Jason Alexander, Scott Bakula

This years Honorary Celebrity Committee includes: Julie Bowen, Nancy Dussault, Dann Florek, Elliott Gould, Steve Guttenberg, Garry Marshall, Chita Rivera, Susan Sarandon, Holland Taylor and Zachary Quinto.

This years Sponsors include: Corner Bakery, DirecTV, Sextant Wines, Staging Techniques, Meggie Hale/Slimmer Silhouette, Tony Hoover/Red Line Tours, Sunset Marquis Hotel – Restaurant – Spa and United Airlines.

Sunday, June 10th, 2012 3:00pm — Cocktails and Silent Auction begins 5:00pm to 8:00p.m.

Dinner, live telecast and 8:00pm — Presentation

Skirball Center (2701 North Sepulveda Blvd, LA, 90049)

TICKETS:   Individuals $250 and tables of ten at $2,750 by calling at  323.933.9266  ext. 458 or visit this LINK.

Previous recipients of the Julie Harris Award have included Julie Harris, Gwen Verdon, Charles Durning, Rita Moreno, James Earl Jones, Tyne Daly, Lauren Bacall, Stockard Channing, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Jerry Herman, Tommy Tune, Chita Rivera, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Hal Holbrook.

The festivities kicked off on Wednesday, May 23rd, as The Actors Fund officially began the celebrations in anticipation for Tony Awards by inviting Elliott Gould, George Chakiris, Mitzi Gaynor and more Tony Awards VIPs to Bloomingdales for a private reception.

At Bloomingdales, from left to right- Ilene Graff, Warren Berlinger, Brenda Dickson, Donna Mills, James Karen, Stanley Livingston, Channing Chase, Judy Norton, Kate Linder, Elliott Gould, Mitzi Gaynor, Nancy Dussault, George Chakiris, Erin Murphy, Barbara Van Orden

"Elliott Gould" & "George Chakiris"

As official sponsors for gala, Bloomingdales in Culver City served appetizers and spirits while VIPs gave praise to this year’s Tony Awards. As a special note to all who contributed to the success, a bonus 10% of purchases made by supporters that day were donated to The Fund as participants showed their receipts.

Tony Awards VIPs in attendance at this reception were special guests; Elliott Gould, George Chakiris, Erin Murphy, Channing Chase, Ilene Graff, Carole Cook, Tom Troupe, James Karen, Joan Van Ark, Kate Linder, Judy Norton, Rip Taylor, Stan Livingston, Donna Mills, Michael Learned and Barbara Van Orden. Michelle Patterson, Meggie Hale and Tony Hoover received specially reserved seating as Tony Awards’ tables host and auction sponsors for the evenings.

Keith McNutt, The Actors Fund’s West Region Director, welcomed guests as an introduction for the evening greeting all in attendance. Keith passed the microphone to Fund board member, James Karen, who then introduced the legendary Mitzi Gaynor as hostess for the evening. Ms. Gaynor talked to the crowd and explained the need for an organization like The Actors Fund because of its many outreaches to actors, dancers as well as many other entertainment industry members. Helping both those in front with their faces on the camera and behind the scenes. She personally expressed the Funds gratitude by adding, “Thank you all for being such fantastic ambassadors for The Actors Fund!”

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone- performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 12,800 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund’s programs include social services and emergency assistance, health care and insurance, housing, and employment and training services. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has – for 130 years – been a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition. Visit www.actorsfund.org

www.TonyAwards.com - Official Tony Awards Website

They received gifts and gourmet treats from the luxury brands including the following companies:

George Lopez with Crocs Golf

Shoe company Crocs™ was on course gifting their new Crocs Golf shoes, designed by renowned golf instructor Hank Haney. These are done right! Comfortable, lightweight, waterproof, handsome. The one-of-a-kind comfort of Crocs™ shoes paired with the expert knowledge of Hank Haney, makes these the lightest, most comfortable golf shoes in their class. An alternative to traditional golf shoes, they feel as good as sneakers, are technically-engineered for the course and to clubhouse to home – you can wear these everyday!  They were voted “Best New Products” at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show. Watch the video for more great features! www.croc.com

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Colantotte International, Inc., known for their wristwear line of Colantotte; the Flex bracelet offers the highest concentration of negative ions and magnets, and was worn by Robert Downey, Jr., in The Avengers. It’s been said that these products improve strength, balance, athletic performance and overall wellbeing. Many professional athletes wear these. www.Colantotte.com www.TrionZ.com

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Balance TV – Balance is a modern, contemporary national cable TV show about how business people and movers and shakers deal with balancing health and wealth in the 21st Century.

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They were at the suite providing celebrities with a non-transferable gift certificate from Balance TV worth $25,000, to appear on the show, which will air on Discovery Health next month. If you are interesting in submitting yourself or your business to be featured on the show, go to www.BalanceTV123.com and fill out the form…you never know!

Balance TV's Host Steven-E, George Lopez and Executive Producer, Co-Founder Naheed Ali, MD

RevitaLash gifted a 6-month supply of the newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes – it really works! Forget false eyelashes, have your own beautiful lashes naturally! Hair by RevitaLash, which revitalizes what you have and makes it look thicker, and keeps you from losing any more hair, Perfect Primer, which gives your eyelashes a nice base to make them look even thicker when you apply RevitaLash Mascara, Spotlight Highlighting Pencil and Raven 24 hour eyeliner.  www.RevitaLash.com

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George Lopez helping his friend, Bruce McNall out with Revitalash Hair!

ZIRH shave care/ skin care products for men gifted their ZIRH Clean Alpha-Hydroxy Facial Wash and ZIRH Aloe Vera Shave. In business for decades, ZIRH products have stood the test of time for a good reason! www.ZIRH.COM

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Half Breed Clothing Co., founded by Rudy Tabasa, gifting Tees, Tanks, and Sweatshirts to celebrate the multi-ethnicnicity of people and discussed how to build pride within our multi-ethnic communities. www.HalfbreedClothing.com

Alfonso Ribeiro with Half-Breed Clothing and Columbus Short

Vineyard Napa Valley – The wines of Napa Valley’s Black Cat Vineyard are crafted, by hand, with a passion for perfection. Guests received a bottle of the 2008 Family Cuvee, Napa Valley, Red Wine Blend. The 2008 Cabernet is quite exquisite!

George Lopez at Black Cat Vineyard

Bogey Time – A new paradigm in golf apparel, Bogey Golf provided golf caps and golf towel. www.BogeyTime.com

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The golfers sampled delicious treats from gourmet sponsors including Bread Basket Cake Company – who unveiled their specially designed cake and gifted their rich red velvet truffles and a gift certificate for a custom-made cake. www.BreadBasketCake.com

Milena’s Boutique - Milena`s Candles are made from exclusive organic coconut and kosher soy wax, pure essential oils, soy oils, organic wood wick, and cotton wicks. Pure, containing no petroleum products, no chemical dyes, no lead wicks, and no carcinogens! www.milenasboutique.com

It’s True! My Pillow IS the World’s most comfortable pillow”, plus…it’s washable, antibacterial, support pillow, with a 10 year warranty. They guarantee it, or your money back! www.MyPillow.com

Apple-Revolution.com – Designer Caramel Apples for All Occasions.

Rob Riggles and Apple Revolution

On the course, guests were treated to an array of refreshments and activities including KISSKAM – KISSKAM.com brings those special jumbotron moments straight to your event making it lovable, kissable, and memorable.

Camacho Cigars sampling their Camacho 10th Anniversary Cigar, Camacho Triple Maduro Cigar, and Camacho Connecticut Cigar.

Air Pacific also gifted free airfare to their favorite golf courses around the world.

Celebrities that attended included:

Rob Riggle

Alfonso Ribeiro  “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”  (Carlton Banks)

Andy Buckley      “The Lying Game” (Ted Mercer), “Bridemaid’s” (Helen’s Husband)

Andy Garcia        “The Godfather Part III” (Vincent Mancini)

Anthony Anderson         “Scream 4” (Deputy Perkins), “Transformers” (Glenn Whitman)

Brian Dietzen      “NCIS” (Jimmy Palmer)

Bruce Jenner       Former Olympic Gold Medalist

Bruce McGill       Rizzoli & Isles

Bryan Fisher        “George Lopez” (Jason McNamara)

C. Thomas Howell      “The Amazing Spider Man”(Ray)

Carmine Giovinazzo    “CSI: NY” (Detective Danny Messer)

Cheech Marin     “Cars 1 and 2” (Ramone) and “Spy Kids” (Felix Gumm)

Cheryl Ladd         “Charlie’s Angels” (Kris Munroe)

Columbus Short Scandal (Harrison Wright)

Curt Menefee     Fox Sports anchor/reporter

Dondre Whitfield        “Make It or Break It” (Coach Mcintire)

Eizabeth Small             We The Party

George Lopez     Lopez Tonight, George Lopez (TV Series)

Greg Ellis           “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (Groves)

Greg Maddux      Former Major League Baseball pitcher

Greg Noll             Professional Surfer

Jack Wagner       “The Bold and The Beautiful” (Dominick Marone)

Jamie Bamber    “Law and Order: UK” (Matt Delvin)

John C. McGinley     “Scrubs” (Dr. Perry Cox)

John Rocker        Retired American Major League Baseball relief pitcher

Kenny G               Musician/Jazz Saxophonist

Kevin Dobson     “April Moon” (Jeffrey)

Kevin Rahm         “Desperate Housewives” (Lee McDermott )

Kunal Nayyar      The Big Bang Theory (Raj Koothrappali)

Michael Crabtree   Wide Receiver for the “San Francisco 49ers”

Michael Bearden    Composer “This Is It”

Miles Doughty    Guitar/Bass/Vocals for “Slightly Stoopid”

Rob Riggle           “21 Jump Street” (Mr. Walters)

Ryan McPartlin   “Chuck” (Devon Woodcomb)

Salli Richardson Whitfield      “Eureka” (Allison Blake)

Tommy Thayer   Lead Guitarist for Kiss/ Black ‘n Blue

Vanessa Marcil   “General Hospital” (Brenda Barrett)

William Devane  “Leprechaun’s Revenge” (Pop O’ Hara)

Cheryl Ladd, Anthony Anderson at the George Lopez Celebrity Golf Tournament

The George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic benefitted The George Lopez Foundation, who’s mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

Following the tournament, there was a silent and live auction benefiting The Lopez Foundation. For more information about the foundation, please visit: www.TheLopezFoundation.org

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: GBKProductions.com.

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The 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent in conjunction with Los Angeles Times will be hosted at L.A. Live in downtown LA from Thursday, June 14th to Sunday, June 24th. The LA Film Fest (LAFF) has now grown up into it’s 18th year of celebrating the best in new American and international cinema. The LAFF is recognized as a world-class event and this will be the 3rd year it will hosted by L.A. Live and located in the heart of LA.

This LAFF will be screening a diverse ticket of nearly 200 feature films, short films, and music videos, representing more than 30 countries from around the world. The event will feature their signature programs like the Filmmaker Retreat, Coffee Talks, Poolside Chats, music events and more. Opening night will feature Woody Allen’s To Rome With Love in addition Ava DuVernay’s Middle of Nowhere, Benh Zeitlin’s Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Lorene Scafaria’s Seeking a Friend for the End of the World were also selected to screen throughout the festival.

To Rome With Love

“There is nothing more satisfying than shining a spotlight on so many unique films from both seasoned and emerging filmmakers. Come experience the wonder of Beasts of the Southern Wild, let Call Me Kuchu break your heart and call you to action, or simply be entertained by Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey in Magic Mike,” said Festival Director Stephanie Allain. “These are just a few of the diverse stories that bring us into new worlds or put a fresh twist on familiar ones. ‘Exclusively for Everyone’ isn’t just a tag line. It’s an invitation to experience both the specific and the universal, and hopefully come away entertained and enlightened. Enjoy!”

Magic Mike

Closing night will feature the World Premiere of director Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike created by Warner Bros. Pictures and written by Reid Carolin. Stars in the cast include Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Riley Keough, Cody Horn, Olivia Munn, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Joe Manganiello and Gabriel Iglesias. This movie is set in the world of male strippers. The dramatic comedy follows Mike (Tatum) as he takes a young dancer called The Kid (Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women and making easy money. Warner Bros. Pictures will release the film nationwide in theaters on Friday, June 29th, 2012.

People Like Us

Another anticipated World Premiere amongst the Summer Showcase screenings is director Alex Kurtzman’s People Like Us created by Dreamworks Pictures and written by Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert. Starring in this film is Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Philip Baker Hall, Michael Hall D’Addario, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer. A story inspired by true events, Sam (Pine), a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes, which is delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had. Dreamworks Pictures will release the film in theaters on Friday, June 29th, 2012.

Woody Allen on To Rome With Love

“We’ve got a marvelous mix this year that reflects the incredible diversity of world cinema and of Los Angeles itself. I’m excited to have such giants as Woody Allen, Steven Soderbergh and André Téchiné alongside some amazing first-time filmmakers whose names you’ll be hearing a lot in the future. We want to offer festival-goers stories and visions they haven’t seen before and a chance to meet the most creative minds working in movies. It’s going to be a fun and mind-expanding ten days,” said Festival Artistic Director David Ansen.

Dirty Dancing 25th Anniversary

The LAFF will also feature free outdoor programming for fans to crowd around. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film Dirty Dancing there will be a Dance-A-Long at the California Plaza on June 22nd at 7:00 pm. This production is a cooperation with Dance Camera West and Grand Performances. Attendees may take a free salsa lesson by Contra-Tiempo. There will also be an interactive screening of the film with special guests and a shadow cast consisting of performers from local dance companies to dance on stage below the screening corresponding to key scenes.

The LAFF received 5,283 submissions from filmmakers around the world this year, compared to 5,025 submissions last year. From all these submissions the final selections represent 30 countries from around the world, North American and US premieres, which includes premiere status for films previously announced. There will be 19 premieres that are in the Narrative and Documentary Competition sections.

Make arrangements to attend this 10 day event. There are passes available for sale to Film Independent members and to the general public. The Festival passes give you access to screenings, events, a series of networking receptions and entry to the Filmmaker Lounge. This gives Festival pass holders opportunity to interact with Festival filmmakers and professionals in the film community at the Filmmaker Lounge.

LA Film Festival Information:

Beginning Tuesday, May 29th, general admission tickets to individual films go on sale. Contact the Ticket Office for passes, tickets and event information by calling (866) FILM-FEST, (866) 345-6337, or visit the official website at LAFilmFest.com.

This will be the seventh year the Los Angeles Times will be serving as the LAFF Presenting Media Sponsor. The LA Times will produce the Official Film Guide which is a comprehensive source for all movie information, screenings, locations and related special events. The Film Guide will be on top of their paper on Sunday, June 10th, in Los Angeles and Orange County, and will be made available throughout downtown Los Angeles during the 10 day event.

Films to be Featured at LAFF:

OPENING NIGHT:

To Rome With Love – (DIRECTOR/WRITER Woody Allen PRODUCERS Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum CAST Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Roberto Benigni, Penélope Cruz, Judy Davis, Jesse Eisenberg, Greta Gerwig, Ellen Page) – Written and directed by Woody Allen, To Rome With Love is a story about a number of people in Italy — some American, some Italian, some residents, some visitors — and the romances and adventures and predicaments they get into. North American Premiere

CLOSING NIGHT:

Magic Mike – (DIRECTOR Steven Soderbergh PRODUCERS Reid Carolin, Gregory Jacobs, Channing Tatum, Nick Wechsler WRITER Reid Carolin CAST Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, Cody Horn, Olivia Munn, Matt Bomer, Riley Keough, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias) – Set in the world of male strippers, the dramatic joefollows Mike (Tatum) as he takes a young dancer called The Kid (Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money. World Premiere

GALA SCREENINGS:

Beasts of the Southern Wild – (DIRECTOR Benh Zeitlin WRITERS Lucy Alibar, Benh Zeitlin PRODUCERS Michael Gottwald, Dan Janvey, Josh Penn CAST Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry) – This stunningly imaginative, boldly original film follows six-year-old Hushpuppy as she fights to protect her father and their unique way of life in a remote, dreamlike area of the Delta threatened by apocalyptic floods.

Middle of Nowhere – (DIRECTOR/WRITER Ava DuVernay PRODUCERS Howard Barish, Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes CAST Emayatzy Corinealdi, David Oyelowo, Omari Hardwick, Lorraine Toussaint, Edwina Findley, Sharon Lawrence) – How do you maintain a marriage — and your own identity — when your husband has been sentenced to eight years in prison? Writer/director Ava DuVernay’s elegant and powerful portrait of a strong woman contending with conflicting feelings of love, guilt and desire marks the arrival of a bold new voice in independent cinema.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – (DIRECTOR/WRITER Lorene Scafaria PRODUCERS Steve Golin, Joy Gorman, Steven M. Rales, Mark Roybal CAST Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton, Rob Corddry, Gillian Jacobs, Derek Luke, Melanie Lynskey, T.J. Miller, Mark Moses, Patton Oswalt, William Petersen) – Taking audiences on a humorous, moving and intimate journey against an epic backdrop of Earth’s final days, the film is Lorene’s feature directorial debut (she previously adapted Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist). Set in a too-near future where time at once stands still and is slipping away forever, the film explores what people will do and how they will feel when humanity’s end is near. World Premiere

Narrative Competition (10): The Narrative Competition is comprised of films made by talented emerging filmmakers that compete for the Filmmaker Award. The winner is determined by a panel of jurors, and films in this section are also eligible for the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature or Best International Feature.

