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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 the Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Center of the Desert, LAMBDA Legal, and The L Fund. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions inc the 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.

Sweet Baby J’ai Brings Pride, Power, and Performance to Palm Springs...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 11/5/25 - This November 6–9, 2025, Pride and Veterans Day weekend will shine brighter than ever...

Vickie Shaw Brings Southern Soul and Lesbian Laughter to the Sunset...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/27/25 - As The Hollywood Times proudly continues its partnership with the Sunset Music and Comedy...

Jason Stuart Brings Heart, Humor, and Honesty to the Sunset Music...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/29/25 - Few performers embody the intersection of comedy, activism, and authenticity quite like Jason Stuart....

Protect the Dolls Brunch: A Celebration of Trans Joy and Palm...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/28/25 - There are only a few tickets left for one of the most affirming and...

Mary Lou Belli: Championing Storytelling, Mentorship, and the Art of Directing

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By Valerie Milano  Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/27/25 - Film Fatales and Scriptation recently hosted an in-depth Episodic Television Directing Class featuring two-time...

Holly Near: A Legacy of Inspiration at the Sunset Music and...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/27/25 - As the desert readies itself for another unforgettable weekend of music, laughter, and community...

Made by Mimi Designs: Turning Healing Into Handmade Beauty

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By Valerie Milano Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/27/25 - Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Debbie Slavkin, the founder of Made by...

Olivia’s Greek Isles Cruise 2025: Comedy, Connection, and Cohesion at Sea

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By Valerie Milano Aegean Sea, Greece (The Hollywood Times) 10/26/25 - Olivia Travel’s Greek Isles Cruise returned to Athens with a week of laughter, music,...

Palm Springs Pride Monument Dedication: A Radiant Tribute to Love, Courage,...

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By Valerie Milano Photos Credit: Kate Castle and Mei Ling Tom Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/18/25 - Reporting today (even though I’m currently in...

SOLD OUT – HRC Palm Springs Garden Party Marks 24th Year...

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By Valerie Milano Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/9/25 - The Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 24th Annual Palm Springs Garden Party returns on Saturday,...