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1.) Below is a Classic opening  Video,  of the "White House" (1970) talk  show,  hosted by  Mr. Jon Astor-White; introducing the original members of the group, "Earth, Wind & Fire".
2.)Mr. Astor-White was the Co-Creator of the People's Choice Awards (1974-75, as "Command Performance") as Jon 1st. presented to,  Mr. Dick Atkins of  "Procter
& Gamble Productions".
3.)Mr. Astor-White was Executive Producer of the 1st. televised star-studded NAACP "Image Awards" (December 3, 1983) at the
Hollywood Palladium,
hosted by "Byron Allen",
featuring "Anita Baker".

 

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(1) Corp./LIVE events overview (2) Projects Set For Development

 (3) Management Overview (4) Exective Producer/Writer Credits  

 (5) LVES-TV "OTA", Cable & Streaming​ Programming (6) Our Team

 

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(1). "Vegas White Star Film/TV Studios", are our elite, full service Film/TV production studios. At Las Vegas Entertainment & Sports Television, Inc. (LVES-TV) dba "WHITE STAR ENTERTAINMENT" our "Film/TV", Production & Management unit; we are unique in our abilities to create Original content (Some, specific to Las Vegas). LIVE "Entertainment & Sports Specials", such as; "United Boxing Tournament","Vegas Star/Choice Awards", "Vegas Talent Showcase", "The Vegas Variety Show" (Akin to the "Ed Sullivan Show"),"Vegas Entertainment, "The First 100 Years" and "Music Festivals", "The Hall Of Fame Weekend". Original "Scripted & Unscripted" content, as stated. Mr.  Jon Astor-White, our President/CEO, is proud to have been, one of the leading proponents , supporting, increasing the "Nevada Film/TV Tax Credits"; looking forward, to Las Vegas, becoming a "Film & TV Hub". "LVES-TV", as our "OTA", Cable, Satellite and Streaming TV Network, features, LIVE Original "Entertainment & Sports". Along, with our "forward thinking" Original Scripted/Unscripted programming; we will proudly, lead the way. We will look, strategically, to partner with, like-minded worldwide, Film/TV "Streaming Networks" and major "Hollywood Studios".

Important note: Being based in Nevada, on the CA./NV. border line, we

can more easily; feed from the creative workforces from L. A. and Nevada and be looked upon, more, as an "Annex to Hollywood". 

 

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 (2). As stated, we have a number of "Original and Timely Projects", in development; Las Vegas "O.C.U." a present day Mob, Casino themed Film/TV Mini Series franchise, to rival, "CSI", "NCIS", "FBI", featuring a strong female lead character e.g.(Viola Davis/Alfre Woodard & Al Pacino, Robert De Niro) and a star-studded ensemble cast .  "BLACK and WHITE" (Re: Reverse Racism) e.g.(Denzel Washington or Michael B. Jordan), a Film/TV Mini Series project, "The Patrolman", a Black Superhero e.g. (Will Smith/Jada Pinkett Smith) is a uniquely, special project. "Dynamic Duo/Louis & Clark" about two retired athletes, who form a "PI Agency" to fight government crimes and forces, e.g.( Dolph Lundgren & Fred "The Hammer" Williamson), "The Manor House" about a Black Chauffeur e.g(Cedric The Entertainer) & Wife e.g.(Jackee Harry) who when, his wealthy boss dies, he inherits, his boss's business and his "Manor House", staffed with, an English Butler, e.g.(Charles Dance) Mexican Maid, e.g.(Mara Escalante) Black Cook, e.g.(Marla Gibbs) and Japanese Gardner e.g.(Hiroyuki Sanada) (A star-studded ensemble cast).  "King Solomon" about a present day Black music mogul and his family business and the "Mob" e.g. (Terrence Howard/Taraji P. Henson), Mini Series; which Mr. Astor-White had previously challenged, was the precursor to the very popular 2015-2020 TV mini-series "Empire".

We specialize, in developing projects, featuring "Upscale" minorities.  

(NOTE: All e.g. named actors above, are just, suggested lead actors)

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 (3). Mgmt. : Mr. Astor-White, is most proud to have been; producer and manager for Mr. "Frank Gorshin" ("The Riddler" on the Batman TV series) and co-manager with Joe Scandore of comedian/actor Mr. "Don Rickles". Consultant to Maurice White, to launch, "Earth, Wind & Fire";  helped to move the original group from Chicago to L. A., signed "EWF",  to football legend  Jim Brown's BBC Mgmt. and Warner Bros. Records.

