Recap of WOW Creations 2026 Lifestyle Lounge to celebrate the 98th Oscars.

 Recap of WOW Creations 2026 Lifestyle Lounge to celebrate the 98th Oscars.

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By Karen Ostlund                         #WOWCreations  #WOWCreationsmedia

(March 16th 2026)
                                                                    

Actor Joe Mantegna with the Harris brothers.

On Friday March 13th the Harris Brothers hosted their annual Oscar Gifting Suite at Universal Hilton Hotel to celebrate the 98th Oscars. Guests on the list included OJ Simpson friend Kato Kaelin, actors Joe Mantegna and Chris Noth, and Frankenstein Makeup-team Cleona Furry and Jordan Samuel.
                                                                    

(Right) Kato Kaelin with the WOW Lounge guests.

WOW Creations www.wowcreationsmedia.com is a Los Angeles based celebrity marketing agency since 2004 producing the best Celebrity Gift Lounges in Los Angeles. Owned by identical twins Mark and Matt Harris who can be seen on A&E’s hit series “Storage Wars” and host their weekly radio show ‘The Taste-makers” on LATALKRADIO.com The team also provide Celebrity / VIP Gift bags to beauty pageants, film festivals and charities - all year around.

                                                                      

Matt Harris, was greeting guests with Dream Weaver from TobinJames.com - which is a sparkling wine made from stainless-steel Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and a bit of Moscato. Paired with Randysdonuts.com and Gino's Supreme pizza (https://www.ginoseast.com)

                                                                        

Musician ClaytonQ.com promoted his music and gifted guests a voucher, to redeem for a "Home Solo Acoustic Concert" by himself to perform in their backyard or home. Clayton Q is a two-time award-winning Nashville country singer-songwriter known for a high-energy mix of rock and pop. He is a Kentucky native and two-decade touring artist, and notable for touring with FIRMAN Power Equipment. Also known for collaborating with major industry artists like Kid Rock and Gretchen Wilson.

                                                                         

Guests tried the ebikes, at the booth of https://invantiebike.com/
Invanti.com showed how-to-use and gifted their "Portable Electric Air Compressor (SP03)" which is a compact, handheld, rechargeable inflator designed for inflating car, bike, and scooter tires, as well as sports balls, with a 3–150 PSI range. It features automatic shutoff, a digital pressure gauge, a built-in LED light, and functions as a power bank.

                                                                               

RelaxSaunas.com offers portable, far-infrared saunas designed to provide therapeutic heat for detoxification and pain-relief in your home. Developed from Taiwanese electrical engineering, which uses semiconductor chips to produce 100% far-infrared energy (between 7 and 14 microns) to deeply penetrate tissues. Each sauna has a targeted 200-watt light therapy lamp. The Relax Saunas can also be used to warm up your muscles, before work-out.

                                                                           

(BEAUTY, SKIN, HAIR at WOW! Creations Oscars Lounge 2026) https://artlewinbespoke.com/ is the bespoke tailoring services for the awards season, based in Los Angeles, since 1989. They make custom-made suits, shirts, and formal wear for both men and women. Red bow-tie and scarf for Oscars 2026.

Bluelene Fit+Firm Serum is an advanced, scientifically formulated skincare product by MblueLabs.com designed to combat sagging, hollow, and "deflated" skin caused by rapid weight loss aging, or metabolic stress. It utilizes a patented blend of Methylene Blue (for cellular energy), Vitamin C (brightening), and ceramides (barrier repair) to lift, re-densify, and hydrate skin.
The Fit+Firm Serum is applied to clean skin on the face, neck, and décolleté, and focusing on sagging areas.

MéLa & Co. Hair Products  (https://melaco.com) are botanicals and use an endocrine-safe approach for all hair types.The key products of their collection include the "Anti-Aging Potion," "Mango & Marula Hair Butter," and "Essence Mist Hair Tonic". They are designed to strengthen and restore hair, targeting the scalp for "thriving hair”.

RaconteuseSkincare.com is a botanical brand which offering certified organic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare, formulated without palm oil or artificial fragrances. Focused on high-performance natural ingredients, in serums, cleansers, and night balms—helps to soothe sensitive skin, and provide an antioxidant protection.The daily 3 step regime: Lagoon of Lightness (gel cleanser), Garden of Glow (day serum), and Grove of Goodness (day cream).

