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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special Visits
Harry Hamlin stopped by [...]

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 of [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A “Terror Tram: The [...]

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 Community, [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raising the bar
Spirits [...]

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

“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, [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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.

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.

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

Entertainment will include [...]

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

"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.

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.
 

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

Celebrate this Thanksgiving in style. Executive Chef Warren Schwartz will help you serve up a classy Thanksgiving meal with his quarterly cooking classes at Whist. He will be sharing trade secrets on preparing the perfect meals for upcoming holidays including Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. Classes include tips on preparation, cooking and presentation of various dishes, [...]

The tastiest food. The hottest music. The coolest party. Everyone’s invited.
Downtown Burbank will be the foodies’ dreamland on Thursday Sep 27 from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm during the Taste of Burbank, 2007. Delicious bites from all over the world will be available at what is touted to be one of the biggest outdoor [...]

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

The Third Annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) announced the line up of 6 feature films, 11 documentaries and 11 short films to be screened from October 16-21, 2007. Celebrating films that connect cinema to music, whether it be through content of the film, the characters, theme or even the score/soundtrack, TCIFF will [...]

The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation presents its 34th Annual Festival at Seoul International Park located at  3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006.  The normal hours of operation will be 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with free admission.
This year’s festivities begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 13 with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony [...]

The opening of ?Eye Candy? is a collection of wall-high nudes not only a perfect fit for the premise of this city, but more than enough reason to ditch the naked Maxim-girl fantasy, don trousers and drive over to Fahey/Klein Gallery on La Brea in Hollywood?.

Young Guns 3 was a huge winner at Tuesday night’s 35th Annual Surfer Poll and Video Awards presented by Suzuki Auto, winning Best Performance by a Female, Best Performance by a Male as well as Movie of the Year.
Kelly Slater and Sofia Mulanovich had plenty to smile about too, both winning the top spots in [...]

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

If you’re a lover of classical music, this is your chance to be a part of history. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on September 23rd, Sony BMG and Zenph Studios team up to host an amazing re-performance of the concert held by legendary pianist, Art Tatum in 1949 at the Shrine Auditorium. You will be transported [...]

By Michael Gavino

If you are disgusted by the problems in the world today, but believe one person can’t make a difference, you need to meet Elizabeth English. With little more than a dream to build a film festival that improves the world, Ms. English has built the Moondance International Film Festival into one of the [...]

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

The Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles will host a benefit performance of CHESS on September 17, 2007.  The Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical, produced by Brian Michael Purcell will be performed at the outdoor venue to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. (Two more dancers are still being sought as of [...]

With the Emmy Awards only weeks away, Distinctive Assets is putting together their much talked about luxurious gift bags.  Preparing their extravagant selection of items, Distinctive Assets has the honor of handing out gift bags to the non-winning nominees in the 8 major event categories.  So even though they all can’t win a statue, these [...]

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

The Marcus Samuelsson event this past Tuesday, August 28 at the Starbucks Hollywood and Highland Complex was a complete success. The Hollywood and Highland location welcomed over 100 hundred people to watch Marcus cook Chocolate Pancakes w/Pineapple Cashew Salad and Beef Stir-fry w/Mango Couscous.
To accompany the dishes, Andrew Linnemann provided a coffee pairing to [...]

Rob Zombie’s Halloween premiered at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 23rd. Zombie’s revealingly raw re-envisionment of the John Carpenter classic seemed at home in the historic and dugeonesque Grauman’s Chinese. The theatre’s facade of Chinese dragons and saber-tooth dogs watched over a playfully horrific red carpet scene and later the theatre’s monumental [...]

The 2nd Annual Hot in Hollywood event got underway with a bang.  Featuring many famous primetime television faces, this star studded event benefited the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Mobile Units, a non profit Los Angeles based AIDS treatment and advocacy organization, and the Salvation Army’s ALEGRIA House, an HIV/AIDS housing facility.

Hosted by Jaime Pressly (My [...]

As the lights dimmed, 12 men held their breath, their friends and families waiting eagerly for the big announcement that would catapult one of their careers and launch a year-long commitment to representing the title of Mr. Earth USA 2007. The top five finalists dwindled down to two and finally, one man, Damian Raven  emerged [...]

The Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood will be home to “An Evening of Independence: A Celebration of Singers, Songwriters and Music” on August 26th.  Organized by Koffeehouse Music Productions, this charity event, featuring up and coming indie artists, many of whom were found on MySpace, will benefit the Guitar Center Music Foundation.
The all-ages festival will begin [...]

JDate, the premier online community for Jewish singles spend this next hot summer weekend getting down with the moves and grooves of the 80’s all weekend long on the Sunset Strip for their yearly Schmooz-a-Palooza. Attracting more than 1,000 attendees annually, Schmooz-a-Palooza is known as one of the hippest parties in Los Angeles, year after [...]

The Gen Art Fresh Faces Fashion Show has laid the groundwork for many up and coming young designers. With fashion stars such as Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Chaiken getting their start at Gen Art, the 13 year event is gearing up to kick start the careers of new and exciting talents who will set [...]

The Ojai Playwrights Conference, held just north of Los Angeles, commemorates its 10th year of presenting new plays by continuing to spotlight the country’s most promising literary talents with public readings and performances. For its 10th anniversary, the Ojai Playwrights Conference will host favorite returning playwrights, as well as introduce rising new artists of American [...]

