July 2012 Hollywood Monthly Magazine

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Ojai Life Ojai Valley Inn

California’s very own Shangri-La...

Bill Clinton It all began with

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Taking it to the Max:

Max Ryan

Cover photo: Charles Saatchi

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The Biz

Showcasing New Hollywood Talent

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Editor’s Note

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It’s very exciting to be back in the editor’s chair at Hollywood Monthly once again...

This issue is particularly special because of our exclusive interview by Jenny Werth with the acclaimed Al Shelton.

This legendary “cowboy artist to the stars”, is closing his celebrated store after providing exceptional art to generations of Western art-lovers including Hollywood’s most elite clientele.

I was also thrilled that famed author-turned stand-up comic, Sandro Monetti contributed his points-of-view, bringing his compelling thoughts on the behind-thescenes life of former President Bill Clinton… A great thought provoking read indeed!

When flicking through this issue, what leaps out at me is how colorful it is. We have all pulled together to produce an outstanding piece of work this time around. I truly have to thank Ron Lucarelli, who not only designed this fabulous offering, but contributed as a writer also, with his tasty article Cupcake Wars! A war in Hollywood has erupted between Sprinkles and Frosted as to who commands the best cupcakes... It’s a fun piece, and one of my favorites!

When we gather together to bring Hollywood Monthly to life, we aim to encapsulate original ideas and innovative ways to bring the reader something new.

This month it happens to be a four-page feature, entitled The Biz, putting new and up-and-coming talent chosen by our Hollywood Monthly staff in the spotlight they deserve. Check out NCIS: LA’s Craig Robert Young, and Hostel’s Barbara Nedeljakova.

You won’t forget them soon…

Hollywood Monthly’s glossy celebrity fashion choices are always pleasing to the eye, and this month is no exception. Especially when Sex and the City actor Max Ryan and TV Guide’s golden-girl Carly Steel grace eight pages full of sexy chic-ness!

At Hollywood Monthly our goal is also to bring in interesting writers who offer their unique experiences. This month, our guest travel expert is Michael Di Girolamo, a well-known entertainment manager at Station Film. He brings his very own take on the luxury getaway Ojai Valley Inn – if you’ve never visited, you just might start packing your bags after reading this feature… Michael captures the taste impeccably!

And while still on the subject of taste, food features heavily in this issue too with our regular restaurant presentation by Justin Ball. This month we bring you the Courtyard Brasserie at The PaliHouse in West Hollywood, a place that offers a little something special for everyone. Then, we’ve got Julie Anne Rhodes, the ex-wife of Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes, who serves up some incredible dishes, giving us a little insight into her very own tailor-made personal chef services… This is a yummy read!

I shall now leave you all to thumb through at your own leisure, I do hope you enjoy reading Hollywood Monthly’s July issue as much as I have enjoyed compiling its array of fine articles produced by a talented bunch of experts, handpicked by our team/playing staff…

Until the next time... and it will be soon!

Sean Borg

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Cowboy Artist Al Shelton

A legendary artist whose work is in the hands of Hollywood’s most elite. As he closes his studio Al gives the public a chance to own a part of Western art history from his personal collection.

Steeling the Show Carly Steel

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TV Guide Network’s golden girl Carly gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into prepping for the red carpet. Plus, she models some of her favorite red carpet looks.

California Retreat Ojai Valley Inn

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Located less than two hours from LA and you can be in your own personal Shangri-la.

Welcome to Ojai Valley Inn -- or should we just say paradise!

New Hollywood Talent The Biz

The Personal Chef Approach Julie Anne Rhodes

It All Began With Hope Bill Clinton

The Real New Jersey Housewives Daytime With Donna

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New Jersey housewives are making waves in Hollywood with their podcast dedicated to raising money to help people follow their dreams.

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Theatre LA Theatre Beat

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A testament of true endurance, what is Bill Clinton’s real legacy as president?

An introspective read on the trials and triumphs of a man who was also once our President.

Celebrities Step Out Out in Hollywood

This beautifully European-styled-lounge, bar, and restaurant is neatly tucked away in West Hollywood and offers a little something for everyone.

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Chef Julie Anne Rhodes shares her secrets on cooking and even a few delicious recipes.

Hollywood Monthly dishes it out...

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The newest member of the comedy-filled American Pie series shares her experience on the set of American Reunion. Oh, what an exciting chat!

Haute Cuisine Paihouse Courthouse Brasserie

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The Sweet Battle Rages On Cupcake Wars

Hollywood Monthly shines the spotlight on these four actors who are the stars of this months feature The Biz.

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Beverly Hills Sprinkles Bakery and Frosted Cupcakery in Hollywood continue to battle for where LA goes to satisfy its sweet tooth.

And one of them has a cupcake ATM in their arsenal!

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Catch a glimpse of Celebrities out on the town in Hollywood. They’ve never looked better and we never get tired of looking at them!

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Summer is here and local theatres are supplying tons of fun in this month’s Theatre Beat. Another invigorating season of live entertainment in a town that is always ready to pull back the curtains.

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Photo by Jenny Lopez

COWBOY ARTIST TO THE STARS CLOSES HIS STUDIO The Artistic Craftsman for the Hollywood Elite opens his private

By Jenny Werth collection to the public for sale!

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represents artistic brilliance. I sat down to speak with the 92-year-old artisan recently for just a glimpse into how he created such a masterpiece of a life. Especially in a trade that requires great patience coupled with incredible passion. A trade in which today, we find workers few and far between with the same dedication and pride found in Al’s exceptional designs. Certainly, his eyes tell a story themselves. As we spoke, Al sat on one of his original leather chairs discussing the different parts of his career. And, it turns out that with each story came a different emotion glossing over his eyes.

It would be hard not to feel deep emotion, for Al Shelton is closing his studio soon.

It’s the signature shop on Ventura Boulevard

that resembles what I’d describe to be an artisan and cowboy’s office all in one. It’s a museum-like shop filled to the brim with leather crafts and art pieces of every kind.

There are engraved leather guitar covers, horse’s saddles, ladies’ shoes and portraits with such divine detail and craftsmanship it boggles the mind. Then there are the iron

Photo by Jenny Lopez

l Shelton is as rare as his creations of artistry that fill up a much-loved store on Ventura Boulevard. He’s a self-taught maestro at leather crafting, artistry, music and everything else that

Al Shelton serenades a lady at his historic shop on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City near Hollywood, CA.

castings of horse’s hooves; hand painted away on a project. art representing the various eras through As the store closes, all the amazing creations Al’s life; piles of magazines with the stories by his hands will be sold off or moved to of Al’s career; his worker’s area filled to the another location soon. Already his work rim with tools to design the most detailed fills some of the most impressive museums of engravings; along with just about every and Hollywood homes. In fact, 75 of his other kind of artisan’s objects you can pieces are in the esteemed Gene Autry imagine. His worker’s area allows the mind to wander back in time. A time where Museum. And much of his work has been people actually spent hours banging a commissioned from many of Hollywood’s leather canvas with a stamping stick- often biggest stars. For example, he made silver made out of rawhideto create the desired leather to work with.