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(4). Producer: Mr. Astor-White, was co-creator of the "People's Choice Awards" (Creator of the 1st. applauding hands award) and Executive Producer of the 1st. televised NAACP "Image Awards". Mr. Astor-White was the Executive Producer, of the "Super Slow Jam", at the Universal Amphitheatre, featuring , "WAR", "DENIECE WILLIAMS", "THE DELFONICS" and "THE MANHATTANS. Mr. Astor-White, was Writer and Producer of TV's "3's A Crowd", starring actor/impressionist  Mr. Frank Gorshin, featuring, Raquel Welch. More importantly: we are most prideful, that, "Earth, Wind & Fire" (1970), "People's Choice Awards" (1974-75) and the NAACP "Image Awards"  (1st. televised  1984-85) are still active and most prominent in today's, elite, entertainment and television market place; proving, sustainability and that, Mr. Astor-White, is one of the most creative & visionary minds, in our business today. Mr. Astor-White was pleased when his friend and associate; one of the most talented and inspired writer/actors, Mr.  Jason Miller ("The Exorcist") asked Jon to rewrite his Pulitzer Prize winning play "That Championship Season" featuring an all-star Black cast for Broadway. Which would still be current and relatable, in today's Broadway.  

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(5). Again, LVES-TV, our TV/Streaming programming, will feature; weekly "Super- Star Concerts", "United Boxing Tournament", featuring "Ranked & Unranked" "Professional Boxers". Along with, the upcoming, stars of tomorrow, our "Vegas Talent Showcase" (which will be, Las Vegas' own talent competition show), "The Vegas Variety Show" ( Akin to The "Ed Sullivan Show") and our star-studded annual televised "Hall of Fame Weekend" featuring, the "Vegas Star Awards" & "VEGAS CHOICE AWARDS". Our TV special; Las Vegas Entertainment "The 1st. 100 Years", featuring, Las Vegas Entertainment thru the years, as Las Vegas, becomes, "The Entertainment Capital Of The World", featuring, film clips, interviews and super-star, live and tribute performances. 

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(6) Meet two of our key team members: Mr. Nick Tulli, CFO & Mr. Sid Silver, EVP. Marketing  and Communications. We are very proud to have two executives, who have, decades of overall business experience.

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              "LVES-TV" "dba" "WHITE STAR ENTERTAINMENT" and our TV Broadcast and Streaming Partners, will broadcast worldwide, the 1st. major awards shows; for and from Las Vegas called "The Hall of Fame Weekend" featuring the "Vegas Star Awards"/ "Vegas Choice Awards" ; to rival the L.A. "Academy Awards", the "Golden Globes" and the N.Y. "Tony Awards". Also, the "Pro Football Star Awards" to rival the "ESPY Awards", "United Boxing Tournament", to feature "Ranked & Unranked" boxers and our "VEGAS TALENT SHOWCASE", to rival "American Idol", "The Voice" or "America's Got Talent",  Las Vegas "Happy New Year" Celebration 2027, to rival New York's,  in ratings and production quality. Click on "Awards Summary" , "Pro Football Star Awards",  "VEGAS TALENT SHOWCASE" and any other informational, menu pages accordingly.
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"THE NATIONAL/LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS HALL OF FAME, INC. " NOTE: DURING 2027 WE WILL PARTNER WITH  A MAJOR

FOOD CHAIN AND OPEN IN OUR NEW VENUE.

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We initially, established the National/Las Vegas Entertainment Hall Of Fame, Inc., in Las Vegas (1984), and changed our name to National/Las Vegas Entertainment & Sports Hall Of Fame, Inc., in 2009 and re-organized in 2020, to pay tribute, and honor, the "Entertainers and Sports" personalities, who with their special talents and expertise, have contributed to maintaining, Las Vegas as the "ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS CAPITAL", of the world. Watch for the Red Carpet, "Hall of Fame Weekend" featuring the "Vegas Star Awards" set to kick-off, the Star-Studded 3-day weekend, which will launch, our Las Vegas Entertainment & Sports Television (LVES-TV), 24/7, 365 days a year, satellite/cable & Streaming, worldwide television network .  "LVES-TV" , will also be available by, Cable, Satellite and Streaming, in Europe and Asia.

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      Bio. in brief: Our founder, Jon Astor-White's early background; Jon was raised in Chicago, Ill. after his mother (Nettie) divorced his father (Jessie), in Drew Miss., when Jon was three (3) years old. (Jessie re-married Josie Whitfield and they had five children, Jessie, Jr., Calvin, Maggie, Eloise and Joyce; Jon's half-sisters and brothers). Jon attended Willard Grammar School, DuSable H.S. & Chicago Teacher's College (CTC) and performed in stage plays, in CTC's Theater Workshop, for about two years, before being drafted in the U.S. Army, in 1961. Jon served in the Army, 1st. as a clerk-typist for his Sgt. Major, before his talents were noticed, when he wrote & produced two original shows "Musical N.E.W.S. USA" & "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and he was transferred into Special Services, as an, "Entertainment Specialist"; writing, singing and producing stage shows, at Ft. Hood, Texas. Discharged June 1963. Returning to Chicago, Jon immediately accepted a position with the "Beneficial Finance Corp."; and after attending, "Beneficial's Management Courses", was promoted to, the "Assistant Loan Manager". After one (1) year, Jon received a major offer from the "MICA Insurance Corporation", to become the Administrator, of their "Longshoreman's Pension Fund"; a position Jon held, while still performing at night, until he decided to pursue, his entertainment career, full-time. (Please see, Mr. Astor-White's complete Biography.)

 

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