May 31, 2012 - For Greater Glory premieres in Hollywood tonight

Tonight is the premiere of For Greater Glory at Grauman's Chinese Theatre!  Stars (Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, Oscar Isaac, Bruce Greenwood and Peter O'Toole) are all scheduled to be in attendance and start walking the red carpet sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  I'd recommend arriving earlier if you want a good spot for seeing celebrities as they arrive.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at the Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information center without having to purchase anything).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

May 31, 2012 - Scott Wolf and Jenny McCarthy are stopping by The Grove today

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Actor Scott Wolf and actress/comedian Jenny McCarthy are both stopping by The Grove to meet fans and talk with the television show Extra!  Scott Wolf is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and Jenny McCarthy is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m.  These interviews are taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

***Update*** adding footage that has aired:

May 30, 2012 - True Blood season premiere in Hollywood

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HBO's True Blood has a premiere screening of the 5th season in Hollywood tonight!  Cast (Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Alexander Skarsgård, etc.) and crew will be walking the red carpet tonight at the ArcLight Hollywood!  Arrivals are expected to start sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  I'd highly recommend arriving earlier if you want a good spot to see the stars as they enter.

The premiere is at the ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.

May 29, 2012 - Piranha 3DD premieres in Hollywood tonight

Tonight is the premiere of Piranha 3DD at Grauman's Chinese Theatre!  Stars from the movie (Danielle Panabaker, David Hasselhoff, Gary Busey, Christopher Lloyd and Ving Rhames) are all scheduled to walk the red carpet starting at 6:30 p.m.  I'd recommend arriving earlier if you want a good spot to see the stars as they arrive.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at the Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information center without having to purchase anything).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

May 26, 2012 - Laugh-A-Mania hits the Jon Lovitz Club with pro wrestling superstars doing stand-up comedy on May 30th

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Rob Van Dam

The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club is hosting Laugh-A-Mania with several pro wrestling superstars doing stand-up comedy on May 30th!  The card includes several local comics and the following wrestlers:

• WWE Superstar and former Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Champion  Dolph Ziggler.

•  TNA Impact wrestler "RVD" Rob Van Dam who has held numerous belts in WWE and ECW.

•  Former WWE Superstar John Morrison who has won numerous belts through his career.

• Former WWE Divas Champion Melina Perez.  

•  Former WWE tag-team champions Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad Gaspard) reunite on stage.

Melina Perez

The show starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Jon Lovitz Club located at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood.  Tickets can be purchased here and you can get $5.00 off your ticket by entering the promo code WRESTLING.  Show is first come, first served with a two item minimum per person.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call the Jon Lovitz Club at (818) 824-6545.

May 26, 2012 - Peace, Love & Misunderstanding screens on 6/8 & 6/9 followed by a Q&A with Jane Fonda

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The new movie Peace, Love & Misunderstanding is screening on June 8th & 9th at 7:30 PM, followed by a question and answer session with star Jane Fonda both nights.  This event is happening at The Landmark, located at 10850 West Pico at Westwood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online for June 8th here and June 9th here.  For any further information, please call The Landmark at (310) 470-0492.

May 25, 2012 - Tickets to attend the Piranha 3DD premiere at the Chinese Theatre

Print out free tickets to attend the red carpet premiere of Piranha 3DD at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 29th at 7:30 PM!  All the stars from the movie are expected to attend including Danielle Panabaker, David Hasselhoff, Gary Busey and Christopher Lloyd.  Tickets are limited, so log in (or join) and print out the tickets here. 

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at the Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information center without having to purchase anything).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

May 25, 2012 - RSVP for a free screening of Pink Ribbons, Inc. in Claremont

Free screening of the controversial new documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc!  The screening is taking place at the Laemmle's Claremont 5 on May 29th at 7:30.  RSVP for the screening here. 

The Laemmle's Claremont 5 is located at 450 West 2nd Street and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Laemmle's Claremont 5 at (310) 478-3836.

May 24, 2012 - Gizzelle performs a free concert and signs her new CD at Amoeba Music

Blues/R&B/soul singer Gizzelle has a free musical performance and she'll be signing her new CD Rhythm & Soul for customers after!  This event starts at 7:00 p.m. at Amoeba Music.  Amoeba Music is located at 6400 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Amoeba Music at (323) 245-6400.

