Lauren Conrad Excited To Work With 'Twilight' Team On 'L.A. Candy' Oct 3, 2009
Lauren Conrad at the launch of her Kohl's LC Lauren Conrad clothing line in West Hollywood, California on Thursday ( Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic ). If you pair , then you'll most likely have a hit film on your hands. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Don't re:FUSE this chance to catch Fresno bands Oct 2, 2009
After living in San Francisco and West Hollywood, Wilson has settled on a new home: Visalia. He moved there in June and is using the South Valley city as the hub for his weekly touring, which takes him to all points of California. (Fresno Bee)
Nicole Richie drops baby weight overnight Sep 30, 2009
The 28 year old star stepped out with her boyfriend Joel Madden to watch Selena Gomez's first show on Saturday at The Roxy in West Hollywood on Friday. She looked as slender as ever in sky-high heeled sandals and black silk playsuit. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Post-Review Rush Sep 24, 2009
Santa Monica and West Hollywood were the only other locales to get more than one nod. Tyler Wilson, co-owner of Wurstkche, an exotic-sausage and beer joint in the Arts District, made the best bars list (Wurstkche has more than 40 beers on its menu). (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Los Angeles Dining Habits Change in Weak Economy Consumer Spending Declines While Dining Deals Increase Sep 24, 2009
In West Hollywood, Mexico Restaurante y Barra has opened, and the NYC import Rosa Mexicano has opened at LA Live, adding to the latest collection of south-of-the-border newcomers. Lean and Green: Angelenos continue to go green, by showing their support for local, sustainably raised ingredients. (PR Newswire)
Blake Lewis to Release Music Video for New Single 'Sad Song' Exclusively on MySpace.com on September 22, 2009 Sep 22, 2009
Next, Lewis will officially launch his album with a club performance at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA on Thursday, October 8th and will then be a performer at the Atlanta Pride festival on November 1st, which is free to the public. Tickets are available for the Rockin' Blues at and for The Roxy show at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Suspect told cops slain wife had perfect teeth Sep 12, 2009
Ryan Jenkins filed the report at a West Hollywood sheriff's station on Saturday, Aug. 15, saying his wife Jasmine Fiore had disappeared the day before while running errands. When asked to describe Fiore, Jenkins said she had "perfect teeth" and had just gone to get her nails done. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tila Tequila: 'I'm Allergic to Alcohol' Sep 9, 2009
On her official Web site, the 27-year-old West Hollywood resident seemed smitten with the athlete and gleefully reflected on their first encounter at the rapper's event. Nguyen wrote, "I also met my new boo there....his name is Shawne Merriman and he is the Linebacker for the SAN DIEGO CHARGERS! Ohhhweeeeeeeee! Yes.....he is mine all mine!!!!!!!!!! Damn! I'm either a lucky girl, or alot of guys our [sic] there are really jealous right now...hahahhaha!". (FOX61, CT)
Body of burned woman found in Irvine parking lot Sep 6, 2009
Murder victim Jasmine Fiore's white Mercedes-Benz was discovered Wednesday in West Hollywood, about a mile from the penthouse she shared with reality TV contestant Ryan Jenkins. Slain model's missing car found in West Hollywood ... Police say a car found in a parking lot in West Hollywood belonged to an ex-model who was brutally slain earlier this month. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Woman seen with reality TV fugitive questioned Aug 29, 2009
Fiore's body was found stuffed in a suitcase on August 15 in a Dumpster in West Hollywood, California ... According to Buena Park, California, police Sgt. William Kohaneck, a tipster noticed the car abandoned in a West Hollywood parking lot and called police. (CNN -- Law)
Reality contestant fought with wife before killing Aug 29, 2009
Murder victim Jasmine Fiore's white Mercedes-Benz was discovered Wednesday in West Hollywood, about a mile from the penthouse she shared with reality TV contestant Ryan Jenkins ... Murder victim Jasmine Fiore's white Mercedes-Benz was discovered Wednesday in a parking lot in West Hollywood, about a mile from the penthouse she shared with wealthy real estate investor Ryan Jenkins ... The car was found in a parking lot next door to a Trader Joe's store in West Hollywood, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
'Survivor Samoa' cast: Already rooting for toothless Texan Aug 28, 2009
Kelly resides in both San Diego and West Hollywood Calif. and her birthday is December 26th. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police: Signs of Struggle in Model's Car Aug 28, 2009
Jasmine Fiore's white Mercedes-Benz was found abandoned Wednesday in West Hollywood. Powell says detectives found mud stains, weeds and twigs on the car's undercarriage, which could indicate it went off-road. (CBS News)
