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...

Tippi Hedren, Kate Linder and Erin Murphy, aka “Tabitha,” Celebrate 50th Anniversary Book by Magic Castle Co-Founder Milt Larsen   Aficionados of illusion gathered at Hollywood’s world-famous Magic Castle Dec. 13 to fete Milt Larsen, the establishment’s co-founder, on the...

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...

Neil Diamond to Perform at Carousel of Hope Ball George Clooney to Receive Brass Ring Award Jay Leno to host, Plus Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Surprises   Updated Oct. 21, 2012: Note: The Carousel of Hope took place Oct. 20. To read about the gala, click here.)  Updated...

25+ Photos of Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Carly Simon, Peter Frampton, Trent Reznor, Max Martin, Other Award Winners and VIPs at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards 2012   Here’s an album of photos from the Apr. 18 ASCAP Pop Music Awards 2012. (To read about the awards ceremony and earlier...

Pop Icons Carly Simon, Trent Reznor and Peter Frampton Honored; Katy Perry, Bruno Mars Big Winners, at ASCAP Pop Music Awards 2012   On naming the Bruno Mars tune, “Just The Way You Are,” the 2011 “Song of the Year” at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards, Bruno Mars and his four co-writers,...