Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” More then a Double Deal at Universal City Walk

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, the Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” was held from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the world famous. Jon Lovitz Comedy Club in Universal City, CA.

The event featured some of Hollywood’s funny comedians including The Big Boss of Comedy “Big Mike” (as the night Headliner), Kristi McHugh (Laugh Factory, Ice House, and Hollywood Improv), Allison Webber, Roxy, Jason Hadley and Special guest Janet Rousseau (actress & comedian, The Division, In the House, Strong Medicine, Sparks, Producer of “Wild N Out Wednesdays”, featured in the movie A Women’s Choice on www,Thirdreel,com by Mekhi Phifer).

As always, the event featured a red carpet where special celebrity guests including some of the comedians were interviewed and photographed. Some of the special personalities and celebrity guests attending were Patty McCall (author of Unmasking the Pain Within & Co-Founder of The Pain Foundation), Lisa Ann Vombrack (writer/actress and co-founder of The Pain Foundation), Nina Potts (celebrity hairstylist), Yvette Morales (publicist), Sonney Valens (actor), Vincent Ward (Comedian), Simply Cookie (Comedian), Malik Barnhardt (Comedian), and Jay Leno who was in front of the venue and was invited to check out the comedians and much more.


Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” is a fun show featuring different comedians and is also a free show, not to mention that One of the best deals in the tourist area is the Valet parking. For only $3 dollars you can park there and just get validation from the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. The regular parking price is $25.


Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” is held once a month at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club located at 1000 Universal Blvd. Universal City, CA 91608 (inside Universal City Walk). You more information visit website at http://thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com



The event is produced by Celebrity Photographer and Comedy Producer Gisele Reberio. Paparazzi Comedy is held at various locations with different themes and the next Paparazzi Comedy “California Gurls” will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Canal Club located at 2025 Pacific Avenue in Venice, California 90291 For more information call 310-823-3878 or visit website at http://www.jamesbeach.com


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Editor’s Note: Story was proofread by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com

Week 5 European pop singer and performer Paul Bradley performs at Local Celebrity Los Angeles

California Talent brought to you Local Celebrity LA week 5 and the week theme was Motown. As usual, interviews on the red carpet were done by Ryan Ray of Wake Up TV of all contestants, judges, the guest artist of the night and the producers of Pooltime The Movie.

The event was promoted for over two weeks to bring in a new special guest judge, Javelyn Jav. However, due to a family emergency, she was not able to attend. But the show must go on, and event organizers gave all their moral support to Ms. Jav.

The contestants who performed live were, Nate Gaines: Aint’ To Proud To Beg, by the Temptations, Jonathan Hernandez: Cruzin, by Smokey Robinson, Leah Turner: (who opened New Years Eve in New York and Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA for Adam Lambert) Higher Ground, by Stevie Wonder, GG Smith: Midnight Train to Georgia, by Gladys Knight and the Pipps, Christina Aldana: Natural Woman, by Aretha Franklin, Shane Facchinello: Who’s Loving You, by Michael Jackson, Rachel Escalera: Please Mr. Postman, by The Marvelettes, Rosy Donovan: Chain of Fools, by Aretha Franklin, Leandro Fossi: My Girl, by the Temptations and Brian Miller: (who auditioned in Hollywood for American Idol season 6) Dreams Girls; by The Supremes.

After all contestants finished their songs, headliner guest artist Paul Bradley took the stage and performed two songs “Still Believe,” and “Come to Me.” He made the crowd dance and sing. The venue had around 135 people. Also, cast members from Pool Time The Movie were present promoting their movie release. From February 7, 2010, the contestant with the lowest vote total, which determines the person eliminated from the competition at the end of the show, was GG Smith.

“I believe Local Celebrity LA is a great program, it allows artist to showcase their passion for music. It gives me an opportunity to get in front of a live audience and live the dream.” said Leandro Fossi, Local Celebrity LA contestant.

The event judges were Arnold G; International dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, dancer and performer, Fawn; Recording artist, songwriter and performer and Kris Searle; Singer, songwriter and international recording artist/performer.

“I knew it would be fun and I looked forward to the challenge of having to sing a different genre every week. Of course I hope to win the competition, but more importantly I just wanted to work on what I love the most music.” Mr. Fossi concluded.

