Variety’s Power of Women: New York
Variety celebrated its Power of Women: New York issue with Susan Sarandon on the cover at a festive luncheon at Cipriani Midtown on April 25. Among 300+ the guests, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katie Couric, Idina Menzel, Claire Danes, Gayle King, Debra Lee, Zac Posen, Christy Turlington, Iman, Josh Groban and Nancy Dubuc. In partnership with A&E’s new television network, FYI, Variety feted some of the entertainment industry’s most...
ELLE Celebrates Women Musicians with Private Concert Headlined by Sarah McLachlan
Kicking off with beats from DJ Rumer Willis, music filled the house at Avalon Hollywood for the 5th annual ELLE Women in Music concert Tuesday night to celebrate the mag’s new issue – with Miley Cyrus on the cover–lauding femme musicians. Headliner Sarah McLachlan had a packed house singing along on some of her greatest hits including “Adia” and “Angel” as she began her set behind a grand piano before...
Seder at Spago: A Sweet Tradition for a Great Cause
The Passover seder traditionally tells the story of escape from slavery in Egypt, while reminding us that slavery still exists and that far too many people in the world—and in our own communities–go hungry. That is why for 30 years now, Barbara Lazaroff has held her annual seder at Spago in Beverly Hills to benefit the hunger-fighting organization Mazon, which helps feed people in the Los Angeles area. Literally 100% of the...
Movie Awards Eco Lounge Celebrating MTV Nominees and Coachella Festival
What better way to get the party started for the 2014 MTV Movie Awards and the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival than with the two-day Movie Awards Eco Lounge, LA’s premiere socially conscious luxury event, held at Bar 210 at the Beverly Hilton on April 9 and 10. Event producer Debbie Durkin brought eco conscious brands, luxury vacations, and the best in lifestyle together in one place for a festive soirée where guests...
Bono, Al, David O.–Boffo, Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion And Art Fest
Think about the most admired and iconic Italian-Americans in show business. There are many, many, many– but Al Pacino’s name is always at the top of the list. Decades after he first made an indelible impression in films like “Dog Day Afternoon” and “The Godfather,” Pacino still seems to incite a frenzy of adoration everywhere he goes. Perhaps that’s why the organizers kept it secret that the legendary actor would take part in...