Karise Eden performs live at Westfield Sydney, Australia

Today performing artist Karise Eden performed for hundreds of Australian fans outside Westfield Sydney.

Ms Eden is almost the opposite of an "overnight success story".

When mates suggested she audition for 'The Voice', her initial thought was she wasn't keen on the idea.

She soon realised, with a little push from those who care about her, she had really nothing to lose, because the worst thing that could happen is that she would get kicked off the show.

Karise Eden now laughs at the thought of it, because never during the entire show did she think she had a chance of winning.

"I didn't ever [think I had a chance of winning], until my name was called out," Eden said.

The 19-year-old is still caught in the whirlwind of her win. She says she has not really had a chance to think about it because it has been "non-stop" since then.

Her debut album was released on Tuesday and the next day marked the start of a 10-day Australian tour from NSW to Western Australia and back, during which she will meet and perform for the fans who changed her life.

Today in Sydney's CBD's was just the latest stop as she travels Australia.

"I got through on public votes and to meet and hug and hand shake all the people that helped me get through each round, that is what's important, to see them face to face," Eden said.

Eden is expected to remain in the Australian top 10 for many more weeks.

Releases...

DEBUT SINGLE – YOU WON’T LET ME - out now digitally + physically

DEBUT ALBUM - MY JOURNEY – out now digitally + physically

Websites

Universal Music

www.universalmusic.com

iTunes: Karise Eden

http://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/karise-eden/id516897097

Westfield

www.westfield.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Woolworths Presents Karise Eden live at Westfield TOMORROW!

First winner of The Voice Australia Karise Eden will be performing and meeting fans TOMORROW Friday 29 June at:        

12.30pm           Westfield Sydney (Between Zara and Nespresso), NSW

DEBUT SINGLE – YOU WON’T LET ME - out now digitally + physically

DEBUT ALBUM - MY JOURNEY – out now digitally + physically

Woolworths Presents Karise Eden live at Westfield

Wednesday 27 June    Westfield Chermside (Car Park), Qld                                       @ 12.00pm

Thursday 28 June         Westfield Kotara (Centre Court), NSW                                     @ 6.00pm

Friday 29 June              Westfield Sydney (Between Zara and Nespresso), NSW           @ 12.30pm

Saturday 30 June         Westfield Miranda, (Centre Court), NSW                                 @ 12.00pm

Monday 2 July             Westfield Southland (Centre Court), VIC                                 @ 12.30pm

Tuesday 3 July              Westfield Fountain Gate (Centre Court), VIC                          @ 12.30pm

Wednesday 4 July        Westfield Garden City (Centre Court), QLD                             @ 12.30pm

Thursday 5 July             Westfield Marion (Centre Court), SA                                       @ 12.00pm

Saturday 7 July            Westfield Whitford City (Centre Court), WA                             @ 10.00am TBC

Sunday 8 July              Westfield Belconnen (Centre Court), ACT                               @ 12.30pm

LA Premiere of Katy Perry’s movie Part of Me last night

It was a marathon last night for Katy Perry at the world premiere of her 3D documentary extravaganza, Katy Perry: Part Of Me. Crazed fans, industry folk and seemingly everyone in between packed Hollywood Boulevard for an epic live performance leading up to the premiere of the film.

The blazing 5:00 p.m. heat sent two fans to the hospital but didn't dissuade many of the onlookers and tourists packed on both sides of the street from snapping photos, holding signs for Katy and generally screaming their heads off when the purple-haired megastar took the stage to perform her top hits, including "Hot And Cold," "Part Of Me" and her very first single, "Kissed A Girl."

Guests lucky enough to have VIP wristbands or premiere tickets practically danced their way inside the famed Grauman's Chinese Theater, where they were handed heart-shaped customized Katy Perry 3D glasses.

Katy Perry: Part Of Me is an expertly edited and directed concert documentary about a girl who has gone from singing in church to being one of the most famous faces on the planet. Many wondered how much screen time Perry's recent ex-husband, Russell Brand, would get -- especially since he reportedly asked  for scenes to be removed from the film. Aside from some crowd boos when Brand first came on screen, the rest of the theater felt excited, inspired and happy.