ScalpSanctuary.com from Pasadena presented their latest scalp and hair-spa services and hairproducts.
SUBLIME KARITE's 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. Renefurtererusa.com

BailinBotanicals.com is a Canadian-based, eco-friendly skincare brand created by Kimberly Bailin that uses plant-powered formulas designed for sensitive, and dry skin. Their products have organic ingredients to deeply hydrate and improve skin resilience.
Illuminating Hydrating Face Oil, has an botanical blend designed to nourish and add radiance to the skin, which can be used to treat dryness and boost hydration.
Transformative Hydrating, Wrinkle-Reducing Face Cream is designed to soothe and support the skin barrier for those with mature or hormonal changing skin.

DrMonicasNaturalBeauty.com
Dr. Monica's Natural Beauty offers luxury, plant-based, and botanical fragrances designed by Dr. Monica Riley, a doctor of integrative medicine, to boost mood and wellness for women over 40. These artisanal scents—such as Unapologetic, Moonlight Mahogany, and Egyptian Goddess—are crafted from natural floral essences.

BrainJuice.me is a brand of liquid dietary supplements designed to boost mental clarity, focus, memory, and mood using natural ingredients like Alpha-GPC, L-Theanine, and B vitamins. It acts as a natural mental "pick-me-up,"  A 2.5 oz drink designed for immediate focus, containing 75 mg of green tea caffeine, amino acids, and superfoods like acai and blueberry.

TREATMENT CLINICS onsite were:
BeverlyHillssmilecare.com is located at 9201 Sunset blvd in West Hollywood, border of Beverly Hills.
Mitra H. Bral, DDS offers comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry in Beverly Hills, specializing in porcelain veneers, Zoom teeth whitening, dental implants, and full mouth reconstruction. The practice provides personalized care, including porcelain crowns, bridges, Invisalign, and emergency dental services.

AestheticaLA.com is a clinic based in Tarzana. Surgeon Arezou Yaghoubian presented a wide range of non-surgical and surgical treatments designed to enhance appearance, improve skin texture, and reduce signs of aging. Popular procedures include Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, chemical peels, and body contouring, typically performed by dermatology clinics or medical spas.

Two book-launches by two life-coaches:

                                                                         

"Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky" by Tracy Doyle is a self-help guide designed for professional women overcoming emotional burnout, fear, and negative thinking. It introduces the Aurora Method, an eight-practice framework featuring written exercises to foster emotional healing, personal growth, and renewed connections, serving as a guide to navigating personal and professional turmoil.
The book talks about the "hidden" struggles of high-achieving women who appear successful but feel emotionally overwhelmed. TracyDoyle.com

                                                                                  

SonyaMcDonald.com
Sonya McDonald, is a life-coach and nurse, who specializing in burnout recovery. She wrote the book "Unshakable: Unlocking Your Blueprint to Living Well Despite Limitations".
Sonya shares her personal story of overcoming health challenges and burnout, providing science-backed strategies for resilience. She target people experiencing chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, inflammation, and other long term health issues.

Additional vendors included:
www.flowstastytreats.com - Gourmet mixed nuts
www.linensociety.com - by Grande Maison Shopping Bags
www.harpbykarina.com - Add a Touch of Class to your event by Karina Harpist
www.centralcalicaregivers.com - Optimal Rush medicated Eye Drops
www.luxurygala.com - LA’s favorite Oscar Night Viewing Party
www.takakotakako.com - Artists from Japan including the Art of Japan

Casa Vega Sherman Oaks Celebrated 70 Years by unveiling the "Ray Vega Patio".

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By Karen Ostlund    

Casa Vega Sherman Oaks Celebrated 70 Years, by unveiling the "Ray Vega Patio".
(March 9 2026)
                                                               

(Left) Christy Vega, Charleen Vega and Kelly Schettler.

Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks unveiled its new 3,000-square-foot "Ray Vega Patio" March 7 2026, featuring design-driven owner Christy Vega to honor her late father. The project, which includes a retractable roof and outdoor bar, was designed in collaboration with architectural firm DU Architects and designer Rachael Goddard. The Ray Vega Patio was the restaurant’s parking lot in the past.

"Casa Vega has always been more than a restaurant,” said Christy Vega, who is third-generation owner and CEO. “It’s where Los Angeles comes to feel something — where Chicano culture, Old Hollywood, and a Mexican family’s dream intersect. My father and grandparents built this place with immigrant grit and relentless discipline. The opening of the "Ray Vega Patio" is my way of honoring my father".

