Sunday, September 18, 2011 5:50 PM Gene Webster, former Los Angeles Press Club president, died Sept. 16, following an illness. A memorial will be held Saturday October 1, 2011 at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City from 10 am until 2. Dec. 27, 1924 – Sept. 16, 2011 Gene Webster, former KABC-TV Editorial Director, winner of 4 Golden Mikes, and author of Random Meanderings, (a quarterly editorial newsletter), passed away at home, Friday, September 16, 2011. Webster was born December 27, 1924 in Shelton, Nebraska and graduated from Stadium High…
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Hugh M. Hefner honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from L.A. Press Club
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:51 PM Hugh M. Hefner, the legendary editor-in-chief and founder of Playboy Magazine, will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Los Angeles Press Club at its 4th Annual National Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on November 17 at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. “Hefner’s footprint on American popular culture is huge,” says LA Press Club President Will Lewis. “For almost 60 years, Playboy has been on the leading edge in shaping positive attitudes on civil rights, gay rightsundefinedas well as human sexuality.” Buy Tickets…
See More4th National Entertainment Awards
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 5:55 PM Final deadline extended to Tuesday, October 11; Diana must approve extensions. 310-210-1860 or diana[at]lapressclub.org This national contest is aimed at entertainment reporters and editors, film and television critics across the country, including foreign journalists. Open to all U.S.-based entertainment journalists for work published or disseminated during 2010/2011 (January 1 2010 – June 30 2011). All categories judged and awarded separately. Entries in a foreign language must include a translation. New this year: awards for best use of social media. One cash prize of $500…
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Tuesday, September 06, 2011 5:57 PM
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