News Release

Backstage Creations’ Celebrity Gift Retreat to
Provide Gifts for Presenters and Performers at the
2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards
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Wednesday April 9, Thursday April 10

Los Angeles, CA (April 9, 2008) -- Backstage Creations, specialists in award show gifts and custom backstage Celebrity Retreats, will create the backstage “Talent Retreat” at the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL on Thursday, April 10th at 7PM/ 6c on Telemundo.

While waiting for rehearsals or their show appearance, performers and presenters will be thanked for their time and talent by being given the opportunity to select specific gifts they wish to receive from the sumptuous product lines being offered by participating donor companies.

Among the artists scheduled to perform/present are Juanes, Chayanne, Enrique Iglesias, Lucero, Alejandro Fernandez, Aventura, Marco Antonio Solis, Conjunto Primavera and many more!

The gift items selected for the Celebrity Retreat include:

Coty Prestige- DESEO JENNIFER LOPEZ eau de parfum. www.jenniferlopezbeauty.com
Fendi Eyewear- Designer sunglasses provided by Marchon. www.marchon.com
Luli Fama- Swimwear www.lulifama.com
Nuvo- Sparkling Liqueur – The world’s first sparkling liqueur. www.sparklingnuvo.com
Prophetik Clothing : Wearable Philosophy – Euro eco social conscious street wear brand. www.prophetik.com
Rock Bands – Rock Bands are simply a “Rock” on a “Band” but the stones have healing properties so they have a great vibe. www.LeatherRockBands.com
Shaklee- The Shaklee Cinch Starter Kit is powered by Leucine™ and designed to help you break the diet cycle. The kit includes everything you need to start losing inches: vanilla shake mix canister, strawberry shake mix packets, 3-in-1 boost™, bar assortment pack, pomegranate energy tea mix, daily journals, cinch success guide with cinch coach™ software CD, cinch logo shaker cup, cinch pedometer, and cinch tape measure. Recipients will also receive Shaklee Cinch Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Meal-in-a-Bars – complete, crunchy, and satisfying meals on-the-go. www.cinchplan.com
Wrapture Cigars – Cigars personally rolled by Wrapture Cigars’ founder, who is the only American Female Master Cigar Roller in the country. Melissa is gifting 2 hours of private rolling services along with cigars for each attendee to be used for a private event/party of their choice. www.wrapturecigars.com

Celebrities will also walk away with a gift bag filled with the following:

Advanced Bio-Technologies, Inc. – Kelo-cote is a silicone gel favored by plastic surgeons and dermatologists for preventing and treating thick, hard, and discolored scars following surgery, injury or burn. www.kelocote.com
Lotus Moon Natural Skin Therapies – Protective Sun Creme www.lotusmoon.biz
Organic Root Stimulator – Olive Oil Glossing Polisher adds shine while eliminating fizz. www.organicrootstimulator.com
Smith’s Rosebud Salve - Rosebud Salve is an all purpose skin preparation, an ideal make-up base and lip balm as well. www.rosebudperfume.com
Smart & Sexy™ Lingerie – Smart & Sexy™ Kit. www.smartandsexy.com

BACKSTAGE CREATIONS was created in 2000 by Karen Wood, formerly a talent coordinator on over 50 award shows, to give major corporations as well as up-and-coming designers the exclusive opportunity to personally introduce their products and services to celebrities. BACKSTAGE CREATIONS has created celebrity retreats at various industry honors including the Teen Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards®, People’s Choice Awards, Essence Awards and Billboard Music Awards.

Karen Wood’s Backstage Creations Retreats are regularly featured on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, E!, TV Guide and in People, Entertainment Weekly, Women’s Wear Daily, US Weekly, Variety and many other publications. Backstage Creations’ next event will be the ALMA Awards on June 1st in Los Angeles.

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