Category: given’ it up

LaLaScoop celebrates the ways and means that empowered individuals are reaching out and positively affecting lives through important nonprofit and charity work. Let’s give it up for the people who are given it up for the benefit of others!

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‘Mad for the Oceans’ at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party

Oceana’s mission is to protect and preserve the ocean’s habitats, as well as prevent overfishing. I became familiar with this organization a couple years ago when three of my third graders presented their volunteer money to Hilary Clinton in the form of a life-size $1000 check. Last year one of Oceana’s biggest celebrity supporters, Leonardo DiCaprio, gave a 3 million dollar grant to Oceana to continue … Continue reading ‘Mad for the Oceans’ at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party

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Interview with LA’s Favorite Chefs

LA’s Best Chefs congregated at Sony Pictures this past week in support of the American Cancer Society. The California Spirit fundraiser celebrated 30 years of of support to help fight cancer. Over the past 30 years California Spirit has raised over $15 million in the fight against cancer. Chefs like Thomas Keller (Bouchon, Per Se, The French Laundry), Neal Fraser (Redbird), Alan Jackson (Lemonade), Jason Neroni … Continue reading Interview with LA’s Favorite Chefs

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American Cancer Society celebrates 30 years of California Spirit at Sony Studios

The top mixologists and chefs donned the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City last night, in support of the American Cancer Society. Even Chef/Proprietor Thomas Keller, from Los Angeles’ quintessential bistro Bouchon Beverly Hills, was having a ball (literally, kicking beach balls and heiling over guests for “Free Food!”) at the Bouchon station made of ice chilling a bounty of succulent seafood, like shrimp the size of my … Continue reading American Cancer Society celebrates 30 years of California Spirit at Sony Studios

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The Art of Elysium and Samsung Galaxy Present an Introduction to HEAVEN 2016

At the top of these private apartments in a historical building in Koreatown, we sat down to share dinner with an intimate crew in a small room, after cocktail (or water) hour in another quaint room nearby. The sunset glow peeping in from the old windows high above the city made me feel like I was in Paris for a few moments with the candles … Continue reading The Art of Elysium and Samsung Galaxy Present an Introduction to HEAVEN 2016

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Phoenix House Honors Matthew Perry and Antonio Villaraigosa

An intimate gathering joined together in support of the Phoenix House in the lavish ballroom at the Beverly Hills Montage Hotel. As guests were seated, Violin prodigy Lee England, Jr. jammed in the middle of the tables “We Could Be Heroes.” His moving rendition of David Bowie’s “Hero” was a beautiful way to start the gala. For 35 years the Phoenix House (across ten states) has helped those … Continue reading Phoenix House Honors Matthew Perry and Antonio Villaraigosa

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Children Mending Hearts in Malibu

Shuttles whisked us to a grand Malibu home hanging on the rugged coastline for the 7th Annual Children Mending Hearts “Empathy Rocks” Fundraiser Sunday, June 14. As we approached the orange carpet on this unusual steamy day, the media was in full force snapping young starlets’ photos. The long driveway led to silent auction items, gorgeous products being displayed that could be purchased, and an area for kids … Continue reading Children Mending Hearts in Malibu

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Bring some edge to your LA hat collection

I wore my Los Fuckin’ Angeles hat on my walk today around Melrose and Beverly and I couldn’t have received more comments or have been stopped by more people asking me where they could buy one. This ‘So LA’ lid with its strong flat brim is what attracted me to Daniel Jonas, the owner, in the first place. I had seen him at many Golden … Continue reading Bring some edge to your LA hat collection

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ImagineLA Helps End Homelessness at House of Blues

The House of Blues was abuzz with live music, trendsetters, and do-gooders as the space was taken over for The IMAGINE BALL to benefit Imagine LA Thursday, June 4. Hundreds of guests spent a $100 or more to help homeless Angelenos. Guests were recruited to become a mobile volunteer to end family homelessness and chronic poverty in Los Angeles. Imagine LA’s innovative Family Mentorship Program matches each family … Continue reading ImagineLA Helps End Homelessness at House of Blues

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New Horizons Gala 2015

Out in Burbank, California above Griffith Park the Calamigos Ranch at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center was buzzing this past Saturday night for the New Horizons “Havana Nights” Gala Fundraiser. Guests mingled in the garden courtyard over cocktails and silent auction items while posing for photos with their favorite actors. Charming and dashing Brant Daugherty, of ABC’s hit show, Pretty Little Liars, hosted the gala, while gorgeous Torrey DeVitto, also from Pretty … Continue reading New Horizons Gala 2015

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Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

As Earth Day draws upon us, Kiehl’s on Montana in Santa Monica turned into a private event to unveil the environmental partnership with actors Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q. To help save the world, their new Limited Edition Label Art Collection of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, will benefit Recycle Across America. A hundred percent of the net profits, up to $50,000 will be used to create 65,000 recycling labels … Continue reading Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

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