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Monday, September 15, 2025

THE MUSICAL “ECHOES OF OUR ANCESTORS” MADE DEBUT AT THE GREEK THEATRE IN LA.

 THE MUSICAL “ECHOES OF OUR ANCESTORS” MADE DEBUT
 AT THE GREEK THEATRE IN LA.

 
Trailer
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t8QzwAKHlIQ


                                                                        



 "People of Ar Productions and Oscar Gold Productions joined forces once again to
present Echoes of Our Ancestors at the Greek theater. They continue to share the mission of bringing Armenian culture to the world through powerful storytelling”.
                                                                  
Internationally Maestro Sergey Smbatyan presented a blend of live orchestral music,
traditional Armenian folk melodies, together with dance, and symbolic storytelling.
 
By Karen Ostlund  September 14th  2025

WestHollywoodToday. blogspot, CA —  People of Armenian Cultural
Foundation, in association with USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies,
presented the world premiere of Echoes of Our Ancestors, September 12th at the Greek theater, which is a musical and visual experience uniting global Armenian artistry on one of the world’s most iconic stages.

The historic Greek theater was transformed into a sacred space of cultural memory and celebration.  
For the first time in history, a full-scale musical production was created to tell the story of
the Armenian people. This landmark performance marked the beginning of a cultural journey that may travel around the world — teaching audiences everywhere about Armenia’s rich history through music, dance and storytelling.
 
“This is more than a performance — it’s a powerful reawakening of cultural pride, a tribute to
resilience, and a stirring reminder of who we are,” said Producer Creative Director & Author of the project, Arman Nshanian.“It’s a ritual of return — for our people and for anyone longing to remember their roots.”
 
Asko Akopyan – producer of Echoes of Our Ancestors said “Echoes of Our Ancestors is more than a concert, it’s a cultural milestone -  For the first time, we’re bringing together world-renowned Armenian artists to tell our story on one of the most iconic stages in the world  at the Greek theater. This premiere performance is the beginning of a journey we hope to share globally, carrying out history, music, and dance to audiences everywhere.”

AMONG GUESTS ATTENDING WERE : BAIL LING (WEREWOLF  GAME), SOFIA MILOS (SOPRANOS/ CSI:MIAMI), KATE LINDER (YOUNG & THE RESTLESS), MARIA CONCHITA ALONSO (MUSIC STAR), CAROL CONNORS (OSCAR, GOLDEN GLOBE, EMMY, GRAMMY NOMINATED SONGWRITER), DAVID LONGORIA 2025 GRAMMY WINNER), KATHY KOLLA (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), PAULA LABEREDAS, (CELEBRITY ATTORNEY), TERRY C. CARNEY (ICE T FILM OUT NOW) AND DIANA ELLIS (REALTY STAR/ PHILANTHROPIST).
 
Carol Connors.


 A Star-Studded Lineup of Armenian Talent “Echoes of Our Ancestors" featured a dynamic cast of celebrated Armenian performers,
including Serj Tankian, Tigran Hamasyan, Sebu, Inga & Anush, Sona Rubenyan, Nune
Yesayan, Sevak Amroyan, Armen Movsisyan, Suren Arustamyan, Karnig Sarkissian,
Isabel Bayrakdarian, and Barseg Tumanyan.
                                                                  


The evening also showcased the exceptional voices of the Haikian Chamber Choir, and
Zvartnots Dance Ensemble, with a special performance by Ludvig Ispiryan and composer
Andranik Berberyan.


Behind the scenes, the creative team included:
● Arman Nshanian – CEO and Creative Director of People of Ar Cultural Foundation
● Asko Akopyan – CFO and Producer, People of Ar Cultural Foundation ● Sylvia
Kavoukjian – Board of Directors, People of Ar Foundation
 https://peopleofar.org/
                                                                   
Karen Ostlund reported on Echoes Of Our Ancestors.

About People of Ar Cultural Foundation:
People of Ar is a cultural foundation committed to elevating Armenian voices through powerful
artistic productions that inspire global connection, remembrance and pride.
In Association With - USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, is dedicated to fostering
academic and cultural engagement with Armenian heritage and history


Sunday, September 14, 2025

Recap of WOW Creations Lifestyle Lounge to celebrate Emmys 2025 at Universal Hilton Hotel.

 Recap of WOW Creations Lifestyle Lounge to celebrate Emmys 2025 at Universal Hilton Hotel.

WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA September 14 2025.

By Karen Ostlund

On Friday September 12th, the Harris Brothers hosted their annual WOW Creations Lifestyle Suite at Universal Hilton to celebrate the Emmys 2025.
                                                                       

Guests made a toast to Emmys 2025 with the West Coast Winery  TobinJames.com - from Paso Robles.The winery is known for their James Gang Wine club and Tahiti cruises. (Photo) At the wine-booth, Olivia D’abo, Kathy Kolla and Kevin Brief.

 WOW Creations www.wowcreationsmedia.com is a Los Angeles based celebrity marketing agency since 2004 producing the best celebrity marketing lounges in Los Angeles, prior to award shows.
                                                                              
WOW is owned by identical twins Mark and Matt Harris (photo) who can also be seen on A&E’s hit series “Storage Wars” and host their weekly radio show ‘The Taste-makers” on LATALKRADIO.com

Among this years sponsors;
Actress Maria Concita Alonso with HACHI, paper cutting artist.

                                                                         
This year's charity Faceforwardintl.org introduced the botanical body-oil from hausofthemuse.com and
@haanidesigns, inspired by the Kinstugi Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, by designer Roselyn Martinez.


 Face Forward International: Their mission is to provide reconstructive surgery and emotional support to women, children, and men who are victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other cruel acts of crime.
                                                                    
For men:
ArtLewinBespoke.com is a tailoring service based in Los Angeles, since 1989. They make custom-made suits, shirts, and formal wear for both men and women and gifted guests their classic white bow-tie.

ManLabs.com is a herbal-based men's skincare: Man Labs creams contain 10 herbal essences with antioxidants, vitamins, and oils that are anti-aging powerhouses, helping with revitalizing, tightening and toning the skin. A 3-step men's skincare kit for Emmys 2025; Titan Toning Cleanser, Titan Peptide MAX Serum and Titan Peptide Cream.

                                                                             
Awarehair.com launched their  9-1-professional shampoo, conditioner and gel-serum-hybrid styling-matrix. The products are concentrated with low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Tahitian microalgae, green tea extract -  to deeply cleanse and nourish the hair and scalp. Color-safe and pH-balanced.
                                                                           
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The schampoo and hair mask are designed for dry and dehydrated hair. Infused with a hydrating blend of plant-based Shea Butter, Ceramides, and Ylang Ylang.

Chromahairbeauty.com
Vanilla Sweet —  A luxury oil for hair, beards, and skin. Infused with a powerhouse blend of jojoba oil, coconut oil, argan oil and shea butter, which elixir nourishes deeply.

                                                                          
WOW Creations for SKIN:
 Itpbeauty.com DAILY BAWSE - A tinted sunscreen serum SPF 28 with a sheer mineral tint, containing hyaluronic acid, with a moisturizing technology.

Marcedwardskincare.com promoted his new organic H20 Serum Set, and gifted his favorite Korean STEM CELL mask.

Eliotbeauty.com Micro-needle-derma roller for skin and hair.
Micro-needling stimulates collagen and elastin production, which improves skin elasticity and firmness. Derma-Rolling on the scalp stimulates hair growth by increases the blood flow and nutrient delivery to hair follicles, for thicker hair.

                                                                         
Travelingtarts.com showcased a baking experience to taste, with berries and homegrown ingredients, for baking parties of any celebration -  in the comfort of your home or in their LUXE Encino Kitchen. Guests also enjoyed RandysDonuts.com and 100% vegan pretzels from WestcoastPretzels.com

TheFigaro.co 100% Organic chocolate Kanna Bites, made for deep relaxation.
Plant-based Kanna Bites are crafted to naturally ease stress, and enhance relaxation. Made with the finest Trinitario cacao beans and infused with pure, high-potency Kanna extract.
                                                                         
DrinkGhia.com
A non-alcoholic sparkling aperitif which is both bright and bitter, with hints of yuzu and floral.
DrinkSurfside.com is made with vodka 4.5 % Alc., tea, juice, only 100 calories per can, 2 grams of sugar and no bubbles.

                                                                       
ChampionebyMileva.com introduced guests to her
Youth Longevity Serum, which is a Panacea:
It's an ultra-concentrated night serum for face that promises you youth with every drop. This bottle contains tree resins, tree saps, and other exotic botanical, that have a chemical composition similar to our skin.


Saturday, July 19, 2025

The Legends of Laughter: The Marx Brothers Exhibit at the Hollywood Museum.

