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Black-ish Wardrobe Stylist Stanley Hudson Gets Real About Success & Tragedy

What's New 22 Oct 2018 Mar Yvette

Fashion designer and "Project Runway" star Stanley Hudson has lived a life that is as real as it gets. As the costumer on ABC’s hit show "Black-ish" starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, Hudson plays his own important role behind the scenes. But, as he told me, making one's dreams come true can come at a serious price.

Lisa Vanderpump’s Tom Tom Restaurant & Bar Does Vegan

What's New 28 Aug 2018 Mar Yvette

Even if you don't obsess over the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," chances are you still know Lisa Vanderpump. I was invited to the Friends & Family Night on the eve of her latest restaurant opening for Tom Tom in West Hollywood. It was a fantastically fun time and I loved the space's romantic-industrial steampunk vibe. Best of all, I soon realized that practically half the menu is vegan! Finally, a restaurant that also keeps us non-meat eaters in mind.

Disrupt Aging: Why Getting Older Doesn’t Suck

What's New 2 Aug 2018 Mar Yvette

So you’re getting older, huh? So am I. Whether you’re in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s or beyond, the reality is that we all are getting older. I think the real question is: Are we getting old? Much like those four-letter words we were taught to avoid as kids, “old” is a three-letter word that is loaded with so many negative connotations that it puts some of those four-letter words to shame. The thing is, getting older is not what you think.

Test Drive: Two Days in LA with the 2019 Infiniti QX50

What's New 22 Jul 2018 Mar Yvette

I was recently invited to Infiniti's Global Media Drive to be among the first to drive the all-new 2019 Infiniti QX50 while having the ultimate LA driving experience. The premium mid-size SUV was making its world debut and I would be among the first fortunate few to get in the driver's seat. (Yes, being a member of the media has its privileges.) Needless to say, it was a driving affair to remember.

I Love You, Dad. A Tribute to My Father.

What's New 3 May 2018 Mar Yvette

My Dad passed away this week. I cannot believe I am writing this. I knew it would come one day, just not so soon. But rather than focus on the pain and the profound void, I choose to celebrate my father and what he meant to me and all those who met him. While I hope you never have to experience such a life-altering loss, the truth is, we all will. And the truth is, once you do, you can grow and be stronger more than you ever thought possible.

The Henry in West Hollywood Opens

What's New 22 Mar 2018 Mar Yvette

It looks like Robertson Boulevard is finally getting some life back! The Henry is a welcome (and welcoming) all-day addition to the famed shopping stretch. Located on the ground floor of the Robertson Building across the street from The Ivy (remember that place?), The Henry is luxe yet laidback, lush and absolutely lovely. Oh, and it's huge! Do yourself a favor and go check this place out for yourself. But first, read on for a sneak peek...

Crustacean Beverly Hills Reopens

What's New 14 Mar 2018 Mar Yvette

Hello, gorgeous! Long a celebrity favorite, Crustacean Beverly Hills has finally reopened after its nearly one-year remodel and it was certainly worth the wait. The stunning new space is a study in understated elegance. And, with new vegan options like a hearts of palm "crab cake," kung pao eggplant and more, the menu has been updated as well to better serve all palates. (Yes, those famed garlic noodles are now offered in vegan and gluten-free versions!)

Lancome’s #WriteHerFuture Campaign

What's New 1 Mar 2018 Mar Yvette

It was a beautiful way to kick off International Women's Day (and National Women's History Month) at the global launch of the Lancôme #WriteHerFuture campaign. This partnership provides funds to raise awareness about female illiteracy and help diminish its prevalence. I had no idea that 35 million people read below a third grade level in the US, so this isn't just a problem in developing countries, it's happening right here at home.

The Truth About Marilyn Monroe’s Life & Death

What's New 5 Feb 2018 Mar Yvette

What's the truth about Marilyn Monroe's life ... and her death? Although she is one of the world's most beloved icons of all time, so much about her remains a mystery. I recently appeared on the popular Chilean TV series "Las Últimas Horas" (The Ultimate Hours) to talk about Marilyn Monroe and the many struggles she endured before her untimely end.

Happy Holidays on Rodeo Drive

What's New 12 Dec 2016 Mar Yvette

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... on Rodeo Drive. This iconic shopping stretch in Beverly Hills is always a top destination for tourists, but LA locals like me can't resist the festive scene during the holidays. I recently spent a Saturday afternoon strolling this famed street to get into the holiday spirit in true 90210 style.

Keeping It Real with Latino Actorvist Esai Morales

What's New 1 Sep 2016 Mar Yvette

Esai Morales been a steady presence in Hollywood for more than three decades ever since his pivotal performance as Ritchie Valens’ troubled brother Bob in 1987’s “La Bamba." I had a chance to talk, laugh and eat with the star to discuss his role of a lifetime: Actorvist.

What It’s Really Like to Do Zoom Whitening

What's New 21 May 2016 Mar Yvette

I've had the good fortune of having fairly white teeth most of my life, but like most people, I've always wanted them to be whiter. So I finally -- after many, many years -- decided to do it despite all the horror stories I had read online and heard about in person. (Shooting gum pain, what?!)

