Stand-up comedian and popular film and television actor Cedric "The Entertainer" is the new host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” joining the long-running game show which is now in its 12th season in national syndication. “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” can be seen locally in Philadelphia on WPVI-TV, ABC6, weekdays at 12:30pm.

Cedric The Entertainer is perhaps most widely known for his work on the record-breaking “Kings of Comedy” tour with Steve Harvey, the late Bernie Mac, and D.L. Hughley. The highly successful tour led to the hit film “The Original Kings of Comedy,” which was directed by Spike Lee. Other film credits include “Barbershop” (2002), “Ice Age” (2002), "Intolerable Cruelty" (2003), “Johnson Family Vacation” (2004), “Madagascar” (2005), "Be Cool" (2005), "Charlotte's Web" (2006), "Talk to Me (2007), “Street Kings” (2008), “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (2008), “Larry Crowne” (2011), “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” (2012), and the current comedy-horror spoof "A Haunted House" (2013), among others.

Cedric’s first televised stand-up comedy appearance was in 1987 on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” which led to appearances on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and BET’s “ComicView” in the early ‘90s and eventually to his own headlining comedy special on HBO in 2006, “Cedric The Entertainer: Taking You Higher.”

Cedric transitioned from stand-up comedian to television actor in 1996, making his acting debut on The WB’s “The Steve Harvey Show.” Cedric co-starred on the show alongside fellow comedian Steve Harvey for six seasons and won four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series” for his portrayal of Coach Cedric Robinson.

Currently, Cedric can be seen in the TV Land sitcom which he co-created entitled “The Soul Man” starring as Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, a spin-off character that originated from a guest appearance on “Hot In Cleveland.”

In 2008, Cedric made his debut on Broadway with co-star John Leguizamo in a revival of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo.” And, marking yet another career highlight, he was chosen to host the White House Correspondent’s Dinner in 2005. The ever-busy Cedric produces feature films through his production company, A Bird and A Bear Entertainment. Additionally, in 2011, the creative comedy star launched the WHOCED designer hat line collection, with items inspired by Cedric’s own personal sense of style.

A native of St Louis, Missouri, Cedric has been married to his wife Lorna for 12 years and together they have two children, Croix and Lucky Rose. Cedric also has an adult daughter named Tiara.

Sam Champion is the weather anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America," reporting on the nation's weather throughout the morning broadcast. He also serves as weather editor for ABC News.

In addition to covering the national forecast, Champion frequently travels to weather-related stories around the country and the globe. Since joining "GMA,"

he has reported from the frontlines of wildfires in California; from the scene of hurricanes in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana; and from winter storm systems in Denver, Chicago, and Boston. As part of the morning broadcast's "The New 7 Wonders of the World" series, Champion broadcast live afloat a raft in the middle

of the Polar Ice Caps.

Champion is also at the forefront of reporting on the environment and climate change. In 2007, he traveled to Paris for the release of a groundbreaking report on global warming by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He regularly brings tips and information on how to be environmentally efficient and aware with his regular "Just One Thing" reports. Champion has also played a

key role in the network's Earth Day reporting.

In addition to the weather and the environment, Champion regularly interviews authors, newsmakers, and celebrities during the morning program and hosts the "Good Morning America" summer concert series from Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.

In August 2009, Champion anchored his first "20/20" special, "Blown Away:

Twisted Terror," which chronicled the tornado that devastated Parkersburg, Iowa

in 2008.

Before joining ABC News in September 2006, Champion spent 18 years at WABC-TV in New York where he was the most-watched weatherman in the tri-state area. Prior to joining WABC-TV, Champion was a weekend weather anchor and news reporter at WPSD-TV in Paducah, KY. Champion began his career in broadcast news as an intern at WKYT-TV in Lexington, KY., while attending college.

Champion graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree in broadcast news. He is involved in many charities in the New York City area, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society. He resides in New York City.

Kristen Alderson began playing the role of Starr Manning on “One Life to Live” in March 1998 and brought the character over to “General Hospital” in February 2012. Thanks to the questionable example set by her parents, Blair Cramer and Todd Manning, Starr has often found herself in the middle of trouble, usually of her own making.
ABC Daytime continued its long history of entertaining while informing in 2008, when “OLTL” chose to tackle the prominent issue of teen pregnancy in the story of 16-year-old Starr, who had sex for the first time and got pregnant. When the story launched in March 2008, Alderson began writing a weekly blog entitled “Start Talking with Kristen” to discuss her character’s story from her own perspective (www.onelifetolive.com). The blog was supported with important factual information and discussion topics provided by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy to help parents and teens start a dialogue. For the effort made to raise awareness on the subject of teen pregnancy and prevention, Alderson and ABC Daytime were honored in May 2008 by the Candies Foundation at the “Event to Prevent.”
Alderson began her show business career at age five, after seeing a film about the making of “Annie.” She subsequently landed the role of Molly in the Broadway production of “Annie,” where she was discovered by “OLTL,” and eventually went on tour with the production before being cast on “OLTL.”
Alderson graduated from high school in 2009. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her younger brother, Eddie, who plays “OLTL’s” Matthew Buchanan.

Chad Duell joined the cast of "General Hospital" in April 2010, playing the role of Michael Corinthos, the troubled teenage son of mobster Sonny Corinthos. Michael has just been sentenced to prison for the murder of his stepmother, Claudia.

A graduate of the New York Film Academy, Duell has starred in film, theatre and television, including "Suite Life on Deck" and "Wizards of Waverly Place."

Born and raised in Phoenix, Duell moved to the West coast to continue work as an actor. In his spare time, he enjoys football, horseback riding, skateboarding, basketball, singing, running, improv and boxing

Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies

Bright-eyed southern beauty, 14-year-old Coco Jones can be seen starring in the Disney Channel original movie Let It Shine opposite Tyler James Williams and Trevor Jackson. A retelling of Shakespeare’s Cyrano de Bergerac, Let it Shine is the story of young love that delivers a message of self-confidence and the power of truth and honesty. With its premier in June 2012, Disney Channel’s Let it Shine became the No. 1 TV movie of the year, posting over 5.7 million viewers.

