Growing up on '80s pop and dancing on restaurant tables, it’s no wonder that Joanne Germanotta, a girl from New York, morphed into the eye-popping theatrical singer best known as Lady Gaga. With her chart-topping debut album "The Fame" and a sound that's been dubbed the "future of pop" (even Christina Aguilera recently seems to have taken cues from the Lady), this performer is white hot. She talked with Citysearch to share some of her favorite places to be when she's not on stage.
Gavin Rossdale is one of today's true alt-rock luminaries. Not only did he craft numerous platinum-selling albums with his band Bush in the mid-90s, but he also pushed genre boundaries with Institute. Married to Gwen Stefani, Gavin's got it pretty good and now he's enjoying more success with his solo debut "Wanderlust"--a combination of swirling electronic textures and distorted guitars. The singer took some time to talk to Citysearch about his favorite spots in Los Angeles and beyond.
Travis Barker, iconic punk drummer from Blink-182, the Transplants and creator of clothing line Famous Stars and Straps, spent the summer performing in L.A. with DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), notorious from LAX to Lollapalooza. Gigs at the Roxy are an in-the-flesh mash-up of AM's hip-pop concoctions, Barker's signature style and surprise guests. Watch video of Travis and AM at the Roxy.
Chef Stephanie Izard had already wowed Chicago with her inventive takes on seafood at the now shuddered Scylla. Apparently the judges on "Top Chef" Season 4 were impressed, too--Izard ran away with the grand prize. We asked her to cook up a list of her fave eats in and away from the Windy City.
Snoop Dogg remains at the forefront of hip hop. His smooth flow and sharp rhymes have led to sold-out shows worldwide and multi-platinum albums. When he's not busy on his hit E! TV show, "Snoop Dogg's Fatherhood" or rapping and acting, Snoop kicks back in L.A. and New York. He shares his favorite spots on both coasts with Citysearch.
New York transplant Dale Talde, the sous chef at Buddakan who clocked time at Jean-Georges' Vong, along with Opera and Spring in his native Chicago, was a fan favorite on "Top Chef." Here, he shares his food cravings, from his hometown to New Orleans.
Originally of L7 fame, the multi-talented front woman of Donita Sparks and the Stellar Moments is keeping busy with a national tour and the release of their debut album, “Transmiticate.” Sparks managed to find some time to reveal her favorite L.A. hangouts for food, fun, and of course music.
Grand prize winner of the 6th Annual S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition, Kristianne Pak, dishes on her favorite places to chow down. Pak can now be found at La Grand Orange in Pasadena, where she works as the restaurant's pastry chef. Pak is gaining acclaim for her impresive key lime pie, which balances the natural sweetness of the dessert with a nice salty component.
Playboy Magazine's Miss May 2007 Shannon James sat down with Citysearch.com to talk about her favorite hangouts in Austin and her hometown of Philadelphia.
We all like to play the guessing game when it comes to the Oscars. But Johnny Avello, Director of Race & Sports Operations at Wynn Las Vegas takes it a step further. In true Vegas style, he posts odds on it. Here are his predictions for the 80th Academy Awards, held in L.A. on Feb 24, 2008. Sorry, odds are for entertainment only.
Tara Mack dishes dating advice to men while putting them through the rigors of dating as the witty and attractive host of Playboy Radio's improv-centric dating game show "Play Date" on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 198.
Rocker Josh Kelley is the type of musician audiences love--a voice with soul and power, and silly on-stage antics to prove that fame hasn't spoiled him. And it very easily could with a wife like "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl. Here, he pays homage to his Southern roots and his other favorite hangouts around the country.
After a three-year stint as executive sous-chef at Wolfgang Puck's former Malibu restaurant Granita, Brooklyn native Andy Pastore has graced the kitchens of Pig'n Whistle, White Lotus, Sterling Steakhouse, the Green Door and Ritual Supper Club, among other local hot spots. This New York Restaurant School alum took a break to share his favorite haunts, around L.A. and on the road.
This versatile Hawaiian-born dancer and choreographer also had experience acting and singing before she became one of the judges for all five seasons of the hit television series "Dancing with the Stars." Here this Sherman Oaks resident shares some of her favorite local places, as well as other favorites from across the country.
Raised in the Loire Valley, Christophe Eme earned his chops at Michelin three-star restaurants across Europe. First introduced to Angelenos at L'Orangerie, and now owner and head toque of the high concept, fine dining restaurant Ortolan, Chef Eme shares his favorite places to shop and unwind both in Los Angeles and New York City.