Some of the celebrities and community leaders the attended the event included Dr. John Carvalho (Cal State University Senator Member, Political Action Committee West Hollywood, Human Rights Campaign), Paul Bradley (Headline Guest Artist), Tom Tangen (Movie Producer), Suniil Sadarangani (Bollywood To Hollywood Actor), Esteban “Steven” Escobar (Local Celebrity LA publicist, Editor of Diversity News & Writer for Examiner.com), Tony A. Sweet (Radio host, On Air with Tony Sweet), Michael Donahue (Movie Producer & Director), Eric Rowe (Local Celebrity LA producer and CA Talent president), Radhika Chaudhari (The Hunchback Actress), Tonya Noll (Pooltime The Movie editor), Jeff Hutson (Performer and Vegas headliner), Maria Garcia Spivey (Celebrity cook book), Karla Guy (Dance Your Ass Off), Stefani Scovolo (Singer/songwriter), Richard Merrill (Beauty Advisor), Junes B. Zahdi (Pooltime cast member), Adrian Reyes (Former Local Celebrity LA contestant), Mark C. Hanson (PoolTime The Movie Actor), Jeffrey Patrick Olson (PoolTime The Movie actor) and Marcus Harwell (PoolTime The Movie Actor).

The media/press and photographer representatives present were Examiner.com, Onairwithtonysweet.com, Diversity News TV, Rodrigo Vaz Photos and Diversity News. The invited media/press were WTV, Hollywood TV, LA Times , FOX 11, Lafashionsnob.com, TheStarCeleb.com, Lookbookla.com, Livejelly.com, Phashiontv, Realtvfilms.com, Thrive News, WehoParty.com, CCVarietytv and TMZ.
The event was held on February 21, 2010 at Eleven Restaurant & Nightclub, located at 8811 Santa Monica Blvd in the city of West Hollywood, CA 90069 on 2-7-2010. from 9:00 pm to 11:45 pm. The event was hosted by Ryan Ray of Wake Up TV. Local Celebrity LA was broadcast again online via http://www.localcelebritytv.com/

Once again the event was produced by California Talent, Hosted by Ryan Ray of Wake Up TV and sponsored by Diversity News Publications, Eleven Restaurant and Night Club, Photos by Rodrigo Vaz and LASC. The next event will be held on February 28, 2010 from 9pm to 11:45 pm and the song theme will be judges choice. Per event organizers on week 6 there will be double elimination and no show on March 7, 2010. The final will be held on March 14 and the finale on March 21, 2010.

For more information about the Local Celebrity Los Angeles, please visit http://www.LocalCelebrityTV.com and http://www.WakeUpTV.com.

Editor’s Note: Story was proof read by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com

Photos courtesy of Rodrigo Vaz. You can contact Rodrigo at rodrigo.m.c.m.vaz@gmail.com for photos shoots. © 2010 By Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.

Pepper MaShay performs live at the Pre Grammy Party & Birthday Extravaganza for David Harrison Levi

Over 800 people attended the Pre Grammy Party & Birthday Extravaganza for David Harrison Levi – STARMAKER. He celebrated his birthday with friends, celebrities, musicians, personalities and sponsors.

“The event was awesome and bigger turnout then we thought” said Cher Rue, actress.

They had a red carpet and step and repeat at the pre Grammy party, which played a tribute to the “King of Rock n’ Roll” Elvis Presley. Also the event was dedicated to artists lost last year, including the King of Pop Michael Jackson, friend of David Harrison Levi – STARMAKER. The venue was pack with actors, models, actress, singers and publicists. There were also lots of media taking videos and photos of every one. The highlight of the night was Pepper MaShay who performed 3 songs.

In an email message sent on Facebook by David Harrison Levi – STARMAKER to all his friends he said:
“Thank you to my many friends worldwide & to everyone involved in the preparation & success of my birthday party & to the many talented performers. I would also like to thank Michael & Rebecca Gray at Life on Wilshire & the entire staff for making my friends feel so welcomed. Thank you to the 800+ friends who made this event a success! Thank you to all the media outlets, photographers & videographers who attended as well.” wrote David Harrison Levi – STARMAKER, celebrity and music producer.


Some of the live performers were international recording artist Smitty, Cameo Adele, Chadwick Music, SpaceMonk, new recording artist D’ London, international disco and dance diva Pepper Mashay, Jeanette Turner, Abraham McDonald, Alestar Digby, and Martin Gershwitz.
“A very special thank you to Cher Rue, Tamara Wentworth, Lydia, Jennifer & Rachel Tapiero, CC Perkinson, Mark Valinsky, Billy Bow, Monica Wild, Martina Herrar (Orange Berlin) Edward (LMG) Amyn (Jewelry on 7th SM) Eric Zuley & Devon Guzzie (WTV) I Love you all.” concluded David Harrison Levi – STARMAKER

The team event organizers were Cher Rue, Lydia, Monica Wild, Cher Rue, Eric Zuley and Seth Donavan. It was produced by Wild Eagle Entertainment & Cher Rue Productions. The event was held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 8:00pm to 2:00pm at Life on Wilshire located at 6311 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA. 90048. For more information visit http://www.lifeonwilshire.com

Note: Story proof read by Linda Krongold, Diversity News; New York, NY Special Correspondent you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com.

