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2/01/2006

 
The Artist Empowerment Coalition (AEC) Announce Honorees for the 4th. Annual AEC Artist Celebration & Pre-Grammy Awards Luncheon

On February 7, 2006 at the Beverly Hills Hotel In Los Angeles

The industry's most influential stars and executives -- Victoria Rowell, Ludacris, John Legend, Ciara; BET executives Debra Lee and Reginald Hudlin -- all to be honored for giving back to the community during the celebrated 48th Annual Grammy week with a special posthumous tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Artist Empowerment Coalition (AEC), the entertainment industry's leading social responsibility organization announced today the honorees for its highly anticipated, star-studded, 4th Annual AEC Artist Celebration Luncheon. This year's attending honorees include Multi-Platinum Artists and Grammy Nominees Ludacris, Ciara and John Legend. Honorees also include BET executives Debra Lee and Reginald Hudlin for answering the call to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina with their quick response with the S.O.S Telethon. Also being recognized for outstanding community work is actress Victoria Rowell for her committed work with Rowell's Foster Children's Positive Plan. This year's event will also include a special posthumous tribute to the legendary late Sammy Davis Jr. The exclusive event is presented by Mercedes Benz, ASCAP, Avon and Foxwoods Resort & Casino and will take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 10 AM.

Hosted by Shaun Robinson (Co-Anchor from Access Hollywood), the AEC Artist Celebration and Pre-Grammy Lunch is a celebration of music, arts and culture, recognizing those who continue the mission of "giving back." This high profile, invitation only affair will be attended by 400 of the industry's top artists, leaders.

"The AEC Artist Celebration & Pre-Grammy Luncheon serves as a platform for artists and industry leaders to come together, recognizing those who understand and share the importance of giving back to their community," states L. Londell McMillan, AEC Co-Founder. "We're proud to celebrate these influential creative leaders who use their celebrity status to make a difference, while encouraging others along the way to reach back and help others who are less fortunate."

Past and present honorees/attendees of the AEC Artist Celebration & Pre-Grammy Brunch events have included Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, Tyra Banks, Danny Glover, Prince, Roberta Flack, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Nas and others. For more information, please visit http://www.artistempowerment.com/.

ABOUT THE ARTIST EMPOWERMENT COALTION (AEC)

Founded in 2002, the AEC was initiated and inspired through the efforts of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Najee and the law firm of L. Londell McMillan, P.C. The AEC works to improve the quality of life for artists, performers, musicians, songwriters and others in the business of entertainment and for all people by preserving artistic freedoms and empowerment within our communities.

To learn more about the AEC/AEC Artist Celebration Luncheon, honorees or to obtain press credentials, please contact Angela Thomas or via e-mail at Angela@pranamarketing.com Prana Marketing (201) 503-1333.

Source: The Artist Empowerment Coalition (AEC)

CONTACT: Angela Thomas of Prana Marketing, +1-201-503-1333,
Angela@pranamarketing.com, for The Artist Empowerment Coalition

Web site: http://www.artistempowerment.com/




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