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PALM SPRINGS AWARDS GALA
By Irene Michaels
21st Annual
International Palm Springs Film Festival Dazzles the Red Carpet... What an outstanding honoree list this year. If only the legendary Sonny Bono and former Mayor of Palm Springs could be here to see what his vision has become. Presenting sponsor again this year, Cartier added elegance and panache to the red carpet. "Entertainment Tonight's" Mary Hart, the longest-running anchor of entertainment news once again hosted the show.  Mary Hart Harold Matzner, Festival Chairman was proud to announce that for the next two weeks, the world's attention will turn to Palm Springs. "This show has grown in popularity, and has become one of the largest and most respected film events in North America." It ranks right behind the Golden Globes in terms of aura, glamour and the amount of television and press it attracts.  Arny Granat-Harold Matzner, John Wessman, Patrick Mundt Harold gave a special thanks to Jackie Lee and Jim Houston, for their limitless contributions as well as the Board of Directors for their tireless efforts which has made the festival what it is today!  Jackie Lee, Jim and Jamie Houston Just when you think the party is over, the honorees, guests, and VIP's head over to the Parker Hotel for the after party. Hosted by Patrick Mundt.
 Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood  Mariah Carey, Anna Kendrick and Marion Cotillard
 T Bone Burnett
 Jason Reitman - Director  Ed Lauter at Palm Springs 2010  Jack Jones Singer with Wife |
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A Chicago native and resident, Irene Michaels has 25 years of experience in film, television and theater in Chicago, New York and Hollywood. In the early 80’s she secured a recurring role in the popular daytime soap opera, General Hospital. She founded her own modeling agency before she was twenty. In addition to ionthescene.com, Michaels owns two entertainment companies and is involved with many charities across the city.
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