July 31, 2012 - Free tickets to attend the Californication season finale at The Greek Theatre with a Marilyn Manson concert on 8/2

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Marilyn Manson photo courtesy of Georges Biard

 ***Update***  Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this event.


Californication is filming a concert scene for their season finale at The Greek Theatre this Thursday (August 2nd)!  Tim Minchin will be performing and Marilyn Manson is making an appearance.  This is where you come in!  They need an audience and free tickets are available here.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the taping will begin at 6:30 p.m.  Arrive early.  The Greek Theatre is located at 2700 North Vermont Avenue and directions can be found here.

July 31, 2012 - The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band have a free concert tonight in Hollywood

The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band are performing a free outdoor 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.

August 1, 2012 - Total Recall premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight

 Total Recall premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight!  The stars (Colin Ferrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston and others) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.  If you're planning on attending, I highly recommend arriving early.  Following the premiere, the after party is taking place across the street at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

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).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 465-4847.

July 28, 2012 - The Sound of Music screens on July 30th with actress Kym Karath attending

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The 1965 movie The Sound of Music screens on July 30th with actress Kym Karath (who plays Gretl Von Trapp in the movie) attending!  The screening is taking place on July 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.  Tickets are only $5.00 and can be purchased online here.

The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at (310) 247-3000.

July 26, 2012 - Pepe Aguilar is getting his star on the Walk of Fame this morning

Photo courtesy of Dwight McCann

Mexican singing superstar Pepe Aguilar is being honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame today at 11:30 AM!

This event is taking place at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard (on the southeast corner of La Brea) and directions can be found here.

July 26, 2012 - Chris Colfer has a book signing at The Grove tonight

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Glee star Chris Colfer is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to sign his new children's book The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell 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 Chris Colfer 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.

July 26, 2012 - The free Twilight Concert Series continues tonight with a Jackie Greene and Me and Heath concert

Tonight the 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series continues with another free outdoor concert at the Santa Monica Pier from 7-10 PM!  You'll be treated to a concert by Jackie Greene and Me and Heath!  The concert will be taking place on the beach next to the pier, so you may want to bring a blanket, jacket, beach chair, etc.

Parking at the Santa Monica Pier can run anywhere from $6 to $12 for the day.  The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier and directions can be found here.

July 25, 2012 - Katee Sackhoff is stopping by The Grove today

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Actress Katee Sackhoff is stopping by The Grove to meet fans and talk with Extra!  The interview will be taking place at 1:00 p.m. 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 this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

July 25, 2012 - The free Summer Concert Series continues at The Grove with contestants from NBC's The Voice

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The Grove's Summer Concert Series continues with another free outdoor concert!  Tonight former contestants from NBC's The Voice will be taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. at The Grove in The Park area.  Dia Frampton (season 1 runner-up), Tony Lucca (3rd place on season 2), Juliet Simms (season 2 runner-up) and Chris Mann (4th place on season 2) are all scheduled to perform tonight!

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 24, 2012 - Free Bob Sheppard Quartet concert at the Hollywood & Highland Center tonight

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The Bob Sheppard Quartet are performing a free outdoor jazz 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 23, 2012 - The Watch premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight

The Watch premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight!  The stars (Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Will Forte and others) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.  If you're planning on attending, 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).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 465-4847.

July 22, 2012 - Free admission to NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood television taping in Glendale today

 NWA Championship Wrestling From Hollywood have a television taping today with free admission at 3:00 PM!  The taping is taking place at Glendale Studios, located at 1239 South Glendale Avenue and directions can be found here.  While the taping is free, seats are limited, so arrive early.  Matches scheduled to take place include:

• International TV Champion Scorpio Sky vs. Willie Mack

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•  Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas vs. The Happening (Joey Ryan & Johnny Goodtime) with the winners becoming #1 contenders for the Heritage Tag Team Championship

•  Junior Heavyweight Champion Kevin Douglas vs. Johnny Yuma

• Shawn Ricker vs. Ryan Taylor in the finals of the Percival Pringle III (WWE's Paul Bearer) Cup  

•   Timothy Thatcher vs. Brian Cage

Also, don't forget to check out NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood on Sundays at 1:00 AM on KDOC Los Angeles.  If you miss an episode or don't live in California, you can find the complete library listed and new episodes are posted every Wednesday here.

