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Product Review & Giveaway: Keep Your New Years’ Fitness Resolution With OKABASHI

Posted on 04. Feb, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.

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Hollywood Moms are always on the go helping the other members of our family whether it’s getting them to school, off to work, soccer practice, music lessons, auditions, cleaning up after them or getting them fed – the list is endless. But remember if you don’t take care of yourself first, you can’t take care of any of them later and taking care of yourself includes keeping those new years resolutions about getting fit. I’m going to talk a lot about “getting fit” this year so as we head off to the gym, let’s do a quick inventory of our fitness supplies.

Gym bag checklist: Sneakers- √ Towel- √ Water bottle- √ Ipod- √ Deodorant – double √ Flip Flops – Got my Okabashis!

Whether you are using them for a post workout shower or for a last minute hot yoga class, the Okabashi is the perfect, lightweight addition to your gym packing list. With so many hidden germs at the gym, protect your feet with these unbeatable shoes that retail for less than $20. I use them as slippers around the house, for driving, gardening, at the beach and more. You will fall in love with these shoes.

Okabashi features:

• 100% recyclable and contains 30% recycled material (Good for the Planet!)

• Supportive with a massaging insole that helps relieve foot and back pain. (Good foot relief post workout!)

• Guaranteed for 2 years (Good for your pocket book!)

• Made in the USA -Buford, GA to be exact! (Good for the U.S.A.!)

• Dishwasher-safe and machine washable (Good for clean shoes!)

• Antimicrobial agents and odor resistant (Good to prevent bacteria!)

• Anti-slip (Good for locker room showers!)

• Completely water-proof (Good for longevity!)

• The ONLY shoe endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (Good to be Good!)

Thanks to the very generous folks at Okabashi, one of our Hollywood Mom Blog readers will be winning a pair of these fitness-forward flip flops! Just leave your name in the the comment section below with some of your fitness resolutions for 2012!

For more information, visit their website at www.okabashi.com Follow Okabashi on Twitter!

Good news: Okabashi’s latest line of footwear is dishwasher-safe, which at high temperature kills all bacteria & germs. The Okabashi sandal won't shrink or lose its vibrant color no matter how often it is placed in a dishwasher. In addition, this vegan friendly line is 100% recyclable and is made in the U.S.A. thereby minimizing its carbon footprint.

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CASTING CALL: JUNO Director Seeks Boy & Girl Ages 10-14 For Feature Film LABOR DAY

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.

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Director Jason Reitman of feature film hits JUNO & UP IN THE AIR is casting two kids as lead actors for his new film LABOR DAY

Okay Hollywood Moms, this is the casting call you’ve been waiting for. Moms of girls in the 11-14 age group have noticed a slight slow down in casting calls of late and that’s about to change with this wonderful casting opp. Chrystie Street Casting is seeking a 10-14 YEAR OLD BOY & 10-14 YEAR OLD GIRL to star in the feature film “LABOR DAY” to be directed by the talented Jason Reitman (JUNO, YOUNG ADLOT, UP IN THE AIR.)

Starts shooting June 2012 in Massachusetts

HENRY – 13 Years old (submit 10-14yrs), Caucasian Male – Henry is a true innocent. He has taken over the role of caretaker and protector to his fragile, reclusive mother Adele. He is an observant boy who understands his mother’s loneliness, but is too young to understand why he cannot entirely fill it. When a new man enters the picture, the friend-less Henry is both exhilarated by the relationship and threatened by the prospect that he is no longer needed by his mother. LEAD

ELEANOR - 14yrs, (submit 10-14 yrs) Caucasian. She is a skinny girl, a product of a broken home, she is newly moved from a big city to live with her father and already bored with the small town entertainments. An intelligent girl, Eleanor learned how to get what she wants with wit, calculations and her newly developed sexual awareness. To Henry she is the mysterious hot girl who seems to know everything about the world that he doesn’t. LEAD

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL A RECENT PICTURE, AGE AND CONTACT INFO TO: info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Chrystie Street Casting has cast the films YOUNG ADULT, PRECIOUS, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, CIDER HOUSE RULES, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, THE WRESTLER and 200 more major movies, as well as the TV series PAN AM.

