Not only is our newest columnist, psychic and medium Cheri Mancuso, incredibly equipped to assist in metaphysical matters but she is a newly published author.  Coldspring, a literary nonfiction based on a true story with karmic connections, is co-authored with Cheri’s partner and metaphysical practitioner, Jon Scarano.
Coldspring, an ultimate love story, chronicles three documented lifetimes [...]

Southern California residents looking for the best way to entertain out-of-town holiday guests need only look up in the sky for the answer. Airship Ventures Zeppelin Eureka, the only commercial passenger airship flying in the United States, will be offering luxury flightseeing tours of Southern California from Long Beach Nov. 19-23 with new routes and [...]

Sheathed in layers of golden fabric of an Oscar de la Renta gown appearing like a mythical Greek goddess, Cate Blanchett is featured on the cover of this December’s issue of VOGUE, appearing on newsstands November 24th, with an interview by VOGUE writer Adam Green about her greatest role to date: A Streetcar Named Desire’s [...]

Just a spoonful of the fantastic “Mary Poppins” musical makes the medicine go down oh so blissfully well.  Opening on November 15th as the West Coast premiere to a standing ovation with a surprise guest appearance of Dick Van Dyke (the original Burt in the 1964 “Mary Poppins” movie) at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown [...]

Katy Perry’s MTV Unplugged CD/DVD set is officially out! You can hear see all seven of the tracks here, courtesy of www.MTV.com. The songs include “I Kissed a Girl,” “Waking Up in Vegas,” and the premiere of “Brick by Brick”. Watch them and enjoy. We love Katy!

The Latin Recording Academy observed a ten-year milestone anniversary this year when it hosted the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on November 5, 2009 in Las Vegas. The Academy lauded celebrity gifters Distinctive Assets to once again be on hand as they too celebrated reaching the decade milestone. Distinctive Assets thanked the presenters and performers [...]

Dangling by his feet, Magic Castle’s magician Jim Bentley performed Harry Houdini’s famed escape act, which was quite incredible! Check out this video shot by Julie Wolfson.
Magic Castle’s 100th Birthday Celebration on November 3rd was the place to be in Los Angeles. On this 100th Anniversary, magician Jim Bentley was assisted by the lovely trio of Tippi Hedren, [...]

The Land of Enchantment, specifically the city of Santa Fe, illuminated Los Angeles with all its culture, beauty, art, and recreation last week at the Taste of Santa Fe.  The Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau and a coalition of city businesses brought the luxurious event, Taste of Santa Fe, to the recently remodeled Hotel [...]

by Susie Salva
Chairlift, a multi-instrumental three-piece rock band, currently hailing from Brooklyn, New York, play a thoughtful, dream-filled techno-pop music combining unforgettable melody with an interesting production and a classical avant-garde sensibility embracing the future. At times it feels as though they are channeling the Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’s similarly from New York City both a [...]

A Place Called Home announced its honorees for the 2009 “Gala for the Children” earlier this week and the list included Ned Colletti, Tyrese Gibson, and Modi Wiczyk and Asif Satchu. The “Gala for Children” event is set to take place at the Beverly Hills Hilton on November 19 at 6 p.m. Co-chairing are Bob [...]

Music legends and A-list stars were swaying to the tunes backstage from Bono to the Boss at the Official Talent Gift Lounge during the “25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concert” held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, which featured two revolutionary once-in-lifetime concerts celebrating such a momentous anniversary.  Not only were [...]

We live our daily lives here in the United States, safe and secure, while at the same time, thousands of miles away, our best and bravest young men and women are risking their lives for their country. They face danger on a daily basis for months and months at a time. Let’s do our part to show our [...]

During times of disaster people turn to the most basic of human needs and as the TIDE Company sees it, one of those is clean clothes. With their new TIDE Loads of Hope program, they provide relief through a mobile laundromat. One truck and a number of vans hold over 32 energy-efficient washers and dryers [...]

Master of Ceremony Enterprise, Christine Fleming  and the ‘glitzy’ Riviera Resort & Spa in fabulous Palm Springs presents “The Power of Positive Energy” charity event on November 14th, to benefit the Iraq Star Foundation.

Iraq Star, a non-profit foundation created by Maggie Lockridge, R.N. in February 2007, is dedicated to providing medical reconstructive surgeries to assist U.S. [...]

By Susie Salva
The rock band Train was on the right track with a spirited performance to a nearly sold out crowd at the Majestic Theater in Ventura, California. Front man Pat Monahan is the consummate performer with his soulful swagger and poignant lyrics.

By Susie Salva
Southern California native, twenty-one year old, songstress Angel Taylor has just released her debut CD, “Love Travels,” on Aware/Columbia Records. This album is fresh, breezy, pop music straight from the heart. Taylor can best be compared to that of Norah Jones meets Alicia Keys with a twist of Ingrid Michaelson. The 12 tracks [...]

3OH!3 premiered their newest video for “Starstrukk (featuring Katy Perry)” on MTV today. This is the group’s latest single which can be heard in the trailer for “When In Rome,” an upcoming romantic comedy by Touchstone Pictures starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. 3OH!3’s “Starstrukk” will also be included in the soundtrack of the movie [...]

Thursday, October 22, 2009, just one day after the Los Angeles Dodgers were knocked out of the playoffs, team owner Frank McCourt fired his wife, Jamie McCourt. Jamie had just become CEO in March only after serving as club president since August 2005. The recently seperated couple will have to endure numerous court battles for [...]

Be your own filmmaker with the movie FIX’s video contest! FIX wants your video to show what YOUR fix is – tell them about the one thing that you can’t live without, in a creative, fun and compelling way. All submissions will be reviewed by the director of FIX, Tao Ruspoli.
The winner receives two round [...]

Miami Beach hosted a successful Rock Fashion Week at the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel this last week. Rain threatened to ruin the affair, but due to such an eye-popping fashion show, attendees were not deterred and stayed despite the downpour.

Opening for the week was Russell Simmons’ Argyleculture line, featuring his new American Classic and Simmons [...]

Plaza El Segundo delivers holiday cheer at second annual Holiday Open House. The fantastic evening kicks off holiday shopping, and spending time with friends and family while raising money for local South Bay charities.
The event includes live holiday entertainment, free holiday hay rides, a chance to win raffle prizes and a Tree Lighting ceremony with [...]

Written by Susie Salva
San Francisco based alternative rockers Train have put forth one of their best efforts on their latest CD release, “Save Me San Francisco,” on Columbia Records. This time out the band pays homage to and demonstrates their affinity for their home base of this cosmopolitan city. Train credits the city of San [...]

In celebration of L’Oréal’s 100th anniversary, the L’Oréal Paris brand was honored  for its efforts to beautify and preserve the treasured and iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2010.
On Tuesday, October 20th, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presented the world’s largest beauty company with its Friend of the Walk of Fame award [...]

Powerful professional people playing private prohibition poker for prizes pursuing philanthropic purposes? Say that three times and you’ll be in the know of what The Society of Young Philanthropists are up to lately.
The Society of Young Philanthropists hosted their 2nd Annual Prohibition Poker Night on Oct 14th at Aqua Lounge in Beverly Hills. Guests enjoyed [...]

Remember Pee-wee Herman, the goofy gray-suited character with a red bow tie that had a guileless attitude and laugh that begged to be impersonated? He’s making a comeback after a humiliating arrest that sidelined the actor’s career for decades.

SPIN PR + Dakota Lounge + TheLEK.com Presents:
THRILLER NIGHT- The Official “Thriller” Tribute Halloween Party Featuring Frightening Haunted Displays From Oscar-Winning, Special Effects Studio, Drac Studios, Saturday, October 31, at Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica
Also Featuring Celebrity DJ Casey Connor Spinning The Hottest Music And Michael Jackson Tributes Throughout The Night
THRILLER NIGHT- The Official “Thriller” [...]

Foodie Alert! How does  combining two of the most luxurious delicacies sound for the making of an unforgettable culinary evening? World renowned Chef Roy Yamaguchi is creating this rare opportunity to experience four varieties of Moët & Chandon Champagne paired with delectable sushi creations at his Nationwide Dinner on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
Master Chef Roy [...]

Maybe she’s born with it? Oh yes, she definitely was born with it. Ivanka Trump, one of the world’s most famous up and coming business tycoon admits freely on the ABC News “Nightline” interview to nepotism playing a big part in her skyrocketing success to the top. Although, the 27 year-old was born into one [...]

Saturday, September 26, 2009; Project SHIFT hosted a Red Carpet Fundraising event to benefit the women and children of Visual Impact Now and Community’s Child. The fundraiser will assist homeless woman and children with housing, health and eye care. The Fundraising event was sponsored by Toyota Financial Services and South Bay Aesthetics.

The Event took place [...]

Advanced Cosmic Ordering Offers Insight for Realizing Goals
The success of works like Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret have led to many people revisiting concepts like goal setting and positive thinking. Advanced Cosmic Ordering (www.advancedcosmicordering.com) is connected to that discussion as the website’s founder Bradley Thompson promises insight into realizing your life dreams in anything from finances [...]

Eleven years ago, four graduates of a Theater Arts program embarked on a journey to introduce Los Angeles to “quality original theater.” Michael Vaez, Jimmie D. Hudson, Matthew Jones and David Fofi reconstructed the former Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery, located in Downtown just off Main Street, turning it into a 45 seat theater which doubled [...]

Grammy® Award Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist & “Dancing With The Stars” Contestant MYA Headlines “Run 4 Her Life” 5k / 10k And Expo For Breast Cancer Research Sunday, October 18, 2009 At The Americana At Brand In Glendale, CA
Run 4 Her Life 5k / 10k for Breast Cancer Research will take place on Sunday, October [...]

Velvet Grip Family Owner, Todd Sorensen, Relaunches Los Angeles Studio with Exclusive Art Opening and Fashion Event –
On Thursday, October 22, Velvet Grip Family tattoo studio (www.velvetgripfamily.com) and owner, Todd Sorensen, will play host to Los Angeles’ tattoo industry elite, art lovers and fashionistas, at an exclusive art opening reception for what will be a [...]

Tennis coach and celebrity fitness trainer, Stephen Bauer brings his knowledge and passion to the masses with his first book, “Born To Stand Out”. Presenting a ten-step program, his book demonstrates how to achieve peak physical fitness, while also providing the keys to an entire lifestyle adjustment.
“Born to Stand Out” reflects Bauer’s physical fitness regimen, and [...]

Rolling out the ‘green’ carpet for the Hollywood’s greatest TV stars, Debbie Durkin’s Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite and Platform Media Group hosted an Eco Emmys party complete with Celebrity Green Gifting and Wellness Chateau to ensure the stars were looking and feeling their best for the big awards show. Held at [...]

Don’t miss the 7th Annual Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Gala Sunday, October 25, 2009
THE JENNIFER DIAMOND CANCER FOUNDATION 7TH ANNUAL GALA HONORS FREDERICK FRANK, BEVERLYE HYMAN FEAD AND AMGEN
 
On October 25, 2009, the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation will pay tribute to two distinguished people who have positively impacted those who live in a world changed [...]

All you diehard, loyal Days of Our Lives fans, here’s your  chance to mingle with your favorite stars at the “Day of DAYS” Fan event on Saturday, November 7, from 10-5 pm at City Walk, Universal Studios Hollywood.
10 a.m. – Welcome and Cast Introductions
10:30 a.m. – “Meet & Greet” with the Stars
12:30 p.m. – Lunch [...]

Shrills, chills and thrills were had at the Chiller Eyegore Awards and opening night at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.  Hosted by actor Cory Feldman, the awards show honored the people who scare us the best. The opening night event at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights kicked off its 16-night run on Friday, October [...]

Tim Gunn of “Project Runway” and Laura Leighton of “Melrose Place”  teamed up with the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) and Marshalls on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica to take a stand during October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Together, via this event, they launched an integrated program to raise money and awareness for [...]

Two days of eco-friendliness and green cheer Emmy gifting was had by all the best of Hollywood at the ALIVE Expo Green Pavilion and Mix Media Luxury Lounge. The event benefited Project Green & The Creative Coalition’s Art & Soul coffee table book featuring a collection of celebrity photos by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Smith.
Debi [...]

The Rainbow Theatre Company presents Tanna Frederick in Henry Jaglom’s new play, “Just 45 Minutes From Broadway” at the Edgemar which opened October 17th and runs through December 20th.
Written by Henry Jaglom. Directed by Gary Imhoff. Stars Tanna Frederick; also starring Julie Davis, David Garver, Jack Heller, David Proval, Diane Louise Salinger, and Harriet Schock. [...]

Carbon water and on-site recycling at Fashion Week? Oh yes, being green was the hottest  trend at the Spring 2010 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held last month in New York City. O.N.E Water, as the official sponsor of the glamorous event, was a prime example of Fashion Week’s eco-consciousness. O.N.E. Water, which offered 500 ml [...]

The Andre Agassi Foundation showered A-list celebs like Tim McGraw, Brian McKnight, Daughtry, Dane Cook and Macy Gray with gifts in appreciation for donating their time and talent to the 14th Annual Grand Slam for Children benefit concert.
Celebrity gift-givers Distinctive Assets provided Gift Bags filled with gifts for a ‘koz’ and a Backstage Gift Lounge [...]

Always a favorite with the stars, GBK Productions, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2009 Emmy Award Nominees and Presenters with their Annual GBK Emmy Gift Lounge. GBK presented A Luxury Bazaar for the Senses, held at a gorgeous, private estate in Beverly Hills, and, as always, gave back to charity [...]

From the preparation of rehearsal to fittings to interviews in the week leading up to the Emmys is demanding and stressful, but many of Hollywood’s hottest TV stars made visiting the WOW! Creations Emmy Gift Lounge a top priority despite their hectic scheduling.  Emmy-nominated stars, reality stars, VIP’s and hipsters from many of the nominated [...]

It was a virtual who’s-who of Hollywood’s brightest attending the Lipton Green Vitali Tea Gift Lounge, which celebrated the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Produced by On 3 Productions , it was held backstage at the Nokia Theatre. The Lounge was held during the two nights of rehearsals for the Emmy Awards, September 19th and 20th.
The event was masterfully run by [...]

Want to know what it feels like to don a 16.5-carat diamond necklace? Hershey’s Bliss is giving women the chance to find out! The Hershey Company will take a page from the New York Times best-selling book “The Necklace: Thirteen Women and the Experiment That Transformed Their Lives” by Cheryl Jarvis (A Ballantine Trade Paperback) [...]

Paige Hemmis, star of ABC Network’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and former EMT teamed up with Duracell to help launch the  ’Preparedness and Donation Campaign to Raise Battery Power for Cities in Need’.
September marks the start of the powerful fall storm season, and Duracell wants to make sure the communities at greatest risk for outages [...]

Secret Room Events presented the 2009 “Think Pink” Emmy Awards Style Lounge, one of the most exclusive and talked about events surrounding the Emmy Awards. Emmy nominees, presenters, stylists and media were treated to luxurious products, services, Caribbean trips, martini bar and more as they help support breast cancer research at the 2009 “Think Pink” [...]

Join scores of collectors and fans for a chance to purchase pieces worn by Hollywood royalty,a portion of the net profits will go to Childhelp USA and other children’s advocacy charities.
Legions of Hollywood insiders and fans will flood the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12 for The Hollywood Studio Collection’s movie [...]

Actor Ray Park who stars in the upcoming action movie “G.I. Joe” as  Snake Eyes, personified evil playing Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace and scared audiences stiff as the headless horseman in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, finally reveals himself to loyal fans for the first time without a mask [...]

Benefiting Iraq Star Foundation is A Night For Honour, hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw with special honoree Gary Sinise. Iraq Star Foundation (www.IraqStar.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting war veterans recovering from physically disfiguring injuries.

The event will be held at the Universal City Hilton on Sunday, October 4th. Participants and honored guests will [...]

The beauty of a youthful individual taking action in the name of God, it is both refreshing and breath-taking. It is both powerful and filling. Christian-hip hop artist G-VO fits this build in such a compelling way, and on August 22, he put this all on display at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, taking a [...]

Orange County philanthropists Glenn and Mindy Stearns presented the Life Changing Lives Gala, a tribute to those who serve America and in honor of the men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Over 500 supporters attended the Life Changing Lives Gala in support of three distinguished organizations; Wounded Warrior Project, Make-A-Wish [...]

Fall 2009 brings the beginning of the big award shows and this year’s Emmy nominees are as talented and fabulous as ever!

While it’s always an honor just to be nominated, it’s only natural that not taking home the big prize on September 20th feels bittersweet.
But the biggest stars will surely not be disappointed if they [...]

By Susie Salva
Boston based pop-punk rockers Boys Like Girls release their sophomore album “Love Drunk” on Columbia Records, which is thoroughly intoxicating. These four friends didn’t have to look far for inspiration when it came time to record “Love Drunk” the long-awaited follow-up to their self-titled Columbia Records debut. The band knew how much they [...]

Cynthia McFadden’s upcoming interview on ABC News “Nightline” with model turned talk show host Tyra Banks leaves no stone unturned. The Emmy award-winning host of the “Tyra Banks Show” talks about breaking into the modeling world, the struggles of being an African American model, and why she dislikes the red carpet. The spirited entrepreneur, also [...]

Some of the most exciting action at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards happened away from the cameras, as On 3 Productions produced the Official Presenter Gift Lounge. The gifting pleasure happened backstage at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, August 28 through August 30, 2009 throughout rehearsals and as CW Television Network [...]

 Cops4Causes annual fundraiser, Comedy Uniting Communities, will be held next Friday, September 11, 2009 at the brand-new Laugh Factory in Long Beach, announced the all-volunteer organization’s President, Christopher Landavazo.
Headlined by Paul Rodriguez and Judy “The Love Goddess” Tenuta, they will be joined by Johnny Sanchez, Ashley Hamilton, Tina Kim and Dov Davidoff and an all-star [...]

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, lead singer Luke Pilgrim of pop rock band Last November stopped in with LA’s The Place while gearing up for the band’s first west coast tour, to share his destined love with In & Out Burger, how he longs to play scrabble with Mick Jagger, and confirms the rumors that a [...]

Victoria’s Secret Beauty recently celebrated the launch of their new fragrance for fall called Dream Angels Heavenly Enchanted at the Victoria’s Secret Beauty store at The Grove in Los Angeles.
Dancing with the Stars alum Melissa Rycroft, newly blonde Victoria’s Secret Supermodel Miranda Kerr and television personality Giuliana Rancic, hosted the in-store launch event for the [...]

If you thought Malibu couldn’t get more beautiful you were wrong, as the Miss Malibu Organization (www.missmalibu.com) presented the 5th annual Miss Malibu Pageant on Sunday, August 23rd. Hosting the event was Emmy Award winning-entertainment news anchor Ross King and Tami Farrell, 2009’s Miss California USA. .
The event, held at an estate formerly owned by Cher, [...]

W Hollywood Talent Center will open on Monday, Aug 31st, next to the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd.
The W Hollywood, in preparation for its December 2009 opening, today announced that it will kick off its search for more than 400 Talent members on Monday, August 31, with the debut of its innovative Talent Center (W’s [...]

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges hosted a luxurious pre-party to the Miss Malibu pageant Saturday at a private estate in Malibu. The event was hosted in association with Timothy Durham, President of National Lampoon and benefited the award winning charitable organization, The Ludacris Foundation . Guests at the afternoon poolside party enjoyed private cabanas, bidding on incredible items [...]

Celebrity pooches get spoiled today in Hollywood! As the dog days of Summer fade into Fall, Distinctive Assets will be delivering special gift bags to twenty-five of their favorite pet-loving stars.  Every dog indeed has its day … especially in a town where diamond-adorned canines are nearly as famous as their celebrity owners! On August [...]

The coveted Original Long Beach Lobster Festival will be gracing the city of Long Beach once again during a super tasty weekend extravaganza starting on Friday, September 11th and ending on Sunday, September 13th. This special event specifically catering to seafood lovers will take place at the charming Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach and will [...]

Mauricio Zanotto is a passionate filmmaker, producer and editor that understands that the exploration of film must lead to the perfection of the end result. With more than twenty years in the film industry, Mauricio Zanotto’s film work has received critical acclaim from industry professionals.
A winner of a 2008 Telly Award for his short film [...]

With soulful heartfelt lyrics and a true love for life, singer/songwriter Maree McRae is back and stronger than ever.
Maree McRae stepped into the music scene as lead singer and multi-instrumentalist for one of the Rocky Mountain region’s most sought after acts, Cadillac Ranch. After some time, she began to think about going solo. McRae’s solo [...]

Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau presents their premier event for the South Bay, the annual “14th Annual Dive N’ Surf Redondo Beach Lobster Festival”, where 12,000  lobster lovers converge to California’s Pacific Shores for a Rock n’ Lobster weekend of “Music, Food, Fun and Sun” highlighting Dive N’ Surf Beachwear, Body Glove [...]

For women looking to redefine their hair as fall approaches, they need only remind themselves “There’s no place like West Hollywood”, as renowned stylist and color Marco Pelusi’s thriving West Hollywood locale (www.marcopelusi.com) has all the answers. He’s literally devoted his entire life to hair and now the denizens of Los Angeles are benefiting from [...]

Milk Studios in Hollywood played host to the opening event for SVEDKA Adult Playground 2033. SVEDKA Vodka (www.svedka.com) collaborated with Brent Bolthouse, founder of Bolthouse Productions to produce the first in a series of events that convey a vision of what nightlife could be like in 2033. A trendsetting LA event producer, Bolthouse lent his [...]

Invisible System, a collection of brilliant musicians searching for a common soul, has made their mark on Punt (Made in Ethiopia). Multi-talented instrumentalist and producer Dan Harper put together an ensemble of talented musicians from Ethiopia and around the world to fuse together twelve compelling songs that will bring out the desire of international travel [...]

The 7th Annual Jennifer Diamond Celebrity Sailboat Regatta is racing for a cure once again at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey,  benefiting the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation. This year on August 22, 2009, very special guests will join the event – 17 year old Zac Sunderland, (www.zacsunderland.com), who just became the [...]

On Sunday, October 30th, television’s favorite plastic surgeon and his three M.D. co-hosts find out if their show will win a Daytime Emmy for Best Talk Show- Informative.  As a member of television’s Medical Dream Team on “The Doctors”, Dr. Andrew Ordon is on top of the world balancing family, a busy practice and a [...]

A benefit to fund a humanitirian emergency – Malawi Project in the Kachere Juvenile Prison in Lilongwe, Malawi. Many orphans are incarcerated for petty crimes they commit just to survive. There is extreme overcrowding, severe food shortages and abysmal sanitation conditions and is a horrigying reality for these children. I Live Here through OpUSA will [...]

Rocket Dog (www.rocketdog.com) presented Melanie Segal’s Teen Choice Awards Lounge on Thursday and Friday, helping to raise awareness for the escalating crisis faced by animal shelters.  Tails of the City Animal Rescue (www.tailsofthecityrescue.com) brought dozens of pets to the event, pairing them with celebrities in photos with the hope it will encourage more adoptions.

In a city where long term relationships are hard to come by, the American Wine & Food Festival returns for its 27th year from October 2-4. Tickets are now on sale for the annual event, hosted by the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation and benefiting Los Angeles chapters of Meals on Wheals, which features world-renowned chefs, vintners [...]

Playing the world’s sexiest heart-throb of epic proportions in the long-running series, “Hercules: The Legendary Stories”, and the captain of the helm in “Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda” – the renowned Kevin Sorbo has proven that he has the acting chops to match and continues to captivate audiences by branching out in more meaty acting roles and philanthropic [...]

There’s nothing convenient about having a charitable heart and few things illustrate this more than Wherever the Need (www.wherevertheneed.org), an organization that targets poverty and ill health through the implementation of sanitation, water and livelihoods. For many of us, complaining about sanitation means tiptoeing around a gas station bathroom on a long road trip or [...]

What better way to celebrate The Style Network’s newest stars than having Chef Rocco Di Spirito makeover their dining experience with Bertolli Frozen Meals? Bill Rancic and wife Giuliana DePandi Rancic, whose show “Giuliana & Bill” launches August 5th, celebrated with Chef Rocco at the Bertolli Frozen Meals Malibu Beach House with a meal that [...]

Hut one, hut two! Flag football is alive and well among the rich and famous.  In Malibu on Friday, July 24th, celebrities and NFL hall-of-famers came together in a friendly, yet competitive game complete with team jerseys to celebrate the launch of Xbox 360 and EA SPORTS Madden NFL 10 on Xbox 360 – in [...]

Martin Automotive Group, Southern California’s premier Cadillac dealership opened its showroom doors to co-host with LA’s The Place Magazine the Cadillac of all parties. Good times and good will was the order of the day with exquisite food & drink, great music and fabulous fragrance. Over 150 of Hollywood’s finest turned out to celebrate the [...]

Jo Koy will stand up for charity on Tuesday August 4, 2009. The JO KOY FOUNDATION in coordination with the students of Mt. Sierra College are hosting its first huge philanthropic event in ‘Hilarity For Charity’ a stand-up comedy show featuring Jo Koy, along with special surprise comedic guests. The show will take place at [...]

Children Uniting Nations brought together two things Americans excel at: baseball and helping others. How better to spend a summertime Sunday than to support the LA Dodgers baseball team while making a lasting difference in the lives of thousands of at-risk and foster youth of LA County?

THE HENRY FONDA MUSIC BOX THEATER IN HOLLYWOOD
SATURDAY, JULY 25th 7:30PM – 11:00PM!
SEE THE VH-1 SOBER HOUSE SCHOOL OF ROCK BENEFIT SHOW FEATURING PERFORMANCES
BY ACE FREHLEY (KISS),KYLE GASS (Tenacious D), STEVEN ADLER (Guns n’
Roses),MIKE STARR (Alice in Chains), and School of Rock All-Star Bands.
The show will be taped as a live concert event to benefit [...]

The members of Sugarwall are not the ordinary musicians struggling to find their voice in a time of economic upheaval. While it may not seem like the safest path to take, these four musicians are taking a chance and reaching for their dreams.  They believe that the opportunity to take your career choices into your [...]

Multi tasking is easy for Kevin Farley – he does it all with a fabulously contagious sense of humor, both on screen and off. And now, actor and comedian Kevin Farley moves behind the camera as co-writer and co-director of Hollywood & Wine, a fall release that takes an irreverent look at an actress struggling [...]

Known for his controversial, whistle-blowing documentaries, Michael Moore hosts his fifth film festival in Traverse City, Michigan. 

Traverse City Film Festival, a charitable and educational non-profit organization, returns on July 28th and runs to August 2nd, with what Moore calls the best lineup of movies in its history.
The Traverse City Film Festival has become one of [...]

This year’s 17th annual ESPY Awards ceremony, hosted by Samuel Jackson, will air on ESPN on Sunday July 19 at 9PM, but you won’t have to wait till then to find out who took home the trophies. Who dethroned Tiger Wood’s five year reign as Best Male Athlete and will it be Roger or Raphael [...]

In a time when American Idol teases with the promise of overnight stardom, it’s getting harder to find someone who has paid their dues as so many think they can just roll straight out of bed and right into their dreams. Yet film and television composer Curt Harpel founded his music production company, Hit Citi [...]

After successfully collaborating in Las Vegas, Chef Kerry Simon and business partner Elizabeth Blau entered the Los Angeles market with the opening of Simon LA in 2006. If we want to understand Kerry Simon this is where to start. Tucked away inside Sofitel LA, a French and Hollywood-inspired hotel that anchors the majestic skyline of [...]

The stars came out last night to celebrate the launch of the new Three Olives Vodka flavor Bubble.  Kim Kardashian hosted the event and Erin Lucas of MTV’s The City was on-hand as the celebrity mixologist.  Other attendees included Khloe Kardashian, Lance Bass, Jill Zarin (Real Housewives of New York City), Kelly Bensimon (Real Housewives of [...]

Academy Award nominee® Don Cheadle and professional Poker player/Celebrity Apprentice Star Annie Duke kept their poker faces on as they hosted the 3rd Annual Ante Up For Africa Charity Celebrity Poker tournament.

Written by Susie Salva
Los Angeles resident Pete Yorn has traded in city life for the rolling plains of Nebraska to work on his fourth album entitled, “Back and Fourth”, on Columbia Records with Omaha producer Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley).
Yorn spent two months in a guesthouse behind Mogis’s Omaha studio where he made the new album. [...]

No surprise that over 1.6 million fans registered online for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial throughout the two-day registration period that July 4th, Saturday, at 6 p.m. A total of 17,500 tickets are available to the general public for Tuesday’s 10 a.m. service. 11,000 will be able to attend the memorial inside the Staples [...]

There was a beautiful twist to the recent “Rohn Padmores Red Carpet Gift Suite” celebrating the 2009 BET Awards. Yes, there was the normal celebrities getting the latest and greatest cool swag. But Ron Padmore wanted to give back and make a difference.
It was all about making the day extra special for a group of [...]

Avoid the hassle of crowds and getting stuck in traffic to see fireworks this year by simply floating above it all to get a once in a lifetime encounter.  Experience this 4th of July firework show like never before: literally in-the-sky-front-row seats while soaring 1000 feet above the Pacific Coast aboard the Airship Ventures Zeppelin-NT [...]

Want to escape to the south of France this summer but the economic situation had put a squeeze on your plans? No worries. Maison 140 Hotel and Bar Noir in Beverly Hills has the perfect solution to your Francophile yearnings with no passport necessary and even better, no parking hassles either.
A Rosé by Any Other [...]

Playboy, in association with The Hi-Line Group and The Prive Group, will host the Third Annual Hot Summer Nights at Playboy Mansion on August 15, 2009. Benefiting United Breast Cancer Foundation, the party will feature lovely ladies, sensational sounds, a celebrity poker tournament and the 2nd Annual 2009 Concorso Exotica car show. This is the not-to-be-missed hottest party [...]

July 18 is the date for the Summer Fling Party at Playboy Mansion, produced by ellemés international, Southern California’s premier producer of top-tier jet-set lifestyle experiences and escapes and hosted by Playboy Radio’s Jessica Hall and Brandie Moses. The event where a summer fling is as naughty as you want it to be, Playboy’s Summer [...]

Sometimes the best secrets are the ones we’re just dying to share. Secret Room Events, in conjunction with SLS Hotel and Andonia Organics hosted a Caribbean Style Retreat at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event was held in honor of the MTV Movie Awards and in support of the Downtown Women’s Center, which [...]

Proving that sometimes you really can bring the party home with you, GBK hosted the official pre-event festivities for the BET awards with a three-day “Givable Gift Lounge” held backstage at the Shrine Auditorium.

Luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company GBK donated all of the elements used in creating the gift lounge stage to [...]

The House of Blues hosted an EA games event Monday night, June 22nd, to celebrate the release of its newest title: Fight Night Round 4. The latest installment in EA’s Fight Night series is yet another example of the incredible depth and realism of their boxing franchise. With the support of the powerful next-gen platform, [...]

You’ll be laughing, clapping and singing along with two of Broadway’s greatest performers, Mandy Patinkin and Patti LaPone, as they bring to life over thirty songs from different musicals in the show, “An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin” at the Ahmanson Theater of the Center Theatre Group in Downtown Los Angeles.  The two [...]

The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica celebrated its re-opening at launch party on June 18th.

Kris Jenner announced the honorees this past week at the Sofitel for the 2009 Celebrity Catwalk. Each year, top celebrities donate their time and talent by hitting the catwalk for the purpose of raising funds and awareness for National Animal Rescue. This fashion show merges the worlds of fashion and entertainment into one unforgettable evening.

This [...]

Trader Vic’s Los Angeles is going to present Grammy Award winning Hawaiian singer and songwriter John Cruz in its summer concert series. On June 21st and 22nd, the famous restaurant will feature performances by the artist. The show will start at 7 pm at Trader Vics: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015.

What would the Hollywood comedy scene be like today without such iconic figures as Ron Burgundy, the ‘40 Year Old Virgin’, and the legendary ‘Superbad’ duo? With two new films coming out this summer, Year One and Funny People, the writer, producer and/or director of almost every modern funny film, Judd Apatow, is a person [...]

From a sticky divorce to the infamous voicemail exposing him to public humiliation, Alec Baldwin has been through a lot in the past few years. And yet, the 30 Rock star with a leading role in the upcoming film, My Sister’s Keeper, has made it through the fire relatively unscathed. Baldwin opens up to Michael [...]

Actor Kevin Sorbo, widely known for leading roles in the television programs Hercules, Andromeda and many more, will host his second annual Kevin Sorbo Celebrity Golf Tournament  at Dragon Ridge Country Club in Henderson, NV on October 8th and 9th. The event is held in support of A World Fit For Kids! , a Los Angeles [...]

If golf and Las Vegas are two of the favorite things in life your Dad or husband love, this may be the answer for the best Father’s Day Gift ever: The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas honors dads with a very memorable gift this year: a Pro-Am package to participate in [...]

This past Sunday, June 16th, Angelinos delighted in the 21st Annual Share Our Strength’s “Taste of the Nation” Festival. L.A.’s hottest chefs and restaurants were all there, united by their passion for flavorful food and helping hungry children. Taste of the Nation Los Angeles is dedicated to raising critical and much needed funds to support [...]

Some things in life really are free. At Dr. TATTOFF, “free” means you can finally have that tattoo removed – at no charge.
This month’s “Operation Ink-Off” is the third free tattoo removal event Dr. TATTOFF is hosting for Southern California residents. With its first two Operation Ink-Offs held in February and July of 2008 considered [...]

LIVE H2O is a global experiment in peace taking place simultaneously in over 50 countries and is being broadcast around the world via the internet during this year’s Summer Solstice, June 19-21, 2009.
“Thank you and I love you.” Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered these words to be powerful at reshaping the structure of water, the greatest [...]

At the recent Tony Awards in New York City, Lipton, who recently launched their new Rainforest Alliance Tea, worked with Playbill to make the Tonys’ edition out of recyclable paper and donated to Broadway Green Alliance for each celeb that left a “green” tip. It was really great to see how celebs are making small [...]

GBK’s Vintage Beach Chic Theme is a Hit at Annual MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge

It’s always fun to indulge in some of your favorite foods and completely submit yourself to the overpowering, delicious flavors joyously assaulting your taste buds. But what’s even more enjoyable, not to mention rewarding, is when you can participate in a cause that will aid hungry children at the same time.
When you attend the 21st Annual Share [...]

Oodles of celebrities all decked out and bedazzled in sparkling jewels literally shined at The Palazzo Las Vegas and Simon G’s Spring Bling on May 30th, 2009, benefiting the Lili Claire Foundation. This uber-chic outdoor affair, held next door to The Venetian, the world’s largest five-diamond resort, at The Palazzo’s Azure Pool was hosted by [...]

Written by Susie Salva
Do you have a survival plan in place? That’s the question that Cage9 proposes on their explosive new CD, “Survival Plan”. And they think they have the answer. Cage9, based in Los Angeles, is comprised of Panama transplants Evan Rodaniche and Gustavo Aued on guitars/vocals and bass respectively, LA native Jess Beltz [...]

If you’re a thrillseeker looking for a most unique and unusual adventure, now you can grab a ticket on the Zeppelin Airship. The Zeppelin Airship, which is larger than a Boeing 747, will make flight-seeing tours available to the public Friday through Monday, from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm and are one hour in length. See [...]

You may know Nigel Barker as the charismatic judge on America’s Next Top Model. Yet it’s what this world renowned photographer did in stepping away from the public spotlight and stepping onto the Canadian ice floes that was as inspiring as the subject he photographed. Barker traveled with The Humane Society of the United States [...]

A brand new world to hang your virtual hat, RipLounge.com creates a social networking destination that showcases all the right moves in virtual living. RipLounge.com aims to give users a world-class social experience in a virtual world environment.
Co-created by Andrew Stern, who has recently been featured on Millionaire Matchmaker, Andrew also owns Seed Corn Advertising. [...]

Written by Susie Salva
Fresh off their triumphant stint at the Coachella Valley Music Festival the compelling New York City trio Yeah Yeah Yeah’s has released their electrifying CD, “It’s Blitz,” on DGC/Interscope Records. This brilliant CD is just on the heels of their successful 2006, “Show Your Bones”, when they first burst onto the scene. [...]

Written by Susie Salva.
San Diego resident and American Idol forerunner Adam Lambert (27) is perhaps one of the best contestants that the American Idol franchise has ever had…this guy is the consummate entertainer. He is now poised to take the crown of American Idol. Lambert possesses all the ingredients that a mega star needs to be [...]

Many of our favorite female celebrities share that their greatest role in life is motherhood. And the premier celebrity gifting firm Distinctive Assets celebrated our favorite moms by showering them with a bevy of gifts in honor of Mother’s Day. This year, they sought out new, unusual and useful items that made their Mother’s Day [...]

Excited music creators from all across the U.S. gathered in huge throngs last week (April 23-25, 2009) for the 4th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo, all excitedly hoping to happen upon a chance one-on-one encounter with a hot-shot A&R, publisher, or manager, gain valuable insight during the numerous panels featuring music industry veterans, or [...]

