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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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Bootsy Bellows gets a glam makeover

Bootsy Bellows in Hollywood (next to Blind Dragon and across from Boa) unveiled a serious glitzy new makeover this past Tuesday night filled with beautiful servers waving pink feathers, impromptu marionette performances, and beautiful people everywhere matching the saucy, sexy decor. It’s like the h. wood Group wanted to create the Garden of Diamond Eden but instead mesh that theme with two lounges taking you back … Continue reading Bootsy Bellows gets a glam makeover

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Fitness and Health Journalist, Jenna Wolfe, To Receive IDEA Jack LaLanne Award

  Longtime fitness expert, broadcast journalist, sportscaster and NBC’s TODAY show correspondent, Jenna Wolfe, is set to receive the distinguished IDEA Jack LaLanne Award during the Opening Ceremonies at the upcoming IDEA World Fitness Convention, the largest global fitness event in the world, scheduled for July 15-19, 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The IDEA Jack LaLanne Award is given to an individual who has made a … Continue reading Fitness and Health Journalist, Jenna Wolfe, To Receive IDEA Jack LaLanne Award

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Cycle (Beach) House in Santa Monica is Ready to Make You Sweat

Beach cruisers are super sweet for strolling around your neighborhood or up and down our incredibly long LA beach path. But, if you want to get your sweat on and your body seriously rockin’, stop off at the new Cycle House in Santa Monica along the way of your beaten path. Co-founded by newlyweds from the East Coast, Adam and Lara Gillman, who simply just … Continue reading Cycle (Beach) House in Santa Monica is Ready to Make You Sweat

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La Nuit celebrates rosé season in LA

Now that rosé season has hit its full stride, Los Angeles-area rosé fanatics rejoice! After the overwhelming success of the inaugural La Nuit en Rosé event held in 2014 in New York City, followed by an equally successful event in Miami in January 2015, La Nuit en Rosé event, is coming this Sunday, June 21 to the Skybar of the Mondrian Hotel for the first time. This … Continue reading La Nuit celebrates rosé season in LA

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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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Always EMERGING at the Annenberg Space for Photography

Last weekend I spent a cold Saturday at the opening of Emerging, the latest and greatest photography exhibit that unveiled at The Annenberg Space for Photography. Take your time as you enjoy this small space of images for free at one of LA’s many Annenberg public spaces. More than 90 Emerging photographers from around the world bring a fresh perspective with their creative techniques to professional … Continue reading Always EMERGING at the Annenberg Space for Photography

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L.A. Getaway: Scottsdale

Like a paparazzi’s flashbulb, the gray desert sky lit up, followed several anticipated seconds later by a crackling roar a little too loud for a 5 a.m. wine-and-scotch hangover. For about the dozenth time in the last 24 hours, the heavens broke and rain fell to earth with great velocity. The air hovered around 70 degrees as I sipped my Keurig-made coffee and savored the … Continue reading L.A. Getaway: Scottsdale

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