Mr. Nightlife's Hollywood

VH1’s “Tough Love” Now Casting Eligible Bachelors in the South Florida Area

2010-12-21T18:03:00.000-08:00

Casting Directors from Hollywood and Master Matchmaker Steve Ward are heading to South Florida to look for successful single men of all types to date the women of VH1’s “Tough Love”.

All applicants must be single, attractive, successful, outgoing, be 21 years-old or older, ready, willing and able to date a diverse group of sexy women on camera. Producers want real men who live in the South Florida area who are looking for love!

A lucky handful of South Florida men will get the chance of a lifetime when VH1 gives them the opportunity to meet and date desirable woman during Season 3 of the hit, dating, TV series “Tough Love.” This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most successful dating experiences that’s ever been televised.

So what does it take to get on the show? “We look for characters from real life; men with strong personalities who are unafraid to speak their minds,” says Tony Miros, Senior Casting Director. Miros adds, “We chose to come to South Florida because there are some amazing single men, from all walks of life, there.” He adds, “We have high hopes that we will find a multitude of charming, adventurous, single men in the Miami-Dade/Broward area that are looking for love. They should also be willing to give a brutally honest opinion of what went right and what went wrong throughout their dates openly to millions of viewers every week.”

The challenge will be met as an experienced team of Casting Directors screens hundreds of applicants in the South Florida area for the hit show. All of the applicants will have one thing in common: they want millions of television viewers to know their name… and find love.

To apply candidates are asked to fill out the online application at https://ccasting.wufoo.com/forms/vh1-tough-love-men/

Applicants must be single and 18 or over. SOUTH FLORIDA MEN ONLY!

My Night At The Oscars As A “Bleacher Fan” – Part 2

2010-03-10T12:53:00.000-08:00

I can honestly say that sitting on those hard bleacher seats, under the hot sun, waiting for hours and hours was truly brutal. But as the time got closer for the red carpet to open my fellow “Bleacher Fans” and I started to get less annoyed and more revved up.

Excitement was in the air and all the people around me started double-checking (and in some cases – like mine - triple-checking) that their cameras were ready to capture ever star-studded moment. Luckily, as the time got closer the cloud cover increased so the heat under those clear plastic tents wasn’t so bad anymore.

Fifteen minutes before the carpet was supposed to open the reporters on the red carpet all piled behind the press section and we were given a second warning about no standing up in the bleachers once the festivities began – which of course prompted all of us to stand up and get one last good stretch before all the craziness began.

The moment the red carpet opened, everyone turned towards the entrance, with cameras in hand, ready to capture the first few stars to arrive. The first celebrity we spotted was “Law & Order” actress Mariska Hargitay – who looked amazing in a long black, sleeve-less gown. Apparently she wasn’t a big enough a star for the press to care much about so they pretty much ignored her, but the moment she turned and waved at us we cheered with sheer delight!

BTW - the shot I got of her is awesome. I figured that I’d a slew of equally good shots the rest of the day. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. The moment all the guests started piling in you could barely spot anyone anymore. It was a complete madhouse!

There were guests everywhere. Some were just standing there looking around to see who they could spot, while others thought they were at a cocktail party and huddled together to schmooze. Trying to spot a celebrity was becoming quite a challenge. Thankfully TMC’s Robert Osborne, who was the official red carpet emcee, was there and it was his job to interview all the big stars that came in just for us to hear over the speaker system. If it weren’t for him we would have never seen anyone.

Now….I’ve really got to get something important off my chest. It has to do with a number of big name celebrities that walked down the red carpet and totally ignored us! This rant is for them so forgive my language….listen here people...you must realize that the fans sitting in those bleachers aren’t screaming their lungs out for their health, right? I know that talking to press is important for your careers, but COME ON PEOPLE!!! What's the big hassle to stop in front of us, a minute or two, to smile and wave? It’s just a common courtesy and it’s part of your fucking job. We fans are the ones that keep you in the limelight. I, for one, will most likely never be your fan again. I’m not kidding.

So who am I referring to exactly??? Well here’s a short list….Tina Fey (at least Sarah Palin – who I can’t stand – waves at her fans biatch), Ed Asner (we know you’re old, but come on buddy…we still think of you as MR GRANT), Matt Damon (you’re not the best actor in the world Matt. You got lucky with "Invictus" buddy. Don’t let it go to your head), James Cameron (come on Jim….with all the money you’ve made with big blockbuster films like "Titanic" & "Avatar" you can’t take a minute to wave to the people that made you all that cash?), “Twilight” hottie Taylor Lautner (you’re young and super hot so we’ll forgive you this one time Taylor), Ryan Reynolds (some poor girl sitting next to me was screaming out your name over and over again and you totally broke her heart. You suck Ryan Reynolds), Antonio Banderas (hey amigo…we know you’re career is pretty much in the toilet but don’t be such an asshole to your fans), Tom Ford (I’ve lusted after you for years Tom, but you suck ass for not waving at us), Quentin Tarantino (I’ve never liked you dude. You can suck it) and Maggie Gyllenhaal (you’re still not the prettiest girl at the prom Maggie, but you’re a star and you should act like one in front of your fans). Ahhhhh. I’m SO glad I got that off my chest. I can’t tell you how upset I was at them that day. UGHHHHHH!

Stars that DID go out of their way to stop and wave were...Mo’Nique (she came up and screamed “I love you guys”), Jennifer Lopez (she signed some autographs), Sarah Jessica Parker (she waved, but her hubby Matthew Broderick didn’t…jerk), Robert Downey Jr, Kathy Bates (stopped right in the middle of the crowd and waved at us for a good five minutes), Chris Pine, Zac Efron (he passed us twice and stopped both times to wave), Jeremy Renner, Kathryn Bigelow, Zoe Saldana, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Lenny Kravitz (gave us a peace sign wave), Sandra Bullock, Jake Gyllenhaal (signaled for the crowd to cheer louder), George Clooney (came over and shook hands with people), Melanie Griffith (she smiled and waved, but her face looks like a plastic surgery nightmare…scary), Cameron Diaz (waved while she ran past us), Jeff Bridges (gave us a wave and sly smile), Charlize Theron (stopped several times to wave), Morgan Freeman (waved the entire time), “Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe (she’s a BIG girl…but very sweet for stopping and blowing kisses at us) and the elegantly dressed Sigourney Weaver (by the way, she's SUPER tall. You could see her head high above everyone's else in the crowd).

However, the winner for being the best star to acknowledge the fans on the red carpet goes to Meryl Streep!!!! That woman is SO classy. She totally avoided the press line, on the other side of the carpet, and slowly walked the entire length of the bleacher section, waving and smiling the whole way. Take note Hollywood. THAT’S THE WAY A TRUE STAR BEHAVES ON THE RED CARPET. Treat your fans with a little kindness and they’ll love you even more than they already do.

So now that my little rant is done, here are a couple of my observations from the red carpet. We saw Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves hugging and chatting for a few minutes in the crowd. Demi Moore is stunning in real life. By the way she came alone. I wonder where Ashton was. Mickey Rooney has GOT to be a thousand years old but like a “true” star he managed to walk the entire red carpet, on his own, with a smile. George Clooney is even more handsome in person than he is on screen. Cameron Diaz arrived late and ran down the red carpet waving. Sam Worthington told Robert Osborne over the microphone “This is fucking amazing!” everyone in the bleachers laughed and cheered at that. It started pouring rain the moment we saw Zac Efron - by the way he got the loudest cheers from the crowd. Mariah Carey looked SO out of place…and a bit plump too. Poor thing.

