Breaking the Code: Benedict Cumberbatch Shines in ‘The Imitation Game’
Opening in just four New York and Los Angeles theaters over the Thanksgiving weekend to extremely strong box office, “The Imitation Game” is clearly making its mark as a Best Picture contender. Set mainly during World War II, but going back in time to the 1930s and forward into the 1950s, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the genius mathematician Alan Turing working to break a secret Nazi communications code called Enigma for...
Another High Note for Quincy Jones as He’s Honored by Maybach Icons
Keeping up with Quincy Jones requires a lot of stamina and now, a set of handcrafted leather luggage and eyewear that bears his name. The legendary music, film and television producer was fêted Saturday night by Maybach – Icons of Luxury as the company honored him as their 2014 Icon of the Year and unveiled its Quincy Jones Icon Collection. The exclusive event was held at a private home in the hills above Sunset Plaza and featured a...
Hallmark Hall of Fame’s ‘One Christmas Eve’ Premiere Event
What better way to kick off the holiday season than a festive premiere event for Hallmark Hall of Fame’s comedy “One Christmas Eve,” which stars Anne Heche, Kevin Daniels, Carlos Gomez and Brian Tee in a holiday caper with the tagline “Chaos is coming to town.” Held on November 18 at West Hollywood’s Fig & Olive restaurant, the cast took to the red carpet along with canine stars of the film – beagle puppies that are an integral...
Katey Sagal Reveals ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Secrets as SAMCRO’s Road Nears the End
As “Sons of Anarchy” hurtles at high speed towards its series dénouement on December 9 after seven adrenalized seasons, the drama and speculation around the fate of one lead character is fiercer than ever. That would be Gemma Teller Morrow, played by Katey Sagal, the sometimes gun-toting, leather-clad and tough-talking matriarch of the motorcycle gang who has gone to extreme lengths to protect her family and in particular, her only...
Burning Fragrant and Bright: Clairvoyant Beauty Launches Candles
There’s almost nothing guaranteed to lift one’s mood more than that scent of a beautiful fragrance filling a room. That’s the concept behind Clairvoyant Beauty’s just-launched premium handcrafted candles. They add a feeling of well-being and luxury to any space by filling it with the intoxicating aromas of natural essential oils. There are two candles available, each formulated with biodegradable soy wax and lead-free cotton wicks. So...