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Multi Grammy Winning Mary J. Blige Announces Her “Music Saved My Life” Tour

Mary J. Blige fans, get ready! She kicks off her “Music Saved My Life” 11-city tour October 2nd, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. In certain cities, artists Jazmin Sullavin, Miguel, and El Debarge will perform with her as well. See the tour schedule below so you can be there to hear and see the talented and [...]

Best Friends Animal Society presents Strut Your Mutt to Raise Money for Animal Rescue

On Sun., Sept. 19, Best Friends Animal Society is hosting its very first Strut Your Mutt event on the Santa Monica Pier. The event is offering many a service for those with beloved pooches, including yoga, massages and special treats, all suited for a dog.
Beginning with a mile-long walk at 8:30 a.m., the festival officially [...]

The New American Dream: Are We Literally Dying to Be Thin & Rich?

The American Dream has changed quite drastically over the years.  As the thought emerged to produce a picturesque family, house, dog and white picket fence, people knew they had to work hard to have the opportunity to gain the serenity of family.  However, today the Old American Dream is almost archaic.  What has replaced it [...]

Food & Wine Host Taste of Beverly Hills, Sept 2-5th

FOOD & WINE Magazine hosts its first Taste of Beverly Hills this weekend, featuring cooking demonstrations from some of the country’s most celebrated chefs, restaurant tastings, wine and mixology seminars, live musical performances, and appearances from top culinary personalities like Top Chef 6 winner, Michael Voltaggio and Chef Ludo Lefebvre of Ludo Bites.
Firework Launch
The four [...]

Pamper Time for Mom’s and Mommy-To-Be by Adiri, Hosted by Tia Carrere

Daughtry “Leave This Town,” on 19 Entertainment/RCA Records

Written by Susie Salva
North Carolina born Chris Daughtry and his rock band Daughtry’s sophomore release, “Leave This Town,” on 19 Entertainment /RCA Records is the phenomenal follow to their hugely popular self-titled debut release. This American Idol Season 5 finalist outsold Idol winner Taylor Hick’s debut album selling more than four million copies and was [...]

Bella Style Garden Event Celebrated Primetime Emmy Awards

Host Lo Bosworth from MTV’s ‘The Hills’ welcomed celebrities, Emmy nominees, and many other prestigious guests to a unique garden of paradise experience on August 27th, 2010. While stars enjoyed themselves with gifts and goodies, they also benefited the non-profit Children Uniting Nations.
Celebrity Partners
These were just a few of the VIP guests of the event: [...]

HBO Hosted 8th Annual LUXURY LOUNGE® to honor the 2010 Emmy Awards

HBO® hosted its 8th annual LUXURY LOUNGE® this past weekend to honor the 62nd Primetime Emmy® Awards at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. A slew of celebrities and nominees, from True Blood, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, Dexter, Mad Men, and The Office, attended the lounge to be pampered at the L’Oréal Paris [...]

GBK and Tic Tac® Mints Host 2010 Emmy Gift Lounge

It’s Emmy time and that means LA’s the Place brings you the highlights of the best and brightest gifting suites that celebrated them. GBK, and Tic Tac® Mints hosted yet another amazing gift suite at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills to honor the 2010 Emmy nominees and presenters on August 27th, 28th, 2010.

Meet Kim Kardashian Sept. 4th at Nordstrom Santa Monica Place

Nordstrom Santa Monica Place invites customers on Saturday, September 4th from 12:30 – 2 pm to meet Kim Kardashian as she supports FUSIONBEAUTY’s “Kiss Away Poverty” Campaign and helps to launch their Illumifill Line Filling Luminizer.
This special event will feature consultations with FUSIONBEAUTY experts as well as the opportunity for eligible customers to meet Kim [...]

Reality Cares Produces Achievement Awards Hosted by Michael Yo at the Luxe

Stars not only prepared for the big Emmy Awards by getting wardrobe fittings, going to parties and having beauty treatments – they also made room in their busy schedules to show support for numerous non-profits and charity organizations. Reality Cares, a non-profit organization aligning members of the entertainment industry with various charitable organizations, hosted the [...]

Discount Tickets to LA Times Celebration of Food & Wine Festival

The Los Angeles Times invites you to join the Celebration of Food & Wine Festival this Sunday, September 5th, 12-8 pm at the Paramount Pictures Studios to benefit the non-profit Share Our Strength. From the epicurean to those who simply love good food, this all-day event has every ingredient to satisfy your appetite for new [...]

Distinctive Assets’ “Everybody Wins at the Emmys®” Gift Bags

In a world where there is only one first place, one champion, one award-winner – Distinctive Assets likes to change this cold hard fact. With their 8th Annual “Everybody Wins at the Emmys®” nominee gift bags, all the nominees who don’t take home the shiny Emmy trophy, will still be a winner.

Still Winners
They will handing [...]

GiveLove Dinner Benefits Haiti Relief Efforts with Arquette, Getty

On Sunday, Aug. 29 while many in Tinseltown were celebrating Emmy wins and TV honors, Patricia Arquette, Rosetta Getty and Jacqui Getty hosted a dinner benefiting the GiveLove with the 1st Annual GiveLove to Haiti Dinner in Los Angeles.
Several celebrities attended the dinner including Maria Bello, Odette Yusman, Rose McGowan, Rachel Bilson, James Van Der [...]

P.F. Chang’s Home Menu™ Frozen Moments Gift Lounge Celebrates Emmy Awards

On 3 Productions produced the fabulous and well-attended P.F. Chang’s Home Menu™ Frozen Moments Gift Lounge backstage at The Nokia Theatre in celebration of the 62nd Primetime Emmy® Awards. Talent were invited to visit the Gift Lounge during rehearsals and the night of the show. LAsThePlace.com brings you the highlights of the event.

Erin White Crowned Miss Malibu 2011

In the company of a gorgeous Pacific Ocean view, celebrity guests, a pristine atmosphere, and more than thirty other contestants, Erin White, 26, was crowed as the new Miss Malibu 2011 at the 6th Annual Miss Malibu Pageant at Malibu Bluffs Park.
White, an aspiring actress and spokeswoman for equal rights, won over a panel of [...]

Angel Awards 2010 Raised Funds for Project Angel Food

Project Angel Food, on Saturday August 21st, hosted their annual Angel Awards gala event to recognize the efforts of individuals and businesses who contributed to the non-profit’s cause. The event raised much needed funds to deliver 13,000 meals a week to those with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life threatening diseases in Los Angeles County. One [...]

28th American Wine & Food Festival at Universal Studios Sept. 25 – Not to be Missed!

Calling all Los Angeles foodies! Tickets for the 28th American Wine & Food Festival held on September 25th at the Universal Studios’ back lot are on sale now. While you enjoy the glorious cuisines of the finest chefs, you’ll be helping out the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation that benefits the Los Angeles Meals on Wheels Programs.
Feasting [...]

Scriptwriting with a Stranger – Timothy Martin Collaborates Seamlessy

Many screenplay collaborations don’t end well. They go down like burning buildings in the pyrotechnics of anger and complaint, threats and yelling. When the distance separating writers is over 1,700 miles, things can grow even worse.
Not so for the writing team of Michelle Regan, of Chicago, and Timothy Martin, of McKinleyville, California.
“Our long-distance screenplay collaboration [...]

Blue Sunday Event Promotes Pampering, Health, Fitness

To prove that the color blue can sometimes get a bad wrap, Blue Medi Spa held a special Blue Sunday event on Aug. 15 giving customers several chances to experience all that the location has to offer for pampering services, shopping and more.

Presented by Blue Spa and Shanti-Style, the Blue Sunday event took place on [...]

5th Annual Surfrider Foundation Event Hits Malibu with Christina Applegate, Martyn Lenoble

Martyn Lenoble and fiancee Christina Applegate are hosting this year’s 5th Annual Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Expression Session on Sat., Sept. 11 in Malibu at First Point, Surfrider Beach. This event will be a part of the Malibu Surfing Association’s MSA Classic.
“The Surfrider Foundation is a fantastic organization doing great things for our beaches and coastlines,” [...]

Naida Begeta Brings Kao Pao Shu Design Studio and Store to Santa Monica

Bosnian designer Naida Begeta has brought her newest collections to the Los Angeles area with the opening of her Kao Pao Shu Studio in Santa Monica.
Begeta was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and at the age of 12 lived through wartimes in her native home. After the tumultuous years, Begeta was given the opportunity to attend [...]

Dallas King’s ‘Little Soldier’ Gets Red Carpet Treatment

Founder of Onyx Entertainment Dallas King showed his short film “Little Soldier” after a special red carpet presentation on Aug. 12 at the WGA Theater in Beverly Hills. King wrote, directed and produced the film that stars Gabreon Womack, Darren Schnase and Lionel Powell.
Daniel (Womack) is having a problem with wetting his bed, and his [...]

Review of The People vs. George Lucas

Who owns film? Is it the filmmaker who creates the characters and struggles to get it to the screen, or is it the fans who consume and support it? This is the fundamental struggle in the documentary The People vs. George Lucas.

Anyone who has attended one semester of film school is aware of the auteur [...]

VOGUE September 2010: Halle Berry

 

VOGUE’s September 2010 issue features  Halle Berry on the cover, sporting a modern pageboy haircut, as well as an intimate interview and stunning photo shoot by Mario Testino. After three years of laying low from the Hollywood scene, she reveals personal details of being a mom to two-year old Nahla and her breakup with Gabriel [...]

Distinctive Assets Delivers A-List 2010 HollyWOOF Doggie Bags

From pet fashions to pet food, the HollyWOOF 2010 gift boxes delighted A-List dog owners and their pets. As the dog days of summer fade into fall, Distinctive Assets delivered special gift bags to some of their favorite pet-loving stars. Every dog indeed has its day … especially in Hollywood where blinged-out canines are nearly [...]

Chris O’Donnell, Gilles Marini, James Denton and others Support Trident for “Smiles Across America” Campaign

value=”http://www.youtube.com/v/Lim6XCJJbkI?fs=1&hl=en_US”> >High above Los Angeles on August 10th, 2010, a carnival-themed, family-oriented event was hosted at the London West Hollywood’s rooftop by Trident and Smiles Across America (SAA) to promote children’s oral health. Guests, including some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities, pledged to chew sugarless gum to protect not only their smiles, but more importantly, for [...]

Platinum Publicity’s 2010 Teen Choice Celebrity Retreat Partnered with TJ Maxx to Benefit Save the Children

To help raise awareness of child poverty, Melanie Segal’s Platinum Publicity Celebrity Retreat, presented by T.J.Maxx, celebrated the 2010 Teen Choice Awards on August 4th and 5th, 2010 in Hollywood, CA. Top celebrities surrounding the Teen Choice Awards and media guests “Maxxed” out their style and had fun while helping a good cause.
 
Helping Children In [...]

California Queen Hosts Talent Swag for 2010 Teen Choice Awards

In honor of the 2010 Teen Choice Awards Nominees and Presenters, California Queen dazzles A-list celebrities and young Hollywood stars with a red carpet Talent Swag Social.
TeAmo and Bellaboo were the headline sponsors at this chic summer social off the Sunset Strip in the City of Angels at The London West Hollywood Hotel.
But the [...]

LATP Chats with ‘The Millionaire Matchmaker’ Patti Stanger

In January 2000, Patti Stanger founded the Millionaire’s Club International after working as the director of marketing for Great Expectations, a large and well-known dating service in the U.S.  In 2008 she signed a deal with Bravo to star and produce a reality show centered on her business called “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” and now, Stanger [...]

Elle Magazine’s September Feature: Julia Roberts

America’s darling for over two decades, Julia Roberts, will be charming her audiences once again in the “Eat, Love, Pray” movie, based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, premiering August 13, 2010. Look for the poignant and humorous cover story in the September issue of Elle Magazine on newsstands August 11, 2010 where she is featured on [...]

American Wine & Food Festival’s “An Evening on the Beach” Benefitted Meals on Wheels

Last Thursday, July 29, 2010, Los Angelenos’ taste buds got the royal treatment at the American Wine & Food Festival’s first exclusive summer pre-party event – “An Evening On The Beach.” With unobstructed views of the ocean on the private beach of the Santa Monica Jonathan Club, LA food and wine aficionados were wined and [...]

Susan Sarandon Joins the Body Shop in Ending Child Trafficking

Are you aware that at least 1.2 million children and young people are exploited in the global sex trade each year? And it doesn’t just happen in some far away land, it happens in virtually every country, even right here in the ‘land of the free’.
Thankfully, the Body Shop and the Somaly Mam Foundation with [...]

Sheila E, Lynn Mabry’s ‘An Evening with Angels 2’ Elevates Hope with Chambers, McPhee, Milos and Pickens Jr.

On July 25, Sheila E. and Lynn Mabry hosted the 2nd Annual Elevate Hope Foundation Event “An Evening with Angels 2” at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood with special guests Justin Chambers, Katharine McPhee, James Pickens Jr. and Sofia Milos.
Founded in 2001 by music legend Sheila E. and business partner Lynn Mabry, the Elevate Hope Foundation [...]

Knoxville, Jonze, Tremaine Honor Mat Hoffman with ESPN Documentary ‘The Birth of Big Air’

On Thursday, July 29, BMX fans everywhere will get a taste of something special when the first of ESPN’s “30 for 30s” series airs on the channel. “The Birth of Big Air,” directed by Jeff Tremaine and produced by Johnny Knoxville and Spike Jonze, tells the story of Mat Hoffman, champion and legendary BMX rider.
At [...]

Rolls-Royce Displays the Goods at the Aesthetic Everything Rolls Royce Red Carpet Gifting Lounge for the ESPY Awards

 Vanessa Florez’ Aesthetic Everything presented the Rolls-Royce Red Carpet Gifting Lounge for the ESPY Awards, which took place at the Stone Rose Lounge at the Sofitel.  Celebrities and professional athletes were invited to the luxurious Beverly Hills Hotel to test drive premium vehicles, and take home an assortment of complimentary goods.
The lounge and outdoor cabana areas were outfitted [...]

Canvases and Cocktails: An Art Opening to Benefit LA’s Homeless Youth

Miles from your average art opening, Canvases and Cocktails, set to take place Saturday July 31st from 7-11PM at Paint:Lab in Santa Monica, will benefit the Los Angeles Youth Network. LAYN’s mission is to end homelessness, one youth at a time.
Canvases and Cocktails attendees will be the first to view and purchase original works of [...]

