Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra talk about their show biz careers, ex’s and future plans at the Svedka Vodka Anti-Valentine’s Day Party. Jeremy Piven, Adrian Curry and others joined them at Agency in Hollywood iso their future ex’s.

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LA’s the Place recently chatted with “Million Dollar Listing”’s Josh Altman,  a long-time real estate agent to the stars. Known for his exclusive clientele, which include some of the biggest names in entertainment, athletics and business, Altman started in real estate when he and his brother consecutively flipped 8 homes with a perfect record in 2002. His skill [...]

With ideal Southern California desert weather, the 2012 Miss California, USA and Miss California Teen USA Pageant took place at the McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, California. In addition to WOW! Creations being the Official Gift Bag provider, co-founder Mark Harris also participated in the role of Judge at the weekends event. “With so many beauties [...]

This was the sixth year in a row that we attended the Sundance Film Festival which started with us checking into our room at the Waldorf Astoria in the Canyons a short complimentary shuttle ride into Main Street and Park City where all that is Sundance takes place. We come to Sundance every year to [...]

Celebrities and tastemakers love to come out and converge and this night in Hollywood they were invited to celebrate the launch of McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™, the newest menu innovation that brings premium taste and poppable fun in every bite, and will be available at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide January 24 – April 20, 2012. Grammy-nominated recording artists Salt-N-Pepa gave a [...]

Miami Oasis at Sundance 2012 kicked off with a bang on Friday, January 20, 2012 and concluded on Sunday, January 22, 2012.  Miami & Beaches provided celebrity guests with the ultimate Miami experience- bringing some much needed heat to combat the winter flurries.

It may be snowing in Park City like it does every year during Sundance Film Festival, but when the sun reflects off that gorgeous fresh powder, sunglasses are mandatory. To protect celebs eyes and keep their stylish image intact, Solstice Sunglass Boutique supplied them with Spring 2012 collection this weekend in Park City, Utah at [...]

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Hollywood talent from all backgrounds gathered last Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre to celebrate Red Line Tours unveiling their new series of collectible souvenir tickets designed by world-renowned artist Andre Miripolsky.  Cast members from Broadway hits like “Grease” and “Peter Pan” to films such as “Westside Story” and “E.T. The Extraterrestrial” as well as TV [...]

“GBK 2012 Golden Globe Gifting Suite – Photos by Tiffany Rose – Wireimage“ Create a free slideshow with Picnik!   GBK dazzled the 69th Annual Golden Globe nominees and presenters once again before the big night with their always-luxurious Gift Lounge for the Golden Globes, held at the beautiful L’Ermatage Hotel in Beverly Hills. GBK, [...]

The Secret Room lounge held their annual Golden Globe Awards Style Lounge at the famous SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.  Various nominees, celebrities, directors and writers attended the Secret Room events at the Red Carpet Style Lounge, which showcased an assortment of luxury products and awarded an all inclusive trip to St. Maarten’s.  Voted “Best [...]

The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place this past week in Hollywood, bringing together the worlds of TV and Film. Known worldwide for its glittering Golden Globe Awards ceremony held every January and its multi-million dollar donations to charity, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had humble origins that stemmed solely from a group of [...]

All eyes were on Hollywood for the 69th Golden Globe Awards and with those eyes come opportunities for many businesses.  HBO’s 10th annual Luxury Lounge at the Four Seasons Los Angeles in Beverly Hills was a perfect example of the blending of celebrity and branding with many of style’s leading names represented, such as sponsor [...]

“Wella Beauty Bar at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood in preparation for the 69th Golden Globes.“ Nominees, presenters and attendees of the 2011 Golden Globe Awards were able to fulfill all of their get-ready needs at this year’s Wella Beauty Bar. Wella Beauty Bar, in association with BMF Media Group, took up shop [...]

In PETA’s long battle against animal cruelty, rather than fighting fire with fire, PETA is fighting fur with skin in an advertising campaign featuring actress Olivia Munn.  Munn is featured in the buff on a massive billboard on Beverly Boulevard, promoting PETA’s position of “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur.”  The billboard, shot by [...]

LA’s the Place chief Jane Emery had a chance to chat with Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki from Jersey Shore. Snooki has recently been on the talk show circuit as a guest on Jay Leno, Ellen, Conan O’Brien and Wendy Williams, discussing her second book, Confessions of a Guidette and to promote her new [...]

Award Season is upon us! There are the Golden Globes, the Indie Spirit Awards, the Emmys, the Grammys, the Oscars, and now, finally, The Tastys! The star-studded 3rd Annual TASTE AWARDS are taking place this year at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on January 12, and LA’s The Place Magazine is giving away two tickets [...]

Join Mario Lopez of Extra TV for Hollywood’s most elaborate red carpet New Year’s Eve Bash, BIG BANG NEW YEAR’S EVE will be held at the world famous Hollywood & Highland Center in the heart of Hollywood. The monumental celebration will feature live performances by Grammy-nominated Lupe Fiasco, chart-topping Cobra Starship, Rock Mafia (performing smash [...]

Written by Susie Salva SLASH: Made In Stoke 24/7/11 on Eagle Rock Entertainment’s and featuring Myles Kennedy is where the lead guitarist revisits his hometown with his own band. Recorded at Victoria Hall in Stoke on Trent 24/7/11 is a phenomenal live CD. With his signature top hat and floppy hair Slash and Myles Kennedy [...]

We all felt a little confused, and some deceived when we heard that Kim was ending her marriage to Kris Humphries after just 72 days. Had that marriage been just for publicity? Or had Kim just made a mistake, only in a very public arena? On Kim and Kourtney Take New York, we’re finally seeing [...]

The exclusive gifting lounges GBK produces are platforms for celebrity, charities and businesses to come together for fun, support, promotion and a lot of great swag. The “Rock N’ Royalty-themed Gift Lounge at the SLS Hotel also honored the nominees and presenters and other distinguished musical talent for the 2011 American Music Awards.

Bronson Pelletier, best known for his film roles in the Twilight Saga, speaks with LA’s The Place host Jeff Gaskin and shares about his new leading role in his upcoming film, “Fishing Naked”.

We ran into Brooke Hogan at the GBK Rock N’ Royalty Gifting Lounge for the AMAs at the SLS Hotel. She talked about life and her new acting career, Dad Hulk Hogan’s advice on acting and more. Jeff Gaskin interviews…

Watch The American Music Awards (November 20th on ABC) live red carpet pre-show stream right here on LA’s The Place. There will be a live performance by Taio Cruz.  The webcast begins at 2:00 PM (PT) / 5:00 PM (ET) with 3 hours of live red carpet coverage.  Coca-Cola will present the performance of Cruz [...]

The Sisters Offering Hope to Others (SOHO) project hosted Masquerade – Unmasking the Face of Lung Cancer on the rooftop of The London West Hollywood this past Saturday, November 11. Guests were treated to a Parisian inspired evening with live entertainment and delectable faire from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey. GBK Productions produced, designed and assisted [...]

In LA, finding a great hair stylist that is both talented and works with you to give you what you want, not what they want, is a joy to find. I think most people share my thoughts that the results one gets at most hair salons are not what they had envisioned when they arrived, [...]

Get ready for Bravo’s new reality series, “The Headhuntress,” about a premium executive search firm run by talent guru Wendy Doulton, the former Head of Talent Acquisition at Yahoo Media Group, and Dreamworks. Doulton places top-level talent at Fortune 500 entertainment, technology and digital media brands. In ‘The Headhuntress”, she transforms hot messes with potential [...]

Jennifer Lopez, better known as J.LO, as an actress, fashion designer, mother, musician, and overall talented woman is receiving the 2011 Woman of Year by Glamour Magazine. In December’s issue of Glamour, Jane Fonda talks to her friend Jennifer Lopez about life, love and learning from her past. Glamour’s December issue is available on newsstands [...]

Do you think you’ve got the kutzpah and attitude ala Madonna? Material Girl is hosting a nationwide casting call for the next “Lucky Star” to appear in the national marketing campaign. Madonna and Lola commented, “This is not your standard model search. It’s more about attitude. We are looking for a stylish, adventurous, creative, free [...]

On Sunday, October 23rd, legendary performer Barbara Van Orden once again took the stage in her newest cabaret show, Red Hot Mama Returns, at the Catalina Jazz Club Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Among those in attendance for the special night included Hugh O’Brian (Wyatt Earp), Kate Linder (Young & the Restless), Romi Dames, (Hanna [...]

A Hollywood ladies power-packed meeting, The New Women’s Em(Power)ment luncheon at Soho House featured the latest 2011 Glamour Reel Moment directors Eva Longoria, Olivia Wilde and Zoe Saldana discussing women’s roles in the film industry.

“Welcome to West Hollywood, where the women are strong and the men are pretty!” exclaimed West Hollywood Mayor John Duran. Duran and other celebrities and dignitaries welcomed more than 30,000 Angelino walkers who filled the streets of West Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 16 to help raise awareness and donations for the AIDS Project Los Angeles [...]

Actor and activist Joaquin Phoenix is best known for his heartfelt performances in movies such as “Walk the Line”, playing Johnny Cash, “Reservation Road” and many more. Phoenix has long been an advocate for animals. His strong stance against cruelty to any animal has him now speaking up for the millions of reptiles slaughtered mercilessly [...]

Smallville’s Supergirl Laura Vandervoort is asking, “Who’s skin are you in”? By appearing in her PETA ad as a majestic lizard basking in the sun, Laura reminds us how beautiful reptiles are in their natural habitats—and that that is where they belong. Laura is one of the many actresses that are using their clout to [...]

Actress Stacy Keibler attended “The Ides of March” premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, on October 20th, with her prince, actor George Clooney. She looked stunning in a Maria Lucia Hohan gown. She accessorized with Le Vian earrings and a Hellmuth ring Tongues are wagging that Stacy may just be the one for the [...]

This past weekend the Environmental Media Awards took place at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California. The EMA’s  have evolved into a prestigious event, honoring individuals and organizations, as well as films, television productions and their creative teams that increase public awareness of environmental. At this event,  Justin Timberlake received the EMA Futures Awards. Other [...]

Hollywood’s Catalina Jazz Club presents the return of Barbara Van Orden in Red Hot Mama Returns, a cabaret performance, on Sunday, October 23rd. Barbara Van Orden, a singer and entertainer who’s career has spanned decades, and has opened for Sinatra and headlined at each of the Playboy Club, returns to the stage at the Catalina [...]

At a chic cocktail party in downtown Los Angeles, Woolrich John Rich & Bros teamed up with Details Magazine to celebrate 180 years of the Woolrich brand with famed photographer Douglas Kirkland, who created an 18 piece photo exhibition of images inspired by the long history of the Woolrich name. Woolrich John Rick and Bros. [...]

America loves watching celebrities competing week after week to see who will do their best to make it through to another week on Dancing with the Stars. In week four of this season, the audience reminisced as they watched contestants saunter to the most famous tunes from the silver screen. Celebrities and their amazing professional [...]

