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The Chai Center Hosts Its 15th Annual July 4th Celebration In Beverly Hills

July 4, 2018, Beverly Hills private estate, Beverly Hills, CA

There is one day that unites all Americans together regardless of their background. We are all different but we love to celebrate the most significant day in the country’s history. I am talking about Independence Day.

This year Hollywood celebrated 4th of July in style. I was happy to attend a nice BBQ pool party organized by the Chai Center for young Jewish professionals. The purpose of this event was to bring Jewish singles from all backgrounds together to celebrate Independence Day.

I talked to Shneur who described the event as “beautiful” and “amazing”. For him it was a great opportunity to hang out with other community members. He explained the importance of events like this one. In Jewish tradition, it is very common for a Jew to marry another Jew.

We talked about other Jewish traditions and Jewish culture. We discussed several main Jewish holidays observed: Jewish Passover, The Jewish New Year and Shabbat.

I asked him if he believed a Jewish girl should be religious enough in order to be accepted by a Jewish family. He said it was not necessary but she had to be a Jew.

The event lasted till 6 PM. Everyone had fun in the sun during this Independence Day BBQ party. Young Jewish singles had a chance to meet each other, enjoy the mansion pool party and music by DJ Aviel, and have unlimited food and drinks. Rabbi Mendel Schwartz talked about the Hebrew Lunar Calendar. In Jewish tradition the calendar is based not only on the sun’s cycle but on the moon’s cycle as well (compare to The Gregorian calendar), so a date of birth is calculated in a different way.

About The Chai Center:

The Chai Center is a Jewish non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. It unites all Jews: from Conservative to Reform. It organizers popular events and teaches classes on ongoing basis. The Center helps to preserve Jewish culture and traditions. Find more information at www.chaicenter.org

Fourth Of July Swim

Fourth of July is right around the corner and it’s time to embrace your patriotic side. What better way to celebrate than to celebrate in style with these festive suits. Whether you are hanging out at a BBQ or hitting up the beach, the brands below have truly got you covered for the red, white, and blue spirit!

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Photo by: JETS Swimwear & Somerfield Swim

 

Beverly Hills Summer Garden Party: Member Appreciation & Board Installation Event

The Beverly Canon Gardens, Beverly Hills, June 27, 2018

This season The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce welcomed its members to the annual Summer Garden Party: Member Appreciation & Board Installation Event. The event’s purpose was not only to recognize its members, but also to introduce the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Everyone had a chance to review Beverly Hills businesses presenting their products right there. Attendees were chatting while trying delicious hors d’oeuvres and sipping cocktails at the Beverly Canon Gardens, one of the best places in Beverly Hills.

Hosted by Ariana Escalante and supported by Mayor Julian Gold, M.D., the party turned out to be the biggest networking event in Beverly Hills with hundreds of guests in attendance!

The Chamber would like to thank its Ambassador Team for their continued support and for the integral role they play!

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Tatyana Ali, the Grand Marshal for the Annual Los Angeles Culture Parade & Festival

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(Los Angeles, CA) – Actress Tatyana Ali was crowned the Grand Marshal for the 7th Annual Los Angeles Culture Parade & Festival in Hollywood recently.

For 2-miles, 50,000 spectators on Hollywood Blvd. witnessed parade-goers and masqueraders dressed in vibrant, breathtaking costumes dancing to pulsating rhythms of the world. Immediately afterwards, the Carnival Culture Village, began which featured performances by Soca Music King Machel Montano, Reggaeton Superstar Jory Boy and International Brazilian Performer Mariene De Castro.

Tatyana Ali’s career has spanned 35 years, and is best known to millions, worldwide, for playing “Ashley Banks” in the iconic comedy series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she is a Broadway-trained actress, singer, producer, activist and Harvard University graduate. Ali has appeared in numerous television, film and theatrical projects over her career, which began at four years old including Sesame Street, the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway production of Fences, The Young and the Restless and Disney’s Glory Road. The 5-time NAACP Image Award winner, Harvard Aspiring Minority Business Leader and Black Girls Rock! honoree, was named one of most beautiful women in the world by People Magazine en Español and People Magazine.

The Los Angeles Culture Festival, is a non-profit 501© (3) tax exempt organization, and Hollywood Carnival LLC (HC) is a joint venture. Together they proudly present a world culture festival, expressing the colors of culture and freedom of the world as one people representing, a celebration of our culture and traditions featuring colorful costumes, dancers, food, art, and music from around the world including; South America, Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Central America, Africa, Middle East and Europe.

