Pre-Emmy Party Offers Celebs Fun, Relaxation & Goodies Galore!

Pre-Emmy Party Offers Celebs Fun, Relaxation & Goodies Galore!

Everyone gets to see the excitement and glamour of the Emmys and some of the after-parties on TV.  However, the fun starts WAYbefore that!  In the week before all the big Hollywood Award Ceremonies, many of the nominees and other celebrities start partying hearty – at various events where they are invited to sample all kinds of products and services.

One such happening affair was the three-day long MAIN EVENT Emmy Red Carpet Lounge, hosted by Founder/Producer Debbie Durkin. Debbie sure knows how to throw a party!

Held at the Friar’s Club in Beverly Hills, the MAIN EVENT Loungewas filled with nominees, celebrities, and sponsors — mingling, snacking, and moving from table-to-table to the beat of live music. Patron and Mojito Island had the cocktails flowing at the bar while celebrities like Deidre Hall and Kate Flannery played Air Guitar in the main lounge.

Bella Spa was always busy with their 30-minute teeth whitening and paraffin hand wraps utilized by Rex Lee, Shar Jackson, andSally Pressman. Celebrities ranging from William Shatner to Rex Lee indulged in Selia Hansen’s unforgettable massages.  TIGIstyled and primped stars, including Dyan Cannon, Rex Lee, andTanya Tucker with fabulous hair.

The Main Event Lounge was also the launching ground for Patrons “Celebrity Concierge Program” with Entourage’s Kevin Dillon being the first celebrity to get Patron delivered to his home.

Jerry O’Connell, William Shatner, Barbara Eden, Dyan Canon, Carl Lewis, and others donated time and pet portraits for the SPCA LA that will later be auctioned off to raise money.

Guests left with bags full of goodies, including a $500 dollar gift certificate from
Lamborghini, skin care products from Extra Virgin, stylish t-shirts from TaBu clothing, vintage jewelry from Lara Noel Hill Designs, chocolates from John Kelly of Beverly Hills, organic food products from Dr. Melina, styling products from TIGI, and much more!

Former model Lizanne Falsetto’s all natural high protein thinkThin bars and other think products were a huge hit with the fit and fabulous Hollywood crowd.  Her thinkThin Pink bars benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure Foundation in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Her thinkThin and thinkThinpink bars are sugar-free and the thinkGreen bars are a salad bar on the go – both available at Whole Foods.

Another product showing that “healthy” is the way celebs want to be was “her” – the healthy-energy-revitalizer drink, which featured recipe cards for making martinis and other special drinks with champagne, rum, vodka, tequila, Cointreau… and even beer!  And of course, there’s her Au Naturale, too!

If there was any “dirt” on celebrities – it could be shaken off by theShaklee “GetClean” products, which were added to their swag bags.  It’s the non-toxic way to get rid of whatever slimes and grimes.

Hmmm, and speaking of slime – next time I’ll have to give those celebs a copy of my book, NEVER KISS A FROG: A Girl’s Guide to Creatures from the Dating Swamp!

The Main Event Lounge was a festive but casual atmosphere, mixing Hollywood beauty with brand integration.  It was such a success that Durkin Entertainment is already prepping for a lounge at the famous Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

See you there!
Marilyn