WeHo Supper Club @ NOBU

Flanking Girl Bar Dinah Shore Producer Dr. Robin Gans are (l-r) C.H.E.’s Paul Boisvert and Chad Hudson.

West Hollywood, CA - NOBU named one of the 10 Best Places for Sushi in the United States by Bon Appetit played host this week to Chad Hudson Events’ Wednesday night’s charity Supper Club. A portion of the dinning proceeds benefited The Environmental Defense Fund’s work to help restore the Gulf Coast Region.

GirlBar Dinah Shore Photo ReCap!

Palm Springs, CA 4/2-4/10 -Dr. Robin Gans and Sandy Sachs celebrate their 20th Anniversary Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs, California. DJ's and performers included Grammy-winner Kelly Rowland, DJ Samantha Ronson, R&B powerhouse Kelis, Orianthi and actress/comedienne Jennifer Coolidge.

Photo Credit: Phil Lobel / Lobeline Communications Inc.

Kelly Rowland performs/ Kelis


GirlBar Girls/ Jeffrey Sanker and Sandy Sachs


GirlBar Go Go Dancers


Orianthi performs


Erika Jayne performs

More photos including Samantha Ronson and Jennifer Coolidge HERE

Samantha Ronson @ Dinah Shore Week

Samantha Ronson

Photo Credit: Phil Lobel / Lobeline Communications

Samantha Ronson chats with the fans after DJing at the 20th Anniversary of Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs, California.

Jennifer Coolidge @ GirlBar Dinah Shore Week!

Photo Credit: Phil Lobel / Lobeline Communications Inc.
Makeup By: Lanny Lee Leyda

Palm Springs, CA – 4/2/10 -Jennifer Coolidge (center) joins co-producers Dr. Robin Gans (left) and Sandy Sachs (right) at their 20th Anniversary Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week® in Palm Springs, California. Coolidge, best known for her iconic film roles in “Legally Blond” and “Best In Show,” is performing her stand up comedy routine at a Saturday night benefit concert for the HRC (Human Rights Campaign) Fund.

Ask It: Kelly Rowland By: Joshua Miller

“Our Newest Dance Diva”
By: Joshua Miller

We all know who Kelly Rowland was, but it’s a NEW Kelly Rowland! And I LOVE HER! She has dominated the Dance Charts with one of my favorite songs, “When Love Takes Over” and recently won her a Grammy! Kelly headlines GirlBar Dinah Shore Week’s 20th Anniversary Saturday, April 3 at the newly renovated Renaissance Grand Ballroom in Palm Springs 8pm.

Other performers confirmed for Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week include R&B powerhouse Kelis, actress/comedian Jennifer Coolidge and singer and guitarist Orianthi, who audiences came to know from Michael Jackson's This Is It.

“When Love Takes Over” was one of the biggest Dance Songs of the year. How did winning your own Grammy differ from winning Grammys with Destiny’s Child? It’s always an honor to receive a Grammy but once you receive one on your own it’s a sense of validity! It makes me want to go out there and work even harder.

What was the last song that you listened to that you honestly enjoyed? “Rudeboy” By Rihanna, I love that song and I love the music video!

What are you currently listening to in your iPod/ mp3 player? Because I am recording my new album Im listening to myself. It’s not an ego thing, lol I just don’t want to be influenced by any outside source. I want to stay focused and give my fans “me”.

Tell me a bit about the sound of your upcoming record. I’ve really been inspired by David Guetta, I love the energy in the tracks and I love dance music. The new record is going to be Dance fused with Urban Sounds.

If you had to pick ONE artist to sing with dead or alive who would it be? Whitney Houston, she has been in the business for so long and was the person that inspired me to sing.

Is there one celebrity that you are still “star struck” by? Whitney Houston! Lol and Sade, I still haven’t met her and if I met her face to face I would be speechless; I wouldn’t know what to say.

After being in the music business for so long, what keeps you so focused and motivated? I just feel like I’m not done yet, I have so much more to offer my fans. There is so much more to do!

Give us 5 words that would accurately describe a Kelly Rowland Experience on stage. Fun, Live Vocals, Entertaining, Energy

How does it feel to perform in front of a nearly all female audience? Are you doing anything different in your show because of that? I feel that it’s important to be me wherever I perform. I’m at a point now where I’m comfortable just being myself on stage!