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) and the Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences, with BBC America and British Airways, will hold the Fifth Annual Primetime Emmy Nominees Tea Party on September 15. The event will take place at the Wattle Mansions & Gardens in Hollywood, and proceeds will go [...]

Stolichnaya elit will host an auction on August 9th at the Chateau Marmont with 100% of the proceeds going to DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.  Items to be auctioned off include exciting travel excursions and one of a kind diamond jewelry made by renowned designer Penny Preville.

While a select group of guests will [...]

They know what girls like.? And they deliver big time.?
If you don?t like to sample fine wines and designer fashions, go on to the next story.
Now that we?re all here, we can groove into a truly unique Girls Night Out.? It?s the work of Fashion Co-Op, where discriminating shoppers can meet and buy directly [...]

William Shakespeare himself could not have picked a finer ensemble for his classic, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” featuring Michael Matthys (Valentine), Brad Wilcox (Proteus), Summer Sinclair (Julia), and Annunziata Gianzero (Silvia) from Classical Theater Lab. In conjunction with the city of West Hollywood, this will hopefully be the first production of future annual Shakespeare [...]

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

This 1950s script is from a time when ours was a society that took itself a bit too seriously, but its humor transcends the decades.  Today’s audience is now unfazed by what was once taboo — and the homosexual references and “questionable Freudian theories” that once kept “Bad Seed” banned from Broadway just make it [...]

Symbolism in dance can often get lost in the very movements created to express it. Ptero Dance Theatre’s newest performance, including “The Frame of Mind” with two other pieces, instead resonates its statements with a graceful precision.
Five dancers in matching puritanical dresses with white, schoolmarm collars open the three-part, hourlong performance with the [...]

Much of the conversation at this Saturday’s exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colleen Mulligan seemed to revolve around female anatomy. The voluptuous, fluid shapes rendered in vibrant peach and rich cream colors set upon striking black backgrounds conjured up a distinct association in viewer’s minds. There were clearly discernable body parts in several of [...]

You are invited to come out and "Use it to Lose it," as Curr, the #1 selling dietary supplement will host the "Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show” at the Viceroy Hotel on July 30th.

Hosted by Shiva Rose, wife of actor Dylan McDermott, the 2007 fashion show will include fashions by Gottex, Gideon [...]

Avenue Q”, the Tony Award® -winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2004, hits Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre this September. This hilarious show is full of heart and hummable tunes.  It tells the story of Princeton, an optimistic college grad, who comes to New York with big dreams and little [...]

Old Hollywood glamour reigned supreme at the Jeffrey R. Gund, InfoList.com, and the Australian Institute of Dramatic Arts (AIDA) party on Saturday, July 14th. Guests came dressed as their favorite classic Hollywood starlets while sipping cocktails and tasting appetizers at Memphis, the last-standing Victorian style mansion on Hollywood Blvd.
The theme was solidified as party goers [...]

Dubbed many things by film buffs and concerned citizens alike (from a “SAW rip-off” by SlashFilm.com to a “torture porn genre exercise” by The Hollywood Reporter), the film Captivity’s Tuesday night party had even critics calling it “the most interesting premiere party ever.”

The somewhat sick soiree (read: man with four-inch hooks piercing his skin suspended [...]

The Entertainment business is always looking for the next biggest thing - the next biggest pop star, chick-lit novelist, or teenage heartthrob - but never before have a car company and marketing agency come so thrillingly close to hitting the mark. Scion and malbon Brothers Farms (mBF) have joined forces to select 10 fledgling filmmakers [...]

The LA Film Festival offered many different genres for movie lovers to choose from. On July 1st, several of those genres were packed into one screening when the Majestic Crest Theatre, in Westwood showcased five short films.  Competing against over 200 other films, the following, ranging from comedy to drama to even a musical, were [...]

It’s that time of year again; The Palm Springs ShortFest is gearing up for another week of amazing films.  From August 23rd to the 29th, movie lovers can attend the screenings of over 350 shorts that encompass comedy, drama, romance and film noir. Even though there are hundreds of movies to view, it doesn’t have [...]

The youth of America is part of an alarming arc of obesity. In the last 30 years, overweight and obesity levels in school-aged children have more than doubled. Obesity at such a young age can influence a child for the remainder of his or her life, and not just socially. While we all knew that [...]

During the 1980’s gang violence was at a record high. In Los Angeles, Boyle Heights was quickly named as the United States capital of gang activity and violence. J.S. Bohm’s documentary, “Father G. and the Homeboys” follows the story of Father Greg Boyle S.J. and his commitment to put a stop to gang violence.
At a [...]

“What We Do Is Secret” is a biopic on Darby Crash, lead singer of the Germs and (according to most punk aficionados) the “founding father of Punk Rock.  The film focuses on the last five years of Darby Crash’s short life; it begins with the retelling of Crash’s great five-year plan to start a band, [...]

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

It was my first day attending the Los Angeles film festival and I really didn’t know what to expect. I found a parking lot, grabbed my festival map, and wandered through Westwood in search of the designated theater. I turned onto Broxton Ave and there it was; the street had been closed off to traffic [...]

Paul Mazursky’s witty production of Michael Elias’ play, “The Catskill Sonata” allows its audience to take a journey back to the year 1957 and to the Mountainview Hotel in the Catskill Mountains. In the play, the Rosen’s Mountainview Hotel serves as a place for performing artists to share their art.

The audience is immediately introduced [...]

Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival held its closing night screening and gala at the Wadsworth Theatre in West LA on Sunday, July 1st. The night included the North American premiere of Trainspotting director Danny Boyle’s new sci-fi film Sunshine, a de-glamorized, yet fantastical depiction of a space mission to the sun in the year 2057. The premiere was preceded by red [...]

Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore has been on a mission to wage war against global warming. Live Earth Founder Kevin Wall teamed up with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Alliance for Climate Protection CEO Cathy Zoi to create the Live Earth Call to Action – a series of commitments where Live Earth asked [...]

You’ve seen them on T.V., now catch them on stage, as several of your favorite small screen personalities join forces for charity.  Assisting the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) in hosting the Concert for a Cause, James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Bob Guiney (The Bachelor), Hugh Laurie (House) and Bonnie Somerville (Kitchen Confidential) are [...]

The winding drive up Beverly Glen Boulevard from the grit of post-rush hour Wilshire was an apropos prelude to Epitome Salon’s First Anniversary celebration in Bel-Air on Thursday night, where neighborhood, salon and attendees alike were perfectly coiffed and inviting.
 
If, like the beauty products being sampled, it could’ve been packaged for retail, the crowd itself [...]

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 [...]

The upcoming Bicycle Film Festival promises to be a good time. This festival is all about celebrating the bicycle through art, film, music and performances. Brendt Barbur had the idea for this festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bicycle in New York. Running in it’s seventh year it has expanded to [...]

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

Los Angeles is truly becoming a cultural and performing arts epicenter and at UCLA Live you can see that change taking place. The UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season offers a wide variety of cultural programs that include theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented material. Each of [...]

Showcasing many of today’s most innovative and boundary-breaking companies, UCLA Live’s 2007/2008 Dance Series includes a mix of exemplary contemporary troupes and a selection of vital performers in world music and dance. From October 2007 into May 2008, these diverse presentations will showcase dancers and choreographers spanning the globe from Germany, Vietnam, Belgium, Bali, New [...]

UCLA Live presents as part of its 2007/08 season a fresh slate of bold and prestigious classical concerts that bring a supreme cross section of the world’s finest musicians to the acoustically excellent Royce Hall. Director, David Sefton believes that UCLA Live’s 2007-2008 Classical Music Series is the finest recital series in Los Angeles, without [...]

UCLA Live’s Program Series includes special family-friendly events for all ages. The 2007/08 Series will present award-winning family entertainment.  UCLA Live’s Design for Sharing Family Series is named for its acclaimed outreach program, Design for Sharing, one of the largest, most accomplished university-based outreach organizations in the country. Intended for children and their families to [...]

World Music and Dance are combined at UCLA Live.  In an unparalleled 07/08 World Music Series, UCLA Live features a West Coast premiere and a concert exclusive, plus a special World Music and Dance Series, presenting two highly anticipated U.S. premieres. Showcasing global superstars and cultural ambassadors of music and dance from the streets to [...]

Looking to hear an incomparable mix of folk, rock and blues?  Be sure to attend the UCLA Live 2007/08 Roots Series as legends of the genre perform in an outstanding combination of rare appearances and reunion concerts. Showcasing five decades of socially-conscious singer-songwriters and pioneering music icons, the series features one of the world’s most [...]

UCLA Live continues to present daring and provocative work through its 2007/08 season including the Sixth International Theatre Festival. UCLA Live will once again show groundbreaking productions from around the globe, the upcoming festival features a U.S. premiere, two U.S. company debuts, multiple West Coast premieres and exclusive engagements from theaters based in Scotland, The [...]

UCLA Live is proud to present the words and wisdom of today’s most influential literary figures and cultural pundits through its 07/08 Spoken Word Series.  This stunning season offers a wide-ranging roster of exclusive pairings and rare engagements including three Pulitzer Prize winners, top political journalists, the nation’s number one selling poet and the best-known [...]

Inform. Think. Inspire. Feel. Challenge. Innovate. Declare. Truth.
Social Atelier launched their globally conscious organic clothing line on Thursday, June 14th at the Tandus Design Center in Culver City. Designers Andrei Nejjar and Yael Afriat have created a debut collection of t-shirts that feature socially focused slogans such as ‘Stop Genocide’, ‘39 18 33′, ‘Thailand Pakistan [...]

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

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

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

As a volunteer based group, Project Angel Food delivers free professionally prepared meals to the homes of people living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses throughout LA County. Originating in 1989 in one person’s tiny apartment kitchen, Project Angel Food has gone from serving 15 to 1,200 meals a day that will now be cooked [...]

Jenn Laskey of Red Light Productions invited friends and colleagues to an industry mixer Thursday night at the brand new renovated club Social, formally known as the Hollywood Athletic Club on Sunset and Wilcox.
Familiar with the building from the past, I was really looking forward to another night of socializing at this very sophisticated hang out, [...]

As the MTV Movie Awards approaches, one thing is on people’s minds: gifting suites! This May 30th and 31st Platinum Publicity is hosting Melanie Segal’s Luxury Lounge in celebration of the MTV Movie Awards, and will be held at an undisclosed location. The event will raise awareness and funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS [...]

Beginning June 5th through September 4th, the Hollywood and Highland Center will be hosting a Summer Wine and Jazz concert every Tuesday from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. The concert will take place in the Central Courtyard of the Center located on level 2 and is sponsored by kjazz 88.1 fm.
Guests will have the [...]

