The Darfur Now College Tour is presenting their first screening to help start getting students involved in create awareness of the genocide in Darfur. The DVD will be released May 27, 2008. The next day, May 28, 2008, The Darfur Now College Tour and screening will be at the University of California Los Angeles. The Warner […]
Will Ferrell. Jon Lovitz. Lisa Kudrow. Throughout its nearly thirty-five year history, The Groundlings have become one of the few genuine birth places for comedians, including the names listed above.
And now, present-day, they still got it. Laffers are out in full-force at the Groundlings “Key Party” to make audience’s pulse quicken each weekend with a […]
On May 17th, the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood will host several comedians for End Dependence – A Night of Comedy. Hosted by Jay Davis (Dane Cook’s “Tourgasm”, Laugh Factory’s “Life of the Party”) and featuring top rated comedians, Mick Betancourt (Comedy Central, HBO), Bret Ernst (Vince Vaughn’s “Wild West Show”, The Comedy Store), Todd […]
The Avenues of Art & Design at the Pacific Design Center will be hosting a dynamic culinary arts and design event on Friday May 30, 2008, with proceeds benefiting Inner-City Arts.
Tables of Ten: Dining for a Cause will bring world-renowned restauranteurs, chefs, designers and showrooms together at the outdoor plaza of the […]
Spring in Los Angeles may feel distinctly British this year, where BritWeek 2008 will be in full force between April 24, 2008 - May 10, 2008. Created by 19 Entertainment President and American Idol Exec Producer Nigel Lythgoe, BritWeek 2008 promises to celebrate the major investments and strong influences that the Brits have had […]
On Thursday, May 22, 2008, Wine & Spirits Magazine will showcase their critics’ favorite wines of the world. Southern California’s up-and-coming wine pro’s and local restaurants provide bites and pours while featuring local, young wine professionals and restaurants in the two-city tasting event Hot Picks. Save water. Drink wine.
LA Hot Picks is […]
Sexy Hair, known for its hot products to create fabulous sexy hair recently announced their new Sexy Hair Representatives. One of the fastest growing hair care companies, Sexy Hair, teamed up with Girlicious, the hottest and newest group to be the fresh faces for Sexy Hair products. “Girlicious is happening right now and their energy, sexiness and […]
Going ‘green’ means lessening the toxic environment that we live in. But even though awareness has grown, you may not know that the products you are putting on yours and your family’s body are ladened with ingredients that have been proven to cause disease and death. Some of these are even labeled natural and organic. […]
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 […]
The 23rd annual ‘Salute to Youth’ benefit was held in Beverly Hills, California on April 24, 2008. Sheriff Baca’s Foundation hosted the benefit gala which honored Ryan Kavanaugh, founder and CEO of Relativity Media LLC, at the Sheriff Leroy D. Baca Community Champion Award. At the creatively themed event, “A Venetian Masquerade”, Gerard Butler […]
Los Angeles is frequently credited as the style-making epicenter of the country, but for one day only, Lux5 is exposing Southern California to the ultimate infusion of luxury and glamour all within the walls of the historic, Barker Hangar. On May 10, from Noon to 9pm, Lux5, a Newport-beach based event company, will launch their […]
The 2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors in Association with Dance Camera West is set to honor the craft and art of choreography for the camera on June 13th at the Director’s Guild of America.
Presented in conjunction with the 7th Annual 2008 Dance Camera West Media Film Festival ( a month long festival […]
The Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood will be the host of The Inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival (WHIFF).
The festival is scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2008 and will be presented by Deluca Entertainment.
Workshop and movie tickets and passes can be purchased ahead of time at http://www.whiff2008.com and can also be purchased […]
Lisa Kline will receive the 2008 Vision Award on Sunday May 18, 2008 at the Fashion for Life Runway Show hosted by Lisa Rinna, with DJ AM spinning during the show.
Menswear by Marc Callo will be featured at this year’s show, along with So Cal staples from Diane Samandi, Robert Rodriguez and Rory Beca […]
Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill and Jazz is honoring troops by hosting a night for the Iraq Star Foundation on Monday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. Troops who have been wounded in the Iraq war and are being treated by this organization will be present at the benefit, where they will also be honored.
The event - […]
“Life of Ryan” star Ryan Sheckler joined cast members from “Zoey 101", including Matthew Underwood, Erin Sanders, Christopher Recupito Rossi, Brando Eaton, Stephen Lunsford and Marco James for the Third Annual “Kids 4 Kids 5K RUN/WALK” charity event in Los Angeles on April 27, 2008.
The event, which will benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, proved […]
The famed Playboy Mansion will open it’s doors for a good cause on August 22nd and 23rd. Presented by Daniel Puder, “Cops and Robbers” will benefit the “Cops Care Cancer Foundation,” which provides financial assistance to children and their families who have been stricken with cancer.
Daniel Puder This Mixed Marital Arts fighter and wrestler […]
The Los Angeles United Film Festival proved to be successful at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills from April 18 – 20, following a kick-off celebration on April 17th at the Gibson Musical Instruments Showroom.
