Shopping, Dining & Socializing for Two Good Causes: Children’s Action Network and Westside Children’s Center     Lori Loughlin called “Wine Women & Shoes” a perfect event, ticking off as reasons: so many of her friends, two great beneficiaries, and the glamorous...

Clint Eastwood, Carl Reiner Present Awards to Billy Crystal, Bruce Ramer at Star-filled Backstage at the Geffen 2013       “Backstage at the Geffen” is never predictable. This year’s affair honored Billy Crystal, the actor, comedian and 9-time Oscar host, and Bruce...

Peter Sellars, Margo Leavin Honored at SMMoA’s 25th Anniversary PreCognito Gala; Bill Viola, John Baldessari Do the Honors     Is there another museum in the world, other than the Santa Monica Museum of Art, that would consider serving guests dinner at a $1,200-a-plate event on...

Jeffrey Katzenberg Honored at Anti-Defamation League’s Centennial Entertainment Industry Dinner   Now celebrating its 100th year, the Anti-Defamation League honored Jeffrey Katzenberg at its “Centennial Entertainment Industry Dinner,” in accordance with this year’s theme,...

A Million Dollar Otis Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show Extravaganza     Who would have guessed that a student fashion show could be as imaginative, fun and exhilarating as the elite-label runway parades in the world’s fashion capitols? The answer: Probably anyone who’s ever...

Elton John, Taio Cruz and the Osbournes Take the Race to Erase MS to Next Level     The 20th Anniversary May 3 affair, “Love to Erase MS” at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, rose to a new level, as the evening began with honors for the Osbourne family and ended with performances...

Chelsea Handler, Bruno Mars, Kylie Minogue, Carolina Herrera, Rita Wilson and Kate Capshaw Create an Unforgettable Evening     “Good times are about to begin,” said Chelsea Handler, taking the stage as host of “An Unforgettable Evening,” benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund,...

Highlights of the May Los Angeles Social Calendar   Elton John, Taio Cruz, Bruno Mars, Downton Abbey, Holly Robinson Peete, Jason Alexander, Toni Braxton, Bob Saget, Billy Crystal and More       May 2 – EIF Women’s Cancer Research Fund “Unforgettable Evening”...

BritWeek 2013 Kicks Off with Mischa Barton, Bruno Tonioli, Terri Seymour, Louise Roe, Two James Bonds and More Stars in an “Old Hollywood” Salute   The directors of BritWeek 2013 staged “A Salute to Oid Hollywood” to kick off the year’s annual, nearly two week long...

Three Hemsworth Brothers, Four “American Idol” Contenders, Stars of “Glee,” “The Help,” “Gossip Girl” and More at City Year Los Angeles Spring Break 2013    Three Hemsworth brothers, four “American Idol” contenders and a healthy...

A “Yesssss!” to Marijuana and a Post-Postmodern Mix of Stars, Artists, More VIPs, Music and Party Themes at the MOCA Gala 2013   Rather than choose a single concept for MOCA’s Gala “Yesssss!” artist Rob Pruitt opted for what he called a “Po-Po-Mo” route to celebrate...