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WHOSE HOUSE? RAMS HOUSE! Our cover story is to celebrate the victory of our new Super Bowl LVI World Champions Los Angeles Rams. It was an epic night for the L.A. Rams beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in front of a raucous crowd of 70,048 fans to capture the Lombardi Trophy. Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Athletes, celebrities and notable figures from all over the world reacted to L.A.'s triumph on their home turf. The Rams' celebration of their Super Bowl LVI title culminated last Wednesday afternoon with a parade and a rally at the Coliseum. The double-decker buses branded "World Champions 2021" logos slowly made their way down Jefferson Boulevard to Figueroa Street, then onto Exposition Drive where they arrived at the Peristyle at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The parade marked the conclusion of official celebrations. Once again, congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams! Looking forward to more championship trophies! Enjoy!

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CBS ANNOUNCES NEW REALITY SERIES “BEYOND THE EDGE”

THE MOST INTENSE CELEBRITY ADVENTURE CHALLENGE EVER ATTEMPTED

CBS TODAY announced the new reality series BEYOND THE EDGE, which features nine celebrities trading their worlds of luxury to live in the dangerous jungles of Panama, where they face off in epic adventures and endure the most brutal conditions, as they push themselves to go far beyond their comfort zone. From the producers of “Naked and Afraid” comes the most intense celebrity adventure ever attempted, where only teamwork, perseverance and finding the inner strength they never knew they possessed can get them through another day and raise money for their chosen charities. BEYOND THE EDGE will premiere Wednesday, March 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. SHOWTIME Sports announcer Mauro Ranallo hosts. The nine celebrities who will brave the Panama jungle in BEYOND THE EDGE are country superstar Lauren Alaina, Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis, country superstar Craig Morgan, NBA champion Metta World Peace, supermodel Paulina Porizkova, NFL legend Mike Singletary, actress Jodie Sweetin (“Full House,” “Fuller House”) and television personalities Colton Underwood (“The Bachelor”) and Eboni K. Williams (“The Real Housewives of New York City”). For two weeks, the celebrities will see if they have the grit to withstand torrential downpours, scorching heat and deadly wildlife while living in the exotic Panama jungle. There won’t be any judges or eliminations – instead, each celebrity must rely on their inner fortitude, physical ability, and courage, and have faith in their teammates to endure in the wild. For each day they last, and every grueling adventure challenge they win with their team, the celebrities will raise more money for 4 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

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their charities. If a player reaches their breaking point, they can ring a bell to signal that they are ready to go home. At the end of the 14 days, the top two earners will go head to head in one final adventure, to see who can become the BEYOND THE EDGE champion and take home the most money for their charity. “BEYOND THE EDGE is the most extreme celebrity format ever attempted,” said executive producer Greg Goldman. “The day before we started principal photography, all of the producers looked at each other with the sinking feeling that this celebrity cast might see where

they were living for up to two weeks – the harsh jungles of Panama – and just bolt. To the contrary, we were amazed by how these icons pushed themselves to their breaking points, showing incredible mental fortitude and physical tenacity. And all for an incredible cause: to raise money for charities that are near and dear to their hearts.”

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"MORBIUS" in theaters april 2022 ONE OF the most compelling and conflicted characters in Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters comes to the big screen as Oscar® winner Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil – or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges? The film also stars Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson. Directed by Daniel Espinosa. Opens April 1, 2022.

HBO Documentary ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE CORPORATE RAIDER OR SHAREHOLDER ACTIVIST? A PORTRAIT OF THE “TAKEOVER TITAN” OF WALL STREET HBO DOCUMENTARY ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE, directed by Bruce David Klein, explores the fascinating contradictions at the heart of the famed financier, Carl Icahn. Amassing close to $20 billion dollars over the last half century and at the forefront of some of the most legendary business deals of our times, Icahn, often referred to as the “Lone Wolf of Wall Street,” is a feared negotiator and master strategist in the art of corporate takeovers and investments. A polarizing figure described as both an activist investor and a ruthless corporate raider, Icahn rose from modest beginnings in Queens to become one of the richest men in the world, embodying the American Dream, whose impact on companies, products, CEOs, stock markets, and capitalism itself is vast. Yet, he openly criticizes corporate excess and the huge wealth inequality gap. In his own words and with commentary from family members, journalists, and fellow titans of industry, ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE probes Icahn’s humble roots, his business acumen, and his obsessive drive to stay atop America’s corporate hierarchy.

ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE debuts FEBRUARY 15 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/ PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. For six tumultuous decades, Icahn has put his remarkably aggressive, brilliantly inventive, usually controversial, and often money-making stamp on the world’s most storied companies, from Apple and Marvel, Texaco and Rubbermaid, to Netflix and Lyft. In ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE, Icahn himself takes viewers inside some of the biggest deals of the last half century including his takeover of TWA in the 1980s, his high-profile investment in Apple in 2013 which provoked a stock rise of $17 billion

dollars (this effect is known on Wall Street as “The Icahn Lift”), his very public battle with Bill Ackman over Herbalife, and his intervention during the Texaco bankruptcy, the largest in the world. Formidable, unrelenting, and surprising, Icahn’s legacy is complicated. Considered by some to be a corporate raider whose actions sometimes result in the shuttering of companies and job losses, he prefers to see himself as a benevolent activist, an advocate of corporate democracy whose streamlining of corporations redistributes wealth to the shareholders and out of the hands of overpaid CEOs. Either way, his dealings have resulted in Icahn Enterprises, LP amassing assets of almost $30 billion dollars. HBO Documentary Films presents an Atlas Media Corp. Production ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE written, produced and directed by Bruce David Klein; produced by Alexander J. Goldstein; co-produced by Marc Kusnetz and Jim Bruce; executive produced by Jay Firestone. For HBO: senior producer, Tina Nguyen; executive producers, Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller. HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY • 5

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UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP ACQUIRES STING’S SONG CATALOG WORLDWIDE AGREEMENT COVERS ICONIC ARTIST’S ENTIRE CATALOG, BOTH AS A SOLO ARTIST AND WITH THE POLICE. DEAL UNITES STING’S MUSIC PUBLISHING AND RECORDED MUSIC GLOBALLY UNDER UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP UNIVERSAL MUSIC Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global music publishing division, announced the acquisition of 17time GRAMMY Award winner Sting’s career catalog of music. This historic, comprehensive worldwide agreement for the catalog of one of the most commercially successful and criticallyacclaimed songwriters of the last halfcentury encompasses the entirety of both Sting’s solo works as well as those with The Police, including “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Shape Of My Heart,” “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You,” “Fields Of Gold,” “Desert Rose,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Englishman in New York” and “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” among countless other global hits. UMPG becomes the worldwide home of Sting’s extensive songwriting legacy, uniting his song catalog with his recorded music catalog under Universal Music Group (UMG) with this agreement. UMG has been Sting’s label home for his entire career through A&M, Interscope and Cherrytree Records. Together, UMPG and UMG will work with Sting to further build and expand his vast audience reach, strengthen the impact and influence of his timeless works, and continue supporting future music releases. British-born composer, singersongwriter, actor, author, and activist Sting has sold more than 100 million albums throughout his illustrious career and created some of the most recognizable and culturally impactful pop songs in recent decades. As co-founder, frontman and bassist of The Police, alongside Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, Sting became one of the world’s best-selling artists. The Police released five studio 6 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

albums between 1978 – 1983, earning six GRAMMY Awards and two Brit Awards. The band were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Sting, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, is also one of the world’s most distinctive, prolific and acclaimed solo artists, having released fifteen studio albums between 1985’s debut ‘The Dream of Blue Turtles’ and his most recent, ‘The Bridge,’ released in November 2021. Sting’s acclaimed albums include UK No. 1s ‘…Nothing Like the Sun,’ ‘The Soul Cages,’ ‘Ten Summoner’s Tales,’ ‘Mercury Falling,’‘Sacred Love,’ ‘Brand New Day,’ and more. Sting has received an additional 11 GRAMMY Awards for his solo works, three further Brit Awards including the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music Award in 2003, a

