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  • Three Great Award Shows 2023! The Hollywood Critics Association HCA Awards, The 50th Annual Annie Awards, and The American Cinema Editors ACE Eddie Awards 2023

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 23, 2023

    This past month was a whirl-wind of exciting pre-Oscar 2023 Award shows in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Critics Association HCA Film Awards 2023 was held on Friday February 24, 2023 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. The comedian Tig Notaro hosted the ceremony. The Hollywood Critics Association was established in 2016 with the objective to highlight and elevate diverse and underrepresented voices within the world of entertainment criticism and journalism. A24’S ...

  • Oscar Luxury Gifting Suites 2023! Wow Creations Lifestyle Gifting Suite and GBK Brand Bar 15th Annual Luxury Lounge

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 13, 2023

    On Monday March 6, 2023 Wow Creations Annual Oscar Awards Gifting Suite was held at the spectacular rooftop suite at Mr C Hotel, 1224 Beverwil Drive, Beverly Hills. The panoramic view from the Penthouse is absolutely stunning and breathtaking view of the city. Attendees included beautiful starlets, screen-legends, comedians, Hollywood media, sports stars and many other celebrities. Wow! Creations is an annual glitzy Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gifting Lounge produced by twin brothers Mark and Mathew...

  • Actress Ashley Tisdale Hosts Successful Opening Night Premiere Party for l LA Art Show 2023

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 10, 2023

    On Wednesday evening February 22, 2023 Ashley Tisdale hosted the Opening Night Premiere Party, raising funds for St Jude Children's Research Hospital. St Jude Children's Research Hospital, which specializes in research and treatment of children with cancer has been the show's charitable partner for the past nine years, who receives 15% of all ticket proceeds. St Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by Danny Thomas opened its doors on February 4, 1962. The LA Art Show's 28th edition is the...

  • The 10TH Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards Radiate with Stars.

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 27, 2023

    9: the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706)) held its 10th annual awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. This exciting award show was hosted by actress Melissa Peterman. Talented Franke Grande (Ariana Grande's brother) introduced the red carpet pre-show ceremony. Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" received two winning awards for the best period and/or character make-up and period and or character hair styling There were five special...

  • Lavish Secret Room Events Pre- Grammy Nominee Lounge on the Peterson Museum Rooftop

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 10, 2023

    February 3, 2023 Secret Room Events hosted their annual celebrity filled Pre-Grammy Nominee Lounge on the roof top of the spectacular Peterson Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, from 11am-5 pm. All guests were gifted box of their certified organic coffee and their truly exclusive Lifeboost Everlo Coffee Drops, which help balance pH and reduce acidity regardless of the type of water a person uses to make coffee. All guests were treated to their tasty cold brew version. Lifeboost has third...

  • Eliminating Homelessness and Poverty One Life at a Time

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 14, 2022

    On Saturday evening, October 1, the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball honored its landmark 20th anniversary `under the stars at a private estate in Mandeville Canyon. The event, hosted by actor and comedian Donald Faison, honored film producer and justice advocate Scott Budnick, Chrysalis supporters and event hosts Susan Harris and Hayward J. Kaiser and National Health Foundation guest services associate Mia Rogers. The Butterfly Ball, since 2002 has raised over 18 million in support of Chrysalis's...

  • Paula Abdul Dazzles the Crowd at the 4th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 19, 2022

    Daytime Beauty Awards were founded by talented Michele Elyzabeth, who is the CEO for the daily news site LATFUSA.com in 2014. The award show recognizes science behind beauty and spotlights health and wellness professionals in the fields of medicine, health, fitness, aesthetics, skincare, color and styling, cannabis, beauty innovation, according to LATFUSA. Many celebrities attended the festivities: Gabrielle Union, who received and special honor, and Paula Abdul, who served as one of the many...

  • Linell and Robert Shapiro Turn the Tragedy of their Son's Death, Into an Annual Fundraiser For Substance Abuse Prevention

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 9, 2022

    The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention Summer Spectacular Gala 2022 took place on Saturday evening, September 10, 2022, at the Beverly Hilton. Robert and Linell Shapiro created the Brent Shapiro Foundation following their son Brent's death in 2005, to honor his life and promote prevention and awareness of chemical dependence. The foundation's mission is to save lives through awareness and effective programs that incentivize kids to abstain from drugs and alcohol. This outstanding gala...