May 24, 2012 - Free admission to A Tribute to Maurice Sendak

Tonight Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theatre honors the memory of Maurice Sendak with various clips and screenings of Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life and the documentary on his life Tell Them Anything You Want.  A Tribute to Maurice Sendak starts at 8:00 p.m. with free admission.  Seating is limited, so arrive early.

The Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Cinefamily at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

May 24, 2012 - Jessica Sanchez and Teresa Giudice are dropping by The Grove today

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Photo courtesy of Teresa Giudice

American Idol season 11 runner up Jessica Sanchez and The Real Housewives of New Jersey & Celebrity Apprentice star Teresa Giudice are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do an interview with Extra!  Jessica Sanchez is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. and Teresa Giudice is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.  These interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.
 
The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

May 24, 2012 - Teresa Giudice signs her new book at The Americana at Brand

The Real Housewives of New Jersey & Celebrity Apprentice star Teresa Giudice is stopping by Barnes & Noble to sign her new book Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit: Teresa's Low-Fat, Super-Easy Italian Recipes!  This event is taking place at Barnes & Noble at The Americana at Brand at 7:00 p.m.

This is a wristbanded event, so you'll want to buy the book once the doors at Barnes & Noble open at 9:00 AM to ensure getting your book signed when Teresa Giudice arrives at 7:00 PM.  If you can't be at Barnes & Noble when they open, please call and make sure wristbands are still available before you head over.

The Americana at Brand is located 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Barnes & Noble at (818) 545-9146.

May 11, 2012 - Pitbull, Kris Allen and Martin Sheen are all stopping by The Grove today

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Some celebrities are dropping by The Grove to meet fans and talk with Extra!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  Here's the schedule:

Photo of Kris Allen courtesy of Annalee Barclay

•  Rapper Pitbull is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss what he has been up to.
•  Rocker and American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to discuss his new CD Thank You Camellia.
• Actor Martin Sheen is scheduled to arrive at 6:00 p.m. and discuss his new book Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son.

 The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.



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May 23, 2012 - Bethenny Frankel is signing her new book tonight at The Grove

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Reality television star and author Bethenny Frankel is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to sign her new book Skinnydipping: A Novel at 7:00 PM!  Bethenny will also be doing an interview at The Grove at 9:00 a.m.
 
This is a wristbanded event, so you'll want to buy the book once the doors at Barnes & Noble open at 9:00 AM to ensure getting your book signed when Bethenny Frankel arrives at 7:00 PM.  If you can't be at Barnes & Noble when they open, please call and make sure wristbands are still available before you head over.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

May 23, 2012 - Chernobyl Diaries premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight and you might be able to attend

Chernobyl Diaries premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight at 6:30 PM!  Stars from the movie (Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowski & Olivia Dudley) are all scheduled to be in attendance and walking the red carpet.  I'd highly recommend arriving at the theater earlier if you'd like a good spot to see celebrities as they enter.

Those who follow me on Twitter got a heads up on free tickets to attend this premiere.  As I type this message, tickets are still available here to print out.  Tickets are very limited and won't last long.  If tickets are still available by the time you read this message, arrive to the premiere early to ensure getting in.  These events are overbooked in order to have a full house.

The premiere is at the ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Parking at the ArcLight Hollywood is $4.00 for 4 hours with validation.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.

May 23, 2012 - Juanes, Bethenny Frankel, Jordin Sparks, Debbie Allen, Glenn Close & RuPaul are all stopping by The Grove today

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Busy day at The Grove today!  Lots of celebrities will be dropping by to meet fans and talk with Extra!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  Here's the schedule:

• Columbian rocker Juanes is scheduled to arrive at 9:30 a.m. and discuss his new CD Tr3s Presents MTV Unplugged Juanes.

•  Reality television star Bethenny Frankel is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. to discuss her Summer talk show and her new book Skinnydipping: A Novel.  Bethenny will also be signing her book tonight at Barnes & Noble at The Grove.

•  Singer and American Idol season 6 winner Jordin Sparks is scheduled to arrive at 11:00 a.m. to discuss working with Whitney Houston on Sparkle.

•  Actress and dance choreographer Debbie Allen is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. with the Gap Kids.

•  Actress Glenn Close is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. to discuss this season of Damages.

•  Singer and host RuPaul is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to talk with Extra.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.







