by the El Reportero news services
Jerry García
A three-hour conversation film maker, Malcolm Leo, had with the late – great Jerry Garcia will be the basis of a new feature length documentary reports Deadline.
Leo is a well known and respected music documentarian who conducted the interview back in 1987, at the pinnacle of The Grateful Dead’s leaders success. The documentary will include concert footage, music and the linchpin – never-before seen performances of the group.
The film will also include Garcia’s eldest daughter Annabelle.
Leo who will be working with John Hartmann expects the film to be ready in Spring of 2012. The duo did a teaser, short film clip this last summer for Jerry Garcia Day.
The film attempts to capture Garcia iconic status as head of the ultimate band that was formed in 1965 and disbanded in 1995 when Garcia died, giving their fans 30-years of music memories.
Celebrity Apprentice, Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza chooses Latino Commission on AIDS as her charity.
The Latino Commission on AIDS announced it is honored to be Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza’s Charity Choice for the 2012 Celebrity Apprentice TV Show.
The former Miss Universe has been deemed a “Madrina” to the organization for her ongoing support, and “as our champion.” “Madrinas” & “Padrinos” (Godmother & Godfather) of the organization are those individuals that commit themselves to promote support, prevention and education related to HIV/AIDS.
The role of Madrina/Padrino in the Latino/Hispanic culture is an extended and important family member on whom a family relies for support.
“It is important to me to show my commitment and support for those impacted by HIV/AIDS. I encourage all individuals to take the HIV Test, to learn the facts about AIDS and seek community and medical care” stated Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza said.
Demi Lovato to perform in Chile at Iquique Festival in February
Former Disney Channel actress Demi Lovato will appear this February at the Iquique Festival in northern Chile, where she will share the stage with Colombian pop star Juanes, organization sources said Saturday.
With this performance the 19-year-old singer of Mexican, Irish and Italian descent will make her third appearance in Chile, where in 2009 she sang backup for the Jonas Brothers, an American boy band, and where in May 2010 fans turned out to catch her solo act.
The contest kicks off Feb. 3 with performances by the trio comprising Spain’s Alex Ubago, the Colombian Jorge Villamizar and Lena Burke from Cuba, who will then cede the spotlight to Chilean singer El Gitano and reggaeton star Tito El Bambino.
On Feb. 4, Juanes and Demi Lovato will alternate onstage, while the next day, the last day of the festival, will feature Chilean balladeer Myriam Hernandez and Mexico’s Juan Gabriel.
Lovato starred as Allison “Sonny” Munroe on the Disney Channel children’s sitcom “Sonny with a Chance” in 2009 and 2010, but she announced last year after undergoing treatment for an eating disorder that she would not be returning to the show.