The marathon continued for Perry after the premiere as guests left the Hollywood theater and were transported over to the iconic Chateau Marmont hotel on Sunset Boulevard. Inside the dimly lit courtyard, heavy hitters from the entertainment and music industries mingled, danced and drank the night away. Hollywood it-couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez sat at a quiet table in the garden with actress Amber Heard and friends, while Robert Pattinson, donning a classic baseball cap, laughed with friends in the famous Chateau foyer. Queen Latifah walked in sporting a track suit and funny woman Kathy Griffin sat with a friend off to the side of the party.

Perry's spirit comes through loud and bright in her film and that glowing aura follows her off camera. The star exchanged her scarlet-hued red carpet dress for a black strapless one and joined the party not long after everyone else arrived. Rumors spread that there were not one but two after-after parties in the bungalows at the Chateau going until at least 5 a.m. Our guess is Perry enjoyed a long sleep this morning after such an epic night.

'Katy Perry: Part Of Me' releases nationwide on July 5, 2012.

featurette
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ltA8IASUC14

KATY PERRY: PART OF ME 3D in cinemas July 2

To celebrate the release of Katy Perry -Part of Me (3D) next Monday and her visit to Australia this weekend, please see below some new film clips you are welcome to feature:

“Fans” – Katy and her fans

Preview: http://youtu.be/0jnGhbE2kYE

http://www.youtube.com/embed/0jnGhbE2kYE" 

“Grandma” – Katy visits her Grandma

Preview: http://youtu.be/WdC5L9x14K4

http://www.youtube.com/embed/WdC5L9x14K4

To download all film clips including the trailer, please go here: https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1576562997/db57526264fa859defcebf090290e88d?cid=tx-02002208350200000000&s=19105

Katy will be walking the pink carpet at the film’s Australian premiere to be held in Sydney at Event Cinemas, George Street this Saturday June 30.

Fans can also use the hashtag #KP3D to connect with other fans and join the conversation on Twitter.

KATY PERRY: PART OF ME 3D in cinemas July 2

Florence Henderson

Florence Henderson, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Florence Henderson from Brady Bunch fame in Sydney for book promotion...


Florence just loves her cook books, as well as tomatoes, and her family has a long and successful history in the tomato growing business we learned while chatting with the famous actor at King's Cross - Darlinghurst based 'Concrete Blonde' Restaurant.

She has taken quite a liking to NSW, Australia, which also compliments her existing and upcoming media and promotional campaigns.

Be sure to look out for her fabulous cookbooks (as well as 'The Brady Bunch' reruns on Foxtel).

Good night all.


Media...

Mrs Brady heads Down Under for her love of tomatoes...

Pop culture icon Florence Henderson, AKA Mrs Brady from classic hit TV series ‘The Brady Bunch’, is heading Down Under. Florence will visit Sydney from 25 June to 28 June to share her short-cut kitchen tips. Besides wearing the title of ‘America’s Favourite Mom’, Florence hosted a cooking variety show that saw her working with some of the world’s best chefs and has two cookbooks to her name.

Florence is coming to Australia thanks to the newly launched Ardmona Duo, a flavoursome mix of vine ripened Australian tomatoes and tomato paste in one easy to open can; the perfect short cut for cooks who want fabulous food on the table, quick smart.

Florence is the youngest of ten children as well as having four children of her own. “I’m not a professional cook, just someone who loves good food. I especially love tomatoes and their versatility. When I heard Ardmona was launching the Duo range where delicious vine ripened Australian tomatoes are combined with tomato paste, I thought, ‘what a great short cut creation’. One of my cook books was actually called Short Cut Cooking,” said Ms Henderson.

To coincide with Florence’s visit to Australia and the launch of Ardmona Duo, a Facebook App will be launched where Australians can sift through a plethora of essential timesaving short cut cooking tips. The Ardmona Book of Better Ways contains helpful tips such as how to stop rice from sticking, how to slice mushrooms quickly and evenly, how to effortlessly grate cheese with less mess, how to boil eggs without them cracking and how to easily open jars with pesky lids.

“When it comes to food, I’m a big believer in supporting local industry. Why buy imported products if what you’re growing locally is actually superior tasting? “I’ve tasted the Australian grown Ardmona tomatoes and compared them to Italian canned tomatoes and found the Ardmona product to be full of flavour. There is definitely something to be said about the sunshine vine ripened tomatoes of Down Under; they really know how to pack a flavoursome punch!”

