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TAG TEAM
TAG TEAM

ATLANTA, February 4, 2021 (Newswire.com) - The Martin Agency, Adweek's 2020 US Agency of the Year, and Tag Team, creators of the '90s multi-platinum smash Whoomp! (There It Is), joined forces for another ultra-memorable GEICO™ commercial. This is the second time GEICO™ and Tag Team have worked together.

After the success of 2015's "BBQ Awards" television commercial for the GEICO™ app, which featured the hit song Whoomp! (There It Is), The Martin Agency enlisted the '90s hip-hop duo Tag Team, DC (The Brain Supreme) Glenn and Steve (Rolln) Gibson, to bring their trademark party vibe and off-the-charts energy to the newest multimedia advertisement for the insurance company. The commercial went live on Dec. 26, 2020, and has already become a favorite in the advertising world; it was named the Reel Ad of the Week by Reel360 after a few days on the air.

The project is a powerful collaboration between cultural icons. In the advertising world, GEICO™ commercials are known for their award-winning creativity and flair. And in the music industry, few songs can boast the staying power of Tag Team's iconic hip-hop anthem.

Remarkably, the '90s hit Whoomp! (There It Is) has been doing this for 28 years. The song has universal appeal, but the true allure behind the music isn't the catchy lyrics or the thumping beat. It's the artists behind it. DC Glenn and Steve Gibson have brought an irresistible energy to every half-time show, music festival, and corporate event they've performed the song at for nearly three decades.

In 2021, they're bringing that same upbeat vibe and value proposition to the world of advertising. The new commercial for GEICO™, called "Tag Team Helps with Dessert," has brought pure fun back to living rooms across America. There's the high-energy Tag Team performance, ice cream, of course sprinkles, and stellar acting by the talented Nicci Carr (Tasha), Amethyst Davis (Daughter), and Anthony Goolsby (Husband/Father).

In promoting GEICO™, The Martin Agency used a recipe for epic commercial viewing and created an ad that is already garnering attention for its endearing quality. This winning meeting of the minds didn't come out of thin air, however.

DC has been training vigorously for years, seeking mastery in the arts of voiceover, acting, and improv. His magnetic presence and rich, textured voice have been nurtured by VO coaches Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker (S.O.V.A.S.), as well as Denise Woods (author of The Power of Voice), dialect coach to the stars. DC is a natural in front of the camera, sharpening his craft with L.A. acting coach Crystal Carson (Auditioning by Heart), ATL acting coach Natalia Livingston (Actor Boutique), and improv veteran Ray Bengston. All this cultivation was brought to bear in preparation for this memorable light-hearted GEICO™ commercial. A born entertainer, DC Glenn is a highly sought-after working actor and voiceover talent represented by the People Store agency in Atlanta, Georgia.

From a fun-filled performance in this memorable GEICO™ commercial to acting in film and television, as well as booking commercial voiceover, animation, video game, promo, and movie trailer VO, the future is bright for DC The Brain Supreme, along with his Tag Team partner Steve Rolln diligently exploring new opportunities in the music industry. America now has two of its favorite Party People!!! back again.

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Anthony Jabre
Anthony Jabre, CEO and Founder of Vedette Finance

'Ire' marks Ross McCall's directorial debut, starring Craig Fairbrass, Stephen Odubola, and Jason Flemyng, and tells the story of life in prison for Steve (Fairbrass), who is incarcerated for double murder in a maximum-security prison. We follow as he navigates his struggle against redemption, the system, and his inner turmoil. His life is made even more difficult when his estranged daughter requests to meet him for the first time and a 19-year-old man (Stephen Odubola) is placed as his cellmate. 

Amongst the other projects on Jabre's upcoming film slate is 'Boiling Point'. The feature film adapted from the award-winning short film is directed by Philip Barantini, starring Stephen Graham, recently in Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman.' Other actors include Jason Flemyng, Vinette Robinson and Ray Panthaki. 'Boiling Point' is about a chef, played by Stephen Graham, who tries to keep his restaurant functioning on the busiest day of the year in the run-up to Christmas. 