This summer come explore The Secret Life of Cows, an exhibition of surreal and humorous photographs by Glen Wexler. The exhibition is proudly presented by Track 16 Gallery and an opening reception will be held Saturday, July 7 from 7 to 10 P.M. This unique display will be on view July 7 through August 4, [...]

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

The Society for Young Professionals (SYP) made giving fun on Saturday, May 19 at the Hollywood Plaza with their 3rd annual benefit gala. SYP is a remarkable non-profit organization, designed to create a network of distinguished professionals by promoting philanthropic causes through charitable events.

The organization’s goal is to offer young professionals with an attractive [...]

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 [...]

Famed author Norman Mailer will be the featured speaker at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on June 7, 2007 as part of the Music Center Speaker Series.  Entitled Norman Mailer-In Conversation with John Buffalo Mailer, the renowned playwright will appear with his son on the date that was originally scheduled for the late Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Norman [...]

Well over a dozen of Hollywood’s latest and greatest upcoming television and movie stars gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood last Saturday for an event geared towards a good cause and nothing short of magnificent in glamour and entertainment. Spearheaded and hosted by highly acclaimed model, film and television [...]

With the help of generous donors around the globe, the Prem Rawat Foundation has made it part of its mission to help the neediest people around the world satisfy the most basic demands of everyday life, such as feeding themselves and their families and finding clean water. The village of Bantoli in northeastern India has [...]

Fashion and L.A.?They go hand in hand. So it only makes sense that one of the most exciting shopping events of the year is headed to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 26th.? For the hottest designers, hippest trends and unbelievable discounts, make your way to TopButton’s Designer Shopping Event.
As the premiere fashion website, [...]

An elite group of Southern California high school students were honored at the Music Center Spotlight Awards on April 14. Held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Music Center of Los Angeles County awarded 12 performing artists and 14 visual artists with cash scholarships with top awards of $6,000 going to the winner and $3,000 [...]

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 [...]

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

Recently, LA’s The Place caught up with Elsa Longhauser, curator and Executive Director of the Santa Monica Museum of Art. The museum is preparing for its annual fundraiser, INCOGNITO (Saturday, April 28, at 7pm), a massive exhibition and art sale in which each and every piece goes for $250. Hundreds of acclaimed local, national, and [...]

If you’re a person who loves fashion and has a soft spot for kittens, Los Angeles Kitten Fashion Week is the show for you!  Hosted at the fabulous Standard Hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, Kitten Fashion Week was a fresh new venue for emerging International designers. The event was created by designer and [...]

It’s Saturday night.  You’re sick of the bar scene, you’ve seen everything that’s out at the theatres and you’ve only got ten bucks in your pocket. What to do? Well, one idea is to check out some improv at The Complex in Hollywood.
If you’ve ever watched the show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” you’ll [...]

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

Red Carpets. Palm Trees. Sunny skies. These are the hallmarks of Los Angeles. But L.A. has another calling card: denim. If you didn’t know it before you do know, L.A. is the denim capitol of the world. One of the hottest lines out there, TAG Jeans, proved why all of young Hollywood is clamoring to [...]

Health and beauty were definitely in style last week when organic foods producer thinkproducts joined forces with organic grocery giant Whole Foods Market and L.A. Models to host the thinkVitality Fashion Show, held at the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim last Saturday on March 10th.
1,500 guests crowded into the massive Marriot Hotel Tent for the [...]

Film festivals have often been perceived as the breeding grounds for both potential, upcoming artists and noted artists in the film industry – with movies created by filmmakers hailing from around the world presented with as much skill and effort as put in by their major corporate counterparts.
The New York International Independent Film and [...]

“Before Soul Train, Rock and Roll was the culture that defined America.  [Now thanks to the help of Soul Train], Hip Hop and R&B are what influence and define the culture and the fabric that make the U.S. what it is today.  Hip hop and R&B are the culture that drive us.”  -Laz Alonzo [...]

Lash Fary is the guru of gifts.  From birthdays to weddings to award shows, if the perfect gift is needed, then Lash is the person to consult.  Having overseen the official gifting suites for most major award shows over the last eight years, Fary knows a thing or two about what’s hot.
Founding Distinctive Assets [...]

I’m at the Commerce Casino this past Saturday afternoon waiting for the elevator when up walks James Woods accompanied by a nervous young handler.
“I was here last night until four-thirty in the morning,” he says in his trademark rapid-fire delivery. “Hell, I practically just woke up.”
The elevator arrives and the three of us get [...]

Come celebrate the kick-off of L.A. Fashion Week with The New Garde: A Celebration of Innovative LA Fashion, sponsored by Kryolan Professional Makeup and Gen Art. The event will debut the Fall 2007 collections of three promising designers in fashion-forward presentations held at Ivar Studios. 
Rather than a runway show, Alms, Hazel Brown and Mintee [...]

This awards season, the stars (and their well-heeled feet) had it made. In honor of the 2007 Academy Awards, luxury shoe designer Stuart Weitzman previewed his line of shoes made exclusively for awards season the week before the Oscars. Held in a suite at the Sofitel Hotel, presenters, performers and nominees could choose from his [...]

In November 2002, Pulitzer prize-winning Suzan-Lori Parks sat down and committed to writing a play a day for the next 365 days. The result—“365 Days/365 Plays”—has been playing in cities around the country since November 13, 2006, and has now landed in Los Angeles.
365 plays, seven plays a week for a [...]

