Shape Magazine and Men's Fitness Present a Super Bowl XLVIII Party at Cipriani on 42nd Street

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the most-anticipated sports event of the year, Super Bowl XLVIII—American Media, Inc. is hosting a star-studded soiree on January 31, 2014 in New York City.

Hosted by Comedy Central's roast master extraordinaire Jeff Ross, expect a ton of laughs throughout the evening in addition to a stellar musical lineup, and a celebrity-studded guest list.

Located at Manhattan's iconic Cipriani on 42nd street, which provides one of the world's most sought after social experiences, the party will feature sets by a sensational and eclectic roster of Grammy winning artists: Mary J. Blige, John Legend, and Marc Anthony.

Set to release her 12th studio album this October—entitled A Mary Christmas, Mary J. Blige is a nine-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter-producer who has sold over 50 million albums. Blige has won eight multi-platinum albums, 9 Grammy Awards (nominated for 29) and 4 American Music Awards making her undeniably one of the most successful female artists of our time.

With a release of a new album Love in the Future on September 3rd and garnering rave reviews, John Legend's musical resume reads nothing short of a long list of successes. A nine-time Grammy award winner singer-songwriter and a powerhouse on the piano, his glowing reputation as a collaborator to tremendous talent such as Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and Lauren Hill preceded his triumph as a singer and solo artist.

Marc Anthony is nothing short of a legend in the Latin music world. With two Grammy awards, three Latin Grammy awards, and an astounding 13 Latin Billboard Awards under his belt—the singer and producer is also the top selling tropical salsa music artist of all time. Anthony has been recognized across multiple platforms for his songwriting, producing, Latin salsa numbers, and ballads and has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

About American Media, Inc.

American Media, Inc. (AMI) owns and operates the leading print and digital celebrity and active lifestyle media brands in the United States. AMI's titles include National Enquirer, Star, OK!, Globe, National Examiner, Country Weekly, Soap Opera Digest, Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Flex  and  Muscle & Fitness Hers.  AMI  also  manages 18 different  digital  sites  including RadarOnline.com, OKmagazine.com, CountryWeekly.com, Shape.com, FitPregnancy.com, MensFitness.com and MuscleandFitness.com. AMI's magazines have a combined total circulation of 7.2+ million and reach more than 60 million men and women each month. AMI's digital properties reach an average of 24+ million unique visitors and 183+ million page views monthly.

About Shape Magazine

About SHAPE:  SHAPE, the flagship brand of American Media, Inc.'s Women's Active Lifestyle Group, reaches 5.6 million active readers and is number one in circulation, ad pages and 13 worldwide editions. SHAPE connects with women throughout their daily lives with its innovative brand extensions, including online, email, mobile efforts and award-winning consumer events.

About Men's Fitness Magazine

About MEN'S FITNESS: MEN'S FITNESS, the flagship brand of American Media, Inc.'s Men's Enthusiast Group, reaches 8.3 million active readers. MEN'S FITNESS is the active-lifestyle brand for body-conscious, style-conscious, ambitious young men. It is dedicated to the hip, young, metropolitan professional, to show him how to look and feel his very best. He wants to look great because he wants to live great.

About The Peggy Siegal Company

The Peggy Siegal Company is known for its ability to reach a cross-section of influencers from various industries. The Peggy Siegal Company has a database which consists of over 40,000 contacts and direct access to every film title, from both major and independent studios. Peggy has cultivated strong relationships with financial moguls, studio executives, politicians, producers, directors, actors, media elite, fashion designers, artists, digital pundits, newscasters, real estate tycoons and various tastemakers for over 30 years.

SOURCE American Media, Inc.