Julia vs. Joe, or Veep Versus VP–It’s the Funny Factor That Wins This Race
May05

Julia vs. Joe, or Veep Versus VP–It’s the Funny Factor That Wins This Race

If you appreciate the humorous aspects – accidental and intentional – of VP Joe Biden and the Emmy award-winning comedic style of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, you most definitely will love the second season of “Veep,” which is truly hitting its stride in the humor department. (So much so, HBO just renewed it for a third season.)   Take her in front of a roasting pig on a spit at a community barbecue, while discussing the...

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From Petrossian to Pinkberry, You’re Getting Upgraded at LAX
May05

From Petrossian to Pinkberry, You’re Getting Upgraded at LAX

Waiting for a recent flight Mexico City from the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, you might have thought you were at some midsize city airport instead of at the gateway to and from the second largest city in the United States.   It was 10 p.m., not that late according to most people’s standards, yet there were absolutely no food service vendors open in the terminal. What that essentially meant is it that it was...

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Sleek and Sexy Hair, Styled by Toyomi Ishikura and Mika Fowler At Gavert Atelier
May02

Sleek and Sexy Hair, Styled by Toyomi Ishikura and Mika Fowler At Gavert Atelier

Walk into the light, bright, airy space that is Gavert Atelier in Beverly Hills – with a prime location, right across the street from Neiman Marcus – and you are immediately transported into a serene beauty sanctum.   Unlike many other top-notch salons that are noisy from the sound of blow dryers or otherwise frenetic, this one exudes a sense of calm, even during busy times.   After being warmly greeted by the friendly...

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MTV Returns to its Roots With an Artist-Focused Initiative
Apr30

MTV Returns to its Roots With an Artist-Focused Initiative

More than three decades after its debut created a seismic shift in the pop culture landscape, it can be very easy to forget that MTV still stands for music television.   That also makes it surprising to learn that 1,200 hours of music videos are aired each week across the Viacom family of networks, including MTV, CMT, and VH1 that reach 100 million homes in TV-land and 60 million online via digital and social screens. It’s...

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Tarte is Making a Splash with Summer Color Cosmetics and Skincare
Apr28

Tarte is Making a Splash with Summer Color Cosmetics and Skincare

Summer fun is just around the corner, and there was no better way to get in the swim of things than with a special preview put on by the synchronized swimming group, the Aqualillies and Tarte cosmetics.   The Aqualillies took to the pool to promote the new limited edition summer line of waterproof makeup, which includes a gorgeous eye and cheek palette, mascara, eyeliner and lipstick, all formulated with Amazonian clay.  ...

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