Raising the Roof at Habitat for Humanity’s LA Builders Ball
It’s a continual challenge to provide housing for those in need in the greater Los Angeles area and Habitat for Humanity honored some of its prime movers, those who are champions of affordable housing, at its 2017 Builders Ball, held September 28 at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom. The annual gala celebrates Habitat LA’s partners in construction and real estate as well as donors and volunteers who help to transform...
Breaking the Silence Awards Shines Light on LGBT Issues
It couldn’t have been a lovelier setting or a more beautiful day to focus on what is an ugly topic. But that was exactly the point of the second annual Breaking the Silence Awards– to recognize those who have made it their mission to end LGBT homelessness, assist survivors of sexual abuse and reduce the numbers of LGBT sex workers by 2020 by shining a spotlight on the issues. The event, put on by the I Love Me Foundation...
‘The Menendez Murders’ Expands ‘L&O’ Franchise to True Crime
It was the other trial of the century in the 1990s, before that of O.J. Simpson. Actually, two of them. Broadcast live on Court TV, millions of viewers nationwide could not look away from the grisly spectacle of two handsome, young, rich brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, being tried for gunning down their mother and their father as the couple watched TV in their Beverly Hills home on a warm August night in 1989. The trials, which...
‘The Voice’ Kicks Off New Season with New Coach Jennifer Hudson
Fresh off its fourth Emmy award win for outstanding reality competition program, “The Voice” returns to NBC Monday night with a new powerhouse coach firmly ensconced in one of its swiveling red chairs. Jennifer Hudson– who first shot to fame as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2004 before going on to an acclaimed career which, among many other awards, garnered her an Oscar for 2006’s “Dreamgirls,” joins “Voice” OGs Adam Levine...
GBK & Pilot Pen Pre-Emmy Celebrity Lounge Celebrates the Awards
It’s an annual tradition for GBK to mark the Emmy Awards with its luxury gifting lounge for performers, presenters and other television talent and VIPs. This year’s event was held over two days on the rooftop at Viceroy L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. As guests walked into the tented event, they were greeted by sponsor Pilot Pen, which showcased its “Modern Classics” theme to encourage them to write inspirational messages with the...
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