In short, it was a day I’ll never forget. Would I do it again? Absolutely not! It was uncomfortable, hot, crowded, boring, annoying and just plain exhausting. I mean…we sat there from 8am until 5:30pm! That’s a LONG FRIGGIN TIME! Thankfully, after the red carpet arrivals had ended they arranged for us to go into the El Capitan Theater, across the street from the Kodak, to eat some dinner and watch the award ceremony on the big screen - in comfy, padded seats. Ahhhhh…what a relief. LOL

Do I think you should do it next year? Absolutely! Even though I’d much rather be sitting on my couch, at home, watching the red carpet arrivals on TV I don’t regret doing it at all. It truly was an amazing thing to experience in person and from now on I can tell my friends that I sat on the red carpet for the Oscars. Not a lot of people can say that. Plus, I accomplished one of Hollywood goals…to see Meryl Streep in the flesh! That alone made it all worth it.

Hooray for Hollywood! J

Mario Lopez was wearing TONS of makeup, but he's still a hottie

Mary Hart is a wax figure of herself. Scary!

The first celebrity on the red carpet..Mariska Hargitay

A fuzzy photo of Zac Efron as he passed us

Ed Asner didn't wave at us. Boo!!!!

Mickey Rooney has to a thousand years old

Love you Kathy Bates!!!!

Mo'Nique is on the red carpet! "Hey girlfriend!"

Vera Farmiga and her crazy dress

Sigourney Weaver waves at us!

Lenny Kravitz gives us a peace sign wave

The classy Morgan Freeman waving

Charlize Theron stops and waves

Jake Gyllenhaal motions for us to yell louder

Demi Moore is simply stunning

Sarah Jessica Parker smiles while her hubby Matthew Broderick ignores us. Annoying!

Robert Downey Jr gives us a thumbs up

Jeff Bridges gives us a sly smile

MERYL STREEP WAVED AT ME!!!!! I can die happy now :)

My Night At The Oscars As A “Bleacher Fan” – Part 1

2010-03-09T11:42:00.000-08:00

By now, most Hollywood reporters have given you their blow-by-blow of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards from every imaginable angle.

However I’ll bet none of them has given it to you from the “bleacher fan’s” (i.e. the spectators in the bleachers running alongside the red carpet) point of view. Which is exactly where “yours truly” was sitting on Sunday, from 8am until Showtime, on Oscar day.

So here‘s my take on one of Hollywood’s most glamorous nights from that unique point of view…

My two friends, David & Fabrice, and I arrived at the Hollywood & Highland complex at 7:45am, Sunday morning, to claim our Oscar bleacher seats - which we’d won via the annual online lottery that the Academy holds for them every year.

As a “bleacher fan” you had the rare opportunity of sitting alongside the red carpet and enjoying the Oscars in a completely different way.

But why would “Mr Nightlife” do such an off-the-wall thing? Primarily, because I’ve always had a secret desire to see the greatest actress of our time - Meryl Streep - in the flesh. But there’s also the fact that I live in Hollywood and I figured that it was some sort of “right of passage” that I just HAD to do once in my life. Like seeing the ball drop in Times Square on New Years Eve, which I’ve also done.

Now there’s one thing you have to understand before I get to the good stuff – the people that win these tickets are “true” fans. They aren’t friends of the nominated actors and actresses, or rich people who know somebody or even city officials that are use to these swanky events. These were your average Joe and Jane Schmo that came from all across the country just to see their favorite stars, in the flesh, and cheer with delight as they walked down the red carpet into the Kodak Theater. In other words…I was sitting with people that weren’t jaded and industry savvy – like me. J

This hit me like a brick when we arrived at check in. Everyone around us were truly excited with being in the entertainment capitol of the world on this most celebrated night. For example, the women ahead of me flew in from Indiana the night before, the family behind me was from a small town in Texas and the little old lady behind them was from some no-name place in Canada. I have to admit - it was strange for someone like me to think that people like this still existed. I mean…these people had never been anywhere that a celebrity had been….EVER! But as the day, with them, went on their genuine excitement became quite refreshing to me. I started to look at everything from their unsullied point of view. Which, I must say, eventually made the whole experience feel a bit more magical for me.

Now the first thing you do as a “bleacher fan” is check in for your official Oscar badge, after that you have to step through the metal detectors. Once inside the back area you received your official Oscar gift bag. Unfortunately it wasn’t anything like the spectacular bags the stars get. Our low-rent swag consisted of a hat, t-shirt, suntan lotion, lip balm, sugar free gum and a disposable Kodak camera. Not very glamorous, right? Anyway, so after you got your bag you were handed coffee and donuts and finally lead to your seat.

In retrospect, we were lucky that we had the 8am call time because that meant we were sitting in the section closest to theater’s front doors. Once in our seats it was basically a waiting game. The red carpet doesn’t officially open to invited guests until 2:30pm PST. However, press from all over the world was allowed on the carpet to shoot all the B-roll (opening and closing commentary that you see on your local and national broadcasts) they wanted throughout the day. So it was during this time that we got to see people like Mario Lopez doing his thing for Extra and Mary Hart doing her thing for Entertainment Tonight. By the way….Mary Hart looks like a wax figure of herself in real life. I’m not kidding you. It’s kind of scary actually.

So what did we do that whole time waiting for the stars to arrive, you ask? Well, if you weren’t watching the press run around like crazed ants, you could always leave the bleachers and stand behind the scenes drink a coke or water and socialize with people by the port-a-potties or smoking area (I did a lot of that). Some people brought games with them, like scrabble, that they played with their neighbor or friends. Some read their personal magazines and books, while others took pictures of everything around us or updated their Facebook page every ten minutes (that would be me). Basically we were bored to tears sitting on those hard bleacher seats and roasting under the hot sun. But we were at the Oscars and we were all excited about what was yet to come.

Our free lunch was served to us at 11:30 and it consisted of a turkey sandwich, potato chips, a chocolate chip cookie and an apple. Wolfgang Puck gourmet it wasn’t, but it certainly did the trick. Then around 2pm we were informed that once the red carpet opened we weren’t allowed to stand up – at all!!! Except if we had to go to the bathroom. We were warned that anyone that stood up during the red carpet ceremony might be removed from the stands. I’m not kidding. That’s what they said.

By the way, going to the restroom if you were stuck sitting in the middle of your row was nearly an impossible thing to do. Every time you had to go pee the entire row had to stand up to make way for you. Then there were the countless bags, coats, gift bags, drinks, etc that you had to step over or around in order to move forward. It truly was a battle that you eventually thought twice about doing.

To be continued…

It's quiet on Hollywood Boulevard at 8am

"Bleacher Fan" check in

My official "Bleacher Fan" badge

The media milling about on the red carpet

Our Oscar gift bag

Fabrice and I behind the scenes

It was crowded and hot under those clear plastic tents

The three of us waiting for the stars to arrive

The red carpet is about to open to guest......

Mr Nightlife Is Heading To The Oscars!

2010-03-05T16:14:00.000-08:00

Guess what friends? Yours truly will be attending the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood this Sunday!

OK I won't exactly be in the Kodak Theater itself, but I was selected to sit in the bleachers, outside the theater, on the red carpet!!!!

You see...every September the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences holds an online lottery where fans can an enter for a chance to win a seat in front of the Kodak Theater for the Oscars.

As you can imagine, with over 20,000 entries and only 300 seats up for grabs, it's harder than f**k to win a ticket. However, I was notified last October that I was selected!!! I already passed my background check (yes, they do a complete background check on you even if you're just sitting outside the theater) and last month I received my Red Carpet Bleacher Seat package in the mail, so I couldn't be more excited!!!

So...make sure you check back here on Monday or Tuesday to see all the fabulous pictures that I took on the red carpet!!!!!

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!!!

Celebs Spotted At "The Ghost Writer" Screening In NYC

2010-02-23T11:01:00.001-08:00

My NYC spies have done it again…..last Friday night The Cinema Society & Screenvision screening of "The Ghost Writer," sponsored by Maestro DOBEL Diamond Tequila at the Crosby Street Hotel in NYC was a star-studded event.

Celebrity attendees included Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, U2’s “The Edge”, Brooke Shields, Piper Perabo, Carol Alt, Rachel Zoe, Julian Schnabel, Duncan Sheik, Carmen Marc Valvo, and others.