Other projects in development include, the martial arts project  '14 Fists' and crime thriller 'Rites of Men'. Producer and financier Anthony Jabre founded L.A.-based Vedette Finance, a film development and finance company, with the objective to develop its premium-value slate and maintain a steady output of high-quality film releases. Previously based in London, Paris, and Geneva, Anthony Jabre began his career in private banking, managing private clients' funds and FX currency trading. He has worked alongside a variety of major financial institutions, including Credit Suisse, UBS, Prudential Bache, Credit Agricole, and Merrill Lynch. In turn, Anthony Jabre has developed long-standing relationships with both private and institutional clients. Since moving to Los Angeles and focusing on film finance, Jabre continues to steadily expand Vedette Finance's film fund and creative intellectual property, heading numerous projects in all stages of development.

Some of Anthony Jabre's past film credits include 'The Angriest Man in Brooklyn' starring the late Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage, Melissa Leo, 'The Face of an Angel' starring Daniel Brühl, Kate Beckinsale, Valerio Mastandrea, 'Heist' starring Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Dave Bautista, 'Aftermath' starring Arnold Swarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace; and Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver. 

About Anthony Jabre

Anthony Jabre founded Vedette Finance, a premier film development and finance company with a wide range of international networks in finance and intellectual property, and continues to produce a diverse range of film projects. For additional information about Vedette Finance and upcoming film projects, contact [email protected].

Anthony Jabre
Anthony Jabre, CEO and Founder of Vedette Finance

​​​Zachary Levi, having recently starred in the box office hit “Shazam,” is now officially confirmed to star in the crime thriller “Rites of Men”. Anthony Jabre, of Vedette Finance, is set to produce alongside veteran producer Bob Cooper of Landscape Entertainment.

“Rites of Men” is about a man who will stop at nothing to find his 16-year-old son's killers. In the process, he looks for revenge but also finds the strength to forgive and become a better person. The screenplay is written by Oscar-nominated writer Jonathan Herman of the upcoming “Scarface” remake and co-writer of “Straight Outta Compton.” Having described “Rites of Men” as his passion project, Herman will also be creatively involved throughout the production process. Up-and-coming director Chris Baugh, best known for his award-winning feature debut “Bad Day for the Cut,” is set to direct. 

Some of Anthony Jabre’s past film credits include “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” starring Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, and Peter Dinklage; “Heist” starring Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Dave Bautista; “Aftermath” starring Arnold Swarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, and Maggie Grace; and Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, and Adam Driver. Other projects in development on Jabre’s new film slate include “14 Fists” starring John Hannah, Bai Ling, and Jean-Paul Ly and “Boiling Point,” now in pre-production, a feature film adapted from the award-winning short film directed by Philip Barantini, which starred highly acclaimed actor Stephen Graham, recently in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.” 

Producer and financier Anthony Jabre founded L.A.-based Vedette Finance, a film development and finance company, with the objective to develop its premium-value slate and maintain a steady output of high-quality film releasing. Previously based in London, Paris, and Geneva, Anthony Jabre began his career in private banking managing private clients funds and FX currency trading. He has worked alongside a variety of major financial institutions, including Credit Suisse, UBS, Prudential Bache, Credit Agricole, and Merrill Lynch. In turn, Anthony Jabre has developed long-standing relationships with both private and institutional clients. Since moving to Los Angeles and focusing on film finance, Jabre continues to steadily expand Vedette Finance’s film fund and creative intellectual property, heading numerous projects in all stages of development.

About Anthony Jabre​​

​Anthony Jabre founded Vedette Finance, a premier film development and finance company with a wide range of international networks in finance and intellectual property, and continues to produce a diverse range of film projects. Please contact [email protected] for additional information about Vedette Finance and its projects.

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Diamonds and Curlz - 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince
Book Cover Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicolas \/ Book Jacket Design: German Creative

Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author Kim Berry will release her new book "Diamonds and Curlz - 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince" Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The memoir will be available on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon.com.

The elite L.A. based celebrity hairstylist is excited to add "Author" to her long list of accomplishments. Taking a page from Prince's playbook, the new memoir was conceptualized, written, and self-published by Berry's KimBOnSet Publishing. Through fabulously told personal accounts of tour life experiences and other shared moments with Prince, Berry brings this labor of love to the masses. A captivating, heartfelt recollection of her journey alongside one of music's most prolific artists. Berry's desire for the book is to serve as a healing agent for peace to all who have never truly received closure after his death, nearly three years later.

