Johnny Grant News

A Celebration of Life Service for the late William “Bill” Frederick Lomas, known in the entertainment world as “The Parade King,” will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Dan Dutch at Desert Reign Church.

Remembering William 'Bill' Frederick Lomas, the 'Parade King' and longtime producer of the Hollywood Christmas Parade for 42 years, who has recently passed away.

On May 31st, Rich Little, arguably the most famous impressionist in the world, was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce during their Hollywood Hero ceremony with the Johnny Grant Award, along with Diahann Carroll (receiving the Mary Pickford Award).  

Kate Linder has portrayed Esther Valentine on CBS' The Young and the Restless, the #1 rated soap opera, for 36 years. In 2008, Linder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Linder was in the recent feature films Hysteria, Erased, Miss Meadows, Garry Marshall's Mother's Day and The Charnel House and in several upcoming feature films including Charlie Matthau's Book of Leah, Stereotypically You, Voice from the Stone and A Song for the Living. She has been the celebrity spokesperson for The ALS Association for over a decade since her late brother-in-law's initial diagnosis. She's a longtime board member for SAG-AFTRA and a former two-time Governor of the Television Academy.

The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation (LAPMF) will hold a special benefit concert on Tuesday March 6 at Avalon Hollywood. The evening will begin with a performance by LA-based rock musicians Heaven & Earth. Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band will close the evening out.

Director John DiFusco, himself a Vietnam Veteran, opened the world premiere of Rebecca Stahl's EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN on Veteran's Day 11-11-16 at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43, produced by Karl Risinger and Liberty Theater. The play tells the interrelated tale of four generations of vets, each dealing with their own difficulties, who collaborate to help a Lance Porter, a young veteran coming home from the war in Afghanistan. who is haunted by the loss and experiences that followed him back and are destroying his personal relationships and life as he knew it.

The Hollywood Christmas Parade is proud to announce that John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press, Inc. has been appointed President, Hollywood Christmas Parade Advisory Board for Community and Celebrity Outreach.

Built between 1923 and 1925, the famous Hollywood Hotel Knickerbocker was in its early days, a mainstay in the life of Hollywood's most glorious celebrities. But, looking at this aging hotel on Ivar Avenue, one probably wouldn't guess that it had much of a Hollywood history. Similarly, looking at author Earl Watson, readers probably wouldn't guess that he too, was a part of Hollywood's golden history.

The 80th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade will be televised nationally and around the world during the current holiday season.

The 80th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade will be televised nationally and around the world during the current holiday season.

Television icon and Emmy Award, Peabody Award and Cable ACE Award winner, Larry King (CNN's Larry King Live), will reign as the Grand Marshal of The 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots, to be presented live in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Television icon and Emmy Award, Peabody Award and Cable ACE Award winner, Larry King (CNN's Larry King Live), will reign as the Grand Marshal of The 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots, to be presented live in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

The Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood, CA was transformed into an Old Hollywood 1920s Classic Themed Party, replete with breathtaking 20-foot-high Art Deco silver statues and other stunning decorative ornaments from the period, as guests attending the Hollywood Arts Council's Historic Sold-Out 30th Anniversary Black-Tie Gala and 22nd Annual Charlie Awards strolled down a 30-foot-long Red Carpet to a cozy and intimate Outdoor Courtyard Reception and Silent Auction, later followed by an elegant three-course catered Dinner and Awards Show, held on the Jim Henson Studios' Sound Stage on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion icon who has been hailed as the Sultan of Sequins and the Rajah of Rhinestones for his sparkling, visually stunning and imaginative costume designs, will be honored with the Inaugural Fashion Arts Charlie Award by the Hollywood Arts Council at their Black-Tie 30th Anniversary Gala and 22nd Annual Charlie Awards, emceed by KABC's George Pennachio, to be held at the Jim Henson Studios, the site of the original Charlie Chaplin Studios and home of the world-famous Muppets; 1416 North LaBrea Avenue (south of Sunset Boulevard and De Longpre Avenue); Hollywood, CA 90028 on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Mackie's Award will be presented by Golden Globe-nominated actress, Mitzi Gaynor. The event will be dedicated to the late Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant.

On August 4th, Benecio Del Toro, Mark Ruffalo and others were present as their mentor, acting icon Stella Adler, was honored with the city of Hollywood's greatest tribute-a star on the world famous Walk of Fame

On August 4th, Melanie Griffith, Benecio Del Toro, Mark Ruffalo and others will be present as their mentor, acting icon Stella Adler, is honored with the city of Hollywood's greatest tribute-a star on the world famous Walk of Fame

On January 9th, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick were honored with a Double Star Ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their achievements in film