At the after party, guests enjoyed Maestro DOBEL-infused “Ghost Writer” cocktails and hors d'œuvres. How glamorous! Too bad I wasn’t invited. Oh well…can’t win them all. L

Photo Credit: David Prutting/Patrick McMullan Co.

The Edge

Brooke Shields

Piper Perabo

Julian Schabel

Mary Murphy & Jerry Penacoli Host "Project Haiti"

2010-02-11T13:11:00.000-08:00

MR. NIGHTLIFE PARTY PICK

Project Haiti: An evening of compassion, action and hope

Thursday, February 25 from 6pm to 9pm

Capitol City Hollywood 1615 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Hosted by Mary Murphy of "So You Think You Can Dance" & Jerry Penacoli of "EXTRA"

Join hosts Mary Murphy and Jerry Penacoli as Young Hollywood comes together to support Haiti and the amazing work being done by CAN-DO.org.

Guests will be treated to food & drink specials, music by DJ Colin Kim and special live performances.

Tickets are available online at ItsMySeat.com

Sponsors: Capitol City Hollywood, JOICO and One Natural Experience

For additional information contact: todd@realitycares.org

Oscar® 2010 Viewing Party At The Abbey Benefiting APLA

2010-02-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

Wondering what Oscar party to go to this year?

SBE and The Abbey Food & Bar present West Hollywood’s favorite Oscar viewing party, “The Envelope Please,” a benefit for AIDS Project Los Angeles, happening on Sunday, March 7, 2010 starting at 4pm.

This year’s festivities will be open to the public and free of charge with big screen monitors set up throughout the Abbey for fans to gather and watch the awards live, beginning at 5pm. SBE will make a donation to APLA that evening, in celebration of the event.

From the time Red Carpet arrivals begin at 4pm until end of the Oscar telecast, anyone making a $25 donation to APLA receives any drink of their choice, compliments of The Abbey.

As winners are announced, enjoy The Abbey’s exclusive Oscar prix fixe dinner menu served from 4pm. Indulge in The Abbey’s Oscar Cocktail menu, featuring libations inspired by this year’s Best Picture nominees. The Abbey’s regular menu will also be available. Dinner reservations are recommended. Contact dana@sbe.com.

Following the telecast DJ Marco spins live as The Abbey transforms into WeHo’s hottest Oscar after-party, until 2am

APLA, provides bilingual direct services, prevention education and leadership on HIV/AIDS-related policy and legislation. www.apla.org

Have fun!!!!!

CASTING CALL : Looking For A Lost Loved One?

2010-01-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

CORNWELL CASTING is searching for real people that are looking for a lost loved one, friend or family member for new series for a major cable TV network

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Are you looking for someone important who you just can't find? Birth parent? Sibling? Child? Have you exhausted every means available in finding an old friend, military buddy or life-altering mentor?

If so, we’d like to help you find that ‘special’ person from your past.

If you are an adoptee seeking for your biological parents, someone looking for a lost sibling or you have a heartfelt need to reunite with a lost loved one for a personal and compelling reason please email us now!

If you want to say "I love you", "I'm sorry", or "Thank You" to someone you can't find, we might be able to help you.

Email tony@cornwellcasting.com now! Please include a recent picture and one paragraph about your story.

Lambert & Anderson Ring in 2010 At The Gridlock NYE Bash!

2009-12-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

Wondering where to bring in 2010? How about partying on the backlot of a world-famous film studio being entertained by a bevy of A-list performers? Sound good? Well, you’re in luck!

“American Idol” star Adam Lambert has just signed on to ring in the new decade at the GRIDLOCK New Year’s Eve event located at the legendary Paramount Pictures Studio!

The mega-draw Lambert will take over the main stage at Midnight with an electrifying performance to kick off the New Year immediately following an amazing Midnight Countdown and Fireworks display…all hosted by the beautiful Pamela Anderson!

Raising the wattage on this supercharged event, which will host 5,000 people, it will also include additional live performances by Kevin Rudolf, Wonderland, Qwes, Dakota Lamas, Far East Movement, and 10 different DJ’s and performers on four different stages throughout the New York City themed streets of the historic Paramount Pictures lot.

Festivities will begin at 9 P.M. and will continue until 3 A.M.

The entire New York Street back lot facility of Paramount will be turned into “Times Square West” for this one-of-a kind, six square block party. Lucky attendees will party to hours of musical and visual enjoyment while dancing their way through the city streets and celebrating the New Year.

The headlining Lambert will perform an incredible 40 minute set with songs from his debut album, For Your Entertainment.

The event is open to the public, but is guaranteed to sell out fast.

Tickets begin at $150, which include a bevy of amenities.

To purchase tickets or to obtain additional event information, please visit the official website at GridlockLA.com.

Sheryl Lee Ralph rings in 2010 at UPRIGHT CABARET!

2009-12-25T09:07:00.000-08:00

On Wed & Thurs, Dec 30 & 31, 2009 you are invited to join me as Film, Television and Broadway star SHERYL LEE RALPH (Sister Act 2, The Flintstones, OBC of Dreamgirls) brings us "singin' and swingin' into the 2010" at Upright Cabaret!

Don't miss three rare solo cabaret performances (as well as, Sheryl's birthday) by this Tony Nominated theatre legend as she takes us on a musical journey of songs you will love from Broadway show-stoppers to R&B including songs from Dreamgirls!

Ms. Ralph has captivated audiences for many years and has used her talent to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS related charities. "Simply Sheryl Lee" is your chance to get up close and personal with this smart, sexy and brilliantly talented songstress as she continues to raise money for the Diva (AIDS) Foundation.

SIMPLY SHERYL LEE: SINGIN' & SWINGIN INTO 2010

to benefit The DIVA (AIDS) Foundation

MD Christopher Lloyd Bratten

Three rare solo cabaret performances:

Wed, Dec 30, 2009, Showtime 9pm

Thurs, Dec 31, 2009, Showtime 7:30pm

Thurs, Dec 31, 2009, Showtime 10:30pm

Click for Tickets - New Year's Eve with Sheryl Lee Ralph...

Tickets: $80-125, available online or at the door (if available). Ticket price includes Entertainment, 3-Course Pre-Fixe Meal, Tax & Gratuity (Champagne Toast included for Dec 31 at 10:30pm performance only). Additional liquor, wine, beer and beverages are available.

Only at Upright Cabaret on Vermont!

(located within Vermont Restaurant complex)

1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.

See you there!

Celeb Sighting: Usher Visits With Santa

2009-12-25T08:36:00.000-08:00

While Usher - global superstar, singer, composer, producer, film and television actor, businessman, philanthropist - was in New York City last week to promote his new fragrance, VIP, and his charity work that was launched during the Clinton Global Initiative, he managed to squeeze in a visit to Macy’s Herald Square where he visited with Santa!

The debut of Usher VIP comes in anticipation of the release of his new album due out in early 2010.

Sean "Diddy" Combs Unveils Himself

2009-12-15T17:08:00.001-08:00

No, you’re not seeing double.

The photo on the left is of Sean “Diddy” Combs unveiling his wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square!

Mr. Combs spent more than an hour with a team of Madame Tussauds studio artists, who flew from London to Los Angeles to start the figure creation process with him.

He also generously donated a replica of the outfit he wore in a stunning advertisement for his “I Am King” fragrance to Madame Tussauds – a white dinner jacket by Battistoni, black dinner trousers by Jones, New York, a white tuxedo shirt by Hugo Boss, black shoes by Ferragamo and a black bowtie, cufflinks and shirt studs by Pronto Uomo.

Mr. Combs even provided Madame Tussauds with a bottle of “I Am King” for his figure to wear!

Here are some fab photos from the unveiling I thought you’d like. Enjoy!

"Diddy" touching himself

Admiring himself

Joanna Krupa Hosts "Casino Night In Marrakesh"

2009-11-30T09:57:00.000-08:00

The holidays are finally here! And what better to celebrate than by giving to those less fortunate this holiday season?