"I want them to know he was a human being … special yes … but perfectly imperfect just like the rest of us. He made mistakes but incredible strides at the same time. Prince laughed, cried, and brought beautiful music to the world. I want fans to feel proud that we lived during an era of GREAT music. 'Prince was the soundtrack of our lives.' We know what to expect from the realm of music because the bar was so high. Live and live now, on or off stage. You only get one shot at this thing called life. Your greatest disadvantage is to miss your mark," says Berry.

Kim was the non-musical entity in his life. Uniquely blessed, she occupied the space between his life and art. Her story takes readers behind the purple curtain to give them a glimpse of the MAN, not the rock star. She respectfully reflects on Prince - the brother, friend, husband, and father; the human side of Prince Rogers Nelson few were privy to experience.

As Prince's personal hairstylist for almost three decades, Berry traveled extensively and primped him for stages all over the world. She also collaborated on what would become iconic looks for countless appearances and photo and video shoots. According to celebrity makeup artist Yolande' Denise, "Prince has always been the artist of our time who best reflects life and creativity. My girl Kim B. (as she is known in the industry) was a part of this magical crown … Kim has been a trendsetter for so many years and we always looked forward to what Prince was going to do next."

Kim's book will be debuted in Minneapolis April 24-28, during the Celebration of Prince 2019. Book signings and other events are posted in the news and events section of her website.

Preorders for "Diamonds and Curlz - 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince" are underway now on diamondsncurlz.com.

To learn more about Kim Berry, visit her Official KimBOnSet website. Stay connected with Kim by following her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Kim Berry:

Celebrity hairstylist Kim Berry is Hollywood's best-kept secret. Known in the industry as Kim B, Kim's work has been seen all over the world in videos, print, film, and television.

Kim is best known for keeping the mane of Prince coiffed for nearly three decades, creating some of his most iconic hairstyle looks. Berry, an elite hairstylist based in Los Angeles, received her formal training at Pacific Beauty College. The universe aligned her life to cross paths with Prince, starting a whirlwind education at the "University of Prince Rogers Nelson."

Her work with Prince has been featured on the pages of Vogue, Allure, W, and Rolling Stone magazines, to name a few. She has worked with fashion photographers Patrick Demarchellier, David LaChapelle, and Randee St. Nicholas.

In addition to Prince, Kim has serviced Tinseltown's who's who with the likes of comedian Katt Williams, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Niecy Nash, Nicole Ari Parker, Yolanda "YoYo" Whitaker and Vanessa, and Angela Simmons, among others.

Kim is determined to leave her mark on the world of beauty and the community at large with her passion for motivating young women to take full control of their lives and be their best selves.

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Sharon Baldwin at 832-687-1211 | Email: [email protected].

Diamonds and Curlz - 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince
Book Cover Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicolas \/ Book Jacket Design: German Creative

Kim Berry
Author and Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Berry: George Eyo Photography-London \/ Makeup: Shareen Gerald

Diamonds and Curlz ebook
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Taj Jackson
Michael Jackson's nephew, Taj Jackson, is raising funds to release an explosive documentary series which will expose 'media and showbiz corruption.'

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, January 24, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Michael Jackson’s nephew, Taj Jackson, is raising funds to release an explosive documentary series which will expose ‘media and showbiz corruption.’ 

Taj Jackson – son of Tito Jackson and member of pop group 3T – says his project will reveal how his uncle was ‘betrayed, entrapped, and extorted’ throughout his life. He also says it will explode myths about the famous King of Pop, particularly around his unique relationships with children.

Taj has launched his project in response to a screening at the Sundance Film Festival this week. The screened film, titled Leaving Neverland, follows what Taj says are unsubstantiated posthumous abuse allegations against his uncle.

Taj says: “After having their abuse allegations dismissed by the court, the two men who are subjects in this film have turned to HBO, the UK’s Channel 4 and the Sundance Film Festival to tell their stories. I’m extremely disappointed in Sundance. Enough is enough. Michael Jackson died an innocent, vindicated man. It’s time to take a stand, and I’m fighting hard for the truth.”

