What Does Tom Schwartz Want For Christmas This Year?

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I got an exclusive interview with reality star and new bar owner Tom Schwartz at the ChildHelp Charity night in Beverly Hills where he told me all about his plans for the holidays including what he wants most for Christmas this year! It’s definitely not what you’d think either! The Vanderpump rules star made a rare solo red carpet appearance for the event held at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills. You can read more about the event in this article.

First, he talked about how exciting it was to finally be living his dream of owning his own business here in LA saying, “It’s surreal to see my name on a billboard on Santa Monica Blvd you know? I’ve just been lucky since moving to LA. I mean there were highs and lows don’t get me wrong I went through a few rough patches but lately I’ve just been really fortunate. The bar is going really well. I just got to have my mom out here and I took her to the bar and it was such a magical moment I cried and it as like a dream come true.”

Then we got to talking about the holiday season and what a great time of year it is to give. Tom said, “I’m looking forward to giving back more I’ve just been blessed lately and I want to pay it forward and I’m always looking for more charities to contribute to and be a part of and just give back a little bit.”

Tom mentioned the ChildHelp charity that he was supporting on the red carpet that night and said, “It’s really cool, I was aware of this but I didn’t realize the reach, I had no idea how long it had been around and I was just reading about their story and the creation of this. I was just blown away. They’re making a difference every single day and they’re doing great work and I plan on being more involved here now that I know more about the charity.”

But besides giving, the other big thing the holidays brings to mind is what we can get. Speaking of presents Tom shared what his number one on his list for Christmas this year saying, “I just wanna spend more time with my family. I don’t get to see them nearly enough, they live on the opposite coast and I miss them so much I literally think about them everyday. I’m gonna go home and I’m just gonna snuggle with my mom and my dad and give my brothers a big kiss. I’m gonna spoil everybody maybe take them on some sort of lavish trip like the keys or something. Get some scooters, go fishing catch and release of course!”

So there you have it, more time with family is what Tom is most looking forward to this Christmas. What a great way to spend the holidays! What are you guys most looking forward to this season??

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Megan Trainor gives career advice and spills about her success in Hollywood at the ASCAP Music Expo

I got to see Megan Trainor speak at the ASCAP music expo on Friday and she dropped some serious knowledge on the crowd of music industry hopefuls plus talked about her inspiration for her latest single!

She talked about her first hit song "All about that Bass" citing it as the song that changed her life and brought her from a writer behind the scenes to an artist front and center.

She said, "I had the song, you might have yours your number one smash right now in your pocket and you have no idea. That's the scariest part about this job. But also the most rewarding...I remember bass I wrote that being like, no one is ever going to sing this but, screw it let;'s write it anyways...I remember thinking I didn't look the part you know I would never be a Rihanna or a Britney Spears or whatever. So I said I'm gonna just be the cool songwriter the superhero of the world lay low for a minute and then I'll be a star later. But the song will take you, if you have the song it will take you to all your dreams."
She told the audience, "If you're a songwriter and your song takes off my best advice is to just follow it."

Check out my full coverage from the ASCAP music Expo in Hollywood Glam Magazine http://www.hollywoodglammagazine.com/2018/05/18/the-ascap-music-expo-in-hollywood/

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Check Out my Article for Hollywood Glam Magazine on the Pre-Oscars Hairstying and Make-Up Panel at the Academy in BH

On Saturday March 3, the Academy of Motion Pictures hosted the annual Pre-Oscars Hairstyling and Make-Up panel with the top nominees who were up for an Oscar. Guests turned out to hear from the rising stars on how to become successful in the industry as well as what it's like to work on a real life movie set. The evening was full of insider tips, crazy set stories, and more as the whole crowd eagerly awaited the awards the following evening to find out who would be the next Oscar recipient. Check out my article below for all the details!

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Bumble Networking Night at the Hive on Melrose

Last night I headed down to Melrose Ave for a night of networking and fun at the Bumble Hive in LA. The Bumble hive is a popup installation where bumble users can come to network, collaborate or just get in some blogging. It is like a real life version of the Bumble Networking app and the space is super cool too! I loved all the yellow decorations and fun furniture. When I first arrived I grabbed some of the fun multicolored fortune cookies that were placed around the space. They had pink, blue, and yellow! Of course I got plenty of pink and then grabbed a coke from the bar. I had a great time exploring the rest of the space and even played the fun Bumble themed claw game they had which was so retro and cute! Pretty soon the panel of the night started. The Hive has been hosting guests all month and last night they hosted a Women in Sports themed panel with some amazing and accomplished women from across all areas of the sports industry. It was so interesting for me to learn about this industry since I am not too familiar with it but I had a great time. The panel included Lindsey Amstutz CSO of Fox Sports West, Jennifer van Dijck Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Partnerships for the LA Clippers, and Alex Curry, Sports reporter and TV personality. These women talked about what it takes to make it in the Sports world as a woman and all three of them agreed it wasn't easy but definitely possible!

