Wilson Phillips Dedicated to Still Holding On

By Laura Medina

Left, Wendy Wilson. Middle, Chynna Phillips & Right, Carnie Wilson.

Twenty years has passed since Wilson Phillips released a new recording. 

Since then, they married, raised their families, and endured tabloid scandals, family dramas, health issues.  Carnie Wilson is upfront and honest about her struggle with weight control over the decades.

Not only are they stronger and wiser now, Wilson Phillips is ready to make their comeback.          

Michells Phillips of the "Mamas & the Papas" and "Knots Landing" star...& Chynna's mom.

While this was the lauch of Loehmann's first-ever in-store/ cross-promotional series of performances to promote Loehmann’s spring/summer fashions in adjacent of Wilson Phillips' latest release "Dedicated" and their new reality show on the TV Guide Network, this was still very much a family affair.

It was touching when Chynna Phillips asked her mother, Michelle Phillips, to join her onstage.

Carnie Wilson arrived in tow with her children and her mother.  Her husband, Rob Bonfiglio, joined the women as their one and only band.  His guitar playing was a simple adornment to this powerhouse of harmony.  Simple but strong.

There may be family support, but it was no way exclusive.  Them joining Loehmann's by throwing a free concert, last Sunday, is their way of giving back to their loyal fans.

As moms and wives, they were thrilled hooking up with Loehmann's.  They thanked the company for outfitting them in these awesome dresses, loving their shoes.

Carnie joked having the stage set so close to the shoes and purses was a dangerous idea for her.



Yesterday's afternoon concert was a testament to gratitude.

They gave a lot of credit to the movie, "Bridesmaids."  The ladies recounted a story where the movie's producers simply asked them to do a cameo, through their managers.  They had no idea they were to be the movie's finale and highlight.

Because of that, their songs shot straight up iTunes.  Wilson Phillips figured it is about time they make a comeback.  Their newest release, "Dedicated," paid homage to their Southern California musical heritage.  It is their take on their families' classic hits, such as "California Dreaming," (Chynna joked, "Where's the Flute?"), "Dedicated to the One I Love," and "In My Room."  Of course, they tossed in their hit, "Still Holding On."

Wilson Phillips blowing kisses to their fans during autograph signing.

To further support their comeback, they used this opportunity to announce their new reality series on the TV Guide Network, "Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On."

The brain child behind this cross-promotional campaign for Loehmann's, TV Guide Network, and Wilson Phillips is HIP GENIUS, a cross-marketing and branding powerhouse.

"Still Holding On," obviously, shows them who they are now.  In last night's episode, Chynna and her kids move in with Carnie and her family, as roomies...watch the fun and craziness ensue.

Basically, Wilson Phillips is just happy for the support from Loehmann's, TV Guide Network, HIP GENIUS,  and most importantly, their fans for this new stage in their lives.