Simon Fuller Managed, Annie Lennox, Receives OBE for Outstanding Contribution Towards the Fight Against AIDs

Simon Fuller Managed, Annie Lennox, Receives OBE for Outstanding Contribution Towards the Fight Against AIDs

LONDON, June 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

Today, 28 June 2011, Annie Lennox receives an OBE for her outstanding
contribution towards the AIDs effort in the developing world. The pop star,
managed by Simon Fuller [http://www.xixentertainment.com ] at XIX
Entertainment, will collect the OBE at London's Buckingham Palace, presented
by the Queen. This honour comes after the star's tireless campaigning on
behalf of AIDs and HIV victims across poverty-stricken areas, with a
particular focus on women and children across Africa. Simon Fuller, Annie
Lennox's manager comments:

"I am delighted that Annie has been recognized for her humanitarian work
in this way. She's a remarkable and dedicated woman who has inspired people
from all generations and from all corners of the world. Her achievements in
music have made her one of the greatest singers of all time and I am proud
to have worked with her for these last twenty years."

The former Eurythmics singer precedes a group of personalities across
the entertainment and sporting worlds who will also receive OBEs from the
Queen today at Buckingham Palace. Lennox, 56, is no stranger to awards and
honours, having been commended numerous times by the music industry in the
form of Grammys, Brits and Golden Globes. She now splits her time between
music and humanitarian work. The investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace
today lauds Lennox's dedication and commitment to the struggle against AIDs.

Simon Fuller is one of the most dynamic and influential men in the
entertainment business. Champion creator of the TV shows that define our
generation and sculpt the future of our entertainment industry, Fuller's XIX
Entertainment has made him the most significant manager of all time. With
fingers in the media, music and sport spheres and with big names like The
Spice Girls, David Beckham, Andy Murray, Annie Lennox and Cathy Dennis in
his arsenal, it's no wonder iTunes have hailed Simon Fuller as the king of
the digital revolution.

Fuller is a man who's reputation precedes him. Creator of the world
famous Idol franchise, which has over 100 versions worldwide and the basis
of our current and future pop culture, he is also the co-creator and
executive producer of the Fox TV reality show, So you think you can dance,
as well as successfully introducing Little Britain to the states. In 2010
Simon Fuller was announced as Executive Producer of Bel Ami, a new movie
starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricca and Kristen Scott
Thomas, which is set for 2011 release.

Contacts: XIX Entertainment +44(0)207-801-1919,
info@xixentertainment.com, http://www.xixentertainment.com

Source: XIX Entertainment

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