Screams of whooo and wheee and whoo hoo echoed around our boat of about a dozen people as iPhones were on full video mode and some of us just hoped to memorialize the experience in our minds. You may have thought we were at a concert as we sipped and cheers-ed our Kona Big Wave beers, but we were on a 25-foot inflatable zodiac in … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Hawaii (the Big Island) in a few days
As hip-hop first exploded throughout New York City’s boroughs and surrounding towns, a new generation was emerging: the first to be raised on the genre. At the center of it all was a collective known as The Juice Crew, as led by the charismatic radio personality Mr. Magic, whose Rap Attack was the first program of its kind on a commercial station; that show was, of course, … Continue reading Author Ben Merlis On His New Book, Cold Chillin’ Records & More
The old song fibbed — sometimes, it does rain in southern California. When you can’t head to the beach to tan, what do you do for fun? Only whatever you want! The City of Angels offers a plethora of fun things to do. Whether you want to get scientific or explore your creative side, you’ll find plenty to do and see regardless of the weather. … Continue reading What to do for Fun in LA when it rains
The Grand Opening of the new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos kicked off its arrival with a SMASH – on the southern tip of Mexico’s 1,000-mile-long Baja Peninsula. Hard Rock’s classic Guitar Smash included over 50 participants on the beach swinging and smashing strings – with all proceeds benefitting a local charity. Leading the cause for this Hard Rock brand staple was celebrity host, Mario … Continue reading Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos opens with a SMASH
On Friday, September 20th, the sun shined on Debbie Durkin’s 13th Annual EcoLuxe Endless Summer Festival, a sparkling brunch honoring the primetime TV Emmy Award nominees. The garden of the Beverly Hilton Hotel never looked more elegant, lined with uber-luxurious gifting tables and celebs floating among angel wing cannabis flower arrangements by Leslie Monroy. Angel-styled staff dressed in Bohemian white chiffon dresses poured champagne for … Continue reading Debbie Durkin’s EcoLuxe Emmy Lounge Shined with Luxury
If your idea of Santa Barbara is limited to downtown, it’s time to expand your horizons. In fact, Santa Barbara is so much more — it’s wine country, it’s sandy beaches, it’s exciting new restaurants and cafes, and of course, it’s charming hotels designed for a weekend getaway. And if you want to stay in town or just south, in upscale Montecito, you’re going to … Continue reading Pro Tip: Santa Barbara on a Budget
There’s a lot to love about living in LA, and the gorgeous weather is definitely high on the list. Fall is a beautiful season no matter where you go, but for some parts of the country it often means taking out bulky coats and beginning to layer up for the frigid winter months. Here in LA, fall can mean cooler temperatures and finally breaking out … Continue reading 5 Tips to Master the Fall Look in LA
As I walk from my car to the new downtown Los Angeles restaurant Abernethy’s at the newly renovated Music Center Plaza, I watch teens laughing in the dancing fountains while the sunset glow bounces off the new Mullin Wine Bar and Go Get Em Tiger coffee shop. This downtown LA plaza feels so modern, clean, and slick – symbolic of a gritty downtown now on the … Continue reading A rotating chef series begins at DTLA’s new Abernethy’s
Completely Bare, a leader in spa-quality at-home hair removal products hosted a special seated dinner curated by famed chef Royce Burke on Thursday, September 5th at a private Beverly Hills residence for their Completely Bare Summer House. The dinner was buzzing as influencers, media and content creators came out to learn about the Completely Bare brand and its products. Completely Bare Founder, Alicia Nussdorf opened up the dinner discussing … Continue reading The Completely Bare Summer House hosts a special Beverly Hills dinner
Whether you are hosting a gathering at home, celebrating New Year’s, partaking in an NFL Sunday or attending a holiday party, it pays to have an equipped kitchen and pantry. However, it is not always easy to keep up with the latest and greatest brands out there on the market. As a frequent reader of industry trades, a prolific interviewer of brand ambassadors and a … Continue reading 20 new food and drink brands to add to your kitchen
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