The festival fulfilled the goal of the LAUFF, which was to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, while giving […]
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 […]
What brings out such Hollywood legends Lily Tomlin, Dick Van Dyke, Penny Marshall, Rob Reiner, Ann Marie, Nichelle Nicole and Michelle Lee to name a few? To honor Carl Reiner, of course.
Closing night of the 3rd Annual Backlot Film Festival in Culver City brought kudos to the filmmakers and big laughs from historic comedy legends in […]
You can meet singing sensatation Mariah Carey in person, live, at Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., for an autograph signing of her new album E=MC² and memorabilia donation to the Hard Rock Café.
Mariah recently celebrated her 18th #1 hit single, “Touch My Body,” from her highly-anticipated upcoming album, […]
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 […]
More than 65 SHARE ladies, representatives of facilities which SHARE supports, as well as their invited guests, came together at the Hillcrest Country Club for an Annual SHARE Funding Reception.
SHARE President Dolores Nemiro says of the reception that culminated one year of hard work and various fundraising activities, “This evening is one of our […]
Jackie Warner of Bravo’s Work Out hosted the reality-star-studded “Tan for a Cause” Celebrity Mixer at L.A.’s hottest celebrity tanning studio, Sunstyle Tanning on 627 Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood this past Sunday, March 30.
The stars ask you to “Get Your Tan On” at this star-studded event. Fine folks were grooving to DJ […]
After nine years of talking dolls, demon elves, witches and shark attacks, the soap opera "Passions" is calling it a day. While the devoted fans of this unusual soap will be sad to see their beloved show come to an end this August, they might find some solace in taking a piece of the fictional […]
Staying true to her word, singer, songwriter, and fashion entrepreneur Hanna Rochelle Schmieder (known by her fans as HANNA), “has always made it about the music.” The multitalented beauty captivated family and friends as she showcased collections from her successful clothing line Lyric Culture and sampled tracks from her new album “HANNA - Wound & […]
Fred Segal hosted a celebrity-studded event for Luzern Cosmetics last week. Couched in fineries and accompanied by champagne and chocolate desserts by Chef Thierry Daubercies, Luzern presented its line to celebrities and media alike.
Something New Luzern is an innovative approach to skin care. Instead of making the customer buy dozens of different crèmes and […]
Hosted by Jack Black, The 2008 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards brought together TV and Film stars that have entertained and left an impression on young audiences everywhere. Taking place at the Pauley Pavilion, plenty of stars were in attendance to accept awards and thank their fans – including Harrison Ford and Orlando Bloom, […]
The Cinema City International Film Festival hosted a mid-year event, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Avenue of the Stars in Hollywood. Stars Ed McMahon, Debra Gibson, Christopher McDonald, Ed Lauter, Jonathan Slocumb, Cuba Gooding, Sr. and Leo Rossi came out to celebrate with festival founders Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Juliette Harris […]
If anyone has ever listened to A Prairie Home Companion, they will know that one of Garrison Keillor’s favorite topics is winter itself. His stories, set in Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, frequently involve the brutal cold in which Keillor spent his formative years. Last Thursday, UCLAlive drew this heartland native to the perpetual summer of Los […]
Los Angeles was founded on the notion that anyone can create, express and perform. The Miracle Project has been helping children with autism do just that for years. They invite you to come celebrate their goal to bring creative opportunities to everyone at HD Buttercup next Wednesday, April 3rd. FLY promises to be the charity […]
The Zachariah Bryant Fashion Show at Em & Co was a fabulous affair. The locale was one of the little shops on west 3rd St. As guests came in starting at around 6:30 they were able to look through the wonderful clothes and truly beautiful handmade jewelry on display. Champagne and vodka were served as well […]
The fashion and design world gathered for an exclusive VIP Preview of the best of L.A.’s emerging, artistic talent at the Tastemaker Gallery at the Hollywood and Highland Center. The exhibition, presented by Los Angeles Magazine, will be open to the public March 19 - 30, 2008 and is an interactive display of the eclectic […]
The 3rd annual LA Wine Fest is coming to Raleigh Studios on July 12 and 13th. With two days of fabulous wine tastings and speakers, this event is already receiving an overwhelming response, so you’ll want to get your application forms in as soon as possible to reserve your tables and sponsorships.
A special program […]
The ultimate luxury party house will open it’s doors to famous celebrities, athletes and renowned physicians on May 3rd. Hosting the Mardi Gras Benefit, the Playboy Mansion will assist Project Louisiana in their efforts to rebuild hurricane ravaged New Orleans.
Organized by several globally recognized entertainers and organizations, this night will no doubt live up to […]
If you’re planning on dining out anytime next month, April 17th, a Thursday, would be the day to do it. Why, you ask?
Because April 17th is the 14th annual Dine Out Los Angeles event, where all participating restaurants donate 20% or more of their proceeds that day to help combat hunger and homelessness to […]
This year’s Backlot Film Festival will bestow Carl Reiner, a multi-faceted artist with credits as a writer, director, actor, and producer, with the ‘Thomas Ince Award’ for his contribution to the industry. The Thomas Ince Award is named for Thomas Ince, a pioneer in early film production who greatly influenced the model of production procedures […]
Next time out in Hollywood, if you’re in the mood for a refreshing, new cocktail, put down your boring Vodka & Soda and order up an IZZE WASSER – the latest IZZE Cocktail collaboration between master mixologist Michael Rubenstone and IZZE Sparkling Juice Co.