About Los Angeles Culture Festival™:

Los Angeles Culture Festival™ is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, organized solely for charitable, educational, cultural and entertainment purposes. We embrace and encourage diversity in our society by promoting events and fundraisers to increase cultural awareness and unity. We keep the broader interest of our community in mind as we advance our goal of sharing the various cultures, traditions, costumes, dances, food and music of the world as one people. For more visit: https://www.laculturefestival.com

On The Heels Of MTV’s Third Consecutive Quarter Of Growth The 2018 “MTV VMAs” Will Return To NYC And Air Live From Radio City Music Hall On Monday, August 20

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New York, NY (April 17, 2018) – On the heels of MTV’s third consecutive quarter of growth, its best streak in seven years, the 2018 “MTV VMAs” will return to NYC and air live on Monday, August 20 from Radio City Music Hall.

Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin today joined the iconic VMA Moon Person; Bruce Gillmer, Global Head of Music/Talent, Co-Brand Lead, MTV International; and Darren Pfeffer, Executive Vice President of MSG Live, to announce the news with a street renaming and symbolic “moon landing” on Manhattan’s Avenue of the Americas, under the marquee of the famed venue. Radio City Music Hall was the home of the inaugural VMAs in 1984 and this will mark the 12th time the show has been held there – the most for any VMA location. 2018 will be the 17th time the “MTV VMAs” have been held in New York City.

“New York City’s creative energy has always fueled those who live and work here. This is where music, film, and art collide and where the Video Music Awards were born,” said Mayor de Blasio. “There is no better place to host the MTV VMAs than in New York City at one of the most iconic venues in the world.”

“We are so pleased that the MTV VMAs will be returning to their roots in New York City for this year’s celebration of music, and entertainment,” said Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin. “Prestigious awards shows like the VMAs and the Grammys not only reconfirm New York City’s status as the music capital of the country, but they bring tremendous economic benefits to their host city, an estimated $50 million in the case of the VMAs. I thank MTV, which is celebrating a revitalization with new shows like ‘Jersey Shore Family Vacation,’ and Viacom for their partnership, and we look forward to rolling out the red carpet for one of the music industry’s most entertaining nights.”

“We’re thrilled that the ‘MTV Video Music Awards’ will be returning to Radio City Music Hall, where they began in 1984,” said Andy Lustgarten, President of The Madison Square Garden Company. “The VMAs are unlike any other event – combining history-making music with exciting and unexpected moments that create an unforgettable experience, and Radio City, as the Showplace of the Nation, is the perfect backdrop for this celebration.”

New York City is a fitting choice to host the VMAs.  It is the birthplace and incubator of so many of music’s most popular genres – from salsa music in East Harlem to disco in midtown, from punk rock in the East Village to hip hop in the Bronx.  The city continues to be at the forefront of music innovation with 72 digital music companies – more than San Francisco and Los Angeles combined.

Jesse Ignjatovic returns as Executive Producer for the 2018 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Bruce Gillmer and Garrett English are Executive Producers. Melanie Block serves as Executive in Charge of Production. Amani Duncan is Music Executive in Charge. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive in Charge.

Official sponsors of the 2018 “MTV Video Music Awards” include PEPSI® and Taco Bell®.

Follow @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things #VMAs.

Source: Nielsen; P18-34 data unless otherwise noted.  Prime year over year growth based on L3, Prime (Mon-Sun, 8p-11p) coverage ratings.

About MTV:
MTV is a global youth culture brand driven by the creative spirit of music.   For more information, check out http://www.mtvpress.com.  MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

About The Madison Square Garden Company:
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences.  The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; The Chicago Theatre; and the Wang Theatre in Boston.  Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL) and the New York Liberty (WNBA); two development league teams –  the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and one of the leading North American esports organizations, Counter Logic Gaming.  In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival.   Also, under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, The Stanton Social, Beauty & Essex and Vandal.  More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

About the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment:
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment encompasses the key economic and creative sectors of film, TV, theater, music, advertising, publishing, and digital content. In total, these portfolios account for over 305,000 jobs in New York City, and an economic output of $104 billion. The agency also oversees NYC Media, the largest municipal broadcasting entity in the country, including five cable channels and an FM radio channel with a reach of 18 million viewers and 16 million listeners in the greater metropolitan area. The newly created Office of Nightlife is also housed at MOME.