Spring is just around the corner and its time to stock up on the latest fashions. At Fashion Day Soirée, you’ll find everything you need to look great, and with amazing discounts. Come out to Hollywood on April 14th to shop over 40 of the hottest collections in clothing, handbags, jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products, [...]

This spring, the Santa Monica Museum of Art celebrates the gateway to Baja California, the city of Tijuana, with a unique series of exhibitions, speakers, and film screenings. Last Friday, the museum hosted a special screening of “Maquilapolis: City of Factories,” which explores Tijuana’s factory culture from the inside out.   
Over a six-week period, the [...]

The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films & Short Film Market is premiering their selection of movies from August 23-29, 2007.  Now accepting submissions, filmmakers have until May 31, 2007 to get their films in.
Also known as the Palm Springs Shortfest, this festival is one of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the [...]

The Tony Award-Winning Best Musical, “Jersey Boys” is gearing up for an 11 week run at the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center.  With tickets going on sale to the general public Sunday, March 11 at 10am, performances will begin May 25, 2007 and play through August 5, 2007.  
“Jersey Boys” is the [...]

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 [...]

Frederic Fekkai is the first name in luxury when it comes to hair. So its no wonder that the salon, in the heart of Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive, threw a pre-Academy Awards “Ultimate Red Carpet Beauty Experience”. On the Thursday and Friday before the Oscars, nominees, presenters and VIPs indulged in some complementary pre-show [...]

While many celebrity gifting suites donate to charity, no one does it on the level of GBK Productions. And their event to honor the nominees and presenters of the 79th Annual Academy Awards was no different. Held at the swanky and hip Roosevelt Hotel, mere steps from the Kodak Theater and the Oscar’s red-carpet, GBK [...]

Films have often been depicted as cinematic works encasing the overall heart and creativity of the writer(s) and director who brought it to the big screen, with their efforts either revered or rejected before an ever changing audience. One place artists can allow audiences to praise and premier their works is at film festivals, with [...]

Primary Action, a luxury product placement and public relations firm, and the premiere agency for production resources and luxury brand public relations, hosted their lavish Liberace Oscar Suite the weekend of the Academy Awards show.  The fabulous suite was held in the famed Liberace Penthouse on Beverly Blvd., where the flamboyant pianist once lived. The [...]

The national tour of Reginald Rose’s classic, “Twelve Angry Men”, is coming to the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in March. The acclaimed Roundabout Theatre production, directed by Scott Ellis, received Tony nominations for Best Revival and Best Direction. This do-not-miss performance opens on March 29th and will run through May 6, 2007.
The touring cast [...]

The LAX Hilton played host to this year’s HAUNTX Festival, a collection of the state’s greatest minds and innovators of the horror industry. From makeup and special effects to props and services, HAUNTX is the place to be when you want to get deeper into anything horror or Halloween related. But this year, one special [...]

Last Thursday night, February 15, 2007, the TSA awards were held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire. A world renowned hotel famous for catering to the needs of the rich and famous, this hotel was the hub of all things fabulous and noble that night. Right around the corner of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, this [...]

Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation honors Robin McGraw, Pam Omidyar, and Dave Koz at the annual Stellar Night gala for their work with seriously ill children and their families. This charity event is hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis and co-chaired by Queen Latifah and David Hoberman. The celebration will take place March 23 at the Beverly [...]

Join UCLA Live for these exciting upcoming performances by world-renowned musicians.
Gyuto Monks Tibetan Tantric Choir The Monks have been chanting for peace since the 15th century and are known throughout the world for their extraordinary polyphonic chanting. Developing over many centuries on the high, isolated plateaus of their mountain-ringed land, [...]

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 [...]

GBK Productions, known for their charity-oriented celebrity gift suites, will hold its annual Oscar Gift Suite this year at The Historic Roosevelt Hotel, directly across the street from the Kodak Theater. Once again this philanthropic company will give VIP’s access to a plethora of fabulous gifts while promoting the awareness of several influential charities, including [...]

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 Hollywood [...]

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.
This [...]

Before the GRAMMY festivities kicked-off Sunday night, the stars of the show were able to stock up on lavish gifts and fabulous goodies courtesy of the creative minds at Distinctive Assets. That’s because Distinctive Assets once again collaborated with The Recording Academy to produce the official Talent Gift Baskets and Gift Lounge for the 49th [...]

LA’s first private power plant has been transformed into LA’s latest hotspot.  A sense of "industrial opulence" mixed with a trendy vibe, The Edison Bar offers the right mix for anyone looking for a great night out, whatever their style.  On February 9th, The Edison welcomed an invitation-only patronage for its grand opening. 
 
While getting ready [...]

Film festivals have often been considered the breeding grounds for some of Hollywood’s latest and greatest upcoming talent preparing for the big screen, with cinematic pieces of all shapes and sizes coming out of truly original works, many of them having the potential to rise in fame and prestige. Alan Chan’s “Sakenara” was a prime [...]

Culver City is no longer the sparkling citadel it used to be, but its citizens are stoic and persistent about its goals of restoring it to its former glory. The rivalry between the two studio towns go back to the beginning of motion picture history. The hatchet was literally buried in 1937 when Hollywood and [...]

Instead of spending your day shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, why not spend it doing something far more worthwhile?  The West Coast Tourette Syndrome Association is hosting their 10th Annual TSA 2007 Champion of Children Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 15 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire.  
In support of the TSA-HBO documentary, “I [...]