In addition to Let It Shine, Coco can be seen in her recurring roles on Disney Channel’s So Random! and Good Luck Charlie. Coco recently signed to Hollywood Records and has been in the studio co-writing and recording all-new original music for her highly anticipated debut album.

Born in South Carolina and raised in Tennessee, this actress/singer/rapper triple threat recognized her love for performing at a young age. With the love and support of her parents, talented session vocalist, Javonda Jones and former NFL football player, Mike Jones, Coco gained the confidence to kick-start her career. At age nine, Coco had her first big performance when she sang the National Anthem at an NFL football game (St. Louis Rams versus Atlanta Falcons).

In 2010 Coco was a runner up on Disney’s Next Big Thing, a show aiming to launch the music career of unsigned artists. She was one of five finalists to compete in Season 3. Her self-titled debut CD, “Coco Jones”, was released later that year, which led to her concert series, U.B.U.-STOP THE BULLYING.

Coco’s songs embrace her platform of positive values and strong self-esteem, showcasing her powerful and unique voice. Her recent musical performances include the 2012 NAACP Awards Nominees Luncheon, Essence Music Festival, Dwyane Wade’s “Wade World Foundation” charity event, the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) Summer Concert Series, and headline dates on Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing Tour. Recent acclaim includes her feature on Essence.com in “35 Under 35: Young, Black, and Amazing,” which places her among the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, and Beyoncé.

When she’s not singing, acting, rapping, or keeping up her honor roll status at school, Coco loves sewing, bike riding, working out, and shopping with her friends. She plans on attending college, but is looking to continue to pursue her dream of performing. Coco currently resides in Tennessee with her parents, three siblings, and her two dogs.

Jerry Blavat, the legendary Geator with the Heater, was one of the early rock-and-roll deejays who revolutionized the profession and invented the “oldies" format. He had national success in the '60s as host of the popular CBS-TV dance show The Discophonic Scene, but is best known as a high-energy oldies deejay on the air and at live events throughout the Middle Atlantic region and on PBS. With a successful nightclub outside Atlantic City (Memories in Margate); regular radio shows on WXPN 88.5 in Philadelphia, WVLT 92.1 in South Jersey, WTKU Kool 98.3 FM in Atlantic City, WBCB 1490 in Levittown; and scores of sold-out live dance events every year, Blavat is more popular than ever and is celebrating his 53rd year on radio. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, and his autobiography, You Only Rock Once: My Life in Music, was published by Running Press in July 2011 and has just been released in paperback. He lives in Philadelphia, PA.

She won season four of NBC's The Voice in 2013.

Tickets are now on sale for the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre on Dec. 11 through Jan. 5, part of the new BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA season presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization.  The official press opening is Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets for JERSEY BOYS begin at $40 and are available by calling 800-447-7400 or online at www.telecharge.com. Tickets will be available at the Forrest Theatre box office (1114 Walnut St) beginning Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 am. VIP Ticket Packages are also available for all performances. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to chance without notice. Groups of 20 or more call 866-276-2947 or 215-790-5883. For more information, please visit, www.forrest-theatre.com or  www.JerseyBoysTour.com.

The performance schedule is: Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm; Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm; Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm;  matinees Saturdays at 2:00 pm & Sundays at 1:00 pm, and Thursday weekday matinees on Dec. 12, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 2:00 pm.  Additional Monday evening performances are scheduled for Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 at 7:30 pm. There will be no performances on Tuesday, Dec. 24,  Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan 1. 

Directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS won the 2006 Tony® Award for Best Musical, the 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia), and continues to break box office records on Broadway and across North America. JERSEY BOYS worldwide has been seen by over 18 million people (as of July, 2013). JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award® -winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

 

JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.  This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time.  They wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty.

For more than 25 years, Debbie Gibson has proven she's an entertainer of immeasurable talent. From singer, songwriter and musician to actress and dancer, she embodies what it truly means to be an entertainer. 

Gibson exploded on the pop music scene at the tender age of 16. A music prodigy, she quickly became the youngest person ever to write, produce and perform a number one single, ("FoolishBeat"), a record she still holds today in the Guinness Book of World Records. To date, Gibson has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide.After conquering the pop world, she set her sights on the theater. Gibson took a star turn in the Broadway production of “Les Miserables” as Eponine. She broke box office records in the London West End production of “Grease” as Sandy, and then took the stage in the U.S. Broadway tours of “Grease” and “Funny Girl” playing Rizzo and Fanny Brice. Gibson also wowed critics as Belle in Disney's “Beauty and the Beast,” Gypsy Rose Lee in “Gypsy,” The Narrator in the national tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Cinderella in the national production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella” with Eartha Kitt, Velma Kelly in “Chicago,” and SallyBowles in the Broadway revival of “Cabaret.” 

Continuing to dazzle with entertainment magic, Gibson bridged the gap between pop music and Broadway with her one-woman show "Pop Goes Broadway." Critics agreed it was "the best show Atlantic City has seen in quite some time...it's totally entertaining," during her three-week engagement in May 2008 at The Concert Venue at Harrah's. Phil Roura of the New York Daily News said, "she has mastered her craft to the point where she just doesn't perform a song – she embraces it and delivers it with her own special stamp of approval." 

To fill her passion of mentoring and fostering young performers and songwriters, she created "Debbie Gibson's Electric Youth," a series of performing arts camps and music boot camps. In addition, she formed the “Gibson Girl Foundation,” a non-profit organization that awards scholarships and musical educational opportunities to underprivileged children who display talent and have a desire to participate in performing arts programs. 

In 2010, Gibson made her debut in the world of orchestration. She collaborated on both the score and the powerful closing credits song, "Rise," for Dr. Rutledge's documentary, "3 Billion and Counting," about Malaria prevention in third world countries. Gibson guest starred in "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" at MGM/Foxwoods. The “Original Pop Princess” also released a new album, “Ms. Vocalist,” from Sony Japan that was top 10 on the Billboard charts and the first single, "I Love You," hit No. 1. 

