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A LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR
Happy Holidays! As we wrap the end of 2015, we cast an eye upon the accomplishments of a successful year. We are reminded to be thankful for having each of our advertisers and subscribers who joined the collective members of Hollywood Weekly’s family. This year marked fourteen years since our inaugural launch, back in 2001. PRATHER JACKSON Ironically this year, we experienced major progress with the addition of live events. Our 2nd Annual Hollywood Weekly Pre-Grammy party was held during February at the historic Charles Aidikoff Screening Room on renowned Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The private event featured live music with Grammy nominated artist along with other noted celebrities who gathered to be interviewed on Hollywood Weekly’s red carpet. The event also marked the closure of the Charles Aidikoff Screening Room, which had become a fixture in the industry. The facility will be missed, much like the who’s-who collection of celebrity photos, which adored their walls, standing next to Mr. Charles Aidikoff. But the live performers were the highlight of our party. Opening with smooth Jazz by acoustic guitar extraordinaire Paulo, his music blended Jazz, Bassa, Flamenco and Calypso. Not to be outdone, a slew of Country Soul artist also performed and wowed the over pack crowd. While the Pre Grammy Party was nice, we also managed to continue publishing monthly editions of Hollywood Weekly Magazine. Our exclusive cover stories featured Russian pianist Oksana, Franco Masada, Martino Cartier, Jimmy D. Robinson, Chef Jack Lee, Henning Morales and Liza Fox, just to mention a few. In November 2015, we also celebrated our 2nd Annual Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival, held at the Dick Clark Screening Room in Santa Monica, California. Hollywood Weekly’s events attract an international following with guest from China, Russia, Nigeria and Sweden along with foreign dignitaries mingling with Hollywood stars. We hope you enjoyed our nostalgic reflection on this year’s past highlights. Please take an additional moment and read our cover story featured in this New Year’s holiday edition. Pietro’s Italy provides leisure traveling and tourism in Italy. Mr. Navarra’s story is inspirational and teaches you to pursue your personal dreams with steadfast determination. Enjoy,
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PIETRO’S ITALY, PROVIDES LEISURE, TRAVELING, AND TOURISM IN ITALY. THE STORY OF MR. NAVARRA IS A STORY THAT INSPIRES AND TEACHES EVERYONE TO PURSUE THEIR DREAM. HIS STORY OF SUCCESS IS ABOUT A MAN WHO CAME TO THE US TO FOLLOW HIS VISION AND ACCOMPLISHED HIS DREAMS DESPITE FACING THE HARDSHIPS OF HARD WORK AND REJECTION. HIS HARD FOUGHT BATTLES WAS ANSWERED WITH HIS ATTITUDE TO NEVER GIVE UP.
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THE ULTIMATE ARTISAN FOR LUXURY TRAVEL TO ITALY
PIETRO NAVARRA BY JOSE HERRERA
PHOTO: LUCA RAJNA PROGETTI FOTOGRAFICI
M
eet Pietro Navarra also known as
company offers the best solutions that include a wide variety
Mr. Italy. Navarra basically came to
of very impressive, unique, and evocative traveling services for
America to do what he loves to do
the highest profile people of the Hollywood scene and many
best. His love is his country, and he
other industries that are filled with top notch individuals.
loves to show it off to his high profile
Another very notable aspect about his concierge services is
clients by providing the best concierge service that there is
that it caters to billionaires and leaves them with the utmost
when visiting Italy. Based in Beverly Hills, Mr. Navarra has
satisfaction. Mr. Italy started with hard work and devotion
made his company, Pietro’s Italy, the best there is when a
and now he has built a concierge business that attracts to the
person wants to have the most magical experience in Italy. Of
biggest and richest names in the world.
course, his concierge services have expanded to include clients throughout the U.S.
It all started in a little town 30 miles from Bologna, Italy, where Mr. Navarra woke up every morning and while
Navarra is now the founder of an outstanding company that
looking thru a window would see a man that was working
started out as a vision and ended up being the best luxury
the farm. “The farmer that worked on the farm would say
destination management company that specializes in Italy. His
this is your future, but he was joking as I was a little 12 year
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old boy at the time.” The window which he looked out to
Mr. Navarra admired. Another Michael J. Fox movie that
from his bedroom would show him his family’s farm and
was a huge inspiration for Mr. Navarra was “For Love
always reminded him of his humble and struggling life.
or Money” which was about a guy who was a concierge
But nothing regretful, as Mr. Navarra has lots of pride and
and knew all the tricks to make everyone happy. Again,
acknowledges that he has been through.