                                                           

Ray Vega Patio Bar at Casa Vega.

Casa Vega restaurant also celebrated 70 years of business by opening the patio.The space was designed to reflect the restaurant's legacy while providing a modern, year-round, all-weather dining experience, featuring 18-seat outdoor bar, a retractable roof, and the restaurant’s iconic, cozy, high-backed booth seating for 100 people.
The restaurant offers a classic, upscale Mexican-American menu featuring fajitas, enchiladas, and the "Vega" Rib Eye, with many items available for Gluten-Free (GF) diets.
Popular Gluten-Free (GF) options in salads are Mexi Cobb (GF), Fajita Salad (GF) and  Mexican Chicken Caesar (GF).
The menu features the Casa Vega Tostada Chiquita, Pollo Flautas, and Sonora Tacos, with a full bar of signature margaritas.
                                                               

Ray Vega Patio unveiled.

When Casa Vega opened in Sherman Oaks in 1956, it immediately became a celebrity hotspot, with founder Ray Vega hosting Hollywood royalty in the restaurant’s iconic red leather booths. Early regulars and opening-era patrons included Marlon Brando, Cary Grant, Jane Fonda, Dean Martin, and Desi Arnaz.
                                                                        

Chicken Tamale, Corn and Fish Ceviche and Vega Margarita.

Menu Highlights:

• Appetizers: Queso Fundido, Classic/Supreme Vegar Combos (minis, taquitos, quesadillas), Chips & Guacamole.

• Signature Entrées: The Vega Rib Eye, Carne Asada con Enchilada, Carnitas de Puerco, and Pollo en Mole.

• Tacos & Tostadas: Tres Tacos Chicos (Chicken, Asada, Al Pastor), Baja Shrimp Tacos, Crab & Shrimp Tostada.
https://www.casavega.com/ (13301 Ventura blvd in Sherman Oaks)
                                                                   

Ribeye, Chicken Tacos with Fish Tacos.

"This Joint is Jumpin 2026'" at The Hollywood Museum.

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By Karen Ostlund 

(February 20, 2026)

"This Joint is Jumpin 2026'" at The Hollywood Museum showcases iconic costumes from Black music and TV history, including Whitney Houston's World Tour outfit, Eartha Kitt and Natalie Cole's gowns, and Pointer Sisters' jumpsuits.
                                                          

The exhibit features attire from "The Jeffersons" a RuPaul outfit from "Zombie Prom" and pieces from artists like Diana Ross and Ella Fitzgerald. 

Costumes from music icons: Whitney Houston (World Tour), Natalie Cole, Eartha Kitt, The Pointer Sisters (flowered jumpsuits), Diana Ross, Pearl Bailey, Lena Horne, and Ella Fitzgerald.
TV & Film, costumes from The Jeffersons (designed by Betsey Potter), a bubblegum pink RuPaul outfit from Zombie Prom (designed by Sean LeBlanc).
2026 exhibit also features memorabilia associated with Billy Porter, Viola Davis and Denzel Washington.                                                

(Left) Jennifer Jones, Ted Lange, Donelle Dadigan, Tanya Hart, Ernest Thomas, Nikki Johnson-Alfano and Haywood Nelson attend "This Joint Is Jumpin" A Celebration Of Black Entertainers From Film, TV And Song Honoring Black History Month at The Hollywood Museum (Photo by Getty Images)

                                                                                

 Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum)  and an elite group of personalities, came to honor Black History Month with its new exhibit, “This Joint is Jumpin: A Celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, and Song.” which features concert costumes, props, as well as personal items and wardrobe worn during public appearances.
Hollywood Museum Founder & President, Donelle Dadigan, said “We are thrilled to once again showcase the contributions of Black Entertainers and Sports Legends, with some of the most iconic stars from tv, film, music and sports.  We are honored to have two pieces of Michael Jacksons memorabilia, The “Bad” World Tour costume and his hair piece from the music video “They Don’t Care About Us” shot in Brazil, on display at The Hollywood Museum. We are looking  forward to fans, of all ages, coming to see great memorabilia and artifacts including gowns, costumes, worn by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.”
 
