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Valerie Milano

Valerie Milano
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2025 Palm Springs Pride Stonewall Art & Culture Award recipient, Valerie Milano is a Senior Editor and entertainment critic at The Hollywood Times, where she covers film, television, music, and the artists behind the stories. Her work has also appeared in Communications Daily, Discover Hollywood, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International. A passionate advocate for community and equality, Valerie is actively involved with Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Lambda Legal, and The L-Fund. In recognition of her ongoing leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women and the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Valerie received The L-Fund’s prestigious Community Visionary Award. The honor celebrated her tireless work as a journalist, media advocate, event producer, and community connector who consistently uses her platform to spotlight charitable causes, arts and culture, and organizations making a difference. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions including the Palm Springs Art Museum. She previously served as a board member and key organizer of the Television Critics Association Press Tours, helping bridge the entertainment industry and press for many years.

Spirit of Stonewall Rally & Arko Park Pride Block Party

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We invite you to join us in celebrating our 2026 outstanding honorees at the Spirit of Stonewall Rally — the official kickoff to San Diego...

XOXO Palm Springs Kicks Off Today with Architecture, Design, and Modernist...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/11/26 - XOXO Palm Springs officially begins today, launching nearly two weeks of arts, culture, design,...

Today VIP/Media reception – Equality Wine & Food Fest Returns to...

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By Valerie Milano, Publisher, The Hollywood Times Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/10/26 - The Palm Springs Equality Wine & Food Fest returns for...

WeHo Pride 2026: A Weekend of Music, Visibility, Community and Celebration

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By Laura Milano & Ava Crandell West Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/8/26 - Before this weekend, I had heard countless stories about West Hollywood...

The Celebration Continues While Guinness Reviews the Record

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/5/36 - Organizers confirmed that the verified participant total for the Marilyn Monroe look-alike gathering remains...

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning Voice Behind Disney Classics, Dies at 75

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By Valerie Milano (The Hollywood Times) 6/3/26 - The music world has lost one of its most beloved voices. Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson...

OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride Returns for an Unforgettable 2026...

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By Laura Milano West Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/2/26 - The countdown is on for the 2026 OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride, one...

LGBTQ Community Invited to June Gay Men’s Social at Eight4Nine

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/2/26- The LGBTQ community is invited to connect, socialize, and build new friendships at the June...

Special Discount ONLY FOR GED INSIDERS!

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We are thrilled to have just secured a special discount code for GED MAGAZINE READERS for the upcoming EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST! When checking out...

Review: Shann Carr’s “Marilyn’s Morning After SNARKitecture” Tour

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 5/31/26 - As part of the Marilyn Monroe Centennial festivities, comedian, storyteller, and local historian Shann...