Every summer during the Festival of Arts season, I eagerly anticipate the Festival Runway Fashion Show in Laguna Beach, CA. On August 18, designers and artists showcased their creativity by using recycled, reclaimed, and repurposed materials. This unique competition blends art, fashion, and creativity in an exciting way. This year’s participants included seven talented artists: […]
From Bottle to Burbank: My Delightful Encounter with Barbara Eden
July 15, 2024 By
No matter what generation you belong to, Barbara Eden has been a familiar face in our living rooms for over 50 years. In the 80s, I watched reruns of “I Dream of Jeannie,” where she went from being a magical Jeannie to marrying Captain/Major Anthony “Tony” Nelson, played by the late Larry Hagman. We fell […]
Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression Opens July 3rd at Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa
July 1, 2024 By
I am thrilled to share the news about the highly anticipated exhibition, Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression, opening on Wednesday, July 3rd. I’ve always dreamed of visiting the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, and now it’s right here in my own backyard at the Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, hosted […]
Kate Hudson Rocks The Bellwether in LA: A Spectacular Debut with “Glorious” Album Launch
May 20, 2024 By
Kate Hudson has proven herself as a bona fide artist with the successful launch of her debut show and album “Glorious” at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Fans eagerly lined up down from Boylston St. to W. 3rd St., waiting patiently for the highly anticipated event. At 9:20 PM, Hudson made her grand entrance, rocking […]
Sting Takes Center Stage at BeachLife Festival: A Legendary Performance
May 5, 2024 By
I can’t believe I haven’t seen Sting live until now. He has been one of my favorite artists since The Police. I owned the “Synchronicity” vinyl album in the ’80s and often listened to Kasey Kasem’s American Top 40, hoping Sting’s songs would hit number one, like “Every Breath You Take.” In the ’90s, I […]
Jimmy Eat World marks 25 years of Clarity with the unveiling of the Clarity: Phoenix Sessions limited edition
May 2, 2024 By
Following the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Jimmy Eat World’s impactful third studio album, Clarity, and their recently wrapped-up, immensely successful tour alongside Fall Out Boy, the Arizona-based band has unveiled Clarity: Phoenix Sessions today. This limited-edition double-LP, Clarity: Phoenix Sessions, features sunkissed colored vinyl and boasts an extensive gatefold showcasing previously unreleased behind-the-scenes […]
Floral Extravaganza: Fleurs De Villes Celebrates ‘ARTISTE’ at South Coast Plaza
April 25, 2024 By
Some of you may already be familiar with Fleurs De Villes, which has been exhibited at South Coast Plaza for the past four years. While it’s the event’s fourth year overall, this marks only my third year attending, and each spring, I eagerly anticipate the media preview. Despite the consistent concept, the theme changes annually, […]
Diane Lane Reflects on A Little Romance at the TCM Classic Film Festival 2024
April 24, 2024 By
The TCL Chinese Theatre Multiplex was packed on April 20, 2024, for a special screening of A Little Romance at the TCM Classic Film Festival. Before the film, Diane Lane—making her debut in the 1979 classic—joined Ben Mankiewicz, journalist and host for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), for an engaging conversation about the beloved coming-of-age romance. […]
Ardyanna Ducusin: The 11-Year-Old Artist Making Waves in the Entertainment Industry
March 22, 2024 By
Meet the exceptionally talented Ardyanna Ducusin, affectionately known as “Ardy” to her friends and family. Ardy, a Filipino American, has amassed an impressive array of 27 awards in acting and singing. Her journey began with a bang when she landed a role in the national commercial for Cheerios, associated with Disney’s The Lion King. However, […]
Iconic Moments: Mindy Cohn, Tony Danza, and Robert Pine Illuminate The Hollywood Show
March 5, 2024 By
It’s been a cherished tradition of mine to attend the Hollywood Show, a journey that began back in 2012 when I had the pleasure of meeting icons like Antonio Sabato Jr. and Tracey Gold, marking the inception of my first blog about the event. Subsequent years brought memorable encounters with C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, […]
