ACTV8.ME and Virgin Produced have inked a partnership alliance in which together they will create new-era TV shows that are completely interactive. Virgin known for creating unique consumer experiences through a long history of innovation and technological firsts continues this legacy through it’s entertainment arm launched in 2010.
Film Festival Week Los Angeles
Spotlight Media Productions - Adrienne Papp - April 15, 2012
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By Adrienne Papp
Perhaps one of the most ambitious independent films events in the U.S.,
the newly created Film Festival Week – LA will be held April 11-19 in Hollywood, CA.
The event comprises four unique film events and will screen a wide array of films, webisodes
and TV programs from all over the globe...
Inside the 2012 Oscars
Westside Today-
Adrienne Papp - Feb. 27,
2012
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Who says there’s nothing new in Hollywood anymore?
Defying all current trends involving high octane,
action hero 3D extravaganzas, it was movie of almost
no words that made the biggest noise at the Oscars
this year. |
37th Annual Gracie National Award® Winners Are Announced
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Feb. 15,
2012
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces Grand
Award Winners to be Recognized at Annual Gala, Featuring
the Biggest Names in News and Entertainment. The awards will
be presented at a black-tie Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,
Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
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Emotions ran deep at the 2012 Grammy Awards
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Feb. 15,
2012
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
On a night of celebration that was overshadowed by the
sudden death of one of its own, Whitney Houston, a
singer who was once one of pop music’s most radiant
young stars, the music world got together to celebrate
the ascendance of its newest star, 23-year-old British
R&B-soul singer Adele... |
America Needs Young and Energetic Entrepreneurs!
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Jan. 3,
2012
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
A Humanitarian Movement coming to the States from
Europe! Since the very first settlers arrived to this
country, America has always been a land of
opportunities, a place where the most humble immigrants
could become successful beyond their wildest dreams by
sheer determination and hard work.
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The Woman Behind the Scenes of a Medical Breakthrough
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - Jan. 03,
2012
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
On a prominent corner of Canon Drive stands one of the most impressive properties in all of Beverly Hills, a gleaming white complex that serves as the world headquarters of Dr. Zein Obagi, the centerpiece of his dermatological and cosmetic empire. |
The New Trilogy Idea That is Taking Hollywood by Storm: Siren
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - Dec. 12, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Maybe nothing in the history of human creativity has had the enduring dramatic power of the classic stories told in Greek mythology. The characters and themes in these immortal tales have informed and entertained humanity for centuries, |
The Definition of a Modern Knight: Our Most Famous Westsider, Sir Dr. Zein Obagi
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - Dec. 3, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Dr. Zein Obagi, MD, a world-renowned dermatologist and true visionary in the science of
skin care, has received many honors in his life, but has also been recently recognized for the greatest honors of all: Knighthood! |
How the Reality of Death Motivated Steve Jobs’ Life…
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Oct. 7, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
When Steve Jobs died on October 5, it was a reminder that true greatness can often come from the most unexpected places. He was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco and was given up for adoption by
graduate student Joanne Schieble. |
Emotions Run High at Jackson/Murray Trial
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Sept. 27, 2011
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By Adrienne Papp
In what is shaping up to be one of the most sensational trials in U.S. history, Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray is on trial for the death of the iconic pop star. |
Piers Morgan Tonight: Michael Jackson, and the Dr. Conrad Murray Trial
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - Sept. 27, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
No matter how much we all miss Michael Jackson he cannot be brought back though the Conrad Murray trial |
Inside the 2011 Emmy Awards
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Sept. 18, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
With host Jane Lynch the centerpiece of a rousing musical opening that included Leonard Nimoy and a host of set pieces from popular TV shows, the broadcast got off to an energetic start and proceeded to showcase sometimes predictable winners, but also a few real surprises. |
Beyond the Breaking Point
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Aug, 20, 2011
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By Adrienne Papp
Debra Pauli lived every day of her childhood being demonized by her mother and was psychologically and physically tortured well into adolescence. Yet through sheer willpower she was able to survive the horrendous abuse. |
Arnaud Ozharun’ s World Famous Salon is the only one that is Organic
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - Aug, 15 2011
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By Adrienne Papp
NaturalMind Beauty & Beyond is the creation of Arnaud Ozharun, who began his career as a young boy apprentice in Turkey and eventually ended up in Paris. |
World Famous Revolutionary Dr. Zein Obagi Changes the Textbook Definition of Skin Care Forever!
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - July 12, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
In any culture where image and beauty are of considerable importance, maybe nothing reveals so much about a person’s health, self-confidence and wellbeing as the condition of their skin. |
The 2011 Gracie's Choice Awards: Presented by the Alliance for Woman in Media
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - June 26, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Imagine a world where:
Every girls grows up with the self-esteem she needs to reach her full potential…,
Every woman enjoys feeling confident in her own beauty…,
We all help to build self-esteem in the people we love the most…, |
The Tool of the 21st Century: Creating with Conscience!