 The Legends of Laughter: The Marx Brothers Exhibit at the Hollywood Museum.

(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA  July 19 2025)  By Karen Ostlund
                                                                       



The Hollywood Museum has unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind exhibit honoring the legendary Marx Brothers, starting July 18 2025.

 Titled “Legends of Laughter: The Marx Brothers,” the expansive showcase offers fans an unprecedented glimpse into the lives and careers of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo Marx, featuring original and screen-used costumes, props, family photographs, memorabilia and rare artwork.
                                                                        


Donelle Dadigan, Founder and President of The Hollywood Museum, welcomed key speakers from the Marx family and inner circle, including Bill Marx (son of Harpo), Jade Marx (granddaughter of Groucho), Greg Marx (grandson of Gummo), Steve Stoliar (Groucho’s former assistant and author of Raised Eyebrows), Frank Ferrante (family friend and historian), Robert S. Bader (Marx Brothers historian and author) and actress Jackie Joseph. 

“We are excited to be able to make history, as we present this unique Marx Brothers exhibit,” said Donelle Dadigan. “I know when Marx Brothers fans from all around the world come and visit The Hollywood Museum, they will have a rare and up-close opportunity to experience this exciting new exhibition.”  Special messages were shared from Leonard Maltin and Dick Cavett.

Guests included Sam Harris, Danny Arroyo, Bob Bergen, Carolyn Hennesy, Erin Murphy, Lydia Cornell, Barry and Stanley Livingston, Ilene Graff, Kennedy Garcia, Kym Karath, Robert Weide, and many others across film, TV and stage.

Among the exhibit’s highlights are Chico’s screen-used hat, Harpo’s iconic horn, wig, harmonica, trench coat, and travel trunk, and Groucho’s personal library books, scripts, and furnishings from his home. The exhibit also features posters and paintings by Harpo Marx from his post-performance years and memorabilia from You Bet Your Life.

                                                            


The Marx Brothers were an American comedy team known for their humor and wordplay.
Their performing acts, were influenced by their mother, Minnie Marx, that started with Groucho on stage at age 14, in 1905, who was joined, in succession, by Gummo and Harpo. Chico started a separate vaudeville act in 1911, and joined his brothers in 1912. Zeppo replaced Gummo when the latter joined the army in World War I.
The brothers performed together in vaudeville until 1923, when they found themselves banned from the major vaudeville circuits owing to a dispute with E. F. Albee.
 The Marx brothers transitioned later to Broadway, where they achieved significant success with a series of hit musical comedies, including I'll Say She Is, The Cocoanuts, and Animal Crackers.
In 1928, the Marx Brothers made a deal with Paramount Pictures to appear in a screen version of The Cocoanuts.


Tuesday, July 1, 2025

MOCA Focus on 2 exhibits: Takako Yamaguchi + Fictions of Display.

 MOCA Focus new exhibits: Takako Yamaguchi + Fictions of Display

Photos by Karen Ostlund
(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA July 1st 2025)  

MOCA Focus: Takako Yamaguchi  presents her first solo museum show in Los Angeles and centers on new bodies of work of oil and metal leaf on canvas at MOCA Grand from June 29 2025 through January 4 2026.                              

Takako Yamaguchi at MOCA Grand.


Yamaguchi was born in Okayama, Japan, in 1952, and she moved to the U.S. in the early 1970s and began to appropriate imagery from sources as diverse as Mexican muralism, Renaissance art, Japanese Nihonga, and Art Nouveau in ornate paintings.
Today at age seventy-two, the Santa Monica–based artist has developed over the past forty years, a series of stylized oil-and-bronze-leaf seascapes featured in this exhibition.
Yamaguchi’  sees her paintings as “Eastern” and “Western”- influenced vocabulary of abstract zigzags, spirals, and braids to denote natural forms like rain, waves and mountains.
                                                                       
Takako Yamaguchi art at MOCA Grand.


Takako Yamaguchi is accompanied by a Nimoy Emerging Artist Publication Series catalogue, marking the artist’s first monograph.
Organized by Anna Katz, Senior Curator, with Emilia Nicholson-Fajardo, Curatorial Assistant.
Support is provided by the MOCA Global Council and by Ortuzar, New York.
                                                                        
Artist Raphael Montañez Ortiz, Piano Destruction Concert (1966)



Also on view at MOCA Grand,  JUNE 29, 2025 – JAN 4, 2026 is
Fictions of Display exhibition
which is
exploring the themes of theater, performance, and museum display—ranging from props, stages, and pedestals to actors, impersonators, avatars, — this exhibition presents works from MOCA’s permanent collection.

