Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin and Alicia Sacramone are the newest CoverGirls

For the first time, female athletes have been named as the face of CoverGirl cosmetics. Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin and Alicia Sacramone from the USA Gymnastics team were recently signed to join the CoverGirl family. As three of the biggest gymnastics stars, these athletes emulate the iconic image of the CoverGirl brand with fresh, natural beauty. Shawn, Nastia and Alicia join a roster of famous spokesmodels such as Drew Barrymore, Rihanna and Queen Latifah.

“Shawn, Nastia and Alicia are wonderful additions to the CoverGirl family, representing CoverGirl ideals of both inner and outer beauty,” said Esi Eggleston Bracey, Vice President and General Manager, CoverGirl Cosmetics in North America. “We want to honor their confidence and help them shine in the spotlight. We are thrilled they are lending their beautiful faces to CoverGirl.”

In addition to their new roles, Shawn, Nastia and Alicia received the ultimate star treatment when Molly Stern, CoverGirl’s celebrity makeup artist, created customized looks for the gymnasts to sport during the world’s premiere competitions.

“I’m excited to be working with Shawn, Nastia and Alicia,” said Molly. “I created customized looks for each of the athletes to accentuate and celebrate their natural beauty and individuality so they can be confident while competing.”

CoverGirl and Molly Stern are delighted to contribute to the gymnasts’ confidence. “The way we look is a big part of our gymnastics performance,” said Shawn, Nastia and Alicia. “If we look good, we are more confident and are able to perform better during our competitions.”

As CoverGirl brand ambassadors, Shawn Johnson, 16, of West Des Moines, Iowa; Nastia Liukin, 18, of Parker, Texas; and Alicia Sacramone, 20, of Winchester, Massachusetts will be role models for the millions of CoverGirl consumers across the country.

Since its introduction in 1961, CoverGirl has helped numerous modeling careers and was one of the first brands to link models’ names and faces with a product. The long list of famous CoverGirl models includes Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, Rihanna, Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter, Tyra Banks, Niki Taylor and Molly Sims, and the brand is known for consistently signing models that embody both inner and outer beauty.

Visit www.covergirl.com for more information on CoverGirl makeup and their family of models.

Source: P&G Beauty

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Ben Fogle and James Cracknell have today launched a search for someone to join their team for the upcoming Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race.

TV presenter Fogle, 34, and Olympic gold medallist Cracknell, 36, begin the 2008 Amundsen Omega3 South Pole Race in December 2008.

The third member of the team will line up with Fogle and Cracknell to compete against nine other teams from around the globe across the world’s largest ice cap. The 420-mile race will be the first to the South Pole since Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen’s struggle over the frozen landscape almost 100 years ago.

The title sponsor of the race is Amundsen Omega3 - a Norwegian company developing, producing and selling high quality omega-3 products from Norwegian fish oil.

Fogle, who made his name on the BBC TV series Castaway, warned: “Applicants should be prepared to endure isolation, deprivation and danger.

“They will need to be able to live in a small three-man tent, share daily duties and chores including man hauling, navigating, and cooking, and be capable of walking for up to 20 hours a day over snow, ice and crevasses.

“They will have to withstand the potentially harsh race conditions.”

Applicants will be grilled by psychologists, researchers, scientists and Royal Marines to test their suitability.

Fogle said he was preparing with “lots and lots of exercise,” adding: “It’s taken over my life. If you mess with the South Pole you won’t be coming back.”

To enter applicants should apply online at http://www.ao3spr.com. Completed entry forms to be returned no later than 1st July 2008.

For further information on the Amundsen Omega3 South Pole Race and high-resolution product photography please contact Claire Dunbar or Stephen Clarke at Fuel PR on +44(0)20-7498-8211 claire@fuelrefuel.com / stephen@fuelrefuel.com or see http://www.ao3spr.com

Norwegian Teams

Norway have entered an all male and all female team to compete in the race:

The female team comprise of: Liv Engholm, Gry Cecile Dalby and Marit Weideborg.

The male team includes: Stian Aker, Rune Malterud and Thomas Nilsen

For further information on the Amundsen Omega3 South Pole Race please see http://www.ao3spr.com

Source: Amundsen Omega3 AS

The 2008 Michael Strahan/Dreier LLP Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Children’s Rights and Keep A Child Alive

WHAT: The 2008 Michael Strahan/Dreier LLP Charity Golf Tournament to benefit disadvantaged children. The tournament, now in its third year, is hosted by New York Giants great Michael Strahan and Dreier LLP, a law firm that specializes in commercial litigation, real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, sports, tax, and other practice areas. This year’s event, which benefits the children’s charities Children’s Rights and Keep A Child Alive, features a private concert by an 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer and an auction of sports memorabilia by Michael Strahan on Sunday, June 29, followed by a celebrity golf tournament on Monday, June 30 featuring current and former professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey stars. Last year, the tournament raised more than $300,000 for children’s charities.

Audemars Piguet joins the tournament this year as Lead Sponsor, and Continental Airlines is proud to support the event as the official airline of the Michael Strahan/Dreier LLP Charity Golf Tournament.
WHEN:

• Sunday, June 29, 7:00 p.m.: red carpet celebrity arrivals for Gala Pairings Party, which features a private concert and sports auction by Michael Strahan at TAO Restaurant, 42 E. 58th St. in New York.

• Monday, June 30, 11:00 a.m.: Charity Golf Tournament media availability prior to shotgun start. Century Country Club, Purchase, NY.

WHO: New York Giants legend Michael Strahan and celebrity golfers including Marcus Allen, Lee Elder, Eric Dickerson, Deacon Jones, Julius Erving, Shawne Merriman, Dwight Freeney, Jessie Armstead, Harry Carson, Carl Banks, Jason Sehorn, Tony Siragusa, Vince Coleman, actor Chris McDonald (Happy Gilmore’s “Shooter McGavin”), Richard Dent, Alonzo Mourning, Donnie Edwards, Marshall Faulk, John Kruk, Mario Lemieux, Ahmad Rashad, Ozzie Smith and Darryl Strawberry, among other celebrities and athletes. Expected celebrity guests at TAO include Justin Tuck, Nicole Murphy, Spike Lee, Charles Oakley and Angie Harmon.

WHY: The event will benefit Children’s Rights, which advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children in the U.S., and Keep A Child Alive, which provides medical care and medicine for African children suffering from AIDS.

Source: Dreier LLP

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