As the new spokesperson for Children International, she spent time in early 2011 in impoverished villages in Manila. For more than 20 years, she has been a child sponsor and advocate. Gibson also starred with Tiffany in the SyFy hit “Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid.” Recently, she appeared inKaty Perry's hit music video for "Last Friday Night (TGIF)" and took a “Journey Through The 80’s” on a sold out tour with Tiffany. Currently, Gibson’s recording a new U.S. album. The first single “Rise,” which was shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination, is now available on iTunes. This year, she has a cameo in the film "Rock of Ages" and competes in “The Celebrity Apprentice.” 

From number one hits and platinum albums to starring roles on Broadway, film and TV, Gibson is a true entertainer with talent and charisma. For more information, visit www.deborah-gibson.com.

It doesn't matter what kind of music you make. You've got to have soul. That's what everybody really wants whether they consciously know it or not. It's that indescribable spirit that lights up a record and brings it to life. It's that unnamable feeling that listeners crave for decades. It's exactly what beats at the heart of Jay Sean's anxiously awaited fourth full-length studio album and second for Cash Money Records—NEON.

"This album is all about my soulful side," affirms the multi-platinum, international pop and R&B innovator. "NEON was about bringing the diverse range of my artistry to the forefront. I really went for it in every way possible. This was my opportunity to give the world something beautiful"

Rather than rush to follow a trend, Jay took his time and focused on what came naturally. After the massive success of Jay Sean’s hit single in America, he spent the past few years further developing his craft as a songwriter and performer. In other words, he evolved in every aspect. As a result, NEON began to really light up in early 2013.

While in a writing session with his core production team OFM, as well as The Fairground, a signing to his entertainment brand Kamouflage Entertainment, the team struck creative gold. During one evening, album tracks "Where You Are," "Neon," and the single "Mars"featuring Rick Ross were born.

"We all agreed to put the words 'hit' and 'smash' out of our minds and make music that felt good," he recalls. "We just had fun making music we wanted to listen to. Once we started thinking like that, this record came to fruition."

"Mars" encapsulates that daring spirit. The track lifts off with a wild and wonderful beat, evoking a sexy and spacey bliss. Jay sings his ethereal verses in an impressive falsetto as Ross drops a smoking verse in the middle of this seductive haze. As far as R&B goes, it's on another planet altogether.

The artist goes on, "I don't want to conform. I want to be on the forefront of change. The goal was to switch it up with 'Mars'. The song itself is about being intoxicated by something you can't describe. You could be with a chick and you don't understand why you're tripping that way. It's something intangible and beautiful. Rick did a sick verse. I've always loved his music, and I wanted him on there. [Cash Money C.E.O] Baby and Rick are like brothers, so he made it happen. Together, we made something next level."
That goes for the rest of the album as well. He enlisted the likes of OFM [Kevin Rudolf, Fabolous], Supa Dups [Bruno Mars, Drake], and Brian Kennedy [Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna] for production to round out the sound. Meanwhile, Ace Hood unleashes a scorching passage on the club banger "All On Your Body," while Busta Rhymes wilds out with Jay on "Break of Dawn."

"I remember when Busta was with Leaders of the New School, and I grew up on that era of hip-hop," he smiles. "I used to watch him on Yo! MTV Raps, and now he's my friend and label buddy. He did his thing and killed the track."

However, in many ways the ethos of the record is encapsulated in the title track “Neon”. Taking flight with stadium-size bombast, it's a massive anthem with a deeper message.

Jay admits, "That one is based on my relationship with music. It's the ups and downs, the struggles and fights, and love. I can't let go of it no matter what. It's a part of me that will never go away. It's my purpose in life."

His passion continues to burn brightly. To date, he's sold over 12 million-plus singles and released five consecutive Top 40 Billboard singles "Down," "Do You Remember," "I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)," "2012," and "Hit the Lights." "Down" became the best-selling single by a British or European male artist in North America since Elton John's "Candle in the Wind". Over the past few years, he also touched down for captivating performances everywhere from Sri Lanka, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi to India, England, and Lebanon. Born in London and splitting his time between Los Angeles and New York, he remains an international superstar with a global mentality.

He also continues to give back. In 2012, he became involved with the nationally recognized ConAgra Foods' third annual Child Hunger Ends Here campaign. Along with other platinum stalwarts, Jewel and Owl City, he recorded an original version of the track "Here's Hope," which was written for the initiative and interpreted in different ways by each artist.

As a writer, he also took on other challenges penning "Superstar" for famed Nickelodeon pop sensation Big Time Rush, "Boom Boom" for Australian X-Factor winner Justice Crew, "Moment to Love" for Australian Idol winner Tinomatic, and "That's My Girl" for UK X-Factor winner JLS. He also co-founded Kamouflage Entertainment whose early signings include Australian crew The Janoskians and UK songwriters, The Fairground.

Ultimately, NEON is unabashedly and unapologetically Jay Sean. "Integrity was always in my mind and heart, while I was making this album," he concludes. "I want everyone to know I listened and gave them what they were asking for. I didn't make this music for chart positions. I made it for myself and my fans."

Regina Belle is a virtuous woman and she has lived her life and career with an integrity that has always been apparent in her music. After the chart-topping success of the traditional, foot-stomping record “God is Good” from her gospel debut, Love Forever Shines, Belle is prepared to take her integrity to another level with her newest gospel opus HIGHER (Pendulum Records/Walker Davis Entertainment).

“What happened with ‘God Is Good’ on the first project was just surreal. I knew that I wasn’t going to have to start to the bottom because I do have a name and a very blessed career, but I had no idea that the church would be as receptive to my music as they were. I guess they felt safe because my (R&B) music has always maintained the decency factor and there was always integrity in everything I sang about in my songs.” The intention of her debut into gospel music was important, since Belle was raised in church singing gospel from the age of 8. “ I was purposeful in making sure that the music fans and people who were seeking God, that might not have been churchgoers, were able to see that God was using the same person—Regina Belle.”

The four-time Grammy® Award and Academy® Award winner vocalist, whose hits have included such stellar offerings as “Make It Like It Was,” “If I Could,” “Dream In Color” and “A Whole New World (with Peabo Bryson) is prepared to offer the world a closer look into her heart and her walk with God with HIGHER.

