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Matthew McConaughey attends the Third Annual City Gala after the Oscars

Universal City, March 4, 2018

After showing up at the Oscars the famous actor went straight to the Third Annual City Gala red carpet. The event took place inside the Universal Studios the same day as the Oscars Awards.

Other red carpet attendees included actors, producers, sponsors, businesspeople and other members of Hollywood elite.

It was the last day of the global business summit.

People from film and business industry shared their thoughts on the Academy Awards event and the City Summit Gala.

MORE STARS TO PRESENT AT 90TH OSCARS®

EMILY BLUNT, SANDRA BULLOCK,
DAVE CHAPPELLE, EUGENIO DERBEZ, ANSEL ELGORT, JANE FONDA,
JODIE FOSTER, EIZA GONZÁLEZ, ASHLEY JUDD, NICOLE KIDMAN,
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, HELEN MIRREN, RITA MORENO,
LUPITA NYONG’O AND CHRISTOPHER WALKEN

LOS ANGELES, CA – Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced additional presenters for the 90th Oscars® telecast.  Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, March 4, on the ABC Television Network.

The additional presenters, including past Oscar® winners and nominees, are Emily Blunt, Sandra Bullock, Dave Chappelle, Eugenio Derbez, Ansel Elgort, Jane Fonda, Jodie Foster, Eiza González, Ashley Judd, Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Lupita Nyong’o and Christopher Walken.

“These actors have embodied some of the most heroic, aspirational and indelible characters ever brought to the screen,” said De Luca and Todd.  “In so doing, they’ve not only entertained the world, but illuminated the full range of the human experience.”

Blunt starred in “The Girl on the Train” (2016) and the Oscar-nominated film “Sicario” (2015).  Her starring roles also include the Oscar-nominated films “Into the Woods” (2014) and “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006), as well as the Oscar-winning film “The Young Victoria” (2009). Blunt’s credits also include “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) and “The Five-Year Engagement” (2012).  She will next appear in “A Quiet Place” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”

Bullock won an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for “The Blind Side” (2009).  In addition, she was nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for “Gravity” (2013).  Her credits also include the Oscar-winning films “Crash” (2005) and “Speed” (1994), as well as the Oscar-nominated “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” (2011).  Bullock’s recent credits include “Our Brand Is Crisis” (2015), “Minions” (2015), “The Proposal” (2009) and “Miss Congeniality” (2000).  She will next appear in “Ocean’s 8” and “Bird Box.”

Chappelle is a comic and actor. His film credits include “Chi-Raq” (2015), “Dave Chappelle’s Block Party” (2005), “Undercover Brother” (2002), “Blue Streak” (1999), “Half Baked” (1998), “You’ve Got Mail” (1998), “The Nutty Professor” (1996), “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” (1993) and the Oscar-nominated film “Con Air” (1997). He will next appear in “A Star Is Born.

Derbez most recently starred in “How to Be a Latin Lover” (2017) and “Miracles from Heaven” (2016).  His credits also include “Instructions Not Included (2013)” and “Under the Same Moon” (2007).  He will next appear in “Overboard” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”

Elgort starred in the Oscar-nominated “Baby Driver” (2017).  His starring roles also include “Men, Women & Children” (2014) and “The Fault in Our Stars” (2014). Additionally, Elgort’s credits include “Allegiant” (2016) and “Insurgent” (2015). He will next appear in “Jonathan” and “The Goldfinch.”

Fonda won Oscars for her Leading Role performances in “Coming Home” (1978) and “Klute” (1971). Additionally, she was nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for “The Morning After” (1986), “The China Syndrome” (1979), “Julia” (1977) and “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” (1969). Fonda received an Oscar nomination for Actress in a Supporting Role for “On Golden Pond” (1981). Fonda’s extensive credits also include the Oscar-winning films “California Suite” (1978) and “Cat Ballou” (1965), as well as the Oscar-nominated films “Youth” (2015), “Agnes of God” (1985), “Nine to Five” (1980), “The Electric Horseman” (1979), “Comes a Horseman” (1978), “Barefoot in the Park” (1967) and “Period of Adjustment” (1962). She will next appear in “Book Club.”

