Sometimes, in order to ensure what's old--or structurally and historically significant--gets to be new again, some serious preservation work has to be accomplished. And each year, to salute such efforts, the Los Angeles Conservancy, the champions of preservation, champion a handful of local projects upon which they bestow their Preservation Awards. more ›

We're counting down the days until the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announces the final list of Oscar nominees. Whether or not you work in show business, you've seen "For Your Consideration" banners plaster web pages, publications & even buses. But these are for feature films & performers. What about the shorts? more ›

Did you catch last night's telecast of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards? We've got a complete list of who took home the trophies last night courtesy the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. more ›

Nominees were announced this morning in the 25 categories of awards handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes. Gerard Butler, Woody Harrelson, Rashida Jones and Sofia Vergara joined HFPA President Dr. Aida Takla-O'Reilly for the announcement from the Beverly Hilton. more ›

When you live and dine in L.A., knowing who ranks as among the brightest of the newcomers on the scene can help you eating and drinking well all over town. To celebrate the naming of their best of the best in food and drink in L.A. for their 9th annual restaurant issue, Angeleno Magazine held their annual event last night, now called "Live & Dine L.A." at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica. more ›

A Los Angeles-based startup with a mission to enable multimedia storytelling in communities worldwide that otherwise lack the resources was awarded a $200,000 grant by the Knight Foundation on Wednesday. The Tiziano Project's Tiziano 360 project was one of 16 ideas to win a prestigious Knight News Challenge grant awarded to fund internationally relevant innovative media and digital news concepts. more ›

The TV awards season has launched with the BTJA nominations announced today. --- Conan has recruited comedian Jimmy Pardo to create backstage vids with "Conan" guests, they look great! --- We've got a new Channel Zero podcast for you along with the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan. more ›

Musicians including Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, and Herbie Hancock have signed a petition in protest of the recent Grammy category cuts, arguing that ethnic music will be unfairly and adversely affected. more ›

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Clippers stud Blake Griffin was unanimously named the NBA's top rookie on Wednesday. The 6'10" forward single-handedly flipped the Clips to ESPN's nightly highlight reel from being the embarrassment of L.A., even managing to sellout a number of games at Staples Center (and not just when opposing the Lakers). more ›

In between hours of breaking down tape from Sunday's ugly loss to the New Orleans Hornets, Lakers' power forward Lamar Odom received the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award today. more ›

The celebs were out in full force last night for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards, which honored a handful of their 2011 winners in the second of a three-part, three city series. more ›

The 54th Annual Grammys will present awards in 78 categories in 2012, after the Recording Academy announced an overhaul to the voting process, a consolidation of categories and introduced new voting rules today. more ›

The Los Angeles Conservancy is one of the premiere groups who work to keep Los Angeles of today infused with the architectural wonder that was Los Angeles of years gone by. Every year, they hand out awards for the work of preservationists and their projects, and have just announced the nine 2011 winners of the highly-sought honor that recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation. The awards will be presented at a luncheon on Thursday, May 12, 2011. more ›

Los Angeles represented in a big way at SXSW 2011 in the film, music, and gaming world -- no surprise there. But this week two locally-based startups were recognized for their ability to use the internet as a tool for action and a community resource for social change. more ›

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards take place Sunday but before you start placing bets on whether Britney Spears will show up or who Kanye might diss, the Recording Academy has a week full of affiliated red carpet events, many open to the public, and some that may turn out to be too good for network TV. more ›

Michael Russell, a onetime publicist for the annual Golden Globe awards, filed a lawsuit late yesterday against the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the group that puts on the annual showbiz spectacle, reports the Daily News. In his suit, Russell alleges that many HFPA members take part in "unethical and potentially unlawful" behavior he likens to "payola" schemes. more ›

As countless hours of news coverage have illustrated, Kabul is a city without hope, suffocated by endless war, religious extremism and deep-seated corruption. While these menaces are certainly present in The Black Tulip, Afghanistan's submission for the 2011 Academy Awards, the film chooses instead to focus on everyday Afghanis, their perseverance and the daily struggle for free expression. The Black Tulip follows a decade of triumphs and tragedy for the Mansouri family, whom Taliban insurgents mark for death after they open The Poet's Corner, a cafe featuring live music and poetry readings. more ›

You've tracked the rotating light-cycle billboards on Santa Monica & Westwood all year. You've listened to the Daft Punk-composed soundtrack all month. You've visited the pop-up shop at Royal/T. You may have even stole a peek at San Fernando Valley spoof Pron. Finally, Tron: Legacy bursts off the screen this weekend! The blockbuster sequel to the cult sci-fi hit screens in 3D, but to really get in the game, try and catch an IMAX 3D screening or the props exhibit at El Capitan. more ›

In another early-morning press conference ritual, a set of nominations were delivered this morning for another heavyweight awards season participant, this time the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which focus on the talented contributions of actors in film and television. more ›

Hollywood is a-tingle this morning, and not because of the impending arrival of Christmas. Awards season is on the horizon, and this morning brought with the dawn the announcement of the nominees for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Honoring the best in film and television, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's awards are considered a strong, though not always accurate, indicator of the ensuing Oscar wins. more ›

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) has released their 36th annual list of top films of the year, and the internet goes silver screen semi-biopic The Social Network takes top honors. David Fincher, the film's director, gets a nod (in a tie win with Olivier Assayas for his film Carlos) for Best Director, while its scribe, Aaron Sorkin, picks up a win for Best Screenplay. more ›

PEN Center USA's annual awards were held at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday night and many luminaries were honored for their work, including Hugh Hefner who received an Award of Honor for his editorial prowess and the First Amendment Award for his ongoing efforts to fight censorship. more ›

When it comes to "green" in Hollywood these days, it's not just about cash. Actors, producers, directors, and other industry folk are interested in furthering efforts to improve the environment, and work to make their productions, from content to practice, more eco-friendly. more ›

The reactions to Lady Gaga's MTV Video Music Awards get-up have been decidedly mixed. Accepting an award from music icon Cher, the pop star appeared onstage at the Staples Center Sunday night wearing a dress made entirely of meat. The dress was the work of LA-based designer Franc Fernandez, and was meant to be a political statement. more ›

To celebrate Angeleno Magazine's Brad A. Johnson's picks for L.A.'s best restaurants and chefs, the publication held a food and wine event Sunday evening at the beautiful Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. Bringing together some of the city's culinary luminaries, the event honored some of the biggest names in food, including bold newcomers and longtime favorites. Revelers drank selections from several local wineries, grapefruit and herb-infused cocktails from Oxley Gin, and summery berry creations featuring VeeV. more ›

Honoring the work done to preserve Los Angeles' landmarks and architectural treasures, the Los Angeles Conservancy revealed yesterday the projects and places that are recipients of their 29th annual Preservation Awards. Earning the President's Award is the resurrected Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey, which returned on the site of the late Johnie's Broiler thanks to the hard work of community activists, the City of Downey, and a Bob's Big Boy Franchisee who built the new restaurant using old designs. more ›

The annual James Beard Foundation Awards nominees have been announced, and Los Angeles has its typical modest representation among a large swath of categories that includes everything from food writing to restaurant design to TV food personalities to cooking. more ›