Torrid, the Destination for Plus-Size Fashion, Partners With Grammy Nominated Recording...

Torrid, the Destination for Plus-Size Fashion, Partners With Grammy Nominated
Recording Artist Jordin Sparks to Launch New Album.

LOS ANGELES, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion retailer Torrid has partnered with
Jive Records and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks for a special in store
event at all Torrid stores on Saturday, July 18th. Attendees will have the
unique opportunity to preview Jordin's new album, Battlefield which goes on
sale Tuesday, July 21st. Battlefield is the highly anticipated follow up to
Sparks' self-titled platinum selling debut album. Every Torrid store will
celebrate the new album's release with refreshments, special events, and a
listening party where guests will have their only chance to hear the complete
CD prior to the release date.

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What: Torrid Exclusive Jordin Sparks Listening Party
When: Saturday, July 18th, 2009, 3-6 pm
Where: All Torrid stores

"Torrid has had a long and joyful partnership with Jordin Sparks," said Chris
Daniel, Torrid president. "Since we first met her as a contestant (and
eventual winner) of Torrid's 2006 Model Search, Jordin's enthusiasm for her
music and her message of loving yourself and being proud of who you are,
curves and all, has really inspired our team and our customers," said Daniel.

About Torrid
Torrid, a division of Hot Topic, Inc., is the leader in fashion for curvy
girls. For more information about Torrid, please visit http://www.torrid.com.
For information about the Torrid 2009 National Model Search, please click
here: http://community.torrid.com/divaspirit/hod_2009.asp

SOURCE Torrid

Delia Douglas of Torrid, +1-626-839-4681, ext. 2159, ddouglas@torrid.com