Chock one more international best-seller up to this legendary wordsmith’s body of work as Jackie Collins’ newest novel, Goddess of Vengeance, has released last month and is already on the New York Times Bestseller’s List. Jacqueline Jill “Jackie” Collins is an English novelist who writes about the fast and furious life of Hollywood, and the [...]

LA’s The Place’s Jeff Gaskin catches up with actor Christopher McDonald at a 2011 Oscar event. Christopher explains why he changed his mind about taking the role of Shooter McGavin after meeting Adam Sandler, and about his latest role as the arrogant attorney, Thomas “Tommy” Jefferson, on NBC’s Harry’s Law that is now in its [...]

As one of Hollywood’s hottest young actresses, Kristen Stewart, with her moody onscreen presence, mesmerizes film critics and fans alike. Of course, playing the role of Twilight’s Bella has catapulted her to cult status, but there were many other noteworthy roles that preceded Twilight.

Julianne Hough is hotter than ever, if that is even possible. One of the stars of the remake of the classic film, “Footloose“, in the role of Ariel, is seen here at The American Humane Association’s First Annual Hero Dog Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, wearing Tresor earrings and a Le Vian ring to  [...]

Admit it. We all love to watch her. OK, well, a lot of us anyway. Kim Kardashian is looking LA funky casual cool wearing the krisa Coated Drape Jacket in Black while making her way through LAX International Airport on Sunday, October 2nd. krisa Coated Drape Jacket in Black — $198 http://www.singer22.com/kj-844ct-a.html Photos courtesy of [...]

Legends of die-hard fans of multi-platinum rock `n roll band The Rolling Stones will be transported back to the magical summer of 1978 in “The Rolling Stones: Some Girls Live In Texas”. This rare, never-before-seen concert footage will be presented as a one-night, in-theater concert event on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. (local time), [...]

WOW! Creations kicked off the festivities and started the buzz early in the week leading up to the 2011 Emmys with their fabulous gifting suite on the rooftop of the Luxe Hotel Rodeo, Beverly Hills. The sun was shining, the music filled the open air penthouse, and celebs and VIP friends alike were abuzz with [...]

Secret Room Events hosted the Red Carpet style Lounge at the L’Ermatage Hotel in Los Angeles to honor the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The event supported the Humane Society of the United States and got many celebrities and special guests involved with their efforts.

GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company & Tic Tac® Mints held their annual Emmy Awards Gift Lounge at the W Hollywood Hotel. GBK is known for adding that extra special element that makes his gift lounges magical, and GBK’s 2011 Emmy Lounge exceeded all expectations. The beautiful backdrop of the W [...]

The California Queen Emny Gifting Suite created an atmosphere that was not only fun and vivacious, but a determined and inspired one that was circulating in the air. Celebrities were not only gifted amazing products by some of the best up-and-coming brands of 2011, they were also able to be educated on the Keep A Breast [...]

LA’s The Place is proud to partner with AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) for the 27th Annual Aids Walk Los Angeles on Sunday, October 16, 2011.  This is the world’s first walk ever to fight the AIDS epidemic and California’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraising event. An expected 30,000 walkers, dozens of celebrities and elected officials will [...]

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced that acclaimed director Werner Herzog (Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans) will be the keynote speaker and answer filmmaking questions from the audience at the seventh annual Film Independent Forum, [...]

Celebrities and Emmy nominees celebrated at the 9th Annual HBO Luxury Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on September 16th and 17th, in honor of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. With a record breaking 104 Emmy nominations, HBO had something to celebrate, as did the honored guests and nominees for 2011. The [...]

LA’s The Place had the privilege of hosting Michelin Star Chef Marco Pierre White, known as the Godfather of Modern Cooking, here at our studio, for a cooking demonstration featuring professional secrets to help create flavorful dishes at home. As the youngest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars, Marco Pierre White is recognized as [...]

Backstage at the Nokia Theater, in celebration of The 63rd Primetime Emmy® Awards, The HP TouchSmart Gift Lounge was held during rehearsals and night of the Emmy Awards, September 17-18, 2011. For each celebrity that visited the gift lounge produced by On 3 Productions, HP made a donation to The Academy of Television Arts & [...]

UFC sports fans and aficionados, get ready, there is an Ultimate Fighting Championship Encyclopedia releasing in October and Chuck Liddell is signing copies in Ventura’s Barnes & Noble, October 22, 2011. The fastest-growing sports organization in history finally has an official and definitive resource that will have its fans cheer­ing: UFC® ENCYCLOPEDIA. The first and [...]

Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. That is where you’d imagine the fur trade makes it’s biggest splash, and PETA has made a great strategic move, teaming up with beautiful Italin siren Elisabetta Canalis, to protest purchasing and wearing animal fur, in light of the fact that these animals are being treated in the most inhumane of [...]

In honor of America’s heroes of 9/11, last Sunday, September 11, 2011, over 500 guests from Los Angeles and Orange Counties gathered at The City National Grove of Anaheim at the fourth annual Life Changing Lives – One Nation, One Heart Gala.

Jamie Harris, who was recently seen in the role of Pop Eye in “The Green Hornet“,  and can be seen currently in “Return To The Planet of The Apes” sat down with LA’s The Place host Brittany Reimann to talk about his upcoming projects, his inspiration behind his acting, and what life is like growing [...]

CARRERA Sunglasses hosted Perez Hilton’s “One Night in Los Angeles” at the Wiltern Theater last Saturday night that featured eight performances and raised over $10k for Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Celebrities like Demi Lovato, Gavin DeGraw, Pete Wentz, Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon among so many other celebs and fans enjoyed cocktails [...]

Written by Susie Salva Eddie Trunk’s “Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal,” is the most fantastic and compressive book about hard rock and heavy metal. Trunk’s honesty and candor is about bringing hard rock and heavy metal to the forefront of the conversation. Trunk, the longtime multimedia standard-bearer for heavy metal music and self-professed ultimate [...]

Want to know what a celebrity birthday bash looks like in Las Vegas? LA’s the Place brings you a play-by-play rundown of Joe Jonas’ fabulous 22nd birthday party in Sin City. Starting the day off in a leisurely fashion, Joe and his pals lounged poolside at Las Vegas’ premiere LIQUID Pool Lounge.  He spent the [...]

The fantastic dancing moves are not the only thing to dazzle on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (DTWS). After accessorizing the celebrity cast during season 12 of DWTS with gorgeous, light-catching pieces, Catherine Potgieter, designer of MsBellezza Jewelry, has been invited back to accessorize the all-star cast in season 13 as well. MsBellezza [miz-be-LET-za] is [...]

102.7 KIIS-FM honored the 13th Annual Fox Teen Choice Awards with a gift lounge at the W Hotel in Westwood. Celebs and VIPS gathered and sipped on Coffee Bean Coffee, made with their new home coffeemaker, munched on sweet treats like cupcakes from Sweet E’s Mini Bake Shop and Pinkberry, while picking out a plethora [...]

The triple threat, mega empire of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian sat down with “Good Morning America’s” Lara Spencer, who spent a day in the lives of the Kardashian sisters.

Francesco Quinn, respected actor and son of Academy Award winner, Anthony Quinn, died suddenly at age 48, on Friday, August 5th. Quinn was walking back from the store near his home in Malibu when he collapsed, because of what is believed to be a heart attack. Francesco Quinn, represented by Charmaine Blake PR Firm in [...]

From mobs of adoring fans to financial scams, from death threats to sudden wealth, child stars and their families have a lot to cope with behind the scenes. On Wednesday, August 10th, at 10:00p.m. ET/PT  “Primetime Nightline” goes beyond the bright lights with unique access, to discover all that the fame game entails for ambitious [...]

On Thursday, August 4th, Hollywood Museum celebrated the grand opening of the exhibit that showcases the anniversary of Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday and the 60th anniversary of TV’s most loved comedy series, “I Love Lucy”, which Lucille Ball starred alongside her husband Desi Arnaz. Owner of Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, and special guests celebrated with [...]

Back by popular demand, the CARRERA Sunglasses Escape returned to Los Angeles to present its chic summer haven with brand new elements in place. The CARRERA Sunglasses Escape at the Chateau Marmont, held last weekend, was a part of a traveling multi-city “urban retreat” for tastemakers produced by The BMF Media Group.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attended the 17th Sarajevo Film Festival, where Jolie received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award, on Saturday (July 30) at the Sarajevo National Theatre in Bosnia. “I’m so happy to be in this remarkable city in this beautiful country and I’ve spent the last year lucky enough to experience not [...]

The Kardashians are as synonymous with the reality TV phenomenon as Los Angeles is with celebrities.  No one can deny the family’s mesmerizing hold on the world’s attention. And one former stay-at-home, Brownie leader mom is soley responsible for the Kardashian’s rise of power, fame and wealth – Kris Jenner or Momma Kardashian. The current [...]

Comic Con has gone from a comic book convention to a full-blown multi-media star-studded 4 day extravaganza, with celebrity events before, during and after! On Friday night Maxim, FX, and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment took over the rooftop of the Hotel Solamar for its annual star studded Comic-Con bash. VIPs including casts of Archer [...]

Wired Café, located at the Omni Hotel rooftop, helped to kick off Comic-Con on July 21st, with VIP’s including Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Justin Timberlake, and Amanda Seyfried. Guests stopped by a re-creation of Fangtasia, from HBO‘s “True Blood” and grabbed cocktails inspired by the series. To continue the “True Blood” theme throughout Wired Café, [...]

Throngs of girls lined the streets of Hollywood Blvd. starting as early as 3 pm on July 18th, with Mark Salling’s “Pipe Dreams” CD’s in hand, to meet and pose with pictures and get their CD’s signed by GLEE actor/singer Mark Salling. As many as there were, the affable hot hunk talked with everyone who [...]

Funny is as sexy does! To see what all the fun is all about, The Groundlings Theatre presents  the LIVE NUDE GROUNDLINGS show on their new main stage. Opening Friday, July 22nd. Full frontal comedy at its best, you may feel like flashing the crowd or moon the director, Damon Jones (but don’t really…!), as [...]

Seth MacFarlane, the talented creator of the hit animation series, “Family Guy“, “American Dad” and “The Cleveland Show“, is paying tribute to his mother, Ann Perry MacFarlane, who died a year ago Friday, July 15th, by teaming up with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit. Perry, as she was known, was [...]

The ESPY Awards honored some of the biggest sports stars and greatest athletic moments in 2011, in downtown Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday, June 24, 2011 . Seth Meyers hosted the 2011 ESPYs, co-presented by Capital One and Castrol EDGE, where the  the most memorable sports stories of the year were recognized and awards were given [...]

The Tom Green World Stand-up Comedy Tour has been hitting major cities from Edinburgh, Scotland to Dallas, Texas, and is making a stop in California on July 17th at Flappers Comedy Store in Burbank. Tom chatted with Brittany Reimann from LA’s The Place to talk about upcoming shows, what we can expect from him on [...]

