December 16, 2012 - Cimorelli and The Trojan Men have a free outdoor concert at CityWalk tonight

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Pop/rock band Cimorelli and USC's only all-male a cappella group The Trojan Men hit the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

***Update***  Print out this picture of Cimorelli and arrive at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue before 4:00 p.m. for a chance to attend the band's meet & greet!
   
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 Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

If it rains (there's a 20% chance), it's especially important to call or check CityWalk's Twitter account to confirm the concert is still taking place.  I won't be home to update this entry or tweet updates.

December 15, 2012 - Free concert tonight at CityWalk featuring Jamar Rogers, Stephen Petree, iHEARTStereo, Paige Bryan and BlairStone

Jamar Rogers, Stephen Petree, iHEARTStereo, Paige Bryan and BlairStone are all stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  Lovely CBS and KCAL entertainment reporter Suzanne Marques will also be hosting the concert!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella.

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 Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 13, 2012 - Hugh Jackman is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

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Jay Leno

Actor Hugh Jackman is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  The Tonight Show host Jay Leno will be the guest speaker at the ceremony.

This event is taking place at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard (in front of the Madame Tussauds Hollywood) and directions can be found here. 

December 12, 2012 - This is 40 premieres tonight at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

The new movie This Is 40 premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight!  Stars from the movie (Leslie Mann, Paul Rudd, Megan Fox, Jason Segel, Albert Brooks, Robert Smigel and other cast members) and writer/director/producer Judd Apatow are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  If you're planning on attending for celebrity spotting, I highly recommend arriving early.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).

December 11, 2012 - Free Gus Van Sant double feature tonight at the Egyptian Theatre

Tonight is a double feature of director Gus Van Sant directed movies with free admission at the Egyptian Theatre!  Good Will Hunting (1997) and To Die For (1995) will both screen starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight!  This is a free event, but admission is on a first come first served basis, so arrive early.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

December 10, 2012 - The Impossible premieres tonight in Hollywood

The new movie The Impossible premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  The stars (Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland & other cast members), filmmakers and Maria Belon (whose real story inspired the movie) are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  If you're planning on attending to spot celebrities as they arrive, I highly recommend arriving early.

The ArcLight Hollywood is 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.

December 10, 2012 - See It's a Wonderful Life at Grauman's Chinese Theatre for only 25-cents

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Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946) screens at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre with tickets only 25¢!  This special screening starts at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  There's a $1.00 service charge per ticket when purchasing them online.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

December 8, 2012 - Juliet Simms and Norman Kelsey have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Rocker Juliet Simms and R&B/soul/pop artist Norman Kelsey are both stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm, I'm sure it will be another cold night.

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 Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 6, 2012 - Edge of Salvation premieres in Hollywood today

Edge of Salvation premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood today!  The stars (Charlene Tilton, Jeremy London, Kelly Washington, Jonathan Lipnicki & other cast members) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 3:30 p.m.  If you're planning on attending to spot celebrities as they arrive, I highly recommend arriving early.

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.  

December 5, 2012 - Cast members from Sons of Anarchy are attending Donate for the Tri-State tonight at The Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant

Sons of Anarchy cast members (Ron Perlman, Kim Coates, Dayton Callie and many others) are scheduled to attend the Donate for the Tri-State benefit tonight at The Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant!  There will be a raffle with several items donated from celebrities and musicians.  There will also be Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen tribute bands playing live music through the night!

Doors open at 8:00 p.m., there's a $10.00 cover charge at the door and you'll get 1 raffle ticket.  Proceeds from the raffle and bar will be donated to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund and Staten Strong.  Come on down, hang out with the cast and help a good cause!  You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.

The Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant is located at 7038 Sunset Boulevard (one block east of La Brea) and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant at (323) 469-7038.


***Update*** Adding a picture from the event:

Our friend Lourdes meets cast members

December 4, 2012 - Children's Hospital Cancer Ward Christmas Toy Drive & Concert with lots of celebrities attending

Children's Hospital Cancer Ward Christmas Toy Drive & Concert is taking place at Infusion Lounge at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood tonight!  Lots of celebrities will be attending, Kiss tribute band KISS my ass will be playing and it's for a wonderful cause.  To attend, RSVP here and bring an unwrapped toy that's valued at least $15.00.  Celebrities will begin walking the red carpet at 8:00 p.m.  Arrive early to ensure getting in.  Celebrities scheduled to attend include the following:

