SCENE Magazine Announces Second Issue; E!'s Fashion Police Host Robert Verdi Stars as Cover Subject.WORCESTER, Mass. -- Magazine Sponsors Six Pride Events Throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ; Circulation Partnership Secured with Recording Artist Amber SCENE is pleased to present Robert Verdi Robert Verdi (born August 28, 1968 in Maplewood, New Jersey) is an American TV personality and style expert. He is most noted for hosting a variety of TV programs featuring fashion and interior design. Early life Robert was born and raised in suburban New Jersey. , the host of E!'s Fashion Police, as its cover subject for the second issue of this new national gay men's magazine. With this May/June issue SCENE is also pleased to announce that its circulation has increased to 40,000, an increase of 10,000 from its first issue in March. "We are delighted to feature Robert as the cover for our pride issue," said Mark A. Lund, publisher of SCENE. "Robert's ability to analyze the myriad of designs worn by today's stars of pop culture is truly grand and his dressing of the stars is no less spectacular." Verdi, who counts Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series, created by Marc Cherry, who also serves as show runner, and produced by ABC Studios - The Walt Disney Company's main television studio - and Cherry Productions. as one of his clients, tells SCENE, "The hardest thing to do is get people to feel comfortable enough in a variety of things. Most people like to do the same thing over and over again because it's safe. What really helps people look great is the confidence of knowing that they look great." In addition to its increase in circulation, SCENE is now available in over 700 bookstores across the United States and Canada. The magazine is also a major sponsor of gay pride events in Baltimore, Milwaukee, Nebraska, Nashville, Providence and Charlotte. SCENE is also assisting in fundraising activities with its sponsorship. In March, SCENE entered into a circulation partnership with recording artist Amber (www.amber-mcc.com ). For a limited time, customers that order a subscription to SCENE on www.scenemag.net and pay by credit card will receive a complimentary autographed limited edition CD of Amber's hit single "You Move Me" from her new album My Kind of World. By April, SCENE's Web site has yielded over 1,300,000 page views. SCENE's circulation marketing program also includes complimentary distribution of the magazine at select properties in the gay resort towns of Ogunquit, Maine Ogunquit, pronounced "o-GUHN-kwit", is a town in York County, Maine, United States. As of the 2000 census its population was 1,226. With the motto "Beautiful Place by the Sea," Ogunquit is a popular summer resort. and Provincetown, Massachusetts Provincetown is a town located at the extreme tip of Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The population was 3,431 at the 2000 census. Sometimes called "P-town", the town is known for its beaches, harbor, artists, tourist industry, and its reputation as a gay resort. . Advertising and marketing partners for the May/June issue include: AussieBum, Gay Games VII  Gay Games VII, colloquially called the Chicago Gaymes , Provincetown International Film Festival, Q Television, Travel Pride, Provincetown Carnival, The Crown and Anchor Crown and Anchor is a simple dice game, traditionally played for gambling purposes by sailors in the British Navy. It is still popular in the Channel Islands and Bermuda, but is strictly controlled and may only be played on certain days, such as the Channel Islands' three annual , Gay Atlanta, here! Television, The Cherry Fund, Travelocity and UV Vodka. SCENE is published by Lund Entertainment, Inc. |
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