Even though L.A is known more for the big screen than for the stage, theatre lovers won’t be left out in the cold.  As there are certainly no shortage of theatres in the area, finding a great play to experience is not a problem.  If it’s the price you’re worried about, we got you covered [...]

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

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

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

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

The Beach on Sunset, the new restaurant/lounge, which celebrated it’s grand opening on the Sunset Strip on Wednesday night may prove to be Hollywood’s newest hotspot.

The Sunset Strip has always been a popular choice for anyone looking for a night of dancing, drinking or enjoying live music, so it’s no surprise that film producer [...]

by Susie Salva

Seductive and successful singer-songwriter Pat Monahan releases his debut solo album, "Last of Seven," on Columbia Records, which finds the sultry and soulful artist exploring soul rock, pop music and gospel rhythms. This CD takes his characteristic soaring, emotive vocals and powerful storytelling lyrics-behind such distinctive hits as "Drops of Jupiter," "Meet [...]

The legendary Judy Collins released her 44th album, "Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney" on her own label Wildflower Records. Although Collins has recorded songs by celebrated songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen and others, Collins only recorded one song written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. She recorded "In My [...]

Since the release of her 2001 debut CD, "Appearances", independent pop artist Nikkole has made her presence known on the music scene. As a singer, songwriter, model and producer, she’s making quite an impact in the states, as well as the rest of the world.  Having released her sophomore effort,  "A Girl Like Me," on [...]

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

Hosted by Jaime Pressly (My [...]

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

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

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

Only 16 years old, Stevie Jewel is already on her way to having an impressive music career. This Canadian singing sensation relies not only on her voice, but her songwriting, dancing and acting abilities as well.  As one of the youngest acts to perform in Vegas, a winner of a slew of U.S talent competitions [...]

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

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

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by Helen Ryan?
You exercise sporadically. You eat about the same as you always have. Then one day you can?t button your pants. What gives?

Hormonal changes and loss of lean body mass (muscle) contribute to this waist creep the expansion of our waistlines we tend to experience as we approach, and pass, our 40s.
On average, [...]

Booming from the stage of Springboard Theater?s production of Beautiful Souls is an Aussie story of human consequences that emerge from attempting to smuggle drugs while backpacking in Thailand…read more in Arts and Culture

You don’t have to go to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest - just head over to Denver, Colorado, to drink up at the 26th Great American Beer Festival from October 11-13, 2007. This event is not only the country’s largest ticketed beer festival, it’s also the marquee competition for commercial beer brewers.
Ask anyone who’s picked up a [...]

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

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

William Erickson is not your typical teen. In addition to his looks, a charming personality, brilliant talent and solid acting experience in commercials, theater and television, William takes his curiosity about life to the limits. He is actively involved in environmental non-profit organizations and aspiring to become a dedicated, young spokesperson for a significant cause. [...]

by Michael Gavino 
Hollywood loves stories of the tortured artist. From the dawn of cinema this format has provided some of Hollywood’s best movies. Recently, a spate of musician-inspired films has graced the screen with spectacular results. The award-winning Ray and the critically inspired La Vie En Rose have beautifully captured the flawed musician struggling with [...]

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

Lisa Temple has serious issues with her mother. In order to work through her past and finally forgive the woman who gave her life, Lisa, with the help of her husband, has put together a one-woman show detailing the pain of her formative years.  My Mother’s Yard is one woman’s attempt to gain closure on [...]

By Susie Salva 

Los Angeles, Gibson Amphitheater - A video projection screen drops down center displaying a video montage of Australian native rocker Rick Springfield during his early days up until present. The video included his stint as a Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and a cartoon version of Springfield as the crowd gave [...]

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

In the heart of Beverly Hills lies Aqua Lounge, a place where the food, drink and music flow all night long.  From an intimate dining experience to special musical events, Aqua Lounge has it all.

The 60 seat upscale restaurant offers a "Creative World Cuisine" which is comprised of international ingredients used in new and adventurous ways. [...]

Venice Beach will be the site of a World Wrestling Entertainment fan event on August 18th.  This free event allows fans to come out and watch six WWE stars go head to head, participate in beach contests, take photos and receive WWE related prizes all while soaking up the Southern California sun.
There will be a [...]

“Where are my keys? Where is my phone? I can’t find anything in this purse!” How many times have you been in this situation? Well its Joey Junior Purse Mates to the rescue! Joey Junior Purse Mates are the ultimate purse organizers that easily manage purses, handbags, and totes in seconds by keeping everything in [...]

You’ve seen it on TV and at your local gym, but perhaps you’re not ready to make your pole dancing debut in public just yet.? Now you can get in shape while getting down in the privacy of your own home with the Lil’ Mynx Dance Pole.? Combining sensual dance moves with rigorous pole work, [...]

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

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

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

by Michael Gavino
An act of kindness leads to a spate of murders in the new film Resurrection Mary. Based on a famous Chicago urban legend, Resurrection Mary manages to tell a story of ghosts and murder without falling into slasher movie clichés. Peppered with strong performances, indie audiences who favor character development over gore [...]

Having a lot of green ? as in cash ? has always been in fashion, but now going green for the environment is en vogue too. Today it?s hip to stop polluting and start saving energy ? even in homebuilding.
Westside realtor Pence Hathorn Silver is at the forefront of this wave of enviro-consciousness with the [...]

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

The Zagat guide helped herald the restaurant revolution, with its user-submitted reviews and rating systems, but the gourmet experience is no longer restricted to those who eat out. Responding to consumer demand and other changes in the dining landscape, Zagat has created the New York City Gourmet Shopping & Entertaining 2008 guide, collecting ratings and [...]

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

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

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

Marco Ragozzino caught the acting bug when he was nine years old and his parents took him to see Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park”. The experience was both extraordinary and downright terrifying. Marco was so impressed with the film’s ability to inspire such strong emotions within him that he decided to create characters that would capture [...]

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

On July 19th, in Miami Beach, The Naked Foundation announced that it has teamed up with Help For Orphans International (HFOI) to build schools for orphanages in Kenya where many children lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.
The foundation’s substantial contribution will help build new classrooms and sleeping quarters for the children at the Help For Orphans [...]

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

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

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

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

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

By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based foursome (1/2 Los Angeles 1/2 Okalahoma) Shiny Toy Guns debut release "We Are Pilots" on Universal Motown records is explosive. This indie-rock band embraces the best elements of pop, post-punk, techno, electronica and alternative dance music. "The Shinys name is derived from track five on the album, the lead chorus [...]

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

Like it or not, part of every parent’s job is to screw up their kids. No matter how well intentioned a parental figure is, they will undoubtedly affect how their children function in the world.  It’s this unfortunate fact of life that authors Fiona Hogan and Courtney Kramer have put to music in Mental, playing [...]

In the early morning hours of Monday, July 9th members of the media along with a select group of radio contest winners were treated to an intimate performance by Adam Levine and Moroon 5 at the House of Blues on Sunset.  They sang hits from their album “Songs About Jane”, such as “This Love” and [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There’s nothing like a good conspiracy theory. Mystery, intrigue, cover-up, disappearing witnesses, vows of silence, anonymous tipsters, a trail of clues, shadowy, menacing authority figures – all of these elements form the backbone of every conspiracy from the DaVinci Code up to the JFK assassination and beyond. The formula is basically the same: take a [...]

It isn’t just that ballet, sleeping for 100 years, and finding the man of your dreams, the things not synonymous with California, can have West Coast balletomanes rustling in their imaginary tutus, pointing their feet and pirouetting into the Orange County Performing Arts Center to snap up seats to an all-new production of a well-known [...]

