My Publicist Note Book

“We are going to be that groundbreaking school that will be a nationally recognized model for urban and public school excellence.”  LeBron James listens to questions during a news conference in a classroom at the I Promise School The first day of school for the LeBron James Family Foundation's  I Promise School  ended with a celebration that brought more than 1,000 supporters to 400 West Market St. in Akron. The Goodyear blimp circled above, music played and banners flew for the partners that helped build the school, ranging from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which provides mentors and sponsors STEM programs and to Project LEARN,  a nonprofit that offers GED classes for adults. A Cleveland children's choir, the Singing Angels, also performed. "This is the culmination of years of work and dedication to creating generational change through education," said Master of Ceremonies David Lieberth, a former Akron deputy mayor and advisory b...

At Versace's Mansion, rates START at $749 per night. Serial killer Andrew Cunanan murdered Gianni Versace on the front steps of the fashion designer's Miami Beach mansion in 1997, and now those stone steps provide the backdrop for dozens of tourist photos on a daily basis. But not only can tourists (and fans of FX's upcoming  American Crime Story  miniseries, which focuses on the murder) photograph the house, they can stay there overnight.  Modern Miami is a symbol of the arts and culture; it boasts a stream of new design hotels, historic landmark properties like Vizcaya, and serves as a hub for Art Basel. But there is one architectural wonder South Beach is best known for: Casa Casuarina, also known as the Versace Mansion. The home was made famous by fashion designer Gianni Versace when he purchased the property in 1992. Oddly enough, he wasn't looking for it–the late designer discovered the estate by chance during a quick visit to...

Sunday is National Chicken Wing Day,  which means tons of restaurants are giving away free and cheap chicken wings.  And whether you like them boneless, bone-in, fired, grilled, smothered, barbecued or “Buffaloed,” g et your bibs and napkins ready, because we’ve rounded up a list places offering some awesome National Chicken Wing Day deals and freebies.    Participating restaurants are offering freebies and deals for wings aficionados. Below are a few deals set for Sunday. (Note: Not every restaurant in a chain may be honoring the deals, so be sure to check with local restaurants to confirm which deals are available before you go. Most offers are dine-in only and can’t be used with any other discount or coupons. Prices may vary with location.)  Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza :  Enter for a chance to win free wings for a year.  Check out the  Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza website  for details. View image on Twitter ...