All Is Well, Pocas Pascoal – Portugal – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

Breakfast with Curtis, Laura Colella – WORLD PREMIERE

The Compass is Carried by the Dead Man, Arturo Pons – Mexico – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

Crazy and Thief, Cory McAbee – NORTH PREMIERE

Dead Man’s Burden, Jared Moshé – WORLD PREMIERE

Four, Joshua Sanchez – WORLD PREMIERE

A Night Too Young, Olmo Omerzu – Czech Republic – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

Pincus, David Fenster – WORLD PREMIERE

Red Flag, Alex Karpovsky – WORLD PREMIERE

Thursday till Sunday, Dominga Sotomayor – Chile – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

Documentary Competition (9): The Documentary Competition is comprised of films made by talented emerging filmmakers that compete for the Documentary Award. The winner is determined by a panel of jurors, and films in this section are also eligible for the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature or Best International Feature.

25 to Life, Mike Brown – WORLD PREMIERE

A Band Called Death, Jeff Howlett, Mark Covino – WORLD PREMIERE

Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives, Sara Lamm, Mary Wigmore – WORLD PREMIERE

Call Me Kuchu, Katherine Fairfax Wright, Malika Zouhali-Worrall – US PREMIERE

Drought, Everado González – Mexico – US PREMIERE

The Iran Job, Till Schauder – USA/Germany/Iran – WORLD PREMIERE

Sun Kissed, Maya Stark, Adi Lavy – WORLD PREMIERE

Vampira and Me, R. H. Greene – WORLD PREMIERE

Words of Witness, Mai Iskander – Egypt/USA – US PREMIERE

International Showcase (15): The International Showcase highlights innovative independent narrative and documentary features from outside of the United States. Films in this section are eligible for Audience Awards for Best International Feature, Best Narrative Feature, or Best Documentary Feature.

Bestiaire, Denis Côté – Canada

Bunohan: Return to Murder, Dain Said – Malaysia (Oscilloscope Pictures)

Canícula, José Álvarez – Mexico

The First Man, Gianni Amelio – France – US PREMIERE

The Last Elvis, Armando Bo – Argentina

Neighboring Sounds, Kleber Mendonça Filho – Brazil (The Cinema Guild)

On the Edge, Leila Kilani – France/Morocco/Germany

P-047, Kongdej Jaturanrasamee – Thailand

Return to Burma, Midi Z. – Taiwan/Myanmar

Sister, Ursula Meier – Switzerland (Adopt Films) – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

The Strawberry Tree, Simone Rapisarda Casanova – Canada/Cuba/Italy

Summer Games, Rolando Colla – Switzerland

Teddy Bear, Mads Matthiesen – Denmark (Film Movement)

Unforgivable, André Téchiné – France (Strand Releasing)

Without Gorky, Cosima Spender – UK

Summer Showcase (16): The Summer Showcase section offers an advance look at this summer’s most talked about independent film releases from the festival circuit. Films in this section are eligible for Audience Awards for Best International Feature, Best Narrative Feature, or Best Documentary Feature.

About Face, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders (HBO Films)

Beauty Is Embarrassing, Neil Berkeley

Big Easy Express, Emmett Malloy

Celeste and Jesse Forever, Lee Toland Krieger (Sony Pictures Classics)

Gayby, Jonathan Lisecki (Wolfe Releasing)

Gimme the Loot, Adam Leon (IFC Films)

The House I Live In, Eugene Jarecki

It’s a Disaster, Todd Berger – WORLD PREMIERE

La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus, Mark Kendall – USA/Guatemala

Neil Young Journeys, Jonathan Demme (Sony Pictures Classics)

An Oversimplification of her Beauty, Terence Nance – USA/France

People Like Us, Alex Kurtzman (Dreamworks Pictures) – WORLD PREMIERE

The Queen of Versailles, Lauren Greenfield (Magnolia Pictures)

Reportero, Bernardo Ruiz

Robot and Frank, Jake Schreier (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

Searching for Sugar Man, Malik Bendjelloul (Sony Pictures Classics)

Community Screenings (6): These films will be presented free to the public. New films in this section are eligible for Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature or Best Documentary Feature.

Dirty Dancing (1987), Emile Ardolino – Grand Performances Screening

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Steven Spielberg – FIGat7th Screening

G-Dog, Freida Mock – WORLD PREMIERE

The Invisible War, Kirby Dick (Cinedigm)

LUV, Sheldon Candis – Project Involve Screening (Indomina)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Nicholas Meyer – FIGat7th Screening

The Beyond (3): The Beyond offers films that dare to be different. Films in this section are eligible for Audience Awards for Best International Feature or Best Narrative Feature.

The History of Future Folk, J. Anderson Mitchell, Jeremy Kipp Walker – WORLD PREMIERE

Juan of the Dead, Alejandro Brugués – Cuba

Saturday Morning Massacre, Spencer Parsons – WORLD PREMIERE

Retro (3):

Ballads, Blues and Bluegrass (1961), Alan Lomax – WORLD PREMIERE

Banishment (2007), Andrey Zvyagintsev – Russia – LAFCA’s The Film That Got Away

The Breaking Point (1950), Michael Curtiz – Film Foundation Screening

Short Films (48): Shorts are shown before features and as part of four short film programs. With their diverse and complex content, these films shine brilliantly. Most short films, domestic and international, will compete for prizes in Narrative, Documentary, and Animation/Experimental categories. The winner is determined by a panel of jurors. An Audience Award for Best Short Film is also presented.

Shorts Program 1-4

Future Filmmakers Showcase: High School Shorts (31): These two programs of shorts are made by high school students from around the country, featuring work by the next generation of filmmakers.

Programs 1-2

Music Videos (40): The Music Video Showcase consists of two programs. Eclectic Mix is a visual mix tape of this year’s best independent music videos with a few innovative major label artists thrown in for good measure. As a Special Focus, DANIELS and Walter Robot go head to head in an event peppered with music videos, shorts, production secrets, feats of strength, audience challenges and possible mime. Music videos will compete for an Audience Award.

Eclectic Mix 1

Thunderdome: DANIELS vs Walter Robot

For more information visit the official website at LAFilmFest.com.

Guests onboard enjoyed a hosted bar flowing with specialty drinks courtesy of Status Vodka, Tequila Loca, Lucadia Winery, Cascal, and O.N.E. Coconut Water, while enjoying the fashions of Designer Eloise Lapidus and Richie Williams of Bobo House Fashion, who presented elegant fashion from their collection of front drape leather vests, long and short pants for women, as well as a variety of tank tops.  Also onhands were French designers showcasing collections from Jean Paul Gaultier, BoBo House, Eloise Lapidus, Cosmo Queen, Babylone, Jen Mood, and Blue Glue.

There was creative stimuli everywhere to be found, including French Film sneak-peeks. Celebrity DJ’s Christos Kedras and Sonikem were spinning live on the decks, while guests perused and bid on designer and luxury silent auction items. Guests delighted in raffle prizes and giveaways, and took intimate boat rides throughout the harbor, all while being treated to white glove services and pampering in true “Cote Azure” style.

Liz Kelly introduced the Goody Awards, which recognizes those making positive contributions to their communities , particularly those with disabilities.   More information can be found at GoodyAwards.com.  Jason Goodman, CEO of 20th Century 3D, explained how he has been in the 3D movie business for 20 years and there is an increasing demand for 3D entertainment, growing every day.

It’s So LA™ presented this event in true style, as they always do. They are a trans-media entertainment company dedicated to bringing the “LA experience” to any event (services include hosted media lounges, luxury gifting suites, sketch comedy event experiences, branded integrated digital production services, and branded social media event gaming).

Mamz’ elle Margalette was created by Stephanie Audoin in 1997. With 20 years of haute couture expertise, her clients include: Armani, Emmanuel Ungaro, Kenzo, Barbara Bui, Robert Clergerie, Paul Ka, and Eloise Lapidus. It’s So LA™ and Mamz’elle Margalette collectively expose the French flavor to the United States and the Los Angeles spirit to the French.

Nestle® Waters North America

Jeremiah Brent

Resource Water partnered with Los Angeles interior designer and cast member of The Rachel Zoe Project, Jeremiah Brent to add some more fun to the festivities. Brent and resource Water hosted a complete ‘Electrolytenment‘ event with DailyCandy, a daily report of all that’s fun and fashionable. The event took place at LA’s SmogShoppe, California’s greenest event location and a LEED Platinum candidate. The event also supported the local Los Angeles nonprofit organization, Women Empowered. This is an organization with a commitment to the empowerment of women through volunteerism, mentoring of at-risk teen girls, the giving and receiving of support, social and professional networking as well as professional and personal development workshops and seminars.

“The resource brand stands for discovery and hydration, and I’m happy to have experienced ‘Electrolytenment,’” said Brent. “My favorite decorating accessory to have on hand while I’m designing spaces is resource 100% Natural Spring Water.”

In addition to the successful ‘Electrolytenment’ event, resource Water also teamed up with several lifestyle experts in the Los Angeles area to provide tips for consumers in a variety of specialties. Local LA influence’s included Emma Willis of Blushington makeup and beauty lounge; Meg Hall, founder of Made by Meg and a featured chef on Kitchit, a new company that allows diners to hire top-notch, professional chefs for their dinner parties and events; Melissa Gonzalez, CEO of Lion’esque Style, fashion forward made easy; Christine Avanti, best-selling author, celebrity chef and health consultant on The Food Network’s Fat Chef; and Kate Highstrete of Ballet Bodies, a fitness studio that combines the fundamentals of Pilates and ballet.

“We are proud to offer a bottled water that is good for you and good for the environment to Southern California,” said Larry Cooper, Senior Marketing Manager for resource. “Our goal is to bring the power of new discoveries and total ‘Electrolytenment’ through our interactive fountain of water and various LA experts.”

In celebration of the resource 100% Natural Spring Water being launched in Southern California, the resource Water company also hosted a consumer event where the brand unveiled the ‘Fountain of Electrolytenment‘. This Fountain is an exhilarating, first-of-its-kind interactive fountain of water, which was located at The Grove in Los Angeles was on May 3rd through May 6th. Shoppers at The Grove had the opportunity to discover ‘Electrolytenment’ by asking the Fountain questions and getting live, customized answers in real time. The Fountain seemed like a cross between IBM’s Watson and a supporting sport team’s water boy. Participants at The Grove also got the opportunity to sample resource Water for free.

The ‘Fountain of Electrolytenment’ is the first-ever practical application that combined water-writing. Water-writing is a new technology that uses falling water droplets to create words and graphics. This application works with a real-time artificial intelligence interface. Resulting in a breathtaking outcome for those in attendance and allowed them to experience something that has never been possible, having a real life conversation with a fountain of water.

For more information about resource Water, visit:

www.Nestle-Waters.com

www.Facebook.com/ResourceSpringWater

For more information about the event sponsors, visit:

www.JeremiahBrent.com

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"The Voice" Final Four

On May 3, 2012, The Final Four contestants of NBC’s smash singing competition show, “The Voice,” performed live at 10:30 am on Thursday at the Universal CityWalk’s “5 Towers” interactive concert venue.  Fans came by the tram load to this exclusive one-time concert to see their favorite performers sing live. Stay tuned to NBC next Tuesday, May 8th to see who will be voted winner of “The Voice” Season 2. Also, check out our interview with one of the finalist inside…

Last week was the most high-stakes episode of the show yet, when celebrity judges Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton made their toughest decisions of the season by deciding which member of their team would represent their team in the season finale.  In anticipation of the May 8th final episode, these four finalists sang a special song for their fans at the “5 Towers” stage.

Christina, Ceelo, Adam and Blake invited the fans of their show to come for free and cheer on their favorite finalist at CityWalk’s new interactive outdoor concert venue. Upon arrival, the attendees received complementary T-shirts and posters to commemorate this exclusive event showcasing the leading vocal artists from celebrity musician coaches. The artist lineup that performed at “5 Towers” included Kansas native Chris Mann for Team Christina, Florida native Juliet Simms for Team CeeLo, Connecticut native Tony Lucca for Team Adam, and New York native Jermaine Paul for Team Blake.  Each performer did their best to showcase their talent to the live audience and the world watched online streaming on Facebook, NBC.com and at the NBC Experience Store in New York. It will be exciting to see who will be named “The Voice” in Season 2 of this hit show and receive the grand prize recording contract.

Ceelo was the first to christen the “5 Towers” stage in July 2011. The “5 Towers” literally stands-out for the crowd and is the first-of-its kind outdoor concert venue with fan immersive features and state-of-the-art technology.  The Music Spotlight Series held this spring at “5 Towers” featured Billboard chart-topping talent Carly Rae Jepsen, as well as an exciting and diverse lineup of local homegrown favorites including Cherri Bomb, Midnight Red, The Thomas Nicholas Band, and many more.

“We are so excited to have the finalists from ‘The Voice’ here at the 5 Towers on CityWalk,” said Pat Donahue, Director of CityWalk Entertainment.  “While we’ve hosted established recording artists like Flo Rida, Good Charlotte and Justin Bieber, we also have a strong commitment to supporting emerging artists.  It’s a great privilege to provide up-and-coming talent with an outstanding, state of the art venue to do what they love to do – which is to play great music and entertain the masses!”

Jermaine Paul sat down to talk with LA’s The Place and relax after performing at CityWalk’s “5 Towers” stage.

LATP:         “What did you try to do in your performance today to outshine your competition?”
Jermaine:     “Today, like just right now.”  “I don’t know what I did to outshine anybody.  I just try to do the best Jermaine Paul impression I can possibly do.” Then after a chuckle, he adds. “I’m just trying to be the best me every time I hit the stage. I’m not trying to out do or compete, I mean it’s all art and artistry.  Everybody here has a gift and a talent.  It all deserves to shine. The way you see it, is the way you see it.”

LATP:         “Do you feel confident that you nailed your performance today?”
Jermaine:     “You know it’s so early singing that high @$$ song.  That song is so high, I don’t know what Bon Jovi was thinking when he wrote that song and then it has modulation on top of it.  It’s ridicules!  I just gave my heart and left it out there.  It was real relaxed, no pressure.  I tried to interact with the crowd as much as possible and just had a good time with it.”

LATP:        “You discussed trying that challenge of hitting those high notes, is there anything in particular that the judges and the audience should look for in your performance for the final?”
Jermaine:    “Coming up, I defiantly want to take the inspirational route.  I want to inspire the world.  I want to inspire every person out there that has a dream.  To help every person out there that has been trying to do something with themselves to find their way there.  I just found my way here and it feels amazing to be here!  I just want to make the best of the opportunity and inspire someone in the process.”

LATP:        “You are defiantly inspiring people all over the world.  Do you feel that you are living your dream now and is there more of that dream to come?”
Jermaine:    “You know, it seems like with this competition you go in and your thinking about the beginnings and the end.  You don’t think about all the little obstacles and victories in between.  This is one victory and everyday you try to create a new one hoping to do better things and be victorious.”

LATP:        “Is there anything you did in particular to help you prepare for today’s performance and for the final?’
Jermaine:   “I pray.  I try to keep it defiantly spiritually grounded and move forward every time from one to the next.  That’s all I can say, I can’t take credit for anything.”

"The Voice" Last 8 at Transformers: The Ride-3D

Prior to the final four contestants being announced last week the eight semi-finalists were treated to a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of Universal Studios Hollywood’s epic, new immersion thrill ride, “Transformers: The Ride-3D”. This attraction opens officially on May 25, 2012. More information on Universal CityWalk’s upcoming events is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com.  Artist announcements and “5 Towers” concert venue events can also be found on Twitter @CityWalkLA and Facebook-Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

"The Voice" Last 8 at Transformers: The Ride-3D

“The Voice” is a vocal competition show featuring celebrity musician coaches Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Carson Daly hosts and serves as producer, and Christina Milian serves as social media correspondent. The show’s innovative format features three stages of competition; the first begins with the blind audition, then the competition enters into a battle phase, and finally, the live performance shows. Each vocal coach will choose one star artist to compete against the other teams’ finalists to be named “The Voice” – the winner will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.

To view the official website for NBC’s “The Voice” click HERE.

The party was fully stocked with delicious appetizers from the hotel, signature cocktails from the open bar, professional photographers galore, and music bumping by DJ Cassanova and DJ Kitty Smile. Party attendants received complimentary make-up by Julie and bottles of Cotton Candy Liqueur.

Some of the clients in attendance included Tatyana Ali from “Love That Girl”, Lester Speight from “Transformers 3”, and Jamie Hector from “The Wire”. In addition to the festivity many colleagues and friends of TCA Jed Root extended their congratulations and best wishes.

Jamie Hector said, “The party was everything I expected. It was amazing! Even more exciting was the joy I saw in Tracy and Jed, which was infectious. Eagles in flight!”

Bradley Glenn of the Kaplan Stahler Agency said,“The party was as epic as the agent is. The signature cocktail summed it all up: strong yet sweet, with a kick. I dig that Tracy Christian.”

Charles Cook, television producer, said, “I love Tracy! She’s a talented woman and hard working agent – definitely a force of nature and she’s only beginning to make her mark on this town. It was an incredible launch for an incredible woman.”

Jubba Seyyid, Sr. Director of Programming and Production at TV One said, “Tracy and Jed give the Hollywood agent a good name.”

Tracy Christian explains, “Our philosophy at TCA Jed Root is simple: pick up the phone – don’t wait for it to ring. Concentrate on shaping careers, instead of just moving clients from job to job. Lastly, it’s important to have fun! We only take on clients we’re passionate about. Both Jed and I love what we do.”