Mr. Navarra admired that about the character in the
He loved American movies growing up. His favorite actors are Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. But one actor
movie and prompted him to establish something of that similarity.
in particular, gave him an inspiration to leave his farm
American movies really touched his heart and Mr. Navarra
and pursue happiness elsewhere. That movie was Michael
developed a desire to move on and do more than just work on the
J. Fox’s “The Secret of My Success”. It showed him that
farm in his little town near Bologna, so he asked his sister to provide
one must be focused to move on and pursue success. In
him with pictures and postcards of the U.S. He used these pictures
that movie, Fox’s character goes to unspeakable limits to
and postcard to inspire himself and posted them on the very window
achieve his dreams, which turned out to be something
that call him out every morning to go work on the farm.
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Later in life, Mr. Navarra studied Hospitality and Tourism after receiving his degree as a Tour Operator. He also travelled Italy from top to bottom and found all the cool nooks that most tourist do not see when touring Italy. His love for his country grew even more as he saw the vast and beautiful history of Italy. He then started working at hotels to learn the trade. He also used the movie “For Love or Money� to see what American people liked. He was basically taking mental notes on what would become his concierge services to offer in Italy. During his travels, he also took notes learning about hospitality and how to deliver it. Mr. Navarra was on a mission, and his travels throughout Italy also served as the beginning of his vision that he would end up carrying out in America.
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He shared his ideas but realized that he needed connections because he was constantly being turned down. Mr. Navarra states that he was turned down more than 43 times before getting one connection. He decided to move to America and pursue the American dream by providing his concierge services to top business executives in the U.S. In 2008, Mr. Navarra moved to New York City and started on his quest to become the best concierge business in America. He went knocking on doors and starting talking to people, although rejection amounted one after the other. By his estimates the amount of rejections he received were around 2,455, although some of those rejectees became some of his most loyal clients later on. Mr. Navarra eventually made his way to Beverly Hills, California. He made some contacts on the way to his dream city. Back in the 1990s, Mr. Navarra visited Beverly Hills, and said that he would live there one day and start his dream. This idea of Mr. Navarra chasing his dream in Beverly Hills was somewhat ignited when he saw Al Pacino at a coffee shop one day when he came as a tourist in the 90s. He did not mingle or speak with the actor but that was a sign and, proof that Mr. Navarra knew he had a great idea. Since Al Pacino was with Robert De Niro, his favorite actor, it was a sign that at that precise moment he would see him. He was starstruck. He pursued the idea but not without going through misery first. His dream was hard earned, but he manage to get by with inspirational books. Og Mandino’s and Napoleon Hill books were very inspiration to him. Many of his other favorites were written by Donald Trump. Mr. Navarra is inspired by Trump’s success, and Trump’s philosophy not to give up and keep working hard. Hard work and patience will come with success. With that in mind, Mr. Italy kept going. At times, he went through the hardest moments which included, by not having enough food or just making ends meet, but he pushed on. Mr. Navarra believes that everyone has a movie that represents their lives. For him, it is the “Pursuit of Happyness” starring Will Smith. Mr. Navarra can relate to the movie because he went through all the trials and tribulation before making a name for himself. Just like in the movie, Will Smith’s character endures some unpleasant moments with himself and his son. In the end, this character hits the jackpot through hard work and patience, eventually reaching happiness. Similarly, Mr. Navarra pursued a dream that involved selling
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what he loves best, Italy. He kept at it and finally made his way to success. Pietro’s Italy is the top concierge company that can service anyone who is going on a trip to Italy. He also organize memorable weddings and private events in Italy. Some clients start by booking limited services and then later an entire vacation. All client needs are unique. The motto for his company speaks for itself: “Your A list entrance to Italy.” Why is it the top destination management company for Italy? Well, his clientele will pretty much gives it all away. His clients include A-list Hollywood celebrities, billionaires, and
Pietro sends a special thank you to his family for their constant love and support and David Brownlee, a dear friend and outstanding business coach.
HE WENT KNOCKING ON DOORS AND STARTING TALKING TO PEOPLE, AS REJECTION AMOUNTED ONE AFTER THE OTHER. HE COUNTED AROUND 2,455 OF THEM, ALTHOUGH SOME OF THOSE REJECTEES BECAME SOME OF HIS LOYAL CLIENTS LATER ON.
