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Troy Monaco 917-804-5774 troy@megamanagementinc.com Bigger Than Life Entertainment Presents:
“All-Star 2007 Vegas Weekend”
February 15-18, 2007
Las Vegas-Nevada(rushprnews) 12/08/2006 - Bigger Than Life Entertainment’s CEO E. Jay Matthews unveils plans for All-Star 2007 Vegas Weekend and it is going to be unbelievable! For the first time in the 56-year history of the NBA All Star game, the event will be held in the west coast nightlife & entertainment mecca - Las Vegas, Nevada. Thursday February 15th through Sunday February 18th 2007, BTL All-Star 2007 Weekend hosted by NBA Superstar Philadelphia 76er’s Allen Iverson, will consist of a spectacular series of A-list celebrity events including:
· The Official Red Carpet Kick Off (Invitation Only)
· Model of Excellence Awards - Tribute to Bob Johnson (Invitation Only)
· Street Ball on The Strip Basketball Game at Caesers Palace, Las Vegas
· BTL - Gospel Mania, Sponsored by Lexus of Las Vegas
· All-Star 2007 Vegas Game & Allen Iverson Wrap Party
- Allen Iverson nicknamed AI and The Answer, is a professional basketball player. He is an All-Star point/shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers franchise of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A ten-year veteran at the age of 31, he is considered by many to be among the greatest guards of his generation and one of the most prolific scorers in the history of the game. In 2003, Iverson was ranked 53rd on SLAM Magazine's Top 75 NBA players of all time. He was also voted NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (2005)
- E. Jay Mathews vision began in 1980 when his best friend “Hitman” Tommy Hearns won the Welterweight Championship. That victory launched a spectacular career, and also created the entertainment vision for Mathews. Capitalizing on his experience working with the legendary boxer, Mathews formed Bigger Than Life Entertainment. BTL has produced a variety of major national events such as Acapulco World Music Festival, the closing ceremonies for the Atlanta Olympic Games, Peace Fest 97 (NY & LA/Pay Per View) and several 2006 NFL Superbowl 30 after parties and events in the host city, E. Jay’s hometown - Detroit, Michigan
- Bigger Than Life is a full service entertainment company based in Las Vegas, specializing in Concert Promotion. Public Relations, and Artist Management
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Schedule Of Events:
Thursday February 15, 2007
- The Official Red Carpet Kick Off (Invitation Only) :
Exclusive VIP invitation only, champagne reception hosted by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will include a presentation of the key to the city to 8- time consecutive NBA All Star player Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers. There will also be a special salute to the Joe and Gervin Maloof (Owners of the Sacramento Kings, The Palms Hotel Las Vegas and Wells Fargo Bank) for their instrumental role in bringing the 56th annual NBA All-Star Game to Las Vegas.
- Model of Excellence Awards - Tribute to Bob Johnson (Invitaiton Only):
Honoring Bob Johnson (BET Founder/1st black NBA team owner, Charlotte Bobcats) Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King, and retired Pro-Tennis player Andre Agassi with concert featuring a performance by The Black Eye Peas, at Caesars Palace Event Center.
- Street Ball on The Strip Basketball Game at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas:
Featuring Ball4life (AND 1 Players - Baby Shaq, Main Event, Escalade, The Air Up There, The Professor, The Dribbling Machine, ½ Man ½ Amazing) –vs.- Pro Football All-Stars (Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Rod Gardner, Tutan Reyes, Julius Peppers, Ty Law, Plaxico Burress, & Julius Peppers).
- Gospel Mania at Caesar Palace Event Center:
Lexus of Las Vegas and Bigger Than Life is proud to present the “ultimate” gospel music event to lift your spirits during this amazing weekend. Featuring performances by top recording artists - Patti LaBelle, Ce Ce Winans, Be Be Winans, Fred Hammond, Provenance Music Group and many more!
- Allen Iverson and Friends Party:
In the center of the Las Vegas Strip - Caesar Palace, Bigger Than Life presents the hottest Saturday Night party of the weekend in the Augustus Grand Ball Room. With Hosts Allen Iverson and Ed Lover (Power 105 NYC). Music by DJ Biz Markie. This event is guaranteed to be filled with surprise Celebrity Guests & VIP’s – and is only for the grown and sexy!
- Game Day with All Star Legends:
Be a part of history and re-live history also, with some of basketballs greatest living legends. The Caesars Palace Event Center is turned into the World’s Largest Living Room. With over 60 TV Screens, watch the Big Game and some highlights from past All Star games courtesy of ESPN Classics. Meet and Greet guys who have created the blueprint for the players of today and tomorrow.
- All-Star 2007 Vegas Wrap Party: Join Bigger Than Life and Allen Iverson for the Official Wrap Party at Augustus Ballroom at Caesars Palace. 48,000 square feet of space will be transformed into 3 Hollywood Havens featuring the hottest national recording artists in R&B/Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, and Old School Hip Hop performing in 3 rooms for ONE NIGHT ONLY! This event will go down in All Star Weekend HISTORY. Be a part of it!
Press Inquiries please contact: Troy Monaco: 917-804-5774 or Troy@MEGAManagementInc.com