'A whole lot of jealousy': blood found in model's car Aug 28, 2009
Fiore's car was found abandoned in a parking lot in West Hollywood last Wednesday, about a kilometre from the penthouse she shared with wealthy real estate investor Ryan Jenkins ... Hours after Fiore's body was found, Jenkins walked into a West Hollywood sheriff's station and reported her missing, said Steve Whitmore, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Slain Model's Missing Car Found Aug 27, 2009
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A white Mercedes-Benz found in a parking lot in West Hollywood belonged to an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted an international manhunt for a former reality TV contestant wanted in the murder, police said Wednesday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Paw Project Campaign Aims to End De-Clawing Through Education Aug 12, 2009
Located on the southeast corner of Sunset and San Vicente Boulevards in the City of West Hollywood, California, the billboard, which reads, "If You're for De-clawing Cats, Raise Your Hand," depicts a human hand with each finger severed at the last joint, providing a graphic and anatomically-correct representation of the de-claw surgery performed on cats ... As a result of The Paw Project's efforts, California now bans declawing of captive wild and exotic cats, the USDA forbids its nationwide... (PR Newswire)
New Single from JACK'S MANNEQUIN, "Swim," To Be Used in Promos for New Fall CBS Drama Three Rivers Aug 12, 2009
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FOOD FAVES ON TV: Get the dish on reality winners Aug 11, 2009
Since winning, Machamer, from St. Louis, served as executive sous chef at Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, launched a boutique spice company, BCBC Blends, with chef Cory Lemieux and is working toward her type II Court of Masters Sommelier, an advanced wine professional degree. She graduated from The Culinary Institute of American in 2008, where she had an externship at Caneel Bay Resort in St. John. (USA Today)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 30 Jul 30, 2009
Cardiff chef publishes cookbook: Gaetano Cicciotti, chef and owner of 7-year-old Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana od in Cardiff, has published a cookbook of his signature recipes. "Cicciotti's Kitchen: Italian Family Favorites ---- Quick, Easy and Delicious," a 96-page hardcover book published by Chefs Press, features more than 40 fast-prep recipes, many inspired by Cicciotti's childhood in Naples. (North County Times)
LA fire inspector charged in bribery case Jul 23, 2009
The Tweet Crawl [club crawl + Twitter community] will officially start at 6:30 p.m. at Andaz West Hollywood and will gradually travel west towards The Roxy Theatre. Followers of Twitter feeds from The Roxy Theatre (@TheRoxy), The Viper Room (@TheViperRoom), The World Famous Comedy Store (@TheComedyStore), and Andaz West Hollywood (@Andazweho), will receive free access and messages about special discounts via Twitter throughout the night. (Fresno Bee -- State)
TV reality-show sites becoming hot spots for tourists Jul 22, 2009
Fans of LA Ink have been flocking to High Voltage Tattoo in West Hollywood, where the Learning Channel show is filmed ... Tourists from as far away as Germany fly in to visit the West Hollywood tattoo shop featured in the Learning Channel s LA Ink ... And sightseers and diners alike jam the pricey West Hollywood eatery frequented by personalities on MTV s The Hills. (Boston Globe)
UPDATE: Amit Apel Design Honored by City of Beverly Hills Jul 22, 2009
On the heels of the awards, it was announced that Amit Apel, Israeli born designer and owner of Amit Apel Design Inc., will lead two highly distinctive and inviting design projects of condominiums-structures located in the highly revered West Hollywood district that are poised to become West Hollywood landmarks ... "Due to the combination of the developer and the city of West Hollywood, which is known for being very difficult and very stringent about what they will entertain design-wise, a... (PR Newswire)
Late Farrah Fawcett nominated for Emmy Jul 18, 2009
Actress Farrah Fawcett arrives at a party in West Hollywood, California in this October 5, 2005. (Xinhua/Reuters file Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
9 Doctors Who Treated Jackson Under Investigation Jul 17, 2009
Dr. Allan Metzger, Lupus specialist, internist, rheumatologist, has a practice in West Hollywood, Calif. Dr. William Barnhart Barney VanValin, internist and general practitioner, specializing in thyroid problems, staff doctor at the Hormone Resource Center in Solvang, Calif. (Fox News)
Local yogurt shops try to beat franchises at their own game Jul 11, 2009
An upscale fro yo shop that first opened in West Hollywood, Calif. Pinkberry has 73 stores today. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Inglewood council OKs Hollywood Park development Jul 9, 2009