                                                                   

 50 black entertainers costumes, and memorabilia are represented in this exhibit: MICHAEL JACKSON, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, QUEEN LATIFAH, OCTAVIA SPENCER, CARRIE WASHINGTON, LAWRENCE FISHBURN,DENZEL WASHINGTON, WHITNEY HOUSTON, DIANA ROSS, SAMMY DAVIS JR. , ELLA FITZGERALD, FREDA PAYNE, ROBERT GUILLOME, TED LANGE,  LOLA FALANA, ISABEL SANFORD, SHERMAN HEMSLEY, MARLA GIBBS,NELL CARTER,WESLEY SNIPES, DON CHEADLE, VIOLA DAVIS, IDRIS ELBA, WILL SMITH, PHIL MORRIS, GREG MORRIS, LAVERNE COX,  DIANA ROSS, LENA HORNE, SUGAR RAY LEONARD, MUHAMMAD ALI and THE POINTER SISTERS.
 www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

LA Fitexpo's Organic Launches 2026.

 LA Fitexpo's Organic Launches 2026.

By Karen Ostlund
 
WestHollywoodToday.Blogspot
February 2nd 2026

The 22nd annual LA FitExpo was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, January 10-11 2026.
The two-day fitness, health, and wellness event featured over 15 live competitions in bodybuilding and power-lifting.
Celebrity guests appearances included Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Phil Heath, Sam Sulek, The Tren Twins, Kai Greene, and Mike O'Hearn.
Hundreds of vendors were showcasing their new vegan and organic supplements, apparel, and training technology.

Highlights from the 2026 LA Fitexpo Event were "Competitions & Action" which included  UAL Armwrestling (2026 California State Championship) and All-American Strongman Challenge by Odd Haugen, ISCF MMA, and the Creative Forms Circuit.
The Healthy Eating Stage featured live cooking demos with Chefs like Mareya Ibrahim, focusing on organic, high-protein, and "clean" ingredient recipes. The upcoming  FitExpo Anaheim in August 29-30, 2026 will feature a variety of organic, natural, and clean-eating vendors in the "Healthy Eating" and "Wellness" zone.

This year’s Organic & Clean Food Vendors included:

                                                                 

Linear Bar (organic, no seed oils/sucralose)

Linear Bar (organic, no seed oils/sucralose).
https://www.linearbar.com/
Linear Bar is an organic, nutrient-dense protein bar designed to taste like a candy bar while providing functional fuel. It features 20g of protein (whey/pea blend), 12g of fiber, and no artificial ingredients, sweeteners, or seed oils. Key flavors include chocolate peanut butter caramel.
                                                                    

MadeGood (known for organic snacks)

MadeGood (organic snacks)
https://www.madegoodfoods.com
MadeGood is a Canadian, family-owned brand producing organic, allergy-friendly, and nutrient-dense snacks, including granola bars, crackers, and cookies. Certified Organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free, and often contain nutrients from vegetable extracts, as broccoli, spinach and kale.
                                                                 

                                  Sizzle Meats, grass-fed black Angus beef and organic chicken.

Sizzle Meats
https://www.sizzlemeats.com
Sizzle Meats is a Southern California-based, veteran-owned home delivery service specializing in high-quality meats, including USDA choice and prime grass-fed black Angus beef, organic chicken, seafood, and pork.
                                                                

Redefine Oatmeal Protein Pie.

Redefine Foods
https://redefinesnacks.com
Redefine Foods is a functional food company, formerly a part of Finaflex, that specializes in creating high-protein, "better-for-you" nostalgic snacks. Their lineup focuses on classic treats with improved nutrition, featuring products like Oatmeal Protein Pies, Protein Donuts, and collaborations with brands such as SKIPPY® and Dippin' Dots®.
                                                                   

Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread.

Food For Life Baking Company
https://www.foodforlife.com
Food For Life Baking Company is a family-owned, California-based bakery established in 1964, specializing in organic, sprouted grain products.
The most well-known product is Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread, which is made from a blend of sprouted wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt.
                                                                       

Protein Pastry by Legendary Foods.

Legendary Foods
https://www.eatlegendary.com
Legendary Foods, the brand specializing in high-protein, low-carb, and low-sugar snacks designed to replace popular "junk food" flavors and textures, such as toaster pastries, sweet rolls, donuts, and chips. Their products are keto-friendly, often featuring 20g+ of protein and minimal sugar. Best known for Protein Pastries (similar to Pop-Tarts), Protein Sweet Rolls (like Cinnabon), Popped Protein Chips, and flavored nuts.
                                                                       

Radicle Growth Organics, plant-based protein powder.

