Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Antiviral’ oozes into AFI Fest

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on November 3, 2012

Gloria Allred: Happy, high-powered, alone

By Danielle Berrin
Published on January 20, 2012

In Detroit-area activists’ newsletter, celebs send their Shabbat best

Published on November 10, 2011

Sending out a weekly e-mail newsletter to friends has become a passion for Lisa Mark Lis.

Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes

By Julia Bendis
Published on January 19, 2011

Krav Maga in LA

By Melanie Reynard
Published on May 5, 2010

Britney, Ivanka, Naomi—News Shticker hot celebrity edition

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on July 31, 2008

‘Mazel Tov’: Lifecycles of the rich and famous

By Jay Firestone
Published on November 8, 2007

In Jill Rappaport's book, "Mazel Tov: Celebrities' Bar and Bat Mitzvah Memories" she interviews 21 celebrities as they describe how the b'nai mitzvah experience brought them to where they are today. With the photographic help of her sister, Linda Solomon, Rappaport provides a joyfully contrasting image of the celebrities and their familiar adolescent counterparts.

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By JewishJournal.com
Published on August 22, 2007

Uri Geller bends self into Israel ‘reality TV’ stardom

By Orit Arfa
Published on December 21, 2006

Geller is most famous for bending spoons "with his mind," a feat that commonly figures into legends, jokes and parodies about him, although the contestants perform more sophisticated stunts on the show.

7 Days in the Arts

By Keren Engelberg
Published on October 5, 2006

7 days in the Arts

Agoura Gal Meets Oscar Glitz

By Adam Wills
Published on March 2, 2006

Somewhere between a young Joan Rivers and "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria, you'll find Adrianna Costa. On March 5, the Agoura-raised entertainment correspondent will be covering the Academy Awards live for the first time. However, she won't be in a gown hobnobbing with celebrities on the red carpet.

Celebs Stick to Their Tzedakah Box Job

By Orit Arfa
Published on October 13, 2005

Frankie Muniz, star of the TV show, "Malcolm in the Middle," had little idea what he was making as he glued colored cotton balls and beads onto a metallic container with a slot on top.

The Circuit

Published on September 29, 2005

It was a busy few days for attorney Andrew Friedman. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa appointed him fire commissioner and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors nominated Friedman to serve as commissioner of the L.A. County Judicial Procedures Commission.

Stan’s Donuts Mixes Flavor and Fame

By Tom Tugend
Published on July 1, 2004

O.J. Simpson dropped in all the time. Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft were regulars, as were Robert Blake and Jayne Mansfield. Steve McQueen pedaled up on his bicycle. Now the star clientele at Stan's Corner Donut Shoppe in Westwood tends to be more on the intellectual side.

‘Lucky’ Friends

By Julie G Fax
Published on July 1, 2004

Some high-powered connections forged through the boys' parents landed them an appearance on Fox's "Good Day L.A." and placed some of their Lucky Pix around the necks of celebrities. Intuition, a trend-setting Web boutique known to cater to celebrities, is the sole outlet for Lucky Pix, giving the boys the kind of publicity and panache other retailers covet.

One Voice Gets Alexander’s Vote

By Dina Kraft
Published on February 26, 2004

For Jason Alexander, best known as Jerry Seinfeld's hapless sidekick, George Costanza, a grass-roots peace initiative to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace is more than just "yadda yadda yadda."

Star of the Canyon

By Mojdeh Sionit
Published on June 12, 2003

The only store nestled in the verdant Laurel Canyon, Canyon Country Store, built in 1919, has served as a location for several films and is also a hangout for many artists, musician and actors.

Chanukah-Style Reality TV

By Gaby Wenig
Published on November 21, 2002

If you were beginning to feel that too much time had passed since you last saw dancing bearded rabbis on television, then fear not, because West Coast Chabad, the organization that sponsors the "L'Chaim" telethon, is broadcasting a special Chanukah party on KCAL-TV Channel 9 each night of Chanukah.

Making Show Business Our Business

By Rob Eshman
Published on October 17, 2002

It has almost risen to the level of obsession, this concern about Hollywood Jews and Israel. Why aren't they speaking out on Israel's behalf? Why aren't they flying to Israel to show their support? Why aren't they sending gobs of money to help out?

Cannes Not Anti-Semitic, After All

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 30, 2002

After the hullabaloo over ads urging celebrities to reconsider attending the Cannes Film Festival in the wake of anti-Semitic attacks in France, the fest's top prize went to a celebrated French-born Jewish director -- and to a film that deals more than a bit with anti-Semitism.

Chabad’s ‘Cowboy’

By Sue Fishkoff
Published on August 23, 2001

Anyone who's ever watched the annual Chabad Telethon, to be aired live this Sunday from 5 p.m. to midnight on UPN Channel 13, knows that it's the single most graphic demonstration of this Chassidic group's ability to rope in big-name Hollywood celebrities.

Chabad 1999: Here, There and Everywhere

By Michael Aushenker
Published on September 2, 1999

Backstage at Chabad Telethon '99, Jon Voight was like the Beatles song -- "Here, There and Everywhere." One moment, the erstwhile "Midnight Cowboy" was huddling in a corner with a telethon point person, putting last-minute touches on a speech. Moments later, he was hovering around the extensive buffet, somewhere between the chili con carne and the roast brisket. Then the Academy Award winner was catching up with friends and obliging fans with autographs and photo opportunities.