Pre-Grammy Dinner with Cool J and the Gang
It was the eve of the 55th annual Grammy Awards and host LL Cool J was all smiles as he arrived at a gala dinner thrown in his honor at the SLS Hotel, hosted by Hennessy. Co-host Mark Burnett greeted guests at the cocktail reception, which featured hors d’oeuvres by acclaimed chef José Andrés from the kitchen at The Bazaar restaurant inside the hotel, appetizers which included favorites like caviar cones filled with...
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...
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