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The third season of Bravo’s hit series “Flipping Out” returns with everyone’s favorite obsessive-compulsive house-flipper, Jeff Lewis.

The economy has taken its toll on his business, but if anyone can figure out a way to flip things around and go from chaos to clarity, it’s Lewis, one of Los Angeles’ most colorful creative renovators and real estate speculators.

(Image of (l-r) Jenni Pulos, Jeff Lewis - Flipping Out - Bravo Photo: Vivian Zink - All Rights Reserved).

Jeff Lewis makes his living with the help of a group of diverse and often disgruntled employees he counts as friends.

These include his incredibly patient assistant Jenni Pulos, who still dreams of making it as an actress, despite seven years at Jeff’s side, his beloved housekeeper Zoila, newly empowered and suddenly more flirtatious and feisty, and his business partner and former boyfriend, Ryan Brown. (more…)

Although the details have not been released, the word is leaking out regarding both of Michael Jackson’s funerals - private and public - which will be happening on Tuesday, July 7th in Los Angeles, California.

(Image of Michael Jackson at 45th Birthday Party - DailyCeleb.com - All Rights Reserved).

As previously announced a public funeral is being held at the Staples Center for Michael in Los Angeles.  Details regarding Michael’s public funeral are rumored to be available later today (July 3rd).

The public funeral is free to anyone who wishes to attend but all are warned that mobs of attendees are expected and entry will only be available on a first come/first serve basis.

Michael Jackson camp insiders are now saying that Michael will also have a private funeral which will be held before the public funeral at the Staples Center.   (more…)

Ed McMahon, 86, who for nearly 30 years was Johnny Carson’s affable second banana on “The Tonight Show,” introducing it with his ringing trademark line, “Heeeeere’s Johnny!,” died early today (June 23, 2009) in Los Angeles.

(Image of Ed McMahon - NBC.com - All Rights Reserved).

According to his publicist, Howard Bragman, Ed died at Ronald Reagan Medical Center of the University of California, Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

Bragman said McMahon had many health problems, including bone cancer and pneumonia, for which he had been hospitalized in February.

NBC Release

In a release about Ed’s passing from Jeff Zucker, President and CEO of NBC, Jess said “for thirty years, a late-night ritual for millions began with Ed McMahon’s booming voice introducing Johnny Carson.” (more…)

Inspired by favorite pieces around the world, TARINA TARANTINO announces the release of her fabulous new collection, CITY GIRL.

For each city, Tarina has created an iconic girl who represents the essence of the city and the chic women who live there.

The first up is LOS ANGELES, Tarina’s favorite city in the world - and the place she calls home.

You’re invited to preview this amazing new collection -Saturday, May 16th from 12-5 pm at the Melrose Boutique (7957 Melrose Avenue, L.A., CA 90046) with a special appearance by Tarina from 2-4 pm.  Sweet pink treats and sparkling refreshments will be served!

For more information please contact the Tarina Tarantino store at 323.651.5155!

Please tell them Karen and all the Tarina fans at HairBoutique.com sent you.

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On Saturday, May 3rd, 2009 at approximately 9:30 am I received a phone call from my long time friend, Hair Maestro Ken Paves, who asked me if I could come see him off in his gorgeous black Ferrari in the Rally For Kids With Cancer Race.

(Image of L-R - Karen Marie Shelton - HairBoutique.com CEO and Ken Paves - Hair Maestro - CEO of Ken Paves - at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on May 3, 2009 - Rally For Kids With Cancer - Hosted by Honorary Rally Chair - Eva Longoria Parker - Photo by Edan Kencayd - HairBoutique.com - All Rights Reserved).

The actual race was scheduled to start at noon from the back parking lot of the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.  Ken, his wonderful mother Helen and Ken’s navigator. Driver Dan, were all hanging out at the pre-Rally brunch upstairs on the second floor of the hotel.

Driving as fast as I could, I made it to the Roosevelt Hotel in time to see the various celebrities who had graciously committed their time to drive in the Rally to raise money for Kids With Cancer.

When I arrived Ken took me to meet the Honorary Chairperson of the event - Eva Longoria Parker.  Not only is Eva beyond gorgeous in person, she is charming and so gracious.  She greeted me warmly and shook my hand.  Dressed in pristine white short shorts and an adorable cap, Eva was making her way from table to table to thank all the various Celebrity teams and various guests. (more…)