In The Bag

Once again, the people who need free stuff the least get it the most. Excerpts from a press release highlighting the MTV Video Music Awards presenters goodie bag:


PRODUCTS! PRODUCTS! PRODUCTS!

HOT, HOT HOT!!!

CHECK OUT THE SIZZLING GOODIES

IN THE OFFICAL GIFT BAG OF THE 2004 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS!!!

Santa Monica, CA (August 23, 2004) - The “2004 MTV Video Music Awards” will broadcast live from Miami Florida’s American Airlines Arena on Sunday, August 29th at 8:00pm ET/PT. For an entire week the city will be electrified with block parties, concerts, special club nights and stars galore. But presenters, performers and winners of the VMA’s will perhaps receive the finest gifts of all: a world class gift bag with exclusive merchandise which total retail value exceeds $16, 000.

Scheduled recipients of the luxurious products include: Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Nelly, Outkast, Jessica Simpson, Usher, Kanye West, Dave Chappelle, Hillary Duff, Paris Hilton, Nick Lachey, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, P.Diddy, Ashlee Simpson and Will Smith.

Wanna know what’s in the bag? Feast your eyes on these amazing gems:

All That's Charming - charm bracelet with diamond stars or guitar or musical note

Altec Lansing – inMotion portable audio system, the first portable audio system designed especially for the Apple iPod

Anthony Logistics – skincare product and gift certificate

Apple – iPod mini and iTunes certificate

Babor - skincare package

Bliss – skin care product, including Bliss' Lemon Peel; Super Eucalyptus Smoother; Medium Lemon + Sage Soap; and their Lemon + Sage Body Butter

Cierge - certificate to Sony's by-invitation only, VIP shopping program.

Emilio Pucci – cosmetic cases created exclusively for the VMAs

Frank Reubel – Limited edition Martini pendant with point .60 carats of pink sapphires on a 16" chain

Givenchy – perfume and cologne

Initium – sunglasses

JLo - Glow by JLo fragrance and bracelet

Kate Spade – custom mini ipod case

Kreiss Collection - $1000 worth of Kreiss furniture, accessories or bed linens and a complimentary interior design consultation.

Kron Chocolatier - an exact replica of the MTV Video Music Awards Moonman.

Lady Lanells -- platform Swarovski crystal sandals

Mattel – “Party Time” games package

Mystic Tan – “Experience Package,” including free Mystic Tan tanning sessions, as well as Mystic Tan¹s nourishing Exfoliant and Maintainer

Noemie New York – custom scarf

Ocean Drive - Ultimate Miami package: With a two-night stay at any Ian Schrager hotel globally, including Miami's Delano and Shore Club and dinner for two at any Jeffrey Chodorow restaurant worldwide including Miami's Blue Door, Tuscan Steak or China Grill. Gift recipients will also receive as part of the Ocean Drive Magazine Ultimate Pampering Kit a special Pevonia bath and body beauty box.

Paul Frank – custom VMA Moonman suitcase

PF Flyers - Specially made Microbox catalog concentrating the power of 23 PF action shoes into a deceptively innocent 5-inch box.

Philosophy - 2 kits for face: perfect kit and microdelivery peel

RockResorts -- gift certificate

Schwarzkzopf Professional – OSIS and bc bonacure hair products

South Beach Diet/Rodale – autographed copies of the national bestselling book

Sports Club Los Angeles – gift card for 3 month membership

Swiss Legend – watch with different bands

T3 – ionic hairdryer

Versace - sunglasses

Vitals Magazine – lifetime membership card

Wonka – Years worth of unlimited candy

Xela Aromasticks – 2 aromastick bottles

Zoo York – skateboard

In addition to these gift basket participants, additional baskets will be given to participants by VMA sponsors Pepsi, Taco Bell, Pantene, GM, Dodge, Revlon, Gap, Strivectin, HP and Virgin Mobile USA. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is the official business advisor of the “2004 MTV Video Music Awards.”