As First Lady of New Shield of Faith Ministries in Atlanta, where her husband, John S. Battle III, is senior pastor, Regina Belle knew that the world was watching her transition, but more important to her was her own walk. “As I continue to flourish and expand in my journey as a woman and a wife, I felt God calling even higher, calling our relationship higher. There are some places that Regina Belle can go that others, even ‘church folks’ can’t go. God said ‘I can trust you’ and so here we go!”

The new project, which features duets with Lowell Pye (Men of Standard), powerhouse vocalist Kathy Taylor and the one and only Pastor Shirley Caesar, is a powerful offering of the best of Regina Belle, both personally and vocally. Recorded in Houston, TX, under the watchful direction of Chris Walker (“my spiritual brother and sounding board”), HIGHER is a collection of stunning ballads and it takes a few musical turns that will both surprise and please Belle’s loyal and faithful fans.

The lead single—“Make An Example Out Of Me”—is a pure and powerful testimony from Belle, who suffered from an illness recently that caused her to have two different surgeries and kept her from traveling for almost a year. “After I had gone through the surgery, I didn’t know that God was using me as an example. But what I did know was that my illness didn’t define my relationship with God but my response definitely would.” She knew it was time to go higher and “Make An Example Out Of Me” was Belle’s forceful declaration as she prepared to get up.

Another powerful song on HIGHER is “Mighty In Battle,” which Regina co-wrote. “This song reminds me of a war cry. It’s almost like an anthem. The cry of ‘Right now now now now now!’ kept speaking to me. When Chris (Walker) heard the playback of what we had put down in the studio, he broke it open and put that thing back together and it’s anointed. Lowell Pye gave the song exactly what it needed!” The track is strong and solid, but with a very percussive groove that’s sure to set the church and the charts on fire.

Songs like “Coming Back” and “God Must Have Been With You” are standout tracks that are perfect for the soaring alto that has made Regina Belle a crowd favorite and anointed vessel since her 1987 debut on Columbia Records. “Coming Back,” a sweeping ballad of reclamation and restoration, is vintage Regina Belle, offering her pure vocals over a beautiful melody. “God Must Have Been With You” is also in the vein of the style of the beautiful song stylist. “These songs are more of who I am…lyrically in the gospel realm, but musically in line with what God has always done with me.”

Being able to finally record with her musical mentor (and “spiritual mother”) Pastor Shirley Caesar is a dream for Belle, one that should have been fulfilled on her last offering, except that Regina was too nervous to reach out to the anointed storyteller. “When I saw (Pastor) Shirley, she asked me why I never called. I wasn’t going to miss that opportunity twice.” The phone call gave birth to “Been So Good To Me,” which is a combination of a traditional quarter-style song, with hints of jazz, bringing together the best of both singers for a powerhouse selection. Belle was initially a bit nervous with the style of the song, because “I didn’t want to get out of my lane, but I felt that thing. The song has jazz influences in it and a little more of me and we married the two.” Belle and Caesar, who have played mother and daughter in a Vy Higginson production of “Mama, I Want To Sing,” recorded Caesar’s part in North Carolina in a few takes in Caesar’s fiery vocal style that shows why the veteran is still the Queen of Gospel music. “When she asked me if I was singing my part, I said ‘No, Ma’m. I respectfully decline.’ After she sang that song, I wasn’t about to come behind her in the studio.”

Belle felt equally as excited about pairing with gospel trailblazer Kathy Taylor, whose hits include “Oh How Precious” and “Corinthian Song” are keeping her traveling the globe, when the soulful sisters recorded “I Will Bless The Lord.” The stirring hymn is a glorious offering from two women who are anointed and not ashamed of the gospel and the gifts placed in them.

With HIGHER, Regina Belle has a simple but powerful message. “I pray that each listener has an experience. My whole objective in doing this record is to bring people into the presence of God. Some of us don’t always get there through the preached word. The music is only second to that, but I want to be able to know that I did my job and if you don’t have words to say, then use my words. If you don’t have a voice, then use my voice. If you don’t have the music or the setting, use mine. I believe that my music helps people get to a special place.” That place is a closer walk with God, one that is sweeter, deeper, richer and HIGHER!

Anthony Kearns, recognized as one of the world‘s finest tenors, made his official U.S. Grand Opera debut as the lead tenor in the role of “Edgardo” in Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor with Opera Naples [Florida] in January 2011. His first appearance with the opera company came in early 2010 as “Romeo” in their production of Romeo & Juliet: Then and Now. Later in the year, he starred as “Don José” in the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Glasthule Opera Company’s production of Georges Bizet’s Carmen.

Mr. Kearns sang with the Royal Dublin Society as the lead tenor in the first
complete performance since the early 20th century of The Lily of Killarney (part
of "The Irish Ring" trilogy). In 2011, Mr. Kearns performed in the lead tenor role,
“Don Ottavio,” in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Lismore Music Festival. In August, he joined the Emerald City [Steamboat Springs, Colorado] Opera as “Alfred” in a concert-staged performance of Johann Strauss’ operetta, Die Fledermaus. Kearns returned to Opera Naples in early 2012 as the lead tenor in Charles Gounod’s Faust, a role he previously performed with Opera Ireland (nominated for best production in the Irish Times Theater Awards in 2006). Other roles include “Fenton” in Giuseppe Verdi’s Falstaff (in Montepulciano, Italy) and “Rinuccio” in Puccini’s comic opera, Gianni Schicci, with Opera Ireland.

Mr. Kearns has performed in the most prestigious venues around the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. His flourishing international solo career includes high-profile celebrity engagements, major television appearances, concert tours, and collaborations with the finest orchestras, including the Boston Pops, the ChicagolandPops, the Ulster Orchestra and the Czech National Orchestra. In November 2012, Kearns performed with the U.S. Air Force Band as a featured guest in the PBS Special, “America’s Veterans: A Musical Tribute,” with “American Idol” season two winner, Ruben Studdard. The following year, Kearns reunited with the Air Force Band to open the televised 2013 National Memorial Day Parade, where he was backed by a 260-member chorus.

