MTV, ASCAP, VMA, JERMAINE DUPRI AND OCEAN'S 7 WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY A LONG WALK HOME

The media wait continues for celebs who are always late.

Kickoff party sponsored by Belvedere Vodka
ASCAP, Jermaine Dupri and Ocean 7 MTV VMA

A cold dark one mile+ walk down from the mansion

Sponsored by Belvedere Vodka for the night,  about 500 people attending the mansion on the hill of Beverly Hills, the road so narrow the LAPD closed the entrance and made attending celebs walked down the dark, dangerous, winding road to safety where shuttles, which were 90 minutes late picking people up at the start of the bash. 


The ASCAP, Jeramine Dupri, Ocean's 7 - minus MONICA (No show) MTV VMA event include musicians Usher, who did NOT walk the red carpet, Jesse McCartney, Anthony Hamilton, Miss Issa, TIONNE,  Flo Rida, Nelly, New Boyz in their sports attire, Johnny Gill,  Actors Kweisi Gharreau, Tristan Wilde, Evan Ross, Quinton Aaron, Shantie O'Neal,  Model Brie among other top models.

This was the first time I have attended a red carpet event with no spot lights on the the stars. The person in charge told me "Were relying on media TV lights to provide red carpet lighting." That's fine, however there were very little TV media and the few that had TV cameras turned their lights off, which explains why some of the celebs such as Usher walk past the dark red carpet area onto the sidewalk and into the house. He was lucky we go any pictures at all. Jermain Dupris, one of the party sponsors also escaped in the vast crowd, and if he hadn't taken a phone call in the kitchen, where I spotted him, I not sure we would have his photo either. 

Singer Miss Issa Bayaua, George Mc Quade III

The food was good, the music was awesome, and so loud you could have danced on the dark road a mile down the hill. The VMA event honor ASCAP's 2010 VMA nominees was fun once you got to the mansion. Leaving the media in the parking for more than an hour (some left) and treating us like gardeners or house servants doesn't make the greatest impression. Even some of the celebs attending said as they waited and left the party, "No more mansion parties." By the way the group Ocean's 7 includes Usher, Nelly Trey Songz (who was also a no show), Brian Michael Cox, John Austin & Tyron Davis.

I was invited to another party, but since I caught a terrible cold walking down the dark road leading up to the mansion, I opted to pass. But you can check it out. Thx IMP.

IMP Entertainment HOLLYWOOD – Mega MTV VMA "Champagne Life" Post Party tonight featuring some of the biggest stars in the music industry. This red carpet event will be hosted by Ne-Yo with surprise guests and much more. Introducing LA's hottest hip hop rock group Audio-ology. Music by DJ Coolwhip.

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Time: 10:00 P.M.

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Ne-Yo MTV VMA Post Party Tonight

Today at 10:00pm

Boulevard3 Hollywood, Hollywood, CA

Airing live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, the 2010 VMAs promise to be the biggest and best in the show's history, featuring performances by Eminem (who will kick the show off), Kanye West, Drake, Justin Bieber, Paramore, B.o.B, Linkin Park, Florence and the Machine, Usher and in-house music provided by deadmau5 (and a handful of special guests). Plus, all of your favorite stars will be in the building, including Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, 30 Seconds to Mars, the casts of "Glee," "Jackass" and "Jersey Shore," Rick Ross, Selena Gomez and dozens more. They'll all be in the house celebrating the year in music and competing for the coveted Moonman, the only entertainment award designed after a a guy who has a crater named after him on the moon.

The action begins with a live red carpet (sorry, white carpet) celebration at 8 p.m. Eastern. MTV News' Sway and Tim Kash will be welcoming the stars, keeping track of the surprise arrivals and throwing to Nicki Minaj and will.i.am for an early performance. You can keep track of everything live on MTV, stream it live here or stick around here for the live blog below. 

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Spotlighting working members of the press and videographers in Hollywood

Turning the Spotlight On The Men & Women
of Media ☆ Photographers ☆ Videographers ☆ On-Line Reporters 

Beverly Hills, CA - Now here's a guy who really has his act together. David Harrison Levi, the guy in the above this photo with movie camera.

We all know how the media hate to go to award events unless its the Oscars, Grammy's or Emmys. But what if the awards or event had a reverse role, where the men and women, who cover those events, photographers, videographers, writers, reporters, Online Bloggers, etc became the event? 

Sounds more intriguing and more fun. It also lets photogs know just how bright those dam lights can be in pitch black darkness. I was surprised to learn when I RSVP for the event, that this reporter will be honored, so how can I refuse? Right? 

