Celebrities, the week before the Ocsars, have a flurry of must-do activities, appointments and parties but amidst their frenzied schedules, many of Hollywood’s hottest made a visit to the WOW! Creations Lifestyle Gift Lounge a priority. Mark Harris of WOW! Creations hosted Oscar nominees, reality stars, power players and hipsters from many of the films nominated [...]

Corey Haim, 38, was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank early Wednesday morning after being rushed to the hospital when he was found unconscious by his mother.
While the immediate cause of death was unknown, law enforcement sources indicated that Haim’s death had the appearance of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. [...]

As Avatar dazzled, Inglorious Basterds satirically humored, and Precious dismayed and moved the world, the eyes of the Oscars deciphered and judged quietly what this year’s movies put forward. Now, the time is approaching when the summations of the Academy are unveiled.
Underneath the actual Oscar, there exists another form of lavish appreciation adorned in ribbons [...]

Lipstick Jungle star Lindsay Price celebrated the grand opening of Laguna Champagne Bar at The Palazzo. The VIP event was hosted by Moet Hennessy. Lindsay was all smiles wearing a black cocktail dress and gorgeous Simon G sapphire and diamond ring as she cut the red ribbon to kick-off the evening.
When asked about the event, [...]

Who will dress Beyonce at the Grammys? What jewelry will Sandra Bullock don at the Academy Awards? And, of course, which celebrity style will set hair trends in 2010?
As always, defining the good, the bad, and the ugly on the red carpet during award show season will be the talk of the town. Michael O’Rourke, [...]

After the 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which aired live January 15th, 2010 on VH1, many of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities  joined in on the celebrations at the official after-party held at the trendy Katsuya Restaurant in Hollywood, hosted by Heifer International donors, Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri.

If you’ve watched Sherlock Holmes over the holiday then you’re familiar with the talented and beautiful Rachel McAdams, featured on the January cover of Vogue. In an issue now available on newsstands, Vogue Fashion News/Feature Director Sally Singer interviews the starlet known for her turn as Regina George in Mean Girls and her breakthrough performance [...]

This past weekend in Los Angeles, the cast and crew from one of TV’s legendary classic comedy show,  Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh In”, received a toast from Actors and Others for Animals, a group first founded in 1971. Stars of the comedy series and fellow celebrities joined forces with their fans and many other animal lovers to observe [...]

Be your own filmmaker with the movie FIX’s video contest! FIX wants your video to show what YOUR fix is – tell them about the one thing that you can’t live without, in a creative, fun and compelling way. All submissions will be reviewed by the director of FIX, Tao Ruspoli.
The winner receives two round [...]

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

Buy a knock off? No way! Do your own laundry? Unthinkable! Pay your own way? We must be kidding! Everyone loves the good life—especially you! Maybe you live like a princess or maybe you only act like one; it matters not—point is, you deserve to be a princess on the major network cable show called [...]

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

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

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

One of ten competitors chosen from thousands across the country, Hawaiian native, Nolan “Makaawaawa” Robert was the top winner of Lifetime’s new reality competition series, “Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist.” Nolan took home $100,000, inked a deal with Max Factor and will be the featured make-up artist for the cover of [...]

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

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

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

One may find themselves in a good deal of thought relating to altered states of consciousness brought about by episodes of Fox TV, Fringe television show. Significant research by talented script writers is evident and presented in these vivid action drama series brought to us each week. They seem real to us and as valid [...]

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

Oscar® night was a grand event, and not just for the statue winners. Over 1,000 invited guests, sponsors and celebrities were a-buzz over the  “Children Uniting Nations” 10th Annual Oscar viewing party and the WOW Creations Oscar Lifestyle Gifting Lounge that benefited them.
Children Uniting Nations was the beneficiary of proceeds raised on the eve of [...]

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

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

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

Even if the nominees don’t win the Oscar, they are still winners in Hollywood. The 81st Annual Academy Awards is fast approaching and all the stars will be out in their best bling and eye-popping fashions to score that prestigious golden boy named Oscar. Distinctive Assets, the mogul of gifting to the stars at all [...]

Best Actress Oscar nominee Kate Winslet sits down with ABC News “Nightline’s” Cynthia McFadden and shares her thoughts on her sixth nomination and how she prepared for her Oscar-nominated role in the film “The Reader”.
Winslet can currently be seen in her two incredible Golden Globe–winning performances, in “Revolutionary Road” and “The Reader”. “The Reader” could [...]

