Backstage From The NAACP Image Awards With Backstage Creations

Backstage Creations, specialists in award show gifts and custom backstage Celebrity Retreats™, produced the “Celebrity Retreat™” at the 46^th NAACP Image Awards airing Live from The Pasadena Civic Center Friday, February 6 (9/8c) on TV One.

The show featured appearances by some of the industry’s top talent including Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington, Common, David Oyelowo, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Laurence Fishburne, Larenz Tate, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sharon Leal, Octavia Spencer, Uzo Aduba, Gabrielle Union, Keegan-Michael Key, Shemar Moore, Omar Epps, Tracee Ellis Ross, Wendy Raquel Robinson and more.  The artists were thanked for their time and talent with the opportunity to preview product trends showcased in the Retreat.

The gift items selected for the Celebrity Retreat™ include:

• African Pride – At the Backstage Creations Gift Retreat, Laurence Fishburne and his wife, Gina Torres, were very excited to receive hair products by African Pride. Gina mentioned the products will be perfect for her curly locks!  www.African-Pride.com
• LATHER – Mechad Brooks smiled when he received skin care products by Lather, and said that his friend always raves about the brand. www.lather.com
• LENOX CORPORATION – Blackish’s Yara Shahidi was so excited to pick up a beautiful tray by Lenox, stating, “My mom will absolutely love this!” When actor, Henry Simmons, saw the tray, he immediately exclaimed, “That will look great in my kitchen!” www.lenox.com
• Phillip Ashley Chocolates – Agents of Shield’s Henry Simmons couldn’t get enough of Chef Phillip Ashley’s delicious chocolate creations at the Backstage Creations Gift Retreat, stating that his Cherry Blossom treat “tastes even better than it looks!” Keegan-Michael Key loved the chocolates so much, all he could say was “Oh, come on!” www.phillipashleychocolates.com
• ZUMER SPORT – Blackish’s Miles Brown said he loves his new basketball Zumer Sport duffle bag. Actress Elise Neal was also happy to receive her new bag, stating, “This will make the perfect gym bag!” www.zumersport.com

Celebrities also received:

• CURLS – Effortless, Frizz Free Waves, Curls and Kinks…formulated with Certified Organic Ingredients, Exotic Extracts and Natural Botanicals.  www.curls.biz?
• www.InvitationConsultants.com – Say goodbye to dull, boring paper, and say hello to breathtaking stationery! Vibrant, colorful stationery can express your style and add a personal touch to you small mail! www.InvitationConsultants.com
• JOHNSON’S POPCORN INC. – Hand tossed caramel corn made directly on the Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk. Made with the same excellent quality since 1940. www.johnsonspopcorn.com
• Nerium International- Already a favorite amongst celebrities, NeriumAD Age-Defying Night treatment addresses multiple skincare concerns at once, ensuring your skin is red carpet ready all year round. Clinically tested to be safe and effective, it minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture, all in one easy-to-use product. www.neriumproducts.com
• Zipsessory – Zipsessory is for a woman who wants to set herself apart with even the smallest detail. A simply brilliant idea to accessorize any outfit or zippered item. www.zipsessory.com

This year’s Celebrity Retreat™ is being created and styled by Josh Johnson, Interior & Event Designs. Josh provides a luxurious and stylish backdrop for celebrity guests to mingle while they peruse the products and lounge within his custom designed vignette.  Based both in West Hollywood and Nashville, Josh’s lovable personality earned him the nickname “Sparkle Josh” and the title of Fan Favorite during the second season of HGTV’s Design Star. He also appeared in the Design Star “All Stars” series. Currently, Josh is due to release his signature line of home decor products under the new “Josh Johnson Home” Brand, launching in the nationwide retail marketplace, March 2015.  www.softlinehome.com/sparkle-josh.html

Water provided by Castle Rock Water Company. Glacier melt water from Northern California’s Mt. Shasta and recipient of the 2014 best bottled water in the world award. Bottled at the source, this naturally alkaline, certified spring water is bottled in eco-friendly recycled glass for a more socially responsible, family owned and operated, bottled water.
www.castlerockwater.com

About BACKSTAGE CREATIONS

Created in 2000 by Karen Wood; formerly a talent coordinator on over 50 award shows, to give major corporations as well as up-and-coming designers the exclusive opportunity to personally introduce their products and services to celebrities.  BACKSTAGE CREATIONS originated the gifting suite concept and has created Celebrity Retreats™ at various industry honors including the Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Teen Choice Awards, Writers Guild Awards, MTV Movie Awards, MTV VMAs, People’s Choice Awards, BET Awards and Billboard Music Awards. BACKSTAGE CREATIONS puts an emphasis on charitable donation at each of our Retreats™ giving our celebrity attendees the opportunity to both give and receive through unique partnerships at our events.  Backstage Creations Retreats™ and gift bags have been featured on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, E!, TV Guide and our clients appear in OK Magazine, People.com, Us Weekly, HollywoodLife.com, Just Jared and many other print and online publications.

For more information, please visit www.backstagecreations.com 

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