Yad Vashem Honors ‘Denial,’ Gene Simmons and his Holocaust Survivor Mom Flora
Jun01

Yad Vashem Honors ‘Denial,’ Gene Simmons and his Holocaust Survivor Mom Flora

There couldn’t have been a more eclectic group honored at the American Society for Yad Vashem’s Salute to Hollywood, held June 14 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Thoroughly exemplifying the theme “Keep the Memories Alive from Generation to Generation,” KISS co-founder Gene Simmons and his mother Flora Klein– who saw her family killed during the Holocaust when she was 14 years old– were honored with the organization’s Legacy...

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Pre-Grammy Dinner with Cool J and the Gang
Feb11

Pre-Grammy Dinner with Cool J and the Gang

It was the eve of the 55th annual Grammy Awards and host LL Cool J was all smiles as he arrived at a gala dinner thrown in his honor at the SLS Hotel, hosted by Hennessy.   Co-host Mark Burnett greeted guests at the cocktail reception, which featured hors d’oeuvres by acclaimed chef José Andrés from the kitchen at The Bazaar restaurant inside the hotel, appetizers which included favorites like caviar cones filled with...

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