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FROM LEFT, ANDREA, NUNZIA, DANIELE, PIETRO, VALENTINA, DANIELA & ELISA. PHOTO BY LUCA RAJNA PROGETTI FOTOGRAFICI AT THE TAVERN OF THE GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC BAGLIONI IN BOLOGNA - 5 STAR L I VOLPINI - ANTIQUE SHOWROOM - BOLOGNA.
producers. He targeted that audience because what his company offers is a unique experience that can be costly. Yes, he does provide services for the common worker, and if they call and have a budget he will try to help. Simply, Pietro’s Italy is a company that provides the best to the best. His services are tailored uniquely to what the client seeks to experience. Mr. Navarra also works very closely with travel agents. They rely on his knowledge since he knows Italy like the back of his hand. Yes, he knows all the shortcuts and fun little nooks that most will not get to experience when visiting Italy. With
to get where he is at today. He believes his story
MR. ITALY LEFT HIS COUNTY TO PURSUE HAPPINESS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. NEVER GIVE UP AND ALWAYS BE READY IS WHAT PIETRO NAVARRA LOVES TO PREACH WHEN TELLING HIS STORY.
his company, there are no limits. Although he has become the best DMC specialist for Italian experiences for Americans it does not mean that he forgot where he came. Mr. Navarra still loves his past and the hard times that he experienced because it made him who he is today. Not having enough in the past taught him to never give up and always strive for your dream. He carries his past with him including his days when he was living on the farm.
of success is one that could be told and used for inspiration. Mr. Navarra was inspired by actors who made it big in Hollywood like Al Pacino, De Niro, Sir Anthony Hopkins and successful entrepreneurs like Donald Trump. He also credits books and movies for his inspirations to chase the dream. Now that he is where he dreamed to be, his advice is to never give up on what you love to do. Also, if rejection is all you face, then come up with a new approach. One must always be prepared, and never think you are lucky. Mr. Navarra claims that he was just prepared to face the music no matter what the outcome. In other words, he was not lucky with his dream, he was just prepared to make it happen.
The movie “Pursuit of Happiness” is the perfect theme movie for Pietro Navarra’s life. The movie portrays just about everything that he went through to reach his goals. The only difference between Will Smith’s character in the movie and himself is that Mr. Italy left his county to pursue happiness in another country. Never give up and always be ready is
He also believes in giving back by donating to charity. His
what Pietro Navarra loves to preach when telling his story.
company donates to needy children, including the LA Food
Oh yeah, he is also the guy to call if one wants to experience
Bank and made to Smiletrain.org. He remembers being needy
Italy in the best way possible. His email address is: vip@
in plenty parts of his own life while growing up. Mr. Navarra is
pietrositaly.com. You are invited to call toll free at (800) 917-
still that kid at the farm and that humble guy who worked hard
8503 or visit his website at: http://www.pietrositaly.com
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Holiday Sips from Bemelmans Bar and More!
With the holiday season in full swing, I wanted to get in touch to share a few boozy combinations that everyone on the nice (and naughty) list are sure to enjoy during twelve days of [festivities] leading up to the New Year. Inspired by one of the most memorable Christmas tunes, these sweet sips are the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of year and toast to 2016 with family and friends.
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he Society of Voice Arts and Sciences™ (SOVAS™), the nation’s largest professional organization for
the
advancement
of
opportunities and recognition of excellence, in the voiceover industry,
celebrated
it’s
2nd
Annual 2015 Voice Arts® Awards
ceremony with record success. The 2015 Voice Arts®Awards in Los Angeles was held on Sunday November 15th at the Pacific Design Center. The ceremony included a star-studded red carpet at the pre event cocktail reception, a lively awards show featuring a who’s who cast of participants from the voiceover industry, media and professional circles, and a humorous and well-deserved tribute to William Shatner, by acclaimed comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. The Voice Arts® Awards is an international competition showcasing the best work in professional voiceover acting, creative direction and communications for advertising, audiobook narration, movie trailers, video gaming, animation, radio, television and casting realms. Entries were submitted from various entities including: Wendy’s, Telemundo, Discovery Channel, CNN, NBC Sports, ABC Entertainment, Comedy Central, Oxygen Network, NBA on TNT, FOX, Ovation Network and many others. “The 2015 Voice Arts® Awards ceremony was full of excitement, and the recognition that was given to the leading talents in voiceover gathered from around the world—both the nominees and winners—was well deserved and long overdue,” said Rudy Gaskins, CEO of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences™. “The participation of all of our supporters, including general attendees, presenters, sponsors, voice actors and volunteers, enabled us to have a vibrant evening of awarding accomplishments in voice arts, while also bringing joy at a time of international tragedy, as the ceremony was held in the hours after the Paris terror attacks.” One special announcement made at the ceremony was by presenter Ed Loh, the editor in chief of Motor Trend Magazine, who shared that in 2016, the Voice Arts® Awards will open special automotive categories, for TV, radio, in-theater and web, where voiceover is the driving force behind the creativity. These new categories will cover more than just the cars themselves, but voiceover driven communications (commercials, etc.) about car parts, car racing, and TV shows about cars.