Standard rsquo;s and Fitch Ratings Assign Stellar Credit Rating to City of West Hollywood. The City of West Hollywood has been assigned an AAA for the Citys credit rating, which is the highest attainable rating possible and an AA + rating for lease bonds by Standard s (Se City also received an AA rating for $9 ... In light of the worldwide recession and the State of Californias fiscal crisis, an AAA credit rating for West Hollywood is a remarkable accomplishment that... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top Jul 5, 2009
Major breaks have included the anti-Semitic tirade by actor Mel Gibson during a drunk-driving arrest and racist epithets Michael Richards hurled at hecklers at a West Hollywood comedy club. TMZ also broke the news of Jackson's death more than a half-hour before traditional news organizations. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Meet the cast of 11th `Big Brother' Jul 3, 2009
Chima Simone, 32, freelance journalist from West Hollywood, Calif. Ronnie Talbott, 30, teacher from Belpre, Ohio. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Topanga couple sues Coastal Commission Jul 2, 2009
"Meanwhile, the commission has issued a subpoena to acquire footage of the inspection, which Oshen has included in "Sins of Commission," his critical documentary of the commission's practices.Oshen, who has until July 30 to respond to the subpoena, says the commission is not entitled to the footage until the documentary is released at a West Hollywood film festival in August."There's a constitutional right that says they [the commission] can't have it," Oshen said Monday in a telephone... (Malibu Times, CA)
Meet the new cast of Big Brother 11 Jul 2, 2009
Sonja Flemming / APChima Simone, a freelance journalist from West Hollywood, Calif ... Chima Simone, 32, freelance journalist from West Hollywood, Calif. (MSNBC -- News)
IAC and Citysearch Launch Nationwide Search for Next Local Application Jun 26, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Citysearch) WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA UNITED STATES ... WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Ticketmaster Raises Money for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Jun 23, 2009
Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in West Hollywood, California (NASDAQ: - ). Note to Editors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sibs seek to Sprinkles area with yogurt Jun 23, 2009
Pinkberry started in 2005 with a busy corner store in West Hollywood, a location whose steady customers dubbed it Crackberry for its addictive quality. Yogurtland has had similar success, and now has locations in six states and Japan. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
EW Picks: 'Jon & Kate,' 'Transformers' Jun 22, 2009
The 22-year-old star, who was about one-third of the way through shooting the sequel to Bay's 2007 hit "Transformers," had seriously injured his left hand in an early morning traffic accident in West Hollywood, California. While Bay was naturally concerned about LaBeouf's health, he also had a movie to finish. (CNN -- Showbiz)
* FEATURE : Gay marriage finds support in Asian communities Jun 20, 2009
The new drive, focused on getting the issue on the ballot again as soon as November next year, is more personal and reaches farther beyond the liberal confines of San Franciscos Castro or Los Angeles gay heartland West Hollywood. Lost in this years election wreckage for gays was the marriage campaigns relative success in Asian communities, which have swung toward support of same-sex marriage at a faster rate than the rest of California and have become a model for other groups. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ticketmaster Appoints Jane Kleinberger Executive Vice President of College Athletics Jun 19, 2009
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif ... She will be based in Ticketmaster's Irvine and West Hollywood offices ... Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in West Hollywood, California (Nasdaq: - ). (Primezone Releases)
TicketsNow Launches 'Fans Up Front' Resale Transparency Initiative Jun 17, 2009
Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in West Hollywood, California (NASDAQ: - ). Contact Information Jennifer Swanson 815. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
9 spots where big music stars stayed and played Jun 16, 2009
The Andaz West Hollywood, a Sunset Strip landmark for more than 40 years, is a perfect example. Now rebranded, renovated, and thoroughly upscaled, the hotel nonetheless embraces its previous incarnation as the Continental Hyatt House, dubbed the "Riot House" by touring musicians who used its hallways, balconies, and rooftops to make headlines between their shows in the various rock clubs along the street below. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New L.A. Experience Not Only Leaves You Feeling Good but Looking Great Jun 16, 2009
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif ... Kellie was one of the first guests to experience the grand opening of Spa 7 Cosmetic & Laser Center at Burke Williams' West Hollywood location ... The first Spa 7 has opened inside Burke Williams' West Hollywood location with plans for additional locations throughout California by the end of the year. (PR Newswire)
