Biggest Grammy Show Since MJ Thrilled in 1984
Monday morning quarterbacking had cognescenti and fans alike debating whether the Grammys, the “family” that host LL Cool J referred to before a prayer for “our sister Whitney” had done enough to honor Houston’s legacy, even as her catalog albums and hit singles reached renewed best-seller status on Amazon and iTunes, and Sony Music capitalized by raising the price. As the 54th Annual Grammy Awards progressed, various artists...
The Grammys Pay Fitting Tribute to a Fallen Star
Although she died far too young, it was almost destined that Whitney Houston should take her permanent leave on the night of her mentor Clive Davis’ party, the eve of the 54th annual Grammy Awards – as they always call it, music’s biggest night. For although her heyday was 20 years ago, Houston left this world as one of music’s biggest stars. Because of the timing, her name was on the lips of everyone in the...
Valentine’s Oscar Suite: A Sweet Experience
It’s a great way to get in the spirit for two important occasions–Valentine’s Day and the Oscars–the fourth annual Valentine Romance Oscar Lounge and party held at West Hollywood’s acclaimed Café La Boheme. The restaurant opened its Tuscan country villa doors and lovely patio to about 100 guests, including Oscar winner Michael Clarke Duncan. “Such amazing gifts, delicious food, a wonderful ambiance and I’m running...
The Middle Finger at the Super Bowl: Thumbs Down
Even as the New York Giants pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind, down to the last play win inIndianapolis, what Super Bowl XLVI may be remembered for nearly as much are its record ratings for the NBC broadcast, the M.I.A bird flip during the Madonna halftime show and the Clint Eastwood Chrysler commercial. With :30 spots going for a pricey $3.5 million each, the majority of those that seemed to resonate most were for...
Tilda Swinton + Italian Jewelry = A Champagne-Soaked Night
The ethereal Tilda Swinton, dressed in luminous white on a balmy night, brought her unique blend of sophistication and beauty to the opening of a new jewelry store on Rodeo Drive. Swinton, starring in this season’s “We Have to Talk About Kevin,” is the face of the jeweler, Pomellato, and wore two of its signature chunky jeweled chains around her neck while greeting guests as the host of the event, which benefited LA’s Museum of...
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