The Seventh Annual TV Land Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, rolled out the fun while showcasing the best in movies, TV and music at Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City. WOW Creations kept the festivities going as they honored the amusing and star-studded awards show at their gifting suite. WOWing presenters, honorees and performers, Wow [...]

Good food, good music, and good will converged on a night to remember hosted by Deborah Gibson and The Gibson Girl Foundation on Tuesday, April 28. Hollywood’s hottest celebrities flocked to the Café La Boheme in West Hollywood for a sold-out benefit event for the Gibson Girl Foundation, a charity that awards scholarships to young [...]

On July 15th, “Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince” hits theatres here in the U.S. To celebrate the sixth installment of the Harry Potter Series, NBC affiliates in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Miami are offering two lucky winners a four-night trip to London and exclusive tickets to the movie’s London [...]

Poland’s brightest and best filmmakers and actors flocked to Hollywood, the Mecca of cinema, for two weeks at the 10th Annual Polish Film Festival in Los Angeles. The Festival opened with a gala reception and screening at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood of “Perfect Guy For My Girl” directed by Tomasz Konecki and starring Marcin Dorocinski, [...]

Mother’s Day Gift Idea!
DNA 11, the original creator of DNA Artwork, promoted their incredible portfolio of unique DNA artwork at their new ‘DNA 11 House’ in Hermosa Beach, California as part of an invitation only party hosted by 944 Magazine. The event was packed with hundreds of LA’s hottest and hippest people. Located at an [...]

Jay Jessie Johnson, one of the most powerful and electrifying guitarists you will ever hear, has just released his third CD, “Play That Damn Guitar”. With mind blowing guitar riffs throughout, Jay Jessie Johnson hits the guitar with the same veracity as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Frank Marino and Robin Trower. Coming from the [...]

Created to celebrate and share all the Brits contributions to Los Angeles, this all- encompassing  British events, concerts, car rallies, plays, art exhibits, business mixers, sporting events, films, shopping, pub and restaurant news. You will be surprised at the breadth and depth of the British contribution to Californian life, from being the biggest foreign investors [...]

The 8th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair is the most unique canine competition in the world and is back this year at Shepard Stadium in Woodland Hills, on Sunday, May 17th.

The Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair will feature something for every member of the family. Highlights include a [...]

Very sad news and a great loss of an amazing talent and all around tremendous person. Las Vegas legend Danny Gans, headliner at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, passed away last night at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 52 years old. He passed away in his sleep, and his cause of death is [...]

Steve Hackett, singer, songwriter and legendary guitarist from early Genesis, continues to record and tour the world with new material and promote his new website, www.Hackettsongs.com.
With more than fifty years of music experience, Steve Hackett is both an expert electric and acoustic guitarist. Taking music to its extreme limits, Steve Hackett has toured the world [...]

Celebrities played a big part in Earth Day celebrations at the Distinctive Assets‘ “Earth Day in Hollywood” gifting suite, where environmentally conscious A-Listers were given a gift basket filled with eco-friendly products. Designed to spread the word to reduce, reuse and recycle, the gift bags, themselves biodegradable and reusable, held products and services designed to [...]

Recently, Cynthia McFadden interviewed American Idol judge Paula Abdul on ABC News “Nightline”. In the wide-ranging interview, the award-winning singer discussed her journey to stardom, rumored prescription drug and alcohol use, her tempestuous relationship with Simon Cowell, her thoughts on adding fourth judge Kara DioGuardi, and other projects she has currently in the works. Here [...]

UCLA joins forces with The Sarah Jane Brain Project, to present the American PABI
Heroes Tour LA, on Saturday, May 15th. Taking place at Cinespace in Hollywood, local
bands will be performing to raise awareness for Pediatric Acquired Brain
Injury (PABI), the leading cause of death and disability in children/young
adults.
Please join us for an evening of fun, music, [...]

Last Wednesday The Kress hosted the Love Cures Cancer charity event benefiting children with cancer through the J.T. Martell Foundation and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Love Cures Cancer is a passionate charity working to finding a cure for cancer. Project Ethos and Illuminate Collective joined forces as event planners for the night. Project [...]

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Atlanta’s Manchester Orchestra second album, “Mean Everything to Nothing,” on Columbia Records is everything you want a rock record to be: raw, urgent, emotional, and 100 percent authentic. “There’s nothing fake about this record,” says frontman and lyricist Andy Hull. “There’s not one fake sound on it. We recorded it live because [...]

SPIDER-MAN – TURN OFF THE DARK Nationwide Casting Tour!
Hollywood is looking for you! The casting people state: “Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition”. This is a MULTI-CITY casting search. (See below for cities and roles).
Los Angeles open casting call is Saturday, April 18 at Hollywood United Methodist [...]

To celebrate Kathy Griffin hosting the 2nd Annual A-List Awards, Bertolli hosted an exclusive “A-List” Night-In event. Held in a loft  in Tribeca (New York City), Chef Rocco DiSpirito whipped up an amazing menu for Kathy and friends.

Bravo’s 2nd Annual “The A-List Awards” again celebrates the best in pop culture with their entertaining awards show hosted by unpredictable and brilliant funnywoman Kathy Griffin.
This tribute to all things “celebrity” was kicked off by Distinctive Assets‘ backstage gift lounge, where the unique band of presenters, performers and winners were treated to their own best [...]

Heading to Sin City soon? Here’s another ‘sin’tillating night out you can plan when you escape to Las Vegas. The Strip House (restaurant, that is) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has teamed up with “PEEPSHOW”, said to be the sexiest new show on the “planet”, to offer two seductively delicious dinner and show ticket [...]

Pop & Broadway Star Deborah Gibson and Ryan Black’s 88’s Cabaret want to invite you for a fun evening to benefit the Gibson Girl Foundation, with live performances, silent auction and dinner, to benefit the Gibson Girl Foundation awards scholarships to young performers.
Stars from television, stage and film will be there to share in the [...]

Wednesday April 15th Celebrities and Industry people will be meeting at The Kress Rooftop to raise money for Cancer. Love Cures Cancer is a unique charity benefiting children with cancer through the T.J. Martell Foundation and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. There will be a live and silent auction from 8-10pm and all proceeds are donated [...]

Magic was in the air at the Magic Castle, where Melanie Segal’s Platinum Publicity hosted the fun, star-studded Celebrity Lounge recognizing the 22nd Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. No slime here – just adventure, games and charity that ruled the day. The only celebrity gifting lounge for the energetic kids’ awards show, Platinum Publicity showed [...]

The Scots came out to celebrate Dressed to Kilt, the highest-profile Scottish event in the United States. The highly-anticipated event featured kilted gents and plaid-clad ladies strutting their stuff down the runway for an A-list of judges. Traditional kilts as well as fashion-forward garb are showcased in a lavish display of Scottish pride. Honorary Chairman [...]

Double down in 2009! For a fun Vegas night without leaving LA, hit the beautiful Vibiana in downtown L.A. for a night of gambling, music, food and drinks in support of the LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program. You can win big too! Gambling winnings can be exchanged for raffle tickets for a variety of [...]

On May 17, 2009, the American Liver Foundation is presenting their Third Annual Flavors of Los Angeles event, a culinary gala that spotlights premier local restaurants and chefs, while creating a high-end, exclusive, gourmet experience.
The event will take place under the stars at the City National Bank Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. Nowhere else can [...]

Writers In Treatment (W.I.T.), a public charity founded by Leonard Lee Buschel, Robert Downey Sr., Vernon Scott IV and Heidi Lloyd is an organization that helps writers addicted to alcohol and/or drugs get effective treatment for their disease. For the next two months, they are offering “The Reel Recovery Film Series”, an eight-week film festival, [...]

Heidi Klum, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” Lauren Conrad and Lauren Bosworth of “The Hills”, Holly Robinson Peete and pop singer Aubrey O’Day went beachside to help celebrate Barbie® Doll’s 50th Birthday party in Malibu(CA) with a custom life-size New Beetle convertible, fully loaded with rhinestones, sparkling pink paint and a [...]

Actor George Lopez and his wife Ann, the national spokespeople for the National Kidney Foundation, were joined by celebrity guests at the National Kidney Foundation’s ‘KEEP It Hollywood’ event for World Kidney Day.
With a disease affecting 26 million Americans to date, World Kidney Day is an outstanding yearly event that aims to honor patients who [...]

by Helen M. Ryan
Blue October is a little more colorful lately. The hard rock musicians are glad to be making music and have a new album, “Approaching Normal“, set for release March 24, 2009. The emotionally-honest fivesome is already marking its territory on the music charts, and begin touring the U.S. this week.

While you might [...]

Inspired by Barack Obama’s Call to Action, the Platinum Publicity Oscar Lounge encouraged celebs and other VIPs to “be the change”. Raising awareness for volunteerism was at the forefront of the intimate Oscar gifting lounge held at the upscale hotel and residence The Palihouse in West Hollywood, where the volunteer organization www.USAservice.org was featured. USAService.org [...]

Patrick Melville, a celebrity hairstylist, brought his fabulous team from New York City to Los Angeles to host “The Oscar Experience” during Oscar Week. Patrick’s team pampered close to 100 clients with extensive hair services and treatments, acupuncture, and facial rejuvenation. Not only could clients receive full hair and skin care treatments, but they also [...]

ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilion/MixMedia Luxury Lounge hosted another amazing green gift suite event, where fun and environmental awareness integrated seamlessly to show how Hollywood’s most environmentally aware stars in their own special ways came out to support our planet through endorsing the health and wellness goodies of the refreshingly conscious sponsors the Green Pavilion Luxury Lounge.

Special Visits
Harry Hamlin stopped by [...]

Celebrities love it. People want it. What is it? Cadillac Fragrance for Men. A bold, inspiring new cologne for men, named for the classy iconic American symbol, the cologne represents inspiration, boldness, captivation, and luxury. The Cadillac name holds dear the opulence and extravagance of classic eras past, and combines it with the luxury and [...]

Red carpet style came easy when the Secret Room revealed their pre-Oscar Style Gifting Lounge at the elegant SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The ultra-exclusive gift suite, benefiting the Downtown Womens Center of Los Angeles, was open to celebrities, select media and other VIPs. A-Listers received fabulous swag, viewed new products, mingled and sampled refreshments [...]

By Susie Salva  
Pop sensation. Voice of her generation. Fashion designer. Political activist. X-rated sexpert. Fall-down drunk. Queen of Myspace. Exhibitionist. Primadonna. Style icon. Celebrity girlfriend. Celebrity daughter. Celebrity sister. Paparazzi prey. Party starter. Princess.
Britain’s Lily Allen, 23, has been called all these things, and much, much more – sometimes with justification, often without. She’s posh, [...]

Oscar® night was a grand event, and not just for the statue winners. Over 1,000 invited guests, sponsors and celebrities were a-buzz over the  “Children Uniting Nations” 10th Annual Oscar viewing party and the WOW Creations Oscar Lifestyle Gifting Lounge that benefited them.
Children Uniting Nations was the beneficiary of proceeds raised on the eve of [...]

Hayley currently stars as Angela in Sony Pictures Screen Gems’ hot new comedy “Fired Up,” in theaters on February 20th. The film also stars Molly Sims, (“Las Vegas”), AnnaLynne McCord (“90210″) and Sarah Roemer (“Disturbia”). Hayley can also be seen in “Trailer Park of Terror” and she just booked a starring role in the action [...]

Something very different is happening Friday in Culver City. If you are interested in art, even unusual art, this event is for you. What is so unique about these beautifully vibrant paintings? They are created by elephants!
Non-profit organization Dreams Can Come True is hosting a one night only benefit for orphaned children in Northern Thailand [...]

GBK, a leader in custom, high-class special events and gifts suites, honored the 2009 Oscar nominees and presenters in unique style this past week with their “Circus of the Senses” gifting suite at the gorgeous SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Celebrities and VIPs were invited to engage their senses by touching, feeling, smelling, seeing and tasting [...]

To many who were once avid listeners and fervent lovers of Hip-Hop, it may seem like the music emerging from the genre of late has been full of rapper’s spitting the same punch-lines and boasting about “hood” scenarios that have been talked about time and time again.
Hip-Hop today is like a record that keeps skipping [...]

To prepare Oscar nominated celebrities for the big night of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite at Studio 944 offered luxurious beauty and spa treatments, IZZE cocktails, and a fashion show of haute couture gowns by designer Pol Atteu. Pets also got some TLC too in the form [...]

The 2009 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards were held Saturday, February 21, at picturesque Santa Monica, CA. Film Independent is an organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. The Spirit Awards is the premier awards event for the independent film community.

Kathy Ireland, supermodel, actress, author and enterpreneur, is CEO and Chief Designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a design and marketing firm who’s primary mission is “finding solutions for families, financial, entertaining, home, fashion and outdoor solutions; the goal to make life easier, better and more beautiful for busy people. Her new baby, Fabulous Florals, offers [...]

Celebrities and stars got their romantic fill Valentine’s week while sneaking a peak at the products and fashion that surround the Oscars. Held at the highly-acclaimed and enchanting Café La Boheme, stars of film, television and the world of sports socialized at the fun affair, taking home amazing gifts in the process.

Even if the nominees don’t win the Oscar, they are still winners in Hollywood. The 81st Annual Academy Awards is fast approaching and all the stars will be out in their best bling and eye-popping fashions to score that prestigious golden boy named Oscar. Distinctive Assets, the mogul of gifting to the stars at all [...]

Louis Carreon’s art is bold, emotional and vivid, much like his colorful past and journey to becoming one of LA’s most sought after artists. Growing up in the OC, he began producing his work illegally as a graffiti artist in 1992.  After ten years of ‘spray and go’ graffiti painting, he transitioned to becoming a legal artist [...]

By Susie Salva
Pennsylvania natives Valencia put forth an endearing and inspiring release, “We All Need A Reason To Believe”, on Columbia Records. In the vain of their label mates Boys Like Girls and fellow pop punk rockers like the All American Rejects and Fall Out Boy these guys prove they know how to rock. Their [...]

Kathy Ireland, world-class supermodel, actress and saavy enterpreneur now brings beauty to the world with her business, Fabulous Florals by Kathy Ireland Designs. Fabulous Florals is an interactive online fresh flower and plant site that offers beautiful arrangements as well as a custom feature to build your own floral display. This multi-talented mogel has focused her talents on making [...]

“Green with Music” raised green in more ways than one at their eco-friendly celebrity gifting suite, spa retreat and fund raising gala February 6, 2009. The fabulous gifting suite and Spa Tibet were hosted at the stunning, sustainable penthouses of The Mercury in Los Angeles, honoring music’s stars for the 2009 Grammy® Awards.
 ”We are grateful [...]

The Sunset Strip welcomed a hot new restaurant called TONY’S and celebs flocked for the grand opening – not just to enjoy the delectable Italian cuisine but to raise funds for the amazing non-profit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Maria Menounos and her foundation, “Take Action Hollywood” hosted the evening and received an honor from Childrens [...]

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Idea!
Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, lovers are scampering to decide “what would my loved one really like?” That is where Christopher Michael Chocolates comes in. In the heart of Newport Beach, California, Christopher Michael Chocolates is definitely not your ordinary box of chocolates.
These handmade chocolates not only tantalize your palate [...]

The biggest and grandest of football parties in the nation took place at the Playboy Mansion to benefit the California Police Charities on football’s biggest day of the year.

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards took place this past week, and featured unforgettable performances from Sir Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, U2 and more. As rehearsals took place throughout the weekend, Distinctive Assets got the goods to music’s hottest celebrities at their 51st Grammy Awards official gifting suite.

Best Actress Oscar nominee Kate Winslet sits down with ABC News “Nightline’s” Cynthia McFadden and shares her thoughts on her sixth nomination and how she prepared for her Oscar-nominated role in the film “The Reader”.
Winslet can currently be seen in her two incredible Golden Globe–winning performances, in “Revolutionary Road” and “The Reader”. “The Reader” could [...]

Teen actress Taylor Marie Atelian has essentially grown up in the spotlight, charming audiences for the past eight years of her life on television. What happens now after “According to Jim” ends its run?
After growing up in the TV spotlight for the past eight years of her life, teen actress Taylor Atelian is saying goodbye [...]

Are you experiencing fear and anxiety about the “pending apocalypse” of 2012? Instead of wasting one more minute of your energy worrying about the unknown gloom and doom, transform your fears to a positive awareness that 2012 is the year of an incredible worldwide change. Emerging spiritual and intellectual leaders are predicting 2012 will be [...]

By Susie Salva
One of the most dynamic metal-inflected punk band The Offspring has put out and engaging and powerful release, “Rise And Fall Rage And Grace,” on Columbia Records. With Dexter Holland’s most recognizable voice in the business the band puts forth sonically ingrained tunes with an edgy, hard-driving heavy-metal band merging punk rock influences [...]

Hot New York actress Ginger Kroll’s been getting some newfound buzz over the last couple months. Could it be because her first studio feature is in Fox Searchlight Picture’s “Notorious”? Maybe so! Ginger stars alongside newcomers Antonique Smith (Faith Evans) and Jamal Woolard (Notorious B.I.G.). She plays sexy groupie, Debbie, who throws a wrench into the couple’s [...]

Suit up and get your game on for Game Day at the Playboy Mansion to benefit the California Police Charity on football’s biggest day of the year, Sunday, February 1st, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. You don’t want to be sitting on the bench for this!

Sometimes it takes 12 years to become an overnight success. At least, that’s Of a Revolution’s story.
A decade after their first release, O.A.R. is touring in support of their sixth studio album, 2008’s “All Sides”. All Sides features the band’s popular single, “Shattered”, which reached No. 1 on the Adult Album Alternative chart, and grabbed the [...]

THINK PR is always thinking! The stars got to get their swag on in a relaxed manner at THINK PR’s 3rd Annual Pre-Sundance Gifting Suite held at the Muse Lifestyle Group Lounge, a chic nightlife destination in Hollywood, before heading out to Park City. With the idea in mind that they wanted to stand out amidst the [...]

Our very own Dating columnist, Lucia, author of Lucia’s Lessons of Love, and the host of “The Art of Love” on LA Talk Radio, is hosting a “Cougar Speed Dating Event” on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Club Sushi! Cougar Speed Date introduces a new twist to the popular dating phenomenon. All the singles are [...]

On January 19, 2009 famous celebrity icons such as Aaron Eckhart, Alyssa Milano, Paris Hilton, Anthony Kiedis, Archie Kao, Ashlee Simpson, Brittany Snow, Bryce Dallas Howard, Courteney Cox, Dakota Fanning, David Arquette, Eva Longoria, Eva Mendes, and George Lopez all elected to show their support of the newly elected President Barak Obama by recording a [...]

UCLAlive has featured their Spoken Word Series and premiered the series with one of the literature’s greatest modern men. John Updike sat down onstage with David Ulin, Book Editor of the Los Angeles Times, to talk about Updike’s latest book, writing, and the procession of time.
The first item to be discussed was Updike’s latest novel, [...]

This year, celebrities and VIP’s were gifted over $50,000 worth of creative, luxurious items including cutting-edge products, services, and were pampered with various beauty treatments at the GBK Gift Suite for the 2009 Golden Globes, which took place at the Friars Club in Beverly Hills, recently renamed the 9900 Club.  These are the vendors who [...]

With the 2009 Academy Awards upon us, “Nightline” co-anchor Cynthia McFadden sat down for an interview with legendary actress Meryl Streep, recipient of a record 15 Academy Award Nominations. Nominated once again for Best Actress for her performance as Sister Aloysius in “Doubt”, Streep discussed her role with McFadden as the iron-willed nun, why she [...]

GBK Productions hosted their 4th Annual Golden Globes Gift Suite at the 9900 Club (previously known as the Friar’s Club) in Beverly Hills. This year’s GBK gift bag was filled with one-of-a-kind artwork, trendy fashions, accessories, trips health products and beauty products. But the charities ruled the day; GBK’s Gift Suite benefited this years chosen [...]

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Actress Kristina Klebe (pronounced “Kleeb”) is known to be beautiful, intelligent, driven and quite worldly. Often complimented on her classy charm reminiscent of past greats like Katherine Hepburn and Judy Garland, Klebe’s demeanor comes from the fact that she spent much of her early life living in various countries in Western Europe including Germany, France [...]

The Los Angeles “Innaugural Go Green Expo”, the country’s foremost interactive and proactive eco-concerned “living-green” showcase presented by Perf Go Green, is officially set to open to the public at The Los Angeles Convention Center January 23-25, 2009 with fabulous, world-renowned “New York Times” bestselling authors Julie Edelman (The Accidental Housewife), the “in-the-know”, humorous, and [...]

The 14th annual Critics Choice Awards took place Thursday, January 8th, 2009, and has historically predicted who will make the Academy Award short list.
“Slumdog Millionaire” ruled the night. The low budget film with subtitles and no stars pulled in 5 awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Danny Boyle), Best Writer (Simon Beaufoy), Best Young Actress [...]

The lucky grand-prize winner and two runner-ups of the 2nd annual YouTube Project:Direct International Film Competition, partnered with both the Sundance Film Festival and Moviefone, the internet’s number one destination for exclusive movie news, showtimes and tickets, were announced on January 6th, 2009 in San Bruno, California. This is the second year that YouTube, the [...]

The 2008 Spike Video Game Awards took place in the midst of this holiday season at the Sony Studios in Culver City. Spike TV hosts the Video Game Awards every year, an event honoring the best of the year’s hottest games in the video game industry. You may have seen all the fun celebrities had [...]

Fresh off his Amazon bestseller, “Energy Leadership”, author and sought-after speaker Bruce D. Schneider is delivering his widely popular Unlimited Potential Seminar in Los Angeles on January 21st. Bruce D. Schneider is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching (iPEC), best selling author, Master Certified Coach, dynamic keynote speaker and creator [...]

New Year’s Eve 2008 in Los Angeles is going to be the best yet, with hot parties and celebrations all over town. How are you going to decide where to go? Here’s some choices to help with your delightful dilemma. And, please, don’t drink and drive! Happy New Year!

This past month, a re-imagined Jane Doe John Doe Boutique hosted a launch party to showcase its newest designer lines. Many notable Los Angeles designers were featured alongside finalists from Season 5 of Project Runway including finalist Korto Momulu and winner Leanne Marshall, whose looks are very unique, yet very different from one another. Jerell [...]

This is the perfect gift for the digital e-book enthusiast in your life. The new Periscope® Lighted Folio for Kindle is an "all-in-one" unit featuring a retractable Periscope twin LED reading light, deluxe cover, and notebook/pen holder in one sleek black leatherette case.
Ideal for reading at home or traveling, simply slip your Kindle into the [...]

Laguna Beach Jean Company hosted a huge private bash to commemorate their first anniversary on The Kress rooftop for celebrities and VIPs. The 2009 Laguna Beach Jean Company Titanium Collection of not only jeans but tees, hoodies, and jackets for men and women was unveiled in an electrifying fashion show later in the evening. The [...]

Mo caught everyone’s eye while on television this fall. An electric beauty and celebrity makeup artist, Maura ‘Mo’ Lewit has officially been voted off her new Lifetime reality competition TV series “Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist.” Although lucky enough to become one of the ten contestants chosen from around the country, [...]

Distinctive Assets, an entertainment gifting company, for the second year in a row is playing Santa in a big way to their Tinsletown favorites. Celebrity parents like Brooke Shields, Courteney Cox, Will Ferrrell, Tobey Maguire, Tori Spelling, Heidi Klum, Jon Stewart, Jennifer Garner and others received a basket a toys, treats and pet accessories in [...]

The romance between Troy and Gabriella isn’t over. In fact, this winter it is very much alive and burning up the ice from Los Angeles to Anaheim and Long Beach with Disney’s High School Musical Ice Tour. The hottest show on ice lets Wildcat fans experience the pep, pop, drama and dazzle of the first [...]

It’s not every day Justin Timberlake’s golfing prowess gets auctioned off, but this night, 18 rounds of golf with Timberlake and golf pro Butch Harmon (Tiger Woods’ coach) were up for bid, along with a walk on the red carpet with Jessica Biel at the premier of her film Easy Virtue, skydiving with a Navy Seal and [...]

Flappers, suspenders, jazz music, and romance—The Edison, downtown LA’s nostalgic lounge, is a blast-from-the-past into the 1920’s. Focusing specifically on the prohibition era, The Edison blends history, art, and science into a unique speakeasy, alive with culture, cocktails, and good company.
Last Friday, December 5th, The Edison debuted their new Barrel of Bathched Woodford Reserve Bourbon, [...]

Meet SexTapes™ , the hot new rock band coming out of LA fronted by Guns N’ Roses member Chris Pitman.
A cross between Jane’s Addiction, Led Zeppelin and Queen, with a modern twist, the band has incorporated psychedelic sounds with alternative rock. The band was founded by co-writer Kelly Wheeler who is on guitars, and has [...]

The legendary Clint Eastwood will be presented with the Career Achievement Award at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. A highly respected director, actor and producer, Eastwood will be honored at the Awards Gala, hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Mary Hart, on January 6, 2009.
Presented by Cartier, The Awards Gala will salute Clint Eastwood’s [...]

Liz Adams, a pioneer in the world of  “women in horror“, is finding much success with her new short film titled SIDE EFFECT, which is affecting horror fans around the world. Never shying away from deep psychological suspense or gory money shots, writer/director Adams admits that she is a true horror junkie who loves to [...]

Who knew young girls could shriek quite so loudly?  The sound of over-excited tweens and teens filled, and at times overwhelmed, the Honda Center in Anaheim Saturday night, where KIIS FM radio held its annual Jingle Ball concert.

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World-renown author and lecturer Dr. Robert Anthony is an undercover secret to some of the most successful people on the planet. For the past 30 years he has spent his life unraveling the mysteries of the mind. The Secret of Deliberate Creation is a course that can empower and enhance your life. A [...]

The classic story, “Annie” is coming to the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center. The show will run from January 13th – January 18th of next year, and just in time for Christmas, tickets are available at a discounted price.
“Annie” is the story of  the eternally optimistic orphan who searches for a [...]

Everyone’s watching ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. You love the dancers, you feed off the judges, but who makes them look so darn good?
Emmy award-winning costume designer Randall Christensen.
A little background on this mastermind: Christensen creates and manufactures high-end glamour costumes for television, film, Las Vegas projects, cruise line shows, and the competitive dance world. [...]

By Susie Salva.
Sexy, sultry, soulful Pat Monahan, the voice behind the Grammy award winning rock band Train, releases an entirely acoustic version of his highly successful album, “Last of Seven” on Columbia Records. This time out Monahan utilizes Gospel, soul, rock and rap music to express himself. If you enjoyed the original 14-tracks you’ll love [...]

 
By Susie Salva        Los Angeles-based Grammy-nominated dance/electronica rock band Shiny Toy Guns release their very satisfying sophomore release entitled, “Season of Poison” on Universal Motown Records.  This highly-anticipated release is the follow up to their critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated debut record, “We Are Pilots”, which was released in 2006 spawning such hits as their riveting breakthrough [...]

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Cadillac, the iconic American symbol for opulence and extravagance of past eras combined with the luxury and refinement of today, has captured the true essence of the icon with the brand new Cadillac Fragrance for Men. From the stylish and classic black packaging to the innovative design symbol – a wreath [...]

Kate Flannery who plays the hilarious office drunk on NBC’s hit TV show “The Office“, and her sidekick Scot Robinson perform in an incredible lfunny live comedy lounge act, which will be a Christmas special December 6th.
The Lampshades Christmas Show
Saturday, December 6th
I.O. West (Theater)
6366 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
For tickets please call the Box Office: 323.962.7560 or [...]

Stuff for Mutts (www.stuff-for-mutts.com), an online store where you can pamper your rescued pet with toys, treats and accessories as stylish as any pure breed, has been launched on the Internet by Los Angeles-area based nonprofit animal rescue group, New Leash on Life.  All proceeds benefit New Leash on Life’s rescue efforts, community programs [...]

Former co-founder and co-owner of hot brand True Religion Brand Jeans, Kym Gold-Lubell, has launched a new women’s line, called Babakul. The French word for “hippie”, the Babakul spring/summer 2009 collection consists of trousers, lightweight denim and vests.

Gold-Lubell recently threw an event launching Babakul at her Malibu estate, which drew many famous faces including [...]

Based on the eclectic group of entertainers it’s no surprise that this year’s Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children gifts featured diversity.   The backstage performer gift lounge offerings were as individual as the event entertainers. Sheryl Crow, The Killers, Ray Romano, David Spade, and Rod Stewart were expected to be present, and [...]

Who would have guessed, more than forty years ago, when a small red-headed boy stepped onto the set of The Andy Griffith Show, that the child would go on to win prestigious directing awards such as the Golden Globe®,  Oscar® , Director’s Guild of America’s Best Director of the Year? Ron Howard, one of this [...]

The hottest event in Latin music geared up again for another exciting evening and true to form, Distinctive Assets was there with all the latest must-have products. On November 13th, the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards was held in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center and Distinctive Assets was there to gift all the presenters and [...]

The holidays are upon us! The 10th Annual “A Home For the Holidays” Christmas special, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler, is an moving annual entertainment special celebrating the joys of adoption and raises awareness about foster care adoption, one of the nation’s most pressing and underreported social crises.
The hour-long holiday special, which [...]

by Helen M. Ryan
The vortex swirled. On the floor in front of the band a big circle opened up. People ran and danced around it, faster and faster. One lone man stood in the middle, arms raised, mesmerized by the band on stage in front of him. Music pounded hard and loud as Rise Against [...]

by Susie Salva
EMI Music has confirmed the DVD release of the feature-length documentary “All Together Now” on Capitol/Apple Corps. Ltd. The DVD will be available in U.S. stores exclusively at Best Buy and at the LOVE Boutique at the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas. The documentary details the story behind the unique partnership between the [...]

Not too many girls look like they were destined to be stars. Fresh-faced Brittany Burton looks like she was put on earth to be famous. A singer/songwriter/actress with inspirations such as Brandy, Prince and Stevie Wonder, Brittany has fine-tuned her singing skills by working with various vocal coaches, participating in talent shows and acting in [...]

In these times of animal conscientiousness and  awareness, the  monumental effort animal lovers have made over the decades has been heroic. Most people these days have been educated that animals are feeling, loving creatures and should be treated humanly and protected and helped to survive. But there is a very disturbing and sad atrocity happening [...]

by Susie Salva
Boston based rock-pop band, Boys Like Girls, put forth an exhilarating DVD entitled appropriately, “Read Between the Lines” on Columbia Records. This DVD puts you front and center to these scene kids experience chronicling the band’s live performances, candid interviews and offstage antics. Watching this DVD you feel a genuine affection for the [...]

By Susie Salva
Jakob Dylan has released his first-ever solo album, “Seeing Things” on Columbia Records and it proves to be an outstanding effort. The songs certainly make the listener sit up and take notice. No doubt there will be comparisons to his iconic father Bob Dylan, but Jakob Dylan can definitely stand on his own. [...]

When it comes to celebrating the love of man’s (and woman’s) best friend, no city does it better than Los Angeles. The Best Friends Animal Society held its 15th Annual Lint Roller Party at the Hollywood Palladium. The night was a cause for celebration and recognition. The Best Friends Animal Society awarded individuals and organizations [...]

Football great and "Dancing With the Stars" hoofer Emmitt Smith co-hosted with Hip-hop king Russell Simmons, and along Magic Johnson  and others, helped raise a grand total of $320,000 for the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), a non-profit international organization that raises money to support education in African Nations where diamonds are a natural resource, and benefits [...]

Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Jd Webb is known to captivate audiences with his soulful voice and charismatic performance style. Noted as a "prolific songwriter" by both Rolling Stone and CCM Magazine and an esteemed recipient of Billboard Magazine’s "Stamp of Approval," Webb has already shown his significance in the music industry. He has been [...]

by Helen M. Ryan
The quintessential “80’s hot chick” and one of VH1’s 100 Greatest Women in Rock, Terri Nunn, lead singer of  Berlin, is better than ever; touring, writing, and on the radio.
As a young girl, Terri Nunn loved music, lived for music.She spent long hours listening to David Bowie, Robert Plant and the Beatles. [...]

On Monday, November 10, 2008, Councilwoman Jan Perry hosted over 1,500 Ninth District Seniors from throughout Little Tokyo, Downtown, and South Central Los Angeles at her 8th Annual Seniors Celebrating Life Luncheon at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
“It is important to recognize our mothers and fathers; grandmothers and grandfathers, and community activists and volunteers. Our [...]

Project Angel Food’s mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. All proceeds from the Divine Design event will benefit Project Angel Foods mission to continue to supply meals for people in need.
This is the West Coast’s Premiere Shopping Event. This [...]

Have you ever dreamt of having your creation, your designs, your products exposed to the glamorous world of Hollywood and Award Show Gifting Suites? Here is a rare opportunity to get involved and become a part of the hottest Media Machine in the world!

Grab this rare opportunity to show off your best to Hollywood’s Hottest [...]

Rock stars, actors and other celebrities are joining hosts, actress Holly Robinson Peete and NFL legend Rodney Peete, to raise awareness for autism at Lucky Strikes Lanes in Hollywood.
In the first fundraising event for VH1 Classic’s Rock, guests will take part in a live bowl-off with their favorite rock stars, while also bidding at [...]

Kenneth Johnson, a professional athlete and accomplished writer, has written a true masterpiece with his new book, “The Rose and the Silver Bell.” Written in verse, this is longest known rhymed and metered poem written in the English language. The Rose and the Silver Bell is an epic adventure that transcends time and brings you [...]

by Susie Salva 
Earlier this year, David Bowie was asked by a UK newspaper to compile a selection of 12 songs from his own catalog for a limited edition giveaway CD titled, “iSELECT: BOWIE.” Rather than submitting a surface-skimming list of top hits, Bowie delivered an unexpectedly personal, career-spanning selection of recordings he “never seems to [...]

The charmingly entertaining 15th Annual Lint Roller Party, presented by the Best Friends Animal Society, will be held Thursday, November 13th at the Hollywood Palladium to joyfully celebrate benevolence to all of “man’s best friends” with The Founders’ Reception beginning at 6:00 pm, and the Lint Roller Party starting at 7:00 pm. This enchanting night [...]

Although summer has passed and winter is right around the corner, one shouldn’t feel the need to lag on the exercise simply because it’s easier to hide all the naughty extra pounds under layers of clothes. Like the celebrities who have depended on Barry Jays since 1998 to successfully burn off all their extra calories, [...]

On a Hollywood landmark rooftop under a balmy evening sky, stars lit up the night as the ultra-premium vodka, Ultimat, was welcomed into The Patron Spirits Company family. Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein, back in business after his fiery plane crash in September, spun tunes as celebrity guests dined on delicious hors d’oeuvres, mingled and danced [...]

Watching a television series or program on the Internet used to be seen as merely an ultramodern concept, but now it’s a practice that has grown rapidly over the past three to five years.  Ten years ago, the idea of being able to watch your favorite television show on the Internet was foreign, perhaps even [...]

Inspired by the cartoons from his childhood, artist Travis Hedemann creates happy images for people of all ages. Painting art for collectors and celebrities alike, Hedemann draws upon pop culture and his skills learned from his grandfather to produce uniquely colorful images, as well as tailor make paintings based on his clients’ interests.

A Houston, Texas [...]

by Susie Salva 
U.K. darlings and Astralwerks recording artists the Kooks performed live to a packed house at the newly remodeled Hollywood Palladium on Tuesday, October 28. This band from across the pond put forth an explosive performance showcasing music from both their debut CD “Inside In Inside Out,” and their sophomore disc “Konk.” Lead singer [...]

Los Angeles nightlife. It’s intense, to say the least. Not only must you dress to impress, but you have to know the right people or get their name on a coveted list just to gain entry past the velvet ropes. Most of these exclusive clubs are located in Hollywood or West Hollywood; however, the brand [...]

Our deepest, heartfelt condolences go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family, for the devastating loss of her mother, her brother and 7 year old nephew. May they rest in peace.
If anyone has any information related to this horrific deed, please contact the FBI.

Everyone has thought about ditching their life and getting away from it all at one point or another. Shaun Ellis has actually done this and taken it several steps further as he has spent the last three years literally living with a pack of wolves at Combe Martin Wildlife Park in Devon, England. As his [...]

Gift bags aren’t just for award shows, as Distinctive Assets proved once again by putting together fabulous swag for An Evening with Justin Timberlake and Friends, which was part of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. As the 14th celebrity to host this PGA Tour event in Las Vegas, the music star is [...]

Joe Manganiello. Recognize his face, but just can’t place him? Pick one of the many top rated TV series of the past several years, and this highly sought-after actor has probably been on it.
Very rarely does an acting student land a role directly following graduation, but Joe Manganiello, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, made the transition look [...]

Rose’s Cocktail Infusions, the official bar sponsor for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, delightfully provided guests of the elite fashion summit with super tasty and refreshing cocktail mixers during the Los Angeles Spring 2009 Show. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is one of the largest trend-inspiring events that annually graces the City of Angels, faithfully drawing hundreds [...]