Case in point, join Joanna Krupa (Dancing with the Stars), Crystle Stewart (Miss USA 2008), Katerina Graham (Vampire Diaries), Nicholas Gonzalez (Melrose Place), Alimi Ballard (Numb3rs) and Dr. Clarence Coleman as Las Vegas meets Los Angeles at the Reality Cares "Casino Night In Marrakesh" - a benefit for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

This Casino-themed event takes place on Saturday, December 5^th at 8pm in the eco-friendly home of filmmaker Chris Paine (Who Killed the Electric Car?).

Help raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation while playing poker, roulette, and blackjack for the opportunity to win great prizes including stays at the Haymarket Hotel in London, The Marquis Los Cabo in Cabo San Lucas, The Trump Soho in NYC, Dr. Frank Ryan's Rejuvenating Facial & Skin Care line, gift certificates to STK, The Luxe on Rodeo,Cantoni for furniture, personal tour of the set of CBS drama Numb3rs, Sweet Spot Golf Clubs, Gemstones, Spa Certificates, and much more!

Hors d' oeuvres & Dessert : SALT Catering

Cocktails: Flawless Vodka & Tercero Wines of Santa Barbara

$75 General Admission ( casino games + raffle tix)

$200 Poker Tournament (no limit Texas Hold'em)

50% of ticket proceeds go to the Starlight Children's Foundation to further their mission and programs for seriously ill children and their families.

All ticket proceeds are tax deductible.

To purchase tickets or for more information please contact:

Cynika Drake - LL PR & Events (A division of Lavish Lifestyles Concierge) cdrake@llprandevents.com or 310-499-3968

About the Starlight Children's Foundation:

For more than 25 years, Starlight Children's Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses, by providing entertainment, education, and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear, and isolation of prolonged illness.

Hot Bullock & Cool Brees

2009-11-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

Superstar Sandra Bullock was spotted posing on the red carpet with New Orleans Saints, 9-0, Quarter Back Drew Brees at the premiere of The Blind Side in New Orleans at the classic Prytania Theatre (5339 Prtytania St., New Orleans, LA) on Thursday, November 19, 2009.

Bullock donated $2 million dollars to Warren Easton High School (where Blind Side inspiration, Michael Oher, attended high school).

Bullock and husband Jesse James recently purchased a house in New Orleans.

Photo© Steven Forster Photography

Tickets Available for Reality Stars' Trivia Showdown

2009-11-18T17:35:00.000-08:00

Wanna beat some of your favorite reality stars at trivia for charity???

Come on down to the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, CA on Sunday, December 6th for an exciting night of pub trivia with your favorite stars from reality television!

Hosted by IBG Inc. and the “I’m Not Here To Make Friends” podcast “Reality Star Trivia Showdown” will benefit Child United!

Watch fans compete against their favorite reality television stars from Solitary 3.0 and Survivor to raise money for Child United.

Already confirmed reality stars include Nikki Knight, Rob "Rob Rob" Hakel, Leroy Patterson, and Maureen Francisco from Fox Reality's "Solitary" and Alexis Jones from “Survivor Micronesia”(that's her in the bikini on the left) and TBA players from "Survivor." Luc Wall, recently chosen by LA Weekly as best trivia host (Fox & Hounds), has signed on to host the celebrity tournament for this event.

Player tickets for fans and general admission “cheering section” tickets are now on sale. All who attend the event will be able to participate in a memorabilia raffle, as well as celebrity Meet & Greets for autograph and photo opportunities.

For all the up-to-date ticket information please visit: http://www.ibginc.org/tickets.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Child United, a non-profit organization promoting education for children in third world countries through a number of different programs, including supporting children who are trying to finish high school (by providing books, backpacks, shoes, etc). In addition, they are providing critical assistance to multiple areas of the Philippines following the catastrophic typhoons that have hit the region.

Founded in late 2008, IBG established an official non-profit campaign focusing on utilizing the power of philanthropy through the arts to benefit a wide range of charities worldwide. IBG acts as a “fundraiser facilitator” for underfunded and start-up charities that would otherwise struggle with the logistics and costs associated with event fundraising.

“I’m Not Here To Make Friends” is a weekly podcast hosted by Allison Nowacki and Bryan J Polk about what’s going on in the world of reality shows. They laugh at, dissect and discuss several shows each week as well as answer messages from listeners.

See you there!

Party Pick: Scandal 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Los Angeles

2009-11-13T12:21:00.000-08:00

MR NIGHTLIFE PARTY PICK

Scandal 3^rd Annual Thanksgiving Los Angeles

MND Events’ Toy Drive and Tony Moran’s Birthday Bash

Thanksgiving Weekend Wed 11.25.09

Featuring the super fabulous DJ TONY MORAN

THE MUSIC BOX @ THE HENRY FONDA THEATER

6126 Hollywood Blvd. @ Gower

Hollywood, CA

Doors open 10pm-6am

Tickets available at Power Zone, LASC or www.groovetickets.com

$35 till Nov 15, $45 after

Featuring top notch sound system, multi-colored lasers, hot go-go gods and more

See you on the dance floor!

For more information go to www.mndevents.com

**NOTE: Make sure to bring a toy for the TOY DRIVE and save $5 on your admission (including ticket outlets). Toys to benefit THE MIDNIGHT MISSION SANTA'S VILLAGE (going to homeless & underprivileged children in the Skid Row area).

PLEASE, PLEASE SUPPORT THE TOY DRIVE...!

Mariska Hargitay & Debra Messing Help Women In Crisis

2009-11-12T13:42:00.000-08:00

I love to see Hollywood celebrities getting down and dirty for a good cause.

For example, actress Mariska Hargitay and the Joyful Heart Foundation joined philosophy last Saturday to raise awareness about the need for domestic violence support services throughout California by building healing and wellness kits for women in crisis shelters.

Enough kits were created to give one to each of the estimated 600 women currently being served in one of Los Angeles County’s domestic violence shelters.

“Our goal is to shine a light on this issue, and to send a message of compassion, encouragement and hope to survivors of domestic violence,” said Joyful Heart Foundation’s Founder and President, Mariska Hargitay.

The Joyful Heart Foundation brought together more than 75 volunteers, including Hargitay, her celebrity friends, advocates, survivors and supporters to assemble “healing and wellness kits” for the women. The kits are designed to meet the immediate needs of women in shelters and also to inspire them with a sense of joy and possibility amidst this crisis.

The kits include:

a personal message from Mariska Hargitay
philosophy’s charity shower gel
Beyond Yoga, Liz Claiborne and Michael Stars apparel
a journal from Compendium
Tote bag, provided by art of grace
Terry Cloth Robe by Baltic Linen
a LUNA bar
a Joyful Heart Foundation water bottle and publication “Reunion”

The kits are being distributed to shelters throughout Los Angeles County in the coming days.

To help philosophy raise funds for the Joyful Heart Foundation, log on to www.philosophy.com and purchase the joyful heart shower gel or other joyful heart products. One hundred percent of net proceeds of every purchase are donated to the Foundation. For more information on the Joyful Heart Foundation visit www.joyfulheartfoundation.org

Here are some fun pics of Mariska and her celebrity friends giving back to the community. Photos courtesy of Megan Sorel

Debra Messing, Mariska Hargitay, Sharon Lawrence and Shohreh Aghdashloo support The Joyful Heart Foundation

Mariska holds boxes of products donated by beauty brand philosophy.

Mariska Hargitay at the philosophy store in Santa Monica

The Stripper, Josh Duhamel's Denial, And The Text Messages

2009-11-06T17:08:00.000-08:00

I love a good Hollywood scandal. Don’t you?

For example, the stripper at the center of the Josh Duhamel cheating scandal, Nicole Forrester, is coming under fire – he says she made it all up – but Forrester tells the TV newsmagazine show INSIDE EDITION that she has proof! Love it!

Forrester: “He knows it’s true…when he sees those texts, he’s definitely going to be like, ‘Wow.’”

