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...
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...
‘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...
Hugh Grant Red Carpet Interview: Hilarious or Snooty?
Oscar red carpet “reporter” Ashley Graham with presenter Hugh Grant The fallout over the Hugh Grant – Ashley Graham Oscar red carpet interview is still raging and to paraphrase what Dave Grohl sings, “I’ve got a confession to make… and I’m no fool.” I interviewed Hugh Grant on a red carpet for Entertainment Weekly and he was absolutely delightful while displaying a very droll, British sense of humor. But then again, I was...
GBK Brand Bar Shines During Rainy Oscar Weekend
Even the rain couldn’t put a damper on GBK Brand Bar’s 15th annual Pre-Oscars Celebrity Luxury Lounge held Friday and Saturday before the Academy Awards at West Hollywood’s Kimpton La Peer Hotel. In fact, the rugged weather actually served to contribute to the festive atmosphere at the event, where VIP guests were gifted with more than $70,000 worth of products and luxury trips to exotic locales, including an African safari. Director...