Essence Magazine’s Black Women in Hollywood Oscars event takes place on Mar. 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The 19th annual event’s theme “Off Script” honors Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Zinzi Coogler, celebrating the women behind “Sinners,” which is nominated for 16 Oscars ….
It’s a Charmaine Blake PR Oscar extravaganza night. The busy publicist is presenting a star-studded afterparty and fashion show on Mar. 15 at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Prior to that, there will be an Oscar Viewing Dinner and Gifting Suite. Celebs in attendance will include Eric Roberts, Golden Brooks, and Miguel Nunez. The fashion show is by Beatta J. Collection ….
There will also be a fabulous Oscar viewing and awards celebration in Orange County, California on Mar. 15. Benefitting nonprofit Better Vision for Children, the event merges Hollywood glamour, purpose-driven philanthropy, and elite media experience under the banner of the Gold for God movement. Celebs in attendance include “One Battle After Another” star Starletta DuPois, Kevin Hooks, Reuben Cannon and more. The festivities take place at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Anaheim Garden Grove, California ….
The woman who allegedly shot at Rihanna in her home in Los Angeles is a Christian influencer who threatened the billionairess prior to her attack by rifle, reports Radar. Ivanna Ortiz had been previously arrested in Florida. She was charged with attempted murder. Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and their three children were at home when the shooting occurred, but, “didn’t know much about it.” Ortiz fired at least 10 shots ….