ABC News “Nightline” Interviews Zac Efron

Zac Efron, star of the 2006 smash hit “High School Musical”, transitions from tween heartthrob to a talented actor with notable ability. ABC News “Nightline” interview reveals he is much more than a pretty face as his starring role in the new film “Charlie St. Cloud” points to a long-lasting career. Here are some excerpts [...]

You can help Facilitate the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010! “Watch The Story of Cosmetics” Video

In some ways, perphaps ignorance is bliss, as they say. But when it comes to your health, and the well-being of your children, ignorance can be deadly. This compelling video shared by Healthy Child Healthy World will most likely change the way you’ve been making decisions about the products you use on a daily basis! What [...]

Reinventing Taste: Chef Michael Mina’s Stonehill Tavern at St. Regis Monarch Beach

* An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010
Set in the understated elegance of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, Chef Michael Mina’s Stonehill Tavern is as accessible as it is beautiful, with personable service and expansive views of the pristine California coast. In the evenings, guests will be treated to a truly grand scene – [...]

Athletes Get the Spa Treatment at the Pre-ESPY Gentlemen’s Lounge

Taking a break from the gyms, hardwoods and playing fields, professional athletes dropped their training schedules for an outdoor man-cave of personal grooming at the Bid Network Online (BNO) pre-ESPY Gentlemen’s Lounge gifting suite.
A true “gentlemen” pampering experience was offered, as each outdoor cabana was decked out with a stations catering to the spa needs [...]

Speed Channel’s ‘Battle of the Supercars’ Hosted by Lee Reherman Premieres July 22

Watch actor/host/former pro-football player Lee Reherman,  as his show, “Battle of the Supercars” will premiere on the Speed Channel,  tomorrow, Thursday, July 22,@ 10pm E/P.  Reherman is not a stranger to the automotive world with his resume including gigs hosting the Speed series “Forza Motorsport Showdown” and voicing Hot Rod Television as well. Lee is also [...]

MLB All-Star Fan Fest Presented the Legends of Baseball

The MLB All-Star Fan Fest held Monday, July 12, in Anaheim, CA, brought in its fourth highest crowd in the last twenty years. The event, which bookends the All-Star game that was held earlier in the week, brings together not only a huge number of fans but the pros as well. Lots of celebrities and [...]

Shelly Floyd’s Vitale Skin’s Unique Green Skincare Features Wheatgrass

 
An LA’s The Place 2010 Top Pick!
You may already know that wheatgrass is one of the healthiest products you can eat or drink, but as it turns out, its benefits extend to your skin. Vitale Skin has harnessed the natural properties of wheatgrass for use in their Green Skincare line, where it detoxifies and purifies [...]

Bret Michaels new Album “Custom Built” on Poor Boy Records

Written by Susie Salva
The invincible Bret Michaels who has survived an emergency appendectomy, suffering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a warning stroke, and a hole in his heart has just released his new studio album, “Custom Built,” on Poor Boy Records. The celebrity apprentice winner and the star of the wildly successful reality show VH’s “Rock [...]

The Concern Foundation Raises More Than $1 Million for Cancer Research at Paramount Studios

Flashing Ferris wheels, carousels, acrobats and dancers accompanied 62 of the city’s top restaurants, wineries and liquor providers as the Concern Foundation raised more than $1 million for cancer research on Sat. July 10, 2010.

The “circus” themed, “Concern Under the Big Top,” 36th Annual Block Party at the back lot of Paramount Studios welcomed about [...]

Mike Koenigs – Accessing Unlimited Wealth Through Internet Marketing

Mike Koenigs is revolutionizing the way people view the world of Internet marketing and marketing in general, especially for small businesses. Mr. Koenigs is known as a speaker, video producer and internet marketer who is best known for creating Traffic Geyser, referred to in technology and Internet marketing circles as the magic behind many a [...]

Award Winning Journalist, Lu Parker, Launches Lu Parker Project

Los Angeles, CA (July 19, 2010)— Lu Parker Project, led by KTLA’s Lu Parker, author and animal advocate, will open its doors this summer in an effort to bring together at-risk youth with animals in need.  As a long time supporter of several rescue organizations including: Best Friends Animal Society, Parker works tirelessly for animal [...]

GBK Productions Gives Founder Gavin Keilly a Chance to Make a Difference

Gavin B. Keilly—founder of GBK Productions and the Official Celebrity Gift Bags LLC—knew that he wanted to work in philanthropy. After serving as philanthropy chair at his fraternity at Sonoma State University, he graduated and worked for a telecommunications company before becoming a financial advisor. From there, Keilly thought about what he wanted to do [...]

Michael Gavino’s “In The Heights” Musical Review

The best musicals do a remarkable balancing act. On one level they transport the audience to a separate world, while at the same time they have universal themes that apply to everyone. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play In The Heights skillfully performs this delicate balancing act.

In The Heights does a wonderful job of transporting the audience into [...]

Cadillac Goes White Introducing Kenneth Monroe’s Cadillac Black Men’s Fragrance

On the evening of June 29, the Style Lounge in Studio City, Calif. was turned into a white wonderland to promote and celebrate Kenneth Monroe and the launch of his Cadillac Black men’s fragrance. The Cadillac Celebrity White Party gave Monroe an arena to discuss and demonstrate his talent and expertise in fragrances as well [...]

Hollywood Calls on YouTube Sensation Dave Days

YouTube phenomenon Dave Days has been taking the world by storm!  The incredibly talented singer, songwriter and guitar player has been doing parody songs and videos since 2007 when he discovered the world of YouTube, and has had a captive audience ever since. Internet celebrity search engine Istardom.com ranks Dave Days #7 in the world of [...]

Why Cynthia McFadden Is Looking for America’s Best Undiscovered Chefs

Cynthia McFadden grew up in Maine, so she considers herself something of an expert on seafood. During her travels a few weeks ago, she discovered a place where they cook up some of the best shrimp and king crab legs she has ever had — it’s a little joint in a strip mall called “Hot N [...]

The 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival Announces Audience Awards, Film Participants Receive Accolades, Recognition

On June 27, the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival came to a close after a packed 10-day series of events from conversations to concerts to lounge parties and of course, movies. Film Independent—the non-profit organization and producer of the Fest—announced the winners of the coveted Audience Awards on the last day of the Festival, led [...]

GBK Hosts Official 2010 BET Awards Backstage Gift Retreat

On Friday June 25th through Sunday June 27th, GBK Productions, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the Presenters and Nominees of the 2010 BET Awards at the Official Gift Lounge at the Shrine Auditorium. Some of the most celebrated names of the hip hop/ R&B world came together at the Lounge, [...]

10th Annual “Day at the Beach, Adopt a Child for One Day” Seeks Volunteers

On July 24th, 2010,  P.S. I Love You Foundation will host their 10th Annual “Day at the Beach, Adopt a Child for One Day”. P.S. I Love You Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk children.  Join them in Manhattan Beach for a day of fun, sun and lots of love!
Day at the Beach is an easy [...]

MMA’s Fabricio Werdum Beats Previously Undefeated Fedor Emelianenko in 69 Seconds

In the biggest upset in MMA history, Fabricio Werdum beat Fedor Emelianenko, who, up until this fight, had gone undefeated since 2000. MMA fans all around the world were in shock.
The fight began when Emelianenko came at Werdum early throwing punches, Werdum stumbled backward onto the ground, Fedor followed, throwing punches, while Werdum worked his Brazilian Jui [...]

Fabricio vs Fedor – Fabricio Werdum is Set to Fight the Infamous Fedor

Fabricio vs Fedor? Who will win at Strikeforce? The world has been waiting, and now the Fabricio vs Fedor Strikeforce fight is immanent! Former two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion, former two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, European Jiu-Jitsu champion and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Fabricio Werdum is pitted against World Alliance Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) [...]

Adam Lambert: Live Follow Up Interview on His Music, Tour, and His Fans

By Susie Salva – With his out-of-this-world vocal range and unique musical style, Adam Lambert is the ultra-glam, rock superstar who has taken some time out of his busy schedule to discuss his music, touring for his latest album and more in his follow up live conference-call interview.

Hollywood Stars Gather at The Infidel Premiere

On June 23rd, The Creative Coalition, Tribeca Film, and American Express were joined at the premiere of The Infidel at the LA Film School of Comedy by Hollywood’s stars. Among those who attended include Courtenay Ticket, Rachael Leigh Cook, Natasha Alam, Stephen Lunsford, Peter Ghallagher, Christine Lahti, Ken Baumann, Rishcard Schiff, Paul Reiser, and Omid Djalili.

UCLA Live Unveils New Season Lineup Including Music, Dance, Spoken Word

With performances in the historic Royce Hall on UCLA’s campus, UCLA Live’s latest lineup of events for the 2010-2011 season includes many intriguing guests in categories like dance, special event, spoken word, music & film and musical genres including classical, world, jazz and roots. This year debuts the series’ newest section, music & film
Curated by [...]

Adam Lambert Pledges More Support for the Arts in Schools

Written by Susie Salva
Adam Lambert is back in concert and back helping classrooms. Adam announced today that he is teaming up with online education charity DonorsChoose.org again to support high-need public school classrooms. Lambert will ask thousands of concert goers attending his Glam Nation tour this summer to support arts and music classroom projects requests [...]

Pampers with Dry Max Throws Charity Event with Celebs for Fathers Day at the Met!!

On Thursday, June 17, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, a crowd of young stars came together and gave a “Daddy Play Date” high performance to support Pampers with Dry Max’s campaign to honor fathers and to promote their new diaper line. This event was to honor all the hard work dads put in and embrace the [...]

Drew Brees gains a new Title and honors Fathers on their Special Day with Pampers!

On Sunday June 20, Pampers Diapers put on the Dry Max Father’s Day event at Yankee Stadium to celebrate the devoted day of fathers with NFL super bowl winner, Drew Brees and Yankee first baseman Marx Teixeira and their children.
The event concludes a string of events and activities that Pampers has hosted in order to [...]

Michael Bolton Performs for Special Audience at Caesars Palace New Poolside Garden of the Gods Oasis

On June 20, 2010 radio station 103.5 FM Los Angeles presented a private performance of Michael Bolton at the new Garden of the Gods Oasis poolside at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This beautiful setting played host to some very lucky 30 winners of the Los Angeles based radio. Bolton performed for one hour and [...]

Los Angeles Film Festival Kicks Off with News from Netflix, ZonePerfect, MacroView Labs

The 16th Annual Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF) officially kicked off on June 17 with a red carpet premiere of “The Kids Are All Right,” but the Fest has many other events and promotions happening as well. Netflix, ZonePerfect Nutrition Bars and MacroView Labs each have their own unique announcement for those attending and covering [...]

Norah Jones “The Fall” on Blue Note Records

Written by Susie Salva
Norah Jones has released her fourth studio CD entitled, “The Fall,” on Blue Note records. The sexy, sultry songstress delivers her signature sound and claims to have sold more albums than any other female jazz artists during the 2000’s. In 2009 with a new image and several new sounds Jones proves that [...]

Congratulations World Champion Lakers 2010 NBA CHAMPIONS!

Laker’s win! Congratulations Coach Phil Jackson, Dr. Jerry Buss and MVP Kobe Bryant and the rest of our amazing Lakers!

2010 Summer Solstice at the Playboy Mansion

Hollywood’s hottest stars and LA’s elite will party the night away on Saturday, July 24th with some of Playboy’s hottest bodies at The Privé Group’s first annual “Summer Solstice at the Playboy Mansion”, a charity event to benefit non-profit human rights group Rescue Humanity.
The evening’s entertainment will include more than 250 models, the “2010 Concorso [...]

The 64th Annual Tony Awards®” Official Talent Gift Lounge by On 3 Productions, benefited Broadway Green Alliance

A leader in celebrity gifting, On 3 Productions produced the Official Talent Gift Lounge backstage at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13th for the 64th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®. But this was definitely not your ordinary gift lounge. In the name of each luminary to the Lounge, LG Electronics USA has pledged [...]

GBK Productions Annual Luxury Gift Suite Goes Cyber for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards

In honor of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters at The London West Hollywood, GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, hosted its Annual Luxury Gift Lounge on June 4th and 5th 2010. GBK, the recipient of BizBash’s Award for Emmy’s “Best Gift Bag,” offered its exclusive list of invited [...]

Michael Gavino’s Review of Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

Relationships can be enormously empowering and selfish at the same time. We see this dichotomy in Jan Kounen’s film Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky. With deftness, Kounen is able to show the pain and ecstasy of love and lust without resorting to cliché. Even more impressive is his ability to resist the urge to cast [...]

Secret Room Teams up with Marc Jacobs for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards Gift Suite to benefit To Write Love On Her Arms

In celebration of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, on June 3, 2010 Secret Room Events, Marc Jacobs presented a Red Carpet style gift suite to gather proceeds for the non-profit movement; To Write Love on Her Arms. TWOLA is an amazing organization that focuses on supporting those who suffer depression, addiction, and self inflicted pain. [...]

FusionStorm Foundation Presents My Ocean Planet Fundraiser to Benefit Project Kaisei

The first annual My Ocean Planet event attracted environmentally-conscience celebrities and VIP guests as they gathered at the Malibu Lumber Yard on Sat. June 5. The FusionStorm Foundation hosted the benefit in hopes to raise awareness and fundraise for the Ocean Voyages Institute and Project Kaisei’s efforts to clean up the North Pacific Gyre.
The misconception [...]

‘A Time for Heroes’ Celebrity Picnic Benefits Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

On June 13, several celebrities participated in the 21st annual Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation “A Time For Heroes” Celebrity Picnic, complete with a safari theme and the 77kids by American Eagle Denim Decorating booth. The various celebrities and their families participated in the artsy event at Brentwood’s Wadsworth Great Lawn in Los Angeles.

W Los Angeles – Westwood Hotel and American Cancer Society ESCAPE to Battle Cancer

As Memorial Day weekend brings the summer into full swing, W Los Angeles – Westwood Hotel and the American Cancer Society rolled out the red carpet on Wed, May 26 to kick-start the sun soaked season and fundraise for the battle against cancer.

