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  • LA DEA FORTUNA: Omnia vincit amor

    Lucrezia Barboni, Special to the Observer in English and Italiano|Updated Dec 14, 2020

    Questa citazione rappresenta quello che è il cuore pulsante di "La Dea Fortuna", ultimo capolavoro cinematografico di Ferzan Ozpeteck. All'interno del film viene proposta una riflessione sui tormenti dell'animo umano, in cui, l'amore funge da "fil rouge" durante tutta la visione del film. La trama si incentra su una coppia, Arturo e Alessandro (interpretati da Stefano Accorsi ed Edoardo Leo) e una donna, Annamaria ( interpretata da Jasmine Trinca), migliore amica di...

  • Cardi B Offers to Match Any Donation, After Criticism of Tweet Asking Whether She Should Purchase "88k Purse"

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 8, 2020

    Rapper Cardi-B says she'll match anyone's donations, as a discussion about her charitable work emerged on Twitter. Some questioned her tweet asking fans if she should purchase an '88K' purse, presumably meaning one that cost $88,000. "I was a grateful recipient of $500 from you this summer. Despite your charity, your tweet about spending 88K when people are literally struggling to survive is insensitive. Your charity does not preclude you from critique. We love you and want...

  • Comedy Greats Perform At Tiato In Santa Monica To Support The Prostate Cancer Foundation.

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 25, 2020

    Laughter was on the menu at Tiato restaurant in Santa Monica, which was the place to be this week when a slew of A-List comedians performed at the 'Shindig Stars Under The Stars' to raise funds for the Santa Monica chapter of The Prostate Cancer Foundation. Extreme planning and care was taken by Tiato's owner Cathy An, who ensured with her team, that social distancing was in full effect at the stunning restaurant's huge outdoor space. Comedian Jimmy Shin, star of Amazon's...

  • Despite Covid-19, Hollywood Premiers "Beckman," a Classic Tale of Vengance and Redemption

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 6, 2020

    An exciting in-person feature film premiere of "BECKMAN" was held this past Monday evening September 21, 2020 at the Universal Hilton Hotel, at Universal Studios Hollywood, CA. "BECKMAN", starring David A.R. White, Jeff Fahey, Burt Young, Kira Reed Lorsch, and William Baldwin is now available on Digital and DVD since September 22, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. It was a dynamic action story themed with Christian faith and redemption. BECKMAN narrates the...

  • Why Horror and Slasher Films" have never been done in English where Latinos and people of color are the Leads

    Rachel Ganz, Observer staff writer|Updated Sep 15, 2020

    On Wednesday evening 8 pm, September 2, 2020 the chic Arena Cinelounge at the Mountalban Rooftop, 1615 Vine Street Hollywood, re-opened (with new COVID-19 safety precautions) to showcase the award winning slasher film “ MURDER IN THE WOODS”. The Arena Cinelounge, a Los Angeles based arthouse cinema, on the rooftop at the Mountalban, provided a beautiful 360 degree view of Hollywood and Los Angeles. It was a refreshing escape from all the COVID-19 Pandemic shutdowns and res...

  • Laughing Past the Graveyard: Burbank Covedy Festival Promotes Laughter During the #covid19 #Coronavirus Pandemic

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 24, 2020

    "The 7th Annual Burbank CoVedy Festival " is the first exclusively virtual global comedy festival produced and showcased by the Flappers Comedy Club & Restaurant on August 9-22, 2020.( https:ll.www.flapperscomedy.com/7th-annual-burbank-covedy-festival/) In a time of pandemic, the world needs laughter. The name of the festival is a play on Covid-19, another name for Coronavirus Ben Rosen is a comedian and writer who performs all over Los Angeles. He has written jokes for Nickel...

  • SM Playhouse Presents: Subscribe to YouTube to bring the theatre to you!

    Updated Aug 20, 2020

    Santa Monica Playhouse Presents: Subscribe to YouTube to bring the theatre to you! Visit YouTube/SMPlayhouse! Santa Monica Playhouse has added more fun videos to their YouTube channel! Check 'em out! ALUMNI: Can you find yourself in the 40th anniversary video?? Take a look! LIVE-STREAM COMING SOON! SM Playhouse is proud to announce the first show they will be live-streaming from friend and supporter Shelley Fisher! THE HEBREW HILLBILLY will be live-streaming September 13 at 6:30pm and all ticket sales go to support us...

