Very Young Girls

Grammy Glitz and Gimmicks Galore: Did Kids Watch? Did You?

February 1, 2010 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

Feb.1, 2010 Promise I’ll leave the 52nd Annual Grammy music deconstruction to the review pros, but just wanted to comment on the media and gadgetry of 21st century events in new media style. Where else would you see social media integration of Imogen Heap's Twitter Dress composed of photos sent by fans in real-time using the hashtag #twitdress? Purpose? To let fans … [Read more...]

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Nicole Kidman Honors CNN Hero Betty Makoni’s Girl Child Network!

December 2, 2009 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

Dec. 1, 2009 Opposites attract...as seen by Nicole Kidman's awarding of CNN Top Ten Hero Betty Makoni of the Girl Child Network on Thanksgiving night. Wow. It’s World Aids Day and what better time to send a tribute to Betty Makoni for her amazing work in Zimbabwe w/healing from rape/abuse of small children via the Girl Child Network due to mythology of 'curing AIDS through … [Read more...]

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