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

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

The audience is immediately introduced [...]

By Susie Salva
Boston, Massachusetts based rock/emo/alternative rockers Boys like Girls have put forth a very likable debut CD, self-titled on Red Ink/Columbia records. Boys like Girls songs have infectious tunes, memorable melodies, catchy choruses, and intriguing lyrics. This band has more hooks than a knitted sweater. The band recently won Spin.com’s coveted “Artist of the [...]

Dear Lucia,
I have been seeing this wonderful woman for about 9 months.  For the last 6-7 weeks we have been talking on the phone several times a day and spending a lot of time together.  I send her flowers once a week, and other days I’ll put a flower or poem I’ve written on her [...]

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

The film began in silence. Grainy super-8 images of young woman and a young man in love: on a swing, in the sand, kissing, touching. This went on for what seemed like 5 minutes. I grew uncomfortable; I thought something was wrong with the sound. Then she spoke. She said, “I got pregnant on a [...]

Are you in a band? If not, do you know someone who wants to have a chance at a recording contract? The chance at stardom has come for an aspiring musician for a chance to receive a recording contract with major labels Epic Records and Original Signal Recordings. MusicNation.com is currently holding two 12-week competitions [...]

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

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

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

For one weekend only, magician George Tovar will perform at the Theatre West near Universal City.  Participating in the eighth and final annual presentation of the Millennium Magic show, Tovar will be joined on stage by a revolving cast of the area’s finest magicians.  Nominated as Magician of the Year in 2005 by the Academy [...]

The Hotel Café on Cahuenga has earned a reputation over the past few years as a cozy little venue where one can check out top-notch musical talent in an intimate setting any night of the week. Many well-known artists have stopped through here on their way to stardom (John Mayer, Imogen Heap, and Rufus Wainwright, [...]

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

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

Summer vacation may have just started, but Citadel Outlets are already looking towards the fall.? Holding their first ever “Strike a Pose Model Search”, Citadel Outlets are looking for boys and girls ages 5 to 20 years old to take part in their Back-to-School Advertising Campaign. Aspiring models can audition for their big break between [...]

When Michael Tuohy was diagnosed with the blood cancer myeloma, his wife, Robin and their two children, 14 year old Ally and 9 year old Mikey made a goal to “empower” and encourage other cancer patients and their families. Through the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), and its announcement of the first cross-country trip of the [...]

Walking into Pierce Mattie’s Los Angeles office/celebrity showroom is tantamount to Carrie Bradshaw walking into a closet full of Chanel - "It’s fabulous!"
 
But enough of Sex and the City…just who is Pierce Mattie?
In a matter of seven years, this New York-based public relations firm boasts bicoastal offices, countless awards and an agency growth of 120 [...]

Everyone loves a high school reunion, especially when it’s not your own! Now you can enjoy all the mischief and drama of a high school reunion from the comfort-zone of your own theater seat as Aqua Lounge presents Classless Reunion Live. The alum of fictional Macky High School takes class reunion to a whole [...]

Very often in the world of theatre low budget can be mistaken for true art, something about the closeness of the magic to the audience without all the glitz and glamour of a cast of thousands. However, there is never an instance where true art is confused with something that is just low budget. “Burn [...]

Did your ever wish there was an easier way to find the things in your purse when you are in a dark place?  Designer Sade Popoola of Quute Ltd. has come up with the answer to this everyday problem.  Her stylish and functional Damask handbags have a light inside them that turns on whenever the [...]

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

Summoning the long ago era of singer/songwriters Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Crosby Stills and Nash, chris and thomas bring their impressive harmonies to a familiar sound. Returning to the scene of their first L.A show, chris and thomas will be playing at the Hotel Café on June 26.
 
Like their British forefathers, this indie [...]

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

Combining theatre and improv, Fries on the Side is a weekly sketch comedy show performed at the Meisner Center in North Hollywood. Celebrating their 5th season, the production welcomed actor Alan Ruck (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as their host and P!stol P!stol as the musical guest on June 16th. [...]

You’ve seen the books in stores covering just about every topic.  Now, Chicken Soup for the Soul is focusing on wine.  In order to print stories about that great bottle of vino enjoyed over the perfect meal, they need your input.  Chicken Soup for the Wine Lovers Soul is looking for true, touching, insightful stories [...]

Having put on an amazing event in September 2006, world-renown wine expert Joel M. Fisher and award-winning sommelier Adam Leemon take LA WineFest 2007 afloat, aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. The event will be held in the ship’s Grand Salon Ballroom. The festivities are scheduled to begin June 30, 2007, and [...]

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

By Mona Loring
Kitty Kavey was adopted by a single mother at just under two years old. With the blink of an eye, she was dropped off in front of a new house with just a single toy and the clothes on her back.
While growing up, Kavey began making all the wrong choices. As a teenager, [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before heading out to the fashion show on Monday evening, I ventured to envision the type of clothing that would emerge from the creative group mind of pro-skateboarders turned Rock and Roll band turned clothing designers. I anticipated seeing coordinated flannels and oversized jeans at the Elmer Ave fashion party. I could not have been [...]

Setting the standard in animation, Disney Pixar prepares to unveil their latest venture. Set in a 5-star gourmet French restaurant, Ratatouille tells the classic fish-out-of water story, or rather, rat-out-of-the sewer.  Acquiring the talents of Academy Award winning director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) and the storytellers at Pixar Animation Studios (Cars, Finding Nemo), Ratatouille is [...]

Hundreds of bands work the Sunset Strip each week, but only once in a blue moon do you find an undiscovered gem that refreshingly turns out to be just as exciting as the headlining act. On June 6, the Key Club in Hollywood welcomed a new find, an artist named Antonio Pontarelli, who was on the [...]

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

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

Celebrate Father’s Day the right way this year with some help from the gift-giving experts Distinctive Assets.
This June 11-15, the week before Father’s Day, the illustrious celebrity gifting firm, Distinctive Assets, will be gifting 25 celebrity dads with an amazing Father’s Day Gift Basket to show them how much they are appreciated. So if you [...]

When the Catalina Bar & Grill Jazz Club clubs slogan reads “Nothing but the best in Jazz", that is Jane Monheit. Playing to a packed club on Saturday June 9, Monheit sang both arrangements from the beginning of her young career as well recordings from her newest album “Surrender.” The atmosphere was a like [...]

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

You already know that as a general rule, white wine goes with chicken and red wine goes with steak.  But did you know that certain beers also have a time a place when it comes to food?  That’s the message Pilsner Urquell, a premium import from the Czech Republic, is trying to get out at [...]

Jazz fans have a brand new season of exciting performances to look forward to, as UCLA Live has released their 2007-2008 line up. Jazz aficionados will be treated to a mix of small ensembles, larger collectives and orchestras while enjoying the smooth sounds at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
At the top of the list [...]

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

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

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

By Susie Salva
Maroon 5 has just released their highly anticipated sophomore effort, "It Won’t Be Soon Before Long," on A&M/Octone Records following up their highly touted "Songs About Jane," which netted them their first of two Grammy’s as Best New Artist of 2005 selling more than ten million albums worldwide. Maroon 5 appears to be [...]

Home At Last, the new CD by Herman Matthews, truly has my head spinning. This could be the best CD I have heard all year. Produced by Herman Matthews and Ned Albright, this is more than eleven great tunes, it is the ultimate road trip to any barbeque pit two thousand miles from home, wherever [...]