The inspiration for this innovative cocktail, renowned celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser, was […]
The Colleagues Boutique will be home to the Junior League of Los Angeles’ (JLLA) benefit for Children’s Institute Inc. This free fashion show and couture sales event will include, food, drinks, raffles and goodie bags all in the name of CII, which helps children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities.
Held […]
Orange County has come to be known for its plastic-is-fantastic ladies who lunch, but the crowd in the “American Riviera” is good at giving back too.
At the Festival of Children Foundation’s Festival of Children™ benefit event last week, over $6000 was raised for the foundation. This non-profit’s mission is to offer support services and direct […]
For the 18th annual “Night of 100 Stars” Hollywood celebrities and behind the scenes hot shots, including previous Oscar winners and nominees, gathered under the roof of the Beverly Hills Hotel for an exclusive viewing party of the biggest awards night of the year. Event creator and former music super agent, Norby Walters hosted the […]
Even though L.A is known more for the big screen than for the stage, theatre lovers won’t be left out in the cold. As there are certainly no shortage of theatres in the area, finding a great play to experience is not a problem. If it’s the price you’re worried about, we got you covered […]
The first 50 readers to RSVP at the below official link are invited to come join the fabulous ladies of Pretty City as they sprinkle their loveliness at the The Ebell Operating Company. All things beauty will be on hand to turn this party into a straight up girlie haven.
Guests will snack on the […]
On March 19, 2008 PretttyCity.com and SHAPE Magazine are taking over the Ebell Operating Company when they bring their highly successful Beauty Sample Sale Series to LA’s most beauty inspired females. The ladies who will be attending will get the opportunity to pamper and indulge themselves with a full night of all things pretty.
Skincare, […]
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 […]
The Race Last Sunday, on March 2nd, Aaron Baker, 29, former motocross champion and recovering quadriplegic, crossed the finish line publicly for the first time with his Rise Above Team at the Acura Bike Tour and Los Angeles Marathon. This historic marathon has been a Los Angeles tradition for 22 years, and Conscience Entertainment […]
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 […]
This month’s featured poets at The Smell’s monthly series, Kelly Lydick and Daniel Tiffany, will be reading at the music venue and art gallery, Sunday, March 30th.
Kelly Lydick will read from Mastering the Dream, newly published by Second Story Books (Oakland, California). Her writing has appeared in Twittering Machine, the New College Review, the Burlington […]
In celebration of the Academy Awards, red carpet maven Melissa Rivers hosted The Silver Spoon Ultimate Gifting Experience, at the newly revamped historic venue, The Kress on Hollywood Blvd.
This two-day event benefited My Bag Cares, (www.mybagecares.com) a great alternative to paper and plastic bags. And for every purchase, the company plants a tree on their behalf. The […]
The leader in extraordinary special events, GBK Productions hosted their annual exclusive gift suite to honor the nominees and presenters of the 2008 Academy Awards. GBK donated 20% of proceeds from the suite to three organizations including: The Writers’ Guild; Project Nightlight; Educating Young Minds and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation, Global Green, all while celebrating Hollywood’s biggest […]
It was all green and gold in honor of Oscar week at the Sofitel Hotel LA with celebrity guests being gifted to eco-chic products hosted by Alive! Expo Green Pavilion. Guests enjoyed the “greenest” of goodies from all natural beauty products to supplements and teas, baby couture, eco-friendly spa treatments, Fair Trade jewelry and handcrafted […]
Stepping into the 1987 time machine that is the Beverly Hilton, stars stopped by a gifting suite devoted to helping them get ready for the red carpets and parties of the 2008 Academy Awards. Attendees took in panoramic penthouse views of LA while exploring gifted products and treatments from the suite’s host sponsors. The TMG […]
Wow was the operative word at the 2008 WOW! Oasis Hospitality Suite Gift Lounge in honor of the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Held in the penthouse of the Hyatt Sunset the views were great, music was playing, the stars were shining, and everyone was having a great time. It was a great precursor for the […]
The Race This Sunday, March 2nd, Aaron Baker, 29, former motocross champion and recovering quadriplegic, will bike publicly for the first time with his Rise Above Team at the Los Angeles Marathon. This historic marathon has been a Los Angeles tradition for 22 years, and Conscience Entertainment Group is proud to be the one […]
Hollywood was revving up for the 80th Annual Academy Awards by honoring celebrities for the upcoming Academy Award with the now-traditional gifting suites. Belvedere Vodka presented the very elegant Luxury Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel, aptly named “Get Glitzed, Go Glam, Give Back!”. It was a phenomenal event with a turnout of over 50 […]
A Sunday in the park conjures up the image of sunshine, kids playing softball, family picnics, and dogs catching Frisbees. But for years, in Athens Park of South Central, it was a haven for gang violence and crime. It was certainly one of the last places folks in the neighborhood would think to go for […]
Tuesday night two frontrunners in the campaign for environmentalism, Smart Car and Kevin Wall with Live Earth, came together to host a truly remarkable event featuring DJ Samantha Ronson and Vanessa Carlton. The event was attended by many “green” celebrities and advocates, as well as many society people.