Teen actress Taylor Marie Atelian has essentially grown up in the spotlight, charming audiences for the past eight years of her life on television. What happens now after “According to Jim” ends its run?
After growing up in the TV spotlight for the past eight years of her life, teen actress Taylor Atelian is saying goodbye [...]

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

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

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

Liz Adams, a pioneer in the world of  “women in horror“, is finding much success with her new short film titled SIDE EFFECT, which is affecting horror fans around the world. Never shying away from deep psychological suspense or gory money shots, writer/director Adams admits that she is a true horror junkie who loves to [...]

Everyone’s watching ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. You love the dancers, you feed off the judges, but who makes them look so darn good?
Emmy award-winning costume designer Randall Christensen.
A little background on this mastermind: Christensen creates and manufactures high-end glamour costumes for television, film, Las Vegas projects, cruise line shows, and the competitive dance world. [...]

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

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

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

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

Watching a television series or program on the Internet used to be seen as merely an ultramodern concept, but now it’s a practice that has grown rapidly over the past three to five years.  Ten years ago, the idea of being able to watch your favorite television show on the Internet was foreign, perhaps even [...]

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

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

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

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

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

Brian Anthony, an up and coming artist with some pretty amazing chops, shot the music video for his new song “Worked Up!” at the Fox Studio’s ‘New York Street’ lot on Sunday, September 14th.
The singer/songwriter/producer’s star is rising with two international chart-topping singles already under his belt; "Come and Get It," from the 20th Century [...]

Romantic comedies are so frequently chewed up and spit out of the Hollywood box office machine lately, that it’s become hard to distinguish them apart. Always gushing with the hopeful ideas of a quirky, unexpected romance, they sometimes seem to exploit any remains of the old sentiment of “true love”. “The Neighbor”, a new film [...]

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

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

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

Actress Veronica Diaz (checkout the exclusive interview we have with her here) has announced today she is going to be co-starring in a new Hollywood thriller called Horror 88. Veronica Diaz will be playing ‘Marie,’ the wife of Frank, who’s chronic infidelity has made Marie feel like a piece of artwork in their house.
Her [...]

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

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

The 2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors in Association with Dance Camera West honored the craft and art of choreography for the camera on June 13th at the Director’s Guild of America. Presented in conjunction with the 7th Annual 2008 Dance Camera West Media Film Festival ( a month long festival that devotes itself [...]

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

GBK Productions hosted a gift suite at the soon-to-be-open Kress Event Center in Hollywood, Calif., on Friday, to honor the nominees and presenters of this year’s MTV Movie Awards.

As always, Gavin Keilly made sure that various charities were able to profit. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the suites were dedicated to the Lamp Community, [...]

Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Events presented a Caribbean Style Retreat in honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. This two day luxury celebrity gift suite took place on the rooftop of a boutique hotel, with exotic furnishings and gorgeous views in West Hollywood at the classic Valadon Hotel.
Open to only celebrities, VIP’s [...]

Melanie Segal’s Platinum Publicity presented their fourth annual gifting lounge at The W Hollywood Residences Welcome Center, and gave guests a peak preview of what The W will look like when it opens in 2009. While celebrating the MTV Movie Awards by providing celebrity guests with exclusive access to the latest and most sought after [...]

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

Mike Myer’s new movie, “The Love Guru” doesn’t hit theaters until June 20th, but you don’t have to wait that long to listen to the soundtrack. While the CD won’t be available in stores until June 17th, you can listen to select songs from the movie, including Mike Myer’s rendition of the Steve Miller Band [...]

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Cinematic attempts to produce comedies about working in retail often end up in over the top disasters such as “Employee of the Month”. Thankfully, I can report that Steve Conrad’s latest effort, “The Promotion”, avoids such a fate. Conrad, who writes and directs the movie, manages to create a subtle yet very funny [...]

LAsThePlace.com caught up with Argentinian-born actress Veronica Diaz, for our Spotlight on Actors feature which highlights the hottest up-and-comers in the business. This South American beauty is one of the few actresses in Hollywood who seem to work nonstop. With recent work on Nip/Tuck, Horror 88, The Chosen One and Jake in Progress, Veronica still has time to keep a balanced life [...]

