Philanthropist Lois Pope And American Humane Association To Celebrate Valor And Courage Of Military Dogs And Their Handlers At Special “K-9 Battle Buddies” Luncheon In Palm Beach – PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — All Americans owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to military dogs and their hero handlers on the other end of the leash, and next month these brave two- and four-legged members of the military will be honored at a very special event in Palm Beach. Philanthropist Lois Pope and American Humane Association, the country’s first national humane organization, will welcome four military dog teams to the “K-9 Battle Buddies Luncheon” at the Mar-a-Lago Club on Tuesday, March 17. Also appearing will be country music legend Naomi Judd, “America’s Veterinarian” Dr. Marty Becker, and guests will enjoy special musical performances from “American Idol’s” Stefano Langone, the Alex Donner Orchestra, and the widely acclaimed singing duo of Will and Anthony Nunziata. Rounding out the touching afternoon will be a special address on values-based leadership from retired Army First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, one of the heroes of the Battle of Mogadishu whose story was immortalized by actor Josh Harnett in the film, “Black Hawk Down.” – Read more at Virtual Press Office
A Q&A with “Voice” winner Danielle Bradbery – Q: You worked with Blake Shelton on “The Voice,” toured with Brad Paisley, and today you’re performing with Olympic skaters and gymnasts. Do these surreal experiences become normal for you? A: Sometimes. I get used to it. But inside I still have that fangirl mind. It’s exciting meeting people you’ve seen and looked up to, and now you’re eye-level with them. It’s crazy, it’s unbelievable to be doing what they’re doing. – Read more at Buffalo News.com
Jordin Sparks ‘Praying’ For Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Family – Jordin – who met Bobbi Kristina when she starred as Whitney Houston’s on-screen daughter in the 2012 film “Sparkle” – spoke to Access Hollywood on Thursday night at a pre-Grammy party hosted by Delta Air Lines at Soho House in West Hollywood, Calif., and the singer/actress recalled extending an offer of friendship to Bobbi Kristina in the past. “It was a couple of years ago. I haven’t been able to see her, but every time I did see her, I let her know, like, ‘Look, you have a friend in me. If you need anything, call me,'” Jordin told Access. “My heart’s breaking for the family. I just really hope that she’s okay.” – Read more at Access Hollywood
Nick Fradiani on Idol: The road to stardom gets tough – Nick says the audition process was pretty stressful. He tried out with a woman who is also from Conn., Ariana Gavrilis. He said they both played two songs each even though they only aired one. Nick ended up getting the golden ticket and moved on to Hollywood. “I would categorize my style of music as pop rock. Many people have compared my voice to sounding like Rob Thomas,” Nick said. Nick says Beach Avenue has NOT BROKEN UP – Watch the Video at FOX CT
