'The power of giving back'

This past Tuesday Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declare October 27th as the “first ever” I WILL GRADUATE DAY and recognize the efforts of Entertainers 4 Education Alliance, the entertainment industry’s charitable organization. Entertainment 4 Education Alliance (E4EA) has developed the “I WILL GRADUATE CAMPAIGN,” as an extension of their organizations’ mission which utilizes the influence of celebrities, musicians, sports figures, high profile individuals, to promote positive messages to young people about the importance of education, personal advancement, and social commitment. The proclamation presented to Entertainers 4 Education Alliance at their 4th Annual Stay In School Pep Rally event that took place on October 27th from 2pm-6pm @ The Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chamber Street NYC.

This year Celebrities included Keri Hilson, Brian Mcknight, Dj webstar, Donnie Klang, Russell simmons, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Cipha Sounds, Rhythm City, Retro kids, Jojo Simmons, Farah Zulaikha Mallick, Indashio Inspires, Viancey, Ron Browz, John Starks, and Peter Rosenberg.

Five years ago celebrity publicist, Tonya Lewis, and former Music Executive, JP Taylor, learned about the enormous drop-out rate in America’s Schools while doing an event for one of their celebrity clients. Disturbed by the statistics, they created E4EA, to develop campaigns, concerts, rallys, and events, using their relationships with celebrities to emphasis the importance of education. Tonya Lewis, co-founder and Executives Director of Entertainers 4 Education Alliance states, “This is a defining moment for our organization. We’re humbled and honored that Mayor Bloomberg recognizes our commitment to reducing the drop-out rate in our city’s schools.”

The “I WILL GRADUATE CAMPAIGN” is a drop-out prevention movement and call to action for students, parents, and the entire community, to communicate the importance of education, increase educational achievement in our youth, and encourage high school seniors to pursue higher education. A PSA of the celebrities supporting the I WILL GRADUATE initiative can be viewed at www.e4ea.org, www.iwillgraduate.org, and on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYo9iGlhQms

The program culminate with Entertainers 4 Education Alliance’s 4th Annual Stay in School Pep Rally Event that took place at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center. The annual Stay in School Pep Rally Event combines music, education, and celebrity appearances designed to spotlight the importance of education, personal advancement, and social commitment to NYC youth from public figures whom they relate with and admire.

For more information about Entertainer 4 Education Alliance, visit their website www.E4EA.org.

Viancey Teams up with MTV Tr3s Carlos Santos and others On New Show!

This week MTV Tr3s was shooting a segment of their new show “ESL: Entertainment as a Second Language”, With MTV Tr3s Vj Carlos Santos. Recording Artist/Model Viancey was invited to join carlos on set. This hour-long, bilingual, bi-cultural variety show features performances from today’s biggest music artists and interviews with the most talked-about celebrities in movies and television. Sure to be packed with lots of entertainment and comedy, catch each week as Carlos presents comedic sketches with his humorous take on current events, hot topics, music and pop culture. Viancey who’s career is starting to take off was given the comedic sketche of Sabado Gigante- El Chacal. Viancey told MTV ” I really enjoy working with MTV. Carlos is so funny on set. He kept me very motivated throughout the 7 hr shoot we had to do." Make sure to watch each week because Entertainment as a Second Language w/ Carlos Santos is the one show you can’t catch on You Tube the next day! Entertainment as a Second Language Premieres Feb. 26th At 9PM EST.




By MTV

Special thanks to MTV Tr3s