Greg O’Connor, a prolific artist and Emmy winner, has composed scores for more than 30 television series and written more than 1,000 featured songs for TV, films and commercials. After four Primetime Emmy nominations, he won the coveted award for the song “A Wonderful Normal Day” for "Mad TV," where he served as composer and songwriter for all 14 seasons.
Chic Compass pulled out all the stops for its latest launch at another sold-out event. Held at the fun and fabulous Loaded Empanadas on May 15 in Las Vegas, we introduced our cover star, Tony Pearson, and met many of the other fascinating individuals featured in this edition. It was an action-packed evening filled with celebrity performers, writers, designers, our valued advertisers, and many other interesting guests.
"Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." These words, spoken by Walt Disney, continue to ring true almost 70 years after Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California.
Professional bodybuilding champion Tony Pearson's life reads like a Hollywood script. An abused child from Memphis, Tennessee, meets his hero Muhammad Ali; buys a one-way bus ticket to Muscle Beach; gets discovered by seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger; perfects the famous stomach vacuum pose; earns multiple bodybuilding titles, including Mr. America in 1978 and the Pro Mr. Universe—and remains a bodybuilding legend.
Listening to Valerie Perri recall stories of how she landed roles as two of the most iconic female characters in musical theater: Eva Perón ("Evita") and Golde ("Fiddler on the Roof"), and how she snagged one of the coveted spots as a dancer in the classic musical film "Grease," it's as if Perri was destined to be onstage.
With the release of his 11th studio album, "Heart of the Eternal," Adrian James "A.J." Croce compiles a delicious recipe of eclectic songs that highlight his aptitude for fusing rock, blues, gospel and soul. In addition to exploring diverse musical roadways, Croce delves deep into psychological and spiritual themes with curiosity, humor and homegrown wisdom earned along life's painful paths.
The 97th Academy Awards, held March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, marked a triumph for indie filmmaker Sean Baker and his romantic comedy "Anora," which tells the story of a sex worker who falls in love with the son of a Russian oligarch.
When Tony A. Marnell II, founder and chairman emeritus of the Marnell Companies, envisioned the Marnell Corporate Center in Las Vegas more than two decades ago, he was unknowingly crafting a master recipe—one that would simmer into a legendary dining institution. Little did he realize that among his finest ingredients would be Panevino Italian Grille.
Los Angeles Fashion Week, powered by Art Hearts Fashion, presented the collection of David Tupaz, the only established fashion and couture designer based in Nevada. His latest work is a tribute to the late legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, known for his iconic tenure at Chanel.
The history of tariffs in the United States is a complex tale intertwined with the country’s economic development, politics and international relations. Immediately after the Constitution was ratified, the first U.S. Congress passed the Tariff Act of 1789. Its primary purpose was to generate revenue for the new government and pay off war debts, but it also aimed to protect young U.S. industries from foreign competition.