A question Alice Greczyn (pronounced Gretchen) is all too often asked by those so disarmed by her refreshingly honest beauty that they probably don’t know what else to say besides… what ethnicity are you? Put it simply and to the point, she is a mix of European – Asian. Don’t ask for the list because [...]

The winding roads twisted up and around the canyons, through fields of bright flowers and beneath the deep blue sky eventually leading to the stunning Four Seasons Hotel of Westlake Village. Sitting in the heart of the canyons this courtyard possessed crisp air and green grass soft enough to take an afternoon nap. The perfect [...]

By Susie Salva.    
Capitol/EMI Records has released “Tina!”, the music icon, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and the undisputed Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll Tina Turner’s  long awaited return, featuring a new 18-track CD and Digital collection of Turner’s top hits, rare live recordings and two exclusive new songs – the definitive collection.
With [...]

With Halloween right around the corner, people have begun to increasingly hoard bite-sized packets of gummy bears, snickers, and milky ways, as they become even more frenzied in their search for the perfect costume and the ideal location which will perfectly combine their desire to have fun while simultaneously being scared witless on the one [...]

Fashion, film and fame join forces as top models and celebrities help raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Big names, big fashion and big hearts lit up Beverly Hills October 11, 2008, as celebrities partnered with Disney at the Fifth Annual Runway for Life. One of the largest fundraising events for St. Jude, [...]

Bathed in blue light, the silhouette of a violinist walks onto the stage of Royce Hall and freezes in tableau. The 2nd violin, as well as the violist and the cellist, emerge from the wings and take their positions at the four corners of the stage. They begin to play. This is not the classic, [...]

If you aren’t registered to vote yet, don’t worry. Even though the presidential election is mere weeks away, Declare Yourself, along with W Hotels, is holding a bash on October 15th to encourage people to register.
A national nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign dedicated to empowering and encouraging Americans to register to vote, Declare Yourself has partnered [...]

Parents, is your child a huge fan of High School Musical? Here is an opportunity to do something memorable for your little loved ones and teach them the gift of giving at the same time!
Available right now, is a RARE special VIP ticket offer which includes 2 tickets to the premiere of “High School [...]

by Susie Salva
For more than 25 years, UB40 has been one of the world’s premiere pop-reggae acts, with several international chart-topping singles and global sales totaling more than 70 million albums. This fall, Virgin/EMI Records releases “UB40: Greatest Hits”, a new CD and digital collection of 21 of their top hits and standout tracks spanning [...]

It was luxury at its finest, in the suites of the newly renovated Mondrian Hotel shined on Sunset Blvd. Stars bustled their way through the crystal- clear glass doors. The elevators were dimly lit and smelled of rich oak creating a tingle of relaxation. The gifting suite claimed an entire wing of the hotel and [...]

With the 60th annual Emmy Awards only days away the ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilions Eco-Emmy Suite founded by Patrycja Siewert-Towns and Kim Shimmel buzzed with excitement. High energy filled the suites as many celebrities including Joey Fantone, Ellen Travis, Judy Tenuta, John Schneider, Omar Epps, Josh Feinman, and John Dixon arrived at The Sofitel Hotel [...]

You watch them every afternoon on the small screen, and now you have the opportunity to meet the cast of “Days of our Lives” up close and personal. At the first ever “Day of Days” event, fans of the popular NBC soap opera will have the chance to meet their favorite daytime actors on November [...]

by Susie Salva
Grammy award winner Rick Springfield, 59, may be best known for his 1981 Billboard Hot 100 chart sensation, “Jessie’s Girl”, but this Australian singer has weathered through the tumultuous music business. Spawning an enduring career spanning some 40 years, Springfield releases his first new full-length studio record, “Venus In Overdrive” on New Door [...]

The lessons taught through mainstream media today are vastly different than the ones we once learned on PBS’s Reading Rainbow. In this day and age where children are being raised on Xboxes, iPods, cell phones, and a plethora of other miniature electronic items, it’s no wonder our youth are no longer embracing the stimulating sensation [...]

Ready to see what you hear? What if hearing was seeing? A trip to Bergamot Station, the stable of art galleries in Santa Monica, is just the chance to cavort openly with the intangible and its resident artist, Ted Vasin.
Inspired by dreams, this San Francisco-based artist uses his REM sleep visions and models them [...]

To honor the 2008 Emmy nominees, presenters and past winners and other celebrities, the green-savvy event took place at the private multimillion-dollar Hancock Park Warner estate. Event producer Debbie Durkin of Durkin Entertainment, Inc. partnered with Platform Media Group and the Green Experts at the Environmental Media Association, and produced a 100% sustainable charity event [...]

Stars and VIPS kicked off the exciting Emmy week festivities with WOW! Creations unique style of celebrity gifting. WOW! Creations, aptly named for their eclectic and lavish gifting suites, hosted a fabulous two-day gifting lounge in the world famous Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood during Emmy week. Heading through the double doors, the guests were dazzled [...]

As the sun set over Hollywood Blvd., luminous lights set the pace for an adventurous evening at the Kress, as Hennessy teamed up with Ne-yo, and LL Cool Jay for the “Hennessy Artistry – The Global Art of Mixing” event.  As the red carpet rolled out and VIPs filled the scene, the line wrapped around the [...]

They may not have gone home with an Emmy Award on Sunday night, but Distinctive Assets is consoling all of the non-winning nominees in the 12 major acting categories with a “consolation” gift basket.

The basket was given to the nominees on Monday, September 22, 2008 – the day after the 60th Annual Emmy Awards [...]

The calendar launch party featuring the Hottest Men from Reality TV went off with a bang. Featuring the glamorous tanning salon Sunstyle Tanning as a venue, the reality television glitterati came out in force to celebrate the gorgeous young men of reality TV. Among the 12 months of delectable men were five of the coveted [...]

AEG Ehrlich Ventures, producers of The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards, hosted today’s hottest stars, including the show’s hosts, presenters and performers, in the (first-ever) Presenters Gift Lounge backstage at The Nokia Theatre. The show’s hosts, presenters and performers were treated to all the fabulous swag that goes along with the honor, during the event’s rehearsals [...]

Poker, celebrities and a couple of good causes all culminated in a great summer evening under the stars outside Caffe Primo on Sunset at the 3rd Annual Celebrity Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. Hosted by “Knight Rider” star, Yancey Arias and Caffe Primo owner, Tony Riviera, the event benefited The Lives to Save Foundation and the Primo Foundation [...]

Brian Anthony, an up and coming artist with some pretty amazing chops, shot the music video for his new song “Worked Up!” at the Fox Studio’s ‘New York Street’ lot on Sunday, September 14th.
The singer/songwriter/producer’s star is rising with two international chart-topping singles already under his belt; "Come and Get It," from the 20th Century [...]

It’s a good week for Erin Hamilton as she knocks out Rihanna and takes control of the Billboard Club Chart with her latest single, “Control Yourself,” her second consecutive single to reach #1 position this year on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart (September 30, 2008 issue).
After being released with remixes by huge [...]

Get ready for some spectacular theatre because this fall UCLA Live once again presents a stunning line up at the UCLA Live Theatre Festival starting October 1st. Sponsored by Yahoo!, the seventh international Theatre Festival will showcase a range of classic and eclectic work, several pieces making their U.S. debut at UCLA Live’s exclusive event. [...]

 
The culinary event of the year is once again hitting Los Angeles! Combining world renowned chefs, mouth watering food and drink, sensational entertainment and of course a good cause, Wolfgang Puck’s 26th Anniversary American Wine & Food Festival will begin on September 26th and feature three amazing celebrity-infused events to benefit the Los Angeles Chapters [...]

By Susie Salva
Atlanta-based alt. rock the electric Family Force 5 (FF5) releases their futuristic sophomore effort, “Dance Or Die", on Transparent Media Group/EMI with amazing results. They are already topping the charts debuting at #30 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and an unbelievable #8 on the Alternative Rock chart. These guys are anything but [...]

Universal Studios has paired Hollywood’s top entertainment scenic and special effects artists, along with a cast of thousands, for 2008’s “Halloween Horror Nights.”
The intense Halloween experience begins on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Universal Studios and will run for an expanded 13-night run which concludes on Saturday, November 1, 2008.

A “Terror Tram: The [...]

Celebrities and VIPs grabbed their last opportunity to bid adieu to summer 2008 in the greenest, most eco-friendly way possible at the beach in Malibu over Labor Day Weekend. Borden Entertainment and Distinctive Assets teamed up with the Environmental Media Association (EMA) and LA. Direct Magazine for the final party in a series that also included [...]

World-class singer Natacha Atlas will make a very rare appearance at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on November 9th, as well as perform at the San Francisco Jazz Festival on November 6th.
Natacha Atlas has been on tour to promote her new CD, Ana Hina. Touring with her new band, the Mazeeka Ensemble, [...]

A new design of sexy, comfortable boxer shorts is making its way into the wardrobe of Hollywood’s sexiest men. With attention to the smallest details, Big Headed Boxers are made to not rise up, allowing men to let loose and feel comfortable. The distinguishing factor in Big Headed Boxer’s randy brand identity is the ever-present [...]

It’s that time of year again, when The San Gennaro Foundation prepares to celebrate October’s Italian Heritage Month! The fun-filled weekend commences Thursday, September 25th with the opening night gala, "Prima Notte 2008", which raises funds for The San Gennaro Foundation’s charitable programs. Hosted once again by comedian and event co-founder, Jimmy Kimmel and fellow [...]

The legendary Playboy Mansion, known for it’s lavish and sexy parties hosted the aptly titled “2008 Hot Summer Nights”. When you bring together celeb power, exotic luxury sports cars, sexy Playboy vixens, fashion and music it makes for one sizzling, sultry August night to benefit the United Breast Cancer Foundation.

Celebrity photographer Olivier Pojzman – who has shot Hilary Duff, Paris Hilton and others for InStyle and Paris Match magazines – will be debuting his 15-foot on canvas fine art shots of Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Hermosa Beach and Malibu beachscapes at the James Coleman Gallery on September 6, 2008. He uses forced perspective to [...]

This talented mother/daughter pair, Christa and Katine Zinner happens to be a contemporary abstract painter and a classical figurative sculptress who created an exhibition together, the "Tides of Emotion."
Opening on September 27, this exhibit will showcase a variety of Katina Zinner’s large format and colorful abstract oil on canvas paintings, as well as Christa Zinner’s [...]

Stephen  Courtney will be welcomed as the newest permanent artist at Santa Monica’s new James Coleman Gallery, where he will be exhibiting black and white photographs as well as his fine art furniture  in the permanent exhibition “Affair in the Garden.”
Courtney’s love of cantilever has inspired a style that defies right angles and has become [...]

Everyone is afraid of something. It’s a common thread among society. However, there are many people who don’t know how to manage and overcome their fear. Based on his research and discussions with professionals in the psychological and religious fields, author Stan Popovich presents several result-oriented techniques to get a handle on one’s fear in [...]

 
The third annual Hot in Hollywood fundraiser brought out the stars who sang, entertained and donated money for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Real Medicine Foundation. Hosted by America Ferrera, the evening raised over $350,000 in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Romantic comedies are so frequently chewed up and spit out of the Hollywood box office machine lately, that it’s become hard to distinguish them apart. Always gushing with the hopeful ideas of a quirky, unexpected romance, they sometimes seem to exploit any remains of the old sentiment of “true love”. “The Neighbor”, a new film [...]

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) hosted over 250 guests at their star-studded Generation Making a Difference Event in support of the Jewish Community in Cuba, Thursday night. Hosted by Jackie, Jamie and Michelle Flesh, the JDC’s event was attended by Nikki Hilton, David Katzenberg, Mischa Barton and other hot celebs.
The Generation Making a [...]

by Helen M. Ryan
Sam Endicott appears calm, despite the fact that thousands of people are waiting in the amphitheater just outside.
With less than two hours to go before stepping onto the main stage, The Bravery frontman and songwriter relaxes in the tour bus, strumming quietly on his guitar. Having just returned from an unscheduled trip [...]

by Helen M. Ryan
Linkin Park held the audience captive even before they came onstage. The amphitheater was shrouded in darkness and man-made smoke billowed out. Suddenly, the Street Drum Corps, clad in black-light sensitive clothing and reflective instruments, burst onto the scene and broke into tribal drumming. Then, as purple and blue lights engulfed the [...]

Do Vegas the L.A. way! On Wednesday August 20th, head over to the W Los Angeles-Westwood and enjoy the Ashton Kutcher/Cameron Diaz movie, “What Happens in Vegas” poolside.
The gambling theme doesn’t stop at the movie, as the W Los Angeles will provide viewers with a Vegas-themed menu from The Backyard Restaurant, as well as poker [...]

Rock4Change.org was born on the magical day, 08-08-08, inspiring and empowering a new generation of activism through the entertainment industry.
Rock4Change and Novo Worldwide are partnering up to host their first benefit concert at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk. The evening will be complete with live musical performances, comedy, dance and presentations by various [...]

The Howie Pendant -a Rock Your Religion piece – was designed to be worn with the cornerstones of Rock Your Religion as well as the principles of the Dorough Lupus Foundation. Those cornerstones include courage, strength, hope and love.
Rock Your Religion’s signature Chi Rho Symbol – representing the Greek phrase En Touto Nika, “In This [...]

Last week, I was standing in an alley in Hollywood, trying to get a picture of Mariah Carey, don’t ask me why, but that’s what I told the cops, and I have to stick by it. While I was waiting in the heat and humidity, I happened to look up and saw something that shouldn’t [...]

Globan Green USA will benefit from “Humanitaire” at the Avalon on August 29th, with Andrew Keegan hosting and DJ headliners battling for the eco-friendly prize.
"It’s such a necessity for every individual to take responsibility for what surrounds them. I’m proud to be involved with a project that brings so much environmental consciousness," claims celebrity [...]

If you’ve already frequented the famous “Hollywood Forever” cemetery as an outdoor answer to a great Saturday night, then it’s time to bundle the blanket and head on over to Silverlake for a sweet summer night of Shakespeare under the stars. And it’s free!
One of LA’s secret charms is letting the local parks and domains play [...]

Los Angeles’ glitterati gathered poolside at the Sheraton LAX last week for Platinum Image Services, Sorted and L7’s first pool party this summer. The Sheraton has been home to several pool parties this summer but none prior to this were “Platinum”. Scott Harden of B.A.R. Entertainment hosted the lovely event and Projektor Creative provided the [...]

Tracy Austin is no stranger to professional tennis, on or off the court. A petite 45 year old blonde hailing from Palos Verdes, California, Austin won the U.S. Open women’s singles title in both 1979 and 1981 as well as at Wimbledon in 1980, and remains heavily involved with her sports commentating for tennis. But [...]

It was a sad and shocking weekend for the entertainment world. First, comedian Bernie Mac died from complications due to pneumonia on Saturday and then word came that musician and cultural icon Isaac Hayes was found dead in his home on Sunday.  As news sinks in of their deaths, LA’s the Place takes a look [...]

Celebrities came together on August 16th in celebration of the 2nd Annual “2008 Hot Summer Nights”, which benefited the United Breast Cancer Foundation. The event took place from 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., with celebrities in attendance including: Molly Madison, Traci Bingham, Devin Hamin, Andrew Katos, Brandon Molale, Dr. Gary Motykie, Eleni Tzimas, Geoff Reeves, [...]

The industry’s top fashion designers and LA’s hottest celebs gathered to attend and showcase their work at the 6th annual TMG/CUUR Style LA: Swim & Resort runway show. The star-studded event held at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica  to benefit the Facial Paralysis Foundation and Stop the Violence/Face the Music and was hosted by [...]

By Susie Salva
For nearly 22 years Poison has been rockin’ hard and now they release their latest effort, “Live, Raw & Uncut”, a CD/DVD available exclusively at Best Buy, which is being released by Mailboat Records. This collection, the band’s first in over a decade – includes all of the multi-platinum rockers’ greatest hits performed live, [...]

By Susie Salva
The most highly anticipated album of the year, Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends,” on Capitol/EMI records stands up to all of its hype. The 10-song 42-minute, or 46 minute hidden song can be listened to in the time it takes to watch your favorite episode of CSI. In [...]

Undergear and Instinct Magazine search  for their next Model Star; Jesse Brune of Bravo’s Workout to Host the event at Avalon, Thursday, August 21th.
Undergear, one of the nation’s leading catalog and online providers of men’s underwear and workout wear, and Instinct Magazine, the leading independent gay national print publication, have teamed up to search [...]

Beloved charactor actor and D-Day, World War II hero Charles Durning, 85, was honored Thrusday morning with his star on the Walk of Fame. It was attended by his closest friends, family and stars of old Hollywood and new.
Among the stars attending were actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna who spoke lovingly to the crowd about their octogenarian friend. [...]

 
They say laughter can heal. And the legendary Groundlings offer another opportunity for you to strike gold with their new show “Your Body and You", which debuted to a sold-out house. Directed by Ted Michaels, the show’s themes bring back “the awkward pubescent years of cracking voices and training bras”. They explain, “The evening’s comedy hopes [...]

The Santa Monica Beach will be the setting for the L.A. BBQ Festival on September 13th and 14th, as top pitmasters from around the country will showcase the best BBQ.
20,000 BBQ lovers from San Diego to Santa Barbara are expected for this one-of-a-kind BBQ extravaganza featuring the country’s top pit masters from Texas, Missouri, North Caroline [...]

Puder Productions recently announced plans to host the “Cops and Robbers” event – to benefit the Cops Care Cancer Foundation – at the Playboy Mansion on August 23, 2008. Playboy Model Amanda “Dream” Evans, Myspace Star Bobby Billard, and DJ Lady Tribe are set to co-host the event, which will take place from 8:00 p.m. [...]

Nestled deep within West Hollywood’s Plummer Park, in the quaint courtyard of the Great Hall, is home to Classical Theatre Lab’s company production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Shakespeare’s only domestic comedy is a cheerful delight. Story centers on Sir John Falstaff (Joe Hulser), a mischievous gentleman. Recently arrived in Windsor, he is [...]

Another brilliant chapter in the history of the American stage takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with Cirque du Soleil’s production of KÀ. From acclaimed theatre and film director Robert Lepage comes this innovative production about a heroic journey of love and conflict set upon an immaculate and detailed 360 degree rotating stage, which forms the backdrop [...]

On the afternoon of Saturday July 12, Dr. Garo Kassabian treated TV personality and future betrothed Patricia Lopez and several of her female friends to a bridal shower at his Beverly Hills offices of Lift MD Aesthetics. The all-female event featured mini spa treatments for the ladies, including massages, manicures and facials by Lift.
Dr. Kassabian, a [...]

This past week the fashion industry’s top designers converged at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica to raise awareness and money for two worthy causes. Benefiting the Facial Paralysis Foundation and Stop the Violence/Face the Music, the CUUR/TMG Annual Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show showcased beautiful models strutting down the catwalk in [...]

In thirteen days we experienced hundreds of parties (seems like) and many memorable moments. Perez Hilton, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Robin Williams, George Takei, TR Knight and Margaret Cho all has reason to celebrate. And when they party, it’s a party!

It came to a dramatic and cheerful ending on Monday July 21 as festival-goers [...]

Hip and trendy retailer Intermix celebrated the 3rd Annual VH1 Rock Honors with an exclusive party to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation at their Robertson Blvd. location in Los Angeles.  
All the hottest celebrities who share a love for music and fashion gathered at this red carpet event. Dressed in their most trendy [...]

“Konk”, the eagerly awaited sophomore album by British rock band the Kooks has been released on Astralwerks records. Read more in Music…

“Mamafied” reads as a ‘flat-out hilarious comedy’ about motherhood, married sex, and three generations of women in the same family. And it is all that, but it’s also so much more. Part romantic comedy, part love story, even part quirky coming of age tale. It’s a tasty cocktail with more than a spritz of sexy [...]

by Susie Salva 
“Konk", the eagerly awaited sophomore album by British rock band the Kooks has been released on Astralwerks Records. “Konk,” is the follow-up effort to their hugely successful 2006 debut, “Inside In/Inside Out", which sold some two million copies worldwide and spawned massive singles, “She Moves In Her Own Way”, “You Don’t Love Me”, [...]

Just the sight of Lamar Odom, standing a massive 6’10” tall, is enough to stop anyone in their tracks. Seeing him dominate a basketball court at virtually any position – dishing a show-stopping, no-look pass, knocking down a 26-foot jumper, snatching a rebound or throwing down a one-handed tomahawk jam – is enough to leave [...]

Actress Veronica Diaz (checkout the exclusive interview we have with her here) has announced today she is going to be co-starring in a new Hollywood thriller called Horror 88. Veronica Diaz will be playing ‘Marie,’ the wife of Frank, who’s chronic infidelity has made Marie feel like a piece of artwork in their house.
Her [...]

Coaching isn’t just for athletes anymore. It is now a beneficial practice for people from all walks of life. iPEC Coaching, a world leader in coach training and human potential, has long been known for training quality life and business coaches. Founder and CEO of iPEC Coaching, Bruce D Schneider, brings his passion and expertise [...]

Phoenix Block is collectively four unique individuals who create an unquestionably amazing sound. Through the band’s gripping music and words, one can truly sense the desire and passion that drives the members and fuels the energy encompassed by their groundbreaking new debut full-length album, "Chemtrails".  LA’s the Place chatted with all of them about life, love [...]

A Festival of Film The Palm Springs International ShortFest is a mere few weeks away and the excitement is building.
This renown festival has received more than 2,700 short films from the U.S. as well as other countries. More than 350 short films will be featured, each in 90-minute packages, featuring an array of themed [...]

Meet up and coming teen sensation Justin Stein. This newcomer is set to be the opening act for Corbin Bleu of “High School Musical” throughout his summer 2008 tour across the Midwest. As a singer, actor, dancer, songwriter, and composer, Justin Stein is quickly becoming known for his mix of pop, rock, and R&B sound.
Justin’s [...]

The cultural fusion of hip hop and rock and roll continued full force Friday night June 20th at the Boost Mobile Rock Corps (BMRC) Los Angeles Concert Friday night at the Gibson Amphitheater in Studio City.
Many Guests hosted by comedian/actor Tracy Morgan (with a surprise visit from Diddy), and boosted in between sets by DJ [...]

The red carpet glittered with stars on as Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman arrived at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to support their new blockbuster film "Hancock."

The sidewalk outside Grauman’s wasn’t large enough for the red carpet, which had to be set on two lanes of Hollywood Blvd. The red carpet didn’t [...]

Brand New and Already Bursting Last month Celebrity Hairstylist, Hasblady Guzman, cut the ribbon around her new Bokaos Aveda, Renaissance Hair Studio Salon at the Americana in Glendale. With two other successful salons in the LA area, Hasblady is a veteran salon owner who knows just how make her guests feel at home. Followed [...]

International superstar Natacha Atlas has teamed up with "The Mazeeka Ensemble" for her new CD ‘Ana Hina.’ Natacha Atlas is a Belgian singer famous for her Arabic singing fused with modern western music. Her previous recordings have made her name synonymous with world music. Her work with the band Trans-Global Underground became the main influence [...]

Bubbles, beats, and beautiful people encircled Los Angeles hot spot Opera on Wednesday, June 25 2008 for up and coming pop star Chelsea E.’s  “Greenlight Girl” exclusive album release party. Opera is known for its posh atmosphere, elite guest lists, hot events, and A-list celebrities who attend nightly, making it the ideal place for Chelsea [...]

Dakota Ferriero may be the busiest performer in town. Her collaborative roster includes Enrique Iglesias, Prince and Maroon 5. She was the headliner burlesque performer for the launch of Victoria’s Secret at Lanoro Lingerie in Europe, featured as a celebrity panelist on Oxygen’s Top 25 Power Couples, hosted by Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott. Appeared [...]

Dan Silberstin’s Drink:Eat:Play, Cosmo Deck, Fiji Water and K and L Wine Merchant team up for the most lavish children’s party of the year, “The Gourmet 5 Year Old Party”, hosted at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood.
The event featured over a dozen delicious reasons why being a kid is so much fun. A mixture of “little [...]

Courvoisier, the Cognac of French legend Napoleon, is on a national and then worldwide tour that started in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted at the prestigious Palm Restaurant and featuring Brand Ambassador Pierre Szersnovicz and Napoleon curator MaryAnna Murphy. 
Courvoisier hosted the event, with Ana Jovancicevi of Handcrafted PR handling the situation, in a posh private room. [...]

By Susie Salva
When you think of the Steve Miller Band you undoubtedly think of one of the most recognized guitar riff ever for the song “Fly Like An Eagle.” It’s hard to believe that the Steve Miller Band has been around for four decades. Capitol/EMI releases the deluxe “Fly Like An Eagle: The 30th Anniversary [...]

Being an aspiring singer is no easy feat, and trying to make it in Los Angeles is even tougher. Blonde bombshell Kaitlyn Anderson not only has made it from the bottom up – she’s ended up making an impact on indie radio airwaves after only one week on radio.
As a child, Kaitlyn was inspired by [...]

Last Saturday, UCLAlive closed its ‘07 – ‘08 season with one of the most endearing humorists of our time. More than anything else, David Sedaris is, what can be described as easily funny. Like a good musician or a superb chef, Sedaris’ comedic skills feel natural.

By Susie Salva
MTV & rock icon Billy Idol releases his greatest hits, “The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself” on Capitol/EMI records. For all of his fans, this is the definitive collection the Deluxe Edition includes 18 tracks with two all-new recorded songs and a DVD containing 13 videos that characterize the ‘80’s [...]

The 2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors in Association with Dance Camera West honored the craft and art of choreography for the camera on June 13th at the Director’s Guild of America. Presented in conjunction with the 7th Annual 2008 Dance Camera West Media Film Festival ( a month long festival that devotes itself [...]

With the high price of gas, food and travel these days, us Angelinos are feeling the recession. But when it comes down to it, we know how to deal. Can you imagine though, living where food is scarce, there’s no running water, and 50% of the people around you are HIV positive? In Uganda people [...]

Over the years, Outfest has boasted many outstanding performances, storytellers and provocateurs. Don Roos, Queer as Folk’s Peter Paige, Angela Robinson, Craig Chester, Amber Benson, C. Jay Cox, and Thomas Bezucha just to name a few.
Outfest returns this year for its 26th annual film festival, showcasing thirteen days of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender entertainment. [...]

From the days of The Doors and Janis Joplin to Motley Crue and Poison, L.A. has always been a hotspot for musicians. But what about the not so mainstream bands like hard core metalists Archaic Plague?  If their very loyal and expansive following is any indication, Southern California is the place for them as well.
 
As [...]

One of the most talented and innovative choreographers in the business, Shane Sparks celebrated his birthday a bit more low key than has been tradition in Hollywood. Sparks held his birthday bash at the Falcon Restaurant situated on Los Angeles’ historic Sunset Boulevard. 

We are always hearing about the charitable work stars are doing here and abroad, but we usually never get a chance to see it. This Thursday, June 26, a special edition of “Nightline” will feature footage of Ben Affleck’s most recent trip to Africa. Affleck states that “people should see actors on television doing charitable [...]

On June 23rd, New Era and Belvedere Vodka hosted a celebration to honor the new album release of R&B artist Nelly and his performance in the upcoming BET Awards.
“Brass Knuckles”, Nelly’s brand new album, will be released this August by Derrty Entertainment/Universal Motown. The album is a follow-up to Nelly’s earth shaking “Country Grammar”, [...]

The Official Talent Gift Lounge of the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place on-site, backstage at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood during rehearsals on June 19th-20th. Open to talent and media, the gift lounge was fluttered with notable stars including the show’s presenters such as Tyra Banks, Barbara Walters, Susan Lucci, Jack Wagner, and [...]

BriteSmile® hosted a two-day glam gift suite in Beverly Hills, CA, on June 18-19 to honor this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards.  Among the honorees were television industry’s Daytime Emmy Nominated actors, presenters, major Daytime icons/personalities, film stars, producers and industry VIPS. This exclusion invitation only event had guests get red-carpet ready for luxury services, gifts [...]

Amidst the gorgeous décor that is the Whiskey Blue Bar at the W Los Angeles performed Ireland’s number one artist Paddy Casey. The second show of the W Wonderlust Live tour was hosted by none other than Grammy-Award winning music producer Bryan Michael Cox. DJ Tony Okungbowa entertained VIP guests with hit beats before Paddy [...]

The ravishing “Amazing Race” contestant Shana Wall hosted “The Dogs Next Door,” a spectacular star-studded event benefiting the non-profit animal welfare organization, Dogs In Danger. The Reality Cares’ event was held at Michael Scott’s posh Beverly Park private estate in Beverly Hills, where reality television’s top stars came with families and of course their four-legged [...]

The Met Theater is a modest 2-stage house smack in the middle of Hollywood. Founded in 1973, it has a prestigious history including productions with Ed Harris, Carole Kane, Holly Hunter, James Gammon and Sam Shepard. Its latest offering “Talk Radio” runs through July 27 under the careful direction of Ben Kusler and a supple [...]

GBK Productions hosted a gift suite at the soon-to-be-open Kress Event Center in Hollywood, Calif., on Friday, to honor the nominees and presenters of this year’s MTV Movie Awards.

As always, Gavin Keilly made sure that various charities were able to profit. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the suites were dedicated to the Lamp Community, [...]

Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Events presented a Caribbean Style Retreat in honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. This two day luxury celebrity gift suite took place on the rooftop of a boutique hotel, with exotic furnishings and gorgeous views in West Hollywood at the classic Valadon Hotel.
Open to only celebrities, VIP’s [...]

by Susie Salva
Santa Barbara, CA native and music’s newest “It Girl”, Katy Perry, 23, releases her new debut album, “One of the Boys” on Capitol Records on June 17th. Perry, a witty, pop-rock gem showcases her sharp, candid lyrics, big voice, and feisty, girl-power swagger as well as appealing vulnerability. “One of the Boys” is [...]

Melanie Segal’s Platinum Publicity presented their fourth annual gifting lounge at The W Hollywood Residences Welcome Center, and gave guests a peak preview of what The W will look like when it opens in 2009. While celebrating the MTV Movie Awards by providing celebrity guests with exclusive access to the latest and most sought after [...]

The Maui Film Festival kicked off last Wednesday with all four venues being powered by the bright, Hawaiian sun. The Celestial Cinema, the SandDance Theatre, the Maui SkyDome and the Starlight Cinema, now will not only be powered by the moon, but for the first time in the fest’s nearly 10 year history, also run [...]

This past Wednesday, LAXART continued their Public Arts initiatives through its holding of a reception to show support for nationally renown American artist Edgar Arceneaux and his Watts House Project. A diverse and enthused crowd gathered inside the LAXART facility, as Arceneaux presented the latest developments with the project, and as well, the extension of [...]

On Friday June 6th Hollywood rocked harder then usual. Clothing company Trendy Rags presented designers Motor City Legends’ and Fresh & Famous’ “Rock The Runway” fashion show. Glamorous event hosted by Joseph Rene with the Valentine Group at uber-chic Opera nightclub.
Just before midnight, celebrity designer Joseph Rene cuts from a dark silhouette and commands the [...]

Distinctive Assets, credited for launching the craze of over-the-top celebrity swag at the biggest award shows did it again, with their 6th Annual TV Land Awards Talent Gift Lounge. J. Gatsby Events set the mood by designing the lounge that took place backstage at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. They provided both fun and fashionable [...]

Seven-nights-a-week for 66 continuous days, Universal CityWalk will be offering non-stop entertainment completely free of charge. They are featuring top celebrity and tribute band concert performances, salsa dance lessons, the ever-pleasing free outdoor movie night, and star-turning talent competitions. All of this free entertainment is available for all from June 26 to August 31. KIIS-FM [...]

Spanning all genres, UCLA Live unveils their 2008-2009 Season featuring an eclectic, yet visionary collection of artists. Artistic director, David Sefton announced the nine-month season, which will run from October 1, 2008 to June 20, 2009. Consisting of 94 performances, the upcoming season will feature, dance, spoken word, family, organ, classical, jazz,, world, folk, roots [...]

by Susie Salva
Seattle based alt rockers Jminus put forth an outstanding effort on their double 28-song disc, “Sun and Moon”. This Indie Rock band makes their music sound mainstream with jazzy riffs, crunchy guitars, and engaging vocals courtesy of – Trevor Wheetman, Chris Mongillo and Tasha Ehoff. Founded by a musical prodigy, who is both [...]

Voices Love Music along with the Nicole Brown Foundation will be holding the "Infinity" Fundraiser on August 8th 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. They will present the release of the "Beautiful Wonder" book and music CD to help eradicate domestic violence.
The Beautiful Wonder benefit concert presented by ETC Productions, LLC., will feature a [...]

By Maritza Castello
The folk-rock Portland based band Weinland has portrayed their musical genius ever since they came out with their first album, Demersville, in 2006.  Now with the introduction of their second album La Lamentor, which was released March 4, 2008, they have once again proven their talent. This last album has been triumphant because [...]

Gentlemen, start your engines. The Second Annual Great American Run will kick off on September 6, 2008 in L.A. with a party at the Playboy Mansion, with drivers will set off to cover approximately 3,000 miles on September 7th before returning to L.A. on September 13th. Presented by Cannonball Run World Events Ltd., competitors are pitted [...]

Every month I get excited when my Nylon Magazine arrives in the mail. My favorite issue is the annual “School of Rock” music issue. The latest and greatest bands are featured and wonderful editorials are on every page.
Nylon, along with MySpace, brought the pages of the June “School of Rock” issue to life. The [...]

The W Hotel Los Angeles re-launched it second annual season of SHOW: Me the Movies! Sunday Summer Cinema in the Backyard, with a screening of Juno this past Sunday. All summer long the W Hotel will be screening movies every Sunday at sunset in The Backyard restaurant featuring films from Twentieth Century Fox and MGM [...]

Young, successful professionals filled Beverly Hills’ posh Paley Center to support theme event, “Beyond Borders”, for the charities Engineers without Borders and Doctors without Borders. Up-and-comers is probably the wrong term, because they’re already here. The SYP, or Society of Young Philanthropists is filled with ambitious, motivated - and young – businessmen and women.

Raising the bar
Spirits [...]

Being an aspiring singer is no easy feat, and trying to make it in Los Angeles is even tougher. Blonde-bombshell Kaitlyn Anderson not only has made it from the bottom up—she’s ended up making an impact on indie radio airwaves after only one week on radio.
As a child, Kaitlyn was inspired by the powerful vocals [...]

California has always been best known for its great weather and beaches, and in the music scene, So Cal is known for its surf rock roots. Living here in LA, we all know that there’s nothing better than laying out in the sun on the beach or by a pool, grabbing a cold drink and [...]

Borden Entertainment and Distinctive Assets teamed up with LA. Direct Magazine, J. Gatsby Events and the Environmental Media Association to kick off the first of a 3-party beach series on Carbon Canyon Beach in Malibu, CA. On May 24, the weather cleared up just in time for the sun to shine in celebration of summer. [...]

“The Young and The Restless,” is about to get a little bit hotter on Thursday, June 12th because music’s newest “it girl,” Katy Perry, is going to make her acting debut. The “internet darling” will play herself posing for the cover of the second issue of Restless Style magazine on the classic soap.
Not a [...]

“Amazing Race” contestant Shana Wall hopes to help Dogs in Danger by hosting the Reality Cares event “The Dogs Next Door” on June 14, 2008. Celebrities confirmed to attend this event, taking place at the Beverly Park estate of Michael Scott, include Ryan Seacrest, Ellen K, Maria Manounos, Harry Hamlin & Lisa Rinna, Kelly Rutherford, [...]

Sometimes you wonder if it is possible for celebrities to really have it all, looks, brains and talent. Usually people assume they have a combination of two and perhaps the third is created superficially… Not the case with multi-talented pop singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer Montana Tucker. This little lady is set to release her [...]

Daughter of legendary comedian Carol Burnett and T.V producer/jazz musician Joe Hamilton, Erin Hamilton is making a name for herself with her new single “Control Yourself” (available the second week of June at www.perfectbeat.com) after her recent number one Billboard Club hit, “The Flame.” “Control Yourself,” which was co-written and produced by Scott Anderson [...]

On May 30, 2008, The Avenues of Art & Design in conjunction with Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood,CA presented Tables of Ten: Dining for a Cause hosting a dynamic culinary arts and design event. Gathering for one special night, these world-renowned designers, showrooms, restaurateurs and chefs united to create a unique dining experience where [...]

More than 550 Los Angeles socialites and supporters gathered for SHARE’s 55th Anniversary Razzle Dazzle Boomtown Gala Saturday night at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Good Day L.A.’s Steve Edwards and Dorothy Lucey presented Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of “American Idol”, this year’s “Shining Spirit Award”. Lythgoe accepted “The Shining Spirit Award” Saturday evening in front of a [...]