Ardmona canned tomatoes are sourced from Victoria’s ‘fruit bowl’, the Goulburn Valley and Southern NSW. Ardmona exclusively uses tomatoes grown and manufactured in Australia. Ardmona tomatoes aren’t picked green and later ripened before being canned. These tomatoes are vine ripened and picked at their peak maturity to ensure the succulent tomato flavours are captured. Within 24 hours of harvesting, the tomatoes are cooked and sealed to preserve the true vine ripened rick flavour.

Ardmona Duo with the added richness of paste comes in straight finely chopped tomatoes with paste or;

•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Basil & Garlic
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Herbs
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Roasted Capsicum
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Onion & Garlic
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Bolognese

ABOUT ARDMONA
Ardmona has been part of Aussie meals for generations... 90 years to be exact. From its beginnings as the Ardmona Fruits Products Cooperative Company Limited established in 1921, Ardmona has grown to deliver a range of trusted products, and is today the leading brand in the Canned Tomatoes category.

Websites

Florence Henderson official website
www.flohome.com

Concrete Blonde
www.concreteblonderestaurant.com.au

AC Agency
www.acagency.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Music News Australia
www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Florence Henderson (Brady Bunch star and cook book author)

Florence Henderson (Brady Bunch star and cook book author), a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Florence Henderson from Brady Bunch fame in Sydney for book promotion...


Florence just loves her cook books, as well as tomatoes, and her family has a long and successful history in the tomato growing business we learned while chatting with the famous actor at King's Cross - Darlinghurst based 'Concrete Blonde' Restaurant.

She has taken quite a liking to NSW, Australia, which also compliments her existing and upcoming media and promotional campaigns.

Be sure to look out for her fabulous cookbooks (as well as 'The Brady Bunch' reruns on Foxtel).

Good night all.


Media...

Mrs Brady heads Down Under for her love of tomatoes...

Pop culture icon Florence Henderson, AKA Mrs Brady from classic hit TV series ‘The Brady Bunch’, is heading Down Under. Florence will visit Sydney from 25 June to 28 June to share her short-cut kitchen tips. Besides wearing the title of ‘America’s Favourite Mom’, Florence hosted a cooking variety show that saw her working with some of the world’s best chefs and has two cookbooks to her name.

Florence is coming to Australia thanks to the newly launched Ardmona Duo, a flavoursome mix of vine ripened Australian tomatoes and tomato paste in one easy to open can; the perfect short cut for cooks who want fabulous food on the table, quick smart.

Florence is the youngest of ten children as well as having four children of her own. “I’m not a professional cook, just someone who loves good food. I especially love tomatoes and their versatility. When I heard Ardmona was launching the Duo range where delicious vine ripened Australian tomatoes are combined with tomato paste, I thought, ‘what a great short cut creation’. One of my cook books was actually called Short Cut Cooking,” said Ms Henderson.

To coincide with Florence’s visit to Australia and the launch of Ardmona Duo, a Facebook App will be launched where Australians can sift through a plethora of essential timesaving short cut cooking tips. The Ardmona Book of Better Ways contains helpful tips such as how to stop rice from sticking, how to slice mushrooms quickly and evenly, how to effortlessly grate cheese with less mess, how to boil eggs without them cracking and how to easily open jars with pesky lids.

“When it comes to food, I’m a big believer in supporting local industry. Why buy imported products if what you’re growing locally is actually superior tasting? “I’ve tasted the Australian grown Ardmona tomatoes and compared them to Italian canned tomatoes and found the Ardmona product to be full of flavour. There is definitely something to be said about the sunshine vine ripened tomatoes of Down Under; they really know how to pack a flavoursome punch!”

Ardmona canned tomatoes are sourced from Victoria’s ‘fruit bowl’, the Goulburn Valley and Southern NSW. Ardmona exclusively uses tomatoes grown and manufactured in Australia. Ardmona tomatoes aren’t picked green and later ripened before being canned. These tomatoes are vine ripened and picked at their peak maturity to ensure the succulent tomato flavours are captured. Within 24 hours of harvesting, the tomatoes are cooked and sealed to preserve the true vine ripened rick flavour.

Ardmona Duo with the added richness of paste comes in straight finely chopped tomatoes with paste or;

•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Basil & Garlic
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Herbs
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Roasted Capsicum
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Onion & Garlic
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Bolognese

ABOUT ARDMONA
Ardmona has been part of Aussie meals for generations... 90 years to be exact. From its beginnings as the Ardmona Fruits Products Cooperative Company Limited established in 1921, Ardmona has grown to deliver a range of trusted products, and is today the leading brand in the Canned Tomatoes category.

