‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Top Critics Choice Film Nominees With 11 Nominations Each
Awards season came into clearer focus today with the announcement of the film nominees for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Two already highly-acclaimed films dominated the board: Wicked and Conclave, with each earning 11 nominations, followed by 10 nods for Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez. The Brutalist racked up nine nominations. Conclave was nominated for Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble, with Ralph Fiennes recognized...
Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Moments of joy, pride, tears and laughter marked the ceremonies at the 7th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television during a gala evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Hosted by comedian Jay Pharaoh, awards were handed out in 14 categories to industry talents including Tyler Perry, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, John David Washington, Wendell Pierce, Malcolm D. Lee, Jharrel Jerome, Natasha Rothwell, Kris...
Parisian Perfection at Hotel Normandy Le Chantier
If you’re looking for a wonderful hotel experience in one of the best neighborhoods in Paris, check into Normandy Le Chantier. The hotel’s superlative service started even before I left Los Angeles for France, when the staff, upon my request, kindly emailed me a curated list of recommendations for restaurants and bars, complete with links to each. The same person who was kind enough to take the time to do so was the one who escorted...
Beyoncé Breaks Records and Leads Grammy Nominations
Beyoncé is now the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Her 11 nods for the 67th Grammy Awards to be held Feb. 2 bring her career total to 99, zooming ahead of her husband Jay-Z, with whom she’d been tied at 88 nominations. Her nominations include those in top categories like album of the year for “Cowboy Carter,” along with record and song of the year, for her chart-topping “Texas Hold ‘Em. Perhaps this year, the Carter family...
World Champion Dodgers Shower L.A. Fans With Love at Victory Parade and Stadium Ceremony
For their eighth World Series win in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated like it was 1988. But wait, they also won the championship in 2020 but the pandemic prevented any sort of public celebration. Thirty-six years of pent up passion for the Boys in Blue was on full display Friday in Los Angeles as team members and their families paraded through downtown on double-decker buses to the delight of an estimated 250,000...