Discussion and Signing of Sally Stevens’ Memoir, “I Sang That”

Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, United States

Singer Sally Stevens, who has worked with artists like Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé and Sturgill Simpson, will give a book talk and sign copies of her memoir “I Sang That.” Called “elegant, honest and full of music and history” by Tony and Grammy award-winning composer Marc Shaiman, “I Sang That” (Atmosphere Press) recounts Stevens’ personal journey into the world of music-makers who create the film scores, television music, sound recordings, commercials and concert evenings the public has enjoyed during her lengthy career. In that six-decade span, her role varied from concert tours with Ray Conniff, Nat King Cole and later, Burt Bacharach to television variety shows like Danny Kaye, Carol Burnett and the Smothers Brothers to recording session work with Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, and Sonny and Cher. Her work eventually expanded into singing and contracting choirs for over a thousand film and television scores for renowned composers such as John Williams, Alan Silvestri, James Horner, Marc Shaiman, James Newton Howard, Danny Elfman, Dave Grusin, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, James Newton Howard, Randy Newman and Terence Blanchard, and many others. Some of the more recent film scores she worked on were “Bridge of Spies,” directed by Steven Spielberg Read More ...

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London Hughes in Conversation with Jameela Jamil – Living My Best Life, Hun

Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, United States

From stand-up comedian, actress, and host of The Netflix Afterparty, London Hughes, comes an uplifting and raucously funny memoir to show you how to ditch the self-loathing, start the self-loving, and engage with your inner winner. London Hughes has come a long way from secretly writing Frasier fan fiction alone in her bedroom. Between her breakout Netflix comedy special, To Catch a D*ck, her dating podcast “London, Actually,” and her award-winning TV performances, London the South Londoner has taken the entertainment world by storm. And now, in this sassy, brash, fearless, and funny memoir, London is ready to inspire women of all ages and races with her story—because London is absolutely the best person in the whole wide world to take you on a wild journey of self-discovery. As she herself puts it: “I’ve always been funny. I’ve always been cute. I’ve always been confident. I was born to do this shit.” All her life, London longed to be a badass—an awesome bullet-proof woman who nobody could mess with. At a young age, she made sure she was ready to become a star, developing her own living-room popstar training regimen to prepare for her future life. But London also had her fair share of disastrous experiences in terms of friendships, relationships, and career choices. Read More ...

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Rebel Wilson in conversation with Jess Cagle (Virtual)

Rebel Wilson, the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids talks with Jess Cagle about her candid and hilarious memoir REBEL RISING, which chronicles her unconventional journey to Hollywood success. Wilson, a multi-talented hyphenate lays bare her incredible journey of "making it" in which she faced fertility issues, weight gain and loss, sexuality and other emotional and physical lessons. Cagle is SiriusXM's Chief Entertainment anchor and host of "The Jess Cagle Show." Ticket includes signed book. Viewing starts 4/12/24, 6pmPT and is available VOD for five days after.

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Eric Weiner in conversation with Rainn Wilson (Virtual)

Eric Weiner and Rainn Wilson will discuss Weiner's THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS, which is now a new docuseries on Peacock hosted by Wilson. It is based on the NY Times bestselling book, which is part travel memoir, part humor and part twisted self-help guide, and takes the traveler around the globe searching for the secrets to the happiest societies on earth. In addition, they will discuss Weiner's BEN & ME: IN SEARCH OF A FOUNDER'S FORMULA FOR A LONG AND USEFUL LIFE. Not a conventional biography, the author follows Franklin from Philadelphia to Paris, and Boston to London, in an attempt to uncover Ben's life lessons, including a psychological phenomenon known as The Ben Franklin Effect, the printing press and of course, electricity. Weiner argues we'd all be better off if we acted and thought a bit more like Ben when it comes to curiosity, diligence and self-improvement.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer in conversation with Matt Walsh

From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star Gretchen Whitmer comes an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and career, full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot. She discusses her new memoir TRUE GRETCH: WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN with actor Matt Walsh, the two-time Emmy-nominated actor from the HBO comedy series "Veep." In addition he is the founding member of the iconic sketch/improv theater Upright Citizens Brigade.

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Connie Chung in Conversation with Lisa Ling (virtual event)

Trailblazing broadcast journalist Connie Chung pulls no punches in her sharp, witty memoir that chronicles her incredible life and career. Connie Chung is a pioneering news anchor and reporter. She began her career in 1969 in local television news in her native Washington, DC and went on to captivate viewers as an anchor at the local CBS affiliate in Los Angeles. She later became the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News—the first Asian to anchor any news program in the United States.

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Tom Patchett in conversation with Jerry Stahl (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET   **Tom Patchett in conversation with Jerry Stahl discussing his memoir, "The Horse I Rode in On"** *This event is taped with an audience on September 30.* TICKETS: $45 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on October  5 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. **What do Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart and the Muppets have in common? Tom Patchett, whose new, irreverent memoir looks at his storied Hollywood career**. **Tom Patchett** is a producer, director and comedy writer known for The Carol Burnett Show, The Bob Newhart Show, The Tony Randall Show, Open All Night, Buffalo Bill, and the hit series Alf. He also co-wrote the screenplays for the films The Muppets Take Manhattan and The Great Muppet Caper. He was half of the stand-up comedy team of Patchett & Tarses. He teamed up with puppeteer Paul Fusco to create Alf.   Later, Tom founded the art gallery Track 16 at Bergamot station. The gallery, now in its third iteration, turns 30 this year. **Jerry Stahl** is the author of ten Read More ...

