Inside the Legacy of Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
If you missed it in the theaters, now’s your chance to see the definitive documentary about Apple founder Steve Jobs by acclaimed director Alex Gibney. Airing Sunday night on CNN, “Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine” gives viewers a 360° view, complete with archival footage and rarely seen photos and videos of Jobs during media interviews he conducted before he became a household name. The documentary chronicles his life and career...
Sherman Children’s Foundation Gala Honors Hollywood Legend Sidney Poitier
From the moment one entered the room, it was apparent that the 6th annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser for the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation was going to be a unique and special evening at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. After all, Hollywood royalty, Sidney Poitier, was going to reign over the proceedings. As the festivities got underway, actors dressed as cast members from the classic television show...
Stephen Moyer’s Delicious Deviousness in ‘The Bastard Executioner’
Stephen Moyer is practically unrecognizable in his new role on FX’s “The Bastard Executioner” from his previous turn as vampire Bill Compton on “True Blood.” Except for the bad teeth. Moyer, a classically trained English actor, plays Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with grand political ambitions in the medieval epic set in northern Wales in the 14th century, a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval. Premiering on...
Rob Lowe Honored at Brent Shapiro Foundation Summer Spectacular
It was a hot and beautiful night – perfect for the 2015 Brent Shapiro Foundation’s Summer Spectacular under the Stars, held on the spacious grounds of a private Beverly Hills estate. About 1,000 guests were on hand September 12 for the 10th annual edition of the event for the foundation, which was formed by Robert, Linell and Grant Shapiro in honor of their son and brother Brent– whom they lost a decade ago when he was a USC...
Miley, Kanye, Taylor and Beyonce Head For MTV VMAs
Even as the stock market was crashing Monday, Van Toffler’s spirits were heading in the other direction. “This is my favorite week,” he told me by phone from New York, referring to the days leading into MTV Video Music Awards this coming Sunday. Toffler is an executive producer of the show who has worked on the VMAs since 1987, just three years after its inception, when Madonna set the standard for opening performances with her...