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2015
Voice Arts® Awards
Celebrates Excellence in the Voiceover Industry and Honors William Shatner with the Voice Arts® Icon Award
PHOTOS: JOHNNY KAVADEAS
That’s Voiceover!™, which is an in
the project. Michael Winslow, the talented actor and master of
depth Career Expo™ that covers
sound, best known for his show-stopping talents in the Police
training and job creation in the
Academy films series, also led several inspiring master classes
voice acting industry, occurred
on sound and voice, and participated in the ceremony. Also
the day before the VOICE
presented at the conference, in partnership with Backstage®
ARTS®
ceremony.
Magazine and the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences™, was the
The 2-day event of nearly 1,000
AWARDS
Backstage® Vanguard Award for Outstanding Casting, which
attendees
was presented to Pixar Animation casting honchos Kevin
featured
auditions
with voiceover industry executives, workshops, interactive exercises, showcases and performances. One of the main conference highlights was the panel discussion featuring Aditya Sood; the Hollywood super producer of the top grossing box office film, The Martian, R.C. Bray; the film’s audiobook narrator along with James Tonn and Greg Lawrence of Podium Publishers; the audiobook publishers who produced the story when traditional printed book publishers passed on
Reher and Natalie Lyon. The 2015 Voice Arts®Awards full list of winners and nominees are featured at Voice Arts®Awards 2015 Nominees. Event photos and special highlights, including the presentation by Bruce Vilanch of a special award presentation of the Voice Arts® Icon Award–the jury’s highest honor– to William Shatner, for his lifetime of achievements, can also be found on VoiceArts.org. HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY 21
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DONALD E. LACY, JR. PERFORMING AT LAUGHS UNLIMITED IN 2014
“Uncle Donald” PART ONE BY PRATHER JACKSON
theater ensembles, and television shows, including BET’s
Editor’s note: Donald E. Lacy, Jr. is a renaissance man who
Comic View, and films directed by Taylor Hackford and
grew up in the midst of the Civil Rights struggle that for many
Francis Ford Coppola. His passionate crusade to pay
Americans, still exists today. He is a classically trained actor
homage to his beloved 16 year old daughter was ultimately
with mentors that included radio impresario Joe Rudolph,
acknowledged in a visit to the White House where he met
Dr. Angela Davis and many others. Mr. Lacy has honed his
First Lady Hillary Clinton. This is the first of a 2-part
craft as an actor and comedian. He has appeared in a host of
interview.
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As an artist, my # 1 goal is always to be
individual, and it appears that your talent
entertaining. But, at the same time, I always try
and your passion comes thru with your
to address what is going on in our world to try
One Man Show, Color Struck, tell me about
to make it a better place, especially considering RON LOPER PHOTOGRAPHY
HW: I have to say, you are a very strong
Donald Lacy. DL: Well where do I begin? I am originally from Oakland, California. I always knew I wanted to be in show business. My sister likes to tell the story that when I was 4 years old. I directed a show in our garage for the neighborhood kids and the parents. She is still incredulous that both she and my other sister had to audition to be in the show.
the seriousness of our times. I have always taken pride in being an artist of consciousness. HW: Living in the Bay Area in Oakland you had a lot of very influential individuals who lived there during the time of your
“MY BIGGEST INFLUENCE WERE MY PARENTS”
I guess they thought they could just get a pass. In fact my mom used to call me Cecil
formative training. Tell me about some of your influences. DL: Oh my God, Oakland back in the day was like the music hub. Sly and the Family Stone, Larry Graham, Tower of Power and later the tradition continued with Tony! Toni! Tone!,
B. De Mille when I was young because I was directing shows.
Digital Underground and En Vogue. Also during that time, the
We were charging the parents 25 cents to see the shows and
Black Panther Party For Self Defense was very influential. At that
eat hot dogs and snacks. Oakland, at the time, was a very
time, like now, there was a problem in the City of Oakland that
nurturing environment, and, like I said, I had always wanted
I talk about in my One Man Show, Color Struck. It deals with
to be in show biz. But I decided to go to college because no one
police abuse, police brutality and murder. Back in those days,
in my family, at that point, had ever graduated from college,
the Black Panther Party had a headquarters down the street
and I promised my mom and dad and family that I would go
from my house. I would ride my bike there and get the free
to college. Once there, I studied Theater and Black Studies. I
lunches. Just seeing those guys with the big afros and the “I’m
ended up getting a degree in both of those subjects.
Black and I’m Proud” and “Black is Beautiful” signs, gave you a
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CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE, CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS, FORMER MAYOR OF OAKLAND ELIHU HARRIS AND DONALD E. LACY IN OAKLAND 2014.