Kearns is a founding member of the popular singing group, The Irish Tenors, with whom he has 10 best-selling CDs and five PBS Specials. He is a member of The Recording Academy (“The GRAMMYs”), the premier association that honors excellence in the recording arts and music industries.

"This album is something that I needed to do, for me," Elliott Yamin says of the aptly-titled Let's Get to What's Real, his third album and his first Purpose Music Group/eOne release. "It feels right, and it feels like who I am as an artist. I wanted to make something raw and soulful and organic, so I went wherever the music moved me."

Yamin has already earned a prestigious reputation as both a world-class recording artist and a deeply compelling live performer, having built an impressive body of work as well as an intensely loyal international fan base. On Let's Get to What's Real, the multi-talented artist raises the musical and personal stakes, tapping into the emotional honesty and sonic intimacy of classic soul to create the most inspired and distinctive music he's ever made. The resulting album is the purest expression to date of the musical talent and personal charisma that were first introduced to the public during Yamin's stint as one of the most acclaimed performers to ever compete on TV's American Idol.

"I wanted to get back to making real music with real musicians and real instruments," Yamin says of the new disc. "There were some hints of that on my first album, but my second album was pretty much machine-driven. I like that kind of music too, but this time I wanted to create music about real issues and make a record which reflects this.”

Yamin's fresh new creative leap is apparent on such impassioned new tunes as the intimate, insistent "Self Control," the rousingly upbeat "Gather 'Round," the poignantly autobiographical "Virginia" and the commanding title track, whose lyrical sentiments underline the sense of personal commitment that Yamin brought to the project. Those tracks find the artist decisively reinventing his sound, reaching back to the heartfelt immediacy of vintage R&B while remaining firmly grounded in the present.

Yamin co-wrote and co-produced Let's Get to What's Real with longtime collaborators Brett Nolan and Aaron Goldstein, who also played various instruments on the sessions. "I wanted to have the same producers for this whole album, which I'd never had before, and I wanted to be totally involved in the production, the mixing, the vocal arrangements, from start to finish," Yamin asserts. "I really got to get my hands dirty this time, and I learned so much making this album. I think it personifies who I am as a singer and songwriter. Artists are supposed to grow and test boundaries and challenge themselves, and I feel like I got to do that with this record."

The only two songs on the album not co-written by Yamin are the infectious "I'll Be That Bridge" and the aforementioned title number. Both of those tunes were penned by Brett Nolan's father, veteran tunesmith Kenny Nolan, renowned for writing such hits as "My Eyes Adored You" and "Lady Marmalade," as well as his own '70s smash "I Like Dreamin'."

"It was very inspiring having Kenny involved with this project," Yamin notes. "He'd come by during our sessions and he'd play songs for me here and there, and some of them really stuck, including the two on the album. We recorded the album at Kenny and Brett's studio in Van Nuys; it has so much history and so much ambience, and Kenny and the studio played a big role in how the album turned out."

Elliott Yamin was born in Los Angeles and soon after, his family moved to Pasadena, CA where he first discovered his vocal talent while singing with his neighbors. Yamin later moved to Richmond, VA as a youth, and soon found employment singing cover material in a local jazz group and working as a DJ on a local R&B radio station. It was here that he auditioned for American Idol and won a spot in the show's competition during its 2006 season. Simon Cowell described him as "potentially the best male vocalist," while guest Stevie Wonder encouraged him to pursue music full-time.

Yamin launched his recording career with his highly anticipated 2007 debut album Elliott Yamin, which debuted at Number Three on the Billboard album chart and was the highest-debuting album by an independent artist in SoundScan history. The self-titled disc achieved gold status in the U.S. and Japan (where he continues to maintain a large audience), and yielded the hit "Wait for You."

In the wake of the first album's release, Yamin received considerable media exposure on countless television shows, while gaining extensive performing experience by touring around the world with his live band. In late 2007, he released the Christmas-themed Sounds of the Season: The Elliott Yamin Holiday Collection, which would be reissued in expanded form the following year as My Kind of Holiday. Yamin's second official album, Fight for Love, followed in 2009, spawning the successful singles "Fight for Love" and "Can't Keep on Loving You (From a Distance)."

Yamin's international touring activities have included several trips to far-flung locales on behalf of a variety of charities, relief groups and peace organizations. He's also worked tirelessly as an activist and spokesman for a number of organizations promoting awareness, advocacy and aid for those living with diabetes. Yamin's close rapport with his fans has allowed him to road-test many of Let's Get to What's Real's songs. "I've been fortunate to get out there and play a lot of this material before the album was released," he reports, "Everywhere we've been so far, the fans have responded really positively. My fans tend to feel personally invested in what I'm doing, and it feels like they're with me on this part of the journey too.

"I'm so proud of this album; it really feels like me," he concludes. "This whole project was such a positive experience, and I had such an amazing time making it. If I can keep making records like this, I'll be a very happy guy." 3

Jade Starling best known as one half of the late 80s duo Pretty Poison (#1 platinum hit "Catch Me I'm Falling" on Virgin Records) will be releasing her much anticipated new solo album “Captive” in Fall 2013. “Captive” will feature collaborations with Lee Dagger of the hugely successful English remix team Bimbo Jones (Lady GaGa, Kylie Minogue, Rhianna etc.), DJ Laszlo currently on a streak of number one Billboard Club hits including (Selina Gomez’s “Come & Get It, “Kelly Clarkson’s Dark Side and Justin Beiber / Nicki Manaj’s Beauty and A Beat) and French DJ/remixer Franck Dona (Universal France) “Insomniak”, the first official single from “Captive” with mixes from Lee Dagger, DJ Scott Mann Dark Intensity, Bisbetic (Italy), Alex Preston (Austrailia) and the award winning Dj/Remixer/Producer Chris Cox will be released on Oct. 15. The video for “Insomniak” was shot in the “High Hollow” mansion which was originally owned by William S. Paley who essentially founded CBS Broadcasting. This club anthem is notable for its lush vocal verse and hypnotic buildup to a stellar instrumental hook.