Guto Schroeder – From Brazil to Los Angeles Guto Sings With Passion

Guto Schroeder was born in a small town called Passo Fundo; in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, south of Brazil on July 13th of 1982. His passion for music, arts, cultures, and traveling started as a little boy when his Father was often relocated from one city to another; Guto’s love for the [...]

Platinum Publicity’s Gift Lounge Raises Funds for Gulf Oil Spill Relief

In celebration of the MTV Movie Awards, Melanie Segal’s Celebrity S.O.S (Save Our Seas) Lounge held on June 3-4, 2010 raised awareness and funds for the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, where wildlife and local communities are in danger and suffering terribly.
Platinum Plants Trees
For each celebrity that attended the event, Platinum Publicity [...]

NOW That’s What I Call Music Volume #34

By Susie Salva
Just when you think you got your fix of “NOW” compilations this joint venture from EMI Music North America, Sony Music Group, and Universal Music Group release the latest version “NOW That’s What I Call Music Volume #34”. This compilation puts forth the most happening and hottest artists all on one disc. The [...]

Adam Lambert Live Interview

By Susie Salva
Intelligent, articulate and endearing the American Idol runner up Adam Lambert takes time from his busy schedule to answer some questions that he participated in on a conference call prior to his first night of his Glam Nation tour.
Q: Can you tell us more about the show itself? The look and how you’re [...]

FashionPhile Offers Authentic Pre-Owned Designer Handbags To Those Tight On Budget

Designer handbags are forever going to be in style. Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Chanel are just some of the household designer names women carry around day to day. Some women though, have these bags just stored in the closet collecting dust. And if that’s you, FashionPhile is just the thing you’ve been looking for.
In [...]

GBK’s Annual Luxury Gift Lounge Sets A New Standard with Virtual Gift Lounge for the MTV Movie Awards

Gavin Keilly and GBK have always gone the extra mile to throw the most imaginative, lavish and amazing award show gifting suites, but this time he has topped even himself. In addition to great gifts, gourmet food and live performances all in honor of the MTV Movie Awards, GBK, Samy Montechristo, and Activeworlds will host [...]

Southern California Singer/Songwriter Marianne Keith Embarks on U.S. Tour

Southern Californian singer/songwriter Marianne Keith is launching her U.S. national tour opening for Josh Hoge on June 3 in Lexington, Ky. The tour will promote Keith’s latest album “Cathartic,” which debuted on March 30 earlier this year. “Cathartic” tells the story of someone’s distress after love has gone sour, intimately told from Keith’s own experiences.

According [...]

Armani Exchange, Elle Magazine Go Glam with Disco Soiree Featuring Svedka Vodka, Dragonette, Guest Celebrities

Elle Magazine’s Creative Director Joe Zee and the brand new Armani Exchange concept store on Robertson Boulevard joined forces to celebrate a night of “Disco Glam” on the evening of May 25. Celebrating the store’s opening, the guests included an A-list lineup of celebrities and enjoyed Svedka Vodka cocktails, as well as hors d’oeuvres and [...]

Paul Reubens, Quincy Jones, Jonathan Gold Host the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival

Presented by the Los Angeles Times, Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival will begin in the city on June 17 and will host events through June 27 in downtown Los Angeles, revolving around LA Live. The lineup of guests for this years event is will be lead by restaurant critic Jonathan Gold of LA Weekly [...]

YAS STUDIOS AND ThinkCure! (Official Charity of Los Angeles Dodgers) Team Up to Raise Money for Cancer Research

Do you want to get fit AND raise money for cancer research? Kimberly Fowler/YAS Fitness Centers has a great upcoming event to raise money for ThinkCure through the 1st ever ANNUAL YAS-A-THON for ThinkCure! On Sunday, June 6th, 2010, from 1:00-4:00pm, be sure to join the team at one of four Southern California YAS studios. [...]

Moët & Chandon Hosts Advance Screening of Sex and the City 2

Moët & Chandon, the official champagne of “Sex and the City 2”, hosted an advance screening of the upcoming feature on Wednesday, May 26th, open exclusively to LA’s most fashionable.
The event hosts included The Rachel Zoe Project’s Brad Goreski, Douglas Little, Paula Miranda and Noa Tishby.
Held at the Pacific Theaters at the Grove, with a [...]

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian Go Head to Head at SVEDKA Vodka’s “R.U. Bot or Not”?

It was a night of  TV stars, celebrity hosts, VIP partygoers and America’s Best Dance Crews in one intimate Hollywood venue filled with bottle service, amazing vodka concoctions, and robot-inspired dance battles. On Sat. May 22, SVEDKA, the fastest growing vodka in the world, presented “R.U. Bot or Not?” Battle of the Bots at Wonderland.

Jesse James’ Exclusive ABC News Nightline Interview Airs May 25th, 2010

Jesse James finally emerges to tell his side of this heartbreaking story with Sandra Bullock on ABC’s Good Morning America and then more extensively on ABC News’ Nightline, May 25th, 2010. In the interview, he talks about his past, rehab and most shockingly, that he never meant to hurt Sandra or his family.

FusionStorm Foundation Announces 1st Annual Fundraiser “My Ocean Planet” to Benefit Project Kaisei

Join FusionStorm Foundation on June 5th, 2010 to benefit Ocean Voyages Institute/Project Kaisei and its charge to clean up the North Pacific Gyre. Many prominent guests, celebrities, and earth conscious citizens will come out to support the ocean’s health by converging on Malibu for their first annual fundraiser “My Ocean Planet”.
The event, partnered with Kitson [...]

E! True Hollywood Story – Dog The Bounty Hunter

Duane Chapman, better known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter”, is one of television’s most fascinating characters. He fights for justice with a hard attitude and can still remain a family man. Unbeknownst to most, Dog has not always been a model citizen. Dog has had a tumultuous past of drug addiction, time in jail and [...]

Sneak peak of Bret Michaels’ ‘Life As I Know It’ VH1’s Reality TV series Memorial Day

Tentatively scheduled to premiere in the fall television season, Bret Michaels’ new reality show “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It” will air a special broadcast on Memorial Day, May 31, on VH1 at 10 p.m.
Bret’s Recent Challenges
The “Rock of Love” and winner of “Celebrity Apprentice” star was recently in the news for suffering a [...]

New Celeb Moms and Dads love their Pampers!

Trends tend toward what the celebrities are doing, and the most saavy seem to love their Pampers! Celebu-parents have been spotted on the prowl for the sleek diapers at their local stores, including the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Mila Jovovich and Keri Russell. These moms know to use only the best on their precious new [...]

SEACCA, Found Animals, Adam Bouska Team Up for ‘6 Packs/9 Lives’ Calendar Benefitting Shelter Cats, Animal Care

On Saturday, June 5, an open audition for 12 sexy male cat owners will be held at the South East Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA), in Downey, Calif., all to find the feline owners who will grace the pages of “6 Packs/9 Lives,” a calendar campaign to aide and find help for many abandoned cats [...]

Everyone Wins Big at the Hold ‘Em for the Homeless Celebrity Poker Tournament

Celebrities and poker fans alike came out to Avalon Hollywood in support of homeless youth in our community Monday night, as the Bicycle Casino presented the Hold ‘Em for the Homeless celebrity poker tournament, benefiting the Malibu House of Hope and produced by In 2 It Media.
Michael Gladis and Richard Sommer, of AMC’s critically acclaimed [...]

Ford Fiesta Celebrates the American Idol Finale in Hollywood

The American Idol finale week is fast approaching and they need your musical talent to kick it off. This Friday, May 21st, outside the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, show off your voice in a “Car-eoke” singing competition, hosted by former American Idol contestant Alex Lambert, to win two tickets to the show’s season finale on [...]

Hard Hitting Judge Judy talks to ABC News Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden

No other television judge is as popular as Judge Judy. She’s a tough, fast-talking woman, whose show has been on the air for 15 years and number one in ratings for 700 consecutive weeks. In an exclusive interview with ABC News Nigthtline’s Cynthia McFadden, Judge Judy (formally known as Judy Sheindlin) discusses her successful ratings, [...]

Playboy Mansion’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ Benefits Wounded Warriors, Heroes Night Out Vets

On May 15, the Playboy Mansion celebrated National Forces Day with a 1950’s pinup themed party called “Stars and Stripes at the Playboy Mansion,” with proceeds benefitting Heroes Night Out and Wounded Warriors.

Lady Antebellum “Need You Now,” on Capitol/Nashville Records

Written by Susie Salva
Nashville based county music’s power trio Lady Antebellum has released their sophomore effort, “Need You Now,” on Capitol/Nashville Records. If you are not a fan of country music Lady Antebellum will make you a convert. With the absence of many fiddles and their contemporary pop crossover sound this album is radio ready. [...]

Live Loyal PR and LJAM Productions’ 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Celebration a Smash

What could possibly be a better gift to mom (and yourself) than an afternoon of pampering, celebs, giveaways, delicious h’orderves and cocktails?  Live Loyal PR and LJAM Productions’ 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Celebration sponsored by Crystal Light Pure Fitness at Gavert Atelier Salon in Beverly Hills was the ultimate way to show mom how much she [...]

Win a Case of HINT Essence Water – Subscribe Now!

As we head into the warm months, it is essential to drink plenty of water. If your taste buds just roll over and yawn about the idea of drinking plain water, get ready for a big surprise with all-natural essence water infused with fruit from HINT. You can enter to win a free case of HINT just [...]

Bertolli Celebrates Online Series “Into the Heart of Italy”

Bertolli celebrated the finale of its 6-episode online series “Into the Heart of Italy”, featuring Marisa Tomei, Rocco DiSpirito and Dan Cortese, with a celebrity dinner party last week. At Culina in Los Angeles, dinner guests enjoyed the authentic ingredients and preparations that are the inspiration for Bertolli Frozen Meals and discovered by Rocco, Dan [...]

Ashton Kutcher Talks Candidly to ABC New Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden

Ashton Kutcher, maybe best known for making millions of people laugh with his show,  Punk’d, shares his more serious side with ABC News “Nightline” with Cynthia McFadden tonight, Thursday May 13th at 11:35 p.m. During his candid interview he opens up about how he is coping with the tragic and untimely death of ex-girlfriend Brittany [...]

Distinctive Assets Gift Celeb Moms for Mother’s Day 2010

Distinctive Assets knows how to show celebrity moms they are loved and adored in Hollywood glamour and style. In honor of Mother’s Day, they delivered gift boxes all last week filled with fabulous presents for some of Hollywood’s most talked about moms.
Hollywood Mother’s Day Gifts
These lucky moms were showered with gifts in every department like [...]

The Airborne Toxic Event Self Titled CD on Island/Def Jam Records

Written by Susie Salva
Los Angeles indie-rock band the phenomenal Airborne Toxic Event has released their self-titled debut CD on Island/Def Jam Records with clever lyrics and powerful phrasing. This 5-piece outfit takes a poetic bent on love life which at times can prove to be disastrous and bleak but rings honest and truthful.
Their breakout single, [...]

Denis Leary Launches “Rescue Me Comedy Tour 2”

Actor Denis Leary, who stars as the rugged fireman in FX’s Rescue Me, loves to make light of the serious business of Hollywood. He even boasts of being a five-time Emmy Award loser and wrote a book sharing his wit and humor in 2008 titled,‘Why We Suck – A Feel Good Guide To Staying Fat, [...]

AHOPE Launches Text2Give Campaign on World AIDS Orphans Day

As demonstrated with the Haiti relief fund raising, text-donating is revolutionizing the ease and effectiveness of giving money to charities. AHOPE, a non-profit organization that helps children in Ethiopia, is launching their first annual Text2Give campaign on World AIDS Orphans Day, May 7, 2010 to benefit 22 million children orphaned by AIDS. Now you can [...]

KnockOUts For Girls Partner with Submission Ink to benefit KnockOuts For Girls (KO4G)

KnockOuts For Girls announced today that they are partnering up with Submssion Ink to help build awareness for the KnockOuts For Girls cause. KnockOuts For Girls (KO4G) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that uses the discipline of boxing to build self esteem, inspire the human spirit, and promote physical fitness to help people facing [...]

Sony Teams up with Taylor Swift to Launch the Sony TX7 – First Digital Camera with HD Video

Techie enthusiasts and Taylor Swift fans get ready. Sony has released two new digital cameras and feature a commercial with Taylor Swift. The Sony Cyber-shot® Digital still cameras are their best invention yet. They are raising the bar with technologies that answer your on-the-go needs like HD video capability, panorama capabilities, easier sharing options and light [...]

Switchfoot “Hello Hurricane” on Atlantic Records

Written by Susie Salva
Switchfoot, the most unsung heroes of multi-platinum status, releases their most spectacular studio release in three years, “Hello Hurricane,” on Atlantic Records. San Diego’s favorite sons deliver an edgy, sonic CD produced by themselves with the help of ubȅr-producer Mike Elizondo known for his work with the likes of Dr.Dre, Eminem, Pink, [...]

200 Cities Across 81 Countries Hosted Dow Live Earth Run for Global Water Crisis

Safe drinking water is paramount to health and its dwindling at an alarming rate. But people from all around the globe last April 18th did something about it. Musicians, athletes, dignitaries, environmentalists and tens of thousands of everyday citizens in 200 cities, across 81 countries, on six continents around the world, came out to take [...]

NOW That’s What I Call Music Vol. 33 and NOW That’s What I Call Faith

Written by Susie Salva
The latest edition of the world’s best-selling multi-artists album series NOW That’s What I Call Music Vol. 33 and NOW That’s What I Call Faith is featured in a series of CD’s in a joint venture from EMI Music North America, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group which was just released [...]

Environmentally-conscious Stars Honored for Earth Day in Hollywood, care of Distinctive Assets

The stars do so much more than just entertain and titillate us! They use their celebrity to spread the message for worthy causes, such as going green and preserving our mother earth! So in honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, the elite Hollywood Gifting and Events company, Distinctive Assets, is honoring our favorite environmentally-conscious stars [...]

Living Life Greener by EMI for Earth Day 2010

Written by Susie Salva
Hollywood, California – If you are looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary (April 22), EMI Music has launched a new eco-friendly ‘Live Life Greener’ music series today with six popular catalog titles.

Pairing gold, platinum and diamond-certified CDs with reusable woven shopping bags, the ‘Live Life Greener’ packages are [...]