Beatles music legend Paul McCartney appeared with newscaster-turned-documentary star Ruth Anson in acclaimed feature “Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney” at Hollywood’s Vine Theater on May 18th for the Mockfest’s closing night screening.
Well, kind of. Let me explain. In 1965 Ruth Anson was a teenage reporter for KABC-TV here in the City of Angels. So when the [...]

Hollywood is the center of the acting world. And the best actors from all over the world bring their talents to Hollywood. Actress Veronica Diaz, a native of Buenos Aires, began her acting career at an early age working with her father who acted in local theatres. Her natural thirst to express her creative talents also [...]

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

Surfwise is a documentary that follows the true-life story of the Paskowitz family through decades of their life and the start of their legendary surf camp.
The father Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz sets out to realize a utopian dream. He leaves his successful medical practice, and begins the nomadic life of a surfer. However, the big twist [...]

National Lampoon returns to DVD on May 13, 2008 with National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call.

The story involves three guys who set up a fake casting call as a way to find what they think will be the best lady for some action. While two of the guys are looking for a leading lady, the [...]

Spring in Los Angeles may feel distinctly British this year, where BritWeek 2008 will be in full force between April 24, 2008 – May 10, 2008. Created by 19 Entertainment President and American Idol Exec Producer Nigel Lythgoe, BritWeek 2008 promises to celebrate the major investments and strong influences that the Brits have had [...]

Scared. Nervous. Anxious. Yet still excited and hopeful. Those were some of the emotions visible on the faces of 10 young artists on the CBS lot the night of March 26th, as each one held their breath, hoping and praying to survive yet another elimination round on American Idol, the grueling talent competition that has [...]

The Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood will be the host of The Inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival (WHIFF).
The festival is scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2008 and will be presented by Deluca Entertainment.
Workshop and movie tickets and passes can be purchased ahead of time at http://www.whiff2008.com and can also be purchased [...]

“Life of Ryan” star Ryan Sheckler joined cast members from “Zoey 101", including Matthew Underwood, Erin Sanders, Christopher Recupito Rossi, Brando Eaton, Stephen Lunsford and Marco James for the Third Annual “Kids 4 Kids 5K RUN/WALK” charity event in Los Angeles on April 27, 2008.

The event, which will benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, proved [...]

A nice respite from the usual Hollywood fare, Helen Hunt’s latest effort “Then She Found Me” manages to study the depth of human frailty with both humor and an uplifting message. In the hands of a lesser artist, this film could easily become a self-indulgence depression fest. Thankfully, Hunt realizes that by adding both humor [...]

The Los Angeles United Film Festival proved to be successful at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills from April 18 – 20, following a kick-off celebration on April 17th at the Gibson Musical Instruments Showroom.

The festival fulfilled the goal of the LAUFF, which was to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, while giving [...]

British Airways presents the BAFTA/LA British Comedy Festival and Awards Gala at the Four Seasons on Thursday, May 1, 2008, honoring the best in British T.V. and Film. Twelve T.V. shows and twelve films were initially screened, before being whittled down to the main finalists for each category. The final nominated films and TV shows can [...]

What brings out such Hollywood legends Lily Tomlin, Dick Van Dyke, Penny Marshall, Rob Reiner, Ann Marie, Nichelle Nicole and Michelle Lee to name a few? To honor Carl Reiner, of course.
Closing night of the 3rd Annual Backlot Film Festival in Culver City brought kudos to the filmmakers and big laughs from historic comedy legends in [...]

Young Hollywood came out to the Egyptian Theatre to support "Remember The Daze", a fresh look at the high school years. The story, based on writer/director Jess Manafort’s own experiences growing up in Alexandra, VA., is a glimpse into the teenage wasteland of suburbia 1999 that takes place over 24 hours, and the teenagers who [...]

You may know John Melendez as the shy guy who sits in the corner chair on The Tonight Show and raises his coffee mug to Jay Leno at the open of the show. John Melendez, who has stuttered his way to the top stars in National Lampoon’s latest release, “One, Two, Many” which premiered at [...]

The 14th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market will be held at the Camelot Theatres from August 21 – 27, 2008.
As the largest short film festival and market in North America, the Festival will have something for everyone as they screen over 350 short films from over 40 countries. In addition, [...]

The Hills’ Heidi Montag has teamed up with specialty retailer Anchor Blue to launch her new clothing line, "Heidiwood for Anchor Blue."  Heidi premiered her line with a runway show at the ”Heidiwood & Highland Center". Talk about clout! The fashion show featured eight of her looks from the line and the models were the winners of [...]