Pop Star Becky G on Fame, Fortune & Family

What's New 20 May 2016 Mar Yvette

She’s still a teenager, but success has been a long time coming for Rebbeca Marie Gomez, better known by her stage name Becky G. Discovered on YouTube for her J.Lo impersonating music videos, the self-proclaimed Latina "firecracker" is now a TV and movie star on the rise.

Danny Trejo Does Vegan Tacos

What's New 14 May 2016 Mar Yvette

He’s made a career out of being the guy you don’t want to mess with in movies such as "Machete,” “Desperado” and "From Dusk till Dawn." But actor Danny Trejo is sharpening his knives away from the silver screen and taking them into the kitchen. I sat down with the amazingly fun and down-to-earth talent to talk tacos, tofu and the power of transformative thinking.

Behind Bars & In Front of the Camera with Richard Cabral

What's New 28 Apr 2016 Mar Yvette

Art often imitates life. It certainly seems to be the case for Emmy-nominated actor Richard Cabral. I caught up with the riveting performer from ABC's "American Crime" to talk about his one-man autobiographical show “Fighting Shadows,” in which he explores his not-too-distant-past as a gang banger.

Facebook Live Pajama Party!

What's New 9 Apr 2016 Mar Yvette

Yep, that's right... Marcie and I spent Friday night chilling out on Facebook Live talking about everything from the OJ trial to first-job woes to singing along with everyone's most embarrassing favorite 80s songs for our random Homegirl Talk hangout. Stay tuned for more regularly scheduled chats coming in 2018!

An Encore Performance for the Holidays

What's New 17 Dec 2015 Mar Yvette

It’s not always easy to avoid stress this time of year. (There’s a reason it’s called the holidaze!) Amid all the shopping and celebrations, deadlines and meetings, events and appointments, end-of-the-year wrap-ups and New Year planning, it’s more important than ever to be thoughtful, stay centered and not lose sight of the real reason for the season -- faith, family, friends and helping those in need.

Gina Rodriguez on Being Latina in Hollywood

What's New 11 Oct 2015 Mar Yvette

Ever since her breakout performance as a hard-hitting East LA rapper in 2012’s "Filly Brown," Gina Rodriguez has steadily risen as one of Hollywood’s hottest and most refreshingly honest stars. I spoke with Rodriguez about her stance on changing the industry’s standard of beauty and the importance of taking roles that positively represent Latinos.

Brazilian Beauty Buys on Extra!

What's New 29 Aug 2015 Mar Yvette

I'm baaaack! I stopped by Extra to showcase deals from Sol De Janeiro, a new beauty line that captures the spirit of Brazil with products to help you shake your bum bum! It was a great time meeting Tracy Edmonds, who was so uber-glam I never would've guessed she's originally from Carson, CA! #Homegirls unite!

Good Times with Vaud & the Villains

What's New 31 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

My favorite 19-piece, 1930s-style New Orleans orchestra and cabaret are back to sashay, shimmy, swagger, swing and sing ... and I'm joining the band! (Well, at least as a distant background dancer.) Vaud and the Villains are a melting pot of Moulin Rouge sultriness and American noir grit and glam, so believe me when I say it's a visual and aural feast you won't soon forget!

Ballin’ with “The Professor” & Wild Animals

What's New 31 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

It was a fun time hanging with YouTube basketball superstar "The Professor" to talk about the game (and how he got 100+ million followers!) but even he couldn't compete with Kingston the squirrel monkey. With the recent tragic killing of Cecil the lion, it's more important than ever to conserve wildlife.

Syncopated Ladies & the Nail Truck

What's New 23 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Hey, ladiesssss!!! It's time to get tappy because the Syncopated Ladies, my favorite all-female tap crew (and last year's winners from “So You Think You Can Dance") are part of the new movie Tap World, an inspiring documentary that shows how dance changes lives for people around the world. The movie opens on Friday, August 7 at the Nuart Theatre in LA.

Collabro Makes it to LA

What's New 23 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

What do you get when you put five British boys in skinny suits and ask them sing live without any help from instruments? An AMAZE performance if it's Collabro! The winners of "Britain's Got Talent" were in the States for the first time, so of course I had to get them on Good Day LA. We were all mesmerized by their voices, but they were excited just to go sight-seeing in LA.

Cool Cars with Gilles Marini

What's New 17 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

I didn't even have to ask Gilles Marini to pucker up for the camera. This guy knows what ladies like and he also knows what men like--cars! He's a bit of a collector, so he and Barry Weiss from “Storage Wars" talked with me about cars including the 1955 Ford “Beatnik Bubbletop" which looks like it's straight out of the Jetsons!

Catching Up with Eddie Gomez

What's New 16 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

LA based musician Eddie Gomez is an emerging Latino singer & songwriter known for his thoughtful lyrics and catchy songs like his new single “Catch Me If You Can (Bad Man)." As soon as I heard this song, I knew I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. It has such a fun throwback sensibility that you can't help but tap your feet and rock out.