The "exclusive event" is set for August 18th, 8 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Restaurant | Italian &  Asian cuisine at Villa Blanca Restaurant, Beverly Hills. If you Google it, you see that Levi has a lot of class, especially for honoring the media and selecting a great venue. 

Well, David Harrison Levi, who has a great reputation for throwing great events has kicked it up a notch. Here's the info provided, so if you are media you might want to stop by to check it out. I haven't gone to an event like this since Media Bistro started their event networking, which began as journalists (many free lancers sharing war stories and job openings) to media and PR Pros sneaking in to pass around their business cards. Here's everything you need to know about the event and afraid to ask in the news advisory below.


Oh I forgot to mention this guy has great philanthropy. He's always raising awareness for breast cancer. MAYO recently staged a fundraiser for breast cancer -MAMMOJAM 2010- with Louis Van Amstel, ABC's Dancing with the Stars, which drew nearly 400 (85% women) to a Hollywood nightclub, where Louis performed a live dance lesson with a packed house and music. It was also awesome. EXTRA, ABC-TV, Examiner and other media including US Magazine covered the story. You feel good, have fun and all for a good cause. 

This is how I personally connected with David Harrison Levi. He gives from the heart and asks for nothing in return. My Mom who died of Multiple Sclerosis on Mothers' Day used to tell me. "There's one thing you can never give away, and that's kindness, because it always comes back." She must have been talking about people like David Harrison Levi.

So now we finally get to meet. I will share my pictures and story later this month. Now this.....

☆ Honoring the Media ☆ Photographers ☆ Videographers ☆ On-Line Reporters ☆ You are Attending · Share · Public Event

Time	August 18 at 8:00pm - August 19 at 2:00am
Location	Villa Blanca Restaurant 9601 Brighton Way - Camden Drive at Brighton Way Beverly Hills, CA
Created By	David Harrison Levi
More Info	You & your guests are cordially invited to attend STARMAKER Honors the Media ☆ Villa Blanca Restaurant - Beverly Hills - Wednesday August 18 - celebrity red carpet 8pm - You won't want to miss this opportunity to thank "our friends" for their hard work & dedication! This very exclusive red carpet event is to honor the Men & Women (our friends) of Media PR☆ Photographers ☆ Videographers ☆ On-Line Reporters ☆ who make "our" red carpet events so very memorable. These amazing people give their time, their energy, their talents & dedication to their craft in making a simple night out so very special for all of us, capturing each image for "us" to remember again & again! Come celebrate the lives & talents of these great individuals as we give thanks & applaud them for all they do. In addition; we will also recognize the PR firms & TV video corps that make Southern California the place to be seen! The following individuals will be honored we will also celebrate Barry Berlinskys' birthday --- a special Thank You to my talented friends: Andre Cohen, Nelson Shen, Alan Gough, CC Perkinson CCTV, Mark Politi, Gwen Drake, Saul Escadero, Shelly Scandrani, George Mc Quade III, Tisha Rivera, Daniela Hubbard, Jungle Jim Behrans, Paul Behrans, Gordon Realtvfilms Vasquez, Parris Harris, David Carraway, Liran Cohen, Barry Berlinsky, London Moore F.A.M.E, Francis Deutsch, Mohamed H. Aly, Debbie Major, Sam Green, Buddy Sampson - Scoop LA, Seth Donovan, Patrice Ryan, Mike "the Duke" De Luca, Jennifer Tapiero, Clinton W. Wallace, Amy Graves, David Livingston, Josh Ryan, Josh Emery, DennisDennis, Garry Prophecy Sun, Phillips, Moriah Slates, Matthew Cousins, Matt Brown, Frank Koga, Tommy Bruno, Tom Yip, Carlos Loya, Magnus Peterson, Evolve, California Photo, Masha Kart, Def Film, Keith McNulty, Dave Pearce, Mary L. Carter, Lydia Margosis Elfenbein, Lee Underwood, Ali Shahbazyar, Andrea Hanks, Peter Ronen, Jack Fleming, Tracy Saunders, Eric L. Wade, Bernard Hinson Jr. Greg Rutkowski, Jeff Knight, Jon Scudder, Skyler Braund, Monica Wild, Mark Valinsky, Eric Zuley WTV, Devon Guzzie, Dian Wilson, Deborah Hayter, Steven Escobar - Diversity News, Lee Lang, Tom Costello, Natalia Artloven,  - Cher Rue - Tamara Wentworth - Thrive TV, Leo S. DeLati, Kimberly Jessy, Emerson Chen, Zack Yanni, Felix LookBookLA, Ziv זיו Lee Barzilay, Brandon Jay, Kai He, Yvette Morales, Manut Buapet, Rodrigo Vaz, Daniel Beaman, Winston Burris, Suan, Jim Juilfs, Elle Lee, Deborah Kolb, Somric Castro & so many, many others. TMZ - Wire Image - Getty Image - Space is limited - RSVP NOW - Please re-post this invitation to your pages on Facebook, MySpace & Twitter --- David Harrison Levi - STARMAKER☆ red carpet events for breast cancer awareness -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Villa Blanca Restaurant - 9601 Brighton Way --- Camden Drive at Brighton Way - Beverly Hills, CA - STARMAKER☆ Honors the Media ☆ Photographers ☆ Videographers ☆ On-Line Reporters ☆ Villa Blanca Restaurant - Beverly Hills - media check-in 7:30pm - celebrity arrivals 8:00PM Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - dress: cocktail attire - men jackets required --- David Harrison Levi - STARMAKER☆ red carpet events for breast cancer awareness - PEACE ☮

