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1966.
Joyce and Greg McClure's Swing Club was located somewhere near Ventura and Coldwater in Studio City.
#studio city#ventura blvd#coldwater canyon#san fernando valley#vintage#jazz#sign geeks#wally cox#victor buono
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ON THIS DAY — 11 years ago
September 25, 2013 - Leaving the gym in Studio City, California
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Today after the nail salon… I went to a vegan restaurant called H.O.P.E. In studio city…
Omg so delicious everything! Large portions priced very well $$
Can’t wait to go back.
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"I find a million dandelions blowing through my head and they are beautiful"
STUDIO CITY, I Would Leave Me If I Could, Halsey
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Ugly Cat from St. Felix Cat Rescue & Animals with Disabilities in Studio City, California
Click here for more information about adoption and other ways to help!
Click here for a link to St. Felix Cat Rescue & Animals with Disabilities' main website.
UGLY CAT looks like a serpent. He is a lot of fun but will lash out if concerned. just had dentistry. Many teeth were removed. He has an attitude and lets u pet him when he wants you to. U should know this breed. Both ears are cauliflower. He needs a safe place to live inside. Great with cats and fine with dogs too
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Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Art Deco-Inspired Hotel in Macau
Macau's Hollywood-inspired Studio City resort opened its doors in 2015 and was so successful that it hired Zaha Hadid Architects for an expansion. Now, one of two hotels planned during Phase Two has opened to the public. Inspired by the rich detailing and bold geometries of the Art Deco era, the W Macau is a 557-room luxury hotel.
Photos © Virgile Simon Bertrand
#zaha hadid architects#art deco-inspired hotel#macau#studio city#luxury hotel#architecture#architect#w macau#building#art deco era#virgile simon bertrand
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studio city, los angeles. 2022
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'Florence Pugh, a talented actress, has achieved remarkable success in the entertainment industry. Known for her captivating performances, she quickly became a favorite of critics and audiences after her standout role in the 2016 film Lady Macbeth. Her raw talent and ability to immerse herself in diverse roles earned her numerous accolades, solidifying her position as one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars.
However, behind her rise to stardom lies a lesser-known story of adversity she faced early in her career. At the age of 19, Pugh experienced pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards, including weight loss, appearance alterations, and eyebrow changes. Her journey in the entertainment world highlights the harsh realities that young actors often encounter, particularly regarding beauty standards and the pressure to conform.
A Glimpse into the Early Struggles
In an interview with The Telegraph, Florence Pugh shared a personal story from her past when she was 19 and had been chosen to play a pop star in a Los Angeles TV show Studio City. As Florence Pugh stepped into the limelight, she encountered the harsh realities of an industry that often prioritizes superficial appearances over genuine talent. Faced with the pressure to fit into preconceived notions of beauty, Pugh was urged to lose weight and undergo cosmetic changes. Additionally, she was asked to modify her eyebrows, a feature that had become a part of her distinctive identity.
“I felt very lucky and grateful, and couldn’t believe that I had got this top-of-the-game job … (But) all the things that they were trying to change about me – whether it was my weight, my look, the shape of my face, the shape of my eyebrows – that was so not what I wanted to do, or the industry I wanted to work in,” she said. Florence admitted that she felt uncomfortable when the negative comments started.
Florence Pugh’s Journey in Cinema and Beyond
Although the series didn’t come to fruition, the actress achieved a breakthrough in the 2016 film Lady Macbeth, attributing it to revitalizing her love for cinema by instilling newfound confidence and passion.
The experience earned her great reviews and made her become a cinephile again. The Midsommar actress added “That made me fall back in love with cinema. The kind of cinema that was a space where you could be opinionated, and loud, and I’ve stuck by that.”
She concluded that she was fortunate to have a good experience afterward. “I think it’s far too easy for people in this industry to push you left and right. And I was lucky enough to discover when I was 19 what kind of a performer I wanted to be.” The actor believed she knew what to expect after starring in The Falling, but the dramatic contrast was truly shocking for her.
Pugh’s fame goes beyond her acting talent. She is admired for her bold fashion sense. Despite being aware of potential criticism, she fearlessly wore a sheer pink Valentino dress during a 2022 runway show in Italy. Through a heartfelt Instagram statement, she addressed concerns about body image and emphasized the unfair public scrutiny faced by women’s bodies.'
#Florence Pugh#Lady Macbeth#The Falling#Valentino#Studio City#Midsommar#Christopher Nolan#Oppenheimer
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Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, c. 1939
(via Ventura Boulevard in Studio City - Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection - Tessa: Photos and Digital Collections)
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THE PREMIER LADIES OF THE SFV – PART 2 OF 2
Beverly Shaw (ca. 1910-May 26, 1990) was an American nightclub singer who made a name for herself performing at lesbian venues throughout California in the 1940s and 1950s. Originally from Los Angeles, she began her career in San Francisco singing torch songs at the lesbian bar Mona’s 440 and the Chi-Chi Club. During WWII, she drove a taxi by day to support herself and sang as Mona’s headliner at night.
Shaw moved back to Los Angeles in the early 1950s and began singing at such venues as the Flamingo Club in Hollywood and Larry Potter’s Supper Club in Studio City. In 1957, she and her wife, Betty, took over ownership of Club Laurel, a nightclub located at 12319 Ventura Blvd in Studio City. Featuring herself as the star attraction, Shaw transformed the club into a popular upscale gay night spot catering to the film community. She took her style cues from Marlene Dietrich, performing in tailor-made suits and wearing a bow tie. Patrons were greeted upon entrance with a photograph of herself captioned “Miss Beverly Shaw, Sir!” – a catchphrase she lifted from a Groucho Marx interview with Tallulah Bankhead in which he called her “sir.” The club’s matchbooks were similarly captioned.Â
In the late 1950s, Shaw recorded an album entitled “Songs Tailored To Your Taste,” which she released on her own label, “Club Laurel Records.” After divesting her interest in Club Laurel in 1971, she continued performing at venues throughout the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles, including Club Bayou, Linda’s Little Log Cabin, Joani Presents, and the Oxford Inn. She died of cancer in 1990 at the age of 80.
And what became of Club Laurel? After Shaw’s departure, it continued under new ownership for a while as “Jay’s Club Laurel.”  During this time it transitioned from a lesbian establishment to a gay male bar and remained as such through 1980, operating under such monikers as “Neworld” (1973-74), “The Frat House” (1974-75), “The Farm House” (1976), and “Boots” (1977-80). Many mainstream businesses have since occupied 12319 Ventura Blvd. Most recently it has served as a mattress store, a sweat lodge, and currently a pilates studio – all of which seem fitting uses for a space that originally opened as one of the San Fernando Valley’s first LGBTQ+ establishments! Â
Patrons of Club Laurel recall Beverly Shaw and the venue fondly:
“It was a real gay club – not just full of caricatures. It seemed out of its time and place to me. You saw a lot of movie stars and that made it seem even more unreal. I guess you could call Beverly Shaw a role model of sorts, but we didn’t have terms like that then. It gave me the first idea that gays could have a place like that.”
“We couldn’t believe the Club Laurel. It was fabulous. Here was this uptown club unlike anything in the way of a gay club that we had ever seen. You knew right then this was different. It was our first time except for Ptown that we had ever been totally at ease and comfortable in a gay place. You didn’t need to keep one ear checked for breaking glass in a place like Club Laurel. At the time, I remember wondering how she did it or what it cost her.”
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