Is Politics in the Cards for Michael Kelly of ‘House of Cards?’
Dec03

Is Politics in the Cards for Michael Kelly of ‘House of Cards?’

Michael Kelly has come a long way since he arrived in New York City 27 years ago with $300 in his pocket–and since the first season of “House of Cards” debuted on Netflix in 2013. The actor, who plays Doug Stamper, has been Emmy-nominated three times for the role and “House of Cards” itself, starring Kevin Spacey until his ignominious fall from grace, was a huge awards magnet for Netflix, paving the way for the streamer’s entrée...

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A Fun-Filled Party on the Pier for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
Nov19

A Fun-Filled Party on the Pier for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital

Everyone was wearing pretty much the same thing at the 19th annual UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital party at the Santa Monica pier on Sunday – a big smile. And how could they not be grinning ear to ear with free run of the amusements at Pacific Park and tons of prizes provided by Mattel, and all for a good cause. The hospital, which is part of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on the Westwood campus, provides state-of-the-art...

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The Gripping Real-Life Prison Break Story Brought to Life in Showtime’s ‘Escape at Dannemora’
Nov16

The Gripping Real-Life Prison Break Story Brought to Life in Showtime’s ‘Escape at Dannemora’

Like countless millions of other people, I was glued to the ongoing news coverage of the escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York in the summer of 2015. It was a true-crime saga writ large across the national stage – two convicted murderers who freed themselves from the confines of a maximum-security state prison. As the intense manhunt went on and on, I wondered how these two men could elude law enforcement...

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Krazy and Kool Kut from the Kloth Denim Launch Party
Nov12

Krazy and Kool Kut from the Kloth Denim Launch Party

Whether you like your denim skinny, straight leg, boot cut, ripped, faded or dyed dark, LA-based jeans company Kut from the Kloth has your derrière covered. The brand, which can be found at retailers including Nordstrom and Macy’s, debuted its new made in the USA Premium Heritage Denim line at a festive and fab bash marking the unofficial kickoff of the holiday season. And what better to wear to a fun party in LA than jeans...

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‘Real Country’ to Showcase Emerging Country Stars Competing for Top Prizes
Nov12

‘Real Country’ to Showcase Emerging Country Stars Competing for Top Prizes

Country music fans in the Los Angeles area know Graham Bunn from his DJ slot on KKGO-FM (Go Country 105), but starting Tuesday night, the Raleigh, N.C. native has a new nationally televised platform. He’ll host “Real Country” on USA Network, a new music competition program featuring 21 emerging artists hand-picked by a panel of some of the brightest lights in country music, Shania Twain, Travis Tritt and Jake Owen. Billed as the...

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