Zac Efron is mixing up his look with some new facial hair!
08.04.2024 - 14:25 / variety.com
Jack Dunn The Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world’s largest queer-serving nonprofit organization, has announced that “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as well as artist Mickalene Thomas and Muna will be honored at the Center Gala on May 18. The annual benefit, taking place at the Shrine Auditorium, is held to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices as well as to raise crucial funds for community services.
“We are facing unprecedented attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, which means the Center’s work is more urgent than ever,” LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner said in a statement. “Now is the time to strengthen our support for the movement and celebrate with fierce, radical joy.” Erivo, a Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, songwriter and producer, will be honored with the Schrader Award for her achievements in entertainment and activism within the LGBTQ+ community.
Thomas, a prominent visual effects artist, will receive the Vanguard Award for her advocacy and commitment to intersecting complexities of black and female identity within the Western canon. Muna, who will also be performing at the gala, will recognized with the Leslie Jordan Award for Excellence in the Arts.
“I’m thrilled to continue my support for the Los Angeles LGBT Center—an organization that does so much for our community,” Erivo said. “I can’t wait to celebrate with my fellow presenters and honorees, and of course, our queer family in LA.” “It’s an honor to be recognized alongside Cynthia and so many other talented members of our community,” added Thomas.
Zac Efron is mixing up his look with some new facial hair!
Ashley Benson and Brandon Davis are enjoying a day out together.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have finalized their divorce following the announcement of their split back in 2023. The former couple closed the last chapter of their lives together, after selling their Los Angeles mansion, which suffered a $5.9 million reduction, and was sold for $13.7 million.Sofia Vergara wears sparkly ensemble in romantic date with her boyfriend in Los AngelesSofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello finalize divorce: What we know about their division of assetsSofia Vergara shows love for her boyfriend after her surgery, calls him a ‘handsome doctor’The lavish 11,369 square feet property was shared by the pair, featuring seven bedrooms, a sprawling pool, a full-sized gym and spa, a wine cellar, as well as a movie theater, a bar, and a lavish backyard.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are being criticized for demolishing a historic home in Los Angeles. The couple purchased the home last year, demolishing it, and beginning renovations for their new home in the lot.Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt wear matching Christmas shirtsChris Pratt and Luke Hemsworth share BTS look at ‘The Terminal List’ prequelA post shared by Los Angeles Conservancy (@laconservancy)The Los Angeles home was purchased for $12.5 million in January of last year.
The dual Hollywood strikes are history, but production has been slow to return in Los Angeles, especially for television projects. The city and county’s film office said today that local on-location filming declined by 8.7% the first quarter, recording only 6,823 shoot days from January through March.
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Emme Muniz and Fin Affleck continue to show off their friendship. The two kids, whose parents are Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Affleck, were spotted out shopping, showing the world the strenght of their friendship and how much they enjoy spending time together. This April 15th, Emme and Fin were photograpphed in Los Angeles while out shopping.
Don’t regret moving to Las Vegas. Still sooooo happy there! And nice to have these Los Angeles moments with our Mia!
Jack Dunn The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been informed of a possible measles exposure at Universal Studios, county officials reported Saturday. The possible exposure stems from one case of measles from an out of state tourist who traveled through the Los Angeles area from March 30 to April 1. The infected person visited Universal Studios on March 30 and the Santa Monica Pier on March 31.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped night one of Coachella!
Pedro Pascal is heading out after a workout.
Game Of Thrones star Joseph Gatt has filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department, and L.A. District Attorney George Gascón, among others, over false paedophile charges.The actor, who played the Thenn Warg in season four of the HBO fantasy series, is suing the defendants for $40million (£31.6million) in relation to the dismissed charges against him.In the lawsuit, shared by Entertainment Weekly, Gatt claims the defendants “publicly branded him as a serial paedophile,” which in turn ruined his reputation and career.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Paramount Global and its parent company are moving closer to an agreement with Skydance Media for an exclusive window for acquisition negotiations as Shari Redstone and David Ellison inch toward a deal to bring their companies together in a three-way transaction. The New York Times on Tuesday reported on the rumors that have been swirling around Hollywood for the past few days.
Local TV newscasts in Los Angeles lit up today with reports about fireballs streaking across the Southland sky early this morning.
J. Kim Murphy Awards courting, auctioning among distributors and corporate-sponsored parties can really take the “film” out of “film festival,” with moviegoing sometimes becoming an afterthought to more market-oriented activities at the industry’s legacy gatherings.
Meghan Markle had a Princess Diana moment on March 21 when she stopped by to visit Los Angeles’ Children’s Hospital.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, surprised patients and staff members last month during the hospital’s monthlong campaign Make March Matter. The event brings together individuals and businesses to support children’s health.During Markle’s appearance, she read books such as “Rosie Revere, Engineer,” “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons” and “They All Saw a Cat” as part of the segment Literally Healing.She donned a white blouse, a black face mask and a floral skirt for the day.
Meghan Markle treated the kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to a surprise visit in March and footage has been released!
UPDATED with statement: Los Angeles Times columnist Ben Bolch, who came under widespread fire for a column about the LSU–UCLA Women’s NCAA tournament matchup in which he called the Lady Tigers “dirty debutantes” and called them “villains,” while calling the Bruins “milk and cookies,” has apologized.