Kevin Winter Amy Sussman Sunday night’s 23rd annual Hollywood Film Awards might not traditionally be part of the usual awards’ circuit Lucire covers, but, as Dick Clark Productions, which is behind the show, points out, over 140 of the honorees have gone on to win Oscar nominations and wins, and over 340 stars and filmmakers […]
LA beauty events: the golden ageless
During the weekend of May 31, Shiseido took over a swanky Malibu beach house for a series of roll-out installations spotlighting some of their many micro-targeted product ranges for different age groups. The Japanese beauty giant kicked things off with the introduction of WASO, a minimalist super-food skin care concept designed for millennials and Gen […]
Skin science that is elemental
Although it did not feel like summer was fast approaching, the La Roche–Posay posse took their sun protection and skin restoration line to the bar of West Hollywood’s Norah. The overview of collection’s technical breakthroughs, led by dermatologist and brand ambassador Dr Ava Shamban, was preceded by a fancy hodge-podge of snacks (artisan cheese and […]
True to Hollywood tradition, the luxury suites were in full swing the day before the Oscars, and TMG’s International 15th Annual Pre-Oscar Luxury Suite, presented by Well Being Trust, provided a much-needed opportunity for vips and media to unwind before the big event. Immediately upon arrival, escorts from Los Angeles’ prestigious Fashion Institute of Design […]
Michael Buckner At Variety’s first Music for Screens Summit at NeueHouse, in Hollywood, musical supervisors, composers, publishing executives and personalities in and around the TV, movie and theatre industries gathered under one roof to discuss the field of music. Organized panels and one-on-one interviews revealed personal experiences and encounters. Celebrities included Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, […]
Not all Emmy gifting suites are flash and sizzle. The whitewashed décor of West Hollywood dining hot spot Fig & Olive provided a dash of Provençal flair to Doris Bergman’s ninth Annual Style Lounge and Party Celebrating Television’s Biggest Night. Celebrities, media, and behind the camera decision-makers strolled for swag al fresco style on the foliage-filled […]
Celebrity Connected’s Emmy suite: perking up for the big day
We can always count on Celebrity Connected to provide guests a mix of practical accessories, beautiful home items, pet essentials, and interesting new beauty products from independent producers and health-oriented purveyors. The 2018 Emmy edition, though smaller than past years, did not disappoint. As this year’s Emmy celebration began earlier than in the past, […]
Of course I had a picture of Burt Reynolds on file, used in my Tweet about his passing There’s only one film series from 1977 that I followed, where the first was amazing, and the second not as good even though they bumped up the action. When they made the second lot of three, I […]
Crazy Rich Asians delivers a fun romp, beating The Meg in week two
Sanja Bucko From top: Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding and Constance Wu in Crazy Rich Asians. Henry Golding and Constance Wu. Lisa Lu’s Ah Ma character meets Constance Wu’s Rachel Chu. What a pleasure it was to see, finally, Crazy Rich Asians, which opens here next week. It’s already been doing very well in the US, […]
In the tradition of the legend: John Wayne Cancer Institute Odyssey Ball raises US$500,000
Vince Bucci Photography & Video While there’s much talk about awards’ season, Los Angeles and Hollywood also have their charity season. Although there are less pomp and circumstance on a national and international level, there’s a lot of star power involved in drawing attention to a variety of causes. Midway between the Academy Awards and […]