Fashionably Green The Smart House (of Smart […]
Juliana Gondek – an internationally acclaimed opera and oratorio star – and Clifton Massey – a countertenor – will replace Michael Maniaci in the Con Gioia Early Music Ensemble Concert on Friday, February 22nd. The young New York male soprano is ill and will be unable to travel from New York to take […]
The Los Angeles United Film Festival is slated to run this year from April 18th – 20th at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. The festival will be preceded by a kick-off celebration on April 17th, 2008 at the Gibson Musical Instruments Showroom in Beverly Hills (located at 9350 Civic Center Drive, […]
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock hosted a pre-Grammy party to benefit VH1’s Save the Music Foundation. This star-studded event took place at the Hollywood hotspot Boulevard3. Among the stars showing their support and gracing the red carpet were: Audrina Pattridge from MTV’s The Hills, Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinski, from the hit NBC show […]
Los Angeles magazine is busy looking for individuals who thrive on being a trendsetter. The magazine’s Style Star of Tomorrow contest – celebrating the Tastemakers exhibition – is offering a wonderful opportunity to showcase your art, music, design, photography and style industries. The Tastemakers Exhibition, defined as a designer or artist whose work […]
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 […]
If you and your band have yearned for attention and even some cash, MTV Games, Virgin Megastores and www.1up.com may have made your day. The I Love Rock Band Valentine’s Day Bash is the ultimate Rock Band tournament, taking place at Virgin Megastores in Orlando, Florida, Los Angeles and New York. The Grand […]
Whether you were rooting for the New England Patriots or the NY Giants, everyone felt like a winner at the first annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion on Superbowl Sunday. Who needs box seats when your hosts are Playboy Playmates and Baywatch babes Brande Roderick, Traci Bingham, and Angelica Bridges?
The Superbowl party of […]
Enjoy an evening of music and readings at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on December 13, 2008. LA Phil presents Baroque Variations: Christopher Columbus: Lost Paradises with featured artists including Hesperion XXI and Jordi Savall.
Savall, a master viola da gamba player, along with his ensemble artists of singers and instrumentalists […]
Soundscape Entertainment aims to provide lasting memories, in addition to great music, for your party or event in the Los Angeles area. Whether you’re looking for entertainment for a wedding or a company blowout, Soundscape Entertainment is able to accommodate various events, providing experienced DJ’s at affordable rates. With over 20 […]
When you think of Sundance you automatically think of movies, however at LIVEStyle’s Top of Main during the film festival’s weekend, it was all about the music. As In 2 it Media presented the "I’m with the Band" event, top names in the entertainment industry hopped on stage and rocked out.
On Sunday, January 20th, Dot […]
Voda Spa was the site of the Silver Spoon gift suite celebrating the 2008 Golden Globes. On January 9th and 10th, an elite list of stars arrived for two afternoons of fabulous VIP treatment. With celebrities such as Krista Allen, Ashley Tisdale, Samantha Harris, Lauren Storm, and Autumn Reeser in attendance, Voda Spa provided spa treatments […]
Alas, even if the Golden Globes show didn’t go on, many of the swag suites for celebs still did. GBK Productions’ Celebrity Gifting Suite was one of the handful of those. Held at the new Thompson Hotel, GBK’s suite still drew in many actors, even if the A-Listers like DiCaprio, who attended last year’s event, […]
2012, it has been foretold, will be a year of spiritual transformation. Or, doomsday, depending on what ancient text you read. Some say we should fear 2012, others think we should embrace it.
2012, according to the Mayan Long Court Calender, will be a year of significant change. Many ancient cultures, including the Aztecs and the […]
The 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. […]
What better way to bring in the New Year than with 20 sexy, smart, cultured, toned, and did we forget to mention sexy young men at the International Mr. Gay competition (IMG for short). The event will take place at the Music Box (Henry Fonda Theater) 6125 Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday January 20th, 2008 at […]
The"2008 World Experience DPA Gift Lounge" took place at the Peninsula Hotel, where stars and honorees were invited to indulge in the Gardenia and Magnolia suites where they were introduced to fabulous products, designers and getaways.
