August 31, 2012 - Bella Throne, IM5, All Day Everyday, Wellington and VanJess have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Disney stars Bella Thorne and IM5, All Day Everyday, Wellington and VanJess all hit the stage tonight at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood for a free outdoor concert hosted by Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.

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.

August 30, 2012 - Circle Jerks - My Career As A Jerk followed by a Q&A with the director and members of the band

Circle Jerks - My Career As A Jerk is a documentary that looks at the Los Angeles punk band the Circle Jerks and it's screening tonight at 7:30 PM!  The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with director Dave Markey and he'll be joined by Circle Jerks band members Greg Hetson and Lucky Lehrer. 

This event is taking place at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre and doors open at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $13.89 after service fees and can be purchased here.

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any addtional information, please call Bret Berg at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

August 30, 2012 - The Pimps of Joytime and The Gumbo Brothers have a free concert at the Santa Monica Pier

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Tonight the 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series continues with another free outdoor concert at the Santa Monica Pier from 7-10 PM!  Funk and soul bands The Pimps of Joytime and The Gumbo Brothers headline tonight!  The concert is outdoors, 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.

August 29, 2012 - The Rise and Fall of The Clash screens followed by a Q&A with the producer and some of the cast

The Rise and Fall of The Clash is a documentary that looks at British punk band The Clash and it's screening tonight at 7:30 PM!  The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with executive producer Glenn Aveni and he'll be joined by some of the cast members from the movie. 

This event is taking place at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre and doors open at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $13.89 after service fees and can be purchased here.

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any addtional information, please call Bret Berg at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

August 29, 2012 - Jake Steinfeld, Jamie Kennedy, Tanika Ray, Sabrina Bryan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are all stopping by The Grove today

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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:

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• Fitness guru Jake Steinfeld is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to discuss his new book Take A Shot!: A Remarkable Story of Perseverance, Friendship, and a Really Crazy Adventure.

•  Jamie Kennedy and Tanika Ray are scheduled to arrive at 2:15 p.m. to discuss their new CW show Oh Sit!

•  Actress and singer Sabrina Bryan is scheduled to to arrive at 3:00 p.m. to discuss Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars.

• Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is scheduled to arrive at 4:00 p.m. and discuss his new horror movie The Possession.

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.  Please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed on Twitter.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these appearances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.  

August 28, 2012 - You, Me & The Circus premieres in Hollywood tonight

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You, Me & The Circus premieres at the supperclub in Hollywood.  Star Matt Dallas and celebrities Brandy Norwood, David Arquette, Omar Epps and AnnaLynne McCord are all expected to walk the red carpet starting at 7:00 p.m.  This is a private event, but you're welcome to celebrity watch.

The supperclub is located at 6675 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

August 28, 2012 - There's a DVD signing for The Walking Dead tonight in Burbank

Tonight at Dark Delicacies there's a big signing for the release of The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season on DVD and Blu-ray at 7:00 PM!  Emma Bell (who played Amy on the show), Jeryl Prescott (who played Jacqui on the show), David Boyd (director & cinematographer), Glen Mazzara (producer, writer and has appeared on The Talking Dead), Evan T. Reilly (writer & producer), Hunter M. Via (editor), Nathan Gunn (editor), Julius Ramsay (editor) and Bear McCreary (music composer) are all scheduled to attend the signing.  Copies of the DVD will be sold for $59.99 and copies of the Blu-ray will be $69.99.

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on heading over to this signing, please call Dark Delicacies to confirm the appearances at (818) 556-6660.

August 28, 2012 - The Possession premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight

The Possession premieres at ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  The stars (Kyra Sedgwick, Grant Show, Natasha Calis, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Madison Davenport and others) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.  This is a private event, but you're welcome to celebrity watch.

The premiere is at 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.

August 27, 2012 - Pauley Perrette, Geena Davis, Anne Heche and McKayla Maroney are all scheduled to be at The Grove today

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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:

• Actress Pauley Perrette is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to discuss this season of NCIS.

•  Actress Geena Davis is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. to discuss her television mini-series Coma.

•  Actress Anne Heche is scheduled to to arrive at 2:30 p.m. to discuss creating Tickle Time sunblock for kids.

• McKayla Maroney the amazing Olympic gold medalist on the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. to discuss competing at the Summer games.

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.  Please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed on Twitter.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these appearances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.  

August 24, 2012 - Dancing with the Stars pro Tristan MacManus is stopping by The Grove today

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Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Tristan MacManus is stopping by The Grove to meet fans and talk about the new season with Extra!  The interview will be taking place at 1:30 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.

Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these apperances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.   

August 24, 2012 - Total Recall screens followed by a Q&A with director Paul Verhoeven

Paul Verhoeven

The original Total Recall that was released in 1990 will screen tonight, followed by a question and answer session with director Paul Verhoeven!  This event is taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre.

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.

