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Dad, what are The Beatles? How do you capture all the nuances of that answer? First, always first, is the music. After the CDs, a viable place to start is a decent tribute band. I have yet to do the research, but it is a safe bet that The Beatles have left in their wake more tribute bands than any other. RAIN ranks right up there., Buca di Beppo opened its doors in Santa Monica nine years ago and the crowds came. Although it's furnished like a oneofakind restaurant, Buca is a collection of neighborhood places that have created an atmosphere of sharkfrenzy. Its tongueincheek humor and portions of food that could feed the entire "old neighborhood" in the Southern part of Italy., Having lived in Southern California for three decades, I am nearly a native. And I have been a fan of California skiing for all those years. Whether Tahoe or Mammoth or Big Bear, I figured California skiing cant be beat. But I have strayed recently, and I am becoming a fan of skiing in Utah. And lately, Deer Valley has me hooked., It still slays me that a show like South Park that goes out of its way to have low-to-the-ground animation looks so damned great especially on this South Park: The Complete Twelfth SeasonBlu-ray Disc box set (Paramount)., The prodigy from Minnesota is known for his cleverness, both onstage and off. In terms of tweaking the standard process of the record business, he may be more King than Prince. After Warner Music launched and sustained his meteoric career, Prince went about with slave on his cheek in protest. He tried to change his name to get out of his recording contract (even though part of his deal made him a VP of the company)., Twenty five years after their iconic spoof set the standard for rockumentaries AND mockumentaries, the trio known as Spinal Tap is making the circuit in a less hirsute and less bombastic manner. They will open for themselves, as The Folksmen, pulling songs from A Mighty Wind, another superb mockumentary., Celebrities appeared at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood for a special event that was trying to make hunger disappear. Melanie Segals Celebrity Gift Lounge was presented by Stouffers, the delicious food company, which pledged to Feed LA for the Day by donating funds to pay for about 70,000 meals for needy families through the LA Food Bank., Brad brings you hi spring film reviews of Throw Down Your Heart, Adoration, Sleep Dealer, and Hunger, Lawrys Carvery will be opening in Downtown Los Angeless Live sports and entertainment complex. Before or after a game, concert or movie, treat yourself to their delicious hand-carved sandwiches, hearty platter meals, salads and soup. You can enjoy your meal or snack in the dining room or on the siewalk patio, (perfect for people watching). Like the original Lawrys Carvery in Costa Mesa, also South Coast Plaza and Lawrys Carvery at Westfield Century City, the newest member is a quick casual restaurant inspired by the popular Ale & Sandwich bars at the Tam OShanter and Lawrys The Prime Rib in Chicago, Dallas and Las Vegas., The economy has worked its Darwinian effect on the global festival scene. Gatherings across Europe and the US are being postponed, cancelled or reconfigured. The invisible hand of the marketplace has seemingly touched Coachella in only subtle ways. As the lead festival of the season, Coachella is a bellwether. Layaway plans let attendees smooth payments over time (while garnering steady interest for Goldenvoice, the festival's promoter)., Music sensations the Jonas Brothers have a new series (May 2 premier) on the Disney Channel. Simply called JONAS, its a super-charming comedy that has Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas playing the fictional Lucas Brothers who are rock and roll superstars trying to deal with the pressure of the business., Californias coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles is one of the most dramatic seaside drives on the continent. Business folks make the one hour flight, with hardly a glance at the ocean. Harried travelers blast up and down the states freeway spine, also known as the 5 and catch only a glimpse of the wonders closer to the coast. Our decision was to scoot up the 5 from Los Angeles and spend a week moseying south along the coast. Our daughters (ages 8 and 10) would be a barometer of coolness. Fortunately, we were seeing and doing cool things most of the trip., Theres a pedigree to The Paper Chase that sets it apart from typical TV dramas of its age, but in the land of boob tubes, savvy intelligence only gets you so far: The Paper Chase: Season One (2.5 , Shout! Factory) is one of those DVD box sets that is as noble as it is stuffy, as admirable as it is compromised. The tentpole of the series is John Houseman, who brings his background as a founding member of the Mercury Theatre to his performance as a curmudgeonly college professor with a heart of gold, Talent agent Hylda Queally sure has a lot of famous friends. When she was recently honored at the Oscar Wilde Awards at the Ebell Theatre, her clients, including Frieda Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), French actress, Marion Cotillard, Rose Byrne (Damages) and Academy Award winning actress Kate Winslet were on hand to wish her well. Winslet was very excited about paying tribute to her agent for 16 years., Why are all the good bands nowadays from other countries? Maximo Park, Mew, the Sounds, and Disco Ensemble (
and Sonata Arctica) have been in regular rotation in my car and at home for months. I dont think Ive listened to a single recent release by a local band, aside from Swashbuckle but thats for merely camp value., Bravo for an evening of dining at the Century Plaza Hotel surrounded in lushly simple friendly décor, spaciously comfortable, with large booths and beautifully upholstered banquettes. The tables are smartly set with crisp linens and candlelight bouncing off pale green glass settings. Everything is part of an accompaniment to something else, such as plates that complement the foods, and waiters in black aprons, adding drama to the reddish tan and beige blended room., Despite her recent bout with Breast Cancer surgery, Christina Applegate has not let any grass grown between her feet. She graced the cover of People Magazines Most Beautiful People, and that wasnt easy running against such forerunners as Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie and Michelle Obama!, I first heard of A Skylit Drive when I was visiting my friends in Chiodos on their recent stint. I had a very surreal moment we were all chatting and reminiscing when suddenly I saw my old friend Mikayla (MJ) from Australia. Turns out shes a tour manager, and then suddenly I saw Michael whom I had met 4 years prior when I was back in the OC., Celebrities love to play games. Thats why so many of them showed up to enjoy the very first Game Show Awards for GSN, the Game Show Network (premiered on June 6). Who had the endurance for the marathon two and a half hour telecast? A lot of famous game show hosts and players including Jeff Foxworthy and his pint-size troop of smarty-pants kids from Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? Plus, Alex Trebek, Meatloaf, Brooke Burns, Alison Sweeney, Nicole Sullivan, Carnie Wilson, Richard Karn, Alfonso Ribeiro, Alan Thicke, Kate Flannery, George Wallace, Fred Roggin, Fred Willard, dynamo entertainer Charo and Jeopardy wiz Ken Jennings., The 2009 MTV Movie Awards showed that hot-blooded Hollywood, and all the fans who voted, were over the moon for Twilight. The Gothic romance vampire saga won Best Movie, also Favorite Male Breakthrough Performance for Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson, and Female Performance for his leading lady Kristen Stewart. The sizzling duo also got the Best Kiss award. And the cinematic battle between Pattinson and Cam Gigandet was deemed the Favorite Fight scene., When Peyton Place was first on the air, it was broadcast twice a week with no repeats (!), so it goes without saying that theres a whole lotta Peyton Place for those who are interested. That being said, though, Peyton Place: Part One (Shout! Factory) is way more valuable as a cultural curio than it is as contemporary ent
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