The themes behind Johnny Garcia’s thoughtful play, “Satisfy Me” are nothing new. Love and marriage, infidelity, chronic immaturity, self-indulgence and plain old lust have been explored and disseminated since the beginning of theater itself. Nevertheless, “Satisfy Me” delivers as a freshly rendered and well-written take on our steadfast weaknesses. Based in NYC “Satisfy Me” [...]

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

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

One of the main numbers of the first act in the new Derek Taylor Kent musical “King Kalimari” is called a “A New Kind of Show,” and for the small musical, that could certainly be considered it’s theme as well. "King Kalimari." which uses a mixes media presentation of slides and normal props, is the [...]

 The Secret is enjoying runaway success, as Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and millions of other readers pick up on its tips for reaching your goals and attaining your dreams. But there’s at least one more secret behind The Secret, tucked away on the acknowledgements page of the book: the inspiration of Dr. Robert Anthony. No [...]

Wynn Las Vegas’ water-based spectacle Le Rêve (The Dream) certainly lives up to its name. While watching one can’t help but feel as though you have entered an alternate and utterly imaginative universe. [...]

NBC Universal On Demand has joined with Music Choice to offer a ‘Music & Movies’ Video On Demand category featuring music artists starring in films premiering On Demand starting May 31st. The dual star line-up includes Justin Timberlake in "Alpha Dog," Alicia Keys in "Smokin’ Aces" and Mandy Moore in "Because I Said So."
Content [...]

Ever wish you had your own private robot? With life being so busy, all of us multi-tasking in so many different directions, I bet right about now, that would sound great. Especially if you are Jetson’s fan like me… Enter ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. I learned about ASIMO at the Consumer [...]

There’s a new name in Los Angeles fashion and it is Meghan T. Kendall’s, Pretty Thing Boutique in Beverly Hills.  This store has a warm and inviting atmosphere with a large storefront window, light pink walls, and white accents.  Opening a fashion boutique was never on the agenda for Meghan T. Kendall, the store’s owner, [...]

Cookies have been the downfall for many dieters and others watching what they eat, but Liz Lovely wants to change that reputation of these delicious morsels. Based in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Liz Lovely applies the principals of small, artisan baking to the cookie business.
Liz Lovely’s cookies are all made by hand in [...]

By Susie Salva
Going back to their roots Poison puts their unique spin on 13 cover tunes from the ‘70s and ‘80s on their first new studio album, “POISON’D!” on EMI America Records/Capitol since the 2002 release of “Hollyweird.” Working with renowned producer Don Was and recorded at Hensen Recording Studios in Hollywood, he was  able [...]

In his first full length play in ten years, playwright David Henry Hwang combines autobiographical truth with fiction in the Center Theatre Group’s production of “Yellow Face” at the Mark Taper Forum. The piece serves as one of Hwang’s most vulnerable works as it grapples with his professional and personal struggles as well as the social [...]

Actor, dancer, writer, bartender, volunteer.  Anna Pheil is the epitome of the multi-faceted working actress.   This world traveler has been seen on several primetime hit TV shows, all while cultivating a diverse life outside of the business.
 
As a recurring character on the NBC hit Las Vegas, Pheil appeared in season 3 and will once again [...]

One of LA’s best kept secrets is Maggie Wachsberger’s chic clothing store, Malgosia. This store truly combines eclectic and classic styles in one setting. To kick off the summer, Malgosia held the Sonia De Mello Summer Collection and 2008 Sneak Preview on the night of May 23rd. The store was filled with a vibrant surge of energy. Cocktails and [...]

Feet move like paintbrushes gliding, stroking the floor like a canvas. An electric violin screeches and a tribal drumbeat accompanies it. The music rings out over the dancers dressed in full blue unitards lit under blue lights. It is the first meeting between all these elements, intertwining live, creating something new from independent entities.
This is [...]

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

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

In the midst of overhauling their theatre, the Mark Taper Forum announces their 41st season.  Beginning in November, audiences can expect to enjoy both American classics and British hits while appreciating their new surroundings in the renovated theatre. 
The 2007-2008 season of The Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center was [...]

A dinner and movie is the classic date, and going to the ArcLight theatre in Hollywood is the place to catch a flick.  Now the two can be enjoyed in one spot as the American Bistro, Charcoal has just opened its doors right next to the popular theatre.
Owners Adolfo Suaya and Michael Sutton bring their [...]

Starring Richard Portnow, Vince Curatola, Michael Rispoli, Danny Grimaldi, John Enos Directed by Sharon Angela and Greg Alosio Written by Luca Palanca Shot on location in Brooklyn, this independent film is a 180-degree [...]

By Susie Salva
Grammy award winning Linkin Park’s much anticipated third studio CD release, “Minutes to Midnight,” on Machine Shop Records/Warner Brothers records finds the band stepping out of their comfort zone and incorporating melodic sounds with industrial and rap music that defines their unique sound. Linkin Park maintains their [...]

It’s that time of year when the NHL competes for the oldest trophy in North American sports. The Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing and the Ducks of Anaheim have a major battle on their hands.
Even though it’s the land of sun, sand and surf, Southern California sports fans have a reason to [...]

George Sarah has made a name for himself since 1985 by successfully combining two very different generes of music; classical and electronica. A composer for the electronic age, George Sarah uses synthesizers and drum machines as his instruments, and a trio of live strings to compliment and compose each one of his original songs. These [...]

Dance, Cabaret, Jazz or Broadway, whatever your preference, the Orange County Performing Arts Center has it all. Unveiling their 2007-2008 season lineup, The Center offers a diverse series that utilizes the Center in Segerstrom Hall, the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and the Samueli Theatre. With such eclectic and entertaining performances this is [...]

I?ll admit it ? going downtown always gives me a bit of a thrill. I like the gritty edginess of it: the dated edifices, the one-way streets, the faded signage on the walls. I like the hustle: the buzz of commerce, the steady hum of traffic reverberating from the alleys, the clack of heels on [...]

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

Brazilian fashion has claimed its place in the top rankings of the fashion world in the last ten years. The main fashion centers of the world, Paris, London, Milan and New York,are looking to Brazil for the latest trends in fashion and style. The Brazilian lifestyle lends itself to natural beauty rich in color and [...]

Stone Fire Pizza Co. on L.A.’s Restaurant Row is the latest culinary expression of proprietor Greg Morris’s love of entertaining. Following ultra-successful ventures Belmont and the Spanish Kitchen, Stone Fire Pizza offers a variety of pizza styles in a sophisticated, upscale environment. Diners can choose from Naples’ thin-crust varieties, the delectable slices that come out of [...]

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

“We’ve got a lot to do tonight,” Will Shortz said as he strolled onto the stage of UCLA’s Royce Hall Wednesday night. He spoke with an unassuming presence he would maintain throughout the evening, as if it didn’t make much difference whether there were hundreds of people in the audience (which there were) or a [...]

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

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

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

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

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

Most people remember baseball-great Lou Gehrig, and if not they at least recognize the name of the loveable New York Yankee whose game ended all too early. Today this American sports hero’s name is sadly most often associated with Lou Gehrig’s disease, the degenerative disease which ended Gehrig’s baseball career and which he died of [...]

If you never knew about bio-diesel, ethanol and straight vegetable oil as being the renewal fuel sources that could challenge the petroleum industry, then this documentary just might be compulsory viewing.

Exploring the interaction between the oil companies and their alternatives over the last 150 years, it is apparent that the American public is not [...]