July 19, 2012 - Ruby Sparks premieres in Hollywood tonight

Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris' new movie Ruby Sparks premieres at the Egyptian Theatre tonight!  The stars (Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Deborah Ann Woll, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan and other cast members) and filmmakers will start arriving at either 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

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

July 18, 2012 - Kellie Pickler and Gloriana have a free concert at The Grove tonight

The Grove's Summer Concert Series returns tonight with a free country music concert with Kellie Pickler and Gloriana (Mike Gossin, Tom Gossin & Rachel Reinert) hitting the stage 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 18, 2012 - Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Kevin McHale are stopping by The Grove today

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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Kevin McHale are both stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is scheduled to arrive at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Jersey Shore.  Kevin McHale is scheduled to arrive at 10:15 a.m. to discuss Glee.  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.

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July 17, 2012 - Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis have a press conference at The Grove

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis have a press conference for their new movie The Campaign today at The Grove!  The press conference is open to the public, starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held 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.  For any additional information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

July 17, 2012 - Step Up Revolution premieres in Hollywood with free tickets available

Step Up Revolution premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight!  The stars (Adam G. Sevani, Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and others) and filmmakers are all scheduled to walk the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.

Free tickets to attend the premiere are available here.  Special thanks to our friend Ana Maria Ostorga for the heads up!  If you plan on printing out tickets to attend the premiere, the movie starts at 7:30 p.m., but arrive early.  I'd recommend arriving at 5:30 p.m. (earlier if you can).

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).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

July 17, 2012 - Barbara Morrison has a free concert Hollywood & Highland Center

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Barbara Morrison is performing a free outdoor jazz 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 17, 2012 - William Levy will be at Americana at Brand today launcing 2 new Pepsi flavors

Actor and Dancing With the Stars contestant William Levy is stopping by The Americana at Brand to unveil 2 new Pepsi NEXT flavors!  William Levy will be meeting fans, discussing and serving the samples of Pepsi NEXT Cherry Vanilla and Pepsi NEXT Paradise Mango at 10:30 a.m.  William Levy will also be vdoing an interview with Extra at The Grove at 2:15 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.

July 17, 2012 - Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Josh Henderson and William Levy are all stopping by The Grove to talk with Extra today

Photo of Will Ferrell courtesy of Guillermo Quezada

Photo courtesy of William Levy

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:

•  Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis are stopping by at 10:30 a.m., following their press conference to discuss their movie The Campaign. 

•  Actor Josh Henderson is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. for his interview.

• Actor  William Levy is scheduled to arrive at 2:15 p.m. for his interview to discuss the new Pepsi NEXT flavors.  William Levy will also be at The Americana at Brand at 10:30 a.m.
  

  
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.

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July 17, 2012 - RSVP for a free screening of The Well-Digger's Daughter tomorrow in Beverly Hills

Free screening of The Well-Digger's Daughter in Beverly Hills tomorrow (July 18th)!   You can RSVP for the free screening here.  The screening is taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the Laemmle's Music Hall 3

The Laemmle's Music Hall 3 located at 9036 Wilshire Boulevard and directions can be found here.

July 16, 2012 - Julie Chen is stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra today

Julie Chen photo courtesy of David Shankbone

Julie Chen is the host of Big Brother and The Talk and she'll be stopping by The Grove to meet fans and discuss the new season of Big Brother!  The interview will be taking place at 3:30 p.m. 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 this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled

July 13 - Billy Bob Thornton is signing books before a screening of two of his movies in Hollywood

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Actor Billy Bob Thornton is signing copies of his new book The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts tonight at 6:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Egyptian Theatre!  At 7:30 p.m., Billy Bob Thornton will make the introduction, as his movies The Man Who Wasn't There and A Simple Plan screen.

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.

July 11, 2012 - Free tickets to a screening of The Dark Knight Rises on 7/19

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One lucky person who follows me on Twitter will win a pair of free tickets to see The Dark Knight Rises at The Grove on July 19th at 7:30pm!  You'll be able to see the movie a few hours before everyone else! 

At 4:00 p.m. I'll tweet the simple instructions to win the tickets.  With fairness in mind, everyone will have an equal chance at winning...as long as you have quick fingers.  The person who was kind enough to offer these tickets will be at The Grove 2 or 3 hours before the screening to hand you the tickets.  The tickets are from Gofobo, so it's important that whoever wins should be able to arrive 2-3 hours before showtime.  With the high demand for these tickets, if you arrive 1 hour before showtime, you're not going to get in.

Good luck, everyone!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.