About this Event
Step inside the conversation.
“Fred Talks To…” is a monthly live interview series hosted by legendary music journalist Fred Bronson, bringing audiences face-to-face with the icons, storytellers, and cultural voices who’ve shaped the entertainment world. Set in the elegant, Old Hollywood ambiance of The Velvet Martini Lounge at Vitello’s in Studio City, each event offers a rare, up-close experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.
With a career spanning five decades, Fred Bronson has interviewed some of the biggest names in music and entertainment—Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, ABBA, Smokey Robinson, Carole King, and countless others—through his work with Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Rolling Stone, and the Los Angeles Times. He’s also written for major television events including the American Music Awards and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, and is the author of multiple bestselling books, including The Billboard Book of Number One Hits.
Now, he brings that same depth, warmth, and insider perspective to the stage—live and unscripted.
And on Nov 8 at 1 PM:
Dave Karger is an award-winning TV host, film expert and author of 50 Oscar Nights and the brand-new 50 Movie Nights, in which he interviews celebrities about their favorite films (which he will be signing at this event!). He is best known as a host on Turner Classic Movies and has made more than 200 live appearances as an entertainment commentator on NBC’s Today. He also spent more than 15 years writing for Entertainment Weekly and has served as the Academy’s official red-carpet greeter on Oscar night. Karger has been called “this generation’s mass-media cinematic ambassador” by TheWrap and a “beloved entertainment guru” by The Hollywood Reporter.
Following the interview, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a live audience Q&A—because sometimes the best questions come from the room.
Pair it all with a relaxed brunch setting, craft cocktails, and the signature atmosphere of The Velvet Martini Lounge, and you’ve got an afternoon that feels equal parts salon, storytelling session, and backstage pass.
Join us in-person at The Velvet Martini Lounge or virtually with our online streaming ticket. For purchasers of the online streaming option, details will be emailed to you the day before the event with the password to access the stream.
Seats are limited. Conversations like this don’t come around often.
PLEASE NOTE: The Velvet Martini Lounge has a $35 per person food and beverage minimum daily, including during this event.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Velvet Martini Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
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