Foster has won two Oscars for Actress in a Leading Role.  She won for “The Accused” (1988) followed by “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991). Additionally, Foster earned an Oscar-nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for “Nell” (1994). She also received an Oscar nomination for Actress in a Supporting Role for “Taxi Driver” (1976).  Her extensive credits include the Oscar-winning film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” (1974), as well as the Oscar-nominated films “A Very Long Engagement” (2004), “Anna and the King” (1999), “Contact” (1997), “Maverick” (1994) and “Bugsy Malone” (1976).  Foster also starred in “Elysium” (2013), “Inside Man” (2006), “Flightplan” (2005) and “Panic Room” (2002).  Her directing credits include “Money Monster” (2016), “The Beaver” (2011) and “Home for the Holidays” (1995). She will next appear in “Hotel Artemis.”

González starred in the Oscar-nominated “Baby Driver” (2017). She will next appear in “Alita: Battle Angel,” “Highway” and “The Women of Marwen.”

Judd starred in the “Divergent Series”: “Allegiant” (2016), “Insurgent” (2015) and “Divergent” (2014). Her film credits also include the Oscar-winning “Frida” (2002). Additionally, she’s appeared in “Dolphin Tale 2” (2014), “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013), “Tooth Fairy” (2010), “Helen” (2009) and “De-Lovely” (2004). Judd will next appear in “A Dog’s Way Home.”

Kidman won an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for “The Hours” (2002).  She also received nominations for Actress in a Leading Role for “Rabbit Hole” (2010) and “Moulin Rouge” (2001). Kidman received a nomination for Actress in a Supporting Role for “Lion” (2016).  Her credits include the Oscar-winning films “The Golden Compass” (2007), “Happy Feet” (2006) and “Cold Mountain” (2003), as well as the Oscar-nominated films “Nine” (2009), “Australia” (2008), “The Portrait of a Lady” (1996) and “Batman Forever” (1995).  Most recently, she starred in “The Beguiled” (2017) and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” (2017).  She will next appear in “Boy Erased” and “Destroyer.”

McConaughey won an Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role for “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013).  He also starred in “Mud” (2012) and “The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011). McConaughey will next appear in “White Boy Rick” and “Serenity.”

Mirren won an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for “The Queen” (2006).  She also earned a nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for “The Last Station” (2009).  In addition, Mirren was nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role for the films “Gosford Park” (2001) and “The Madness of King George” (1994).  Her recent film credits include “The Leisure Seeker” (2017), “Eye in the Sky” (2015), “Trumbo” (2015), “Woman in Gold” (2015) and “The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014). She will next appear in “Anna,” “Berlin, I Love You” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”

Moreno won an Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for “West Side Story” (1961). Additionally, she appeared in the Oscar-winning film “The King and I” (1956), as well as the Oscar-nominated films “Carnal Knowledge” (1971), “Summer and Smoke” (1961) and “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952). Her extensive body of work also includes “Rio 2” (2014), “The Four Seasons” (1981) and “The Ritz” (1976).

Nyong’o won an Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for “12 Years a Slave” (2013).  Most recently, she starred in the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) and “Black Panther.” Her credits also include the Oscar-winning film “The Jungle Book” (2016) and the Oscar-nominated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015), as well as “Queen of Katwe” (2016).  Nyong’o will next appear in “Little Monsters.”

Walken won an Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role for “The Deer Hunter” (1978). In addition, he received a nomination for Actor in a Supporting Role for “Catch Me If You Can” (2002). Walken also appeared in the Oscar-winning films “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Annie Hall” (1977), as well as the Oscar-nominated “The Jungle Book” (2016), “The Milagro Beanfield War” (1988), “Pennies from Heaven” (1981), “Heaven’s Gate” (1981) and “Hairspray” (2007).  His film credits also include “Father Figures” (2017), “Jersey Boys” (2014), “A Late Quartet” (2012), “Seven Psychopaths” (2012) and “Stand Up Guys” (2012). Most recently he starred in “The War with Grandpa.”

The 90th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be broadcast live on the ABC Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.  The Oscars, produced by De Luca and Todd and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, also will be televised in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.  Additionally, “The Oscars: All Access” live stream from the red carpet and backstage will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Oscar.com.