Websites

Florence Henderson official website
www.flohome.com

Concrete Blonde
www.concreteblonderestaurant.com.au

AC Agency
www.acagency.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Music News Australia
www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Florence Henderson Brady Bunch star at Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia

Florence Henderson from Brady Bunch fame in Sydney for book promotion...

Florence just loves her cook books, as well as tomatoes, and her family has a long and successful history in the tomato growing business we learned while chatting with the famous actor at King's Cross - Darlinghurst based 'Concrete Blonde' Restaurant.

She has taken quite a liking to NSW, Australia, which also compliments her existing and upcoming media and promotional campaigns.

Be sure to look out for her fabulous cookbooks (as well as 'The Brady Bunch' reruns on Foxtel).

Good night all.

Media...

Mrs Brady heads Down Under for her love of tomatoes...

Pop culture icon Florence Henderson, AKA Mrs Brady from classic hit TV series ‘The Brady Bunch’, is heading Down Under. Florence will visit Sydney from 25 June to 28 June to share her short-cut kitchen tips.  Besides wearing the title of ‘America’s Favourite Mom’, Florence hosted a cooking variety show that saw her working with some of the world’s best chefs and has two cookbooks to her name.

Florence is coming to Australia thanks to the newly launched Ardmona Duo, a flavoursome mix of vine ripened Australian tomatoes and tomato paste in one easy to open can; the perfect short cut for cooks who want fabulous food on the table, quick smart.

Florence is the youngest of ten children as well as having four children of her own.  “I’m not a professional cook, just someone who loves good food. I especially love tomatoes and their versatility.  When I heard Ardmona was launching the Duo range where delicious vine ripened Australian tomatoes are combined with tomato paste, I thought, ‘what a great short cut creation’.  One of my cook books was actually called Short Cut Cooking,” said Ms Henderson.

To coincide with Florence’s visit to Australia and the launch of Ardmona Duo, a Facebook App will be launched where Australians can sift through a plethora of essential timesaving short cut cooking tips.  The Ardmona Book of Better Ways contains helpful tips such as how to stop rice from sticking, how to slice mushrooms quickly and evenly, how to effortlessly grate cheese with less mess, how to boil eggs without them cracking and how to easily open jars with pesky lids.

“When it comes to food, I’m a big believer in supporting local industry.  Why buy imported products if what you’re growing locally is actually superior tasting?  “I’ve tasted the Australian grown Ardmona tomatoes and compared them to Italian canned tomatoes and found the Ardmona product to be full of flavour.  There is definitely something to be said about the sunshine vine ripened tomatoes of Down Under; they really know how to pack a flavoursome punch!”

Ardmona canned tomatoes are sourced from Victoria’s ‘fruit bowl’, the Goulburn Valley and Southern NSW. Ardmona exclusively uses tomatoes grown and manufactured in Australia.  Ardmona tomatoes aren’t picked green and later ripened before being canned. These tomatoes are vine ripened and picked at their peak maturity to ensure the succulent tomato flavours are captured.  Within 24 hours of harvesting, the tomatoes are cooked and sealed to preserve the true vine ripened rick flavour.

Ardmona Duo with the added richness of paste comes in straight finely chopped tomatoes with paste or;

• Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Basil & Garlic

• Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Herbs

• Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Roasted Capsicum

• Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Onion & Garlic

• Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Bolognese

ABOUT ARDMONA

Ardmona has been part of Aussie meals for generations... 90 years to be exact. From its beginnings as the Ardmona Fruits Products Cooperative Company Limited established in 1921, Ardmona has grown to deliver a range of trusted products, and is today the leading brand in the Canned Tomatoes category.

Websites

Florence Henderson official website

www.flohome.com

Concrete Blonde

www.concreteblonderestaurant.com.au

AC Agency

www.acagency.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Florence Henderson Brady Bunch star at Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia

Florence Henderson from Brady Bunch fame in Sydney for book promotion...

Florence just loves her cook books, as well as tomatoes, and her family has a long and successful history in the tomato growing business we learned while chatting with the famous actor at King's Cross - Darlinghurst based 'Concrete Blonde' Restaurant.