“You do things the best you can with what you have to work with,” Al said. Indeed, from the old-fashioned looking amount of tools still hanging neatly in their workroom spots, it’s easy to imagine Al spending Al Shelton crafted this hand tooled leather guitar case for sing12-hour days working ing cowboy Gene Autry. The case was on display in 2007 for the Gene Autry Centennial exhibit at the museum.

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Sculpted by Al Shelton and De L’Esprie this Gene Autry tribute bronze is the center piece at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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Western artist Al Shelton’s iconic store front in Studio City, CA. Al moved to this location from the LA Farmers Market in 1957.

buckles for Gene Autry, the famous cowboy singer. He proudly wears one of the four he duplicated for himself on his leather belt everyday. I saw it. It is a design that must be seen with the eye to truly appreciate. And then there’s the leather director’s chair he was commissioned to make by Sylvester Stallone for Susan Anton. Susan Anton, for those of you who are too young to know, was a premier recording artist and Las Vegas staple who starred in the movie “Golden Girl.”

Al shared the story of the chair in the “Make It Leather Magazine” for which he was a regular contributor. His “Tricks of The Trade” story in the July 1980 issue reads as follows: “A beautiful chair for a beautiful lady.” This instruction came to me from Sylvester Stallone for a leather director’s chair for Susan Anton… In that Susan is a statuesque blonde, the chair would be blonde, the leather maintaining a creamy new look as opposed to darkening it a russet leather look. Her name would be carved on the backrest in fancy letters forming an arc. That was the extent of the specifics from Sly.” Sly and many other celebrities-artists in their own genre-clearly understood that a creator such as Al required that the work be left to the artistic expression of the artist. And this was something Al provided for numerous A-list stars throughout his career. Everything from guitar covers to lettering-scrollwork on leather art creations, to camera covers, to just about anything the mind can envision. He even handcrafted the Martin Luther King “American Heritage Rodeo” leather minature saddle for the first black cowboy rodeo in America. Today the legendary rodeo is named the MLK American Heritage Rodeo out of Denver, Colorado.

Al is a self-made man; he never even finished the ninth grade. But that only pushed his will to succeed. He was a hobbyist who turned his love for his craft into a career. But it wasn’t an easy journey; he barely made enough to cover his rent at many points. However, always the problemsolver, he would find a way to barter a place to live in exchange for his work. And little by little, his talent took on a life of its own as his creations became more in demand. In fact, Al even taught at Compton College for five years (despite the fact that he didn’t even have his high school diploma), because the principal said he was the best there was.

So ignoring all standard protocol required to be a teacher, Al was put in employment.

“So I got my credential and taught leather work (at Compton College), because I’m good at it and they can’t take that away from me.” Indeed, he’s certainly a man who made it through the storms of life. Many of the same kind of storms that are depicted in his numerous art works. The kind of ‘life storms’ that show cowboys on lone horses left to their own devices to make it in life.

Or the lone man, left with both a twinkle in his eye coupled with a lingering doubt of the future.

be hard for Al to answer a similar question about his own works of art. For all his art exude feeling. They’re either full of warmth, love, thoughtfulness and/or various deep influences. So, it’s with little effort that the viewer is allowed to see right into the heart of their creator.

The inspirations behind his paintings expand over decades. They each have a life of their own, all of them, framed and covered with glass to protect their expression. Al even taught some famous ‘singing cowboys on the radio’ in the 50s how to play the guitar. Sometimes when you have as many talents as a man named Al Shelton, you have to pick and choose where to dedicate the bulk of your time.

As Al would say,“I look to seeing ya!”

Seldom does an artist have the capacity to sit and recall so many pivotal moments in his life- because it can be simply too emotional.

Sometimes it can be just too hard. But Al spoke freely and with great tenderness.

I was treated to the best ‘discovery’ of this man toward the end of our talk. It happened when he took out his guitar and began to sing “Mona Lisa” to me. Of course, we’ve all heard “Mona Lisa” made famous

by Nat King Cole in the 50s and sung by just about every lover ever since. Two of the lyrics ask,“Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa? Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?” I don’t think it would

Remember, Al Shelton invites you to his two day open house weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd & 24th, 2012. Come

by Al’s studio at 12317 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.

Al’s studio will be open from 9:00am to 6:00pm both days. Don’t forget the Special Event: Celebrate Al’s 92nd birthday at 1:00pm on Saturday. Call Greg M. Atkin at 714-663-0071 for additional details.

Al’s historic studio will be closing very soon and his personal collection is now for sale! This is your chance to own a piece of western art history.

Martin Luther King “American Heritage Rodeo” miniature saddle that Al Shelton hand crafted in leather.

For more information please visit http:// www.artisanstudioworks.com/

Al Shelton invites you to his two day open house weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd & 24th, 2012.

Come by Al’s studio at 12317 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.

Al’s studios will be open from 9 a.m.6 p.m. both days. Also don’t miss the Special Event: Celebrate Al’s 92nd birthday at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Al’s historic studio will be closing very soon and his personal collection is now for sale!

This is your chance to own a piece of western art history.

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P E R S O N A L I T Y FA S H I O N How suave he looks... “Sex and the City” fans will remember Max Ryan as Richard Spurt, or as he was referred to in the movie — ‘Dick Spurt,’ the guy jumping sand dunes... as well as Kim Cattrall’s character Samantha in Abu Dhabi.

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Heartthrob actor Max Ryan says he feels more comfortable hanging out in casual wear.“I feel more comfortable in everyday life in loose clothes, sneakers and sportswear,” Max tells Hollywood Monthly.

“Casual seems to work for the climate, as I live in LA. But I really enjoy wearing a suit and tie, be it for dinner, or at an event, it makes you feel good about yourself,” he added.

In Sex and the City 2 Max’s character Richard Spurt, was always so immaculately smart when dining with Kim Cattrall’s alter-ego Samantha Jones. How does this compare with the real Max Ryan? “My character in SATC2 was much more in vain than me,” he said.“But if I do dress-up, then Ralph Lauren works great, I love Calvin Klein… and Paul Smith rocks!”

When it comes to buying clothes, Max isn’t adverse to spending a pretty penny either,“I tend to buy one off items that are expensive, than many pieces of clothes as they last longer; the older they become, the better they look, I think. I like quality; quality has no price in my opinion. I don’t really go for labels, I go for a look!”

That’s a little hard to believe, after seeing Max all-dolled up in our exclusive shoot by top Los Angeles based photographer Ash Gupta, it’s difficult to imagine Max dressed in anything but high fashion labels.

Words: Sean Borg Photography: Ash Gupta Suit: Calvin Klein Turtle Neck: Armani Grooming: Janice Kavenaugh

Shirt by hjvshvih Tux by dfhsjghvu Grey turtleneck by vsfhvuifsh

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Max insists that he’s not as vain as his characters often are portrayed on the big screen. In fact, this Los Angeles-based British actor prefers a much more casual look in real life.

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Photographer: Ash Gupta / Copyright 838 MG Model: Niki Sabet Suits: Calvin Klein, Turtle Neck: Armani Grooming: Janice Kavenaugh Location: Lloyde Klein, Los Angeles

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Dress: MC by Monique Collignon Haute Couture Jewelry: Prive Jewelry Kiara earrings with white gold, diamonds and black diamonds.