Domiziano Arcangeli, whose renown as an actor spans across continents, can soon be seen in the cult horror film Werewolf in a Women’s Prison, directed by Jeff Leroy and screening at the New Beverly Cinema at midnight on Saturday, May 12. In demand around the world, Domiziano has already starred in 37 feature films, 8 [...]

Planet X, the premier instrumental band of the century, takes their new CD, ‘Quantum’, to a new dimension. With the original core of Derek Sherinian (keyboards) and Virgil Donati (drums), the mixture of rock, jazz fusion and metal in this complex CD will make most musicians start taking acting classes. With Sherinian and Donati at [...]

By Susie Salva
Selling nearly 18 million albums worldwide with the success of major-label debut, “Fallen,” Evanescence continues their rapid rise to fame with their new CD, ”The Open Door” on Wind-Up Records. This amazing songstress Amy Lee and songwriter Terry Balsamo put forth an outstanding sophomoric effort with “The Open Door.” Their hauntingly beautiful melodies [...]

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

Visiting Hollywood’s major attractions is now easier than ever.  There’s no more worry about where to park or how to get there, just simply stop at the Hollywood and Highland Center and their shuttle service will take care of the rest.  Whether your destination is the Pantages Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl or the Griffith Observatory, [...]

Vote for your favorite Music Nation artist on KIIS FM as radio personality Fat Daniel has hand-picked ten videos for you to choose from.  The radio station’s website will feature each of the videos where listeners can vote for their top pick. The artist who receives the most votes will get the chance to perform [...]

By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based Noah Stone, a fervent folksy songwriter has released “Little Revolution”, playing nearly every instrument and producing the record all by himself. Noah Stone’s "Little Revolution" CD has debuted at James Perse’s L.A. and New York boutiques. It’s the perfect musical compliment to the James Perse California aesthetic. Beginning April 26, [...]

Everyone’s looking for the next big thing to help them get into shape.? Not satisfied with what was already on the market, friends Chadwick Slagle and Chad Vanlandingham decided to create their own piece of exercise equipment instead.? Their concept, the VersaStick is the latest product that has revolutionized resistance training.
Starting with just a broom [...]

Are you in the 14-19 year old age bracket? Do you dream of becoming a filmmaker?  If you answered yes to both these questions then you’re in luck. Samsung Fresh Films is calling for nationwide submissions in the largest national celebrity judged teen filmmaking competition. On March 27, 2007, Samsung Fresh [...]

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

In order to help you celebrate the woman who gave you life, we’re showcasing an evolving list of unique, trendy and exciting gifts to give your mom on Mother’s Day. Check back often for new product and gift ideas
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Byu-ti Hair Therapy Your mom works hard, so treat her to a fabulous day of pampering [...]

If you love jazz and art, then mark your calenders. Lots of cool jazz, inspiring art and plenty of fun will be in store for festival goers during the 2nd annual Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival, August 10 - 12, in Camarillo. What has become the largest event in Camarillo, the Camarillo Art & Jazz [...]

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

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

Spring cleaning can be a major bummer, but the bright side about making all that room is filling it back up again with all the latest spring fashions.  On April 14th, the Highlands Club in the Hollywood and Highland Shopping Center hosted the Fashion Day Soirée, giving fashion lovers the opportunity to shop through over [...]

DJ Cobra sure packs a wallop. Whether he’s spinning at a private event for Playboy or MTV, celebrities such as Madonna or Puff Daddy, or clubs such as Area, Les Deux, and Basque, he brings along mesmerizing beats and a seductive selection of tunes. But apparently, these live events aren’t enough for this multitasker. More [...]

Your home is your castle and your oasis, where you can escape the outside world. It’s your refuge, and it’s a reflection of you. The decorating possibilities are endless, and now they can take on another dimension with Murallusions by Curtis Stokes. The master muralist’s works have been seen on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” [...]

Gearing up to release a new Zone diet book later this year called Toxic Fat Syndrome, Dr. Sears is planning a Zone cruise to Alaska where he will lecture passengers on what he calls “the perfect nutritional storm,” a combination of dietary forces creating a world-wide health epidemic, Toxic Fat Syndrome.  From September 15-22, Lucky cruisers will dine on [...]

Coming together for a common goal, iHome is partnering with the American Breast Cancer Foundation.  To help support the ABCF’s fight against the disease, iHome, the leading manufacturer of iPod accessories will donate a percentage of it’s sales of their popular pink iH19 Portable Sport Case to the foundation.
iHome is the creator and manufacturer of [...]

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

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

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

With the nations growing interest in and need for greater health consciousness spa-ing is about more than just pampering these days, but rather an integral element in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ?That is the mantra of C&R Media as they launch into the fourth installation of the New York Spa Week franchise with national sponsor [...]

With three world premieres, and six new plays in all, the Center Theater Group has exciting plans to titillate audiences in their 2007-2008 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.? From September 2007 through July 2008, CTG will showcase a wide-range of work, from the best of off-Broadway and international fare to hip [...]

Life coach: you may have heard of the term and given the idea some thought. But this rapidly growing field has already taken on a wide variety of applications in day-to-day events and situations. Traditionally, coaches have been called on for help with finding a purpose or balance in life, such as with couples or [...]

A twist on the old classic, the world premiere of the musical, "Sleeping Beauty Wakes" has extended it’s run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.  Presented by the Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre, this entertaining musical incorporating both deaf and hearing actors will now run through May 20th. Through signing as [...]

The International Fund for Animal Welfare is taking action against Canada.  As our neighbor to the north conducts the largest hunt for marine mammals in the world, allowing almost one million seals to be killed over the last three years, the IFAW has launched www.stopthesealhunt.org and is asking for your assistance to stop the slaughter. [...]

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

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

Everyone wants to be unique, especially when it comes to fashion. Recognizing and fulfilling that need is amykathryn handbags.  With designer Amy Hall’s eco-conscious, animal-friendly and trendsetting handbags, she has created one of a kind accessories for the fashion forward.

Taking a cue from her mother and grandmother, who designed 5-star hotels and homes, Amy pursued [...]

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

There are works of literature in the American canon that over the years have achieved a certain iconic status. These works are as different as sibling children; though distinct in myriad ways, they each carry a common element that binds them - the power to pierce the public consciousness like a syringe through epidermis and [...]

Pop chanteuse Lisa Palleschi has a big voice, and she isn’t afraid to use it. On her debut album, Released, she explores not only the range of her versatile voice but also the scope of humanity, with insightful and uninhibited lyrics. "I think anybody can relate to Released, and I’m really proud of that. That’s [...]

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

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

Driving down Seward Street in Hollywood, one would not think to look for a hip L.A. eatery. However, once you pass all the post-production houses that fill the area, you’ll find Grub, a quaint creative little restaurant that is sure to fulfill any appetite.
Offering their unique approach to the food industry, owners Betty Fraser and [...]

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

As the common complaint in physical appearance among women is their stomach, finding a pair of jeans to fit while complimenting the mid section can be pretty tricky.  Realizing that no one was making denims to flatter this area, Lisa Rudes-Sandel set out to change how jeans were made.  With Tummy Tuck jeans, Sandel created [...]

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

L’Oreal Vichy has their sights set on California. To launch their latest product in the southland area, which is already the #1 skincare brand in Europe and Canada, Vichy will be hosting their premiere event at the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, April 13th.
Available from 9am-5pm, this free event welcomes and encourages the public to [...]

The Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre is the next stop for Reginald Rose’s national tour of the classic play "Twelve Angry Men."  Running from March 28 through May 6, this version boasts Richard Thomas and George Wendt in starring roles.

