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Event Recap: Boo2Bullying Charity Event at the SLS Hotel

by Nastacia Nickolaou
written by Nastacia Nickolaou

 Boo2Bullying hosted their 4th annual “BOO BALL” charity event during Halloween weekend at the SLS Hotel. Attendees dressed in sparkly flapper dresses with sheer gloves and black tie suits as the theme this year was “The Golden Age of Hollywood.” Fine furs and ruby jewels were seen glimmering around the vintage ghoul decorated room. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with NEFT Vodka was servedfor guests to enjoy.

The red carpet was hosted by Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughn, as magician Erik Blackwell performed while the crowd ooh’d and ahh’d. Live performances by Jamie Miller (The Voice UK) as well as Louis Knight (American Idol season 18 and 19) and Katie Welch kept attendees entertained for the evening.

As we gear up for the holidays, we often ask ourselves how we can give back and make a difference in other’s lives. This organization prides itself on youth empowerment initiatives to help those children and families in need. All proceeds from the gala benefit Boo2Bullying Suicide Prevention and anti-bullying programs in schools and on social media. Originally in Palm Springs, this locally-based nonprofit organization founded by Dimitri Halkidis has recently moved to LA.

“Boo2Bullying works to educate kids, schools andparents about acceptance, diversity, and inclusion.”

— Dimitri Halkidis, Boo2Bullying Founder,
Boo2Bullying provides outreach, mentorship, inspiration and support for bullied youth and their families. This organization strives to shape youth’s self-esteem and overall image of themselves while encouraging kids to make a positive impact on others around them.
The evening was rooted in this message as strangers became friends, dancing and laughing the night away. Surprise appearances by Tara Reid, Emile Hirsch, Joel Michaely, Taryn Manning, Marta Pozzan, Matt Smiley, Anne Winters, Megan Heaton, Shelby Bay, Oana Gregory, Mikaela Phillips, Cameron Silver, Montana Tucker, Sutton Stracke, and many more celebs were seen in support of the cause.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, look into ways you can get involved with Boo2Bullying at www.boo2bullying.org
For more information follow their social @Boo2Bullying for live updates and more!
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Exclusive: Taryn Manning Discusses Her New Film ‘Karen’ [Video]

by Jillian Fabiano
written by Jillian Fabiano

Orange is the New Black star, Taryn Manning, has had quite the busy summer preparing for two new films to come out, Karen and The Gateway.

We all have one (or two) too many “Karens” in our lives, but Taryn Manning’s role is your neighborhood “Karen” on steroids. Karen, available to stream September 3, centers on a racist woman named Karen, played by Manning, who makes it her personal mission to get rid of the new Black family that moved in next door.

But having only one movie come out on September 3 would be light work for Taryn Manning. The Gateway, available on Google Play and Amazon Prime on September 3, starring Olivia Munn, Shea Whigham, and Frank Grillo, is a mystery about a social worker trying to protect his client from her recently paroled husband.

Taryn Manning sat down with the Knockturnal to discuss the new films, as well as what it was like playing such a harsh and cruel character in Karen, and the backlash she has faced since the release of the film.

“So many people have called me out on Instagram and just attacked me about playing this role.” says Manning. “All the while, isn’t that a “Karen” in and of itself to take the time to abuse me for doing this?”

Check out our full interview with Taryn Manning below and make sure to watch Karen and The Gateway available September 3.

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