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    Outdoor Live Music Performances Continue Through September at Dana Point Harbor

    Updated Aug 19, 2020

    Dana Point Harbor continues to present live music performances throughout the month of September as part of "You, Me + Vitamin Sea," welcoming the community back to a safe Harbor. Guests can enjoy free live music at select locations throughout the Harbor while indulging in al fresco dining along the water's edge. Music performances will include a variety of genres including folk, jazz, country, contemporary island music, and reggae. Dana Point Harbor restaurants are offering...

  • The Documentary "Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful" Opens July 24th at Laemmle's Virtual Cinema

    Daniel Margolis, and Lisa McGill|Updated Jul 31, 2020

    “Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful” is an important documentary chronicling the funny, eccentric, and fascinating life of the late Helmut Newton -- one of the most iconic and controversial photographers of the 20th century. Helmut Newton was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1920, the son of a Jewish button factory owner. In 1936, he worked for the established, forward-thinking Jewish photographer, Yva (Else Neulander-Simon), who was known for her avant-garde fashion, nud...

  • Selena Gomez Meets Hung Vanggo at The 6th Hollywood Beauty Awards

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 25, 2020

    The 6th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by Michele Elyzabeth, honored the architects of beauty on Thursday February 6, 2020 at The Taglyan Center, 1201 N. Vine Street Hollywood. The Hollywood Beauty Awards distinguishes and recognizes talent in hair, makeup, photography and styling for Film, TV, Music, the red carpet, editorial and more. The black tie dinner gala, benefitted Helen Woodward Animal Center, who had their corresPAWndent, Bark Ruffalo in attendance a...

  • The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards Honors The Best Of Independent Cinema

    Daniel Margolis, and Lisa McGill|Updated Feb 25, 2020

    On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the 35th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards was hosted just steps away from the pier in Santa Monica. The Independent Spirit Awards recognizes the best artist-driven films produced outside the major studio system – movies that embody a commitment to create diverse, innovative, and unique independent cinema. The films honored this year include: "The Farewell", "Uncut Gems", "Judy", "The Lighthouse", "Parasite", "Booksmart", "Give Me L...

  • GBK honors Hollywood's finest at the Oscar Awards luxury Lounge 2020

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2020

    February 16, Los Angeles-This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2018 Academy Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its Annual Nominees and presents Luxury Oscar gifting lounge. Held on February 7th and 8th at gorgeous Kimpton La Peer nestled in Beverly Hills, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. Several Oscar nominees received gifts who included the cast of...

  • The 5th Annual Roger Neal and Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing & After-Party at The Legendary Hollywood Museum by Rachel Ganz

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2020

    Roger and Lynn Neal, Founders with Chairperson, Maryanne and Thomas Lai, held the extraordinary "5th Annual Roger Neal & Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing Dinner and After Party" at the World Famous Hollywood Museum,( the former Max Factor Building) 1660 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood. The Roger Neal & Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing Dinner honored celebrities with the ICON AWARD during the pre-show to the Academy awards. This year's honorees included: – Nancy O'Dell for Television, Mamie V...

  • 'Parasite" and "Jojo Rabbit" Big winners at The Writers Guild Awards West Coast 2020

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2020

    'Parasite" and "Jojo Rabbit" Big winners at The Writers Guild Awards West Coast 2020 On Saturday evening, February 1, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won, won the best original screenplay award from the Writers Guild of America for "Parasite" while the best adapted screenplay award was given to Taika Waititi for "Jojo Rabbit." "Parasite," a South Korean black comedy- cliff hanger, exceeded the screen writers of "1917,"...

  • Sue Wong Academy puts on Magical Oscar Awards Gala in Hollywood.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2020

    This year's Oscar season saw an incredible array of fabulous galas and viewing parties around tinsel town. Perhaps the most unique of them all was the Sue Wong Oscar Gala held on February 9th at the Tagylan Cultural center in Hollywood. It was a magical night of arts, culture, celebration, spirituality and of course film! A truly unique evening, it had it all- Art, Film, Fashion, Beauty and spirituality. A carefully selected list of guests from the Entertainment and fashion...

  • Artist Narine Arakelian - 'The darling of the 58th Venice Art Biennial' Shows Us How To 'Love' Art.

    Christine Peake, Peake PR|Updated Feb 15, 2020

    Last night at the rooftop of the W hotel in Hollywood California, the mash Gallery hosted what guests were calling the best event so far during LA Frieze. The entire rooftop of the W hotel was turned for one night into a gigantic museum quality art exhibition. The artwork was eclectic, fun and fantastic, a "mash up" of contemporary art from artists from around the world, ranging from highly established to emerging talent. Celebrities like David Arquette, Sofia Milos, Ellen H...

