Secrets of the Spanx: Costume Designers Know it All
It’s the one night of the year when costume designers in film and television get more glory than the actors who wear their creations in an event that has a rep for being loose and rollicking, the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Actress Jane Lynch, outfitted in a stunning long red gown, ably hosted the 14th annual edition of the gala awards ceremony held Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom, which...
And So It is Written: Writers Award the Best On Screen
These truly are the glory days of ABC’s smash hit comedy, “Modern Family,” which by the conclusion of the 2012 Writers Guild of America Awards Sunday night had added two more trophies to its already awards-laden mantle. It was the third year in a row that ““MF” walked away with the guild’s top comedy series award, cementing its position as the one to beat against other laughers in the category that included...
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...
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...