She has taken quite a liking to NSW, Australia, which also compliments her existing and upcoming media and promotional campaigns.

Be sure to look out for her fabulous cookbooks (as well as 'The Brady Bunch' reruns on Foxtel).

Good night all.

Media...

Mrs Brady heads Down Under for her love of tomatoes...

Pop culture icon Florence Henderson, AKA Mrs Brady from classic hit TV series ‘The Brady Bunch’, is heading Down Under. Florence will visit Sydney from 25 June to 28 June to share her short-cut kitchen tips.  Besides wearing the title of ‘America’s Favourite Mom’, Florence hosted a cooking variety show that saw her working with some of the world’s best chefs and has two cookbooks to her name.

Florence is coming to Australia thanks to the newly launched Ardmona Duo, a flavoursome mix of vine ripened Australian tomatoes and tomato paste in one easy to open can; the perfect short cut for cooks who want fabulous food on the table, quick smart.

Florence is the youngest of ten children as well as having four children of her own.  “I’m not a professional cook, just someone who loves good food. I especially love tomatoes and their versatility.  When I heard Ardmona was launching the Duo range where delicious vine ripened Australian tomatoes are combined with tomato paste, I thought, ‘what a great short cut creation’.  One of my cook books was actually called Short Cut Cooking,” said Ms Henderson.

To coincide with Florence’s visit to Australia and the launch of Ardmona Duo, a Facebook App will be launched where Australians can sift through a plethora of essential timesaving short cut cooking tips.  The Ardmona Book of Better Ways contains helpful tips such as how to stop rice from sticking, how to slice mushrooms quickly and evenly, how to effortlessly grate cheese with less mess, how to boil eggs without them cracking and how to easily open jars with pesky lids.

“When it comes to food, I’m a big believer in supporting local industry.  Why buy imported products if what you’re growing locally is actually superior tasting?  “I’ve tasted the Australian grown Ardmona tomatoes and compared them to Italian canned tomatoes and found the Ardmona product to be full of flavour.  There is definitely something to be said about the sunshine vine ripened tomatoes of Down Under; they really know how to pack a flavoursome punch!”

Ardmona canned tomatoes are sourced from Victoria’s ‘fruit bowl’, the Goulburn Valley and Southern NSW. Ardmona exclusively uses tomatoes grown and manufactured in Australia.  Ardmona tomatoes aren’t picked green and later ripened before being canned. These tomatoes are vine ripened and picked at their peak maturity to ensure the succulent tomato flavours are captured.  Within 24 hours of harvesting, the tomatoes are cooked and sealed to preserve the true vine ripened rick flavour.

Ardmona Duo with the added richness of paste comes in straight finely chopped tomatoes with paste or;

•           Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Basil & Garlic

•           Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Herbs

•           Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Roasted Capsicum

•           Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Onion & Garlic

•           Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Bolognese

ABOUT ARDMONA

Ardmona has been part of Aussie meals for generations... 90 years to be exact. From its beginnings as the Ardmona Fruits Products Cooperative Company Limited established in 1921, Ardmona has grown to deliver a range of trusted products, and is today the leading brand in the Canned Tomatoes category.

Websites

Florence Henderson official website

www.flohome.com

Concrete Blonde

www.concreteblonderestaurant.com.au

AC Agency

www.acagency.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Florence Henderson (Brady Bunch star and cook book author)

Pop culture icon Florence Henderson, AKA Mrs Brady from classic hit TV series ‘The Brady Bunch’, is heading Down Under. Florence will visit Sydney from 25 June to 28 June to share her short-cut kitchen tips.  Besides wearing the title of ‘America’s Favourite Mom’, Florence hosted a cooking variety show that saw her working with some of the world’s best chefs and has two cookbooks to her name.

Florence is coming to Australia thanks to the newly launched Ardmona Duo, a flavoursome mix of vine ripened Australian tomatoes and tomato paste in one easy to open can; the perfect short cut for cooks who want fabulous food on the table, quick smart.

Florence is the youngest of ten children as well as having four children of her own.  “I’m not a professional cook, just someone who loves good food. I especially love tomatoes and their versatility.  When I heard Ardmona was launching the Duo range where delicious vine ripened Australian tomatoes are combined with tomato paste, I thought, ‘what a great short cut creation’.  One of my cook books was actually called Short Cut Cooking,” said Ms Henderson.

