Backstage at the Grammys: Slippers, Sunglasses, Sweets and a Slew of Other Treats
Feb16

Backstage at the Grammys: Slippers, Sunglasses, Sweets and a Slew of Other Treats

Backstage at the Grammys, the scene entailed more than just preparing for the big show at StaplesCenter. Distinctive Assets ran the official gift lounge for talent and presenters at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, with a slew of great products and services as well as gift bags filled with goodies.   It’s been 13 years now since the LA-based company created its first Grammy gift bag. This time, giving new meaning to the term “like...

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Biggest Grammy Show Since MJ Thrilled in 1984
Feb14

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...

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The Grammys Pay Fitting Tribute to a Fallen Star
Feb13

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...

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A Controversial Show Vindicated (Again) by Awards Gold
Jan31

A Controversial Show Vindicated (Again) by Awards Gold

It was Michel Hazanavicius’ night at the DGA Awards. Yes, you better learn how to pronounce the French director’s six syllable name of Lithuanian origin already. More on that in a moment.   It would be an understatement to say that “The Kennedys” began as a very rough road for Jon Cassar and everyone else involved in the production of the mini-series about the presidency of JFK, starring Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes as...

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Gervais Gets Neutered, Silence is Golden for The Artist
Jan17

Gervais Gets Neutered, Silence is Golden for The Artist

It was the second coming of Ricky Gervais to the emcee podium of the Golden Globe Awards, or actually, the third. After last year’s controversial performance, people forget that the British comedian also hosted the 2010 edition of the kudocast.   The hyped-up fascination of who he would offend this year paid off again in the ratings, with Nielsen estimating that about 16.8 million viewers tuned in to Sunday night’s...

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