Through sculpture, video, photography, painting, and archival materials, MOCA's 2nd new exhibit Fictions of Display foregrounds the performance strategies and work including Claes Oldenburg’s sculptural of consumer goods—shoes, dresses, cakes, ice cream—made from muslin soaked in plaster and painted with enamel, that were originally part of his immersive, performative project The Store (1961–62).
In a note written in 1962, Oldenburg stated that theater was the most powerful art form because it is the most involving.
                                                                           
Artist Marnie Weber Brown Bear and White Ghost (2005)

                                                     
The exhibition introduces several new acquisitions, as well as works never installed in MOCA galleries, like a painting by Polish theater director Tadeusz Kantor, known for his avant-garde and deeply personal approach to performance, or Catherine Sullivan’s video installation.

Fictions of Display includes figures who have made significant contributions to the history of performance, such as Eleanor Antin, Colette, Rebecca Horn, Mike Kelley, Senga Nengudi, Yoko Ono, Raphael Montañez Ortiz, and Johanna Went, among others.
For Tania Pérez Córdova’s "Portrait of an Unknown Person Passing By", which a performer dressed in a garment featuring the same pattern as a ceramic object on view will quietly circulate among visitors at unannounced moments.
                                                                         
Artist Martin Kippenberger Disco Bomb (1989)


Featured artists are:  Eleanor Antin, ASCO, Ana Barrado, Math Bass, Joseph Beuys, Mark Bradford, Brassaï, Nancy Brooks Brody, Colette, Fiona Connor, Tania Pérez Córdova, Guy de Cointet, Raúl De Nieves, Lukas Duwenhögger, Thomas Eggerer, Victor Estrada, VALIE EXPORT, Ali Eyal, Peter Fischli, Dan Flavin, Robert Gober, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Félix González-Torres, Joe Goode, Dan Graham, Yaron Michael Hakim, Lyle Ashton Harris, Evan Holloway, Christian Holstad, Rebecca Horn, Roni Horn, Donald Judd, Brian Jungen, Tadeusz Kantor, Mike Kelley, Toba Khedoori, Martin Kippenberger, Terence Koh, Louise Lawler, An-My Lê, William Leavitt, Charles LeDray, Nikki S. Lee, Sherrie Levine, Los Carpinteros, Paul McCarthy, Steve McQueen, Ana Mendieta, Raphael Montañez Ortiz, Senga Nengudi, Kayode Ojo, Claes Oldenburg, Yoko Ono, Silke Otto-Knapp, Roxy Paine, Giuseppe Penone, Sondra Perry, Julia Phillips, Sigmar Polke, Monique Prieto, Reynaldo Rivera, Beverly Semmes, Cindy Sherman, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Catherine Sullivan, Atsuko Tanaka, Wolfgang Tillmans, Cosima von Bonin, Marnie Weber, Johanna Went, Pae White, Hannah Wilke.

Fictions of Display is organized by José Luis Blondet, Senior Curator, with Paula Kroll, Curatorial Assistant.

Address: MOCA.org at 250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

When an eviction case becomes a criminal case at Beverly Hills Courthouse.

 When an eviction case becomes a criminal case at Beverly Hills Courthouse.
A true story by Karen Ostlund

WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA April 2 2025.
Updated September 24, 2025 in bottom as ADDS ON.
Stanley Mosk Courthouse LA.
Case 24STUD14989.
Z & A, INC, ACA CORP  vs. KAREN OSTLUND
How to look up a court-number
https://www.lacourt.org/website/FindaCase.aspx

FOOTNOTE :Dennis Block is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden since 1970, that does oversees evictions.
They have a 2-people bomb-squad staff,  that fly round-trip from Stockholm to LA in one day - to do an eviction - if the landlord CANNOT pay the tenant to leave.
In this case, both unit 5 and unit 6 were evicted at 6769 Yucca st. Hollywood 90028, because unit 5 paid rent for unit 6.

It was traced that unit 6 (6769 Yucca St, LA 90028), had the online key as both LB and LBPM, to collect rent-checks from neighbor unit 5 (6769 Yucca St, LA 90028) from April 2014 to Sept. 2024 - of a total of $176.400.