Golden Globe and an Emmy Award. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 and presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000. Beyond his own critical and commercial success, Sting’s songs have remained a mainstay of pop culture with many of his songs being sampled to shape global hits. In 2018, Sting’s “Shape Of My Heart” was used in Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” which became one of the biggest records of the year. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since received more than 1.8 billion streams on Spotify. In 1997, The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” was sampled by Diddy in “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Faith Evans and 112, and received the GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The song spent eleven weeks atop the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in 15 other countries. A testament to the depth of his influence on countless new generations of performers, Sting’s works have also been sampled by artists including Nas, The Roots, 2Pac, RZA, Kygo & Avicii, Black Eyed Peas, Craig David, French Montana, Talib Kweli, Fugees and Cam’ron. Additionally, his songs have been covered by an array of the world’s most acclaimed artists including George Michael, Johnny Cash, Herbie Hancock, Isaac Hayes, Eva Cassidy, Violet Femmes, Gloria Gaynor, Shirley Bassey and Fall Out Boy, amongst others. One of music’s most popular live performers, Sting will resume his “My Songs” world tour next month followed by his critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in June 2022.

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LA PHILHARMONIC AND GUSTAVO DUDAMEL ANNOUNCE NEW DETAILS FOR 2022 AT WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL

SNOOP DOGG, RELEASES LATEST ALBUM, B.O.D.R. (BACC ON DEATH ROW) OUT TODAY LOS ANGELES Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Chief Executive Officer and David C. Bohnett Chief Executive Officer Chair Chad Smith announced new details of the LA Phil’s winter-spring programs at Walt Disney Concert Hall, from January 7 through June 14, 2022. In addition, starting January 18, all audience members who are eligible must have received a COVID-19 booster dose in addition to being fully vaccinated in order to attend performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The 2022 programs include signature LA Phil initiatives: the Power to the People! Festival organized by Gustavo Dudamel and Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock; the multi-year PanAmerican Music Initiative (PAMI), curated this season by composer Gabriela Ortiz; the multidisciplinary, multi-genre Gen X Festival curated in part by composer Thomas Adès; newly announced concerts with Father John Misty (Feb 25), Nas (May 1) and Liz Phair (May 10) on sale this Friday, January 7; highly anticipated concerts from Damon Albarn (Jan 24), Sparks (Feb 7 & 8), Andy Shauf (Mar 11) and José González (Mar 15); and significantly expanded humanities events throughout the season that explore ideas and themes beyond the stage. Gustavo Dudamel said, “Even though

there are many challenges still ahead, we enter this new year full of hope. After returning to live performances this past fall, we were reminded once again of the power and impact of art. These upcoming events are a beautiful expression of that impact and of the way that music can speak to us across any divide. It can speak to us through time and generations, as we see in our Gen X Festival. It can reach across continents, as the rhythms of our Pan-American Music Initiative resonate over walls and borders. It can converse with empathy and urgency, as in our Power to the People! Festival. And, as we will show in our collaboration with Deaf West Theatre in Beethoven’s Fidelio, it can even speak without making a sound, touching the most profoundly universal aspects of humanity.” Chad Smith said, “The programs we’re announcing for the second half of the season include a wealth of humanities events that support the LA Phil’s mission of engaging and inspiring the broadest possible audience. Under Gustavo’s artistic leadership, we are reaching out more and more to connect our community with the meanings and values of the music on our stage. This is part of the future of the LA Phil: deepening the experience of our concerts and exploring all the dimensions of our music.”

ONE OF the most legendary artists in the game, Snoop Dogg, literally returns to his roots with the release of his 20th studio album, B.O.D.R. (Bacc On Death Row). In a monumental week for the Entertainment Icon, this album comes off the heels of the announcement that Snoop Dogg has acquired the Death Row Records brand, in which he was a founding member and was his debut label. B.O.D.R. is the first album through Death Row Records, now under Snoop Dogg’s ownership. B.O.D.R. available everywhere today here. “B.O.D.R. is especially important to me and I’m excited to have a full circle moment in my career at this time,” said Snoop Dogg. “The album has all the classic Snoop Dogg style with surprises and features from some of the dopest artists out there.” B.O.D.R. marks the 30th anniversary of Death Row’s very first release, the seminal West Coast, genre defining The Chronic. In the same vein, B.O.D.R. finds Snoop at peak Doggfather, both lyrically and culturally with an iconic ensemble cast of features including Nas, Wiz Khalifa, DaBaby, The Game, Nate Dogg, T.I., Sleepy Brown, Uncle Murda, E-Mo, October London, Nefertitti Avant, HeyDeon, and Jane Handcock. Not to be outdone, the tracks are fueled by equal amounts of firepower with production from Hit-Boy, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Battlecat, Hi-Tek, Bink, Nottz, Soopafly, Trevor Lawrence Jr., and Hollis. The album is currently on all streaming services and is being distributed by Create Music Group. HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY • 7

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ANGEL CITY Football Club Welcomes New Investors ACFC CLOSES SERIES A AND WELCOMES NEW INVESTORS, INCLUDING CHRISTINA AGUILERA, JAY SHETTY, GABRIELLE UNION, SHAWN JOHNSON EAST, AND RACHEL ZOE TODAY, ANGEL City Football Club (ACFC) announced the club raised its Series A financing with participation from Seven Seven Six, the investment firm founded by Lead Founding Investor Alexis Ohanian, several existing owners, Initialized Capital, and a diverse group of new investors. The latest investor round includes actor, producer and advocate Gabrielle Union and her daughter, 3-year-old influencer Kaavia James Union Wade, singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera and her fiancé, investor and executive at MasterClass Matthew Rutler, #1 New York Times bestselling author, purpose coach, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, podcaster, and former monk Jay Shetty, Olympic Gold Medalist and gymnast Shawn Johnson East and husband, former NFL star Andrew East. In addition, new investors Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman are investing via venture capital firm Rachel Zoe Ventures. Zoe’s company CURATEUR is also an ACFC sponsor. Marisa Sharkey and Bianca Gates, whose company Birdies is ACFC’s official jersey sleeve partner, founder of women’s ready-to-wear fashion brand A.L.C. Andrea Lieberman, and other notable owners include Blythe Haaga, Paul and Catalina Haaga and family and social entrepreneur Betsy Williams. "We are honored to welcome these investors to Angel City FC,” said Julie Uhrman, ACFC Founder and President. “They are an incredibly diverse group of individuals whose life and work align with the mission of our club. Each of our new investors are committed to supporting our purpose to set higher expectations on and off the pitch through the impact 8 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

we are making in the community and on the women’s game. This group joins our incredibly active and passionate roster of founding investors, and we couldn't be more excited that they are part of the Angel City family.” The group is also joined by former XFL LA Wildcats President Heather Brooks Karatz and husband real estate executive Theodore Karatz, sports executive Ben Gumpert, and President of Business Operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers Andrew Friedman; venture capitalists Michael Sidgmore, Jess Lee, Lydia Jett, Aaron Wong, Daniel Karubian, Megan

Hyatt and Spark Capital General Partner Nabeel Hyatt, and venture firm Carta Ventures; impact investor Jaclyn Forough; entertainment executives Natalie Bruss, Anna DerParseghian, Jesse Sisgold, Kristina Brittenham, and Brent Weinstein; CEO and Founder of Hawke Media Erik Huberman; investors Renee Noto, Brian Weissert, Mina Faltas, and Brett Winton; entrepreneurs Josh Spear, Carol Koh Evans, Linda Xie, Andy Kleinman, Sriram Krishnan, and Brendan Brazier; business executives Bridgit Lombard, Darren Hite, Ime Archibong, and Brenda Shanks; and finance attorney Marisa Stavenas.