Soaring internet buzz equals powerhouse promise for Daniel Waters’ cinematic return in Sex and Death 101.  News about Waters and his movie have wallpapered Los Angeles in anticipation of its big Friday night debut.
Writer-director Daniel Waters made his first splash in Hollywood with Winona Ryder’s breakout hit “Heathers”. Since then he has authored big-budget studio films [...]

Jackie Warner of Bravo’s Work Out hosted the reality-star-studded “Tan for a Cause” Celebrity Mixer at L.A.’s hottest celebrity tanning studio, Sunstyle Tanning on 627 Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood this past Sunday, March 30.

We all thought the game had ended when Jimmy disclosed his special relationship with Ben Affleck, but Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon get the latest laugh in Thursday’s Daily Variety celebrating Jimmy Kimmel Live’s 1000th Episode. Sarah and Matt took out in Daily Variety to surprise Jimmy. Tennis anyone? Trivia bit: [...]

Martin Scorsese’s new film, "Shine a Light", a documentary on the legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones arrives in theatres April 4th. If you can’t wait until then, you can catch an exclusive clip from the movie on the iconic director’s MySpace page.
If you are surprised to hear Scorsese even has a MySpace page, [...]

Hosted by Jack Black, The 2008 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards brought together TV and Film stars that have entertained and left an impression on young audiences everywhere. Taking place at the Pauley Pavilion, plenty of stars were in attendance to accept awards and thank their fans – including Harrison Ford and Orlando Bloom, [...]

The Cinema City International Film Festival hosted a mid-year event, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Avenue of the Stars in Hollywood. Stars Ed McMahon, Debra Gibson, Christopher McDonald, Ed Lauter, Jonathan Slocumb, Cuba Gooding, Sr. and Leo Rossi came out to celebrate with festival founders Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Juliette Harris [...]

Lindsay MacFarland is a professional stuntwoman in Hollywood who enjoys recapping memories such as the time when she was buried alive in the California desert. "It was challenging but a lot of fun," MacFarland says about an experience that would be terrifying for most people. "Being a stunt double in Hollywood has taken me into [...]

Are you an artist with a daring, adventurous spirit? Do you have what it takes to conquer this challenge? And earn $20,000 doing it? And just think of all those gifting suites you’ll be invited to once you become a celebrity! CASTING:  ART RACE
Gallery HD and Illuminations Media in association with Barbara Barna Casting [...]

This year’s Backlot Film Festival will bestow Carl Reiner, a multi-faceted artist with credits as a writer, director, actor, and producer, with the ‘Thomas Ince Award’ for his contribution to the industry. The Thomas Ince Award is named for Thomas Ince, a pioneer in early film production who greatly influenced the model of production procedures [...]

For the 18th annual “Night of 100 Stars” Hollywood celebrities and behind the scenes hot shots, including previous Oscar winners and nominees, gathered under the roof of the Beverly Hills Hotel for an exclusive viewing party of the biggest awards night of the year. Event creator and former music super agent, Norby Walters hosted the [...]

Some might remember him for his comebacks to acerbic judge Simon Cowell on Fox’s hit show, American Idol. Some, however, may have recognized at the time what Kevin Covais seems to prove today: those comebacks were merely his sarcastic and dry sense of humor, perhaps the very humor that helped land him a starring role [...]

The leader in extraordinary special events, GBK Productions hosted their annual exclusive gift suite to honor the nominees and presenters of the 2008 Academy Awards. GBK donated 20% of proceeds from the suite to three organizations including: The Writers’ Guild; Project Nightlight; Educating Young Minds and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation, Global Green, all while celebrating Hollywood’s biggest [...]

In the 90s, Shane Sparks set out on a journey from his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio to Los Angeles, California seeking his dream of becoming a well-respected, famed choreographer. It took hard work and dedication, yet the momentum of his career went into warp speed. Over the last three years, Shane has worked on several [...]

Stepping into the 1987 time machine that is the Beverly Hilton, stars stopped by a gifting suite devoted to helping them get ready for the red carpets and parties of the 2008 Academy Awards. Attendees took in panoramic penthouse views of LA while exploring gifted products and treatments from the suite’s host sponsors. The TMG [...]

Wow was the operative word at the 2008 WOW! Oasis Hospitality Suite Gift Lounge in honor of the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Held in the penthouse of the Hyatt Sunset the views were great, music was playing, the stars were shining, and everyone was having a great time. It was a great precursor for the [...]