Thank you to our friend Jessica Rofe of A CLASS ACT NY for this heads up. For our Hollywood Moms living in the greater NYC area, please check out A CLASS ACT for workshops, seminars and classes geared to our young performers.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Tea Collection Debuts Modern Mexico for Fall 2011

Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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Tea Collection Clothing for babies and kids is known for having a flair for the international, using color palettes and designs with a distinctly soft but sophisticated appeal. This season’s collection is no different. Inspired by a whimsical-take on Modern Mexico, Tea’s Fall 2011 pieces have a little Latin flair to suit everyone.

The girls collection includes CASA OAXACA, JARDIN AZUL and MERCADO MEXICANO. Casa Oaxaca is aptly described as “Frida Kahlo, friends, a fiesta of flowers and fun,” while Jardin Azul and Mercado Mexicano have a decidedly modern tone featuring an explosion of color and culture. Girls clothing fits to size 12.

One of my favorite pieces in the girls collection is a 100 percent cotton, smocked dress (pictured left) inspired by the Ciudadela daily crafts and clothing market in the center of Mexico City. The dress has tiers of ruffles with a relaxed fit, hits just above the knee and pairs perfectly with their assorted leggings. And “pairing perfectly” is another of TEA’s strengths. If you happen to be a parent who doesn’t necessarily cherish the mixing and matching process of children’s wardrobe shopping, relax, TEA has it covered with five piece “WARDROBE SETS.” Seriously, it doesn’t get any easier than that.

While I’m raising a daughter and love all the frilly, girly clothing, I have to admit the Modern Mexico mix for boys really tugs at my heart strings. TEA describes the collection as “Aztec art meets bold blanket stripes,” like the beyond adorable Chapultepec Romper (soft slub jersey with a polo collar pictured below), named after the park in Mexico City that houses the Museum of Anthropology. For my son and daughter-in-law’s recent baby shower, we stocked them up on the collection’s rompers, shirts, pajamas, layettes and more. I honestly couldn’t get enough of this fabulous line. It’s some of the cutest boy’s casual wear I’ve seen in ages.

A note specifically for parents of child performers – stock up on larger sizes for the future! Many of these wardrobe pieces would have been perfect for the Disney Music Video my daughter filmed earlier this year, “We Can Change the World,” which called for “ethnic-inspired wardrobe choices.” It was beyond tough to pull off an ethnic look while avoiding the trappings of being too costume-like, these wardrobe items are not only a simple solution but a fashionable one as well.

And right now until October 23, you have the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes collaboration between TEA COLLECTION and ORBIT Strollers called “BRING BABY HOME IN STYLE” worth a whopping $1400 dollars! For entry rules ad entering information click HERE.

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GIVEAWAYS: More, More, MORE! SPY KIDS 4D Movie Fun for the Family!

Posted on 13. Aug, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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UPDATE: Winners of the SPY KIDS 4 ROE Passes are Kelly Kennedy, Tracy Lant, Jenny Serrano and Pennie Creager!

Hollywood Mom Blog readers had such a good time at the recent pre-screening of SPY KIDS we decided to continue the fun with even MORE awesome giveaways to Spy Kids All the Time in The World!

The first is a giveaway of “Admit 2 Run of Engagement” passes that are valid at any Los Angeles AMC Theater beginning Monday, August 22, 2011. Four lucky families will benefit from 2 free tickets each, good at any Los Angeles area AMC theater, on or after August 22, 2011. Simply post your name in the comment/reply section below to qualify for entry. Winners/recipients of this giveaway will be notified on August 18, 2011.