Photos courtesy of Jeff Knight of Jeffknightphotography.com © 2010 By Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.

SAG Awards Post Celebration Charity event benefiting The Red Cross for Haiti

On a very chilly day, celebrities and personalities with their publicists lined up on the red carpet at the Falcon Restaurant & Lounge. The red carpet event was long and lasted for 2 hours. Media and photographers were busy shooting and interviewing major celebrities.

They all came for one reason: to support and bring awareness to help the Haiti Earthquake victims. After each one had the opportunity to get interviewed and photographed, they went inside the Falcon Restaurant and Lounge where it was full. About 400 people attended the event.


“This event was a really fun event. There were so many celebrities in attendance, and a lot of great contacts were made. We danced, took photos, and yes even walked the Carpet. Devon Guzzie and Eric Zuley AKA EZ really do know how to make an event successful. Hopefully the proceeds that were raised from this event will help the Red Cross do what they need to do for those in need.” said Tamara Wentworth, Owner of Wentworth Public Relations.

Per Gift Public Relations representatives, at first the event was titled Sag Awards Celebration Post Party in support of Britticares International. Due to the earthquake they changed it to Event To Benefit The Victims of The Haiti Earthquake. Later the event title was again changed to SAG Awards Post Celebration Charity event benefiting The Red Cross. Event organizers confirmed that they raised $100,000 for the Red Cross to benefit Haiti earthquake victims. Britticares founders were part of the event to support The Red Cross.
 “I would personally like to thank all the celebrities who took time out to attend the after party for the Screen Actors Guild Awards benefiting the American Red Cross & BrittiCares at Falcon in Hollywood on the 23rd. A very special thank you to Eric Zuley & Devon Guzzie & WTV for such an outstanding presentation & for their graciousness to me & other’s in attendance.” said David Harrison Levi – STARMAKER®™ and music producer.


Some of the celebrities and personalities that attended were Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter), Katie Gill (Drilbit Taylor), Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff (Baywatch), Sofie Turner (Australia’s Top Model), Martin Klebba (Pirates of the Carribean), Roddy Piper (WWE), Michael Desante (Hurt Locker), Said Faraj (Green Zone), Sarah Hyland (Modern Family), Chris McDonald (Splinter Heads), Gunner Wright (G.I. JOE Rise of Cobra), Clement Von Frankenstein (Actor), Judge Mathis, James Tupper (NBC’s Mercy), Julie Benz (Dexter), Carrie Preston (True Blood), Jonathan Goldsmith (The Most Interesting Man), Anthony Anderson (Law & Order), Ameona Almund, Emma Zerner, Seth Donavan (Steven Dork in GLOVE), Jamie & Shirell Henderson (BrittiCares Founders), Eric Zuley, Devon Guzzie, Thushari J and Tamara Wentworth.

The event was held on 1-23-2010 at the Falcon Restaurant and Lounge located at 7213 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 from 9pm to 2am. The event was hosted by Gregori J Martin, Film Director and Producer. The event organizers asked for a $20 donation to help raise funds for the Haiti Quake victims. Everyone who attended the event was invited by private invitation only.


You can make a donation online or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or donate $10 to Haiti relief by texting “HAITI” to 90999.

About The American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, they provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. For more information visit http://www.redcrossla.org

About BrittiCares International:
BrittiCares was founded by, as well as inspired by little girl named Brittiana Henderson who was first diagnosed at the age of 10 with Osteogenic Sarcoma (bone cancer) and later developed leukemia where she fought courageously, without complaining, all while assisting other children with cancer to help defeat the pernicious disease. Although Brittiana’s battle against Leukemia came to an end at the tender age of 13, the efforts of BrittiCares (BCI) have not diminished. BCI continues to raise funds and public awareness to combat this disease. BrittiCares International is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to finding new and better ways to improve the quality of life for children who have been diagnosed with cancer, leukemia, and other serious blood disease. For more information visit http://www.BRITTICARES.ORG

Sources: Gift Public Relations, WTV and http://www.redcrossla.org

Note: Special thank you to Linda Krongold, for proof reading the story and she is Diversity News, New York, NY Special Correspondent you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com.

Photos courtesy of Jeff Knight of Jeffknightphotography.com © 2010 By Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.