August 23, 2012 - The Apparition premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight and free tickets are available

The Apparition premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight!  The cast (Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan, Tom Felton, Julianna Guill, Luke Pasqualino and others) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.  If you're planning on attending for celebrity spotting, I highly recommend arriving early.

As I type this message, free tickets to attend the premiere are still available to print out here!  If the tickets are still available by the time you read this message, it's important you arrive early.  I'd recommend arriving 2-3 hours before the premiere starts.

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.

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August 23, 2012 - The 85th Annual Rudolph Valentino Memorial is at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery today

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The 85th Annual Rudolph Valentino Memorial is today at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.  Music, special guest speakers and historians will honor the life of the legendary silent film star starting 12:00 p.m.  The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard and directions can be found here.

August 23, 2012 - Christina Applegate and Guy Pearce stop by The Grove today

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A couple celebrities are stopping by The Grove to do their interviews with Extra today!  Actress Christina Applegate is scheduled to arrive at 1:15 p.m. to discuss this season of Up All Night.  Actor Guy Pearce is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. to discuss his new movie Lawless.  The 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 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.  Please read this disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these apperances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.   

August 23, 2012 - The free Twilight Concert Series is headlined by Alex Cuba and Lucky 7 Mambo at the Santa Monica Pier tonight

Tonight the 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series continues with another free outdoor concert at the Santa Monica Pier from 7-10 PM!  Latin jazz artist Alex Cuba and multi-ethnic fusion band Lucky 7 Mambo headline tonight!  The concert is outdoors, 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.

August 23, 2012 - Actress Danica McKellar signs her new book at The Americana at Brand

Actress Danica McKellar (who is best known for playing Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years) is stopping by Barnes & Noble to sign her new book Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape!  This event is taking place at Barnes & Noble at The Americana at Brand at 7:00 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 Barnes & Noble at (818) 545-9146. 

August 22, 2012 - Lawless premieres tonight in Hollywood

Lawless premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  The stars (Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska 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.

The premiere is at 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.

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August 22, 2012 - Valerie Bertinelli is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

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Actress Valerie Bertinelli is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today at 11:30 AM!  Betty White, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick are all guest speakers at the ceremony today.

This event is taking place at 6912 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

August 22, 2012 - The Incredible Shrinking Man and Innerspace screen with director Joe Dante in attendance at the New Beverly Cinema

The Incredible Shrinking Man and Joe Dante's Innerspace are both screening with director Joe Dante in attendance!  Tickets are only $8.00 and can be purchased at the box office at 7:00 p.m. (if they're not sold out by then) or online here.  This event starts 7:30 p.m. at the New Beverly Cinema.

The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information and confirm those appearing, please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038 or (323) 474-9957.

August 22, 2012 - Matchbox Twenty are stopping by The Grove today

The alternative rock group Matchbox Twenty are stopping by The Grove to discuss their new CD North with Extra!  The interview will be taking place at 2:00 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.  Please read this disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these apperances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.    

August 21, 2012 - Free tequila tasting event at El Coyote Cafe tonight

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El Coyote Cafe is hosting a free Tanteo Tequila event from 6-8 p.m. tonight!  El Coyote Cafe is located at 7312 Beverly Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call El Coyote Cafe at (323) 939-2255.

August 21, 2012 - Betty White and Emeli Sandé are stopping by The Grove today

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Another day of celebrities stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do interviews with Extra!  Legendary actress Betty White is scheduled to arrive at 1:00 p.m. and singer Emeli Sandé is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Emeli Sandé

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.  Please read the disclaimer below.
  
Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these apperances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.  

August 20, 2012 - The Hunger Games cast and Ricki Lake are stopping by The Grove today

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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:

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• Cast members from The Hunger Games are scheduled to arrive at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the movie being released DVD and Blu-ray.  They will also be handing out copies of the movie to a few lucky fans.

•  Actress Ricki Lake is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the return of her talk show.

  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.  Please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed on Twitter.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these appearances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.  

August 19, 2012 - WWE's Mick Foley, William Regal and Jim Ross are stopping by the Hollywood Improv

Mick Foley

Photo of Jim Ross courtesy of Mshake3

Photo courtesy of William Regal

 ***Update***  This event is now SOLD OUT!

Many WWE fans are in town for SummerSlam that's taking place at Staples Center tonight.  Following SummerSlam, several WWE superstars will be stopping by the Hollywood Improv at 9:30 p.m. for a charity benefit!  Best selling author and hardcore legend Mick Foley (also known as Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love) will be talking about his time in wrestling and doing some stand up comedy.  William Regal will be doing a question and answer session and legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross will also be in attendance.  I'd be willing to bet a few unadvertised wrestlers will be stopping by after SummerSlam.

Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $40.00 for VIP tickets.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office (if it's not sold out) or online here.