An Evening of Nutrition and Pampering Celebrated at The Vital Juice Pop-Up Wellness Retreat

Celebrities and wellness fans alike gathered at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood on April 9th to enjoy a retreat filled with pampering, Om’ing, and refreshments. The Vital Juice Pop-Up Wellness Retreat was an eventful day that included massages, workouts, and yoga plus nutritional consultations, and facials.
The day was set to satisfy everyone’s thirst for [...]

Eco Conscious Sprout Watches are a Positive Sign of the Times

To keep up with an ever-evolving world, this eco-conscious company is doing their part to be kinder to the earth and preserve our natural resources. These eco-friendly timepieces from Sprout are made from people who are nothing less than environmentally aware. Producing watches for over 50 years, Sprout watches carry a 100% biodegradable case and buckle, [...]

Watering Seeds Organization Hosts Red Carpet Gala Fundraiser for Wounded Warriors and Others

On April 21st, 2010, Elevate Lounge in downtown LA will play host to some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, as the Watering Seeds Organization stages their first annual Red Carpet/Celebrity Gala.
See the invitation with all the info here…
As Watering Seeds’ first fundraising event of 2010, the Red Carpet Gala Fundraiser will raise [...]

A Family Affair: Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete Release “My Brother Charlie”

Acclaimed author, philanthropist and actress Holly Robinson Peete teamed with her daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, for the release of their new children’s book “My Brother Charlie” to shed light on and support for children with Autism and and kick-off The hollyrod4kids Miracle House Project.
My Brother Charlie” is  based on Ryan’s own relationship with her twin [...]

Hollywood: More Dazzling Than Ever

There are more reasons than ever to visit Hollywood, as there are numerous milestones this year! The film capital of the world is more exciting than ever. With landmark anniversaries, opening of new attractions, the introduction of new and remodeled hotels and a new website offering discounts and special offers to visitors, Hollywood is the [...]

Alice In Chains, “Black Gives Way to Blue,” on Virgin/EMI Records

By Susie Salva
Grunge rockers Alice In Chains release their first studio album in ten years, “Black Gives Way to Blue,” on Virgin/EMI Records which is both bone chilling and invigorating carrying on with their dirty, gritty, grungy characteristic sound. These 11 electrifying songs about faith and perseverance prove that the band may have been down [...]

15th Annual Gen Art Film Festival April 7 – 13th in NYC

Gen Art kicked off their 15th Anniversary of the Gen Art Film Festival presented by Acura, which runs from April 7-13th in NYC, with an opening night premiere of “happythankyoumoreplease”.
This year’s Sundance Audience Award winner, “happythankyoumoreplease” was filmed in New York, and is Josh Radnor’s writing/directing debut. Radnor (of “How I Met Your Mother” acting [...]

John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary 25th Annual Odyssey Ball – April 17th

Join with the JWCI Auxiliary as they host their Black Tie, 25th Annual Odyssey Ball featuring Sam Rubin of KTLA as the host of the evening. This soiree is the oldest and one of the most beloved traditions held to benefit the John Wayne Cancer Institute. This is the oldest, local charity tradition, held to [...]

Pevonia Botanica Skincare Holds Special Event in Honor of Rosacea Awareness Month

In honor of Rosacea Awareness Month, Pevonia Botanica Skincare invited guests to “Stop and Smell the Roses,” a two hour event held in March at Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa in Santa Monica, California.
Guests in attendance were treated to tasty hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, gift bags, and most important, a rosacea treatment demonstration conducted by [...]

Malibu/Calabasas Food & Wine Festival to benefit Alzheimer’s Association and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Malibu/Calabasas Food & Wine Festival to benefit Alzheimer’s Association and the Los Angeles county Sheriffs department, will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 2pm – 7 pm. It will feature live music, fabulous food, entertainment, and beer, wine and spirits.
This wonderful food & wine festival in beautiful Calabasas will feature two live cooking [...]

Artists Marc Valesella & Michael Light Exhibit at Craig Krull Gallery

Craig Krull Gallery is presenting two must-see photo-based exhibitions that investigate our relationship with the inhabited, arid American West.  Marc Valesella: Not Negotiable and Michael Light: InterMountain will open on April 24th, 2010 and continue through May 29th, 2010.  These visually striking exhibitions consider our impact on the extended ecosystem of the West in terms [...]

Magic In the Air: Melanie Segal’s Celebrity Lounge at The Magic Castle

As celebrities geared up for the 2010 Kids Choice Awards, they stopped by Melanie Segal’s Celebrity Lounge at Hollywood landmark “The Magic Castle”.
Celebs and kids alike were treated to gifts, games, and sweets.
In light of the January 12th earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Melanie Segal’s Platinum Publicity hoped to raise awareness of the plight faced [...]

Mishka “Talk About” on Matthew McConaughey’s j.k. livin records

Written by Susie Salva
Reggae singer-songwriter Mishka originally from Bermuda has released his new album “Talk About,” on j.k. livin records and has already achieved the “Best New Artists 2009” accolades on iTunes.  Enlisting mega-producer Butch Walker (Pete Yorn, Pink, Fall Out Boy) infusing some of his mainstream melodies on several tracks for this much-anticipated sophomore [...]

A Fountain of Youth-ful Treatments From Skin Care Specialist Janet Harris

In today’s image-conscious culture, where the next candid picture is just a camera phone away, preserving a vibrant appearance has never been a more pressing concern. While the fountain of youth remains only mythical, real and lasting solutions for healthy and youthful skin are offered bycelebrity skin care specialist  Janet Harris.
Janet Harris is the founder of the [...]

Natural Products Expo West Expo Showcase New Trends in the Health Food Industry

Natural Products Expo West/Supply Expo 2010 was bigger and better than ever. The event covered two entire floors of the Convention Center with 7 different categories: Food, Organic Products, Heath & Beauty, Miscellaneous Hot Ticket Items, Supplements, Natural Living & Pet Products, and a very popular Supply Expo.

Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo celebrated its 30th anniversary, [...]

Natural Products Expo West Showcases New Ideas and Directions in the Health Food Industry

Natural Products Expo West, the premier industry tradeshow for all things natural, organic, and healthy took over Anaheim Convention Center March 11-14.
More than 56,000 industry professionals descended on the convention center as thousands of vendors showcased their hottest new products.

Part of the reason for the show’s success is the continued expansion of the Natural Products [...]

The Secret Room’s 2010 Academy Awards Style Lounge

Secret Room Events at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City hosted their annual Style Lounge in honor of the 82nd Academy Awards and benefiting City of Hope Cancer Center. Celebrities stopped by and recorded heartfelt messages of hope for patients at the Center.

Celebrities relaxed in style, sipped cocktails and got pampered in the spa lounge.
More spa [...]

Pampers Hosted Celeb Parents to Introduce New Dry-Max Diapers, and Liz Lange Diaper Clutch Giveaway

Celebrating their biggest innovation in 25 years, Pampers hosted a launch party in New York on Thursday, March 18, 2010 with celebrity guests to introduce Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers with Dry Max. The improved diaper is sleeker and thinner than all diapers that have come before. Along with the new pampers, the celebrity parents were [...]

Lights, Camera, Fashion Oscar Event-Anastasia of Beverly Hills

Anastasia of Beverly Hill’s is truly a one-stop beauty spot.  This salon’s premiere pre-Oscar event took place at the Bevery Hills salon. Services such as polish changes, mini blow outs, facials and eyebrow waxing were offered to the fashion and beauty community of Hollywood.
While the salon services were taking place, Kimberley McDonald showcased her one of a [...]

Shop TAX-FREE for a Day! April 10th in Santa Monica’s Famed Montana Ave.

Shopping without paying tax?! In this difficult economic time?! Not on Saturday, April 10, in Santa Monica on the famed Montana Avenue shopping district! Welcome to TAX-FREE Day!
Seems like every time we turn around, our taxes are being raised here in sunny California. The merchants on Montana Avenue have decided it’s about time you got [...]

Cindy Margolis Fox Reality Channel’s “Seducing Cindy” Highest Rated

Fox Reality Channel’s first original dating show “Seducing Cindy” has critics raving that it is the epitome of all reality shows. The dating show is the highest rated series in the channel’s history. The finale of “Seducing Cindy” brought in bigger ratings as everyone watched Cindy Margolis make her ultimate decision.
As a newly-single actress, model, spokeswoman, and internet [...]

Bebe-Kardashian Capsule Collection 2010 Fashion Show

Saturday night, March 13, 2010 at the Grove in Los Angeles, Bebe in conjunction with MOD: Matters on Design held a fashion show presented by Kia Motors America and Hachette Filipacchi Media that showcased their latest upcoming spring 2010 looks. The full day event consisted of test drives of the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento CUV, [...]

Panoramic Fine Art Photographer Olivier Pojzman Reveals America’s Beauty in 360 Degrees

Fine art photographer and owner of IrisWork Fine Art Photograghy, Olivier Pojzman, captures natural beauty click by click. Whether it is a stunning sunset, dramatic beach landscape or an iconic Americana scene, Pojzman’s images encapsulate the essence of simple pleasures.

Like any good photographer Olivier Pojzman, was trained to focus on a single shot, eliminating the [...]

GBK Continues Its Charitable Tradition of Gifting and Giving for Its 2010 Oscars Gift Lounge

GBK, winner of BizBash’s Award for Emmy’s “Best Gift Bag”, continued its tradition of putting on truely great luxurious gift lounges and premiere events.  GBK, along with Healthytrim.com – the leading edge developer and marketer of nutritional supplements, offered exclusive celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy a luxurious environment with great gifting, featuring multiple 5-star [...]

GBK Continues Its Charitable Tradition of Gifting and Giving for Its 2010 Oscars Gift Lounge – Part 2

GBK is known for lavish, premier gifting suites and this 2010 Oscar gifting lounge was no exception. At the elegant  W Hollywood,  some of the most innovative and finest in their fields all came together to celebrate Hollywood’s finest and gifted the greatest luxury items, including exotic, 5-star vacations from Montana to Thailand, the latest fashion lines, jewelry, [...]

The GBK Gifting Suite at the W Hollywood for the 2010 Oscar Gift Suites: Part 3

More from the exclusive GBK Gifting Suite for the 2010 Oscars:
Beauty and Body – You can never get enough of a good thing!
Xtreme Lashes provides the safest eyelash extensions from America. They are the leaders in lash extensions. They offered a full set of eyelash extension application and award winning eye Glideliner Design Kit [...]

The GBK Gifting Suite at the W Hollywood for the 2010 Oscar Gift Suites – part 4

The gifting continues at the GBK 2010 Oscar gifting suite…
Jewelry
Armitron Watches are regarded as the best priced quality watch in America. Their wide array of watches are often multi-functional while maintaining proper aesthetics. Their new line of watches, specifically for women, come in the form of bracelets, bangles, and leather straps high in detail. Armitron [...]

The GBK Gifting Suite at the W Hollywood for the 2010 Oscar Gift Suites: Part 5

More from the fabulous GBK Gifting Suite to honor the2010 Oscars…
Food and Beverage
Amate Tequila, from 100% Agave.

Hersheys, an American classis, was onhand to share their diverse brands such as their new dark chocolates, as well as old fashioned favorites, and shared some news on how they are giving back…

Popcorn Indiana provided guests a crunchy  gourmet [...]

Johndrow Vineyards Wowed the Stars of Oscar Awards Week

More than gifts and entertainment were provided for guests who attended Haven 360, HFM Media and A-List Communications’ Awards Week celebrity experience venue. During a three night event running from March 3rd to the 5th at the Andaz West Hollywood Hotel, guests got the opportunity to sample and even take home some of Johndrow Vineyards [...]

Corey Haim Tragically Passes Away at 38

Corey Haim, 38, was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank early Wednesday morning after being rushed to the hospital when he was found unconscious by his mother.
While the immediate cause of death was unknown, law enforcement sources indicated that Haim’s death had the appearance of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. [...]

Human Brother’s “Vision Days On The Life Ride” Album Review

While listening to Human Brother’s debut album “Vision Days on the Life Ride”, we may have glimpsed the future of music. Not the future of rock, pop, or electronic, but the convergence of all three. After only a few tracks, it’s clear that when we ask where we’re headed in 2010, Human Brother may have [...]

On 3 Productions Gifts the Stars at the Gift Lounge Honoring The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards

On 3 Productions celebrated The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards as the official gift lounge presenter March 5th at L.A. Live in Downtown, Los Angeles. The lounge was set to a theme of “not your ordinary” and it definitely kept to it with a Blue Carpet Opening Ceremony hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson.
The event [...]

Eco-Oscars “Green Carpet” Hospitality Lounge Benefits American Red Cross Haiti Relief

With the 2010 Academy Awards just around the corner, Debbie Durkin hosted her annual Eco-Oscars “Green Carpet” Hospitality Lounge March 3rd and 4th at a private estate in Beverly Hills.
Dozens of vendors, repping Hollywood’s hottest new products, were also in attendance, looking for the chance to tempt the stars with their newest swag.
Hollywood catering specialist [...]

Pre-Oscar Gifting Suite of 100 Stars at the Beverly Hills Hotel for the Red Carpet and Beyond

The iconic luxurious Beverly Hills Hotel’s stunning Rodeo Room was the destination for the 1st Annual Oscar Suite of 100 Stars, a sumptuous prelude to the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Night black-tie viewing party also held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.  Anita Talbert and Norby Walters, who produced and hosted the Oscar Suite of 100 [...]

Family Friendly Film Fete – The 18th Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala

The 18th Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala (www.movieguideawards.com) is dedicated to awarding the best family-friendly films and the best films for mature audiences of the year.
Almost 30 awards were given to movies that held family values and positive messages.  The Grace Awards were given for Inspiring Acting in Movies and Television, and the Faith [...]

Honor By August “Found” with High Remarks and Comparisons to the Likes of Greats

With comparisons to U2, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, and Bruce Springsteen, Honor By August is on the right path. Their music is inspired by observations on life, loss, love and hope. According to The Washington Post, Honor By August is “Now widely considered one of the most promising new talents on the East Coast.” [...]