Kyle Massey (That's So Raven & Dancing with the Stars), Kenton Duty (Shake It Up!), Kim Lee (The Hangover Part II & Model), Ariel Teal Toombs (Hell's Belles and the beautiful daughter of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper), Darrell Sheets, Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante (Storage Wars), Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween, April Fool's Day, Halloween II), Britt Griffith (Ghost Hunters), Ryan Lee (Super 8), Taylor Wayne, Ariel Tweto (Flying Wild Alaska), Erica Hubbard (Lincoln Heights & Let's Stay Together), Madison Leisle (The Walking Dead & R.A.D.I.C.A.L.S), Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff (Baywatch & Sirens), Bobby Edner (Monsters, Inc. & Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Lorenzo Lamas (Falcon Crest, Renegade & The Bold and the Beautiful) and many others!

Infusion Lounge at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional question, please call Infusion Lounge at (818) 308-1330.

December 3, 2012 - Carole King is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

Carol King is being honored today

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Legendary singer and songwriter Carole King is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  Actress Kristin Chenoweth will be a guest speaker at the ceremony.

This event is taking place at 6906 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

December 2, 2012 - The Mariachi Divas are performing at CityWalk tonight

***Update***  Due to rain, the concert has been cancelled for tonight.

The Grammy Award winning Mariachi Divas are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella, I'm sure it will be another cold night with possible rain.

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 Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 1, 2012 - Ryan Beatty and Chelsea Williams have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

The 17-year-old pop/rock singing sensation Ryan Beatty and pop singer Chelsea Williams are both stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella, I'm sure it will be another cold night with possible rain.

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 Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 1, 2012 - The Alameda Writers Group have a free seminar in Glendale for aspiring Hollywood writers today

The Alameda Writers Group has another excellent seminar from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Glendale!  This free event will feature producer/writer/actor Christopher Lockhart giving aspiring Hollywood writers invaluable advice and guidance.

This event is taking place at the Glendale Central Library in the Upstairs Auditorium.  The Glendale Central Library is located at 222 E. Harvard Street and directions can be found .  For any additional information, please call the Glendale Central Library at (818) 548-2030.

November 30, 2012 - The 8,000th Walgreens store opens in Hollywood with many celebrities expected tonight

Photo courtesy of Jeff Balke

Tonight, Walgreens opens their 8,000th store on Sunset Boulevard & Vine Street in Hollywood (formally, home to Borders) with many celebrities scheduled to attend!  Celebrities will begin arriving at 5:00 p.m.  Some of the celebrities expected to attend include the following:

Photo courtesy of PancakeMistake

• Fergie who's the female vocalist for The Black Eyed Peas.

•  Actor Kurt Russell (Escape From New York, The Thing and many others) and his son Wyatt Russell who's also an actor.

• Mark McGrath who's the lead vocalist for the rock band Sugar Ray.

• Fashion consultant and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn.

• Former NFL player Terry Bradshaw.

• Former NFL player Howie Long.

• The Biggest Loser host and actress Alison Sweeney.

• Model and horse racing jockey Chantal Sutherland.

This Walgreens is located at 1555 North Vine Street and directions can be found here. 

November 30, 2012 - Rick Baker is being honored with a star on the Walk of Fame today

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Make-up, special effects and costume/wardrobe designer Rick Baker is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  Director Barry Sonnenfeld will be a guest speaker at the ceremony.

This event is taking place at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard (in front of the Guinness World Records Museum, on Hollywood and Highland) and directions can be found here. 

November 29, 2012 - Apocalypto screens on December 20th followed by a Q&A with Mel Gibson & Farhad Safinia

Photo courtesy of Georges Biard

The 2006 movie Apocalypto screens on December 20th at the Egyptian Theatre followed by a question and answer session with writer/producer/director Mel Gibson and writer/producer Farhad Safinia at 7:30 PM!

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at either the box office or online at Fandango.  General admission is $11.00.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

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.

November 28, 2012 - Following screens on December 6th followed by a Q&A with director Christopher Nolan

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The 1998 movie Following screens on December 6th at the Egyptian Theatre followed by a question and answer session with writer/producer/director Christopher Nolan at 7:30 PM!  Christopher Nolan is outstanding and has also directed The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, Memento and many others.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at either the box office or online at Fandango here.  General admission is $11.00.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

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.

November 28, 2012 - Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan are signing issue #2 of Deadpool this morning at Golden Apple

Golden Apple is located at 7018 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Golden Apple at (323) 658-6047.