Mike Myer’s new movie, “The Love Guru” doesn’t hit theaters until June 20th, but you don’t have to wait that long to listen to the soundtrack. While the CD won’t be available in stores until June 17th, you can listen to select songs from the movie, including Mike Myer’s rendition of the Steve Miller Band [...]

by Michael Gavino
Cinematic attempts to produce comedies about working in retail often end up in over the top disasters such as “Employee of the Month”. Thankfully, I can report that Steve Conrad’s latest effort, “The Promotion”, avoids such a fate. Conrad, who writes and directs the movie, manages to create a subtle yet very funny [...]

On May 22nd, Wine and Spirits Magazine hosted their “Hot Picks” wine-tasting event at Culver City’s MODAA Gallery featuring popular restaurants including Katana, Osteria Mozza and La Brea Bakery. Proceeds from the event benefit the Surfrider Foundation.
Something wonderful has been happening in Los Angeles recently. Wine bars are popping up everywhere. And they’re hits. On [...]

LAsThePlace.com caught up with Argentinian-born actress Veronica Diaz, for our Spotlight on Actors feature which highlights the hottest up-and-comers in the business. This South American beauty is one of the few actresses in Hollywood who seem to work nonstop. With recent work on Nip/Tuck, Horror 88, The Chosen One and Jake in Progress, Veronica still has time to keep a balanced life [...]

In 1999 renowned professional biker, Aaron Baker, suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. Today, however, the 29-year-old former motocross athlete and recovering quadriplegic is proving he can rise above the odds and help others at the same time. 
Baker founded C.O.R.E. Inc. (Center of Rehabilitative Exercise) which helps people with disabilities [...]

Larry King, Paula Abdul, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Howie Mandel, Kirk Kerkorian, Dyan Cannon, Robert Shapiro, Jack Scalia, Phoebe Price and Rosanna Arquette are among the supporters of this Beverly Hills Foundation created to cure the muscle-wasting disease Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy (HIBM), which affects mainly young adults in their late teens and twenties. [...]

Opera Hollywood will be hosting Motor City Legends and Fresh & Famous labels’ showcase of their hottest styles and designs set to hit the runway for the Summer/Fall 2008 season.
Motor City Legends and Fresh & Famous, are both vintage-inspired designs that have created a fresh new take on the motorcycle and tattoo culture by [...]

by Susie Salva
Welsh native Duffy released her first U.S. single “Mercy” off of the “Rockferry” album on Mercy Records exploding on its way up to the Billboard Hot 100. “Mercy” was recently featured in a steamy scene on “Grey’s Anatomy” and it is the strongest track on the disc. Duffy, 23 has a soulful voice [...]

Janet Jackson has just posted a blog regarding her upcoming tour on her MySpace Celebrity page! She tells her fans that she is quite excited to be touring again, as it has been seven years since she has last been on tour. She has even set up a number, (310) 622-8139, for fans to call [...]

Multi-Award winning Broadway legend and Disney sensation Lea Salonga set to perform in Los Angeles at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Best known for originating the role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, Lea Salonga is also a bona fide “Disney Princess.” Salonga is the glorious singing voices of Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan [...]

Everything and everyone in LA seems to be famous, but not many things are more notorious than the Sunset Strip. Known for its rich music history, The Strip has been home to music lovers and rock venues for generations – that is why the famous clubs that live on Sunset are coming together on June [...]

This is the first article of a series concluding a 6 month review of Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium for Mac

Where Shall We Begin? When LA’s The Place & Adobe Systems (es) asked us to take a look and review Adobe CS3 (CS stands for Creative Suite, by the way), we knew [...]

This year, the Hyatt Century City hosted the 4th Annual Silver Spoon Dog & Baby Buffet featuring the latest in luxury baby and doggy products and services.  Such celebrities as Tori Spelling, Shar Jackson, Jason Priestly, Samantha Harris (co-host Dancing With The Stars), Beverly Mitchell (7th Heaven), Marissa Winokur (Dancing With the Stars) and Karina Smirnioff (Dancing With [...]

The Wailea Resort and the Maui & Arts & Cultural Center will play host to the 2008 Maui Film Festival, scheduled for June 11 – 15 in Kahului.

Five venues for film screenings will be available, including outdoor venues such as SandDance Theatre on Wailea Beach below the Four Seasons Resort and the SkyDome which [...]

Beatles music legend Paul McCartney appeared with newscaster-turned-documentary star Ruth Anson in acclaimed feature “Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney” at Hollywood’s Vine Theater on May 18th for the Mockfest’s closing night screening.
Well, kind of. Let me explain. In 1965 Ruth Anson was a teenage reporter for KABC-TV here in the City of Angels. So when the [...]

The sixth annual WHAT A PAIR! Celebrity Concert benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute is taking place on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown LA. The show is set to begin at 7:30pm with Red Carpet interviews and coverage set at 6:30pm with an all-starred cast to perform songs from Broadway musicals [...]

A woman of no apologies, Madonna continues to not only reinvent herself with the progressing times but now she’s taken an active stand in stand in changing the present. At an interview in Cannes, Madonna is not caught up in the “superficiality” of the film festival; she’s channeling her energies to…Malawi. Here are experpts from the [...]

Gina Starbuck of the Los Angeles cast of "Wicked", as well as the members of the American Cancer Society presented the second annual Art 4 Life benefit yesterday evening. Hundreds of Angelinos gathered to witness several performers including the Los Angeles cast of "Wicked", America’s Best Dance Crew’s Fysh ‘n’ Chicks, and Capitol Record recording [...]

Would you like to walk the red carpet at a Hollywood premiere? How about starring in a commercial? On June 16rh you’ll have the opportunity to audition at an open casting call hosted by Subway spokesman Jared Fogle, the guy who lost 245 pounds by eating Subway sandwiches. The grand prize winner will  receive a [...]

One of the most anticipated attraction launches in history: “The Simpson’s Ride” at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Creator Matt Groening and Executive Producers James L. Brooks, in association with 20th Century Fox Television and the creative teams of Gracie Films and Universal Theme Parks have launched a ride so big, so thrilling that it places guests [...]

Hollywood is the center of the acting world. And the best actors from all over the world bring their talents to Hollywood. Actress Veronica Diaz, a native of Buenos Aires, began her acting career at an early age working with her father who acted in local theatres. Her natural thirst to express her creative talents also [...]

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You may have seen the "dancing politicians" video last week, but here is the OFFICIAL "Violet Hill" video from Coldplay’s upcoming "Viva La Vida" out June 17th!
COLDPLAY – "VIVA LA VIDA" NORTH AMERICAN TOUR (all dates are subject to change)
Date City Venue Public On Sale [...]

Karina Smirnoff wowed audiences with her dancing skills on Dancing with the Stars, and now the sexy siren will show off more of her sexy side on FHM Online. The popular men’s website announced last month that Smirnoff was voted #78 on FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World for 2008. [...]

Fresh off the runway and straight to Beverly Hills, the pregnant, but always fashionable rocker and designer, Gwen Stefani was seen sporting her one of a kind L.A.M.B. handbag on May 14th while shopping at Mui Mui.
The L.A.M.B. fashion and accessories lines are a reflection of Gwen’s unique personal style. The creation of L.A.M.B. [...]

Hollywood legend Carol Kane and “Ugly Betty” star Michael Urie are set to be the master of ceremonies at Art 4 Life 2, a star studded event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Taking place on Monday, May 19, 2008 at Avalon Hollywood, recording artist Ferras opens the show at 8:00, while the [...]

You may recognize her as one of the sexy members of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls, but Carmit Bachar is stepping out on her own, having been named by FHM as one of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World of 2008. The title isn’t exactly a new thing for Bachar, who has previously [...]

Check out Matthew Landon starring in an original play, “Doll,” by Timothy Pape at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse Second Story Theatre.
Running for 8 weeks, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or pre-ordered at www.lastescapeproductions.com.
This [...]

By Susie Salva
Seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette is set to release “Flavors of Entanglement” on Maverick/Reprise records on June 10th, her first studio album in four years. Recently, we had the opportunity to get Alanis’ personal perspective on things.
Q: The new album obviously comes from kind of a dark place; you’ve talked about hitting bottom [...]

The Darfur Now College Tour is presenting their first screening to help start getting students involved in create awareness of the genocide in Darfur. The DVD will be released May 27, 2008. The next day, May 28, 2008, The Darfur Now College Tour and screening will be at the University of California Los Angeles. The Warner [...]

Tower Cancer Research Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Tower of Hope fundraising gala on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at The Beverly Hilton.  Highlighting the event will be the presentation of three awards, one each for “Hope,” “Healing” and “Humanity.”   A reception and silent auction begin the evening, followed by dinner and a raffle for [...]

For three days, May 3, 4, and 5th, the polo fields of Indio, Ca. were transformed into a Country Western Mecca for the 2nd. Annual Stagecoach Festival. There were concerts on three stages, food courts, mechanical bull riding tents, and beer gardens. Lots and lots of beer gardens. So many kegs of beer met their [...]

Surfwise is a documentary that follows the true-life story of the Paskowitz family through decades of their life and the start of their legendary surf camp.
The father Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz sets out to realize a utopian dream. He leaves his successful medical practice, and begins the nomadic life of a surfer. However, the big twist [...]

Will Ferrell. Jon Lovitz. Lisa Kudrow. Throughout its nearly thirty-five year history, The Groundlings have become one of the few genuine birth places for comedians, including the names listed above.
And now, present-day, they still got it. Laffers are out in full-force at the Groundlings “Key Party” to make audience’s pulse quicken each weekend with a [...]

Chefs & ChampagneSM party in the Hamptons, hosted by the James Beard Foundation, has been a nearly 20 year tradition, though the party moved west this year.
For the first time ever, The James Beard Foundation hosted the annual fundraiser on Melrose Place on May 4th, combining – and celebrating – the worlds of cuisine and [...]

On May 17th, the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood will host several comedians for End Dependence – A Night of Comedy. Hosted by Jay Davis (Dane Cook’s “Tourgasm”, Laugh Factory’s “Life of the Party”) and featuring top rated comedians, Mick Betancourt (Comedy Central, HBO), Bret Ernst (Vince Vaughn’s “Wild West Show”, The Comedy Store), Todd [...]

Nothing can bring a smile to a face quicker than a sweet nostalgic memory. Many filmmakers try to tap into this nostalgia with mixed result. Some create stories so saccharine that audiences can’t help but roll their eyes. While others forget that nostalgia comes from positive memories of the past. These filmmakers create work of [...]

It is really no surprise that Crosby Loggins (son of two-time Grammy-winner Kenny Loggins) was voted America’s fan favorite on MTV’s “Rock the Cradle.” The new reality show was based on nine MTV icon offspring performing before a panel of music industry heavyweights (most notably Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s and Britney Spears’ manager Larry [...]

Cassandra Hepburn graced the pages of the April 2008 edition of Maxim Magazine Belgium with a 6 page pictorial interview.
With a multi-cultural upbringing (being raised in Asia, Europe, as well as the United States), Hepburn began her film career at only 11 years old, with a role in Stephen King’s “The Stand.” After graduating [...]

The Avenues of Art & Design at the Pacific Design Center will be hosting a dynamic culinary arts and design event on Friday May 30, 2008, with proceeds benefiting Inner-City Arts.

Tables of Ten: Dining for a Cause will bring world-renowned restauranteurs, chefs, designers and showrooms together at the outdoor plaza of the [...]

National Lampoon returns to DVD on May 13, 2008 with National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call.

The story involves three guys who set up a fake casting call as a way to find what they think will be the best lady for some action. While two of the guys are looking for a leading lady, the [...]

Spring in Los Angeles may feel distinctly British this year, where BritWeek 2008 will be in full force between April 24, 2008 – May 10, 2008. Created by 19 Entertainment President and American Idol Exec Producer Nigel Lythgoe, BritWeek 2008 promises to celebrate the major investments and strong influences that the Brits have had [...]

by Susie Salva
Nashville native Landon Pigg, 24, has just released  five-songs (is available from digital download  at iTunes and other outlets) entitled, “Coffee Shop,” on RCA Records showcasing his limber vocals as a singer-songwriter crooning an intimate selection of failed relationship tunes giving fans a better look into Pigg’s mind and his whimsical ways.
Listeners who have [...]

On Thursday, May 22, 2008, Wine & Spirits Magazine will showcase their critics’ favorite wines of the world. Southern California’s up-and-coming wine pro’s and local restaurants provide bites and pours while featuring local, young wine professionals and restaurants in the two-city tasting event Hot Picks.    Save water.  Drink wine.

LA Hot Picks is [...]

Razzle and Dazzle over the 55th Anniversary Boomtown Gala for SHARE, INC on May 31, 2008. SHARE was founded in 1953 as a non-profit philanthropic organization composed of women who raise funds for ‘at risk’ youth, developmentally disabled, abused, and neglected children. These women are passionate and devoted to helping these children as well as [...]

Sexy Hair, known for its hot products to create fabulous sexy hair recently announced their new Sexy Hair Representatives. One of the fastest growing hair care companies, Sexy Hair, teamed up with Girlicious, the hottest and newest group to be the fresh faces for Sexy Hair products. “Girlicious is happening right now and their energy, sexiness and [...]

Going ‘green’ means lessening the toxic environment that we live in. But even though awareness has grown, you may not know that the products you are putting on yours and your family’s body are ladened with ingredients that have been proven to cause disease and death. Some of these are even labeled natural and organic. [...]

Scared. Nervous. Anxious. Yet still excited and hopeful. Those were some of the emotions visible on the faces of 10 young artists on the CBS lot the night of March 26th, as each one held their breath, hoping and praying to survive yet another elimination round on American Idol, the grueling talent competition that has [...]

Dog lovers unite! The 7th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair promises to titillate you dearest doggy dreams, with something for everyone. The show returns to Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills on Sunday, June 1, featuring something for every member of the family. Highlights include a howl-larious [...]

Next Saturday, May 10, high-profile celebs like Sharon Stone and Focus Features CEO, James Schamus, are set to receive important honors from the GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco.
GLAAD is the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Their Media Awards are given to media whose representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community [...]

By Susie Salva
Something earthy and unexpected, that brightens the landscape with it’s deep tones and originality. Something that surprises and tantalizes you with its beauty and roots firmly planted in a sometime-harsh terrain. Something you happen across by chance and will never forget. That is “Desert Rose” by singer songwriter Ruby James.
James vocal prowess is along [...]

In New York Mother’s Day came early this year, or at least the party did. On May 6, Hollywood’s elite flocked to historic Grand Central Station to help celebrate the opening of the A Diamond Is Forever Floral Spectacular. The chic event was commissioned in honor of mothers, and was designed by celebrity floral designer, [...]

Last Saturday, May 3, NFL great and former Buckeye and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, presented the EGX Kids Fitness challenge at the Ohio State University stadium. Held in conjunction with the National Children’s Hospital, the event educated kids and parents on how to live a healthier lifestyle.
Participating kids, ages 8-14, spent the day navigating [...]

The 23rd annual ‘Salute to Youth’ benefit was held in Beverly Hills, California on April 24, 2008.  Sheriff Baca’s Foundation hosted the benefit gala which honored Ryan Kavanaugh, founder and CEO of Relativity Media LLC, at the Sheriff Leroy D. Baca Community Champion Award. At the creatively themed event, “A Venetian Masquerade”, Gerard Butler [...]

Los Angeles is frequently credited as the style-making epicenter of the country, but for one day only, Lux5 is exposing Southern California to the ultimate infusion of luxury and glamour all within the walls of the historic, Barker Hangar. On May 10, from Noon to 9pm, Lux5, a Newport-beach based event company, will launch their [...]

Haste still pays haste, and leisure answers leisure; Like doth quit like, and MEASURE still FOR MEASURE. – Duke Vicentio
Shakespeare’s play “Measure for Measure” is one of those hysterical comedies that does not get enough recognition. Perhaps the reason is because it has the stigma attached of being dubbed a “problem play",
meaning many tribulations [...]

Distinctive Assets is at it again, as they prepare to send out luxurious gift baskets for Mother’s Day. Rewarding famous moms who make working a red carpet, while being a great parent look easy, the heralded gifting company has crafted an amazing assortment of gifts ranging from the unusual to the useful in their quest [...]

In celebration of the launch of Caress Brazilian Exotic Oil Infusions body wash, Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls) has released a remake of the Duran Duran hit, "Rio."
Like Nicole herself, the new Brazilian remake aims to inspire and encourage women to reveal their charm, Brazilian spirits and even their more sensuous sides.  For [...]

The 2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors in Association with Dance Camera West is set to honor the craft and art of choreography for the camera on June 13th at the Director’s Guild of America.
Presented in conjunction with the 7th Annual 2008 Dance Camera West Media Film Festival ( a month long festival [...]

The Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood will be the host of The Inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival (WHIFF).
The festival is scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2008 and will be presented by Deluca Entertainment.
Workshop and movie tickets and passes can be purchased ahead of time at http://www.whiff2008.com and can also be purchased [...]

Lisa Kline will receive the 2008 Vision Award on Sunday May 18, 2008 at the Fashion for Life Runway Show hosted by Lisa Rinna, with DJ AM spinning during the show.
Menswear by Marc Callo will be featured at this year’s show, along with So Cal staples from Diane Samandi, Robert Rodriguez and Rory Beca [...]

Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill and Jazz is honoring troops by hosting a night for the Iraq Star Foundation on Monday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. Troops who have been wounded in the Iraq war and are being treated by this organization will be present at the benefit, where they will also be honored.
The event – [...]

“Life of Ryan” star Ryan Sheckler joined cast members from “Zoey 101", including Matthew Underwood, Erin Sanders, Christopher Recupito Rossi, Brando Eaton, Stephen Lunsford and Marco James for the Third Annual “Kids 4 Kids 5K RUN/WALK” charity event in Los Angeles on April 27, 2008.

The event, which will benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, proved [...]

A nice respite from the usual Hollywood fare, Helen Hunt’s latest effort “Then She Found Me” manages to study the depth of human frailty with both humor and an uplifting message. In the hands of a lesser artist, this film could easily become a self-indulgence depression fest. Thankfully, Hunt realizes that by adding both humor [...]

The famed Playboy Mansion will open it’s doors for a good cause on August 22nd and 23rd. Presented by Daniel Puder, “Cops and Robbers” will benefit the “Cops Care Cancer Foundation,” which provides financial assistance to children and their families who have been stricken with cancer.

Joe Francis, fresh out of prison, launched his new Girls Gone Wild Magazine at Hollywood hotspot Area with a semi-star studded event. The affair was attended by Joe, Dr. Gary Alter from E! Entertainment’s “Dr.90210”, the entire Kardashian clan, Adrienne Bailon from Cheetah Girls, Kristen Renton from "Days of Our Lives", Gary Busey, at least [...]

Out of all the prestigious woman, Megan Fox was picked as FHM’s 2008’s Sexiest Woman in the World. On April 23, 2008 FHM Online posted their eagerly expected poll of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World. For 14 years now, FHM and its readers chose the top 100 most thriving women in film, television [...]

Mariah graced the Universal Studios Citywalk with her presence yesterday when she donated a few items to the Hard Rock Cafe, and had an autograph signing session for her new CD, E=MC 2. I am thinking that one of the things she donated was a watch because she was two hours late for the event…

After [...]

The Los Angeles United Film Festival proved to be successful at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills from April 18 – 20, following a kick-off celebration on April 17th at the Gibson Musical Instruments Showroom.

The festival fulfilled the goal of the LAUFF, which was to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, while giving [...]

On April 10, "My Fair Lady" debuted after a brilliant revival in London proving musical lovers love a good musical. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s 1956 classic polished Cinderella tale, adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s "Pygmalion", isn’t just one of the most successful shows from the golden age of musicals. It’s a franchise that [...]

“Deal” is a fun romp through the world of Las Vegas poker. Story centers on an ex-gambler (Academy Award nominee Burt Reynolds) who teaches a hot-shot college kid (Bret Harrison) some things about playing cards. Gambler finds himself pulled back into the world series of poker, where his young protégé becomes his toughest competition. [...]

Distinctive Assets is doing its part to celebrate Earth Day and the stars who make a difference with “green gift baskets.” The end result is a match made in Hollywood. This unique Gift Basket (the “basket” is actually a tote bag from Ecototables as well as an in-home recycling bin) includes items from companies such [...]

The famed Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood is the place to be on Saturday, May 17, 208 as six of the hottest comedians hit the stage for a great cause.
The fundraiser will be a full night of laughs, hosted by Jay Davis (Dane Cook’s “Tourgasm” and Laugh Factory’s “Life of the Party”) and will raise [...]

On April 14, spcaLA kicked off their Celebrity Swag Auction on spcaLA’s eBay page. Visit the site and you can bid on fun items like everything in the glitzy Main Event Red Carpet Nominee Gift Bag, which Oscar nominees received this February at the Debbie Durkin’s Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite. And [...]

From a girl group to dramatic reality TV and back to music as a solo artist, Chelsea E. has been steadily climbing the entertainment industry ladder for years. Many artists in the music business like to find ways to cut corners to get to the top. This is fine for an artist that just wants [...]

Glancing back into his past repertoire as inspiration for the present, Belgian choreographer and filmmaker Wim Vandekeybus and his company, Ultima Vez, premiere new dance creation "Spiegel"(Mirror) in Los Angeles for 2008.
 
A retrospective based on excerpts from seven of his works from 1987-2000, the material explores the explosive energy, emotions and intensely physical demands of [...]

On Thursday night April 17, David Mamet’s classic “Glengarry Glen Ross” opened at the Macha Theater in West Hollywood. Stars John Stamos, Nia Vardalos, Amanda Bynes and ‘Entourage’ creator Doug Ellis came out to support the night’s big cause, Steven Spielberg’s USC Shoah Foundation.

 
And Starring 
“Glengarry” is particularly known as an actor’s play. The dialogue is [...]

British Airways presents the BAFTA/LA British Comedy Festival and Awards Gala at the Four Seasons on Thursday, May 1, 2008, honoring the best in British T.V. and Film. Twelve T.V. shows and twelve films were initially screened, before being whittled down to the main finalists for each category. The final nominated films and TV shows can [...]

Starting May 11, Los Angeles fans will have a new reason to celebrate theater. Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and Academy Award-nominated writer David Mamet debuts his newest play “Keep Your Pantheon” on a double bill with his own “The Duck Variations” at the Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City, CA.
“Keep Your Pantheon” is set in [...]

On Friday April 4th, the Eclectic Company Theatre in association with Kerr Bahr Productions premiered their rendition of the William Shakespeare comedy Measure For Measure. The play is now running until May 18th at the Eclectic Company Theatre.
William Shakespeare wrote comedies?
Just when you thought you were familiar with all the Shakespeare classics, the deceased poet [...]

What brings out such Hollywood legends Lily Tomlin, Dick Van Dyke, Penny Marshall, Rob Reiner, Ann Marie, Nichelle Nicole and Michelle Lee to name a few? To honor Carl Reiner, of course.
Closing night of the 3rd Annual Backlot Film Festival in Culver City brought kudos to the filmmakers and big laughs from historic comedy legends in [...]

Young Hollywood came out to the Egyptian Theatre to support "Remember The Daze", a fresh look at the high school years. The story, based on writer/director Jess Manafort’s own experiences growing up in Alexandra, VA., is a glimpse into the teenage wasteland of suburbia 1999 that takes place over 24 hours, and the teenagers who [...]

You can meet singing sensatation Mariah Carey in person, live, at Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., for an autograph signing of her new album E=MC² and memorabilia donation to the Hard Rock Café.
Mariah  recently celebrated her 18th #1 hit single, “Touch My Body,” from her highly-anticipated upcoming album, [...]

You may know John Melendez as the shy guy who sits in the corner chair on The Tonight Show and raises his coffee mug to Jay Leno at the open of the show. John Melendez, who has stuttered his way to the top stars in National Lampoon’s latest release, “One, Two, Many” which premiered at [...]

Notorious 80’s rock band Motley Crue held a press conference at The Avalon in Hollywood on April 15th to announce their plans for Crue Fest. Dubbed "The Loudest Show on Earth," Crue Fest will of course feature Motley Crue as the headlining act, as well as fellow rockers, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Nikki Sixx’s other project, [...]

The 14th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market will be held at the Camelot Theatres from August 21 – 27, 2008.
As the largest short film festival and market in North America, the Festival will have something for everyone as they screen over 350 short films from over 40 countries. In addition, [...]

A special discount is being offered to LA’s the Place readers for the musical Flora, The Red Menace. The very first musical collaboration between the legendary Broadway team of Kander & Ebb, Flora, The Red Menace stars Eden Espinosa of Wicked fame, Sweeney Todd’s Manoel Felciano and Pajama Games’ Megan Lawrence.
A musical set in the [...]

LA’s the Place is offering another exciting giveaway, this time for LA Phil’s Philharmonia Orchestra. Leave a comment below or subscribe and you will be entered to win two tickets to the May 7th performance at 8:00 PM at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Direct from London, the Philharmonia Orchestra will perform in L.A. for two [...]

The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation will host the 23rd Annual “Salute to Youth” benefit dinner – with this year’s theme being “A Venetian Masquerade” – where Gerard Butler will present an award to honoree Ryan Kavanaugh. As the CEO of Relativity Media, LLC Kavanaugh is being honored for his contribution to the support and [...]

The Hills’ Heidi Montag has teamed up with specialty retailer Anchor Blue to launch her new clothing line, "Heidiwood for Anchor Blue."  Heidi premiered her line with a runway show at the ”Heidiwood & Highland Center". Talk about clout! The fashion show featured eight of her looks from the line and the models were the winners of [...]

Britany Spears has had more than her share of ups and downs. From her divorce from Kevin Federline, having her babies taken away and her wild antics highlighted on just about every media outlet, one has to wonder where she is headed…
MySpace Celebrity sat down with Britney’s manager, Larry Rudolph, as he talks about Britney making [...]

The Hu Energy Pendant is elegant and extraordinary, an innovative piece of jewelry that utilizes Sacred Geometry and radiates loving Hu Energy.  The mission of Hu Energy Fashion’s is to assist you in your own effort to harness your native Chi energy.  Shadow Sky, the creator of Hu Energy pendants, believes that the [...]

"Family Guy" fans have an amazing opportunity to see their favorite show live. On May 10th at 8 p.m., the Center Theatre Group in association with Steve Linder and IMG Artists presents, "Freakin’ Sweet! An Evening of Music and Comedy with ‘Family Guy’s’ Alex Borstein and Seth MacFarlane." This animated pop culture phenomenon will go [...]

By Susie Salva  
Portland, Oregon the multi-platinum alt. rock band Everclear have just released their 2008 collection entitled, "The Vegas Years," on Capitol/EMI records which has the band performing a dynamic and eclectic array of cover tunes. This is definitely by far not a collection of lounge tunes but rather a fine gathering of 14 [...]

More than 65 SHARE ladies, representatives of facilities which SHARE supports, as well as their invited guests, came together at the Hillcrest Country Club for an Annual SHARE Funding Reception.
SHARE President Dolores Nemiro says of the reception that culminated one year of hard work and various fundraising activities, “This evening is one of our [...]

In Touch magazine recently featured “Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon, Signature Edition", a coffee table sized book by Anna’s two best friends, featuring never before published photos and stories.  Anna Nicole Smith captivated audiences around the world with her glamorous appearance, unpredictable antics, family tragedy and her untimely death on February 8, [...]

I always put on my forever overdue to do list to read a story by Irish writer James Joyce. His style influenced many magnanimous literary giants from Samuel Beckett, William Faulkner to George Orwell and Bret Easton Ellis. Joyce, next to Shakespeare, is one of the most influential writers of our time. The Dead is [...]

The first new eatery to open at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas in five years, AGO Restaurant held a lavish grand opening on March 3rd. Hosted by executive chef and restaurant namesake, Agostino Sciandri and his famous partner, actor Robert De Niro, AGO welcomed a star-studded guest list.
Recognized for popularizing the Northern Italian [...]

Originally from St. Louis, Shauna Goodgold is now living her dreams as she joins Broadway pros. Honing her talents since she was merely 5 years old, she began doing runway modeling for Kithe Brewster, an A-list celebrity stylist (Heidi Klum, Gwenyth Paltrow, Iman, Salma Hayek and Project Runway) who was at the time, [...]

Soaring internet buzz equals powerhouse promise for Daniel Waters’ cinematic return in Sex and Death 101.  News about Waters and his movie have wallpapered Los Angeles in anticipation of its big Friday night debut.
Writer-director Daniel Waters made his first splash in Hollywood with Winona Ryder’s breakout hit “Heathers”. Since then he has authored big-budget studio films [...]

Danity Kane, the hot Pop/Hip-Hop group from MTV’s number one show, "Making the Band", is dropping their new album on April 18th and miss Wanita “D.WOODS” Woodgett is ready to break open the hip-hop scene all on her own. All set for a huge media tour, D. Woods is quickly becoming the new face of [...]

Jackie Warner of Bravo’s Work Out hosted the reality-star-studded “Tan for a Cause” Celebrity Mixer at L.A.’s hottest celebrity tanning studio, Sunstyle Tanning on 627 Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood this past Sunday, March 30.

With mesmerizing skill and instrumental memory, the SF Jazz Collective coalesced homage-paying with legacy-building. Eight strong, this compilation of great artistry provided a riveting performance at UCLA’s Royce Hall Auditorium, honoring jazz giant Wayne Shorter. The audience received more than a show. An experience was delivered—via vibraphone, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, drums, and piano.
The musical [...]

We all thought the game had ended when Jimmy disclosed his special relationship with Ben Affleck, but Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon get the latest laugh in Thursday’s Daily Variety celebrating Jimmy Kimmel Live’s 1000th Episode. Sarah and Matt took out in Daily Variety to surprise Jimmy. Tennis anyone? Trivia bit: [...]

Tom Petty Benefit Concert on April 12, 2008 in Malibu Tom Petty and Mudcrutch is something you don’t want to miss out on if you’re going to be in Malibu, California on April 12, 2008. Held in an intimate setting at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, proceeds from the concert will benefit [...]

After nine years of talking dolls, demon elves, witches and shark attacks, the soap opera "Passions" is calling it a day.  While the devoted fans of this unusual soap will be sad to see their beloved show come to an end this August, they might find some solace in taking a piece of the fictional [...]

Open your sax case, dust off those keys, and make music again.
Get Your Chops Back at The Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave. (Between Temple & 2nd Street)
Saturday April 19th, 2008 9:30am – 1:30pm
Connect with the musician inside and flex those music-making muscles again! A low-risk, mistakes-allowed saxophone workshop featuring Traditional/Classical [...]

Martin Scorsese’s new film, "Shine a Light", a documentary on the legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones arrives in theatres April 4th. If you can’t wait until then, you can catch an exclusive clip from the movie on the iconic director’s MySpace page.
If you are surprised to hear Scorsese even has a MySpace page, [...]

Staying true to her word, singer, songwriter, and fashion entrepreneur Hanna Rochelle Schmieder (known by her fans as HANNA), “has always made it about the music.” The multitalented beauty captivated family and friends as she showcased collections from her successful clothing line Lyric Culture and sampled tracks from her new album “HANNA – Wound & [...]

Fred Segal hosted a celebrity-studded event for Luzern Cosmetics last week. Couched in fineries and accompanied by champagne and chocolate desserts by Chef Thierry Daubercies, Luzern presented its line to celebrities and media alike.
Something New Luzern is an innovative approach to skin care. Instead of making the customer buy dozens of different crèmes and [...]

British crossover R&B group, Livin Out Loud are already celebrating the success of their single “Lately,” off their album “What About Us,” which was released just over a month ago on February 18th.
“Lately” has clearly had a positive impact on audiences, being the third most added record on the Radio and Records charts – just [...]

Sonya Paz is a pioneer in the modern Pop Art movement. Her love of life and joy shines through her uninhibited use of color and form. Her work is vivid, imagination, energetic. It never coyly beckons (although that is charming in its own right); it grabs you by your visual senses and pulls you inward. [...]

Hosted by Jack Black, The 2008 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards brought together TV and Film stars that have entertained and left an impression on young audiences everywhere. Taking place at the Pauley Pavilion, plenty of stars were in attendance to accept awards and thank their fans – including Harrison Ford and Orlando Bloom, [...]

Pasadena Playhouse premieres “Mask” based on the Academy Award-winning 1985 film from the real-life story of Rocky Dennis. The debut musical at the Pasadena Playhouse stars Michelle Duffy as “Rusty”; TV and theater star Greg Evigan as “Gar”, Michael Lanning as “Dozer” and introduces Allen  E. Read as “Rocky.  Thespians replace the film’s star turns [...]

by Susie Salva
New Jersey natives feel good musicians Postmark Twain are bent on making their mark producing a slick follow up to their first EP, "Timing Is Everything," with their 5-song EP entitled, "Cause and Effect" that showcases their unique brand of honest, straight-forward music. Technically falling under the pop moniker, these guys are [...]

The Cinema City International Film Festival hosted a mid-year event, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Avenue of the Stars in Hollywood. Stars Ed McMahon, Debra Gibson, Christopher McDonald, Ed Lauter, Jonathan Slocumb, Cuba Gooding, Sr. and Leo Rossi came out to celebrate with festival founders Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Juliette Harris [...]

If anyone has ever listened to A Prairie Home Companion, they will know that one of Garrison Keillor’s favorite topics is winter itself. His stories, set in Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, frequently involve the brutal cold in which Keillor spent his formative years. Last Thursday, UCLAlive drew this heartland native to the perpetual summer of Los [...]

The Darlings rock band of the South Bay section of Los Angeles has released a high- powered six song EP that will no doubt get them some serious attention. Los Angeles has long been the rock capital of the world and it seems the nucleus of another great band has formed in the South Bay [...]

He’s tall, has been compared to Scooby-Doo’s “Shaggy” more than once and he’s got a million-dollar smile. Literally. No, he’s not the newest movie star, nor a recent American Idol winner. But, he has been a reality TV show fixture – more than once. He’s entrepreneur/author Alan Corey
A group of friends and supporters filled the [...]

Lindsay MacFarland is a professional stuntwoman in Hollywood who enjoys recapping memories such as the time when she was buried alive in the California desert. "It was challenging but a lot of fun," MacFarland says about an experience that would be terrifying for most people. "Being a stunt double in Hollywood has taken me into [...]

Los Angeles was founded on the notion that anyone can create, express and perform. The Miracle Project has been helping children with autism do just that for years. They invite you to come celebrate their goal to bring creative opportunities to everyone at HD Buttercup next Wednesday, April 3rd. FLY promises to be the charity [...]

One of the most inspiring things to watch in this town are celebs who graciously make an effort to reach out to those in need. On March 29th, 2007 World Series of Poker champion, Jerry Yang, is indeed sharing the wealth as he will teamed up with Feed The Children to deliver ten semi tractor-trailers [...]

TV star and comedian George Lopez put on a serious face at the Hyatt Regency’s Flower Garden as he discussed his life-threatening battle with Kidney Disease. His battle led him to become the national spokesperson of KEEP It Hollywood, The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Early Evaluation Program.

Are you an artist with a daring, adventurous spirit? Do you have what it takes to conquer this challenge? And earn $20,000 doing it? And just think of all those gifting suites you’ll be invited to once you become a celebrity! CASTING:  ART RACE
Gallery HD and Illuminations Media in association with Barbara Barna Casting [...]

The Zachariah Bryant Fashion Show at Em & Co was a fabulous affair. The locale was one of the little shops on west 3rd St. As guests came in starting at around 6:30 they were able to look through the wonderful clothes and truly beautiful handmade jewelry on display. Champagne and vodka were served as well [...]

From the moment you step into Dr. Kevin B. Sand’s cosmetic dental office you know that you are not in for your average trip to the dentist. The walls of the creamy and lacquered interior of the waiting room were amply decorated with the covers of many a magazine that the doctor has been featured [...]

The fashion and design world gathered for an exclusive VIP Preview of the best of L.A.’s emerging, artistic talent at the Tastemaker Gallery at the Hollywood and Highland Center. The exhibition, presented by Los Angeles Magazine, will be open to the public March 19 – 30, 2008 and is an interactive display of the eclectic [...]

The 3rd annual LA Wine Fest is coming to Raleigh Studios on July 12 and 13th. With two days of fabulous wine tastings and speakers, this event is already receiving an overwhelming response, so you’ll want to get your application forms in as soon as possible to reserve your tables and sponsorships.
A special program [...]

You’ve probably seen Nikki Haskell on her billboard on Sunset Boulevard or on the E! True Hollywood Story of Donald Trump. Perhaps you’ve read about her fabulous parties in Page 6 or People.
For 25 years Nikki has been the face and founder of StarCaps, an all-natural blend of papaya and garlic that helps to shed [...]

The ultimate luxury party house will open it’s doors to famous celebrities, athletes and renowned physicians on May 3rd. Hosting the Mardi Gras Benefit, the Playboy Mansion will assist Project Louisiana in their efforts to rebuild hurricane ravaged New Orleans.
Organized by several globally recognized entertainers and organizations, this night will no doubt live up to [...]

