16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

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The 16^th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will air on Super Bowl Sunday (February 1^st) at 10 AM ET on BET and again at 2 PM ET on Centric.

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/

[ Reprinted by The DeSean Jackson Foundation, 1/30/2015]

On Friday, January 30^th, the 16^th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will help kick off Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix, AZ.  The concert event and Super Bowl weekend favorite, has announced living legend Gladys Knight as its headlining performer and co-hosts – actress Holly Robinson Peete and retired NFL star, Rodney Peete.

Joining Ms. Knight and the Peetes for the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is an all-star lineup of entertainers (Tichina Arnold, Natalie Grant, Anthony Hamilton, Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister, Israel Houghton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Mali Music, Donnie McClurkin, DeWayne Woods) and athletes (Antonio Brown – Pittsburgh Steelers, DeSean Jackson – Washington Redskins, Ray Lewis, Larry Fitzgerald – Arizona Cardinals, Rashad Jennings – New York Giants, Deion Sanders, Devon Still – Cincinnati Bengals), as well as the acclaimed NFL Players Choir (featuring current and retired players).

This year’s Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is being made possible with gracious support from American Family Insurance. The evening will feature special tributes to gospel music legend Andrae Crouch and beloved sportscaster Stuart Scott. In addition, Hamilton and Hollister will join Woods for a never-before-seen performance of the new song, “Friend of Mine.”

For the past 16 years, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, which is one of only five NFL sanctioned Super Bowl weekend events, has brought together a sterling group of secular and Christian artists, along with superstar athletes, to uplift and inspire and to give back to the community. Each year SBGC donates a portion of its proceeds to local and national charity organizations.

Gayle Jackson, President, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation, encourages all of the Washington Redskins’ Nation, family and friends of the foundation founded by Mrs. Jackson and her son, DeSean Jackson, of the Washington Redskins, to view the gospel celebration when it airs on Super Bowl Sunday on BET at 10:00 a.m., if you are unable to attend the event.  Tentative plans include an interview with DeSean Jackson that will be aired at that time.

About BET Networks

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks – BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

Congratulations, Miss Universe, Paulina Vega

The new Miss Universe, a 22-year-old beauty from Colombia, Paulina Vega, posed for her first official photo.  She bested more than 80 other women from around the world during the 63rd edition of the world’s most prestigious pageant held at the FIU Arena at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, USA on Sunday, January 25.

The first runner-up went to Nia Sanchez of the USA. Diana Harkusha of Ukraine, Yasmin Verheijen of the Netherlands, Kaci Fennell of Jamaica were the 2nd, 3rd and 4th runner-up, respectively.

DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins’ wide receiver and Pageant Judge with newly crowned Miss Universe, Paulina Vega

 

 

2015 Miss Universe – Red Carpet

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Doral-Miami, Florida – January 25, 2015

In front of a worldwide audience of approximately 1 billion viewers, Miss Universe Colombia, Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe at the FIU Arena. Leading up to the pageant, the red carpet was filled with celebrities who represented a multi-cultural diverse panel from the sports and entertainment industries.  The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant was broadcast on NBC with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo.

2015 Miss Universe Pageant Hosts and Judges with Mr. Donald Trump

The judges who sealed the fate of this year’s winner included: Kristin Cavallari, TV host and shoe designer for Kristin Cavallari by Chinese Laundry; Rob Dyrdek, Dynamic serial entrepreneur and star of MTV’s Ridiculousness and Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory; Emilio Estefan, 19-time Grammy Award winning musician and producer; Nina Garcia, Creative Director of Marie Claire Magazine, Lifetime’s hit show “Project Runway” judge, and fashion industry expert;

DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins wide receiver and return specialist; three-time Pro Bowler; William Levy, TV and film actor who was previously named People En Espanol’s Sexiest Man Alive; Manny Pacquiao, Fighter of the Decade, eight-division world champion and Filipino Congressman; Louise Roe, Fashion journalist, author, host of “Plain Jane” on MTV International and the upcoming TLC fashion series, “Style By Jury;” Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins celebrated right fielder, two-time major league baseball All-star and recipient of the biggest contract in sports history; and Lisa Vanderpump, Star of hit show “Vanderpump Rules” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

 

 

– 2015 Miss Universe Pageant Hosts – Jeannie Mai, Thomas Roberts, Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales and Thomas Roberts joined forces to host this year’s show for the first time as co-hosts. Morales is the news anchor of NBC’s “TODAY” show and co-anchor of the show’s third hour, and Roberts hosts MSNBC’s “Way Too Early” and is a contributor to “Morning Joe.” Veteran MISS UNIVERSE commentator, Jeannie Mai, took viewers behind-the-scenes to engage with contestants, talent and fans throughout the telecast.

Olivia Culpo, Miss Universe 2014 and boyfriend Nick Jonas

Mr. Donald Trump with Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe

DeSean Jackson – 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant Judge

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For Immediate Release

January 23, 2015

[Revised, 25, January 2015, 7:25 a.m., EST.]

Donald J. Trump, and Paula M. Shugart, President, of the Miss Universe Organization, announced  that DeSean Jackson, wide receiver and punt return specialist for the Washington Redskins; and CEO, of The DeSean Jackson Foundation, will be joining the distinguished panel of judges for the 2015 Miss Universe pageant.

The pageant will be televised on Sunday, January 25 (8-11 p.m., EST), on NBC, and an estimated 600 million viewers in 192 countries will watch this prestigious, international event.

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ABOUT THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture which uses its global grassroots reach to empower women to be self-confident and strive to be their personal best.  MUO believes that every woman should be “Confidently Beautiful.” The MISS UNIVERSE^®, MISS USA^®, and MISS TEEN USA^® beauty pageants provide an international platform through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors, and brands around the world. During their reign, our winners are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change, all while developing their personal career goals. For more information, and to learn more about Miss Universe’s official cause to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS education and prevention around the world, please visit the official website, http://www.missuniverse.com.

DeSean Jackson: Away from the Field – Behind the Broadcasting Desk

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January 21, 2015

DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins’, wide receiver, has been very busy during the month of January representing his team behind the broadcasting desk for several major networks.

Jackson states, “I am honored and also humbled to be given the opportunity to join the sports legends and NFL Hall of Famers who analyze the game from behind the broadcasting desks; and, to represent the Washington Redskins.”   The experience has enhanced my ‘love for the game’ and highest regard for the role the media plays as ‘gatekeepers’ balancing competing interests, states Jackson.

DeSean Jackson has added to his professional resume an appearance on NFL Network, NFL Game Day Final, with LaDainian Tomlinson, Chris Rose; and, Deion Sanders.

Fox Live Count Down with his former Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback, Donovan McNabb.

DeSean Jackson, of the Washington Redskins, appeared on a NFL Network Total Access Live segment.

Also, Jackson appeared on FOX NFL Sunday, during the Washington Redskins’ bye week, in November 2014, with Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee.

Gayle Jackson, President, of The DeSean Jackson Foundation, says that her son, DeSean, embraces every opportunity to represent the Washington Redskins and the NFL.  “We give thanks to God.”

“Everyone Can Be Great, Because Everyone Can Serve…….

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January 19, 2015

In the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please share your gifts and your talents to help those in need in our ‘beloved community‘.   – DeSean Jackson, CEO, The DeSean Jackson Foundation