“I first made contact with Lee Dagger after hiring Bimbo Jone’s to remix my “Dance Revolution” single. We hit it off well and decided to explore collaborating. Within a short period of time Lee & I along with my long time writing partner Whey Cooler have written eight songs together so far” (“Only Love”, “Every lil Beat”, “Subliminal”, “Insomniak”, “Thinkin About U”, ‘Spontaneous”, “Place In The Sun’ and “Awake”), all of which can be heard on “Captive”.

Similarly, DJ Laszlo has several collaborations making it onto “Captive” (“Better and Better”, “Love of A Lifetime”, and “Runaway Hearts”) The LP is rounded out by the Franck Dona collaboration “Everything in the World” and the Starling/ Cooler compositions “P.I.M.P.”, “Captive” and “Dance Revolution” also remixed by Bimbo Jones.

During July 2013, Jade scored a major coup by raising over $20,000 during a very successful Kickstarter campaign, the proceeds from which will be used to fund the promotion of the new “INSOMNIAK” single. On Aug. 13th 2013, Jade performed live at the “House of Blues” in Atlantic City where she was introduced by Colin Cosell the grandson of legendary sports caster Howard Cosell. This was the featured Promo Only party at the 21st annual DJ TIMES DJ Expo. In addition to this, Jade was featured on the Artist panel and gave an award to Internet Radio station “Fusion”. Also on the bill were EDM superstars Krewella and Luciana of DJ Tiesto fame. Pretty Poison’s “Catch Me I'm Falling” is celebrating its 25th anniversary during the Spring of 2013. Over the years, this platinum hit has been included in scores of movies, TV specials and CD compilations including the 80s cult classic “Hiding Out” starring Jon Cryer, “Kickin’ it Old Skool” starring Jamie Kennedy, Adam Sandler's "Don't Mess With The Zohan” and more recently on AMC’s Emmy Award winning series “Breaking Bad”. In addition “Catch Me I’m Falling” was recognized by VH-1 on its Top 100 OHWs of the 80s Countdown coming in at #47 for the entire decade. The new live show features a medley of songs from the EDM influenced “Captive” as well as a number of classic hits including “Catch Me I’m Falling” & “Nightime”.
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Originally from Farmington Hills, Michigan, Kirsten Haglund had the honor of serving as Miss America 2008. During that time, she served as Goodwill Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network and was a tireless advocate for increased awareness of Eating Disorders as a public health priority. She is now Community Relations Specialist for Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, a NEDA Ambassador, and television personality, having appeared on Fox News Channel, CNN, HLN, Fox Business Network, and Huff Post Live to comment on youth in politics and women's health issues. She also continues her love of performing and singing, and is releasing Christmas album this season: "True Joy of Christmas."

In February of 2009, she founded the Kirsten Haglund Foundation, whose mission is to fundraise to provide treatment scholarships to assist families and individuals battling eating disorders. Kirsten graduated from Emory University in 2013 with a B.A. in Political Science.

Philadelphia, PA: Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205TH season with an all-new production of Broadway’s family musical, ELF. Based on the Hollywood hit, and directed and choreographed by Marc Robin, this production will bring the Sparklejollytwinklejingley to Philadelphia audiences this holiday season. ELF begins previews on November 5th, opens on November 13th and runs through January 5th on the WST Mainstage.

ELF is the charming tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, he embarks on a journey to New York City with dreams to find his birth father and discover his true identity. What's an adopted elf to do when he realizes his father is on Santa's 'naughty' list and his half-brother doesn't believe that there is a Santa Claus? It's up to Buddy to save Christmas!

See your favorite characters from Walt Disney World!

DISNEY ON ICE: Let's Celebrate! at Wells Fargo Center
It's one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine's Day Ball with Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe. Come join the party when this spectacular ice show visits your hometown!

The Eagles Cheerleaders entertain sold-out crowds at Eagles games and are continually sought after to participate in international tours to perform for their global fan base. Within the past decade, the cheerleaders have participated in tours to Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Mexico City, Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto as well as performed at some of the most prestigious sporting events in the world including Super Bowl XXXIX, Hall of Fame Game, Senior Bowl, NFL Kickoff, and Pro Bowl. Committed to supporting US military, the Eagles Cheerleaders travel yearly to overseas military bases to perform for the troops. Recent goodwill military tours have included travel to Iraq, Kuwait, Sarajevo, and Kosovo.

The famed Vera Wang designed the Eagles Cheerleaders current uniforms, which upon unveiling, instantly gained the squad recognition as being the most fashionable squad in the NFL. The Eagles Cheerleaders were the first, and are the only, in the NFL to have uniforms created by an internationally renowned designer. The elite NFL squad, comprised of 38 beautiful women, frequently grace the pages of top national publications and are regularly featured on national television shows. They were also recently featured in a Super Bowl commercial with an estimated viewership of 108 million.

Eagles Cheerleaders Calendars are known for being the most innovative and successful in all of sports. The squad made national headlines by being the first in professional sports to produce an eco-friendly calendar as well as the first to create a lingerie calendar. The forward thinking Eagles Cheerleaders were also the first in the NFL to create a Cheerleader Calendar Mobile App. Off the field, the Eagles Cheerleaders spend of hundreds of hours each year in the community volunteering for charitable organizations. Additionally, they are involved in raising awareness and funds for Eagles Youth Partnership, Eagles Tackling Breast Cancer, and Eagles Go Green.

See your favorite characters from Sesame Place!

Leah Sykes, 16, was crowned Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2014 on August 17, 2013 in Orlando, Florida, and awarded a $25,000 scholarship. She lives in Jacksonville, FL with her mother, father, two sisters and two brothers, where she is a home-schooled junior and also takes some college level classes at Florida State College of Jacksonville. She has a 3.97 GPA and aspires to attend Belmont University in Nashville, TN, to pursue a degree in vocal performance and possibly a dual major in teaching.

