Legendary drummer Pete Escovedo endorses new "Prince of Cool"

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- He has performed before rousing, hip-shaking and finger-snapping audiences in a countless number of varied venues running the gamut from The White House in Washington, DC, to open-air locales all...

The "Prince of Cool" turns on the heat at LA's The Mint

LOS ANGELES, CA -- The moment the "Prince of Cool" cleared the vintage red drapes at The Mint to begin his one-hour dramatic performance on August 23, the enthusiastic audience of music lovers knew it was in for...

Greensboro's "The Hawk" inducted into bail agents hall of fame

CHARLOTTE, NC -- In an illustrious ceremony attended by hundreds from across the nation and honored by the United States Marine Corps color guard, a prominent Greensboro native was inducted posthumously into the...

USAF vet honors Armed Forces in YouTube video

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Former United States Air Force senior airman Deitric Thompson said he decided to utilized his critically-acclaimed performance at the 2011 Celebrity Industry Invitational in Hollywood to salute...

Michelle Phillips rallies kids in support of President Obama

Malibu, CA -- When then 19-year-old budding songwriter Michelle Phillips co-wrote "California Dreamin'" with the late singer/guitarist/songwriter John Phillips in 1963, the original theme was about a man living...

Former U.S. Airman shows Hollywood he's got the right stuff

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- When former U. S. Air Force veteran Deitric Thompson took to the stage during the 2011 Celebrity Industry Invitational April 2, the trajectory of his career path banked sharply toward the Pacific...

Hip-hop artist to environ Garden Pavilion with rhyme and reason

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- When one of southern California's leading hip-hop artists performs during the Celebrity Industry Invitational in the Garden Pavilion at Celebrity Centre International, he plans to engage the...

Broadway actress Rena Strober to headline Hollywood show

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Award-winning stage, television and film actress Rena Strober is slated to headline the 2011 Celebrity Industry Invitational, a star-studded showcase executive-produced by Jay D. Pugh, president...

Blind teen shows true grit, wins top celebrity award

HOLLYWOOD, Ca -- Though blind since birth and up against a cavalcade of some of the best pop, rock and R&B breakout performers in the U.S., a 15-year-old country singer, songwriter and guitarist was lauded...

Actor Raul Julia-Levy saddened by condition of father's grave

** EXCLUSIVE PHOTO **LOS ANGELES, CA -- After returning from visiting his father's eternal resting place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, actor/producer Raul Julia-Levy said he was disheartened to see how much his...

Raul Julia-Levy rings in 2011 honoring father's memory

-- EXCLUSIVE PHOTO --LOS ANGELES, CA -- While many worldwide welcomed 2011 in jubilant celebration, actor/producer Raul Julia-Levy chose to count down the hours to a new decade in peace and solemnity.During the...

Hearts, the puppy -- A Christmas Story

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Before the yuletide season is over, the Internet will be crowded by warm Christmas stories aimed at making the heart of the biggest grinch grow three times larger. Some will be fictionalized. ...

Twelve Days of Christmas bring hope to D.E.L.T.A. Rescue

When animal lovers make a gift to D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, they are providing more than needed financial and medical support to over 1,500 family pets previously abandoned in the wilderness; their tax-deductible...

My first tail-wagging Christmas

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Little 'Hearts' was not supposed to be here today because the cardboard box in which she and her siblings were stuffed was dumped by the side of the road. One of her sisters did not make...

Help Santa bring Christmas cheer to rescued animals

The spirit of Santa Claus comes in varied forms. He not only sits on a throne at shopping malls; sometimes, he's an animal rescuer whose gift list this season includes Christmas Love Stockings for his 1,500...
 

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