Directed by Scott Ellis, this acclaimed Roundabout Theatre production received Tony nominations for Best Revival and Best [...]

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

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

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

Imagine waking up to one of your favorite songs instead of the inane chatter of local dj’s.  As you have thousands of songs that you love on your iPod, why not let one of those tunes start your morning?  iHome, the #1brand in iPod accessories has now made that a possibility.  With their latest additions [...]

Ocean & Vine, the chic restaurant and lounge at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel,  reintroduces their legendary champagne brunch buffet with a new twist.  At the exclusive  beachfront setting where the warmth of the coast meets the cool sophistication and style of a retro lounge, their delicious buffet will offer something to satisfy even the [...]

Starting September 29th, Disney takes the already spectacular “High School Musical” on ice, as Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour will premiere, according to Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions, and Kenneth Field, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment.
Tickets for the U.S. tour went on sale Monday, April 2nd.
The ice tour will [...]

Upon hearing the band name, The Rocket Summer, images of an entire rock group come to mind.  However, names can be deceiving, as this band is comprised of just one guy.  That guy, Bryce Avary, is a 24 year-old singer, songwriter, producer and all around jack-of-all-trades. With a grassroots beginning, Avary tirelessly peddled his [...]

Calling all young designers:  Gen Art’s 9th Annual International Styles Competition is now accepting submissions. Fashion darlings like Zac Posen and Rebecca Taylor launched their careers with the help of Gen Art, the leading national arts and entertainment organization, and you could be next.
Twenty-five budding young designers will be chosen to vie for more [...]

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

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

The VetStage Foundation, along with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, present the world premiere of Los Angeles playwright/actor Sean Huze’s “The Wolf”. Directed by Rick Pagano, the six week limited engagement of this timely drama begins Saturday, March 24 at the ART/WORKS Performance Space in Hollywood.
“The Wolf” deals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [...]

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

Whether driving on a road trip or flying overseas, travel is something just about everyone can relate to. Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know is a musical that is sure to strike a cord with even the most inexperienced of jetsetters.
Based on Fodor’s best-selling book, this off-Broadway musical lambasts everything from rental cars to cruise [...]

I have been waiting my whole life for the Jetsons’ life-style. The cartoon, developed by Hanna Barbera, promised a utopian future. It was set in sky-high Orbit City complete with elaborate flying spacecars, instant transport tubes, robotic contraptions and whimsical inventions – all designed to make your life simpler, better and easier. George Jetson’s life [...]

These days, reality television is all about fulfilling the dream come true for the winning contestant.  We have small town beauty pageant winners turned Top Models, struggling aspiring singers turned overnight singing Idols, and even mid-level managers turned major business executives thanks to Donald Trump.  And now, even the behind-the-scenes budding film directors will have [...]

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

The human head is believed to remain in a state of consciousness for one and a half minutes after decapitation.  Using this as a jumping off point, Pulitzer Prize winning author Robert Olen Butler wrote Severance: Stories, in which he imagines the thoughts running through 62 minds (both real and fictional) immediately after losing their [...]

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

Want to see the latest and greatest films, before they arrive in theaters? This Spring, spend your evenings watching some of the season’s most anticipated and talked-about films in the comfort of the Writers Guild Theater, courtesy of UCLA Extension’s Sneak Preview course. The longest-running and most prestigious preview series in the nation, Sneak Preview [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attention singletons! Are you looking for your perfect match?  Are you not finding Mr. or Mrs. Right on your own? Is online dating not cutting it?  Stop doing it by yourself and let Svetlana Novikova track down your soul mate for you.
An upscale matchmaker for over 10 years, Ms. Novikova founded The Svetlana Club in 2001 [...]

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

Kipling is keeping fashion fresh this season with fabulous new collections featuring bright colors, nautical-inspired prints and the brand’s first leather offerings. Key seasonal colors such as Rose Hip, Sun Glow, and Blue Lagoon complement the fashion prints and patterns.  From stylish prints to leather bags, the Kipling Spring/Summer 2007 collection has the perfect bag [...]

For centuries, potters in China’s Zhejiang province have labored to produce a fine porcelain, pale green in hue, meant to mimic the color of jade. The name that this porcelain came to be known by is celadon – but the origin of the name remains a mystery. Some say that the European traders who came [...]

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

By Susie Salva
Melbourne, Australian natives alternative rock band Jet puts forth their sophomore effort, “Shine On,” on Atlantic records that absolutely soars. Following in the footsteps of brothers Jon & Tim Foreman (Switchfoot), Bo & Bear Rinehart, (NEEDTOBREATHE), and Liam & Noel Gallagher (Oasis) Nic & Chris Cester (Jet) takes off offering a virtual conceptual [...]

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

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

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

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

Say it with a shirt - a Local Celebrity T-shirt, that is. This line of hip and witty shirts can be seen on celebrities such as Hayden Panettiere, Tori Spelling, Dane Cook, Sean Paul, and Shane West, and it’s been featured in elite magazines such as Nylon, Cosmpolitan, and FHM. Starting in February, Local Celebrity [...]

Expertly crafted, though just as expertly inconspicuous, a nugget of wisdom hovers high above the auditorium seats proclaiming "Education is learning to use the tools which the race has found indispensable." Applying this to a musical context, a 70’s song-writer by the name of Nick Drake has emerged within the last twenty years to be [...]

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

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

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

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

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

San Diego’s favorite sons - the multi-platinum selling rock band Switchfoot, deliver exactly what their fans have been clamoring for – fresh new music. Their eagerly awaited sixth studio album (third for Columbia records) “Oh! Gravity” is an outstanding effort easily appeasing their throngs of fans.

“Oh! Gravity” is the first new studio collection from Switchfoot [...]

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

How’s this for an auspicious start? Tao Las Vegas, located in the Venetian Resort - Hotel - Casino, kicked off its opening weekend with two huge celebrations. The first was Jermaine Dupri’s birthday party, graced by Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher, Nelly, and more celebrity friends. As if that weren’t enough, the festivities continued the [...]

You no longer have to worry if with glass of wine you had with dinner last night is being feed to your baby for breakfast the next morning. The ingenious Milkscreen is the first ever at-home breast milk test that analyzes for the presence of alcohol. In less than two-minutes, the test provides mothers with [...]

“El amor es ciego – pero la matrimonia devuelve la vista.”
This Spanish proverb, translated loosely as “Love is blind – but marriage restores one’s vision” has perhaps never been more aptly illustrated than in the dysfunctional union of George and Martha, the main characters in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The latest revival [...]

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

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

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

For all the fabulous shopping this Tuesday there was a conspicuous lack of dropping thanks to plentiful beverages on hand and a great display of elaborate desserts at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air.  These people know what they’re doing - a plate piled high with creamy and chocolaty treats was just the fuel I [...]

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

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

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

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

Chef Tom Moloney and Aquaknox restaurant at the Venetian Hotel Resort Casino have achieved the seemingly impossible: They’ve brought fresh, delicious seafood to the desert. As its name suggests, Aquaknox specializes in creatures of the sea, and thanks to modern conveniences, Chef Moloney can take his pick of the freshest, highest-quality specimens from around the [...]

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

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

Last night I found myself at Hollywood’s Roxy music venue listening to the sweet whispery sounds of singer songwriter Shane Alexander, who many in the music industry believe is on the brink of stardom. His Jeff Buckley-esque quality and relaxed stage presence drew the eagerly awaiting crowd into his soulful and seemingly effortless set. [...]