Plaintiff has NO record of paying the Courthouse for filing the court-number 24STUD14989.
A clerk from Stanley Mosk Courthouse can read, that case 24STUD14989 had a hearing with a Housing Department - but which Housing Department?
Every staff member involved in this case has fingerprints traced to LA County Jail - but where is their patrol/probation officer?
This case repeats itself, from 2014, when dog-owners were evicted from 954 - 958 Palm/975 Hancock Ave in West Hollywood 90069. At that time, Apt. 114, 958 Palm Ave, West Hollywood 90069 was flooded - by pointing the water-pipe towards the ceiling-lamp.
In 2014, the same building's manager Clinton was run over and killed, when interns from LA County Jail took over the building's apartments, sleeping in bunk beds, without any electricity turned on.
                                                                        

Plaintiff is blocking defendant to get an inventory box with PROOF of property ownership, behind a wall of plywood in the closet of 6769-05 Yucca st, Hollywood, 90028.
The closet door leads to a 2nd Studio apt. without windows, with entrance from the backside.
The owner of unit 5, 6769 Yucca St, LA 90028 can be traced to owner Gil San Bernard Olli's Apt.7, 1346 N. Stanley Ave. LA 90046 - the same apartment,  repairman Rubin Ortiz lived-in, until 2014.
    Bernard Olli worked as a German actor named Bernard Otto, and he is 90 today.                                                                      

The button is Evict123.com by Dennis Block (based in Stockholm, Sweden), which client Z & A INC ACA CORP. delivers SUMMONS, 7 days too late for the defendant to respond. Plaintiff took over the phone-lines and emails from their own lawyer, before. Dennis Block has not yet showed ID, and he filed SUMMONS two different dates, Dec.4 2024 and Dec.19 2024 - without paying the Courthouse.

Z & A INC ACA CORP. never shows up at court hearings, because they entered US illegally.

The real Z & A Associates is a private company inside LA WATER & POWER, and is still paying electricity for 6755-6773 Yucca st, 90028.

Another complication, onsite repairman Ruben Ortiz was promised by Plaintiff, a free apartment inside the closet, if he renovates for free. In 1977, Ortiz was known as a gardener at Stockholm Castle, going from property to property, owned by the Swedish royal family.

The number 6769 Yucca St. didn't exist before 2014, because it was the 8-unit work-spaces, to the big farmhouse with 2 Billboard-signs on top, with entrance at 6742 Franklin Place, 90028.
In 2014, repairman Ruben Ortiz quit his guard-job to start to work as a repairman at 6755-6773 Yucca, when he was living next to Mrs Coleen Ortiz (Alicia Hollinger's mother) at Gil San Bernard Olli's Apt.7, 1346 N. Stanley Ave. LA 90046.
Mrs Coleen Ortiz took over the management-job in 1997 when former Z & A manager Ruben Ostlund passed away in 1997. Former manager Ruben Ostlund was also a manager in unit 1 at 1422 N. Fairfax in West Hollywood, when he billed the apartments using PIL PEL COLFAX.

The wood-floors and the handmade wood-fold-out-iron-board inside 6769 Yucca, were analyzed to be made, mid-1500 Century.
In 1987, the toilet was a ceramic hole, that could only be flushed, with a water-bucket.


How it all started;
The 26th May 2023 RSO, Rent Stabilization and LA Mayor Karen Bass sent out a letter, which stated an over-payment of $491 per month for a Studio apt. and $291 of overpayment for a One bedroom apt. at 6769 Yucca st, Hollywood 90028.
The leases were rigged for the Studio, to pay the One bedroom since June 2014.

The RSO letter explained LBPM Management had 30 days to return overpaid rent or have the renter STOP paying rent - to deduct over-payment.

Nothing happened, until
Oct.1 2024, when LBPM new portfolio supervisor  Giovanni  Sigaran said the Rent Stabilization's letter was "A Human Error" and told me "If you follow order from RSOs letter, I will file a court-number" - which happened Dec. 4 2024. 

Some people recognized Sigaran as Zachary, son of Gary Oberhofer (Mark Oberhofer's brother)  Zachary assumed identity of former LBPM portfolio supervisor Sigaran in Dec 7 2023, with help of a LBPM concierge's email letter.

Giovanni "Sigaran" has the word CALF written in the box of his father, in his Syrian passport - which gives symptoms of down-syndrome.

