Art Lovers Unite at ALAC
Jan28

Art Lovers Unite at ALAC

It would be dismissive to call them the artsy-fartsy crowd, as thousands of art lovers turned out for the opening night reception of Art Los Angeles Contemporary, fondly known as ALAC, at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. The show runs through Sunday, January 30. Under the supervision of director Tim Fleming, who has produced some of the country’s most notable contemporary art shows over the past decade, this fair  further...

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The Tartikoff Legacy Lives On
Jan28

The Tartikoff Legacy Lives On

The legendary Brandon Tartikoff would’ve been thrilled at this year’s 8th Annual Legacy Awards presented in his name at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami during NATPE. Three of the four recipients had ties to the late Tartikoff. One, Dick Ebersol, was his one-time boss and best friend. Another, Gerhard Zeiler, was the first non-American given the honor–and as the head of European entertainment network RTL Group,...

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Change of Scenery Brings Miami Heat to NATPE
Jan28

Change of Scenery Brings Miami Heat to NATPE

A change of venue from the gaming tables of Sin City to the tropical breezes and Latin influence of Miami re-energized this year’s NATPE market and conference, headquartered at the beachfront Fontainebleau Resort. More than 4,500 attendees and 700 buyers descended on the hotel for three days of dealmaking, networking, information gathering and partying– something that has been sorely missing from the conference in recent...

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Newest Additions to a Very Exclusive Club
Jan24

Newest Additions to a Very Exclusive Club

Television history from its very earliest days came to vivid life during the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 20th Hall of Fame induction gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Seven television trailblazers, people who’ve had a major impact on the industry and American culture, received the lifetime achievement honor. They are now part of an exclusive club that numbers only 133 who have gained entry since the Hall of Fame was...

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Golden Globes Highs and Lows
Jan18

Golden Globes Highs and Lows

Question: What’s much more fun than debating whether right-wing rhetoric and Sarah Palin campaign posters played a role in the horrific shootings in Tucson? Answer: Pondering Ricky Gervais’ polarizing performance as host of the Golden Globe Awards. Whether you think the British comedian was rude and disrespectful to Hollywood’s elite or simply brought his brand of humor to the historically loose proceedings, Gervais himself is...

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