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Cole Walliser: The King of Slow Motion

Cole Walliser is a Canadian filmmaker, director and host, based in Santa Monica. He gained his Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia in Psychology before making the big move to Hollywood to pursue film. He has established himself on both sides of the camera, directing talent like Pink/Katy Perry and commercials for brands like Red Bull/Chevy. He also shot for Covergirl, including female pop stars; Cher, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Tinashe, Laura Marano and more.

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Bejeweled: Lakshmi Pranathi and Emily Uribe at the Golden Globe Awards!

LOS ANGELES, CA -January 10, 2023 – Lakshmi Pranathi and Emily Uribe both sparkle at the Golden Globes in Gabriel & Co. and Luvente jewels!  Lakshmi Pranathi completed her sophisticated look with Gabriel & Co.’s 14k White Gold Wide Band Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring ($4,850; https://www.gabrielny.com/) Luvente’s Saphhire and Diamond Band ($1,500) and Four…

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Christopher Lim – Changing the game for Workforce Housing

Christopher Lim is owner of Hollywood Urban Communities, LLC and is currently leading the build-out of a co-living facility in East Hollywood. With the intention to build 24 total projects within the next 6 years, Chris is a philanthropist and humanitarian at heart. Chris’s goal is to change the current…

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Devon Diep: A Powerhouse of Creativity

Devon Diep is an Actress, Singer, Model, Writer, & Director from New York. She’s proud to represent Asian immigrants in this country. She has written and performed her original songs in TV and movies. Currently based in LA, Devon is the newest star on Netflix’s hit series, Bling Empire, where her love story…

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Hot Pot Las Vegas: X Pot – 2023 Review

If you want Hot Pot Las Vegas, X Pot is the spot. Located in the Palazzo, X Pot offers a true luxury experience of hot pot. When you walk through its doors, you will feel like you have been transported to the bustling modern Shanghai. A 50 foot long golden…

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Rising Star: Catherine Lily Thomas

Catherine Lily Thomas is a young artist and rising runway model. At age 18, she’s 5’10” exceptionally tall as a lifetime ballerina. Her passion is to pursue psychiatry to help people with mental distress. As an activist for climate change and sustainability, she produced her first documentary while attending summer school at Stanford University in 2022.  I met her at a conference in Napa when she was only 12 years old and did an impromptu photoshoot (her first one). Over the years, I’ve seen her blossom into a young woman.

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Keeping Up with The Melrose Vet

By: Ley Calisang White coats during the day, black ties at night. With his slick hair and charming personality, Dr. Sehaj Grewal, known as “The Melrose Vet,” is swiftly becoming a household name as one of Hollywood’s top veterinarians.  Dr. Grewal‘s passion for animals began when he was young, and he always…

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David Wong, the Qi Master

David Wong is an inventor, author, martial artist, qi gong practitioner and visionary entrepreneur. He is the founder of Qi Life, a company that develops frequency therapeutic technologies for personal wellness. 

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