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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The stars ask you to “Get Your Tan On” at this star-studded event. Fine folks were grooving to DJ […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hollywood friends and family gathered to support […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In keeping […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Entertainment will include […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was celeb heaven, as many stars of TV, Film and Reality showed up for the 2007 Remember to Give Holiday Party. Hosted by comedienne and E! talk show host, Chelsea Handler of Chelsea Lately and this month’s LA Direct cover model Joanna Krupa, this dazzling event was held at Les Deux in Hollywood.
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Brad Pitt made an appearance this week on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” to discuss his Make it Right initiative. As a project aimed to help rebuild New Orleans, the name Make it Right was born after Pitt heard former residents of the city plea to help “make this right.”
Pitt’s first visit to New […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With one mission in mind- global consciousness- 60 films will be screened in 25 countries, giving […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It will be a fight to the death – or most likely a fight until the last bunny hops–at the Strikeforce mixed martial arts event at the Playboy Mansion on Saturday. Residents Hugh Hefner and “The Girls Next Door” are expected to watch Canadian Bill “The Butcher” Mahood attempt to slaughter the Ultimate Fighter semifinalist Bobby […]

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

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

The six hundred attendees cannot fit into one theater so they are now seated in two, waiting for the screening of a festival entry to begin. The film’s cast and crew, VIPs, and various official dignitaries are all in attendance. In one theater a projector lens malfunctions. In the other, no audio is heard. Festival […]

It’s nice just to be nominated, but even nicer when nominees of the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are treated to a luxurious day of pampering and goodies hosted by HBO in their 5th Annual "Luxury Lounge" at The Four Seasons on Friday.
Hosted by Media Placement, HBO invited stars of The Sopranos, Big Love, […]

Upping the ante in the Emmy Gift Lounge arena was the Main Event Red Carpet Lounge held at the Friars of Beverly Hills.  The Friars is one of the classic Hollywood landmarks that was frequented by the likes of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, and all the old Hollywood greats. It was the coolest […]

High atop the Luxe Hotel on the roof deck penthouse overlooking Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Sheer Cover presented Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Lounge. As the celebrities strolled around the rooftop, they were treated to luxury items, drinks and noshes all while enjoying the beautiful view of the Hollywood Hills.  With comfy couches set up […]

IAMX–the name itself rolls off the tongue like an entwined love affair, too breathtaking for the ordinary person.  And like the name, Chris Corner of IAMX entangles his audience in a sort of sexuality barely containable on one auditory CD.
Which is why, with more to offer, IAMX’s second album, The Alternative, is an epicurean charge […]

The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in Hollywood threw a very unique CD release party to celebrate the “Comedy Death Ray” CD (Comedy Central Records). Comedy Death-Ray is the brainchild of creators/performers BJ Porter (Mr. Show) and Scott Aukerman (The Fun Bunch) which originated in 2002. It is a unique mix of stand-up comedy, characters & […]

Kicking off the week celebrating the 2007 Emmys, Hearts on Fire Diamonds and the Environmental Media Association hosted their eco-chic celebrity gift lounge at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.  Entitled "Green with ENVI", Eco Bags, a leader in functional, fashionable and environmentally friendly cloth bags were selected as the official bag of the suite.
 
Among […]

Las Vegas is picking up the pace and getting in on the award show bandwagon. Hosting the this year’s VMA’s, the gifting suites followed suite and pampered the stars in Sin City. Rollingstone sponsored the StarLounge beauty, style & gifting suite this past weekend, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and lots of exciting stars […]

As most of Hollywood, not to mention fans of television across the U.S., wait in anticipation to see who will take home an Emmy award on Sunday night, Distinctive Assets goes one step further, preparing extensive gift baskets for actors and actresses nominated in the eight major acting categories (Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress in a Drama, […]

In honor of the 59th annual Emmys awards, the Friars of Beverly Hills is gearing up for a three day pre-Emmy charity event. This year’s ‘Green’ Emmy will be the first to be broadcast worldwide. On September 13th, 14th and 15th from noon to 6 pm daily, The Red Carpet Lounge will offer guests a […]

By Susan Yi
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts/ Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) celebrates outstanding television and film talent at its 16th Annual Cunard Britannia Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on November 1, 2007.
Among those honored are actress Kate Winslet, recipient of the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year; filmmaker […]

Sheer Cover presents Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Lounge on September 13th & 14th on the roof deck penthouse at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive.  Surrounded by the Hollywood Hills, the lounge will also be raising awareness for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation.  Stars who attend will be asked to sign the Platinum Emmy […]

GBK Productions moves into the Presidential Suite of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on September 13th & 14th to present what they are calling their best Gift Suite ever.  Honoring the 2007 Emmy Nominees and Presenters, GBK will offer the stars more than $100,000 in products, electronics, travel packages and beauty treatments.
Winner of BizBash’s "Best Gift […]

It’s a common story in Hollywood: the difficulties a performer faces in establishing himself in his chosen career. The lucky few, however, defy these daunting odds to carve out a name for themselves in entertainment. An even smaller selection of artists successfully branch out to other pursuits. Gary Sturgis, in-demand actor and voice-over talent, is […]

The 2007 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films & Short Film Market is proof that great films don’t have to clock in at three-plus hours. Stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Bryce Dallas Howard, Margaret Cho, James Gandolfini, Louis Gossett, Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Joanna Lumley, Ron Livingston, Wendie Malick, Joe Mantegna, Alfred Molina, Patrick Stewart, […]

by Susie Salva
80’s rock is alive and thriving as Poison and Ratt perform at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City. Many music critics wrote Poison off as a flash-in-the-pan, but they have proven themselves with staying power existing for 21 years. Who knew? They had the last laugh.
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Over the thundering amplifier AC/DC’s "Highway the Hell" blasted […]

The new Buster and Sullivan?s Dog Boutique is more than just another upscale store for those with a pension for pets. It is a small window in to the world of a mother and two sisters who want to help pets as much as they want to accessorize them.

Sydney, Courtney and Chelsea Cicourel celebrated […]

By Brittany Graham
The California weather so well-known for its beautiful sunshine and cool breezes surpassed expectations this past Sunday and did not disappoint the hundreds of people who journeyed from all over the U.S. to attend the 2nd Annual LA Stars Celebrity and NBA All-Star Basketball Games, as well as the adjoining LA Stars inaugural […]

National men’s monthly Stuff Magazine took over Sin City on July 28 to celebrate Music Issue Weekend 2007 at celebrity destination Tao at the Venetian Hotel.

Stars such as Haylie Duff (”Material Girls”), Shane West (”ER”), Roger Cross (”24″), Kim Kardashian, and Brody Jenner (”The Princes of Malibu”) arrived in Las Vegas to enjoy the […]

“Where are my keys? Where is my phone? I can’t find anything in this purse!” How many times have you been in this situation? Well its Joey Junior Purse Mates to the rescue! Joey Junior Purse Mates are the ultim