LG Teams Up With Hollywood's Emerging Young Talent To Celebrate New Faces And Stylish Technology At The 14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards Presented By Bing

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG and entertainment's A-list celebrated old and new Hollywood glamour last night at the 14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards presented by Bing. Held at the historic Hollywood Athletic Club, LG Mobile sponsored the exclusive event to honor the accomplishments of Tinseltown's up-and-coming film and TV stars.

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Getting the scoop from celebrity attendees, LG Girl Stephanie Duchaine helped some of Hollywood's finest keep their fans up-to-speed on the night's events using the stylish LG Optimus Elite. Slim, fast and eco-friendly, LG Optimus Elite makes staying in touch while on-the-go easier than ever by offering an integrated Android, Google and social networking smartphone experience. With LG Girl's help, guests were able to tweet and capture photos directly from the red carpet as well as the Young Hollywood Awards Pre-Cocktail Party Sponsored by LG.

Joining the stars of the evening were the winners of the "LG Young Hollywood Awards Tweet to Win" sweepstakes who entered the contest by tweeting @theLGGirl with the #WinYHAtix hashtag and won an opportunity to attend the exclusive evening as guests of LG. Celebrities in attendance included Sophia Bush, Asa Butterfield, Miranda Cosgrove, Whitney Cummings, Ginnifer Goodwin, Nolan Gould, Cody Horn, January Jones, David Krumholtz, Ed O'Neill, Alex Pettyfer, James Maslow, Cameron Monaghan, Janel Parrish, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Rico Rodriguez, Kiernan Shipka, Hailee Steinfeld, Bella Thorne, James Van Der Beek, Kevin Williamson and Chris Weitz.

Regarded as a launch pad for the future careers of actors, directors and entertainers, the Young Hollywood Awards is the premier event for honoring young talent in the entertainment industry. The "Oscars of Young Hollywood" started in 1999 and past winners have included Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Alba and Taylor Swift.Taking place for the first time ever at the Hollywood Athletic club, this year's event celebrated the future of the entertainment industry while giving a nod to is rich past. Providing the iconic venue with a blend of timeless style and new technology, premium LG 55-inch and 47-inch CINEMA 3D LED TVs with LG Smart TV* (LM6700) outfitted various rooms within the space, adding to the venue's allure.

*Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.  LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider. 3D glasses required and sold separately.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances. With 117 operations around the world, LG achieved global sales of USD 49 billion (KRW 54.26 trillion) in 2011. LG is comprised of four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions – and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a global leader and innovator in mobile communications. With its breakthrough technologies and innovative designs, LG continues to establish a number of benchmarks in the smartphone market, while also helping create a better lifestyle for consumers by delivering a wholly enhanced smartphone experience. As a leader in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, LG continues its commitment to developing groundbreaking LTE technologies and fulfilling consumer demands with differentiated LTE devices of the highest quality, all of which are based on the company's wealth of LTE patents and technical knowledge. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

About Young Hollywood Awards
14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards Presented by Bing celebrates the emerging young talent in Film and Television throughout the entertainment industry. Regarded as the "Oscars of Young Hollywood", this red carpet event is a launch pad for the future careers of actors, directors and entertainers. In partnership with LG, Kerastase, Overture by Judith Leiber, Cosmopolitan, HollywoodLife.com, CocaCola, OneHope, and SmartWater, the event is considered a must attend by Hollywood insiders. The Young Hollywood Awards are a production of PMC Events, which also produces the Breakthrough of the Year Awards and Style Awards annually.

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