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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

Movie Review: Tales of the American with an Exclusive Interview with Girl George

The documentary film, Tales of the American, to put it simply, is an onion. It peels away years of cultural debris, exposing the history of a century-old hotel originally called The Canadian and built for African-Americans by architect Octavius Morgan. Over … Continue reading

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The 2018 “Beastly Ball”: A Night of Beastly Pleasures and a Celebration of Conservation!

This year’s kickoff for the (GLAZA) Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s “Beastly Ball” fundraiser, which is slated for May 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., featured a preview like no other with the L.A. Zoo‘s own elephants Tina and Jewel. These noble … Continue reading

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Daniel Craig’s Midnight-Blue 2014 Centenary Edition Vanquish – #007 – “The Bespoke” Christie Auction

4/20 conjures up a lot of images and smoky expectations but here’s one you’ll delightfully want to consider as part of your 4/20 exploits tomorrow! Christie’s will be offering to anyone and everyone an opportunity to be a part of … Continue reading

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Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “America” Release Party: The Museum of America 2 Day Pop-up Experience

Jared Leto completes a week-long journey across the country in support of Thirty Seconds to Mars’ forthcoming album “America.” The 46-year-old singer began the trip in New York City on Monday and has traveled by every means possible, while he … Continue reading

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TATABA Vintage: Art Opening & Store Closing: “Treasured Again”

“Treasured Again” is an exhibition of assemblage art dollhouses by artist and entrepreneur, Gilena Simons of TATABA that will open with a reception on Sunday, March 25, 2018, from 3-6 p.m. The artworks will be displayed throughout Simons’ store, TATABA Vintage, on Main Street … Continue reading

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Andy Bauch’s “New Money”: A 2 Day Pop-Up will Open on March 23 at Castelli Art Space

Andy Bauch‘s “New Money” will be on view from March 23 – March 25, 2018, with an opening reception on March 23  from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Castelli Art Space. Bauch’s artworks often refer to icons of pop culture … Continue reading

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Bill Barminski Interview: Pop-up Retrospective!

I read in a National Geographic article recently about a theory being advanced on how cave pictographs might have helped frame the advance of human language. And when I thought about it, it came to mind that Bill Barminski’s various … Continue reading

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Pop-up Retrospective of Bill Barminski at Castelli Art Space

The influential and prolific artist Bill Barminski has an upcoming pop-up career retrospective curated by his friend and film editor Scott Arundale at Castelli Art Space for only two nights. The one-of-a-kind show will exhibit the artist’s work spanning the last 30 years on … Continue reading

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Jesika von Rabbit’s New Band to Headline at Bootleg Theater

Jesika von Rabbit will be headlining at the Bootleg Theater this Thursday. She’ll be debuting her new band and songs from her new second solo album. Sumo Princess (featuring Abby Travis and Gene Trautman) will be opening the evening’s entertainment along with … Continue reading

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Chef Neal Fraser of Redbird/Vibiana Hosts All-Star Celebrity Chef “Full Circle” Dinner Benefiting C-CAP

On Friday, Feb. 9th, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles Chef Neal Fraser (Redbird – Vibiana) Hosts All-Star Celebrity Chef “Full Circle” Dinner!  The Full Circle dinner will raise funds to benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) and … Continue reading

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