Monday, May 18, 2009
Teens helping teens. This was the message last night at The Bash, the inaugural charity event held at Crustacean Beverly Hills and organized by local teens, which benefited the teens at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The night kicked off with a charity fashion show displaying clothes provided by Fred Segal Fun and styled by Niki Shadrow. DJ Steve Aoki hit the turn tables and singer Nikki Costa performed to a full house.
Many celebrities came out to show their support for the hospital and the work the teens did to put The Bash together. Actress Monique Coleman was impressed with the meaning behind the event and relayed, “It’s essential because teens don’t realize there are things they can do at their age to make a big difference. And they are making a difference.” Also, she remarked, “I am excited to meet Rumer Willis!” “The Shield” star Michael Chiklis was beaming as he spoke of his daughter Autumn who sits on the board of the charity. He praised, “I am so proud of her and I am going to embarrass her because I am her father. These kids are creating an example.”
Singer Deborah Gibson joked, “Send me the royalty check!” when asked if she would support another crooner remaking one of her classic hits. Who can she see doing this? She proposed Taylor Swift because she thinks, “Taylor could do a killer country version of ‘Lost in Your Eyes.’ Not a bad idea, Deborah. Taylor, are you reading this? Gibson is working on a new album that will be a mix of dance, rock, & pop.
Speaking of musicians, Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Kiedis was absolutely glowing at the mere mention of his son, Everly Bear. As he showed me the picture of his little bear on his cell phone, he assured, “Being a Dad is the greatest thing ever. Life is interesting and exciting and painful and challenging and then you have a kid and that is when your real life begins. It’s incredible. You wake up and you have a reason.” So what if his son comes home one day and informs Kiedis that he would like to play music? Kiedis said, “I won’t be surprised because he is already playing music. Of course, whatever he wants to do I will help him out.” And as far as the Red Hot Chili Peppers coming together anytime soon? Anthony informed that, “We are doing other things, but when we hear the call of the wild to come back and play, we will.” I hope that call comes soon!
Escorted by daughter Hailey, “America’s Got Talent” judge David Hasselhoff towered over the giggling teenage girls as he made his way down the Red Carpet. In a self-reflective mood, he disclosed about life in the spotlight, “We were all out of control and running around in our teens, it’s just that when you are a celebrity it is highlighted. In fact, when you are 56 years old and David Hasselhoff it is highlighted. Hailey is actually a good influence on me and I am actually a good influence on her. We try to keep each other in check by telling one another the truth by saying, ‘Hey Dad, this is not cool.’ And I say, ‘I know, Hailey, this is not cool.’ We are not really put in this world to be role models. We try to be a role model to ourselves first and then if you can take care of yourself and you know what is right and wrong and you don’t self-indulge it’s OK. It’s a lesson you go through your whole life learning.” His summer plans include journeying to Ireland to find a “Hassel Castle” and a big announcement in 4 weeks of a possible reality show. So stay tuned!
