I can’t imagine a more fascinating LA conversation than the creation of LiveTalksLA. I have witnessed my favorite authors speak – from Malcolm Gladwell to Mitch Albom and Tuesday I will hear Gwyneth Paltrow in conversation with Chelsea Handler. Ariana Huffington will be the fourth time I get to be a fly on the wall and hear an interesting, inspirational dialogue live, up close and … Continue reading LiveTalks LA – A Conversation Worth Having
Another luxurious lounge was prepared Oscar weekend at the Beverly Hilton so guests could mingle, nibble, primp and pamper, and discover many hot brands – from one-of-a-kind jewelry and leather goods to designer gowns and luxury vacations. Honoring the 2014 Oscar Nominees, and the best in television and film, guests included 28 nominees and 12 winners from the Oscar nominated films of Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, American … Continue reading The 7th Annual Eco Oscars in Beverly Hills
Hollywood news and entertainment photographers David Buchan and Leigh Green have pooled their talents and years of photography experience launching PrettyThingPictures.com. Friends since their photojournalism college days back in their native England, the two Brits use their photojournalism skills to guarantee that the photos of your wedding will be recorded as a Royal occasion. Their wedding photos have been featured in Celebrity Bride Guide, The Hollywood Reporter, … Continue reading PrettyThingPictures Shares their Photo Secrets on How to Make the Bride Picture Perfect
The Oscar and Mae salon, a modern day literary salon, popped up again, but this time the theme was sexy, saucy seduction at Teddy’s at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. When I arrived I was given a Swing Card that had a program of the evening for me to enjoy, including three boudoir sessions. First off, my flirtatious foreplay included live Chinese poetry body art written in black ink … Continue reading Oscar and Mae Seduction Salon at the Hollywood Roosevelt
Sofar Sounds was a highly exciting concept to me when a writer friend mentioned she was going recently to listen to a bunch of up and coming bands in someone’s living room. She said you had to be invited to this private event and she could only bring a plus one. I immediately thought YES! I love live music and what a better way to … Continue reading Live Music in Living Rooms Around the World Thanks to Sofar Sounds
Getting ready for the Oscars is a full scale production in and of itself; from industry parties up in the hills, to the final fittings of custom designed gowns, to panel discussions that reveal the backstory of the collaborations, creative processes and people involved in the hit movies of late. The later is what I partook in today, on this rainy afternoon. The Art Directors … Continue reading Behind the Oscar Worthy Movie Set
“A Steady Rain” has you on the edge of your seat as two Chicago cops played by Thomas Vincent Kelly and Sal Viscuso divulge a harrowing account of unfolding events, one more shocking than the next. The acting combination of these two older men is intense and truly a steady rain of calamity. Do cops always follow the laws? Are all cops good people or … Continue reading “A Steady Rain” Pours Cop Drama at the Odyssey Theatre
Ate a cronut today. Milk and honey flavor. Surprisingly delicate and nuanced. Very sweet with subtle hints of lavender, buttery creme filling, with soft inner layers mixed with stronger textured pastry layers. Delicious. That basically sums up the 90 second relationship I had with the famed Cronut from the time I opened the box to the time I finished the last bite. But the Cronut … Continue reading Anticipation is the Best Seasoning
Who doesn’t want to discover delicious tasting wines for $20 or less? Thanks to the Porter for showing us the Plot. Porter & Plot creates wines of exceptional quality from lesser known varietals and unique appellations with a distinctive story. With a focus on the details, winemakers create limited-production artisan wines to bring drinkers first time access to micro-production bottles with the same ease of availability you … Continue reading Porter and Plot Wine Launch
Camerich Los Angeles, the swanky West Hollywood U.S. flagship showroom for the international contemporary furnishings company was abuzz with flowing cocktails, dumplings, and Chinese New Year acrobatic, playful dancing dragons. The Tuesday evening show featured two Chinese lions chasing one another through the store and on to the back patio where a ceremonial dance seeking blessings and good fortune for the coming year was performed … Continue reading Camerich LA’s Chinese New Year Celebration Kicks-Off “Month of Giving” to Benefit Project Angel Food