As tutor of two autistic boys, Leah embodies her platform, “Seeing Beyond Disabilities,” in her everyday life through various initiatives in her community as well as on a national scale. She understands how limiting disabilities can be and tries to eliminate these boundaries. Her initiative to create a “Beach for EveryBODY” seeks to redesign Jax Beach in Jacksonville to create a disability-friendly beach. She serves as the Children’s Miracle Network’s Hospitals’ teen ambassador and also has been named a national ambassador for the Girls Know How® book series that encourages young people to explore the careers of their dreams.

Devoted to running, Leah logs four to twelve miles a day, even running a marathon on the morning of a rehearsal for her local preliminary competition last December, which was her first pageant! A talented vocalist who loves to sing, write songs and play guitar, she sang the national anthem, “Someone Like You” (Adele) and “Forget You” (Cee Lo Green) at the Miss America Pageant in September 2013 and will appear in the 2013 Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadelphia.

About the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization
The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization hosts a national competition annually to encourage and reward the talent, communication skills, community service, and academic achievement of girls from 13 to 17 years of age. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen is the “little sister” organization of the Miss America Scholarship Organization. Now in its eighth year, it is a not-for-profit program that has made available nearly $5 million in college scholarships nationally to young women from 13 to 17 years of age.

Cara McCollum, Miss New Jersey 2013
Date of Birth: February 6, 1992
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Education: Princeton University – Bachelor of Arts; Forrest City High School – Valedictorian
Platform Issue: Giving the Gift of Reading
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Obtain a B.A. in English with a concentration in Journalism; Become an author and broadcast journalist
Talent: Instrumental Piano – “Cumana” by Barclay Allen
Scholastic Honors: Recipient of the Edwin Ferris Grant for Journalism (Princeton); Awarded the Best Paper Submitted in a Journalism Course; Selected for highly competitive Digital Media Boot Camp (Princeton); Arkansas Times Academic All-Star; Scored 34 on ACT.
Leadership Roles: Youth Advisory Council Vice President; Forrest City High School Class President; Kappa Alpha Theta Social Chair; Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador; Students for Education Reform Leadership Fellow
Accomplishments: Accepted to Princeton and Harvard; Founded the Birthday Book Project in 2008, which sends gift-wrapped books to underprivileged children for their birthdays; Recipient of the Daniel Cayce Award for Inspirational Leadership in Public Service awarded by the Clinton Foundation; Recipient of Universal Dance Association All-American Honors; Recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award for Community Service; Recipient of the St. Francis County “History in the Making” Community Service Award; Recipient of the Educational Research Center of America Community Contribution Scholarship.
Interesting Facts: Member of the New Jersey Ghost Hunter’s Society; Started first business at the age of 9; Pictured on the Chee Burger Wall of Fame; Learned magic tricks from a Las Vegas card dealer; Tri-State Drill Down Queen; Joined both the Princeton Cheerleading Squad and the Raks-O Belly Dancing Troupe with no prior experience; Studied classical piano for 15 years, dance for 15 years, visual art for 12 years, and voice for 8 years.
Employment: Editorial Intern at the Oxford American Magazine, Staff Reporter at The Vail Daily newspaper, Columnist for Princeton Alumni Weekly magazine, Sales Associate at Jane Consignment, Dance Teacher at Janet’s School of Dance
How has the world you come from shaped your dreams and aspirations? I’ve always been very fortunate to have parents who told me that I could be anything I wanted to be. Call me naïve, but I believed them completely and have never looked back. I grew up reading books about faraway places and fascinating people that taught me that there is a whole big world out there that I want to be a part of. Between my family’s unwavering support and my book-fueled imagination, I learned that it was not only okay to dream big but also encouraged. So I reached for the stars and ended up at the number one university in the nation in one of the most beautiful and booming states in the country.
Of all the ways you could succeed in your life, why have you chosen to succeed in the Miss America Pageant? Success is such an ambiguous term, but I choose to define it as the ability and freedom to pursue the things I’m passionate about and help others in need. I will only consider myself successful if I look forward to going to work because I’m doing something that I love. And if money plays any role in the definition of success, I just want to have enough to share with others. I want to be Miss America because it would allow me to do both of those things—pursue my passion for fighting illiteracy and helping others—which would be the ultimate success.
What social issue, other than your platform, will have the greatest impact on your generation and why? Besides illiteracy, I think self-confidence issues are becoming more and more of a problem for today’s youth. My generation’s struggle for self-confidence is the root cause of many other issues, including bullying, teen suicide, eating disorders, and substance abuse. I think if we can get to the root of the problem and make young people feel better about themselves, then we can solve a lot of other problems as well.

My name is Rebecca Jackson and I am Miss Delaware 2013.

It is truly an honor to be hostess of the state of Delaware this year! My platform is Fostering Music where I am dedicated to sharing the arts and yoga with foster children nationwide through the Miss America Organization.

I was very lucky at a young age to have two parents who realize the benefits of the arts as a creative and emotional outlet - a place where you can truly be yourself. Many foster children do not have the opportunity to experience the arts.

Through my presentations at schools, the PennythePiano.com Foster Children’s Page and Statewide Lesson Directory I hope to bring the arts into many children’s lives.

Annie Rosellini, Miss Pennsylvania 2013, is a student at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, where she is majoring in public relations and advertising. An avid lover of dance, she has declared it as a minor, with plans to graduate with both degrees in May of 2015. Annie was born and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania. Growning up, she danced at Lee’s School of Dance and quickly fell in love with both the sport and the art. While in high school, she was a member of the Squinettes Dance Team, part of the renowned Butler High School Marching Band. She actually performed with the band in this very parade before, in 2009! She is thrilled to be back this year as Miss Pennsylvania.

Annie first became involved in the Miss America Organization, when as a 13 year old she was crowned the first Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, 2005. Her beauty and gracefulness was noted on the stages of the first ever Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando, Florida, the “little sister” pageant to Miss America. As an adult, she knew she wanted to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant, and possibly at Miss America. This was Annie’s third try at Miss Pennsylvania. In her first two years of competition, she was recognized with a preliminary talent award and top 11 finalist spot. In the 2013 competition, as Miss Greater Juniata Valley, she was awarded preliminary swimsuit before capturing the prestigious Miss Pennsylvania/America title.