Jed Root is a respected entrepreneur with offices in New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, and now Los Angeles. Jed provides crucial knowledge and expertise with photographers, make-up artists, manicurists, fashion stylists, hair stylists,  illustrators, and props & set designers. Tracy Christian has been working with some of the most prolific Oscar winners and nominees throughout her career. Tracy has worked with Mo’Nique, Melissa Leo and Octavia Spencer to name a few. Tracy is experienced with nearly 20 years in the entertainment industry and is a veteran of both Don Buchwald & Associates and Peter Strain & Associates. Christian and Root first came together as agent and client. After founding they spoke the same language and shared a similar aesthetic they decided to launched TCA Jed Root.

TCA Jed Root television projects include; “Love and Hip Hop” on VH1 and “Kandi Factory” on Bravo. The company’s clients include personalities on “Housewives of Atlanta” on Bravo, “What Not to Wear” on TLC, “Jerseylicious” on Style, “Basketball Wives” on VH1. The company also represents actors such as Busta Rhymes, Jamie Hector, Tatyana Ali, and many more.

The TCA Jed Root launch party was the ideal way to send this full service talent agency into an exciting year. Tracy Christian and Jed Root the two well renowned and celebrated agents have been in partnership since January 2012. Their unique approach to the industry supplying all of the access of a large agency without that bureaucracy provides respectable representation.

From entertainment to beauty industries they both bring rich talent together from each of their respective fields for more than 40 years combined experience. TCA Jed Root is a highly selective boutique talent agency that services television shows, producers, actors, make-up artists and photographers. The agency is also notable for specializing in developing beauty and lifestyle brands.

To contact TCA Jed Root visit their website at www.TCAJedRoot.com

Or call (310) 432-2929

Located at:
9220 West Sunset Blvd., Suite 315
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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The evening’s highlights of the Second Annual Night of a Billion Reality Stars:

Newly-engaged couple Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson enjoying some alone time while sipping specialty Freak-A-Zoid SVEDKA cocktails in the “Smush Room,” equipped with life-size cutouts of Jersey Shore cast members JWOWW and Vinny Guadagnino.

Real Housewife Teresa Giudice making her way through the crowd to blow kisses at a standee of hubby Joe Giudice.

Ben Flajnik, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Mauricio Umansky smirking in approval while watching the very sexy animated SVEDKA_Grl’s in the premiere of her new commercial.

Former Bachelorette Ashley Hebert swapping stories with counterpart, Ali Fedotowsky, before laying a smooch on a lifesize cutout of fiance, JP Rosenbaum.

Courtney Robertson and Ali Fedotowsky

Peggy Tanous, Brandi Glanville and Kyle Richards toasting to their absent friend and recent castaway, Camille Grammar.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Next time your watching your favorite reality TV show, you can celebrate like the stars did with this SVEDKA Vodka cocktail featured at the party:

Freak-A-Zoid

2 parts SVEDKA Vodka
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Simple Syrup
Splash Lemon Juice

SVEDKA is a Gold Medal winner at the 2008 Beverage Tasting Institute, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Monde Selection in Brussels, Belgium, and the 2002 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Wine enthusiast vodka ratings score it above Ketel One, Absolut and Skyy.

It is probably best known in the United States for the advertising campaign created by the New York-based agency Amalgamated, introduced in late 2005, with a futuristic “spokesbot” designed by Stan Winston. The ads make the claim that in the year 2033 Svedka will be the most popular vodka in the world. In 2012, Svedka is to sponsor robotics contests (“sexiest robotics” competition) at several leading U.S. engineering universities (CMU, Cal Tech, MIT, Stanford).

Mix all ingredients in a pint glass filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

**Photo Credit: Michael Williams/ StarTraksPhoto.com

GBK produced a celebratory  birthday-theme extravaganza in honor of the 2012 Kids Choice Awards in support of cancer survivors and the American Cancer Society, featuring birthday cake, presents from the lounge’s luxury sponsors, activities and more.

GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, along with BOP & Tiger Beat, the industry’s leading teen entertainment magazines, honored the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominees and Presenters at their annual Gift Lounge. The gifting lounge on March 29th and 30th was at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Ashley Argota, Cassie Scerbo

GBK, who is the recipient of multiple BizBash’s Award for “Best Gift Bag,” offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy an exciting environment with gifts, refreshments and a charitable focus. Known for their creative, cause-driven events, this year’s GBK, BOP & Tiger Beat Lounge birthday bash supported the American Cancer Society and cancer survivors everywhere.

Master cake creator, Bread Basket Cake Company, prepared special birthday cupcake invitations for the celebrity and honored guests, and has teamed up with GBK to design a 14 foot Birthday Cake- edible – press wall! This wall was an unforgettable centerpiece to the event and a fun photo opportunity for all.

As always, giving charities an opportunity to share their cause and draw attention to the work they are doing is a major focus with GBK Gift Lounge’s. The GBK, BOP & Tiger Beat Gift Lounge will also support the following charities:

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots organization of more than three million volunteers passionately saving lives and fighting to end the suffering from cancer. They save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. To learn more about The American Cancer Society at Cancer.org or call (800) 227-2345.

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Dream Center helps rescue people from homelessness, hunger, poverty and substance abuse problems. Founded in 1994, and now this volunteer driven organization is caring for the needs of over 40,000 people each month across LA. The Dream Center is fighting against human trafficking by opening the nation’s largest shelter for victims of human trafficking. Providing a dream solution to a nightmare situation is the goal. Learn more about Dream Center at DreamCenter.org.

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Model Citizen Fund, LLC is a charitable organization that cares for the homeless by give out backpacks stuffed with over 150 emergency supply items. Super Models are Super Heros at this nonprofit organization. Lovely ladies using their fame and fortune to helping the homeless, now thats putting sexy into giving back, backpacks that is. Learn more about Model Citizen Fund at ModelCitizenFund.com

An array of fun products and trendy gifts filled the lounge and contributed to the birthday fun.

MGA Entertainment, known for their award-winning brands such as Little Tikes, Lalaloopsy, Bratz, and Moxie Girls were on site gifting their Bratz Dolls – one packed doll of choice and an invitation to receive the new Bratz True Hope dolls when they arrive in stores in June. The new BratZ True Hope dolls features a proud bald-headed fashion to support cancer treatment survivors because courage is always in style. These fashion dolls, invented by Carter Bryant in 2001, have grown in popularity through the years. MGA Entertainment has successfully brought the BratZ dolls to movie theaters, T.V. series, music albums and video games entertaining kids over a decade.

imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish. Broadway Nails is the leading value brand for all consumer artificial nail and nail accessory needs, consistently offering beginner to intermediate nail consumers latest styles and trends for a complete nail transformation. Broadway Nails delivers on products that are quick, easy, and innovative at the right price and value.

RevitaLash Advanced, was on site gifting their eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes, Hair by RevitaLash and RevitaLash Mascara and Perfect Primer. This organization was well recognized last October during the Breast Cancer Awareness month. Athena Cosmetics, Inc. (owner to RevitaLash) is proud and honored to play a part in the fight against Breast Cancer. Contributions in time, energy, education and financial resources, Athena Cosmetics, Inc. will strive to help find the ultimate cure for this epidemic disease.

Toy State, an innovator and industry leader in the manufacture of highly-stylized lights and sound toy vehicles, gifted DUB DJz custom vehicles with dual mixing decks. The Toystate Dub Garage D-Jayz: Supercar is a cool DUB customized supercar with dual mixing decks that play realistic DJ scratch sounds and hip hop music lights, sounds, music and vocal phrases give each vehicle its own style.

Zachary Gordon with Toy State

Coby Electronics, gifted their spunky new Attitudz earphones which match consumers’ ever-changing style – and attitudes – with eight fun colors and designs that reflect a range of personalities. Express your individuality and style with the CVE53 Attitudz line. Each color represents whichever mood you choose to indulge: Diva(Red), Stormy(Black), Envy(Green), Charming(Orange), Moody(Blue), Flirty(Pink), Mysterious(Purple), or Daring(Silver). Accompanying the stylish and edgy design, the Attitudz earphones possess high performance dynamic drivers that deliver pure digital audio with deep bass for all your music needs.

My Pillow Inc., which manufactures and markets one of the few patented pillows exclusively made in the USA, providing the most comfortable, adjustable and healthiest pillows ever. Many kids will get a better night sleep thanks for My Pillow. www.MyPillow.com

Aubrey O'Day, Dana Wilkey

Welch’s Fruit Snacks, tasted their delicious Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Juicefulls™ Juice-filled Fruit Snacks, Sun Maid Milk Chocolate Raisins, My M&M’S Brand Chocolate Candies and more. Welch’s is sweet on their consumers, so they dream up fantastic offers to delight fans. Their secret? They appeal to the child in everyone. After all, everyone loves the kind of candy that makes you smile and tantalizes your taste buds.

Spin Master, a multi-category children’s entertainment company, was on site gifting their Appfinity AppBlaster! Using dual triggers, trigger-tap technology and augmented reality applications, the AppBlaster turns any environment into a virtual gaming experience and connects securely with your iPhone/iPod Touch. Spin Master has been entertaining kids with their wide rage of products since 1994. Some of these playful products include Air Hogs, Tech Deck, Tron Legacy figures, NASCAR replica cars, and more.

Ematic, a superior technology company featuring groundbreaking innovations in portable media, provided Tablet PCs and MP3 Video Players. Ematic has been providing superior technology at a fraction of the cost since 1985. They produce over 100 different consumer electronics products, ranging from high-end headphones to MP3 video players, all competitively priced, all made to stand the rigors of everyday use.

Sweet Dream Girlz, providing their naturally made face, body and hair products made especially for girls. Sweet Dream Girlz was founded by two young, fabulous sisters, Brea and Halle out of their need for skin and fragrance sensitive beauty products. The product line includes Body Wash Smoothie, Body Frosting Moisturizer, Body Spritzer and more. Sweet Dream Girlz products are all natural with wholesome ingredients such as shea butter and natural oils. Except for the use of fragrance oil. Girls will go crazy over the scent of chocolate chip cookies, pink sugar and iced lemon cookie.

American Apparel, gave out their American-made clothing. Based in downtown Los Angeles, California. American Apparel currently employs approximately 10,000 people globally (about 5,000 in LA), and operate more than 285 retail stores in 20 countries. Within their

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business model, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution and design all happen in the company’s facilities in Los Angeles. The company operates the largest garment factory in the United States, at a time when most apparel production has moved offshore. With our recently opened stores in China, we are now selling Made in USA clothing in the largest consumer market in the world.

MacSlaps, slapped artistic decals on iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. MacSlaps is the original supplier of designer skins for your MacBook, iPad, and iPhone devices. MacSlaps make it simple to personalize your Apple device and express your individuality. MacSlaps are made from high quality, self-adhering vinyl that is easy to apply. When you’re ready to switch things up, simply peel off your old MacSlaps sticker and replace it with a new one.

RockaBella Jewels, gave their Hawaii inspired jewelry. Founded in 2003 Rockabella Jewels by designer Kristel Bandisch has been making each piece by hand when you order it. Every shell, tahitian pearl, gemstone etc. is one of a kind, so naturally no two same styles of jewelry will be exactly the same as your friends piece. We love that our customers are excited to know their bracelet was made just for them.

Mama Earth Rocks Publishing, has brought you Pinky the Star- motivational illustrated children’s book, Sweet Potato Mama Cookbook and Angels for Everyday Living. Happy Sunshine Publishing today introduces Pinky the Star for iOS, their new motivational eBook. Written and illustrated to include girls from all cultural backgrounds, the eBook follows Pinky in her quest to become a Star. With the help of her family and new Star friends she meets during her journey, she seeks answers to questions of her self-worth and identity. Her journey ends with a new understanding, appreciation of and love for herself.

Moshi Monsters, provided gift packs including Bobble Bots, Moshi Monsters from Innovation First International, 6” Moshi plush from Spin Master and Moshi trading cards from Topps. The world of Moshi Monsters has been created by Mind Candy, a company that loves developing games and new forms of interactive entertainment. The intention when creating Moshi Monsters was to produce a ground breaking new entertainment experience that would be fun, safe and educational for kids of all ages.

The stars of the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards came out to support the American Cancer Society and celebrate the Awards Show included: Jennifer Stone “Nominee”, Jake Short “Winner for Favorite TV Actor”, Willow Shields “The Hunger Games”, Alex Heartman “Nominee”, Aubrey O’Day “Celebrity Apprentice”, Leon Thomas III “Victorius”, Kalia Prescott “The Hunger Games”, Nolan Gould “ABC’s Modern Family”, Amandla Stenberg “The Hunger Games”, Cody Simpson “Recording Artist” and many More.

GBK has been an extravagant gifting and special events company since 2000. Gavin B. Keilly is the founder and CEO and is well recognized for specializing in entertainment marketing integration. With five entities thriving; GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations the GBK name is widely known in the entertainment industry. GBK supplies the high-life to the gifting lounge environment and offers its clients a full range of marketing services. Learn more about Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK at GBKproductions.com

Alluring ushers welcomed guests with box office tickets, pink popcorn, and classic movie theatre snacks, and once inside, these VIPs indulged in all the treats supplied by M·A·C Cosmetics.

M·A·C Senior Artists Tiffany Johnston and Cynthia Rivas

They could take in a screening of the “Reel Sexy” film, complete with a plush movie theatre seat, treat themselves to makeup demonstrations by M·A·C Senior Artists Tiffany Johnston and Cynthia Rivas, and dance and mingle to the sounds supplied by DJ Dominic Carter.

M·A·C Cosmetics’ Reel Sexy line stars iconic supermodel Kristen McMenamy, as photographed and filmed by Miles Aldridge. The Reel Sexy range highlights and transforms one of fashion’s most iconic faces, as Kristen McMenamy laughs, cries, and surrenders to the cinematic images. Her legendary visage lights up with a bold, brilliant look provided by the mysterious eye shadows, stunning lipsticks, cremesheen glass, eye kohl, blush, nail lacquer in the Reel Sexy family.

Fashionistas — or anyone with Hollywood dreams — can mix and match M·A·C’s dazzling pink and purples, as well as bold orange and purple, among the Reel Sexy collection. Among the highlights of the line are the Heirloom eye kohl, a highly metallic grey lavender; Screening Room nail lacquer in bright, midtone teal; the eponymous Reel Sexy lipstick in bright coral or Heroine in matte bright violet/purple; Cinestyle cremesheen glass, a midtone blue-grey violet; and Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish. That’s just a sampling of M·A·C’s latest assortment, and now you can make your own big-screen dreams come true with Reel Sexy!

Naya Lounge, which is left of the all-white, dream-like dining room, is a dark, mysterious den accented with Moroccan lighting and intricate Indian carved archways. The blue lighting behind the bar casts an intriguing atmospheric glow in which to try out Joel Black’s creative concoctions. Don’t miss a trip to the outdoor patio with three fireplaces ablaze under the night sky, a perfect romantic date or casual networking spot.

Liquid Yoga: Yumaste

Here are a few of my favorites from the new Naya Lounge cocktail menu created by mixologist Joel Black that offers something for everyone’s palate, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy:

Karma’s Nerve features Karma Tequila with lemon juice, ginger syrup, elderflower liqueur, Angostura orange bitters and burnt orange peel.

The Burning Rose with silver tequila, fresh lime juice, roasted rosemary, jalapeño and agave nectar is a perfect balance of heat and sweet.

Perfect to warm the soul on a chilly spring night in LA is the Rocky Patel (named after an Indian cigar) of two kinds of whisky, Chivas 12 year and Laphroig 10 year, with a floater of espresso infused Zaya 12 year rum.

Spa in Goa is a clean blend of Aviation Gin, fresh lime juice, Persian cucumbers, fresh thyme and agave nectar.  Naya Lounge believes in making guests happy. Happy Hour cocktails are available.

While Joel Black and his teamed spun, shook and seared ingredients behind the bar for thirsty party-goers during the March 20th Naya Lounge launch, Chef Imran Moohki was working his culinary magic in the kitchen. Chef Imran Moohki’s lounge bites are the perfect amalgamation of American bar favorites like hot wings, onion rings, and pizza with the spices and flavors of street food found throughout Northern India.

Indian Street Food Goes Modern

The Bhaji Rings, an Indian version of onion rings, were divine with the spicy sauce. For someone that doesn’t even like chicken, The Tandoori Drum Sticks were one of my favorite menu items as they were tender, juicy and bursting with the Tandoori spices I love. Even the simple peanuts menu item, Moom Phali, of spicy roasted peanuts were perfection and a great pairing to snack on while having a drink with friends at Naya Lounge.

Some other Indian-American dishes sure to please the most finicky palate are the Masala Fries dusted with Indian spices and served with masala ketchup and the Naanza. Naanza is their gooey, delicious pizza of naan bread baked in a tandoor, and topped with masala sauce, paneer cheese, black olives, onions and peppers. Both make great pairings for the Joel Black’s new Naya Lounge cocktails.

Live Music & Dancing

After your hunger and thirst are sated, there is much for the eyes to feast on as well. Exotic live performances or DJs are on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, including belly dancing, percussion, and bands. Check the NayaSunset.com website for an updated schedule.

Silverlake’s Newest: Naya

As a dream of owners Dr. Michael Everest and Chef Imram Ali Moohki, Naya Sunset & Naya Lounge are both sexy and elegant, like yin and yang, perfect for whatever your mood or company. Naya in Hindu means “New” and both owners had a vision for creating an updated version of the Indian cuisine they both knew and loved. After the intricate design by Spacecraft, Naya Sunset & Naya Lounge debuted in November 2011.

