Chelsea Handler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Katy Perry Headline amfAR Inspiration Gala Honoring Kevin Huvane   Chelsea Handler, host of E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” took on another hosting detail Oct. 11, this time for the amfAR Inspiration Gala 2012, which honored Kevin Huvane. (See 30...

Harvey Weinstein, Chaplin Granddaughters and an Illustrious Gathering of Stars Celebrate Charlie Chaplin and the Silent Era   At the Feb. 21 black-tie dinner at the Chateau Marmont to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sir Charles Chaplin’s Honorary Academy Award, Jessica Chastain said...

Elijah Wood and Cameron Silver Honored at Starry Art of Elysium Gala 2012   On the night before the Golden Globes, when one of the year’s most acclaimed films, namely “The Artist,” harkens back to Hollywood’s Golden Era, it seemed fitting for Hollywood’s A-listers to celebrate the...

Best Galas in Los Angeles of Fall 2011   An Unforgettable MOCA Moment No one will soon forget the Museum of Contemporary Art‘s Nov. 12 Gala in 2011, where performance artist Marina Abramovic created table centerpieces of nude women and human heads. Added to the unearthly atmosphere,...

Sean Penn, Brooklyn Decker, Dennis Quaid and More Stars Recognize Queen Noor and Honor Medavoy Family   Real royalty – in addition to Hollywood royalty – made an appearance at the UNICEF Ball 2011 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, when the U.S. Fund for UNICEF recognized Her...

The MOCA Gala 2011: Lab Coats, Revolving Heads and Live Nude Girls   Never mind that the invitation to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual fundraiser specified “Festive Attire.” Guests covered their gowns, suits and cocktail frocks in lab coats most of the night. Before...