Costume Designers Guild Noms Boost Lincoln, Argo, Les Miz, Zero Dark Thirty and Skyfall
Jan24

Costume Designers Guild Noms Boost Lincoln, Argo, Les Miz, Zero Dark Thirty and Skyfall

It’s a rare period film in which the costumes of the characters are not an integral part of the viewing experience, and this season’s crop of awards contenders are no conception to the rule.   The costume designers of Lincoln, Les Miserables, Argo, Anna Karenina and Moonrise Kingdom were among those honored with nominations from the Costume Designers Guild, which will present its 15th annual awards ceremony on...

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Two Titans of TV and Film Go Deep
Jan24

Two Titans of TV and Film Go Deep

In the rapidly shifting and ultra-competitive media and entertainment landscape, you might be surprised to hear that the man who runs the Walt Disney Company doesn’t pay much attention to what the competition is doing.   That rather startling admission was revealed by Chairman and CEO Robert Iger, as he was interviewed by prolific Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer at the Hollywood Radio and Television...

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The G in GBK Stands for Golden During Globes Weekend
Jan16

The G in GBK Stands for Golden During Globes Weekend

For many guests, the annual GBK luxury gift lounge honoring the nominees and presenters of the Golden Globes ranks right up there in importance with the actual ceremonies.   One thing they both have in common, free-flowing liquor. For this year’s edition of the two-day GBK event, the location was the exclusive hideaway hotel, L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills.   Taking over part of the rooftop and one of the ground floor...

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Luxe Globes Gifting at the Luxe Hotel
Jan15

Luxe Globes Gifting at the Luxe Hotel

What would the days leading up to the Golden Globes be without some celebrity gifting suites that showcase luxury products and services, while at the same time providing a nice atmosphere to get in the proper spirits for the show? One especially well-attended event was held in the penthouse of Rodeo Drive’s Luxe Hotel, put on by the DPA Group’s Nathalie Dubois-Sissoko. The three-day event hosted guests including nominee Don Cheadle,...

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Prepping for the Globes is an Art in Itself
Jan15

Prepping for the Globes is an Art in Itself

The final product may look effortless, but awards show insiders know that it takes tons of work and often days of preparation to get ready for a big night like the Golden Globes. That’s why an event like the Colgate Optic White Beauty Bar was in itself a thing of beauty– a two-day, one-stop shop at West Hollywood’s Nine Zero One salon where guests could get pampered and prepped with haircare, massages and manicures....

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