The royal couple landed in Los Angeles, at LAX around 4 p.m. It is Kate Middleton’s first US visit. A multitude of guards departed the plane first to secure the surroundings, and Southern California was graced by the elegance and grace of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

In the day and age of such advancement in movie technology, it seems only the obvious and responsible choice to use computer-generated images when depicting wild animals in films. PETA agrees whole-heartedly. PETA will be making this belief known loud and clear at the premiere of Adam Sandler’s movie Zookeeper with signs boldly proclaiming, “Cruelty [...]

Heidi Klum is a woman who has got it all- a loving family, a thriving career, and now launching a ninth season of one of the the hottest fashion shows in history. Project Runway has changed the concept of runway collections, and Heidi herself has had an indisputable impact on the fashion industry. At 38, [...]

You may have seen him before on the cover of Rolling Stone or commandeering the guest-host chair on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” or even on his wildly popular internet talk show, “Tom Green’s House Tonight.” But you have never seen Tom Green’s eccentric flair for all things funny up close and personal until [...]

Psychic medium Cheri Mancuso and John Scarano join Darkness Radio to talk about their real life experience with a boy ghost named Charlie… Listen now to John and Cheri on Clear Channel Radio – Charlie, the Ghost Boy – 6-21-2011: DarknessRadio062111_11P.mp3 Cheri Mancuso is recognized all over the world for her astounding predictions and psychic [...]

Written by Susie Salva Sheryl Crow has just released an inspiring and laid back DVD on Blu-Ray titled, “Miles From Memphis,” on Eagle Rock Entertainment where we find this artist infusing urban and soul sounds in sync with her gentle engaging musical side. Filmed in the Fall of 2010 at the illustrious Pantages Theater at [...]

Stride Gum, the ridiculously long lasting gum, hosted its first ever “Running of the Rams” event in Times Square, New York City, June 21, 2011. Stride’s “Running of the Rams” was a play on Spain’s world famous Running of the Bulls festival. The Stride Ram and actor Wilmer Valderrama as the brave matador were the [...]

The world’s most celebrated couple will be welcomed, with hearty Canadian hospitality, July 7 – 8, 2011 to Calgary, Alberta. During their North American tour, Prince William and Princess Catherine’s visit to the modern cowboy city will mark two momentous occasions. It will be the first time any member of the British Royal Family has [...]

The luxury menswear brand, Joseph Abboud along with Esquire Magazine hosted an intimate cocktail party on June 16th at the historic Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles. Celebrity guests such as Lincoln Lawer’s Ryan Phillippe, Scream 4′s David Arquette, Brothers & Sisters’ Dave Annable and Odette Annable, True Blood’s Joe Manganiello and Nelsan Ellis, 90210′s [...]

Summer is here, and who couldn’t use a little help getting that bod beach-ready? Khloe Kardashian-Odom took the NIVEA Good-Bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini! Challenge to do just that. Having used the line of NIVEA products for over a 4-week period, Khloe, who was also celebrating her birthday, revealed her svelte smoothness in an exclusive Shay [...]

With its premiere film on Thurs., June 16, the Los Angeles Film Festival is getting ready to hit the downtown area of the city with its 2011 sponsors, including Virgin America, Dove® Hair Care, Volkswagen, Jameson Irish Whiskey® and Deluxe Entertainment Services Group/EFILM. Returning sponsors from previous years are: Kodak, Stella Artois, Melrose Mac and [...]

Written by Jane Emery On May 22, the unfathomable happened in Joplin, Missouri. A monster tornado that has been proclaimed as the deadliest in American history, devasated Joplin, claimed precious lives and created untold pain and loss upon families and the community. But, while images of the devastation are burned into our consciousness, people such [...]

The presenters and nominees for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards were honored on Friday June 3rd and Saturday June 4th at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, in the luxurious “Vintage Cinema” inspired GBK Gifting Suite. Charity always being a major focus for the president of GBK Productions, Gavin B. Keilly, the GBK MTV Gift [...]

Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company that began the marketing craze of celebrity swag over 10 years ago, gifted the 2011 MTV Movie Award nominees (and select presenters) with innovative, unique, useful and fabulous products/services. As in the usual tradition, the MTV Movie Awards offered unexpected surprises (Robert Pattinson laid a lip lock on [...]

Written by Susie Salva Precocious, feisty and spunky Canadian pop-punk rocker Avril Lavigne releases her fourth most intimate studio release, Goodbye Lullaby, on RCA Records. This CD finds Lavigne as a mature recording artist dealing with complicated issues of faltering relationships. Lavigne (26) shares a sensitive side of herself and has gained insight and is [...]

Secret Room Events, Roger Dubuis, and Garth Fisher MD/Biomed Spa of Beverly Hills, hosted the 2011 Red Carpet Style Lounge in Honor of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, at the SLS Hotel in the Sulphate Hotel Ballroom, on June 3rd. The ballroom was filled with goodies and gadgets for the celeb clientele, and was buzzing [...]

Nuts for Mutts, the Walk & Dog Show will bring thousands of dog lovers together again this year, to benefit animal rescue New Leash on Life, the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, and the Calabasas Rotary, on June 26th, at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Activities begin at 8:00am (check-in at 7:15am) and will last all [...]

LA’s The Place TV Host Jeff Gaskin had a chance to chat with mom Kris Jenner and daughters Kim and Khloe Kardashian at the recent Redbook event in Los Angeles  celebrating the May Mother’s Day issue, which Kris, Khloe, Kim, Kourtney, Kylie and Kendall all appear on the cover are featured in an indepth and [...]

HPNOTIQ Harmonie and Gilt City hosted the “Spring into Summer” beauty event last week in LA, at the Frédéric Fekkai Melrose Place Salon. Guests were treated to mini-manicures, hair styling and makeup applications, as well as signature cocktails from HPNOTIQ Harmonie like the “Sweet Harmonie” and “Beauty Blush”. Hpnotiq has introduces the new Harmonie, a [...]

Are you a big Lady Gaga fan and have to go see her in concert? Dots, the fast-fashion women’s retailer, is holding a “Born This Way” Sweepstakes with Lady Gaga – an online contest for the Dots Diva to win tickets to see Lady Gaga in concert and become a “Little Monster” for a night. [...]

The movie The Hangover Part II premiered last week at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was sponsored in part by AXE. The stars of the movie including Zach Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper came out as well as Robert and Susan Downey and Alyssa Milano sporting her baby bump. AXE Excite is the woody [...]

It’s challenging to sum up the careers of prolific creator-producers Stewart St. John and Todd Fisher. They’ve participated in some of the most high-profile children’s and online projects in Hollywood, from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to the groundbreaking online show The Spot. St. John started early; he crafted his own soap opera while in high school, turning his [...]

Hugh Hefner introduced Playboy’s 2011 Playmate of the Year, Claire Sinclair to the media at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sinclair, not quite 21, has a retro pin-up girl look and is a Barbie Benton lookalike. Hef always has had a soft spot for Barbie, and it was not a surprise he [...]

Candice Accola chose the W Los Angeles– Westwood to celebrate her 24th birthday poolside. Friends who joined her for her celebration included Candice’s Vampire Diaries cast mates Kat Graham, Kayla Ewell, Matthew Davis, and Zach Roerig, as well as Shiloh Fernandez (Skateland), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), and Micah Alberti (Wildfire). Partygoers sipped on signature [...]

On Thursday, May 12th, The Beverly, hosted a pre-grand opening event with Victoria’s Secret Supermodels Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Erin Heatherton, and Candice Swanepoel, who were on-hand to celebrate the reveal of the 6th annual What is Sexy? List: Bombshell Summer Edition.

Beginning next week, Monday, May 16th, Good Morning America Reality series features anchors George Stephanopoulos, Josh Elliott, Lara Spenser, Robin Roberts and other anchors on Pawn Stars, Mob Wives, The Great Food Truck Race, Wipe Out, Billy the Exterminator and 19 Kids and Counting! You don’t want to miss…here is the schedule…

Listen up, Dancing With The Stars fans! LA’s The Place Magazine is giving five of our readers the chance to win a full collection of Dancing with the Stars Hair Extensions.  All you have to do is re-create your favorite hairstyle of the season using the Dancing with the Stars Hair Extension pieces. Attached a [...]

Distinctive Assets, as always, knows how to gift celebrities first class and this time their focus was A-List Celebrity Moms in celebration of Mother’s Day, May 8th, 2011. They showered the moms, like Nicole Kidman and new mom Mariah Carey, with personal gifts, baby gifts and gifts the whole family will enjoy. Baby Gifts in [...]

Unlike many wannabe actors, Dave Vescio did not discover his love of the craft until age 35, and from there he has made his mark on many mad scientist and sci-fi villain roles and is currently working on “Gemini Rising” and the upcoming “Showdown in Durango” and “Blood on the Border.” At the age of [...]

George Lopez held his 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at the beautiful Riviera Country Club and provided no less than the best for his guests, who were there to swing some clubs and lend their support to a great cause. Celebs who took part included Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Kevin Nealon, Benjamin Bratt, Billy Bush, [...]

Select members of the 2011 NFL Draft class were treated to “The Annual Pre-Draft Fine Tailoring & Gifting Experience” and Conversion Sports, sponsored by Alan David Custom Suits, in New York City for a custom-tailored suit as well as a variety of other ultra-luxe gifting items. By appointment only, a fine tailoring and gifting experience [...]

“Another Life“,  Official Selection at Newport Beach Film Festival, is an award-winning short thriller about a young female veteran being faced with an impossible decision of having to kill another soldier in three days or they both die. It not only deals with a woman returning home from Iraq with PTSD, it also relates to [...]

In honor of Earth Day’s 41st Anniversary on April 22, 2011, Distinctive Assets gifted their favorite environmentally-conscious stars with some favorite organic/green/socially-conscious products and services. The lucky conscientious stars include Jeremy Piven, Tom Hanks, Bill Maher, Adrian Grenier, Kate Bosworth, P!nk, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ed Begley Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Portman, Daryl Hannah, Drew Barrymore, [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for Best New Hollywood Hot Spot for 2011! The brand new, and first-ever Rolling Stone Los Angeles Restaurant and Lounge, based on the iconic music magazine, has opened in the heart of Hollywood. Never before has Rolling Stone Magazine ventured into the culinary world, and they have done so [...]

The bright lights of the ferris wheel lit up the desert sky on Saturday, April 16th, at the A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine second annual NEON CARNIVAL in Palm Springs. Last year, the pair left guests astonished at the amount of fun they had, and this year they brought even more to the table. [...]

Morgan Spurlock escorted his cool Sugar-Free Mama, a.k.a Trident,  down the red carpet at the premiere of his new playful documentary, “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”, on April 20th, at the Arclight Cinerama Dome. The film dives into the amusing industry of product placement, advertising and marketing, while remaining perfectly ironic by being funded solely [...]

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation’s 32nd Annual College Television Awards gave nominees the all-star Hollywood treatment with a special event at the Renaissance Hotel hosted by Mary Lynn Rajskub of “24” fame. On April 9, undergraduate and graduate work was honored in several categories, including Animation, Drama and Newscast, as well as [...]