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - June 26, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
It’s been said that spirit sometimes speaks to you in mysterious ways. For young Pam Drinnon, it was a profound spiritual experience at an early age that changed her life forever; an out-of-body transformation that left her inspired and ultimately gave her life true meaning. |
The Fresh, Young Talent All Label Designers Envy: Rachel Weathersby:
The
Creative, Timeless and Artful Designs by Mme. Weathersby®
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - June 26, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
The American Midwest isn’t normally associated with the rarified
atmosphere of high fashion and haute couture. Places like Indiana
and Wisconsin – even Chicago – are more known for their solid
industrial work ethic than their contributions to the rarified
realms of fashion and art.
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The Remarkable Woman, Pat Lynch, Behind the Biggest Media Outlet for Women: WomensRadio
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - June 26, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
The world is now well-acquainted with the concept of media empires,
the kind of powerful, big business conglomerates that were popularized
in the movie Citizen Kane. More recent examples includes Ted Turner’s
revolutionary cable broadcasting networks, Martha Stewart’s magazine
and television empire and the addition of Oprah Winfrey’s new NOW
channel to her multilevel media organization.
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Can One Man Change the World?
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - May 23, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
In this confusing era of diminished expectations, superficial cultural values,
rampant terrorism and ideological conflicts, more and more people are looking
for ways to make sense out of their lives, to find a deeper meaning, searching
for a universal truth that will bring them peace.
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A Star Studded Event Supporting Art and Fashion
by Bunker Hill Magazine
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - April 6, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
This April marks the one year anniversary of the celebrated
Bunker Hill Magazine that became known, among many other
excellent attributes, for also being affiliated with a
Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, a loft that used to belong
to Ed Hardy the fashion icon lead by Christian Audigier.
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Abraham Pelham: The Hottest Red Carpet Fashion Designer Today
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - April 5, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
“I don’t believe there are obstacles in life, just difficulties that
have to be gone around or overcome.” Abraham Pelham
Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - April 4, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
The fight game has long been a fertile territory for Hollywood
when it comes to gritty action films about hardscrabble knockabouts
who find success and even heroism by overcoming big odds in
the ring.
The 2011 Gracie Awards Insider
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - March 14, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) announced the 2011 national
winners of the 36th Annual Gracie Awards. The awards will be
presented at a black-tie Gala in Los Angeles in May of 201.
In preparation for the awards Gala, Gracie Award statues are
being engraved for such talented women...
Oscar Insider 2011
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - March 1, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Riding a wave of momentum, The King’s Speech won 4 key awards at
the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, including Best Picture, Best
Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Actor for Colin Firth.
Although it wasn’t a major upset,
The Karmic Significance Of the Film, The King’s Speech
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - February
24, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
In the time between writing an article last November about a yet to be
released holiday season film and the ensuing Oscar buzz from that same
piece of celluloid garnering a whopping 12 Academy Award nominations, I
was surprised at the backlash reactions of so many to The King’s Speech,
written by David Seidler, due it being considered a “period piece”....
West-Siders at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - February
03, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
A lot has changed since Robert Redford decided back in ‘85 that
independent films and young filmmakers should have a place to
celebrate their work outside of Hollywood. So he created an
out-of-the-way film festival through the Sundance Institute.
Westside Today - Golden Globes Insider
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - February
30, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
The Golden Globe Awards, a casual, yet glamorous celebration of the
film and television industries brought out Hollywood’s elite in a
dazzling display of high fashion and exquisite looks, with some edgy
Ricky Gervais remarks thrown in for spice.
Golden Globes Insider 2011
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - February
30, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
The Golden Globe Awards, a casual, yet glamorous celebration of the film and television
industries brought out Hollywood’s elite in a dazzling display of high fashion and exquisite
looks, with some edgy Ricky Gervais remarks thrown in for spice. Now, that’s a good way to
start off the awards season in the Entertainment Capital of the World!
Inception Explains the Power of the Mind, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio
Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - February
23, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Although Inception was first released in July of 2010 on the big screen,
and was clearly a new kind of entertainment, not all of us can fit a cinema
visit into our hectic lives. But, the movie was just released on Apple TV
and other convenient home cinema channels...
Inside the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - February
23,
2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
What a great night for music! After a glamorous red carpet lead-in
that featured Lady Gaga arriving in a large fiberglass egg, incubating
for her evening’s performance, the 53rd annual music awards show kicked
things into gear with a soaring tribute to the First Lady of Soul...
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Westcoast Scan - From the Streets to the Driver’s Seat!