And Prive Jewelry Koral hand bracelet in white gold and diamonds

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Photography: James Van Alden Makeup: Marina Gravani Hair: Brithney Lashaun Skin finishing: Fiona Locke for St Tropez Coat: Razan Alazzouni Dress: S.I.C. Couture Earrings and Ring: Lia Sophia Shoes: Aruna Seth

A tasteful mix of classic and contemporary... steels the show yet again

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Dress: MC by Monique Collignon Haute Couture Jewelry: Prive Jewelry Kiara earrings with white gold, diamonds and black diamonds. And Prive Jewelry Koral hand bracelet in white gold and diamonds

A vision in purple... and the diamonds aren’t bad either

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V Guide’s red-carpet golden-girl Carly Steel says it’s “incredibly difficult choosing the right outfit when award season comes-a-calling.

It’s so difficult to choose the right outfit for television events much more difficult than people realize!”

“It’s a veritable minefield out there! You have to be camera tested for your clothes because something that is incredibly flattering, that looks amazing in real-life can look awful and very unflattering on camera.”

Carly says that the focus on red-carpet day is all about getting the look perfect. “You have to pay attention to silhouette, you can’t wear outfits that are too flowy or blouson, no white, no patterns, avoid horizontal stripes, nothing too low cut or too sexy, not too conservative, must be youthful and cool, stylish but not too much, so that you detract from what you are saying on camera.”

She adds, “Outfits must be fashionable, but relatable... the list is endless!”

Judging from the tall list of orders in the producer’s specs., dressing for public events such as the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the Grammys, all of which she has hosted for the TV Guide Network, can’t be easy to achieve.

However difficult, we feel Carly has the perfect mix of gorge’ and glam in this session shot exclusively for Hollywood Monthly.

Words by: Nick Crew

On the red-carpet; TV Guide’s golden girl at work.

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Ojai Ojai Valley Inn, California’s very own Shangri-La...

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f you’re like me and need an escape every now and then from the city grind, look no further than Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, a luxury destination 73 miles from Los Angeles. Serving guests for over 75 years, the serene resort has a long history of providing distinguished hospitality.

Ojai is tucked away between the magnificent Sulfur Mountains and Topa Topa ranges, making it the perfect refuge for enjoying an indulgent spa retreat. Consider this picturesque, one-of-a-kind place for a vacation destination that feels worlds away from the stresses of everyday life. According to local residents, the 1937 film Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra was shot in the Ojai Valley because it was the only place in the world

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that could double as the mythical and secluded land of Shangri-La, a miraculous mountainside utopia. You’re immediately reminded of just how right the filmmakers were the moment you step onto the extraordinary property. You’re instantly greeted at the reception desk with a warm welcome and a locally grown pixie tangerine. The soothing scent of lavender and rosemary fills the air at every turn.

Upon check-in, guests are shuttled to their rooms in golf carts as they catch their first glance at the 220-acre tree-lined property and all it offers. My particular room was gorgeous, spacious and adorned with a charming fireplace.

I felt as if I had entered my own secluded, private

Extraordinary guest room fit for Hollywood Royalty!

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Spanish hacienda. The terrace overlooks the most breathtaking view of the valley, which became even more spectacular at dusk when I looked outside and caught a glimpse of the much talked about “pink moment” sunset. I breathed a sigh of relief knowing that this weekend would not be forgotten any time soon.

I had dinner at the inn’s very elegant Maravilla restaurant and it’s not to be missed. Order a bottle of local red wine and enjoy the most delicious NY steak and beet salad you’ve ever had. I capped the night off with a cocktail at Jim’s Pub, which had a very festive and casual atmosphere, and by all accounts the best martini north of Hollywood. These are just two of the six available on-site dining venues, which also include the Oak Grill and Café Verde.

Waking up at the Ojai Valley Inn makes one feel tranquil, which is exactly how I felt the next morning as I awoke to a beautiful day and headed off to one of two pools at the inn. Both are a short walk, but I decided to take the scenic route and go to the herb garden pool. The staff at the pool couldn’t be more accommodating; making sure that every need was taken care of. Tennis courts and a beautiful 18-hole golf course are also available for your enjoyment. I visited the actual spa, which is luxury all the way. I could feel the stress of LA melt away with my amazing deep tissue massage. The spa, however, offers much more than simple massages.

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Just another gem of a guest room in this Five-Diamond Award resort.

The sprawling grounds of the Ojai Valley Inn take you to a land of tranquility.

The dining areas offer the best in acclaimed dining amongst a relaxing atmosphere.

The legendary “pink moment” sunset Available treatments include facials, body scrubs, manicures and pedicures.

What makes this establishment so special is that, even though the size of the Ojai Valley Inn is sprawling, the staff makes you feel like you’re staying at a private residence and that you’re the only person who matters. In 2006, the resort was awarded the coveted FiveDiamond Award for excellence, a distinction given

by AAA to less than 100 hotels and resorts out of thousands inspected. I’ve stayed at many five-star hotels, but none pull off the personal touch better than the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. It truly defines the essence of outstanding hospitality.

I would highly recommend this inn and spa to anyone looking for a relaxing and luxurious experience. My stay was true bliss and conveniently only a hop, skip and jump from LA. As Lord Gainsford says in Lost Horizon,“I give you a toast. Here’s my hope that [you] will find [your] Shangri-La.” And here’s my hope that we all find our Shangri-La at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Address: 905 Country Club RD, Ojai CA Phone: 1.888.697.8780 • Web: http://www.ojairesort.com/

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very telly-buff was talking about Dracul Comescu fleeing the clutches of agents on NCIS: LA, only to return on the run in Hawaii Five-O earlier this year. This saw the character played by Craig Robert Young, brought back by popular demand, giving Craig the chance to shine on U.S. TV yet again. The British actor, based in Los Angeles was actually a bit of a Justin Bieber back in the day, seeing him mobbed by hoards of screaming girl fans as part of the chart-topping pop quartet Deuce.

Since then, his star has been steadily on rise, after leaving his home in the UK for Tinseltown’s shinier shores. Notably, one of Young’s most memorable roles was in the critically acclaimed Return to the Hiding Place playing the part of ‘Piet Hartog’, the leader of a group of youths who set out to fight to save the lives of the innocent Jews during the Nazi war.

But, it was when Craig portrayed the part of Bender; the manager of Dominic Monaghan’s rock band Drive Shaft on Lost that got him noticed stateside. However what most fans did not know is that in 2006, the multitalented Craig wrote, produced and starred in the film Wannabe. Wannabe also featured the Oscar winning actress of The Help - Octavia Spencer and its director Tate Taylor.

Wannabe was semi-autobiographical, loosely based on Craig’s true-life experiences, following the ups and downs of a pop-idol.

It’s fair to say that there are certainly more ‘ups’ in Craig Robert Young’s career today, he is rarely off a movie set as work offers pour in consistently, making him a legitimate one-to-watch!

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ith his rugged, boyish good looks, actor Josh Winot is becoming a much sought after talent in Tinseltown. As a kid growing up in Western Massachusetts, a determined, hardworking young Josh studied Uechi-ryu Karate. By the age of 12, he was ready for a qualifying black belt, moving up to the adult class. He says this is one of his “proudest moments.”