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Eric Roberts in conversation with Eliza Roberts (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Monday, October 21, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET **Eric Roberts in conversation with Eliza Roberts discussing his memoir, "Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far."** *This event is taped with an audience on October 16, 2024.* TICKETS (**US Orders Only)**: $46 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to **US addresses only**). Includes access to watch the event on October 21 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. **In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia.** **Eric Roberts**, during his five decade career, has appeared in over 700 films, from King of the Gypsies and The Pope of Greenwich Village to The Dark Knight, Inherent Vice and Babylon. He’s won a Golden Globe and been nominated for an Oscar, and celebrated at film festivals around the world. He’s brother to Julia Roberts and father to Emma Roberts. **Eliza Roberts** is known for National Lampoon's *Animal House*, *The Tasmanian Devil* and *My Last Best Friend*. She has been married to Eric Roberts since 1992. She was born Read More ...

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Barry Sonnenfeld in Conversation with Rob Reiner (virtual event)

Barry Sonnenfeld in conversation with Rob Reiner discussing his memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywood." This event is taped on October 22. TICKETS: $45 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on October 27 at 3pm PT/6pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. One-of-a-kind filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld tells stories only he can tell, from his blockbuster career with iconic actors, studio execs, and producers. His humor and insight provide an inside glimpse into how Hollywood really works, or how it doesn’t. Barry Sonnenfeld is a filmmaker and writer who broke into the film industry as the cinematographer on the Coen Brothers' first three films: Blood Simple, Raising Arizona, and Miller's Crossing. He also was the director of photography on Throw Mamma from the Train, Big, When Harry Met Sally, and Misery. Sonnenfeld made his directorial debut with The Addams Family in 1991, and has gone on to direct a number of films including Addams Family Values, Get Shorty, and the first three Men in Blacks. His television credits include Pushing Daisies, for which he won an Emmy, Netflix's A Series of Read More ...

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Alex Van Halen in conversation with Ariel Levy (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET **Alex Van Halen in conversation with Ariel Levy discussing his memoir, "Brothers."** *This event is taped with an audience on October 24.* TICKETS (**US orders ONLY**) $50 Virtual Admission + signed book* (includes shipping to **US addresses only)**. Includes access to watch the event on October 29 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. Books ship one week after the virtual event. *book has a signed book plate **Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love.** **Alex Van Halen** is the co-founder of the rock band Van Halen and its original drummer. Born in Amsterdam and trained as a classical pianist, he graduated from Pasadena High School. **Ariel Levy** was Alex Van Halen’s collaborator on Brothers, and is the author of her own New York Times bestselling memoir The Rules Do Not Apply.  Levy has received a National Magazine Award for her work at The New Yorker, where she has been a staff writer since 2008. She is the host and co-creator of the podcast The Just Enough Family. Alex Van Halen wrote Brothers, a love Read More ...

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In Conversation with Bethany Joy Lenz (virtual event)

An Evening with Bethany Joy Lenz discussing her memoir, "Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)" This event is taped on October 28. TICKETS: $45 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on November 2 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. A deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free. Bethany Joy Lenz starred in the hit TV series One Tree Hill. Her other acting credits include Guiding Light, Grey’s Anatomy, Charmed, Felicity, Suits, Dexter, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She is also a recording artist who has released several albums. Lenz currently cohosts the podcast Drama Queens and is the founder/editor-in-chief of the broadsheet newspaper Modern Vintage News.

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In conversation with Tim Matheson (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET **An Evening with Tim Matheson discussing his memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches"** *This event is taped with an audience on Nov 14.* TICKETS (**US Orders Only**): $46 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on November 19 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. **A fun and revealing memoir from acclaimed Hollywood actor Tim Matheson.** **Tim Matheson** has appeared on television and film screens for more than six decades, from early roles in *Leave it to Beaver, Jonny Quest *and *Bonanza*, to his unforgettable comedic turn as Rush Chair Eric “Otter” Stratton in *Animal House*, who was always “damn glad to meet you!” Matheson was twice nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his work as Vice President John Hoynes on *The West Wing*, and he is currently filming the sixth season of Netflix fan favorite *Virgin River*. From the director’s chair, he’s worked on episodes of* Virgin River, The Twilight Zone, Cold Case, Psych, Criminal Minds, Suits, Burn Notice, Third Watch, Without Read More ...

