PPLA Food Fare Takes Off at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar

Eating, drinking and shopping – all for a good cause. The cold weather didn’t prevent more than 2,000 people from turning out for one of the hottest annual events in Los Angeles – Planned Parenthood LA’s 39th Annual Food Fare, held during two lively daytime and evening sessions March 1 at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar. Guests got their fill of gourmet food and drink from more than 150 of Southern California’s best restaurants,...

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A Preview of the Third Annual Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Dinner
Feb28

A Preview of the Third Annual Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Dinner

It’s become one of the most coveted Oscar night invites in Hollywood – the third annual Roger Neal Style Hollywood (RNSH) Oscar Viewing black tie dinner gala and gifting suite.   The star-studded event is being held at the Hollywood Museum, the historic Max Factor building, right across the street from the Dolby Theater where the Academy Awards will take place on March 4.   This year more than 80 stars of the screen and...

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The Love Story of Marc and Bella Chagall Comes to Life in ‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’

The love story of acclaimed artist Marc Chagall and his wife Bella is one for the ages and it was especially thrilling to see it brought to life on stage at the Wallis in Beverly Hills in Kneehigh Theatre’s production of “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk” after viewing the recent Chagall costume exhibit several times at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Chagall depicted their love affair in numerous artworks including “Over the Town”...

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‘Three Billboards’ Reigns at BAFTA Awards Along with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Feb20

‘Three Billboards’ Reigns at BAFTA Awards Along with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The BAFTA Awards are the British version of the Oscars, but this year the participants followed in the footsteps of those at the Golden Globes by wearing all black in solidarity with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. There were two notable exceptions: Princess Kate, who in keeping with royal protocol not taking a political stand wore a dark green gown with black piping, and actress Frances McDormand, outfitted in a black, red and...

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‘Lady Bird,’ ‘The Post,’ ‘Mudbound,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘Big Bang’ Win Top Humanitas Prizes
Feb19

‘Lady Bird,’ ‘The Post,’ ‘Mudbound,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘Big Bang’ Win Top Humanitas Prizes

It may outwardly have the look and feel of other awards shows, especially occurring as it does in the midst of the winter awards season, but the Humanitas Prize ceremonies hold a special place in the hearts of the Hollywood creative community. The message of the prizes bestowed by the nonprofit organization Humantas to those who create television programs and films exploring our common humanity is perhaps more resonant in these times...

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