Although the suite was crowded and a bit choatic, celebs were still able to enjoy the suite and the lovely offereings from […]
Even though the Sundance Film Festival is in Utah, that doesn’t mean Hollywood can’t celebrate at home first. The pre-Sundance gift suite was held at the famed W Hotel in Westwood. Set up in the hotel’s Whiskey Blue bar, celebrities were offered exciting products from top companies to help prepare them for their trip to […]
FUZE Beverage and Too Faced Cosmetics teamed up to launch Resolution Slenderize on January 9th. Held at the club, 86 in Hollywood, the event was co-hosted by One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush, celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternak and DJ Josh Madden. The party also benefited the American Diabetes Association of Hollywood. FUZE’s Resolution Slenderize is a […]
In the wake of the writer’s strike, the 2008 Golden Globes have effectively been cancelled. In its place, a one hour Hollywood Foreign Press Association press conference will be held to announce the winners in 25 categories. The conference will take place at The Beverly Hilton and will air on NBC at 6:00 p.m. PST […]
Playboy Playmates and Baywatch stars Brande Roderick, Angelica Bridges and Traciy Bringham come together to host Financially Hung’s First Annual Game Day at the Playboy Mansion on February 3, 2008.
With some of Hollywood’s hottest athletes and celebrities expected to attend, the Game Day will be supporting the California Police Youth Charities.
Entertainment will include […]
Young musicians (ages 10 – 18) will be featured soloists as they perform the music of Carlos Santana, Jay-Z, U2, Freddie Hubbanrd and TJ Stafford, among others, at String Project Los Angeles’ Fall ASG Concert.
Taking place on January 13, 2008 at the Helms Jazz Bakery in Culver City, this performance concludes the Fall 2007 […]
"Even though the Golden Globes as we know it have been cancelled, due to the writers strike, that doesn’t mean the actors and actresses can’t still be celebrated." To honor those who have been nominated this year, Nathalie Dubois and DPA will present the "2008 World Experience DPA Gift Lounge" at the Peninsula Hotel in […]
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 […]
January 1st brought about a new year, and is tradition, the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. In it’s 119th year and with more than one million people lining the parade route on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, the New Mexico Tourism Department received the prestigious Grand Marshal’s Trophy for their "Passport to Our World & Beyond" […]
If you’ve been wondering where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2008, LA’s The Place has a few suggestions for anyone wanting to party the night away in style and countdown to the New Year. Happy New Year and may 2008 be more than great!
Please be sure not to drink and drive. To help keep New Year’s […]
Don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve yet. Not to worry, Universal CityWalk has plenty for you to do. As Southern California’s largest, free outdoor New Year’s Eve Countdown Bash, this event will offer non-stop entertainment in anticipation of the clock striking midnight.
The festivities will begin at 9 p.m. on December 31st with DJs spinning […]
Text messaging is so two years ago! This year, if you find yourself on the opposite side of the country from the people you love on New Year’s Eve, don’t send a text that might not even get to them - virtually celebrate the holiday with them instead. For the second year in a row, […]
A Home For the Holidays is an annual holiday benefit, produced by Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler, to raise awareness of foster care. The event always includes top talents in America’s entertainment industry, as well as some social and political figures. This holiday special works to shed light on the rewards of adoption, as a […]
It was celeb heaven, as many stars of TV, Film and Reality showed up for the 2007 Remember to Give Holiday Party. Hosted by comedienne and E! talk show host, Chelsea Handler of Chelsea Lately and this month’s LA Direct cover model Joanna Krupa, this dazzling event was held at Les Deux in Hollywood.
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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 […]
MALAISHA invites you and your loved ones to the most Glamorous and Extravagant Holiday Trunk Show on 21st December, 2007 at the Luxe Hotel Penthouse Suite, Rodeo Drive, where beauty and fashion are blended together with a topping of sex appeal. Proudly showcasing the most exquisite line of Swarovski studded dresses, ultra chic tops […]
With every past paving a way into the future, it would seem fascinating if not impossible to juxtapose a personal history with a current life and have it really mean something.
Yet that is exactly what Claressinka Anderson has done. Turning to her ancestral land as the catalyst for exploration, she has given a public window […]
November 14th - Los Angeles, CA
She shakes out orange and rocks down hard She pump thrusts into the air She reaches out and beckons us Three guitarists stand across and rock down in banged unison Transformer lights throb The music revs towards Caterpillar speakers can’t wiggle […]
With every past paving a way into the future, it would seem fascinating if not impossible to juxtapose a personal history with a current life and have it really mean something.
Yet that is exactly what Claressinka Anderson has done. Turning to her ancestral land as the catalyst for exploration, she has given a public window […]
With previews beginning on December 13th and the show opening on December 16th at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, “The Color Purple” has already broken records with group sales figures already reaching $3.2 million for Broadway’s loved musical.
Based on a Pulitzer prize winning novel by Alice Walker – and turned into a film […]
Spring 2008 collections from boutique designers and the eco-fashion vanguard were runway displayed this fall in Los Angeles. Industry insiders, celebrities, press, and friends watched models rock playful everyday designs and red carpet possibilities. Music tweaked, pretty strutted, and the fashion show reiterated its status as the modern theatre. Brief striking audio-visual experience, as we like […]
Some of music’s and Hollywood’s biggest stars will unite to support this benefit concert, cocktail reception and auction, which aims to help The Midnight Mission.
Taking place on December 14th at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, Dick Van Dyke and Fritz Coleman (NBC weatherman) will co-host the festivities.