In the spring of 2010 just before her high school graduation, Annie’s father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to heart disease. This tragic loss prompted her initial volunteerism with the American Heart Association. Since then her involvement with the AHA has led her to become a Committee Member of the Butler and Beaver Counties Heart Ball. In 2012 she was honored to be chosen as the Spokesperson for the “Open Your Heart” Campaign. This is a special campaign within the AHA designed specifically to promote childhood heart disease awareness and funding for children’s education. Heart Disease Awareness and Prevention for our Future is her platform with the Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Organization because of her mission; talking to elementary classrooms about keeping their hearts healthy through nutritious eating and regular activity. She sincerely hopes to inspire these children to develop lifelong habits that will help them to succeed in living long and healthy lives.

She is honored to represent the organization that is the single largest provider of scholarships for young women, making available $45 million last year alone, the Miss America Organization. She feels that being Miss Pennsylvania is really about advocating for further education initiatives like “More women in STEM” (science, technology, engineering, and math), promoting community involvement, being Pennsylvania’s ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network, the official platform of the Miss America Organization, and promoting her personal platform.

If there are any girls interested, be sure to check out misspa.org for further information on the 35+ local pageants taking place throughout the state of PA this year, to become a contestant in Miss Pennsylvania!

Alyssa Sullivan(Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen 2013)-Alyssa is a 17 year old senior who attends Middle Township High School in Cape May Court House, NJ. Alyssa is college bound next year and pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Alyssa aspires to perform on Broadway. She is no stranger to the Manhattan area as she performed in Broadway Rising Star and placed 4th place against competitors around the country. She is currently performing in the “Miracle Worker” as Anne Sullivan debuting November 15th. She also has performed and had leading roles in; “Little Women”, How To Succeed In Business”, “Les Miserables”, “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, “Sweeney Todd”, “You Can’t Take It With You”, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, and many more. Alyssa has studied dance since the age of 2. She takes all forms of dance; tap, jazz, team, ballet, lyrical, modern, pointe and hip hop. Alyssa’s number one passion is singing. She is a voice student of Robert Edwin Studio’s and has been studying voice for many years. She recently competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singers Competition for the second year in a row. While not on the stage Alyssa spends the majority of her time at school where she is the Vice-President of the class of 2014, Vice-President of the French Club, Vice-President of the Drama Club and belongs to the Italian American Club, Student Council, Powder Puff Football Team, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Advanced Choir, Chamber Choir and a Panther News Network Anchor. Alyssa’s most recent accomplishment to date is holding the title of Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen 2013. She has just returned from Miss America’s Outstanding Teen where she placed in the top 8 of 53 teenagers in the country. She also was chosen as one of the top 5 interviews. Alyssa has traveled around the state speaking about her platform “Teenage Abstinence It’s Worth The Wait”. She has given assemblies and has been a Keynote Speaker at the Allied Health Conference in New Brunswick. She is a Youth Educator for “Peer Challenge Commit 2 Character” program where she educates teenagers about the dangers of all risk taking behaviors. Miss Sullivan is proud to represent the state of New Jersey and has loved the bonds she has made.

Tanee DeCosta, Miss Delaware's Outstanding Teen 2013 After only competing in pageantry for two years, Tanee DeCosta was crowned Miss Delaware's Outstanding Teen 2013 last March and has loved this exciting year-long reign. Tanee finds the mixture of community service and sisterhood within the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization to be extremely rewarding. She is truly passionate about her platform"The Hate Free Zone: Bullying Prevention." Tanee has written and performed a theatrical anti-bullying monologue, worked with Delaware State University students on a bullying public service announcement film, and is currently working towards collecting pledges to create Bully-Free Bus Stops throughout the state. By sharing her personal story, Tanee hopes to assist in educating and someday ending the cycle of bullying that affects so many of our youth today.

When Tanee isn't making appearances throughout the state she enjoys writing poetry, dancing, art, and cheering with the St. George's Technical High School Cheerleading Squad. Tanee resides in Middletown with her family and is the eldest of four children which includes siblings Shamar, Samantha, and Sarah. Her parents, Tanya & Martin Guinals and Dennis Stephens, are extremely proud of Tanee and know that her high energy and winning spirit will continue to create endless opportunities. Tanee is currently in her junior year at St. George's Technical High School. She plans to pursue a career in health care.

In August, Tanee represented Delaware at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando, Florida - and was awarded "The Spirit of America," which is better known as "Miss Congeniality," which was voted upon by her fellow sister contestants! Congratulations Tanee!

Katie Schreckengast, a Palmyra, PA native, earned the Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen title in June 2013, having competed as Miss Luzerne County’s Outstanding Teen. She is a senior at Palmyra High School in Lebanon County.
During her year of service, Katie is raising awareness of her personal platform “No Kid Hungry” as well as the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization’s national platform the Children’s Miracle Network. Katie chose her personal platform because of her involvement with her local food pantry, the Caring Cupboard, and she has helped to raise thousands of dollars to help support the important mission of this organization during the past four years. During her year of service, Katie will also support “Children’s Grief Awareness Day,” a special initiative of the Highmark Caring Place, to help support children who have lost a loved one to death.
An accomplished musician, Katie has been playing the alto saxophone for more than eight years, and she is first chair in concert, jazz, and symphonic orchestras. She also serves as a drum major for her high school marching band.
In addition to being a scholar, musician, and community service advocate, Katie is a decorated swimmer and captain of her high school swim team. A certified life guard and swim instructor, she qualified for states all three years of her high school career and is her school record holder in three relay swimming events. She also holds numerous leadership positions in her school, including student council, prom committee, and feature story editor of her school newspaper.
When she was six months old, Katie and her brother Zach were adopted from South Korea by her parents, Lori and Randy Schreckengast.
Katie is available to speak to groups, perform, or appear at special events on behalf of you or your organization. Booking information is available by emailing Autumn Lexer at marisaautumn@comcast.net or Judy Guinosso at jguinosso@gmail.com. Or visit us at www.misspaoutstandingteen.org.

See Santa and Mrs. Claus on their parade float!