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Billy Bennight

About Billy Bennight

Billy Bennight is a writer and photographer with expertise and years of experience in these disciplines. His musical youth started as a Punk Rocker and has expanded into exploring many genres of music, with a keen interest in art, fashion, photography, and writing. He shoots celebrity and red-carpet events for ZUMA Press. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Art Association. His images have been published in The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, Parade, Wall Street Journal, and French Elle, both Vanity Fair and Vanity Fair Italia. He's very engaged in life. You an see more of his work at ZUMA Press at http://zuma.press/srp.html?SRCH=Billy+Bennight&timerange=&viewType=&PDS=&PAGENO=1 You can follow him on his Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/billybennightartist and on Instagram and Twitter @billybennight

VIP Opening Night “Love, Shirley Temple” At The Santa Monica History Museum

This last Wednesday night was the special opening night of “Love, Shirley Temple” VIP reception at the Santa Monica History Museum in Santa Monica. The festivities celebrated with food, drink (Shirley Temples), a host of notable child actors and stars … Continue reading

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Peaches: World Premiere Book Signing of “What Else Is In The Teaches of Peaches” at La Luz de Jesus

I came to Peaches via a very circuitous route, while watching “Lost In Translation”, in the scene where Bill Murry was enjoying a topless dance in Tokyo at some topless bar. I love the film and repeatedly watched it. I … Continue reading

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Child of the 70’s Wrap Party Kicks off 3rd Season!

Child Of The 70’s, a web-based sitcom, just celebrated its 3rd season wrap party at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. The Child Of The 70’s cast boasts the likes of Michael Vaccaro, Ann Walker, Geri Jewel, Leo Forte, David S. … Continue reading

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The LA Beat Interview: Hollis Brown

Hollis Brown is a tuneful and bluesy band with an edge. This rootsy Indie Rock band hails from Queens, NY whose name is inspired by Bob Dylan, referring to “The Ballad of Hollis Brown” off of the album Freewheelin. “3 Shots”, … Continue reading

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Movie Review – Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

There were 4 of us setting in the HBO theater waiting for the screener to come up when our HBO host declared it was going to be loud: Because the director wanted the audience to experience the movie at full … Continue reading

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“Arting It Up!” 2015 LA Weekly’s Artopia At The Container Yard In DTLA

On the last night of April 2015, the Art Community celebrated with LA Weekly’s annual Artopia event. Shana Nys Dambrot curated this event, which included eats and free drinks amongst art installations and performances at The Container Yard in DTLA. Victor … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival: Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Red Carpet Gala Honoring “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker”

By all accounts last year’s 9th Annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival was a howling success honoring the legendary Carl Reiner. The evening red carpet was a notable crew that included: Francine York, Doris Roberts, Kat Kramer, Karen Sharpe Kramer, Lainie Kazan, Lorraine Newman and Jon … Continue reading

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‘A Day In The Life Of Miles Davis’ Photo Exhibit By Glen Craig April 15 – May 11 At Leica Gallery

This Thursday from 6-9pm catch a rare and intimate glimpse of music legend Miles Davis as shot by photographer Glen Craig at the Leica Gallery which is hosting an opening reception for A Day In The Life Of Miles Davis. Glen Craig got his … Continue reading

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OZ.com “World Creators Event Launch”: Offers Creator’s Content With Strong Fan Based Advocacy

In a week that both the MTV Music Awards and Coachella were blowing up with an avalanche of media hype it might come as surprise to many that there was launch of a new premium music, entertainment and sports web-based … Continue reading

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MTV Movie Awards Press Junket: What’s That All About?!

This year the 2015 MTV Movie Awards will run live at 8:00PM ET/PT Sunday April 12th. This years’ edition will feature a re-designed award and a newly designed set by graffiti artist team Dabs and Myla that has a retro … Continue reading

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