Trifecta Lounge kicked off its highly anticipated grand opening Wednesday night, entertaining over 200 guests who arrived in style on the red carpet around nine o’clock and satisfyingly departed a little past midnight. Cameras flickered and heads turned incessantly as one celebrity after another posed for pictures with guests, then squeezed into what is now [...]

On Saturday, February 3 at 2pm, “What Babies Want” was screened as a part of the Backlot Film Festival. The documentary, directed by Debbie Takikawa and narrated by Noah Wyle, argues that the United States has the chance to erase all violence through a more nurturing and respectful approach to pregnancy and to the first [...]

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 sweet, [...]

Celebrity-favorite jewelry and clothing line Royal Order has just opened a new store in the heart of Beverly Hills, and is throwing a huge fete to celebrate.
Royal Order’s multi-talented designer/owner Cheryl Rixon Davis, along with event planner and marketing/promotions mastermind Jenn Laskey of RedLight Special Events & Promotions, will open the brand spanking [...]

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 [...]

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and you know what that means: time to get ready for the big date! Don’t have a thing to wear? Don’t have a lot of money to spend? Your prayers have been answered. Next Tuesday at the fabulous Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm is [...]

Spend a day on the mat with your favorite World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars February 16-18th.  WrestleMania 23 Fan Axxess Tour, in conjunction with TimeWarner, is a free event, hosted by legendary Hillbilly Jim that is assured to entertain families and fans alike.  
The three-day event will kickoff at Universal Citywalk where fans will have the opportunity [...]

Celebrate the end of Mark Taper Forum’s 40th season with the world premiere of “Yellow Face”, a biting and funny new play about race and identity in America by Tony Award-winner David Henry Hwang.  The wild satire places Hwang in the midst of the familial politics and international intrigue that erupt after a white actor [...]

In Style Magazine helped celebrities and VIPs get “red carpet ready” for the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards with their pick of the latest in Hollywood beauty treatments, fine jewelry, accessories and fashion.
The luxury suite, held at the super-luxe Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, provided stars like Heidi Klum, Felicity Huffman, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Kristen [...]

Nathalie Dubois put together yet another glamorous gift lounge for the 2007 Golden Globe Awards. Held at the luxurious Beverly Hilton the weekend of the show, The DPA World Style Lounge gave nominees, presenters and attendees an “Around the World” experience unlike any other.
From January 12th to the 14th, guests were invited to attend the [...]

From January 11-13 GBK Productions hosted its annual Golden Globe Gift Suite at the acclaimed Friars Club in Beverly Hills. With award season underway, the excitement and anticipation indigenous to LA’s entertainment culture created an intoxicatingly vibrant environment…celebrity or not! While celebrity "roastings" occur quite frequently in this same venue a much kinder, benevolent spirit [...]

Let’s get one thing straight– the Pretty Boys are girls. Girls with rad hairdos, ghetto couture wardrobes and powerful vocal cords. 
Glamour Magazine and Nissan North America partnered up to promote woman in male-dominated entertainment fields with their short film series Glamour Reel Moments.  Their latest new spin-off from that endeavor, Glamour Reel Music, creates [...]

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 [...]

On Saturday, January 13, art lovers bundled up against the cold to roam the halls of the Santa Monica Art Studios for an opening reception featuring some thirty artists. The lack of heat didn’t dim anyone’s enthusiasm. Sipping on Woodbridge wine, Perrier and Redbull in plastic cups, young and old alike enjoyed the wide variety [...]

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 [...]

Studio City has a new culinary jewel in the form of Tommy Rays restaurant. Owner Tommy LeVasseur, a former San Diego Padre, held a soiree for the restaurant?s official opening party and more than 175 fans turned out to ?Party With Bacardi?

Actor Ed Begley, Jr. and his wife, Rachelle Carson Begley, actors Peter Onorati, [...]

GBK Productions will host its annual Golden Globes Gift Suite celebrating 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 will benefit Eva Longoria’s Padres Contra El Cancer, Hollywood Habitat for Humanity, Educating Young Minds, Global Green and The Amber Watch [...]

In Style Magazine will help celebrities and VIPs get “Red Carpet ready” for the 64th Annual Golden Globes Awards with their picks of the latest in Hollywood beauty treatments, fine jewelry, accessories and fashion. In Style’s Golden Globes Suite will be open from January 12th – 14th in Los Angeles and will offer celebrities and [...]

New Years rang in with a touch of glamour at the Edison downtown. The historic power plant turned bar hosted a New Years bash that celebrated the renaissance of downtown’s night scene with grand style.
Hosted by comedian Jay Davis, the red-carpet event featured performances by The Edison Eddies, 13 Purple Dragons and Fredalba, as [...]

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us and 2007 just around the corner, now is the time to finalize your New Years Eve plans. LA is a hotspot of New Years bashes so you’re sure to find a way to have the night of your life!
Carmen Electra Hosts Gridlock New Years Eve
Come [...]

Ring in New Years at the historic Edison. Formerly LA’s first private power plant, the newly restored bar is celebrating the renaissance of Downtown’s night scene in grand style. Hosted by comedian Jay Davis, the red-carpet event will feature performances by 13 Purple Dragons, The Eddies and Fredalba with Eric Balfour as well as champagne, [...]

Celebrate like the king or queen you are at Royalty New Years Eve 2007 at Castle Royalty. This amazing venue will be transformed into a pleasure castle that will make this night the most unforgettable night of the year. With three levels of scenic views of Hollywood, plasma video screens, Jacuzzi, dance floor, three bars [...]

