahoo.com or call 310.560.1383.
For more information about Not on Our Watch, please visit www.notonourwatchbook.com.
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The single “Enemy and I” caught the attention of renown music manager Qadree El-Amin who heard the track and said “That’s hot! Who is the artist?” an introduction was made and shortly thereafter the two began working to get the single out while making finishing touches on the album titled “Heart of a Hustler”. Qadree gained major notoriety in the early 90’s when he discovered mega Pop/R&B group “Boyz II Men”. He successfully managed the multi-platinum group for more than fifteen years. Qadree has also worked with such superstars as Janet and Michael Jackson and hit R&B group Blackstreet. Known for his knack of discovering new talent, Qadree strongly feel’s Lazarus is a true “find” and brings a new and exciting flavor to the game.
Lazarus’s debut album “Heart of a Hustler” will be available in stores November 13, 2007. In a society where it seems rap and hip hop music has run its course, music critics say “the diversity of Heart of a Hustler is new and refreshing”. Imagine a little reggae, rock and a bit country over a hip hop beat. On stage Lazarus has the charisma and body of LL Cool J, the intellect of Tupac, and the street edge of 50 cent and he’s twice as nice on the eyes. To hear music visit www.myspace.com/Lazarusrecords
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