Los Angeles

Sarah Palin’s ‘Going Rogue’ Has Gone Rogue

by Leah Gillis
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This according to just about everyone that had anything to do with the events in the book.  Seems Mrs. Palin is not consistent with facts in her book; she said last year in an interview that the family had a vote to decide on her taking the nomination, but on Oprah she said the opposite, [...]

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Film

New Moon Premiere November 20: This Teen Vamp Flick Has Drama

by Leah Gillis
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New Moon is to open across the U.S. on November 20th, and the L.A. Premiere happened Monday night to immense throngs of fans and tight security. So tight that Kellan Lutz, the beloved vampire from the film reportedly had a hard time getting into the after-party with a friend.  Shoulda shown the fangs.
For all its [...]

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Los Angeles

Jackopierce 12 Years Later at The Mint Tonite

by Leah Gillis
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The darling duo from down south that sing about Martha’s Vineyard are back together touring and will be at The Mint tonite. Tickets are still available at the door but you can leave your flannel shirts at home L.A. Really, it’s O.K.  I’m sure Jack and Cary will as well.
Facebook and Twitter have been full [...]

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Los Angeles

Al Gore At Book Soup Author Event For New Book ‘Our Choice’

by Leah Gillis
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If you got the $40 dollar event ticket (which includes a copy of the book) the don’t head to Book Soup on Sunset to hear him speak, this is an off site event at The Saban Theatre on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills.

Al Gore is on a book tour for his new release Our Choice: [...]

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Holiday

Black Friday Shopping Deals Now! TV Ads Start Early

by Leah Gillis
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The traditional headstart to the holiday shopping season is the day after Thanksgiving. Still stuffed from dinner and leftovers, millions head out to shops in the early morning hours to put a dent in their shopping and get deals. Lured by the holiday savings people pour into malls and shopping centers and are met with [...]

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Holiday

The Official Christmas Movies Top Ten Best List

by Leah Gillis
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Now this is going to be controversial. Top 10 lists always are and I expect this will be no different.
Some might put forth that I am keeping out stories about Hanukah or Kwanzaa.  But it is a CHRISTMAS movie list I would reply. Religion has nothing to do with it.
But mostly I think it could [...]

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Holiday

The Grove Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert, The Americana at Brand Fireworks

by Leah Gillis
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The Grove is not just a place to shop and see movies and run into ex-boyfriends (wait, what?) it’s a holiday spot. There is the concert series in the summer, and in the winter there is daily faux snow for a couple of hours (it’s a big thing to me as I think its hilarious) [...]

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Holiday

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Musical at Pantages Los Angeles

by Leah Gillis
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It is just about that time of year again when faux snow pours at the Grove for a couple hours each day and you must put away your flip flops for boots.  Holiday time in L.A.!
I look forward to traditions of the TV kind where the Grinch rates very high, but you can head to [...]

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Comedy

Hollywood Happenings: Oscar hosts Baldwin and Martin, Kathy Griffins New Show

by Leah Gillis
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The Oscars are around the corner so buzz about the new host was building – especially when the brit Gervais was announced as the Golden Globes Host this year (the Foreign Press is really going with the foreign thing, huh. Wonder if it will be a trend??) Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are on tap [...]

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Los Angeles

Harry Shearer, Wierd Al, Christopher Guest, Jane Lynch and Others: Holiday Fun at Santa Monica Broad Stage:

by Leah Gillis
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Judith Owen and Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing Along is coming to bring cheer to all our holidays.  The event that started in their living room with friends has grown and now it’s in a space that those not invited to their home can enjoy.
At The Broad Stage in Santa Monica (see previous posts for other [...]

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Food

Umami Has A New Loz Feliz Spot

by Leah Gillis
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Go.  4655 Hollywood Blvd.
And why haven’t you before this, silly?  It’s the fifth taste for Christamas sake.
They are going to open more locations around the city, so for you folks not yet within a 10 minute ride, settle down. You will have your own local Umami soon enough to wait in line for (that is [...]

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Los Angeles

Silversun Pickups with Dandy Warhols, Matt and Kim at Universal

by Leah Gillis
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November 3 at 7:15pm begins an awesome show at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk. Tickets are still available for this East Side peoples dream concert trio.
All the bands are great live (ask anyone that’s seen them, I’m sure they would love to tell you), with my personal fav being the Silversun Pickups [...]

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Los Angeles

Jay-Z With N.E.R.D At Los Angeles’ Pauley Pavilion

by Leah Gillis
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So Halloween is over, folks.
Yes, you have to put away your costume (or not, it is L.A. after all) and move onto the rest of the holiday season (Veterans Day in a few!) and stock up on costumes for next year as they are super cheap right now.  You have to recall all the things [...]

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Dance

‘This Is It’ Michael Jackson Review Round Up

by Leah Gillis
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Elizabeth Taylor wrote on Twitter that it’s, ‘the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen.’  In case her thoughts weren’t clear she added that she, ‘truly thinks it should be nominated in every category conceivable.’
Most people agree that this movie is well made, has heart and gives a view into a world [...]

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Los Angeles

Metallica Helps In Hunt For Missing Fan

by Leah Gillis
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It’s not often that bands get involved in their fans lives, it’s usually the other way around.
But Metallica is no ordinary band.
They are the kind of band that actually most everyone likes. You might not be a metal head, but something about one of their songs pulls you in and you like it, and as [...]

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