Paul Greengrass’s “Green Zone” Premiere in NYC, Sponsored by Maestro DOBEL Diamond Tequila

Universal Pictures & The Cinema Society,  in conjunction with sponsor Maestro DOBEL Diamond Tequila, hosted the February 25th premiere of Paul Greengrass’s new Iraq War flick, “Green Zone” in New York City.
The film marks the third collaboration between Greengrass and Matt Damon, following in the footsteps of 2004’s “The Bourne Supremacy” and 2007’s “The Bourne [...]

“South Pacific” Takes the Stage in Los Angeles

In a Lincoln Center Theater production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, Tony award-winning Broadway musical “South Pacific” takes the stage June 2nd through July 17th at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles
Set on an island during World War II, “South Pacific” tells the story of two romances – one between US Navy Nurse Nellie Forbush and [...]

The Mystery and History of Absinthe – the LA tour

 The Varnish held an event on February 17th for everyone to experience the historical alcoholic bevarage that is Absinthe. Event attendees traveled in a 19th century style carriage from cocktail bar to cocktail bar experiencing the mystery of Absinthe.
The Event
The Pernod Absinthe Downtown Trot, like the drink itself, was no stranger to the elegance of antiquity. Passengers were met by horse [...]

“Dreamgirls” Returns to the Stage and Opens March 2nd at The Ahmanson Theatre

The Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theater brings “Dreamgirls” to its home on stage. This production of the Broadway musical, choreographed by Robert Longbottom, will run previews beginning February 25 and open March 2, 2010. The performances continue through April 4.

“Manifest Equality” Art Show Set to Take LA by Storm

Uniting art, activism, and the pursuit of equality, the “Manifest Equality” art show hits Los Angeles March 3-7 this year.
Located in the center of Hollywood, the show’s producers converted an abandoned Big Lots into a 22,000 square foot showroom, housing the work of nearly 175 contributing artists.
Nationwide Art Contest
Leading up to the show, Manifest Equality [...]

LA Band 30 Seconds to Mars Releases “This Is War” Album on Virgin

By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based Thirty Seconds to Mars has released their newest album titled, “This Is War,” on Virgin Records. “This Is War,” is more than just a reference to the band’s personal battles, a commentary on global crisis and economic turmoil and homage to their now infamous $30,000,000 lawsuit with Virgin Records but also [...]

Martin Sheen Returns to Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama “The Subject Was Roses”, Mark Taper Forum

Who knew a bouquet of roses could cause such a stir? In the Pulitzer prize-winning play “The Subject Was Roses” by Frank D. Gilroy, roses symbolize the fragility of hope and loss as a family attempts to reconnect after their young son returns from war as a man. Martin Sheen revisits the play 46 years [...]

Joonbug.com Party Introduces PrAsperity Project’s Haiti Relief Bracelet

Relief for Haiti continues during this year’s Fashion Week as PrAsperity Project teamed up with Joonbug.com and STYLE360. LolaJames Jewelry is also lending a hand to launch the Haiti Relief bracelet. The bracelets are meant to symbolize the dedication of the fashion industry to the victims of the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake.
The Power of [...]

Neon Trees Poised to Rock and Rule

By Helen M. Ryan
KROQ Radio claims they “will rule the universe.” The Killers hand-selected the relatively unknowns to open for them on their 2008 North America tour. Yet these elusive young musicians don’t even have an album out yet (their debut, “Habits,” is due in stores and electronically March 16,2010).
So who is the band that [...]

Discover Distinctive Assets’ Lavish Everybody Wins “Oscar Gift Award”

As Avatar dazzled, Inglorious Basterds satirically humored, and Precious dismayed and moved the world, the eyes of the Oscars deciphered and judged quietly what this year’s movies put forward. Now, the time is approaching when the summations of the Academy are unveiled.
Underneath the actual Oscar, there exists another form of lavish appreciation adorned in ribbons [...]

K.M. Groshek Introduces “Bug’s Adventure” Series

Author K.M. Groshek, partnered with LA based celebrity marketing/PR firm WOW! Creations, has just introduced her “Bug’s Adventure” series of children’s books.
“Bug’s Trip to the Store” is the first in the series, with books two and three slated for release later this year. Despite being geared towards children, “Bug’s Trip to the Store” is great [...]

VH1’s New Bad Girl, Laura Patricio from “Secrets of Aspen”: The Interview

Earlier this week, LA’s The Place got the chance to catch up with Laura Patricio, one of the stars of VH1’s hit new show “Secrets of Aspen”.
The show follows the lives of six single women traversing high society in Aspen, Colorado. “Secrets of Aspen” features plenty of fighting, crying, hooking up, and making up, and [...]

ABC Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden Interviews Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio

Two Hollywood film giants, one behind the camera and one in front, reunite for a fourth project in eight years about the investigation of a woman who murdered her children called “Shutter Island”.  “Nightline” co-anchor Cynthia McFadden sits down with legendary director Martin Scorsese and award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio to talk about the film, how [...]

Versace partners with Chairtybuzz to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Fashionista alert! How does an opportunity to intern at Versace appeal to you?
Donatella Versace is auctioning off a coveted semester-long internship at Versace, where some of the hottest careers and connections are made.
From now until March 9th, aspiring-fashionistas can bid on this once-in-a lifetime opportunity to truly learn fashion from the best at charitybuzz.com.
Versace is [...]

Game Day 2010 at the Playboy Mansion Benefits Motorcycle Charity

As the Saints and Colts squared off in Miami, hundreds of celebrities and fans gathered at the world famous Playboy Mansion to watch the Super Bowl in style. The game on February 7th marked the most watched single telecast in U.S. history, finally besting the decades-old record set by the finale of “M*A*S*H” with 106.5 [...]

Jenny Craig Hosts Celebrity Clients for New Year’s Resolution “Check-In”

Jenny Craig’s motto, “we change lives”, was physically proven in the morning of Feb. 3, 2010 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills at an exclusive press event hosted by Jenny Craig CEO Patti Larchet.

Actor Jason Alexander, actress Sara Rue, and rapper, singer, and actress Queen Latifah and others testified to the wonders Jenny Craig [...]

Love Cures Cancer and Project ETHOS host “Take a Chance on Love 2″ at Voyeur

“Take A Chance On Love 2,” presented by Love Cures Cancer and Project ETHOS, is happening at Voyeur on Wednesday, February 10 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event will feature an open bar, fashion show, silent auction, art installations and music by DJ Reflex. All of the proceeds generated will be donated to [...]

Celebrities Party Like it’s 2033 with SVEDKA Vodka

On Thursday, February 4th, actress Alison Melnick hosted a spectacular gathering to promote SVEDKA Adult Playground 2033 Vodka at The Playhouse in Hollywood, a venue where decadence and debauchery thrive in an elegant way.

Kevin Sorbo’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament for A World Fit For Kids, Las Vegas, June 10-11, 2010

Most people go to Vegas to play, some go to make a difference, and Kevin Sorbo and hundreds of others will do both at the 2nd Annual Kevin Sorbo Golf Tournament. Kevin Sorbo, of “Hercules: The Legendary Stories” and “Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda”, is proud and excited to invite you to his second annual celebrity golf [...]

Songwriter Jamie Jo Harris Lounged at the London Hotel for “The Suite Side of the 2010 Grammys”

On Jan 28-30 the classy, white couches of Suite 511 in The London Hotel in West Hollywood cushioned some of Hollywood’s most luminous stars and designers. One wall showcased a collection of Maggie Coulombe’s sleek, cool fashion line, and in the opposite corner, Michael Marcus cosmetics were on display in all their brilliant colors.
As if [...]

NBC’s Lindsay Price Enjoys a Weekend at The Palazzo in Las Vegas

Lipstick Jungle star Lindsay Price celebrated the grand opening of Laguna Champagne Bar at The Palazzo. The VIP event was hosted by Moet Hennessy. Lindsay was all smiles wearing a black cocktail dress and gorgeous Simon G sapphire and diamond ring as she cut the red ribbon to kick-off the evening.
When asked about the event, [...]

Distinctive Assets host GRAMMY Gift Lounge for 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Distinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company, collaborated with The Recording Academy® to produce the official Talent Gift Bags and Backstage Gift Lounge for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Music’s Biggest Night® was held on January 31, 2010, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

“Roxy 365″ – The Photography of Erik Voake at The Celebrity Vault

The Celebrity Vault, Beverly Hills’ premier purveyor of iconic celebrity / Rock n’ Roll photography and fine art, hosted the January 28th opening of renowned photographer Erik Voake’s new collection, entitled “Roxy 365”. Aside from the general public, numerous rock legends were in attendance – including Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols,  Cisco Adler, and [...]

A Green, Educational, and Momentous Affair at the 2010 Go Green Expo

“Go Green Expo: Buy Green, Go Green, Live Green.”
 The Go Green Expo held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 22-24, 2010 showcased some very resourceful Go Green products appealing to over 10,000 expecting green enthusiasts and jolting those just curious. The smiles and nods of visitor’s heads at the conglomeration of businesses jumping [...]

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and Family Featured in Pampers’ Ad Campaign

What do diapers and the Superbowl have in common? Believe it or not, New Orleans Saints Quarter Back Drew Brees!! He may be on his way to the Super Bowl, but he admits his toughest job is playing dad. Drew teamed up with new Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max during a commercial shoot at the [...]

The Art of Giving – JD Shultz donates Art for 2010 Grammy/MusiCares Auction

Artist and musician JD Shultz is a man on a mission. For the 6th consecutive year, he makes his way to the Los Angeles Convention Center – with a gift under his arm. His gift is his art – a 4×6 foot original painting called “Reality of Dreams” he created for the 2010 Grammy/MusiCares silent [...]

Em & Co Hosts 2010 Golden Globes fashion VIP Gift Suite

Fashion has always played a big role during previous Golden Globes celebrations and this year was no exception. Em & Co, a fashion gallery located off 3rd and Fairfax, celebrated style by holding an invitation-only red carpet event Thursday, January 14th.
Guests arrived on the red carpet and were greeted by the flash of photographers’ cameras. [...]

THINK PR Hosts 4th Annual Pre-Sundance Gifting Suite

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow because Hollywood talent visiting the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City this year will be ready thanks to Think PR’s Pre-Sundance Gifting Suite! The 4th Annual Pre-Sundance Gifting Suite held January 13th-14th, 2010, prepared celebrities for Park City weather with gear, winter fashions, and travel [...]

Celebrity Boom Boom Room a Big Big Hit

Excitement was in the air during the 5th annual Boom Boom Room celebrity gifting suite. The 2 day event, hosted by Jayneoni Moore, was held at the Century Hyatt in Los Angeles. Celebrity parents showed up with their little ones not only to receive gifts from more than 80 brands, but to pledge a commitment [...]

Sylvia Barnhart: Marilyn Monroe’s Hairstylist

Meet Sylvia Barnhart, award-winning hairstylist to the stars, responsible for the transformation of a pretty brunette model named Norma Jean Baker to stunning sexy actress Marilyn Monroe back in the 1940’s!
Miss Barnhart appears on the popular Hollywood Icons talk show “The Ultimate Marilyn Trilogy” hosted by her friend Harrison Held, which has developed a huge [...]

Michael O’Rourke Shakes Up Hollywood’s Hair

Who will dress Beyonce at the Grammys? What jewelry will Sandra Bullock don at the Academy Awards? And, of course, which celebrity style will set hair trends in 2010?
As always, defining the good, the bad, and the ugly on the red carpet during award show season will be the talk of the town. Michael O’Rourke, [...]

Platinum Publicity hosted “Hollywood Helping Haiti” Golden Globes Lounge

At the iconic House of Blues on Sunset, Platinum Publicity held its “Hollywood Helping Haiti” Lounge for the 2010 Golden Globes on January 14th-15th, gifting celebrities and raising awareness for cancer and Haiti relief charities. Platinum Publicity’s wish for our globe in this new decade is an end to Cancer …  What is YOUR wish [...]

GBK’s 2010 Golden Globe Gift Lounge Raises Record Funds for Featured Charities

At the Mondrian Hotel, January 15 and 16, GBK , the premier luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company and recipient of BizBash’s Award for Emmy’s “Best Gift Bag,”, honored the 2010 Golden Globe Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge. Together, the attending celebrities and GBK raised over $150,000 in products [...]

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards After-Party at Katsuya benefiting Heifer International

After the 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which aired live January 15th, 2010 on VH1, many of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities  joined in on the celebrations at the official after-party held at the trendy Katsuya Restaurant in Hollywood, hosted by Heifer International donors, Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri.

Secret Room Celebrates the 2010 Golden Globes with a Gift Lounge at The SLS Hotel

The stars were out this past Golden Globe week getting geared up for the big show on Sunday. Celebrities and VIPs alike held the key to the Secret Room’s 2010 Golden Globe Awards Gift Lounge. The Caribbean Style high-end Retreat was held at The SLS Hotel, a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.
 This invitation only event [...]

Katy Perry MTV Unplugged

By Susie Salva
Santa Barbara based campy recording artist Katy Perry has released “Katy Perry MTV Unplugged Limited Edition CD + DVD,” on Capitol Records/MTV Television.” The multi-platinum singer-songwriter puts her unique signature of global pop culture on this engaging CD/DVD recorded live in New York on July 22, 2009 presenting some of her most well-known [...]

Eco-Panda, Swimwear made from recycled Fishing Nets, Exhibits at The Go Green Expo Jan. 22-24

The Go Green Expo, from January 22-24th in Los Angeles, is a must-do activity this weekend as Eco-Panda, the world’s only recycled nylon swimwear line, will be exhibiting at the Go Green Expo with Bianca Peters, the reigning Miss Malibu. Not only will you get to meet Miss Malibu at their booth, but Eco-Panda has [...]

Live Loyal PR & EMC BOWERY hosted THE Hospitality Suite for 2010 Golden Globes

THE Hospitality Suite for the 2010 Golden Globes at the Pascal Mouawad Estate was perched high in the Hollywood Hills and hosted by Live Loyal PR and EMC BOWERY. They had a great celebrity turnout as all attendees sipped on Ciroq vodka cocktails and listened to DJ tunes poolside while taking in the 180 degree [...]

8th HBO Luxury Lounge features L’ORÉAL PARIS Beauty Suite

At the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills last weekend, the 8th Annual HBO Luxury Lounge in honor of the 67th Golden Globe Awards, was a buzz of festivities with celebrities being pampered and gifted lavishly. The L’ORÉAL PARIS beauty team hosted a Beauty Suite to prepare the stars for the big night. L’ORÉAL PARIS [...]