Forrester says she met Duhamel when he came into the Atlanta strip club where she worked. She says he called himself “JD” and that they exchanged about 25 intimate text messages. She’s sharing them exclusively with INSIDE EDITION.

On the night she says they had sex at the St. Regis Hotel, she wrote, “Wow ur scared,” meaning he was afraid to reveal his name. He replied, “Not really,” and “Wow, ur tough.”

Forrester explains to INSIDE EDITION why she sent him a text message saying he was scared.

Forrester: “[He was scared] to see me cause for whatever reason he’s not giving me his real name. Something’s going on. I’m not quite sure who he is.”

Inside Edition: “I don’t see much proof here…How do I know these texts are from Josh Duhamel?”

Forrester: “Because his number is on there.”

INSIDE EDITION traced the number that the text messages came from and it was no longer in service. It appears to belong to a prepaid, disposable phone bought in Beverly Hills – its owner is not listed. Still, Forrester insists she’s telling the truth, and even took a polygraph test administered by the National Enquirer magazine – the results – “No deception detected.”

Forrester: “Let him take a polygraph and pass it.”

Forrester claims Duhamel was desperate to save his marriage – and pleaded with her to keep their night together quiet.

Forrester: “He was like, ‘Hon, you have to deny that you ever knew me.”

She also says that he told her that he loved his wife. Forrester tells INSIDE EDITION what she would like to say to Fergie.

Forrester: “I’m sorry.”

To see the interview go check local listings for times and stations or click HERE

Now Casting BEAST LEGENDS

2009-11-01T14:07:00.000-08:00

Hello my nightlife friends…

I’m casting a new show for a major cable TV network called BEAST LEGENDS. Please feel free to pass the following info along to anybody that you thing might fit the bill.

Thanks!

NOW CASTING “BEAST LEGENDS”

Are you interested in exploring the origins of legendary beasts like the Griffin or the Dragon? Do you ever wonder what these mythological creatures would be capable of if they existed?

A major cable network is in search of a knowledgeable team leader/host to travel around the globe -- with a group of experts -- to gather clues from various scientific disciplines in an effort to define WHY these creatures were created, WHAT role they’ve played in history, and finally, WHAT they would actually be capable of if they were to exist now!

If you are up to the task and interested in exploring and revealing the mysteries of some of these extraordinary mythological beasts, then this is your chance to find out the truth.

This exciting, new, one-hour series will be grounded in science and exploration. Our team will meet with experts and eyewitnesses from around the world who can enlighten and inform them on the specific origins, dimensions and mysteries of each creature.

We are looking for one lead, male or female, to lead our team. This person must be physically adventurous and fit, possess a passionate, engaging, charismatic personality with a background in zoology, wildlife biology, anthropology, mythology/folklore, paleontology or any other of the relevant sciences.

If you are interested in applying for our show, please email tony@cornwellcasting.com and include a small bio and pics along with any links that may offer more insight to your work.

A Celebration of The X-Files in Beverly Hills

2009-10-28T13:40:00.000-07:00

Ok X-Files fans…. this event is for you!

Believe Again: A Celebration of The X-Files Charity Event on Saturday, November 14^th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills is your chance to hang out with Dana Scully, Walter Skinner and several other people responsible for creating all those thrills and chills on your favorite classic series!

Whether you were a fan of the mythology episodes or the monsters of the week, there is no denying that The X-Files made audiences ponder, gasp, laugh and hide their eyes—occasionally all at the same time. If you’ve ever wondered if Scully was immortal, how she really felt about killing Donnie Pfaster, if she ever wanted to throttle Mulder (or how she kept her hands off of him for so long), or how she ran in heels, November 14th is your day to ask those questions and many others.

Actress Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully, herself), actor Mitch Pileggi (Walter Skinner), veteran X-Files director Rob Bowman and executive producer/writer Frank Spotnitz hit the Beverly Wilshire hotel on November 14th, 2009 at 2:00pm to reminisce, meet fans and answer those burning questions (eg all those rumors about X-Files 3 and the 2012 mythology).

Proceeds from this amazing event will be donated in support of the participants’ chosen charities, including The Santa Monica-UCLA Rape Treatment Center, Off the Street Kids and Children of the Night.

A limited number of VIP tickets and general seating tickets are available at www.ibginc.org/tickets. “Meet and Greets” with the panelists prior to the event are being auctioned off on eBay throughout the October.

The event is being hosted by IBG Inc.

Event Details:

Date: November 14, 2009

When: Q&A begins at 2:30pm with pre-event raffle scheduled at 2:15pm.

Where: Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills; Q&A located in Le Grand Trianon on mezzanine level

Ticket Prices: VIP tickets: $125; General seating: $50 - click HERE to buy your tickets now!

See you there!!!!!!

Out & About Tours Begin On Oct 31st!

2009-10-27T15:36:00.000-07:00

Are you visiting LA? Forget about going on one of those silly movie star homes tours. I just found out about a fabulous new tour that will give will you the real dirt about gay Hollywood! Plus, the tour guides are delicious to look at! For example, take a look at that bootilicious blond on the left. YUM! :)

The tour (which launches on Oct 31st) is called Out & About Tours and it’s the first and only bus tour that offers an in-depth yet entertaining look at LGBT history and its hotspots not found in your average LA travel guide.

The tour provides locals and tourists, 21 years of age and older, with a journey through LGBT history beginning with Los Angeles’ pre-Spanish settlement era, continuing through the Golden Age of Hollywood, the gay rights movement of the 60s & 70s and ending in present day. The tour enlightens, educates and encourages riders to reflect on how history has shaped today’s gay-experience.

The tour begins in West Hollywood (AKA “Boy’s Town”) continues to Downtown LA, through Echo Park and Silverlake before returning to Hollywood and West Hollywood. Out & About Tours highlights the origins of LA’s Gay Pride Parade, LA’s first porn theatre from the 1880s, a stop at The Other Side in Silverlake, one of the last gay piano bars where visitors will enjoy a cocktail and have an opportunity to get up and sing, travelers will tour Downtown and visit the first Spanish colonial settlement known as “El Pueblo,” the foundation of modern-day LA.

If it’s more dirt that guests are looking for, Out & About Tours will show them LA’s oldest bathhouse that still operates today and once hosted many a closeted movie star! In short, the tour contains more than 100 points of interest that you’ll just love checking out.

Tickets only cost $75 per person (they are providing guests the opportunity to take the tour for $50 instead of $75… that is for the weekend of Oct. 31 ONLY). There is food and beverage (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) available gratis at some of the stops. Tickets can be purchased online at outandabout-tours.com

The tour runs on Saturdays and Sundays and every other Friday. It departs from ONE Archives Gallery & Museum in West Hollywood at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 4 p.m. Please see the website for detailed information.

Make sure not to miss it!

Star Trek: The Exhibit Lands In Hollywood

2009-10-22T13:01:00.000-07:00

Calling all Trekkers!

STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION is finally at the Hollywood & Highland complex in Hollywood!!!!

A 10,000 square foot exhibition containing authentic ships, set recreations, costumes, and props from the eleven Star Trek movies (including props and costumes from the 2009 J.J. Abrams directed film), and five TV series is currently open to the public at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, California.

This unparalleled experience enables the public to step inside the Star Trek universe and become active participants in the legacy that has captivated imaginations for generations. Whether it’s sitting on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise or traveling through space on motion simulators, STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fully immerses visitors in the legendary adventure that has become synonymous with scientific innovation and ingenuity.

Tickets for STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION range from $10.50 to $16.50 and can be purchased at the box office or in advance HERE.

The exhibit is open seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For more information, text “Hollywood” to 75309 or call 866-940-3976. Visit the STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fan page on Facebook HERE or follow the exhibition on Twitter @StarTrekhwood

Mr. Nightlife on the Enterprise set!

Have A Frightful Time At "Old Town Haunt" In Pasadena

2009-10-22T11:01:00.000-07:00

Do you love a good scare???