Redbook is featuring their first-ever family issue and feature the 6 fabulous Kardashian ladies on their cover (along with baby Mason). Kim, Kourtney and Khloe joined their mom, Kris Jenner and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner for an in-depth interview for the first-ever family edition of Redbook. They were the mag’s first choice for the [...]

There may be rumors buzzing around about middle sister Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom wanting to make a baby together, but there is one thing we know for certain they have co-created together – their unisex fragrance called, Unbreakable. On April 4th, the blissful couple hosted a private cocktail soiree to celebrate the Unbreakable fragrance, [...]

Written by Susie Salva Superstar Adam Lambert releases his incredible amazing electric “The Glam Nation Live” a CD/DVD on 19 Recordings/RCA Records. Lambert’s first DVD debuted at #1 on SoundScan’s Top Music Videos chart selling 17k units in its first week. This makes it the best debut of any release on the Music Video charts [...]

SVEDKA Vodka hosted “Night of a Billion Reality Stars” last night, April 7th, 2011, and reality TV’s most popular stars came out to celebrate at the Lexington Social Club. Joan Rivers, The Hills’ Lo Bosworth and Whitney Port, and Lisa Rinna were among the famous reality TV stars that attended the premiere screening event.

Spike TV‘s dynamic duo is back tonight with the second season of “Auction Hunters,” premiering at 10 p.m. The series follows Allen Haff and Clinton ‘Ton’ Jones while they find treasures in others’ trash. Haff and Jones began working together as antiques dealers after several chance encounters at storage bin auctions. These storage bins have [...]

On March 22, 100 lucky fans were given the opportunity to participate in the second half of the Stride-Shift concert, landing in Los Angeles for a private Panic! At the Disco performance after seeing Cobra Starship in New York City the night before. The event was part of Stride Shift’s “One Gum, Two Coasts, Two [...]

Elizabeth Taylor, one of the last actors from the Golden Era of Hollywood, may have left this world last Wednesday at age 79 but her legacy will be forever cherished and remembered. Elizabeth Taylor is famous for starring in movies like Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Giant, and Cleopatra [...]

Hosted by singer/TV star Chilli (What Chilli Wants), SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature Presented “Picture of Strength” To Benefit A Place Called Home. Generations of families and friends came together from neighborhoods all over Los Angeles and were treated to free family portraits, hair-styling and mini-makeovers on March 19th. SoftSheen-Carson is the #1 ethnic haircare brand [...]

ABC’s Private Practice is lucky to have smart and sophisticated Kate Walsh as a part of the cast. In April, More Magazine will also welcome her into their ‘cast’ as she is featured on next month’s cover. Although she’s a tough surgeon in stilettos on the show, she kicks off the high heels and opens [...]

Ashton Kutcher announced his decision and his new Vice-President of Pop Culture is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GTBO5Mkmno Congratulations Diane Mizoto!

The music festival to see and be seen at held annually in Austin, Texas, South by SouthWest (SXSW), is always a jam-packed flurry of music performances, A-List parties and gift suites to attend. This year, CARRERA Sunglasses Escape returns to SXSW for its third consecutive year in a row due to popular demand. Also, LA’s [...]

Actress and singer-songwriter, Emma Roberts, is featured on the cover of Women’s Health Magazine April 2011 issue. Being the daughter of Eric Roberts and niece of Julia Roberts may have opened some doors for her, but her talents are securing her as one of Hollywood’s up and coming actors to watch. Her resume is already [...]

Secret Room Events and spcaLA came together to celebrate the 83rd Annual Academy Awards with the Red Carpet Style Lounge at the famed Beverly Wilshire Hotel with celebrities, vendors, refreshments and spa services. Be sure to catch our upcoming video coverage of the Secret Room Red Carpet Style Lounge on Showcase TV!

Writer/director Diane Namm hosted a private party in Malibu to celebrate her film “Finding Hope” in association with Covenant House California. A chilly night, guests walked the red carpet and entered into a private Malibu home to screen a trailer of the film that revolves around the growing issue in the United States of young [...]

LA’s the Place reveals the latest fitness machine that celebrities, pro athletes and musicians are using for it’s maximum results in minimum time called the Power Plate. I know what you’re thinking – another fitness gadget that over promises and under delivers and ends up in next year’s garage sale. Would you withhold your skepticism [...]

Jennifer Aniston has hit the internet, in her own … sex tape? No, sorry guys, that was the plan to release it with that label, to help it go viral. But Jen Aniston doesn’t have to do that. The uber-famous actress is starring in her first ever internet (PG) video, which she created for smartwater. [...]

Overlooking Beverly Hills at the Luxe Beverly Hills’ penthouse rooftop, WOW! Creations hosted their annual gift suite in honor of the 2011 Academy Awards. Celebrities were treated to nibbles and cocktails while being showered with the latest in fashion, skincare, jewelry and beauty treatments. Don’t miss our upcoming video with all the great vendors and [...]

In honor of the nominees and presenters of the 2011 Academy Awards, GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, hosted its annual gift lounge this past weekend, February 25th and 26th at the W Hotel in Hollywood. Many celebrities attended the GBK Academy Awards Gift Lounge such as Jane Lynch, Teri Hatcher, [...]

Gavin McCloud, best-known for his role as Captain Stubing in the “The Love Boat” popular tv series, was honored by Princess Cruises, who celebrated the 80th birthday of longtime ambassador, Gavin MacLeod, aboard the Golden Princess this past Wednesday, March 2. Watch this very touching video: Presented with a massive cake – a 5-foot-long, 3D-replica [...]

The Studio at HAVEN360, produced a 2-day luxury lounge on February 25th and 26th, 2011, which featured a salon & spa and was sponsored by BidHere.com and Fred Segal Salon/Fred Segal Yoga (www.fredsegalbeauty.com/salon). It was held during the Independent Spirit/Academy Awards weekend at the Andaz Hotel, located on the legendary Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. [...]

As the 2011 Academy Awards Oscars have all been handed out, thank-you speeches made and partying until the wee hours of morning has commenced – now the real surprises begin! We all know there is only one Oscar trophy to go around in each category but unlike the Oscar, swag is in abundance for all [...]

On the beach in Santa Monica, the LG Cinema 3D TV HDTV Gift Lounge produced by On 3 Productions, was held on behalf of the 2011 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards. A-list celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson, Anne Heche and Aaron Echkhart among the many that attended the gala gift lounge and raised $150,000 for Film [...]

Written by Lucy Evangelista Last night in Hollywood I attended the official launch of the Red Green Dress contest unveiled by Suzy Cameron, wife of film director/producer James Cameron at the 8th annual, star studded Global Green pre -Oscar party held at the Avalon in Hollywood. It was a glamourous event with a focus on [...]

The Oscars are here. While the usual pundits are busy touting their predictions and betting on the biggies – the Best Actor, Best Director, Best Picture — Pen Densham has some thoughts to share about the oft forgotten Writing nominations. Pen Densham is an active award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director, in Los Angeles. Pen and [...]

Check out Oscar Nominee for Best Supporting Actress, Hailee Steinfeld, from her modeling days in the GUESS Kids Advertising Campaign from Fall 2007. The 14-year-old actress was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal as Mattie Ross in True Grit. Hailee told the Today Show, “I was asleep and I heard [...]

Motorola XOOM, CNET’s “Best of Show” at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CSI), takes center stage for Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards. An exclusive group of stars are slated to receive a limited edition gold Motorola XOOM in a custom leather envelope case. This year’s hosts and nominees for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lEXgnYBPjw Distinctive Assets, the premier LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with beginning the marketing craze of celebrity swag over a decade ago, once again produced the official talent gift bags and backstage gift lounge for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®.

On Febuary 18th, 2011, the newly-formed Global Action Forum presented awards to celebrities, corporate leaders, and United Nations agencies for their efforts in leading free social causes at a gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. It was hosted by Kara DioGuardi. Global Action Awards celebrated the best and the brightest celebrities, corporate leaders, and United [...]

Grammy-winning performer Lady Gaga sat down with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts. She didn’t disapoint   as she used her outrageous fashion sense this morning to send a message about HIV and AIDS awareness. Lady Gaga is a spokesperson for MAC’s Viva Glam campaign which raises money and awareness for HIV and AIDS prevention globally. Said [...]

In honor of the 2011 Grammy Awards, Carpet Events La and FusionExcel hosted the Redcarpet Gift Suite held at the London Hotel, in Hollywood on Friday Feb 11, 2011. The Redcarpet Gift Suite not only gave a wonderful assortment of gifts but collected donations for African Millennium Foundation (AMF) and Venice Arts. Redcarpet Gift Swag [...]

Kym Johnson won the Mirror Ball Trophy with Donny Osmond on Season 9 of “Dancing with the Stars,” performed on Broadway in “Burn the Floor” and is now educating women around America about hair extensions with the new line inspired by the show–”Dancing with the Stars Hair Extension Collection.” The Australian model, dancer and TV [...]

Elle’s Creative Director Joe Zee styled the cast of the racy new MTV series ‘Skins’,  focusing on Spring’s racy trend, innerwear as outerwear. In January, MTV debuted the American version of Skins, an irreverent, funny, sexual, in-your-face hit British series about a pack of badly behaved teens.Watch the video as Joe heads back to high [...]

Lady Gaga is a tough act to follow. Especially for herself. This year at the Grammys was she ‘reborn’? Egg-stroidinary! Apparently, these are the facts: Gaga is in ‘incubation’ and will not emerge until tonight’s performance She has already spent three hours inside the egg getting into character The shell is fitted with an oxygen [...]

Bravo’s Aussie spitfire Tabitha Coffey from the hit show “Tabitha’s Salon Takeover, has been tearing apart salon owners across the country for the last 3 years. There is one salon owner who is putting out a challenge to Coffey; Stylist and salon owner Scott Aronesty has thrived in the business since 1977 and now runs [...]

Want to know more about what makes Katy Perry tick regarding her rise to fame, her relationship with comedian and actor Russell Brand and her image? Courtesy of ELLE Magazine, LA’s the Place brings you highlights from her interview featured in ELLE’s March issue. What was Katy like before fame and what motivated Katy to [...]

The Gifting Lounge by GBK Productions was an impressive display for the Sundance goers in Park City, Utah. Eight vendors brought their best and newest products to share with the stars and film makers, while an open bar and hors devours table kept the A-list talent happy. The crossed-legged Yoga Chair by Suskansana was a [...]

Alive! Expo Green Pavilion and Mix Media Luxury Lounge united for another sustainably stylish event. The 2011 Sundance Hospitality Suite at the Shadow Ridge Resort, located just steps off of Main Street in Park City was packed with eco-friendly products to wow the celebrity clientele. Aubrey Organics are 100% Natural hair, skin, and body products [...]

The Duracell Power Those Who Protect Us program aims to donate 10 million batteries to the 23,000 volunteer fire departments in the U.S. to help them power their everyday tools and life-saving devices. Duracell is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to raise awareness for the needs of volunteer firefighters who selflessly donate [...]

LA’s The Place writer Brittany Reimann catches up with Bethenny Frankel about life, motherhood, her new book and more.