Naya Lounge is open from 6pm to 2am nightly with Happy Hour from 6pm to 7:30pm. Specific cocktails and food items are $5-$6 during Happy Hour.

Naya Sunset & Naya Lounge, 3705 West Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026

Dame Julie Andrews was honored this past week with the 25th Annual Gypsy Award. An extraordinary list of previously-honored Professional Dancer Society tributees gathered to pay homage beginning in the morning at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.  Later that evening at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Grey’s Anatomy cast members joined in song for Grey’s Anatomy: The Songs Beneath The Show, and together raised record-breaking funds for the arts.

In addition to the stunning production numbers by dancers from the Joe Tremaine and Madilyn Clark Dance Studios, were  the remarkable video presentations by Lee Hale and industry elite such as Jane Withers, Jane Kean, Mary Ann Mobley, Barbara Van Orden, Margaret O’Brien, Dick Van Dyke, Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, Florence Henderson, Rita Moreno, Bob Mackie, Marge Champion, Ann-Margaret, Joni Berry (Chairman) and PDS President, Mitzi Gaynor.

Dame Andrews’ eloquent speech regarding the Arts and their contributions to children, the public and the nation was well received by the patrons. This years sell-out raised a record-breaking amount of funds. The Professional Dancers Society, www.ProfessionalDancersSociety.org  is an affiliate of The Actors’ Fund For Everyone in Entertainment. Proceeds take care of dancers in need.

Grey's Anatomy cast in performance.

Later that evening, the Royce Hall theatre at UCLA, played host to over 1,300 fans of the ABC hit series Grey’s Anatomy, gathered as cast members joined in song for Grey’s Anatomy: The Songs Beneath The Show. Among those in attendance to support the cause were George Chakiris, Kate Linder, Ilene Graff, Ben Lazerone, Holland Taylor, Tony Hoover, Barbara Van Orden, Rip Taylor, and Sharon Lawrence, among others. It was a thunderously appreciative audience that came to their feet numerous times during the evening that starred Jessica Capshaw, Justin Chambers, Eric Dane, Sarah Drew, Kevin McKidd, Ingrid Michaelson, Sandra Oh, Jim Pickens, Jr., Sara Ramirez, Kim Raver and Chandra Wilson.

Grey's anatomy cast members - Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr, Sara Ramirez and Kevin McKidd

The program produced by Michael Medico, Chris Van Dusen, Shonda Rhimes, Meg Thomas and written by Bill Harper, Mark Wilding and Jenna Bans featured the songs “Chasing Cars,” (performed by Sara Ramirez, Kevin McKidd, Chandra Wilson), “How We Operate” (McKidd), “There’s a Girl” (Sarah Drew), “Wait,” (Wilson, Drew), “Running on Sunshine” (James Pickens Jr., Justin Chambers, McKidd, Ramirez, Kim Raver, Jessica Capshaw, Drew, Wilson), “Young Folks” (Chambers and his three daughters, Eva, Mya and Kayla), “Everywhere I Go” (Wilson), “Keep Breathing” (performed by Ingrid Michaelson), “Looking at the World From a Bottom of a Well” (McKidd), “The Story,” (Ramirez) and “How to Save a Life” (Cast).

Grey's Anatomy cast Q and A

Each of the cast members shared their own plea to support the Actors Fund, with reference to the effects the Arts have on the entire community. Whether you are physically involved in the creative process or a fan of the results – whether you enjoy stage productions, going to a film, listening to music or staying at home and watching a favorite TV program, it is important … nay imperative … that you support the Arts in any way you can.

Joe Benincasa (AF Executive Dir), Kevin McKidd and Ilyanne Morden Kichaven.

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone-performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 12,800 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund’s programs include social services and emergency assistance, health care and insurance, housing, and employment and training services.

With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has-for 130 years-been a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition. For more information, please visit www.actorsfund.org.
PDS photo credit: Nathan Sternfel

Fergie at Don-a-Matrix Launch with The Ferguson Voli Vodka Cocktail at LA Confidential.

No, Don-A-Matrix is not some kind of crazy dominatrix fitness trend like it may sound. Don-A-Matrix Training (DMT) is a fast growing health, fitness, and wellness company conceived by certified celebrity trainer, Don “DB” Brooks, MBA, BA.  Don-A-Matrix Training includes the DMT Fitness System, DMT Training Academy, DMT Camp, DMT Web Club, and DMT Merchandise & Gear.

Voli Light Vodkas paired up with 5 personal trainers across the country to promote a healthy, fit lifestyle, free of deprivation. Don Brooks aka DB is the LA based trainer for the program.

The green-themed party at LA Confidential celebrated Don-A-Matrix Training and Voli’s new partnership with tasty low-calorie cocktails and Wet N Wild St Patty’s Day makeup gifts.

Fergie celebrates St. Patrick's Day in style at Confidential Lounge.

To commemorate her own Irish roots for St. Patrick’s Day, Fergie was festively decked in all green and sported Prada shoes with yellow and black flames. She made it known she was thrilled to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with her family and friends (her sister Dana Ferguson was there as well). Most importantly, she was excited to share the spotlight with her trainer: Don A Matrix, Voli Vodka’s newest member of the Voli fitness team.

Fergie, co-owner of Voli Light Vodkas and Don-a-Matrix client, was sipping on none other than the “The Ferguson” cocktail.

LA’s the Place brings you the recipe for your own Fergaliciously green party:

The Ferguson

1 1/2 oz Voli lemon
3/4 oz apple pucker
2 fresh lemon squeezes
Top with soda
Apple slice for garnish
Rocks Glass

Fergie danced and cheered on the crowd at LA Confidential while band mate and friend Apple DE AP from the Black Eyed Peas played Fergie Songs like Fergalicious, London Bridge, and more during the launch of her new Voli Light Drink.

Fergie’s husband, Josh Duhamel, arrived with a beanie but once the party was in full swing, he threw it off, revealing an edgy Mo-hawk. Like a good hubby, Josh had his I-phone/video out and recorded the Fergie-Voli fans in the crowd.

Fergie's husband, Josh Duhamel, sporting a stylin' Mo-hawk at Confidential Lounge.

Fergie chatted with Adrienne Maloof, while Josh chatted with Paul Nassif. The two couples enjoyed Voli cocktails at Confidential Lounge and had a great time.

Fergie with Apple DE AP and Adrienne Maloof.

Beyond cocktails, guests went green in the beauty department as well at the Wet N Wild vanity stations to spruce up their St. Patty’s day looks.

Fergie and Adrienne Maloof were wild for Wet n Wild. As a sponsor of the event, Wet N Wild gifted guests with green makeup, face painting, green lashes, and Wet N Wild’s Coloricon, Megalast nail polish, Glassy Gloss, and Wet n Wild Lip Stick.

Photos by Vivien Killilea

The party’s proceeds will benefit Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, a Washington D.C.-based national charity fighting colon cancer on a grass roots level.  March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and showing your support by coming to this gala event will help in Research & Cure, Patient Treatment & Care, and Awareness & Prevention.

The celebrity-studded party at SLS Hotel, emceed by former Bachelor contestant Michelle Money, will feature a night of Karma Tequila and Voli Vodka cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by DJ Gomes, Sprinkles cupcakes, a silent auction (i.e. tickets to the LA Kings, LA Dodgers, the CONAN show, Bill Maher, the Ellen show, dinner for 2 at TAO & access to the club, baskets of luxury items and much more) and the highlight of the evening: the sexy dream dates auction.

Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation’s Mission

The foundation’s mission is to find a cure for colon cancer by funding and facilitating cutting edge research programs across the nation. It also helps to improve the lives of patients diagnosed with colon cancer by funding and developing programs to support patients and their caregivers. And finally, the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation increases awareness of the life-saving importance of early screening for colon cancer by using innovative strategies.

Don’t miss out on this fun night with good drinks, fine eats and a chance for a date with your favorite Bachelor or Bachelorette, all for a good cause. Tickets are $100, with proceeds benefiting Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation. Tickets can be purchased here.

Dream Date Auction, SLS Hotel, 8 PM, March 31st.

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90210's Tiffany Hines at the Hats Off For Cancer table at the Kathy Duliakas' 4th Annual Celebrity Oscar® Suite & Party

Celebrity guests posed with the hats they brought for Hats Off For Cancer (HOFC). These photos will be attached with a personally handwritten note and gifted to a child suffering from cancer, surely to brighten the child’s day knowing one of their favorite stars took the time to generously donate a hat for them to personally wear. HOFC requires brand new hats to avoid affecting the child’s immune system but HOFC also accepts stars’ donating their favorite personal hat to be auctioned off to help raise money for more new hats.

Dancing with the Stars' Chelsie Hightower at the Traveler's Choice® table at the Kathy Duliakas' 4th Annual Celebrity Oscar® Suite & Party

Swag Sponsors

Sponsors who generously gifted were as follows: All The Above Clothing™, AquaHydrate® pH 9, Beverly Hills Country Club Collection®, Bootights® by Leg Up™, Caribbean Living™, Caveman Cookies™, Charmed Design, Della Casa Designs, EcoTraveler™, FudgeHim!™,

Gold Canyon®, Hollywood Baskets, Hotty Hoody®, Jones Soda Co.®, Justin’s®, KM Fantasy®, Nick Chavez® Beverly Hills, Not Just Any Old Day…It’s YOUR Special Day®, Pacific Gear®, Pirate’s Booty, Plantronics, Prana SpaCeuticals™, RAAW®, Rockstar White®, Saky Sacks™, Sakiri™ Vodka, Satissimi, Single® by Galina Sobolev, Snap Yourself!, Sonas Denim™, Spongelle® Beyond Cleansing®, Steaz®, Stemulation Luxury Skin Care®, The Healing Bath™, Tough Luv®, Traveler’s Choice®, Twisted Silver®, US Rags, and Wolfgang Puck Cold Brewed Iced Coffee.

Sponsor Michele Esposito and Celebrity Apprentice's Tia Carrere at the Not Just Any Old Day...It's YOUR Special Day® booth at the Kathy Duliakas' 4th Annual Celebrity Oscar® Suite & Party. (Photo: Jeff Carrillo)

Express Yourself and Change The World in All The Above Clothing™ — a socially conscious premium casual clothing line that fosters self expression and is dedicated to creating stylish, innovative and inspired concept-based designs with a deeper meaning. Yet, the heart of All The Above™ is to support and build awareness for worthy causes by featuring an original artistic design per month that is created for a non-profit organization with 100% of profits donated to the cause. www.ata-clothing.com

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Hats Off For Cancer: Because it’s so much better to give than to receive, Hats Off For Cancer will be on-site collecting new hats for children battling cancer. All guests are encouraged to donate a brand new hat(s) and/or donate the hat off your head for a future charity auction. Since 1996, Hats Off For Cancer, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has collected and donated over one million brand-new hats worldwide to children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments. Hats Off For Cancer continues to focus on ways to improve the lives of children battling cancer. Please visit www.hatsoffforcancer.org.

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Conceived to reaffirm every woman’s zest for life, individuality of style, romance and elegance, Single® by Galina Sobolev offers the latest in fashion trends and lavish fabrics, from delicate silks to the softest Modal jersey knits, with a fresh and unique interpretation. Combining classic luxury with an exuberant attitude, Single’s one-of-a-kind prints are developed from original artwork in coordination with art studios in Italy and France. www.singledress.com

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Transform the way you look on the outside and feel on the inside with Satissimi, a complete conscious premium lifestyle brand comprised of active-wear, lingerie and lounge-wear — making their debut at the 4th Annual Celebrity Oscar Suite & Party. “Sati” comes from the Buddhist term meaning mindfulness — knowing you are much more than you ever could imagine! Made with pure supplex, every lightweight and curve-hugging item is designed with the intention of helping you establish a deeper connection within yourself. www.satissimi.com

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For the casual traveler who still likes to travel in style, Beverly Hills Country Club Collection® by Traveler’s Choice® is the ultimate vision of comfort, ease and relaxation in travel ware. Lightweight and easy to maneuver makes strolling through the airport a breeze while BHCC’s fashionable colors are designed to get you noticed. Catering to the active sports enthusiast, Pacific Gear® by Traveler’s Choice®, with its earthy tones and trendy sport colors, design and style focuses on durability and functionality, embracing the rigors of the outdoors and travel. Eco-conscious? If so, the EcoTraveler™ by Traveler’s Choice® is just for you!  Constructed of durable and weather resistant material, these Award-winning solar-powered computer cases can harness energy from the sun with their exclusive Konarka Power Plastic®. For the serious traveler, Traveler’s Choice® has its own collection of sturdy luggage ware which includes solar-powered laptop cases, carry-on uprights and TSA checkpoint-friendly briefcases. www.travelerchoice.com

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Get healthy with the perfect fruit and vegetable combinations from RAAW® Juices that taste great and are good for you. RAAW® Juices are 100% natural, gluten free, vegan & Kosher certified, with no preservatives, sugar, water, artificial colors, flavors or GMO added. RAAW® Juices are Delicious and Naturally Healthy!  www.raawfoods.com

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Plantronics, a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers, has pioneered new trends in audio technology for over 50 years, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From unified communication solutions to Bluetooth® headsets, Plantronics delivers uncompromising quality, an ideal experience and extraordinary service. www.plantronics.com

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For the most radiant face on or off the Red Carpet - it’s Prana SpaCeuticals™ – an exclusive high-performance skin care line using cutting edge technology. For those who love injectables, their new Active Vitamin Lift will help prolong the effects and/or serve as a revolutionary alternative. This targeted serum - by delivering a high powered surge of vitamins, peptides, exotic botanical extracts and Rare Swiss Apple Stem Cells – will minimize muscle tension, regenerate cellular breakdown, delay aging, decrease wrinkle formation and help skin stem cells maintain elasticity to build new tissue. www.spaskincareproducts.org

Get ready for that close-up with Rockstar White®! This unique teeth whitening gel is safe, and has all natural and organic ingredients. Rockstar White produces  the highest strength, using desensitizers and anti-oxidants allowing maximal results without any discomfort.  Rockstar White’s whitening gels are fluoride free, sugar free, alcohol free, sulfate free and animal free.  Made in the USA and rockin’ the world – Rockstar White®, will give you a kissable smile. www.rockstarwhite.com

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Change The Way You Feel! ™ with The Healing Bath™, a line of therapeutic body care products — including salts, creams, muds, scrubs and Wellness Gel – containing Dead Sea minerals. Family owned and operated in Canada, The Healing Bath™ imports the highest therapeutic grade of Dead Sea salts directly from Israel. Containing only 4% sodium chloride, Dead Sea salts whose medicinal benefits have been known for thousands of years, will not only alleviate and relieve a wide variety of ailments, it also leaves your skin feeling silky soft, with no need for moisturizers. www.thehealingbath.ca

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Glow on the red carpet with Stemulation Luxury Skin Care® – a line of products designed to produce youthful radiant skin at any age. The world’s first skin rejuvenation system that captures the restorative powers of stem cell technology, which in turn stimulate new cell growth, Stemulation has been proven to reduce surface wrinkles, eliminate sunspots, tighten skin and smooth fine lines. www.stemulation.com.