The second prize to win: A 4-Pack Giveaway will grant One lucky family 4 FREE PASSES to Spy Kids 4D – just follow the directions on the graphic below in order to submit your entry. Enter for one or enter for both! Winner/recipient of this giveaway will be contacted on August 15, 2011.

Good luck to all our Hollywood Moms and let the spy-tastic summer fun continue!

View the trailer at: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/spykidsallthetimeintheworld/

ABOUT SPY KIDS 4D:
On the surface, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all…married to a famous spy hunting television reporter, a new baby and intelligent twin step kids. But in reality, trying to mother Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), who clearly don’t want her around, is her toughest challenge yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), wouldn’t know a spy if he lived with one which is exactly the case – Marissa’s a retired secret agent.

Marissa’s world is turned upside down when the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens to take over the planet and she’s called back into action by the head of OSS, home of the greatest spies and where the now-defunct Spy Kids division was created. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action when they learn their boring step-mom was once a top agent and now the world’s most competitive ten year olds are forced to put their bickering aside and rely on their wits. With a little help from a couple of very familiar former Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world and possibly bring their family together while they’re at it.

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Hollywood Mom Blog Rocks the SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D Pre-Screening!

Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Jeremy Piven greets the Burks Girls at Spy Kids!

By all accounts, last weeks special pre-screening of SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D at the Arclight Hollywood was a huge success! SPY KID Child Stars Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook were on hand to mingle with Hollywood Mom’s readership after the screening and thankfully, Hollywood Mom Elise Burks became an impromptu photographer catching her daughters Ariana and Anaiya with the film’s stars (like Jeremy Piven left) and other HMB families. Everyone raved about the film and some called it the best film yet of the beloved SPY KIDS franchise.

Some other lucky HMB readers who attended the screening were HM Olivia Lopez and dd Natalie Lopez; HM Kathy Drelling Card and daughters Sophia and Simone; HM Dani with daughter Damoni Burkhardt; HM Karean Chapman and her girls, Shayna and Mikayla; and HM Lilli Baur attended with son’s Niko and Caden Baur.

HMB Readers Rock!: Child actors Ariana Burks and Anaiya Burks meet fellow child actors and SPY KIDS stars, Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook, at the Hollywood Mom Blog pre-screening at the Arclight Hollywood last Thursday.

SPY KIDS Star Rowan Blanchard poses with HMB kids Fellow child actors, Sophia and Simone Card.

The Chapman girls and Damoni Burkhardt anticipate the pre-screening!

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From the Momager Trenches L.A.: Baby Books Carters Holiday Shoot

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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Cash in hair and make-up at the Carter's Shoot.

When we auditioned for a Carter’s Holiday print job on Saturday (during Carmageddon weekend no less), I knew the shoot was scheduled for the following Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. So by Tuesday evening, it was safe to say that I’d given up hope of Cash booking it at all and was mentally ‘on to the next.’ As I putzed around Tuesday night, cleaning toys up off the floor and dinner off the walls (yes, you read that right), I thought it was a little strange for my phone to ring at 9:45 pm. As a leasing agent though, I receive about 10-20 calls/day from unfamiliar numbers. This call, I assumed, was just another apartment inquiry, albeit an uncharacteristically, and might I add presumptuous, late night call, even in the world of apartment rentals. Twenty minutes later, I decided to check the voice mail… and there it was. The Call!

My son Cash was being called in at the last minute for the Carter’s Holiday shoot and could we be there at 1:30 p.m. the next day? Of course we could! I was thrilled! I quickly ran in to tell my husband and then shot over to the computer to email my boss, telling him.. er.. asking him about taking a half day the next day. Finally, after 18 months, Cash had booked his first paying gig.

