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Ray Liotta plays mob boss Roy Demeo in Ariel Vromen’s gangster thriller 'The Iceman,' a film based on the notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski, played by Michael Shannon.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Ray Liotta Talks About "The Iceman"

Posted May. 21, 2013, 9:35 am

While his performance in “Something Wild” earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination early in his career, Ray Liotta actually shot to fame as a result of his role as real-life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s classic film “Goodfellas.”

Michael Shannon plays notorious contract killer Rochard Kuklinski in Ariel Vromen’s “The Iceman.”

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Movies

The "Iceman" Killeth With Michael Shannon

Posted May. 14, 2013, 9:38 am

A soft-spoken southern gentleman, Michael Shannon brings to the big and small screens the intensity and skilled acting that grew out of his years as a stage-trained actor, where he first performed at the Illinois Theatre Center.

Colin Firth as Arthur Newman and Emily Blunt as Mike Fitzgerald in “Arthur Newman.”

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Movies

Colin Firth and Emily Blunt Discuss "Arthur Newman"

Posted May. 8, 2013, 9:36 am

When Colin Firth walks into the room, he fills it with his delightful presence and charm. Having won every conceivable award for his riveting performance as King George VI in “The King’s Speech,” including the Oscar for Best Actor, one wondered could he shake off that strong association.

'Generation Um' opened May 3 in theaters. Keanu Reeves stars in the indie flick alongside Bojana Novakovic and Adelaide Clemens.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Keanu Reeves Returns To Big Screen With "Generation Um..."

Posted May. 5, 2013, 9:32 am

He made a name for himself in films such as "The Matrix," "Speed," "The Devil’s Advocate," and "Point Break," but Keanu Reeves returns to the big screen this week in the indie flick "generation Um," co-starring Bojana Novakovic and Adelaide Clemens.

Director Danny Boyle (from left) with Rosario Dawson, James McAvoy, and Vincent Cassel on the red carpet for Boyle’s latest crime thriller, “Trance.”

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Danny Boyle Opens Up About His Latest Film “Trance”

Posted Apr. 25, 2013, 8:45 am

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, “Slumdog Millionaire,” “127 Hours,” “28 Days Later,” “The Beach,” and the iconic “Trainspotting” that catapulted a very young Ewan McGregor to fame. This is Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle, auteur extraordinaire.

Zachary Quinto and Alanis Morissette at Kiehl’s Since 1851 on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica on April 17.

News, Celebrity, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Fashion

Alanis Morissette, Zachary Quinto Celebrate At Kiehl’s Santa Monica Store

Posted Apr. 22, 2013, 11:21 am

The Kiehl’s Since 1851 store at 1516 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica hosted a VIP event last Wednesday, April 17 to celebrate its Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream to benefit Recycle Across America with its partners Alanis Morissette and Zachary Quinto, each who designed a limited edition label for the product.

Broadcaster Al Michaels was arrested and charged with a DUI in Santa Monica on Friday night.

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Police Department

Update: Al Michaels Busted For Santa Monica DUI After Pulling Illegal U-Turn

Posted Apr. 22, 2013, 9:53 am

NBC “Sunday Night Football” announcer Al Michaels was busted for drunk driving Friday night after pulling an illegal U-turn in Santa Monica, not part of a police checkpoint as widely reported.

Maria Sharapova has forayed into the world of satisfying sugar rushes with her own candy line called “Sugarpova.”

Celebrity, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Maria Sharapova Promotes “Sugarpova” Launch

Posted Apr. 21, 2013, 8:16 am

After making a name for herself as one of the world’s toughest competitors on the tennis court, Maria Sharapova is now positioning herself as the source of sweetness.

“NCIS” actors Michael Weatherly (from left), Pauley Perrette, Brian Dietzen, and David McCallum on the red carpet at the 8th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair in Santa Monica on Saturday, April 6.

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Santa Monica Red Cross Rolls Out The Red Carpet At 8th Annual Red Tie Affair

Posted Apr. 12, 2013, 9:19 am

The Santa Monica chapter of the American Red Cross rolled out the red carpet Saturday evening at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel for the 8th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair.

Former LA Dodgers pitcher Tim Leary and Sara Bayles are teaming up to coordinate a beach cleanup day at Santa Monica Beach this Saturday, April 13.

News, Beach, Celebrity, Santa Monica

Former Dodger, Daily Ocean Founder Host Santa Monica Beach Cleanup Saturday

Posted Apr. 12, 2013, 9:12 am

One of Santa Monica’s most valuable assets is the approximately three miles of beach that make up the City’s western edge. A pair of Santa Monica locals and long-time beach lovers hope fellow residents will join them this Saturday to help keep at least one small portion of the beach as clean as possible.

Vincent Cassel as a bad guy in Danny Boyle’s crime thriller “Trance” co-starring James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Vincent Cassel - Another Wonderful Bad Guy

Posted Apr. 11, 2013, 8:41 am

The gangster movie genre basically became part of the cinematic landscape in 1931 when Edward G. Robinson starred as Rico in “Little Caesar.” Since then, scores of tough guy films have been made, some based on real criminals, while others were based on fictional characters.

Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst as star-crossed lovers from two different worlds in Juan Solanas’ “Upside Down.”

Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess are "Upside Down"

Posted Mar. 27, 2013, 9:01 am

Kirsten Dunst and British actor Jim Sturgess are co-starring in “Upside Down,” a science fiction, futuristic love story written and directed by Juan Solanas.