Shia Beaten Into Pulp Jun 6, 2009
There were also certain things LaBeouf couldn't do during production because of that late-night collision in West Hollywood: In a movie all about robots that disguise themselves as cars, LaBeouf couldn't drive not legally anyway, since his refusal to submit to a breathalyzer resulted in a temporary license suspension. "I was in some hot water making this movie," he said. (Fox News)
YouTube leads to fame for singer Jun 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The famed Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, is filled to capacity on a Wednesday night, and it's only 8:30 p.m. What kind of star could bring out this kind of crowd -- and at such an L.A. early hour. Zee Avi posted her songs on YouTube and attracted the interest of a record label. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Greatest Unsolved Art Thefts Jun 2, 2009
Two oil paintings by Maxfield Parrish were cut from their frames and taken from a gallery in West Hollywood, California in July 2002. The paintings, part of a series commissioned by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, are valued at $4 million. (Suite101.com)
Prop. 8 opponents take their case to Fresno Jun 1, 2009
" Jones brought the bullhorn Milk used to rally supporters during the Coors beer boycott. This is Jones' fourth visit to Fresno in recent months, as he and many other longtime activists believe that the Central Valley is "the front lines" of this fight. "Not the Castro or West Hollywood," he said. "To put a 'No on 8' sign in your window in San Francisco isn't a big deal. In Fresno, it is. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Michael Ross, 89; wrote for 'All in the Family,' 'Jeffersons' Jun 1, 2009
Mr. Ross, who lived in West Hollywood, died Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of complications from a stroke and heart attack, said Carol Summers, a friend and former colleague. Born Isidore Rovinsky in 1919 in New York City, he grew up in a Yiddish-speaking household that he once said was permeated by "the essence of Yiddishkeit," or the Jewish way of life. (Boston Globe)
Hundreds march for gay marriage in central California May 31, 2009
"We're not doing what we used to do, which is meet in West Hollywood," Jacobs said. "We want people from all 435 congressional districts to tell their stories in Washington.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
10 Questions for Perez Hilton May 30, 2009
Jerome Cleary, West Hollywood, Calif. I think being fascinated by others is just who we are; we're curious creatures. (Time.com)
Phil Spector sentenced 19 years to life... May 30, 2009
Spector and Clarkson had met just hours earlier at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, where she had recently begun working as a VIP hostess. Spector was charged on Nov. 20, 2003, with the murder, and then indicted in September 2004 on the same charge. (The Drudge Report)
Seagal Under Siege May 30, 2009
The young actress turned up to the Oakley Gifting Party at the Sky Bar in West Hollywood on Thursday afternoon and all the party peeps were warned before she came inside "no photos, no interviews.". Oh, but Ness made sure to take, take, take lotsa Oakley luggage and frogskins and shades. (Fox News)
Campari® Continues Modern Patronage of Contemporary Art May 29, 2009
House of Campari opens at the end of May and continues in Los Angeles into June at 8783 Robertson in West Hollywood. House of Campari features a variety of events co-hosted by cultural and media partners such as the MOCA Contemporaries, LAXART and the LACMA Modern and Contemporary Arts Council. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tom Sizemore arrested on drug warrant May 29, 2009
FILE - In this March 5, 2006 file photo, actor Tom Sizemore arrives at the 14th Annual Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Dinner and After-Party in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gay marriage fight isn't over in California, activists vow May 28, 2009
and Richard Vaughn with their sons Aidan andAustin Vaugh Woelfel at a gay rights rally in West Hollywood Tuesday. Thecouple married last year. (Christian Science Monitor)
CERT: 'Making a difference when time is short' (223) May 28, 2009
"The Malibu CERT team is currently working to partner with Los Angeles County and state government officials to write a formal plan for developing a pet-friendly evacuation shelter, as residents are typically not allowed to bring their animals into a shelter during a disaster. Davis said the plan, which would be the first of its kind, has already received support for L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky's office and, if successful, will serve as a template for other cities.The city's CERT... (Malibu Times, CA)
Stars take to streets to protest Prop 8 ruling May 28, 2009
