Comedian Bone Hampton Set To Co-Host National Morning Show

Comedian Bone Hampton Scheduled to Co-Host ABC's The View" Thursday, May 20 as Part of "Guy Friend Week"

Hampton Inks Exclusive Entertainment Deal with The MERIDA Group

(Nashville, TN - May 18, 2010) - Vernard "Bone" Hampton, a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and now daytime television will co-host with the Ladies of The View this Thursday, May 20, at 11a/10a et/ct on ABC. He will sit and discuss hot topics, relative issues, and interview guests George Lopez and Joan Lunden.

Bone Hampton is no stranger to the camera. His extensive acting career includes movie roles in All About Steve (Sandra Bullock), Necessary Roughness (Scott Bakula), The Substitute (Sinbad) and television appearances on NBC's "My Name Is Earl", ABC's "Less Than Perfect", CBS's "Medium", and BET's "Comic View".

"There's no greater feeling than being in your place of purpose. Igniting laughter in a room full of strangers and seeing their faces light up as an audience, brings such joy. Over the years I've witnessed great doors open for me, and I believe it's because I truly respect people and I'm fulfilling my call in life," says Hampton.

On the heels of the multi-city, "Did I Say That Out Loud Tour" headlined by comedy veteran Chonda Pierce, Hampton is currently hosting Spring Celebration, Shinefest, Sonfest, and Joyfest. These summer music festivals held at amusement parks across the country and produced by Premiere Productions, Inc., has become the industry buzz for "must attend" events for the whole family.

After enjoying the success of Thou Shalt Laugh: The Deuce, a DVD hosted by comedy legend and Emmy® Award winner Tim Conway ("The Carol Burnett Show," "SpongeBob Square Pants") that features some of the brightest talent in Christian comedy; Hampton is now prepping new material for his own DVD set to tape in front of live audience on Saturday, June 26 at The Outer Edge Stage (www.outeredge.com), 303 North Oneida, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911.

Earlier this year Hampton entered into an exclusive management contract with Stacy L. Merida, President of Nashville based, The MERIDA Group. Merida currently manages and oversees all entertainment aspects which include: personal appearances, tours, recordings, television and theater performances, strategic brand management, corporate endorsements, production, marketing, and distribution of merchandise.

"I'm elated to partner with such an exemplary talent as Bone Hampton. His ability to connect with audiences of multiple diversities in any given arena or platform is extraordinary. Bone has an incredible sense of self, a world view mission, and solid sense of direction. He possesses all the artistic attributes that ensures a long, multi-faceted career," states Merida.

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For more information on Bone Hampton, visit www.bonehampton.com.

For more information on ABC's The View, visit http://theview.abc.go.com.

Contact:
Stacy L. Merida
The MERIDA Group
stacy@themeridagroup.com
615.405.6869