Mel B - "Dance Your Ass Off" Oxygen Monday 10 ET/PT
Mel B has hardly ever been shy, evidenced by her vast and ever-expanding list of accomplishments. Best known for her role as a Spice Girl, she can also add author, fashion leader, television personality, stage star, philanthropist and mom to her list of credits. From her days growing up in Leeds, England through her years in one of the most defining pop groups of the last couple of decades, and through such ventures as becoming a fan favorite on “Dancing With the Stars,” Mel B is always striving to do something better and different. Most recently, she appeared as the volcanic personality and red-hot presence driving “Peep Show,” the sensual, sophisticated and sly spectacle redefining Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. For this captivating show, Mel B partnered with Tony Award winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell, acclaimed set designer David Rockwell, Tony Award winning costume designer Gregg Barnes and music director Andrew Lippa for a wild journey of sexual awakening told through fables and fantasy with an all-female cast of dancers, singers and rock musicians. Mel B’s brash persona was at the core of the Spice Girl’s global success, racking up worldwide record sales of 55 million, a Guinness Book of World Records status for most No. 1 entries in the UK charts and most consecutive No. 1’s for a new act. The group’s enduring popularity brought about one of the most successful concert tours of 2007-08 with the reunion trek grossing more than $70 million. The British phenomenon’s worldwide acclaim has served Mel B well in a wide variety of ventures. On Broadway, she has starred as Mimi in a major production of “Rent” and appeared in a presentation of “The Vagina Monologues.” On the small screen, she hosted the 2008 “Miss Universe Pageant” and appears as a special correspondent for the entertainment news show “Access Hollywood.” Her “Totally Fit” workout and health DVD hit the stores in early 2009 and was met with overwhelming success. Known for her incredible physique, Mel B is also the spokesperson and face for Ultimo Lingerie, the biggest lingerie line in the UK. Additionally, she has starred in numerous campaigns including two for Virgin Mobile. Mel B has also used her prominence to further benefit various charities and humanitarian causes. Partnering with Kraft Foods and Jell-O for three endorsement deals, she is helping to raise $250,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s “Pose for the Cure” breast cancer campaign. She has also worked with Will.I.Am in leading a fight against world poverty with Oxfam’s “In My Name” effort. Along the way, she’s written a best-selling autobiography “Catch a Fire,” and starred in the wildly popular British soap, “Burn It.” Mel B’s career has been based on inspiring people to leave behind their inhibitions and tackle anything that comes their way. “It’s all about feeling confident, listening to yourself, trusting yourself and being in your own power. And that’s what I’m all about.” In Summer 2010, this multi-talented pop sensation will join Oxygen as host of the second season of hit dance/weight-loss competition series “Dance Your Ass Off.” She currently resides in Los Angeles.
Tanna Frederick
In Los Angeles, Tanna Frederick is currently playing the lead in Henry Jaglom’s Just 45 Minutes From Broadway at the Edgemar Center For The Arts. Tanna has also starred in three other Los Angeles plays: A Safe Place, directed by Kim Furst at the Skylight Theatre; Echoes, directed by Neno Pervan at The Coronet Theatre; and Always...But Not Forever, directed by Gary Imhoff at The Edgemar. In film she starred in Jaglom's Hollywood Dreams, Irene in Time and the upcoming Queen of the Lot, which Jaglom describes as a "sequel of sorts," to Hollywood Dreams, in which her character, Margie Chizek, now renamed Maggie Chase, becomes involved in love, D.U.I arrests and family intrigues among the rich, powerful and famous. Noah Wyle co-stars. Ms. Frederick recently hosted the third annual Iowa Film Festival—an event she founded three years ago—to great success in her home town of Mason City (of "Music Man" fame). Frederick, along with famed surfer Shaun Tomson, also founded "Project Save Our Surf," an annual event which raised tens of thousands of dollars for oceanic conservation. She recently received the 2009 Maverick Award from the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival and the Performer to Watch Award, at the 2009 Method Fest.Earlier awards include Best Actress for her performance in Hollywood Dreams at The Fargo Film Festival, The Montana Film Festival and the Houston International Film Festival. Tanna Frederick’s website is located at
http://www.tannafrederick.com/
Michael Kanellos! - Editor-in-Chief Greentech Media
Tech expert Michael Kanellos, of GreenTech Media, joins us today to share his favorite products that aren’t just about the technology; they’re designed to make our lives a lot easier and maybe even more fun. Tell us about some new technology and tools out there today that can make our lives easier What are some technologies and gadgets that are here to stay? Any advice on how to keep all of these gadgets operating and in working order? Do you have any special recommendations for people who are always on the go, or for gifts for Father’s Day or Graduations?
Vince Brunetti - 5-0 Report from Hawaii
Vince Brunetti is the Food and Beverage Manager at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii and is responsible for the largest food & beverage operation in the world .. well maybe in Hawaii .. well actually he deals with a lot of food & beverage! He's here to give us the latest from the Islands and now that CBS has announced that Hawaii 5 0 is coming back in the Fall, we thought it a good time for the 5-0 Report!
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