HW: Tell me a little about some of the contemporary projects that you are involved with. Tell me about Color Struck. How did that begin? DL: Color Struck is a one-man show that examines institutionalized racism in America, and the need for more diversity and inclusion. Color Struck uses comedy, drama, visuals, music and movement to tell my life experiences as a light skinned Black man growing up at the height of the black consciousness movement. When I was a kindergartner, because I was a lighter skinned Black boy, a young kid, told me I was not colored (we were called colored back then). I got into a shouting match with this kid. I remember we almost got into a fight on the playground and I ran off and told my mother somebody said I wasn’t colored. I had become aware of that because almost everyone else in my family was of a darker persuasion. It was something that I was confronted with everyday. When I got to San Francisco State University, I had the privilege and honor of being educated by Dr. Angela Davis, Dr. Wade Nobles, Dr. HILLARY CLINTON AND DONALD E. LACY AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN 1999.
real sense of pride. Oakland back then was the best black city on the planet. There was about a 10-mile stretch of predominately black-owned businesses from Downtown Oakland to the San Leandro border. There was a strong sense of community. There were other races there but everyone kind of co-existed.
Richard King, Dr. Raye Richardson and others. I realized that a lot of the racial issues that I had to deal with from my own people, including my skin color and hair texture, were due to institutionalized racism. I didn’t realize it but the piece was brewing in my consciousness. I joined Campo Santo one of San Francisco’s best theater companies, around 1999 and started writing Color Struck. A friend of mine, Sean San Jose, came to see my stand up and he said, “a lot of your jokes are about race.
But probably my biggest influence were my parents. After
You should do a One Man Show.“ So I did Color Struck as a
school we had to do chores and homework, then they would
30-minute show and presented it at The Intersection for the Arts.
give us a book assignment. As a matter of fact, I remember my
I continued to develop Color Struck as a full length piece and in
first book was” Black Boy” by Richard Wright and the second
2007, I premiered it at the National Black Theater Festival and
book was “Manchild in the Promised Land”, by Claude Brown.
the response was overwhelmingly positive. In fact, before that
We would get 2-3 weeks to read the book and then we had to
I had previewed it in Oakland and Congresswoman, Barbara
give a report. I was taught to always stay informed. I try to do
Lee saw the show and loved it. She invited me to perform Color
that in my art.
Struck during the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington,
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LOVELIFE PEACE MARCH JANUARY 24, 1998 OVER 2000 PEOPLE ATTENDED
DC. in 2008 and 2009. I have been touring the piece since
pointing fingers, but discussing it. You know it’s the big 3000
2007, mostly on college campuses around the country. The
pound elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about.
beauty of it is that after the show I engage the audience in post-
The real enjoyment for me comes from watching people of all
performance discussions about race and racism in America.
ages, religions and cultures discuss race. The caveat being, how
Because of the entertaining aspect of the show people feel
can we try as human beings, regardless of color or religious
relaxed and comfortable enough to discuss the issues raised in
background, to move forward?
the play. Which is something we don’t want to do, particularly in this country. And if you look around, with what’s going on in the world today, America has become more racially polarized than ever, especially since the election of Barack Obama. And part of the problem I feel is, we have not talked about race as decent intelligent human beings. No yelling, shouting and 26 HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY
HW: I would be remiss if I did not pay homage to your daughter. And in doing so, tell me a little about how she has inspired you throughout these years. DL: Wow thank you for that question. Well, she first inspired me on January 24, 1981. The day before, her mom and I had
missing in the world today. She was just a wonderful young lady. She was very boisterous, she had a personality times 10 and everyone loved her. The other kids would flock around her like moths to a light. She was a conflict resolution mediator at her high school. I remember her advisers and teachers telling me she that was the only one who could navigate all of the races and bring them together whenever there was a dispute between black and white or black and brown or PacificIslander or whomever. That’s just who she was and her name really described her. A few weeks before she was murdered, her friend, a 17 year old kid named James Valery, who also LOESHE
lived in the neighborhood, was killed. She was very moved and upset by his killing and said, “I want to do something.” She said she wanted me to help her write a play to honor her friend and speak out against violence. I just remembered that I grabbed, kissed and hugged her and said, “I am so proud of you.” And I was moved to tears. Even though she was grieving, she was still strong and passionate about doing something positive about his murder. A couple of months later she was coming home from her job at McDonald’s waiting at the bus stop with her childhood friend. A young man, who they knew from the neighborhood saw them at the bus stop and gave them a ride. My daughter was sitting behind the driver. The girls didn’t know that he had a beef with someone earlier