 Radicle Growth Organics
https://www.radiclegrowthorganics.com/
Radicle Growth is a family-driven brand focused on holistic health and wellness, offering nutrient-dense superfood supplements, such as vegan protein powders, to combat nutrient deficiencies. They prioritize high-quality, plant-based ingredients without artificial additives.
                                                                    

Friendly Organic fruit bar.

Friendly Organic Foods
 https://www.friendlyorganicfoods.com/
Friendly Organic Foods (based in Ecuador) is a producer and exporter specializing in organic, fair trade bananas, dried fruits, and upcycled fruit snacks (bites and bars) combined with superfoods. Their products are 100% natural, containing no added sugar, preservatives, or chemicals, and utilizing "imperfect" fruit to reduce waste.

Natural Supplements & Beverages were,
                                                                         

TRUWILD, plant-based and vegan sports nutrition supplements.

Truwild (organic/natural supplements) https://truwild.com
Offering all-natural, plant-based, and vegan sports nutrition supplements, focused on clean energy, hydration, and recovery, without artificial ingredients, fillers, or synthetic stimulants.
TruWild Motion is their plant-based pre-workout powder that uses natural caffeine (green tea, yerba mate, green coffee bean) for sustained energy, plus beet root for stamina, without jitters or crashes.

                                                                       

ROAR organic electrolyte drinks.

Roar Organic (organic electrolyte drinks)
https://roarorganic.com
ROAR Organic is a brand of premium, coconut water-based electrolyte beverages designed for "complete hydration" with added antioxidants and B-vitamins. It's organic, low-calorie (approx. 20 calories), and low-sugar (2g-3g) drinks which are gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly, featuring flavors like Cucumber Watermelon and Mango Clementine.
                                                                   

Lifeway KEFIR, 99% lactose-free.

Lifeway Kefir
https://lifewaykefir.com
Lifeway Kefir, the drinkable cultured dairy smoothie known for its tart, tangy taste and high probiotic content (25-30 billion CFU per cup). Often called the "Champagne of Dairy," it is 99% lactose-free, gluten-free, and rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D to support gut health and immunity.  Contains 12 distinct live and active probiotic cultures that support digestive and immune health.
                                                                     

MuscleEgg Liquid Egg Whites.

Muscle Egg (clean protein source) MuscleEgg Liquid Egg Whites)
https://www.muscleegg.com
MuscleEgg is a brand of premium, pasteurized liquid egg whites designed as a convenient, high-protein, and low-calorie nutritional supplement. Made from cage-free, pasteurized egg whites, it offers roughly 26g of protein per cup (8 oz) with 0g fat and low carbs.
Nutritional Value: 100% bio-available, fat-free, and cholesterol-free.
                                                                         

Shonen Supplements for pre-workout.

Shonen Supplements
https://shonensupplements.com
Shonen Supplements is an anime-inspired fitness brand featuring tropical, Asian-inspired pre-workout line with flavors like Mango Guava, Lychee, and Dragon Lemonade, designed to be consumed 20 minutes before training.
                                 

                                                   SALTT (hydration) electrolyte drink-mixes.
https://saltt.com
SALTT by Keto Chow is a the sugar-free, keto-friendly electrolyte drink-mixes and liquid drops designed for enhanced hydration. It provides a high-sodium, potassium, and magnesium blend sourced from the Great Salt Lake, to support energy and muscle function.
SPA PRESENTATIONS:
Quantum Wellness Spa
https://quantum.spa/
Quantum Wellness Spa in Downtown Los Angeles is the wellness center focused on "nervous system resets" through 90-minute, curated experiences. It combines ancient practices with modern technology—including immersive saunas, ice baths, and light/sound therapy—to reduce stress, boost dopamine, and improve recovery.
The spa features an Immersive Event Sauna, Experiential Ice Bath, and New Earth Room designed to train the nervous system to handle stress.

