Jason Felts Celebrates Book Launch of Hollywood Virgin with Friends Jodie Turner-Smith, Ashlee Simpson, Evan Ross, Lance Bass, Brian Austin Green, Lisa Vanderpump and More

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On Wednesday, February 5th, some of LA’s biggest stars got together to celebrate the book launch of their friend Jason Felts’ new insider novel, HOLLYWOOD VIRGIN. As the founder and CEO of Richard Branson’s Virgin entertainment company, Jason spills both the celebrity tea (with some never-before-told stories about the Bransons, the Obamas, the Kardashians, the Simpsons, Halle Berry, Paris Hilton, Courteney Cox, and more) — while also penning a love letter to the City of Angels. 

Living in LA comes with quite a lot of hustle, risk-taking, fun, and perseverance. Held at The Abbey in West Hollywood (at the launch party, Jason told the story of the first time he saw the iconic bar on a visit at 16), the book launch also celebrated being featured on the February cover of Los Angeles magazine’s newest special edition — with Jason appearing alongside Richard Branson and a montage of 2000’s notable celebs.

The book launch party attire was all about bathrobes. Jason recently lost his home due to the devastating LA wildfires. Having to leave his home in just a bathrobe, he was inspired to use the party to also help raise funds for important causes near and dear to him (and all partygoers). So event proceeds helped to support the relief efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit. And proceeds from the author’s sales of the book will also support The Trevor Project.

Too $hort performed hits for the tastemaker crowd such as Bossy and Blow The Whistle, following speeches by the LAFD Foundation, LA Magazine Publisher Chris Gialanella, and author Jason Felts.

Talent and notables on hand to celebrate with Jason Felts included Ashlee Simpson Ross, Evan Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, Brian Austin Green, Too $hort, Lance Bass and husband, artist Michael Turchin, Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken, Joe Simpson, Joel Michaely, Jasper Polish, Paola Paulin, Taylor McPherson, Ana Maria Perez, Amy Yasbeck, Justin Berfield, Kinya Claiborne, Jaz Bennett, David Weintraub, Barrett Perlman, Chad Spodick, Amanda Golka, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Derek Yates, Travis White, Shaka Smith, Sarah Evangelista, Chris Holmstrom, Josh Crandall, Albin Gielicz, Ewan Gotfryd, Charlie Travers, Ali Lasky, stylist Natalie Saidi, Dr Rod Berger, Jorge Ramirez-Martinez, Jarod Einsohn, Brandon Cohen, George Satsidis, Julien Crochet, DJ Nieto, Judah Johnson, Stocktip Dave, plus DJ set by Mer Bear.

Tara Gurlides, Development Director at the Los Angeles Fire Dept. Foundation spoke to the star-studded guests, which also included several first responders who had been battling the fires. Los Angeles Magazine publisher Chris Gialanella also gave a speech before introducing Jason to the stage.

Guests enjoyed signature Absolut vodka cocktails and Codigo 1530 Tequila on VIP Tables, a G.H. MUMM champagne welcome toast, themed bathrobes, delicious light bites and fun tunes all night at iconic nightspot The Abbey in West Hollywood, aka Pink Pony Club. The book launch event was handled by The Influence.

To learn more about Hollywood Virgin by Jason Felts, visit the Book’s Website. The book, published by Wiley, releases on February 11, 2025 and is available for pre-sale on Amazon.