Lindsay told us the story of how she got into the sports industry saying she managed her college basketball team and eventually ended up at Fox through some connections she made there. She didn't always work in sports though and took several years off to become a lawyer before realizing her true passion was sports. She said, "its never too late to follow your dream!"

She also told us about the exciting initiative she has helped launch at Fox Sports called "She is Fox Sports". The group is for women across the Fox Sports brand working all around the country and they organize events with guest speakers as well as give out awards to honor women for their hard work. This new initiative has really helped to bring together her team according to Lindsey and she is so excited to see how they can grow the idea.

Jennifer van Djick also got involved in the sports industry in college and worked hard to break in. She now gets to work on all kinds of partnerships and marketing initiatives for the LA Clippers. She talked about how she loved that her job included pieces of everything from media to business and of course athletics. She is tasked with growing the Clippers fan base and everyone on the panel agreed how important networking was because they had all run into each other many times throughout their careers.

Alex Curry also spoke about the importance of making contacts with everyone you meet. She told the story of her first on camera gig. It actually came about because she was working on set as an assistant when the producer who she'd been talking to during her time on set, asked her if she wanted to be one of the hostesses since they needed one extra person. After that she continued to get small gigs until she got an agent and manager. She said that many people told her she would never make it as a sports reporter because she didn't look the part or have the experience but she proved them all wrong.

It was a all in all a great night and I got some great tips that could apply to any career! I can't wait to see what else the Bumble BeeHive puts on!

Los Angeles Art Scene: Holiday Gallery reception in Santa Monica

Last Saturday I was invited to attend a gallery opening in Santa Monica at a collection of galleries called Bergamot Station. I wasn't sure what to expect as I had never been to this gallery before, but when I arrived at the event the parking lot was full and the galleries were crowded with people having a great time shopping for art from the amazing artists that were exhibiting. First I headed over to the Schomburg Gallery where I was invited to a holiday reception for the new exhibition by the artist Cindy Ingrahm Keefer. The small gallery is located at the top of a tiny staircase and overlooks the street. A combination of 3D sculptures and paintings decorated the room. The brightly colored abstract works brightened up the space and the intricate detail of the landscapes was captivating. Each piece had a story behind it and many of the works were inspired by the artist’s travels around the world. Any piece from this collection would brighten up a space and I suspect success from this showing.

I interviewed the artist and she explained to me her inspiration for the blue and green abstract; it represents the view she had while flying over the ocean on her way back from Costa Rica.

She painted the picture of Sacre Couer in Paris and said she loved playing with the color scheme.

This picture, a big hit with crowd, depicts a group of Brahminas she observed while in Costa Rica. Many people commented on the interesting personalities in their faces.

I loved the quality of light in this painting and the clouds are beautiful. The luminescence really make the viewer feel like they’re there.

These were some of my favorite works. I love the bright colors and bold lines and shapes. The artist explained that she was using a drip technique to create the movement in the painting. I think any of these pieces would serve as a great centerpiece in a modern decorating scheme.

If you are interested in purchasing any of these works you can contact he gallery at susan@schomburggallery.com.

After I had finished looking upstairs I wandered downstairs through some of the other galleries. I was impressed with the variety of work that I saw. There was everything from photography to surrealism and even some interactive art. I really enjoyed the local artists who showcased their California inspired work.

Venice is well known as an art hub here in Los Angeles and there were many interesting pieces from Venice artists throughout the display. I noticed that many artists focused on sunsets or sunrises and also enjoyed the miniatures that the artists featured.

I loved this exhibit by Artist Holly Boruck. Her surrealist-inspired works were a refreshing break from many of the dark modernist styles I saw. Her collection seemed to tell a story and I could tell that each piece had a message behind it. 

Next I was invited to try out this psychedelic looking structure. The artist Matt Elson explained that he creates these infinity boxes and each one has a different purpose. This particular one used reflections to layer each of the viewer’s faces over each other. I really enjoyed this interesting interactive art. This is just one example of a larger trend that is happening in the art world today with a push by artists to involve the viewer in their art. I think we will see continue to see more of this type of art as we enter 2016.

Another interesting exhibit I liked was the photography collection. There were many interesting photographs that had been digitally enhanced. I loved the nod to pop art with black and neon pink portrait of Marilyn Monroe. There were also several photographs focused on more modern trends such as the screenshot of this Instagram post with comments. I loved the commentary on our digital world.

I would definitely recommend Bergamot station for anyone who is looking for quality local Los Angles art.