Hollywood was revving up for the 80th Annual Academy Awards by honoring celebrities for the upcoming Academy Award with the now-traditional gifting suites. Belvedere Vodka presented the very elegant Luxury Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel, aptly named “Get Glitzed, Go Glam, Give Back!”.  It was a phenomenal event with a turnout of over 50 [...]

A Sunday in the park conjures up the image of sunshine, kids playing softball, family picnics, and dogs catching Frisbees. But for years, in Athens Park of South Central, it was a haven for gang violence and crime. It was certainly one of the last places folks in the neighborhood would think to go for [...]

Playing it safe has never been actor Sunkrish Bala’s style. From his days of ducking theatre classes as an undergrad at UCLA, (where a no audition policy is strictly enforced), to landing his role on ABC’s hit comedy Notes from the Underbelly as Eric, a neurotic thirty-something parent at the age of 21, Sunkrish Bala [...]

It’s great to be nominated for an Oscar, but only one actor wins. But there is an upside to not winning. Non-winning Oscar Nominees in all the major event categories will receive a Distinctive Assets consolation Gift Basket the day after the Oscar telecast. Nominees who don’t win in the Best Actor, Best [...]

The Los Angeles United Film Festival is slated to run this year from April 18th – 20th at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. The festival will be preceded by a kick-off celebration on April 17th, 2008 at the Gibson Musical Instruments Showroom in Beverly Hills (located at 9350 Civic Center Drive, [...]

If you don’t believe in overnight success stories, then you’ve never met Justin Chon. A southern California native and an avid surfer, Justin made his big splash as an actor only two years after graduating from USC, landing the role of quirky, basketball playing teen Tony Lee on Nickelodeon’s hit show "Just Jordan".
Since his [...]

Gorgeous men in Hollywood are a dime a dozen. However, Christopher DeBlasio, is not just another pretty face in a sea of celebrities. He has already established himself as a soap opera heartthrob, but now he is currently one of the hottest (no pun intended) up and coming producers in the entertainment industry. 
Christopher was [...]

Voda Spa was the site of the Silver Spoon gift suite celebrating the 2008 Golden Globes. On January 9th and 10th, an elite list of stars arrived for two afternoons of fabulous VIP treatment. With celebrities such as Krista Allen, Ashley Tisdale, Samantha Harris, Lauren Storm, and Autumn Reeser in attendance, Voda Spa provided spa treatments [...]

Alas, even if the Golden Globes show didn’t go on, many of the swag suites for celebs still did. GBK Productions’  Celebrity Gifting Suite was one of the handful of those. Held at the new Thompson Hotel, GBK’s suite still drew in many actors, even if the A-Listers like DiCaprio, who attended last year’s event, [...]

The"2008 World Experience DPA Gift Lounge" took place at the Peninsula Hotel, where stars and honorees were invited to indulge in the Gardenia and Magnolia suites where they were introduced to fabulous products, designers and getaways.
Although the suite was crowded and a bit choatic, celebs were still able to enjoy the suite and the lovely offereings from [...]

 
Even though the Sundance Film Festival is in Utah, that doesn’t mean Hollywood can’t celebrate at home first. The pre-Sundance gift suite was held at the famed W Hotel in Westwood. Set up in the hotel’s Whiskey Blue bar, celebrities were offered exciting products from top companies to help prepare them for their trip to [...]

In the wake of the writer’s strike, the 2008 Golden Globes have effectively been cancelled. In its place, a one hour Hollywood Foreign Press Association press conference will be held to  announce the winners in 25 categories. The conference will take place at The Beverly Hilton and will air on NBC at 6:00 p.m. PST [...]

Where there’s awards, there’s speculation and even though the show has been cancelled, the Golden Globe Awards will still be given out. So who will win? While we don’t know for sure, we do have the inside scoop from Johnny Avello, director of the Race & Sports Book at Wynn Las Vegas Resort & Country [...]

"Even though the Golden Globes as we know it have been cancelled, due to the writers strike, that doesn’t mean the actors and actresses can’t still be celebrated." To honor those who have been nominated this year, Nathalie Dubois and DPA will present the "2008 World Experience DPA Gift Lounge" at the Peninsula Hotel in [...]

And then there were twelve. Twelve souls, one nasty demon, and an ambitious warlock hell bent on bringing about the apocalypse. Only an unlikely band of heroes can stop the threat of evil before its too late. But the clock is ticking and the body count is rising. Evil may have lost the battle long [...]