If you haven’t made plans for the big night, now’s your chance to buy pre-sale tickets to one of the hottest New Years Eve celebrations around! Celebrate New Year’s Eve old Hollywood style. Located on the Northwest corner of legendary Hollywood and Vine, Basque encompasses the familiar feel of old Hollywood history while blending hip, [...]

Tired of competing for auto world attention with shows in New York City, Chicago, and most notably Detroit, the Los Angeles Auto Show this year decided to one-up the others by starting early.

The results of moving its typical mid-January period to 10 days in early December are evident: more auto makers participated with more cars [...]

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 are [...]

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 "The Queen" and [...]

The business of Hollywood is entertainment. People flock from all over the world to try to get into the business. But getting in the business is somewhat of a shot-in-the-dark. Not only do you need the right resume with photos and videos, etc…you need to know the right people and be where someone is not [...]

If it’s December, it must be awards season, but the Spike TV 2006 Video Game Awards are far from the boring, predictable marathons we’ve become accustomed to seeing. The VGAs break the mold of awards shows, delivering a new kind of thrill worthy of the titles it lauds, complete with a host in the form [...]

The stars of the 2006 Spike Video Game Awards received a host of fabulous gifts as a thank you for their participation in the show. Distinctive Assets once again put together an outstanding array of gifts in both the Gift Bag and the Gift Lounge.

Held at the Galen Center, the new sports facility on USC’s [...]

High-profile, well-dressed guests filed past framed photos of classic Hollywood heavyweights into the private, members-only Friars Club in Beverly Hills for the Zedcards.com launch party on Friday, November 10.
The event had a dual purpose: launch Zedcards.com, the actor/model/photographer-focused social networking website that?s the brainchild of Friar?s Club owner Darren Schaeffer; and support Invisible Children Charity, [...]

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 [...]

The celebrations started early for the presenters and performers of the 2006 American Music Awards. Thanks to the creative minds of Distinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company, stars enjoyed some pre-show revelry with the exclusive AMA Talent Gift Basket and Gift Lounge. The ceremony was held on November 21, airing live on ABC from [...]

John Lennon was an extraordinary man with extraordinary talents. His music with the Beatles brought a new beat to America’s pop culture long after the 60’s, with his empowering speeches and public outcries for reason becoming one of the many guiding beacons for millions during the movement against Vietnam.
Without a doubt, Lennon left an enduring [...]

Normally I don’t go downtown. Images of homeless people and empty streets with abandoned buildings come to mind, but I had heard a rumor that downtown has been going uptown over the past year or so and that it’s becoming the hottest of spots in L.A to hang out at.
I met my friend Nick in [...]

This year the AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival, presented by Audi, commemorated it?s 20th Anniversary with four special nighttime movie galas. ?Bobby?, a film written and directed by Emilio Estevez that recounts the night Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated, premiered at the Opening Night Gala on Nov. 1st at Graumann’s Chinese Theatre. On Friday, [...]

The stylish came out to celebrate "Cocktail Chic" last week at Barbara Lockhart’s Colors on Bedford, An American Bistro in Beverly Hills. The cocktail party and social hour was a fete for the November issue of Los Angeles Magazine, who sponsored the event.
Beverly Hills socialites and trendsetters sipped on cocktails from Pinky Vodka and tasted [...]

The red carpet premiere of Bethany Ashton Wolf?s Little Chenier was surprisingly refreshing for Los Angeles. Held at the Santa Monica club 2020, the casually dressed cast and crew arrived looking happy and proud before rushing inside to enjoy the Cajun themed evening. Instead of the habitually designer clad stars that pout and preen for [...]

Greystone sits broodingly on a prominent hillside in prime Beverly Hills. The Gothic-revival mansion exudes an air of haunted mystery with its massive blocks of Indiana limestone, fanciful brick chimney pots, leaded bay windows and three-inch-thick slate roof. In fact, this house?the largest private estate in Los Angeles has seen its share of tragedy.

Completed in [...]

The AFI film festival is one of the ?most prominent and prestigious film festivals in North America, annually attracting thousands of film lovers and film industry professionals?. This year it is?taking place?at the ArcLight Theaters in Hollywood, showing many country’s official Oscar submissions. ?Antonia? is one of the great Latin cinemas being presented?
?She wanted to [...]

Caskey-Lees, the same company that put on?last year’s LA Interior Design and Antique’s Show presented this year?s West Coast Style Show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
The West Coast Style Show Event Highlights Eclectic Design Sensibilities of Leading Designers and Top International Dealers. More than 60 national dealers offered paintings, sculptures, housewares and accessories; also [...]

Within the heart of Hollywood lies many souls bubbling over with passion for the world?s social issues and causes.?Recently, I caught up with one such soul, Diaky Diaz, a native New Yorker who has not only embraced Hollywood as her home, but as the place to fulfill her purpose and mission of giving artists and [...]

Host Traci Bingham showed her love of Forplay to CEO Houman Salem by giving him a big squeeze. Page Kennedy of ‘Weeds’, ‘S.W.A.T’., and ‘Desperate Housewives’ was spotted trying to catch a glimpse of the show over the crowd, as well as Emmanuelle Vaugier of ‘Saw 2′ and ‘One Tree Hill’, who was having a [...]