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Set the mood with Gold Canyon®! Made with the highest quality fragrance, wax and wicks, Gold Canyon® provides a complete line of the “World’s Finest” highly scented candles, bath, body and home fragrance products, including room sprays and sachets, as well as environmentally friendly home cleaning products. www.goldcanyon.com

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Starting as a fun concept between its co-founders, Snap Yourself! has developed into a unique and in-demand business. Calling them a simple photo booth is a misnomer, though. They’ve drawn on their cumulative and specialized photographic backgrounds to design a whole new photo-taking experience that blows people away, is insanely fun, and is something people have never seen before, by giving folks the ability to instantly take their own profoundly eye-catching photos. Snap Yourself! also provide a host of other services to serve as your one-stop-shop for stimulating and engaging event photography needs. www.snapyourself.com

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Let Spongeables® LLC bath and shower treats turn ordinary cleansing into a fun, fragrant way to get clean! A new patent-pending technology allows Spongeables® to be infused with specifically designed formulas to Cleanse, Exfoliate, Massage and Nourish the skin from neck to toe. Enjoy the complete line which include Spongeables®, Shower Gel in a Sponge® and Spongelle® Beyond Cleansing® brands in a bevy of  fragrant scents – Vanilla Orchid-Black Tea, Papaya Sandalwood, Lavender-Meyer Lemon, Mandarin-Bamboo Extract and Summer Lilac-Verbena! www.spongeables.com

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Seduce your senses with KM Fantasy® Sensual Massage Oil Candles! Made with all-natural, top-grade soy and jojoba oils, these unique candles are designed for those who wish to truly indulge themselves with their partner. Not only are these fragrant candles designed to entice, but the warm oil feeds the skin, leaving it irresistibly soft with a delicate glow. Whether you want to ignite a night of passion or relax after a stressful day, KM Fantasy’s Sensual Massage Oil Candles – with such delicious scents as Arousing Chocolat Mint and Euphoric Coconut - are here to help. www.kmfantasy.com\

Be inspired by the exquisite artwork of Della Casa Designs. Master Oil Painter and Celebrity Artist Mario Della Casa successfully blends the Classics with Elegance that will evoke an emotional response. His collection of meticulously hand-painted glass Jeannie bottles has earned Della Casa the title of Official Artist of the “I Dream of Jeannie Bottle.” www.ElegantPaintings.com; www.JeannieBottles.com

What do you give the person who has everything? Naturally, a premiere custom gift basket from Hollywood Baskets! Since 1994, Hollywood Baskets has created unique gift baskets – chock full of everything from pampering goodies, romantic items, chocolate to fine jewelry – for such Hollywood A-Listers as Oprah Winfrey and Britney Spears. In addition to catering to other prestigious clients as the Four Seasons Hotel, Hollywood Baskets has also prepared SWAG bags for The Oscars. www.hollywoodbaskets.com

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For the girl on the go, there was Hotty Hoody® Cool Sleeve — a universal safety sleeve that fits over the hot portion of curling irons, flat irons, crimpers, hot brushes, etc. Made from 100% silicone, the Hotty Hoody® can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees, so you can pack, carry or store your styling tools safely while hot without worrying about burning anything — including your fingers! Never again will a hot styling tool cramp your style! Available in 5 bright colors! www.hottyhoody.com

Saky Sacks™ brings a little Saturday into your everyday with polished, ultra-compact bags designed to go anywhere – from the office and breakfast with friends to the farmers market, beach or the gym. Made from DuPont® Tyvek®, Saky Sacks™ are eco-friendly, water resistant and squishable. The patented City Sack and the larger Saky Weekend ensure there is a size for everyone. www.sakysacks.com

Purified and refreshing, AquaHydrate® is uniquely fortified and crafted to replenish the body differently than traditional bottled water. Raised to an alkaline pH of 9+, and then fortified with electrolytes and minerals, AquaHydrate® is the water for people who know the difference. www.aquahydrate.com

Meet the world’s most lovable Bakluva. The Award-Winning “baklava-only” bakery, Bakluvit® Baklava is known for its exquisite, all-natural, made-to-order and baked-in-small-batches baklava, which features a mixture of California-grown nuts, locally made fillo dough and choice spices. In additional to Traditional, Bakluvit® comes in a variety of savory flavors, including Chocolate (ChocBak), Butterscotch (BakScotch), Peanut Butter & Chocolate (PB Choc), as well as seasonal Pumpkin (PumpkinBak) and Caramel Apple (CappleBak). Tantalize your taste buds with the Mediterranean’s most decadent dessert and discover what “luv” at first bite tastes like. www.bakluvit.com

Step away from the Internet and take that much needed break with a one-week stay in the sexy Caribbean, courtesy of Caribbean Living™ Magazine — the luxury travel and lifestyle magazine that takes you “beyond the beach”™. Featuring a celebrity in every issue, Caribbean Living™ is gifting our celebrity guests with a copy of the magazine and a certificate for a week-stay in one of three all-inclusive resorts located in St. Lucia and Antigua. www.caribbeanlivingmagazine.com

Inspired by an Asian (Cambodian) recipe, Sakiri™ Vodka – a wheat-based French Ultra Premium Vodka — uses a propriety five-step distillation process to transform the French Wheat and pure Gensac® spring water into “The Worlds Most Exotic Tasting Vodka.” www.sakirivodka.com

Bring out your inner primal being with Caveman Cookies™! Made with ingredients that our Paleolithic ancestors had access to: nuts, honey and berries … and that’s it, these delicious treats are 100% all natural - gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and a good source of protein. At just 65-75 calories per cookie and available in four varieties: Original, Alpine, Tropical and Rainforest, Caveman Cookies™ are a satisfying guilt-free snack great for any time of day! Be positively prehistoric as you enjoy a Caveman Cookie … after all, they’re “Just like your great, great, great, great, great … grandmother used to make!” www.cavemancookies.com

Created with positive energy, Charmed Design — unique on trend wrap bracelets adorned with stones, symbols and charms — are meant to provide inspiration, motivation and awareness. Charmed Design’s “jewelry with meaning” was born after designer Lori Cohn survived a sudden life threatening illness, leaving her feeling and believe that she was indeed – CHARMED! www.charmeddesign1012.com

A special birthday, an important anniversary, a new arrival – those life changing moments become the important dates that shape our lives. And when they happen, Not Just Any Old Day…It’s YOUR Special Day® helps keep those events close to your heart. Their personalized “Datesake” Calendars, each hand marked with a beautiful Swarovski crystal, are just the thing to help celebrate those special days!  www.notjustanyoldday.com

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We got you covered with Bootights® by Leg Up™! These are THE ONLY premium tights attached to a performance sock at the mid-calf or ankle, so your legs look amazing and your feet feel comfortable in your boots all day long! Designed to keep feet warm and dry, Bootights® are a clever, cozy, comfy and stylish solution for women who love boots!  Socks + Tights = Bootights®. www.bootights.com

Aimed at adventurous individuals, who have a knack for art and music with a respect for the old school ways, US Rags is a modern and unique clothing line with a vintage inspired charm. “Made With Love in California”, US Rags, whose line includes an eclectic array of eye catching dresses, skirts and graphic tees, takes cues from music, pop culture and a fusion of current trends without sacrificing authenticity. www.usragsclothing.com

TWISTED SILVER® Thumbing an irreverent nose at conventional rules, Twisted Silver® is an edgy and uber-hip jewelry line. Its distinct signature is cutting edge “Eco Chic” made from cast-off and vintage parts, up-cycled for the fashion forward. Green never looked so good. All handmade, carefully assembled in the U.S.A, never mass-produced. Twisted Silver® IS … Above and Beyond the Call of Jewelry! www.twisted-silver.com

Step out in style with Tough Luv®, a hip clothing line that transforms staple fabrics like American-made cotton french terries and tee-shirt jerseys into fashion forward designs without sacrificing wearability, comfort or detailing. Proudly made in the USA, Tough Luv® Clothing has distribution in Los Angeles and New York and is available in over two hundred boutiques and specialty stores nationwide. Along with her husband, designer Elaine Lai seamlessly blends edgy street looks with feminine touches, resulting in a line that is cool, flirty, and fun. www.toughluvclothing.com

Stand out from the crowd in Sonas Denim™, a sexy, unique, free-spirited denim brand from San Francisco. Inspired from years of traveling and attending festivals around the globe, each jean has over fifty individual patches which are hand cut and sewn together to give them its unique look and feel. With portions of the jeans made from reclaimed denim and any scraps turned into greeting cards, there is no waste. In addition, 10% of net profits is donated to animal welfare groups. www.sonasdenim.com

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Created in the kitchen of Spago Beverly Hills by Chef Wolfgang Puck and his Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard, Wolfgang Puck Cold Brewed Iced Coffee is made using a cold brewed process that reduces tannins and the bitter taste often found in hot brewed drinks. Organic, kosher and only 120 calories per bottle, Wolfgang Puck Cold Brewed Iced Coffee comes in a plethora of stimulating flavors, including Vanilla Fusion, Double Blend Mocha, Crème Caramel and Café au Lait. www.wolfgangpuckicedcoffee.com

Going through a relationship rough patch? Cheer up with FudgeHim!™ — the perfect product to get anyone through a beakup. With flavors like “Lying Lemon”, “That Was The Last Straw-berry” and “He Took Me For Pome-granted”, these comfort food jelly beans with a greeting card on the jar will help heal any broken heart. www.fudgehim.com

Treat your taste buds with Jones Soda Co.® Pure Cane sparkling sodas. Sip on an assortment of unique flavors such as Strawberry Lime, Green Apple, Blue Bubblegum and Orange & Cream, all made with pure cane sugar. Looking to satisfy your thirst with fewer calories? Enjoy Jones’ zero sugar/zero calorie alternative — Zilch sparkling sodas, in two delightful flavors: Black Cherry and Vanilla Bean. www.jonessoda.com

Think of your favorite peanut butter cup. Next, magnify that feeling by a gazillion – and you’ll have Justin’s®. Nuts? Yes. Crazy? No. Just imagine what happens when you take the best tasting organic peanut butter in the world and delicately place it into the highest quality organic and fair-trade chocolate available. Yes, Peanut Butter Cup Perfection! Justin’s® popular Maple Almond Butter squeeze packs were featured in USA Weekend as Reese Witherspoon’s list of Must Haves. www.justinsnutbutter.com

There’s only one way to achieve that “Every Day Gorgeous™” look through healthy, shiny, beautiful hair – and that’s with Nick Chavez Beverly Hills’ luxurious line of hair care products. www.nickchavezbeverlyhills.com

And, the Oscar for “Best Snack” goes to … Pirate’s Booty! Baked, all-natural Pirate’s Booty is the go-to snack for many leading ladies. Pirate’s Booty has half the fat and less calories than regular fried potato chips, so it’s a great healthier alternative. Plus, Pirate’s Booty is trans fat, gluten free and … fun!  Pirate’s Booty comes in great flavors like Veggie and Aged White Cheddar. With Pirate’s Booty, you don’t have to ‘snackrifice’ taste and fun for health!” www.piratebrands.com

Get energized with Steaz® - the world’s first all-natural, USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified™ energy drink. Tapping into nature’s clean energy supply, Steaz® uses only sustainably sourced ingredients like real açai and guarana berries, green tea, and rainforest grown yerba mate—some of nature’s most balanced stimulants. These superfruits are then fortified with a shot of B vitamins for that extra special kick resulting in a light, refreshing energy drink that provides an all-natural “buzz” you can feel good about. www.steazteas.com

In honor of the 84th Annual Academy Awards, Secret Room Events produced their 2012 Academy Awards Style Lounge, held at the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills on the beautiful rooftop, where celebrities, VIPs and media indulged in products ranging the latest skin care technology and products, clothing,  jewelry and more while enjoying the beautiful view of L.A. Check out all the videos!

As always, The Secret Room always gives back and the charity of choice was The Humane Society of America.

The amazing variety of businesses and brands that attended and wowed the crowd and gifted their items included:

Pantofola d’Oro Italian stylish sport shoes from Italy began over a century ago and has been known to supply their great shoes to the world’s greatest athletes and champions. Made from quality and luxurious materials, Pantofola d’Oro is now taking the US by storm with their great styling and hot looks. www.Pantofoladorousa.com

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Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., the creators of the amazing Galvanic Spa, is leader in anti-aging technologies for skin care and nutritional products. They presented their new Galvanic Body Spa so now your body can look as flawless as your face.  The Galvanic Body Spa helps to minimize the appearance of cellulite and provide you with firmer looking skin. www.Nuskin.com

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Loudmouth Golf has an assortment of golf pants, shorts, suits, hats, belts and more that are not your average apparel! Run the range in a pair of Loudmouth pants. Loud mouth utilizes funky colors, patterns, and themes from our favorite classic tv shows! They will definitely make you be noticed stand out from the crowd. www.LoudMouthGolf.com

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Whitening Lightning is the at-home teeth-whitening kit to give you professional results and a bright, white smile. They also offer their Super-boost whitening pen to keep your smile bright inbetween whitening treatments. It dissolves difficult to remove stains without any damage to the tooth enamel.  The “Dial A Smile” Professional Whitening Kit provides the same results as going to a professional at fraction of the cost. www.WhiteningLightning.com

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Atzen Skin Care – A ‘green company” Using highly effective ingredients,  Atzen products deliver results. Using unique formulations that are composed of the highest concentrations of ingredients such as DNA, peptides, and ATP (energy), as well as ingredients direct from nature such as green tea, coconut, and olives. Atzen, is an all-natural product that will give you proven results too. www.Atzen.com

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Lolo Jewellry & Accessories –Glamorous Jewelry Displayed by Lolo Designs Designed by Lorena Ponis. Lolo Jewelry, is known for its glamorous, classic, and effortless style. Lolo Jewelry is created for women who have an appreciation for versatility, exclusivity, and timeless beauty.

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Tiare Hawaii Clothing  brings you the feeling of the islands. This clothing line, designed in Hawaii is women’s wear with a beach theme – dresses, Versatile day dresses become evening wear, and the line includes sundresses, tunics, bathing suit covers and more. They are now branching out into the mainland USA.  www.facebook.com/tiarehawaii, www.TiareHawaii.com

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Giavannas Closet is the chic boutique for high end pettiskirts and petti tops made of lace and chiffon pettiskirts, rompers, hair accessories and more. www.GiavannasCloset.com

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Regina Calderon Photography specializes in portraits for newborns, children, pregnancy and more. www.ReginaCalderonPhotography.com

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Blinx are beautiful necklaces that are also reading glasses. When you need to read the small print, just unfold the jewel and see what you need to see. Accented with Swarovski crystals, these were a real favorite at the suite. www.BlinksOnline.com

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The Tiniest Tiger’s Cub Conservation Club is feline-friendly place for friends to gather, share and discuss their love for all cats big and small. They raise money for animal causes. The Tiniest Tiger is also charitable and helps cats in need- big cats and small. They are proud that their community has donated over $27,000 for big cat conservation.

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Hylunia skin care products are organic, holistic, clinical and all-natural. At the suite they gifted several of their new products: body lotion with essentials oils, Eye cream with8  peptides, and a Beyond Complex C.  www.Hylunia.com

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Nordic Naturals was onhand to make sure everyone stays healthy with their all-natural Omega-3 fish oil suppliments, including Ultimate Omega, Nordic Berries multi-vitamins, prenatal supplements,  Children’s DHA and pearl-size fish oil supplements and gummy worms. www.NordicNaturals.com, Facebook.com/nordicnaturals

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The Comfort Gourmet has taken an American classic, macaroni and cheese and put their gourmet spin With the addition of variety of vegetables and a combination of your favorite gourmet cheeses, they have taken this favorite dish to the next level. The Comfort Gourmet is available in the LA area such as: Gelsons, Bristol Farms, Whole Foods and more. www.comfortgourmet.com

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Jock Soap is a line developed exclusively for men. The line included products for the face, body, hair, as well as a fragrance.  Jock Soap utilizes traditional ingredients and  latest technology to create innovative formulations.  www.GetJock.com

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Shotgun Promos was onhand offering tastings of Macallan Oak Barrel Scotch, with a 7 year old and 10 year old, made in fine oak barrels, then switched to sherry barrels. www.shotgunpromos.com

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RenuAtum skincare is all natural, organic and they featured their new Youth Serum and a pain relief rub. www.RenuAtum.com

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NooSphere Studios had Oil Painted Canvas’ on display by Artist Marissa Denise. Her works are large abstract color field oil paintings. Her style is unique as she uses late 20th century post-war painting techniques. Her designs are in demand. www.noospherestudios.com

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The Neocell Corporation provides premium collagen peptide-based dietary supplements,  They shared their 3-step beauty system:  Step 1 – strengthen the skin with collagen, Step 2 – hydrate the skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Step 3 –  protect the skin with Resveritrol. All three of their products to work together to help you stay young and healthy forever!  Neocell – www.neocell.com

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Beachy Cream Ice Cream, based in Malibu, CA, served up their delicious all-natural ice cream sandwich, Beachy Cream. A portable ice cream shoppe, they sweeten up any event. They offer an array of flavors such as strawberry surfer girl, key lime cowabunga, ginger wipe out and more. Beachy Cream – www.beachycream.com

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Ball Room Panic is a fun, free-spirited line of casual wear. www.BallRoomPanic.com

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Universal Angel Wings is an accessory clip designed to clip your hair, hold your beach towel, keep the pages to your book open and more. Spreading love, joy, hope, and faith, Universal Angel Wings, is the best pocket size accessory to take to a day at the beach or your everyday life. Universal Angel Wings – www.universalangelwings.com

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Eminence Organic Skin Care –  www.eminenceorganics.com

Turtle Island Fiji  is an all-inclusive, private island which accommodates only 14 couples at one time. The incredible views and scenera from your villa include the beautiful Blue Lagoon as well as neighboring islands. Special discounted rates were gifted. www.turtlefiji.com

Topricin is a line of pain relief products. Topricin showcased three items from its line. One for the feet, a cream for the body and a cream that can be used for children. www.topricin.com

Mujus is complete organic jewelry and accessories that uses biodegradable materials and fibers to create designs that are elegant and beautiful.  www.mujus.com

Other sponsors at the gift suite included:

Wakatobi Dive Resort, World’s Best Cat Litter,  Cat Power Tower, Dallas Prince Designs, Dominican Republic Representatives,  Sleep Couture, Suboo, and more.

The Secret Room Events hosted the 2012 Red Carpet Celebrity Lounge, honoring Academy Award nominees and benefited The Humane Society of The United States. The gift bag was featured in OK! Magazine with a photo of the gift bag and a featured giveaway.

Contact them for further information if you’d like to participate in their upcoming celebrity suites: Amy Boatwright 310-403-3384
www.secretroomevents.com
secretroomevents@yahoo.com
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On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on the beach at Santa Monica, On3 Productions produced The Official Presenter Gift Lounge backstage at the 27th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Celebrities that attended included Anna Kendrick, Anthony Mackie, Benjamin Bratt, Beth Behrs, Bing Bing Li, Carla Gallo, Carson Kressley, Derek Luke, Garcelle Beauvais, Giancarlo Esposito, Harmony Santana, Ian Somerhalder, Illeana Douglas, Jason Isaacs, Jeffrey Dean Moran, John Hawkes, John Waters, Kim Johnson, Lennie James, Lucy Liu, Matt Bomer, Matthew Lillard, Michael Gladis, Penelope Ann Miller, Richard Kind, Sarah Paulson, Shailene Woodley, Terrence Howard, Tracee Ellis Ross, William H. Macy, Wilmer Valderrama and more.

There were many great brands such as Wella Professionals, Tree Hut, New Balance, Emergen-C, Fashion Forms, Votre Vu, Bratz, Bowers & Wilkins, AMC Theatres, Cult of Individuality, Carlos Falchi, The Ritz-Carlton New York, & Crunch.