Access Hollywood’s “Stuff You Must…” Golden Globe Gift Lounge Raises $100k for Charity

Hollywood’s most prestigious stars helped raise $100k for Lollipop Theater Network & Best Buddies last weekend, January 15th and 16th at Access Hollywood’s 4th Annual “Stuff You Must…” Lounge. Access Hollywood, the premiere source for entertainment news, joined forces once again with On 3 Productions, the leader in celebrity gifting – raising the industry bar [...]

February 2010 Vogue Features Jessica Biel

America fell in love with her at an early age on the TV show, 7th Heaven, and the adoration of Jessica Biel has only grown as we’ve watched her develop into both a talented actress and grounded, elegant woman.
Appearing in Vogue’s upcoming February issue, on newsstands January 26th, in Ralph Lauren Collection and RRL Ralph [...]

LA’s The Place Explores Palm Springs, Part 1

LA’s The Place recently sent me to investigate the desert playground of Palm Springs and report for our readers. It encompasses so much as there are a multitude of enjoyable activities, wonderful lodging, excellent food and great service! First a little bit about the history of this desert oasis…
Palm Springs was officially incorporated as a city in 1938 and has [...]

Dinner with Iron Chef Kerry Simon – Dine with Chef Kerry himself

On Thursday, Feb 4, 2010, fans of Iron Chef Kerry Simon will have the chance to dine with the Rock n’ Roll chef himself at SimonLA Restaurant at the Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles. (Check out our article on Kerry Simon and SimonLA here)
Join him for a most unique dining experience, which will begin with a [...]

Maxim Unveils Their “2009 Hot 100″: “Definitive List of the World’s Most Beautiful Women”

2009 was the final year of an unforgettable decade, but it was also yet another year of sexy women in movies, music, magazines, on television, and even in politics. This year Maxim’s list of the 100 Hottest Women of 2009 included some of our most favorite oldies and a lot of goodies, plus some newbies.

January 2010 Vogue Features Rachel McAdams

If you’ve watched Sherlock Holmes over the holiday then you’re familiar with the talented and beautiful Rachel McAdams, featured on the January cover of Vogue. In an issue now available on newsstands, Vogue Fashion News/Feature Director Sally Singer interviews the starlet known for her turn as Regina George in Mean Girls and her breakthrough performance [...]

iPEC Coaching Leaders Bruce D. Schneider and Luke Iorio Present Shift LA in January

On January 21, 2010, Bruce D. Schneider, founder and CEO of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), along with Luke Iorio, president of iPEC, will introduce their “Strategies to Help Innovative, Focused Transformation” (SHIFT) movement to Los Angeles.

Opening The Mark Taper’s 2010 Season: “The Subject Was Roses” Starring Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen returns to Frank D. Gilroy’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “The Subject Was Roses”.
In 1964, the play brought Sheen a Tony Award nomination and this time around he joins Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty. The news was announced by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.
Replacing the previously announced “Speed-the-Plow” by David Mamet as the [...]

All American Rejects Power Up Hollywood

By Helen M. Ryan
“Everything seems easy when you’re 17,” All American Rejects lead singer Tyson Ritter told excited fans at The Roxy in Hollywood while recounting their last trip to Los Angeles. Eight years ago, four boys jumped into a van and drove 18 hours towards LA. Once in Los Angeles, the boys “tore that [...]

On 3 Productions H&M Artist Gift Lounge a Hit at Jingle Ball 2009

Whether naughty or nice, some of today’s hottest celebrities were treated to incredible gifts at the official H&M Artist Gift Lounge, produced by On 3 Productions. Held backstage on December 11th at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City, the H&M Artist Gift Lounge was part of the celebration for Z100’s Jingle Ball [...]

Brittany Murphy Death – Hollywood Loses a Young Bright Star – Video

The death of Brittany Murphy has come as a shock to Hollywood. The Los Angeles police Department is on the scene investigating the death of Brittany Murphy, stated LAPD spokeswoman Norma Eisenman.
No other details available at the moment.
“In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support,” Murphy’s publicist, Nicole Perna, [...]

Hollywood’s Hottest Men Wear “Bend the Rules” Underwear

What do Charlie Sheen, Bruce Willis and many of Hollywood’s ‘Hot Men’ have in common?
The answer to that lies just under their pricey designer clothes where you will find Bend the Rules underwear, a hot item with the Hollywood “it” crowd.  They love the luxurious fabric, trendy look and fabulous fit.
Hollywood A-list men, and even some women [...]

Duran Duran “Rio” Special Limited Edition and “Live at Hammersmith ’82 Concert” on Capitol/EMI Records

Written by Susie Salva
‘80’s British Pop Icon’s Duran Duran releases “Rio” Special Limited Edition CD collection and the previously unreleased “Live at the Hammersmith ’82 concert” on CD/DVD both on Capitol/EMI Records. “Rio,” contains expanded 2 CD deluxe package with original U.K. & U.S. album mixes, demos, B-sides. It even includes other rarities like digital [...]

Naughty or Nice, 25 Top Celebs Receive Christmas in Hollywood Gift Bag from Distinctive Assets

Each year, Distinctive Assets gifts 25 top celebrities, whether they are naughty or nice, with a special holiday gift box filled with the best Santa has to offer.  As one of the world’s most visible athletes, Tiger Woods has been on their recipient list for quite some time (and many times in the past). They [...]

GBK Records a Hit Performance with its AMA Music Lounge

Simon Says, “Don’t cook, make reservations!” for Christmas at Simon LA

Simon LA in the Sofitel Hotel, ranked one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, and an LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010,  invites you to enjoy Christmas culinary delights, followed by Simon LA’s famous “Junkfood Platter,  to accompany their special Christmas dinner and post-Christmas brunch menus crafted by legendary chef Kerry Simon.
Savor one-of-a-kind dishes [...]

Actors and Others for Animals Honor Dick Van Patten and Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh In”

This past weekend in Los Angeles, the cast and crew from one of TV’s legendary classic comedy show,  Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh In”, received a toast from Actors and Others for Animals, a group first founded in 1971. Stars of the comedy series and fellow celebrities joined forces with their fans and many other animal lovers to observe [...]

2009 Deck the Hall Concerts at Walt Disney Hall Celebrates Spirit of the Season

Each holiday season, tidings of comfort and joy are heard throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles at the annual Deck the Hall holiday concert series. Beginning December 9, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents artists from around the globe bringing cheer to concert-goers of all ages.

From the annual Holiday Sing-A-longs which provide [...]

Distinctive Assets Gift Suite Honors 11th Annual “A Home for the Holidays”

Distinctive Assets was backstage once again with their amazing gifting suite in support of the 11th Annual “A Home for the Holidays”.
The special,  produced by Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler, continues to tell heart-touching stories about foster care adoption, to help raise awareness for this important social issue.
The Distinctive Assets gift lounge  was also about raising awareness for [...]

EuroCar, Inc. hosts Second Annual Toy Drive for Childhelp

Eurocar, Inc. of Costa Mesa, the West Coast’s largest pre-owned exotic & luxury car dealership, not only gives excellent customer service with every car they sell but they also give back to the children of their community.

EurocarOC.com is proud to host its Second Annual Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Childhelp. From now till December 21st, 2009, [...]

Adam Lambert, “For Your Entertainment” on 19 Recordings/RCA Records Has it All

Written By Susie Salva.
Fresh off his sexually charged performance on the American Music Awards, the American Idol runner up Adam Lambert releases his debut album, “For Your Entertainment,” on 19 Recordings/RCA Records. Viably one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year Lambert delivers some of the finest and electrifying tunes of the decade [...]

John Mayer, “Battle Studies,” on Columbia Records

Written by Susie Salva
Singer songwriter, guitarist, comedian and celebrity John Mayer releases his fourth studio record, “Battle Studies,” on Columbia Records. The album title was derived by the title name of a book that Mayer stumbled upon when working on this new record. Intelligent, industrious and well spoken, Mayer is the consummate songwriter and this [...]

Duracell is Pedaling to Power the 2010 Numerals for the New Year’s Celebration

Chaske Spencer of “New Moon” and “Raising the Bar’s” Mark-Paul Gosselaar pedaled for power at the Duracell Smart Lab in Times Square on Tuesday November 24th. All of their hard work will be added to power being collected to light the 2010 numerals on New Year’s Eve.
How They Are Helping
“New Moon” wolf Sam Uley, played [...]

Psychic Cheri Mancuso’s Debut Nonfiction Novel – Coldspring

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 [...]

Airship Ventures Offers Voyages on Zeppelin Eureka

They say the best gift is something someone won’t buy for themselves. I believe this one qualifies! Southern California residents looking for the best way to entertain out-of-town 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 [...]

Scribble Press’ Author/Illustrator Kit Publishes Your Kid’s Work

Become a published author without college or even high school education. The Scribble Press’ Author/Illustrator Kit is the signature kit for creating a professionally bound paperback book with a typeset cover.
Kids write and create their own story and illustrations. Then, they can just send the book back to Scribble Press in the enclosed envelope or [...]

December 2009 VOGUE Features Cate Blanchett

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 [...]

Mary Poppins the Smash Hit Musical Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre in LA

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 Out Now! See Them Here…

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!

Distinctive Assets Celebrated a Decade of Gift Giving During the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

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 [...]

LA’s Magic Castle Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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, [...]

A Taste of Santa Fe Enchants at Hotel Shangri-La

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 [...]

Chairlift Asks “Does You Inspire You” on Columbia Records

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 Announces 2009 Gala Honorees

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 [...]

On 3 Productions’ Rocks the Stars Backstage at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concert

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 [...]

Support Our Troops Who Risk Their Lives Everyday for US this Holiday Season

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 [...]

TIDE Offers Loads Of Hope to Families affected by Disasters

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 [...]

The Power of Positive Energy Charity Event to Benefit Iraq Star Foundation

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. [...]

Pat Monahan and Train Performs Live at Majestic Ventura Theater

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.

Angel Taylor, “Love Travels,” on Aware/Columbia Records

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 Premieres Video for New Single “Starstrukk (feat. Katy Perry)”

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 [...]

Los Angeles Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt Fires CEO Wife Jamie McCourt

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 [...]

Enter FIX Movie Video Contest to Win Trip to NYC Premiere

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 Rock Fashion Week Prevails Downpour

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 [...]

Holiday Open House Nov. 20th at Plaza El Segundo to Benefit South Bay Charities

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 [...]

Train “Save Me San Francisco” on Columbia Records Exceeds

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 [...]

L’Oréal Paris Receives the “Friend of The Walk of Fame” Award and Introduces New Products

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 [...]

The Society of Young Philanthropitsts hosts 2nd Annual Prohibition Poker Night

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 [...]

DETAIL Magazine Reveals Pee-wee’s Big Comeback

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.

THRILLER NIGHT- The Official “Thriller” Tribute Halloween Party

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” [...]

Moët & Chandon and Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Present the Perfect Pairing: Champagne and Sushi

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 [...]

Ivanka Trump: A Little Nepotism Goes a Long Way

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 [...]

Project SHIFT fundraiser benefits Visual Impact Now and Community’s Child

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 [...]

Bradley Thompson’s Advanced Cosmic Ordering reveals Tips and Techniques for Achieving your Dreams

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 [...]

Entertaining Elephants

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 Winner Mya Headlines “Run 4 Her Life” for Breast Cancer Research

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 Tattoo Studio Hosts Multi-Artist Showcase

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 [...]

Born to Stand Out: Celebrity Fitness Trainer Stephen Bauer Shares His Expertise

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 [...]

Eco Emmys by Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite

Rolling out the ‘green’ carpet for the Hollywood’s greatest TV stars, the 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 a [...]

The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation 7th Annual Gala Sunday, October 25, 2009

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 [...]

Meet and Greet Days of Our Lives Stars at “Day of Days” Fan Event at Universal Studios Hollywood City Walk

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 [...]

Chiller Eyegore Awards Kicks off Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

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 [...]

Laura Leighton and Tim Gunn Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence

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 [...]

ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilion Gifts Emmy Stars at Mix Media Luxury Lounge

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 [...]

Henry Jaglom’s “Just 45 Minutes from Broadway” Play Opens at Edgemar

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. [...]

O.N.E. ™ Water Sponsors Spring 2010 Fashion Week

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 [...]

Distinctive Assets Grand Slams it for Andre Agassi Foundation

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 [...]

GBK’s Luxury Bazaar for the Senses Honors Emmy Attendees

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 [...]

WOW! Creations Emmy Gift Lounge Attracts the Hottest of Celebs

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 [...]

Lipton Green Vitali Tea and On 3 Productions Backstage at the 2009 Emmys

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 [...]

Hershey’s Bliss Invites Women to Share the Bliss of a 16.5 Carat Diamond Necklace

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) [...]

ABC Network’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s Paige Hemmis Teams up with Duracel for “More Power To Protect” Campaign

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 Hosted the 2009 ‘Think Pink’ Emmy Awards Style Lounge Benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Tiger Lily Foundation

 

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” [...]

Own A Piece of Silver Screen History with The Hollywood Studio Collection

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 Stars in G.I. Joe as Snake Eyes, Reveals True Identity in Heroes

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 [...]

A Night For Honour to Benefit Iraq Star Foundation

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 [...]

Sri Lankan Hip Hop Artist G-VO Raises Funds for International Medical Health Organization

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 [...]

Life Changing Lives Gala Benefits Service Charities

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 [...]

Distinctive Asset’s 8th Annual “Everybody Wins at the Emmys®” Nominee Gift Bags Celebrate the Non-Winners!

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 [...]

Boys Like Girls new Album “Love Drunk” on Columbia Records

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 Sits Down with Tyra Banks on ABC News “Nightline”

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 [...]

On 3 Productions Backstage Official Presenter Gift Lounge wowed the Daytime Emmy Awards Stars Again

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 [...]

Paul Rodriguez and Judy Tenuta Top All-Star Line-up to Benefit Veterans at Long Beach Laugh Factory on September 11th

 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 [...]

LA’s the Place Interviews Luke Pilgrim of Last November

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 Dream Angels Heavenly Enchanted New Fall Fragrance hits stores

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 [...]

