This TV series started on November 6, 2001 and till 2010 it completed its 192 episodes in eight seasons. The final episode of 24 was broadcasted on May 24, 2010. The only individual who has acted in all the 192 episodes of the serial is Jack Bauer. Out of the eight seasons first six were shot in Los Angeles and on some other locations of California. The series started with the story of Jack Bauer who works as a special agent in Counter Terrorist Unit in Los Angeles. CTU is an association which works against the terrorism.

The 24 series has come to an end now. The producers of 24 decided to end the series after its eighth season ends because of the decrease in its ratings. Kiefer Sutherland, the main lead of the serial is emotionally attached with it. He became very sentimental about the serial’s termination but the production house thinks that it is the right time for the 24 to end. The last episode of 24 was shot on April 9 and broadcasted on May 24, 2010 for two hours.

Tickets run for $15.00. In which you may purchase online at the Downtown Comedy website. But I was able to purchase mine for a discounted price at Goldstar for roughly $5.00 plus a service fee of $3 or $4.00. The comedy shows are typically on Friday and Saturday nights and start roughly around 9:00 pm or so and runs approximately 2 hours. Age mininium is 18 and over.

The comedy club can be found in the Hotel Alexandria’s Charlie O’s bar (at Fifth and Spring streets). The decor of the club reminds me of something that Frank Sinatra would sing at. It had that kind of feel to me. A very nostalgia type of moment. In addition the comedy club is a smoke free environment as well.

And if you want to do something prior to the show. On Spring street is Gallery Row. There are small galleries one may view many up and coming artists. There are plenty of bistro’s and sidewalk cafe’s to visit.

The night I went, the headliner was Jason Stuart. There were five other acts that went on. In addition there was a house band by the name of Eden Tree. Before the show started one of the bartenders got up and asked two questions from the audience. If you got one of the questions right you would get a free alcoholic drink. They also have wonderful sliders(baby hamburgers with caramelized onions and mustard) and a great chicken nachos.

The experience overall is great. All the acts were great and the sounds that Eden Tree provided were worth the money. The ambience of the club gives one a feel of the Frank Sinatra 50’s club feel. So if you are ever looking for a great place at a inexpensive price to go to on the weekend in Los Angeles, I would recommend the Downtown Comedy Club.

Liza Minnelli is an icon of stage and screen and has won virtually every award
possible, including three Tonys, an Oscar, two Golden Globes and an Emmy. Her performances of trademark songs from the musicals, “New York, New York” and “Cabaret” are legendary and watching her perform a live show is an experience that you will not forget. Liza Minnelli continues her extraordinary music career with concert tours in the U.S. and Europe, as well as recording a new album.

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Eva Mendes is a popular star that was born in Miami, Florida, but she was raised in Los Angeles with a Cuban-American heritage. During her college days, she started her acting career and study under Coach Ivana Chubbuck. After studying acting, she developed a desire to appear into film in the future. At first Eva was taking smaller roles in films and she was not yet known at the time until she played the role of Denzel Washington’s girlfriend in the movie Training Day in 2002. That is the start of her shining and exciting career as a movie star. After that, she was featured in a wide variety of roles from dramatic to comedy. These opportunities allowed her way to work with highly respected and regarded directors like Carl Franklin in Out of Time, Robert Rodriguez in Once Upon A Time in Mexico, John Singleton in 2 fast 2 Furious, Farrelly Bros. in Stuck on You, and Antoine Fuqua in Training Day her first breakthrough movie.

Mendez also co-starred in an independent film entitled The Wendell Baker Story in the year 2005 with popular stars Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson. Luke Wilson was also the director of the film, but before that her biggest movie was Hitched in 2005. This movie is a romantic comedy film that had her paying the opposite Will Smith. Along of her acting career, Eva was also employed by Revlon cosmetics as their international spokeswoman. She joined with so many elite actresses like Halle Berry, Julianne Moore and Cindy Crawford. These women have appeared in different Revlon commercial and print ads. She is also one of an active member and supporter of the Revlon’s fight against the dreaded disease breast cancer.