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Riley Keough in conversation with Taylor Jenkins Reid (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Monday, November 25, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET **Riley Keough in conversation with Taylor Jenkins Reid discussing the memoir she finished on behalf of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, "From Here to the Great Unknown."** This event is taped on Nov 18 with an audience. TICKETS (**US Orders ONLY**): $50 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to **US addresses only.**) Includes access to watch the event on November 25 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days after. **Born to an American icon and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough.** **Riley Keough** is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Award-nominated actress. She is known for her work in Daisy Jones & the Six, Zola, and more. She also co-directed War Pony (2022), which won the Caméra d’Or for best first feature at Cannes, and cofounded the production company Felix Culpa with Gina Gammell. She is the eldest daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and sole trustee of Graceland.  **Lisa Marie Presley** was a singer Read More ...

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In conversation with Josh Brolin (virtual)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET **An Evening with Josh Brolin discussing his memoir, "From Under the Truck"** *This event is taped on November 21 with an audience on Nov 21.* TICKETS: $50 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on November 26 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days after it airs. Books ship a week after the virtual event. **A funny, uncanny, unforgettable and un-celebrity memoir from Josh Brolin**  **Josh Brolin** was born in 1968 and raised on a ranch in Paso Robles, California. He is a producer, director, writer, and Academy Award-nominated actor. The proud father of four children, he lives with his wife and two youngest in California.  “Josh Brolin’s out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric of the freedom to be who we are.” — Matthew McConaughey Weaving a latticework of different strands, moving back and forth through Read More ...

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An Evening with Cher

After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail.

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An Evening with Cher (Virtual)

After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail.

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In conversation with Eric Idle (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3pm PT/6pm ET **An Afternoon with Eric Idle discussing his book, "The Spamalot Diaries"** *This event tapes on Jan 28 with an audience.* TICKETS: $46 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on February 2, 2025 at 3pm PT/6pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. Books ship a week after the virtual event. **From comedy legend Eric Idle, the fascinating inside story of bringing Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot.** **Eric Idle** is a comedian, actor, author, and singer-songwriter who found immediate fame on television with the sketch-comedy show Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Following its success, the group began making films that include Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. Eric wrote, directed, and created The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, the world’s first-ever mockumentary, as well as the Tony Award–winning musical Spamalot. His memoir, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life was a New York Times bestseller.   (hhttps://livetalksla.org/blog/ericidle/ttp://) of Eric Idle’s Read More ...

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In conversation with Naomi Watts

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Monday, February10, 2025, 6pm PT/9pm ET **An Evening with Naomi Watts discussing her book, "Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause."** *This event is taped on Feb 3, 2025 with an audience.* VIRTUAL TICKETS (**US Orders Only**) Monday, February 10, 2025, 6pm PT/9pm ET $46 Virtual Admission + signed book (**includes shipping to US addresses only**). Includes access to watch the event on December 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. **A frank, funny and informative guide to menopause and aging by beloved actress Naomi Watts, one of the leading voices in menopause awareness.** **Naomi Watts** is a renowned actor and producer. She has Academy Award nominations for her performances in *21 Grams* and *The Impossible*, and is also known for starring in critically acclaimed projects such as *Mulholland Drive, King Kong*, and, more recently, *Feud: Capote vs. The Swans*. She is the founder and chief creative officer of Stripes, a company dedicated to raising menopause awareness and providing women with education, community, and solutions for a holistic approach to menopause. At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and Read More ...

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Ione Skye in conversation with Jon Cryer (virtual event)

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6pm PT/9pm ET Ione Skye in conversation with Jon Cryerdiscussing her memoir, "Say Everything." *This event is taped with an audience on March 6.* VIRTUAL TICKETS (US Orders Only)Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6pm PT/9pm ET$46 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on March 12 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. **Gen X icon Ione Skye bares all in an achingly vulnerable coming-of-age memoir about chasing fame, desire, and true love in the shadow of her famous, absent father.** **Ione Skye** made her film debut opposite Keanu Reeves in *River’s Edge*, followed by her iconic role as Diane Court in *Say Anything.* Skye has appeared in other notable film and television projects including *Zodiac, Wayne’s World, Fever Pitch, Arrested Development, Camping, Good Girls, Beef*, and much more. In addition to acting, Skye is a painter who has exhibited and sold her work for twenty-five years. She is the author of the children’s book, *My Yiddish Vacation*, and cohost of the weekly podcast  *Weirder Together.* Ione is the mother of two daughters and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, and collaborator, the musician Ben Read More ...

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An Evening with Christie Brinkley (virtual event)

Supermodel Christie Brinkley talks about her new memoir UPTOWN GIRL, which charts her meteoric career from 1974, when she was "discovered" outside a Paris phone booth, which set off a modeling career that would land her on the covers of hundreds of magazines and cement her legacy as an All-American icon. Although she's lived more than fifty years in the public eye, she shares stories from her roller-coaster life. In "Uptown Girl," Christie Brinkley shares what life has been like, both in front of and behind the cameras, considering the girl she was alongside the woman she has become. Her stories are as heartening as they are eye-opening, as she recounts her most formative chapters, including the betrayal by her biological father as a child, her lifelong passion for art, her whirlwind career, her four tumultuous marriages—including her heartbreaking divorce from Billy Joel—and the harrowing experiences that almost cut her life short.

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