 

BET Presents: Sports and Music

Los Angeles, June 22-23, 2018

For several days Los Angeles has been celebrating sports and great music experience provided by BET Festival. On Friday BET fans attended BET Experience Celebrity Dodgeball Game

and numerous music performances.

Saturday was highlighted by the performance of Dj Snoopadelic AKA Snoop Dogg and BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game.

BET Talks Fashion

June 22, 2018, Los Angeles, CA

On June 22nd fashionistas had a chance to learn more about latest fashion trends and beauty products presented during the BET Experience Festival. BETX House of Fashion & Beauty presented designer Mangishi Doll’s runway show, music performances by numerous artists, Meet & Greet with Erica Mena, and Barbershop Meet & Greet with Trevor Jackson.

Photo by HGM Photo.

The Sherman Brothers: A Hollywood Songbook

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, June 20, 2018 

In celebration of Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman’s more than five decades of motion picture song scores, the Academy presented “The Sherman Brothers: A Hollywood Songbook,” featuring clips from their films and musical performances by special guests.
Hosted by actor John Stamos

Photo creditMatt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.

The Salvation Army’s The Sally Awards: Doing The Most Good

The Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, June 20, 2018

The grand ceremony took place on June 20th at the Beverly Wilshire. Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, the event honored Jeanie Buss (CEO and Governor, Los Angeles Lakers). Special Tribute was paid to Judge Harry Pregerson.

Kevin Downes and Cindy Bond (producers, I Can Only Imagine) were awarded with Special Recognition.

Caitlyn Jenner and Sophia Hutchins were spotted later that night.

Live auction and Fund-A-Mission were a great part of the program.

About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army’s social services range from the fight against human trafficking to providing arts programs to children in under-served communities. It has historically responded to changing social service needs meeting the homeless, the hungry and the forgotten where they are.

Women Behind The Power Plays Pre-BET Experience

Sponsored By CIROC

Musicology & Supreme Republic Entertainment presents, the Musicology – Women Behind the Power Plays Pre-BET Experience sponsored by CIROC at Ivar Theater (1605 Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA) on Tuesday, June 19. Confirmed industry guest panelists include Miss Diddy (The Brand Group LA), Ericka Pittman (CMO, AQUAhyrdate), Ashley Calhoun (VP of A&R at Pulse Music Group), Marquetta Moore (Director, Music & Celebrity Relations, Revolt TV), Monica Lin (Director of Marketing, Popular Demand) and moderated by Brittney Boston (A&R at Universal Music, CEO, I AM Musicology.) Red carpet arrivals will begin at 6:00pm.

The event will include the Women Behind the Power Plays influencer panel, a cocktail mixer sponsored by CIROC, surprise performances, VIP gift bags, massages, and other treats. The event is open to all ages and we anticipate a successful show of male support at the event. Additional sponsors include: Guitar Center, Los Angeles Film School, The Hype Magazine Network, DFD Music, Royal Treatment Wellness, Thoze Cookies and IAM Global Music.

Invited guests include: LA Reid, Steve Stoute, Steve Rifkind, Shayla Cowen, La La Anthony, K Michelle,  Teyana Taylor, Jasmine Sanders, Ray J & Princess Love, Blame It On Kway, La La Milan, Montana Tucker, Lexy Panterra, Matt Steffanina, Carl Chery, Tuma Basa, Lil Mama, MC Lyte, Mila J, Jade Novah, Bridget Kelly, Steve Lobel, Tunji Balogun (RCA), Shawn Holiday (Columbia Records,) Yesi Ortiz (AMP 97.1,) Cece Valencia (Power 106/KDAY,) DJ Carisma, Lenny S, Scott Storch, Phylicia Fant (Warner Bros. Records,) and more.

About I AM MUSICology:
I AM Musicology is an organization that provides entertainment and educational opportunities to those pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. I AM Musicology host a quarterly experience called Musicology which features a discussion with industry executives, performances from rising recording artists and a networking opportunity with creatives from across the entertainment industry.

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Venue: Ivar Theater, 1605 Ivar Ave, Hollywood Ca 90028
Media Check-in: 5:30pm
Red Carpet Arrivals: 6:00PM-7:00PM
Panel begins 7:00PM | Event Close 10:00PM

Tickets: http://musebet2018.splashthat.com