The shoot was conveniently about 15 minutes from our house. So I ran home after working in the morning, scooped my lil’ dude up, changed his clothes, grabbed his work permit and we were out the door. Although, he did have just enough time to play with my keys for exactly one minute before falling directly on top of them, leaving a giant red mark on his cheek. Oh well, hair and makeup worked wonders. We had to wait to be shuttled up to the private location which actually worked out well because he was able to sneak in a good 45 minute nap between the ride and the waiting. Sleepy babies = cranky babies = no pictures, please!

Upon arriving, we found out that Cash was the backup model for his clothing size. Bummer. But, I remembered our agent saying that backups are almost always used as primaries. All was not lost! An adorable little boy named Gabriel and Cash were dressed in the same Christmas outfit. Gabriel went into shoot while we waited patiently and settled in to watch Dino Dan. Approximately 30 seconds later, I heard the sound of a boy protesting quite loudly. I have no shame in admitting that the first thought in my head was, “Ooh, I hope that’s Gabriel!” Because if Gabriel had no interest in having his picture taken, then that meant we were in. Sure enough, Gabriel came right off the set and in went Mr. Cash. Score! (Sorry, Gabriel’s mom, I know you understand!)

My initial instinct was to just step back and let him go with the staff, so I did. And honestly, I think it was the best thing I could have done. Because HE. DID. AWESOME! I am fairly certain that if I had been in view, he would have thrown his little tantrums, cried for mama and tried to run towards me – all very typical actions of any 18 month old boy. But because he was surrounded by a new group of people who were completely interested in him and seemingly thrilled by his every smile, he just shined.

It was so rewarding to have him handed back to me and hear, “Wow, he really did great.” They even put him in a second outfit and used him for a pajama group shot. I couldn’t have been happier with the day’s outcome and now I will wait patiently to see if and where his images will be used for the Holiday season. All in all – not bad for a “backup!”

HMB Writer/Reviewer Michele Dahl is mom of pint-sized models Shelby and Cash Dahl. You can follow her on Twitter too at @Elle_Renee

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Long & Short Term Rentals for Hollywood Moms & Their Industry Kids!

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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As a Hollywood Mom, you know the pressures of organizing your child to go to auditions, acting classes, agency meetings, etc. Many of you may even have to travel great distances to meet all of these demands. If you’re traveling to a major city, such as New York or Los Angeles, for a few days or even for a few months, there are many more options than a hotel to consider for your accommodations.

One up and coming site for assisting people with short term and long term rentals is Roomorama. Choose from over 300 destinations (even international locations) to browse for rentals; most are even furnished. You may find this to be a much more comfortable and cost saving way to live like a local in a city away from home. For your child(ren), this may be a great way to make them feel more relaxed, being in a home-like setting, and could help them perform better in important work settings.

The beauty of Roomorama is the plethora of pictures of each rental unit, a check-list of amenities, property information and rates. Payment for these accommodations can be made by any major credit card or PayPal account directly through the site. The host does not receive your payment until you check into the unit.

Conversely, if you’re a Hollywood Mom living in a city popular for filming, through Roomarama you can list your place as a” host site” to help other Hollywood Moms, while helping your own bank account in the process!

Know of any other great places to find a sublet? Feel free to share with all of our Hollywood Moms!

Post Courtesy of Elliman Real Estate, New York Luxury Condos.

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Hollywood Mom Blog Readers Are Invited to a Complimentary Screening of SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D

Posted on 23. Jul, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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Exciting news Hollywood Moms! Hollywood Mom Blog readers are being offered complimentary passes to the film SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D. The film is not only in 4D and but was shot with “aromascope” which offers viewers to “smell” the experience! I just experienced 4D & aromascope and I promise you, the kids LOVE IT!

SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D Screening

WHEN: Thursday, July 28

WHERE: ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

TIME: 7:30PM

HOW TO GET PASSES: You will need to answer the question “If you were a spy, what kind of gadget would you have?” Include the names, ages, address, and number of guests. Then send this information to spykids4la@gmail.com with “SPY KIDS” in the email subject line. Only correct entries will be applicable.

PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited to first come, first served, and is NOT guaranteed so please arrive about an hour before showtime.

View the trailer at: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/spykidsallthetimeintheworld/

ABOUT:
On the surface, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all…married to a famous spy hunting television reporter, a new baby and intelligent twin step kids. But in reality, trying to mother Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), who clearly don’t want her around, is her toughest challenge yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), wouldn’t know a spy if he lived with one which is exactly the case – Marissa’s a retired secret agent.

Marissa’s world is turned upside down when the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens to take over the planet and she’s called back into action by the head of OSS, home of the greatest spies and where the now-defunct Spy Kids division was created. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action when they learn their boring step-mom was once a top agent and now the world’s most competitive ten year olds are forced to put their bickering aside and rely on their wits. With a little help from a couple of very familiar former Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world and possibly bring their family together while they’re at it.

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Want a Not Bummer Summer? Go See the JUDY MOODY Movie! PLUS Score Ideas for Your Own Judy Moody Party Inspired by the Premiere After-Party!

Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Last weekend my daughter Jordan and I were fortunate enough to attend the Premiere of “Judy Moody & the Not Bummer Summer!” at the Arclight Theaters in Hollywood. Along with the cast Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Garrett Ryan and Preston Bailey, there was an impressive showing of today’s top child stars walking the carpet: Allisyn Ashley Arm, Audrey Whitby, Ciara Bravo, Garrett Ryan, Morgan Lily, Matthew Scott, Brandon Tyler Russell, Tucker Albrizzi, Cameron Boyce, Max Burkholder, Kieran Shipka, Justin Tinucci, Alli Simpson, BooBoo Stewart, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Camryn Magness, Dylan Riley Snyder, Riley Thomas Stewart, Katherine McNamara, Jennessa Rose, Taylar Hender, Fivel Stewart, Tyree Brown and so many more!

Check out our whole Judy Moody journey in pictures here! The film opens nationwide TODAY and if you want a not bummer summer – I suggest you drive directly to the nearest theater and buy your tickets!

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Relativity Media and Smokewood Entertainment Group are proud to bring you this summer’s smash hit, “Judy Moody & the Not Bummer Summer!” In this film adaptation of the popular book series, Judy Moody is planning the most super-duper, double-rare summer break ever… until her BFF’s Rocky and Amy thwart those plans by heading out of town on their own thrilladelic vacations.

Judy Moody warms up to Aunt Opal over Fondue

Aunt Opal Knows how to Party! Earns serious Thrill Points!

Now Judy is stuck at home with her annoying brother Stink and her not-so-adventuresome friend, Frank Pearl. Ugh. But matters quickly worsen when Judy’s parents drop the bomb that they too are headed out of town – without Judy & Stink. Enter mysterious Aunt Opal (Heather Graham), who has agreed to care for her neice & nephew even though she’s never met them and doesn’t seem to know much about children or driving for that matter! It appears all Judy’s grand plans for a thrill-filled summer have washed up. But with perseverance and help from some unlikely sources, she may just be surprised at how thrilladelic things get!

Genres: Comedy, Kids/Family and Adaptation
Release Date: June 10th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for for mild rude humor and language.

ABOUT THE PREMIERE

Usually I wouldn’t go on and on about a premiere after party but this one was particularly well done. Themes from the movie were beautifully incorporated into the amazing after-party in the form of food, drinks, decor, entertainment, design, activities & games. All the kids were having the best time – even the parents were walking around with smiles on their faces. Then it hit me. All of these Judy Moody inspired booths would be perfect (and EASY) to recreate for your own personal Judy Moody party! So for those of you Hollywood Moms who love taking the kids to a movie (or when it’s released on DVD, showing the movie at home) and then following up with a themed party, I’ll be posting later on these ideas especially for YOU. For now – peruse our gallery of after-party pictures and download this super cool Judy Moody activity sheet!

