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”...

Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard, Naomie Harris, Mara Brock Akil, Gabrielle Harris and Quvenzhane Wallis Honored at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood 2013 Luncheon   Oprah Winfrey had tears in her eyes as she accepted the Essence Power Award at the magazine’s Black Women in...

L.A.’s Glamorous Galas of 2012    Without doubt, Los Angeles saw some exceptional affairs this year. The ones listed below seemed extra-special, however, as they were all expertly presented, attracting celebrities as well as top business leaders. Even more significantly, the arts...

Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Monaghan, Conan O’Brien, Elisabeth Shue, Zoe Saldana, Trey Thompkins Celebrate Teens Who “Beat the Odds”   Five young students who “Beat the Odds” were the real stars at the Dec. 6 Children’s Defense Fund-California Dinner. Yet...

Neil Diamond and George Clooney Close the Star-Studded Carousel of Hope Gala on a Perfect Note   George Clooney took home the Brass Ring Award at the Carousel of Hope, but not before singing a duet with Neil Diamond. The headliner for the Oct. 20 gala benefiting  the Barbara Davis Center...

Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete Welcome Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jillian Barberie Reynolds, Lisa Rinna, Brooke Burke Charvet, More Stars and Their Families to My Brother Charlie Family Fun Festival.   Holly Robinson Peete and veteran NFL quarterback Rodney Peete...