Who do Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and George A. Romero all have in common? His name is Richard Matheson and his influence is legendary.
Richard Matheson isn’t exactly a household name. But that’s about to change. With the recent release of the blockbuster hit film ‘I Am Legend’ based on the novel of the same title, [...]

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and no one’s feeling fine.
That is except for the last man on earth, Robert Neville, played by Will Smith, who gives a fine performance as the unlucky survivor in a world full of aggressive night crawlers. Smith is star worthy of his recent inclusion on [...]

Setting yourself apart in the highly competitive business of acting is no small feat, as any actor will tell you.  Getting the opportunity to be chosen to audition for a casting director is a privilege.  Heather Marsden knew when she came to LA from Detroit, that she would face an uphill battle. Surprisingly, her determination, [...]

Revenge films are a staple in Hollywood. They’re classic stories where the hero avenges the death of a loved one or an otherwise grievous betrayal. The Dreamless is one such film, but instead of relying on standard vengeance beats, it takes this tried and true formula and turns it upside down.
A little more The Crow [...]

Veronica Loren makes her acting debut starring in the independent film, August Evening. This meditative film on family and life-after-loss premiered at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival, where it won the $50,000 Target Filmmaker Award as well as the Best Ensemble Acting Award. Veronica says on the film’s immediate reception, "Boom, people [...]

The successful career of African American producer Ten Travis, whose work includes "Life is Hot in Cracktown", signifies the public’s desire for reality-based entertainment and confirms reality’s place in film and television.
The current WGA strike brings an important separation in production to light: the difference between a scripted and unscripted show and the related yet [...]

Made famous by her hysterical role as breast feeding mom, Hannah, on hit television series "The Office," Ursula Burton isn’t content with just getting laughs on-camera, she’s also an up and coming writer/director to look out for.  Her recent short film, "The Happiest Day of His Life" has won seven awards and been a smash [...]

For a person experiencing IAMX for the first time, it is an awakening into the beautiful world of dark fantasies. With front man Chris Corner, IAMX executed a short, but fierce performance last Saturday, November 3, at the El Rey Theatre on Wilshire Boulevard. They are on the North American leg of their tour for [...]

It was a big night for big names in show business at the 10th Annual Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA) closing night gala awards Sunday night.  Rounding off a star studded weekend that kicked off with film screenings at the world famous Egyptian Theatre and a whirlwind opening party featuring System of [...]

As an acclaimed filmmaker and a prolific writer of horror films, Rolfe Kanefsky uses his immense knowledge of and passion for the horror genre to capture and thrill audiences, always leaving them on the edge of their seat, wanting more.
His newest venture into the horror world, “Nightmare Man,” written, directed and produced by Kanefsky, [...]

As the first international Film Festival & Awards to address Human Rights, Environmental Preservation, Children’s Advocacy and Animal Advocacy, “Artivist” is teaming up with KPFK Radio and CURRENT TV to reach over 25 million people from November 8-11.
 

A lovely white beach on the Providenciales Island was the glorious backdrop to the Third Annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival, held from October 16-21.
The festival, boasted for celebrating the fusion of films and music, gave celebrities and other guests a wonderful opportunity to lounge beachside on the Caribbean while they enjoyed screenings [...]

Creative, earth friendly artists behind today’s top television, film and music mediums were honored at the 17th Annual Environmental Media Association Awards Ceremony.  Held at the Ebell Club of Los Angeles on October 24th, the awards celebrated those that bring awareness of environmental issues to the public.  Selected by a panel of judges made up [...]

Double Bass Productions and Mike Wittmers present a new artistic fusion of tap and rock proving that tap dance is no longer simply a nostalgic relic from the past or a hobby old Broadway fans.
Danced to the beats of rock classics such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Stevie Rae Vaughn and many [...]

Starz Entertainment capped off a week of screenings and presentations at the Arclight Theatre with a bash held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.  On October 22nd, the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party, produced by Joe Moller was held poolside and provided A-list celebrities with a high profile party of celestial proportions. 
 
The Affleck brothers were the [...]

Ten fine actors in “Roe Sham V. Wade” perform an hilarious hour of original comedy skits a la SNL, at the famous “Second City” in Los Angeles …

City of Industry, October 14, 2007.  The 13th Annual California On Location Awards (COLA) was hosted by the lush Pacific Palms Conference Resort in City of Industry, CA.  Award winning actor Gary Collins was Master of Ceremonies. 
Created in 1994/95, the California On Location Awards ceremony honors location professionals and production companies, as well as [...]

