Ben Mankiewicz, the primetime host for Turner Classic Movies and a co-founder of The Young Turks, is the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2019 recipient of the Luminary Award for Career Achievement. The award will be presented at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 1 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Luminary Award honors individuals within the Entertainment Media for their outstanding careers. “Ben’s witty, charming take on film has endeared him to millions of viewers of Turner Classic Movies and CBS Sunday Morning,” said club President Chris Palmeri. “But…
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Danny Trejo to Accept LA Press Club’s Visionary Award at December 1 Gala
Prolific actor, tough guy and humanitarian, Danny Trejo is set to accept Los Angeles Press Club’s Visionary Award. The ceremony will take place at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 1 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Visionary Award was instituted in 2012 to honor an individual within the Entertainment Industry who uses their high-profile status to make the world a better place and to spread information about issues of freedom and importance. “Not only is Danny Trejo’s personal story inspirational, but he uses his high profile…
Read MoreTarana Burke, Founder of the ‘#MeToo’ Movement to Accept the LA Press Club’s Impact Award
The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement, will accept the Club’s Impact Award. The ceremony will take place at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 1 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Tarana has been on the forefront in the battle for racial justice and gender equality for almost 30 years. She has fought against sexual violence and systematic injustice affecting marginalized people — especially black women and girls. Among her many accolades and…
Read MoreThe Education of Brett Kavanaugh
A big thank you to everyone who made it to our special panel discussion with NYT Reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly, authors of “The Education of Brett Kavanaugh: An Investigation.” Join the L.A. Press Club today for access to more exclusive events! The Education of Brett Kavanaugh – Curtis Sabir Flickr Album Gallery Pro Powered By: WP Frank
Read More‘This Changes Everything’ Screening
A big thank you to everyone who made it to our special screening of “This Changes Everything.” Our panelists provided some invaluable insight into the film industry. Join the L.A. Press Club today for access to more exclusive events! This Changes Everything – Curtis Sabir Flickr Album Gallery Pro Powered By: WP Frank This Changes Everything Screening – Gary Leonard Flickr Album Gallery Pro Powered By: WP Frank This Changes Everything Screening – Kerstin Alm Flickr Album Gallery Pro Powered By: WP Frank This Changes Everything Screening – Randy Won…
Read MoreChaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties
We’d like to thank everyone who made it to our special talk with celebrity journalist Tom O’Neill as we discussed his new book “Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties.” Check out this Variety article about the project.
Read More61st SoCal Journalism Awards (Photos)
We congratulate the winners of the Los Angeles Press Club’s 61st annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Browse through our collection of photos and feel free to share with your friends and colleagues!
Read MoreLAPC Awards Gala Directions/Parking
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles 506 S Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Parking is available at the hotel:Self-parking — $25Valet parking — $35Both need validation, which can be obtained at check-in. Pershing Square Parking Lot (across the street on Olive) — $9 Metro — Pershing Square Station
Read MoreBipartisan Support for Fallen Journalists Memorial – CNN
A bill to support the creation of a Fallen Journalists Memorial in D.C. has secured bipartisan support in Congress. David Dreier, a former GOP congressman, speaks with Brian Stelter about why the memorial is needed. “Journalists are the keepers of democracy,” holding public officials’ “feet to the fire,” Dreier says. Source: CNN
Read MoreRTNA condemns San Francisco Police Department Raids on Journalist’s Home
The Radio and Television News Association of Southern California issued a statement condemning the raid on San Francisco Freelance Journalist Brian Carmody’s home and the offices of North Bay News by the San Francisco Police Department. The SFPD conducted its raid after Carmody refused to identify a source who leaked to him an internal police report regarding the death of Public Defender Jeff Adachi. The Los Angeles Press Club stands in solidarity with RTNA and wholeheartedly endorse its position on the impropriety of SFPD’s tactics in this leak investigation. Reporters should…
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