In 2007, with just a few bucks in the bank, Josh headed to Los Angeles driving 3,000 miles in pursuit of his Hollywood dream. Josh tells The Biz, “I literally had $50 to my name, and just enough gas to get Hollywood.”

Within weeks of his arrival, Josh was cast as Natasha Beddingfield’s love interest in the music video for her single Touch. The video’s massive rotation on U.S. TV was enough to be noticed and soon after, he signed with a top agent and manager.

Since then, Josh has appeared on the hit CBS show 2 Broke Girls, had a supporting roll opposite C. Thomas Howell in Dirty Dealing: 3D, and more recently he starred as the lead in a Castaway-type feature shot in the Caribbean, entitled Destinea Our Island.

Winot’s career could be considered as a bit of a slowbuilder; however, just recently things went up a gear, revving to desirable speeds, with film and television auditions pouring in.

Now, with four movies currently in pre-production, it appears Winot made the right move by coming to LA. Being discovered in a music video can’t be all bad; Courtney Cox was spotted dancing in a promo for Bruce Springsteen back in the 80s, so if that is anything to go by, then Josh Winot could be well on the road to superstardom.

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ho’s that girl? You might as well know her, Ariana Madix, is a hot up-and-coming and already has starlet stamped all over her! Born and raised in Melbourne, FL, Ariana began performing as soon as she could walk.

After a successful competitive equestrian career, winning two national dance championships, this talented newcomer received Bachelor’s degrees in Theatre and Broadcast Communications from Flagler College.

It wasn’t long before Ariana set out to pursue her dream and moved to New York City where she became a part of the sketch comedy world.

Working with College Humor, MTV, and ESPN helped to solidify Ariana’s quick dry wit and biting sarcasm.

Madix is now based in Los Angeles, and so far has four feature films in the can. She guest stars in the pilot Love Finder.

One role this young lady will be remembered for when released is the movie The Dead Want Women.

As for her ambitions? Ariana would love to star in a movie like Prometheus? “I am obsessed with outer space!”

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orn and raised in Slovakia, Actress Barbara Nedeljakova, studied acting at the renowned Todd Kramer Stage and Screen Academy in Prague, leading her to perform in several theatres, working regularly in the famed Czech Marionette theatre, operating three to four roles per show.

After a stint as a professional model, Barbara was cast in several international commercials for companies like T-Mobile, Samsung, and Danone. However, Barbara’s career took a major leap when her talents where spotted by cult-Hollywood film directors Eli Roth and Quentin Tarantino. They cast Barbara back in 2005 in the horror classic Hostel playing the evil Natalya making her the go-to-horror-babe to cast.

“I always get cast in the sinister sexy-vamp type roles...”

Nedeljakova tells Hollywood Monthly. “But I couldn’t be more different, I’m quite the opposite, I’m quite demure in real-life!”

After a brief, but well-publicized relationship with Eli Roth, Barbara moved to London to further her acting career, landing roles in movies such as the British thriller flick The Hike and the classic horror Children of the Corn: Genesis.

In one of Nedeljakova’s recent films, she stars opposite the ultimate horror star, Freddy Kruger himself – actor Robert Englund, in the upcoming dark comedy Strippers vs. Werewolves. It just had its world premiere in the UK with its U.S. screening expected later this summer.

Barbara is currently dividing her time between London and Los Angeles, with a more permanent move to Hollywood later this year.

There’s a buzz about Barbara in Tinseltown right now, putting her on every casting director’s wish list. Expect to see a lot more of Barbara Nedeljakova in the near future!

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The “American Reunion” star dazzles on screen and off.

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harlene Amoia plays Thomas Ian Nicholas’ wife Ellie in the new American Reunion movie. Before joining the cast of American Reunion, Amoia was best known for playing Wendy on How I Met Your Mother, and has also appeared on Glee, The Finder, Castle, iCarly, House, Criminal Minds and a number of other television shows.

Q: Why did you want to be an actress?

A: I was doing some local modeling in Las Vegas when I was younger and through that they had me come in for an audition one day, and I got a real high off of it and . . . it just stayed with me. I took a college acting class, and as soon as I was done with school I decided to move out to LA and try it. Everyone in Vegas was like oh, you’re gonna be back in three to six months, but it just really stuck.

The thing that I felt in that first audition never went away... it’s like a high — when I was a little girl I loved roller coasters, and still for me acting is like going on a roller coaster — it’s just this thrill that I want to experience over and over again. Nothing really compares to it.

Q: You have had so many roles from your stint on How I Met Your Mother to Glee and now American Reunion. What has the amazing journey meant for you?

A: It has confirmed my belief that if you find what you love and work diligently at it, the right jobs and people will continue to show up in your life.

Q: What is your favorite part about your role on How I Met Your Mother?

A: I love playing flawed characters. Wendy is so genuinely sweet and guileless to a point that she doesn’t realize she’s being taken advantage of. Being able to take on these characteristics in a way that is funny and harmless is always so much fun!

and it was a really good time.

Q: What was it like working with the entire American Pie cast in the fourth movie of the series?

A: It was a little bit like being the new kid in high school. Except this high school was a super fun, raunchy-joke-playing one. It was pretty much awesome, in every way possible.

Q: How do you stay grounded in Hollywood?

A: It’s not always easy. To avoid the hoopla and phoniness of it all, I find myself getting lost in whatever project I’m involved in at that moment, and with that it’s easy to forget where you are.

My longtime friends are good for that as well. Even if it’s just a phone call or random email, having those roots and connections with people I love and trust make it easier. I also stay sane by being physically active. It’s a great release, whether it’s jogging or yoga. In fact, I recently started playing golf. I’m learning it’s the ultimate mind game and I can relate to that as someone whose always in her own head about everything.

Charlene Amoia just starred in the followup to American Pie, American Reunion Edited by Justin Ball Photographer: Samantha Fielding, www.samfielding.com

Q: How did you like working on the set of Glee?

A: Working on Glee was one of my favorite jobs because of the amazing children I got to work with that week. We shot a very moving episode where Sue Sylvester and Mr. Schuester came to the hospital I worked at. The group of kids that we worked with were such incredible souls. It was a truly enriching experience.

Q: What project do you think has been your greatest accomplishment so far?

A: It’s really hard to pick just one role as my favorite since I fall in love with every character I play. Most recently, I did a really great guest star on Fox’s show The Finder that I am really proud of.

Q: How would you describe your character in American Reunion, the latest American Pie movie?

A: I play Kevin’s wife. Ellie is Kevin’s “bringing home the bacon” wife. She is sweet and devoted and loves that she and Kevin can enjoy watching reality TV shows and chick flicks together. You see him and I together, and he goes back and gets reunited with all the original cast. Some stuff comes up with him and Tara Reid and we all figure it out. Its got a great cast and really fun directors,

Q: What advice do you have for actresses starting out?

A: Be fearless and stay true to who you are and the path you want to travel. Also, say “yes” to things. It’s not a part-time thing. That’s important to remember. Oh, and get used to rejection, which is hard for all the pretty people since no one has ever said “no” to them before, but it’s gonna happen. A lot. And that’s what’ll make you stronger and a better actor.