What are you looking forward to most about performing for the girls @ Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week? Having lots of fun with my Lesbian fans, I love them so much and I can’t wait to see them at GirlBar Dinah Shore Week! Don’t Be Tardy for the Party!

Tickets to GirlBar Dinah Shore are on sale @ dinahshoreweekend.com

For more on the world of Kelly Rowland please visit www.kellyrowland.com/

Outlooks Magazine: GirlBar Dinah Shore Week

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GIRL BAR DINAH SHORE WEEK
20TH ANNIVERSARY ROCKS YOUR WORLD
By: Joshua Miller

In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs, CA. The girls unleash a blockbuster talent line-up of global proportions, happening March 31-April 4, 2010 at the thirty million dollar renovation of the Renaissance (formerly The Wyndham Palm Springs) host hotel. This is the party week of a lifetime, where it is “All Girl Bar – All the Time!” And in the hottest hotel in the Desert Valley!

Grammy-winning superstar Kelly Rowland (“When Love Takes Over”) hits the stage live as she headlines this years main event, “CIRCUS A GO-GO,” on Saturday, April 3 at the Renaissance Hotel (formerly Wyndham) Grand Ballroom. Thirty world-famous Girl Bar Go-Go’s keep the action going, along with Hoopnotica Girls, showing off the latest craze.

R&B powerhouse Kelis (“Acapella,” “Milkshake” & “Bossy”) will shake things up with a live performance on Friday, April 2 at the “PURE WHITE PARTY” at the Hotel Zoso Ballroom. Party begins at 8pm. Back by demand, outrageous comediennes Michele Balan, Poppy Champlin and Dana Goldberg will leave you rolling with laughter on Thursday, April 1, at “FUNNY GIRLZ 5” at the Hotel Zoso Ballroom. Event starts at 8pm.

Hilarious Actress/Comedienne Jennifer Coolidge (“American Pie,” “Legally Blonde” & “Best in Show”) makes a rare comedy appearance at our SPECIAL BENEFIT EVENT for Human Rights Campaign Fund on Saturday, April 3 at the Hotel Zoso Ballroom. Jennifer loves her gays and is really excited about coming to Dinah this year, “Usually when I do a stand up act its really fast, I fly in and fly out. But not this weekend, I get to be there from the beginning to the end! I actually get to stick around and have fun… I love that im not going to miss the Full experience of Dinah! I hope to be the last person standing.” – Jennifer Coolidge. A portion of proceeds goes to HRC. Doors open @ 8pm.

Michael Jackson’s hot guitarist Orianthi (“This Is It!”) rocks Girl Bar’s world with a not-to-be-missed performance on Sunday, April 4th at "SPLASH," the hottest pool party of the weekend, at the Renaissance Palm Springs. Pool opens at 9 am.

To commemorate the 20 year history, FenceSitter Films will be on hand to document this historic week for the feature length documentary “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Scheduled for the festival circuit in the fall of 2010, the film chronicles the incredible twenty years of the Girl Bar Dinah Shore, from its humble beginnings, to the world-wide phenomenon it is today.

“Our 20th Anniversary event will be truly unforgettable,” said co-producer Sandy Sachs, adding, “And this year, in the City that plays host to the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, we have an award-winning documentary crew bringing a bit of Hollywood on-site, chronicling the event’s legacy.”Co-producer Dr. Robin Gans adds, “We’re once again offering our VIP packages at The Hotel Zoso, which is an amazing value.” Adding, “Remember if doesn’t say Girl Bar – it isn’t!”

Calendar of Main Events
Thursday, April 1- FUNNY GIRLZ 5 at Hotel Zoso Ballroom at 8pm. With Comediennes Michele Balan, Poppy Champlin and Dana Goldberg

Friday, April 2- “PURE WHITE” PARTY at Hotel Zoso at 9pm with a performance by: Kelis.