March 6 2025, Hollywood Sheriff, 90028, said court-number 24STUD14989, needs to be followed by a WIN and LOSE number to be valid as an eviction number at local Sheriff. (Sheriff has to be the same zipcode as the property)
Plaintiff and defendant need to talk infront of a judge, to get the WIN or LOSE number, attached to the court-number.
Otherwise the court-number becomes a pending number forever.

24STUD14989 is still a pending number because the plaintiff Z & A INC ACA CORP in Encino, 91316 is only a MAILBOX, to leasing office LBPM Management.
LBPM switched the rent checks recipient from Z & A Associates to pay LBPM Management instead, starting November 2023.

The real owner, Z & A Associates, Hillpark dr LA, 90068, are builders since 60s, that built on LAND, they own. They own the LAND of the Hillpark drive garage, before the apartments were built in 1966.

The name Z & A comes from importing oil from ZIRA Island for their own private electricity company inside LA Water & Power, for 300 units.

The real Z & A Associates is registered as an importing oil company at UAE Consulate LA (United Arab Emirates)
The UAE Consulate LA has a guard with k-piste, outside their consulate door, with a sign that read,
"UAE countries are working with oil-import, and an applicant for oil business needs to verify identity, with more than one passport.
All passport documentations for black Africans born in UAE countries,  please go to your African State Consulate".

Former Z & A manager Ruben Ostlund - P rez ley (born 1893 - died 1997) was a builder, who still owns the LAND of 6761-6762-6763-6764 Yucca st, 90028 - which numbers changed to 6755 Yucca st, LA 90028 and 6759 Yucca st, LA 90028 - and now in possession by Z & A, INC, ACA CORP. to collect rent illegally.
                                                                        

March 7 2025,  I went to the window for traffic-tickets at Beverly Hills Courthouse - to ask the clerk, "Who put this VACATE-sign Beverly Hills 90210 on my apartment door in Hollywood, 90028". (photo)
I explained that I was following order from RSO, Rent Stabilization and a letter from LA Mayor Karen Bass, to STOP paying rent, and start to DEDUCT overpaid rent.

Suddenly, a black woman rushed out from Beverly Hills Courthouse, and presented herself as Elaine, assistant to Beverly Hills Sheriff, 90210. She was known as 1iota.com staff before.
The assistant told me, "Z & A INC ACA CORP from Encino, 91316 came to Beverly Hills Sheriff to talk about me, and they wanted me out of unit 6769-05 Yucca st, 90028". She continued,
" Z & A INC ACA CORP wanted do an out-of-neighborhood-eviction, with their own police March 5 - but they couldn't prove ownership yet - so now you had to file your own court-number as a plaintiff".
I responded, "What's wrong with this number 24STUD14989 - I haven't gone to court yet?



March 5 2025,  I got locked out my apartment by two bomb-squad police for hire, without any Sheriff knowledge. The case 24STUD14989 turned into Aggravated assault.

Two related criminal cases started to unravel:

In Sept. 2017, Philip Mark Or-Östling, (with German military title Oberhoffer) passed away in Sweden, but he still owned the LAND, of his unit 202, 6700 Hillpark dr, LA 90068.
Philip's family built the garage as owners of Hillpark drive, 90068, before apartment #202 was built in 1966.

The same day, Philip Marc Or-Östling died, his unit #202 was broken into, and it was listed on the internet that Elaine Simpson had died instead, inside the same unit - 6 months earlier in March 2017.
https://mtn-view.mykeeper.com/JuanitaElaineSimpson 
There was no onsite Management at Hillpark drive, LA, 90068,  before 2017 - only a To-Do-List in every hallway.
After Elaine's fake death, apartment #202 was rented out by Elinor M Powe, to a man with the same name as the owner, Marc Philip Oberhofer.
Elinor M. Powe (a Syrian black transgender) is today cashing rent checks $2500/monthly for #202 Hillpark dr, LA 90068, using THE ELINOR, 4531 Hollywood Blvd, LA 90027. https://www.theelinorapartments.com/

The renter's money (Mark Oberhofer) is transferred from First Pacific Bank (Hofer, born in July) to CHASE bank (OberHofer, born in Aug.), to withdraw a lease, without paying the owner.
Hillpark drive was a gated community until 2017, with an 1950s APARTHEID sign on the gate, which explains, black cannot own or rent anything beyond that gate.
By law, CHASE bank had to switch over rent checks paid by Marc Oberhofer, #202, Hillpark dr, LA 90068, to the apartment owners' daughter Karen Ostlund, - also a CHASE member.
                                                                           