Then you should check out the "Old Town Haunt" in Pasadena from Thursday, Oct 22nd thru Sunday, October 25th.

In this award-winning walk-through attraction, guests can explore the haunted history of Pasadena, including the basement of one of the oldest buildings in Old Town that has its own spooky past.

Descend into the basement of the historical Union Savings Bank Building where mysterious occurences have taken place in the buildings' deadly 107 year history. In fact, something lives down there in the dark....not some one, but some thing. The basement that was sealed shut for decades is being reopened for your investigation into the unknown, what will you do when the catacombs and darkness surround you!  

Dressed with sets/props from TV & movie sets, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to House of a 1,000 Corpses, explains why it has won awards for "Best Set Design" and "Best Haunted House in Southern California."

For more information click HERE

Have fun!

Tippi Hedren Spotted At Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

2009-10-13T12:06:00.000-07:00

CELEB SIGHTING:

Hollywood screen legend Tippi Hedren, star of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," was spotted visiting Universal Orlando’s annual Halloween Horror Nights, the other night, enjoying a frightful evening.

This year, Universal Orlando is devoting the entire event to bringing horror films to life – like “SAW,” “The Wolfman” and “Chucky.”

The event runs select nights now through October 31.

For more info click HERE

Pam Ann Lands in Beverly Hills

2009-10-09T14:46:00.000-07:00

Pam Ann, A-list air hostess to the stars, is the alter-ego of Australian comedienne Caroline Reid, and she's touched down for her first US Tour called Pam Ann Live: a Campy and Glamorous Look at Air Travel.

Her first stop will be at the Saban Theatre (formally the Wilshire Theatre), on Thursday, October 15^th at 8pm, in Beverly Hills.

Reid portrays the air hostess Pam Ann, a mixture of camp, drag and glamour - and a pun of the airline Pan Am. A mixture of camp, drag and glamour, Pam Ann looks at air travel and the various quirks of airlines from around the world with ribald humor and carry-on bags.

Performances emphasize the vagaries of air travel, including the identifying quirks of various airlines around the world. Pam has -- with One World Alliance, Come Fly With Me and Terror at 41000ft -- developed a cult-like international following for her hilarious shows and riotous repartee. In the vein of Dame Edna, Lilly Tomlin and Tracey Ullman, Caroline Reid brings her own blend of comedy to the screen and to live audiences across the globe.full of double entendre.

So if you’re in the mood to have a good laugh, Pam Ann will have you peeing-in-your-pants!

For tickets click HERE

Photos from the Chiller Eyegore Awards!

2009-10-07T12:01:00.000-07:00

Hollywood has finally gotten into the Halloween spirit!

The Chiller Eyegore Awards, honoring the horror genre’s stars and creative artists, were hosted by Universal Studios Hollywood last week as Universal kicked off its annual Halloween Horror Nights theme park horror event. Universal Studios Hollywood partnered with broadcast partner Chiller, the recently-launched channel from NBC Universal, to stage the awards show.

Actor Corey Feldman hosted the program and director Rob Zombie (Filmmaker of the Year for “Halloween II”), actor Tobin Bell (the “Saw” series of films) and six-time Oscar®-winning special effects makeup artist Rick Baker were among the honorees, the latter honored with the “Jack Pierce- Lifetime Achievement Award” for his many contributions to the horror genre.

Here are some fun shots courtesy of Joel Lugavere for you to check out.

Corey Feldman arrived on the red carpet with his wife, actress and model Susie Sprague.

Tanedra Howard, co-star of "Saw VI," arriving at arriving at Universal Studios Hollywood

Six-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Rick Baker (left) and director/rock star Rob Zombie arriving at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights opening night event event for the Chiller Eyegore Awards. Baker was honored with a "Lifetime Achievement Award." Zombie received a trophy as "Filmmaker of the Year" for Halloween II.

Actress Danielle Harrison presented the Chiller Eyegore Trophy to her "Halloween II" director, Rob Zombie.

Tobin Bell, star of the "Saw" series received his Chiller Eyegore Award trophy for "Best Villain in a Film Series" from his co-star, Tanedra Howard.

Photo credit: Joel Lugavere (Universal Studios Hollywood)

Anna Nicole Smith Wanted Pierce Marshall Murdered!

2009-10-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

I love a good murder plot story - especially one having to do with a deceased Hollywood star.

Case in point, on tonight’s INSIDE EDITION features an interview with Anna Nicole Smith’s ex-boyfriend who says she wanted him to kill her late husband’s son, Pierce Marshall!

Just released FBI documents reveal the late Anna Nicole Smith was probed in 2000 and 2001 in a murder-for-hire scheme. Her alleged target was Pierce Marshall, the son of Smith’s much older oil tycoon husband, Howard Marshall.

At the time, Smith was embroiled in a legal battle with Pierce Marshall over his dead father’s $400 million dollar estate.

Smith was interrogated by agents about the murder plot on July 3, 2000, according to just released documents. The documents stated, “Smith began crying and denied making such plans.” They also stated a revolver and a 3 ½ inch stainless steel knife were confiscated from Smith’s home. Also taken was one bizarre item – a black and orange hat, described as a “Dr. Suess hat.” Everything was returned to Smith seven months later.

Smith’s sister, Donna Hogan tells INSIDE EDITION’s Paul Boyd she loved her sister, but the claims of a murder plot “wouldn’t shock or surprise” her.

Other sources close to the late star say the whole story of a murder plot came from Smith’s ex-boyfriend, Mark Hatten.

Hatten spoke to INSIDE EDITION when he was in prison serving time for making criminal threats against Smith.

Hatten: “She wanted me to take care of it for her. If I wasn’t going to do it personally, {she wanted me} to get a contract to kill Pierce Marshall.”

Inside Edition: “So Anna Nicole asked you to kill the son of her ex husband?”

Hatten: “Absolutely, numerous times…She’d get jacked up on pain pills and this would come out, and she’d start saying, ‘Mark, you gotta kill him. I’m Anna Nicole, I can’t do it. You gotta take care of this for me. I’ll do anything for you. We’ll be set.’”

A letter in Smith’s FBI file states the agency “determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish that there was a murder-for-hire plot by Ms. Smith to kill Pierce Marshall.” That statement officially closed the Anna Nicole Smith murder investigation.

To see the interview or for more info click HERE

Mark Hatten

Casting Call: Do you know someone that is an Animal Hoarder?

2009-09-24T15:51:00.000-07:00

Are you an animal lover???

Cornwell Casting is currently casting a new show on animal hoarders for the producers of the Emmy Award-winner show “INTERVENTION”……

Do you know a “cat lady” – or anyone else who keeps an over-abundance of pets?

Has a home in your neighborhood become a zoo of unruly animals?

Are you an animal care professional or law enforcement officer that suspects someone in your community might be an animal hoarder?

Are you worried for the well-being of a loved one who is keeping a growing hoard of animals?

“Animal hoarding” is a serious disorder in which people compulsively take in more animals than they are capable of caring for.

If you know someone that needs help Cornwell Casting and GRB Entertainment, producers of the hit show “INTERVENTION,” would like you to hear your story.

The new documentary series called ANIMAL HOARDERS will help friends and family confront compulsive pet owners, forcing them to get help and let go of their animal hoard in the interest of a healthier life for the animals and themselves.

Click HERE to see the official website and find out more information on the show

To help the hoarder in your life by appearing on this new TV program, simply email us your story (with a few photos of the hoarder if possible) TODAY!

NOTE - Please feel free to forward this post to your friends & family. The more people that know about the show the more we'll be able to help the hoarder and most importantly the defenseless animals involved.

Thanks!

LA Times EXCLUSIVE: New Moon set pics‏

2009-09-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

Salivating fans of bloodsuckers and howlers have a special treat in today’s Los Angeles Times “Hollywood Backlot” - exclusive photos from the set of “New Moon” by award-winning photographer David Strick.

Mr. Strick was on the set about 15-20 minutes outside of Vancouver as director Chris Weitz and the cast and crew shot scenes late at night, in a very chilly Capilano Park Forest, until at least 4 a.m. YIKES!

