NBCUNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISES Expanding Its Leadership

Acquires Underground Producciones

Responsible Author: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU (Journalists/Directors) | PARIS - MIAMI, 08/19/2019, 07:22 Time

USPA NEWS - NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, the leading media company serving Hispanics, announced on August 14, it acquired the internationally-renowned production boutique Underground Producciones based in Argentina. The new wholly-owned subsidiary will become an extension of the successful Telemundo Global Studios designed to super charge its growth and premium content production capabilities for prime time and digital platforms. This deal strengthens Telemundo's position as the largest producer of Spanish-language scripted content in the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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CHEF DOMINIQUE CRENN, The First FEMALE RECIPIENT Of THREE MICHELIN STARS In USA

With The 2019 MOD ICON AWARD

Responsible Author: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU (Journalists/Directors) | PARIS - LOS ANGELES, 08/19/2019, 07:22 Time

USPA NEWS - March of Dimes will present world-renowned chef Dominique Crenn with the 2019 MOD ICON Award for her culinary excellence and her relentless push for innovation, sustainability and equality at the Signature Chefs Auction, L.A.'s premier charity tasting event. The philanthropic evening will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. Culinary celebrities Brooke Williamson, Timothy Hollingsworth, Aarti Sequeira and Nancy Silverton, the 2018 March of Dimes ICON Award honoree, are joining forces with more than 12 local master chefs to raise critical funds to benefit the March of Dimes' mission to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Tony Hale, Emmy-award winning actor who plays "Forky" in Toy Story 4, will host the evening.

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PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION-USA - 2019 PRINCESS GRACE AWARD Winners Announced

Award Winners In Theater, Dance & Film

Responsible Author: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU (Journalists/Directors) | PARIS - NEW YORK, 08/19/2019, 07:21 Time

USPA NEWS - The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to have one of its most illustrious Award winners, Leslie Odom Jr., announce the winners of the 2019 Princess Grace Awards. The Awards will be presented at the annual Princess Grace Awards Gala and continue the legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, who helped emerging artists pursue their artistic goals during Her lifetime. Since 1982, the Foundation has awarded nearly 800 artists with grants totaling over $1 million annually in theater, dance and film. In the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, this year's Gala will be held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on November 25, 2019.

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VACATIONS CAN BE DEADLY TO MARRIAGES

RESEARCHERS Theorized MARITAL SPLIT

Responsible Author: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU (Journalists/Directors) | PARIS - HOUSTON, 08/19/2019, 07:20 Time

USPA NEWS - In a study conducted three years ago, researchers from the University of Washington found that the number of divorces spiked in August and March, coinciding with the end of vacation season; researchers theorized that marital splits were occurring after the intimacy couples expected from their vacations failed to materialize.

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