Today's renter of #202, 6700 Hillpark drive, LA 90068 (Marc Oberhofer) is living with a 3-inch cement layer by the balcony sliding-door, to cover stairs down to a library with legal papers and PROOF of property ownership. (photo)


In March 2014, former Z & A manager Ruben Östlund's trucking company VIP RELOCATION was stolen in Pacoima. The drivers, that used Ruben's trucks, presented the same parking-violation ticket to pay for clients,  put on by M Colin.
An inside source dismissed all court-cases at Van Nuys Courthouse Oct.2014, involving damage furniture and credit-card charges without approval codes, put on by VIP RELOCATION.
M.Colin and Elaine Simpson were a team and  purchased their phone numbers together.
M Colin 213-841-2376
Juanita Elaine Simpson 213-841-8376

Ruben’s last name Östlund (spelled with two dots above O) was translated to P rez ley in his passport, when he owned the Hollywood Souvenir store at 8600 Hollywood blvd, CA Hollywood, 90028.
                                                                      

Photo shows a private rent-collect-box inside the mailbox of unit 7, 6769 Yucca St. LA 90028.
The same unknown rent-collector, traced the late mother's home of unit 7,  (with her belongings inside),  to 2324 32nd, Santa Monica, Utta Hollingshead.


ADDS ON: The history of the property.
6755-6773 Yucca St, with former entrance at 6742 Franklin Place, Hollywood CA, 90028, was a 1500 Century horse-ranch built by the Sioux tribe, named Lis Rois du Bois Ostling, translated to God King of Wood or Kingdom of Wood.
6740 Franklin Place was a Hotel and Saloon bar.
6755 Yucca St. and 6759 Yucca St were the horse-owners apartments.
6735 Yucca St. was outdoor horse-land.
6725 Yucca St. was a 2 floor horse-stall with a ramp for the horses, instead of stairs.
6711 Yucca St. was an elementary school - today trace of school-lockers, inside left side of lobby.
If someone owns a unit in this ranch, they have a registered passport at US Consulate in Stockholm, with last name Lis Rois du Bois Ostling.
For example, Margot SanLee Lis Rois du Bois Ostling, owns unit 7,  6769 Yucca St. LA 90028 (previous entrance at 6742 Franklin Place) Hollywood, CA 90028.

If a Courthouse is filing a court number without ID-check or filing fee, the Courthouse is responsible to pay defendant for damages and expenses.

Friday, March 28, 2025

THE HOLLYOOD MUSEUM’S ICONIC RIDES EXHIBIT OPENING

Westhollywood.blogspot, CA March 28 2025.
Photos by Karen Ostlund


The Hollywood Museum’s ICONIC RIDES Exhibit
                             “A DRIVE THROUGH TIME”
           Featuring The Dukes Of Hazzard “GENERAL LEE”
                     Scooby Doo’s “MYSTERY MACHINE” and
  “HERBIE THE LOVE BUG” from Herbie Fully loaded.

                                                                           

Donelle Dadigan (Founder of The Hollywood Museum) together with many celebrity-friends, took a ride though time with the Hollywood Museum’s exhibit ICONIC RIDES. A Drive Through Time is featuring The Dukes of Hazzard "General Lee”, Scooby Doo’s “Mystery Machine” and “Herbie The Love Bug” from Herbie Fully loaded. Exhibit opened to the public, March 28 2025.

                                                                      


                                                                                 
This unique exhibit features original screen used props, costumes, memorabilia  from Dukes of Hazzard, Scooby Doo, and Herbie: Fully Loaded including the 1969 Dodge Charger from “The General Lee” and the Dukes of Hazzard Reunion movies from 1997 and 2000 - based on the hit CBS television series from 1979 thru 1985, starring John Schneider, Catherine Bach and Tom Wopat.
Donelle Dadigan said “ We are thrilled to share our newest exhibit  “ICONIC RIDES: A Drive Through Time” celebrating some of our favorite TV shows and films from “once upon a time”…showcasing, props, costumes, and their famous cars seen in these nostalgic and ever-popular TV series and films with- fans from all around the world who visit The Hollywood Museum.”
                                                                          


Speakers included John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat from Dukes of Hazzard, Jean Kasem, wife of Casey Kasem the legendary voice of Shaggy from Scooby Doo and a special video message from Scott Innes the voice of Scooby Doo, and Scrappy Doo, Michelle Lee from Herbie The Love Bug, Joaquin Garay lll from Herbie Goes Bananas, and Claudia Wells from Herbie The Love Bug TV Series.
                     