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LA Galaxy Acquire Brazilian Midfielder Douglas Costa as Designated Player THE LA GALAXY today announced that the club has acquired midfielder Douglas Costa via a six-month loan from Brazilian side Grêmio. After the conclusion of his loan, Costa, who will be added to the Galaxy’s roster as a Designated Player and will occupy an international roster slot, will be signed to a one-and-a-halfyear contract through the end of the 2023 MLS regular season pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P1 Visa. Costa, 31, joins LA with over 400 professional appearances and 21 trophies won in the top leagues of Brazil, Germany, Italy and Ukraine since making his professional debut in 2008 for Grêmio. During the 2021 Brazilian Série A campaign for Grêmio, while on loan from Italian Serie A side Juventus, Costa tallied three goals and two assists in 26 games played (20 starts).

“Douglas is a world-class player and a proven champion at the highest level. His capacity to create and finish will add yet another level to our attack,” said LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney. “We are excited to integrate him into the team as we push toward the start of the season.” Costa returned on loan to Bayern Munich in October of 2020 and helped the Bavarian club claim the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup. That season, Costa tallied one goal and one assist in 11 appearances (3 starts) in league play for Bayern, helping his side win the 2020-21 Bundesliga title. In three seasons in Munich across all competitions (2015-17, 2020-21), the midfielder notched 15 goals and 30 assists in 97 games played. At the international level, Costa has tallied three goals and six assists in 31 appearances (13 starts) for the Brazilian Men’s National Team since making his debut in 2014.

Clippers Acquire Powell and Covington from Trail Blazers THE LA CLIPPERS have acquired Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and the Pistons 2025 second-round pick, announced Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. Powell, 28, appeared in 40 games for the Trail Blazers this season and started 39 of them, averaging 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Originally selected with the 46th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Powell has appeared in 416 career games with the Trail Blazers and Raptors, averaging 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 46.2% from the field. “Norm is a two-way player who can score from all three levels, spread

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the floor with his shooting and guard multiple positions with his length and versatility,” said Frank. “He was part of a championship team in Toronto before joining the Blazers. Norm has SoCal roots, having grown up in San Diego and starred at UCLA, and we’re thrilled to bring him back.” Covington, 31, appeared in 48 games

for the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 7.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals. The Tennessee State University graduate has appeared in 514 career games, averaging 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals with Houston, Philadelphia, Minnesota and Portland. Covington was named to the NBA AllDefensive Team in 2017-18. “Robert is a proven vet, a versatile wing and an excellent team defender who also stretches the floor with his shooting,” added Frank. Norman Powell

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FW22 COLLECTION Streetwear brand, CHAANCE premiered its Fall/Winter ‘22 Collection digitally with its fashion film on NYFW.com on Saturday evening. The streetwear brand channeled ‘90s Hip Hop with dancers, models, and BMX bikers that hit the streets in its conceptual and transformative athletic wear. For the second season in a row, Chaance brings together a dynamic group of models to present its unisex line, presenting active sportswear, from biker shorts to sweatshirts, continuing to become one of the most sought-after, high-end street-style and sportswear brands. In the first half of the short film, models in monochromatic looks in sky blue, salmon, and black along with camouflage prints on hooded puffer coats take the city by storm. As the film reaches the midpoint, a black and white transition of interpretive dancers is styled in runway-ready streetwear pieces. Models on BMX bikes rock widecollared shirts, sweatshirts, original prints, and true-to-the-era ‘90s style, wide-legged athletic pants. CHAANCE's FW22 collection 'Light the fire within' symbolizes igniting hope during gray and trying times. Inspired by the signs of hope and triumph of the winter Olympics, CHAANCE incorporates these images into its collection with bold colors, graphics, and the best materials for freedom of movement. Directed by visual artist Carlos Serrao, CHAANCE's FW2022 New York Fashion Show video is divided into four chapters that showcase CHAANCE's diverse collection in a stylish, retro film style: 'The heart of the city' which visualizes runways in the street; 'Urban training' that lays out urban spaces in slow motion; 'Moving against the elements' where one frees themselves and gives in to nature's wild elements; and 'Night ride' that shows a BMX racing scene. Each chapter not only portrays individual runway vignettes but also illustrates CHAANCE's vision to incorporate the bigger meanings of life and culture into its collections.

Los Angeles RAMS are SUPER BOWL CHAMPS! Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win the second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history as Cooper Kupp takes home MVP WHEN IT mattered most, three of the Rams' biggest playmakers stepped up big-time. Quarterback Matthew Stafford's goahead touchdown pass to wide receiver Cooper Kupp with 1:25 left, followed by defensive lineman Aaron Donald's fourthdown pressure of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on the ensuing drive lifted the Rams to a 23-20 victory over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium, giving them their first Super Bowl title in Los Angeles. Trailing 20-16 with 6:20 remaining, the Rams reached the Bengals 8-yard line with under 2 minutes remaining. Facing a 3rdand-goal from that spot, Stafford's pass intended for Kupp was broken up, but a defensive holding call against the Bengals kept the drive alive. On the next play, Stafford fired what was initially the goahead, four-yard touchdown pass to Kupp, but it was negated by off-setting penalties. A pass interference penalty against the Bengals on the next play advanced the ball to their 1-yard line with 1:38 left. Stafford then connected with Kupp from one yard out for the go-ahead touchdown pass to put the Rams up 23-20 with 1:25 left. Quarterback Joe Burrow opened the

Bengals' ensuing series with a 17-yard completion to wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and 9-yard completion to wide receiver Tee Higgins to move them to midfield. Needing to convert on 4th and 1 from the Rams 49 to keep the drive alive, Donald slammed the door shut pressuring Burrow into an incompletion that resulted in a turnover on downs. Stafford completed 26 of 40 pass attempts for 283 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the victory. Kupp tallied eight receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. posted two receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game late in the first half with a knee injury. Meanwhile, the Rams defense collected seven sacks, led by Donald and outside linebacker Von Miller's two each. COOPER KUPP SUPER BOWL LVI MVP All season long, the Rams could count on wide receiver Cooper Kupp to deliver. And did the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year ever on the game's biggest stage.

