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  NEW YORK, May 6, 2015  Reese Witherspoon has announced the launch of Draper James, a retail brand with a focus on fashion, accessories and home decor inspired by the American South.  The brand is named after Reese's grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, who remain today her greatest influences. "I created Draper James to honor my past and allow others to embrace the beauty, style and excitement that embodies what is happening in the South today," says Reese, speaking to the ethos behind Draper James. While growing up in Nashville, Reese was taught the importance of grace and charm.  She learned that being overdressed was far better than being underdressed, and she grew to love clothes, accessories and home items that are unabashedly pretty.  These influences are present in Draper James; the brand offers flattering, feminine dresses and separates in bright and cheerful prints, with styles meant to be playfully worn and mixed togeth...

NEW YORK , July 25, 2014 / -- The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) reversed course, showing an increase in June. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending i . "Strengthening home prices in May and a drop in unemployment claims put the Index in positive territory, showing a consumer's ability and willingness to spend," said Daniel Bachman , Deloitte's senior U.S. economist.  "Although wages are down slightly, there are enough indicators showing the labor market is back, which should offset the wage component's impact on household spending." The Index, which comprises four components – tax burden, initial unemployment claims, real wages and real home prices – increased to 3.78 this month from 3.67 last month.   "Consumer sentiment is on the rise due to positive unemployment numbers and the so called 'wealth effect' of the stock market, and retailers should look to capitalize,...

ATLANTA , June 23, 2014   -- Containing the world's largest gemstones, the Ophir Collection ( http://www.OphirCollection.com ), owned by Ophir Collection LLC, has been A total of 40 rare and exquisite gemstones are included in the collection, the majority of which are the largest known specimens of their kind in the world. All gemstones in the collection, with the exception of one, have been certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world's foremost authority on diamonds and colored stones. GIA, and several other leading authorities on gemstone identification, were unable to identify one gemstone in the collection, suggesting that it is a new mineral. The Ophir Collection has named this unknown gemstone, the Ophir Mystique. The Ophir Mystique has the distinction of being both the largest - and possibly the only - specimen of its kind in the world. Within the collection, some highlights included are: The world's largest faceted Sap...

  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. , June 19, 2014   Chelsea Handler will join together with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to create an all-new talk show for the world's leading Internet TV Network. Beginning in early 2016, the show will debut simultaneously in all Netflix territories for members to enjoy however and whenever they like.  The new talk show will feature an updated format that still encompasses Chelsea's unfiltered opinions on topical entertainment and cultural issues, as well as her signature guest interviews. But first, on October 10 , Netflix will premiere Handler's first one hour stand-up comedy performance based on her sold-out tour, "Uganda Be Kidding Me" Live. She will be taping the special in Chicago on Friday June 20 th at the Harris Theater. In 2015, Chelsea will create four new docu-comedy specials exclusively for Netflix featuring her efforts to gain a better understanding on a variety of subjects ranging from NASCAR to politics an...

NEW YORK , June 17, 2014     Stuart Weitzman is thrilled to announce the debut of Gisele Bundchen as the new face of the brand for the fall 2014 advertising campaign. Shot by renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino , the stunning black-and-white images embrace a distinctively minimalist aesthetic while manifesting the intimate relationship between a woman and her shoes. The seductive Brazilian supermodel was chosen as the new face of the brand because of her international fashion icon status and her unique ability to personify the multi- facets of the Stuart Weitzman woman, from fashion forward trendsetter to sophisticated tomboy to multi-tasking mom to the quintessential girl-next-door. With her lithe physique, bronzed skin and tousled golden locks , Gisele personifies the confidence, empowerment, beauty and ease women feel the moment they slip into their Stuart Weitzman shoes. In the world of Stuart Weitzman, "sexy" means being comfortable and ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. , April 10, 2014   -- The Atlantic City Alliance, Live Nation and DO AC announced today that one of music's biggest stars – BLAKE SHELTON – will be performing a free concert on the free beach in Atlantic City, NJ on Thursday, July 31 st . This event is presented by ACA and DO AC and produced by Live Nation. For more information and details on attending this event, please visit DoAtlanticCity.com Blake Shelton fresh off of his co-hosting duties from this past Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards, Grammy nominee and Country Music Awards' (CMA) reigning "Male Vocalist of the year" for the 4 th consecutive year, made history with the most consecutive No. 1's on the country airplay charts with his current single, "Doin' What She Likes," marking his 16 th No. 1 overall (11 th consecutive). He also holds the "Album of the Year" award from the 2013 CMA's for his current platinum-selling release Bas...