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2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced

Los Angeles, March 3, 2018

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, handed out honors to Call Me by Your Name, Get Out, I, Tonya, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Big Sick, Ingrid Goes West and Lady Bird at this afternoon’s 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Here is the list of the winners:

Best Feature: Get Out

Best Director: Jordan Peele, Get Out

Best Screenplay: Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird

Best First Feature: Ingrid Goes West (Director: Matt Spicer)

Best First Screenplay: Emily V. Gordon, Kumal Nanjiani, The Big Sick

John Cassavetes Award: Life and Nothing More

Best Supporting Female: Allison Janney, I, Tonya

Best Supporting Male: Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Female Lead: Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Male Lead: Timothee Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name

Robert Altman Award: Mudbound (Netflix), Director: Dee Rees

Best Cinematography: Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, Call Me by Your Name

Best Editing: Tatiana S. Riegel, I, Tonya

Best International Film: A Fantastic Woman

Best Documentary: Faces Places

Star Wars’ Mark Hamill, Barry Keoghan, Paula Malcolmson, And Catherine O’Hara Honored At Oscar Wilde Awards

Santa Monica, March 1st, 2018

The Oscars season is here, and Hollywood is celebrating its heroes.

On March 1 actors Mark Hamill (Star Wars), Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk), Paula Malcolmson (Ray Donovan), and Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek) were honored at the 13th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards. The event was hosted by US-Ireland Alliance.

Global Green Urges Hollywood to Commit to the Fight Against Climate Change at 15th Annual Pre-Oscar Gala

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Honors Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation CEO Terry Tamminen, EARTHx Founder Trammell S. Crow, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) and Cinema for Peace founder Jaka Bizilj

March 1, 2018 (LOS ANGELES) – Global Green, a national environmental organization headquartered in Southern California, hosted its 15th annual Pre-Oscar Gala presented by EARTHx. THE green event of Oscar Week, gathered celebrities, eco-luminaries, and green businesses to celebrate and champion climate heroes on February 28, in the heart of Hollywood at NeueHouse, a venue that is both historic and green. VIP and celebrity attendees arrived at the green carpet in clean hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicles in partnership with environmental nonprofit Energy Independence Now.

The event raised critical funds for Global Green’s climate disaster rebuilding initiatives as well as their efforts to help build greener affordable housing for the homeless. 2017 has seen some of the worst climate-related disasters in modern times. California has experienced one of its worst fire and mudslide seasons, and some of the most destructive hurricanes to strike the U.S. caused devastating floods and power outages in Houston and Puerto Rico.

This year’s Pre-Oscar celebration honored Global Green’s new co-chair and EARTHx founder Trammell S. Crow, the CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Terry Tamminen, Jaka Bizilj, Founder, Cinema for Peace; and from the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) – Ashley Grosh, Wells Fargo Vice President and co-founder of the IN2 program, Richard Adams, Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center for the National Renewable Energy Lab and Lisa Laughner, President and CEO, Go Electric and an IN2 awardee company.

The night was enhanced with a featured performance by 12-time grammy nominated Ledisi and by Lauren Ruth Ward. Guests were treated to a performance by the Foshay during the cocktail reception. Ed O’Neil, Elisabeth Röhm, Lea Thompson, Buzz Aldrin, Garcelle Beauvais, Ashley Tisdale, Hannah Zeile, Sharon Lawrence, John Salley, and Jane Seymour were also in attendance.

“Global Green is so appreciative of the Hollywood community’s support to help us raise financial support and global awareness for climate solutions working to protect the people, places and planet in need,” said Global Green Executive Director Walker Wells. “The star-studded event provides the opportunity to remind the country’s political leaders and the public that the climate threat is real, and that Global Green is committed to fighting climate change by shining a light on climate heroes during Hollywood’s biggest week of the year.”

Cher, Stella McCartney, Oliver Stone, Ed O’Neill, Elisabeth Röhm, among other stars and generous supporters, donated unique auction items to Global Green in support of the fight to stop climate change and the need to transition to clean energy and a sustainable, resilient future. The online auction also features an incredible package to sail on PeaceBoat’s 100th voyage. The online auction will run through March 6 and can be found HERE.

The live auction was managed with the pro bono support of Sotheby’s and featured one of a kind items including Brando Resort, which includes 1 night at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa as well as a 4-night stay at the Brando Tetiaroa Private Island, an opportunity to sing with Pussy Riot and an opportunity to visit the set of Modern Family.

The environmental nonprofit organization Energy Independence Now brought the clean hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicles provided by Toyota Mirai for guests to check-out on the green carpet this year. Celebrity transportation was graciously provided by LAcarGUY.