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Kupp was named MVP of Super Bowl 56 after finishing with eight catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns - the second the game-winner on a one-yard pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford - in a 23-20 Los Angeles victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Kupp came alive on that final drive, collecting 45 of those 92 yards en route to setting up his second touchdown catch. Stu Jackson/LA Rams.

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Returning to roots and "run it back"

Recapping the Rams' Super Bowl LVI parade and rally in Los Angeles

he double-decker buses branded in royal and sol and a "World Champions 2021" logos slowly made their way down Jefferson Boulevard to Figueroa Street, then onto Exposition Drive where they arrived at the Peristyle at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Rams' celebration of their Super Bowl LVI title culminated Wednesday afternoon with a parade and a rally at the Coliseum on a 62-degree day and under clear blue Southern California skies, a celebration that connected the team back to the roots of its L.A. return while celebrating the present and looking toward the future. The final destination of the parade was where they played their home games in their first three seasons back in Los Angeles until the completion of SoFi Stadium, with the rally taking place at the Olympic Plaza and Peristyle Arch. Along the route, quarterback Matthew Stafford hit trick shots off the top of the bus he was on after a fan tossed him a football. Another fan threw offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth a – unique – Cooper Kupp MVP t-shirt, which Whitworth wore the rest of the celebration. Kupp rocked a black Kobe Bryant jersey with gold trim that had the number 8 on the front and number 24 on the back. Defensive lineman Aaron Donald took his shirt off. The fun continued with speeches from Inglewood Mayor James Butts, who presented a key to the city to Rams Owner and Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who presented keys to the city to Stafford, Kupp and Donald, and Los Angeles City Councilman for District 9 Curren Price 14 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

Let's go. Don't let anybody's opinion of you ever become your reality. Bet on yourself. World damn champions!" In a classy move, Kupp wanted Whitworth speak before he did. When Kupp got his chance, he drew inspiration from his wardrobe. "I'm standing here in this city that knows nothing but championships," Kupp said. "We're out here celebrating this championship – Kobe's a part of this. He belongs here. I'll you what, he set the standard. All I know: Get back to work, let's run it back." This celebration was full-circle of sorts for Woods, a Los Angeles native who went to Serra High in Gardena and later starred at USC. "Growing up here man, we are all family, man," said Woods, who also used his speech to thank all those who made sacrifices to make this season possible. "Being able to play here in LA, start right here at USC, bring this home right down Figueroa. This is why we do it." The parade marked the conclusion of official celebrations, but some players like Donald might keep the festivities going awhile longer. Considering Donald – whose resume is well-known by now – said during his speech he was living a longtime dream, not sure anyone would blame him. "I've been drinking a little bit, so we're having a good time," Donald said during his speech. "It's going to look like this through at least the end of the week. We world champions!" Stu Jackson/LA Rams.

officially presenting the adoption of the resolution congratulating the Rams on winning the Super Bowl. From there, Rams general manager Les Snead kicked off speeches from members of the team, doing so while wearing a shirt with a meme popular among the Rams fan base about draft picks. "We know what that highest high feels like today," Snead said. "So in honor of the shirt, F them picks, we'll use 'em to go win more Super Bowls." Rams head coach Sean McVay, Stafford, Donald, Miller, wide receiver Robert Woods, offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth and Kupp rounded out the speeches, with McVay, Donald, Miller and Kupp hitting on the same theme of running it back. In fact, McVay got Voice of the Rams J.B. Long to ask Donald that at the end of Donald's speech. "Run it back! Run it back!" McVay started chanting. "We built a super team," Donald said. "If we bring the super team back, why not run it back?" Meanwhile, Whitworth took his moment to offer an inspiring message. "Five years ago, I was told I was a little too old," Whitworth said. "I was told that maybe my time was done. And I tell you this for every single person sitting out there that's ever doubted anything you've ever done, bet on yourself, because five years later, I'm holding this trophy up and I'm 40 years old. HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY • 15

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Photo by Zack Smith Photography The non-profit French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) is excited to announce the official return to the stage after a twoyear hiatus. French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, the largest free festival and showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture, takes place April 21-24 across venues and stages in the French Quarter neighborhood. This year’s festival invites locals and visitors to reconnect with the flavors of regional cuisine from more than 50 local restaurants, dance to the beat of 265+ Louisiana acts on 20 stages, and enjoy special events that celebrate this unique city. The festival will operate from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day of the event. Festival organizers welcome the return of Chevron as Presenting Sponsor of both French Quarter Festival and Satchmo

SummerFest. “Even though the event itself has been on hiatus the last two years, Chevron’s support of French Quarter Festival has never wavered,” said Leah Brown Public Affairs Manager, Chevron Gulf of Mexico. “Together, we funded local musicians and the gig community during COVID’s most difficult days. Now, we’re more excited than ever to see these legendary artists return to the stage. This year’s festival will be an opportunity to again support Louisiana musicians and businesses and celebrate the Crescent City’s special culture, cuisine, and character. Chevron thanks the French Quarter Fest staff for their longstanding partnership and invites everyone to join us!” The FQFI staff has continued to work diligently to bring back this beloved

event that has been missed by its growing community of fans, musicians, gig workers, sponsors and partners. Throughout this time the team has stayed in close communication with City, Health and Public Safety Officials and together are confident in the ability to produce a safe and joyful experience for all this year. “We have worked and waited patiently and now the countdown to our 2022 spring festival has officially begun,” said Emily Madero, President & CEO of FQFI. “We are returning strong with over 1,800 local musicians, more than 50 chefs and restaurants, new interactive fan experiences, and evening programming across the city. FQFI is proud to kick off the festival season in New Orleans with a truly authentic celebration and we welcome everyone to join us for an unforgettable four days.”

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ollywood insider, Donelle Dadigan (President/Founder of The Hollywood Museum; Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; Chair of the Hollywood Historic Trust & member of the CA Film Commission and more), has been called Hollywood's most influential woman. Her goal, at this time, is to rejuvinate Hollywood and restore this once thriving community, post pandemic. On average 10 million tourists and fans visit a 15-block stretch of Hollywood Boulevard every year to visit the Walk of Fame and The Hollywood Museum. Today, it is anything but business as usual for the popular sites, who have turned toward social media to bring Hollywood to the fans at this time. Since, during the most recent health crisis, the public has been hesitant to get out and see the attactions that have drawn record breaking crowds for years. With the help of many celebrities (Examples: Loretta Swit, Donna Mills, Carolyn Hennesy, Leeza Gibbons, Kevin Spirtas, Ruta Lee, Donna Pescow, Bob Bergen, Alison Argnrim, Anson Williams, Robert Hays, Judy Tenuta, Rich Little, Dee Wallace and many more) who have recording messages for the about their favorite exhibits or memories of the museum, as well as offering historic trivia about the industry and the famous building itself (Former the Max Factor Building, where make-up magic was born, creating the signature looks for Gene Harlow, Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, Angela Lansbury, Rita Hayworth, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and many other). In addition, Just as World War II ended, 75 years ago, it was also the beginning of what is now an American