The Hollywood Improv is located at 8162 Melrose Avenue and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Hollywood Improv at (323) 651-2583.

August 19, 2012 - Celeste and Jesse Forever screens with an introduction by Rashida Jones and Will McCormick

The new movie Celeste and Jesse Forever is screening tonight preceded by an introduction by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack who both wrote and star in the movie!  This event is happening at the The Landmark Theatres at 5:25 p.m.  General admission is $12.50, children and senior citizens are $9.50 and tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here. 

This event is taking place at the The Landmark Theatres located at 10850 West Pico Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the The Landmark Theatres at (310) 470-0492.

August 19, 2012 - Elvis Crespo and Grupo Treo have a free concert tonight at CityWalk

Merengue singer Elvis Crespo and fusion band Grupo Treo are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free outdoor concert in Spanish for fans!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.

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.

August 18, 2012 - Wrestling superstar John Morrison is doing a Q&A in Hollywood tonight

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With lots of wrestling fans in town for WWE's SummerSlam on Sunday, former WWE superstar John Morrison hits Hollywood tonight!  John will be answering questions and talking about his time in the WWE starting at 11:30 p.m.  Tickets are only $6.63 (after service fees) and can be purchased here. 

This event is taking place at the iO West, located at 6366 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call iO West at (323) 962-7560.

August 18, 2012 - Hit & Run screens followed by a Q&A with Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell and director David Palmer

The new movie Hit & Run is screening tonight followed by a question and answer session with writer/director/star Dax Shepard, star Kristen Bell and director David Palmer!  This event is happening at the Aero Theatre at 7:30 p.m.  General admission tickets are $11.00 and can be purchased at the box office or online here.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

This event is taking place at the Aero Theatre located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

August 17, 2012 - Jamar Rogers and Vicci Martinez have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Pop singer Jamar Rogers and pop/rocker Vicci Martinez who are former contestants from NBC's The Voice are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free outdoor concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.

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.

August 16, 2012 - The free Twilight Concert Series is headlined by Amadou & Mariam and Y La Bamba at the Santa Monica Pier

Tonight the 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series continues with another free outdoor concert at the Santa Monica Pier from 7-10 PM!  Afro-blues group Amadou & Mariam and acoustic/folk band Y La Bamba headline tonight!  The concert is outdoors, 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.

August 16, 2012 - Sparkle premieres in Hollywood tonight

Sparkle premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre tonight!  The cast (Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green and others) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 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).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 465-4847.

August 16, 2012 - Kevin & Danielle Jonas, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Max Greenfield are stopping by The Grove today

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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:

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• Singer Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle are scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. to discuss their new reality show Married to Jonas.

• Jean-Claude Van Damme is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to discuss The Expendables 2.

•   Actor Max Greenfield is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and discuss his show New Girl.

   
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.  Please read the disclaimer below.


Disclaimer:  I enjoy posting these celebrity appearances at The Grove, however, lately I've seriously considered not posting them any longer.  Extra often tweets or posts these appearances on their website, people show up (sometimes driving hours), only to find out the celebrity was rescheduled or they decided to make it a private interview at the last minute.  This often results in a headache for the fans and I.

Most of the time Extra doesn't update their website to mention the appearances being changed on Twitter.  The rare times Extra has mentioned a schedule change, I haven't been online to make mention of it.  So many times I get online to find messages from disappointed fans showing up at these appearances.

For now, I'll continue posting these appearances.  I'd strongly caution anyone planning on attending and ask that they double check by calling (323) 900-8080 before wasting their time driving over for nothing.  

***Update***  Adding footage:
 

August 16, 2012 - Poltergeist screens followed by a Q&A with actor Oliver Robins

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The 1982 movie Poltergeist screens tonight followed by a question and answer session with actor Oliver Robins (who plays Robbie Freeling in the movie)!  This event is taking place at the New Beverly Cinema at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $9.27 and can be purchased online here or when box office opens (if tickets remain) at 7:00 p.m.

Following the Poltergeist screening and Q&A, there will be a screening of Rocky III that's included with your admission.

The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038.

August 15, 2012 - Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Stranger: The Science of Hollywood Superheroes panel in Beverly Hills tonight

Don't Try This at Home! The Physics of Hollywood Movies author Adam Weiner is hosting Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Stranger: The Science of Hollywood Superheroes tonight at 7:30 PM!  General admission is $5.00, but tickets are only $2.00 after service fees here.  The panel will be shown clips from various superhero films and then discuss the science behind the characters and scenes.  The panel includes:

• Visual effects artist Spencer Cook who worked on Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3 and Blade.

• Zack Stentz who wrote the screenplays for Thor and X-Men: First Class.

•  Scientists E. Paul Zehr and Sean B. Carroll (who was also an advisor on Thor) will also be on the panel giving their insight. 

This event is taking place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills!  Directions can be found here.  For any further information or to check on ticket availability, please call the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at (310) 247-3600.




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