In a stunning modern-day trek through several Eastern European countries, Davide Ferrario’s documentary follows famed writer Primo Levi’s harrowing journey back to Italy after his release from Auschwitz in 1945.

 
Using Levi’s book "The Truce" as a guide, Academy Award winning actor Chris Cooper narrates the writer’s poetic and stark observations of a war torn [...]

Starz Entertainment partners with the Hollywood Film Festival to sponsor the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party on Monday October 22…

Based on a true story, "The Final Season" recounts the last year of Norway, Iowa’s high school baseball team. As the Norway Tigers attempt to win their 20th and last state championship, the audience is taken on a predictable and sugary, yet eventually feel good ride.
Norway is Baseball
If Texas is all [...]

Animal advocates were honored for their hard work and noble efforts on Thursday October 4th at the first-ever International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Animal Action Awards. 
California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi was among those honored, being given the important Lifetime Achievement Award.
As a huge leader regarding various issues affecting animals across the globe, [...]

by Michael Gavino
In the new movie Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck proves he is a true artist. The difference between the true artist and the hack is the true artist revels in complexity while the hack strives for simplicity. The hack believes he has all the answers and tries to shove these “truths” down [...]

Emile Hirsch and Nikki Blonsky have reason to celebrate as it was announced that the two young actors would each receive a Rising Star Award at the 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Festival chairman Earl Greenburg made the announcement at a private event at the historic Charlie Chaplin home of Patricia Barry in [...]

Calling yourself a film aficionado often means more than reciting lines from the classics and being a bona fide De Niro or Scorsese fan.
Having a penchant for the way films look in order to establish authenticity of era, specific camera intimacy and hence, true film “cred” may require choosing a certain film stock and genre [...]

By Michael Gavino
With strong acting and a thought provoking script, Reservation Road has all the elements of a great art film. What a welcome change from the CGI laden sequels that have dominated the silver screen of late. Reservation Road engrosses its audience by delving deep into the human psyche and making the audience [...]

VH1’s “I Hate My 30s” actress Rachael Lawrence isn’t just a pretty face. From TV shows to songwriting deals – this twenty-something phenom is proving to be unstoppable. Rachael Lawrence is young, talented, hot and ambitious. Between her composing, singing, acting, directing, and coaching, she is far beyond a triple threat.
Rachael has lived in a life [...]

Alive! Expo Green Pavilion produced by Mix Media Award Suites at The Sofitel Hotel, where celebrities "browse and borrow" jewelry for the red carpet and got pampered at this official Hollywood green event.  Incorporating two elements, its Green Suites featured a myriad of health and wellness services and products and a Madison & Mulholland Swag [...]

The six hundred attendees cannot fit into one theater so they are now seated in two, waiting for the screening of a festival entry to begin. The film’s cast and crew, VIPs, and various official dignitaries are all in attendance. In one theater a projector lens malfunctions. In the other, no audio is heard. Festival [...]

It’s that time of year again when the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) will return to Los Angeles for an exciting lineup of independent films and lots special events. 
Beginning on September 27 and running through October 4, 2007, NYIIFVF along with The New York International Art Festival (NYIAF) will begin its celebrations [...]

Universal City Walk will host the 1st Annual Cinema City International Film Festival from September 25th – 30th.  Film lovers and makers will have the opportunity to celebrate their love for film through screenings and educational workshops and seminars conducted by top professionals in the industry. This five-day event will also feature an exciting schedule [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

As most of Hollywood, not to mention fans of television across the U.S., wait in anticipation to see who will take home an Emmy award on Sunday night, Distinctive Assets goes one step further, preparing extensive gift baskets for actors and actresses nominated in the eight major acting categories (Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress in a Drama, [...]

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

By Michael Gavino 
Imagine a disaster film that deals with a massive dirty bomb attack on Los Angeles. You would probably think about a massive big budget fest loaded with CGI, but weak on story and character development. Meet Right at Your Door, the antithesis of the modern disaster film.
The movie starts with would be musician [...]

By Michael Gavino

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

Stories about life in the big city abound in the theater – complicated dramas about highly-strung people making endlessly clever quips that ricochet about the stage at speed. Which is why heading into a Midwest world, definitive Sam Shepard territory, is such a welcome change of pace for an Angeleno audience.
Considering most who live [...]