Q: Five years from now, do you hope to continue to act or do you have any other aspirations in the industry?

A: I hope to continue to act forever! But I’ve been coaching friends for a long time for auditions and things like that, and I feel like I definitely have a director’s eye when it comes to certain things, so at some point I would like to direct. It’s not a priority just yet, but its something that I think I will do.

Q: Are there any directors that you would really like to work with?

A: Clyde Geronimi, who directed Lady and the Tramp, because it was my favorite movie as a kid. I always wanted to do “the spaghetti thing” and I figured if anyone could make it happen, it’d be him.

Q: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned thus far?

A: I feel like we all have the right answers within us if we get quiet long enough to sit and listen and not be influenced by what other people may be saying or doing. That’s something that I always come back to. And I think for acting especially, there is no straight path and there are a million ways to get to the same place. And really the only way you’re going to get there is to listen to what is the right path for you. Trusting your gut on [what’s right] . . . so I’m in a place that’s receptive and open.

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This new direction in my life came about when my father died from cancer two years ago. I didn’t know him very well, he left when I was seven-years-old, and although we had re-connected over the years I really didn’t know that much about him other than that he was an artist. After he died, I inherited the art estate and found myself surrounded by a retrospective of incredible work and a pile of press on his shows and accomplishments over the years. I discovered he was a revered artist (I thought he was poor and starving!), who was particularly successful in the 60s in Australia and 70s and 80s in Europe. He is one of Spain’s foremost Surrealist/Essentialist artists with books and academic

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I felt compelled to continue the legacy of my father’s art and knowing nothing about the contemporary art world threw myself into the LA art scene.

Last year I curated two private shows of Guirado’s work, entitled “Out of Darkness Comes Light” based on the spiritual quest of mankind, which is very topical with the 2012 prophecy looming, and showed my father to be somewhat of a visionary. I wanted to re-introduce his work to a younger generation as he had not shown outside of Spain for 20 years and his fan base were all in their 70s! The reaction to the work was outstanding.

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HAUTE CUISINE

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Palihouse classic exterior

Chicken Apricot Pot Pie

Palihouse Beer Battered Broccoli

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Courtyard BrasseriE

offers a little something for everyone

by Justin Ball

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est Hollywood is known for its gentrified style, flamboyant culture, and provocative nightlife. Subtlety, however, is not one of the neighborhood’s more ubiquitous characteristics, which is why it is refreshing to discover that at least one bastion of modest sophistication, the Palihouse Holloway, remains safely tucked away in the heart of the boisterous and flashy community near the juncture of Holloway Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard. More embracing than a boutique hotel, yet less intimidating than a luxury residence, the unassuming European-styled establishment is perfectly complimented by its warmly decorated lobby, lounge, bar, and the prevailing Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie.

The widely accessible courtyard serves as the spacious and welcoming centerpiece for the restaurant that is simultaneously casual and refined. The outdoor setting provides a fresh and radiant atmosphere for eating breakfast and lunch and at night the courtyard trees light up with decorative white lights, enhancing the jovial ambiance. The indoor dining area is seamlessly situated off to one side of the patio for patrons seeking a quieter and more secluded experience softly illuminated by custom-designed light fixtures that look more like contemporary art installations than functional devices. Most evenings, the brasserie draws a sizable crowd, which includes hotel guests, neighborhood residents, and happy hour socialites. The mix of customers along with the cordial staff fosters a relaxed vibe that is lively without being rowdy.

Whether you’re looking for a quick cocktail or a satisfying meal, The Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie offers a fun and eclectic selection of distinctive menu items suitable for any occasion. Created by consulting Executive Chef Brendan Collins alongside Chefs Ryan Digby and Rui Wang, the assortment of options invokes a French-American semblance with a slight Asian twist. The relatively modest portion sizes balance out the richness of the cuisine, which, in most instances, is reasonably priced.

The entire menu is updated seasonally, so no matter what time of year it is, the brasserie always has something new and intriguing to enjoy. Menu highlights include Smoked Salmon with Potato Terrine Presse on Toast with Fried Egg, Chicken Apricot Pot Pie, and Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts. The Lobster and Chicken Steamed Buns are also an enticing dish, best consumed with the accompanying sliced cucumber. The most phenomenal menu item is by far the Beer Battered Broccoli served with Thai chili sauce, burrata, and basil, which transforms what is often perceived as a boring staple vegetable into a crispy, flavorful delicacy. To whet your palate, the restaurant boasts a wide range of red and white wine, assorted European beer, and appealing cocktails such as the Gold Rush and the Dutch Delight.

Those craving a sweet treat will not be disappointed. The saturated cake in the Tres Leches Cake, Salted Toffee Ice Cream contrasts flawlessly with the crisp frozen ice cream to form the perfect combination of delicate sweet and savory textures. Or if you want to discover what heaven tastes like, order the extravagant Chocolate Muffin with caramelized banana, walnut, and banana ice cream, served in a glass. For those feeling more adventurous, the Caramel Peanut Butter Tart with Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream is an exciting option, but don’t wait too long to order it because it is known to sell out quickly.

In the midst of the loud and gaudy land of West Hollywood, the Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie quietly stands as a charming oasis of respectable hospitality in the form of a delightful culinary destination. In this quaint courtyard, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.

Located at: 8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Reservations: 323.656.4100, ext. 120

Assiette of Cured Meats and Cheese

Smoked Salmon, Potato Terrine “Presse” with Fried Egg & Toast

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Personal Chef Approach™ Julie Anne Rhodes

SESAME-GARLIC FLANK STEAK UDON NOODLES WITH TOFU & GREENS High in nutrients while full of flavor, this Asian dish is sure to help spruce up your weekly repertoire. Not a tofu fan? Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks and use chicken stock in place of the vegetable broth, or chunks of sirloin with beef broth. Again, another great choice to take to work or even the beach as it does not need to be piping hot to be scrumpdilicious.

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 12 ounce package Udon noodles, cooked according to package instructions 3 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 2 extra firm tofu, drained and cut into bite size chunks 3 tablespoons cornstarch Salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, miced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 10 ounces of mixed baby greens (I used red & green Swiss chard, tat soi, arugala, and

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spinach) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon honey 1/3 cup vegetable broth scallions for garnish (optional) Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1). Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok or large saucepan. Dredge the tofu chunks lightly in the cornstarch, season to taste, and brown in the hot oil. Remove to a plate tented with foil it keep warm.

2). Add sesame oil and remaining peanut oil to the hot pan along with the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes, Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the greens, tossing to coat with the oil and aromatics, then add the soy sauce mixed with the honey and vegetable broth.

Cook tossing gently occasionally, until greens wilt, about 2-3 minutes.

3). Add noodles and tofu to the pan and toss well.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve hot with scallions sliced on the diagonal and toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

This is a sensational Asian inspired marinade that will have you feeling like a cross between Bobby Flay and Ming Tsai at the grill. Children and adults alike ask for this recipe repeatedly. You can eat this at room temperature, so it’s perfect to take on a picnic or to make into a sandwich to grab on your way to work.