A heavy police presence is expected for the TV show’s premiere at Sundance this week, as Jackson fans have announced plans to protest the screening. 

An online campaign has already seen the festival event's sponsors hit with thousands of complaints, prompting Sundance to write to them and urge them not to pull out. A similar online petition has received signatures from more than 50,000 supporters. 

Taj Jackson - himself a survivor of child sexual abuse, has credited his uncle Michael with aiding his recovery.

10 years after his uncle’s tragic death at the age of 50, Taj Jackson has launched a public fundraising campaign to help produce his unnamed Michael Jackson documentary series. He said he wanted the series to be funded by the public so it would be free from editorial interference. Supporters have already donated $20,000 towards the project in a matter of days.

Leaving Neverland has been made by British TV director Dan Reed at Amos Pictures. Mike Smallcombe – a UK newspaper journalist and author of Jackson biography ‘Making Michael’ – says of the accusations in Leaving Neverland: “There is zero evidence... Everything under the sun can be said by the media about dead individuals like Jackson and there is nothing anyone can do about it.” 

Another British journalist, Charles Thomson, who won the Ray Fitzwalter Award for Investigative Journalism after exposing a historic pedophile ring cover-up, voiced similar concerns. 

He said: “Simply using the fact that somebody is dead as an excuse to publish unsubstantiated allegations about them is lazy, unethical and despicable.

"An ethical journalist will not publish or air allegations about a deceased person unless they can be proved to the same standard which would be required if the subject was alive and able to sue. 

“In my opinion, the sole reason a British production company and broadcaster have been able to make and air this show is because Michael Jackson is dead. And that’s simply not good enough.”

Taj Jackson has also publicly supported a notable precursor to his doc series – Michael Jackson and Wade Robson: The Real Story. Launched Jan. 17, 2019, The Real Story has already received tens of thousands of YouTube views and numerous accolades via social media. The Real Story’s creators made the video in response to Leaving Neverland and to “encourage people to rethink the bogus allegations and dig deeper.”

Taj says that as Michael Jackson’s nephew, he can definitely bring a ‘unique perspective’ in his documentary series.

He said: “I was there at Neverland every day for the 2005 trial. I lived there. Not many people know what that was like and how much my uncle suffered during it.” 

When asked about the fans who will be protesting at the Leaving Neverland screenings this week in Park City, Utah, he said: “It’s our time to have a say.” 

Further info: Diana Tegenkamp [email protected] 306-244-4578

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Cartersville, Georgia, July 15, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Lori "Cleopatra" Vander Ark grew up in the Bible preaching conservative Dutch Christian Reformed area of West Michigan. Graduating in 1988 from Unity Christian High School located in Hudsonville, Michigan. Lori always knew someday she would reveal lost Biblical mysteries on to a world stage with the many priceless truths lodged within history and herself that she has brought with her into this 21st century lifetime. As a reader of mysteries one can purchase volume one, second edition of the author's memoir titled, I Remember Heaven Before Earth, by going to Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million. eBay.

The author's memoir contain secrets, mysteries unravel upon each sentence written on information the author feels the public should know concerning many religious, taboo, and government matters. Some of the secrets expose American government corruption and case files. The underlining need for the current FBI Director and current CIA Director to be grilled on their knowledge of cases far and beyond the boundaries of Washington law politics. Sometimes it is the lack of positive government action on pertinent case files resting in rural American metal file cabinets that have been presented to the FBI that need questioning by a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, simply because those cases affect the general public more than power plays in Washington, D.C. by the elite leaders. The author stresses a need for government reform. Mentally travel to these sites and read about some of these cases by opening the pages of the book, I Remember Heaven Before Earth. One can also click onto the author Lori Vander Ark's name on her Amazon page for her author activist blog for Government Reform in America. 

The author Lori Vander Ark-DeBartolo has made her home back in Northern Georgia, USA since August 2014. She has been married for over fourteen years, with an eleven year old son named Eddie and a thirteen year old dog named George. The author spends her time hiking, caving, swimming, and writing.