December 4, 2012 - Fredric Fekkai Salon, Jus D'Amour Perfume and The Look Bag have a red carpet holiday party tonight in West Hollywood

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Lots of celebrities are scheduled to attend the Frederic Fekkai Salon, Jus D'Amour Perfume and The Look Bag holiday party tonight!  The press release doesn't specify if this is a private event, but free mini-makeovers (blowout, nail polish, make-up, etc) will be available inside.  While this may be a private event, picture and/or autograph opportunities may be available with many celebrities arriving and leaving.  The party will be taking place from 6-9 p.m.

 Paula Abdul (singer/actress/celebrity judge), Kimora Lee Simmons (television/personality/producer), Meital Dohan (Weeds), Wladimir Klitchsko (professional boxer), Michael Bay (producer/director), Ruby Gettinger (star of Ruby), Kaya Jones (Pussycat Dolls), Tiffany Hines (Bones, Nikita & others), Amber Smith (actress/model), Lisa Gastineau (reality show star), Carla DiBello (producer) and many others are scheduled to attend and walk the red carpet.

Frederic Fekkai Salon is located at 8457 Melrose Place in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Frederic Fekkai Salon at (323) 655-7800.

November 27, 2012 - Actor Eriq La Salle signs his new book tonight at Book Soup

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Actor and author Eriq La Salle is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign his new book Laws of Depravity at 7:00 PM!  

Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

November 2, 2012 - Oliver Stone signs his new book tonight at Book Soup

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Director and author Oliver Stone and historian/co-writer Dr. Peter Kuznick are stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign their new book The Untold History of the United States at 7:00 PM!  The discussion will be moderated by Jon Wiener.

Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

October 27, 2012 - Halloween producer Irwin Yablans signs his new book at Book Soup tonight

Producer Irwin Yablans is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign his new book The Man Who Created Halloween at 6:00 PM!  The book chronicles the fascinating story of how Irwin Yablans created one of the most influential, loved and profitable horror movie franchises of all time!

Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

August 7, 2012 - Actress Jeanne Cooper is signing her new book at Book Soup tonight

Soap opera star Jeanne Cooper is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign her new book Not Young, Still Restless: A Memoir at 7:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

August 1, 2012 - Cher Lloyd is making an apperance in West Hollywood tonight

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Singer Cher Lloyd will be meeting fans and unveiling her new milkshake tonight at Millions of Milkshakes at 6:00 PM!  This appearance is at the Millions of Milkshakes located at 8910 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Millions of Milkshakes at (310) 652-1118.  Special thanks to __J0N__  for the heads up!

June 29, 2012 - Slipknot's M. Shawn Crahan signs his new book at Book Soup tonight

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M. Shawn Crahan from the heavy metal band Slipknot is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign his new book The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey at 7:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

June 6, 2012 - Free Def Leppard concert followed by a Q&A with the band today

Legendary rock and roll band Def Leppard (Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell) have a free concert followed by a question and answer session with the band today!  The concert starts at 2:30 p.m. and is first come, first served event, so it's important to arrive early.

If you're not able to attend this event, it will be posted here tomorrow (June 7th) at 12:00 p.m.  I'll also update this blog entry and place the concert/Q&A here once it's posted on YouTube.  Big THANKS to Shady Shenanigans for giving me a heads up about this great event! 

This event is taking place at the House of Blues at 8430 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the House of Blues at (323) 848-5100.

***Update***  Adding the concert:

May 17, 2012 - Gregg Allman signs copies of his new book at Book Soup

Legendary singer and founder of The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman is stopping by Book Soup to sign copies of his new book My Cross to Bear from 4-6 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

May 8, 2012 - Neil Sedaka signs his new children's book at Book Soup today

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Legendary singer Neil Sedaka is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign copies of his new children's book Dinosaur Pet at 3:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

May 2, 2012 - Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino signs his new book at Book Soup tonight

Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino (Vinny G) is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign his new book Control the Crazy: My Plan to Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool at 7:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

April 9, 2012 - Piper Laurie is signing her new book at Book Soup tonight

Actress Piper Laurie will be discussing and signing her new book Learning to Live Out Loud: A Memoir at Book Soup at 7:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any addtional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

March 24, 2012 - Duff McKagan signs his new book today at Book Soup

Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver musician Duff McKagan is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign his new book It's So Easy: And Other Lies at 4:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.



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March 13, 2012 - Carrie Fisher signs her new book tonight at Book Soup

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Carrie Fisher, who starred in the Star Wars franchise as Princess Leia is discussing and signing her new book Shockaholic tonight!  This event is happening at Book Soup tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

March 7, 2012 - Jeff, Who Lives at Home premieres tonight in Los Angeles

Jeff, Who Lives at Home is premiering tonight at the Directors Guild of America at 6:30 PM!  The movie stars Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Judy Greer and Susan Sarandon.  All the stars and filmmakers are scheduled to be in attendance.  The Directors Guild of America is located at 7920 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.

February 13, 2012 - Jaws: Memories from Martha's Vineyard signing tonight

Author Matt Taylor, artist Paul McPhee and production designer/uncredited second unit director Joe Alves will all be discussing and signing copies of the new book Jaws: Memories from Martha's Vineyardtonight at Book Soup starting at 7:00 PM!  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call (310) 659-3110.

January 16, 2012 - Heather Donahue is signing copies of her new book at Book Soup tonight

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Actress Heather Donahue will be discussing and signing her new book 'Growgirl: How My Life After The Blair Witch Project When to Pot' tonight!  This event is taking place at Book Soup at 7:00 p.m.  Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For further details, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

January 2, 2012 - A person of interest placed in custody in regards to the arson fires this morning

A person of interest was pulled over by the LAPD and placed in custody for questioning regarding the arson fires this morning.








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Suspect/person of interest smiling in the backseat

January 2, 2012 - The LAPD have released footage of a person of interest in the arson fires in Los Angeles

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At a press conference on Sunday, the Los Angeles Police Department released footage of person of interest in the arson fires that have been occurred in Hollywood, West Hollywood and North Hollywood.  Normally, I like to post fun things happening around town, but I think this is a very important video for all of us to see.  While the video quality is poor, the person of interest has a very unique walk and someone may recognize him from his walk.  The person of interest also entered a small black car or SUV.

This might be a good opportunity to start a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood, get to know your neighbors and protect the area.  Concerned citizens standing outside would certainly be a deterrent for anyone looking to cause trouble.  Many of us who are unemployed at the moment certainly wouldn't mind going out to ensure our neighborhoods stay safe at night.  Information on LAPD's Neighborhood Watch program can be found here.

I'd also recommend contacting the Guardian Angels.  When I lived on Whitley Avenue in the 90s, our Neighborhood Watch worked with the LAPD and Guardian Angels to clean up the area.  The Guardian Angels simply need an apartment that will let them stay there and locals buying them food.  That's a small price to pay and worth considering.

If you hear or see anything strange in your neighborhood, don't hesitate to call 911.  Stay safe and feel free to leave me any feedback.  I'm in the Hollywood Boulevard/La Brea area, so some of these fires have been very close.

***Update 4:00 a.m.***  Police are questioning a person of interest they caught at Fairfax & Sunset.

December 15, 2011 - Author Susan Bernard is signing her new Marilyn Monroe book tonight at Book Soup

Author Susan Bernard is discussing and signing her new Marilyn Monroe photo book 'Marilyn: Intimate Exposures' tonight at Book Soup starting at 7:00 p.m.  Book Soup is located at 8818 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information please call (310) 659-3110.