Please Join Us for 2 Days of Valentine pampering!
EPITOME SALON offers 8 facials for men and women along with their signature Oxygen Intraceutical Facial and full service hair care and waxing.  Please join us for 2 days of discounted services and complimentary champagne !! 
* Champagne, Chocolate and 30% off  ALL Treatments & Services *
Tuesday, Feb. [...]

The beauty of viewing a block of short films is if you aren’t enjoying the one you’re watching, wait a few minutes and you’ll be treated to a brand new movie. So went the competitive short portion of the Backlot Film Festival at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills on January 30, where the [...]

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

Tangerine is bringing sexy back. In addition to all the fun of modern hot spots (DJs, bottle service), Tangerine offers classic touches inspired by the Roaring ’20s, such as live music and sultry burlesque performances, kicked off by no less than Carmen Electra. The sexy star enjoyed it so much that she returned for the [...]

Legal Help Live is L.A.’s Only Live, Legal TV show.  Think of Car Talk (if the two mechanics were attorneys) meets Larry King.  At Legal Help Live anyone is encouraged to call in and ask a legal question, any question, and get a legal answer.  But the show is much more than that. It is [...]

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

With a unique, patented embossing technology, Speaking Roses makes it easy to say “I Love You”, without even saying a word. Their cutting edge technology allows customers to create a personalized gift for any occasion, by sending roses embossed with special messages and images. Every order is personalized to fit that special someone, from the [...]

Set amidst the backdrop of New York City’s gentrification in the 90’s, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings offers a bleak look into the lives of those being displaced.  Originally written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by David Fofi for the Elephant Theatre Company, Kings centers around one bar in Hell’s Kitchen where a [...]

Pashmina
No fashion-forward woman’s wardrobe would be complete without owning a Pashmina luxurious shawl, wrap, or scarf. Such as a designer handbag or sunglasses, it is the perfect fashion accessory. Pashmina is made using the finest cashmere in the world. And now you can get one for yourself or buy one for you favorite lady with [...]

Would you like to dream, hope, laugh often and love more?
Of course you would.  And with inspiring thoughts like these, who could resist wearing those words up front by slipping into the new hip t-shirts from KarmaThreads, a positive messaging apparel company with a mission to give back across the globe.
Fusing vintage flair with [...]

If you’re brooding over this year’s initial "Hallmark Card Holiday", let me play the proverbial Cupid so that I may direct my arrows toward Santa Monica’s hottest beachfront getaway, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Sure, Valentine’s Day may be Shmalentine’s Day; perhaps it promotes intense feelings of melancholy among singles leading to a lonely Wednesday [...]

The little black dress, the crisp white shirt, a classic strand of pearls - to this list of modern fashion basics, you can add the jean jacket. When clothing items become this ubiquitous, it gets harder and harder to distinguish them. Joluka, however, doesn’t think your denim coat needs to be boring, especially when it’s [...]

Footwear generally falls into one of two categories- stylish and painful or comfortable and ugly.  There are but a few exceptions and Tsubo rates high among them. Their trendy styles come in hip colors and have oval bubble lined soles that align with various pressure points along the foot for your ergonomic delight. These bubbles [...]

Cassandra Hepburn is the epitome of those cool, jet-setting “International Girls” you always see in the pages of glossy magazines. The 28-year-old actress/model/dancer was born in the Philippines but has lived and worked in thriving metropolises all over the world including Hong Kong, London, Paris, Milan and New York. It would not be wrong to [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Originally made famous for their plush cozy robes which landed on Oprah?s 2005 list of favorite things, Kashw?re now offers home furnishings and accessories that are both upscale and practical. Kashw?re?s patented Chenilla fabric is as sumptuous and soft as cashmere but much more durable and easier to maintain. It truly is the ultimate luxury [...]

As children many of us have dreams and passions that fuel our imaginations, be it art, or dolls, or coins, or a variety of popular youth fixations. But very few hold onto those early passions into adulthood. Even fewer turn them into a career and successful business known around the globe.
Meet Penny Preville, whose [...]

Melody Kulp has the Midas touch when it comes to creating fun, flirty styles and trends. Sweetees, her collection of sassy, sexy t-shirts, dresses, tops, and skirts, would win her enough bragging rights for any young entrepreneur, especially when they’re worn by celebrities such as Beyonce, Kate Hudson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Drew Barrymore, to name [...]

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

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

Much more than a fad, Pashminas have become a mainstay of every fashionable woman’s wardrobe, and since 2003, The Pashmina Store has been the go-to source for the best-quality pashmina and pashmina-blend scarves, wraps, shawls, and blankets. In addition to providing the finest examples of pashminas available, The Pashmina Store also comes through with fair [...]

Going organic is on everyone’s mind, but it’s not always easy or affordable to track down every tiny ingredient in its organic form. In the past, organic goods have been the domain of the privileged and the gourmet, but J. R. Watkins wants to change that. The company’s Gourmet Pantry products are the first nationally [...]

Are your skin care products accelerating the aging process or fighting it? Find out at Dermalogica’s Savvy Shopper Meets Skincare, the workshop series that uncovers your skin’s personal story and finds what products your skin needs and what it doesn’t. Get Face Mapped, receive a free gift and purchase Dermalogica products prescribed just or your [...]

GBK Productions will host its annual Golden Globes Gift Suite celebrating this year’s Golden Globes’ nominees and presenters. Besides giving stars first access to the latest, most sought after products and perks, the gifting suite will benefit Eva Longoria’s Padres Contra El Cancer, Hollywood Habitat for Humanity, Educating Young Minds, Global Green and The Amber Watch [...]

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

Children of Men, set in the year 2027, portrays a future in which war and panic have come to dominate human consciousness as a result of the discovery that women have lost the ability to conceive offspring.  With such a compelling premise, centered on a profound philosophical and scientific conundrum, one would hope for something [...]

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

Savory and succulent are two words to describe Kansas City Steak Company steaks. Mouthwatering and absolutely delicious are a few more. Maybe its because they use only the finest Western Kansas corn-fed beef. It could also be because the steaks are naturally aged a minimum of 14 days and hand trimmed. Whatever the reason, these [...]

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

Skateboarders enjoy a perpetually laid-back reputation, but there’s more to this youthful subculture than high-tops and hoodies. Skate culture has spread far and wide - see Tony Hawk’s videogame empire for proof. Angel Cabada, the founder and owner of Costa Mesa-based KR3W Apparel, is another skaterboarder-turned-businessman who has his eyes set on both the bottom [...]

The #1 New Year’s Resolution across America is to build a better body & improve ones quality of life (lose fat, build muscle & strength, tone and sculpt, increase energy, decrease stress, etc.). Only 1 out of 10 people that set out to achieve this goal lasts 3 or more months; 9 out of those [...]

A well known Mexican hotspot, The Spanish Kitchen, is located in Los Angeles’s most popular young Hollywood hang-out area. Surrounded by such nightlife trailblazers as Area and Privilege and so close to Sunset Boulevard it’s not surprising that The Spanish Kitchen is hip, upscale and filled with trendy young people. The architecture makes the restaurant [...]

The multifaceted Deborah Smith Ford lives up to the word in many ways. She’s lived on a farm in the states, worked with The Christian Veterinary Assoc. with her husband, Dr. Alton Ford, DVM, under World Concern as self-supported shuttle missionaries in Kenya and Honduras, taught a variety of missionary school-aged children, and knows her way [...]