  • DORIS BERGMAN'S 12th ANNUAL VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR® STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY ROCKS HOLLYWOOD

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 13, 2020

    For the most awaited award seasons of the year, the Oscar Awards, Doris Bergman was once again the sponsor for the highly anticipated 2020 Pre-Awards gift suite. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products. Doris Bergman Suites, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Doris Bergman, whose vision was to show her genuine appreciation to well deserved TV and Film artists who have inspired and...

  • GBK Honors GRAMMY's Biggest names at Luxury Gifting Lounge

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2020

    Los Angeles- January 26, 2020 This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2020 GRAMMY Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting a Pre-Grammy Luxury Lounge. GBK partnered with Primary wave and MasterCard to produce the One Love Luxury Lounge held at the One Hotel in West Hollywood for a private two-day Pre- grammy Luxury lounge. One Hotel is a modern urban Hotel property in West Hollywood with highly personalized service,...

  • Donna Mills, Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark at 40th Anniversary of "Knots Landing" tribute at the Hollywood Museum

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 30, 2020

    It was a very thrilling evening at the Hollywood Museum (located in the Historic Max Factor Building ) 1660 N.Highland Ave, Hollywood, on Saturday evening January 18 , 2020 from 6-8 PM All the beautiful leading stars, Donna Mills, Michele Lee, and Joan Van Ark from"Knots Landing" were reunited for the 40th anniversary of "Knots Landing" with the unveiling of the gorgeous costumes worn by these three leading ladies "Knots Landing" was one of the most popular prime time...

  • The 15th Annual Final Draft Awards Honors Quentin Tarantino, Steve Anthopolous, Lulu Wang

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 29, 2020

    On Tuesday evening January 21, 2020 the 15th Annual Final Drafts Awards honored Academy Award winning screenwriter Quentin Tarantino with the Hall of Fame Award for his bountiful contribution and artistry in screenwriting at the Paramount Theater, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles. Quentin Tarantino's latest film, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" acquired much praise and recognition with five Golden Globe nominations and the New York Film Critics Circle award...

  • GBK Kicks off the Award Season with their Golden Globes Luxury suite

    Preity Uupala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 12, 2020

    Los Angeles, January 5-This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2020 Golden Globe Nominees and Presenters on January 3rd and 4th by hosting its Annual Nominees and presenters Luxury gifting lounge. Held at gorgeous Kimpton La Peer, nestled in West Hollywood, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. This Awards season saw luxury lifestyle brands being showcased. Many f...

  • Secret Room Events Gifting Lounge Honoring the 2020 Golden Globes Nominees on January 3, 2020

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 8, 2020

    On Friday January 3, 2020 Secret Room Events produced by the talented Rita Branch held a spectacular pre Golden Globes gifting suite at the Intercontinental Hotel, 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Century City. The charity sponsor this year was the "DoVE project-Dogs of Violence Exposed", a registered non-profit organization, which is committed to ending the Dog Meat Trade in Asia. There were so many cute puppies ready for adoption I was almost enticed to take one home.2007 All the...

  • Secret Room Event Kicks off the Award Season with their Golden Globes Luxury suite

    Preity Uupala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 5, 2020

    Los Angeles, January 4-This Award season, Secret Room, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2019 Golden Globe Nominees and Presenters on January 3rd and 4th by hosting its Annual Nominees and presenters Luxury gifting lounge. Held at the luxurious At the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. This Awards season saw luxury lifestyle brands being s...

  • Jeri Ryan, Star Trek's "Seven of Nine," Undergoes Disc Replacement Surgery

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 10, 2019

    In a case of life imitating art, Jeri Ryan has posted that she undergone disc replacement surgery. The Star Trek veteran is known for playing a character replete with cybernetic parts, so the news rings ironic. Ryan was previously married to Senate candidate Jack Ryan, whose US Senate race fell to the Democrats after certain embarassing divorce papers came to light. The Democrat who captured the Illinois seat was named Barack Obama. Jeri Lynn Ryan (born Jeri Lynn Zimmermann....

  • Netflix 'Weed The People' Trailblazer Tracy Ryan Launches Much Anticipated 'Saving Sophie' Podcast.

    Christine Peake, Peake PR Group|Updated Dec 7, 2019

    Los Angeles Dec, 2nd 2019. Celebrities, world leading Cancer specialists, & Doctors set to guest with podcast host effervescent thinker and devoted mother Tracy Ryan and her miraculous seven year old daughter, Sophie: The mother-daughter duo will share groundbreaking Cancer and cannabis healing revelations on star studded informative podcast. SavingSophie.Org has officially launched its informative podcast in time for Giving Tuesday 2019. The purpose and mission of the podcast...

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