Finalists of the 2015 NAEJ Awards Announced!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:26 PM All finalists in the 8th Annual Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Contest are now posted on our website under the golden “Finalists” button! Winners will be announced at the NAEJ Awards Gala held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on Sunday, December 6. 4:30 p.m. Red Carpet 5 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction 6 p.m. Dinner and Program Tickets, ads and sponsorship packages are also available at our website or by calling our office at 323-669-8081. If no one picks up please leave a message…

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Joe Mantegna Accepts the 2015 Visionary Award

Joe Mantegna Accepts the 2015 Visionary Award Tony Award-winning actor/director Joe Mantegna will accept the Los Angeles Press Club’s Visionary Award at the NAEJ Awards gala on Dec. 6 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.   The Visionary Award was instituted 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. The star of the CBS hit show “Criminal Minds” is a major supporter of our military service…

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Legend Award to Bob Barker

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:57 PM Legendary game show host and animal rights activist Bob Barker will accept the Los Angeles Press Club’s inaugural Legend Award at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 6 at the Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Barker will be introduced by the current host of “The Price is Right,” Drew Carey. “There is perhaps not a more beloved television icon than Bob Barker, a true living legend who continues, even at the age of 91, to be an exemplary symbol…

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Bob Barker Receives the L.A. Press Clubs Inaugural Legend Award

Bob Barker Receives the L.A. Press Clubs Inaugural Legend Award Legendary game show host and animal rights activist Bob Barker will accept the Los Angeles Press Club’s inaugural Legend Award at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 6 at the Biltmore Hotel, in downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Barker will be introduced by the current host of “The Price is Right,” Drew Carey. “There is perhaps not a more beloved television icon than Bob Barker, a true living legend who continues, even at the age of 91,…

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Visionary Award to Joe Mantegna

Saturday, November 07, 2015 5:10 PM Tony Award winning actor/director Joe Mantegna will accept the Los Angeles Press Club’s Visionary Award at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 6 at the Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. At the same event, Tavis Smiley will receive the Luminary Award for Career Achievement. “Joe Mantegna is known as an actor’s actor. He is also one of Hollywood’s most authentic and caring people quietly donating his time and support to Veteran’s causes as well as numerous charities. The LAPC is…

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Luminary Award to Tavis Smiley

Saturday, November 07, 2015 5:06 PM The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that TAVIS SMILEY will accept the Luminary Award for Career Achievement at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 6 at the Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. “Tavis Smiley’s unique and prolific journey makes him truly deserving of this career achievement award,” says Press Club President Robert Kovacik of NBC4 Southern California. Mr. Smiley is a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist —and the host of his long running late-night television talk…

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Celebrate Halloween with 
L.A. Reporters’ Horror Stories

When Thursday, October 29, 2015 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Registration Tickets to L.A. Reporters’ Horror Stories – $5.00 Registration is closed Join the Los Angeles Press Club and Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists on Thursday, Oct. 29 for a night of frighteningly good stories from your favorite reporters. The format will be similar to “The Moth” storytelling events, minus the production value. Please let us know if you would like to share your scariest story! The…

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ARE WE SAFE? A Panel Discussion

When Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:00 PM Location 4773 Hollywood Blvd. Registration Free Entry Alison Parker and Adam Ward of WDBJ7 were murdered on Live Broadcast Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Around the world journalists are murdered almost every day. How dangerous is it to be a journalist? Join us for a panel discussion at the Press Club Thursday, September 24. Moderated by Press Club President Robert Kovacik of NBC4 Southern California, who had a murder suspect surrender to him on air. Please, let us know if you have a compelling…

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ARE WE SAFE? – Panel Discussion

Sunday, August 30, 2015 1:38 PM ARE WE SAFE? In light of the tragic events in Roanoke, the Los Angeles Press Club wants your input as we seek to make our journalists our safe. The event will be held at the Press Club Thursday, September 10. Join us for a panel discussion on how to keep safe in the pursuit of stories. Moderated by Press Club President Robert Kovacik of NBC4 Southern California, who once was confronted by a murder suspect while live on-air. Please, let us know if you…

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