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

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

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

Just after arriving in Las Vegas we set out immediately to the strip. Our fist stop was Tabu, which is located in the MGM Grand. "Tabu is about fashion, great music, being in a club and being entertained" said Gamal Aziz, MGM Grand President and chief Operating officer.

Designed by the incomparable architect, Jeffery Beers, Tabu [...]

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

Wolfgang Puck’s firm ties to California cuisine and Hollywood’s star-studded celebrity events would be enough for most chefs, but with Postrio, Puck and company show once again that they aren’t happy resting on past glories. Diners have been enjoying Postrio’s fine offerings in San Francisco for years, but visitors to the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino [...]

Deep in the heart of Topanga Canyon, up the winding, forested hills, hides a secret sanctuary for hair artists. Well, a secret for now. Only open since earlier this year, the Institute of Courage has already attracted stylists from across the U.S. to come learn and grow as artists while also developing their sense of [...]

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

It’s no secret that Las Vegas has become one of the top destinations for great culinary experiences, but you don’t often hear about the huge range of choices the town offers. Certainly, the superstar chefs with their appropriately classical and refined restaurant are always an option in Las Vegas, but sometimes you want something a [...]

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

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

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

Plush Puffs Gourmet Marshmallows
Plush Puffs All Natural Gourmet Marshmallows are the crème de la crème of marshmallows. Always homemade and intensely flavored, Chef Ann Hickey Williams has created the ultimate in confectionary delights. Plush Puffs are very versatile and can be used to make everything from Pumpkin Praline marshmallow nachos to Festive Marshmallow Fruit kabobs [...]

Look at the soda in your hand - what is it doing for you and your body? If you’re holding a typical soft drink, it’s filling you with empty calories, supplying a false boost of energy, and doesn’t even taste that good. Worse yet, you’re missing out an alternative beverage that can satisfy your thirst, [...]

Denim jeans are as Americana as apple pie, thanks to Levi Strauss, but the jeans you currently see on women are a far cry from those clunky workman’s trousers dreamed up by their original designer. The modern woman demands a certain sense of style, specifically one that flatters their shape. They have a sea of [...]

CocoaBella Chocolates positions itself as a “chocolate lifestyle” store, offering hot chocolate, toffee, bonbons, baking chocolate, fondue sets, chocolate books, and everything in between - as long as it’s related to the enjoyment and consumption of chocolate. But the store is not only for people in it’s immediate vicinity. CocoaBella has an online store where [...]

For over 83 years El Cholo has been serving up authentic Mexican food in Los Angeles. And after all these years, the reasons why Angelenos keep returning time after time remain the same: quality and tradition.

This true Los Angeles institution continues to produce green corn tamales straight from heaven and the best, strongest margaritas in [...]

Calling all Broadway aficionados and aspiring stars! BroadwayWorld.com, the go-to-site for everything Broadway, is continuing its trend of innovation with its newest feature, ‘Showcial Networking.’ For the first time, theatre fans can create and join communities for their favorite shows and performers. You can network with other users, view the latest news, features and photos [...]

The Quik Pod is revolutionizing the way we take pictures. As the first extendable hand-held tripod in the world, it is fast becoming the number one camera and camcorder accessory on the market. Created from the mind of modern-day inventor Wayne Fromm, the ingenious Quick Pod can be best described as an “extendable hand-held tripod” [...]

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

The Forum Shops in Las Vegas just got even more extravagant (if that?s possible!) with the unveiling of world-renowned artist Peter Max?s one-of-a-kind Baldwin Baby 5?2? Grand piano over Thanksgiving weekend. Showcased at The Art of Peter Max Gallery, the vibrant piano is part of a charity campaign to raise funds for The Gibson Foundation [...]

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

You can take your email, text messages, and IMs, but Cross Pens prove that old-fashioned means of communication are still the most stylish. The company has helped Americans send each other words of love and cheer for 160 years, and this holiday season, you can choose from more varieties of affordable and luxurious gifts from [...]

Get your favorite boys something that will make them stand out. That’s the key to creating a memorable gift-giving experience with any man versus just finding something nice and hoping for the best. Keeping this in mind, here’s a go-to list of sure winners.
Hommage
Give your guy something every man needs, the tools for a great shave. Hommage [...]

If you are a designer jeans junkie, you know the tell-tale signs. You already have at least 4 pairs. You check out the jeans? back pocket on other girls? to see what the label is (c?mon, you know you?ve done it!). And of course, you are always on the look out for the next great [...]

Nothing beats a good beanbag chair, and Sumo has created the perfect one. Call it a crash mat, lounge chair, loveseat or floor pillow, the one thing everyone agrees upon is that Sumo Lounge beanbag chairs provide the ultimate in cool lounging comfort.
Sleek and stylish, Sumo beanbags are made from space age rip-proof nylon [...]

What’s better than being pampered at the spa? Being pampered in your own home! These products will give luxurious, smooth, and sweet-smelling skin to all spa-devotees on your list.
Jaqua
Sweeten up your skin and your surroundings with Jaqua Beauty. Just in time for the season, they have launched a new collection of home and beauty products [...]

Great skin is always in fashion. These innovative products not only make great gifts, but will be the gift that keeps on giving year-round: glowing skin!
Neaclear
Give the gift of healthy skin with the help of Neaclear. Neaclear harnesses the power of liquid oxygen to promote healthy, younger looking skin naturally. All Neaclear products are [...]

Isomers Laboratories is Canada?s most successful line of cutting?edge skin care, cosmetics, and nutritional products. So it comes as no surprise that they should develop two of the greatest beauty breakthroughs: Accelerated Recovery System and Lip Shaper.
Accelerated Recovery Serum is a 14-day age management system designed to reverse the visible signs of aging. Depending on [...]

Penelope Manasco faced the same problem as millions of women in today’s mobile workforce: She couldn’t find a stylish, practical bag that could hold all her belongings yet not weigh her down or make her look dowdy. This physician, pharmaceutical executive, and genetic scientist had had enough, and she did what many of us have [...]

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

Mom has always been there for you when you needed her. Show your favorite support-system how much she means to you with great gifts to pamper and indulge.
Pashmina
No fashion-forward woman’s wardrobe would be complete without owning a Pashmina luxurious shawl, wrap, or scarf. Such as a designer handbag or sunglasses, it is the perfect fashion [...]

In the United States, French cuisine equals haute cuisine, and this celebrated culinary tradition continues to find new masters and new fans. Among the premier purveyors of classic French cooking in this country is Bouchon, the creation of Thomas Keller, one of today’s most acclaimed chefs. Named after a specific style of cafe dining long [...]

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

Invigorate your lunch routine and learn how to look and feel better with an afternoon?trip to Dermology Med Spa in Pasadena. The Brown Bag Luncheon Series lets you get away from the boring company cafeteria and enjoy a nutritious casual lunch in Dermology?s ultra chic T Lounge, followed by a demonstration of leading edge skincare [...]

Burlesque culture began in Vaudeville, Paris, in the 1800’s and spread throughout Europe. A British showgirl, by the name of Lydia Thompson, was one of the first to bring??her troupe of blonde beauties to New York and started a trend that reached it?s ?Golden Age? from the 1930?s through the ?60?s.??As laws eased up in [...]

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

There’s this common, well-known truth that “what you focus on expands.” It’s simple math. The more you focus on the things you want, the more of those things you manifest in your life.
The reverse is also true. The more you focus on the things you don?t want, the more of those things you manifest in [...]

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

When future fashion historians look back to the first decade of the 21st century, they may note that stylish men and women of the time were lucky enough to find themselves in the golden age of denim. Designer jeans, of course, go back to the 1970s at the least, but in the last few years, [...]