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 1/4 pounds flank steak Sesame seeds, toasted Scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal DIRECTIONS: 1). In a large bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Place flank steak in the marinade, turn to coat well, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight (the longer you marinate, the more the meat will absorb the flavors).

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JEWELS TURKEY-JASMINE BURGER

2). Prepare a hot grill. Remove meat form the marinade, reserving the marinade to brush meat as you grill. Grill on forst side 4-5 minutes with the lid of the grill closed. Brush remaining marinade onto the uncooked side before turning, cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium rare, depending on thickness. Internal temperature should be 125° F. Remove, and let meat rest 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.

3). Slice across the grain of the meat for tenderness. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish, and serv hot, or it is yummy cold sliced thin in sandwiches.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with Asian-Style Roasted Vegetables, Five Spice Sweet Potato Fries, Graffiti Carrot Salad, or Simple Grilled Vegetables.

NOTES: Remember when you heat to eat meat that has already been cooked, it may cook further, so if you like your meat medium rare – you might want to grill until rare. Some of my clients prefer I prepare the meat for the grill, and they grill it off when they want to eat it so it will be done exactly as they please. You can freeze the raw meat in the marinade too.

This is one of the first original recipes I ever wrote, and it won “best poultry burger in America” on Food Network’s Ultimate Recipe Showdown! Now it’s a hit Down Under too since one of Australia’s leading food bloggers loved it enough to share it with her followers.

Check out the reviews it got on the Food Network’s website here http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ ultimate-recipe-showdown/jewels-turkey-jasmineburgers-recipe2/reviews/index.html or you can even watch me making them here http://julieannerhodes. com/press/jewels-turkey-jasmine-burger INGREDIENTS: CUCUMBER SALAD 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced rounds 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/8 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt BURGER 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey 1/3 cup steamed jasmine rice 1/4 cup panko 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 Thai chili or serrano chile, seeded and minced 1 teaspoon sugar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 sesame hamburger buns WASABI MAYONNAISE: 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise or store-bought 1 teaspoon wasabi powder 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon peel DIRECTIONS: CUCUMBER SALAD: 1. Toss cucumbers, onions, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium sized bowl. Let it marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.

BURGER: 2. Mix ground turkey, rice, panko, green onions, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce, Thai chile, and sugar very well.

Make into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute burgers until cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes per side (depending on how thick you make them).

WASABI MAYONNAISE: 4. While burgers are cooking, toast buns, and mix mayonnaise, with wasabi powder, ginger, and lemon peel in a small bowl.

5. Drain cucumber salad well.

6. Smear 1 tablespoon wasabi mayonnaise on toasted bun halves, spread with a layer of drained cucumber salad, then top with burger and cover with bun top.

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It all began with

By Sandro Monetti

…and ended in shame. Bill Clinton’s Presidency

will be best remembered for sordid scandal rather than statesmanship.

Now, 20 years after his election, friends, colleagues and critics are marking the anniversary by expressing their regret that his lust overshadowed his achievements.

Clinton’s biggest sin was viewed as his sexual relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky which led to impeachment proceedings. But his Presidency and his marriage survived.

Bill’s lifelong best friend, TV producer Harry Thomason, says: “The Lewinsky scandal will be a defining moment and he’ll probably never be able to erase it. That’s always going to be there but the good work he’s doing now with the Clinton Foundation, such as coming close to eradicating AIDS in several countries, will drive it further down the list of memories.”

But it’s no wonder the affair remains in people’s minds. Harry Thomason explains: “This was the first scandal of the electronic media era. When Bill ran for office in ’92 there were only seven websites on the internet and three TV networks in America. But cable news and gossip sites arrived and expanded at the same time as this affair and made it a huge story.”

Monica Lewinsky is now 39, still single, living a reclusive life in LA and New York and said to be looking for work in PR after a line of handbags she designed failed to catch on.

Another woman who accused Clinton of an affair, but also didn’t bring him down, was blonde lounge singer Gennifer Flowers…

Leading journalist and Clinton chronicler Joe Klein recalls: “When Gennifer Flowers appeared during the 1992 campaign, there was a growing scepticism in the press that this Clinton guy was just a

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big phony. He was too slick and smith and would give lawyer type answers to questions. The general thinking was that he was dead.

Politicians didn’t survive this sort of thing. But this one did.”

Wife Hillary, whom he met at Yale Law School in 1971, stood up for him during the Flowers scandal, just as she continued to do over subsequent setbacks, and colleagues said it was her staunch defence of her husband that kept him in power when he could so easily have instead been thrown under the bus.

Biographer David Maraniss has written four books charting Clinton’s rise from a humble background in Hope, Arkansas to the most powerful political office on the planet. He says: “With Bill Clinton you cannot separate the impulses that drive him in wreckless directions to the ones which drove him to the White House. He’s an amazing character. He came out of a dysfunctional family and all the way through his life he didn’t deal with the holes in his life so when he got to the White House he carried his problems with him. Contrast that with Obama who also came out of dysfunction but spent nine years of his life dealing with his past and so he came to the White House as an integrated person without emotional baggage.”

As President, Clinton had several grand achievements, such as balancing the budget and setting off an economic boom. It turned out to be the longest economic expansion in the nation’s history. Twenty two million new jobs were created, productivity went up and income rose at all levels. For the first time in 30 years, we had a federal surplus.

The feelgood factor in America saw him re-elected in 1996 with a staggering 70 percent of the national vote. But what the voters didn’t know then was that he had already embarked on an affair with Monica Lewinsky which would eventually wipe away those economic achievements in many people’s memories.

Speaking in the recent PBS documentary, Clinton, former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers asked: “How many

...

...from a humble background in Hope, Arkansas to the most powerful political office on the planet.

second chances does any one person deserve? Clinton’s view is as many as a person is willing to take. He disappoints the people he cares about every time on some level. But he always gets up and tries to make it better. What else can you ask from a sinner?

“Those events will always be part of his legacy. It undercut his standing. It limited his ability to achieve anything in those last two years outside of surviving – and that’s tragic.”

Clinton left office on January 20, 2001 still loved by his supporters and loathed by his enemies, leaving behind both a list of achievements and a sense of unfulfilled promise.

His best friend Harry Thomason says: “This guy loved being President, even when things got tough. He kept a smile on his face and still does today. Whatever you think about him as a man, he always wanted to do the right thing for the people of the world and that’s something that hasn’t changed about him to this day.”

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Real New Jersey

Two lovely women helping to change the world one day at a time.

Donna Introcaso (left) and Nina Frye (right)

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t isn’t often that we hear of small Internet podcasts gaining enormous national success, however most radio podcasts aren’t guided by the almighty entrepreneur, Donna Introcaso.

Introcaso is a charismatic, but tough, market-driven superwoman whose accolades include creating the celebrity lifestyle magazine Woman, which carried cover interviews with the likes of Katie Couric, Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow. She was also a key player in the award-winning hit-team that founded iVillage.com - now one of the largest content-driven communities for women on the Internet today.