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television institution called, The Game Show, with the premiere of "Truth or Consequences" in 1941. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, the plans to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary were put on hold, which would have included an exhibit at The Hollywood Museum (a Non-Profit organization, located in the historic Max Factor building), highlighting many of the popular hit game shows that have since captivated audiences, including Tic Tac Toe, High Rollers, The Price Is Right, The Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud and, of course, The Hollywood Squares. With permission, The Hollywood Museum (http://thehollywoodmuseum. com/), has gathered 47 stars including The Hollywood Squares hosts, Tom Bergeron, Peter Marshall, John Davidson, in addition to special guest hosts, Pat Finn, Marc Summers and Bruce Vilanch for a virtual take off on the classic game show entitled, The Hollywood Museum Squares, with 47 celebrity panelists including Loni Anderson, Rich Little, Gilbert Gottfried, Lindsay Wagner, Dee Wallace, Jerry Mathers, Loretta Swit, Donna Mills, Carolyn Hennesy, Perti Hawkins Byrd, etc All proceeds benefiting the museum, which is currently the most recognized venue in Los Angeles as the "Official Museum of Hollywood" and the go to for authentic Hollywood and entertainment history and had to remain closed for 19 months due to the pandemic. These productions were made in an effort to secure the continuing mission of the museum to save and present entertainment history for and to future generations. Hollywood insider, Donelle Dadigan (President/Founder of The Hollywood Museum) remarks, "The Hollywood Museum is a place for families to share quality time together. So, what

better way to offer families an experience together, especially over the holidays, than with The Hollywood Museum Squares."

DONELLE DADIGAN

Born to a family legacy in Hollywood, Donelle Dadigans' Godfather Jose' Iturbi, was the MGM great composer, working with Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, etc, the first to receive a Star on the Walk of Fame for recording and the first to sell 1 million records. As the keeper of the Max Factor legacy, she has become the go to expert on Hollywood history and can share knowledge about his decisions and beauty secrets for Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow and so many others. Ms Dadigan's work with the museum, The Hollywood Trust and the Walk of Fame and how people can tune into social media to get a glimpse of museums items and their history while during the current crisis with daily posts done by famous patrons. The star studded galas and events held at the museum have included EMMY Award nomination partiss, Oscar viewing parties, book signings for some f the biggest names, memorials to Hollywood elite and, of course, star studded exhibits to film and TV's grad and greatest. She is not only responsible for creating, what is currently the only archive of movie and TV memorabilia available to the public (having saved many film and TV treasures from being lost), but has brought many of the industry's elite together for galas. Among them are The Academy Awards and the Emmys as well as the famous walk of fame, in addition to personal Non COVID-19 stories about Lily Tomlin, Julia Roberts, Ellen DeGeneres, Melanie Griffith, Tippi Hedren, Elizabeth Taylor, etc.

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MEAGHAN B MURPHY

NS: What is your name/occupation/company name? MM: I’m Meaghan B (no period) Murphy. I’m the editor in chief of Woman’s Day magazine, co-host of the wellness podcast “Off the Gram” on the OzTube network, author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with YAY, a Mama of 3 as seen on TV shows like ‘Live with Kelly & Ryan’, “Today”, “Dr. Oz”, and more

NS: What lights you up in life? MM: A whole lot of things make me say YAY—a sweaty pre-dawn workout, an arm party of bracelets…Taco Tuesday!

NS: Where is your happy place? MM: On a beach hunting for sea glass with my 3 kids! I lost my Dad to pancreatic cancer almost 6 years ago and promised him we’d always carry on his legacy of searching for these tiny treasures.

I worked the MTV Beach House at the Jersey Shore and the Bahamas.

NS: Do you have any advice for people who want to work in your business? MM: Chase what excites you and care a whole lot about it. Passion and purpose are infectious.

NS: What is your favorite food and your favorite memory? MM: I live for Pizza FriYAY! I love a gluten-free (I’m celiac) salad pizza and a glass of Malbec. NS: What are you most The day my books arrived from Penguin passionate about that you Random House and I held that orange are working on currently? MM: I’m gearing up for the paperback cover in my hands for the ﬁrst time. My whole family was in the throes of release of Your Fully Charged Life! COVID and watching our UPS carrier I can’t wait to continue to share my load the boxes on the front porch felt story and the science-based strategies that transformed me from like a birth. crappy to happy. And maybe ﬁnally NS: What does success get to sign a few books in person! mean to you? Do you have

many people know about 06 you? MM: I studied acting and I was NS: What is something not

an on-air host on MTV in the 1990s! HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

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08 a favorite quote related or unrelated to success?

MM: Success

is going to bed proud & content, no matter what you did or didn’t

(!) check off your to-do list. I’m a quote machine. Current favorite: “If you’re nervous, it means you care.”

NS: What do you think of when I say the word “Hollywood” and the word “givefleuncer”? MM: “Hollywood“ makes me think of the line from Pretty Woman: “Welcome to Hollywood. What’s your dream? “ I LOVE the word “givefluencer“. To me, it’s what every influencer should be: Someone who uses their powers for good.

NS: Where can our readers ﬁnd you and follow you? MM:

I’m @meaghanbmurphy & @theyaylist on Instagram & Your Fully Charged Life is available wherever books are sold.

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GRANT 01

CARDONE

NS: What is your name, your title, and the name of your company? GC: I’m Grant Cardone. Speaker, author, real estate investor,

business owner, entrepreneur, owner & partner of seven companies, including Cardone Enterprises & Cardone Capital. Also, I started the 10X Growth Conference, the world's largest business conference.

NS: What lights you up in life? GC: My wife, my two beautiful daughters,

NS: Where is your happy place? GC: Spending time with my family is my

my community, the 10X team, and people who believe in what I do. My purpose is helping others achieve their goals and there’s nothing more fulﬁlling to me than watching someone go from nothing to something.

happy place. Creating passive income for our investors in Cardone Capital & seeing businesses grow and scale using Cardone Training Technologies... That is my happy place. Also, seeing my Cardone Foundation bring ﬁnancial literacy to young adults globally.

advice for people who 04 want to work in your business? NS: Do you have any

GC: It all starts with mindset. Setting your goals, hitting your targets, taking risks and massive action is how you will get what you want. You must believe in you, be willing to improve your skills, surround yourself with the right people, and commit to your goals. If I did it, you can do it

NS: What are you most passionate about that you are working on currently? GC: The 6th 10X Growth Conference where thousands of people come together, network, learn valuable skills and change their lives…and, the Grant Cardone Foundation which provides access to education & offers mentorship for children and young adults without fathers.

06 you?

NS: What is something not many people know about GC: I lost my father at the age of

10, then my brother. Watching my mother struggle ﬁnancially was something that stuck with me for a long time because I couldn’t help. I got some bad habits along the way, but I changed my ways, and made a commitment to be great. I found my purpose, set goals, took action, & created “this life”. I show people resources which help them discover their capabilities and potential to be great.

food and your favorite 07 memory?

NS: What is your favorite

GC: I always say food is fuel. I love a big salad and I am living vegan now. My favorite memory would have to be when my little girl, Sabrina, gave a speech at my 10X Growth Conference, Her conﬁdence, passion for growth, and talent make me a proud papa. She keeps surprising me.

NS: What does success mean to you? Do you have a favorite quote related or unrelated to success? GC: Success

to me means to have wealth in all aspects of life. Financial freedom to do

what I can for myself, my family, and others is a huge part of that. “Contacts equal contracts” is a quote I say a lot. The difference between contacts and contracts is the “r” which stands for relationships. You need to build relationships to get contracts

I say the word “Hollywood” & 09 the word “giveﬂeuncer”?