Live performances by REO Speedwagon UNPLUGGED which features […]
As we head into the holiday season, Music Center presents their December event calendar, helping to make the holiday months enjoyable, yet extremely affordable. The Urban Garden Talks The William Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre is hosting this event on December 12, giving you a chance to bring the garden […]
By Jill Blackford
The American Music Awards rock. And GBK Productions’ AMA Gift Suite did too.
Fitting within a “socially conscious” theme, many vendors gifted products (or proceeds) that think about others and not just the bottom line. And GBK donated 20 percent of the proceeds to VH1’s Save the Music Foundation plus auctioned the $30,000+ gift […]
Pristine red carpeting lined with velvet ropes paved the way to the huge glass doors of the House of Hennessy. The two story mansion tucked away in Beverly Hills stretched along L.A.’s famed Mulholland Drive was the host of the Hennessy: Flaunt Your Taste party.
The Entrance
Above the entrance, a drive-in movie affect displayed images of […]
The Christmas season is upon us. The Hollywood & Highland Center is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration to benefit L.A.’s foster care children. There are many young children who don’t have the warm and loving family life that most take for granted. The event will benefit CASA of Los Angeles (www.casala.org), the […]
On November 27th, Universal Studios Hollywood held a tree lighting ceremony in front of the walkway to the Terminator 3D ride. Honoring the heroes who risked their lives to save others in the recent Southern California wildfires, Universal Studios announced that from now until December 21st, all firefighters, law enforcement officials, paramedics, Red Cross employees […]
Rock the Vote teamed with the activist designers Social Atelier to create Society, a new line of vote-conscious t-shirts that launched November 13th from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Kitson. Christina Aguilera hosted the event and celebrity attendees included singer Nicole Scherzinger, actress Tia Mowry, singer JC Chasez, actress Kelly Hu, model Caroline D’Amore, rock […]
If the words "Idan Raichel Project" do not immediately set off a whirlwind of images in your mind full of culture, art, music, peace and feel good rhythms then you are missing out on the newest cultural art movement on the international pop scene.
Last Thursday night this group performed at Royce Hall at UCLA, as […]
The Best Friends Animal Society went green this past weekend as they hosted the 14th Annual Lint Roller Party.
Best Friends Animal Society - an organization which works hard with animal rescue groups and shelters in hopes of eliminating the problem of homeless pets, placed focus on how important it is to treat animals with […]
Melrose Avenue will never be the same. The Dussault Apperal store, which celebrated its grand opening this past week, blocked off an entire section of Melrose specifically for the star-studded event. Founder, Chairman, and Chief Creative Officer Jason Dussault invited his close friends, Gene Simmons, Criss Angel, and others to celebrate the store opening where they celebrated […]
Los Angeles was quite the hot spot during Fashion Week, as fashionistas of all kinds came out to see and be seen. On October 17th, The Gallery Los Angeles, a philanthropic PR firm, got in on the action with The Green Initiative held at Smashbox Studios. Hoping to raise awareness of sustainable living through fashion, this […]
It was a big night for big names in show business at the 10th Annual Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA) closing night gala awards Sunday night. Rounding off a star studded weekend that kicked off with film screenings at the world famous Egyptian Theatre and a whirlwind opening party featuring System of […]
"Think this line is long?" The question was phrased within footprint decals on the red carpet leading to the Hard Rock Café of Universal City Walk October 26th. The much longer line that the message was meant to present: the line for Organ Recipients.
The Cause
The second annual Alex Band’s Donate Life Rocks was held to […]
Universal Studios received the Environmental Media Association’s "Green Seal Award" on November 5th. The first theme park to ever receive this honor, their iconic steel Globe was transformed into a living plant for the occasion. The award was presented by L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and actress Frances Fisher and helped kick start a week long […]
The crowd was roaring as celebrities pranced down the runway in a head to head battle at the TDink Magazine’s 2nd Annual Fashion Walkoff. The event featured TDink’s designer of the year, DBLA Clothing, in a benefit for the Keep a Breast Foundation. Justin Kredible and Siri Garber hosted the evening. Guests were treated to […]
On November 6th, singer Avril Lavigne took to the Whisky A-Go-Go’s stage to promote her upcoming "Best Damn Tour." Planning to hit the North American road beginning in March, Avril and her band will make a stop in L.A on May 4th.
"I can’t wait to get back out on the road! I have the […]
The Latino Theater Company presents the play ‘Melancholia,’ at the NEW LA Theater Center as part of its International Festival of Theater and Dance. This abstract depiction of life after returning from the Iraq war zone brings reality to our doorstep. Very “Jacob’s Ladder” and “The Men,” this performance examines this topic from a Latino […]
The Fairplex in Pomona will play host to the 1st ever California Bike Week. In conjunction with the 24th Annual Love Ride, which is the largest one-day motorcycle fundraising event in the world, this motorsport loving weekend will see rocker Gregg Allman and his all-star band entertain the thousands of participants expected to attend. Headed […]
Heeeeere’s Jack!