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CASTING CALL LOS ANGELES AREA: Parents of Children 3 Months to 4 Years Old with Acting/Modeling Careers

Posted on 01. Apr, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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CASTING FAMILIES THAT ARE VERY INVOLVED IN THEIR BABY’S ACTING AND MODELING CAREER

Major Cable Network is looking for fun and dynamic families in Los Angeles and nearby cities that go above and beyond to make sure their baby makes it in the industry. The series will document four families on their journies through life at home, auditions, callbacks and what it takes to land the gig.

We are hoping to show America that not all families in the industry are obsessive “stage parents.” If you have a child who is between the ages of 3 months and 4 years old that is in the industry please email me a recent photograph of your immediate family, contact information and a brief overview of your child’s success in the the industry thus far.

You can send all submissions to JesseTannenbaumCasting@gmail.com

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American Idol’s Controversial Stage Mamas Direct “The Minors” to Group Night Victory!

Posted on 17. Feb, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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The Minors

If you’re watching American Idol this season then you no doubt tuned in for the emotional train wreck event known as “Groups,” when the individual contestants are forced to partner up with the competition and make beautiful, harmonious music together. One of those singing groups,“The Minors,” is a quintet made up of 15- and 16-year-olds whose mothers, as required by law, are on set with them day and night. The group includes: Keonna Evans, 16; Jalen Harris, 15; Sarina-Joi Crowe 15; Felix Ramsey, 15; and Deandre Brackensick, 16. I found it refreshing to watch the moms of the minors work together harmoniously as they “directed” their cooperative and talented children through a Glee-like rendition of Queen’s “Somebody to Love.”

The Stage Mamas

However not everyone got the warm fuzzys watching the stage moms in action and jealously reared it’s ugly head amongst some of the “over 18″ contestants, most notably a competing group who was set to perform the same Queen song as The Minors. The lead singer of the second group seemed particularly peeved and charged that the stage moms coaching was an unfair advantage. But seriously, although it may have been unfair, the whining over it was much more obnoxious than the offense itself.

The best part of the night was watching the mamas jump up and down enthusiastically as their teen songbirds blew the judges away with a near-perfect performance. Judge Jennifer Lopez even went so far as to say, “They just gave the performance of their life right there!”

How the stage moms relate to each other as the competition gets more fierce may be the true “show” to watch this season.

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Thanks to Baby2Baby, Hollywood Moms Can Make Spring Cleaning Charitable

Posted on 18. May, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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If you’re in the midst of spring cleaning, wondering what to do with the clothes, blankets and baby gear your young kids have outgrown, you may want to do what Modern Family’s Julie Bowen did last week – give to Baby2Baby, a charity that supplies Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing. It’s an easy way to clean house, recycle and help your local community. Baby2Baby.org accepts both new and gently used clothing and baby gear for children 0-4 years old as well as monetary donations.

Moms Marnie Owens (pictured far left) and Karis Jagger (yes, she’s related to Mick) started Baby2Baby in 2006 when they wanted to pass on items their kids had outgrown, but couldn’t find an organization that accepted baby goods specifically. Now their organization gives to more than 30 local community-based organizations.

Baby2Baby just kicked off their Spring Fundraising Drive with the help of inspiring Hollywood Mom and Baby2Baby board member, Julie Bowen, (Claire on Modern Family) who just celebrated her twin sons’ first birthday last week by hosting a Baby2Baby fundraiser at The Coop.

Fundraisers and open houses are an important component of what Baby2Baby does. Once a month, their 12 partner organizations send in donation request forms for clothing and gear that their clients need. Baby2Baby pulls together the requested items from inventory and often purchases essentials that are in great demand such as strollers, cribs and car seats. On the third Wednesday of the month, the organizations come to Baby2Baby to pick up their items.

