July 11, 2012 - Sean Kingston and Chris Rene have a free concert at The Grove tonight

Photo of Sean Kingston courtesy of Fayola

Photo courtesy of Chris Rene

The Grove kicks off their Summer Concert Series with a free Sean Kingston and Chris Rene concert starting at 7:30 PM!  The outdoor concert will be taking place in The Park area of 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 the concert, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.

July 11, 2012 - Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide today

Photo courtesy of Nehrams2020

It's July 11th (7/11) and 7-Eleven is celebrating by giving you a Free 7.11 oz. Slurpee!  Simply stop by your local 7-Eleven anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and you can cool off with a free Slurpee!  Find your local 7-Eleven here.

I'm looking at ways to make things a little more interactive.  I'd love for any of you to tweet me a picture of you and your free Slurpee.  I'll post any pictures right here for all to see!

Unfortunately, El Coyote Cafe didn't get a Slurpee

Mil Joy brought the family over for Slurpees

 

Gina Ramirez shows off her Slurpees

Cortney Kern got a Slurpee

July 10, 2012 - Brian Auger's Oblivion Express has a free concert at the Hollywood & Highland Center tonight

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express are performing a free outdoor jazz/rock concert at the Hollywood & Highland Center tonight!  The concert runs from 7-9 p.m. in the central courtyard area of the complex.  Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early.

If you get hungry and/or thirsty while you're out there, a $10.00 donation to Project Angel Food will get you 2 glasses of wine and an appetizer box!

The Hollywood & Highland Center is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

July 10, 2012 - Rocker Slash is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today

Slash photo courtesy of Archita78

Charlie Sheen photo courtesy of Joella Marano

Rock icon Slash is being honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame today at 11:30 AM!  Slash is best known for being part of the original Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year.  Charlie Sheen, Robert Evans and Jim Ladd will be guest speakers at the ceremony.

Also, the first 200 fans in line will be admitted in the Hard Rock Cafe for a short musical set with Slash and Myles Kennedy at 9:00 AM!

This event is taking place at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard (in front of the Hard Rock Cafe at the Hollywood & Highland Center) and directions can be found here.

July 10, 2012 - Piers Morgan, Gary Oldman, Bella Thorne and Zendaya Coleman are all stopping by The Grove today

Photo courtesy of MingleMediaTVNetwork

Photo courtesy of MingleMediaTVNetwork

***Update***  Gary Oldman's appearance was moved to tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.  As I always say, call ton confirm the schedule before heading down.  Special thanks to Samantha Romanov and Adam for letting me know.

Another day filled with celebrities stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do interviews with Extra!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The schedule for the day includes the following: 

Gary Oldman photo courtesy of Sam

• Piers Morgan is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss his CNN talk show Piers Morgan Tonight.

•  Actor Gary Oldman is scheduled to arrive at 2:45 p.m. and discuss his new movie The Dark Knight Rises.

•  Bella Thorne and Zendaya who star on the Disney Channel's Shake It Up are both scheduled to arrive at 3:30 p.m. and discuss the new season.

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 or celebrities are rescheduled.

 ***Update***  Adding footage:

July 9, 2012 - George Hamilton and Lindsey Vonn are stopping by The Grove today

Photo courtesy of Angela George

Photo courtesy of Keith Hinkle

George Hamilton and Lindsey Vonn are both stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra!  Actor George Hamilton is scheduled to arrive at 1:15 p.m. and discuss being cast in the La Cage Aux Folles stage musical, that kicks off next month in San Diego.  U.S. Ski Team member and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 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 these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

July 8, 2012 - Some Kind of Wonderful & All The Right Moves featuring a Q&A with Lea Thompson & director Howard Deutch

Photo courtesy of Lea Thompson

The 1987 movie Some Kind of Wonderful and  the 1983 movie All the Right Moves are both screening tonight at the Egyptian Theatre with a very special Q&A!  In between movies, actress Lea Thompson (who stars in both movies) and Some Kind of Wonderful director Howard Deutch will sit down for a question and answer session.  This special event starts at 7:30 p.m. 

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.

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.