ANTI VIOLENCE RALLY IN FRONT OF CITY HALL AFTER OSCAR GRANT SHOOTING
that day and they were following his car. So after he stopped, around the corner from her house 4 people walked up to the car shooting at him. He ducked and some of the gunfire hit her and she died instantly. I am still devastated and shocked. Some days are better than others but that night was the worst night of my life. I was actually at the Improv Night Club in LA when I got the 911 page on October 20, 1997 from my wife. My initial response was that I wanted revenge. I started making all types of calls and people were calling me saying that they knew who it was. I was on the phone all that night. My mentor, Joe Rudolph, who
just come from the doctor who said the baby was at least 3
started KPOO Radio discouraged me from doing “something
weeks away. But later that night, at 3 in the morning, she went
stupid” that I would regret. My grandmother, Mother Pearl
into labor. I had just gotten on the freeway. I delivered her in
Franklin who lived to be almost 102, was the last person I
the car, while I was driving and we were still on the freeway. In
talked to into the wee hours of the morning. She assured me
fact, I was pulling on her head with one hand and holding the
that “what the devil intended for evil, God would turn to
steering wheel with the other hand. I pulled and pulled and
good.” Right at that moment, I remembered that my daughter
when she came out to her shoulders she literally dove onto the
said she wanted to do something positive. I decided, although
floor of the car and made a splat. At that very moment, on the
I still had to work on forgiveness and letting go of my anger,
radio, ‘Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder began playing.
that the best way that I could honor my daughter’s memory
She was really a gift from God. I gave her the name LoEshe. Her
was to carry out her wishes. The Love Life Foundation was her
name is Ibo and Nigerian and means “love life”. And it isn’t lost upon me that the meaning of her name and her spirit is what’s
idea. We organized a march to the spot were she was slain, and had over 2000 people come out, including City Councilmen HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY 27
CALIFORNIA HAWAII NAACP STATE CONVENTION, OCTOBER 24, 2015 PERFORMING COLOR STRUCK .
COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 20, 2015 17 ANNIVERSARY OF LOESHE’S MURDER ASKING OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL TO PUT THE WORDS LOVE LIFE ON ALL ENTERING OAKLAND SIGNS.
LOVELIFE ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRADUATION AND RADIO BROADCAST.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRADUATION AND RADIO BROADCAST.
and Jerry Brown before he was elected Mayor of Oakland.
I feel no matter what I do for the rest of my life, I am going to
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who is such a beautiful person
be trumpeting her name, her spirit, Love Life. In fact, the City
was also present at the march. My daughter was not involved
of Oakland is going to honor her and all victims of violence
with any criminal activity, and her murder really touched a
by putting the words “Love Life” on the “Entering Oakland”
nerve in the community. On her birthday, we marched from
signs. While I lost one I’ve gained thousands of young people
the spot where she was slain thru the neighborhood where
who affectionately refer to me as “Uncle Donald”
the killers were from. I have since written a feature film script about this called “Love Life.” Today, it seems we can just turn on the television and watch the news and see that we are just killing people for no reason like what happened in France and San Bernardino recently. 28 HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY
Most human beings are good. We just have to remind ourselves that life is precious. HW: Do you have any other projects that you wish to mention?
1999 CAST OF LEGACY FOR LOESHE, A PLAY WRITTEN WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM 4 DIFFERENT OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOLS, DIRECTED BY DONALD E. LACY, JR.
Thank you for asking that question. Romeo N Juliet Gettin’ Busy is a full length feature film that I have written and will be directing. It is a hip-hop musical comedy that is based on Shakespeare’s classic tale, but updated, and takes place in Oakland. It’s a fun ride with music that looks at the true love of 2 teenagers from families who are sworn enemies. The film is Executive Produced by Lumiere Entertainment/ Red Star Pony. The Executive Producers are Chris Savino and Giovanni Jackson. Romeo N Juliet Gettin’ Busy is the first of a 3 picture deal I have with Lumiere Entertainment/Red Star Pony. One of the.other films will be “LoveLife”, which details the rollercoaster ride of my daughter’s birth in a moving car and her
ON THE SET OF RECYCLE WOMAN, A SHORT FILM WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DONALD E. LACY, JR. ALSO PICTURED DP SVEN WEIDERHOLDT, 2011.
untimely death at age 16, and my journey, after her death, which lead me to the White House. It’s really remarkable how Chris Savino and I have reconnected to do these film projects. Chris represented Oakland Comedian/ Actor Mark Curry when I did a guest starring role on Hangin’ Wit Mr. Cooper in 1997. Now here we are years later and Chris is packaging and financing films that I have written and will be directing.Chris is a very smart guy with tons of experience and he and I hit it off immediately when we got back together at the end of 2013. Chris read my scripts and committed right away to making the films happen. Its a great relationship that I feel blessed to be a part of.
