LOVE IS FALLING ON KIIS FM’S JINGLE BALL

LOVE IS FALLING ON KISS FM’S JINGLE BALL

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger

The snow doesn’t fall in Los Angeles this time of year like it does in the cold Northeast, but that doesn’t discourage the holiday celebration from taking place each year at this same time. 

The ultimate 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2013 experience is making a flurry on Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Staples Center.  Some of the brightest musical talent of the year will be entertaining an almost sold-out crowd.  Miley Cyrus, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias, Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Jason DeRulo, Fifth Harmony, New Politics and Travie McCoy are the huge headliners with hearts of gold.  It isn’t just about the music and the merriment.  It is about giving back to those that need it the most within our communities.

This is an event that rejoices in the true spirit of the holidays.  The annual event picks a charity that best represents a worthwhile cause to support and this year the official charity for KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2013   will be the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.  Ryan’s foundation has been impacting children, teens and families across the nation in astonishing ways.  This non-profit organization focuses on inspiring the youth of today through entertainment and education-focused initiatives.  The Ryan Seacrest Foundation takes it one step further to build broadcast media centers (also known as Seacrest Studios) within pediatric hospitals for patients to experiment and let their spirits soar with many multi-media experiences.  Creative students from local journalism schools also are given that special opportunity to gain experience in broadcasting, programming and operating a multi-media outlet.

You may see Ryan Seacrest on the television, pick up a magazine and read some celebrity gossip about him or listen to him each morning on the radio, but the reality of the matter is that through his diligence and dedication to what he believes will make a difference in numerous lives, Ryan has been one of the most successful  celebrities today.  He has made dreams come true and made many a sick child, sad child or even talented child smile with warmness and emotion.  There is no end to his generosity.  He is continuing to open more Seacrest Studios in hospitals across the country.  Some of the very artists that will be appearing on stage tomorrow evening at the KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2013 have all stood by Ryan Seacrest’s side to open these studios.

Jason DeRulo recently stood by Ryan’s side at the opening of the Seacrest Studios at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

For the very first time ever, Selena Gomez, has been named the foundation’s first Ambassador.  Adam Levine, Austine Mahone and Ariana Grande are just a few of the celebrity supporters willing to go that extra mile.  Justin Timberlake entertained children recently at the Ryan Seacrest Foundation in Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.

Through large national events such as the Jingle Ball 2013, an educational awareness is created and the word is spread.  For each ticket that has been bought to see this event, $1.00 was donated to the Foundation.

It all begins tomorrow, December 6, 2013, at 3:00 P.M. when the KIIS FM Jingle Ball Village begins an amazing schedule that will continue on into the evening as ticket holders make their way into the Center.  This first stop, the FREE Village is open to all and the musical lineup consists of Fifth Harmony, Travie McCoy, Bonnie McKee and New Politics. They are there to warm up the crowd.

So many caring sponsors make all of this possible from Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos to Sears to iHeartRadio to Samsung, T-Mobile and Chase.

The gift of love, music and entertainment is only just beginning to kick off another holiday season and this will be the ultimate evening of excitement and thrills.  You can visit the Jingle Ball website at http://www.kiisfm.com/go/jingleball2013/ and see what they have in store.  Listen live from backstage on iHeartRadio. Make sure you follow the action on Facebook and Twitter and other social media platforms.

PHOTO CREDITS:  Ryan Seacrest Foundation Facebook Page, KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2013 Facebook Page