When I first went to Hollywood over a decade ago, this was known as Mann’s Chinese Theatre. Apparently, it was renamed to TCL Chinese Theater last January because China’s TCL Corporation bought the naming rights for 5 million dollars. The appearance hasn’t changed. This iconic landmark has made many movie appearances too. If you’ve watched…
Warner Bros VIP Studio Tour Review
Last May 17, hubby and I decided to go on the Warner Bros VIP Studio Tour. We had the entire day free since the AI finals were only up to the 16th. Prior to leaving the hotel, we reserved slots for the 11:15am tour online. Tickets cost around US$50+ per person in 2013, it’s US$60+ circa…
Loews Hollywood Hotel in California, USA
My hubby and I flew to Los Angeles last May 14 for the American Idol 2013 finales. When we got to the LAX (Los Angeles Airport), we were met by a guy in a suit driving an Escalade who then whisked us off to Loews Hollywood Hotel where we would be staying. We left the…
My American Idol 2013 Experience!
Hi everyone! Sorry if I’ve been remiss in posting the past few days. My hubby and I flew to the US last May 14 via Philippine Airlines and well, we left at night and then arrived at night so my body clock was totally thrown off course. Episode 1 of the American Idol finale was…
Off to the American Idol 2013 finale!
I’m not really into showbiz all that much but at the very least I know who Ryan Seacrest is (American Idol host since time immemorial) as well as the four AI judges this year — Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Randy Jackson (too bad Simon Cowell isn’t around anymore). So yeah, I won’t…