Eva’s desire in her life is to continuously further her acting ability and skills by working with a lot of popular filmmaker/directors like Spike Jonze and Pedro Almodóvar, and Steven Soderbergh and learn with these world renowned directors. Eva has a very intense feeling and passion for acting since she started in her college and until now. This is the reason why she keeps on accepting a lot films that will improve her craft in acting. Today, her latest movie was The Women in Los Angeles. This movie is all about of course women in Los Angeles and the relationship between them. Eva played the character Crystal Allen which is a hot lady that is having an affair with a popular businessman who is already married.

During one of her interviews Eva Mendes, talks about the time she spend in rehab earlier this year because of having a problem dealing with a famous person. Actually, she admits that she is having a hard time adapting herself. Being a star is not easy, because people’s eyes are always on you. This is the bad side of being a popular celebrity. If you are ready to be the next Eva Mendes, then you need to be a tough woman like her. She is definitely one of the most popular Stars and she wishes to be that way forever.

K-Fed’s bodyguards were sent to Britney’s home on January 3, 2008 to pick up the children for K-Fed’s turn to have the children. The bodyguards were to pick up the children at 7 PM. Britney refused to turn the children over to K-Fed’s people. Apparently the LAPD were called in after Spear’s was not abiding by the court mandated custody agreement. There were about 5- 8 LAPD officers, 2 ambulances, 1 police helicopter and the fire department

During the visit from the police, LAPD allegedly said Britney appeared to be under the influence. She was than transported to Cedar Sinai for a possible 72 hour hold. K-Fed’s and Britney’s 2 year son Sean Preston was also sent to the hospital. It is said that Sean Preston is home safe with his father now.

Well I tried to see if Britney’s people would keep any updates on her myspace profile. But nothing as of yet. So mainly any updates will have to come from news stories. So if you miss any and want an update do a simple search through your favorite media library and  get the latest

The Kodak is a 3,600 seat theater. The Kodak also is centrally located within a shopping mall and movie thearter. It also sits comfortably on top of L.A’s mass transit, the red line subway. One of the subways major stops is the Highland/Vine – Kodak Theater Stop. Prepping the theater is done about a week ahead of the broadcast. So many fans and tourists can watch as the set up begins. Including seeing the full size statueets of Oscars lined along the red carpet walkway of the theater. Yes viewing this Hollywood history is free prior to the broadcast. Or you can attempt to be a spectator on the night of the Oscars in hopes to catch a glimpse of your favorite actor and or actress via the street in front of the theater.

The Oscars have been broadcasted from the theater since 2002. Previously they were broadcasted from the Shrine Auditorium located across from the USC campus on Jefferson and Hoover in Los Angeles. The Oscars were originally at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood on May 1, 1929. The Roosevelt Hotel is one block west of the Kodak.

Here are some of the following nominations for certain catergories

Best Picture

Atonement
Juno
Michael Clayton
No Country for Old Men
There Will Be Blood

Best Director

Paul Thomas Anderson – There Will Be Blood
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen – No Country for Old Men
Tony Gilroy – Michael Clayton
Jason Reitman – Juno
Julian Schnabel – The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Best Actor

George Clooney – Michael Clayton
Daniel Day-Lewis – There Will Be Blood
Johnny Depp – Sweeney Todd
Tommy Lee Jones – In the Valley of Elah
Viggo Mortensen – Eastern Promises

Best Actress

Cate Blanchett – Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Julie Christie – Away from Her
Marion Cotillard РLa Vie en Rose (La m̫me)
Laura Linney – The Savages
Ellen Page – Juno

Best Supporting Actor

Casey Affleck – The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Javier Bardem – No Country for Old Men
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Charlie Wilson’s War
Hal Holbrook – Into the Wild
Tom Wilkinson – Michael Clayton