Every spring, cats and dogs that have not been spayed or neutered give birth to countless puppies and kittens, overwhelming shelters all over the country with unwanted litters. The North Shore Animal League is gearing up for another life saving season helping hundreds of puppies and kittens find homes and getting
much needed information out regarding [...]

by Susie Salva
Sydney, Australian rockers The Vines release a fine effort, "The Best of the Vines Collection," on Capitol/EMI Records. This 16-Track CD and Digital Album is The Vines’ first compilation release featuring singles and deeper cuts spanning the band’s three-studio albums released between 2002 and 2006.
The Vines are a combination of sonic sounds [...]

If you’re planning on dining out anytime next month, April 17th, a Thursday, would be the day to do it. Why, you ask?
Because April 17th is the 14th annual Dine Out Los Angeles event, where all participating restaurants donate 20% or more of their proceeds that day to help combat hunger and homelessness to [...]

Created by choreographer Dwight Rhoden and dancer Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet will perform two amazing programs at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. LA’s the Place will giveaway two tickets to our readers for this exciting performance, which runs April 11-13th. The pair of tickets are for Opening Night performance on April 11th. Simply subscribe and your [...]

This year’s Backlot Film Festival will bestow Carl Reiner, a multi-faceted artist with credits as a writer, director, actor, and producer, with the ‘Thomas Ince Award’ for his contribution to the industry. The Thomas Ince Award is named for Thomas Ince, a pioneer in early film production who greatly influenced the model of production procedures [...]

MySpace, the world’s largest social network, brought leading stars to the Middle East last week with Operation MySpace. Talent like Carlos Mencia, Jessica Simpson, the Pussycat Dolls, Filter, Disturbed and DJ Z –Trip gave over 7,000 American troops a taste of home. The one hour version, featuring the concert’s best moments will be nationally broadcast [...]

Next time out in Hollywood, if you’re in the mood for a refreshing, new cocktail, put down your boring Vodka & Soda and order up an IZZE WASSER – the latest IZZE Cocktail collaboration between master mixologist Michael Rubenstone and IZZE Sparkling Juice Co.  
The inspiration for this innovative cocktail, renowned celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser, was [...]

The real life combo of Bridget Jones and Carrie Bradshaw is coming to town.  Internationally selling author Kristin Harmel will be promoting her two new novels, "The Art of French Kissing" and "When You Wish", on a national book tour with designer Amy Tangerine, who has designed a special line of tees for the tour.  [...]

The Colleagues Boutique will be home to the Junior League of Los Angeles’ (JLLA) benefit for Children’s Institute Inc. This free fashion show and couture sales event will include, food, drinks, raffles and goodie bags all in the name of CII, which helps children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities.
Held [...]

Latina starlet, Francia Raisa is set to star in ABC Family’s original movie, "The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream" premiering this Sunday, March 16th at 8 pm PT/ET. Most people know this brown-eyed beauty from one of her most memorable roles to date, starring opposite NBC’s "Heroes’" Hayden Panettiere in "Bring it On: All [...]

Orange County has come to be known for its plastic-is-fantastic ladies who lunch, but the crowd in the “American Riviera” is good at giving back too.
At the Festival of Children Foundation’s Festival of Children™ benefit event last week, over $6000 was raised for the foundation. This non-profit’s mission is to offer support services and direct [...]

For the 18th annual “Night of 100 Stars” Hollywood celebrities and behind the scenes hot shots, including previous Oscar winners and nominees, gathered under the roof of the Beverly Hills Hotel for an exclusive viewing party of the biggest awards night of the year. Event creator and former music super agent, Norby Walters hosted the [...]

Even though L.A is known more for the big screen than for the stage, theatre lovers won’t be left out in the cold.  As there are certainly no shortage of theatres in the area, finding a great play to experience is not a problem.  If it’s the price you’re worried about, we got you covered [...]

The first 50 readers to RSVP at the below official link are invited to come join the fabulous ladies of Pretty City as they sprinkle their loveliness at the The Ebell Operating Company. All things beauty will be on hand to turn this party into a straight up girlie haven. 
Guests will snack on the [...]

On March 19, 2008 PretttyCity.com and SHAPE Magazine are taking over the Ebell Operating Company when they bring their highly successful Beauty Sample Sale Series to LA’s most beauty inspired females. The ladies who will be attending will get the opportunity to pamper and indulge themselves with a full night of all things pretty.
Skincare, [...]

Christopher Walken. The name alone conjures up the man’s unique speech pattern in the minds of anyone who has heard him speak. While nothing can truly compare to the real thing, listening to other people attempt to duplicate Mr. Walken’s vocal style is a close second. Paying tribute to the man, and those who love [...]

Adapting previously performed material is always a challenge for a small theatre company, particularly when the work in question has achieved a high level of notoriety. In these cases the production must not only create an effective suspension of disbelief, but must also convince the audience to look with fresh eyes upon something that they [...]

Hollywood and the poker world converged at the star-studded 6th annual World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational at The Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. The invitational is the most glamorous on the poker circuit and kicked off On March 1, with red carpet arrivals from Hollywood stars other poker luminaries for a little Texas Hold ‘Em. The tournament was [...]

Based in Claremont, CA, and specializing in period instruments, the Con Gioia Early Music Ensemble gave a performance much different from the normal musical fare. The anchor of the group was a harpsichord, which was surrounded by a viola, a baroque violin, lute, and a theorbo, which is like a lute except three times longer. The musicians [...]

The Race Last Sunday, on March 2nd, Aaron Baker, 29, former motocross champion and recovering quadriplegic, crossed the finish line publicly for the first time with his Rise Above Team at the Acura Bike Tour and Los Angeles Marathon. This historic marathon has been a Los Angeles tradition for 22 years, and Conscience Entertainment [...]

In October 2003, the doors opened to one of the world’s most celebrated venues – the Frank Gehry designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. The building has become a cultural landmark in Los Angeles as well as "a sensational place to hear music…In richness of sound, it has few rivals on the international scene, and in terms [...]

Now is your chance to win tickets to see the American Ballet Theatre’s production of Swan Lake. This romantic tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness offers breathtaking choreography, lavish costumes, visually spectacular sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score.
Ballet aficionados can also join Elizabeth Kaye, author of "American Ballet Theatre: A 25-Year Retrospective," for a [...]

It’s not often that you find an immensely talented group of young musicians completely dedicated to what they do. But if you take a look at the Raleigh, NC based rock band, Inside The Flame, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Inside The Flame has been together for 4 years and have been busy making a [...]

Indie diva Chantele DiBrava takes on the role of pop-arazzi and dishes it out to Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears in two new songs; music fans take notice and give the song “Britney Spears: The True Hollywood Story” over 200,000 plays on MySpace in the first week of release.
On Monday February 4, 2008 independent recording [...]

Some of Hollywood’s hottest stars from the independent film world and beyond got their gift on customizing their own swag backstage at the official presenters gift lounge, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, one day before Oscars. Taking place under the protection of its famous white tents, the attendees at the yearly beach side celebration [...]

Steve Marcano, Founder and CEO of "My Lil Star" and Flo Anthony, publisher of the brand new "Black Noir", celebrated their mutual successes with celebrity guests including Vivica A. Fox.

My Lil Star knows how to party Owner Steven Marcano founded My Lil Star Baby Products in 2002. It is the first and only minority-owned [...]

It’s 2008. But watching blonde bombshell Samantha Mollen croon in her sailor inspired dress at old school venue Hotel Cafe this past Monday night, it feels like 1972 at the underground Max’s Kansas City club where the beer was always warm, and the music was always hot. Can you dig it? A little known punk [...]

This month’s featured poets at The Smell’s monthly series, Kelly Lydick and Daniel Tiffany, will be reading at the music venue and art gallery, Sunday, March 30th.
Kelly Lydick will read from Mastering the Dream, newly published by Second Story Books (Oakland, California). Her writing has appeared in Twittering Machine, the New College Review, the Burlington [...]

Some might remember him for his comebacks to acerbic judge Simon Cowell on Fox’s hit show, American Idol. Some, however, may have recognized at the time what Kevin Covais seems to prove today: those comebacks were merely his sarcastic and dry sense of humor, perhaps the very humor that helped land him a starring role [...]

In celebration of the Academy Awards, red carpet maven Melissa Rivers hosted The Silver Spoon Ultimate Gifting Experience, at the newly revamped historic venue, The Kress on Hollywood Blvd.
This two-day event benefited My Bag Cares, (www.mybagecares.com) a great alternative to paper and plastic bags. And for every purchase, the company plants a tree on their behalf.  The [...]

UCLA Live is proud to announce its upcoming events for March – June 2008. As a producer and presenter, UCLA Live is internationally acclaimed for the quality of dance, music, theatre, spoken works and artists that it presents to Los Angeles every year.
UCLA Live at Royce Hall is located at 340 Royce Dr., Los [...]

The leader in extraordinary special events, GBK Productions hosted their annual exclusive gift suite to honor the nominees and presenters of the 2008 Academy Awards. GBK donated 20% of proceeds from the suite to three organizations including: The Writers’ Guild; Project Nightlight; Educating Young Minds and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation, Global Green, all while celebrating Hollywood’s biggest [...]

by Susie Salva
Girl’s just want to have fun is not just a campy song, but a motto for multi-platinum power pop punk rocker the Canadian born Avril Lavigne. Her eagerly awaited third album, "The Best Damn Thing," on RCA records is a testament to her having fun with her feet stomping and fist pumping antics [...]

It’s the year 6000, and humans must contend with being less than desirable lovers compared to a world full of cat-walking supermodel sex-bots that can do it anytime, anywhere, and in any position. Unfortunately, they don’t want to do it with us. And there lies the rub, the temptation and the age-old question posed by [...]

In the 90s, Shane Sparks set out on a journey from his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio to Los Angeles, California seeking his dream of becoming a well-respected, famed choreographer. It took hard work and dedication, yet the momentum of his career went into warp speed. Over the last three years, Shane has worked on several [...]

It was all green and gold in honor of Oscar week at the Sofitel Hotel LA with celebrity guests being gifted to eco-chic products hosted by Alive! Expo Green Pavilion. Guests enjoyed the “greenest” of goodies from all natural beauty products to supplements and teas, baby couture, eco-friendly spa treatments, Fair Trade jewelry and handcrafted [...]

Stepping into the 1987 time machine that is the Beverly Hilton, stars stopped by a gifting suite devoted to helping them get ready for the red carpets and parties of the 2008 Academy Awards. Attendees took in panoramic penthouse views of LA while exploring gifted products and treatments from the suite’s host sponsors. The TMG [...]

Wow was the operative word at the 2008 WOW! Oasis Hospitality Suite Gift Lounge in honor of the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Held in the penthouse of the Hyatt Sunset the views were great, music was playing, the stars were shining, and everyone was having a great time. It was a great precursor for the [...]

The Race This Sunday, March 2nd, Aaron Baker, 29, former motocross champion and recovering quadriplegic, will bike publicly for the first time with his Rise Above Team at the Los Angeles Marathon. This historic marathon has been a Los Angeles tradition for 22 years, and Conscience Entertainment Group is proud to be the one [...]

Hollywood isn’t the only place for filmmakers anymore. Many filmmakers and production companies have sought out national and international locatioins to make the bottom line more cost-effective. With lucrative incentives, varied landscapes, fabulous architecture, diverse culture and constant sunshine, New Mexico has become the next great place to make movies.

Hollywood was revving up for the 80th Annual Academy Awards by honoring celebrities for the upcoming Academy Award with the now-traditional gifting suites. Belvedere Vodka presented the very elegant Luxury Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel, aptly named “Get Glitzed, Go Glam, Give Back!”.  It was a phenomenal event with a turnout of over 50 [...]

A Sunday in the park conjures up the image of sunshine, kids playing softball, family picnics, and dogs catching Frisbees. But for years, in Athens Park of South Central, it was a haven for gang violence and crime. It was certainly one of the last places folks in the neighborhood would think to go for [...]

Tuesday night two frontrunners in the campaign for environmentalism, Smart Car and  Kevin Wall with Live Earth, came together to host a truly remarkable event featuring DJ Samantha Ronson and Vanessa Carlton. The event was attended by many “green” celebrities and advocates, as well as many society people.
Fashionably Green The Smart House (of Smart [...]

by Susie Salva 
Roxy Music’s finest filmed moments documented in "The Thrill of it All: A Visual History (1972-1982)" on Virgin/EMI records. This definitive anthology presents 38 music videos, concert performances and TV appearances in a 2 DVD set.
Since the early 1970’s Roxy Music has been known for its combination distinctive experimentation, sophisticated wit and highly [...]

What little girl didn’t grow up belting out the show tunes from "Annie?" While most of us only sang the songs in our bathrooms and bedrooms, there is a long list of actresses who performed them in front of a live audience. Bringing 40 actresses together who once stepped into Annie’s hard knock shoes, Julie [...]

Joining in on the fun that is award season, L’Oreal Paris is honoring the fabulous women of film with their 2008 Red Carpet Compact. You can get your hands on this exclusive gift as well, by bidding on it through eBay Giving Works.
 
Benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (ORCF), these compacts feature Swarovski crystals set [...]

by Susie Salva
Multi-platinum Canadian pop punk dynamo Avril Lavigne has recently released her third album, "The Best Damn Thing" on RCA records. Lavigne is touring in support of this new effort and has taken the time out of her busy schedule to participate in a Q&A conference call. The following is what ensued:
Q: Talk [...]

The Candle Lounge at One Sunset was lit with more than just candles last Tuesday. Stars such as Melissa Joan Hart and the hosts of the party, lovebirds Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, lit up the room as well.  The Pre-Valentines Day event showcased Electronic Arts’ newest game in the Burnout series, “Burnout Paradise.”

In keeping [...]

Playing it safe has never been actor Sunkrish Bala’s style. From his days of ducking theatre classes as an undergrad at UCLA, (where a no audition policy is strictly enforced), to landing his role on ABC’s hit comedy Notes from the Underbelly as Eric, a neurotic thirty-something parent at the age of 21, Sunkrish Bala [...]

Juliana Gondek – an internationally acclaimed opera and oratorio star – and Clifton Massey – a countertenor – will replace Michael Maniaci in the Con Gioia Early Music Ensemble Concert on Friday, February 22nd. The young New York male soprano is ill and will be unable to travel from New York to take [...]

It’s great to be nominated for an Oscar, but only one actor wins. But there is an upside to not winning. Non-winning Oscar Nominees in all the major event categories will receive a Distinctive Assets consolation Gift Basket the day after the Oscar telecast. Nominees who don’t win in the Best Actor, Best [...]

The Los Angeles United Film Festival is slated to run this year from April 18th – 20th at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. The festival will be preceded by a kick-off celebration on April 17th, 2008 at the Gibson Musical Instruments Showroom in Beverly Hills (located at 9350 Civic Center Drive, [...]

If you don’t believe in overnight success stories, then you’ve never met Justin Chon. A southern California native and an avid surfer, Justin made his big splash as an actor only two years after graduating from USC, landing the role of quirky, basketball playing teen Tony Lee on Nickelodeon’s hit show "Just Jordan".
Since his [...]

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards Talent Gift Lounge was one of the hottest invites in town last week. Presented by Kinerase and featuring Xbox Rock Band, celebs poured in to pick up hot new products. Some of the talent seen around the lounge included hot stars like Rhianna, Feist, Amy Lee, Ringo Starr, Jason Bateman, [...]

To honor Grammy nominees this year, ‘Green With Music’ offered the first, all-green gifting retreat. The suite was hosted in the modern eco-luxury of The South Collection. This downtown location can not only boast sustainable design, advanced architecture, and endless views, but it is also the only all green-eco-chic high rise development in LA.  Grammy [...]

The Golden State is as compelling as it is relevant. It is a wonderful and refreshing rendering of the interior nature of a family strung out on stereotypes and practical reality. From the beginning of the play, one can connect with its happenings if they so choose, but The Golden State—though jovially—gets in your face, [...]

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock hosted a pre-Grammy party to benefit VH1’s Save the Music Foundation. This star-studded event took place at the Hollywood hotspot Boulevard3. Among the stars showing their support and gracing the red carpet were: Audrina Pattridge from MTV’s The Hills, Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinski, from the hit NBC show [...]

Los Angeles magazine is busy looking for individuals who thrive on being a trendsetter. The magazine’s Style Star of Tomorrow contest – celebrating the Tastemakers exhibition – is offering a wonderful opportunity to showcase your art, music, design, photography and style industries. The Tastemakers Exhibition, defined as a designer or artist whose work [...]

In honor of V-Day season, the erotic product company Zip Zap Toys has joined forces with local productions of "The Vagina Monologues," by Eve Ensler, to raise money for the International V-day charity.
Being In the midst of the official V-Day season already – which runs from January 1st – March 31st – Zip Zap [...]

Whiskey Blue at W Los Angeles is becoming the premier destination in Hollywood for L.A.’s “IT” crowd.  With its provocative design and charged ambiance, the W is able to host a range of ultra-chic events such as Stephen Colletti’s 22nd B-day party at the launch of Vinyl Vixen Thursdays at Whiskey Blue and Rebecca Mader’s celebration of [...]

It was a night of glamour and glitz as the stars came out to celebrate the opening of the Renzo Piano designed, three-story Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA. This invitation only gala was held in a 22,000 square foot specially designed "super structure," exclusive to the event. Held on Saturday, February 9th, the star [...]

While the championship game brought Hollywood and New York’s elite and all of the major boys in branding and business to Phoenix Arizona, the real show took place in Scottsdale. It takes a village to host the Super Bowl in your city. The savvy and sophisticated Scottsdale did just that. The host magazine of The [...]

If you and your band have yearned for attention and even some cash, MTV Games, Virgin Megastores and www.1up.com may have made your day. The I Love Rock Band Valentine’s Day Bash is the ultimate Rock Band tournament, taking place at Virgin Megastores in Orlando, Florida, Los Angeles and New York. The Grand [...]

By Sasha Kopas
Too Sweet to Stick
“Caramel,” Nadine Labaki’s directorial debut, is a mildly charming and visually engaging maiden effort. Beautiful women laugh, cry and lust with seemingly reckless abandon as they confront sexual politics and do each other’s hair. However, Labaki, also the screenwriter and star, indulges her own sweet-tooth to the detriment of the [...]

The Super Bowl, like Sundance attracts the major scenesters and celebutantes looking to get their groove, their party and of course in true star style, their swag on. The word on the street, Main Street that is, in Sundance was that swag was a bit tricky at the recent Redford Fest as it was deemed [...]

Whether you were rooting for the New England Patriots or the NY Giants, everyone felt like a winner at the first annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion on Superbowl Sunday. Who needs box seats when your hosts are Playboy Playmates and Baywatch babes Brande Roderick, Traci Bingham, and Angelica Bridges?
The Superbowl party of [...]

Enjoy an evening of music and readings at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on December 13, 2008. LA Phil presents Baroque Variations: Christopher Columbus: Lost Paradises with featured artists including Hesperion XXI and Jordi Savall.
Savall, a master viola da gamba player, along with his ensemble artists of singers and instrumentalists [...]

The Gibson Lodge, in partnership with Entertainment Tonight and Getty Images, were a hit with celebrities in attendance at the Sundance Film Festival.

Tom Arnold, Danny Glover, Matthew Broderick, Dennis Quaid, Mischa Barton, Elizabeth Shue, Virgina Madsen, Pat Monahan were among the celebrities to attend the lodge.
Celebrity attendees to the [...]

Hope Wine, a product line consisting of coastal California Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which are all produced and bottled in Sonoma County, has donated $10,000 in cash and over $30,000 in wine to charities in its first year.
Eight young professionals, all under the age of thirty, came together to create and establish this [...]

Legendary rock drummer Neal Smith, formerly with the original Alice Cooper Group, launches his new CD this month entitled ‘Sexual Savior.’ Calling his new band ‘KillSmith,’ this aggressive masterpiece is aimed at today’s hard rock market but will no doubt appeal to anyone with anti-social tendencies.
Neal Smith is recognized world-wide as an early pioneer [...]

MS Friends, a 24-hour telephone helpline that’s devoted to helping people with Multiple Sclerosis, has introduced a Rock for MS Guitar Pick Necklace.
Launched in Bloomingdale’s as well as on their official website, the necklace will hopefully help to bring more awareness of this illness to the younger generation.
Josh Todd from “Buck Cherry,” DJ Paul [...]

Hope springs eternal even if the well is…well, running dry. South African playwright Athol Fugard’s latest play “Victory” premiering at the Fountain Theatre reveals the tenuous emotions of resentment and bitterness that lie just beneath the surface of a post apartheid South Africa struggling to find its identity.
Post Apartheid Playwright With his latest play, [...]

Soundscape Entertainment aims to provide lasting memories, in addition to great music, for your party or event in the Los Angeles area. Whether you’re looking for entertainment for a wedding or a company blowout, Soundscape Entertainment is able to accommodate various events, providing experienced DJ’s at affordable rates. With over 20 [...]

Reprise, Broadway’s Best is presenting Li’l Abner at UCLA Freud Playhouse February 5th through February 17th.
Broadway’s Best welcomes you to Dogpatch, U.S.A, which has just been deemed "the most unnecessary, no account" town in the country. In a scramble to keep Dogpatch from being used for atomic testing, Li’l Abner, Daisy Mae, and the other [...]

Don’t sneak up on Rigan Machado unless you plan to hit the ground. World-famous in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and considered one of the greatest grapplers of his time, Rigan has success in a clinch, and he’s not letting go. His Redondo Beach and Hollywood Academies are one of the leading Jiu-Jitsu centers in [...]

When you think of Sundance you automatically think of movies, however at LIVEStyle’s Top of Main during the film festival’s weekend, it was all about the music. As In 2 it Media presented the "I’m with the Band" event, top names in the entertainment industry hopped on stage and rocked out.
 
On Sunday, January 20th, Dot [...]

 "Great green" was the buzz about town from everyone who visited Alive Expo Green Pavilion at Treasure Mountain Inn. One of the first suites on the scene and by far the “greenest,” celebrities, film makers and eco-friendly supporters stop by to check out the latest beauty, fashion, health and wellness green goods! 
Tim Daly, Bill [...]

Reality stars Kim and Kourtney Kardashian were spotted at the Stoli Hotel Miami on January 23rd. After enjoying spa treatments at the hotel’s integrated spa, they enjoyed access to the elit Suite, which is a VIP room paying homage to Stoli’s ultra-luxury vodka, Stolichnaya elit.
The sisters capped off the evening by enjoying the talents [...]

Gorgeous men in Hollywood are a dime a dozen. However, Christopher DeBlasio, is not just another pretty face in a sea of celebrities. He has already established himself as a soap opera heartthrob, but now he is currently one of the hottest (no pun intended) up and coming producers in the entertainment industry. 
Christopher was [...]

Appearing in Los Angeles for the first time since 1990, The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra will be performing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on January 29th & 30th at 8:00 p.m.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam is known around the world for it’s more than 1,000 recordings, featuring velvet strings, golden brass, and exceptional [...]

Voda Spa was the site of the Silver Spoon gift suite celebrating the 2008 Golden Globes. On January 9th and 10th, an elite list of stars arrived for two afternoons of fabulous VIP treatment. With celebrities such as Krista Allen, Ashley Tisdale, Samantha Harris, Lauren Storm, and Autumn Reeser in attendance, Voda Spa provided spa treatments [...]

Alas, even if the Golden Globes show didn’t go on, many of the swag suites for celebs still did. GBK Productions’  Celebrity Gifting Suite was one of the handful of those. Held at the new Thompson Hotel, GBK’s suite still drew in many actors, even if the A-Listers like DiCaprio, who attended last year’s event, [...]

2012, it has been foretold, will be a year of spiritual transformation. Or, doomsday, depending on what ancient text you read.  Some say we should fear 2012, others think we should embrace it.
2012, according to the Mayan Long Court Calender, will be a year of significant change.  Many ancient cultures, including the Aztecs and the [...]

The nominees and honorees for the 19th Annual GLAAD (The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards were announced on Sunday, January 20, 2008 in Park City, Utah.
The ceremonies will be held coast-to-coast; at the Marriott Marquis in New York on March 17, 2008; at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & [...]

The Stoli Hotel Miami celebrated it’s grand opening last night, with Brody Jenner hosting the festivities while Jordan Laws used his musical talents to serve as the DJ for the event.

Brody, along with his friend, Frankie Delgado, had time to pamper themselves in Miami, taking advantage of spa treatments at Stoli’s integrated spa, and [...]

The leader in entertainment news, Access Hollywood, joined forces for the second time with On 3 Productions, to raise money for the Best Buddies and Lollipop Theatre Network. On 3 Productions has joined the ranks of top tier gift suites who incorporate a charitable factor, all while celebrating what makes this town tick – celebrities. [...]

By Susie Salva
Wondering what Michelle Branch has been up to lately? She is half of the country crossover duo the Wreckers along side her partner Jessica Harp. The two have just released a new live CD/DVD entitled, “Way Back Home: Live From New York” on Warner Brothers records. These country darlings are spunky, energetic, and [...]

By Susie Salva, LA’s The Place Music Critic
Recently, I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in a Q&A through LA’s The Place Magazine with Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park.  The band is touring in support of the new album, Minutes to Midnight.  They’ll be launching a North American tour on [...]

What better way to bring in the New Year than with 20 sexy, smart, cultured, toned, and did we forget to mention sexy young men at the International Mr. Gay competition (IMG for short). The event will take place at the Music Box (Henry Fonda Theater) 6125 Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday January 20th, 2008 at [...]

As the star of the second series of “The Bachelorette” on ABC, Meredith Phillips is certainly no stranger to the dating world. And as a professionally trained chef, she’s certainly no stranger to the cooking world, either.
Intertwining her lifelong love of cooking and her expertise on relationships, Phillips takes you through 25 different three-course [...]

What do you do when everything you believe in is blown to pieces? If you’re the main character in The Catholic Girl’s Guide to Losing Your Virginity, you go out and try to have sex with every man you meet. A comedy about a good Catholic girl trying to make up for lost time, the [...]

Kyle Sweet, guitarist/singer-songwriter, releases "Another Whiskey Night (Without You)" mp3 as well as book of poetry, "Echoes of Yesterday."
An emotional and progressive guitarist, Sweet stands out with his sudden "altered state-esque" guitar explosions, mixed with harmonies that were Influenced by the attitude of McQueen Street and Enuff Z’Nuff.
Showing off his creative side, Sweet combines [...]

The"2008 World Experience DPA Gift Lounge" took place at the Peninsula Hotel, where stars and honorees were invited to indulge in the Gardenia and Magnolia suites where they were introduced to fabulous products, designers and getaways.
Although the suite was crowded and a bit choatic, celebs were still able to enjoy the suite and the lovely offereings from [...]

The hit animated series that featured up-tempo educational songs and cartoon vignettes from 1973 to 1986 has made a comeback in this musical adaptation at the Greenway Court Theatre.
A perfect show for the entire family, kids will be thrilled to discover the magic of "Schoolhouse Rock" for the first time, and parents of early Gen [...]

 
Even though the Sundance Film Festival is in Utah, that doesn’t mean Hollywood can’t celebrate at home first. The pre-Sundance gift suite was held at the famed W Hotel in Westwood. Set up in the hotel’s Whiskey Blue bar, celebrities were offered exciting products from top companies to help prepare them for their trip to [...]

FUZE Beverage and Too Faced Cosmetics teamed up to launch Resolution Slenderize on January 9th. Held at the club, 86 in Hollywood, the event was co-hosted by One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush, celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternak and DJ Josh Madden. The party also benefited the American Diabetes Association of Hollywood. FUZE’s Resolution Slenderize is a [...]

There is a ton of buzz happening on upcoming indie feature film “Intent”. So much so it that it received  more traffic and searches on IMDB than Transformers 2 and Spider-Man 4 combined. IMDB ranks films based on search requests, and “Intent” is the hightest ranked film in development on the site. Their site [...]

In the wake of the writer’s strike, the 2008 Golden Globes have effectively been cancelled. In its place, a one hour Hollywood Foreign Press Association press conference will be held to  announce the winners in 25 categories. The conference will take place at The Beverly Hilton and will air on NBC at 6:00 p.m. PST [...]

Playboy Playmates and Baywatch stars Brande Roderick, Angelica Bridges and Tracy Bingham come together to host Financially Hung’s First Annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion on February 3, 2008. 
With some of Hollywood’s hottest athletes and celebrities expected to attend, the Game Day will be supporting the California Police Youth Charities.

Entertainment will include [...]

Young musicians (ages 10 – 18) will be featured soloists as they perform the music of Carlos Santana, Jay-Z, U2, Freddie Hubbanrd and TJ Stafford, among others, at String Project Los Angeles’ Fall ASG Concert.
Taking place on January 13, 2008 at the Helms Jazz Bakery in Culver City, this performance concludes the Fall 2007 [...]

Where there’s awards, there’s speculation and even though the show has been cancelled, the Golden Globe Awards will still be given out. So who will win? While we don’t know for sure, we do have the inside scoop from Johnny Avello, director of the Race & Sports Book at Wynn Las Vegas Resort & Country [...]

"Even though the Golden Globes as we know it have been cancelled, due to the writers strike, that doesn’t mean the actors and actresses can’t still be celebrated." To honor those who have been nominated this year, Nathalie Dubois and DPA will present the "2008 World Experience DPA Gift Lounge" at the Peninsula Hotel in [...]

And then there were twelve. Twelve souls, one nasty demon, and an ambitious warlock hell bent on bringing about the apocalypse. Only an unlikely band of heroes can stop the threat of evil before its too late. But the clock is ticking and the body count is rising. Evil may have lost the battle long [...]

Twenty five years in the making, ‘Something More’ has been a labor of love for author Chuck Adams. A story about the strength of the human spirit and the power of true love, ‘Something More’ centers on the fictional romance between Bobby Sanders and Kimberly Wells.
Describing his book as a cross between ‘Ironside’ and [...]

20 of the world’s best drummers will come together on January 19, 2008 for the legendary Groove All Stars Concert, presented by Yamaha Drums. The concert, which is always a hot ticket in town at the annual NAMM musical instrument industry convention, which takes place in Anaheim, is open to the public [...]

Already known for being one of the world’s greatest performers as well as activist, it’s no surprise that U2’s Bono has teamed with EDUN – an ethical t-shirt company co-founded by his wife, Ali Hewson and Hard Rock International to launch a new signature series with proceeds benefiting African cotton farmers and the build trade [...]

It was "a scary little solstice"with fright writer Tom Kennedy’s book signing event at Hollywood’s eclectic hotspot lounge and restaurant Citizen Smith. Something wicked came this way for screenwriter and director Tom Kennedy’s debut novel ‘The Twelve’ which had a whole lot of fans elbowing their way to meet the author and nab his Hancock [...]

January 1st brought about a new year, and is tradition, the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. In it’s 119th year and with more than one million people lining the parade route on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, the New Mexico Tourism Department received the prestigious Grand Marshal’s Trophy for their "Passport to Our World & Beyond" [...]

The Pico Playhouse is putting up Annie Hendy’s The Catholic Girl’s Guide to Losing Your Virginity beginning January 11th. Directed by Eli Gonda, hot off of associate directing the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac, this eight-week show will run through March 1st. 
Filled with fantasy, romance and sexual awakening, The Catholic Girl’s [...]

Written and directed by Alexander Carver, Naked Yoga is a comedy about modern sexual politics. Based on some of Carver’s real life experiences, Naked Yoga focuses on a powerful woman’s effect on a weak man and how she changes him and everything around him.
Presented by the Unknown Theater Company, Naked Yoga’s cast includes Boomie Aglietti [...]

We here at LA’s the Place appreciate all of our readers and to thank you for your continued readership, we will be offering several giveaways.
Our first fun giveaway will be the 2008 momAgenda Desktop (value $40). We will be giving one momAgenda Desktop away each day in January.
In order to help busy moms stay [...]

If you’ve been wondering where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2008, LA’s The Place has a few suggestions for anyone wanting to party the night away in style and countdown to the New Year. Happy New Year and may 2008 be more than great!
Please be sure not to drink and drive. To help keep New Year’s [...]

“Justicia Now,” featuring CNN Hero Award winner Pablo Fajardo, is a documentary about Chevron Texaco’s toxic legacy in the Northern Ecuadorian region of the Amazon rainforest.
More than that though, this film features a group of people, Los Afectados (The Affected Ones) who have enough courage to seek justice for the all the ensuing illnesses [...]

In 2004, while I was an English student at CSUN, I had the rare opportunity to interview Richard Matheson about his writing process and advice he had for aspiring writers. Always inspiring, Matheson explains the challenges of writing and the hurdles young writers may face in his generous, straightforward manner.
MR Hunter: When you first started [...]

Who do Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and George A. Romero all have in common? His name is Richard Matheson and his influence is legendary.
Richard Matheson isn’t exactly a household name. But that’s about to change. With the recent release of the blockbuster hit film ‘I Am Legend’ based on the novel of the same title, [...]

Actress and singing sensation, Cynthia Basinet, knows a thing or two about show business and romance. Her passion-filled music could take audiences to heaven and back on a clear moonlit night. 
Basinet is an ex-Ford supermodel, a mother, an activist, was partnered with a high profile actor in Hollywood, is a Nobel Peace Prize nominated [...]

Don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve yet. Not to worry, Universal CityWalk has plenty for you to do. As Southern California’s largest, free outdoor New Year’s Eve Countdown Bash, this event will offer non-stop entertainment in anticipation of the clock striking midnight.
The festivities will begin at 9 p.m. on December 31st with DJs spinning [...]

Text messaging is so two years ago! This year, if you find yourself on the opposite side of the country from the people you love on New Year’s Eve, don’t send a text that might not even get to them  – virtually celebrate the holiday with them instead. For the second year in a row, [...]

New Mexico has become a force to be reckoned with since Governor Bill Richardson took over the reigns in New Mexico. Since taking office, over 85 feature film and television projects have been shot in the state, adding over $1.4 billion dollars to New Mexico’s economy; The latest production announced to day is a feature film [...]

Celebrity babies are everywhere these days and to honor Hollywood’s next generation of stars and starlets this holiday season, Formula Magic has created a Celebutot VIP Gift Bag. Partnering with the top lifestyle brands on the market, this fashion forward children’s sneaker company is helping to jumpstart these famous babies’ foray into the fabulous world [...]

A Home For the Holidays is an annual holiday benefit, produced by Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler, to raise awareness of foster care. The event always includes top talents in America’s entertainment industry, as well as some social and political figures. This holiday special works to shed light on the rewards of adoption, as a [...]

It was celeb heaven, as many stars of TV, Film and Reality showed up for the 2007 Remember to Give Holiday Party. Hosted by comedienne and E! talk show host, Chelsea Handler of Chelsea Lately and this month’s LA Direct cover model Joanna Krupa, this dazzling event was held at Les Deux in Hollywood.

BY Jill Blackford
Magic has gotten a makeover recently with the street magic of David Blaine and the mind-freak brand of Criss Angel sorcery. While Michael Gutenplan’s Extraordinary Deceptions show is tame in comparison (and more mind-reading than mind-bending), it’s great family entertainment.
Confetti greets the audience as Gutenplan runs in at the start of the hourlong [...]

Presented by the City Ballet of Los Angeles, this is a unique performance of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," as it is set in Hancock Park in 1942, exploring Los Angeles’ diverse culture and the people living here. With a performance taking place on December 22nd at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre [...]

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and no one’s feeling fine.
That is except for the last man on earth, Robert Neville, played by Will Smith, who gives a fine performance as the unlucky survivor in a world full of aggressive night crawlers. Smith is star worthy of his recent inclusion on [...]

Brad Pitt made an appearance this week on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” to discuss his Make it Right initiative. As a project aimed to help rebuild New Orleans, the name Make it Right was born after Pitt heard former residents of the city plea to help “make this right.”
Pitt’s first visit to New [...]

Setting yourself apart in the highly competitive business of acting is no small feat, as any actor will tell you.  Getting the opportunity to be chosen to audition for a casting director is a privilege.  Heather Marsden knew when she came to LA from Detroit, that she would face an uphill battle. Surprisingly, her determination, [...]

EDDIE KRAMER RETROSPECTIVE Hear amazing stories from legendary rock producer Eddie Kramer on December 14th. As the guy behind the sound of some of the most of classic rock records during modern rock’s Golden Age, Kramer is being honored with a Retrospect at Von Dutch LA. Not only did Kramer [...]

By Susie Salva
Spend the holidays with Rick Springfield on his new Christmas CD, “Christmas With You,” on DKE/Gomer Records. This beautiful, elegant and touching CD is the perfect gift for those on your holiday gift list. Springfield puts forth lovely versions of fourteen traditional holiday classics including, “The First Noel,” “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” [...]

Revenge films are a staple in Hollywood. They’re classic stories where the hero avenges the death of a loved one or an otherwise grievous betrayal. The Dreamless is one such film, but instead of relying on standard vengeance beats, it takes this tried and true formula and turns it upside down.
A little more The Crow [...]

Dana Louise Kirkpatrick unveils a solo exhibition of her recent works on Saturday, December 15th, with 25% of arts sales being donated to the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s Scholarship Fund.
In addition to seeing Dana’s work, you’ll be treated to an acoustic performance by The Jane Doe’s featuring DJ Drez. [...]

