Queen Latifah Hits a High Note for Charity
(ARA) - Emphasis on beauty -- both inner and outer -- will radiate more brightly than ever with the launch of CG Vibes: Music That Gives Back. The first-ever cosmetic record label features talented new and established artists on one CD while also providing entry forms to award a total of $50,000 to women who work to make the world more beautiful for others.
"The CG Vibes program is all about music that gives back. It's about artists coming together to support volunteering through music," says spokesperson Queen Latifah. "I know how music can have a positive influence on people and this is why I am such a believer and supporter of CG Vibes. The program also shows women that beauty is both inside and out, something CoverGirl is committed to and has always supported."
Listen Up, Volunteers
Next May, the CG Vibes Fund will grant $10,000 each to five individuals who are actively involved in public service efforts. Award winners will be selected by the CG Advisory Board, which includes Queen Latifah, Kevin Eubanks, Tamyra Gray (star of "American Idol"), Toby Lightman, Cherie, Kathy Brier (daytime soap star and lead in Hairspray), Paula Shugart (president of the Miss Universe Organization), Jack Rotherham (Teen People), Anne Martin (P&G), Cheryl Hudgins (P&G), Charlotte Otto (P&G), Paul Yocum (P&G), Camille Hackney (Atlantic) and others.
The three categories are:
CG Vibes Award -- Awarded to one woman who has given back to her community through music.
Biggest Challenge -- Awarded to two women (one teen and one adult) who saw a need in their communities and determined a change had to be made.
Biggest Accomplishment -- Awarded to two women (one teen and one adult) who have made a huge impact within an existing organization.
Entry forms and contest rules for the CG Vibes Awards Contest will be included in the CG Vibes CD packaging, and are available online at www.covergirl.com/cgvibes.
Teen People will donate $1 per entrant to the CG Vibes Fund and will also offer an opt-in for a free trial subscription via the online CG Vibes Contest Awards. To enter, complete the form along with a 200 word essay describing why you should win a $10,000 award for your organization. Completed entry forms must be postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2004 and received by Jan. 14, 2005. Applicants must be female and age 12 or older as of Dec. 31, 2004. All applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
Get Into the Groove
The CG Vibes CD features artist and CG Vibes spokesperson Queen Latifah, whose "Better Than the Rest" track from Bringing Down the House is featured on the CD, Lava/Atlantic singer/songwriter Toby Lightman, Brandy, The Corrs, Sugar Ray, The Donnas and Ryan Cabrera, Lava/Atlantic's Cherie and Maverick's Ben Jelen.
Distributed by the Atlantic Records Group, the CG Vibes CD will be available for purchase nationwide on July 20 at Musicland's Sam Goody and Media Play stores for $3.99, or free with purchase of a full-length album of CG Vibes' artists Brandy, The Corrs, Toby Lightman or Ben Jelen. The CD will also be available for sale and download online at Sony's connect.com on July 20. Proceeds from the sales of the CD will go to the CG Vibes Fund.
Courtesy of ARA Content