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - February
23, 2011
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Setting an example by aiming for a worthy cause while
coming from nothing and having no support at all almost
never happens.
This is the kind of story you do not see in the press. True stories
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Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - December 19,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
It’s an extremely rare occasion, a once in a lifetime
event when one has the opportunity to experience something
altogether new and different in the world, a product that
not only transcends genre, but also combines traditional and
solid craftsmanship with the latest technology...
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - December 16,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
In a complex, confusing, chaotic world, real meaning is often difficult
to find. We drive around furiously trying to keep to an agenda in what
has become our superficial, fast lane, drive-through culture, often with
increasing anger, anxiety and frustration.
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Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - December 6,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Besides the never-ending discussions on blockbuster movies the
next most important subject in Hollywood has always been beauty.
One can never be too young, too glamorous or too skinny in the
Beauty Capital of the World.
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Spotlight Media Productions -
Adrienne Papp - November
30,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
There is hardly anyone who has not heard about the Secret,
or watched the film numerous times, and started to wonder
about life, the workings of our brain and how it relates to our mind...
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Westside Story, Knighthood and Chivalry in the New Millennium
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - November
12,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
Los Angeles has plenty of celebrities, millionaires,
billionaires, dignitaries, Academy Award winners, sports
legends, political figures, shakers...
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Secret Star, Mike Dooley is Playing the Matrix
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - November
30,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
There is hardly anyone who has not heard about the
Secret, or watched the film numerous times, and started
to wonder about life, the workings of our brain and how
it relates to our mind...
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What is the Meaning of Life?
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - May 26,
2010
PDF Version
By Adrienne Papp
What is the meaning of life? “Nobody knows.” This was
the answer I first heard in philosophy class ...
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A Westside Story, Knighthood and
Chivalry in the New Millenniumean
PDF Version
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - November
12,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Los Angeles has plenty of celebrities, millionaires,
billionaires, dignitaries, Academy Award winners, sports
legends, political figures, shakers and makers shaping
the World... |
Sean Penn to receive the “Hollywood
Humanitarian Award”
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - October 23,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Not that it would be a concern to anyone, but Sean Penn
is not a showy and conceited exhibitionist that some of
the well known actors have a tendency... |
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Julia Roberts in "Eat Pray Love"
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - October 22,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
For most people Julia Roberts is a legend, which title
carries the appropriate dignity and respect she
earned... |
Westsiders, Freaconomics, and
Woodstock
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - October 8,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
When you have a film festival coming together in
historic Woodstock, New York, you can expect a low key
atmosphere... |
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Making A Difference In The World
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - September
29,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Many stars came out to support the 40th Anniversary
Presentation of The Vision Awards™ in an elegant black
tie setting in the Beverly Hilton Hotel... |
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Fourteen years ago, Women’s Online Media and Education
Network began with a very large mission: to give women
(and other lesser heard voices) the opportunity to have
a much larger voice... |
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Javier Bardem in a Few Words in Eat
Pray Love
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - September 1,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Of course what I love about this movie, besides that it
stars Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem, is that it is
based on a true story and she is not a cougar, or any of
those fanciful Hollywood picturesque creations that... |
Inside the 2010 Emmys
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - August 30,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
NBC’s Sunday night’s live of the 62nd Emmy’s broadcast
was a wonderful example of how to put entertainment back
into the programming for industry award shows. |
The "Jewel of Downtown Santa Monica",
John Cassese, The Dance Doctor
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - August 3,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
There is hardly any day passing by without us hearing
something somewhere about the most popular show on the
Planet, Dancing with the Stars. ... |
Julianne Moore, A Woman of Power,
Beauty and Megastar
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - July 30,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
I always admired Julianne Moore. She is sexy and smart,
which combination of course is
more than enough to
intimidate anyone... |
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When
Debra Luptak
was born she was dubbed “The Devil's Daughter,” as her
paranoid ....
For the first formative years of her young life,
Debra Luptak
was ... |
Latest
Highlights on the 2010 Lake Tahoe Celeb Golf Tournament
Spotlight News Magazine (blog) -
Adrienne Papp -
July 28, 2010
By Adrienne Papp
... key CEOs and corporate
sponsors were given gifts by such recognized names
as
Debra Luptak
who is known for her revolutionary and well
compensated ... |
A Soul's
Journey: The Debra Luptak Story: The Worst Child Abuse
Case in Recorded History
Spotlight News Magazine - July 2010
By Adrienne
Papp
We’ve
all heard fantasy stories, or true
events that are either too good to
be true... |
Westsiders and
Winners at the 2010 Lake Tahoe Celeb
Golf Tournament
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - July 27,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
As if the beautiful scenery wasn’t enough, a galaxy of
stars were also out in full force to support one of
golf’s greatest charity events...