For Halloween night, the Cinespia Cemetery Screenings showed Stanley Kubrick’s "The Shining." Considered one of the most frightening films ever made, this special screening was a smash hit. "Come and play with us Danny!" And play they did as over a thousand visitors squatted on the wide, green lawn to watch the movie on […]
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 […]
Raising more than $120,000 for the charity Clothes Off Our Back, the October 25th Lingerie Art Auction took place at the original Frederick’s of Hollywood. In it’s 4th year, this star studded event auctioned off corsets designed by some of the biggest names in show business.
Making it Happen
Hosted by husband and wife team actor Bradley […]
Ahh, Halloween. A holiday that for kids means playing dress-up, trick-or-treat, and piles of candy. But as an adult, the Tricks are the treat, and clubs across town fill to the brim with the sweetest eye candy - all dressed up and good enough to eat. Sexy costumes are the thing, and hotties in the […]
As the first international Film Festival & Awards to address Human Rights, Environmental Preservation, Children’s Advocacy and Animal Advocacy, “Artivist” is teaming up with KPFK Radio and CURRENT TV to reach over 25 million people from November 8-11.
With one mission in mind- global consciousness- 60 films will be screened in 25 countries, giving […]
On Wednesday, October 24th, Nikon presented Four to the Floor at the Cabana Club in Los Angeles, allowing bloggers and media to mingle in the intimate lounge atmosphere of the VIP room while viewing the amazing line of professional Nikon digital cameras. Guest arrived on the Yellow Carpet (made to fit the company’s logo) and […]
Capping off a week of high style and cutting edge fashion, The LA Fashion Awards were held at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Presented by Saturn, the event was hosted by TV personality Debbi Matenopolous.
Kicking off the evening, Mayor Villaraigosa addressed the audience where he attributed LA’s role as a fashion capital to the […]
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 […]
Creative, earth friendly artists behind today’s top television, film and music mediums were honored at the 17th Annual Environmental Media Association Awards Ceremony. Held at the Ebell Club of Los Angeles on October 24th, the awards celebrated those that bring awareness of environmental issues to the public. Selected by a panel of judges made up […]
Double Bass Productions and Mike Wittmers present a new artistic fusion of tap and rock proving that tap dance is no longer simply a nostalgic relic from the past or a hobby old Broadway fans.
Danced to the beats of rock classics such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Stevie Rae Vaughn and many […]
For one day only, the Hollywood & Highland Center will present Live Art ‘07, a festival of art, music, film and photography on November 3rd. This free event will showcase the talents of various local artists who were discovered through Hollywood & Highland’s community portal, www.livelargehere.com.
A portion of the proceeds from all art sales […]
Starz Entertainment capped off a week of screenings and presentations at the Arclight Theatre with a bash held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. On October 22nd, the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party, produced by Joe Moller was held poolside and provided A-list celebrities with a high profile party of celestial proportions.
The Affleck brothers were the […]
More cheese, please! Artist and songwriter Allee Willis and Gnarls Barkley vocalist Holly Palmer adeptly bridged the gap between plain and fancy, yesterday and tomorrow, classic and futuristic, vintage and post-modern and good taste and tasting good at the launch party Wednesday night for their alter egos’ record launch/web site/art store opening: Bubbles & Cheesecake.
In […]
The Strawberry One-Act Festival gives the audience a say in who wins their coveted prizes. Presented by the Riant Theatre Company from New York City, viewers, along with the theatre’s judges can cast their votes for best play, best director, best actor and best actress of the season.
Twice a year, hundreds of plays from […]
The W Hotel - Los Angeles, closes their successful Sunday Cinema series in The Backyard on October 28th. In honor of Halloween, they will be screening the appropriately scary Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
To accent the theme of the evening, the W Hotel will celebrate the holiday by transforming their poolside backyard into a "haunted den of […]
Actor, Daniel Franzese’s "Hollyween" art exhibit, featuring the work of 45 artists, opened last Friday, October 12, 2007 at The World of Wonder Art Gallery on Hollywood Blvd. The collection consists of primarily original paintings and prints with a combined theme of Hollywood and Halloween.
Some examples include Bob Lizarraga’s portrait of the talking devil fortune […]
By Jill Blackford
I was a bit skeptical, I must admit. Having helped put on Gen Art events when I lived in New York City, I knew its productions were high caliber. But I wasn’t sure that L.A., more often noted for a lack of design prowess than praised for its vision, could measure […]
Starz Entertainment partners with the Hollywood Film Festival to sponsor the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party on Monday October 22…
When Nancy Alspaugh and Read Jackson adopted little Wyatt, he seemed like a normal, healthy baby boy. But around the age of two he began exhibiting some abnormal traits – his language skills suddenly started to decline and he began banging his head against walls, shouting uncontrollably and spinning endlessly in circles. Wyatt was diagnosed […]
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 […]
Devoted to providing a safe environment for the kiddies, Universal Citywalk has teamed up with L.A. Parent magazine to present it’s annual "Spook-tacular" from 4:00 to 8:00pm on October 31st for Halloween.
Featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests and entertainment for kids of all ages, the Universal Citywalk celebration will provide a safe trick-or-treating option and it […]
Obie Award-winning writer/director Alex Timbers infuses dark comedy into “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” the historically accurate story of a larger-than-life character, Andrew Jackson, as he rises from a humble background to battle the British, Spanish and Native Americans, while the Democratic Party, along with populism are brought to the Americans.