Miss Malibu Pageant Crown Their 2010 Miss Malibu and Miss Teen Malibu

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 is Seeking You! Opens More than 400 Jobs for City of Los Angeles

This offer is expired; this is last year’s post.
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 [...]

Biggest Winner from Miss Malibu Weekend is The Ludacris Foundation

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 [...]

Distinctive Assets Delivers A-list Doggie Gift Bags

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 Original Long Beach Lobster Festival Gears up for a Sea-Sational Weekend!

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 [...]

Award Winning Videographer Mauricio Zanotto Talks about Film Production in the Internet Age

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 [...]

Maree McRae: Stronger Than Ever

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 annual “14th Annual Dive N’ Surf Redondo Beach Lobster Festival”

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 [...]

LA Women put their Faith in Trusted Hands of Celebrity Colorist Marco Pelusi

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 [...]

SVEDKA Reveals the Future with SVEDKA Adult Playground 2033

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 – Punt (Made-In-Ethiopia) New Fusion CD Gets a Five Star Rating

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 Regatta Sets Sail August 22nd

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 [...]

TV’s Top Doc Talks About Emmy-Nominated “The Doctors”

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 [...]

The “I Live Here” Charity Event to benefit “I Live Here” Humanitarian Emergency

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 [...]

Melanie Segal’s Teen Choice Awards Lounge Speaks Up for Neglected Animals

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.

The Puck-Lazaroff Foundation’s 27th American Wine & Food Festival to Benefit Meals On Wheels

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 [...]

Actor Kevin Sorbo’s Mythological Staying Power

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 [...]

Wherever the Need Confronts Oft-Ignored Death Toll from Inadequate Sanitation

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 [...]

Chef Rocco DiSpirito Celebrates “Giuliana & Bill” with Bertolli Frozen Meals at the Malibu Beach House

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 [...]

XBOX 360 EA SPORTS Madden NFL 10 Scores A Touchdown with Celebs and NFL Hall of Famers

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 [...]

Cadillac Fragrance for Men Launches in America

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 Foundation presents “Hilarity for Charity” at the John Lovitz Comedy Club Aug. 4

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 [...]

Dodger Day 2009: A Home Run Success for Children Uniting Nations

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?

Free Tix Tonight for the VH1 Sober House School of Rock Benefit

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 [...]

Meet Sugarwall: Reaching for their Dreams

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 [...]

After Singing an American Carol, Kevin Farley Dons Directors Hat in Hollywood and Wine

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 [...]

Michael Moore’s Fifth Annual Traverse City Film Festival

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 [...]

Athletes Score Big with UPP Entertainment Marketing ESPY Gifting – Suite of Dreams

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 [...]

Hit Citi Music’s Battle-tested Leader Curt Harpel is Ready to Produce Your Hits

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 [...]

Kerry Simon Introduces A Delicious Exploration of American Cuisine With Simon LA

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 [...]

Three Olives Vodka Bubble Launch Party Hosted by Kim Kardashian at Greenhouse in NYC

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 [...]

Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Money for Ante Up For Africa

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.

Pete Yorn’s “Back and Fourth” on Columbia Records

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. [...]

Michael Jackson to be Laid to Rest, Investigation Heat Up

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 [...]

Rohn Padmore’s BET Gifting Suite Gave to Those Truly in Need

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 [...]

Unforgettable 4th of July: Ride the World’s Largest Zeppelin

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 [...]

Wine Lovers Unite at Maison 140’s Rosé-Themed “Vin et Fromage”

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 Mansion Will Sizzle On August 15th With Hot Summer Nights Event

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 [...]

Playboy’s Summer Fling Party to Benefit TJ Martell Foundation

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 [...]

Celebs Wine, Dine and Feel Divine at Secret Room Event for the MTV Movie Awards

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 [...]

GBK’s Givable Gift Lounge Honors BET Awards, Benefits Lamp Community

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 [...]

Snoop beats Tyson as They Square Off in Interactive Boxing Match for EA’s Fight Night Round 4

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, [...]

Ahmanson Theatre Premieres “An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin”

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 [...]

Hotel Shangri-La Debuts New $30 million Classic Makeover

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

Kris Jenner announces Honorees for upcoming 2009 Celebrity Catwalk

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 [...]

Grammy Award winning Hawaiian singer and songwriter John Cruz at Trader Vics

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.

The Man Behind the Laughter: Comedic Genius, Judd Apatow, Tells All in Exclusive Playboy Interview

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 [...]

Playboy Gets the Scoop on Alec Baldwin in an In-Depth Insider Interview

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 [...]

Kevin Sorbo’s Second Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament in October to Benefit A World Fit For Kids!

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 [...]

Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Offers the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift: A Tournament Pro-Am Package

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 [...]

Top Chefs come Together for Share Our Strength’s “Taste of the Nation” to Feed Hungry Children

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 [...]

Have Your Tattoo Removed – For Free at Dr. TATTOFF

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 [...]

Aid the Shift in Global Consciousness – Be a Part of the Greatest Experiment In Human History—LIVE H2O—June 19, 20, & 21, 2009

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 [...]

Broadway goes Green

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 [...]

Celebs Wine, Dine, and Feel Divine at Secret Room Event

Pool Side Pleasures Abound at GBK’s MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge

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

Share Our Strength’s 2009 Taste of the Nation combines Passions for Delicious Food with Helping Hungry Children

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 [...]

Celebrities Sparkle and Shimmer at The Palazzo and Simon G’s Spring Bling in Las Vegas

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 [...]

Cage9 has a “Survival Plan”

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 [...]

Climb Aboard the Zeppelin Airship now in Los Angeles!

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 [...]

Nigel Barker’s Photography Gives a Voice to the Voiceless with “A Sealed Fate”

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 [...]

Save the Last Dance for RipLounge.com

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. [...]

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’s “It’s Blitz” on DGC/Interscope Records

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. [...]

Adam Lambert – American Idol Finalist

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 [...]

Celebrity Moms were Celebrated with a Mother’s Day Gift Bag from Distinctive Assets

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 [...]

Music Creators Hobnob with Industry Insiders at the 2009 ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo

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 [...]

Fun and Flashbacks at WOW Creations TV Land Awards Gifting Suite

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 [...]

Deborah Gibson’s Gibson Girl Foundation presented “An Evening of Electric Youth: A Benefit to Support Arts Education For Young People”

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 [...]

Enter to win a trip to the London Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

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 [...]

10th Annual Polish Film Festival Rocks Hollywood

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, [...]

Your Body’s Blueprint is more than Science, it’s Art! DNA 11 Captures the “Real You”

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 [...]

Blues-based Guitarist Jay Jessie Johnson Unleashes His best CD to date, ‘Play That Damn Guitar’ on Groove Yard Records

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 [...]

Brit Week is Back – through May 16th

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 [...]

8th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show & Pet Fair where Celebrities Go to the Dogs for A New Leash on Life

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 [...]

Las Vegas Legend Danny Gans Passes Away at 52

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 Still Selling Music ‘by the Pound’

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 [...]

Hollywood Turns Green on Earth Day at Distinctive Assets’ Eco-Friendly Gifting Suite

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 [...]

Cynthia McFadden Sits Down with Paula Abdul on ABC News “Nightline”

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 [...]

The American PABI Heroes Tour LA at Cinespace

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, [...]

LoveCuresCancer.com asked you to “Take a Chance on Love”

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 [...]

Manchester Orchestra, “Mean Everything to Nothing,” on Columbia Records

Written by Susie Salva
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 [...]

Spiderman – Turn Off The Dark Nationwide Casting Search – Multiple Roles

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 [...]

Bertolli and Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito honors Kathy Griffin with “Night-In” Celebration

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.

Distinctive Assets Adds Spark Backstage at Bravo TV’s A-List Awards Gift Suite

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 [...]

Planet Hollywood’s Strip House Introduces PEEPSHOW Dinner and Show Packages

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 [...]

An Evening of Electric Youth with Deborah Gibson to Benefit Gibson Girl Foundation

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 [...]

Love Cures Cancer Fundraising Event at the Kress, April 15th.

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 [...]

Platinum Publicity Added Magic to the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Gift Lounge

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 [...]

Real Men Wear Plaid! Sean Connery and Friends Kick off Tartan Week with “Dressed to Kilt”

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 [...]

Vegas Night in LA to Benefit LA’s Best AfterSchool Enrichment Program at Vibiana

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 [...]

3rd Annual “Flavors of Los Angeles” to benefit the American Liver Foundation

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 offers REEL Treatment for Addicts and Alcoholics

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, [...]

Volkswagon helps Celebrate Barbie’s big 5-O in Malibu with the new Beetle Ultimate Barbie Dream Car

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 [...]

George Lopez and Stars Come Out in Support of World Kidney Day

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 [...]

Rock Band Blue October Blends Edge and Hope with New Album and Tour

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 [...]

Platinum Publicity’s Oscar Lounge Encourages People to “Be the Change”

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 Brings His Styling Expertise to LA’s Oscar Experience

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 [...]

The Seeds of Hope for The Environment Took Root at the ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilion/MixMedia Oscar Lounge

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 [...]

Sexy New Cadillac Fragrance for Men Ready to Launch

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 [...]

The Secret Room Oscar® Gift Suite Gets Stars Red Carpet Ready

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 [...]

Lily Allen “It’s Not Me, It’s You,” on Capitol Records

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, [...]

WOW Creations Gift Lounge Benefited “Children Uniting Nations” Oscar Event

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 Marie Norman Gets All Fired Up

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 [...]

“Dreams Can Come True” Unusual Art Benefit Friday March 6, 2009

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’s 2009 Oscar® Gift Suite Dazzled the Senses

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 [...]

Legendary Artists take Listeners back to class at the Hip-Hop 101 Festival

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 [...]

Main Event Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite: Pampered Pets and Celebs Alike

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’ On 3 Gift Lounge Topped off the Day

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 Talks to LATP about her new Company, Fabulous Florals

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 [...]

Valentine Celebrity Romance and “Sneak Peek Oscar Suite” Woo Stars

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.

Academy Award Nominees Win, No Matter What, with Distinctive Assets

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 [...]

Artist Louis Carreon: Prison to War Torn Iraq

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 [...]

Valencia “We All Need A Reason To Believe” on Columbia Records

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 [...]

Fabulous Florals by Kathy Ireland Designs offers the Finest Flowers, Foliages and Plants

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” Eco Gifting Retreat Invites Music’s Stars to Chill and Go Green for the Grammys

“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 [...]

TONY’S Steakhouse Hosts Celebs and Funds Children’s Hospital LA at Grand Opening

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 [...]

Edible Masterpieces from Christopher Michael Chocolates Make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter

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 [...]

Professionals Hang Famously at Financially Hung’s Second Annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion

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.

Distinctive Assets Had the Stars Covered at Grammy’s Gifting Suite 2009

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.

Oscar Nominee Kate Winslet Discusses her Sixth Oscar Nomination and role in “The Reader” with Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden.

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 [...]

According to Taylor Atelian

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 [...]

2012 Quantum Leap Weekend: A Massive Shift to Positive Consciousness

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 [...]

The Offspring “Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace”, on Columbia Records

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 [...]

Krolling in the NYC with Actress Ginger Kroll

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 [...]

Play Big at Financially Hung’s 2nd Annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion

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!

O.A.R. Takes to the Road and Tours with Their No. 1 Hit, “Shattered”

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’s 3rd Annual Pre-Sundance Gift Suite Got the Stars Ready for Park City

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 [...]

Cougar Alert!Cougar Expert Coach Lucia Hosts Cougar Speed Dating at Club Sushi

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 [...]

Superstars Present Personal Videos supporting President Barak Obama on Myspace Celebrity

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 [...]

UCLA’s Spoken Words Opens With Literary Great, John Updike

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, [...]

GBK’s 2009 Golden Globes Gift Suite Dazzled Once Again!

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 [...]

ABC’s Nightline Features McFadden Interview With Best Actress Nominee Meryl Streep

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 [...]

Charities Ruled at the GBK Gifting Suite for the 2009 Golden Globes Awards

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 [...]

Illustrious 3rd Annual Access Hollywood Gift Lounge for the 2009 Golden Globes Gives Back

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Bundle Up at Sundance with Kristina Klebe

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 [...]

Learn to be Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient at the Los Angeles “Innaugural Go Green Expo”

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 [...]

Hollywood celebrates at the VH1’s 14th Annual Critic’s Choice Awards afterparty at the Viceroy Hotel

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 [...]

Grand Prize Winner and two Runners Up of YouTube Project:Direct Film Competition Announced

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 [...]

Spike Video Game Awards Scored with Distinctive Assets

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 [...]

The Unlimited Potential Seminar hits Los Angeles for a Night of Life Transformation

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 [...]

LA’s The Place to be for Hot New Year’s Eve Celebrations!

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!

Jane Doe John Doe Creates A Fashion Identity

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 [...]

Periscope Lighted Folio for Kindle

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 Jeans Lights up the Hollywood Sky with new Titanium Line at The Kress

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 [...]

Celebrity Makeup Artist Mo Leaves Blush Behind

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 Showers Celeb Families with Holiday Joy

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 [...]

Disney’s High School Musical The Ice Tour Glides Into Los Angeles

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 [...]

Jessica Biel’s “Make The Difference Network Raises over $75K for Children’s Hospital

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 [...]

The Edison Provides Blasts Back Into A Swanky Past

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, [...]

Guns N’ Roses’ Chris Pitman in new LA Band SexTapes

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 [...]

Clint Eastwood to be Honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

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 [...]

Award Winning Film Director Liz Adams Tackles Science Gone Wrong in the Twisted World of Generation Rx.

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 [...]

Ringing In the Season with Hot Musical Acts at KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball

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.

The Secret of Deliberate Creation – Create a Powerful New Future

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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 [...]

“Annie” Comes to the Kodak Theatre

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 [...]

Randall Christensen – Fashion Mastermind behind Dancing With the Stars

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. [...]

Pat Monahan, “Last of Seven”, Acoustic Version on Columbia Records

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 [...]

Shiny Toy Guns, “Season of Poison” on Universal Motown Records

 
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 [...]

Cadillac Fragrance for Men Set to Debut Worldwide

Christmas gift ideas for Men!
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 [...]

Stuff for Mutts Benefits LA-Area Nonprofit Animal Rescue, New Leash on Life

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 [...]

Kym Gold-Lubell Launches New Women’s Denim Line Babakul

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 [...]