As the excited stars explored the gift lounge, they were heard commenting…

“I will be asking people all afternoon to smell the Tree Hut on my hands – is that weird?” – Anna Kendrick

“We are such fans of body care products from Tree Hut – freaks if you will” – Derek Luke

“I have an Emergen-C! I’m losing my voice” – John Waters

“I made seven movies this year – now I’m ready to work out! at Crunch” – Anna Kendrick

“I used to be a Bratz girl” – Harmony Santana

“The best part about the gift lounge is the AMC movie card!” – Matthew Lillard

“Does this AMC movie pass come with a babysitter?”- Jason Isaacs

“Does Crunch have a trainer that can give me a body of a junkie?” – John Waters

The Gift Suite Brands:

WELLA PROFESSIONALS

Garcelle Beauvais

Known as the must-have hair products to get red carpet ready, celebs hit The Wella Professionals Beauty Bar for all the “mane” essentials from their new high-performance care & styling collection. Stars were treated to the finest products in hair care along with a gift certificate for premium salon services. Carson Kressley joked with the stylists saying, “Will this make my wig feel smooth”? Afterwards, him and Dancing with the Stars beauty, Kim Johnson jokingly began cutting each other’s hair with Wella Professional’s larger than life scissors. Actress Anna Kendrick was seen checking out herself in Wella Professional’s many mirrors before grabbing her favorite products from the line. Charlies’ Angel Lucy Liu also picked up Wella Professionals product for her silky locks before chatting it up with presenter Jeffrey Dean Moran…

TREE HUT

Beth Behrs

Celebrities couldn’t get enough of Tree Hut’s natural brand for beautiful skin. Created specifically for the Spirit Awards, stars were given Tree Hut’s limited edition Shea Sugar Scrub, which features the antioxidant power of real Rubies. A-listers like Anna Kendrick and William H. Macy were seen scrubbing their hands and rubbing the brand’s popular shea butter moisturizer on their face. Sarah Paulson also picked up the Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub, great for moisturizing her body during her frequent travels. In addition to the limited edition scrub, stars received a 1-year supply of Tree Hut body care products and a 1x Samsung ST80 wifi enabled digital camera to help stars “capture their natural beauty with Tree Hut”.

NEW BALANCE 1400

Kim Johnson and Carson Kressley

Celebrities were among the first to get their hands on New Balance 1400’s in the newest colors (not available to the public until July)! Packed with just the right amount of performance, edge and speed, the sleek New Balance 1400 design will have stars looking great and feeling like a speed demon – whether they are running through the Hollywood Hills or just down the road to Starbucks. Stars received a sneak peak of the exclusive new trends that carry bright, invigorating colors. On hand to give them revolutionary fitness tips, was celeb trainer and star of ABC’s The Revolution, Harley Pasternak. Kim Johnson from Dancing with the Stars traded in her dancing shoes for some New Balance 1400’s. Best Supporting Actress winner, Shailene Woodley picked up a pair of New Balance 1400’s to wear during her favorite workout – climbing trees! White Collar star, Matt Bomer was seen picking up a pair of New Balance 1400’sto add some speed to his workout regimen. Watch celebrity fitness expert Harley Pasternak discuss New Balance here…

EMERGEN-C

Matt Bomer

Emergen-C was the drink of choice for celebrities backstage in the Official Presenter Gift Lounge at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. To stay hydrated and healthy, stars got to choose from a selection of delicious vitamin C packed flavors, like Raspberry, Super Orange and Mangosteen. Celebs received a gift certificate for a 1-Year personal supply of the vitamin drink mix that provides 24 nutrients and offers a fast and fun way to help you feel the good! Dancing with the Stars Aussie, Kim Johnson was overheard saying she drinks Emergen-C regularly on set. Actor John Hawkes was visibly excited saying, “I love this stuff! I drink it all the time”. Best Supporting Actress winner, Shailene Woodley took home a year supply of vitamin C packed goodness. Awake star Wilmer Valderrama was seen flirting with the Emergen-C mixologist on set – he even gave her a kiss on the cheek! Other a-lister’s who took home the Emergen-C package: William H. Macy, Harmony Santana and Benjamin Bratt.

FASHION FORMS

Penelope Ann Miller

When a-list actress’ gear up for awards season – they make sure to pick up Fashion Forms lingerie to help conceal unsightly bra lines. Known as the must have lingerie accessories for the red carpet & beyond: imagination is the foundation behind these patented designs. As one of the most popular stations at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Gift Lounge, celebrities like Kim Johnson, Sarah Paulson and Penelope Ann Miller all snatched up some goodies from the fun, uber-trendy line, to help keep things together in style on the Carpet this season.

VOTRE VU

Ellis Ross

Votre Vu was a popular choice among men and women at the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2012 Gift Lounge. A luxury handcrafted French skincare collection, Votre Vu, is a botanically infused formula that is custom blended in a privately owned lab that has been blending award-winning, professional grade skin care for 80 years. Upstaging products like La Mer and La Prairie, this noteworthy formula is designed to eliminate even the slightest form of wrinkles – leaving your skin looking and feeling younger than ever. Celebrities were busy trying out the collection and snatching it up to take home for themselves. Jason Isaacs picked up a few products from the Votre Vu men’s line, and Wilmer Valderrama quickly followed in his footsteps, packing a Votre Vu bag of their famous lotions as well.

BRATZ Fun Fashion Dolls

Illeana Douglas

Bratz Dolls – the only girls with a passion for fashion – were the ideal gift to snatch up for the little ones during the Film Independent Spirit Awards Gift Lounge this awards season. Stars were among the first to experience the fun Spring 2012 brings with Bratz Catz, Bratz Featherageous and Bratz Funk ‘n Glow! John Waters was thrilled saying, “I have three nieces and they grew up with Bratz”! Garcelle Beauvais said, “I have a little girl who is obsessed with Bratz”. Illeana Douglas was proud of her acting credits announcing, “I worked on the Bratz movie years ago!” Best Supporting Actress nominee, Harmony Santana, shouted, “I used to be a Bratz gir!” Actress Li Bing Bing was seen sporting Bratz’s new 3D glasses that add a lighting kick to the new spring dolls.

BOWERS & WILKINS

Garcelle Beauvais

Bowers & Wilkins, maker of the world’s most accurate loudspeakers, unveiled the latest addition to its growing portfolio of high performance personal audio products at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Gift Lounge. Bowers & Wilkins was one of the hottest stations, with stars crowding around to get their hands on their newest state of the art headphones – not available to the public yet. We Bought a Zoo actress, Carla Gallo was seen jamming out to her new gift, along with Best Supporting Actress winner, Shailene Woodley. Sarah Paulson was excited to see Bowers & Wilkins onsite, asking if they had any presence at Sundance this year since she always has headphones when she travels.

AMC ENTERTAINMENT

Shailene Woodley

Celebrities received the ultimate treat at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards Gift Lounge – the opportunity to watch themselves on the big screen year round, for free! AMC Entertainment offered stars like Shailene Woodley, Matthew Lillard, Terrence Howard and Penelope Ann Miller an exclusive AMC signature pass: providing each star and one guest the opportunity to see movies for free at more than 300 AMC theatres across the U.S. for an entire year. Actor Matthew Lillard practically bee-lined for the station, yelling out “The best part of the gift lounge is the AMC movie giveaway!” Actress Anna Kendrick was seen munching on complimentary AMC Theatres popcorn and overheard saying, “AMC has the most delicious food – I adore the mozzarella sticks!” Awake star Jason Isaacs snatched up a free AMC year pass but asked, “Does this pass come with a babysitter?”

CULT OF INDIVIDUALITY

Shailene Woodley

Celebrities loved the Cult of Individuality jeans showcased at the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2012 Gift Lounge. Comprised of Men’s & Women’s vintage denim and t-shirts, founder and designer, Ron Poisson, is looking to target consumers who don’t follow in the footsteps of others – makers of their own strides in life – hence The CULT. The jeans come in a variety of different styles, so stars were picking up everything from their faded look to the bootcut. Shailene Woodley slipped a few pairs of comfortable jeans from Cult of Individuality in her bag while simultaneously speaking to a friend about her admiration and respect for her The Decedent co-star George Clooney. She also scooped up a couple Cult of Individusality tees! Wilmer Valderrama discussed his latest TV series Awake with Jason Isaacs before the two picked out comfy t-shirts and denim from Cult of Individuality.

CARLOS FALCHI

Stars packed all of their favorite goodies into their new Carlos Falchi shopping tote at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Gift Lounge. Carlos Falchi has an unrivaled place in the world of luxury handbags and now stars will have their very own. Celebs such as Shailene Woodley, Sarah Paulson, Lucy Liu, and Beth Behrs all picked up a tote from Carlos Falchi and packed it with goodies in the lounge.

THE RITZ CARLTON NEW YORK

Lucy Liu

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is home to Hollywood’s most prestigious elite members, foreign dignitaries and Fortune 500 business titans. What better way to unwind after awards season than to treat yourself to a lavish weekend stay in a one-bedroom city view suite? Celebrities were gifted this luxurious opportunity at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Gift Lounge, so they can relax in opulence at New York’s number one hotel voted by Travel and Leisure Magazine and US News and World Reports. A-lister’s get to Indulge in warm, personalized bespoke service while they take in everything the big apple has to offer! Lucy Liu ran towards The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park station to pick up a complimentary luxury getaway package for two… wonder who she is bringing for this exclusive trip? Moments later Jeffrey Dean Moran was seen doing the same!

CRUNCH

Kim Johnson and Carson Kressley

With 2012 still being so new, celebrities had no choice but to fulfill those new years resolutions by hitting the gym hard! Crunch gym gifted 1-year gym memberships and private training sessions at any of their locations nationwide. With awesome classes, shiny machines and things to punch, Crunch has something for everyone – even if you’re not a star! Actress Anna Kendrick was overhead saying “I made 7 movies this year – now I’m ready to work out!” Actor Michael Gladis said, “I would love to hit Crunch! I need to get my boxing on”. White Collar actor Matt Bomer said, “See you when I’m nice and sweaty!” Actor Derek Luke was excited about Crunch’s new location saying, “I can’t wait until you open in Burbank!” Actress Lucy Liu was clearly pumped saying, “Crunch – now this is something I can use”.

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Gaga For George Clooney

Although George Clooney’s current girlfriend, Stacey Kiebler, already made her Dancing With The Stars debut, Kim Johnson told onlookers at The Wella Professionals Beauty Bar that he should definitely show off his moves next and is hoping that he will be amongst the announced show participants this upcoming Tuesday. How is Kim prepping for the season? Drinking lots of Emergen-c on set! The blond grabbed a few packs to go backstage… Clooney seemed to be the topic of conversation amongst the women onsite, as his co-the star Shailene Woodley received an award for best supporting actress in The Descendants, she paid a complimented to him by saying, “George Clooney is a phenomenal super human.” The grateful young starlet also mentioned that she is very down to earth and actually enjoys climbing trees as a form of exercise, right before picking up a pair of New Balance 1400, followed by a stop at Fashion Forms. Last but not least, actor Matthew Lillard exclaimed that his “celebrity crush” is no other than George Clooney! Claiming that, “George Clooney is even more handsome and even more down to earth in real life.” He also slipped into a pair of New Balance and headed over to AMC Entertainment to check out their offerings. Maybe he’ll use his AMC card to watch the latest Clooney flick?

Awakening New Aspirations

Wilmer Valderrama and Jason Isaacs were finishing each other’s sentences as they told onlookers about their new TV series Awake at The Wella Professionals Beauty Bar. Wilmer excitedly added that the show’s brand new concept will give NBC a boost and save the network from Smash, which has not been doing well. Their minds were not only work focused… Wilmer’s thoughts were on his ex Lindsay Lohan, saying that he’s happy for her upcoming SNL hosting gig, that they’ll always be friends and he’ll support her through all her endeavors. Right behind him, Jason told a friend that he would love to see his kids more and that he is tired of skyping with them from countries like Hungry; he picked up a few Bratz fun fashion dolls for them, before heading over to Crunch, Tree Hut, & Votre Vu.

Kim Johnson and Carson Kressley

Romantic Weekend For Two

William H. Macey stopped by the AMC Theatres area backstage at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, sans wife Felicity Huffman. Even though his Desperate Housewife was at home with kids, the Shameless star showed off his romantic side and picked up a weekend stay the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, so that the two can enjoy a well-deserved getaway after the long award season.

Fitness Tips From The Stars

Actress Garcelle Beauvais was in a relaxed mood as she entered The Wella Professionals Beauty Bar on Saturday, explaining the current balance she has in her life at the moment. Apart from keeping her body fit with cardio bar exercises, boxing and pilates, and even occasional cardio striptease classes at Crunch, the star is currently anticipating the release of her upcoming film, Flight, starring opposite Denzel Washington. She’s not the only one keeping in shape… Anna Kendrick was overheard discussing her fitness regimen as well. She is a yogi – and finally working in her hometown of Los Angeles after many months. Now, she can fully focus on her body by not spreading herself too thin (the girl was in 7 movies last year)… Sarah Parston was also feeling the fitness vibe set in the gift lounge. She made sure to stop at both fitness motivated stations, New Balance and Crunch. Later, the actress couldn’t stray away from snatching up some Bowers & Wilkins headphones so she can listen to the device’s state of the art sound while she gets her sweat on! Her motivation? Her new Cult of Individuality jeans of course.

GBK's Gavin Keilly & Presenter Wendi McLendon Covey

GBK honored the 2012 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge, held Feb 24 – 25, 2012 at the W Hollywood. Glistening golden, Swarovski crystal studded walls set the stage for this glamorous event celebrating the biggest night in Hollywood. Guests arrived in style excited to check out the luxury brands and charities participating in the lounge.

Each of these guest received luxurious gifts and services in the GBK fashion. Attendees included Oscar Winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (“The Descendants”) Melissa McCarthy (Oscar Nominee “Bridesmaids”), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Oscar Presenter “Bridesmaids”), Max von Sydow (Oscar Nominee “Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close”), Ken Davitian (“The Artist”), Dermott Mulroney (“The Grey”), Marcia Gay Harden (“Damages”), Penny Marshal, and Penelope Ann Miller (“The Artist”). The full celebrity guest list is below.

Featured Charities at GBK Gift Lounge

GBK, known for their huge efforts to give back to charity, featured the following at the Oscar lounge:

The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation – Their mission is to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for Juvenile diabetes. www.sugarrayleonardfoundation.com

Sugar Ray Leonard at GBK Academy Awards Gift Suite

The Worldteam Foundation – Rick and Sue Clark started the Worldteam Foundation in 2006 to combat human trafficking, starting with Thailand and the United States.

HollyRod Foundation – The HollyRod foundation is dedicated to providing compassionate cave to those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease. www.hollyrod.org One of GBK’s supporting initiatives included purchasing laptop computers, which were donated to the HollyRod Foundation, in the name of each nominee or presenter who attended the annual GBK celebrity lounge. Holly Robinson, Founder of HollyRod Foundation said of receiving the laptops, “At HollyRod we have known for years that technology has literally given non-verbal children with autism the ‘Gift of Voice’. Laptops, tablets along with revolutionary applications have made it possible for these children to communicate their feelings and needs like never before.”

Drawing for Hope – Using visual art to join sexual assault survivors from every state in the US and 150 other countries into a healing community which supports survivors to connect with their own strength, see their beauty and embrace their freedom. www.drawinghope.org

Gift Bag Health & Beauty Swag at GBK

One of the most sought after gifts at GBK’s Academy Awards Gift Lounge was a premium down pillow from the Gift Suite’s presenting sponsor My Pillow. Many of the stars were thrilled to receive their pillow including world champion boxer Sugar Ray Leonard who commented, “After all the fights I’ve had, I’m really looking forward to sleeping with My Pillow.” www.mypillow.com

Bridesmaids' Melissa McCarthy with My Pillow

Other healthy and beauty gifts included:

Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Capsiate Natura® is the first and only dietary supplement with rare, non-pungent capsinoids extracted from the natural CH-19 Sweet pepper, has been researched in nearly 50 extensive studies and substantiated to boost your metabolism* without any side effects, which can be helpful to your weight management in conjunction with diet and exercise. www.ajinomoto-usa.com

Glysom™ is a safe, effective, scientifically-proven and physician-distributed dietary supplement for deeper, sounder and more satisfying sleep without morning drowsiness* that leaves you fully refreshed for the day ahead.

Vani-T gorgeous collection of organic and natural based tanning products and mineral makeup: www.vani-t.com

Wendi McLendon-Covey with Vani-T

AMBE – a revolutionary skin care system developed by nationally recognized & board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Milind Ambe. It showcased two of its most popular products: Vitamin Veil and All-In-One Night Cream. www.ambe.net

Gilly’s Organic – Gifting blissful, organic, spa products for your skin and hair. Sugar scrub, moisturizer and cleanser.

Glymed Plus® – The GlyMed Plus FOR MEN Essentials Travel Kit & DNA Reset Face & Neck Cream. www.glymedplus.com

KiwiFox – Jar of Aqua Surge Age Defying Moisturizer, Shimmering Vitamin O2 Body Spray

Mayawater – Pure thermal source water from the Norwegian mountains, with organic antioxidants, that protects and moisturizes your skin.  www.mayawater.no

AnnaLynne McCord at GBK Academy Awards Gift Suite

MicaGem Fragrance – Two wonderful fragrances, Human Man & Human Women. For every fragrance sold we buy a mosquito net for a child in need.

