It Makes Scents for David Beckham
Oct03

It Makes Scents for David Beckham

Soccer star. Sex symbol. Father and husband. Friend of Prince William. And now, fragrance maestro. David Beckham just released Homme, a woody, gently spiced new fragrance for men that encapsulates his spirit.   At its launch inLos Angelesat an exclusive bash atop the Thompson Hotel, one of the world’s handsomest men mingled with guests and talked about what inspired him.   “I wanted to create a modern, masculine...

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Hollywood and Silicon Valley: Friending Each Other At Last
Sep29

Hollywood and Silicon Valley: Friending Each Other At Last

Look around at most entertainment industry, media and technology conferences and you’ll see a familiar sight: a sea of suits–men in suits, with women in the distinct minority.   That was one of the differentiating factors of TheWrap’s second annual media leadership conference TheGrill, with its theme “Content Rising.”   The brainchild of Sharon Waxman, the editor-in-chief of the nearly three-year-old...

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Suites, Swag and Stars–All Part of Emmy Awards Show Fun
Sep21

Suites, Swag and Stars–All Part of Emmy Awards Show Fun

No award season would be complete without a slew of suites leading up to the big night when the trophies were handed out. Until then, nominees, presenters and assorted celebs and VIPs had their hands filled with an array of products like body and skin care, electronics, lingerie, footwear, jewelry, swimwear, clothing and premium liquor.   Emmy gifting events started off early in the week the Endless Summer Primetime Emmy Suite at...

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Emmy Wrap-Up: The Surprises, The Show, The Parties, The Perks
Sep19

Emmy Wrap-Up: The Surprises, The Show, The Parties, The Perks

Who would’ve predicted that Emmy favorite Alec Baldwin would remove himself from the proceedings, or that Charlie Sheen would use the occasion of the 63rd Primetime Emmy awards to try to redeem himself in front of his former bosses– and the industry at large? Or that the lead actor from the canceled drama “Friday Night Lights” would score a touchdown by stealing the statuette from front-runners Jon Hamm and Steve...

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Sublime Primetime: Emmy-Nominated Writers Dish About Their Scripts
Sep15

Sublime Primetime: Emmy-Nominated Writers Dish About Their Scripts

In film, writers don’t get much glory, but in television, they’re all that—and even more so if they are up for a golden statuette named Emmy.   And so it was that a group of writers, most of them also showrunners of some of the top comedy and drama series on the tube–along with an acclaimed made for television movie– took the stage at the Writers Guild Theater to discuss their work before a full house.   Steve...

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