Before her Model Talk audio podcast and before her petite modeling blogs which gives advice and tips to striving models, and before she wrote a whole book about the struggles of being a petite model, a year and half ago, in mid 2006, Isobella Jade was a struggling homeless-by-choice model who had recently finished the [...]

MALAISHA invites you and your loved ones to the most Glamorous and Extravagant Holiday Trunk Show on 21st December, 2007 at the Luxe Hotel Penthouse Suite, Rodeo Drive, where beauty and fashion are blended together with a topping of sex appeal. Proudly showcasing the most exquisite line of Swarovski studded dresses, ultra chic tops [...]

Veronica Loren makes her acting debut starring in the independent film, August Evening. This meditative film on family and life-after-loss premiered at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival, where it won the $50,000 Target Filmmaker Award as well as the Best Ensemble Acting Award. Veronica says on the film’s immediate reception, "Boom, people [...]

Grammy nominee and multi-platinum singer Joss Stone gets in the Christmas spirit, releasing the singe, “All I Want For Christmas,” a song she recorded in the middle of her big European tour  last month.
Written and produced by Dan Mackenzie, the song came about a year ago when the Emmy nominated songwriter had been commissioned [...]

With every past paving a way into the future, it would seem fascinating if not impossible to juxtapose a personal history with a current life and have it really mean something.
Yet that is exactly what Claressinka Anderson has done. Turning to her ancestral land as the catalyst for exploration, she has given a public window [...]

November 14th – Los Angeles, CA
She shakes out orange and rocks down hard She pump thrusts into the air She reaches out and beckons us  Three guitarists stand across and rock down in banged unison Transformer lights throb The music revs towards Caterpillar speakers can’t wiggle [...]

Every generation needs a rebel, and in the world of fashion edgy, Canadian designer Jason Dussault is breaking all the rules with his urban hipster apparel and forward thinking philosophy. Fans of the signature brand are screaming “More, more, more!” and with two recent openings in LA and NYC, the new look of cool is [...]

With every past paving a way into the future, it would seem fascinating if not impossible to juxtapose a personal history with a current life and have it really mean something.
Yet that is exactly what Claressinka Anderson has done. Turning to her ancestral land as the catalyst for exploration, she has given a public window [...]

With previews beginning on December 13th and the show opening on December 16th at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, “The Color Purple” has already broken records with group sales figures already reaching $3.2 million for Broadway’s loved musical.
Based on a Pulitzer prize winning novel by Alice Walker – and turned into a film [...]

Nuttier than a fruitcake, spicier than spiked eggnog, "Bob’s Holiday Office Party" is back and naughtier than ever.
Playing for a dozen years, this raunchy, uproarious absurdity set in the conservative Midwest has a cult following for those needing a break from the standard seasonal fare. Now a tradition in its own right, the play which [...]

Spring 2008 collections from boutique designers and the eco-fashion vanguard were runway displayed this fall in Los Angeles. Industry insiders, celebrities, press, and friends watched models rock playful everyday designs and red carpet possibilities. Music tweaked, pretty strutted, and the fashion show reiterated its status as the modern theatre. Brief striking audio-visual experience, as we like [...]

In 1972, a Scottish singer and song writer named Alex Harvey combined forces with a progressive rock band called ‘Tear Gas’. This combination of forces created one of the greatest rock acts of all time, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB). With Alex Harvey (vocals), Zal Cleminson (guitar), Chris Glen (bass), Ted McKenna (drums) and [...]

Some of music’s and Hollywood’s biggest stars will unite to support this benefit concert, cocktail reception and auction, which aims to help The Midnight Mission.
Taking place on December 14th at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, Dick Van Dyke and Fritz Coleman (NBC weatherman) will co-host the festivities.
Live performances by REO Speedwagon UNPLUGGED which features [...]

Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock continues to build on Guitar Hero’s successful easy to play, but challenging to master gameplay mechanic to take the franchise to a whole new level.
Exclusive Rock Soundtrack
The game offers a truly legendary track list from bands like Aerosmith, Sex Pistols, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Rolling Stones, Metallica, and Pearl Jam, along [...]

by Michael Gavino 
Character often gets overlooked in today’s CGI laden blockbusters. What a joy it is to witness a master do a strong character study. In this latest installment of his "night workers" series, Paul Schrader examines the unique character known as The Walker, a man who escorts socialites to society functions. Schrader takes special [...]

Have you ever felt like you needed to enroll in Love University? Well, if there was such a school, Corey Donaldson would be one of your professors. And your required reading – Donaldson’s "Don’t You Dare Get Married Until You Read This". While preparing for his own marriage ten years ago, Corey Donaldson self-published the [...]

As we head into the holiday season, Music Center presents their December event calendar, helping to make the holiday months enjoyable, yet extremely affordable. The Urban Garden Talks The William Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre is hosting this event on December 12, giving you a chance to bring the garden [...]

by Susie Salva
Hair band fans unite! Mad Margritt have just released "Animal" on Perris records and they are out to make their mark. This explosive, high-energy rock outfit based out of Atlanta, Georgia is pulling out all the stops with this hard-driving rock ‘n roll CD. This time out Eddie Smith’s vocals are refined and [...]

By Jill Blackford
The American Music Awards rock. And GBK Productions’ AMA Gift Suite did too.
Fitting within a “socially conscious” theme, many vendors gifted products (or proceeds) that think about others and not just the bottom line. And GBK donated 20 percent of the proceeds to VH1’s Save the Music Foundation plus auctioned the $30,000+ gift [...]

by Susie Salva 
Don’t worry “Help!” is on it’s way. Apple Corp/Capitol Records is releasing “Help!” 2 set DVD fully digitally restored film with a newly created 5.1 soundtrack featuring those lads from Liverpool…the Beatles. The Fab Four, John, Paul, George and Ringo participate in a corny caper as the story follows The Beatles [...]

The successful career of African American producer Ten Travis, whose work includes "Life is Hot in Cracktown", signifies the public’s desire for reality-based entertainment and confirms reality’s place in film and television.
The current WGA strike brings an important separation in production to light: the difference between a scripted and unscripted show and the related yet [...]

Famous for his crowd pleasing and record breaking jumps over cars, Greyhound buses, live animals and Snake River Canyon in Idaho, Evel Knievel died Friday at the age of 69.
Although the death may come as a surprise to fans, Knievel’s heath had been deteriorating the last few years from complications due to Hepatitis C, possibly [...]

Joanna Krupa, July’s 2005 Playboy cover girl and star of upcoming reality show, is Fredericks of Hollywood’s newest face. With a rising career and plenty to be proud of, Joanna graces the upcoming cover of L.A. Direct Magazine and gives readers a glimpse into her life. A Chicago native, Joanna, who relocated to [...]

Pristine red carpeting lined with velvet ropes paved the way to the huge glass doors of the House of Hennessy. The two story mansion tucked away in Beverly Hills stretched along L.A.’s famed Mulholland Drive was the host of the Hennessy: Flaunt Your Taste party.
 
The Entrance
Above the entrance, a drive-in movie affect displayed images of [...]

The Christmas season is upon us.  The Hollywood & Highland Center is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration to benefit L.A.’s foster care children. There are many young children who don’t have the warm and loving family life that most take for granted. The event will benefit CASA of Los Angeles (www.casala.org), the [...]

On November 27th, Universal Studios Hollywood held a tree lighting ceremony in front of the walkway to the Terminator 3D ride. Honoring the heroes who risked their lives to save others in the recent Southern California wildfires, Universal Studios announced that from now until December 21st, all firefighters, law enforcement officials, paramedics, Red Cross employees [...]

Rock the Vote teamed with the activist designers Social Atelier to create Society, a new line of vote-conscious t-shirts that launched November 13th from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Kitson. Christina Aguilera hosted the event and celebrity attendees included singer Nicole Scherzinger, actress Tia Mowry, singer JC Chasez, actress Kelly Hu, model Caroline D’Amore, rock [...]

Renowned psychic and author, Barbara Garcia explains in her book, 7 Oracles, the scientific as well as the metaphysical way in which we are all connected to the universe.
Guiding you through the oracles of Origin, Time, Prophecy, Energeia, Destiny, Illumination and Epoché, Barbara helps you to understand the current transformation of the universe and [...]

Hollywood shopping came to the beach Friday November 16th with the opening of La La Land by Anchor Blue on the Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade.
Capturing all the essence of the hottest L.A. clubs, La La Land felt more like a lounge than a retail space and allowed guests to feel as though they were [...]

It’s generally difficult for us to keep a positive attitude during grueling workouts, but for Tae Bo fitness sensation, Billy Blanks, it’s just another day and another opportunity to kick butt in the gym and motivate his followers to do the same. Attitude is everything for Billy, and he credits his success on his ability [...]

Our own MR Hunter obtained an exclusive interveiws with Billy Blanks. Here he shares his his personal history, passions, insight and wisdom…
MR Hunter for LATP: When did you realize you could help millions of people through Tae Bo?
Billy Blanks: When I started to teach karate, I saw how people wanted to learn a form of [...]

Tae Bo creator and global fitness sensation, Billy Blanks is pumped about his new workout program, AMPED.  Fans and new followers looking to shed some pounds and tone up those stubborn areas are getting AMPED!  Feel the difference in 24 hours, and see the results in seven days with Billy Blanks newest addition to his [...]

There are certainly no shortage of reasons for Angelenos to head north to San Francisco, and if you’re an art and/or history buff, there’s one more to add to the list.  From now until February 17th of next year, the Marie-Antoinette and the Petit Trianon at Versailles exhibit will be on display at the Legion [...]

If the words "Idan Raichel Project" do not immediately set off a whirlwind of images in your mind full of culture, art, music, peace and feel good rhythms then you are missing out on the newest cultural art movement on the international pop scene.
Last Thursday night this group performed at Royce Hall at UCLA, as [...]

Made famous by her hysterical role as breast feeding mom, Hannah, on hit television series "The Office," Ursula Burton isn’t content with just getting laughs on-camera, she’s also an up and coming writer/director to look out for.  Her recent short film, "The Happiest Day of His Life" has won seven awards and been a smash [...]

Rightly named so, the "Jolly Roger" is the name of a boat, the name of a pirate insignia, and a British euphemism for sex.  Taking place in present day San Francisco, on the night of Vince’s divorce settlement.  In celebration, he proposes to the woman he has been seeing, Sarah. Unfortunately for Vince, Sarah is [...]

Step Up!
Lung cancer has become the leading cause of death in Americans, and children of lung cancer victims are stepping up and speaking out in the 2nd Annual L.A. Lung Cancer Walk that took place in Manhattan Beach this Sunday, November 18th.
Speak Out!
Co-hosts and organizers Ilene Eskenazi and Mimi Sabo lead the 5K/10K event down the [...]

The Best Friends Animal Society went green this past weekend as they hosted the 14th Annual Lint Roller Party.
Best Friends Animal Society – an organization which works hard with animal rescue groups and shelters in hopes of eliminating the problem of homeless pets, placed focus on how important it is to treat animals with [...]

Melrose Avenue will never be the same. The Dussault Apperal store, which celebrated its grand opening this past week, blocked off an entire section of Melrose specifically for the star-studded event. Founder, Chairman, and Chief Creative Officer Jason Dussault invited his close friends, Gene Simmons, Criss Angel, and others to celebrate the store opening where they celebrated [...]

Los Angeles was quite the hot spot during Fashion Week, as fashionistas of all kinds came out to see and be seen.  On October 17th, The Gallery Los Angeles, a philanthropic PR firm, got in on the action with The Green Initiative held at Smashbox Studios.  Hoping to raise awareness of sustainable living through fashion, this [...]

For a person experiencing IAMX for the first time, it is an awakening into the beautiful world of dark fantasies. With front man Chris Corner, IAMX executed a short, but fierce performance last Saturday, November 3, at the El Rey Theatre on Wilshire Boulevard. They are on the North American leg of their tour for [...]

365 Plays in 365 Days. Can it be done? Suzan-Lori Parks shows a play a day can be written and written well. 
Held at the outdoor Marina Pavilion in California Plaza, the Grand Finale of “365 Days/365 Plays” celebrated over 50 theatre companies, 500 actors, and of course, 365 plays coming to an end. Called one of [...]

It was a big night for big names in show business at the 10th Annual Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA) closing night gala awards Sunday night.  Rounding off a star studded weekend that kicked off with film screenings at the world famous Egyptian Theatre and a whirlwind opening party featuring System of [...]

Justicia Now is a documentary about a horrific situation in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador that is the site of the largest oil spill in world history.
MoFilms’ Justicia Now, a 30 minute documentary with appearances by Daryl Hannah & Stuart Townsend is a revolutionary documentary about one peoples fight against big oil. The premier was originally slated [...]

Tiffany Shepis (Abominable, Bundy, The Hazing) has certainly made a name for herself in the horror genre, starring in several horror films in the last decade, and recently winning the Scream Queen of the Year Award at Fright Night Filmfest for her role in the upcoming flick, “Nightmare Man.”
Growing up in New York, Tiffany’s [...]

Diners at the West Hollywood hotspot Mirabelle were in for a treat Tuesday night when Britney Spears showed up with her assistant/cousin Alli Sims, friend/manager Sam Luftus as well as another gal-pal. The outing occurred hours after Britney returned her kids- whom she spent the afternoon with- to ex-husband Kevin Federline. The [...]

"Think this line is long?" The question was phrased within footprint decals on the red carpet leading to the Hard Rock Café of Universal City Walk October 26th. The much longer line that the message was meant to present: the line for Organ Recipients.
 
The Cause 
The second annual Alex Band’s Donate Life Rocks was held to [...]

Universal Studios received the Environmental Media Association’s "Green Seal Award" on November 5th.  The first theme park to ever receive this honor, their iconic steel Globe was transformed into a living plant for the occasion. The award was presented by L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and actress Frances Fisher and helped kick start a week long [...]

The crowd was roaring as celebrities pranced down the runway in a head to head battle at the TDink Magazine’s 2nd Annual Fashion Walkoff.  The event featured TDink’s designer of the year, DBLA Clothing, in a benefit for the Keep a Breast Foundation.  Justin Kredible and Siri Garber hosted the evening. Guests were treated to [...]

On November 6th, singer Avril Lavigne took to the Whisky A-Go-Go’s stage to promote her upcoming "Best Damn Tour." Planning to hit the North American road beginning in March, Avril and her band will make a stop in L.A on May 4th.
"I can’t wait to get back out on the road! I have the [...]

The Latino Theater Company presents the play ‘Melancholia,’ at the NEW LA Theater Center as part of its International Festival of Theater and Dance. This abstract depiction of life after returning from the Iraq war zone brings reality to our doorstep. Very “Jacob’s Ladder” and “The Men,” this performance examines this topic from a Latino [...]

by Susie Salva 
Deck the halls – multiple Grammy nominee and pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz releases a new holiday CD and the 10th anniversary edition of the "Dave Koz and Friends A Smooth Jazz Christmas tour 2007" Capitol Music Group releases "Memories of a Winter’s Night," Koz’s third holiday CD.
 
As one of the most enduring [...]

The Fairplex in Pomona will play host to the 1st ever California Bike Week. In conjunction with the 24th Annual Love Ride, which is the largest one-day motorcycle fundraising event in the world, this motorsport loving weekend will see rocker Gregg Allman and his all-star band entertain the thousands of participants expected to attend.  Headed [...]

Heeeeere’s Jack!
For Halloween night, the Cinespia Cemetery Screenings showed Stanley Kubrick’s "The Shining."  Considered one of the most frightening films ever made, this special screening was a smash hit.  "Come and play with us Danny!"  And play they did as over a thousand visitors squatted on the wide, green lawn to watch the movie on [...]

As an acclaimed filmmaker and a prolific writer of horror films, Rolfe Kanefsky uses his immense knowledge of and passion for the horror genre to capture and thrill audiences, always leaving them on the edge of their seat, wanting more.
His newest venture into the horror world, “Nightmare Man,” written, directed and produced by Kanefsky, [...]

November 16th will be a very special day for animal lovers as Hollywood’s hottest stars join Bobbi Sue Luther and Jennifer Reuting at their Silent Auction Benefit Party to support the first annual Cuties for Canines benefit.
As a nonprofit organization, Cuties for Canines work hard to stop dogs from being euthanized, with their efforts [...]

Duane Chapman, aka Dog The Bounty Hunter is facing his own woes now. His own son, Tucker, one of his 12 children, who is part of the cast on the show of the same name, recorded a conversation between him and his father, and sold it to the National Enquirer. In the conversation, Dog apparently [...]

Raising more than $120,000 for the charity Clothes Off Our Back, the October 25th Lingerie Art Auction took place at the original Frederick’s of Hollywood.  In it’s 4th year, this star studded event auctioned off corsets designed by some of the biggest names in show business.
Making it Happen
Hosted by husband and wife team actor Bradley [...]

Ahh, Halloween. A holiday that for kids means playing dress-up, trick-or-treat, and piles of candy. But as an adult, the Tricks are the treat, and clubs across town fill to the brim with the sweetest eye candy – all dressed up and good enough to eat. Sexy costumes are the thing, and hotties in the [...]

As the first international Film Festival & Awards to address Human Rights, Environmental Preservation, Children’s Advocacy and Animal Advocacy, “Artivist” is teaming up with KPFK Radio and CURRENT TV to reach over 25 million people from November 8-11.
 

The Four Man Plan: A Romantic Science chronicles author and actress Cindy Lu’s quest to find "Mr. Right" by taking a more scientific approach to her love life. The Result: The Four Man Plan – A brilliant system for finding love that combines the certainties of math and human behavior into a sure-fire formula for [...]

Last night marked the end of "pinky swear," the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company’s (LACDC) first evening length dance theatre piece. Co-directed by Kate Hutter (Artistic Director) and Kevin Williamson (company member), this piece is a fusion of improvisation, dialogue and original choreography intended to mirror our daily routines, complete with the typical impromptu events [...]

On Wednesday, October 24th, Nikon presented Four to the Floor at the Cabana Club in Los Angeles, allowing bloggers and media to mingle in the intimate lounge atmosphere of the VIP room while viewing the amazing line of professional Nikon digital cameras. Guest arrived on the Yellow Carpet (made to fit the company’s logo) and [...]

Ovation TV, the recently re-launched network with a pulse on how to entertain, inspire and engage the artist in all of us, announces the launch of “Destination Arthouse.”
As a new film series, “Destination Arthouse,” in collaboration with Preeminent Film Distributor Janus Films, will feature an exciting collection of some of the most classic films [...]

Since filming wrapped on the "Bachelor: Rome", Erica Rose, America’s most infamous bachelorette, has managed to keep a full schedule. In between filming her pilot for a hush-hush upcoming reality show, Erica has managed to utilize her notoriety to create a line of tiaras, yes tiaras, cleverly entitled T-ERICAS.
Erica recently sat down with LA’s [...]

Capping off a week of high style and cutting edge fashion, The LA Fashion Awards were held at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Presented by Saturn, the event was hosted by TV personality Debbi Matenopolous.
Kicking off the evening, Mayor Villaraigosa addressed the audience where he attributed LA’s role as a fashion capital to the [...]

Forget about bringing a Thomas Guide along, "Lost Angeles" maneuvers through the back alleys of Gen Xers searching for love and ultimately finding it within themselves.  Like all well-traveled roads in L.A., there are obstacles, speed bumps, close calls, delays and detours for these lovers trying to make sense of it all.
But how can one [...]

A lovely white beach on the Providenciales Island was the glorious backdrop to the Third Annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival, held from October 16-21.
The festival, boasted for celebrating the fusion of films and music, gave celebrities and other guests a wonderful opportunity to lounge beachside on the Caribbean while they enjoyed screenings [...]

Considering the laundry list of hot female teachers preying on their male students, (Mary K. Letourneau, Debra Lafave, Pamela Diehl-Moore come to mind), "Mustang Sally" halfheartedly approaches the double standard with tepid results.
 
Male teachers and coaches are instantly labeled predators, molesters, sexual deviants and pedophiles by the media and community when they are caught with [...]

Creative, earth friendly artists behind today’s top television, film and music mediums were honored at the 17th Annual Environmental Media Association Awards Ceremony.  Held at the Ebell Club of Los Angeles on October 24th, the awards celebrated those that bring awareness of environmental issues to the public.  Selected by a panel of judges made up [...]

Double Bass Productions and Mike Wittmers present a new artistic fusion of tap and rock proving that tap dance is no longer simply a nostalgic relic from the past or a hobby old Broadway fans.
Danced to the beats of rock classics such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Stevie Rae Vaughn and many [...]

For one day only, the Hollywood & Highland Center will present Live Art ‘07, a festival of art, music, film and photography on November 3rd. This free event will showcase the talents of various local artists who were discovered through Hollywood & Highland’s community portal, www.livelargehere.com.
A portion of the proceeds from all art sales [...]

Starz Entertainment capped off a week of screenings and presentations at the Arclight Theatre with a bash held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.  On October 22nd, the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party, produced by Joe Moller was held poolside and provided A-list celebrities with a high profile party of celestial proportions. 
 
The Affleck brothers were the [...]

More cheese, please! Artist and songwriter Allee Willis and Gnarls Barkley vocalist Holly Palmer adeptly bridged the gap between plain and fancy, yesterday and tomorrow, classic and futuristic, vintage and post-modern and good taste and tasting good at the launch party Wednesday night for their alter egos’ record launch/web site/art store opening: Bubbles & Cheesecake.
In [...]

The Strawberry One-Act Festival gives the audience a say in who wins their coveted prizes.  Presented by the Riant Theatre Company from New York City, viewers, along with the theatre’s judges can cast their votes for best play, best director, best actor and best actress of the season. 
Twice a year, hundreds of plays from [...]

Ten fine actors in “Roe Sham V. Wade” perform an hilarious hour of original comedy skits a la SNL, at the famous “Second City” in Los Angeles …

The W Hotel – Los Angeles, closes their successful Sunday Cinema series in The Backyard on October 28th. In honor of Halloween, they will be screening the appropriately scary Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
To accent the theme of the evening, the W Hotel will celebrate the holiday by transforming their poolside backyard into a "haunted den of [...]

City of Industry, October 14, 2007.  The 13th Annual California On Location Awards (COLA) was hosted by the lush Pacific Palms Conference Resort in City of Industry, CA.  Award winning actor Gary Collins was Master of Ceremonies. 
Created in 1994/95, the California On Location Awards ceremony honors location professionals and production companies, as well as [...]

In a stunning modern-day trek through several Eastern European countries, Davide Ferrario’s documentary follows famed writer Primo Levi’s harrowing journey back to Italy after his release from Auschwitz in 1945.

 
Using Levi’s book "The Truce" as a guide, Academy Award winning actor Chris Cooper narrates the writer’s poetic and stark observations of a war torn [...]

Members of the band, Livin Out Loud, dish on their musical influences, success, and their current album. Read More in Music…

Livin Out Loud, a Los Angeles based group, has been breaking down doors and blowing up in the UK, Europe and Japan and and is quickly becoming the one of the most buzzed about groups in the LA music scene. Members of the group sat down to answer questions [...]

by Susie Salva 

For over a decade Matchbox Twenty has been writing and recording some of the most enduring hit singles ever. Now, after a three-hiatus and nearly a five year lapse since their last studio album, Matchbox Twenty is releasing an album with 11 greatest hits and

6 brand new cuts pleasing their [...]

"This [play] does have a happy ending; they usually don’t," explains Odalys Nanin, director, playwright, and producer of her latest theatrical tour de force, Skin of Honey, a saucy story about forbidden love, set during the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Cuba.
In Castro’s Cuba, the presence of homosexuals is regarded as a "filth" that needs [...]

Actor, Daniel Franzese’s "Hollyween" art exhibit, featuring the work of 45 artists, opened last Friday, October 12, 2007 at The World of Wonder Art Gallery on Hollywood Blvd.  The collection consists of primarily original paintings and prints with a combined theme of Hollywood and Halloween. 
Some examples include Bob Lizarraga’s portrait of the talking devil fortune [...]

Love can bite you in the ass and make you ache but it’s also an astounding experience that can leave one both fulfilled and drained. Writer/director Kevin Delin must have experienced some fantastic highs as well as some exhausting lows to come up with Heat & Hostility. The 14-part dramedy has an arc of every romantic [...]

By Jill Blackford
I was a bit skeptical, I must admit. Having helped put on Gen Art events when I lived in New York City, I knew its productions were high caliber. But I wasn’t sure that L.A., more often noted for a lack of design prowess than praised for its vision, could measure [...]

Starz Entertainment partners with the Hollywood Film Festival to sponsor the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party on Monday October 22…

Marisa Miller tells Fitness about workout routines, diet secrets, and confidence boosters she’s using to prepare for her Victoria’s Secret runway walk on December 4th in New York.
Marisa works with the Peace, Love, Cure campaign to benefit to raise funds for the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit built to assist young women suffering from [...]

When Nancy Alspaugh and Read Jackson adopted little Wyatt, he seemed like a normal, healthy baby boy.  But around the age of two he began exhibiting some abnormal traits – his language skills suddenly started to decline and he began banging his head against walls, shouting uncontrollably and spinning endlessly in circles. Wyatt was diagnosed [...]

Even if you’re not a fan of Dolly Parton, “Journey to Dollywood” is a trip worth taking.  Don’t let the title fool you.  This play is not a campy review of the buxom, blonde singer, but a delightful dramedy about courage and self-discovery.  Veteran playwright and actress Jessie McCormack’s heart warming play reveals that there [...]

Sunday, October 7th,  marked yet another momentous and exceptional show by the infamous Steve Miller Band. After their LA concert Saturday night the band, along with Coming Home Media and Blue Rider Pictures, premiered their new film, Live from Chicago, at the Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It was followed by an after-party at Citizen [...]

Looking for a weekend family activity that you can enjoy indoors in this muggy weather? Well, this fall, Storybook Theatre brings you its new musical version of the classic story “Cinderella". From the first minute, this musical is full of fun and laughter. For proof, you had just had to look at the animated faces [...]

Combining their love for theatre and music, Ty Taylor (Rockstar: INXS), Jason Wooten (The Rocky Horror Show Live!) and Douglas Crawford (Jersey Boys) wrote a rock musical of their own.  The result of this collaboration is The Existents, the story of a fictitious rock band’s trials and tribulations, a la VH-1’s Behind the Music. On [...]

Devoted to providing a safe environment for the kiddies, Universal Citywalk has teamed up with L.A. Parent magazine to present it’s annual "Spook-tacular" from 4:00 to 8:00pm on October 31st for Halloween.
Featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests and entertainment for kids of all ages, the Universal Citywalk celebration will provide a safe trick-or-treating option and it [...]

The Ahmanson Theatre is preparing to put up "The History Boys" beginning November 14th.  As a Mark Taper Forum subscription production, the Tony Award winning play will present previews on November 7th and will run through December 9th.
"The History Boys" presents opposing views of life and education as it follows eight bright, funny, history students [...]

Based on a true story, "The Final Season" recounts the last year of Norway, Iowa’s high school baseball team. As the Norway Tigers attempt to win their 20th and last state championship, the audience is taken on a predictable and sugary, yet eventually feel good ride.
Norway is Baseball
If Texas is all [...]

Obie Award-winning writer/director Alex Timbers infuses dark comedy into “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” the historically accurate story of a larger-than-life character, Andrew Jackson, as he rises from a humble background to battle the British, Spanish and Native Americans, while the Democratic Party, along with populism are brought to the Americans.
Throughout this time, though the [...]

“Netflix Now Playing ‘Down in Front with Dana Carvey,’” is a unique chance to celebrate some of the world’s most classic films by viewing samples on web video.
This Internet video is free of charge and will be available this Friday and Saturday, October 12-13. Featuring various clips from these movies, viewers will also see [...]

Here’s a chance to see some of your favorite celebrities coming together for the 3rd Annual inConcert. Held at the Howard Fine Theatre on Saturday October 20th at 7:30 p.m., 100% of the proceeds from this musical celebration will benefit Project Angel Food, a charity which offers assistance to patients suffering from HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, [...]

by Susie Salva 
The affable and talented Brit James Blunt released his sophomore effort, "All the Lost Souls," on Custard/Atlantic records. In nearly three years since Blunt released his debut album, "Back to Bedlam," it has sold 11 million copies worldwide, going No.1 in 18 countries and Top 10 in 35. A short list of his [...]

When Italians couldn’t be more feared in a television series like The Sopranos, in a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy like Everybody Wants to Be Italian they’re humorous, admirable masters of love.

For main character Jake Bianski (Jay Jablonski), a self-made business genius, finding love couldn’t be [...]

Subtitled, "A Sort of Romantic comedy," playwright Alan Zweibel pays tribute to an old friend who likes to take things "slowly."  Spanning fourteen years from their first SNL staff meeting where Gilda Radner found Zweibel quaking behind a potted tree, the play sort of steals your heart, sort of makes one laugh and in the [...]

Animal advocates were honored for their hard work and noble efforts on Thursday October 4th at the first-ever International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Animal Action Awards. 
California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi was among those honored, being given the important Lifetime Achievement Award.
As a huge leader regarding various issues affecting animals across the globe, [...]

by Michael Gavino
In the new movie Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck proves he is a true artist. The difference between the true artist and the hack is the true artist revels in complexity while the hack strives for simplicity. The hack believes he has all the answers and tries to shove these “truths” down [...]

By Susie Salva
Sexy, seductive, and sincere sums up Pat Monahan’s (the voice behind the rock band Train) live performance at the House of Blues Sunset Strip on Saturday, October 6th. Monahan’s performance is like a religious experience where he infuses rock, soul, R&B, and gospel imbued tunes. Casually dressed in a white T-shirt, black vest, [...]

Ellen Fairey(writer) and Matthew Miller’s(director) full length play, recently transferred to Hollywood’s Hudson Theatre from Chicago’s Serendipity Theatre Collective is not to be missed. Girl, 20 brings to the entertainment scene what has been lacking for so long: an up-close-and personal look at the inner psyche of the modern college student: all honesty and finally [...]

How to Help
It isn’t enough to want to help the homeless, many do, but unfortunately good intentions are often not enough and many people simply do not know where to begin or how to provide aid to the daunting rise of the "invisible" Americans trapped in a fatally flawed system. In this documentary-instructional video featured at [...]

The exciting thing about the independent film world is that it has grown to become the platform that can give an audience the next wave of great filmmakers, directors, writers and actors – at least, that was the intention before any person could pick up a digital camera, knock out anything on Final Draft and [...]

by Meagan Jackson 
On Thursday October 4th, Disney took the already spectacular "High School Musical" to the ice, as Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour opened at the Staples Center, taking the ice at 7:30PM.
Tickets for the U.S. tour went on sale Monday, April 2nd, and the LA premier brought a packed house of [...]

Emile Hirsch and Nikki Blonsky have reason to celebrate as it was announced that the two young actors would each receive a Rising Star Award at the 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Festival chairman Earl Greenburg made the announcement at a private event at the historic Charlie Chaplin home of Patricia Barry in [...]

Actor Daniel Franzese (“Mean Girls”) has chosen an inventive way to celebrate Halloween, presenting a morbid yet tongue-in-cheek art show, "Hollyween: Hollywood vs. Halloween," at the World of Wonder gallery in Hollywood.
Taking place from 8p.m. until midnight on October 12, the evening will kick off with a cocktail party featuring fre.ne.tik, Hollywood musical [...]

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is host to the Vegas Music Experience.?Presented by Billboard and Vegas Alliance, the VME is an International Music Conference held October 4th -10th.?Joining forces with the Billboard Dance Music Summit, the VME is on track to becoming one of the world’s largest and most important International Music Conferences.? [...]

Chuchito  Valdes, Jessica Fichot, Mariachi Divas to headline the global lineup At The Ninth Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival, October 6, 2007 from 5 p.m. – midnight.
Councilmember Jose Huizar and Center for the Arts Eagle Rock are honored to present world-class global rhythms, latin jazz, reggae and dub, mariachi, zydeco, and style-fusing sounds at an [...]

Presented by Endurance Productions, CINERGY 2007 will feature the premiere of the short film “Good Soil,” with Shin Koyamada. Koyamada, who you might remember from his work alongside Tom Cruise in “The Last Samurai,” is scheduled to appear at CINERGY on November 3rd.
In addition, the night will feature live music by piano player Brandon [...]

In the month of November, Fitness Magazine is featuring a woman who comes by her knowledge of life and politics by nature. A member of America’s powerful royal family, a former news anchor and California’s First Lady, Maria Shriver.
Maria shares her wisdom and her ten steps to a healthy mind, body and soul with [...]

West Hollywood is gearing up for it’s annual Halloween Costume Carnaval.  Celebrating it’s 20th year, the Carnaval will be held on October 31st from 6 pm to midnight and will take place on Santa Monica Boulevard from Doheny Drive to La Cienega Blvd. Referred to as the "World’s Largest Street Party," the Halloween Costume Carnaval [...]

L.A audiences will get a chance to get a taste of the music from the new rock theatrical, “The Existents” during their exclusive West Coast Premiere Concert Presentation.
Scheduled for October 8th at the famed Whiskey A Go Go, the show will feature Kyle Lowder from “The Bold and The Beautiful” and will include song [...]

The Millenium Biltmore Hotel was the place to be on Saturday evening, September 29th,  as Stevie Wonder received the Alfred Mann Foundation Innovation and Inspiration Award. Having made a huge mark on the world through his music after overcoming many odds and obstacles, Stevie was thrilled to receive such an honor. The music legend commented [...]

Calling yourself a film aficionado often means more than reciting lines from the classics and being a bona fide De Niro or Scorsese fan.
Having a penchant for the way films look in order to establish authenticity of era, specific camera intimacy and hence, true film “cred” may require choosing a certain film stock and genre [...]

In a time where sub-prime loans and creative financing have led to the highest rate of foreclosures in the past 20 years, it’s nice to see David Mamet’s slick and sleazy real estate agents on the boards again.  These guys are just trying to make a buck, and that’s what makes these pithy characters so [...]

Sony Pictures Home Animation, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Reef Check celebrate the DVD release of “Surf’s Up” with an entertainment-filled day at the Bluffs Park in Malibu on October 6th.
A complimentary screening of the film, due for release on October 9th, will be one of the highlights of the evening, though there will [...]

By Michael Gavino
With strong acting and a thought provoking script, Reservation Road has all the elements of a great art film. What a welcome change from the CGI laden sequels that have dominated the silver screen of late. Reservation Road engrosses its audience by delving deep into the human psyche and making the audience [...]

It’s that time of year again.�Halloween is around the corner and all the festivities and haunted houses are gearing up for another creepy crawly holiday.�Unleashing his particular brand of evil, Dominas Exus returns to The Haunt on October 11th.
Referred to as the very face of evil, Dominas is bringing his ghoulish friends [...]

Mr. Agassi has outdone himself this year with an all star lineup for his 12th Annual Grand Slam for Children in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel on October 6th. The lineup includes hollywood talent such as Matchbox Twenty, Carlos Santana, Jerry Seinfeld and George Wallace to name a few.
Distinctive Assets is putting together [...]

Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) will be offering numerous special edition products, promotions and events in October that aim to educate and promote breast cancer awareness.
Started by Monica Steward after she began battling breast cancer at the young age of only 26, Boarding for Breast Cancer is a non-profit foundation focused on the youth [...]

Getting in the mood for Halloween and all things scary? Santa Monica Playhouse, know for great holidays shows presents a family holiday treat, Absolutely Halloween.
For 48 years, Santa Monica Playhouse has provided entertaining and exciting comedic and dramatic, classic and contemporary live theatrical productions as well as Family Theatre musicals. Great theatre to bring [...]

VH1’s “I Hate My 30s” actress Rachael Lawrence isn’t just a pretty face. From TV shows to songwriting deals – this twenty-something phenom is proving to be unstoppable. Rachael Lawrence is young, talented, hot and ambitious. Between her composing, singing, acting, directing, and coaching, she is far beyond a triple threat.
Rachael has lived in a life [...]

Magic is all about illusion.?Part of that illusion is dependent on how each magician presents himself.?Aside from performing tricks that will amaze their audience, each magician must also develop a rapport that keeps people interested and even slightly distracted.?
The weekend of September 28th, George Tovar and seven other area magicians captivated audiences by their [...]

Downtown Burbank was bustling with activity on Thursday, September 27th from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm. An estimated 1,500 patrons had gathered on San Fernando Valley between Magnolia & Orange Grove to taste the best of downtown Burbank.
30 restaurants and eateries offered a tasting of their lip-smacking food that was accompanied by foot-tapping live music [...]

Stars walked a pink carpet on their way to high-style heaven, otherwise known as Intermix.  The New York fashion favorite has opened its first West Coast store on Robertson Blvd. just across from the Ivy. (Talk about desirable real estate!)
 
The earliest arrivals to the VIP preview party got the best look at the dazzling [...]

Alive! Expo Green Pavilion produced by Mix Media Award Suites at The Sofitel Hotel, where celebrities "browse and borrow" jewelry for the red carpet and got pampered at this official Hollywood green event.  Incorporating two elements, its Green Suites featured a myriad of health and wellness services and products and a Madison & Mulholland Swag [...]

Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown has been a personal Chef to the stars for almost 20 years. His clientele consists of Master P, Colin Powell, Nancy Kerrigan, Priscilla Presley and Shaquille O’Neal.
Chef Rome, as he’s known by, currently serves as personal chef to Clippers point guard, Brevin Knight, but Brevin is not Rome’s only [...]

Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) Dylan and Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody) and Emma Roberts (Nancy Drew) will be just a few of Hollywood’s young stars lending their names- and their time- for an amazing cause on October 6th.
As part of a live auction and celebrity event taking place from noon-3:00 [...]

Already popular among celebrities, Kate Somerville’s White Room hosted a spectacular gifting and services suite in honor of the 59th annual Emmy Awards.
Catherine Bell, Sally Pressman, Kate Beckinsale, Kate Walsh, Felicity Huffman, Paris Hilton, Debra Messing, Joley Fisher, Robert Patrick, Simon Cowell, Terri Seymour and Kristen Bell were among some of the celebrities who stopped [...]

1994.
President Clinton delivers his first State of the Union address.  Nirvana dominates the air waves.  NAFTA goes into effect.  At least 500,000 Tutsis are killed in the Rwandan Genocide.  Kurt Cobain is found dead.  Millions watch OJ Simpson flee from the police in his white Bronco live on TV.  The CDC estimates that 41,930 American [...]

Rarely does the billionaire hotel and casino baron Steve Wynn allow television interviews. He spoke frankly with Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden.
Wynn is a visionary and responsible for keeping the Las Vegas strip cutting edge, in this interview he discussed his newest hotel investment in Macau, his thoughts on Donald Trump, his gambling-addicted father and his passion [...]

The International Women’s Media Foundation 2007 Courage in Journalism Awards will take place on Tuesday October, 30 2007.  Cocktails  are at 6:30PM,  with a 7:30PM dinner and award ceremony. The location is The Beverly Hills Hotel,  9641 Sunset Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA. SPONSERS: Bank of America, Helen and Peter Bing, NBC Universal, and [...]

Gregory Markel, a.k.a. “The Voice” performed at The Derby, Tuesday, Sept. 18th at Cindy Alexander’s West Coast CD Release party. Often compared to such powerhouse greats as Bono, Robert Plant, Jeff Buckley and Sufi singer Nusrat Ali Khan, former “Altered State” singer/songwriter pounds out soulful acoustic ballads including his classic “Strong As I Am” featured [...]

The six hundred attendees cannot fit into one theater so they are now seated in two, waiting for the screening of a festival entry to begin. The film’s cast and crew, VIPs, and various official dignitaries are all in attendance. In one theater a projector lens malfunctions. In the other, no audio is heard. Festival [...]

It’s nice just to be nominated, but even nicer when nominees of the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are treated to a luxurious day of pampering and goodies hosted by HBO in their 5th Annual "Luxury Lounge" at The Four Seasons on Friday.
Hosted by Media Placement, HBO invited stars of The Sopranos, Big Love, [...]

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood mingled throughout the presidential suite at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, right in the heart of Hollywood, on September 13th and 14th as they were gifted with practical as well as more luxurious gifts by numerous high-end companies.
It’s not only celebrities who benefit, however. GBK specializes not only [...]

It’s that time of year again when the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) will return to Los Angeles for an exciting lineup of independent films and lots special events. 
Beginning on September 27 and running through October 4, 2007, NYIIFVF along with The New York International Art Festival (NYIAF) will begin its celebrations [...]

Variety kicks off their 4th Annual L.A. Screening Series in Los Angeles this week, running at least 30 films between Thursday, September 13th – December 18th. The screenings, all held at either ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood or at the Fine Arts Theatre on Wilshire and open to voting members of the various guilds, will be [...]

Universal City Walk will host the 1st Annual Cinema City International Film Festival from September 25th – 30th.  Film lovers and makers will have the opportunity to celebrate their love for film through screenings and educational workshops and seminars conducted by top professionals in the industry. This five-day event will also feature an exciting schedule [...]

Hosted by co-founder Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Corolla, The San Gennaro Foundation will honor high profile Italian-Americans, Frankie Valli and John DeJoria at the Prima Notte Gala. This event will kick off The 6th Annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro and will take place on September 27th. 
Featuring some of Los Angeles’ most prominent [...]

Upping the ante in the Emmy Gift Lounge arena was the Main Event Red Carpet Lounge held at the Friars of Beverly Hills.  The Friars is one of the classic Hollywood landmarks that was frequented by the likes of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, and all the old Hollywood greats. It was the coolest [...]

By Mona Loring
Dump That Chump! From Doormat to Diva in Only Nine Steps-A Guide to Getting Over Mr. Wrong (Harper Collins, 2007) by psychologist, columnist, speaker, and relationship expert, Debra Mandel, Ph.D. is a life-saving book for any woman who needs to get out of a bad relationship and never turn back. Sure, hundreds of [...]

High atop the Luxe Hotel on the roof deck penthouse overlooking Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Sheer Cover presented Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Lounge. As the celebrities strolled around the rooftop, they were treated to luxury items, drinks and noshes all while enjoying the beautiful view of the Hollywood Hills.  With comfy couches set up [...]

Bring Light, a charitable giving website, is the newest way to give back. The site makes it easy to donate to a wide range of worthy causes and actually see how dollars are making a tangible difference. As a social network, Bring Light lets donors meet others who have a similar desire to give and [...]

IAMX–the name itself rolls off the tongue like an entwined love affair, too breathtaking for the ordinary person.  And like the name, Chris Corner of IAMX entangles his audience in a sort of sexuality barely containable on one auditory CD.
Which is why, with more to offer, IAMX’s second album, The Alternative, is an epicurean charge [...]

New novel, The Identity Factor is one killer of a thriller – a Jason-Bourne-meets-The-DaVinci-Code kind-of mystery inside a puzzle.
Author James Houston Turner writes on his terms, breaking rules of formula and leading you down one blind alley after another while winding the tension tighter and tighter until you almost can’t take it anymore. Although Turner [...]

The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in Hollywood threw a very unique CD release party to celebrate the “Comedy Death Ray” CD (Comedy Central Records). Comedy Death-Ray is the brainchild of creators/performers BJ Porter (Mr. Show) and Scott Aukerman (The Fun Bunch) which originated in 2002. It is a unique mix of stand-up comedy, characters & [...]

Celebrate this Thanksgiving in style. Executive Chef Warren Schwartz will help you serve up a classy Thanksgiving meal with his quarterly cooking classes at Whist. He will be sharing trade secrets on preparing the perfect meals for upcoming holidays including Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. Classes include tips on preparation, cooking and presentation of various dishes, [...]

The tastiest food. The hottest music. The coolest party. Everyone’s invited.
Downtown Burbank will be the foodies’ dreamland on Thursday Sep 27 from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm during the Taste of Burbank, 2007. Delicious bites from all over the world will be available at what is touted to be one of the biggest outdoor [...]

Kicking off the week celebrating the 2007 Emmys, Hearts on Fire Diamonds and the Environmental Media Association hosted their eco-chic celebrity gift lounge at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.  Entitled "Green with ENVI", Eco Bags, a leader in functional, fashionable and environmentally friendly cloth bags were selected as the official bag of the suite.
 
Among [...]

If you’re an actor, or an acting student, you know how difficult it is to find really great original pieces to perform onstage or in acting class, or even for your reel. At the urging of his associates, Ron Micci has resurrected his eclectic mix of poetic and satirical one-act plays and sketches, The One-Act [...]

The Third Annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) announced the line up of 6 feature films, 11 documentaries and 11 short films to be screened from October 16-21, 2007. Celebrating films that connect cinema to music, whether it be through content of the film, the characters, theme or even the score/soundtrack, TCIFF will [...]

Reviving the comedy that set box office records at the Falcon Theatre in 2001, this night was particularly special as it included celebrations for the playwright?s recent 87th birthday. Sitting near the front of the stage for the performance, Bradbury seemed utterly delighted to be in the house to champion his actors? first night…Read more in Arts and Culture

The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation presents its 34th Annual Festival at Seoul International Park located at  3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006.  The normal hours of operation will be 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with free admission.
This year’s festivities begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 13 with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony [...]

Hollywood has grown up… The pop stars of generation X have grown past the age of being appealing to youngsters. Now it is time for the limelight to shift to new faces and fresh talent who will lead the way as positive role models for a new POP-thirsty generation. 
What seems like a perfect time [...]

The opening of ?Eye Candy? is a collection of wall-high nudes not only a perfect fit for the premise of this city, but more than enough reason to ditch the naked Maxim-girl fantasy, don trousers and drive over to Fahey/Klein Gallery on La Brea in Hollywood?.

Young Guns 3 was a huge winner at Tuesday night’s 35th Annual Surfer Poll and Video Awards presented by Suzuki Auto, winning Best Performance by a Female, Best Performance by a Male as well as Movie of the Year.
Kelly Slater and Sofia Mulanovich had plenty to smile about too, both winning the top spots in [...]

Las Vegas is picking up the pace and getting in on the award show bandwagon. Hosting the this year’s VMA’s, the gifting suites followed suite and pampered the stars in Sin City. Rollingstone sponsored the StarLounge beauty, style & gifting suite this past weekend, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and lots of exciting stars [...]

Pasadena is the place to be Friday, October 12- Sunday, October 14th as the city opens it’s doors for a free weekend of live music, contemporary art, over 40 cultural exhibitions and hands-on activities. Pasadena ArtWeekend will run through several locations in Pasadena.
ArtNight is one of the highlights on Friday the 12th, as many cultural [...]

As most of Hollywood, not to mention fans of television across the U.S., wait in anticipation to see who will take home an Emmy award on Sunday night, Distinctive Assets goes one step further, preparing extensive gift baskets for actors and actresses nominated in the eight major acting categories (Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress in a Drama, [...]

In honor of the 59th annual Emmys awards, the Friars of Beverly Hills is gearing up for a three day pre-Emmy charity event. This year’s ‘Green’ Emmy will be the first to be broadcast worldwide. On September 13th, 14th and 15th from noon to 6 pm daily, The Red Carpet Lounge will offer guests a [...]

Gregory Markel, nicknamed “The Voice” due to his impressive 4 octave range, will be showcasing his soulful talents when he performs at The Derby on September 18th.
Masterfully connecting with the audience, his live shows have been described by Music Connection magazine as “an almost spiritual level of experience.”
He found success on The BBC [...]

By Susan Yi
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts/ Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) celebrates outstanding television and film talent at its 16th Annual Cunard Britannia Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on November 1, 2007.
Among those honored are actress Kate Winslet, recipient of the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year; filmmaker [...]

Positive Energy of Madness (PEOM), the online magazine for counter and pop culture recently conducted an interview with UK singer/songwriter and SKA legend, David Wakeling.
Currently a resident of Los Angeles, David confessed in depth his feelings on music, life and what makes him happy.
To read the interview, visit: POEM.
PEOM was also [...]

Who better to poke harmless fun at the fashion industry than a former model who knows much too well all the pressures involved in the crazy world of fashion and fame?
Writer/Director Sarah Happel – a former international model who was represented by the Ford Modeling Agency in Scottsdale, Arizona – presents "Modelogues….A Fashionable Farce", a [...]

By Susie Salva?
To some people heavy metal is a dirty word but not when it comes to Seattle?s finest Queensryche they revel in it. For twenty-five years the band has been producing some of the most cerebral, socio-political, and faltering relationship issues as is exemplified with their new release ?Sign of the Times: The Best [...]

Italian opera star, Luciano Pavarotti died today at the age of 71. Luciano Pavarotti’s death came after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Word came from his longtime manager, Terri Robson, who told the AP in an e-mailed statement that Pavarotti died at his home in Modena, Italy, Thursday, at 5 a.m. local time.
He lost consciousness [...]

If you’re a lover of classical music, this is your chance to be a part of history. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on September 23rd, Sony BMG and Zenph Studios team up to host an amazing re-performance of the concert held by legendary pianist, Art Tatum in 1949 at the Shrine Auditorium. You will be transported [...]

By Michael Gavino 
Imagine a disaster film that deals with a massive dirty bomb attack on Los Angeles. You would probably think about a massive big budget fest loaded with CGI, but weak on story and character development. Meet Right at Your Door, the antithesis of the modern disaster film.
The movie starts with would be musician [...]

By Michael Gavino

If you are disgusted by the problems in the world today, but believe one person can’t make a difference, you need to meet Elizabeth English. With little more than a dream to build a film festival that improves the world, Ms. English has built the Moondance International Film Festival into one of the [...]

Sheer Cover presents Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Lounge on September 13th & 14th on the roof deck penthouse at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive.  Surrounded by the Hollywood Hills, the lounge will also be raising awareness for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation.  Stars who attend will be asked to sign the Platinum Emmy [...]

Stories about life in the big city abound in the theater – complicated dramas about highly-strung people making endlessly clever quips that ricochet about the stage at speed. Which is why heading into a Midwest world, definitive Sam Shepard territory, is such a welcome change of pace for an Angeleno audience.
Considering most who live [...]

The Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles will host a benefit performance of CHESS on September 17, 2007.  The Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical, produced by Brian Michael Purcell will be performed at the outdoor venue to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. (Two more dancers are still being sought as of [...]

With the Emmy Awards only weeks away, Distinctive Assets is putting together their much talked about luxurious gift bags.  Preparing their extravagant selection of items, Distinctive Assets has the honor of handing out gift bags to the non-winning nominees in the 8 major event categories.  So even though they all can’t win a statue, these [...]

By Susie Salva
Mesa, Arizona natives Jimmy Eat World releases the re-issue ?Clarity? on EMI/Capitol Records, proving to be a descent effort exploring heavy punk rock sounds with emo sensibility. ?Clarity? delves into themes of clearness in both life and relationships.

Jimmy Eat World is comprised of Jim Adkins(vocals/guitar), Zach Lind (drums), Tom Linton(guitar/vocals) and Mitch [...]

GBK Productions moves into the Presidential Suite of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on September 13th & 14th to present what they are calling their best Gift Suite ever.  Honoring the 2007 Emmy Nominees and Presenters, GBK will offer the stars more than $100,000 in products, electronics, travel packages and beauty treatments.
Winner of BizBash’s "Best Gift [...]

The Marcus Samuelsson event this past Tuesday, August 28 at the Starbucks Hollywood and Highland Complex was a complete success. The Hollywood and Highland location welcomed over 100 hundred people to watch Marcus cook Chocolate Pancakes w/Pineapple Cashew Salad and Beef Stir-fry w/Mango Couscous.
To accompany the dishes, Andrew Linnemann provided a coffee pairing to [...]

Rob Zombie’s Halloween premiered at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 23rd. Zombie’s revealingly raw re-envisionment of the John Carpenter classic seemed at home in the historic and dugeonesque Grauman’s Chinese. The theatre’s facade of Chinese dragons and saber-tooth dogs watched over a playfully horrific red carpet scene and later the theatre’s monumental [...]

The search for the next supermodel is on!  No, Tyra Banks is not involved, instead TV Land and Wilhelmina Models will be teaming up to find The Next Great Supermodel, but no 21 year olds need apply. In a new twist, TV Land will document Wilhelmina Models’ search for that special 35-year and older woman [...]

by Susie Salva

Seductive and successful singer-songwriter Pat Monahan releases his debut solo album, "Last of Seven," on Columbia Records, which finds the sultry and soulful artist exploring soul rock, pop music and gospel rhythms. This CD takes his characteristic soaring, emotive vocals and powerful storytelling lyrics-behind such distinctive hits as "Drops of Jupiter," "Meet [...]

Looking for the perfect place to spend a weekend evening with friends on the Westside? Well, look no further because The V-Lounge, located on Wilshire Boulevard brings the nightlife experience to Santa Monica and the Westside. V-Lounge maintains a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere with a modern style interior using a grey and black color scheme. [...]

Morgan Freeman strolled into the room singing "Danke Schoen", sat down and immediately began to flirt. Given the depth and complexity of the characters he tends to play, one might expect some of the same from the actor. Think again. At the age of seventy, with an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Lifetime Achievement [...]

by Michael Gavino?
When you think of documentaries, you either think of those boring science documentaries you sleep through at school, or the recent spate of political documentaries that are more about propaganda than information or entertainment. Thank god for King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. With memorable characters and a terrific storyline, King of [...]

The legendary Judy Collins released her 44th album, "Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney" on her own label Wildflower Records. Although Collins has recorded songs by celebrated songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen and others, Collins only recorded one song written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. She recorded "In My [...]

The city of Los Angeles was a veritable who’s who of the culinary world. 
On September 29th, the 25th Anniversary American Wine & Food Festival was held on the Universal Studios’ backlot from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Forty celebrity chefs and 70 wine and spirit merchants  participated. The event will benefited Los Angeles Meals on Wheels.
The annual [...]

To help kick off the 25th American Wine & Food Festival, Wolfgang Puck will host Red Hot @ Red Seven on September 28th.  As LA’s latest hot spot, Puck’s newest eatery Red Seven is the perfect venue to celebrate a weekend dedicated to food.
Hosted by Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff, the evening will include [...]

As the Emmys grow closer, the parties and gifting suites begin.  This year Hollywood is going "Green" in the penthouse at the Sofitel LA Mix Media Award Suites.  In association with Diamond Girl Public Relations, this 3-day event will offer celebrities and industry VIPs star treatment including luxury pampering and exclusive Madison & Mulholland gifts.  [...]

The Emmy’s are just around the corner and there’s no better way to celebrate the world of television than with a great bash. For the past 10 years, Entertainment Tonight has honored their medium with what has been called one of the "hottest tickets" in town.  This year will surely be no different, with the [...]

Since the release of her 2001 debut CD, "Appearances", independent pop artist Nikkole has made her presence known on the music scene. As a singer, songwriter, model and producer, she’s making quite an impact in the states, as well as the rest of the world.  Having released her sophomore effort,  "A Girl Like Me," on [...]

The 2nd Annual Hot in Hollywood event got underway with a bang.  Featuring many famous primetime television faces, this star studded event benefited the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Mobile Units, a non profit Los Angeles based AIDS treatment and advocacy organization, and the Salvation Army’s ALEGRIA House, an HIV/AIDS housing facility.

Hosted by Jaime Pressly (My [...]

As the lights dimmed, 12 men held their breath, their friends and families waiting eagerly for the big announcement that would catapult one of their careers and launch a year-long commitment to representing the title of Mr. Earth USA 2007. The top five finalists dwindled down to two and finally, one man, Damian Raven  emerged [...]

It’s a common story in Hollywood: the difficulties a performer faces in establishing himself in his chosen career. The lucky few, however, defy these daunting odds to carve out a name for themselves in entertainment. An even smaller selection of artists successfully branch out to other pursuits. Gary Sturgis, in-demand actor and voice-over talent, is [...]

The Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood will be home to “An Evening of Independence: A Celebration of Singers, Songwriters and Music” on August 26th.  Organized by Koffeehouse Music Productions, this charity event, featuring up and coming indie artists, many of whom were found on MySpace, will benefit the Guitar Center Music Foundation.
The all-ages festival will begin [...]

Only 16 years old, Stevie Jewel is already on her way to having an impressive music career. This Canadian singing sensation relies not only on her voice, but her songwriting, dancing and acting abilities as well.  As one of the youngest acts to perform in Vegas, a winner of a slew of U.S talent competitions [...]

The 2007 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films & Short Film Market is proof that great films don’t have to clock in at three-plus hours. Stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Bryce Dallas Howard, Margaret Cho, James Gandolfini, Louis Gossett, Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Joanna Lumley, Ron Livingston, Wendie Malick, Joe Mantegna, Alfred Molina, Patrick Stewart, [...]

JDate, the premier online community for Jewish singles spend this next hot summer weekend getting down with the moves and grooves of the 80’s all weekend long on the Sunset Strip for their yearly Schmooz-a-Palooza. Attracting more than 1,000 attendees annually, Schmooz-a-Palooza is known as one of the hippest parties in Los Angeles, year after [...]

by Susie Salva
80’s rock is alive and thriving as Poison and Ratt perform at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City. Many music critics wrote Poison off as a flash-in-the-pan, but they have proven themselves with staying power existing for 21 years. Who knew? They had the last laugh.
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Over the thundering amplifier AC/DC’s "Highway the Hell" blasted [...]

Booming from the stage of Springboard Theater?s production of Beautiful Souls is an Aussie story of human consequences that emerge from attempting to smuggle drugs while backpacking in Thailand…read more in Arts and Culture

The Gen Art Fresh Faces Fashion Show has laid the groundwork for many up and coming young designers. With fashion stars such as Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Chaiken getting their start at Gen Art, the 13 year event is gearing up to kick start the careers of new and exciting talents who will set [...]

The Ojai Playwrights Conference, held just north of Los Angeles, commemorates its 10th year of presenting new plays by continuing to spotlight the country’s most promising literary talents with public readings and performances. For its 10th anniversary, the Ojai Playwrights Conference will host favorite returning playwrights, as well as introduce rising new artists of American [...]

The new Buster and Sullivan?s Dog Boutique is more than just another upscale store for those with a pension for pets. It is a small window in to the world of a mother and two sisters who want to help pets as much as they want to accessorize them.

Sydney, Courtney and Chelsea Cicourel celebrated [...]

by Chris Kaiser ?
In some circles, Seth Roberts, Ph.D., is noted for using himself as the subject of his experiments. In “real” science, however, self-experimentation is considered disreputable, which could be a reason why you’re not part of the circle that has heard of Dr. Roberts.

The fruit of his latest self-experimentation is the [...]

by Michael Gavino 
Hollywood loves stories of the tortured artist. From the dawn of cinema this format has provided some of Hollywood’s best movies. Recently, a spate of musician-inspired films has graced the screen with spectacular results. The award-winning Ray and the critically inspired La Vie En Rose have beautifully captured the flawed musician struggling with [...]

By Brittany Graham
The California weather so well-known for its beautiful sunshine and cool breezes surpassed expectations this past Sunday and did not disappoint the hundreds of people who journeyed from all over the U.S. to attend the 2nd Annual LA Stars Celebrity and NBA All-Star Basketball Games, as well as the adjoining LA Stars inaugural [...]

On Monday evening, July 30th, the annual Style LA fashion benefit took place at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica. Actress Shiva Rose McDermott and Samantha Harris of E! Entertainment co-hosted the evening that began with a poolside reception and sponsor gallery and culminated in a playfully classic swim and resort wear runway show that [...]

Lisa Temple has serious issues with her mother. In order to work through her past and finally forgive the woman who gave her life, Lisa, with the help of her husband, has put together a one-woman show detailing the pain of her formative years.  My Mother’s Yard is one woman’s attempt to gain closure on [...]

Dr. Dennis Colonello, D.C. and Dr. Carlon M. Colker, M.D. aren?t your average doctors. The two have joined forces and combined Dr. Carlon Colker?s method of rehabilitation with Dr. Colonello?s musculo-skeletal treatment methods to offer patients more successful outcomes than they were able to achieve in the past. By working together, Dr. Colonello and Dr. [...]

By Susie Salva 

Los Angeles, Gibson Amphitheater – A video projection screen drops down center displaying a video montage of Australian native rocker Rick Springfield during his early days up until present. The video included his stint as a Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and a cartoon version of Springfield as the crowd gave [...]

The Raven Playhouse is currently hosting Rogue Entertainment?s production of Frederick Knott?s heart-stopping thriller, ?Wait Until Dark?. Susy Hendrix (played by Erin Neumeyer) is blind and left alone for the weekend while her husband Sam (played by Nick Cain) is on business. Upon his departure, a con-man named Roat (Michael J. Beahm) and two former [...]

Former American Idol finalist and Bold & The Beautiful actor, Constantine Maroulis is making headlines with his self-titled album scheduled for release August 7th through Maroulis’ own label, Sixth Place Records.
The soap opera will use some of the songs on the album, exposing Maroulis’ music to a much wider audience which may not be familiar with [...]

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) and the Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences, with BBC America and British Airways, will hold the Fifth Annual Primetime Emmy Nominees Tea Party on September 15. The event will take place at the Wattle Mansions & Gardens in Hollywood, and proceeds will go [...]

National men’s monthly Stuff Magazine took over Sin City on July 28 to celebrate Music Issue Weekend 2007 at celebrity destination Tao at the Venetian Hotel.

Stars such as Haylie Duff (”Material Girls”), Shane West (”ER”), Roger Cross (”24″), Kim Kardashian, and Brody Jenner (”The Princes of Malibu”) arrived in Las Vegas to enjoy the [...]

In the heart of Beverly Hills lies Aqua Lounge, a place where the food, drink and music flow all night long.  From an intimate dining experience to special musical events, Aqua Lounge has it all.

The 60 seat upscale restaurant offers a "Creative World Cuisine" which is comprised of international ingredients used in new and adventurous ways. [...]

“Where are my keys? Where is my phone? I can’t find anything in this purse!” How many times have you been in this situation? Well its Joey Junior Purse Mates to the rescue! Joey Junior Purse Mates are the ultimate purse organizers that easily manage purses, handbags, and totes in seconds by keeping everything in [...]

Stolichnaya elit will host an auction on August 9th at the Chateau Marmont with 100% of the proceeds going to DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.  Items to be auctioned off include exciting travel excursions and one of a kind diamond jewelry made by renowned designer Penny Preville.

While a select group of guests will [...]

Olympian Brock Kreitzburg’s life could be a textbook case of how the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are inextricably intertwined. At the same time, Brock also epitomizes the value of dedication, even in the face of adversity.
This lifelong athlete first found success at the age of 8 on the football field, and [...]

They know what girls like.? And they deliver big time.?
If you don?t like to sample fine wines and designer fashions, go on to the next story.
Now that we?re all here, we can groove into a truly unique Girls Night Out.? It?s the work of Fashion Co-Op, where discriminating shoppers can meet and buy directly [...]

by Michael Gavino
An act of kindness leads to a spate of murders in the new film Resurrection Mary. Based on a famous Chicago urban legend, Resurrection Mary manages to tell a story of ghosts and murder without falling into slasher movie clichés. Peppered with strong performances, indie audiences who favor character development over gore [...]

William Shakespeare himself could not have picked a finer ensemble for his classic, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” featuring Michael Matthys (Valentine), Brad Wilcox (Proteus), Summer Sinclair (Julia), and Annunziata Gianzero (Silvia) from Classical Theater Lab. In conjunction with the city of West Hollywood, this will hopefully be the first production of future annual Shakespeare [...]

At a young age, David Weintraub, Sean Stewart (son of music legend, Rod Stewart), and Randy Spelling (son of well-known producer, Aaron Spelling) were exposed to the Hollywood lifestyle and the glamour that comes with it. The three were childhood friends and neighbors. Growing up in the business led to their unique personal endeavors.
 
For Sean [...]

At the Wonderful World of Animation Gallery on Thursday night, a young female aide strolled through the crowd holding a clipboard and wearing a powder blue T-shirt that simply read "Homer&Marge&Bart&Lisa&Maggie." The event was "Get Inked With Homer", and the Wonderful World of Animation Gallery in Culver City certainly got into the Simpson spirit for [...]

This 1950s script is from a time when ours was a society that took itself a bit too seriously, but its humor transcends the decades.  Today’s audience is now unfazed by what was once taboo — and the homosexual references and “questionable Freudian theories” that once kept “Bad Seed” banned from Broadway just make it [...]

The Playboy Mansion will be the site of Stars and Cars, the press kick off party for the 10th Annual Beverly Hills Concours d’Elegance on August 11th. This lavish event, which is part of the National Tour d’Elegance, will include an exhibit of celebrity owned vintage cars, a fashion show, live music, an auction, fine [...]

Symbolism in dance can often get lost in the very movements created to express it. Ptero Dance Theatre’s newest performance, including “The Frame of Mind” with two other pieces, instead resonates its statements with a graceful precision.
Five dancers in matching puritanical dresses with white, schoolmarm collars open the three-part, hourlong performance with the [...]

Lindsay Lohan was arrested yet again early this morning in Santa Monica, adding to her previous charges for driving under the influence and misdemeanor hit and run in Beverly Hills in May. This scene mirrors the incident in May in that Lohan has been charged with a DUI again. This time, however, Lohan has been [...]

On July 19th, in Miami Beach, The Naked Foundation announced that it has teamed up with Help For Orphans International (HFOI) to build schools for orphanages in Kenya where many children lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.
The foundation’s substantial contribution will help build new classrooms and sleeping quarters for the children at the Help For Orphans [...]

Much of the conversation at this Saturday’s exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colleen Mulligan seemed to revolve around female anatomy. The voluptuous, fluid shapes rendered in vibrant peach and rich cream colors set upon striking black backgrounds conjured up a distinct association in viewer’s minds. There were clearly discernable body parts in several of [...]

You are invited to come out and "Use it to Lose it," as Curr, the #1 selling dietary supplement will host the "Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show” at the Viceroy Hotel on July 30th.

Hosted by Shiva Rose, wife of actor Dylan McDermott, the 2007 fashion show will include fashions by Gottex, Gideon [...]

The 80’s rock band Motley Crue is legendary for their hard partying past.  If you’ve read their autobiography, The Dirt or seen their Vh-1 Behind the Music, you’re familiar with their outrageous story.  But now comes The Heroin Diaries, a raw and unflinching look into Crue bassist Nikki Sixx’s devastating drug addiction.  Previewing his book [...]

Avenue Q”, the Tony Award® -winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2004, hits Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre this September. This hilarious show is full of heart and hummable tunes.  It tells the story of Princeton, an optimistic college grad, who comes to New York with big dreams and little [...]

Sunday’s are a day to kick back and relax. What better way to do that than by spending it poolside while watching your favorite movie and noshing on gourmet treats?� From now until the end of September, the W Los Angeles Hotel and The Hollywood Reporter will team up to show a variety of flicks [...]

By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based foursome (1/2 Los Angeles 1/2 Okalahoma) Shiny Toy Guns debut release "We Are Pilots" on Universal Motown records is explosive. This indie-rock band embraces the best elements of pop, post-punk, techno, electronica and alternative dance music. "The Shinys name is derived from track five on the album, the lead chorus [...]

Throughout the late?70’s and into the 80’s, Dick Van Patten made himself a welcome fixture in homes and hearts across the country in his role on the small screen as loveable dad, Tom Bradford, on ?Eight is Enough?. This well-loved, family-oriented series ran on ABC from 1977-1981, earning numerous award nominations and garnering Van Patten?s [...]

Old Hollywood glamour reigned supreme at the Jeffrey R. Gund, InfoList.com, and the Australian Institute of Dramatic Arts (AIDA) party on Saturday, July 14th. Guests came dressed as their favorite classic Hollywood starlets while sipping cocktails and tasting appetizers at Memphis, the last-standing Victorian style mansion on Hollywood Blvd.
The theme was solidified as party goers [...]

Dubbed many things by film buffs and concerned citizens alike (from a “SAW rip-off” by SlashFilm.com to a “torture porn genre exercise” by The Hollywood Reporter), the film Captivity’s Tuesday night party had even critics calling it “the most interesting premiere party ever.”

The somewhat sick soiree (read: man with four-inch hooks piercing his skin suspended [...]

Like it or not, part of every parent’s job is to screw up their kids. No matter how well intentioned a parental figure is, they will undoubtedly affect how their children function in the world.  It’s this unfortunate fact of life that authors Fiona Hogan and Courtney Kramer have put to music in Mental, playing [...]

In the early morning hours of Monday, July 9th members of the media along with a select group of radio contest winners were treated to an intimate performance by Adam Levine and Moroon 5 at the House of Blues on Sunset.  They sang hits from their album “Songs About Jane”, such as “This Love” and [...]

The Entertainment business is always looking for the next biggest thing – the next biggest pop star, chick-lit novelist, or teenage heartthrob – but never before have a car company and marketing agency come so thrillingly close to hitting the mark. Scion and malbon Brothers Farms (mBF) have joined forces to select 10 fledgling filmmakers [...]

The LA Film Festival offered many different genres for movie lovers to choose from. On July 1st, several of those genres were packed into one screening when the Majestic Crest Theatre, in Westwood showcased five short films.  Competing against over 200 other films, the following, ranging from comedy to drama to even a musical, were [...]

It’s that time of year again; The Palm Springs ShortFest is gearing up for another week of amazing films.  From August 23rd to the 29th, movie lovers can attend the screenings of over 350 shorts that encompass comedy, drama, romance and film noir. Even though there are hundreds of movies to view, it doesn’t have [...]

The youth of America is part of an alarming arc of obesity. In the last 30 years, overweight and obesity levels in school-aged children have more than doubled. Obesity at such a young age can influence a child for the remainder of his or her life, and not just socially. While we all knew that [...]

During the 1980’s gang violence was at a record high. In Los Angeles, Boyle Heights was quickly named as the United States capital of gang activity and violence. J.S. Bohm’s documentary, “Father G. and the Homeboys” follows the story of Father Greg Boyle S.J. and his commitment to put a stop to gang violence.
At a [...]

“What We Do Is Secret” is a biopic on Darby Crash, lead singer of the Germs and (according to most punk aficionados) the “founding father of Punk Rock.  The film focuses on the last five years of Darby Crash’s short life; it begins with the retelling of Crash’s great five-year plan to start a band, [...]

By John Gilmore
Actor, producer, and TV host Harrison Held has helmed a trilogy entitled "The Ultimate Marilyn" dealing with the unique aspects of the star’s life and career. This unique offering features panelists who personally knew Marilyn.  Harrison says, "There are not many left…"  Those featured on The Ultimate Marilyn, including myself, are Stanley Rubin [...]

There’s nothing like a good conspiracy theory. Mystery, intrigue, cover-up, disappearing witnesses, vows of silence, anonymous tipsters, a trail of clues, shadowy, menacing authority figures – all of these elements form the backbone of every conspiracy from the DaVinci Code up to the JFK assassination and beyond. The formula is basically the same: take a [...]

It isn’t just that ballet, sleeping for 100 years, and finding the man of your dreams, the things not synonymous with California, can have West Coast balletomanes rustling in their imaginary tutus, pointing their feet and pirouetting into the Orange County Performing Arts Center to snap up seats to an all-new production of a well-known [...]

W Hollywood Hotel & Residences is proving that not only does it celebrate art, it is committed to supporting it. Located at the famous corner of Hollywood & Vine, the building infuses fine art into its architecture and interior design, and maintains a philosophy that art is a gift. To that end, W Hollywood Hotel [...]

It was my first day attending the Los Angeles film festival and I really didn’t know what to expect. I found a parking lot, grabbed my festival map, and wandered through Westwood in search of the designated theater. I turned onto Broxton Ave and there it was; the street had been closed off to traffic [...]

Paul Mazursky’s witty production of Michael Elias’ play, “The Catskill Sonata” allows its audience to take a journey back to the year 1957 and to the Mountainview Hotel in the Catskill Mountains. In the play, the Rosen’s Mountainview Hotel serves as a place for performing artists to share their art.

The audience is immediately introduced [...]

By Susie Salva
Boston, Massachusetts based rock/emo/alternative rockers Boys like Girls have put forth a very likable debut CD, self-titled on Red Ink/Columbia records. Boys like Girls songs have infectious tunes, memorable melodies, catchy choruses, and intriguing lyrics. This band has more hooks than a knitted sweater. The band recently won Spin.com’s coveted “Artist of the [...]

Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival held its closing night screening and gala at the Wadsworth Theatre in West LA on Sunday, July 1st. The night included the North American premiere of Trainspotting director Danny Boyle’s new sci-fi film Sunshine, a de-glamorized, yet fantastical depiction of a space mission to the sun in the year 2057. The premiere was preceded by red [...]

Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore has been on a mission to wage war against global warming. Live Earth Founder Kevin Wall teamed up with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Alliance for Climate Protection CEO Cathy Zoi to create the Live Earth Call to Action – a series of commitments where Live Earth asked [...]

The film began in silence. Grainy super-8 images of young woman and a young man in love: on a swing, in the sand, kissing, touching. This went on for what seemed like 5 minutes. I grew uncomfortable; I thought something was wrong with the sound. Then she spoke. She said, “I got pregnant on a [...]

Are you in a band? If not, do you know someone who wants to have a chance at a recording contract? The chance at stardom has come for an aspiring musician for a chance to receive a recording contract with major labels Epic Records and Original Signal Recordings. MusicNation.com is currently holding two 12-week competitions [...]

“So You Think You Can Dance” is one of the summer’s hit TV shows. Well into its third season the show is doing better than ever; last week over 5 million people caste their vote for their favorite contestants. The show which pairs up dancers to perform a new style each week has been a [...]

By Mona Loring
Actor, director and producer, Joey Naber has found success in several award winning films.  After appearing in the Oscar winning short, West Bank Story, Naber looks forward to a long and successful career in Hollywood. He has worked very hard to get where he is in his career now, and he is [...]

If you haven’t heard of Philipp Karner yet, be sure to keep your eyes and ears open. With his first starring role in a feature film alongside Tori spelling, the romantic comedy “Kiss The Bride” (2007) has catapulted Kamer into the limelight. In June 2007 in recognition of Kamer’s good looks and acting talent, Extra [...]