NS: What do you think of when

GC: Expectations and the ability to make a difference. When people hear the word “Hollywood”, they think of an unobtainable lifestyle. The truth is many celebrities and high-proﬁle people come from humble beginnings. A “giveﬂuencer” is someone who uses their notoriety to help create success and opportunities for others with big dreams.

NS: Where can our readers ﬁnd you and follow you?

GC: You can follow me at @grantcardone on social channels. I have many events and workshops coming up. Check out the schedule at grantcardone.com/events. One workshop can change your life. Make success your duty, obligation, and responsibility! HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

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ASK THE EXPERTS BY: NIKI SHADROW SNYDER

DEBRA SILVERMAN

NS: What is your name/occupation/company name? DS: Debra Silverman / Astrologer and Psychotherapist / Debra Silverman Astrology

NS: What lights you up in life? DS: The Elements, literally I spend ever day in devotion to Water, Air, Earth and Fire, and of course my family.

NS: Where is your happy place? DS: In the middle of the mountains/ jungle of Kauai

NS: Do you have any advice for people who want to work in your business? DS: Consistency and hard work really are the formula to success. Keep going, keep doing readings, keep studying. Astrololgy is as big as the sky and requires a devoted student to ﬁnd success.

NS: What are you most passionate about that you are working on currently? DS: My writing intensive workshop called Tell Me A Story and the book I am currently writing about it

NS: What is your favorite food and your favorite memory? DS: My favourite food is Arugula, and my favourite memory is getting lost in the jungle and ﬁnding my way home with my intuition

NS: What does success mean to you? Do you have a favorite quote related or unrelated to success? DS: Teaching other people what I do and seeing them ﬂourish. “You know why God created us, because S/He loves stories.” Elie Wiesel

giveﬂuencer, I think of someone who has inﬂuence in the social media realm or in Hollywood but gives back to her community as much as possible whether it’s freebies, webinars, or programs. It's about more than just being there, it is about causes and creating change in the world around you.

NS: Where can our readers ﬁnd you and follow you?

DS: debrasilvermanastrology.com

NS: What do you think many people know about 06 of when I say the word 09 you? DS: That I am a hidden “Hollywood” and the word NS: What is something not

introvert, I don’t each much and I live on air.

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“giveﬂeuncer”? DS: When I think of Hollywood and the word

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MICHAELINE

DE JORIA

NS: What is your name/occupation/company name? MJ:Michaeline De Joria, CEO, John Paul Mitchell Systems

NS: What lights you up in life? MJ: My kids!

NS: Where is your happy place? MJ: At home with my husband and kids at the end of the day when things are settled. And Bora Bora.

NS: Do you have any advice for people who want to work in your business? MJ: Number One: Don’t bring your ego. Number Two: Learn about the other departments. Most people don‘t realize the impact their actions have on the rest of the organization. Number Three: Work hard for what you want. It’s the only way to truly get it.

NS: What are you most passionate about that you are working on currently? MJ: Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty is my current obsession, and we have a Tea Tree line coming out that I love!!! There are a lot of launches I am thrilled about, but can’t speak on them just yet ;)

NS: What is something not many people know about you? MJ: I‘m really into backgammon. I can‘t eat food with lettuce on it because of a food poisoning aversion I developed when I was in the 8th grade that I never got over, and I love TV with no shame.

NS: What is your favorite food and your favorite memory? MJ: Steak tacos, preferably from a taco stand. Favorite memory is a tie: All three of our kids births.

NS: What does success mean to you? Do you have a favorite quote related or unrelated to success? MJ: “Success unshared is failure.” -John Paul De Joria (my Dad)

NS: What do you think of when I say the word “Hollywood” & the word “giveﬂeuncer”? MJ: Hollywood reminds me of going to clubs with my friends when we were young and relatively fun. Giveﬂuencer, I love it!

NS: Where can our readers ﬁnd you & follow you? MJ: Instagram: @themdejoria

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Self-Acceptance Is The NewSelfie

veryone knows dating apps are based on first impressions and in a society where beauty is at your fingertips, you are a swipe away from meeting your sun-kissed, insta-glowing soul mate…… you are also a swipe away from disappointment. It’s no surprise that your cute little puppy dog eared, doe- eyed match shows up unrecognizable after you spent all night getting ready to meet this amazing person you just spent days connecting with. Maybe they hoped to engage you with their personality and their appearance may not matter as much, but it does. The hardest part of dating apps was navigating heartbreak, disappointment and so much wasted time, energy, and money on false profiles.

Over fifty million adults in the US subscribe to a dating app and they have provided love to hundreds of thousands across the country. That’s fifty million people that may have experienced a failed relationship with hopes and dreams of finding that real connection. If the true desire is to meet that ONE special person, then a NEW way must exist. Meet UnFiltered. A dating app where you can love in real time. Transparency is the founding reason behind the creation of the UnFiltered Dating app. Co-Founder Genesis Assulin, believes so strongly in the importance of transparency she named the App, UnFiltered. Like many of us she has personally experienced great successes and also great disappointments in online dating. We all live with real hopes and dreams of finding love in a world of overinflated egos and unrealistic expectations that filters provide. But it is this longing for authenticity in an unauthentic world that the creators felt the calling to create an app that is a game changer. The UnFiltered App is the only dating app on the market that only allows for real-time unfiltered profile pictures through the use of the in-app camera. There’s an ability to keep adding as many as you wish going forward, but no looking back. UnFiltered time stamps your photos which allows you to feel at ease in who you are engaging with, and you are able to love in real time. Maybe we all wished we looked younger, tighter, more ripped 30 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

with less wrinkles in places, but the reality is we all have to navigate life as well and all that comes with that. It is where we have come from, and it makes us who we are. Most traditional dating apps lead to repeat results, which is how they stay in business, they are designed to fail and keep you in the ecosystem for as long as possible. The downfalls that we have fixed are fake or misleading profiles that lead to disappointment; unlimited matches that create unfocused or insincere communication; and limited ability to communicate within the app force matches to “bounce” off the App and communicate on their own devices, which may prematurely allow for too much access to you personally.

UnFiltered strives to offer a safer community to their users. A deeper dive behind the scenes into the development side of the app includes an integrated technology that uses 8 factors to verify user accounts. Some of these verification methods includes verifying images, emails used to create user profiles, phone number and the user’s location to name a few. This technology, that was introduced via a partnership with some of the most secure platforms across the globe, is how UnFiltered is able to prevent fake and misleading identities for users. Once authenticated, the verified profile is issued a seal, reassuring the user that they’re messaging a real person. So, if you are looking to really date, and you’re done with Matching a few hundred, fumbling and Bumbling your way through first dates, Seeking out false Harmony or perhaps just done with Fishing in the big sea with plenty of disappointment, then come join us at UnFiltered. Where Real People meet Real People. Join us at our UnFiltered parties too as WE are where YOU are. Follow us on our Socials for details. UnFiltered, where Real Happens!