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

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

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

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

Hosted by Jaime Pressly (My [...]

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

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

by Susie Salva
80’s rock is alive and thriving as Poison and Ratt perform at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City. Many music critics wrote Poison off as a flash-in-the-pan, but they have proven themselves with staying power existing for 21 years. Who knew? They had the last laugh.
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Over the thundering amplifier AC/DC’s "Highway the Hell" blasted [...]

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

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. [...]

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 [...]

Former American Idol finalist and Bold & The Beautiful actor, Constantine Maroulis is making headlines with his self-titled album scheduled for release August 7th through Maroulis’ own label, Sixth Place Records.
The soap opera will use some of the songs on the album, exposing Maroulis’ music to a much wider audience which may not be familiar with [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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

At 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 [...]

Former “Face of FOX Toledo” TV personality and TV host/producer of BCSN’s “The Light Side”, Leah D’Emilio is now living in Los Angeles pursuing her career in the entertainment industry. Leah’s background is multi-faceted with experience in acting, hosting, modeling, music performance and composition (piano, guitar, and voice), voiceover, commercial, and writing.
Currently working as [...]

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 [...]

Throughout the late?70’s and into the 80’s, Dick Van Patten made himself a welcome fixture in homes and hearts across the country in his role on the small screen as loveable dad, Tom Bradford, on ?Eight is Enough?. This well-loved, family-oriented series ran on ABC from 1977-1981, earning numerous award nominations and garnering Van Patten?s [...]

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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

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

The audience is immediately introduced [...]

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

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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. [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

Where can you see a variety of theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented programs?? The answer is at UCLA Live. Director David Sefton, announced the eclectic UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season on Wednesday, June 6th at an Exclusive Preview held in the beautiful Royce Hall.
The [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

As summer draws near so do the hottest and latest summer fashions.? If you want to dress like an American Idol or catch the waves in a Vitamin A swimsuit just like Jessica Alba, all you have to do is take a look at Starstyle.com.?
Starstyle.com is the premier destination website that allows viewers to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Led by founder Toi Troutman, GEM Public Relations has managed the public profile for a list of up-and-coming talent, including actors, recording artists, athletes, and television and film properties. GEM’s clients can be seen and heard in films (Antonio Tarver in Rocky Balboa), on hit TV shows (Keesha Sharp from Girlfriends, Furonda on America’s Next [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 2007-2008 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, which was announced today by CTG’s Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, will be a yearlong celebration of the best in musical theatre. Center Theatre Group continues to present some of the finest theatre in America in its 41st season at 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

The 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John O’Hurley sure is a busy guy. Where other people would be happy to have cemented their place in pop culture in the unforgettable role of J. Peterman on the TV series “Seinfeld” as well as the overall champion of the first season of? “Dancing with the Stars”, he’s moved on to a new set [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

True love set against unimaginable odds, the desires of the few versus the greed and power of the many, such are but a few words that could describe Joe Tornatore’s amazing horror-romance “Immortally Yours”, which premied to an elated, fairly large audience at the historic Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills last Friday evening.

Written by [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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

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

Looking to get discovered? Here’s your chance to get noticed and star on one of TVs hottest shows. NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent” will be holding auditions for the exciting upcoming second season of the #1 show of the summer at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 24 and 25. Get there 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 [...]

“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 [...]

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

Climate change has been linked to everything from hurricanes to melting glaciers, which may seem far away from those of us in Southern California. However, there’s at least one way that these environmental shifts affect us all: by interacting with our skin. Dr. Susan Evans has created Refresh Skin Care with exactly these factors in [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Sandie Du Bois, co-owner of Tangles Salon, a beautiful upscale salon in Rancho Cucamonga, shared this story with L.A.’s The Place:
One of my stylists, Charise Braunwalder, stumbled upon some information about a television show for the Style Network called “Split Ends”. Says Charise, “The show was about hairdressers, so the girls at my shop [...]

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

It was a Very Brady family affair at Universal Studios CityWalk Wednesday evening at the premiere of Bryan Michael Stoller’s new independent film, "Light Years Away", starring  Brady Bunch  alum Christopher Knight. Cindy (Susan Olsen) and Gregg (Barry Williams) were out to celebrate their TVLand brother, who stars as David Sommers, an astronomer whose dream [...]