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

Photo courtesy of The Trojan Men

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 - Parental Guidance premieres tonight at L.A. LIVE

 ***Update***  Due to the tragedy in Connecticut, the premiere was cancelled earlier.  Just found out and I'm sorry for the inconvenience.  

Parental Guidance premieres tonight at the Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14!  Stars from the movie (Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott & other cast members) and the filmmakers are all scheduled to walk the red carpet starting at 6:30 p.m.  If you're planning on attending to see the celebrities as they arrive, I'd highly recommend getting there early. 

The Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 is located at 1000 West Olympic Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 at (213) 763-6070. 

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 15, 2012 - Buffy: The Making of a Vampire Slayer signing today in Burbank

Author Nancy Holder, Amber Benson (who played Tara Maclay on the show), Camden Toy
 (who played Übervamp on the show), John Vulich (makeup effects creator on the show) and Todd McIntosh (makeup effects artist) are all stopping by Dark Delicacies to sign Buffy: The Making of a Vampire Slayer ($50.00) 2:00 p.m. today!

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Dark Delicacies at (818) 556-6660.

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

Photo courtesy of Paul Cush

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 11, 2012 - The Guilt Trip premieres in Westwood tonight

The Guilt Trip premieres tonight at the Regency Village Theatre!  Stars from the movie (Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen & other cast members) and the filmmakers are all scheduled to walk the red carpet starting at 6:30 p.m.  If you're planning on attending to see the celebrities as they arrive, I'd highly recommend getting there early. 

The Regency Village Theatre is located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood and directions can be found here.

December 11, 2012 - Todd McFarlane signs his new book at Barnes & Noble at The Grove tonight

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Comic book artist/writer, toy designer & Spawn creator Todd McFarlane is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to meet fans and sign his new book The Art Of Todd McFarlane 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  Todd McFarlane 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.

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 10, 2012 - Betty White signs her new book at The Grove tonight

Legendary actress Betty White is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to meet fans and sign her new book Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo 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  Betty White 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.   Each customer may get up to 3 books signed.


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.

December 10, 2012 - Stevie Wonder drops by The Grove today for an interview with Extra

Photo courtesy of Antonio Cruz/ABr

Legendary singer Stevie Wonder is stopping by The Grove 3:30 p.m. to meet fans, do an interview with Extra and sing a song or two today!

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

December 8, 2012 - 3 Day Test premieres this morning in Downtown L.A.

The new DVD movie 3 Day Test premieres at The Downtown Independent this morning!  Cast members (Corbin Bernsen, George Newbern, Megyn Price, Francesca Capaldi, Aiden Potter & Taylor Spreitler) and Psych star Timothy Omundson are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 10:00 a.m.  This is a private event, but photo and/or autograph opportunities may be available while the stars are walking the red carpet.

The Downtown Independent is located at 251 South Main Street and directions can be found here.

December 8, 2012 - Radio Disney's N.B.T. has the Season 5 finale & concert at The Americana at Brand tonight

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Radio Disney's N.B.T. Season 5 has the huge finale and concert at The Americana at Brand tonight!  Finalists Elle Winter and Chloe & Halle will be on hand performing live on stage and you'll also find out who will be crowned the winner(s) this season!  Also, Bella Thorne, Ross Lynch and R5, Diamond White, Raini Rodriguez, Laura Marano, Alli Simpson, Olivia Holt, Coco Jones, Shealeigh, Becky G, Trevor Jackson, Calum Worthy, Katherine McNamara, McClain Sisters and others will be performing on stage and/or making appearances at the show!  This free event starts at 5:30 p.m.

The Americana at Brand is located 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Americana at Brand at (818) 637-8982.

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 - Quartet screens on 12/7 & 12/8 followed by a Q&A with director Dustin Hoffman

Photo courtesy of Georges Biard

Quartet screens December 7th and 8th followed by a question and answer session with director Dustin Hoffman both nights!  These special screenings start at 7:20 p.m. both nights at The Landmark Theatres.  General admission is $13.00, children and seniors are $10.00.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office, or online here for December 7th and here for December 8th.  These screenings will sell out, so don't wait to get your tickets.

The Landmark Theatres is located at 10850 West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Landmark Theatres at (310) 470-0492.

December 6, 2012 - RSVP for a free Blake Shelton concert on December 8th at the Westfield Culver City

Photo courtesy of Keith Hinkle

RSPV and print out tickets to attend a free concert with country musician Blake Shelton at the Westfield Culver City on December 8th!  The Voice's RaeLynn will also be on hand to make the introduction.  This is a free event, but you have to RSVP and print out the tickets to attend.  Blake Shelton is scheduled to perform 6 songs acoustically from 1:00-1:30 p.m.

This event will be taking place at the JCPenney exterior east lot at the Westfield Culver City.  Fans will be let in starting at 10:00 a.m. on a first come, first served basis.

The Westfield Culver City is located at 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, in Culver City and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Westfield Culver City at (310) 390-5073.

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 5, 2012 - Actor Eriq La Salle signs his new book tonight at Eso Won Books

Photo courtesy of Eriq La Salle

Actor and author Eriq La Salle is stopping by Eso Won Books to discuss and sign his new book Laws of Depravity from 7-8:30 PM!  

Eso Won Books is located at 4327 Degnan Boulevard in Leimert Park and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Eso Won Books at (323) 290-1048 or e-mail them at esowonbooks@yahoo.com.