Light Touch Healing Center https://lighttouchhealingcenter.com/
Offers healing light therapy in Los Angeles.
Red and infrared light which induce healing by activating the mitochondria. Red light therapy is used to increase muscle performance and speed up recovery time.  It also increases blood flow in the whole body making more oxygen available.
As a result, increased hair growth, brain and mental health, improved injury, reduced fat and wrinkles by opening up tiny pores in the deep, visceral fat, memory and learning, training and performance and stroke recovery.

Popular VEGAN PROTEIN POWDERS on the 2026 convention floor, were the Transparent Labs Organic Plant-Based with pea and rice.
Truvani Plant-Based Protein, was popular for sensitive stomachs, and Legion Plant+ best for weight loss. Vega Performance Protein+ Recovery, was considered best for muscle gain.
Key options like pea, brown rice, and hemp provide 15–25g of protein per serving, often blended for better texture and amino acid profiles.

The 2026 LA Fitexpo crowd, consisted of a mix of, industry professionals—trainers, coaches, gym owners—and dedicated fitness gurus.

Major retailers like Ralphs Grocery and Simple Truth, Kroger's organic vendors will return to fitness expo Anaheim 2026. THEFITEXPO.COM

Robert Therrien: This is a Story on view at The Broad until April 5, 2026.

 Robert Therrien: This is a Story on view at The Broad until April 5, 2026

 
WestHollywodToday.blogspot  CA January 20 2026    #TheBroad

By Karen Ostlund

American artist Therrien (1947–2019) is famous for his large-scale sculptures—towering stacks of vertigo-inducing dishes, giant beards, enormous folding chairs and oversized cooking pots and pans.
He is also known for transforming everyday, familiar objects into massive, surreal sculptures.

The Broad presents Robert Therrien: This is a Story, the largest museum exhibition of the late artist’s widely-adored work to date, on view today, until April 5, 2026.
Free admission on Thursdays, https://www.thebroad.org/art/generals/robert-therrien-story-free-thursday

Therrien’s meditations on scale and material are a deeply influential and well-known approach within the field of contemporary sculpture, significant to The Broad’s own identity as a museum, and long admired by visitors of all ages.                        

The sculpture "No title (room, pots and pans 1)" is a large-scale installation created by American artist Robert Therrien between 2008 and 2015. The artwork features oversized cooking pots and pans, crammed into a red-painted room.

 The Broad Museum's installation showcases Therrien’s personal vocabulary of images and symbols—from enormous tables, chairs, and dishes, to intimate drawings of snowmen, birds, and chapels—as they become a language of continuous creation and transformation for the artist over time.
                                                                    

The sculpture "No Title (Table and Three Chairs)" by Robert Therrien is made of four objects: one table and three chairs, which are arranged around the respective sides of the table, drawn out slightly to leave a space between the table edge and chair leg. The colossal sculpture stands over ten feet high, tall enough for viewers to walk beneath.

A fan favorite since The Broad first opened, is "Under The Table (1994)"—the very first artwork installed at the museum—has drawn visitors from around the world, bringing childhood memories of hiding beneath a table.
"While Under The Table" will continue to be free to view as part of general admission, Robert Therrien: This Is a Story expands the world of everyday objects made extraordinary, with even more towering tables, oversized plates, and whimsical dishes to explore.

                                                                  

Robert Therrien’s "beards" sculptures are large-scale, often monumental, installations of fake beards crafted from materials like polished steel, aluminum, plastic, and human hair.
Created between 2007 and 2014, these works often hang on wardrobe racks, referencing to theater and the artist’s self-portraiture.
Inspiration of beards came from photographs of sculptor Constantin Brâncuși.

Featuring more than 120 works spanning five decades, the exhibit offers unprecedented access to the artist’s exploration of scale, memory, and perception.  He operated out of a studio space, just miles from downtown Los Angeles, for nearly thirty years, beginning in 1990.
Many of the works on view, including those created just before Therrien’s  death in 2019, have never been featured in museum exhibitions before.
                                                                  

 In 1998, Therrien made "No title (black beds)", which is a sculpture of two plastic and enamel beds placed end to end, curling upward in an arch, which appeared first in the artist's 2000 LACMA show.

                                                                             

No Title (Stacked Plates)" by Robert Therrien is a large-scale sculpture installation featuring a tall stack of oversized white plastic soup dishes.
The soup plates are stacked high and tilted at unnatural angles, to change the viewer's sense of scale.
The design is modeled after kitchenware, popular in mid-20th-century American roadside diners.