It is important that donations do not remain on their shelves, but find their way to the Los Angeles families that need them. For this reason, Baby2Baby hosts “open houses.” Additional organizations are invited to our space to collect excess inventory items for their clients. These items generally include clothing, toys and books. Pretty awesome isn’t it? We hope this inspires you clean out your closets and give back!

Donation Drop-off Locations:

Baby2Baby

5522 West Pico Blvd. (east of Fairfax @ Sierra Bonita. Parking and entrance in rear lot via Sierra Bonita)

Los Angeles, CA 90019
Tel: 323-933-BABY (2229)
10:30 to 1 Mondays and Wednesdays

Pumpkinheads
11640 San Vicente Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: 310.207.6760
10 to 6 Monday-Saturday
10 to 5 Sunday

The Treehouse Social Club
426 South Robertson
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tel: 310-288-3024
9 to 5 Monday – Friday (open until 8 PM on Wednesdays)
9 to Noon – Saturday

Your contributions to Baby2Baby will help the following organizations in the Los Angeles area:

1736 Family Crisis Center
Beyond Shelter
Jenesse Center
St. Anne’s
Kedren Community Health Center
Angel Interfaith Network
Spiritt Family Services
Asian Pacific Women’s Center
Westside Pregnancy Clinic
UCLA Health System
Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD-Hyde Park Program
CAST- LA
The Women’s Circle
Maternal and Child Health Access
DCFS
Asian Pacific Community Fund
Asian American Drug Abuse Program
Little Tokyo Service Center
Pacific Asian Counseling Services
UCLA ob/Gyn
LAUSD-Lincoln HS
The Community Development Center
Community’s ChildWestside Infant Family Network
Southgate Police Dept
Multicultural Counseling and Education Services
Home Safe-Vista del Mar
San Gabriel Valley Best Babies Collaborative
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Bienvenidos
The Children’s Bureau
Casa
Upward Bound House

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Hey New York Moms! Have your child actor meet top agents & casting directors!

Posted on 29. Nov, 2009 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Meet 5 top youth commercial agents and 5 top commercial casting directors all in one night! Parents who want to get their kids into commercials, young adults…this event is for you!

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 9th 2009 from 7:00 PM- 830 PM

Location: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (between 35th and 36th Street), 4th Floor, NYC 10018

Cost: $199

Industry Members attending the event:

Agents representing actors between the ages of 5-22:

Vanessa Gracia from CESD
John Shea from Frontier Booking
Bonnie Shumofsky from Abrams Artists
Christin Whitelaw from About Face
Pamela Roth from Don Buchwald & Associates

The Commercial Casting Directors:

Lisa Rubenstein from Liz Lewis Casting
Caroline Sinclair from Caroline Sinclair Casting
Lori Malkin from Paladino Casting
Elizabeth Gans from Stark Naked Productions
David Bellantoni from Beth Melsky Casting

Format: Actors will meet and audition for 5 commercial casting directors and 5 commercials agents. The industry will be split up into two rooms and each actor will audition in both rooms. Upon registration we will email you a link that contains a ton of great commercial copy to choose from and download or you may use your own. You may do the same copy in each room or do a different piece of copy in each room.

The agents and casting directors in each room will look over your head shot/resume and each panel will answer any quick questions you may have. Each casting director will fill out a comment sheet about you and we will give them to you when you are done with both rooms. One of our experienced staff members will be available to answer any questions you may have and for some quick coaching.

Note: Each actor will get about 3 minutes in each room. It is advised that you choose a commercial that is about 30 seconds in length.

Registration

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Green Room does not offer refunds however if you cancel a class or an event 7 days prior to the first session of the class or the event itself, you can receive a credit which may be applied to a future class or event. If there are extenuating circumstances which arise after the cancellation period, we will offer a credit on a case by case basis.

Industry substitutions

If circumstances arise and an industry member is unable to attend the event, they will either be replaced by an associate from their office or another agent or casting director from a different office

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