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On Saturday, two days before President Obama's Inauguration, EarthWE.com hosted their extraordinarily colorful "A Green Term, Mr. President" event in Downtown L.A. As its name suggests, the eco-mission at the heart of the technicolor day-long event which featured live painting, musicians, and a performance by Ozomatli, was a call to elevate the importance of global warming within the Obama administration's agenda as it begins a second term.

Barry Manilow and Cody Simpson perform at L.A. Live to benefit non-profit organizations for hunger and light the Holiday Tree; Gerard Butler, Dennis Quaid and other stars of Playing For Keeps attend a screening to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles; "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" gather at Kyle by Alene Too to support the Bullets 4 Peace Charity; Kristin Stewart, Elle Fanning, William H. Macy, Garrett Hedlund and more visit a private residence for the first day of the Variety Studio: Awards Edition presented in partnership with Rolls Royce and Nintendo—get the details on who was out where yesterday in this installment of Last Night's Parties!

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Last night, L.A. LIVE hosted its 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event, kicking off a season of holiday spirit with live music from artists like Cody Simpson, Eric Benet and Barry Manilow, ice skating and of course its majestic sparkling tree.

Perspective is a funny thing. At almost any concert or festival in the world, the presence of Snoop Dogg would indicate that he would automatically be the headliner, which is generally true everywhere from Coachella to the Levi's Haus. But the Spanish-speaking world has its own megastars, which is why, despite being prominently featured at Univision's H2O Music Festival, The Doggfather was, in fact, scheduled only halfway through the evening in order to make room for Latin superstar acts like Paulina Rubio and Wisin & Yandel. Not sure who those guys are? Don't stress it, because based on the giant crowds that swarmed their show this weekend in the L.A. State Historic Park, they're doing just fine with or without you. More»

Perspective is a funny thing. At almost any concert or festival in the world, the presence of Snoop Dogg would indicate that he would automatically be the headliner, which is generally true everywhere from Coachella to the Levi's Haus. But the Spanish-speaking world has its own megastars, which is why, despite being prominently featured at Univision's H2O Music Festival, The Doggfather was, in fact, scheduled only halfway through the evening in order to make room for Latin superstar acts like Paulina Rubio and Wisin & Yandel. Not sure who those guys are? Don't stress it, because based on the giant crowds that swarmed their show this weekend in the L.A. State Historic Park, they're doing just fine with or without you. MORE>>

[Updated 7/2/2012 6pm] Assuming the entire government will be shut down due to a massive, DC-wide hangover on July 5, you should go ahead stash one of these in your desk now, then try to hit as many of these wild July 4 parties and events as you can.

Whether you pick the party at Kastles stadium, reserve a table on the W Hotel's roof, or get a ticket for the Boomerang Boat, you MUST grab a view of the National Fireworks show! More»

Patriotic Washingtonians kicked off Independence Day celebrations an the Great American Festival at the stunning Gaylord National Harbor on Saturday. The festival was an all-day party that featured American party favors, drinks, food, and lots of dancing on the beach to music by favorite acts  Eve 6, Ozomatli, See-I, DJ Neekola, Lost in Paris, Maskell, DJ Beach, DJ Chris Styles, DJ Flounder, DJ Pat Premier, Horrorscope, Skratch & Sniff, and The Dance Party. The day concluded with a dazzling evening fireworks display that shot straight off the pier. More»

Lindy Promotions’ Uncle Sam Jam and HiBall Events’ National FreedomFest are combining forces to bring Washingtonians the inaugural Great American Festival, a day-long music extravaganza that will take over the stunning National Harbor waterfront pavilion, deck, piers and beach on June 30.

“We are excited about throwing our annual Independence Celebration along the Potomac River at the National Harbor. Guests can enjoy the pier and the beach while listening to some of DC’s favorite bands and DJs,” said Rich Shea, President of HiBall Events.

Live bands that will be performing on the DC101 Band Stage include Eve 6, Ozomatli, 18th Street Lounge favorite reggae band See-I, The Dance Party, and Lost in Paris. DJ acts like 99.5's DJ Chris Styles, Skratch & Sniff, Maskell, DJ Pat Premier, DJ Beach, Neekola and DJ Flounder will be spinning throughout the day. More»