THINK PR got the celebs all ready to go once again this year at their 5th Annual Pre-Sundance Gifting Lounge. It was held at the Backyard at gorgeous W Los Angeles-Westwood. The Sundance Film Festival highlights the best independent films and is held in Park City, Utah. THINK PR helped prep the the stars here [...]

The premier of the third installment of “Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World”—entitled “Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy”—was attended by many A-list celebrities on Jan. 20 at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood. Among those in attendance were Cher, Lily Tomlin, Billy Bob Thornton, Paula Poundstone and more. Directed by Jane Kropinski and [...]

The 16th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards official after-party, held at Siren Studios in Hollywood, celebrated the winners and achievements in film from this past year that set off awards season. LA’s The Place was at the official after-party, where the stars who attended shared their views on the winners, their favorites and more. Featured [...]

Los Angeles Celebration, in honor of the U.S and Australia, brought together the best in sports, music and film from both countries for the 8th Annual G’DAY USA Gala held on January 22, 2011. Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi were there as well as Olivia Newton-John and so many others celebrities. G’DAY USA Awards This [...]

Secret Room Events & FusionExcel held its annual Golden Globe Awards Style Lounge at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles the weekend of the awards show. The event benefited To Write Love On Her Arms, a non-profit organization dedicated to getting help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. The group works to [...]

GBK Productions—a leading luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company—continued its presence at the top award shows with its 2011 gifting suite for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards last weekend, celebrating the presenters and nominees at The London Hotel in West Hollywood. Our video includes interviews with Josh Sussman – Glee, Max Adler [...]

Welcome to the premiere of LA’s The Place Daily TV. Our talk show features television star Lee Reherman as host, who meets and chats with celebrity guests and movers and shakers in Los Angeles. Episode one, shot at the Kress in Hollywood,  includes Janet Harris, author and beauty expert for the Dr. Phil Show, filmmaker [...]

The hottest stars in town were at the Access Hollywood’s 5th Annual “Stuff You Must…” Lounge at the Sofitel Los Angeles, held in celebration of The Golden Globe Awards benefiting Lollipop Theater Network & Best Buddies Gift Lounge, produced by On 3 Productions. Access Hollywood, the premiere source for entertainment,  joined forces once again with [...]

LATP Host Jeff Gaskin sat down with filmmaker Christopher Coppola of the famed Coppola family and brother of Nicholas Cage, to find out about his new show on the Reelz Channel, The DigiVangelist, where Christopher travels coast to coast, seeking out the latest innovations in creative technology. New Media Technology may be cool and addictive, [...]

HBO led the 68th Annual Golden Globes nominations for a television channel with 12, and to get ready for the show and celebrate, the entertainment giant coordinated a gorgeous gifting suite for the stars and nominees at the Four Seasons Hotel. The HBO Luxury Lounge provided the celebrities with many excellent gifts, as well as [...]

The Beverly Hills Wine Festival will feature  over 100 wineries, breweries and spirits to  showcase their select varieties at the newly ultra luxurious Intercontinental Hotel. This charity event extravaganza will raise money for Fran Drescher’s “Cancer Schmancer” Movement. A wine lovers dream come true the event is hand picking some of their favorite wine selections [...]

‘American Idol’ recently threw a press conference featuring Jennifer Lopez. Terra USA got the inside scoop on why the superstar decided to fill the seat at the illustrious ‘Idol’ judging table, her thoughts on who will win this year, on her own success as a Triple Threat, and much more. Who Will Win This Year? [...]

While everyone else is focused on who to wear and other preparation for the 68th Annual Golden Globes, the cuisine and elixer of the gods is being seen to. The Beverly Hilton’s Executive Hotel Chef, Suki Sugiura and Executive Pastry Chef, Thomas Henzi announced the menu for the 68th Annual Golden Globes created by  with the exclusive champagne [...]

Academy Award winner and iconic actor Robert Duvall was honored in Hollywood with a hand and footprint ceremony in front of the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Jan. 5, which was also the actor’s 80th birthday. Robert Duvall’s Hollywood Legacy Duvall started his extensive career in the theater world in plays like “Mrs. Warren’s Profession,” [...]

For ELLE’s February2011 issue (also called The TV Issue), the magazine employed Katie Holmes for cover girl and a full photo shoot, showing the “Dawson’s Creek” beauty in simple yet elegant photos by Carter Smith. On the cover, Holmes dons a sleek little black dress with natural makeup tones and her signature smirk. With an [...]

LA’s The Place presents the premiere of “Celebrity Restauranteur”. Join our celebrity friends as they visit L.A.’s hottest restaurants and chat with top chefs in Los Angeles. In this episode, Lee Reherman, host of Hot Rod TV on the Speed Channel, is joined by Kevin Farley, star of David Zucker’s American Carol and director of [...]

“Biker Bohemia Rebelliously Priced.” This is the phrase that will be on everyone’s lips as the fashion line William Rast hits Target stores. Founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, the biker influenced line walks off the runway and rides into Target locations nationwide and online. The limited edition line, which launches December 19th, features [...]

LA’s The Place Magazine is happy to announce the premiere of “Showcase TV”. Produced by LATP chief Jane Emery, hosts Jeff Gaskin and Tamara Witmer bring you reviews of products, brands, celebrity interviews,  Los Angeles award show gifting suite highlights, contests, giveaways and lots more. Aaaand…. action!

Katy Perry took the music world by storm when she first burst onto the music scene in 2007/2008 with the hits “You’re So Gay” and “I Kissed A Girl”. Her beginnings as a sheltered minister’s daughter in Santa Barbara, California, who began her career singing Christian-themed music never hinted of her superstar future. From her [...]

The Duracell Mobile Smart Power Lab Pop-Up Event featured two Power Rovers being used to collect human-made energy to assist in the many lights needed in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. The special event took place over two days in Madison Square Park and the Times Square Visitor Center, respectively.

Marketing company Distinctive Assets (www.distinctiveassets.com) offers brands celebrity product placements year round at events like the GRAMMY® Awards, Latin GRAMMY® Awards, A Home for the Holidays and “Everybody Win’s at the Oscars” and now have developed a swag bag for the holidays. The plethora of celebrities receiving this fabulous bag of goodies includes: Tori Spelling, [...]

  Natalie Portman’s latest work can be seen in Darren Aronofsky’s film, “Black Swan”, where she sheds her good-girl image and takes on the most provocative role of her 20-year acting career to date. Says director Aronofsky, “The only way to be perfect, is to allow chaos and madness into your life. Natalie has very few opportunities to express [...]

More beautiful images of Natalie Portman at the VOGUE photoshoot by Peter Lindbergh. Go here to read the full article in VOGUE.

In celebration of this year’s Z100 Jingle Ball, Stride Gum brought 20,000 packs of their new Mega Mystery gum to sponsor the VIP Artist Gift Lounge and the Coca-Cola All Access Lounge on Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event was visited by celebrities including B.o.B (Grammy nominee), Paramore (Grammy nominee), Jay Sean [...]

Dr John Vartanian is double-board certified in facial platic surgeon who has made a name for himself in celebraty circles for his facial injections, facial rejuvenation procedures, and rhinoplasty. In private practice, he is on the teaching staff at the University of Southern California, (USC) Keck School of Medicine. He is involved in numerous charities, [...]

Trident Vitality will not be on store shelves until 2011, but at its launch event, celebrities received a sneak peek of the new gum. On Dec. 8, Kelly Rutherford (“Gossip Girl”), Tyson Beckford (actor, model, TV host: “Make Me a Supermodel”), Doug Reinhardt (“The Hills”), Adrienne Bailon (“Cheetah Girls,” “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”), Kelenna [...]

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Stacy McBride Collections is always looking for ways to give back, and this holiday season, the jewelry company conducted holiday events to benefit specific causes, like the local ALIVE Shelter for Battered Women in Bremerton, Wash. Stacy McBride features various collections of sparkling and elegant jewelry pieces like Elements, Get Noticed, Serendipity and You Glow, [...]

Reese Witherspoon’s first first feature role was the female lead in The Man in the Moon in 1991. Since then, she has starred in 25 films, produced five, had two children and won an Oscar. So why does it seem like Reese Witherspoon’s life is just beginning? In the January issue of Glamour, the star [...]

On Nov. 20, celebrities and heroes gathered at the Shrine Auditorium to celebrate the CNN Hero Awards hosted by Anderson Cooper and airing this Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. Backstage at the ceremony, GBK Productions conducted the official “Thank You” Gift Lounge for everyone in attendance, honoring everyday people who are [...]

The hottest and fastest party in LA this week was held at the Avalon Hollywood for the Need for Speed Hot Pursuit (NFSHP) launch party on November 16th. The line was out the door to get into the party for EA and Criterion Games’ highest rated Need for Speed game ever. Expensive sports cars lined [...]

Greg Finley of The Secret Life of the American Teenager has joined the Entertainment League (E League – basketball). He recently attended a ceremony at the NIKE STORE, 3rd Street Promenade and was notified of his new E! League team, CHARLOTTE. Greg Finley had seen great play in his basketball career in his teenage years, [...]

Jessica Alba, ELLE’s December cover star—mother, wife, and Ben Stiller’s costar in this month’s ‘Little Fockers’—is poised to take on an iconic role as the beloved Lucille Ball. Everyone from her director Paul Weitz to Dustin Hoffman says she’s going to pull it off. Says Jessica: “I’d been so afraid of criticism ever since I [...]

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There is a lot of talent in the entertainment industry that come and go. But some, you just know, will blossom into superstars, and Marianela is one of them. Many know her as the beautiful Argentine co-host on MTV’s “Top Pop Group”, co-hosting with Mario Lopez. Currently seen on two TV network shows, Marianela has [...]

Wednesday, November 17th 2010 – Ford announced their partnership with Olympic Gold Medal winning skier Jonny Moseley and the creators of The Amazing Race in their upcoming interactive reality show venture, “Focus Rally: America”. Focus Rally: America will feature five weeks of interactive reality show entertainment from Ford and multiple Emmy award winning producer Elise [...]

Just in time for the shopping season, FusionBeauty® Colorceuticals® has announced the “Objects of Desire” Holiday Collection, available for a limited time only and the new Illumifill Line Filling Luminizer, promoted by Kim Kardashian, the face of LipFushion and Illumifill. Kardashian has appeared in several print ads and made in-store appearances to promote the products. [...]

Subscribe to LA’s The Place for a chance to win the beautiful book commemorating 45 years of the beloved soap opera, “Days Of Our Lives”.

International superstar Natacha Atlas has launched her new album Mounqaliba on Six Degrees Records. As a follow-up to her most recent classic Ana Hina, Natacha Atlas has taken this new body of work to a new level of excellence. Still using traditional Arabic music as a base, Natacha has infused the infamous Zeitgeist: Addendum movie [...]

The December 2010 issue of VOGUE Magazine features Holiday Fashion and Gift Guide articles, as well as Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie on its cover. With hair pulled up and a sultry over-the-shoulder look, Jolie was photographed by Mario Testino for the magazine’s shoot. The interview, conducted by Vicki Woods, takes a refreshing and relaxed look [...]