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CARMELITA ARTIST, SINGER, SONGWRITER, PERFORMANCE ARTIST, FOUNDER OF THE ORGANIZATION ROSE BREAST CANCER SOCIETY AND SO MUCH MORE! CARMELITA is an artist of many dimensions covering the many realms of the arts. She performed recently for the Southern Calif. Motion Picture Council singing the classic song ,”Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from the film “Meet Me in St. Louis” . The scene in the film depicted the legendary Margaret O’Brien and Judy Garland. Both Oscar winning Margaret O’ Brien and Judy Garland’s son Joey Luft were amongst the illuminaries who enjoyed the performance. Carmelita who is also a member of the organization has performed several times over the years and has been surprised with Golden Halo Awards from the organization. She has received the Golden Halo awards for Humanitarian of the Year, Civic Leadership Woman of the Year and recently Entertainment Achievement of the Year 2014. The first person to receive a Golden Halo award presented by SCMPC was Jean Harlow. Carnelita enjoys being a friend of the SCMPC and has met many fascinating individuals over the years. Many household names have crossed the thresh hold and the atmosphere is filled with glamour. No exception to the rule is Michael Bush who received a Golden Halo award this year. 32 HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY
CARMELITA PITTMAN WITH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BY MARLYNN NORTHCUTT
He was the wardrobe and costume designer for the great Michael Jackson. He brought several of his costumes which were on display. He also generously gave all the guests a copy of his book which he autographed. Of course Carmelita was amongst the fortunate ones who received a copy of his book entitled “The King of STYLE, dressing Michael Jackson” by Michael Bush. “ Michael Bush and his partner, Dennis Tompkins, joined Jackson during the making of Bad, and the duo quickly became central in developing the looks that made him a
MICHAEL BUSH, WARDROBE AND COSTUME DESIGNER TO MICHAEL JACKSON WITH OIL COLLAGE PORTRAIT OF MICHAEL JACKSON BY CARMELITA
style sensation. “ quoted from the book. Bush has intricately been a part of the evolution of the legendary performer whose memory still lives with his fans worldwide. Carmelita Pittman a.k.a. CARMELITA, her stage and fine artist name, founded The Rose Breast Cancer Society as a “Living Memorial” for her mother. One of the most loyal members is Gloria Berlin, who was the realtor who sold Neverland Ranch to Michael Jackson. She was also amongst the guests who were present at the event. In recognition of Michael Bush, on display at the event was the oil collage portrait which Carmelita had created originally for Gloria Berlin’a booksigning party of her book “In Search of Neverland”. Carmelita has crossed paths several times over the years with the Jacksons. Her dear friend April Sutton, was the first Hollywood reporter that interviewed Michael Jackson. Ms Sutton, his publicist, photographer, and body guard Morris Williams were all present at the book signing which also had the blessings of Katherine Jackson. This occurred on the anniversary of his birthday and was produced by Ms Pittman. Marlynn Northcutt , another friend of several years also was honored. Also known as Marly, she has created amazing works of art and has collaborated with Carmelita on special projects and events. Originally from Minnesota Marly missed the snow and created a miniature Xmas village in her kitchen which was on display all year round. Carmelita purchased it to go to the Merry Little Christmas House in Van Nuys to bring joy to children with special needs. The concept was created by Margaret O’Brien and President of SCMPC Randal Malone who had the collection transported to the event. Presently Carmelita continues to collaborate with other artists for special programs. She knows that the arts make life worth living and that it is a international language that crosses all lines. Her path has been joined with several talented individuals who are seeking to help make the world a better place. She is currently a committee member for the project headed by
Dr. Coppertino , 1,000 Ladies in White , 100 Men in Black which plan to launch a international march January 9, 2016 for PEACE, LOVE & FAMILY VALUES to be held simultaneously across the nation and globe. In collaboration is the lovely Munni Irone, whose new venture Arts 4 Peace international arts organization engages the arts to join the movement for peace. She is planning a summit to be held in New Jersey. Dr. Coppertino, Senior Senator (ret) Pasqual Bettio FRPS founder of Sharing Friends of the Arts , Cantor Estherleon Schwartz founder of House of Song, Carmelita Pittman have been invited to travel to meet with world leaders to promote peace.