Your New Favorite Food Delivery

What's New 16 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Nowadays there’s almost nothing you can’t get delivered to your door. (I just learned about an app that will send a seamstress to your door to tailor your clothes.) But there’s one delivery service you will not want to live without: Farm Fresh To You! It’s ridiculously easy to order and saves tons of time and money, it's all organic and it helps support local growers and farmers.

Dinosaur Encounters & LA Street Food

What's New 10 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Forget going to the movies ... you can get up close and personal with a Jurassic world of your own at the Natural History Museum of LA. It doesn't matter how old you are, everyone loves (or is at least intrigued by) dinosaurs. I was absolutely amazed at how realistic these life-size puppets look and sound, although it seemed all T Rex and Triceratops wanted to do was eat donuts.

Summer Fashion Trends on Extra!

What's New 7 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

Hey friends! I made my debut on Extra and it was all about fun and affordable summer fashion from designer Maggy London. I have the hottest trends of the season including palm print (no, I'm not talking about your hand), florals, vibrant colors and silhouettes that flatter every body type. (Seriously, you don't need to be a size 2.) Now that's something we can all get excited about!

Keeping it Real with John Quiñones

What's New 6 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

What would you do if you had the chance to meet John Quiñones, award-winning ABC News correspondent and host of the highly popular “What Would You Do?” primetime TV show? Well, you’d probably do exactly what I did, which was jump at the chance! It was a fabulous evening of inspiring, straight-up conversation with plenty of laughter and unforgettable life lessons.

Wagakki Band: Backstage with Japan’s #1 Band

What's New 3 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

With more than 22 million YouTube fans, Japan’s one-of-a-kind Wagakki Band are definite head turners with their unexpected fusion of Japanese music, ancient costumes, Wagakki (traditional Japanese instruments) and Western rock. When I found out that this 8-piece group would be in town, I knew I had to book their first-ever US show!

A Jurassic World with Reptile Zoo

What's New 3 Jul 2015 Mar Yvette

I always know I'm in for a creepy-crawly good time when I bring in Jay Brewer and Savannah Boan from the Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley! This unusual destination offers a world of educational entertainment with over 100 exotic species of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and other "prehistoric pets" from around the world.

Rocking with the Million Dollar Quartet

What's New 26 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

It was all about the Man in Black, the King of Rock & Roll and a few other musical titans when I brought in the Million Dollar Quartet tribute band from the Roadshow Revival Music Festival. It was a great performance featuring Eddie Clendening from the original Broadway musical cast.

Race Car Driving with Graham Rahal

What's New 25 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

Vroom vroom! Things are getting a little racy this weekend when the IndyCar Series revs up at the Auto Club Speedway ... and let's not forget the Roadshow Revival's Million Dollar Quartet tribute and festival. It's time to put the pedal to the metal and crank up the rock & roll!

Caribbean Carnival & Flying Trapeze

What's New 18 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

Break out the feathers and steel drums because it's time to celebrate Carnival... Caribbean style!!! June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month so naturally I'm celebrating with Success Steel drummers and gorgeous Carnival dancers! It's time to party, mon!

I’m Spoofed on The Soup … Again!

What's New 12 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

Who knew that my earnest attempt to celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day would end up being seeing as some ridiculous faux-liday on The Soup?! Well, I'm glad they found it funny cos it landed me a few seconds of air time on one of my fave TV shows and had me grinning from ear (of corn) to ear!

Stray Cats, Spam Fries & Ramen Donuts

What's New 5 Jun 2015 Mar Yvette

What does legendary Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker have in common with the world's wackiest internet food? My Marpop Weekend Roundup, of course! It's another fun weekend in Southern California and per uszh, I have the lowdown and what you need to eat, see and hear!

Check out the Incredible Dog Challenge!

What's New 28 May 2015 Mar Yvette

It's always a woof-tastic time when the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge takes over Huntington Beach State Park. The FREE event takes place this weekend on Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30 with dogs of all breeds competing in agility, freestyle disc, racing, surfing and diving. Adorbs!

Memorial Day Weekend: Sizzling Salsa!

What's New 22 May 2015 Mar Yvette

It's Memorial Day weekend and you know what means: As the unofficial start to summer, it's time for a cookout. I have some of the best catering options, but in true LA(tino) fashion, it's also time for LA Salsa Fest with the world's most jaw-dropping salsa dancers!

French Kiss with Tyler Ritter

What's New 21 May 2015 Mar Yvette

A stunning sunset with remarkable rooftop views, camera lights flashing amid a sea of people, and a certain je ne sais quoi wafting through the air…. Who needs Cannes when you have Marina Del Rey? I attended the world premiere of “French Kiss" to interview Tyler Ritter, son of the late great actor John Ritter.

Body Painting & Armed Forces Day

What's New 14 May 2015 Mar Yvette

What do live body painting and the US Air Force have in common? Nothing unless it's the Marpop Weekend Roundup! As long as I've been producing and hosting my segments, one of the things I love most is pairing unexpected guests together and showcasing the diversity not just of LA, but the world!

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