Gerwig, Nolan, Scorsese, Lanthimos & Payne Land DGA Awards Film Nominations
Jan10

Gerwig, Nolan, Scorsese, Lanthimos & Payne Land DGA Awards Film Nominations

Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan will compete for the DGA’s top film directing title Awards season came into clearer focus with today’s announcement of the DGA’s best theatrical feature film directing nominees announced by Directors Guild of America President Lesli Linka Glatter.   As expected, only one woman, Barbie’s Greta Gerwig, was among the five contenders for the top feature film prize. “In a year full of so many...

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DPA’s Luxe Gift Suite a Highlight of Golden Globes Weekend
Jan08

DPA’s Luxe Gift Suite a Highlight of Golden Globes Weekend

The Luxe Hotel was buzzing with VIP guests and a diverse selection of international vendors With the actors and writers strikes settled and Hollywood getting back in the swing of winter awards season, it was time to celebrate at the two-day DPA luxury gifting lounge for nominees, presenters and other VIPs. Held at the landmark Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel located at the intersection of Sunset and the 405, the gifting lounge was...

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Lily Gladstone Makes History at Revamped Golden Globe Awards as ‘Oppenheimer’ Sweeps Top Prizes
Jan08

Lily Gladstone Makes History at Revamped Golden Globe Awards as ‘Oppenheimer’ Sweeps Top Prizes

Despite an unwatchable and often excruciatingly painful monologue by host Jo Koy, the revamped Golden Globe awards kicked off winter awards season 2024 with some landmark moments. Although “Killers of the Flower Moon” lost all the big motion picture drama prizes to “Oppenheimer,” its lead actress Lily Gladstone took home the trophy in her category, making history as the first indigenous actor to do so. She began her acceptance speech...

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A Homerun for Teqball USA’s Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge Presented by GBK Brand Bar and LA Magazine
Jul14

A Homerun for Teqball USA’s Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge Presented by GBK Brand Bar and LA Magazine

It was a picture-perfect day before the ESPY Awards to celebrate on the rooftop of West Hollywood’s LaPeer Hotel for Teqball USA’s luxury lounge, presented by GBK Brand Bar and Los Angeles Magazine. The sun-dappled penthouse was taken over by ESPY nominees and presenters, celebrities and top athletes including former Lakers great James Worthy and Major League Baseball star David Justice. They and other VIP guests at the day-long event...

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‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ Top Primetime Emmy Nominations
Jul12

‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ Top Primetime Emmy Nominations

Due to the entertainment industry’s labor unrest, it isn’t clear if the Emmy Awards will take place as scheduled on September 18, but it is clear that HBO’s fourth and final season of “Succession” succeeded with 27 Emmy nominations, more than any other show. HBO also scored the number two and three nominations leaders, with “The Last of Us” garnering 24 nods and “The White Lotus” racking up 23. Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” was next with...

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