Distinctive Assets Hosts Celebrity Gift Suite at Andre Agassi’s 13th Annual Grand Slam for Children

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 [...]

Ron Howard to Receive Director’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

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 [...]

Distinctive Assets Once Again was there to Gift the Latin GRAMMY Awards

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 [...]

A Home For the Holidays Special Raises Adoption Awareness; Distinctive Assets Brought the Christmas Spirit

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 [...]

Rise Against Encourages Fans to Think for Themselves on Hard-Rocking Worldwide Tour

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 [...]

The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil Come “All Together Now” DVD on Capitol/Apple Corps. Ltd.

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 [...]

Brittany Burton: Princess of Music TV

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 [...]

Help Rancho Los Amigos Residents Fight to Save their Beloved Feline Friends

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 [...]

Boys Like Girls “Read Between the Lines” DVD on Columbia Records

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 [...]

Jakob Dylan, “Seeing Things” on Columbia Records

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. [...]

The 15th Annual Lint Roller Party brings out Celebs to Support Animal Advocacy

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 [...]

The Dallas Rocks 2008 Benefit Scores Touchdown for Diamond Empowerment Fund

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 [...]

Jd Webb – Bringing Romance Back to Music

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 [...]

One on One with Berlin’s Terri Nunn

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. [...]

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry Honors Over 1,500 Seniors at 8th Annual ‘Seniors Celebrating Life Luncheon’

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 [...]

Divine Design present Premiere Shopping Event to benefit Project Angel Food

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 [...]

Love comes to the Oscars – Celebrity Valentine 2009 Oscar Sneak-Peek Gifting Suite

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 [...]

VH1 Classic Rock Autism Celebrity Bowl-Off

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’s Epic Adventure in Romantic Verse – The Rose and the Silver Bell

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 [...]

David Bowie, “iSELECT: BOWIE,” on Virgin/EMI records

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 Best Friends Animal Society hosts the 15th Annual Lint Roller Party celebrating “Man’s Best Friends”

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 [...]

Barry’s Bootcamp for your very own Celebrity Body

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, [...]

Live Ultimately! Patron Spirits Company Unveils “Ultimat Vodka” with Celebs at The Kress

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 [...]

Meet Poor Paul

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 [...]

Travis Hedemann: Young at Heart Art – For the Kid in All of Us

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 [...]

The Kooks Live at the Hollywood Palladium

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 [...]

Versus Nightclub Makes Downtown Los Angeles the Destination

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.

“Living With The Wolfman” New Series on Animal Planet Tests One Couple’s Relationship

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 [...]

Distinctive Assets Gifts the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

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 [...]

Say Hello! to Joe Manganiello, 2008’s Actor to Watch.

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, Official Bar Sponsor for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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 [...]

Alice Greczyn Makes Amish Sizzle in the New Film “Sex Drive”

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 [...]

Cure in The Canyons: Pampering at its Finest for those supporting Breast Cancer Research

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 [...]

Tina Turner’s “Tina!” on Capitol/EMI Records and World Tour!

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 [...]

Universal Studios Kicks Off Halloween Horror Nights with the 6th Annual Eyegore Awards

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 [...]

Celebrities Turn Heads on the Catwalk at “Runway for Life®”

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, [...]

UCLAlive Delivers World Music from World Class Musicians

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, [...]

Declare Yourself by Registering to Vote at the W Hotel Los Angeles

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 [...]

High School Musical 3 Premiere and Afterparty Tickets Available!

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 [...]

UB40’s “Greatest Hits” on Virgin/EMI Records

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 [...]

GBK Productions Phenomenal 2008 Emmy Gifting Suite at the Mondrian Hotel

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 [...]

ALIVE! Green Pavilion Eco-Emmy Suite for a Healthier Emmy Experience!

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 [...]

The Cast of Days of our Lives Meets Their Fans at Universal CityWalk

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 [...]

Rick Springfield “Venus In Overdrive” on New Door Records/UMe

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 [...]

United We Read – Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® Campaign

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 [...]

The Sound of Art – “Non-Local Cues” Make Sense in Local Gallery

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 [...]

Debbie Durkin’s Main Event Red Carpet Lounge & Green Suite Presents “Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau To benefit The Environmental Media Association”

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 [...]

WOW! Creations Did Just That at their 2008 Emmy Gifting Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel

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 [...]

Hennessy Artistry Hosts Ne-yo and LL Cool J at the Kress

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 [...]

Everybody Wins at the 60th Annual Emmy Awards thanks to Distinctive Assets

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 Hottest Men of Reality TV Launch Their 2009 Calendar

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 [...]

Emmys, Celebrities and Swag Backstage at the Nokia Theatre for the Presenters Gift Lounge

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 [...]

Celebrities Go All In for Charity at the 3rd Annual Celebrity Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

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 [...]

On the set for Brian Anthony’s hit “Worked Up!” at Fox Studios

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 [...]

Erin Hamilton Takes Control of The Billboard Club Chart

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 [...]

UCLA Live Presents its Seventh International Theatre Festival this October – December

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. [...]

Top Chefs Converge to Benefit Meals on Wheels at the 26th Anniversary American Wine & Food Festival

 
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 [...]

Family Force 5 on TMG/EMI Records

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 [...]

“Live Your Worst Nightmare” at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

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 [...]

An Eco-Friendly Farewell to Summer

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 [...]

Natacha Atlas to Make Rare Appearance to El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles

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, [...]

“Big Headed Boxers” Breaks the Mold

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 [...]

Hollywood and Jimmy Kimmel Celebrate the 7th Annual Italian Feast of San Gennaro LA

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 [...]

Stars Support United Breast Cancer Foundation at 2008 Hot Summer Nights

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.

Olivier Pojzman to Debut 15-foot Canvas Fine Art Shots of Beachscapes at the James Coleman Gallery

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 [...]

Mother/Daughter Exhibition Opens at James Coleman Gallery

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 to be the Newest Permanent Artist at the James Coleman Gallery

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 [...]

Managing Your Persistent Fears and Every Day Anxieties

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 [...]

Stars Entertain in Support of the 3rd Annual Hot in Hollywood Fundraiser

 
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.

“The Neighbor” Redeems with Romantic Gestures

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 Raises Over $62,000 to Assist Jewish Struggles in Cuba

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 [...]

New Music On Tour: The Bravery

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 [...]

Projekt Revolution Hits Orange County

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 [...]

“What Happens in Vegas” Under the Stars at the W Hotel

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 Launches With Star Studded PSA Campaign

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 [...]

Rock Your Religion Teams Up With Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough to Conquer Lupus

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 [...]

Seeing Starz…Mariah Carey and UFOs

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 [...]

Andrew Keegan Hosts Hollywood’s First Green Charity Event at the Avalon Hollywood

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 [...]

Shakespeare Salute Takes Summer Stage in Silverlake

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 [...]

Scott Harden Hosts Platinum Pool Party at the Sheraton LAX

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 Teams Up For Health

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 [...]

Remembering Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes

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 [...]

Hot Summer Nights Benefit to Take Place at the Playboy Mansion

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, [...]

Kardashian Sisters host the 6th Annual CUUR/TMG Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Show

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 [...]

Poison Releases “Live, Raw & Uncut” 2 Disc Set

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, [...]

Coldplay “Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends” on Capitol/EMI Records

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 Searching for their next male Model Star

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 [...]

The Legendary Charles Durning, 85, Gets His Star in the Walk of Fame in Hollywood

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. [...]

Groundlings Find Funny From ‘Your Body’

 
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 [...]

Satisfy Your Appetite at the L.A. BBQ Festival

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 [...]

Daniel Puder Set to Host Charity Event at the Playboy Mansion

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. [...]

‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ In the Park

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 [...]

The Visual Spectacular From Cirque du Soleil: KÀ at MGM Grand

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 [...]

Lift MD Aesthetics Showers Bride-To-Be Patricia Lopez

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 [...]

Designers and Charity Join Forces at the CUUR/TMF Annual Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show

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 [...]

Outfest 2008 Closes with Class and Sass

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 [...]

Stars Celebrate Music and Fashion at the 3rd Annual VH1 Rock Honors Party hosted by Intermix

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 [...]

The Kooks’ “Konk” on Astralwerks Records

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

‘Mamafied’ Mothers Plenty of Laughs

“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 [...]

The Kooks’ “Konk” on Astralwerks Records

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”, [...]

The Evolution of Lamar Odom

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 [...]

Horror 88 – A New Hollywood Movie starring Veronica Diaz

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 [...]

Bruce D. Schneider and IPEC Coaching Help You Soar with Life Potentials Training and Energy Leadership

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 [...]

The Next Generation of Stadium Rock: Phoenix Block

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 [...]

Palm Springs International ShortFest – Short Films With Big Rewards

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 [...]

Rising Pop Star Justin Stein Set To Open Corbin Bleu Summer 2008 Tour

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 [...]

Boost Mobile RockCorps Rolls Out the Rock at Gibson Amphitheater

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 Stars Shine at Sony’s “Hancock” Premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

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 [...]

Hasblady Guzman’s Bokaos Salon and Renaissance Hair Studio Gives Back

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 [...]

Natacha Atlas and the Mazeeka Ensemble Hit it Big with ‘Ana Hina’

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 [...]

Chelsea E CD Release Show at LA Hot Spot Opera

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 Ferreiro Teaches ‘Burlesque Body’ – Confidence is Sexy

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 [...]

Drink:Eat:Play Holds Gourmet 5 Yr Old Birthday Party

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 [...]

Napoleon’s Courvoisier Cognac Starts Sipping Tour at Downtown’s The Palm Restaurant

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. [...]

Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle: The 30th Anniversary Edition” on Capitol/EMI Records

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 [...]

Kaitlyn Anderson – Making Her Mark on Indie Radio

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 [...]

UCLAlive Closes Season with Comedian and Author David Sedaris

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.

Billy Idol “The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself” on Capitol/EMI Records

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 [...]

Choreographers Recognized at the 2nd Annual Choregorapher Media Honors

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 [...]

Project Have Hope Helps Feed Impoverished in Uganda

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 [...]

Outfest Aims to Inspire and Provoke

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. [...]

Archaic Plague Delivers Hard Core Metal to SoCal

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 [...]

Celebrity Choreographer Shane Sparks Celebrates his Birthday with Hot Dance Party at Falcon

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. 

Ben Affleck Raises Awareness of Crisis in the Congo

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 [...]

New Era and Belvedere Vodka Bring Together Stars to Salute Nelly

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”, [...]

Stars Heat Things Up Backstage at the 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards’ Official Talent Gift Lounge

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 [...]

2008 Dazzling Daytime Emmy Suite Hosted by BriteSmile

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 [...]

The W Los Angeles Wonderlust Live and Sony BMG Present Paddy Casey

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 Dogs Next Door” Celebrity Benefit for Dogs In Danger

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 [...]

‘Talk Radio’ Struggles to Tune In

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 Gifting Suite for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards Hosted at new Kress Center

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 and Secret Room Events Pampered Stars with a Caribbean Style Retreat for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards

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 [...]

Katy Perry Releases Debut “One of the Boys” on Capitol Records

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 [...]

Platinum Publicity’s 4th Annual Gifting Lounge Celebrates the MTV Movie Awards

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 Hawaiian Sun Powers the Maui Film Festival

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 [...]

LAXART Holds Emergency Fundraiser for Edgar Arceneaux ‘Watts House Project’

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 [...]

Motor City Legends ‘Rock the Runway’ at Opera

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 Pampers TV Legends at the 6th Annual TV Land Awards

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 [...]

Universal CityWalk is Set to Kick off its “Summer Block Party”

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 [...]

UCLA Live Unveils an Exciting and Diverse 2008/2009 Season

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 [...]

Jminus Indie Rockers Release “Sun and Moon”

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 And The Nicole Brown Foundation Present The Beautiful Wonder Book, Art, And Music Benefit Because There Is No Excuse For Abuse.

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 [...]

Folk-rock Band “Weinland” Release Sophomore Album

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 [...]

Start Your Engines for the Second Annual Great American Run

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 [...]

Nylon Magazine and MySpace Bring the “School of Rock” Issue to Life

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 Kicks Off the 2nd Annual Season of SHOW: Me the Movies!

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 [...]

Society of Young Philanthropists Reaches ‘Beyond Borders’

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 [...]

Kaitlyn Anderson – Taking Indie Radio by Storm

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 [...]

Bag of Toys: A Bundle of Fun

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 Starts Summer with Memorial Day Beach Party

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. [...]

Singer Katy Perry Bursts Onto The Set Of “The Young and The Restless” To Promote Her Debut Album

“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 [...]

Reality Cares Presents “The Dogs Next Door”

“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, [...]

Montana Tucker Turns it Up

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 [...]

Erin Hamilton Releases New Single “Control Yourself”

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 [...]

3rd Annual Tables of Ten: Dining For A Cause

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 [...]

SHARE Ladies Raise over $1 Million for Disabled, Abused and Neglected Children

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 [...]

Listen to “The Love Guru” Soundtrack and Win

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 [...]

The Promotion: Touching the Heart of the Working Man

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 [...]

Wine and Spirits Mag Pours Party For Gen Y and Surfrider

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 [...]

Veronica Diaz talks about Life in LA and the Hollywood Scene

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 [...]

Aaron Baker “Rise Above” US Bicycle Tour to Raise Awareness for CORE

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 [...]

Spring Gala Dinner to Raise Funds For HIBM

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. [...]

Motor City Legends Presents “Rock the Runway” Fashion Show

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 [...]

Duffy “Rockferry” on Mercury Records

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 Announces Her Upcoming Tour on Her Myspace Celebrity Blog

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 [...]

Disney and Broadway Legend Lea Salonga to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall

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 [...]

The First Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival Honoring Sunset Strip’s Rich Musical Past, Present, and Future

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 [...]

Getting Online with Adobe Creative Suite 3 – 6 Month Review: Pt 1

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 [...]

Hyatt Century City Hosts Silver Spoon’s Dog And Baby Buffet

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 [...]

Honorees and Film Lineup Announced for the 2008 Maui Film Festival

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 [...]

Anson’s ‘Paul McCartney’ wins Mockfest

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 Annual ‘WHAT A PAIR!’ Celebrity Concert Will Benefit the John Wayne Cancer Institute