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MXQ Lifewater:

The Fountain of Youth? AGE OLD HEALTH WISDOM MEETS 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY Happiness and health go hand-in-hand. If you don't have health, it can greatly affect one’s personal happiness. And right at the center of our health is water. Our body consists of 70 percent water, and we can't go for more than a few days without drinking it. But it’s not just water that we need to stay healthy and strong, we also need vitamins and nutrients. This is where Chinese tycoon and entertainment maverick Ma Xiaoqiu comes in. Xiaoqiu has formulated a new technology that combines important nutrients with life-giving water that delivers them directly into your bloodstream. This new technology, The Neutral Nanosphere Particle is developed by a Nobel Prize nominee, Dr. Jerry T. Thornthwaite. SEPARATING ITSELF FROM THE PACK Robert Davidson, MXQ CEO, who trained at Cambridge and Oxford says “The Neutral Nanosphere Particle is a tiny particle that helps the four main ingredients infused in MXQ Life Water enter into your bloodstream and deliver it straight throughout your body. The Neutral Nanosphere Particle uses water as the carrier for the concentrated formulation of different active ingredients. We chose to use water because it naturally flows into us and it naturally flows into our tissues, muscles, skeleton and liposomes. It flows everywhere. The Neutral Nanosphere Particle truly makes Life Water a one-of-a kind beverage. It is different from other waters and energy drinks.” Curcumin, Vitamin C, Siberian Ginseng and Ginger form the core four ingredients of MXQ Lifewater. These nutrients work together to help boost your energy. They also help you to recover quicker and lead you naturally toward a healthier and more active life. 32 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

“The Nanosphere particle bypasses stomach acids and is delivered straight to your bloodstream," continues Mr. Davidson. That’s the differentiator of MXQ Life Water. It’s like nothing ever seen before on the market. This action helps the skin, eyes, digestion and energy levels, and in turn your longevity." SAFETY AND REGULATORY CONCERNS MXQ is dedicated to safety. It produces all products in an FDA registered CGMP facility in Oxnard, California, that holds VDA licenses, NSF certifications and ISO.

CURRENT PLANS MXQ Life Water is packaged in concentrated drops. One bottle can change 30 water bottles into Life Water. Plans are in motion to distribute this product worldwide through traditional distribution where you would find energy drinks and waters. WHAT’S NEXT FOR MXQ LIFEWATER? The company is working on products for a better night’s sleep. It is also looking to develop the Nanosphere particle to help with a variety of ailments including, but not limited to, helping with cancer treatments.

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Hollywood Weekly - Page Turners BedsideReading.com

It’s a new year, let’s turn over a new page! Here are our suggestions!

After Happily Ever After by Leslie A. Rasmussen Maggie Dolan, forty-five-years, is struggling with getting older. With her husband hiding a secret, and her daughter soon leaving for college, she realizes it’s her time to rediscover the woman she used to be. As Maggie starts out on this exciting and sometimes scary journey, she tries to navigate through the problems in her marriage, her daughter pulling away from her, her narcissistic mother, and the news that her father’s health is deteriorating, she finds herself pulled in a direction that makes her question the life she’s always known. After Happily Ever After deals with marriage, family, the empty nest, aging parents and what happens when they come crashing down at the same time.

Dava Shastri’s Last Day by Kirthana Ramisetti In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy—a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping. Dava Shastri, one of the world’s wealthiest women, has always lived with her sterling reputation in mind. A brain cancer diagnosis at the age of seventy, however, changes everything, and Dava decides to take her death—like all matters of her life—into her own hands. Summoning her four adult children to her private island, she discloses shocking news: in addition to having a terminal illness, she has arranged for the news of her death to break early, so she can read her obituaries. As someone who dedicated her life to the arts and the empowerment of women, Dava expects to read articles lauding her philanthropic work. Instead, her “death” reveals two devastating secrets, truths she thought she had buried forever. And now the whole world knows, including her children. In the time she has left, Dava must come to terms with the decisions that have led to this moment—and make peace with those closest to her before it’s too late.

Mine to Five by Tara September

It Takes a Village by Kevin Pereau Our smartphones are changing the way we manage our health, democratizing healthcare and better connecting us to everything we need to get and stay healthy. But what happens when we are all connected and how do we plug in? It Takes a Village checks in with healthcare’s top thought leaders to capture and share their insights on who is doing what and how you can benefit. Innovation never rests. From devices, to artificial intelligence, providers to innovators and everything in between. Learn how to leverage healthcare innovation from a pop culture take that anyone can relate to. All you need is your smartphone. Plug in and get connected. To your health!

Her dream job. His last chance. Working as a team will make their wishes come true, but at what price? Working beyond nine to five and barely getting by, Melanie Thomas is eager to celebrate the impending holiday season and to toast the start of her dream marketing job over drinks with her boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has different plans—like seeing other women. Indulging in a pity party with tequila, Melanie confides in a sexy stranger at the bar. It’s almost Christmas. One night of letting go won’t hurt anything, right? Turns out it just might—when the stranger is her new boss. Determined to succeed at her job, Melanie won’t be scared away. Matthew Ryans is burned out and on thin ice at the company he helped build unless he gets his head back in the game. Yet his head, both upper and lower, are quickly becoming obsessed with his new assistant. Still, he can’t seem to fully begrudge Melanie’s distracting presence and the Christmas joy she brings with it. Especially considering that her enthusiasm has him reenergized. For once, he is longing for Mondays, but with his heart and job on the line, he can’t risk blurring the lines no matter how strong the lure of holiday mistletoe is. 34 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

Impact by Sir Ronald Cohen The world must change, but we cannot change it by throwing money at old ideas that no longer work. We need a new path to a new world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. This is the world being created by the Impact Revolution. Preeminent international investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social finance innovator, Sir Ronald Cohen, has dedicated two decades to leading the Impact Revolution to achieve real social and environmental change. As one of the founders of venture capital, which ushered in the Tech Revolution, he builds on his years of personal experience to deliver a compelling account of how impact investing is reshaping capitalism. So, whether you’re: • • • • • •

an aspiring young entrepreneur an established business person an investor a philanthropist or somebody in government or are interested, as a consumer or employee, in companies doing good and doing well at the same time – this book is a sure-fire way to find out how you can play a role in changing the world.

Leading Beyond Change by Michael K. Sahota and Audreee Tara Sahota What does it take to navigate the current complexity of organizational performance? How do you create a high-performance organization filled with energized people motivated people? Most people’s beliefs about leadership, effective workplaces, and creating lasting change are either incomplete or outright incorrect. “In the quest to improve organizational performance, the first step is to understand and improve personal leadership abilities.” - Luke Hohmann, Founder and CEO, FirstRoot, Inc. and Creator of Innovation Games The way we think about business and leadership is quickly transforming. Leadership is required to step up to become more conscious of how they lead. Organizations are looking for new ways of working to scale business agility. Yet this is an evolutionary shift, where business as usual methods of management will not work. How can you scale excellence with people? Leading Beyond Change gives the “How To” transform your organization and your leadership through the SHIFT314 Evolutionary Leadership FrameworkTM (SELF) — an integrated system with the maps, models, principles and tools for the immediate application needed to move from Traditional to Evolutionary ways of working. “In this ground-breaking step-by-step guide, Michael and Audree Sahota have cracked the code on a new way of working and leading that build high-performance teams and organizations.” - Stephan M. Mardyks, CEO Wisdom Destinations and SMCOVEY Michael and Audree co-creators of The SHIFT314 Evolutionary Leadership Framework [SELF] a system to lead beyond change with practices to create successful outcomes. Realize the extraordinary that thousands of leaders and over 200 companies worldwide have put into practice.