Among guests in attendance were:
 Donelle Dadigan( President, Founder, The Hollywood Museum), John Schneider(Dukes of Hazzard),Catherine Bach (Dukes of Hazzard),Tom Wopat,(Dukes of Hazzard), Rex Smith (Broadway /TV/Music star), Dee Dee Schneider(Emmy winner),Jean Kasem (Cheers, Tortellis), Kathy Kolla(Mayhem of the Mind/ Plastic Daydreams),Tryone Dubose(R&B Historian), Erin Murphy (Bewitched), Claudia Wells (Herbie The Love Bug TV Series/ Back to the Future), Michelle Lee (Herbie The Love Bug film), Grace Field (Love with an Accent/ Rekindled for Christmas), Rico E. Anderson (S.W.A.T.), Nancy Harding (The Wedding Belle/A Reboot Gone Wrong), Melissa Neice Smith(The Dream), Lyndsay Bloom(Dukes of Hazzard/Maybelle Tillingham),  Sandro Monetti (BBC & CNN Royal Commentator/ Royal Society Saint George California), Meredith Thomas (A Nanny To Die For/ The Merry Gentlemen), Ilene Graff (Mr. Belvedere),Kathy Garver (Family Affair),Darby Hinton (Daniel Boone), Kim Estes (EmmyWinner/Underdog), K Callan(Veep/Lois and Clark), Kate Linder (Y&R), Bruce Vilanch (Award winning award show writer), Alice Amter ( Big Bang Theory),
 Diana Lansleen (Young & The Restless),Connor Dean (9.1.1.),Kennedy Garcia (Days of Our Lives), Eve Richards (A Line of Fire) and Jessica Lee (Deal or No Deal).
                                                                                 
                                                                        
Also part of this fun exhibit is “Herbie The Love Bug” from the 2005 Disney Film “Herbie Fully Loaded” starring Lyndsay Lohan and 1963 Volkswagen Beetle.
The official Love Bug  in this exhibit was used by Disney to promote the film and is now on display with Herbie, TV Film and Broadway star Michelle Lee from The first Herbie The Love Bug, along with Joaquin Garay lll from Herbie Goes Banana’s, and Claudia Wells who starred in Herbie The Love Bug TV Series.

                                                                                  
“The Mystery Machine” with 1960s-70s Chevrolet G-Series Van from the fan- favorite animated series Scooby Doo, which aired on TV from 1969 to 1976 starring the voice of Casey Kasem as Shaggy with the live action films from 2002 and 2004. The voice of Scott Innes was Scooby Doo & Scrappy Doo.
 
                                                                                 


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Monday, March 24, 2025

Academy Museum‘s “Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho Exhibit”

 Academy Museum‘s “Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho Exhibit”

WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA March 24 2025  
By Karen Ostlund
                                                                 

(Photo of Director Bong Joon Ho) South Korean film Parasite won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards, and became the first non-English-language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It also won three Oscars, for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film.

                                                                           
    OKJA movie monster head.
Since Bong Joon Ho made Oscar history with “Parasite”s best picture victory in 2020, the Korean director’s fan-base continued to grow and evolve around the world with his recent release of his capitalistic satire “Mickey 17” starring Robert Pattinson.

The exhibit opened Sunday March 23rd and will run through June 10 2027 as the Academy Museum‘s “Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho Exhibit” which marks the first exhibit dedicated to the beloved director’s filmography over the years.
                                                                                
Bong published comics in the school newspaper.

The collection features over 100 original objects from Bong, including the suseok rock from “Parasite,” the original slate used during filming “The Host” and an advertisement for the film club Bong formed while enrolled at Yonsei University. Bong is primarily known for his work in film, comic books which were his first passion, because to the books he found as a kid in his father’s library. When Bong was enrolled at Yonsei University, he published comics in the school newspaper.
                                                                              
The Park family picture featured in “Parasite” is recreated, with the portrait mirroring a typical middle-class family in Korea. Bong worked with artist Zibezi to create all the artwork that Park Da-song draws in the film.
                                                                              
The HOST monster art.

                                                                                       
The HOST monster on display at the Academy Museum.
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