Saturday, April 3 MAIN EVENT “Circus A Go-Go”- at the newly remodeled Renaissance Grand Ballroom at 8pm with a performance By: Kelly Rowland

Saturday, April 3 HRC Fund at The Hotel Zoso Ballroom at 8pm with a performance by: Jennifer Coolidge

Sunday, April 4 SPLASH DANCE Pool Party at the newly remodeled Renaissance Pool with a ROCKING performance by: Orianthi

To purchase: www.dinahshoreweekend.com

The Top Ten Q & A: Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge is one of my favorite Actresses and she always “makes me want a hotdog real bad!” She is best known for playing "Stifler's mom," the consummate "MILF", in the film American Pie, and Paulette, the manicurist in Legally Blonde. This Silver Screen Diva will hit the stage for an incredible evening of laughter at Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week (GBDS) on Saturday night, April 3rd @ the Hotel Zoso Grand Ballroom! A portion of this event’s proceeds will go directly to the Human Rights Campaign Fund.

Do you have a genre of film, or type of film that you a particularly drawn to? How do you make your choices since so many of your characters have become so iconic? I am usually drawn to a hilarious comedy or a dramatic role with a great plot. But it’s easier for me to land a comedy because I have been in so many.

Which one of your previous characters was the most fun to play? I played a rap singer on Nip/ Tuck was one of my favorite jobs I’ve had! Her name was “Hot Coco” with a new song “Yo Stank” It was hilarious. It just shows how cool and fun the writers are on that show! It came out of no where and it was a thrill to be a part of it!

Any plans on performing “Yo Stank” on stage? I would have to look into getting permission for that. It would be fun! I love doing that character!

One of my favorite Interviews you did was on The Graham Norton Show in the UK with Enrique Iglesias. Enrique seemed so intimidated what was his deal? Do you have the problem with men feeling intimidated often? I don’t know if he felt intimidated but Enrique did seem kind of shy. Gay men and women are never uncomfortable! I love doing UK press, anything goes! When you show up to a TV Interview in the states everyone is so uptight!


How does it feel to be a Gay Icon? (If you didn’t know, the gays LOVE you!) I don’t know if I’m a gay icon but whatever I am I LIKE IT! I love the gays (men and woman) it’s been a mutual feeling for as long as I can remember. I feel incredibly lucky to be loved by the group that I love! I love the fact that the White Supremacists aren’t seeking me out to do a show!


Why do you think the GLBT Community relates to you so much? I don’t know, it is a mutual feeling of love. Maybe it’s that they think I could be a man in drag? Lol Maybe it’s because I’m “cartoony” and bigger than life? Lol

Have you ever seen a Drag Queen Impersonate you? If so, how did it make you feel? I was just in Raleigh, NC there was this drag queen named Eunyce Ray at FLEX and she knew every line I ever did in any of my movies. She was very big and dramatic looking! I was very impressed… she knew everything it was so flattering! These people spend hours learning and studying mannerisms and lines, It was AMAZING!

Most of us have only seen your films. What can we expect from you at Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week? I like that stand up Im not edited and I can say whatever I want… I like the freedom that I don’t get on TV or Film

What are you looking forward to most about “Girl Bar Dinah Shore?” Usually when I do a stand up act its really fast, I fly in and fly out. But not this weekend, I get to be there from the beginning to the end! I actually get to stick around and have fun… I love that im not going to miss the Full experience of Dinah! I hope to be the last person standing.

I think our readers would love to know how you first go into show business. I thought I might pursue acting because it was the only thing I attempted to do that people complimented… I never got compliments on anything growing up… No one ever said “OMG Jennifer you’re so organized, or you would be a great leader.” I got “You were great as the princess in Rumpelstiltskin!” In 3rd grade I remember that being the first moment in my life that someone came up and said something positive.

What was YOUR inspiration for wanting to be an actress? Acting inspired me, the more I did it the better I got! When doors started opening I realized what my calling was. At one point I was in school to be a makeup artist, but that door never opened but when I acted it happened! I feel like Acting chose me.

Did you feel that comedy was your best vehicle from the start of your career or did it just evolve? I was trying to be a dramatic actress forever! No one would see me that way! I was in acting class and a friend told me that I should try the comedic route.

What do you prefer, Film, TV, or Stage and why? I have reasons why I love all of them: I love Film, because I feel there is a light at the end of the tunnel there is a beginning, middle and end. TV can kind of drag out but it allows me to spend time with my dogs at home … Stand up allows me to travel and meet new people all over the world! I love the social aspect of it!