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Lu Ning, a Huayi Brothers signed actress, has already been famous because of several excellent TV series and movies. As wise and beautiful as she is, her outstanding acting skills exceed among the new generation Chinese actress. Most of Ning’s works has hit both national and abroad, such as “THE QIN EMPIRE”, “HUSBAND AND WIFE”, “SUMMER IN WINTER”, “TUNNEL WARFARE”, “WIND WISPHER”, “YOUTH IN FLAMES OF WAR”, “THUNDER SKY”, etc.
at Cannes and the Sun Valley Film Festival premiere screening. Seeing LU NING IS ALSO such a touching picture with Lu’s THE FOUNDER, THE own eyes, she was determined to do something for that group of PRESIDENT, AND people. Being one of the producers, THE PRODUCER OF she contributed a lot to this film US INTERSTELLAR with others talented producers MEDIA, WHICH IS Gwydhar Gebien and Alex Weiss and director Juan Martinez. She RECOGNIZED BY USC was impressed with the leadership CINEMATIC ARTS of 1AD Nate Ellis, who is also SCHOOL AND HUAYI a excellent director / producer whom she has helped on “SAFE BROTHERS MEDIA PASSAGE”, a short film nominated In her career peak, Lu decided GROUP as a top ten finalist out of over 500 to obtain further education, and entires in the prestigious PGA came to the heart of world movie, Short Film Challenge, hosted by Los Angeles. In 2014, Lu became the Producers Guild of America. The plot, about a student in University of Southern California, a Jewish girl fled from hazardous Nazi Germany, majoring in English and film production. During moved the judges to include Michael Douglas, Kathy the year 2015, a number of works that Lu produced Bates, Chris Moore and other Hollywood stars. Lu is or starred in has been applauded by Hollywood grateful to study and work with those elites from all professionals; in the meantime, some of the films around the world. won Class A international film festival awards. Among them, a short film named “STARWAYS” received the most attention and praises. Stairways is a powerful female-driven story about resilience, hope and lending a helping hand. The film presents the topics of poverty and social change by illustrating the strong affect people can have on others by simply offering their help, which moved all the audiences
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Beyond study, Lu Ning is also the founder, the president, and the producer of US Interstellar Media, which is recognized by USC Cinematic Arts School and Huayi Brothers Media Group; Ning held a film exchange screenings for the two organizations, which successfully helped with USChina film communication.
With two seasons of The Qin Empire now a big hit around the world, Qin Dynasty culture has become a popular trend in the globe. The series won the Flying Goddess Award and the Golden Eagle Prize for the Best TV Drama. To meet the great fervor from audiences, The Qin Empire III will be broadcast soon in a whole new perspective on pursuing the rise of Chinese civilization and the Qin Dynasty, presenting a passionate drama, full of struggle, action and intrigue. With each episode costing over $300,000 and over 20 million dollars for the entire season, The Qin Empire III will set a new record for historical dramas. It was reported that there will be over 300 famous historical figures in the play; in order to precisely interpret these characters, Yang Jiao, the producer, invited the Hei Ding as the director, and the Golden Rooster Prize winner, Jing Ning as the leading actress. In addition, well-known actor Lu Ning, Bo Zhang, and other talented stars joined the crew. Such a star-studded masterpiece is making this season the most anticipated historical TV drama in 2016. At the time, it will be broadcast in the US, Canada, China, TaiWan, Japan, Korea, and so on.
BEING DIFFERENT FROM HER FORMER “THE GIRL NEXT DOOR” IMAGE, LU NING IS GLAMOROUS, ELEGANT AND DELICATE AS THE PRINCESS OF QIN EMPIRE IN ANCIENT COSTUME.
The new season will showcase a more splendid story: In 307 BC, the Qin history’s longest-serving king: Zhaoxiang King, YingJi won the throne. Fiftysix years in the subsequent period during his tenure, his mother (Queen Xuan) and his uncle (Wei Ran) cultivated him from an inexperienced king to a sophisticated, determined, and dignified lord, who ensured Qin Empire’s rising status among the nations. With King Mother Xuan, strategist Su Qin, and the top of the four “God of War” Baiqi’s assistance, YingJi employed two dedicated national policy , which were “ share benefits and forces” and “conquer the neighboring while bond with the distant”, to bring down Yiqu and build the Great Wall. His tactics hurt Qi Empire badly, and captured the capital of Chu; on the contrary, he won the admiration from Wei and Han Empire. The most successful and fiercest war was the Battle of Changping that devastated the strongest enemy, Zhao Empire, even destroyed Western Zhou Dynasty. Since then, Qin suppressed all opposing states, which kicked off Ying Zheng’s unified dominance of China after 86 years. The costumes, props and makeup are quite elaborate as well, running a total cost of over one million dollars. The Qin Empire’s princess, who is also later the queen of Qin Dynasty, played by Lu Ning, requires over a dozen handmade customized costume sets alone.
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