Best Supporting Actress

Cate Blanchett – I’m Not There
Ruby Dee – American Gangster
Saoirse Ronan – Atonement
Amy Ryan – Gone Baby Gone
Tilda Swinton – Michael Clayton

Best Original Screenplay

Diablo Cody – Juno
Nancy Oliver – Lars and the Real Girl
Tony Gilroy – Michael Clayton
Brad Bird – Ratatouille
Tamara Jenkins – The Savages

Best Adapted Screenplay

Christopher Hampton – Atonement
Sarah Polley – Away from Her
Ronald Harwood – The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen – No Country for Old Men
Paul Thomas Anderson – There Will Be Blood

On January 22, 2008(same day the 2008 Oscars were annoucned) the 2005 Oscar nominated Best Actor, Heath Ledger died in his SoHo, New York apartment. Results of his death are unknown pending an autopsy. May are hearts go out to Heath Ledgers family.

Kourtney Kardashian purchased this house in the year 2006 for $829,000. Calabasas home has a nice infrastructure and is designed beautifully from inside as well as outside. The house is located on the stream side which imparts it a beautiful location. It is a three bedroom, three-bath house in which there are domed ceilings. The floors in the house are all made up of hardwood and all equipments are of stainless steel. For the safety purposes there is a chimney corner also. The worktops in the house are made with the granite. In Calabasas there is special management of the windows. Also an attractive bar of marble stone is there in the house. The third bedroom in the house has been recently completed and it is a kind of study room. There is also a private lawn in the house which is having a nice cascade in it; this makes the luxurious countryside around the house. The tennis center, Las Virgenes School and a nice shopping complex near this house make it just exceptional in terms of site. The house is well equipped.

All these above characteristics are present in Calabasas California. It is available for $795,000. For such a beautiful house the amount is absolutely sensible. The house is just impeccable throughout.

The listing is here.

Best Picture
Michael Clayton

Best Director
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen – No Country for Old Men

Best Actor
Johnny Depp – Sweeney Todd

Best Actress
Cate Blanchett – Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Best Supporting Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Charlie Wilsonâ€s War

Best Supporting Actress
Ruby Dee – American Gangster

Best Original Screenplay
Diablo Cody – Juno

Best Adapted Screenplay
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen – No Country for Old Men

Jennifer Lopez was named by Forbes magazine as the richest Latin American in Hollywood. She film credits include The Governess (2009), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Anaconda (1997),and Selena (1997). Jennifer Lopez has sold more than 48 million records worldwide.

The listing is here.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since, November 5, 2007. The current strike of the 2007 -2008 season has been going on for 13 weeks and 4 days as of February 8, 2008. And it is estimated that the strike has cost the economy in the ball park figure of $1 Billion dollars to date. There are over 12,000 writers who have joined the strike. And as side note the WGA has contract negotiations every 3 years.

The last writers strike was in 1988. Lasting 21 weeks and 6 days. And costing the economy about $500 million dollars(about $870 million in 2007 money).

Once the strike has been settled, only a few shows will remain. Many of them either cancelled permanently or to be picked up next season. So many disappointments to many of the viewers of many television shows. A handful will be picked up for next season while others have either been axed or doom is looming over. Many of the shows have aired their remaining written shows that were written and filmed prior to the November 5, strike. Here is a list of shows that have a few remaining weeks to be seen before the end of the season.

The writers strike is against, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents 397 American film and television producers. Some of the most influential companies out of the AMPTP are: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer(MGM), NBC Universal, News Corp/Fox, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, the Walt Disney Company, and Warner Brothers.

Of course one of the many reasons to the writers strike is the residuals due them from DVD sales. Some of the other reasons due to the strike is union jurisdiction over animation and reality tv show writers. And of course last, but not least compensation from usage of the writers work being used via the internet. Such as through Youtube or other such internet outlets.

The major part of the strike maybe resolved, but with a few strings still needing to be tied up on the smaller issues between the AMPTP and the WGA. So keep your fingers crossed that the WGA can get the 12,000+ writers back to work. And for all of America’s favorite shows to get back on the tube/tv.