For Jennifer’s Official Website visit www.jennifercoolidge.net

Tickets to GirlBar Dinah Shore are on sale @ www.dinahshoreweekend.com

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Please visit Jennifers Facebook Fanpage HERE

GirlBar Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs!

GIRL BAR DINAH SHORE WEEK
20TH ANNIVERSARY ROCKS YOUR WORLD

In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs, CA. The girls unleash a blockbuster talent line-up of global proportions, happening March 31-April 4, 2010 at the thirty million dollar renovation of the Renaissance (formerly The Wyndham Palm Springs) host hotel. This is the party week of a lifetime, where it is “All Girl Bar – All the Time!” And in the hottest hotel in the Desert Valley!

Grammy-winning superstar Kelly Rowland (“When Love Takes Over”) hits the stage live as she headlines this years main event, “CIRCUS A GO-GO,” on Saturday, April 3 at the Renaissance Hotel (formerly Wyndham) Grand Ballroom. Thirty world-famous Girl Bar Go-Go’s keep the action going, along with Hoopnotica Girls, showing off the latest craze.

R&B powerhouse Kelis (“Acapella,” “Milkshake” & “Bossy”) will shake things up with a live performance on Friday, April 2 at the “PURE WHITE PARTY” at the Hotel Zoso Ballroom. Party begins at 8pm. Back by demand, outrageous comediennes Michele Balan, Poppy Champlin and Dana Goldberg will leave you rolling with laughter on Thursday, April 1, at “FUNNY GIRLZ 5” at the Hotel Zoso Ballroom. Event starts at 8pm.

Hilarious Actress/Comedienne Jennifer Coolidge (“American Pie,” “Legally Blonde” & “Best in Show”) makes a rare comedy appearance at our SPECIAL BENEFIT EVENT for Human Rights Campaign Fund on Saturday, April 3 at the Hotel Zoso Ballroom. Jennifer loves her gays and is really excited about coming to Dinah this year, “Usually when I do a stand up act its really fast, I fly in and fly out. But not this weekend, I get to be there from the beginning to the end! I actually get to stick around and have fun… I love that im not going to miss the Full experience of Dinah! I hope to be the last person standing.” – Jennifer Coolidge. A portion of proceeds goes to HRC. Doors @ 8pm.

Michael Jackson’s hot guitarist Orianthi (“This Is It!”) rocks Girl Bar’s world with a not-to-be-missed performance on Sunday, April 4th at "SPLASH," the hottest pool party of the weekend, at the Renaissance Palm Springs. Pool opens at 9 am.

To commemorate the 20 year history, FenceSitter Films will be on hand to document this historic week for the feature length documentary “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Scheduled for the festival circuit in the fall of 2010, the film chronicles the incredible twenty years of the Girl Bar Dinah Shore, from its humble beginnings, to the world-wide phenomenon it is today.

“Our 20th Anniversary event will be truly unforgettable,” said co-producer Sandy Sachs, adding, “And this year, in the City that plays host to the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, we have an award-winning documentary crew bringing a bit of Hollywood on-site, chronicling the event’s legacy.”

Co-producer Dr. Robin Gans adds, “We’re once again offering our VIP packages at The Hotel Zoso, which is an amazing value.” Adding, “Remember if doesn’t say Girl Bar – it isn’t!”

Calendar of Main Events

Thursday, April 1- FUNNY GIRLZ 5 at Hotel Zoso Ballroom at 8pm. With Comediennes Michele Balan, Poppy Champlin and Dana Goldberg

Friday, April 2- “PURE WHITE” PARTY at Hotel Zoso at 9pm with a performance by: Kelis.

Saturday, April 3 MAIN EVENT “Circus A Go-Go”- at the newly remodeled Renaissance Grand Ballroom at 8pm with a performance By: Kelly Rowland

Saturday, April 3 HRC Fund at The Hotel Zoso Ballroom at 8pm with a performance by: Jennifer Coolidge

Sunday, April 4 SPLASH DANCE Pool Party at the newly remodeled Renaissance Pool with a ROCKING performance by: Orianthi

To purchase: www.dinahshoreweekend.com