It was a pink carpet, that lead to pink ribbons that lead to ?Shopping for a Cure?- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Popsy Botique colored itself pink for their launch party, and donated 10% of all proceeds to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation.
The party was animated with DJ rhythms, and [...]

Italian food is supplanting French cuisine as the most popular high-end dining choice in the States, thanks to its emphasis on fresh ingredients and uncluttered presentation. Adding his unique vision to the Italian fine dining experience is world-famous chef to the stars, Wolfgang Puck. Trattoria del Lupo at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in [...]

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

Attracting the attention of celebrities and rock stars isn?t easy to do in their seen it all/done it all worlds. Yet there?s something about Geoff Thomas? jewelry designs that has the likes of Dave Navarro, Mischa Barton and Marie Antoinette?s Asia Argento united in striking poses whilst wearing his unique jewlery designs.
Striking and original, Thomas? [...]

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

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

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

Your tots will be the coolest kids on the playground once they get their tiny hands on threads from Little Ruler. That’s because Little Ruler, a two-year-old clothing company, is bringing the “skater chic” trend to kids clothes.? Shy of getting a nose ring or trendy fauxhawk, Little Ruler will take your tot from plain [...]

Have fun with your children and teach them the value of giving back at the same time. The Los Angeles-based Child’s Play, an activity and enrichment center for kids, will be hosting A Season For Charity, a family fundraising event on December 8, 2006 to benefit the Save the Children foundation.
Families with children aged two [...]

Now you can have as much cake as you want without gaining a pound, and no, I?m not talking about the next miracle diet drug. And this cake will leave you with a vibrant glow, not the need for a gym membership. Were talking about glominerals, the hottest mineral makeup line, and its uniquely formulated [...]

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

Beginning February 9, 2007, the smash Broadway musical Wicked, will be laying roots at the Pantages Theatre.  In celebration, Universal City Walk celebrated with a day of Wicked fun on Oct. 30, 2006.
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, author Winnie Holzman and producers Marc Platt and David Stone were on hand for a Wicked costume contest, face painting, [...]

With Christmas season approaching, many people have embarked on missions of frenzied holiday shopping; searching for that perfect gift to give to their friends, loved ones, and that “special someone”. Unfortunately, there are many desolate, disadvantaged children and teenagers in the Los Angeles area who are unable to truly experience the joy of the holiday [...]

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

What do you get when you mix ghoul, ghost and Gary Busey? No, it’s not the scariest Halloween costume ever, it’s the newest in celeb-reality from VH1: the ?Celebrity Paranormal Project.?

Similar to MTV?s ?Fear? and the UK’s “Most Haunted,” the ?Celebrity Paranormal Project? places a handful of innocent celebrities inside a haunted dwelling, provides them [...]

?Every trick has the “pledge?, (introduction of an ordinary object and the promise of something extraordinary); the “turn” (the audience is startled and left in suspense not knowing what to expect); and the “prestige”, (the climax that astonishes them)?.
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One goes to see The Prestige expecting to be fooled as an audience, but instead the director, [...]

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

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

From behind the concrete walls that separated the chic scene from the generic parking lot, pounding music suggested a party was in the works. It was still early and people were arriving few and far between. The free drinks from 9-10:00 were not enough to lure this affluent crowd to join the music so early. [...]

Normally when said in the same sentence, the words “winter” and “film festival” bring to mind the word “freezing.” But you won’t need a down parka to get through this winter’s hottest film festival. From January 4-15, The Palm Springs International Film Society will be holding its 18th Annual International Film Festival under the sunny [...]

If the movie Clueless had been set back in 18th century France, it would have been a lot like Sophia Coppola?s Marie Antoinette.I really wanted to like this film. At best, it is visually stunning. But the rich colors and beautiful cinematography could not save what felt like half a movie.
Don?t get me wrong. It [...]

I’ve learned at least two things about achieving goals:
There is an easy way and a hard way.
The hard way is to work night and day, stay obsessed, rarely
sleep, and never give up.
Since everyone talks about the hard way, I want to address the
easy way. After all, why struggle if you don’t have to?
I’ve used the [...]

Walk, Run, Dance, Surf, Swim, Hike, Skate, Cycle, Kayak, Weight Train, Pilate’s, Yoga, Play a sport, BOOT CAMP - The options are endless! The goal with any fitness & health regiment is to maximize your RESULTS in the shortest amount of time possible, have fun doing it & reach your goals! PERIOD. Training should be [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

He has?been called the greatest?magician of all time. He has walked through the Great Wall of China, flown through the air, and made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Now he?s taking his magic one step further? on a much smaller stage?with his latest show, ?David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion.?
True the title, Copperfield [...]

This new release by the former Genesis guitarist has my head spinning. At first listen, I was speechless. It was like hearing a mixture of early classic Genesis, and "then there were four" Genesis, early Steve Hackett, vintage Steve Hackett, Steve Hackett to bits and pieces, Hackett, the Beatles, a hint of Phil Collins (God [...]

Aimee Galicia Torres is on a mission to let the world know: Sexual abuse still exists in the Catholic Church. At age 21, Torres has already written and directed her big-screen debut: the semi-autobiographical short film, "Father, You Sinned".
The world premiere of the film was held Thursday night at the AMC theatre at Universal City [...]

Sushi has become synonymous with hipster fashion. Here in LA you can?t go a week without seeing a celebrity step out of old-faithful Koi or new hotspot Katsuya. In Las Vegas, RA Sushi has brought the trendyness of sushi to the Strip. In a rich and vibrant setting, RA combines freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-fusion [...]

Many of the worlds foremost theater troupes claim to be the most original, the most talented, the most organized. Many claim to have the top actors, the best shows and the biggest theaters. One would think that with so much money to be made in the theater industry, the biggest of these braggers would automatically [...]

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

Location, location, and location alone would guarantee success for any decent hotel, but the Park Hyatt Los Angeles offers far more than your average night’s stay. Enviably situated near the affluent Century City, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood neighborhoods, the Park Hyatt Los Angeles also boasts luxury accommodations, grand views, world-class cuisine, and a revelatory [...]

Despite the supposed MySpace revolution, the musical landscape still, for the most part, looks the same. A large number of radio stations across the nation are controlled by a few big corporations, the major labels continue to merge and tighten their hold on the record industry, and up-and-coming bands are still caught in the crash-and-burn [...]

It?s no surprise 40 is the new 30, given the fierce fabulousness of many women born in the sixties and seventies. Despite looking good, however, unique but common emotional and physical challenges still face women in this life stage.
A new social networking website, poised to be a destination for women of a certain age, wants [...]

Los Angeles has no culture…" You can’t have an intelligent conversation here to save your life…" It’s just surface and no substance…" You’ve heard it all before from strangers, visitors, and even well-meaning friends, and frankly, you’re sick of it. Next time, instead of trying to defend your home, take your favorite naysayer to the [...]

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

It was July 20, 1969, when all the world watched as Neil Armstrong went where no man had gone before. At 10:56 p.m. EDT, Armstrong stepped down onto the moon and made his famous statement, "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Among those who witnessed history on their black-and-white TV [...]

The Art of Peter Max Gallery in the Forum Shops Las Vegas, one of two galleries in the world exclusively selling Peter Max paintings, has announced a first-ever Virtual Exhibition, Saturday, September 2 at 1 p.m. Live via high-speed Internet connection, artist Peter Max will communicate virtually through plasma screens at the gallery, taking guests [...]