RevitaLash ADVANCED – Newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes, as well as their new hair product called Hair by RevitaLash, which is conditioner that gives you thicker and fuller hair. www.revitalash.com

Sweet Roll – Sweet Roll, by Get-Set-Go, LLC, is the only hair styler that organically conditions hair while styling! www.buysweetroll.com

TEI Spa Essentials – Limited edition sonic spatula, facial mask and clutch, with 5% of proceeds to Downtown Women’s Center. www.teispa.com

Julep – Gorgeous toxin-free nail colors and cutting-edge mani and pedi products. www.julep.com

Jewelry Swag at GBK Academy Awards Gift Lounge

Lafonn – Platinum bonded sterling silver jewelry with simulated diamonds and gemstones for every woman who believes in living her dreams. www.lafonn.com

Paccioni – The Paccioni Centum is part of a new collection which has been brought to launch in the US at the Oscars 2012, the opportunity to custom design your own special edition’ quality Time piece.

Jim Rash with Customise Your Watch

Colantotte/Trion:Z – Colantotte/Trion:Z products contain axially magnetized magnets arranged in a unique Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation (ANSPO™) which increases the magnetic field flow. www.trionz.com

Chloe + Isabel – Chloe + Isabel designs its line of fashion jewelry to appeal to every woman — whether they seek the timeless elegance of a classic piece or the bold statement of the latest style. www.chloeandisabel.com

Chick Boss – Two Hand-made lei necklaces with mixed metal art pendants from the Mayalei collection, a hand-woven scarves plus a Chick Boss Tee-shirt. www.chickboss.com

Karen McClintock – Earrings from 2012 Spring Collection featuring sterling silver, Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones. www.karenmcclintock.com

Made in Earth- Australia black tourmaline handcrafted sterling silver pendent. www.mieusa.co

Gifts to Make Life Better

Penelope Ann Miller (The Artist) with The Artisan Group

The Artisan Group – A collection of artists’ designer works, including whimsical unique handmade jewelry, bath and body products, gift for the home, stationary and more. www.theartisangroup.org

I-Wipey – I-Wipey the original peel + stick antibacterial screen cleaner. www.i-wipey.com

Ozonator – Patented Ozonator™ The Green Refrigerator Machine is the 21st Century update to your refrigerator that extends the life of your fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, and perishable foods, saving you thousands on wasted food each year. www.ozonator.com

Max Mirani – MOVE Mobile Closet is a brilliant 2-in-1 cabin-size suitcase that eliminates the need to unpack and repack in each destination. www.maxmirani.com

Holly Robinson Peete with Max Mirani suitcase.

Lumeria Maui – A Luxury Educational Retreat offering Classes & Programs in yoga, water activities, metaphysical studies, horticulture and Hawaiian history and culture. www.lumeriamaui.com

Staree by IZEA – The premier celebrity-only platform that allows its users to monetize their updates, photos, and videos while maintaining full control of their content. They gifted the 8GB iPod Touch preloaded with the Staree application. www.izea.com

Mama Earth Rocks Publishing – Pinky the Star- Motivation Illustrated Children’s Books. www.mamaearthrocks.com

FILTER 2 GO – Filter 2GO products allow you to filter water as you drink in a portable bottle with included filtration device. www.filter2go.com

Carter Kustera brought to you by AOL – Custom silhouette and text portraits.

SnapSac– SnapSac gave eco-friendly stylish totes that are reinventing reusable bags as more accessory than drab necessity. www.snapsac.co

Sweet Shoppe Candles – Gifting a 16oz Anise Biscotti Jar Candle, the aroma of sweet baked goodness! www.sweetshoppecandles.com

Milena’s Boutique – Milena`s Candles are made from exclusive organic and kosher soy wax, pure essential oils, soy oils organic wood wick and cotton wick.

Tkaro – Red Dot Award winning Tkaro, a transportable glass bottle with protective stainless steel cover: the glass you take with you.

GBK Gift Lounge Culinary Gifts

Green PolkaDot Box – A large collection of the Green PolkaDot Box’s favorite organic foods and products, and a membership to the nation’s first online buying collective that gives members up to 60% savings on natural, non-GMO, and organic foods and products. www.greenpolkadotbox.com

GOFoods – GOFoods is feeding and prospering the world by serving, saving and sharing relevant, easy-to-prepare, all natural, preservative, non-GMO meals and beverages for on-the-go-lifestyles that encourage people to eat nutritiously. www.gofoodsglobal.com

Apple Revolution – Designer Caramel Apples www.apple-revolution.com

Bread Basket Cake Company – Creamy rich dark chocolate red velvet truffles and a gift certificate for an 8 in custom cake. www.breadbasketcake.com

Ali Fedotowsky @ GBK Academy Awards Gift Suite

Gorreana Tea Estate – Organic European grown rare green & black tea collection from Europe’s only green tea Plantation. www.gorreanatea.com

Ticklebelly Desserts - Luxury cake pops with metallic jewel finishes tucked into exclusive one of a kind totes. www.ticklebellydesserts.com

Obsessive Confection Disorder – An assortment of the finest vegan confections presented in a natural cotton tote bag. www.obsessiveconfectiondisorder.com

WineChateau.com – Gifting a wide variety of wines as well as gift certificates.

California Caviar – A customized caviar collection. Their choice of four different caviars in a caviar cooler with blini and crème fraiche.

thinkThin – The nominees and presenters received a beautiful wellness package filled with thinkThin nutrition bars, swag and a special golden ticket for a year’s supply of thinkThin protein bars. www.thinkproducts.com

GBK Gift Suite Academy Award Attendees

Here are the celebrity attendees of the 2012 GBK Gift Suite:

Aisha Dee  “I Hate My Teenage Daughter”, Ali Fedotowsky  “The Bachelorette”, Allie Gonino  ” The Lying Game” (Laurel Mercer), Amara Miller  “The Descendents” (Film Nominated for Best Motion Picture of the Year), AnnaLynne McCord  “90210”, Ben Schwartz  “House of Lies” (Clyde), “Parks and Recreation”, Cheech Marin  CBS’ “Rob” (Fernando), Chelsea Rendon  “A Better Life” (Ruthie Valdez), Cloris Leachman  “Raising Hope”, Colin Egglesfield  “The Client List,” “Something Borrowed” (Dex), Cress Williams“Hart of Dixie” (Lavon Hayes), Dallas Roberts  “The Grey” (Hendrick), “The Good Wife” (Owen), Dermot Mulroney  “The Grey” (Talget), “Big Miracle”, Desmond Harrington  “Dexter” (Joey Quinn), “Gossip Girl” (Jack Bass), Eric Szmanda  “CSI” (Greg Sanders), Frankie Muniz  “Malcolm in the Middle”, Garrett Morris  “2 Broke Girls” (Earl), Gil Birmingham  “Twilight” movies (Billy Black), Glynn Turman  “House of Lies” (Jeremiah), Hector Elizondo  ABC’s “Last Man Standing” (Ed), Holly Robinson Peete  “Mike & Molly”, Iqbal Theba  “Glee”, J.K. Simmons  “The Closer” (Will Pope), Jennifer Aspen  “GCB”, Jim Rash  “The Descendants” (Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay) (Film Nominated for Best Motion Picture of the Year), Jon Bernthal  AMC’s “The Walking Dead” (Shane Walsh), Josh Sussman  “Glee”,

GBK Academy Awards Gift Bag

About GBK

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. www.gbkproductions.com.

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LA’s The Place attended the annual WOW! Creations Lifestyle OSCAR Gifting Suite, which took place on the rooftop of the L’Ermatage Hotel in Beverly Hills, leading up to the Academy Awards. Watch the video above to see all the vendors who presented their brands and products to Hollywood!

WOW Creation's Mark and Matt Harris with Gary Busey.

Stars and luminaries were overflowing at the exciting event, which featured new and exciting and brands and businesses from across the country and around the world that came to Hollywood and converged with stars and media.

Matt and Mark Harris with Lou Ferrigno

These companies had the opportunity to mingle with the stars and share their brands with Hollywood:

Khanna Institute of LASIK (www.khannainstitute.com) are true innovators in the field of laser vision correction. Dr. Rajesh Khanna is a certified Master of Surgery and an internationally recognized top LASIK and refractive vision care specialist. His treatments cover a variety of eye concerns including blended vision and monovision, and Dr. Khanna also performs reflective lens exchange and cataract surgery. Specializing in the safest and most advanced types of refractive laser surgery, Dr. Khanna’s cutting- edge vision correction techniques include the ultra-precise WavePrint eye tracking software, 3D ActiveTrak and Variable Spot Scanning. Dr. Khanna has done numerous procedures on many celebrities, all with excellent results.  Now in Beverly Hills! 1-888-LASIK-19

Do All Outdoors: Provides outdoor shooting equipment for many films and tv shows in Hollywood. www.doalloutdoors.com

Hollywood Eye Magic: Just what we love – instantaneous results! Hollywood Eye Magic is just that. This instant under eye tuck serum will eliminate the need to ever think about getting under eye surgery for bags, dark circles and wrinkles. Just like magic. This product proves itself with the first application. And they offer business opportunities! www.HollywoodEyeMagic.com

Visable Treasures is a collection of beautiful silver, gemstones and fashion jewelry. This company was develop to provide a vehicle through which all women have an opportunity to achieve their financial independence and personal aspirations. Their greatest treasures are the wonderful women who inspire, guide and lead other women to believe in their dreams, and know in their hearts that, together, anything is possible! Go to visabletreasures.com to find out how you can become a reseller of this gorgeous jewelry. Their Motto: Visibly Beautiful TM

‘Glo to Sleep’ is a simple solution to fall asleep naturally and staying asleep. The GLOtoSLEEP™mask is produced by Sound Oasis, the company that specializes in healthy solutions for today’s busy world. It helps you fall asleep by utilizing an Eastern relaxation technique of ‘looking up,’ which converts the brain’s active Beta waves to calming Alpha waves. With four rows of photo luminescent bars inside the eye cavities, which glow blue when charged with a light bulb or sunlight, nagging thoughts disappear when the wearer glances up and down the rows of ‘glo;’ allowing sleep to follow. www.GLOtoSLEEP.us

Gary Busey and girlfriend with GLO to SLEEP

BeautiControl:  Yahrasiel Colbert was on hand at the suite with the company she respresents, called Beauti Control. One of the items she was gifting was an amazing serum called “Extreme Tight Firm and Fill ”, which gives you instantaneous results, and lives up to its name! BeautiControl specializes in scientifically advanced skin care and beauty products and along with life-changing opportunities to create your own business. www.bcglam.com

Dr. Cathy Gohar, plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. She offers Botox, fillers, peels, velashape, and all type of plastic surgery procedures. www.Facebook.com/beverlyhillsmedispa 310.591.0082

Arctic Ease® wraps and pads are a simple yet effective alternative to traditional cold therapy. It is a clinically-studied reliable and effective treatment for mild to moderate aches, pains and inflammation from the pain associated with arthritis and back, joint and muscle pains and sprains, along with repetitive motion injuries, minor burns and bruises. The Arctic Ease products provide hours of odorless relief from pain and inflammation without the hazards and discomfort of ice or frozen gel packs or irritating menthol patches. www.ArcticEase.com

Sculptures by Stella – Stella Singleton-Jones is an abstract stone sculptor.  Her stone sculptures takes anywhere from 2 to 6 months to make. All of her sculptures are made completely by hand, and she does not use any electric tools.  All sculptures are one of a kind in the world; and Stella does not draw any pictures so all sculptures are made by the feel which she gets from each individual stone.  A lot of the time she does not know what the stone sculpture will be until it completion. Stella also has a stone sculpture in the White House, called (Unity).  You can view her stone sculptures on her website at:  www.sculpturesbystella.com

Made Up By Kat – Kat Rollins is a celebrity make up article who is available for print, runway, briday and special occastions. www.MadeUpByKat.com

Creative Styles by Charlene – Charlene Brown is a celebrity hairstylist, available for print, runway and special occasions. She has styled celebrities such as Starr Jones, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Korto M from Project Runway, Atlanta Housewives NeNe, shows such as Top Model, BET Specials, and much more. www.sophizticatedladyz.viewbook.com

Chocolate Shop Wine – Fusing chocolate with red wine, two favorite flavors was a winner. www.ChocolateShopWine.com

C-Zen Neck Pillow. Portable, memory foam head cradle pillow that heals the tension from your neck, head and shoulder while you rest or sleep at the WOW! Creation gift lounge for the Oscars. www. simply-my-comfort.com and www.c-zen.com

Baby Butz Cream – diaper rash cream, also known to help ezema and rashes. All natural. www.babybutz.com

Gnarly Head Wines – Grapes from 35 to 80 year-old gnarled, head trained vines, that over decades, have produced exceptionally full-flavored grapes. They say “Old vines make bold wines”. www.gnarlyhead.com

Mary Louise Butter’s Brownies –  from Texas, 20 different flavors, all natural, no preservatives. www.butterbrownies.com

‎Bfoxy.com brought a sampling of their sassy, sexy eye-catching high-quality fashion accessories and celebs at the Oscar gifting lounge loved them! BFoxy.com is the retailer for the Fashionably Obsessed Woman, who is in search of Unique and Savvy items to Spice up the wardrobe. www. Bfoxy.com

Fantasy and Surreal artist Shawna Erback presented prints from her DreamWorks Animation Fine Art Collection to celebrities in Hollywood at the WOW! Creations 2012 Oscar Gifting Lounge. www.ShawnaErback.com
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Elektra Cosmetics is a premium glitter cosmetics that stay on all day; glitter eyeliner that stays on 10 hours. they distribute the hottest beauty, fashion and lifestyle products that they scout from around the world. They discover the latest trends and hunt down the newest “it” items before they become mainstream. Their products are great finds that are unique, playful and have that little something-something that, they say,”is hard to describe.” www.elektracosmetics.com

Hard Luck Candy Vodka served cocktails with their delicious new flavors of vodka to celebrities and vip’s. Although there are many companies that make flavored vodkas, few that make them well. Hard Luck Candy vodka is as true as its advertising; when they say it’s root beer vodka, it tastes like root beer. Their 70 proof candy-flavored vodka are available in four honestly delicious flavors: Red Fish, Root Beer Barrel, Orange Dream, and Lemon Drop. hardluckvodka.com

Purple Tiger is an all natural dietary supplement designed to increase energy and metabolism resulting in amazing weight loss! www.purpletigerpills.com

Udderly Smooth® products contain rich moisturizing ingredients. Not your average moisturizing lotion- Udderly Smooth® can be used on Dry Skin, Cracked Skin, forDiabetes Foot Care, as a Facial Moisturizer, as a General Moisturizing Lotion and many other uses.uddercream.com

Lather And Luxury:  Luxury bath and body products, many made in Italy and France, feature beautiful, natural fragrances and are free of Parabens, Ethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, and DEA. www. LatherAndLuxury.com

Brincatti – Kenny Brincat, was a seasoned traveler and realized there wasn’t an easy way to travel with favorite brands. He wondered if there was a better way to refill bottles with preferred brands, rather than fussing with traditional travel bottles. The concept for the wide-mouth refillable was born. www.brincatti.com
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Yumi Katsura is one of Japan’s and the world’s most prolific designers, whose wedding dresses are considered modern masterpieces. Katsura will showcase the most expensive wedding dress to date, valued at one billion Japanese yen (US $8.5 million). Made from silk-satin and embellished with zari-embroidery handiwork, the dress is decorated with 1,000 pearls, a green 8.8 carat diamond emblem, and a 5 carat white gold diamond, one of the two existing in the world. www.yumikatsuracouture.com

Hollywood Eye Magic – In Hollywood, your cosmetics must work and work well. This serum works instantly to take away the bags and wrinkles under your eye, just like magic. www.hollywoodeyemagic.com

The indiExhibit is an organization that represents independent artisans and creatives at the best celebrity gift lounges in Hollywood. If you are looking to elevate your indie brand through celebrity gifting, they can help. Their group consists of artisans and creatives from around the globe who have come together to promote their work collectively. www.theindiexhibit.org

Tear Drop Weddings will turn your favorite picture into a caricature. On display at the gift suite was stationary and buttons of all the nominees. www.teardropweddings.com

Fantasy and Surreal artist Shawna Erback presented prints from her DreamWorks Animation Fine Art Collection. www.ShawnaErback.com

Big Feet Pajamas snuggle you in the same footed pj’s you loved as a child, but in an adult size. Cozy and comfortable, the pajamas are available in fabrics such as shirting flannel, cotton knit, micro-polar fleece, and wool cashmere. They are sized to fit most any shape. For men, women and juniors. Soon Valerie Johnson will be presenting zippered pj’s with hoodies. www.BigFeetPJs.com

Ron Greig is a Canadian artist who with background in hand-painting photo-realistic billboards, and draws and paints quality caricatures, portraits and fine art. www.rongreig.ca

Saint James Cosmetics is an opulent line of products designed especially for women of color by Patricia Saint James of Beverly Hills. www.saintjamescosmetics.com

Precept Wine presents a portfolio of premium wines from some of the most premier wine regions in the world, including Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Australia and Germany. They are the largest family-owned wine company in the Northwest. www.preceptwinebrands.com.