Kevork Djansezian / Getty ImagesActress/comedian Kathy Griffin, right,and her mother Maggie Griffin attend a rally following the California Supreme Court's ruling to uphold Proposition 8, in West Hollywood, Calif ... WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif ... - On Tuesday morning, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8 the gay marriage ban passed back in November and on Tuesday night some of Hollywoods biggest celebrities joined thousands of protesters in the streets of West Hollywood to... (MSNBC -- News)
Stars Upset Over Calif. Gay Marriage Ruling May 28, 2009
Kathy Griffin wrote on Twitter -- where the court's ruling was among the top topics Tuesday -- that she and her 89-year-old mother planned to protest the decision by marching in West Hollywood, Calif. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton used his site to call the court's decision "wrong wrong wrong!" and urged his readers to protest. (Click2Houston, TX)
Calif. High Court upholds gay marriage ban May 27, 2009
More than 1,500 protesters are gathered at a nighttime rally in West Hollywood, expressing their opposition to the decision. Police said the rally has been peaceful, with no arrests reported. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'I'll Never Forget This' May 27, 2009
Jorja Fox sipping on a BLUE Island Iced Tea cocktail and providing a donation to the Surfrider Foundation at the BLUE Note Karaoke Experience presented by Emergen-C and Surfrider at the Key Club in West Hollywood on Wednesday night ... Kristin Cavallari at Le Petit Fours in West Hollywood for an afternoon snack on Friday ... Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony as well as Lindsay Lohan enjoying dinner at Cecconi's in West Hollywood on Saturday night. (Fox News)
Rallies planned... May 27, 2009
West Hollywood has served as home turf for many backers of same-sex marriage, and the court's decision is unlikely to discourage those supporters ... In Los Angeles, the Latino Equality Alliance planned a rally at the Los Angeles County Marriage License Office at 4716 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. A rally and march are scheduled for Tuesday evening in West Hollywood, which also filed court papers opposing Proposition 8 ... Rabbi Denise L. Eger of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood. (The Drudge Report)
Voters likely to revisit same-sex marriage next year May 27, 2009
The battlegrounds will not be in San Francisco or West Hollywood but in places like Fresno, the geographic center of California where proponents of same-sex marriage will hold their first high-profile event Saturday. Starting with a 14. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Protests in Southern Calif. Over Gay Marriage Ban May 27, 2009
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. More than 1,500 protesters are gathered at a rally in West Hollywood, expressing their opposition to the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold the state's gay marriage ban. (Fox News)
The Barnes Approach May 24, 2009
Barnes emigrated from Israel to Los Angeles in 1973 and soon began purchasing residential and commercial buildings in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Downtown. Most of his Downtown projects before the Haas Building were low-income residential conversions, Barnes said, including the Yorkshire Hotel at 710 S. Broadway and the Portsmouth Hotel at 1308 S. Hill St., which he developed with the Community Redevelopment Agency and eventually sold. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Onion soup stirs memories of Paris May 22, 2009
I hit upon Comme Ca Brasserie in West Hollywood, Calif. and was delighted to find their soup. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lee Solters, publicist for Sinatra & others, dies May 20, 2009
Solters' namesake public relations firm says the New York native died at his West Hollywood, Calif ... Solters' namesake public relations firm says the New York native died at his West Hollywood, Calif. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Publicist: Rapper Dolla killed in LA mall shooting May 19, 2009
Dolla, whose real name is Roderick Burton II, was shot at the Beverly Center near West Hollywood and Beverly Hills after an argument with the gunman, his publicist Sue Vannasing told the Los Angeles Times. Police and coroner's officials have not confirmed the victim's identity. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Gerard Butler charged with battery in LA May 16, 2009
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2009, file photo, actor Gerard Butler poses on the press line at the Elton John Academy Award viewing and after party in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pole-dancing out as recession hits May 16, 2009
The New York Times once called Crunch ``the industry's Studio 54,'' while the Los Angeles Times said its West Hollywood gym was famous for a ``young, hip, entertainment-industry crowd that loves thumping music and hot classes such as pole dancing. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