  • eBay & GBK Brand Bar Presented the Ultimate Pre – Emmy Luxury Lounge of the Season

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 21, 2022

    On Friday, September 9 & Saturday, September 10 eBay and GBK Brand Bar hosted a two-day luxury celebrity gifting lounge to celebrate the best and brightest in television in honor of the 2022 Emmys at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills The eBay & GBK Brand Bar Luxury Lounge showcased eBay's exceptional selection of authentic luxury goods, including handbags, watches, and jewelry – top categories for the marketplace. This year's lounge included Over $60K worth of the y...

  • The WOW Creations Glamorous Pre-Emmys 2022 Lifestyle Gifting Suite

    Rachel Ganz|Sep 19, 2022

    On Friday September 9, 2022 ,WOW Creations media producers the debonair Harris twins Mark and Matt Harris partnered with Mr C Hotel, 1224 Beverwil Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025 to present their annual Emmy gifting lounge "WOW Creations Lifestyle Gifting Suite" to celebrate the 74th annual Emmy Awards three days before at Mr C Hotels Penthouse The Penthouse at Mr C's has the most spectacular views of the city! In spite of the California heat wave the suite was packed with celebrity guests, influen...

  • Paris Jackson (Michael Jackson's Daughter), Finally Explains What All Those Tattoos are About

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 31, 2022

    8/19/22: Harold & Carole Pump Foundation held its 22nd gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, honoring Oscar De La Hoya, Ozzie Smith, Ray Lewis, Steve Madison and Ken Goldin. The Red Carpet was filled with so many superstars and distinguished men and women in the sports and entertainment industry such as Paris and Prince Jackson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Cedric the Entertainer, Oscar De La Hoya, Steve Garvey, Scott Hanson, Jerry Rice, Steve Garby, Bill Walton,...

  • Concern Foundation's 47th Annual Block Party Back on the Block Sold- Out

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Jul 22, 2022

    The Concern Foundation's 47th Annual Block Party Back on the Block Sold- Out event on Saturday evening July 9, 2022. On Saturday evening, July 9, 2022 over 3,500 excited guests attended The Concern Foundation's Back on the Block 47th Annual Block Party at Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038 from 6-10 pm. This sold-out event raised 1.8 million for cancer research through donations, ticket sales and on auction item bids on over 150 items The backlot of Paramount Studios...

  • Crown Prince of Italy Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy Attends Charity Event in Downtown Los Angeles

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|May 4, 2022

    17: Savoy is a region in France. But for an evening, you could find the Prince of Savoy at a charity event in DTLA. American Foundation of Savoy Orders 4th Annual Royal Gala benefiting children's charity Catarina's Club was held at the Jonathan Club, in Downtown Los Angeles The Guest of Honor was His Royal Highness the Hereditary Crown Prince of Italy Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Prince of Venice and Prince of Piedmont. The Caterina's Club, Savoy Orders beneficiary in Los Angeles mission is...

  • Chrissy Teigen, Logan Browning, Molly Ringwald and Laura Dern Join Jon Voight for the Hollywood Beauty Awards

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Reporter|Mar 27, 2022

    17: A spectacular 7th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards took place at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Beauty Awards honors the architects of beauty and acknowledges creative talent in hair, makeup, photography, and styling for TV, film, music, editorial and the red carpet The Hollywood Beauty Awards were founded by LATF USA'S publisher & CEO Michele Elyzabeth in 2014.The executive producers are Michele Elyzabeth, Pamela Price and Otis Stokes. The Red Carpet was sizzling with...

  • Contemporary Painting, Illustration, Sculpture from Around the World Comes to Los Angeles

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Jan 26, 2022

    On Wednesday evening January 19, 2022, the gorgeous model Kaia Gerber dazzled the Red Carpet with her beauty at The LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was the host for the event which benefits the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital .St Jude's Research Hospital is a world leader in treating and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their mission is finding cures and saving children The...

  • Legendary Stevie Wonder Closes Global Citizen Live Los Angeles at the Greek Theater

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 18, 2021

    Global Citizen Live Los Angeles was the last location of the 24 hour worldwide broadcast to fundraise to defend our planet and defeat poverty by petitioning world leaders, philanthropists, and the private sector to give priority and commitments towards climate change, starvation, and vaccine equity. This spectacular concert took place on Saturday evening, September 21, 2021 at the Greek Theatre, located at the south section of Griffith Park, 2700 North Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, 90027 This...

  • Paris Hilton rocked the Red Carpet with her plaid ensembles, mini skirt and over the knee black suede boots

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 18, 2021

    On Tuesday, September 21,2021 the "16th Annual Christmas in September" fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angles was held at The Abbey Food and Bar. This glamorous event was hosted by Kathy Hilton, Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton Rothschild and sponsored by Ketel One. This civic event helps solicit thousands of toys for Children's Hospital Los Angeles during the time of the year when they need them the most There was a Red Carpet, Meet and Greet from 6-7 pm and the main event 7-9pm. There was...