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Location; 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Vegan Cosmetic & Skincare trend will continue in 2026,

 The Vegan Cosmetic & Skincare trend will continue in 2026.

WestHollywoodToday.blogspot  CA (January 5 2026)
By Karen Ostlund

Vegan cosmetic trends will continue in 2026, and will be focused on bio-engineered, skin-friendly ingredients, like waterless formulas and fermented actives, leading the way.
Key trends will include biotech-derived ingredients, plant peptides and up cycled ingredients with creamy textures.

Famous singers and actors with their own vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand, include Ariana Grande (rembeauty.com), Lady Gaga (HausLabs.com), and Millie Bobby Brown (FlorencebyMillsBeauty.com)

                                                                

HausLabs.com by Lady Gaga is a high-performance, clean, and cruelty-free makeup brand founded by Lady Gaga in 2019. It specializes in innovative, skincare-infused cosmetics (HausTech Powered Innovation) that combine vibrant artistry with skin-loving ingredients like fermented arnica, which helps reduce redness.

                                                                      

r.e.m. beauty (rembeauty.com) is the vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand launched by singer Ariana Grande in November 2021. It features a 1950s/60s "space-age" aesthetic with a focus on eye, face, and lip products designed for self-expression. The brand is known for its high-performance, multitasking, and skincare-infused formulas, inspired by the REM (rapid eye movement) sleep cycle in her 2018 song "REM" The brand is dreamy and innovative makeup. including foundations, concealers, liquid eye-shadows, plumping lip glosses, and liners. The products are designed to be "interstellar" and retro-futuristic.Notable items for Ariana's line is the Sweetener Foundation, Essential Drip Lip Oil, and the metallic eyeshadow.

                                                                   

RareBeauty.com is the vegan, and cruelty-free makeup brand founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez, launched in 2020 with a mission to promote self-acceptance, mental health awareness, and to break-down unrealistic beauty standards. Known for its inclusive, lightweight, and easy-to-use products, as the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, Liquid Luminizers, and Kind Words Lip Liner.
1% of all sales, along with funds raised from partners, go directly to the Rare Impact Fund, which supports mental health services and education.

                                                                         

FlorencebyMillsBeauty.com skincare and makeup with Millie Bobby Brown, are PETA-certified, vegan, and cruelty-free focusing on "clean" ingredients that avoid animal by-products, parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
Key components include plant-based waxes (carnauba, sunflower, bayberry), natural botanicals, and iron oxides for color, designed to be gentle for all skin types. Plant-based formulas often feature ingredients like rice bran wax, sunflower seed wax and shea butter, instead of beeswax or or lanolin.
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Other popular vegan & cruelty-free brands for 2026;

Tower28Beauty.com is the clean, vegan, and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brand specifically designed for sensitive skin, inspired by the sunny lifestyle of Los Angeles", said founder Amy Liu.
Liu focuses on non-toxic ingredients, featuring popular items like the SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, Swipe Serum Concealer, and SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen.
The brand has gained approval from the National Psoriasis Foundation, National Rosacea Society, and National Eczema Association— a testament to its commitment to skin-safe, effective formulations.

• KVDBeauty.com offers a wide range of vegan makeup.100% vegan and cruelty-free brand is offering high-performance, tattoo-inspired makeup. Known for products like the #1 award-winning Tattoo Liner, Good Apple Foundation, and Everlasting Liquid eyeliner.

• e.l.f. (Eyes Lips Face): elfcosmetics.com
 is an American cosmetics brand known for 100% vegan, and cruelty-free makeup and skincare products, that collaborates with high-profile athletes, and influencers for their campaigns.  The brand gained massive, record-breaking cultural status via its #eyeslipsface TikTok campaign, which featured its original song.

MilkMakeup.com is the New York-based, 100% vegan and cruelty-free brand known for clean, high-tech, and paraben-free formulas of fruit-extracts and plantbased milk. Designed for a low-maintenance, "cool girl" aesthetic. They use natural ingredients and avoid animal-derived components like beeswax and lanolin. Popular products include the Kush Mascara, Hydro Grip Primer, and Cooling Water Jelly.

MERITBeauty.com, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power, is the "clean, luxury beauty brand" designed to simplify makeup routines with a curated, minimalist, and vegan product line.
The brand is known for its "no-makeup-look", on multitasking products that give you, "your-skin-but-better" finish. The products are made to enhance, rather than hide.