4 Octave Singer-Songwriter Gregory Markel to perform at The Cat Club in
Hollywood at 8 p.m. November 3rd.
Gregory Markel, http://www.gregorymarkel.com, known to fans as “The
Voice” due to his extraordinarily emotive 4+ octave range.? A soulful,
progressive, widely dynamic and explosive singer prone to sudden Sufi
singer Nusrat Ali Khan-like caterwauls, Markel has been compared by the
press to some [...]

Some people enjoy dressing up for Halloween, but there is an industry in Los Angeles that caters to dressing up people all year around. Using molds, latex, special makeup and other mysterious tricks of the trade, those in the Special Effects industry are able to take a regular person and transform them into amazing and [...]

Yet another piece of Hollywood was lit up in beauty and glamour in Kami Shade’s “LA Fashion Week INVADES Hollywood” fashion show, held last Friday, Oct. 20 at the Loggio Rooftop restaurant.Amidst elegant dining and a view overlooking the Hollywood Walk of Fame, more than 50 of the latest designs and styles by some of [...]

How do you wrap up the madness that is Fashion Week in a fun way with “L.A” written all over it? With a Zoolander-esque fashion walk off, silly!

Tongues were wagging and feet were tapping at the first annual Fashion Walk Off by cutting edge fashion magazine TDink.com. The night was hosted at Submerged Art Gallery [...]

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 them [...]

Fashionistas rejoiced in late September when the Fashion Day Soiree charity shopping event opened its doors at The Highlands Club. A fashion show, giveaways and incredible discounts on the season’s must-have clothing and accessories awaited eager shoppers of all ages.
Early bird shoppers got up early doors opened at 9:30am to stock up on the best [...]

The Seventh Annual True Blue event brought out some of the Los Angeles Police Departments finest, as well as the cast of the Closer for an evening of honors, food and fun! The event wasn?t only an awards ceremony, but also a benefit to raise money for the Los Angeles Police Foundation.
The night took place [...]

When it comes to LA Fashion week, the name Smashbox Studios often comes to mind, the hotspot of many of the week’s fashion shows. But there are several events that take place away from the famous studio that are extremely popular. One of those events was the Who?s NEXT, What?s NEXT Fashion Show on October [...]

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 2006 CHILDREN?S CHOICE AWARD will take place this year on November 5th, at the Hollywood Palladium and will honor film and music star Hilary Duff.
The Children?s Choice Award is given yearly to a person or family that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families.? Past recipients have included Barbara Streisand, [...]

The world?s largest running store, Road Runner Sports, is having a fun, two-day grand opening celebration, kicking off this Saturday, October 21th in a brand new Laguna Hills location.? Road Runner Sports has been a passionate leading resource for runners, offering a giant selection of running shoes and high performance apparel since its opening in [...]

Chilling rain and thunderstorms could not keep LA?s fashionable set away from the 9th Annual Fresh Faces of Fashion Show.Hosted by Gen Art, and sponsored by the hot new Blackberry Pearl, the event took place at the large and in charge Barkar Hangar at the Santa Monica airport. The night was emceed by the lovely [...]

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 activist [...]

Santa Barbara, Los Angeles?s seaside sister, is known for its missions, prestigious university and wineries. But on Friday October 6th, Santa Barbara took a step into the charity spotlight, raising money for the Westside Boys and Girls Club with a spectacular Masquerade ball arranged by PR newcomers, N2 Lunar Entertainment.
In an age where the ?latch [...]

Billion Dollar Babes, the gold standard when it comes to premium sample sales, made its return to Los Angeles with style for a two-day weekend fashion blowout in late Septmeber. Young starlets flocked to the Sony Pictures Studios atrium where they could scoop up the latest designer clothing and accessories at outrageously discount prices.
The shopping [...]

The Jeremy McGrath Invitational will jolt southern California with a moto-extravaganza unlike any other, October 6-7 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Watch the video here.
This two-day, Supercross-style event will pit two international superstars in rare head-to-head battle –2006 X Games 3-time superstar gold medalist Travis Pastrana, and 7-time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy [...]

Step one foot in the door of Laurence Michael’s HairXten Studio, and you already feel glamorous. From the upscale urban spa ambiance to the talented staff of sexy women from around the world, the salon is a place to relax, have some fun, and come out looking like a million bucks.
On September 20th, Laurence Michaels [...]

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 [...]

Hollywood’s newest shopping experience “Hollywood Shop Til’ You Drop”, presented by the fabulous Kami Shade, is a celebrity and media magnet. On Saturday, September 23rd,the fabulous came to the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Complex, to indulge in a day of complimentary manicures, massages and MAC makeovers, shop the latest trends in men’s and women’s clothing, [...]

Las Vegas was transported to LaLa Land on August 26 for a little sinful indulgence in the City of Angels. Halos were left at home as guests poured into Barker Hanger at the Santa Monica Airport for Eat:Drink:Play’s "Vegas in LA",  a celebration of food, wine and gambling for a cause.
Barker Hangar became a mini-Sin [...]

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 [...]

Pins were flying at Kiki Shepard?s 4th Annual Celebrity Bowling challenge 2006 on July 15th. The event benefited the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., and the Dorothy H. Shepard Sickle Cell Scholarship Fund, and was hosted by Kiki Shepard and held at the Pinz Entertainment Center in Studio City. [...]

Things were red hot July 16, 2006 at the Cabana Club Hollywood but it wasn?t just due to the summer temperature. With over sixty of the most premier designers, an array of catered food, and spa beauty treatments it?s obvious why the annual Red Carpet Boutique was the hot place to be. Not only did [...]