 

The event’s presenting sponsor was EarthX, and featured presenter was ECOS Earth Friendly Products that showcased their healthy green cleaning products for people and pets during the event’s cocktail reception. VIP green Gift Bags were provided by LUX & ECO. Official beer sponsor Michelob ULTRA featured their new organic brew and Fetzer Wines that is celebrating its 50th anniversary also was the exclusive sustainable wine sponsor.

 

About Global Green

Global Green is dedicated to helping the people, places, and the planet in need through catalytic projects, transformative policy, and cutting-edge research. Global Green signature programs include greening affordable housing, schools, neighborhoods, and cities, advancing food waste recovery projects to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions, as well as rebuilding communities — such as New Orleans and areas of New York and New Jersey — that have suffered from the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and environmental degradation. For more information, visit globalgreen.org and follow us @globalgreen

Tom Ford, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Hudson, Steven Spielberg and Sofia Vergara Attend An Unforgettable Evening

Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, February 27, 2018

Tom Ford, Lisa Kudrow, Steven Spielberg, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello, and Jennifer Hudson got a lot of attention during An Unforgettable Evening hosted by James Corden. Presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, the event benefited the Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Honorary chair Rita Wilson and Tom Ford appeared together. “Every day is a gift”, said Rita to media.

Olivia Jade and Lori Loughlin showed up wearing beautiful long dresses. According to Lori, she doesn’t go by a designer but rather prefers comfortable dresses.

Loni Love: “I’m very excited to be here, at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. This is very important to fund women’s cancer research because research is expensive”.

Pitbull performed later that night.

Photo by: HGM

Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss Presents: An Evening of Hope, Inspiration and Joy

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To those who lost their brothers, sisters, and parents in World War II

Los Angeles, February 25, 2018

It was a true evening of hope and inspiration as the step-sister of Anne Frank Eva Schloss presented her book Eva’s Story: A Survivor’s Tale by the Stepsister of Anne Frank written with Evelyn Julia Kent. Eva traveled from London to share her tragic story and sign the books. Eva’s story was supported by the paintings of her brother, Heinz Geiringer, displayed in the Los Angeles Theater.

She had Q&A with the Master Teacher and Champion In Education Erin Gruwell. Other presenters included Editor-in-chief of The Jewish Journal David Suissa, musician Heather Powell, and musicologist Dr. Tiffany Kuo. The event was hosted by Rabbi Moshe Greenwald, the Director of Jewish Center Chabad, Downtown Los Angeles.

She said it was about her experience “… and because the new generation has to learn (about Holocaust – SK), and that’s why there is a lot of bad things happening again in the world, so that’s why I decided I have to speak out and tell people and teach the young people about what has happened and what we have to know to change the world …”, she said about the book and her presentation.

This is not the first time she comes to Los Angeles. “I’ve been before speaking in Los Angeles”, – she admitted to HGM.

Eva’s story is the story of her family and friends (including famous Anne Frank) most of whom died in the Second World War.

Eva spent about a year in the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camps till everyone was liberated by the Russians in 1945. She lost her father and brother in the War. Her mother later married Anne Frank’s father Otto Frank.

Today Eva is not only a successful writer but also the co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust UK.

Check out more at http://www.evaschloss.com/evaslife.htm

 

 

Natalia Vodianova Hosts Intergalactic Fabulous Fund Fair

Roundhouse, London, United Kingdom, February 20, 2018

London’s Roundhouse went intergalactic last night as supermodel Natalia Vodianova’s hosted her Fabulous Fund Fair for the fifth time. The signature fundraising gala saw the iconic London destination transformed into a vibrant space-themed funfair complete with a flying saucers carousel all in aid of Vodianova’s, helping children with special needs.

Guests including Madeline Stuart, an Australian model with Down’s syndrome, fresh from her London Fashion Week debut, Doutzen Kroes, Lara Stone, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Pixie Lott, Oliver Cheshire, Clara Paget, Stella Tennant, Hailey Baldwin, Izabel Goulart, Natasha Poly, Stella McCartney, Edie Campbell, Valentino Garavani, Lottie Moss, Dynamo, Amelia Windsor, Hugh Skinner, Raye, Venetia Scott, Neelam Gill, Eric Underwood, Tigerlily Taylor, Sienna Guillory, Montana Cox, Jasmine Hemsley, Paul Sculfor, Harriet Verney, Bee Beardsworth, Marcus Butler, Emilia Wickstead, Alice Naylor Leyland, Josh Dylan, Chelsea Leyland, Rebecca Corbin-Murray, Molly Moorish, David Koma, David Downton, Virginia Bates, Tamara Ralph, Michael Russo,