What's the differences in-between Vegan and Organic Skincare ?

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LA Art Show returns for its 31st edition at the Los Angeles Convention Center, January 7–11, 2026.

 
 LA Art Show returns for its 31st edition of Los Angeles' largest and longest-running art fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall from January 7–11, 2026.

WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA December 24 2025
By Karen Ostlund


LA Art Show, LA’s largest and longest-established art fair, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center’s West Hall on January 7 to 11, 2026, marking its 31st year. It's under the direction of producer and director Kassandra Voyagis who said, "We are thrilled to once again in 2026, unite galleries, artists and enthusiasts from across the globe to participate in the city’s rich cultural legacy."
                                                                        

Sylvester Stallone "Male Pattern Badness" 1991, oil on canvas, (Provident Fine Art)

The LA Art Show 2026 will be dominated by a celebrity presences, represented within the exhibits themselves, featuring an exciting combination of art, music and film. Highlights include Provident Fine Art's LA Art Show debut with a special solo presentation of work by Sylvester Stallone, offering audiences a rare look at the celebrated actor's long-standing and deeply personal painting practice.

Stallone has been painting as a vital form of expression since his adolescence, and as a prolific screenwriter, he often turned to art to assist, in the development of his iconic screen-characters.
The fair's music-to-art narrative, John Martin Gallery will present new works by Paul Simonon, the legendary bassist of The Clash, whose visual art channels  represent the same raw energy that shaped the band's iconic legacy.  Pontone Gallery (London) will showcase Chris Rivers, former drummer for Heaven's Basement, now a fast-rising contemporary artist known for vivid, surreal oil paintings inspired by astronomy and mythology and embraced by top collectors and A-list fans.
                                                               

Artist Chris Rivers (drummer for Heaven's Basement) "Winter" (Pontone Gallery)

LA Art Show’s non-commercial platform DIVERSEartLA, curated by Marisa Caichiolo, returns to explore the evolving landscape of contemporary art through the lens of biennials and museums.
 The educational platform will highlight vital platforms for artistic innovation, dialogue, and engagement. Caichiolo will  oversee the curation of the Latin American Pavilion, bringing the flavor of emerging artists from other regions of the American Continent.

                                                                         

John Martin Gallery will present new works by Paul Simonon (The Clash)

With over 100 exhibitors, LA Art Show 2026 will feature continued collaborations with
international and local galleries including LICHT FELD Gallery (Switzerland); Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery (U.K), Coral Contemporary Gallery (Miami), K+Y Contemporary Art (Paris), Arcadia Contemporary (New York) and Fabrik Projects (Los Angeles). Rehs Galleries, a New York-based gallery, with its historic and contemporary art will return, having participated in the LA Art Show since  1994. 

Other galleries  showing at LA Art Show 2026 for the first time, include Dublin-based Oliver Sears Gallery. Gefen Gallery (San Francisco), Steidel Contemporary (Lake Worth) and Corridor Contemporary (Tel Aviv). This year will also continue its strong South Korean representation with over 10 galleries participating.
                                                                         

Actress Sasha Pieterse joins the LA Art Show as host for its Opening Night Premiere Party on behalf of the American Heart Association.

For the third consecutive year, the show will support the American Heart Association's Life is Why™ campaign, with 15% of the purchase price from every ticket benefiting the organization, with a maximum donation commitment of $45,000. The campaign encourages individuals to celebrate and protect their reasons for living healthier, longer lives. Opening night host Sasha Pieterse is an award-winning actress, whose work spans from film to TV,  best known for her breakout role as Alison DiLaurentis on Pretty Little Liars.

"I'm deeply honored to host the 2026 LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party in support of the American Heart Association and their life-saving work," said actress Sasha Pieterse. "Heart disease has had a profound impact on my family. I've lost loved ones to heart disease and heart attacks, which makes this cause incredibly close to my heart. Living with PCOS has also heightened my awareness of cardiovascular risk, reinforcing how vital education, research, and early intervention truly are. To be able to gather in celebration of art, creativity, and global voices while also raising critical funds for such an important organization is both meaningful and deeply inspiring.”

Tickets from Jan.7 to Jan.11 2026 at www.laartshow.com with the American Heart Association serving as the charity beneficiary, receiving 15% of proceeds from every ticket sold for their Life is Why ™ campaign.