Thalia Launches 'Thalia: Belleza! Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness' at Borders(R) Columbus Circle Store

Thalia Launches 'Thalia: Belleza! Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness' at Borders(R) Columbus Circle Store

 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ --    Who:   Thalia began her career as a child star on Mexican television and          theater. As a recording artist for EMI Music she has achieved          superstar status, selling over 12 million CDs worldwide and has          been nominated for four Latin Grammy awards. Thalia has had twelve          Top 10 singles, four of which went to number one. She has been          named one of 25 Most Beautiful People by "People Espanol Magazine"          on two separate occasions. She has her own line of clothing,          cosmetics and co-branded candies with Hershey's. In her first book,          "Thalia: Belleza! Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness," Thalia          delivers the ultimate guide to Latina beauty.    What:  Thalia will deliver a special message about her book, "Thalia:          Belleza! Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness," in English and          Spanish.    When:  Wednesday, September 12 at 12 p.m.    Where: Borders          Time Warner Center          10 Columbus Circle          New York, NY 10019          (212) 823-9775    Why:   Fans have the opportunity to hear Thalia's unique message and          receive pre-signed copies of her first book, "Thalia: Belleza!          Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness."  Borders is excited to welcome          Thalia to the Columbus Circle store.    Media Contact:         Media interested in attending this event should contact Daryl         Mattson at (212) 823-9774 or at dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com.          Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact         Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.    Additional Information:         Thalia will be unable to personalize her signature on the         bookplates. No posed photographs may be taken during the event. No         memorabilia, videos or DVDs will be signed. Copies of "Thalia:         Belleza! Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness" are available for         purchase at Borders.   

Borders cannot guarantee that all customers will have the opportunity to obtain an autographed bookplate.

   (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO )    About Borders Group, Inc.  

Borders, Inc. is a subsidiary of Borders Group. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.

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CONTACT: Kolleen O'Meara, +1-734-477-1224, komeara@bordersgroupinc.com,
or Daryl Mattson, +1-212-823-9774, dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com, both of
Borders

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