Pippa Bennett Warner, Maxim Magnus, Joseph Mawle, Tamsin Egerton, Portia Freeman, Paul Sackey, Mimi Wade, Xenia Tchoumi, Yasmin Mills, Clym Evernden, Inga Rubenstein, Xenia Lukash, Valérie Messika, Olga Lomaka, Dmitriy Chograshi, Halima Aden and many more, were treated to an out of this world edition of a traditional funfair, including Veuve Clicquot champagne reception, and entertainment from Warner Music Group DJs Gavin Koolmon from The Disciples, Jodie Harsh and Doug Marshall; mind-bending magic from street magician Dynamo, plus unforgettable performances by Evelina Girling and Doni Fierro’s The London Cabaret Club, dancers in bespoke alien costumes from Russian artist Andrey Bartenev and actors from the National Youth Theatre.

Star-studded space attractions included:

  • Dior’s Universe
  • Versace’s Solar Laser booth
  • Hailey Baldwin hosting the Fendi Spaceball Machine
  • L’Oréal Paris’ Intergalactic Kissing Booth with Doutzen Kroes
  • Lara Stone leading the drivers at the Messika Star Race
  • Stella McCartney’s Interstellar Challenge Games with Pixie Lott, Oliver Cheshire,
  • Neelam Gill and Clara Paget
  • Givenchy’s Plinko Eclipse with Stella Tennant
  • Rebecca Corbin Murray and the Louis Vuitton Cosmic Buzz
  • Kilian’s Galaxy Key with Natasha Poly

Photo courtesy: PR

 

THE QUEEN AT LONDON FASHION WEEK FEBRUARY 2018

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Tuesday 20th, February 2018

Today, Her Majesty The Queen visited London Fashion Week to present the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.

Her Majesty was greeted upon arrival at London Fashion Week by Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council (BFC). The Queen toured the Designer Showrooms to view the collections and met Headonism and Rock Vault designers Completedworks, DAOU, Frances Wadsworth Jones, Harvey Santos, Lily Kamper, Rachel Boston, Shimell and Madden and The Season Hats. Her Majesty was then introduced by Sarah Mower MBE, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent to a group of NEWGEN designers including Ben Cottrell, Charles Jeffrey, Grace Wales Bonner, Liam Hodges, Marta Jakubowski, Matthew Dainty, Michael Halpern, Nicholas Daley, Paula Knorr, Phoebe English, Richard Malone and Sadie Williams.

Her Majesty then attended Richard Quinn’s runway show before presenting him with The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The Award, initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy, will be awarded annually to an emerging British fashion designer who shows exceptional talent and originality, whilst demonstrating value to the community and/or strong sustainable policies. The first recipient of the Award is British fashion designer Richard Quinn.

London born designer Richard Quinn established his namesake label in 2016 upon graduating from the Fashion MA course at Central Saint Martins. Specialising in womenswear and textiles, his collections are bold and emotive creating a forward thinking unafraid vision. Richard Quinn has been recognized for his exceptional prints and for his ability to combine unique handcrafted skill with a refined high fashion sensibility. Already supplying leading stores around the world, Richard’s ethos of collaboration goes beyond his design business to include the creation of a print studio which offers high quality, accessible services to students and his peer group of emerging designers.

The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design has been designed by Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Ms Angela Kelly, who has orchestrated The Queen’s wardrobe for the past 26 years.

London Fashion Week: Day Four

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London, London, United Kingdom, February 19, 2018

 

This is how the London Fashion Week schedule looked like on February 19:

Pringle of Scotland

Paul Costelloe

Roksanda

NEWGEN pop-up showroom: Sadie Williams

ERDEM

Marques’Almeida 

DAVID KOMA

Sophia Webster 

Aspinal of London 

Faustine Steinmetz

Christopher Kane

Dilara Findikoglu

Mother of Pearl

Paula Knorr

Emilia Wickstead

Nicopanda

Commonwealth Fashion Exchange

Camilla Elphick AW18 Presentation

A.V.ROBERTSON AW18 Show

German Fashion AW18 Presentation

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