After a chance meeting with Nina Frye – the woman who would eventually become her co-host – in the gym just over a year ago, the ambitious east coast women started brainstorming. Then together, they formed and front the incredibly successful radio show, Daytime with Donna, based in Sparta, New Jersey The coming together of this multi-talented twosome was the start of something very special indeed, not only did Introcaso and Frye have much in common, as Frye too describes herself as a ‘goal-oriented entrepreneur’, but coincidentally at around the time they met, Frye already had her own popular podcast – Living the Dream Mom, on Toginet.com. Clearly, it

With the success of their new business venture, Daytime with Donna, Donna Introcaso and co-host Nina Frye are making waves...

Airwaves that is, in Hollywood.

Housewives! was obvious from the start that this pair’s synergy complimented each of the other’s talents. One had what the other did not, and this is the recipe for a thriving partnership.

Nina’s understanding of the Internet radio world put Introcaso in good company for this particular business venture, thus seeing the birth of Daytime with Donna.

Every week the show airs at 2pm EST, reaching out to the whole of America and the world; even a few bigwigs in Hollywood have heard of Daytime with Donna and are starting to sit up and take notice. So far, the ladies have interviewed TV personalities such as Dr. Drew Pinsky, a cacophony of Real Housewives stars, famous singers, actors, authors, doctors, plastic surgeons and dermatologists, in fact, you name it and they have interviewed it.

What makes this show stand out from the rest is its heartwarming message, which is to raise as much money as possible for Dream Inspire Believe, a charity dedicated to making people’s dreams come true, a passion of Introcaso’s.

She tells Hollywood Monthly, “I plan to raise a million dollars through our show and its listeners over the next year… and I will succeed.”

If her past successes are anything to go by, then I have every confidence that Donna and Nina WILL achieve their goals.

-- By Sean Borg

“I plan to raise a million dollars through our show and its listeners over the next year…and I will succeed.”

Donna Introcaso

Listen to “Daytime with Donna” every Friday at 2pm EST on Toginet.com : http://toginet.com/shows/daytimewithdonna.

For more information on Donna’s charity visit: Dream Inspire Believe http://dreaminspirebelieve.org/ HOLLY WOOD MON T H LY

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Rarely available oceanfront heart of Historic Keauhou

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Bay, Island of Hawaii

hree acres of rarely available oceanfront land with a private boat dock nestled on the bay.

There are two parcels included; one features the main residence designed

by Vladimir Ossipoff with 7 bedrooms, a carriage house and ocean side pool. The second parcel, features a tennis court and has room to build an additional home.

Keauhou Bay, has a deep connection to Hawaii’s history and the Estate itself stands on the grounds where King Kamehameha the Great once lived. The majestic grounds would attract a different kind of royalty years later, when Hollywood legend John Wayne was married on the property.

It is reported that other guests who frequented the estate in years past included; Paul Newman, Joann Woodward, the Rolling Stones and Glen Campbell to name a few. The grounds are lush and green with gentle rolling lawns that stretch all the way to the waters edge. Water activities are endless and right in your own back yard. The property currently rents for $15,000 to $20,000 a week as a vacation rental. For additional photos and information please contact Gayle by emailing, CallGayleChing@gmail.com

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CUP A Battle for Those on a Quest for Memorable Munchies

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o, what one food brings back the comforts of childhood like no other?

Cupcakes!

In the past few years that quest for tangible nostalgia has become popular in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and has developed into a kind of ‘warm and tasty’ war over who has the best cupcakes. Is it Sprinkles, who seems to have started this cupcake craze or a relative newcomer in the game, Frosted Cupcakery?

On the site of its Beverly Hills storefront, Sprinkles Bakery has opened the world’s first 24-hour cupcake vending machine modeled after an ATM machine. It dispenses varieties of the company’s speciality cupcakes from a small opening beneath the selection screen -the machine is restocked regularly with freshly baked cupcakes.

Not only does this innovation serve one’s nostalgic nocturnal cravings to indulge in some late night cupcakes like Black and White, Chai Latte, Chocolate Coconut, Chocolate Marshmallow, Cinnamon Sugar, Lemon Coconut and Red

CAKE

WARS

By Ron Lucarelli

YES, A CUPCAKE ATM!

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Velvet (just to name a few), but you’re brought into another Los Angeles time-warp with free-parking available on the street and behind the shop!

With its continued popularity, even in the weekend wee hours you can expect a line of people ahead of you with an average wait of about 30 minutes. At $4 a pop (with the cupcake arriving in its charming little box), is all this worth it? Yes! While not (yet) automated the tiny Frosted Cupcakery on Highland does not disappoint with its cupcake comeon...

This cupcake store makes their icing with real butter and real cream cheese!

They have a chocolate/chocolate buttercream cupcake that melts in your mouth with just the right amount of sweetness and there’s no waiting line here.

Some say there’s a special ingredient in these cupcakes which sets them apart in the legends of cupcakes -- plus, have you ever heard of an ice cream

The world’s first 24-hour cupcake vending machine modeled after an ATM machine.

Sprinkles spokeswoman Nicole Schwartz says that there will be ten of the machines in operation by this summer, and even more by the end of the year.

The Cupcake ATMs will all be within Sprinkles stores, but accessible from outside so that customers can indulge even when the store is closed. cupcake?

Salted Caramel High-top, Strawberry (like real ones), Orange Dream, Vanilla Nutella and Peanut Butter cupcakes head the list of these delicacies packaged like fragile goods; encased in a cardboard ring and double covered underneath to ensure a non-dented cupcake.

While these two worthy cupcake competitors continue to battle it out, we will be the ones who get to enjoy the spoils!

Sprinkles Cupcakes (Beverly Hills) 9635 S Santa Monica Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 274-8765 http://www.sprinkles.com/ Frosted Cupcakery (Hollywood) 1200 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 467-1080 http://www.frostedcupcakery.com HOLLY WOOD MON T H LY

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Katy Perry wears a huge flower hat to make a big entrance at the MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute To Paul McCartney just before the Grammys stage Supermodel Cindy Crawford looks glam in sunglasses alongside her husband Rande Gerber at the Varvatos charity luncheon

George Clooney waves to his fans at the Screen Actor Guild Awards

Paul McCartney waves with both hands seconds after he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was years in the making - Paul was busy and just accepted it this year

Kelly Osbourne smiles at the premiere of the “Hunger Games”

Legendary screen actress Kim Novak shows her dirty hands after being honored with hand and footprints outside the Grauman’s Chinese Theater

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Jennifer Aniston is all excited to show off her jewelry at the premiere of ‘Wanderlust’

American Idol judge Steven Tyler is in great spirit as he smiles for the cameras the the Varvatos charity luncheon

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Jennifer Lawrence dazzles in gold at the premiere of ‘Hunger Games’

Brad Pitt needs the help of a walking stick after a small skiing accident as he walks the red carpet in Palm Springs with Angelina Jolie Grammys

Reese Witherspoon gives her fans a cute wave at the premiere of “This Means War”

Liza Minelli looks radiant as she walks down the red carpet for and Sizzling ‘Cabaret’Sultry in Hollywood

Michelle Williams sports a great short haircut and an adorable smile as she arrives at the Independent Spirit Awards on the beach in Santa Monica Miley Cyrus shows off her toned midriff at the premiere of the “Hunger Games” as she came out to support boyfriend Liam Hemsworth

Paris Hilton always reinvents herself, this time she walks down a Beverly Hills street in interesting stockings

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LA Thea Summer is finally here, and so is all of the fun in the sun that goes with it! Our local theatres are also supplying tons of fun in June & July, so don’t miss out on these fabulous opportunities, including: OPENING “Measure for Measure” an unconventional comedy of ethics, sexuality and deception in California during the turbulent ‘60s when issues of women’s rights, religious freedoms and the emergence of Black and Latino pride were at the forefront of political debate. Written

by William Shakespeare, and directed by Ellen Geer, it runs June 2 through September 1 at the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.