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If You Can
Walk, You Can Dance, John Cassese
By Adrienne Papp
Spotlight News Magazine - July 2010
By Adrienne
Papp
Hollywood and the world of
entertainment have a long history of
hard luck, good luck, tough luck,
rags to riches... |
Inside the MTV Awards with
Adrienne Papp
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - June 16,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
The MTV Awards are always the
biggest highlights of the awards |
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Inside the
2010 Cannes Film Festival with
Adrienne Papp
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - June 7,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Even with the
international community facing difficult challenges |
I Had a True
Passion to Create New Things…, The
Late Dennis Hopper
Spotlight News Magazine -
By Adrienne
Papp |
I Had a True
Passion to Create New Things…, The
Late Dennis Hopper
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - June 2010
By Adrienne Papp
None of us will ever
forget one of the most remarkable... |
I’d rather die
than fail – Christian Audigier
Spotlight News Magazine - June 2010
By Adrienne
Papp
There
is a lot of talk today about a new
awakening, consciousness,... |
Sex and the
City Star, Sarah Jessica Parker
Hardly Ever Celebrates Her Birthday
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - May
20, 2010
By Adrienne Papp
When you are young,
fresh, and, … |
A Soldier’s
Story: Fatal Immunity, by Adrienne
Papp
Spotlight News Magazine - May 2010
By Adrienne
Papp
It’s
not only that with his recent
documentary
Scott Miller
has made an amazing
film... |
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A New
Dimension, A New Reality: a Quest
for Success
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - May 20,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Premiering nationwide
in June, 2010, The Quest series is a
profoundly transformational must
see. Producer and Director, Lili
Fournier’s... |
Sundance
Insider 2010 with Adrienne Papp
Spotlight News Magazine - May 2010
By Adrienne
Papp
Sundance
at its best has always been a film
festival and market where
filmmakers, movers and shakers
gather, far away from the power
alleys of Hollywood... |
Inside the
Golden Globes with Adrienne Papp
Spotlight News Magazine - May 2010
By Adrienne
Papp
Hollywood Foreign Press
honored achievement in both film and
television... |
Mick Jagger on
Primetime Exclusive on CNN
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - May 31, 2010
By Adrienne Papp
So, Who is really MIck Jagger? .... |
I Like the
Game – Clint Eastwood
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - May 2010
By Adrienne Papp
Hollywood Foreign Press
honored achievement in both film and
television. |
The British
have not been well dressed since
1939 - Hugh Grant
Westside Today -
Adrienne Papp - January 18,
2010
By Adrienne Papp
Son of a carpet sales
man, who was also an artist, and a
teacher of Scottish Ancestry, Hugh
Grant... |
Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Dec
16, 2009
By Adrienne Papp
I believe that this is a statement most of us agree with: men or
women |
Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Dec
1, 2009
By Adrienne Papp
The Dancing with the Stars show ran its ninth season
...
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Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Nov
12, 2009
By Adrienne Papp
Knighthood is not something that belongs only to
...
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Since the
Academy’s inception in 1987, BAFTA / LA has consistently
presented a varied ...
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“Getting Older is Better than Being
Dead” -
George Clooney on Career and Aging
Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Nov
1, 2009
By Adrienne Papp
Academy Award winner George Clooney, quit his job as a broadcast
journalist at the age of 21...
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Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Oct
13, 2009
By Adrienne Papp
Coincidentally enough, Annie Hall is playing on one of the main stream
television channels as I am ...
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Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Sep
26, 2009
By Adrienne Papp
For over 20 years Michael Moore has been examining one of my
favorite topics ...
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Where is America Going?
By Adrienne
Papp |
September 24, 2009
Oliver
Stone is a household name. A master of controversial
subjects in award winning movies...
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Hundreds of animals evacuated
Westside Today - Adrienne
Papp - Sep
4, 2009
By Adrienne PappFounded in 1976 by wildlife lover and expert
Martine Colette, the Wildlife Way Station is a national non-profit, ...
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By Adrienne Papp |
September 06, 2009 We all
love entertainment. The movies, with their
fascinating world of fiction, dreams and beliefs, ...
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By Adrienne
Papp |
September 06, 2009
Mary Pickford has often been referred to as
the Muse of the Movies. But, what she is
really known for ...
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A Business Icon's Take on Success and Tough Economic Times "
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By
ADRIENNE PAPP December 04, 2008.
Photo
Courtesy of
Adrienne Papp. There have been
many stories
about heroes and survivors who
inspired us with
their ...
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By Adrienne
Papp |
September 29, 2009
Vogue, Elle, W and
Glamour, the hippest of fashion magazines, feature the most
exquisite clothes... |
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