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Other Guys shoots down other movies at the Box Office with comedy action movies

The Other Guys - 1hr 47min‎‎ - Rated PG-13‎‎ - Comedy‎ - Action movie


Director: Adam McKay (also cowrote script)- Cast: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Derek Jeter



Hollywood, CA - "The Other Guys," the cop buddy movie starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg from Sony Pictures beat "Inception" at the box office this weekend. The comedy pulled in $35.6 million and put to ease any concerns over Ferrell's box-office duds after the disaster that was "Land of the Lost." There's still enough interest surrounding "Inception" to drive the Warner Bros. movie to second place with $18.6 million. The "Step Up 3D" didn't make anyone want to dancetaking in only $15.5 million in its first weekend.


If you think some cops are cocky or a little wierd, these guys define both terms in the new movie The Other Guys, now in a theater near you.


The Sony Pictures flick, starring Will Ferrell, and Mark Wahlberg, sped to the top of the daily boxoffice rankings with an around $13.2 million from its first day in movie theaters on Friday. and it will tickle your funny bone and then some.


It is not your ordinary shootem' Up copy movie like Bruce Willis, who survives gun blasts and exposions, and steps on broken glass barefoot. No, this is a comedy about a day in the life of two mismatched New York Detectives trying to take a bite out of crime. There are so many stars and so many action scenes, it's unstoppable.

Photo by Macall Polay – © 2010 Columbia TriStar Marketing Group, Inc.

Terry Hoitz's past mistakes in the line of duty and Allen Gamble's reluctance to take risks have landed them the roles of the "Other Guys", disgraced New York City police detectives relegated to filling out paperwork for cocky hero cops Danson and Highsmith. The mismatched duo must look past their differences when they take on a high-profile investigation of shady capitalist David Ershon and attempt to fill the shoes of the notoriously reckless officers they idolize. Written by The Massie Twins

NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson and P.K. Highsmith (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson) are the nastiest and most beloved cops in New York City. They don't get tattoos - other men get tattoos of them. Two desks over and one back, sit Detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg). You've seen them in the background of photos of Danson and Highsmith, out of focus and eyes closed.


They're not heroes - they're "the Other Guys." But every cop has his or her day and soon Gamble and Hoitz stumble into a seemingly innocuous case no other detective wants to touch that could turn into New York City's biggest crime. It's the opportunity of their lives, but do these guys have the right stuff? Written by Sony Pictures


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Hollywood jobs look rosy for 2010-2011 Says New Forecast by LAEDC

LAEDC Mid-year Forecast Shows Improving Economic
Picture and Job Growth in 2011

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Los Angeles County’s entertainment, tourism and international trade sectors will lead a “measured recovery,” but housing remains an issue

            Los Angeles —In a new report released today, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) projects the U.S. economy will grow by 3.1 percent in 2010 and by 2.9 percent in 2011 after contracting by 2.4 percent in 2009. The report also shows that employment will grow through year end 2010, and the nation’s unemployment rate will decline slowly, reaching the nine percent range by the end of 2011.

            According to the “2010-2011 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook: Mid-Year Update” report produced by the LAEDC’s Kyser Center for Economic Research, California’s recovery will be led by tourism, international trade, technology, and television and film production.

Nancy Sidhu, LAEDC

            “We are seeing a measured recovery under way,” said the Kyser Center’s Chief Economist and report co-author, Dr. Nancy Sidhu. “Automotive and housing-related purchases and business investment in equipment will contribute to the recovery as well, but consumer spending holds one of the keys to the overall economic outlook.”