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May 22, 2012 - Patricia Heaton will be honored with a star on the Walk of Fame today

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Actress Patricia Heaton is being honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame today at 11:30 AM!  Both Ray Romano (Patricia's husband on Everybody Loves Raymond) and Neil Flynn (Patricia's husband on The Middle) will be guest speakers at the ceremony.  This event is taking place at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

May 22, 2012 - Emily Maynard, Ali Wentworth and Greta Gerwig stop by The Grove today

Photo courtesy of Emily Maynard

Tuesday will feature more celebrities stopping by The Grove to meet fans and talk with Extra!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  Here's the schedule for today:

Photo courtesy of Ali Wentworth

• The Bachelorette Emily Maynard is scheduled to arrive at 11:30 a.m. and discuss the show.

•  Actress and author Ali Wentworth is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m.

•  Actress Greta Gerwig is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and discuss her new movie Damsels in Distress.

 The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.




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May 21, 2012 - Billy Bob Thornton signs his new book at The Grove tonight

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Actor, writer, director and musician Billy Bob Thornton is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to sign his new book The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts at 7:00 PM! 

This is a wristbanded event, so you'll want to buy the book once the doors at Barnes & Noble open at 9:00 AM to ensure getting your book signed when Billy Bob Thornton arrives at 7:00 PM.  If you can't be at Barnes & Noble when they open, please call and make sure wristbands are still available before you head over.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

May 21, 2012 - Jena Malone, Robert Herjavec and the Push Girls are all stopping by The Grove today

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Another week of celebrities stopping by The Grove to meet fans and talk with Extra!  These interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  Here's the lineup for today:

Push Girls photo courtesy of the Sundance Channel

• Actress and musician Jena Malone is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m.

•  Entrepreneur and television personality Robert Herjavec is scheduled to arrive at 2:15 p.m. to discuss this season of Shark Tank.

• The inspirational stars of the new reality show Push Girls (Tiphany Adams, Auti Angel, Angela Rockwood & Mia Schaikewitz) are scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. to discuss overcoming their disabilities and their new show.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.





***Update*** Adding footage that has aired:

May 19, 2012 - Hollywood & Highland Block Party with free admission for Los Angeles residents

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The Hollywood & Highland Center is throwing a block party for Los Angeles residents from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM!  Bring the whole family down for lots of fun and free things to do!  Here's a list of things to do at the block party:

• Free tours of Grauman's Chinese Theatre (normally $13.50) with free popcorn.

• Free admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (normally $30.00).  There are no barriers, so you'll be able to stand next to the wax figures of your favorite celebrities and pose for pictures.

• Free tours of the Kodak Theatre (soon to be known as the Dolby Theatre)

•  Cirque du Soleil IRIS will be offering free make-up, costume and prop demonstrations and photo opportunities in the Kodak Theatre lobby 1.

In order to receive free admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood and the Grauman's Chinese Theatre tour you'll have to provide proof of residency.  Please bring along a copy of a bill or other document with your name and address and a photo ID.

The Hollywood & Highland Center is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at the Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information center without having to purchase anything).  For further information please call Grauman's Chinese Theater at (323) 461-3331.

May 14, 2012 - What to Expect When You're Expecting premieres in Hollywood

Tonight is the premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting at Grauman's Chinese Theatre!  Stars from the movie (Cameron Diaz, Jennifer "JLo" Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chance Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid & Chris Rock) are all scheduled to walk the red carpet starting at 6:30 p.m.  I'd recommend getting to Grauman's Chinese Theatre earlier if you want a good spot to spot the stars as they arrive.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at the Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information center without having to purchase anything).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

May 18, 2012 - Lovely Molly screens followed by a Q&A with the cast

The horror movie Lovely Molly screens tonight followed by a question and answer session with the cast!  Not sure which cast members will be attending, but some of the cast members include Alexandra Holden, Johnny Lewis, Gretchen Lodge, Ken Arnold and Shane Tunney.  This event starts at 7:40 p.m. at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.


Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

May 17, 2012 - Dina Eastwood and Lisa Marie Presley are both stopping by The Grove today

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Both Dina Eastwood and Lisa Marie Presley are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do interviews with Extra!  Dina Eastwood is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. to discuss her new reality show Mrs. Eastwood & Company.  Lisa Marie Presley is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. to discuss her new album Storm & Grace.  These interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, apperances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

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May 17, 2012 - Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands screen with a Q&A with the writers

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Johnny Depp's Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands are both screening with a question and answer session with Ed Wood writers Larry Karazewski and Scott Alexander between movies.  This event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for senior citizens.

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the movie screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.