Eva Longoria Parker’s 2nd Annual “The Rally for Kids with Cancer” (www.RallyforKids.com) took place in Los Angeles and provided participants with the experience of a lifetime. It raised over $400,000 to fight children’s cancer and give them a chance at life.  (http://rallyforkids.com/la/main.shtml). The event was designed for those who share a passion for exotic cars, [...]

By Susie Salva Glam metal rock band Poison’s top hits and roof raising concert performances are gathered for new 2CD box set, “Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Poison Collection” on Capitol/EMI Records is to be released on November 9th. Poison’s biggest hits and classic concert performances have been gathered for a new 2CD boxed [...]

The celebration continues! Reality star pop culture goddess Kim Kardashian sizzled at New York City hotspot Amnesia at one of her many month-long 30th birthday celebrations last week. In the house were celeb friends Ice-T, Coco, Angie Martinez and JIVE Record’s newest music sensation, Miguel ,who celebrated with the curvaceous vixen. Fever Stimulation Beverage kept [...]

The quintessential, unstoppable musical force, better known as Fergie, continues to take the world by storm. The Grammys. The fragrance. The new album. Black Eyed Peas front woman Stacy Ann Ferguson is having the year of her life. Fergie’s soaring vocals and smoking sex appeal has her on top of the game, both as a solo [...]

Adam Lambert, the most praised and accomplished runner up in American Idol history, shares his journey to superstardom in an upcoming E! True Hollywood Story. Lambert has come a long way from his freckle faced, red-headed days of playing “Linus” in a school production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.  Now, Lambert is seen as [...]

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has teamed up with Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” to commence the “Operation No Compromise” cause and raise funds and support. On the evening of Oct. 23, James Costa’s eco-friendly Hollywood Hills Estate hosted a celebration featuring Captain Paul Watson, president of Sea Shepherd Society and the star of [...]

Written by Susie Salva Atlantic recording artist Phil Collins has announced the U.S. release of his hugely anticipated new album, “Going Back” on Atlantic Records. The former Genesis singer, songwriter, drummer, producer, actor and solo superstar Phil Collins’s new solo album of Motown covers is a wonderful compilation and collection of musical nuggets in one [...]

On October 12th, celebrities were on hand as SONY hosted an event in New York City to announce the world’s first Internet television.

Fourteen year old actor Sean Michael Cunningham takes Hollywood by storm in his first major production role as the son of Penny Chenery, played by Diane Lane in Disney’s newest film, “Secretariat“, which opened October 8th, 2010. Sean stopped by the LA’s The Place studios on his way to his first film premiere, and spoke about [...]

This fall, Ole Henriksen’s Los Angeles spa is expanding to include a brand new nail salon and introducing Advanced Hydra-Dermabrasion Treatment to the spa’s menu. As the first spa on the West Coast to offer microdermabrasion, Ole Henriksen continues to innovate the face and body spa arena and is now venturing into nails. Ole Henriksen’s [...]

On Sept. 26, the second season of MTV’s “The Buried Life” premiered to audiences nationwide, and the show’s four stars watched in fans’ houses after debuting the installment at the show’s premiere party the previous week at Drai’s Hollywood, sponsored by Three Olive’s Three-O “Naked” Vodka.

At the 9th Annual Feast of San Gennaro opening night gala, it was the who’s who of Italian Hollywood! The annual event kept with the Italian-American theme from past years’ events and raised awareness for those in the U.S. military of Italian-American descent and funds for local charities through the San Gennaro Foundation. The Feast of San Gennaro [...]

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to scare Los Angeles into the Halloween spirit. On Sept. 24, the theme park will open the 2010 “Halloween Horror Nights”, and host the Eyegore Awards Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The event commemorates those who specialize in delivering screams through terrifying entertainment. Horror genre veterans, Eli Roth (“Hostel”), Christopher [...]

Newly-engaged funny-lady Niecy Nash was all smiles, showing off her sparkly ring during a performance of Ameriie as she hosted the SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature ‘Picture of Strength’ event in Chicago last week, September 25th. It was a fun day of beauty and charity as guests received beauty products and makeovers while raising $5,000 for [...]

LA’s The Place recently sat down with musical artist Jane Carrey of The Jane Carrey Band at our studios in Los Angeles, with our host, Tamara Witmer. Jane talks about how her musical career came about,  her first national tour, the joy of becoming a new mother to new son, Jackson, and much more! Jane is the daughter of actor Jim Carrey and wife of [...]

Jane Carrey and The Jane Carrey Band will be performing live in concert, performing songs from their first album, “Simple Beauty”. The Jane Carrey Band will open for Chuck Regan, on October 13th at: The Barn at UC Riverside 900 University Ave. Riverside, CA   92507 Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster and the UC Riverside [...]

The glamorous SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills was the backdrop for Melanie Segal’s Celebrate Retreat; the gifting suite was to celebrate The VMA’s and Remember 9/11.  All the fabulous celebrities in attendance were asked to sign items that were then auctioned off to the public. For each celebrity in attendance a donation was made for [...]

Held at the Green Greenberg “Green” home nestled in the Hollywood Hills,  the 4th Annual Celebrity Chateau celebrated the 2010 Emmys. Guests sipped on signature well drinks at the Tierras Tequila Organic margarita bar poolside. They also kept hydrated with LifeSource Water served by LifeSource LifeGuards, sampled gourmet grilled foods, discovered eco-luxury lifestyle brands, and [...]

Tuesday, September 14th, Victoria’s Secret Beauty’s BOMBSHELL fragrance collection launched with an explosion of beauty as the trinity of supermodel hosts – Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, and Lily Aldridge – made an appearance at the Victoria’s Secret store at The Grove in Los Angeles to celebrate the occasion. Dressed in signature Victoria’s Secret hot pink [...]

The entertainment news show,“Extra”, in its 17th season, is bringing fans and Hollywood’s hottest stars up close and personal as it is now filming the show at  The Grove in Los Angeles. Host Mario Lopez and his team will go on location, giving viewers the latest breaking entertainment news from across the country. ‘Groving’ It [...]

Last Saturday night, in the midst of Fashion Week 2010 in New York City, John Varvatos celebrated his 10 Year Anniversary in typical rock n’ roll style with a blow-out concert for the NY fashion crowd and A-list celebrities. From athletes like Serena Williams and Sean Avery to comedians like Jimmy Kimmey and Sarah Silverman [...]

Musician Martyn Lenoble (bassist, Porno for Pyros) and fiancée Christina Applegate joined forces to host the 5th Annual Celebrity Expression Session Surfrider Foundation Event in Malibu on Sept. 11. Surfrider is a non-profit organization that strives to continue the fight against pollution and mistreatment of the earth’s natural oceans and beaches.

With fall here, it’s a wonderful time to look back and reminisce on summer’s fun, sun and vacationing. To honor 2010 Summer’s ending, Elle Magazine asked twelve rising stars from several different professional spheres—fashion, entertainment, literature and music—to share their summers’ activities.

In next week’s issue of  Page Six Magazine, found inside the New York Post, read all about the Knicks’ newly signed player, Amar’e Stoudemire, as he hits the basketball court this October. Amar’e shares his thoughts on a number of topics… On his sense of fashion: “I love fashion, actually.  I love gear. I mix [...]

In December, Oprah celebrates her last show by going down with a flare, only in the style Oprah can do. Going down under literally as she revealed on her show today she is flying 300 audience members to Australia for the taping of the show. As her first and only time to broadcast outside the [...]

On September 14th,  Page Six Magazine’s cover and feature is the smoldering, blonde bombshell, Brooklyn Decker. Who’s Brooklyn Decker you may say? Besides being the wife of the best U.S. pro tennis player, Andy Roddick, she is a fresh face quickly rising to the top in the modeling and acting world.

A surprising new study reveals that more than 51 million school hours are lost as a result of problems related to tooth decay, the most common chronic childhood disease in America. More than eight in 10 parents are unaware of this alarming fact, according to a recent survey by Trident®. That’s why Trident, in partnership [...]

“Heaven’s Rain,” the new film based on the powerful true story of former Oklahoma State Senator Brooks Douglass’ life, debuted in Hollywood at the Arclight Cinemas on Sept. 9 at a star-studded event.

This October marks ELLE Magazine’s 25th Anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the October issue features 25 profiles of ELLE’s favorite ’25 something women’. ELLE Magazine also goes all out for their anniversary issue by producing four different covers displaying some of the hottest 25-year-old actresses – Lauren Conrad, Amanda Seyfried, Megan Fox, and Gabourey [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

 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 [...]

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 [...]

* 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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.

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 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, 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 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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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” [...]

Host by the producer of Night of 100 Stars, Norby Walters, the pre-Oscar Gift suite was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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’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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Benefiting Iraq Star Foundation is A Night For Honour, hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw with special honoree Gary Sinise. Iraq Star Foundation (www.IraqStar.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting war veterans recovering from physically disfiguring injuries. The event will be held at the Universal City Hilton on Sunday, October 4th. Participants and honored guests [...]

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

Fall 2009 brings the beginning of the big award shows and this year’s Emmy nominees are as talented and fabulous as ever! While it’s always an honor just to be nominated, it’s only natural that not taking home the big prize on September 20th feels bittersweet. But the biggest stars will surely not be disappointed [...]

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

Known for his controversial, whistle-blowing documentaries, Michael Moore hosts his fifth film festival in Traverse City, Michigan.  Traverse City Film Festival, a charitable and educational non-profit organization, returns on July 28th and runs to August 2nd, with what Moore calls the best lineup of movies in its history. The Traverse City Film Festival has become [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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. [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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, [...]

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

The 8th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair is the most unique canine competition in the world and is back this year at Shepard Stadium in Woodland Hills, on Sunday, May 17th. The Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair will feature something for every member of the family. Highlights include [...]

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

To prepare Oscar nominated celebrities for the big night of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, 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 of the [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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.

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” [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

The 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Former co-founder and co-owner of hot brand True Religion Brand Jeans, Kym Gold-Lubell, has launched a new women’s line, called Babakul. The French word for “hippie”, the Babakul spring/summer 2009 collection consists of trousers, lightweight denim and vests. Gold-Lubell recently threw an event launching Babakul at her Malibu estate, which drew many famous faces including [...]

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

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

The 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, [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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, [...]

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.

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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, [...]

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

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

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

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 where Platform Media Group and the Green Experts at the Environmental Media Association produced a 100% sustainable charity event that kept on giving. The Creative Coalition The Creative Coalition [...]

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

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

They may not have gone home with an Emmy Award on Sunday night, but Distinctive Assets is consoling all of the non-winning nominees in the 12 major acting categories with a “consolation” gift basket. The basket was given to the nominees on Monday, September 22, 2008 – the day after the 60th Annual Emmy Awards [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

  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.

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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 [...]

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.

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 to the [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 presented [...]

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 your [...]

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 that devotes [...]

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, [...]

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… [...]

“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. Also [...]

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 as [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 jewelry harmonizes [...]

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, 2007. From [...]

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 [...]

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.

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: ‘KIMMEL’ GROWS UP…Jimmy Kimmel [...]