            Tourism will see an increase in 2010 and 2011, as more people visit the region and stay in hotels in the area. The outlook for the Los Angeles region’s large tourist industry is improving, albeit slowly. Most local theme parks, such as Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventures, have new attractions opening this year or plans for major park improvements. With the opening of the new hotels at L.A. Live, the City of Los Angeles has booked several major business shows. In Los Angeles County, the hotel occupancy rate is about 69.7 percent compared with 65.5 percent in 2009.

The region’s famed motion picture/television production industry got off to a good start this year as well. Domestic box office receipts were up strongly over the year, the state film production incentive plan was well received, and television networks, both broadcast and cable, produced a number of pilots and series. Jobs in the entertainment industry started to rebound at the end of 2009, and for 2010, an increase of 16,900 jobs is estimated in the motion picture and sound recording sector in Los Angeles County..  

 For the full story visit: http://bit.ly/9p622a

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Nonstop action in new comedy "Knight and Day Movie" with Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and Cpt. Dale Dye

After reading all the bad reviews on Mr Top Gun Tom Cruise's and Cameron Diaz's new movie Knight and Day, I was headed to see a different flick, but it was packed, so I opted for  the new action movie. Yea, everyone gave it mixed reviews, but I think that's because they were looking for missing impossible and older movies of Cameron Diaz.


Diaz was just as sexy in this movie as she was in all her movies a decade ago, and I didn't realize how natural, and how much drama she could bring to the stage until I saw in her action, and not just on a motorcycle. She played the big, dumb sexy blond, but she also revealed why like her.                                                                                                  Cameron Diaz

The last time I saw "Cameron Michelle Diaz" in There's Something About Mary, I knew she was going to be a silver screen hottie. By the way Ben Stillera plays "Ted" and Matt Dillon were in that movie in 1998, where a man gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, even though his date with her then was a complete disaster. Ted was a high school geek, who was going to the prom with one of the most popular girls in the school.                                                                                                                                  
The prom date never happened, because Ted had a very unusual accident. 13 years later he realizes he's still in love with Mary, so he hires a private investigator to track her down. The investigator discovers he too may be in love with Mary, so he gives Ted some false info to keep Ted away from Cameron Diaz.                                                                                           

I thought the film was great, lots of action, hilarious comedy and some pretty bold stunts in the movie for a Diaz. She was just as sexy as she was 10 years ago, and Cruise appear fit, and just as cocky, but just as fast as he was in mission Impossible.

I went in with an open mind and only seeing a partiable trailer so I was not prepared for the action nor the slapstick humorous drama scenes. What I really loved was the venue. It was filmed on location in Europe, and wow the places that were destroyed and the scenes were awesome.
The biggest surprise later in the movie was Captain Dale Dye Knight and Day (2010) .... Frank Jenkins, who I have met personally and who is the same guy on camera and behind the camera (Band of Brothers). I was hoping for a longer role, because Dye is very natural No Better Place to Die (details only on IMDbPro), Larry Crowne (2011) (post-production), Falling Skies (2010) (TV) (post-production) "Entourage" .... Firearms Instructor / ... (3 episodes, 2005-2010)

It's not a perfect film, but hey I'm not a perfect critic or movie goer. I usually go to watch and be entertained like everyone else. If we looked at every film from a technical perspective, we wouldn't enjoy it. It would be called a theater assignment not a movie, right?

I've always liked Cruise and Diaz movies, and I get tired of seeing the same folks in the same new movies like Sam Worthington, Damaged, Quartermain ,The Last Days of American Crime, Dracula Year Zero, Man on a Ledge,The Candidate (details only on IMDbPro), This Means War (2011) (pre-production, The Fields (2011/II) (post-production), The Debt (2010/I) (completed), Last Night (2010), Clash of the Titans (2010), Avatar (2009) and the Terminator Salvation (2009) and Megan Fox, (Fathom (2011),The Crossing  (in production),Passion Play (2010) (post-production), Jonah Hex (2010),Lilah, Jennifer's Body (2009),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). 

Don't get me wrong I love both of these actors in feature and action movies, they just happen to be blockbuster, or is it just me. Maybe it's the studios like Warner Bros or Directors of blockbuster movies that get them young, early and inexpensive before their careers take off and make big bucks.

Okay, you're right Cruise and Diaz also were in many big movies, too, so let's just enjoy them for what they are, entertainment and stop being so critical at the movies. It's not an easy job acting, directing and producing. Everything can go wrong and does go wrong. More later.


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