Throughout this time, though the […]
Animal advocates were honored for their hard work and noble efforts on Thursday October 4th at the first-ever International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Animal Action Awards.
California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi was among those honored, being given the important Lifetime Achievement Award.
As a huge leader regarding various issues affecting animals across the globe, […]
Actor Daniel Franzese (“Mean Girls”) has chosen an inventive way to celebrate Halloween, presenting a morbid yet tongue-in-cheek art show, "Hollyween: Hollywood vs. Halloween," at the World of Wonder gallery in Hollywood.
Taking place from 8p.m. until midnight on October 12, the evening will kick off with a cocktail party featuring fre.ne.tik, Hollywood musical […]
Chuchito Valdes, Jessica Fichot, Mariachi Divas to headline the global lineup At The Ninth Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival, October 6, 2007 from 5 p.m. – midnight.
Councilmember Jose Huizar and Center for the Arts Eagle Rock are honored to present world-class global rhythms, latin jazz, reggae and dub, mariachi, zydeco, and style-fusing sounds at an […]
Presented by Endurance Productions, CINERGY 2007 will feature the premiere of the short film “Good Soil,” with Shin Koyamada. Koyamada, who you might remember from his work alongside Tom Cruise in “The Last Samurai,” is scheduled to appear at CINERGY on November 3rd.
In addition, the night will feature live music by piano player Brandon […]
West Hollywood is gearing up for it’s annual Halloween Costume Carnaval. Celebrating it’s 20th year, the Carnaval will be held on October 31st from 6 pm to midnight and will take place on Santa Monica Boulevard from Doheny Drive to La Cienega Blvd. Referred to as the "World’s Largest Street Party," the Halloween Costume Carnaval […]
The Millenium Biltmore Hotel was the place to be on Saturday evening, September 29th, as Stevie Wonder received the Alfred Mann Foundation Innovation and Inspiration Award. Having made a huge mark on the world through his music after overcoming many odds and obstacles, Stevie was thrilled to receive such an honor. The music legend commented […]
Calling yourself a film aficionado often means more than reciting lines from the classics and being a bona fide De Niro or Scorsese fan.
Having a penchant for the way films look in order to establish authenticity of era, specific camera intimacy and hence, true film “cred” may require choosing a certain film stock and genre […]
It’s that time of year again.�Halloween is around the corner and all the festivities and haunted houses are gearing up for another creepy crawly holiday.�Unleashing his particular brand of evil, Dominas Exus returns to The Haunt on October 11th.
Referred to as the very face of evil, Dominas is bringing his ghoulish friends […]
Downtown Burbank was bustling with activity on Thursday, September 27th from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm. An estimated 1,500 patrons had gathered on San Fernando Valley between Magnolia & Orange Grove to taste the best of downtown Burbank.
30 restaurants and eateries offered a tasting of their lip-smacking food that was accompanied by foot-tapping live music […]
Stars walked a pink carpet on their way to high-style heaven, otherwise known as Intermix. The New York fashion favorite has opened its first West Coast store on Robertson Blvd. just across from the Ivy. (Talk about desirable real estate!)
The earliest arrivals to the VIP preview party got the best look at the dazzling […]
Alive! Expo Green Pavilion produced by Mix Media Award Suites at The Sofitel Hotel, where celebrities "browse and borrow" jewelry for the red carpet and got pampered at this official Hollywood green event. Incorporating two elements, its Green Suites featured a myriad of health and wellness services and products and a Madison & Mulholland Swag […]
It will be a fight to the death – or most likely a fight until the last bunny hops–at the Strikeforce mixed martial arts event at the Playboy Mansion on Saturday. Residents Hugh Hefner and “The Girls Next Door” are expected to watch Canadian Bill “The Butcher” Mahood attempt to slaughter the Ultimate Fighter semifinalist Bobby […]
The International Women’s Media Foundation 2007 Courage in Journalism Awards will take place on Tuesday October, 30 2007. Cocktails are at 6:30PM, with a 7:30PM dinner and award ceremony. The location is The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA. SPONSERS: Bank of America, Helen and Peter Bing, NBC Universal, and […]
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 […]
Variety kicks off their 4th Annual L.A. Screening Series in Los Angeles this week, running at least 30 films between Thursday, September 13th - December 18th. The screenings, all held at either ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood or at the Fine Arts Theatre on Wilshire and open to voting members of the various guilds, will be […]
Universal City Walk will host the 1st Annual Cinema City International Film Festival from September 25th - 30th. Film lovers and makers will have the opportunity to celebrate their love for film through screenings and educational workshops and seminars conducted by top professionals in the industry. This five-day event will also feature an exciting schedule […]
Hosted by co-founder Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Corolla, The San Gennaro Foundation will honor high profile Italian-Americans, Frankie Valli and John DeJoria at the Prima Notte Gala. This event will kick off The 6th Annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro and will take place on September 27th.
Featuring some of Los Angeles’ most prominent […]