To coincide with Florence’s visit to Australia and the launch of Ardmona Duo, a Facebook App will be launched where Australians can sift through a plethora of essential timesaving short cut cooking tips.  The Ardmona Book of Better Ways contains helpful tips such as how to stop rice from sticking, how to slice mushrooms quickly and evenly, how to effortlessly grate cheese with less mess, how to boil eggs without them cracking and how to easily open jars with pesky lids.

“When it comes to food, I’m a big believer in supporting local industry.  Why buy imported products if what you’re growing locally is actually superior tasting?  “I’ve tasted the Australian grown Ardmona tomatoes and compared them to Italian canned tomatoes and found the Ardmona product to be full of flavour.  There is definitely something to be said about the sunshine vine ripened tomatoes of Down Under; they really know how to pack a flavoursome punch!”

Ardmona canned tomatoes are sourced from Victoria’s ‘fruit bowl’, the Goulburn Valley and Southern NSW. Ardmona exclusively uses tomatoes grown and manufactured in Australia.  Ardmona tomatoes aren’t picked green and later ripened before being canned. These tomatoes are vine ripened and picked at their peak maturity to ensure the succulent tomato flavours are captured.  Within 24 hours of harvesting, the tomatoes are cooked and sealed to preserve the true vine ripened rick flavour.

Ardmona Duo with the added richness of paste comes in straight finely chopped tomatoes with paste or;

·Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Basil & Garlic

·Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Herbs

·Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Roasted Capsicum

·Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Onion & Garlic

·Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Paste and Bolognese

ABOUT ARDMONA

Ardmona has been part of Aussie meals for generations... 90 years to be exact. From its beginnings as the Ardmona Fruits Products Cooperative Company Limited established in 1921, Ardmona has grown to deliver a range of trusted products, and is today the leading brand in the Canned Tomatoes category.

Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search; Johnny Ruffo at Parramatta Westfield, Sydney

Today the Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search was held at Westfield, Parramatta, with celebs such as Johnny Ruffo and 'Young Men Society' thrown into the mix.

Sydney is the third stop in a national tour of the country, offering teen Australians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at international stardom. The Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search stands as Australia's most esteemed modelling initiative, launching the career of some of Australia's most celebrated modelling faces including Catherine McNeil, Alyssa Sutherland, Abbey Lee, Pania Rose, Samantha Harris and Ruby Rose.

As Australia's favourite teen magazine searches the nation to uncover fresh modelling talent, all teenage girls aged 13 years and over are encouraged to attend the roadshow at Westfield Parramatta today.

The overall winner of the 2012 Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search will receive a two-year contract with Chic Management and an opportunity to meet Next Model Management in New York; an all-expenses paid trip to Sydney for the finalists' fashion shoot; an appearance in two fashion shoots for Girlfriend magazine and a one-year supply of Rimmel London products.

The 22nd annual Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search for 2012 arrives in Sydney this morning, searching for the freshest modelling talent.

News Backgrounder...

Maddison Coluccio in Girlfriend magazine model search...

Maddison Coluccio is chasing a career on the catwalk under the watchful eyes of her big sisters.

The Ashcroft teenager has been shortlisted in the Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search.

Now in its 22nd year, the competition was instrumental in the careers of internationally recognised models such as Samantha Harris, Catherine McNeil and Abbey Lee Kershaw.

While Maddison said it would be "really cool" to win, she was most looking forward to the competition process.

"I really like all of it. It's exciting going through the costume changes and hair and make-up," she said. "It can be competitive but mostly just fun. If I get upset my big sisters Elyce and Lauren are usually there to cheer me up."

The teen advised her family is supportive and keeps her grounded.

"I know the whole cliche of real beauty coming from within and I totally agree," Maddison said.

"My family and friends are always there for me."

The competition arrives in Sydney this Saturday from 9am at Westfield Parramatta - the third stop in a national tour.

The overall winner will receive a two-year contract with Chic Management and an opportunity to meet Next Model Management in New York, an all-expenses-paid trip to Sydney for the finalists' fashion shoot, an appearance in two fashion shoots for Girlfriend magazine and a one-year supply of Rimmel London products.

Websites

Girlfriend official website

http://au.youth.yahoo.com/girlfriend

Pacific Magazines

www.pacificmagazines.com.au

Westfield

www.westfield.com.au

Chic Management

www.chicmanagement.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com