Mark Webber stars in “The End Of Love,” which he wrote and directed.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Mark Webber Discusses "The End Of Love"

Posted Mar. 21, 2013, 8:10 am

Mark Webber, a talented young filmmaker, writes, directs, and stars in his latest film, “The End of Love.” It is a semi-biographical, beautifully crafted story about the struggles of a widower father, played by Webber.

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Courts, Police Department

Lindsay Lohan Avoids Prison In Lying To Santa Monica Police Case

Posted Mar. 18, 2013, 1:18 pm

Lindsay Lohan entered two pleas of no contest in regards to lying to Santa Monica police following her June 2012 crash on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Lindsay Lohan arrives late at the LAX branch courthouse on Monday, March 18.

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Police Department

Lindsay Lohan May Serve 245 Days In Prison For Lying To Santa Monica Police

Posted Mar. 18, 2013, 9:25 am

Lindsay Lohan may have to serve 245 days in prison if she is convicted of lying to Santa Monica police following her June 2012 crash on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Benjamin Bratt plays a drug lord in the action film “Snitch” that stars Dwayne Johnson in the lead role.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Benjamin Bratt: From "Law & Order" Detective To Drug Dealer In "Snitch"

Posted Mar. 13, 2013, 9:26 am

Benjamin Bratt is a familiar face both in television and on the big screen. His breakout role was that of detective Rey Curtis playing opposite the legendary Jerry Orbach in the long-running television series “Law & Order.” Since then he has appeared in “Miss Congeniality,” “Demolition Man,” “Traffic,” “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” and Dr. Jake Riley on ABC’s “Private Practice.”

Ed Begley, Jr. is the Santa Monica 2013 SQA Awards Honoree on March 13.

News, Environment, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Celebrity, Santa Monica

Up Front With Ed Begley, Jr. - Santa Monica 2013 SQA Awards Honoree

Posted Mar. 4, 2013, 8:33 am

Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley, Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series “St. Elsewhere,” for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then, Ed has moved easily among feature, television, and theater projects.

George Lopez (left) will star as emcee of the 2013 Playboy Jazz Festival in June. He is pictured on stage with Hubert Laws and Quincy Jones at the line-up announcement held Feb. 28.

News, Music, Celebrity, Hollywood

2013 Playboy Jazz Festival Line-Up Announced; George Lopez To Host

Posted Mar. 1, 2013, 3:51 pm

The 2013 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on June 15-16 will feature headliners George Duke with special guest Jeffrey Osborne, Naturally 7 with special guest Herbie Hancock, Sheila E. and Bob James/David Sanborn featuring Steve Gadd and James Genus.

William Goldstein in his studio.

Seven Days, Music, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Part Two: William Goldstein - World Renowned Composer, Electronic Technology Pioneer

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, 7:56 am

William Goldstein, a true Renaissance man, was born with the rare gift of genius that was manifesting by the time he was three years old when he could sit down at the piano and play by ear. By the time he was eight, he would go to the movies and was able to play songs and themes after seeing the film just once.

Saint John’s Foundation will host a private performance by singing legend Johnny Mathis on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Music, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Johnny Mathis To Perform At Saint John's Health Center Foundation Event

Posted Feb. 16, 2013, 9:19 am

Saint John’s Health Center Foundation will host an intimate evening of dinner and entertainment with one of America’s best-loved and most enduring singers on Saturday, Feb. 23, starting at 6 pm.

Visit Santa Monica Place this Saturday to see Kathie Lee and Hoda.

News, Santa Monica Place, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Television

Kathie Lee, Hoda To Tape Episodes Of 'Today' At Santa Monica Place This Weekend

Posted Feb. 8, 2013, 12:29 pm

Santa Monica Place will be abuzz this weekend with Kathie Lee and Hoda taping a handful of episodes for their “Today” show on NBC.

Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper star in 'Silver Linings Playbook.'

News, Celebrity, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Film

American Cinematheque To Pay Tribute To Robert De Niro In Santa Monica Today

Posted Feb. 4, 2013, 11:22 am

The American Cinematheque will pay tribute to actor Robert De Niro in person this afternoon as part of its "Actors Playbook" series at the Aero Theatre at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica The sold out event includes a 2 p.m. screening of his latest film "Silver Linings Playbook."

Cathy Rigby stars at Peter Peter in the current Pantages Theatre production that runs through Jan. 27.

Seven Days, Theater, Celebrity, Santa Monica

Peter Pan Flies Into The Pantages Theatre Through January 27

Posted Jan. 18, 2013, 8:46 am

The family friendly production of Peter Pan has arrived at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a two week run with performances through Jan. 27.

John Krasinski stars as Dustin Noble in “Promised Land,” which he co-wrote with Matt Damon.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

John Krasinski Discusses 'Promised Land' And Saying Goodbye To 'The Office'

Posted Jan. 17, 2013, 8:20 am

Brown University graduate John Krasinski is probably best known for his role on the hit television series “The Office,” which won the Screen Actors Guild Award twice for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. His first film was “Jarhead,” followed by an assortment of films including “Away We Go,” “Dreamgirls,” “Leatherheads,” and “It’s Complicated.”

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Courts, Police Department

Lindsay Lohan's Lying To Santa Monica Police Saga Continues

Posted Jan. 15, 2013, 12:02 pm

Attorney Shawn Holley entered a not guilty plea Tuesday morning at the LAX branch courthouse on behalf of Lindsay Lohan to the three misdemeanor counts of lying to Santa Monica police regarding her June 2012 traffic accident on the Pacific Coast Highway. The next court hearing is set for Feb. 10.

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