Proxy Bride by Katy Paige In the state of Montana, there is a little-known legal loophole that provides for double proxy marriage, should a bride and groom be unable to say their wedding vows in person. Small-town school teacher, Jenny Lindstrom, agrees to take wedding vows on behalf of her best friend, while city slicker, Sam Kelley, promises to stand in on behalf of his cousin, the groom. But when these two unlikely proxies end up missing their appointment with the judge, they’re forced to spend a long weekend together. Despite their differences, they find themselves drawn to each other: Sam finds Jenny’s unaffected wholesomeness refreshing, and Sam’s gentle teasing fills Jenny with a longing she has never known. But when a supermodel ex, a very handsome principal, and three overprotective older brothers start meddling, will our sweet country mouse and slick city mouse find a path that leads to happily-everafter? Set against the snowy backdrop of Gardiner, Montana, Proxy Bride is the perfect holiday read for fans of hot chocolate, warm gingerbread, and the magic of Hallmark Christmas movies!

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The Art of Enough by Becky Hall Ever feel like you aren’t Enough? Overwhelmed by having too much to do or too much complexity to deal with? Concerned about over-consumption and the climate crisis? You’re not alone. The Art of Enough is the challenge of our age. In a world full of pressure to be more, do more and consume more, this practical guidebook will help the overwhelmed find their own version of Enough. Enough is a springboard for self-belief, a healthy work pace and sustainable living, enabling us to move from striving to thriving, both individually and globally. Weaving together ideas, stories and practices, The Art of Enough offers seven ways to ease away from the pull of scarcity on the one hand and excess on the other, towards flourishing with Enough; finding the balance and boundaries we all need for ourselves and for our world.

The Haunting of Elmwood Manor by Pamela McCord Three teenagers, led by Pekin Dewlap, who is obsessed with the paranormal, start a ghost hunting business. The story begins when Pekin receives a request for help with a haunted mansion. Pekin then convinces her friends, Amber and Scout, to join her in the endeavor. They reluctantly agree and the adventure begins at 12 Elmwood. Their first task is to contact the ghost, who turns out to be a 14 year old girl, Miranda Talbert, who died tragically at the house. After that, it is all about solving the mystery and helping Miranda to find peace and be able to move on. A story perfect for the young and the young at heart.

The Fairy Princess by Audree Tara Sahota A Fairy Princess bound by an ancient spell is locked in a castle and waiting to be kissed by her true love. Join this magical journey of self-discovery as the Princess is visited by 3 suitors on her search for love. Who will be the one to break the spell? A timeless message for children and adults alike, to embrace an important lesson about love.

The Sound Between the Notes by Barbara Linn Probst What if you had an unexpected “second chance” at the very thing you thought you’d renounced forever? How high a price would you be willing to pay? Susannah’s career as a pianist has been on hold for nearly sixteen years, ever since her son was born. An adoptee who’s never forgiven her birth mother for not putting her first, Susannah vowed to put her own child first, no matter what. And she did. But now, suddenly, she has a chance to vault into that elite tier of “chosen” musicians. There’s just one problem: somewhere along the way, she lost the power and the magic that used to be hers at the keyboard. She needs to get them back. Now. Her quest—what her husband calls her obsession—turns out to have a cost Susannah could never have anticipated. One after another, escalating challenges block her path. Even her hand betrays her, as Susannah learns that she has a progressive hereditary disease that’s making her fingers cramp and curl—a curse waiting in her genes, legacy of a birth family that gave her little else. As her now-or-never concert draws near, Susannah is catapulted back to memories she’s never been able to purge—and forward, to choices she never thought she’d have to make. Told through the unique perspective of a musician, The Sound Between the Notes draws the reader deeper and deeper into the question Susannah can no longer silence: Who am I, and where do I belong? “One of the best indie books of 2021!” -Kirkus Reviews 36 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

The Last Lumenian by S.G. Blaise The Last Lumenian is a coming of age story of a 19-year-old princess, Lilla, who is rebel-in-disguise, fighting for the refugee’s freedom. The arrival of the mysterious and ruggedly-handsome Callum brings news of a bigger battle - the Era War between the two ruling archgods- that threatens not only Lilla’s home world but everyone else’s in the Seven Galaxies. Lilla must learn to control her magic and defeat the dark god before He finds her - the last Lumenian.

Conversations With Our Authors Firework Humans: Spark A Growth Mindset. Ignite 9 Entrepreneurial Instincts. Fuel Courage, Curiosity, Confidence, & Conviction by Jessica Mead Firework Humans teaches readers how they can live an extraordinary life full of fireworks and steadily control their own orbit. Founder, CEO, Investor, and Homeschool Mom, Jessica Mead has spent two decades focused on how to spark entrepreneurial instincts in her employees and children. In Firework Humans, she offers a powerful and hopeful perspective on parenting, running a business, and amplifying one’s life. She introduces the Nine Entrepreneurial Instincts that she believes every human possesses and guides readers through the process of developing these instincts into behavioral traits. Q&A with Jessica Mead Q: How did you identify the 9 Entrepreneurial Instincts and why are they important for leaders to understand? A: As a mom who has homeschooled two very different types of children, and a business owner who has had dozens of employees, I’ve seen first hand how differently humans learn and what captivates their curiosity. There is so much research around learning styles, management styles, personality traits, and how to motivate people. I combined that research with what I observed through over a decade of teaching kids and running remote business teams. The 9 Entrepreneurial Instincts are a way for leaders to better understand how to bring out the best in people.

Q: As a female CEO who runs 20+ companies, homeschools her children, and is an active angel investor, what do you foresee 2022 has in store for women who are juggling work and family? A: It will be a very empowering year for women in all situations. The Pandemic turned the working woman’s world upside down. Overnight, women had to manage their work life differently, while figuring out how to distance educate or homeschool their children. It was a massive disruption for some and has forever changed how company managers and heads of families will look at running a business and a family. When I started fielding questions from women (and men) about how to homeschool AND how to manage their staff differently, it occurred to me that people needed to switch mindsets. 2022 will truly be a year of rebirth and revitalization for everyone. Women will be leading in business. Companies will look at remote teams as a plus, not a burden. Women will enter 2022 with a much clearer sense of what’s important both in business and at home.

The Charisma Factor by Leesa Rowland Charisma. This unique quality of confidence, natural ability and personal magnetism exists within each and every one of us, just waiting to be unlocked. But while everyone is born with the capacity for charisma, few ever take full advantage of this amazing personal gift. More than a guide to becoming popular or charming—The Charisma Factor is part mentor, part roadmap to embracing your individuality, discovering your authenticity and empowering yourself. By determining what we really want in life, we ignite the drive necessary to reach new heights and become our best possible self. This is the “it” factor—the charisma factor—that separates leaders from followers, students from teachers, and dreamers from doers. Q&A with Leesa Rowland Q: What is charisma? A: Charisma is that special, compelling spark that makes you who you are, different from the rest, with an ability to excite yourself and others.

Q: Can you learn charisma? A: Charisma can be learned and, of course, practiced. All you need is the true grit learn it by yourself, practicing over and over until it becomes part of your daily life.

Q: Can anyone develop charisma? A: I have discovered that charisma is not only for leaders and celebrities, but is something that can be developed by anyone who has the interest, drive and the tools to make it happen. HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY • 37

The Way You See Me Now Maury K. Downs A heart-warming sci-fi story of admiration, curiosity, innocence, compassion, and true friendship What would you do if you came across real alien beings from another world? Would you share what happened? Would you keep it a secret? Could you even keep it a secret?

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