Check ‘em out by clicking on this LINK.

Enjoy!!!!

How Emmy Winners Stay Cool

2009-09-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered how your favorite TV stars quench their thirst at some of Hollywood’s biggest events?

Well here are a couple shots of some red hot Hollywood stars staying cool backstage at the Emmy Awards with refreshing Coca-Cola in the new aluminum bottles. I just love that fancy new packaging, don't you?

BTW - congrats to all the winners and all the talented folks that were nominated this year. You all deserve a cool Coke for all your hard work. J

Photo: Toni Collette (Newscom)

Jon Cryer celebrated his first Emmy win by doing double duty with his Emmy and a Diet Coke.

Emmy Lead Actress winner Glen Close toasted her win among cast mates.

"The Golden Girls" En Espanol

2009-09-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

Guess what? Those funny ladies from The Golden Girls are coming back to TV! HUH???? Actually it’s a Spanish version of the show with a completely new cast.

That’s right…Disney Media Networks Latin America has an adaptation of The Golden Girls in the works for Spanish-language viewers. The program titled Los Anos Dorados received an order for 45 half-hour episodes and it will be produced in Venezuela and sold throughout Latin America and to Spanish-language networks in the US. Similar to the original show, the new version will be set in Miami though the cast is described as being more diverse, reflecting more modern-day Miami and appealing to Latin viewers.

Stars of the show include Rebecca Jones and Susana Alexander from Mexico, Kristina Lilley from Colombia and Lili Renteria from Cuba.

I guess I better get use to them calling Sophia’s former nursing home “Pinos Sombreados.” LOL

Corey Feldman To Host "Chiller-Eyegore Awards" at Universal Studios

2009-09-16T16:07:00.000-07:00

Halloween is right around the corner and Universal Studios Hollywood is partnering with Chiller in the presentation of the newly expanded “Chiller-Eyegore Awards,” which will be broadcast as interstitial programming on Chiller later in October.

Hosted by Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys) the Chiller-Eyegore Awards acknowledges actors, artists and filmmakers in a variety of categories specific to the horror genre.

This years award ceremony will take place during the opening night of Universal Studios Hollywood’s much anticipated “Halloween Horror Nights®” event, kicking off a 16-night run on Friday, October 2 at 7:00pm.

Chiller and Universal Studios Hollywood have also partnered to sponsor the "Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition," offering filmmakers an opportunity to have their scariest short film rewarded with a broadcast on Chiller of their work, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip for two to opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, where the film will be shown at the Chiller Eyegore Awards ceremony. Ten finalists have been selected by an industry panel and voting is now open to all members of the public at HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Chiller.

“Halloween Horror Nights” will continue on consecutive weekends and selected weekday nights beginning on Friday, October 2 through Halloween, Saturday, October 31. Event dates are: October 2-3, 9-11, 15-18, 23-25, 28-31. The event will begin nightly at 7:00 p.m.; closing hours vary by night throughout the event.

Tickets are now on sale at universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn including limited-time advance purchase discounts.

Farewell To 'Dirty Dancing' Star Patrick Swayze

2009-09-14T17:24:00.000-07:00

Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who star in the smash hit "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," died today after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

"Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," said a statement released Monday evening by his publicist, Annett Wolf.

Thanks for all the performances and great movie memories you gave big guy!

We all had the time of our life. You'll be missed.

Rest In Peace

Party With Celebs At The 6th Annual "Night By The Ocean" Gala

2009-09-12T13:41:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE rubbing elbows with celebrities at splashy black-tie galas! The more noteworthy and glamorous the better! LOL

Case in point…the Life Rolls On Foundation will be throwing it’s 6^th Annual “Night By The Ocean” Gala on Sunday, October 4^th,from 5pm to 10pm, at the Kodak Theater Grand Ballroom in Hollywood, CA and you really shouldn’t miss!

You see Life Rolls On just announced that sexy stars Simon Baker (star of “The Mentalist”), Jeffrey Donovan (from “Burn Notice”) and champion surfer Rob Machado will serve as Honorary Chairs for Life Rolls On's 6th Annual Night By The Ocean.

This black-tie affair honors those who have made extraordinary contributions to the spinal cord injury community and celebrates the remarkable work of Life Rolls On Foundation. Enjoy a magical live performance by Fiction Family, featuring Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek.

The whole event is brought to life by the producers of the MTV Movie Awards, VH-1 Divas Live and more, Night By The Ocean featured Wolfgang Puck-catered cuisine, hosted bar, a spectacular auction, A-List entertainment, and stories that tug at everyone's heartstrings. This inspirational evening was a 500 persona capacity sell out annually, truly one of Southern California’s most memorable and engaging events of the year.

So help support Life Rolls On's important programs, by attending this amazing star-studded event or contributing to it.

Click HERE to purchase your tickets today!

See you there!

Common’s Private Red Carpet Performance For Diesel

2009-08-27T17:08:00.000-07:00

Celebs hit the red carpet in NYC for a very special concert.

This past Wednesday night, Diesel Only The Brave celebrated their newest fragrance launch with an intimate live performance by the face of the scent, Common (who is currently filming "Just Wright" with Queen Latifah in NYC).

Michelle Trachtenberg ("Gossip Girl"), Olivia Palermo ("The City") and model Sessilee Lopez were also in attendance for the event held at Capitale in NYC.

The GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist’s performance embodied the spirit of determination and perseverance. This private concert for Common’s friends and celebrity fans captured the essence of empowerment, a sense that the performer depicts throughout his work, from his music to his community outreach.

Only The Brave, the new fragrance from Diesel; a magnetic opposition connecting the warmth and masculinity of lemon and leather with the energy of amber and cedar wood.

To buy yours now click HERE

Below a few images from the event for you to enjoy. J

Olivia Palermo ("The City")

Michelle Trachtenberg ("Gossip Girl")

Sessilee Lopez

Common on the red carpet

Hollywood Stars Appear In "Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays"

2009-08-25T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hollywood’s biggest stars are coming together for one night only to support gay marriage in California!!

On September 12th, at the historic EL Portal Theatre in Los Angeles the legendary Miss Coco Peru will step in as Mistress of Ceremonies for “Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays” - a collection of short plays written by America's leading playwrights in response to Prop 8 in California featuring acclaimed stars of stage, film and screen. All proceeds will be divided between the Human Rights Campaign and Equality California.

“Standing on Ceremony” will be performed by some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities:  Jason Alexander, Jillian Armenante, Amy Brenneman, Lisa Edelstein, Dan Futterman, Robert Gant, Clark Gregg, Dan Lauria, Hamish Linklater, Eric McCormack, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Debra Messing, Timothy Olyphant, Peter Paige, Josh Radnor, Mindy Sterling, Zachary Quinto, Alfre Woodard ...and more to come!  

The playwrights represented in “Standing on Ceremony” include Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Good Boys and True at Second Stage and TV’s Big Love), Constance Congdon (Off-Broadway - Tales of the Last Formicans), Marcus Gardley (dance of the holy ghosts at Yale Rep), Jordan Harrison ( Doris to Darlene at Playwrights Horizons), Jeffrey Hatcher (Tuesdays with Morrie stage adaptation and The Duchess starring Keira Knightley), Albert Innaurato (Broadway -Gemini), Christopher Kyle (The Monogamist at Playwrights Horizons and Oliver Stones’ Alexander), Wendy MacLeod (The House of Yes), Terrence McNally (Love! Valour! Compassion!), Susan Miller (My Left Breast and The L Word), Kira Obolensky (Lobster Alice at Playwrights Horizons) and Jose Rivera (Marisol and The Motorcycle Diaries).  

With directors - Jillian Armenante, Andrew Barnicle, James Carey, Drew Droege, Howard Fine, Jonahan Fox, Peter Paige, Jose Rivera, Mark Rucker and Brian Shnipper  

A wedding reception including cocktails, photographer and wedding cake will follow the performance!!!! 