For one weekend only, magician George Tovar will perform at the Theatre West near Universal City.  Participating in the eighth and final annual presentation of the Millennium Magic show, Tovar will be joined on stage by a revolving cast of the area’s finest magicians.  Nominated as Magician of the Year in 2005 by the Academy [...]

The Hotel Café on Cahuenga has earned a reputation over the past few years as a cozy little venue where one can check out top-notch musical talent in an intimate setting any night of the week. Many well-known artists have stopped through here on their way to stardom (John Mayer, Imogen Heap, and Rufus Wainwright, [...]

You’ve seen them on T.V., now catch them on stage, as several of your favorite small screen personalities join forces for charity.  Assisting the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) in hosting the Concert for a Cause, James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Bob Guiney (The Bachelor), Hugh Laurie (House) and Bonnie Somerville (Kitchen Confidential) are [...]

The winding drive up Beverly Glen Boulevard from the grit of post-rush hour Wilshire was an apropos prelude to Epitome Salon’s First Anniversary celebration in Bel-Air on Thursday night, where neighborhood, salon and attendees alike were perfectly coiffed and inviting.
 
If, like the beauty products being sampled, it could’ve been packaged for retail, the crowd itself [...]

When Michael Tuohy was diagnosed with the blood cancer myeloma, his wife, Robin and their two children, 14 year old Ally and 9 year old Mikey made a goal to “empower” and encourage other cancer patients and their families. Through the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), and its announcement of the first cross-country trip of the [...]

Having a loved one in the military is not an easy thing to live with.  Losing that person or having them come home seriously wounded is even harder.  Hoping to ease some of that pain is the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund that provides college scholarships to dependents of soldiers severely injured in the line of [...]

Everyone loves a high school reunion, especially when it’s not your own! Now you can enjoy all the mischief and drama of a high school reunion from the comfort-zone of your own theater seat as Aqua Lounge presents Classless Reunion Live. The alum of fictional Macky High School takes class reunion to a whole [...]

Very often in the world of theatre low budget can be mistaken for true art, something about the closeness of the magic to the audience without all the glitz and glamour of a cast of thousands. However, there is never an instance where true art is confused with something that is just low budget. “Burn [...]

Starting July 21 Classical Theatre Lab will be performing Shakespeare’s comedy “Two Gentlemen of Verona”, free of charge. Classical Theatre Lab has partnered up with Cedarburg Productions and the City of West Hollywood to provide this free event.  “Two Gentlemen of Verona” centers around Valentine and Proteus, both of which have a lovely lady [...]

On June 30th the brightest stars of reality television will join forces with Reality Cares at Joseph’s in Hollywood to raise money and awareness for Operation Smile.  Operation Smile is a worldwide children’s medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults.  Since [...]

Summoning the long ago era of singer/songwriters Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Crosby Stills and Nash, chris and thomas bring their impressive harmonies to a familiar sound. Returning to the scene of their first L.A show, chris and thomas will be playing at the Hotel Café on June 26.
 
Like their British forefathers, this indie [...]

The upcoming Bicycle Film Festival promises to be a good time. This festival is all about celebrating the bicycle through art, film, music and performances. Brendt Barbur had the idea for this festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bicycle in New York. Running in it’s seventh year it has expanded to [...]

In honor of this year’s 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards On 3 Productions celebrated our favorite daytime stars of the small screen with an official talent gift lounge. On 3 Productions is a driving force behind the introduction and popularity of celebrity gifting. The gift lounge took place at the most LA of locations [...]

Combining theatre and improv, Fries on the Side is a weekly sketch comedy show performed at the Meisner Center in North Hollywood. Celebrating their 5th season, the production welcomed actor Alan Ruck (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as their host and P!stol P!stol as the musical guest on June 16th. [...]

Los Angeles is truly becoming a cultural and performing arts epicenter and at UCLA Live you can see that change taking place. The UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season offers a wide variety of cultural programs that include theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented material. Each of [...]

This year’s MTV gifting suite was hosted by the always impressive GBK Productions. While no stranger to the gifting suite process, Gavin Keilly and GBK productions continued to amaze and inspire all who attended, not only because of the beautiful items they chose, but also because of the generosity shown by donating 20% of the proceeds [...]

Showcasing many of today’s most innovative and boundary-breaking companies, UCLA Live’s 2007/2008 Dance Series includes a mix of exemplary contemporary troupes and a selection of vital performers in world music and dance. From October 2007 into May 2008, these diverse presentations will showcase dancers and choreographers spanning the globe from Germany, Vietnam, Belgium, Bali, New [...]

UCLA Live presents as part of its 2007/08 season a fresh slate of bold and prestigious classical concerts that bring a supreme cross section of the world’s finest musicians to the acoustically excellent Royce Hall. Director, David Sefton believes that UCLA Live’s 2007-2008 Classical Music Series is the finest recital series in Los Angeles, without [...]

UCLA Live’s Program Series includes special family-friendly events for all ages. The 2007/08 Series will present award-winning family entertainment.  UCLA Live’s Design for Sharing Family Series is named for its acclaimed outreach program, Design for Sharing, one of the largest, most accomplished university-based outreach organizations in the country. Intended for children and their families to [...]

World Music and Dance are combined at UCLA Live.  In an unparalleled 07/08 World Music Series, UCLA Live features a West Coast premiere and a concert exclusive, plus a special World Music and Dance Series, presenting two highly anticipated U.S. premieres. Showcasing global superstars and cultural ambassadors of music and dance from the streets to [...]

Looking to hear an incomparable mix of folk, rock and blues?  Be sure to attend the UCLA Live 2007/08 Roots Series as legends of the genre perform in an outstanding combination of rare appearances and reunion concerts. Showcasing five decades of socially-conscious singer-songwriters and pioneering music icons, the series features one of the world’s most [...]

UCLA Live continues to present daring and provocative work through its 2007/08 season including the Sixth International Theatre Festival. UCLA Live will once again show groundbreaking productions from around the globe, the upcoming festival features a U.S. premiere, two U.S. company debuts, multiple West Coast premieres and exclusive engagements from theaters based in Scotland, The [...]

UCLA Live is proud to present the words and wisdom of today’s most influential literary figures and cultural pundits through its 07/08 Spoken Word Series.  This stunning season offers a wide-ranging roster of exclusive pairings and rare engagements including three Pulitzer Prize winners, top political journalists, the nation’s number one selling poet and the best-known [...]

Inform. Think. Inspire. Feel. Challenge. Innovate. Declare. Truth.
Social Atelier launched their globally conscious organic clothing line on Thursday, June 14th at the Tandus Design Center in Culver City. Designers Andrei Nejjar and Yael Afriat have created a debut collection of t-shirts that feature socially focused slogans such as ‘Stop Genocide’, ‘39 18 33′, ‘Thailand Pakistan [...]

Two-time Emmy nominee, Debbie Matenopoulos is most well-known as the vivacious beauty who dishes the latest in celebrity news, style and entertainment. As a compelling journalist, talk show host and actress, she has proven herself to be a multifaceted talent in the entertainment world. A regular face on E! Entertainment Television, Matenopoulos not only co-hosts [...]

Setting the standard in animation, Disney Pixar prepares to unveil their latest venture. Set in a 5-star gourmet French restaurant, Ratatouille tells the classic fish-out-of water story, or rather, rat-out-of-the sewer.  Acquiring the talents of Academy Award winning director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) and the storytellers at Pixar Animation Studios (Cars, Finding Nemo), Ratatouille is [...]

Hundreds of bands work the Sunset Strip each week, but only once in a blue moon do you find an undiscovered gem that refreshingly turns out to be just as exciting as the headlining act. On June 6, the Key Club in Hollywood welcomed a new find, an artist named Antonio Pontarelli, who was on the [...]

Jamie Lee Curtis hosted the fifth annual What A Pair! Event at the Orpheum Theatre on June 3, 2007.  Benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John’s Health Center, a various selection of women spanning all fields of the entertainment business paired off to perform songs from top Broadway musicals. [...]

Gifting suites are the well-known and well-loved precursor to awards shows. Showing appreciation Hollywood style by gifting the presenters, performers, and VIPs of the television, movie and music industries. And on May 30th and 31st Platinum Publicity hosted Melanie Segal’s Luxury Lounge in celebration of the upcoming 2007 MTV Movie Awards at Le Meridien Hotel [...]

When the Catalina Bar & Grill Jazz Club clubs slogan reads “Nothing but the best in Jazz", that is Jane Monheit. Playing to a packed club on Saturday June 9, Monheit sang both arrangements from the beginning of her young career as well recordings from her newest album “Surrender.” The atmosphere was a like [...]

It is one thing to "think" you can dance. It is another to have your name synonymous with the term "dance" itself. Meet Shane Sparks, a young and fresh member of the dance world who is meeting success through his commitment to hip-hop and marriage to dance. Seems like a potential love story at first [...]

Jazz fans have a brand new season of exciting performances to look forward to, as UCLA Live has released their 2007-2008 line up. Jazz aficionados will be treated to a mix of small ensembles, larger collectives and orchestras while enjoying the smooth sounds at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
At the top of the list [...]

The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award is given out each year to "one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art."  Based on this criteria, it should come as no surprise that actor Al Pacino was this year’s recipient.  With roles in classic films such as The Godfather, Scarface and Serpico, [...]

The stars were out at The Silver Spoon MTV Movie Awards Hollywood Buffet on Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st. Held at a beautiful Beverly Hills estate, the event went green with an emphasis placed upon natural and environmentally friendly products and services. Proceeds were raised for the Environmental Media Association (EMA), a non-profit [...]

As a volunteer based group, Project Angel Food delivers free professionally prepared meals to the homes of people living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses throughout LA County. Originating in 1989 in one person’s tiny apartment kitchen, Project Angel Food has gone from serving 15 to 1,200 meals a day that will now be cooked [...]

By Susie Salva
Maroon 5 has just released their highly anticipated sophomore effort, "It Won’t Be Soon Before Long," on A&M/Octone Records following up their highly touted "Songs About Jane," which netted them their first of two Grammy’s as Best New Artist of 2005 selling more than ten million albums worldwide. Maroon 5 appears to be [...]

Where can you see a variety of theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented programs?? The answer is at UCLA Live. Director David Sefton, announced the eclectic UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season on Wednesday, June 6th at an Exclusive Preview held in the beautiful Royce Hall.
The [...]

Home At Last, the new CD by Herman Matthews, truly has my head spinning. This could be the best CD I have heard all year. Produced by Herman Matthews and Ned Albright, this is more than eleven great tunes, it is the ultimate road trip to any barbeque pit two thousand miles from home, wherever [...]

The Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Air Center on June 2 was the site for The Fourth Annual First Star Celebration for Children’s Rights. This fun filled family event included carnival games, activities, dinner and an awards presentation to three very deserving honorees.

As a national 501 ( c ) (3) public charity dedicated to improving [...]

The themes behind Johnny Garcia’s thoughtful play, “Satisfy Me” are nothing new. Love and marriage, infidelity, chronic immaturity, self-indulgence and plain old lust have been explored and disseminated since the beginning of theater itself. Nevertheless, “Satisfy Me” delivers as a freshly rendered and well-written take on our steadfast weaknesses. Based in NYC “Satisfy Me” [...]

Jenn Laskey of Red Light Productions invited friends and colleagues to an industry mixer Thursday night at the brand new renovated club Social, formally known as the Hollywood Athletic Club on Sunset and Wilcox.
Familiar with the building from the past, I was really looking forward to another night of socializing at this very sophisticated hang out, [...]

On June 2, the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (formerly the Aladdin) unveiled its newest stage show, The Beauty of Magic with Hans Klok, featuring international superstar Pamela Anderson.  It is a brand new venue for Anderson.  “It’s always been a dream of mine to perform on stage in [...]

One of the main numbers of the first act in the new Derek Taylor Kent musical “King Kalimari” is called a “A New Kind of Show,” and for the small musical, that could certainly be considered it’s theme as well. "King Kalimari." which uses a mixes media presentation of slides and normal props, is the [...]

 The Secret is enjoying runaway success, as Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and millions of other readers pick up on its tips for reaching your goals and attaining your dreams. But there’s at least one more secret behind The Secret, tucked away on the acknowledgements page of the book: the inspiration of Dr. Robert Anthony. No [...]

Wynn Las Vegas’ water-based spectacle Le Rêve (The Dream) certainly lives up to its name. While watching one can’t help but feel as though you have entered an alternate and utterly imaginative universe. [...]

NBC Universal On Demand has joined with Music Choice to offer a ‘Music & Movies’ Video On Demand category featuring music artists starring in films premiering On Demand starting May 31st. The dual star line-up includes Justin Timberlake in "Alpha Dog," Alicia Keys in "Smokin’ Aces" and Mandy Moore in "Because I Said So."
Content [...]

By Susie Salva
Going back to their roots Poison puts their unique spin on 13 cover tunes from the ‘70s and ‘80s on their first new studio album, “POISON’D!” on EMI America Records/Capitol since the 2002 release of “Hollyweird.” Working with renowned producer Don Was and recorded at Hensen Recording Studios in Hollywood, he was  able [...]

In his first full length play in ten years, playwright David Henry Hwang combines autobiographical truth with fiction in the Center Theatre Group’s production of “Yellow Face” at the Mark Taper Forum. The piece serves as one of Hwang’s most vulnerable works as it grapples with his professional and personal struggles as well as the social [...]

On Wednesday, May 23, The Turks and Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) kicked off its 3rd annual year with an LA launch party at the Hollywood American Legion Post. The event included a private reception to celebrate and make some key announcements for the upcoming festival which will take place this October 16-21, 2007 on [...]

Feet move like paintbrushes gliding, stroking the floor like a canvas. An electric violin screeches and a tribal drumbeat accompanies it. The music rings out over the dancers dressed in full blue unitards lit under blue lights. It is the first meeting between all these elements, intertwining live, creating something new from independent entities.
This is [...]

The green carpet was rolled out on the evening of May 21st when the Los Angeles Cast of “Wicked” held a star-studded benefit gala at Club Façade-Hollywood supporting The American Cancer Society.  The club’s atmosphere was touched by hints of green; after all it was a “Wicked” affair.   Cast members including Eden Espinosa, who plays [...]

As the MTV Movie Awards approaches, one thing is on people’s minds: gifting suites! This May 30th and 31st Platinum Publicity is hosting Melanie Segal’s Luxury Lounge in celebration of the MTV Movie Awards, and will be held at an undisclosed location. The event will raise awareness and funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS [...]

In the midst of overhauling their theatre, the Mark Taper Forum announces their 41st season.  Beginning in November, audiences can expect to enjoy both American classics and British hits while appreciating their new surroundings in the renovated theatre. 
The 2007-2008 season of The Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center was [...]

Beginning June 5th through September 4th, the Hollywood and Highland Center will be hosting a Summer Wine and Jazz concert every Tuesday from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. The concert will take place in the Central Courtyard of the Center located on level 2 and is sponsored by kjazz 88.1 fm.
Guests will have the [...]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! Now announcing the Bagavagabond Bohemian Circus! The wildly popular art gang, The Bagavagabonds presents five multi-media, eco-friendly, fundraising events, in association with Epoxybox, Epoxygreen, LA’s Best, and Santa Monica based non-profit “For The Arts”. On the second Friday [...]

A dinner and movie is the classic date, and going to the ArcLight theatre in Hollywood is the place to catch a flick.  Now the two can be enjoyed in one spot as the American Bistro, Charcoal has just opened its doors right next to the popular theatre.
Owners Adolfo Suaya and Michael Sutton bring their [...]

Starring Richard Portnow, Vince Curatola, Michael Rispoli, Danny Grimaldi, John Enos Directed by Sharon Angela and Greg Alosio Written by Luca Palanca Shot on location in Brooklyn, this independent film is a 180-degree [...]

By Susie Salva
Grammy award winning Linkin Park’s much anticipated third studio CD release, “Minutes to Midnight,” on Machine Shop Records/Warner Brothers records finds the band stepping out of their comfort zone and incorporating melodic sounds with industrial and rap music that defines their unique sound. Linkin Park maintains their [...]

Country music’s biggest night not only honored the industry’s biggest names, but also provided the stars with flawless skin.? Dermacia Breathable Foundations and Skincare was on hand to give out their amazing products to presenters, nominees and winners of the 2007 Academy of County Music Awards.?
Among other products offered in the gift lounge, Dermacia [...]

George Sarah has made a name for himself since 1985 by successfully combining two very different generes of music; classical and electronica. A composer for the electronic age, George Sarah uses synthesizers and drum machines as his instruments, and a trio of live strings to compliment and compose each one of his original songs. These [...]

Dance, Cabaret, Jazz or Broadway, whatever your preference, the Orange County Performing Arts Center has it all. Unveiling their 2007-2008 season lineup, The Center offers a diverse series that utilizes the Center in Segerstrom Hall, the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and the Samueli Theatre. With such eclectic and entertaining performances this is [...]

Hal Hartley and Parker Posey are sort of like the Woody Allen and Scarlett Johansson of the independent film world. With his quirky, trademark style and her alluring beauty and charm, Hartley and Posey have become icons of art house cinema. With a highly regarded body of work between them, it made perfect sense that [...]

To the outsider, the world of gift bags and gift suites seems like nothing short of glamorous and luxurious, and that is certainly one side to this award-show staple. But behind the scenes, the movers and shakers are doing more than gathering hot products and schmoozing the stars. For entrepreneurs such as Gavin Keilly of [...]

As summer draws near so do the hottest and latest summer fashions.? If you want to dress like an American Idol or catch the waves in a Vitamin A swimsuit just like Jessica Alba, all you have to do is take a look at Starstyle.com.?
Starstyle.com is the premier destination website that allows viewers to [...]

“We’ve got a lot to do tonight,” Will Shortz said as he strolled onto the stage of UCLA’s Royce Hall Wednesday night. He spoke with an unassuming presence he would maintain throughout the evening, as if it didn’t make much difference whether there were hundreds of people in the audience (which there were) or a [...]

This summer come explore The Secret Life of Cows, an exhibition of surreal and humorous photographs by Glen Wexler. The exhibition is proudly presented by Track 16 Gallery and an opening reception will be held Saturday, July 7 from 7 to 10 P.M. This unique display will be on view July 7 through August 4, [...]

Rock lives here.
L.A. is rocking all week long in celebration of VH1’s second annual Rock Honors. This year, VH1 honors the iconic and eclectic careers of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. In a night of mind-blowing performances, Alice in Chains, Keane, Nickelback, Queens of the Stone Age and Gretchen Wilson will pay [...]

The Society for Young Professionals (SYP) made giving fun on Saturday, May 19 at the Hollywood Plaza with their 3rd annual benefit gala. SYP is a remarkable non-profit organization, designed to create a network of distinguished professionals by promoting philanthropic causes through charitable events.

The organization’s goal is to offer young professionals with an attractive [...]

Distinctive Assets is proud to present its gifting services for this years 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 15th 2007, telecast this year from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets furnishes branding opportunities and establishes new products in addition to celebrity placement. Their talents [...]

It was the perfect day for a crisp white wine. Or so I thought. As I drove through West Hollywood in the ninety degree heat I was looking forward to the tasting event at Fred Segel where I would sip on something light and crisp or perhaps smooth and dry. Though I don’t consider myself [...]

Where else better to celebrate a film festival than in the celebrity and movie mecca of Los Angeles. Thursday June 21 – Sunday, July 1 Film Independent launches its 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF) presented by Los Angeles Times. The festival will once again be hosted in Westwood Village and will feature the best of [...]

Most people remember baseball-great Lou Gehrig, and if not they at least recognize the name of the loveable New York Yankee whose game ended all too early. Today this American sports hero’s name is sadly most often associated with Lou Gehrig’s disease, the degenerative disease which ended Gehrig’s baseball career and which he died of [...]

If you never knew about bio-diesel, ethanol and straight vegetable oil as being the renewal fuel sources that could challenge the petroleum industry, then this documentary just might be compulsory viewing.

Exploring the interaction between the oil companies and their alternatives over the last 150 years, it is apparent that the American public is not [...]

Domiziano Arcangeli, whose renown as an actor spans across continents, can soon be seen in the cult horror film Werewolf in a Women’s Prison, directed by Jeff Leroy and screening at the New Beverly Cinema at midnight on Saturday, May 12. In demand around the world, Domiziano has already starred in 37 feature films, 8 [...]

Planet X, the premier instrumental band of the century, takes their new CD, ‘Quantum’, to a new dimension. With the original core of Derek Sherinian (keyboards) and Virgil Donati (drums), the mixture of rock, jazz fusion and metal in this complex CD will make most musicians start taking acting classes. With Sherinian and Donati at [...]

At 8:30 the guests begin to arrive, walking down the red carpet Cartier selected to welcome its guests, moving amid the photographers? flashes that are the ritual at every glamorous event: it is an exceptional showcase for Rome?s bella vita, from the stars of the city?s nightlife to protagonists of its entertainment, art and culture [...]

By Susie Salva
Selling nearly 18 million albums worldwide with the success of major-label debut, “Fallen,” Evanescence continues their rapid rise to fame with their new CD, ”The Open Door” on Wind-Up Records. This amazing songstress Amy Lee and songwriter Terry Balsamo put forth an outstanding sophomoric effort with “The Open Door.” Their hauntingly beautiful melodies [...]

The celebs were out in force to toast the new special visitor in town, as the best-selling Russian vodka in the United States, Stolichnaya Vodka, the elixir of choice for discriminating adults adds a new twist to the mix: the Stoli Hotel, a 10,000-square-foot cutting-edge entertainment space that premiered in the heart of Hollywood on [...]

Visiting Hollywood’s major attractions is now easier than ever.  There’s no more worry about where to park or how to get there, just simply stop at the Hollywood and Highland Center and their shuttle service will take care of the rest.  Whether your destination is the Pantages Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl or the Griffith Observatory, [...]

Vote for your favorite Music Nation artist on KIIS FM as radio personality Fat Daniel has hand-picked ten videos for you to choose from.  The radio station’s website will feature each of the videos where listeners can vote for their top pick. The artist who receives the most votes will get the chance to perform [...]

By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based Noah Stone, a fervent folksy songwriter has released “Little Revolution”, playing nearly every instrument and producing the record all by himself. Noah Stone’s "Little Revolution" CD has debuted at James Perse’s L.A. and New York boutiques. It’s the perfect musical compliment to the James Perse California aesthetic. Beginning April 26, [...]

Get in on the festivities of the 35th season of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival.  From Beethoven to World Premieres, the 2007 anniversary opens on July 15 at the St. Francis Auditorium in the Museum of Fine Arts on the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM.  Enjoy six weeks of beautiful music and amazing performances [...]

Are you in the 14-19 year old age bracket? Do you dream of becoming a filmmaker?  If you answered yes to both these questions then you’re in luck. Samsung Fresh Films is calling for nationwide submissions in the largest national celebrity judged teen filmmaking competition. On March 27, 2007, Samsung Fresh [...]

Noticed the price of gas lately? Worried about the environment and whether we will continue to have one in ten year’s time? Want to join in on the movement toward saving the earth while keeping your usual citywide focus on film, fun and always getting to a great music festival? It’s your lucky, eco-savvy, fest-finding [...]

If you love jazz and art, then mark your calenders. Lots of cool jazz, inspiring art and plenty of fun will be in store for festival goers during the 2nd annual Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival, August 10 – 12, in Camarillo. What has become the largest event in Camarillo, the Camarillo Art & Jazz [...]

Need ideas for Mother’s Day?? Take a cue from Distinctive Assets and give what the hottest celebrity moms are getting.? The leader in celebrity swag, Distinctive Assets are the go to people for award show gift bags and lounges.? This year they have complied the Mother’s Day Gift Basket with over 30 amazing items from [...]

With a champagne toast, international superstar Bruce Willis and friend Robert Earl capped off a day of big announcements and celebrity appearances as they lit up the Las Vegas Strip and the sign atop the new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

The evening ceremony on the resort’s pool deck was just the tip of the [...]

Famed author Norman Mailer will be the featured speaker at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on June 7, 2007 as part of the Music Center Speaker Series.  Entitled Norman Mailer-In Conversation with John Buffalo Mailer, the renowned playwright will appear with his son on the date that was originally scheduled for the late Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Norman [...]

Well over a dozen of Hollywood’s latest and greatest upcoming television and movie stars gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood last Saturday for an event geared towards a good cause and nothing short of magnificent in glamour and entertainment. Spearheaded and hosted by highly acclaimed model, film and television [...]

DJ Cobra sure packs a wallop. Whether he’s spinning at a private event for Playboy or MTV, celebrities such as Madonna or Puff Daddy, or clubs such as Area, Les Deux, and Basque, he brings along mesmerizing beats and a seductive selection of tunes. But apparently, these live events aren’t enough for this multitasker. More [...]

Your home is your castle and your oasis, where you can escape the outside world. It’s your refuge, and it’s a reflection of you. The decorating possibilities are endless, and now they can take on another dimension with Murallusions by Curtis Stokes. The master muralist’s works have been seen on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” [...]

With the help of generous donors around the globe, the Prem Rawat Foundation has made it part of its mission to help the neediest people around the world satisfy the most basic demands of everyday life, such as feeding themselves and their families and finding clean water. The village of Bantoli in northeastern India has [...]

Fashion and L.A.?They go hand in hand. So it only makes sense that one of the most exciting shopping events of the year is headed to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 26th.? For the hottest designers, hippest trends and unbelievable discounts, make your way to TopButton’s Designer Shopping Event.
As the premiere fashion website, [...]

An elite group of Southern California high school students were honored at the Music Center Spotlight Awards on April 14. Held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Music Center of Los Angeles County awarded 12 performing artists and 14 visual artists with cash scholarships with top awards of $6,000 going to the winner and $3,000 [...]

Michael O’Rourke, Founder and Chairman of Sexy Hair, has launched a new line of product called Strong Sexy Hair with RCA Recording Artist and Sexy Hair spokesperson, Katharine McPhee. Strong Sexy Hair is the secret to the luscious, healthy locks that McPhee sports in her music videos, photo shoots, and every day life.The product is [...]

Katharine McPhee is one of Hollywood?s newest It girls, with the hit single Over It? and the #5 ranking in Stuff Magazine’s  Top 100 Sexiest Female Celebrities". Her charming personality and her natural beauty combine to showcase her larger-than-life star presence and Big Sexy Hair is making sure everyone in Los Angeles knows it. Throughout [...]

With three world premieres, and six new plays in all, the Center Theater Group has exciting plans to titillate audiences in their 2007-2008 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.? From September 2007 through July 2008, CTG will showcase a wide-range of work, from the best of off-Broadway and international fare to hip [...]

King Arthur’s Court has come to Las Vegas, and no I’m not talking about the Excalibur.  The smash-hit musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, is now performing at the Wynn.
From its New York origins this 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, whose original cast included Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce and Hank Azaria [...]

A twist on the old classic, the world premiere of the musical, "Sleeping Beauty Wakes" has extended it’s run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.  Presented by the Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre, this entertaining musical incorporating both deaf and hearing actors will now run through May 20th. Through signing as [...]

Los Angeles native Cindy Margolis is a uniquely American success story. Following a meteoric rise to success in which she was crowned “Queen of the Internet” by Yahoo! Internet Life, she was inducted into the 2000 Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Most Downloaded Woman. She has also been lauded as “Woman of [...]

By Susie Salva Twenty-year-old singer/songwriter Paolo Nutini, a musical prodigy, is nothing short of sensational. Nutini recently released “These Streets,” on Atlantic records a soulfully charismatic effort from this young troubadour. Despite his Italian name, the Nutini family lived in Paisley, Scotland for at least four generations.
This handsome musician has been compared [...]

The 2007 Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held a Gift Suite worthy of its 20 year celebration! In Hollywood, before each awards show appreciation is shown to the presenters, performers, and VIPs of the Television, Movie and Music Industries by presenting them with gifts of thanks. These gifts are always the latest and greatest products on [...]

There are works of literature in the American canon that over the years have achieved a certain iconic status. These works are as different as sibling children; though distinct in myriad ways, they each carry a common element that binds them – the power to pierce the public consciousness like a syringe through epidermis and [...]

Pop chanteuse Lisa Palleschi has a big voice, and she isn’t afraid to use it. On her debut album, Released, she explores not only the range of her versatile voice but also the scope of humanity, with insightful and uninhibited lyrics. "I think anybody can relate to Released, and I’m really proud of that. That’s [...]

Staying fit, healthy and, most importantly, young, has become a way of life.? We exercise regularly (or at least try), we take a variety of vitamins and supplements and we have a wealth of nutritional information at our fingertips.? Anti-aging clinics are sprouting up everywhere, promising a more youthful appearance almost instantly.

But when it comes [...]

Los Angeles. Sunshine, palm trees, celebrities, and Rick Dees in the Morning. A staple of morning radio in Los Angeles for over 22 years, Rick Dees is part of the fabric of this town. For me, starting my day listening to his lively, hilarious radio show all these years in [...]

Sharon Stone, Kelly Stone and William Shatner will be honored at the 2007 Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards.  Held on April 14 in Rancho Mirage, California, these honorees, along with Foundation Founder Earl Greenburg are being rewarded for their tireless charity efforts throughout the year.
The black tie event, now in its 9th year, will be held [...]

Twenty-five years ago Dakota Jackson began a company as one-of-a-kind as the pieces he creates for it: Dakota Jackson, Inc.
It all began during the 1970s when Jackson, working out of his New York studio, was making furniture which included such mysterious detail as hidden compartments and pieces with unexpected movement, in tribute to his family?s [...]

Look out ladies! This May 16 and 17th, the ultimate shopping event spectacular Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out once again comes to Los Angeles. Since 2001, city-savvy Sheckys.com has been hosting America’s hottest shopping party exclusively for women in cities across the country. Every spring, summer and fall this event attracts thousands of women, with last [...]

You’ve surely heard of or seen the Blue Man Group before.  Completely covered in blue makeup, they’re hard to miss, but now they have a new home to entertain audiences.  Soon to be based in Orlando, Florida, the Blue Man Group will perform from Universal Studio’s re-designed 1,000 seat Sound Stage 18.

Accessible from both Universal [...]

Recently, LA’s The Place caught up with Elsa Longhauser, curator and Executive Director of the Santa Monica Museum of Art. The museum is preparing for its annual fundraiser, INCOGNITO (Saturday, April 28, at 7pm), a massive exhibition and art sale in which each and every piece goes for $250. Hundreds of acclaimed local, national, and [...]

If you’re a person who loves fashion and has a soft spot for kittens, Los Angeles Kitten Fashion Week is the show for you!  Hosted at the fabulous Standard Hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, Kitten Fashion Week was a fresh new venue for emerging International designers. The event was created by designer and [...]

The Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre is the next stop for Reginald Rose’s national tour of the classic play "Twelve Angry Men."  Running from March 28 through May 6, this version boasts Richard Thomas and George Wendt in starring roles.

Directed by Scott Ellis, this acclaimed Roundabout Theatre production received Tony nominations for Best Revival and Best [...]

It’s Saturday night.  You’re sick of the bar scene, you’ve seen everything that’s out at the theatres and you’ve only got ten bucks in your pocket. What to do? Well, one idea is to check out some improv at The Complex in Hollywood.
If you’ve ever watched the show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” you’ll [...]

The 20th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards Presenters & Performers took part in the fabulous gift lounge, produced by Distinctive Assets, to celebrate 20 fantastic years of Kids’ Choice Awards on March 31, 2007.  
Known for their lavish gifts at major network shows such as The GRAMMY® Awards, The Latin GRAMMY® Awards, The American Music Awards and The [...]

Red Carpets. Palm Trees. Sunny skies. These are the hallmarks of Los Angeles. But L.A. has another calling card: denim. If you didn’t know it before you do know, L.A. is the denim capitol of the world. One of the hottest lines out there, TAG Jeans, proved why all of young Hollywood is clamoring to [...]

Starting September 29th, Disney takes the already spectacular “High School Musical” on ice, as Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour will premiere, according to Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions, and Kenneth Field, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment.
Tickets for the U.S. tour went on sale Monday, April 2nd.
The ice tour will [...]

Upon hearing the band name, The Rocket Summer, images of an entire rock group come to mind.  However, names can be deceiving, as this band is comprised of just one guy.  That guy, Bryce Avary, is a 24 year-old singer, songwriter, producer and all around jack-of-all-trades. With a grassroots beginning, Avary tirelessly peddled his [...]

Calling all young designers:  Gen Art’s 9th Annual International Styles Competition is now accepting submissions. Fashion darlings like Zac Posen and Rebecca Taylor launched their careers with the help of Gen Art, the leading national arts and entertainment organization, and you could be next.
Twenty-five budding young designers will be chosen to vie for more [...]

In today’s world, you don’t have to live with what God gave you.  With advances in medical science and plastic surgery anything can be tweaked, tucked, nipped, and fixed to your wishes.  But what are the common requests?  Celebrities, Celebrities, Celebrities.  Whether it is Angelina Jolie’s plump lips, Jennifer Aniston’s gorgeous locks, or Beyonce’s bootylicious [...]

Natacha Atlas is proof that it’s a small world after all. Born in Brussels, raised in England, performing mostly in Arabic, and famous the world over, this multilingual singer and dancer has worked with artists nearly as diverse as her own background. In fact, it might be impossible to decide the most impressive aspect of [...]

Health and beauty were definitely in style last week when organic foods producer thinkproducts joined forces with organic grocery giant Whole Foods Market and L.A. Models to host the thinkVitality Fashion Show, held at the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim last Saturday on March 10th.
1,500 guests crowded into the massive Marriot Hotel Tent for the [...]

The VetStage Foundation, along with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, present the world premiere of Los Angeles playwright/actor Sean Huze’s “The Wolf”. Directed by Rick Pagano, the six week limited engagement of this timely drama begins Saturday, March 24 at the ART/WORKS Performance Space in Hollywood.
“The Wolf” deals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [...]

Film festivals have often been perceived as the breeding grounds for both potential, upcoming artists and noted artists in the film industry – with movies created by filmmakers hailing from around the world presented with as much skill and effort as put in by their major corporate counterparts.
The New York International Independent Film and [...]

“Before Soul Train, Rock and Roll was the culture that defined America.  [Now thanks to the help of Soul Train], Hip Hop and R&B are what influence and define the culture and the fabric that make the U.S. what it is today.  Hip hop and R&B are the culture that drive us.”  -Laz Alonzo [...]

Whether driving on a road trip or flying overseas, travel is something just about everyone can relate to. Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know is a musical that is sure to strike a cord with even the most inexperienced of jetsetters.
Based on Fodor’s best-selling book, this off-Broadway musical lambasts everything from rental cars to cruise [...]

Lash Fary is the guru of gifts.  From birthdays to weddings to award shows, if the perfect gift is needed, then Lash is the person to consult.  Having overseen the official gifting suites for most major award shows over the last eight years, Fary knows a thing or two about what’s hot.
Founding Distinctive Assets [...]

It’s time to head to the birthplace of America’s best music, Memphis, Tennessee, for “Seven Days of Soul.”  This summer the city of Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, and Rock ‘n’ Roll will celebrate 50 Years of Soul.  During this seven day festival in June, music fans will be given the opportunity to visit some [...]

These days, reality television is all about fulfilling the dream come true for the winning contestant.  We have small town beauty pageant winners turned Top Models, struggling aspiring singers turned overnight singing Idols, and even mid-level managers turned major business executives thanks to Donald Trump.  And now, even the behind-the-scenes budding film directors will have [...]

I’m at the Commerce Casino this past Saturday afternoon waiting for the elevator when up walks James Woods accompanied by a nervous young handler.
“I was here last night until four-thirty in the morning,” he says in his trademark rapid-fire delivery. “Hell, I practically just woke up.”
The elevator arrives and the three of us get [...]

The human head is believed to remain in a state of consciousness for one and a half minutes after decapitation.  Using this as a jumping off point, Pulitzer Prize winning author Robert Olen Butler wrote Severance: Stories, in which he imagines the thoughts running through 62 minds (both real and fictional) immediately after losing their [...]

Come celebrate the kick-off of L.A. Fashion Week with The New Garde: A Celebration of Innovative LA Fashion, sponsored by Kryolan Professional Makeup and Gen Art. The event will debut the Fall 2007 collections of three promising designers in fashion-forward presentations held at Ivar Studios. 
Rather than a runway show, Alms, Hazel Brown and Mintee [...]

Want to see the latest and greatest films, before they arrive in theaters? This Spring, spend your evenings watching some of the season’s most anticipated and talked-about films in the comfort of the Writers Guild Theater, courtesy of UCLA Extension’s Sneak Preview course. The longest-running and most prestigious preview series in the nation, Sneak Preview [...]

By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based straight-ahead rockers Buckcherry rise like a phoenix out of the ashes. With their reemergence on the scene after a four year hiatus, Buckcherry’s latest CD, “Fifteen” (recorded in only 15 days, hence the name) and recently picked up by Atlantic Records prove that they are back with a vengeance.

Influenced by [...]