"ARNOLD,," Arnold Schwarzenegger had a Questions & Answers Discussion About His Life Thru Photos, "ARNOLD" by Taschen Followed by "Terminator 2."

 By Laura Medina

Arnold  Schwarenegger's Questions and Answers talk was a mini, live version of his Netflix documentary, "Arnold," while promoting his life story in photos by Taschen, "ARNOLD."

He said making that book was like producing a movie.  It was ten years in a making.  It costs a lot of money. He mentioned getting publishing rights from living photographers is easy but getting rights from dead photographers is tough.  He and Taschen have to research then track down the living heirs of the late photographers' estate.  When he was Mr. Universe through-out the Seventies, he was photographed by late, legendary fashion and art photographers.  In compiling his Taschen book, he has to deal with a late photographer's accountant to gain access to publish the photos from fifty to forty years ago.

Arnold refuses to call himself, a self-made man.  He's humble and honest enough to acknowledge a many of mentors who helped and advised at every stage in life.

Then, the audience watched "Terminator 2."

LA Magazine's Pride Brunch Q&A Panel Dive Deep Beyond the Glam Gloss While Angeleno Magazine Kicks Off Pride Month.

 By Laura Medina

Fitness instructor, Lacey Stone and fashion promoter, Mikey Koffman, helped Angeleno Magazine kickstart June as Pride Month.

There has been some  love, as well as some controversy regarding social progress and acceptance.

This is what LA Magazine's Pride Brunch was all about.  Gathering together for a lavish brunch, gay luminaries threw a Questions & Answers panel about the history, the current state, and the future of LGBT+Q community.

George Takai was tremendously graceful talking about him and his family being thrown into Japanese-American concentration.camps, based on racism, then having to restart in Boyle Heights.  That's when his awareness happened, not only for him, but for other boys, too.

Another gay panelist, talked about normalizing being LGBT+Q, because focusing on differences, stereotypes, and ignorance are what fuel segregation.   

What started in one night, moved to one afternoon then grew into one week then it morphed into one month, but it'll never get complacent.

True Religion Celebrates Juneteenth.

 By Laura Medina

True Religion has bounced back from the ashes and is now a hot urban/streetwear denim brand, finding new blood with graphic designer, Blu Boy.

As one of Leimert Park's Juneteenth sponsors, Blu Boy launched then autographed his design dook, "BluPrints," a lookbook must for aspiring fashion graphic designers.

Nikki Lane For Desert Dogs & the Righteous Gemstones During Father's Day Weekend.

 By Laura Medina

Father's Day is simpler than Mother's Day.

It was a dog day afternoon, last Saturday when Nikki Lane rocked the stage for Desert Dogs.

She thought it was funny she was headlining in a dog park.

Desert Dogs was Sragecoach for dogs.

Father's Day, itself, was the same night HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones" Season 3 premiered.

There's no better way to celebrate both by a monster truck pop-up where a Church's Fried Chicken foood truck gave out free 2-piece tenders meal and promotional swag.

This is all dad needs and wants, good country music, lovable dogs, a monster truck, free fried chicken, and some free HBO swag.

US Open for Father's Day Weekend

 By Laura Medina

The US Open Golf Championship is in Hollywood, during Father's Day weekend.  Actually, it is in Westwood, home to UCLA, Lionel Richie's home, and the Playboy Mansion and across the street from

Westfield Century City Mall, the unofficial home for the tournament.

Westfield Century City Mall is the unofficial headquarters for the US Open.

Week full for activities and guest panels, revolved around golf, from Netflix's ""Full Swing" panel to 

golf-loving DJs.https://www.westfield.com/united-states/centurycity/official-usga-fan-festival?_gl=1*1kiu3ie*_ga*MjI1MzYzMTkyLjE2ODE1NTE5ODA.*_ga_NKCGS15MTF*MTY4NjE3Njc5OC43NC4xLjE2ODYxNzc0NDEuMC4wLjA.*_fplc*VVlYcTRZTEpRU2cyOUF3TWx6THZQS

You ever wondered what happened to rapper Macklemore?

He moved on from thrift store shopping to desiging his own golfing apparel for Millennials and Gen-Zer fans who like to golf but want hipper and more dope golfing apparel, cool enough for the streets, Bogey Boys By Macklemore and Adidias, https://bogeyboys.com/

Thanks to Westwood and the Century City Mall for hosting US Open and making golf fresh again.

Burke Williams, Dads Need Pampering, Too.

 By Laura Medina

Father’s Day is quickly approaching and Burke Williams luxury day spa is the ultimate self-care destination for Dad this season.

He won't say it. His buddies won't admit it, but deep inside, they think it's cool if him or they chill then get their frayed nerves and knotty muscles and fried skin get rejuvenated and pampered, all in a luxurious privacy.

He ain't gonna admit it, but he'll appreciate it.

From June 1 - July 4, guests can maximize their experience and receive exclusive bonuses up to $480 when purchasing a gift card. Father’s Day and summer offerings at Burke Williams give guests the freedom to choose any combination of signature or innovative wellness treatments, enhancements and Burke Williams retail items. 

California’s leading luxury day spa, Burke Williams, has announced the return of their anticipated Self-Care Summer offerings. Beginning June 1 through July 4, 2023 guests can maximize their experience and receive exclusive bonuses up to $480 when purchasing a gift card.  Whether it’s getting yourself vacation-ready or pampering dad for Father’s Day, the Self-Care Summer offerings give guests the freedom to choose any combination of signature or innovative wellness treatments, enhancements and Burke Williams retail items. With 11 locations conveniently located throughout California, Burke Williams urban day spas offer guests an accessible oasis to escape into a world of relaxation this summer.

Summer Specials

• Purchase a $175 gift card, receive a $30 bonus card

• Purchase a $275 gift card, receive a $60 bonus card

• Purchase a $450 gift card, receive a $90 bonus card 

Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit burkewilliams.com. 

With returning post-COVID workplace dresscode returning sans neck ties, the last thing

he needs is a growing collection of unused neck ties. Investing in Burke Williams is a

better bet.

Lamb of God's Mark Morton Gets Feels with MARK VII HEAD Speaker.

 By Laura Medina

During a private concert, Lamb of God's Mark Morton demonstrated his love for the new compact MARK VII 3 channel, 90-watt Mark Series amplifier. 

The MARK VII distills Randall Smith’s 50-year career in visionary amp design, innovation, and performance into the simplest, most versatile, and most compact full-powered amplifier ever.

 

Designed new from the ground up, the MARK VII is a do-it-all Tone machine that delivers the full range of iconic sounds from Mark Series history, plus two new sounds: the throwback yet infamous Mark IIB and a new, modern, high-gain mode full of character and attitude, aptly named MARK VII.

 

Able to deliver everything from crystal cleans to various modes of crunch to crushing metal sounds, the MARK VII is truly capable of taking on any genre or style. In any venue, too — silent practice, an apartment bedroom, a studio recording session, or the world’s largest stage. The MARK VII is an amplifier that will undoubtedly provide players with a lifetime of inspiration and great performance.

 

The MESA/Boogie MARK VII is now available in Head, 1x12 Combo, and Rackmount Head formats at all authorized dealer.