Saturday, September 12^th at 7 p.m.

The El Portal Theatre 

5627 Lankershim Blvd.  

North Hollywood

Tickets: $60 and $80

El Portal Box Office: 1-866-811-4111

For more information click HERE

See you there!!!!!

Sordid Lives: The Series... coming to DVD!!!!

2009-08-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite TV shows of this past year, SORDID LIVES: THE SERIES is coming to DVD on October 13th... just not in the U.S. - - - say what??

So... Del Shores, the creator of the television series, feature film and stage play is offering up a limited number of signed copies of SORDID LIVES: THE SERIES - on DVD (these are from his personal collection purchased from the Canadian release and signed by Shores and his husband Jason Dottley "Ty" in the show!).

THESE ARE LIMITED COLLECTOR'S ITEMS!!!

Series DVD Details:

- full first season - 12 complete episodes on 3 discs

- 80 minutes of deleted scenes

- bloopers

- complete Olivia Newton-John videos of all original songs (Slow Burn, You Look Like A Dick To Me, None Of My Business (What You Think Of Me), and So Bad)

- behind the scenes footage

- uncensored version of episodes (yes this includes full frontal nudity)

Pricing:

TV only:

- $49.99 for series on DVD, signed by Del Shores & Jason Dottley

TV and FILM:

- $69.99 for series on DVD, signed by Del Shores & Jason Dottley as well as a DVD of the feature film Sordid Lives (starring Delta Burke, Olivia Newton-John, Beau Bridges, Leslie Jordan and Beth Grant) signed by Del Shores

TV, FILM and PLAY:

- $89.99 for series on DVD, signed by Del Shores & Jason Dottley as well as a DVD of the feature film Sordid Lives (starring Delta Burke, Olivia Newton-John, Beau Bridges, Leslie Jordan and Beth Grant) signed by Del Shores, and the Sordid Lives published playbook signed by Shores.

For more information (shipping dates, etc.) go to: sordidlivestheseries.com

I can’t wait to get mine!!!!!

Open Auditions for Singers and Dancers – “Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute!”

2009-08-21T16:29:00.000-07:00

Calling all Frank N Furter wanna-be’s!!!! There will be an open casting call for dynamic singers and dancers at Universal Studios Hollywood on Monday, August 24^th as the theme park readies its new “Halloween Horror Nights” live stage performance, “Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute.” Versatile performers are invited to step through the time warp again to audition for the principle roles: Dr. Frank N Furter, Janet Weiss, Brad Majors, Riff Raff, Magenta and Rocky.

rror Ni " "Horror Nights” event at Universal Studios Hollywood has been re-designed for 2009 and will feature all-new mazes and scare zones based on some of the most terrifying horror and slasher films. Attraction highlights include ”Saw: Game Over,” “Halloween: The Life and Crimes of Michael Myers,” and “Shaun of the Dead,” as well as the all-new “Terror Tram: Live or Die on the historic Universal backlot.”

Several hundred performers intent upon joining the outrageous cast of characters from the celebrated cult phenomenon, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

WHEN: Monday, August 24

9:00 a.m. Auditioner arrival time

10:00 a.m. Auditions begin

WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood -Globe Theater - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608

"Horror Nights” kicks off Friday October 2 and will continue for 16 nights on consecutive weekends and select weekdays. More information is available at HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Casting Call For Photographers (Male and Female) To Compete On "PLAYBOY SHOOTOUT"

2009-08-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

Good news my nightlife friends…

I’m casting a new reality TV show for Playboy TV called “PLAYBOY SHOOTOUT”! Its an elimination/competition show where 10 amazing photographers (men & women) and 10 sizzling models (18 – 25 years old) from all over the U.S. will be competing for their very own photo spread in Playboy Magazine!

See below for more information….

NOW CASTING!

Photographers (Male and Female) to shoot for Playboy!

HAVE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF SHOOTING A PICTORIAL LAYOUT FOR PLAYBOY MAGAZINE?

PLAYBOY TV IS CURRENTLY SEEKING PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR A NEW REALITY SERIES.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHOT AT SHOOTING FOR PLAYBOY MAGAZINE PLEASE EMAIL AT LEAST 2 CLEAR AND RECENT PICTURES OF YOURSELF (1 BODY SHOT AND 1 HEAD SHOT) ALONG WITH SAMPLES OF YOUR WORK, AGE, CITY you reside in, A LINK TO YOUR WEBSITE (IF APPLICABLE) AND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (include phone number)

TO TONYMIROS@ME.COM

APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A US CITIZEN

NO NUDE PHOTOS ACCEPTED

ALL MODELS DEPICTED IN PHOTOS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER

350.00/day for possible 3 weeks in addition to possible

GRAND PRIZE

Applicants must not have shot for Playboy prior

Casting Call For Beautiful Women (18 - 25) To Compete On "PLAYBOY SHOOTOUT"

2009-08-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Every wanted to grace the pages of Playboy Magazine????

Well, here’s your chance ladies!!!!

I’m casting a new show for Playboy TV called “PLAYBOY SHOOTOUT”! Here’s the information….

NOW CASTING! Women 18-25 for PLAYBOY!

HAVE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF HAVING YOUR OWN LAYOUT IN THE PAGES OF PLAYBOY MAGAZINE?

PLAYBOY TV IS CURRENTLY SEEKING BEAUTIFUL WOMEN 18 – 25 FOR A NEW REALITY SERIES.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHOT AT BEING FEATURED IN PLAYBOY MAGAZINE PLEASE EMAIL AT LEAST 2 CURRENT PHOTOS; 1 FULL BODY SHOT AND 1 HEADSHOT ALONG WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (include phone number), AGE and CITY you reside in

TO TONYMIROS@ME.COM

APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A US CITIZEN

APPLICANTS cannot have posed and FEATURED in Playboy prior

500.00/day for possible 3 weeks work in addition to possible

GRAND PRIZE

NO NUDE PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Tons of Fun At The 29th Annual Sunset Junction Street Fair

2009-08-11T17:27:00.000-07:00

Since 1980, the Sunset Junction Street Fair has celebrated the culture and diversity of Silver Lake. If you haven’t been yet, you’re totally missing out on a fun-filled few days in LA.

This enormous two-day (August 22 & 23) street fair goes from 11am to 11pm and features four stages with live music; The Supremes' Mary Wilson and Conor Oberst perform on Saturday, while Sunday's lineup includes Morris Day and the Time, plus Built to Spill.

The festival also features games, rides, local food, vendors, arts and crafts, and much more.

Parking for the Fair will be at the Los Angeles City College - 840 Heliotrope Drive (5 blocks away from the event, going east on Santa Monica Blvd). Shuttles will be available to take you to the main entrance. 

Or if you don’t feel like driving you can take the Metro to the Santa Monica-Vermont or the Sunset-Vermont Stops. Either walk (5 blocks, going east on Santa Monica or Sunset Blvds.) or take the bus, route 4, going towards downtown (east), and get off at Hoover Street.  If you’re taking the bus, route 4, going west, and get off at Maltman Avenue.

See you there!

What Was Miley Drinking Before Her Pole Dance!?!

2009-08-11T17:02:00.000-07:00

Despite the current hype of Tween pop star, Miley Cyrus growing up too fast and putting on a real show at last nights Teen Choice Awards – one thing is for sure, she still consumes drinks of a tween.

Before she hit the stage Sunday night (pre-taped) show, Miley was spotted sipping on HINT Essence Water backstage to refresh her vocal cords and stay hydrated for her famous “pole dance.”

HINT is one of Miley’s favorite beverages especially because she tries to primarily drink water.

Plain water can get boring for the hot pop star which is why she takes her pick of the 13 delicious flavors which are calorie, sugar, artificial flavor/sweetener free.

Just in case you were wondering…Miley’s favorite flavor is Watermelon, and Mango-Grapefruit comes in a close second!

Awww….the glamorous life of a tween pop star. LOL