  • A Time for Fasting, Forgiveness and Famous Speakers

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 8, 2021

    On Wednesday evening September 15, 2021 and all day Thursday September 16, 2021 Rabbi David Baron and his High Holy Day guests observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish Year at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Rabbi David Baron, founder of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts sermon spoke of heroism, and dignity in the face of terrorism and barbarism. Rabbi David Baron's distinguished guests for Kol Nidre Service on Wednesday evening September 15, 2021 incl...

  • Diversity in Los Angeles! The Boulet Brothers of Dragula mesmerize the show at HempHera and GBK Brand Bar 's

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 23, 2021

    On the rooftop penthouse of the La Peer Hotel, 627 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, the celebrity guests were pampered and gifted on Friday September 17-Saturday September 18, 2021 All guests were lavished by HempHera Kosmeticos and their Greek God & Goddess inspired Luxury Nano Amplified CBD Skincare Collection. Inside the lounge, delicious food and beverages flowed everywhere: Vegan sushi from Kuleana, Suavecito, the world's finest tequila, Hibachi House LA, a full service gourmet hibachi...

  • The Dances With Films Festival August 26-September 12, 2021; 'The Art of Protest' Opening Night Film

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 21, 2021

    The 24th Annual Dances with Films Festival was held at the TLC Chinese Theaters in Hollywood, had an exciting opening night world premiere film 'The Art of Protest' on Thursday August 26, 2021. There was an opening night "Meet the Filmmakers" gala at the Roosevelt Hotel Ballroom. Let's Get Physical, the 24th Annual Dances With Films was founded by Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent. Dances With Films was established to support those voices that need to be heard, memoirs to be shared and...

  • The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation 21ST Annual Celebrity Dinner

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 4, 2021

    On Friday August 21, 2021 the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation held its 21st Annual Celebrity Dinner, at Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. This fabulous celebrity filled fundraiser had a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live entertainment, including comedian Cedric the Entertainer. This 21st Annual Celebrity Dinner honored five great men: Smokey Robinson, who is one of the world's greatest musical icons, and lyrical poet whose career has extended over 50 years. As a music...

  • LA Art Show 2021 Opening Night Premiere Party

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 13, 2021

    Thursday Night, July 29, 2021 -- The LA Art show has been a staunch supporter of St Jude Children's Research Hospital, a leading hospital devoted to medical research and the treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This year, the LA Art show donated 15% of all ticket proceeds to St Jude Children's Research Hospitals' lifesaving dedication and mission. Rita Ora, popular British singer, song writer and actress ( with four #1 UK singles), was a charming speaker and happy...

  • Iron Mike Tyson and Ladies Hats Marked the First Opening Day at the Racetrack Following Covid Restrictions.

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 4, 2021

    On Friday July 16, 2021 the Del Mar Race Track, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, opened its doors to about 14,984 fans for its 82nd racing season. In past seasons, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at Del Mar Racetrack had close to 40, 000 attendees on Opening Day, but due to Covid-19 protocols there was a restriction to allowing this type of crowding. Seating was available in the Grandstand, Clubhouse, Turf Club, Skyroom's Luxury and Celebrity suites and the five major restaurants on the...

  • The GUARDaHEART Foundation Presents" Unmasked Heart Disease"

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Jun 25, 2021

    On Saturday June 19, 2021 The GUARDaHEART Foundation Presented Unmasked Heart Disease Starring DIABETES predict at a beautiful mansion in Newport Beach from 5-10 PM. This was an extraordinary evening committed to raising awareness of the diabetic pandemic through early detection and treatment. The evening had a lavish buffet of incredible healthy salads. Fresh fruits, tapas and sugar free desserts, complementary cocktails, live music on the backyard of a gorgeous contemporary estate that had...

  • Wow! Creations Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gift Lounge 2021 honors the Academy Awards 2021 with spectacular gifting and gaiety!

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Apr 29, 2021

    Wow! Creations, a Los Angeles based celebrity marketing company, has been providing Swag Bags and presenting Celebrity Lifestyle Gifting Suites since 2004 with finesse and style! There were so many fabulous vendors it was hard to decide which one to visit first. Molly Bz gourmet cookies introduced her single pack gourmet cookies, which are deliciously infused with alcohol Some of her enticing flavors are "Pina Coladas", sweet and fruity and "Be Cordial" amaretto blended with tasty chocolate...

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