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, both of [...]

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.

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 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 [...]

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 Actress, 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 lodge included: Danny Glover, [...]

Kate Flannery who plays the hilarious office drunk on NBC’s hit TV show “The Office“, will perform in an incrediblely funny live comedy lounge act on these upcoming dates and locations: IOWest February 6th at 8:00 p.m. 6366 Hollywood Boulevard Reservations: 323.962.7560 www.iowest.com Club Nokia Friday, February 19th at 9:00 p.m. 800 West Olympic Boulevard Suite A335 [...]

 "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 & Casino in [...]

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 [...]

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 Tracy Bingham come together to host Financially Hung’s First Annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion on February 3, 2008.  With some of Hollywood’s hottest athletes and celebrities expected to attend, the Game Day will be supporting the California Police Youth Charities. Entertainment will include [...]

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 this year Taking [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 work as a producer/engineer on [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 Los Angeles [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 pop star, who [...]

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 [...]

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.  

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 [...]

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 for LA’s The Place.  LATP: How did [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 client. [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. ? Over the thundering amplifier AC/DC’s [...]

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 [...]

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 ultimate purse organizers that easily manage purses, handbags, and totes in seconds by keeping everything in [...]

Olympian Brock Kreitzburg’s life could be a textbook case of how the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are inextricably intertwined. At the same time, Brock also epitomizes the value of dedication, even in the face of adversity. This lifelong athlete first found success at the age of 8 on the football field, [...]

At a young age, David Weintraub, Sean Stewart (son of music legend, Rod Stewart), and Randy Spelling (son of well-known producer, Aaron Spelling) were exposed to the Hollywood lifestyle and the glamour that comes with it. The three were childhood friends and neighbors. Growing up in the business led to their unique personal endeavors.   [...]

At the Wonderful World of Animation Gallery on Thursday night, a young female aide strolled through the crowd holding a clipboard and wearing a powder blue T-shirt that simply read "Homer&Marge&Bart&Lisa&Maggie." The event was "Get Inked With Homer", and the Wonderful World of Animation Gallery in Culver City certainly got into the Simpson spirit for [...]

Lindsay Lohan was arrested yet again early this morning in Santa Monica, adding to her previous charges for driving under the influence and misdemeanor hit and run in Beverly Hills in May. This scene mirrors the incident in May in that Lohan has been charged with a DUI again. This time, however, Lohan has been [...]

The 80′s rock band Motley Crue is legendary for their hard partying past.  If you’ve read their autobiography, The Dirt or seen their Vh-1 Behind the Music, you’re familiar with their outrageous story.  But now comes The Heroin Diaries, a raw and unflinching look into Crue bassist Nikki Sixx’s devastating drug addiction.  Previewing his book [...]

Dubbed many things by film buffs and concerned citizens alike (from a “SAW rip-off” by SlashFilm.com to a “torture porn genre exercise” by The Hollywood Reporter), the film Captivity’s Tuesday night party had even critics calling it “the most interesting premiere party ever.” The somewhat sick soiree (read: man with four-inch hooks piercing his skin suspended [...]

By John Gilmore Actor, producer, and TV host Harrison Held has helmed a trilogy entitled "The Ultimate Marilyn" dealing with the unique aspects of the star’s life and career. This unique offering features panelists who personally knew Marilyn.  Harrison says, "There are not many left…"  Those featured on The Ultimate Marilyn, including myself, are Stanley Rubin [...]

“So You Think You Can Dance” is one of the summer’s hit TV shows. Well into its third season the show is doing better than ever; last week over 5 million people caste their vote for their favorite contestants. The show which pairs up dancers to perform a new style each week has been a [...]

By Mona Loring Actor, director and producer, Joey Naber has found success in several award winning films.  After appearing in the Oscar winning short, West Bank Story, Naber looks forward to a long and successful career in Hollywood. He has worked very hard to get where he is in his career now, and he is [...]

If you haven’t heard of Philipp Karner yet, be sure to keep your eyes and ears open. With his first starring role in a feature film alongside Tori spelling, the romantic comedy “Kiss The Bride” (2007) has catapulted Kamer into the limelight. In June 2007 in recognition of Kamer’s good looks and acting talent, Extra [...]

On June 30th the brightest stars of reality television will join forces with Reality Cares at Joseph’s in Hollywood to raise money and awareness for Operation Smile.  Operation Smile is a worldwide children’s medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults.  Since [...]

In honor of this year’s 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards On 3 Productions celebrated our favorite daytime stars of the small screen with an official talent gift lounge. On 3 Productions is a driving force behind the introduction and popularity of celebrity gifting. The gift lounge took place at the most LA of locations [...]

Two-time Emmy nominee, Debbie Matenopoulos is most well-known as the vivacious beauty who dishes the latest in celebrity news, style and entertainment. As a compelling journalist, talk show host and actress, she has proven herself to be a multifaceted talent in the entertainment world. A regular face on E! Entertainment Television, Matenopoulos not only co-hosts the network’s [...]

Jamie Lee Curtis hosted the fifth annual What A Pair! Event at the Orpheum Theatre on June 3, 2007.  Benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John’s Health Center, a various selection of women spanning all fields of the entertainment business paired off to perform songs from top Broadway musicals. As the brainchild of [...]

Gifting suites are the well-known and well-loved precursor to awards shows. Showing appreciation Hollywood style by gifting the presenters, performers, and VIPs of the television, movie and music industries. And on May 30th and 31st Platinum Publicity hosted Melanie Segal’s Luxury Lounge in celebration of the upcoming 2007 MTV Movie Awards at Le Meridien Hotel [...]

It is one thing to "think" you can dance. It is another to have your name synonymous with the term "dance" itself. Meet Shane Sparks, a young and fresh member of the dance world who is meeting success through his commitment to hip-hop and marriage to dance. Seems like a potential love story at first [...]

The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award is given out each year to "one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art."  Based on this criteria, it should come as no surprise that actor Al Pacino was this year’s recipient.  With roles in classic films such as The Godfather, Scarface and Serpico, [...]

The stars were out at The Silver Spoon MTV Movie Awards Hollywood Buffet on Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st. Held at a beautiful Beverly Hills estate, the event went green with an emphasis placed upon natural and environmentally friendly products and services. Proceeds were raised for the Environmental Media Association (EMA), a non-profit [...]

On June 2, the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (formerly the Aladdin) unveiled its newest stage show, The Beauty of Magic with Hans Klok, featuring international superstar Pamela Anderson.  It is a brand new venue for Anderson.  “It’s always been a dream of mine to perform on stage in [...]

The green carpet was rolled out on the evening of May 21st when the Los Angeles Cast of “Wicked” held a star-studded benefit gala at Club Façade-Hollywood supporting The American Cancer Society.  The club’s atmosphere was touched by hints of green; after all it was a “Wicked” affair.   Cast members including Eden Espinosa, who plays [...]

Hal Hartley and Parker Posey are sort of like the Woody Allen and Scarlett Johansson of the independent film world. With his quirky, trademark style and her alluring beauty and charm, Hartley and Posey have become icons of art house cinema. With a highly regarded body of work between them, it made perfect sense that [...]

To the outsider, the world of gift bags and gift suites seems like nothing short of glamorous and luxurious, and that is certainly one side to this award-show staple. But behind the scenes, the movers and shakers are doing more than gathering hot products and schmoozing the stars. For entrepreneurs such as Gavin Keilly of [...]

Rock lives here. L.A. is rocking all week long in celebration of VH1′s second annual Rock Honors. This year, VH1 honors the iconic and eclectic careers of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. In a night of mind-blowing performances, Alice in Chains, Keane, Nickelback, Queens of the Stone Age and Gretchen Wilson will pay [...]

Distinctive Assets is proud to present its gifting services for this years 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 15th 2007, telecast this year from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets furnishes branding opportunities and establishes new products in addition to celebrity placement. Their talents [...]

Where else better to celebrate a film festival than in the celebrity and movie mecca of Los Angeles. Thursday June 21 – Sunday, July 1 Film Independent launches its 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF) presented by Los Angeles Times. The festival will once again be hosted in Westwood Village and will feature the best of [...]

The celebs were out in force to toast the new special visitor in town, as the best-selling Russian vodka in the United States, Stolichnaya Vodka, the elixir of choice for discriminating adults adds a new twist to the mix: the Stoli Hotel, a 10,000-square-foot cutting-edge entertainment space that premiered in the heart of Hollywood on [...]

Noticed the price of gas lately? Worried about the environment and whether we will continue to have one in ten year’s time? Want to join in on the movement toward saving the earth while keeping your usual citywide focus on film, fun and always getting to a great music festival? It’s your lucky, eco-savvy, fest-finding [...]

Los Angeles native Cindy Margolis is a uniquely American success story. Following a meteoric rise to success in which she was crowned “Queen of the Internet” by Yahoo! Internet Life, she was inducted into the 2000 Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Most Downloaded Woman. She has also been lauded as “Woman of [...]

By Susie Salva Twenty-year-old singer/songwriter Paolo Nutini, a musical prodigy, is nothing short of sensational. Nutini recently released “These Streets,” on Atlantic records a soulfully charismatic effort from this young troubadour. Despite his Italian name, the Nutini family lived in Paisley, Scotland for at least four generations. This handsome musician has been compared to the [...]

The 2007 Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held a Gift Suite worthy of its 20 year celebration! In Hollywood, before each awards show appreciation is shown to the presenters, performers, and VIPs of the Television, Movie and Music Industries by presenting them with gifts of thanks. These gifts are always the latest and greatest products on [...]

Los Angeles. Sunshine, palm trees, celebrities, and Rick Dees in the Morning. A staple of morning radio in Los Angeles for over 22 years, Rick Dees is part of the fabric of this town. For me, starting my day listening to his lively, hilarious radio show all these years in L.A. became an enjoyably familiar [...]

Sharon Stone, Kelly Stone and William Shatner will be honored at the 2007 Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards.  Held on April 14 in Rancho Mirage, California, these honorees, along with Foundation Founder Earl Greenburg are being rewarded for their tireless charity efforts throughout the year. The black tie event, now in its 9th year, will be [...]

The 20th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards Presenters & Performers took part in the fabulous gift lounge, produced by Distinctive Assets, to celebrate 20 fantastic years of Kids’ Choice Awards on March 31, 2007.   Known for their lavish gifts at major network shows such as The GRAMMY® Awards, The Latin GRAMMY® Awards, The American Music Awards and The [...]

In today’s world, you don’t have to live with what God gave you.  With advances in medical science and plastic surgery anything can be tweaked, tucked, nipped, and fixed to your wishes.  But what are the common requests?  Celebrities, Celebrities, Celebrities.  Whether it is Angelina Jolie’s plump lips, Jennifer Aniston’s gorgeous locks, or Beyonce’s bootylicious [...]

Natacha Atlas is proof that it’s a small world after all. Born in Brussels, raised in England, performing mostly in Arabic, and famous the world over, this multilingual singer and dancer has worked with artists nearly as diverse as her own background. In fact, it might be impossible to decide the most impressive aspect of [...]