The Sweteez antimicrobial fitness towel protects you from germs. It is treated with a patented, EPA registered silicon-based protectant that inhibits germs, including MRSA and staph, keeping your fitness center, pilates or yoga workout cleaner and safer. www.sweteez.com

Jody Vial Jewelry – Vintage Couture Costume and Contemporary Jewelry Collection. www.jodyvialyjewelry.com

Aromatherapy products by www.bodyfood.ca

Glitzy Lips – Eye-popping lip foil designs in your favorite colors or multi-colors. Stand out in a crowd! www.glitzylips.com

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WOW! Creations is a Los Angeles-based celebrity marketing / public relations marketing agency. Since 2004 they have been providing celebrity gift bags and hosting celebrity gift lounges around the world. Sundance Film Festival , Oscars, Emmys, Kentucky Derby, Miss America, Miss Universe, Miss USA, TV Land Awards, TBS Comedy Festival and many more events.

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LA-based Distinctive Assets, the original entertainment marketing company which began the phenomenon of celebrity gifting and swag gift suites over a decade ago, once again presented the official backstage gifting lounge and gift bags for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Always with a new delightful theme, Distinctive Assets gave new meaning to the phrase, “kids in a candy store” – or celebrities when they visit a gift lounge, ala the candy-coated gift suite. The legendary show’s presenters and performers were treated to fabulous thank-you gifts in acknowledgment of their participation…all within a gift lounge decorated to look like an actual candyland gift oasis. (Photo Credit: Alison Buck/WireImage)

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The Grammy Gift Lounge presented by LASIO Professional Care was open to presenters and performers during rehearsals. LASIO gifted complete hair care sets including: HYPERSILK Replenishing Shampoo, HYPERSILK Smoothing Balm, HYPERSILK Wave Activator, LASIO ProStraight Ionic Flat Iron, Rio De Keratin Release Yourself! Cocolada Keratin Treatment Kit (Contains Life is a Beach Shampoo, Take Me Away Conditioner, and Release Yourself Cocolada Keratin Treatment and a gift certificate for a FREE LASIO Professional Keratin Treatment valued at $500. www.lasioinc.com

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Distinctive Assets produced the official talent gift bags and backstage gift lounge for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Distinctive Assets, with the theme “Kids in a Candy Store” illustrated that celebrities are like kids in a candy store when they visit a Distinctive Asset gift lounge. It was a candyland of gifts no doubt.

“To be part of Music’s Biggest Night on any level is as thrilling today as it was thirteen years ago when we created the first ever GRAMMY Gift Bag,” says Distinctive Assets’ founder Lash Fary.  “We always look forward to introducing talent to an array of companies with great gifts to share . . . ranging from up-and-comers to tried-and-true brands celebrities already love.”

Acclaimed event producer Pam Morrison oversaw setup and production for the tenth year.  This year, Pam was joined by Seyie Putsure of Seyie Design with ten years of experience in high fashion and interior design.  As the exclusive interior designer of the Official Gift Lounge, Seyie created the special “candyland” themed environment along with the help of some of her favorite home furnishings and accessories vendors: Domaen, Brueton LA, Niche Modern, Plug Inc., L.A. Art Machine and CRYPTIK.

This year’s GRAMMY talent that attended the gift suite were top musicians and notable celebrities in all genres.  Coldplay, Rihanna, Paul McCartney band members, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Jane Seymour, the Band Perry, Neil Patrick Harris, Weird Al Yankovick, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters, the Beach Boys, E Street Band, Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars were just some of the talent that stopped by.

Grammy Award Gift Lounge Swag

Invited guests scooped up thousands of dollars worth of amazing gifts. These gifts were graciously given to official presenters, nominees and performers of the 54^th Annual Grammy Awards…

GIBSON GUITAR – Displaying selections of all their iconic guitars, different artists played and entertained by default. Gibson Guitar – a standard in the music industry. The Melody Maker Special, that was gifted to the nominees and presenters, offers all the no-nonsense, slab-bodied styling of the original Melody Maker, but is updated with the legendary P-90 pickups as found on the Les Paul Special, as well as a full-sized Les Paul-style headstock. With these features, and a choice of four gorgeous nitrocellulose satin finishes—Cherry, Yellow, Ebony, and Blue Stain—the Melody Maker Special gives you outstanding value in a genuine, USA-made Gibson electric guitar. It was a musician’s haven.  www.gibson.com

BELLDINI – A Los Angeles fashion company for 30 years,  Belldini’s comfortable, chic women’s appare were on display for all to love. Their popular collections go from home to office to red carpet with ease and style. The stars loved this line! Many had mentioned they had worn pieces from the line in the past as well. It’s no wonder, as Belldini is a best-kept secret! Daryl Hannah could not get enough Belldini.  She spent time trying on all different styles and sequins tops.  She was so excited about her new sweater that she  left the lounge wearing her new Belldini cardigan. www.belldini.com

SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique – Hottest styles from the new Spring 2012 sunglass collections available at SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique, including Carrera, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs,  Tommy Hilfiger and more. The celebrities, of course, couldn’t resist SOLSTICE. Nicki Manaj’s stylist kept frantically calling her for her scheduled fitting back at their hotel, but the mellow pop star couldn’t resist the trays of sunglasses that were presented to her by Solstice Sunglass Boutique and Safilo Group in the parking lot of the Staples Center after her rehearsal for the Grammy Awards. Sitting pretty in the driver seat of her pink Bentley, the singer used the visor mirror for reflection and to make her selection, and finally chose a pair of hot pink Kate Spade cat eye sunglasses that match her car exactly. She sufficed her sunglass fix by also throwing in a pair of white Carrera shields and Alexander McQueen coral aviators.www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com

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NEW ERA -New Era is an international lifestyle brand with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 90 years. New Era is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. www.neweracap.com

ESP - Non-toxic, eco-friendly, and reusable products to keep your food and drink chemical free while on-the-go. Gift certificate redeemable for more non-toxic kitchen and on-the-go products.  Gift sets will include glass water bottle, stainless steel snack container, reusable snack bag, reusable utensil set, reusable produce bag and a $200 gift certificate. www.liveESP.com

SEYIE DESIGN – Interior design services to bring Fashion & Function into homes. Seyie has over 10 years of experience in high fashion and interior design, and began her career as an executive with Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel in New York City.  Seyie Design was founded in 2007 to bring fashion and function into residential and retail environments.  www.seyiedesign.com

BUTTERFLY TWISTS – Stylish and functional foldable, transitional ballet flats that is glam enough to wear with couture evening gowns of the red carpet and after party dresses. Designed in the heart of the London fashion district, BUTTERFLY TWISTS specializes in chic, portable footwear that can be worn every day. All of the designs have an innovative twist that allows them to fold very small and fit into the most compact clutch. www.butterflytwists.com

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JUST DANCE  3  is America’s #1 dance game. The game is now available for the Xbox 360 Kinect, Wii and PlayStation Move.  Just Dance 3 retails fro $39.99. www.ubisoft.com

HICK STUFF -  Hip + humorous apparel from Hick Stuff; plus Automotive products. www.HickStuff.com

EMANUEL ANDREN - Only the best for the Grammy’s including artisan chocolates. www.emanuelandren.com

MTG – Glalent Facial Mist and ReFa Platinum Electronic Roller is a solar powered hand-held device that uses a self-generated electric current (but you don’t feel a thing, just better!) It tones skin, creates more circulation for a freasher, younger looks. Also combats cellulite!  www.mtg.gr.jp/en

RED CARPET MANICURE – Red Carpet Manicure brings the professional salon experience to the masses with the first DIY gel manicure system.  With 54 different shades and a professional LED light, consumers now have an affordable, easy and safe way to have gel nails that lasts for weeks. Celebrity manicurist, Kimmie Kyees, glammed up Rihanna’s nail art with the Red Carpet Manicure “Amor 24″ along with a pinky with a gold charm $ sign. She also used an exclusive 24-carat polish, “Celebrity Gold” to celebrate this year’s GRAMMYs with the nominees and presenters. www.redcarpetmanicure.com

PEPSI – Pepsi gift certificate for concierge-delivered cases of Pepsi product for a private event. www.pepsi.com

Simone I Smith – Fashion forward fine jewelry. www.simoneismith.com

RIDER SANDALS – Sandals from Brazil. www.ridersandals.com

Grammy Gift Bag Swag

Attendees received these products, among many others, in the Grammy’s Gift Bag:

THERMAROBE Luxury heated robes. www.thermarobe.com

LUMASKINZ – LumaSkinz makes illuminated, personalized, skins for laptops, drum kits, and much more.www.lumaskinz.com

ONYX MOONSHINE – Onyx Moonshine is an authentic ultra-premium moonshine made from our very own secret prohibition era recipe.  Smooth and delicious, Onyx Moonshine can be enjoyed on the rocks, or as an exciting replacement for vodka, whiskey and gin in your favorite drinks.  www.onyxspirits.com

MYMUSICRX – Perfect your pitch with the Branded tuning fork, tuned to the key of C for cancer. www.mymusicrx.org

GROOVIN’ ON GRANOLA – All-Natural Tasty Snack produced by Dallas-based Creative Kindcepts. www.groovinongranola.com

VoKARE FASHION – Lookbook and scarves. www.vokarefashion.com

LIVE IN FITNESS ENTERPRISE- 1 Week All Inclusive Fitness and Weight Loss Retreat. www.liveinfitness.com

JM BLOWDRY – VIP ‘most wanted’ cards for unlimited blowouts for a year. www.jmblowdry.com

CHOCOLATINES JEWELRY BOX – Chocolatines’ newest collection in its Chocouture line, the Jewelry Box holds cocoa “jewels,” each handcrafted to perfection.  Flavors include Lavender Honey Amethyst, Lemon Sage Topaz, Lemongrass Gyokuro Green Tea Emerald, Blueberry Bombay Sapphire, Smoky Sea Salt Caramel Onyx, Pomegranate Balsamic Ruby, Champagne Diamond, and Ginger Sake Pearl. www.chocolatines.com

HERB RITTS: LA STYLE (compliments of The Getty) – A catalogue, published by the Getty, that traces the life and career of Herb Ritts (1952-2002), the iconic LA-based celebrity and fashion photographer, through a compelling selection of renowned, as well as previously unpublished, photographs and essays.

MUSIC CONNECTION – 80-page music trade magazine. www.musicconnection.com

LALO FITNESS – 1 month unlimited personal training sessions with celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes plus a LaloFit DVD. www.lalofitness.com

VIP GOODIES SKIN & BODY GIFT BOX VIP Goodies Skin & Body Gift Box filled with luxurious skin, body and hair care products such as Aromatherapy Boutique, Bumble and Bumble, Jurlique and more. www.aroma-essentials.com

SOLSTICE SUNGLASS BOUTIQUE – A pair of sunglasses from THE source of designer shades. www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com

HOTEL BPM by DJ BIJAL – A unique hip boutique hotel by DJ Bijal designed for the music-loving traveler. www.hotelbpm.com

LABLAST FITNESS – LaBlast is an innovative partner-free dance fitness program created by world renowned dancer, television fan favorite, and fitness expert Louis Van Amstel (as seen on “Dancing with the Stars”). The LaBlast program is a 5-DVD series designed to help you burn serious calories while refining your dance skills. www.lablastfitness.com

TATT LOVE – All natural tattoo aftercare kits. www.tattlove.com

AKG BY HARMAN – AKG Acoustics K350 In-Ear Canal Headphones. www.harmanaudio.com

PHYSIQUE 57 – Our fitness studios in NYC, LA and the Hamptons, along with our workout DVDs, feature Physique 57’s signature line of innovative and dynamic barre-based fitness classes. www.physique57.com

KRYSTAL KLEAR WATER – Whole House Water Filtration System – designed to remove or reduce the harmful contaminants, chemicals and pollutants in tap water, which will give clean, clear water at every faucet in your home. www.krystalklearwater.com

HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS – Hilton Diamond Status and special Hilton goodie bags. www.hiltonhonors.com

THE KANDY BAR – Gift card to sample an array of sweet treats and confectionery delights. www.thekandybar.com

IMANTA – Two nights in Ocean Casa – a 2,500 square foot free-standing luxurious suite with partial ocean view plus two 60-minute spa treatments. www.imantaresorts.com

DAVID BARTON GYM – LookBetterBaked with 6 months complimentary membership and a private training session at DavidBartonGym.www.davidbartongym.coAbout Distinctive Assets

Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets not only produces the Gift Bags and Backstage Gift Lounges for many major award shows but also provides product placement, product introduction, event production, public relations and branding opportunities within the entertainment industry and beyond.

In anticipation of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, various celebrities including nominees, actors, singers, musicians, director and writers attended the Red Carpet Events LA Style Lounge, which took place at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 8th, 2012.

CC Pounder (Aviatar), Linda Chorney, nominated for a Grammy

This luxurious event was an “invitation only” lounge, that showcased many fabulous products and services such as  tropical all-inclusive vacations to 5 star resort trips to all guests, with 4 luxury destinations to choose from, from Caribbean Living Magazine.

Other swag included custom shoes, skincare, handbags, cigars, travel goods, gourmet food and wine, kids items and so much more.

Carla Ferrigno, Roger Zamudio, Lou Ferrigno (Celebrity Apprentice), Angelica Zamudio, Volodymyr Udovychenko, Rita Branch

With over 50 sponsors in total, the Red Carpet events LA Style Lounge benefited this year’s charities of choice: The African Millennium and Venice Art Foundations .  AMF seeks to target poverty, hunger and disease at its very root by providing African women and children with the necessary tools for achieving self-sufficiency. Venice Art seeking to help the youth.

Mila Hermanouski - Project Runway All Stars, Grammy-nominee Donald Lawrence

Red Carpet Events provided brands and businesses with exposure to high-profile celebrities and media and a tremendous networking opportunity.

Tierney Sutton (The Tierney Sutton Band), Vicky Martinez, The Voice

Here are the brands that participated in the Red Carpet Events LA gifting lounge for the 2012 Grammys: (The videos are in a playlist, they will play continuously)

Eyenavision- Chemistrie – A Revolution in Eyewear   www.Eyenavision.com
Private Island Entertainment  www.PrivateIsland.com
Material Lab   www.Materialab.pt
Dr. Kelly Hong, DDS Cosmetic Dentist  www.KellyHongDDS.com
Ear Charms  www.EarCharms.com
Geek Eyewear www.GeekEyewearStore.com
Pet Head  Pet Grooming Products    www.PetHead.com
Kelo-Cote Scar Treatment  www.KetoCote.com
Belli Skin Care for expecting Moms  www.Belliskincare.com
Rose of India  – Incense  www.RoseofIndia.com
Dermaesthetics Beverly Hills Formula of USA  www.DermaestheticsUSA.com

And many more great brands such as:
Caribeean Living Magazine with a trip to the Bahamas, Dolphin Organics, Auriels Touch, Purium Health Products, Roaring Lion Energy, MaxNutra, Nuwati Herbals Inc, Belliskincare, Pure Pedi. Whats Hot! / eye slices USA, Bite-Lite Candles, Alfaparaf Milano, Regalia Jewels LLC,, Grab ‘N Pour, Pet Head, Cranial Cradle, Make Love Not Trash, Clif Bar, Skinnypop Popcorn, Pureology, Peter W Inc T-shirt, Sunwarrior, Pirate, Zevia, Justins Nut Butter, Darmaris & Mimi Holliday Lingerien, Ogio Bags, Paper Shower, Regalia Jewels LLC, Pure Clean Diamond Corp, Clearly Beautiful Hydrating Masks & Serums, Hempz Products, Mud Pie, Jewel Kade, White Coffee corp- Kahlua Coffee, Cuddle Barn, Wellnx NV, Lavie Organique, Source Entertainment Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, Printland.net/ Luis Villatoro, Little Yellow Zpot, Mobilephotobooth.com, Baby Hawks llc., 3Wolves Productions.com - www.3wolvesproductions.com

Melanie Amara, Winner of X Factor (left)

Red Carpet Events LA will be accepting submissions for the 2012 Teen Choice Awards Gifting Suite for August 3rd, 2012.

Please contact Roger Zamudio at 310.592.7613 for more information.

Red Carpet Events LA produces Exclusive Luxury Celebrity and Media Gift Suites during the major Awards Shows, movie premieres, product launches and private entertainment industry related events. Red Carpet Events LA can also be contracted to produce Gift Bags for various charity and celebrity/media events.

Media Contact: Roger Zamudio / Red Carpet Events LA
Direct: 310.592.7613
Email: Roger@RedCarpetEventsLA.com
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Their handcrafted products were in the gift bag for the 69th Annual Golden Globes and stars loved the fanciful jewelry, items for home and bath, scents from around the world, imaginative paper items and more.

Stars with The Artisan Group's artistry!

Members of The Artisan Group showcase a broad spectrum of specialties, including handcrafted jewelry; spa and bath products; designer stationery and paper goods; crocheted apparel; children’s tutus, apparel and toys; ceramics; purses and totes; hand-poured candles; book binding and journals; illustrations and paintings; hand-dyed scarves; fine art photography; hair accessories; pet apparel and toys; and woodworking products. www.theartisangroup.org

We we so taken with their whimsical, beautifully-crafted items so much that we wanted to share these talented artists and designers and their creations with our readers.

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The Artisan Group Jewelry Designers Gift bag Items for the Golden Globe Awards

The Artisan Group – Artsy Designs and Items for the Home from the GBK Golden Globes Gifting Lounge

The Artisan Group’s Paper and Stationary Designers in the Golden Globes Gift Bags

Golden Globe Gift Lounge Bath and Body Items from The Artisan Group

Eric Stonestreet pictured with Piccolo Paradiso

Jennifer Love Hewitt pictured with Jewels For Hope

Rachel Crow pictured with The Write Stuff