“Refugee Nation” is the story of Laotian Americans: People from Laos and their immediate descendants. During the Vietnam War, Laos was situated between battling North Vietnamese and American forces. Laotians often supported the Americans, with resulting consequences. With the aid of Christian missionaries, some found their way to the U.S. Written by Leilani Chan and Ova Saopeng, and directed

by Armando Molina and Rena Heinrich, it runs June 2 through June 24 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in Los Angeles. For tickets call 866811-4111 or visit www.thelatc.org.

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Midsummer Night’s Dream” Romp through the forest with our ardent young lovers, mischievous fairies and a ragtag band of tradespeople as they encounter a night filled with wonder, magic and romance. Will their hopes and dreams be realized? What adventures await as nature takes its course?

Written by William Shakespeare, and directed by Willow Geer and Melora Marshall, it runs June 3 through September 30 at the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.

“Language Rooms” Ahmed is a translator (and interrogator) at a secret CIA interrogation facility at an undisclosed location, must successfully pull off the interrogation of a newly suspected terrorist sympathizer. However, Ahmed can’t imagine his own shock and surprise when he discovers who the new prisoner really is and what the captive’s motives actually are. Written by Yussef El Guindi, and directed by Evren Odcikin, it runs June 3 through June 24 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in Los Angeles. For tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.thelatc.org.

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“No Way Around But Through” When Jacob discovers that his girlfriend Holly might be pregnant, he drags his friend Frank into the maddening wormhole that is his psyche, a venture that lands them on the doorstep of Lulu: Jacob’s mother and the matriarch of madness herself. However, Holly and her friend Rachel are one step ahead of them. Written by Scott Caan, and directed by Val Lauren, it runs June 3 through July 8 at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. For tickets call 818955-8101 or visit www.falcontheatre.com.

“The Addams Family” Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family.

Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Andrew Lippa, and directed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch, it runs June 5 through June 17 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayla.org.

“D is for Dog” In the seemingly innocent home of the Rogers family, all is not as perfect as it seems. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and their two darling children, Dick and Jane, must face their history and identity before it’s too late, with only mysterious phone calls and a forbidden book as clues. The show runs June 7 through August 4 at the Hudson Mainstage in Los Angeles. For tickets call 213-596-9468 or visit www.rogueartists.org.

“Modern Drama” Woman betrays Man. Man writes play to get revenge. Play becomes a success. Man and Woman find themselves trapped with each other. Then a stranger comes between them and changes everything in this comedy of manners about infidelity and retribution. Written and directed by Bill Sterritt, it runs June 8 through July 1 at the Studio/Stage in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-463-3900 or visit www.studio-stage.com.

“Round Rock” is the Texas legend of the Sam Bass Gang, a group of notorious outlaws in the late 1800’s best known for committing one of the largest train robberies in U.S. history. At the center of a jurisdictional crisis between the old and new law enforcement agencies of America, the gang must choose between a life of adventure and a life of convention. A story about love and friendship, this Western epic blends old fashioned rustic charm with a darkly comic style. Written and directed by Aaron Kozak, it runs June 9 through June 23 at the Complex – East Theater in Hollywood. For

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tickets visit www.theatreunleashed.com.

“Into the Torrent Sea” a woman makes a pact with Queen Elizabeth I that allows her the ability to roam the seas near England, engaging and plundering foreign vessels and discouraging invasion. The pirate’s decades-long seafaring career extended well into her 70s. Written by M.E. Marino, and directed by Rhonda Kohl, it runs June 10 through June 24 at the East Theatre at the Complex in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-455-4585 or visit www.intothetorrentsea.eventbrite.com.

“Gary Peterson’s Supernatural Magic Show” Gary Peterson will bring the magic and illusions of a Las Vegas show right here on the intimate stage of the El Portal Theatre.

Presenting master tricks never before seen on stage Gary Peterson and MAVI will thrill audiences with breath taking magic and mind boggling illusions.

Written and directed by Gary Peterson, it runs June 15 through June 24 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 866-8114111 or visit www.elportaltheatre.com.

“Million Dollar Quartet” is set on December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. Written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, with music by Chuck Mead, and directed by Eric Schaeffer, it runs June 19 through July 1 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 800-982-2787 or visit www.broadwayla.org.

“The Irish Curse” In this wicked, rollicking, and very funny new play, size matters to a group of Irish-American men who meet weekly in the basement of a Catholic church. From its blistering language to its brutally honest look at sex and body image, The Irish Curse is a revealing portrait of how men, and society, define masculinity. The show runs June 23 through August 12 at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-477-2055 or visit www.odysseytheatre.com.

“The Miracle Worker” Set in Alabama in the 1880s, this classic tells the inspiring true story of Annie Sullivan and her student, the blind and mute Helen Keller. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. Written by William Gibson, and directed by Shawn K. Summerer, it runs through June 16 at the

Westchester Playhouse in Westchester. For tickets call 310-645-5156 or visit www.kentwoodplayers.org. “pool (no water)” Among a group of artists, one of their number has hit it big, attaining wealth and a measure of fame. The successful woman throws a party for her old gang at her luxurious new home.

During the course of the evening, she suffers a horrific accident. Her friends and colleagues then contemplate making her recovery itself their next big art project. Written by Mark Ravenhill, and directed

by Dave Barton, it runs through June 17 at the Flight Theatre at The Complex in Hollywood. For tickets call 800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/238689.

“Annie” a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Written by Thomas Meehan, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics

by Martin Charnin, and directed by Michael Sterling, it runs through June 30 at the Glendale Centre Theatre in Glendale. For tickets call 818244-8481 or visit www.glendalecentretheatre.com.

“Stoneface: The Rise And Fall And Rise of Buster Keaton” explores the Buster Keaton we never knew: over-the-hill, alcoholic, and struggling to regain the magic that once made him one of the greatest stars of Hollywood and the silent film era. Written by Vanessa Claire Stewart, with music by Ryan Johnson, and directed by Jaime Robledo, it runs through June 30 at the Sacred Fools Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-281-8337 or visit www.sacredfools.org.

“Beautified” A riotous new romp through four decades in a Massachusetts beauty parlor. It’s Spring 1969, and hairdresser Mike’s opening day gets off to an unexpected start when a beautiful but dour young Republican, Candy, stumbles in looking for anything but a change of hairdo. But change it he does, and the subsequent years of loyal trips back to Mike’s chair prove that a professional relationship such as these two share goes way beyond curing split ends. Written by Tony Abatemarco, and directed by Jenny Sullivan, it runs through July 1 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 702-582-8587 or visit www.ktctickets.com.

So brush the sand off your feet, grab your friends and family, and go out to see a show tonight!

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