Melanie Segal of Platinum Publicity presented one of the most luxurious Gift Suite’s this past weekend in honor of the nominees and presenters of the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Celebrities and V.I.P. media, including myself and LA’s The Place Editor-in-Chief Jane Emery, were treated to fabulous gifts and treats in the exclusive Penthouse Ballroom of [...]

Michael “Wheels” Parise, owner of well-known LA catering company Cannoli Kings, is going back to his comedy roots this spring as he joins long-time friend and funnyman Andrew “Dice” Clay in the upcoming series “Dice Undisputed”. The VH1 reality show, which premieres Sunday, March 4th at 10:00 p.m., will feature Dice as he propels himself out [...]

Broadcast icon Larry King will be honored with the True Grit Award on April 14th,  2007.  Benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St John’s Health Center, King will receive this honor at the 22nd annual Odyssey Ball held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The True Grit Award was created for those with "uncompromising integrity [...]

Actor Kyle Davis had a lifelong dream since he was a young kid. Ironically, however, it wasn’t acting. “Honestly I never even thought about acting when I was younger,” said Kyle in a phone interview I had with him. “My cousin was an actor and I just thought it was all kind of silly and [...]

Katharine McPhee has started 2007 off with a bang. Not only has she released her first album, Katharine McPhee, but it debuted at #2 on the charts, a major honor in pop music.  The much-anticipated record exploded on the Billboard 200, selling more than 115k in its first week! To top off the accolades, her [...]

Writer/Director/Actor/Producer Carl Reiner will be the recipient of the third “Thomas Ince Award” at the 2008 Backlot Film Festival for his outstanding work in the film industry. Previous honorees of this award include Daniel M. Selznick and Budd Schulberg. The Tribute and Awards Ceremony – being held on April 5, 2008 at the Veterans Memorial [...]

Melanie Segal of Platinum Publicity will present the most luxurious Gift Suite to honor the nominees and presenters of the 79th Annual Academy Awards. The Platinum Hollywood Luxury Oscar Suite will take place in an exclusive Penthouse in an undisclosed location with awe-inspiring floor to ceiling views overlooking the whole of Los Angeles and surrounded by the [...]

The award show of all award shows is quickly approaching. Yes, the 79th Annual Academy Awards will be airing from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood in just over a week. We wanted to share the talented nominees with you, as well as the enterprising company that is putting a special twist on this year’s festivities. [...]

Having spent time in and out of the Hollywood limelight, Emmy Nominated Soap Star, Amy Gibson is now taking her own real life “drama” and creating a huge “splash” that thousands of women worldwide are turning to in their most desperate hours of need. Secretly bald for over 20 years, all the while acting in [...]

No one would have guessed it is possible to fit over 35 Spanish bulls side by side into the space of one beautiful city art gallery. Yet there they were- in black, in color, pierced, glued, sprayed, painted, flecked, pinned and filling the main room from wall to wall of Timothy Yarger Fine Art. Some [...]

The GRAMMY’s are right around the corner, and as the stars are gearing up for the big day, so are the creative marketing minds at Distinctive Assets. That’s because Distinctive Assets is once again collaborating with The Recording Academy to produce the Talent Gift Baskets and Gift Lounge for the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards. This [...]

The sharp winds and cold temperatures didn’t hinder Hollywood’s cliques from coming out to mingle, especially at Mood, where Ms. Janice Dickinson was holding the release party for the premiere of her show’s second season. The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, a promising new reality show on the Oxygen channel, has allowed Ms. Dickinson to reach [...]

GBK Productions held its annual Golden Globes Gift Suite in celebration of this year’s Golden Globes’ nominees and presenters. Besides giving stars first access to the latest, most sought after products and perks, the gifting suite benefited Padres Contra El Cancer, Hollywood Habitat for Humanity, Educating Young Minds, Global Green & The AmberWatch Foundation. The [...]

Katharine McPhee is officially America’s new Golden Girl. The American Idol runner-up ended her show-stopping year by winning “It Girl” of the Year at the Vh1 Big in ’06 Awards in December.  And with her self-titled album debuting this month, her star-power is showing no signs of slowing down. At just 22, the brunette stunner [...]

Whoever said one nightclub can’t be all things to all people never envisioned PURE. The stakes in Las Vegas nightlife went up on New Years Eve of 2004 when PURE, two stories of nightlife indulgence at Caesars Palace, opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip. Owned in part by Celine Dion, Shaquille O’Neal, Andre [...]

Nathalie Dubois will be putting together yet another glamorous gift lounge in honor of the 2007 Golden Globe Awards. Held at the luxurious Beverly Hilton the weekend of the show, the World Style Lounge will give nominees, presenters and attendees an “Around the World” experience unlike any other. From January 12th to the 14th, guests [...]

Babel won best drama and Dreamgirls was named best musical or comedy film at Monday’s Golden Globe Awards. Martin Scorsese won for Best Director – Motion Picture Forest Whitaker won for best dramatic actor as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland. Helen Mirren won best actress in a motion picture for [...]

Today in a celebratory holiday program presented by Netflix, and Martin Scorsese?s The Film Foundation, Orlando Bloom unveiled special holiday editions of the Netflix trademark red envelope featuring stunning, original artwork by some of Hollywood?s leading actor?s and filmmakers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Peter Jackson, Orlando Bloom, and Martin Scorsese himself. The specialty mailers [...]

Come out to Hollywood for one of the most amazing New Years Eve celebrations ever! Hardball Productions in association with Flaunt Magazine are pleased to announce their second annual New Years Eve Bash to be held at the world famous Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in the heart of Hollywood. Come join in what will undoubtedly [...]

This year, the 2007 Palm Springs International Film Festival will honor actor Adam Beach with the Rising Star Award for his performance in “Flags of Our Fathers”.? In early October, The Film Society held its annual pre-festival event at the historic Beverly Hills home of Patricia Barry, once owned by screen legend Charlie Chaplin. The [...]

What do you get when you gather more than a dozen dazzling divas in a room? How about if you add a scrumptious gourmet menu and a stylish, fashionable purse filled with a bevy of goodies? No, not a knock-down-drag-out catfight worthy of a Daytime Emmy. Instead, you’ll witness good friends gathering for a glamorous [...]

If you are a dedicated video game player, you are probably already well acquainted with Kristin Holt. She is the hostess of the hottest video gaming show on television ?Cheat!? If video games aren?t your thing, then maybe you remember Kristin Holt from American Idol seasons one and two. She was the Dallas Cheerleader who [...]

After the Great War, that is, World War II, America emerged for the first time as the avant-garde leader of global industrial design. This occurred primarily because Europe’s damaged manufacturing capacity to bring innovations to consumers and the depletion of creative manpower quite literally stunted its position and influence in the huge postwar economic boom [...]

What do you get when you mix ghoul, ghost and Gary Busey? No, it’s not the scariest Halloween costume ever, it’s the newest in celeb-reality from VH1: the ?Celebrity Paranormal Project.? Similar to MTV?s ?Fear? and the UK’s “Most Haunted,” the ?Celebrity Paranormal Project? places a handful of innocent celebrities inside a haunted dwelling, provides [...]

Thursday night, a near-packed crowd bought tickets, paid for parking, and fought claustrophobia-inducing LA traffic to watch six people tell stories. And it was worth it. Meet The Moth: a non-profit New York City storytelling collective that meets every other week to compete for the honor of ‘best story’. A select group of mostly high-profile [...]

The Los Angeles Police Foundation is hosting it’s 7th Annual “True Blue” Event, Oct. 21st, as a tribute to the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and those who support them. The evening will showcase the Crystal Angel Awards presentation to the four police officers who have demonstrated outstanding community service. [...]

“The Closer” has enjoyed record breaking cable ratings.? According to Media Week 7.6 million during it?s closing finale, making it cable?s all time most watched season finale.? Fans of TNT?s late night crime drama know and enjoy watching actor Robert Gossett as Captain Taylor, colleague and nemesis to Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson (played by Kyra [...]

Fan?s of Hollywood?s hottest hit shows now have the opportunity to directly purchase some of the actual items worn and used by favorite stars through Starstyle.com ? a groundbreaking website launched less than a year ago and quickly gaining fame with to date over one million visitors attracted to the site. Starstyle features a variety [...]

Fashionista?s and designer groupies alike stepped out in style for Gen Art?s LA Fashion Week party at the always fabulous W Hotel in Westwood. Guests strolled through the W?s sparkling terrace courtyard, rubbing elbows with up and coming designers for a sneak peak at coveted fashion week sketches. Featured designers that will be showcasing their [...]

The 3rd Annual Artivist Film Festival, and The 2006 Artivist Awards will take place November 9-12, 2006 at the renowned Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood. ARTIVIST is the 1st international Film Festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children’s Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Animal Rights. Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international [...]

At the press conference, Jeremy McGrath spoke on the upcoming “Jeremy McGrath Invitational”. “We’re excited about this event, it’s been a long time in the making” said Jeremy. It’s been an idea of mine since I was a little kid, some type of a big track, a litte bit unique”. I’d say unique. Taking place [...]

It was a night of comedy on the Sunset Strip as Hollywood came out to celebrate the premier of Byron Allen’s new show, "Comics Unleashed". Held on set at the Sunset Gower Studios, celebrity guests, industry VIP’s and the media celebrated the premiere of the ‘ultimate comedy show’. Guests mingled among the show’s set as [...]

Randal Pinkett achieved victory and won the coveted title of Apprentice and now works for Donald Trump. Randal shared his thoughts on the show, what it?s like to work for the Donald and the heartbreak he endured in the midst of the process. He also shares his vision for uplifting communities and giving back. JE: [...]

Keyboard great Derek Sherinian has just launched his fifth solo CD, “Blood of the Snake”. Sherinian unleashes a true metal CD with an underlying progressive song structure that seems to enforce level ten playing from his famous comrades. Put out by the famous Inside-Out Music Company, Sherinian enlisted help from the best players in the [...]

Hollywood enjoyed a day out at "Extra’s" Emmy Awards Suite at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Just days before they hit the red carpet for television’s biggest night, TV personalities, award nominees, and the media came to celebrate the 2006 Emmy Awards in style with a day of luxurious gifts, delicious [...]

In light of all we?ve been reading AND hearing about lately – concerning celebrities and their Swag ? along comes a company that seems to have perfect timing, Swag Is Good. Swag Is Good, which will officially make its launch in October 2006, is an exclusive matchmaking service for merchants and celebrities. It is also [...]

Melanie Segal’s Platinum Publicity hosted the Platinum Luxury 2006 Emmy Suites in honor of the Emmy’s and MTV Video Music Awards. Held at the Le Meridian Hotel in Beverly Hills, celebrities, vip’s and the media shared in the exuberance. Some of today’s hottest celebs came out to have some fun, taste some wine, and collect [...]

Cooking and fine dining have hit the big time, and the proof is in the pudding– or, rather, the foie gras, shaved truffles, and seared scallops. Chefs are the new rock stars, and as with the music business, the search is always on for the next great undiscovered talent. Emerging from the first season of [...]