Brent Shapiro Foundation & Ladies Luncheon at the Plaza

For the past 8 years, famed attorney Robert Shapiro and his gorgeous wife, Linell and son Grant have paid tribute to deceased eldest son, Brent, who succumbed to alcohol and drug use, by honoring sober individuals and educating about addiction. This year, the event was held at Mei Sze Chan and Jeff Greene’s 40,000 sq. ft. palatial estate in the B.H. canyon, and honored Ted Danson (Cheers) for Angel’s At Risk; actor Harry Hamlin, and two college bound sober students from the Phoenix House, who received fully paid scholarships to continue their education

TV personality, Pat O’Brien served as Master of Ceremonies, while tough guy actor, Robert Davi, crooned Frank Sinatra’s tunes to an enthusiastic audience, including Russell Simmons, Larry King, Paula Abdul, Berry Gordy, Sugar Ray Leonard and Brian Lee (LegalZoom co-founder) to name a few.

Linell Shapiro, Paula Abdul, Robert Shapiro

Linell Shapiro, Paula Abdul, Robert Shapiro

Among the auction items were the highly anticipated Maywether vs. Alvarez fight, the Indianapolis 500, and a VIP Experience with the L.A. Lakers. For info how you can become involved in the Brent Shapiro Foundation, check out their website www.brentshapiro.org or call Lindsey Abrahamson at 310-282-6246. We are all concerned about offering educational incentives to kids who stay clean, remain in school, and do the right thing!

The glamorous Presidential Suite of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel was the perfect setting for a Ladies Luncheon, in honor of Blas Nunez Ortiz and his new skincare business with the age-defying treatment Nerium AD. This elegant event was hosted by Shelley Hann, a 38 year veteran of the beauty industry, and Larry Link, president of CLOUT Internationale, a consulting firm specializing in technical services (Social Media Marketing) and essential business and residential services, as well as security and automation.

Robert Davi - Crooning Sinatra

Robert Davi – Crooning Sinatra

Some of the lovely ladies in attendance included Liza Lewis, Owner of SPA 415, who is opening a new location in B.H., Print and Runway Model, Nirosha Pelitier, Socialites Poppy Paulos and Timmi Masters and Jacque Heebner, Author of First Person Cat.

After an exciting preview of Nerium, demonstrating the results of this amazing night performance skin-care magic, which approves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and skin texture – I was given a sample of the product to try. And you know what? In only two weeks, I actually saw an improvement of the deep wrinkle near my mouth!

If you wish to attend another of these Ladies Luncheons at the Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 21stat 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, please call 310-598-1090. Great food, great people, and the opportunity to learn about this exciting venture.

Larry Link, Shelley Hann & Blas Nunez at Plaza Luncheon

Larry Link, Shelley Hann & Blas Nunez at Plaza Luncheon


As a television personality, guest speaker, newspaper reporter and columnist and one of the social arbiters of Los Angeles, Marci Weiner has touched every aspect of entertainment journalism. She has appeared as guest reporter on TV shows including Joan Rivers shows, Eye on LA, and the USA Network. In addition, she has hosted her own segments on Soap Talk, Hollywood Style and Hotline after Dark. You may contact Marci for info and invitations at [email protected]

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