By Josie Goldberg
DPA Music Lounge, Luxe Hotel, Beverly Hills, California (The Hollywood Times) 2/3/2026
The weather was perfect for the DPA Music Lounge 26 this awards season at the Luxe Hotel, it felt like summer, although we are the middle of winter. As I was driving into the LUXE Hotel, a wave of nostalgia came across me and I remembered that warm feeling of knowing that it’s going to be a GOOD DAY IN LA. I also had many days, where all the wheels fell off the bus. So I was super excited with my energy flow.
This year’s DPA MUSIC LOUNGE 26 was one of those events that was successful and everyone I Interviewed empowered me to keep going towards my goals. I am “Only Josie Knows” and although you (My viewers) were not physically there, I will take you inside and show you, all the GLITZ, GLAMOUR and some Grammy Nominees & Winners I stumbled on.
Red carpet fashion at the Grammys blends classic couture houses with modern designer and custom creations: Fashion designer Von Vemian had a huge selection of gorgeous one-of-a-kind gowns available for any of these red-carpet moments. Vie Lorie also had its gorgeous bags made in Italy, and you might see some of its selection on some of the nominees. Luxury jewelry often completes the look: Balacia had exquisite diamond pieces, and Niara had its high jewelry collection of very colorful and vibrant earrings.
Stingray Spot Remover is the number one pick of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2025 and STINGRAYSPOTREMOVER was doing its amazing wine stain remover presentation. It is a magical spot removing spray! See Video…
Also, part of the DPA gift suite was Kim Alexander animal communicator and medium, who was giving amazing readings. I got one!
Writer Maureen Meehan and Simron Shan, who wrote the original score for the movie “60 Dates in 6 Months With a Brocken Neck” were signing one of Maureen’s new books, this time “Red Hands”, a Mary Macintosh novel and “Deputy Dawg or D.B Cooper and Gilgo Beach”.
Come check out some of the guests & Brands, I interviewed and asked some provocative questions
- GRAMMY NOMINEE (MEGA RAN)
- Garikimot
- Aurelie Skincare
- Maureen MEEHAN (Writer and Producer) Simron Shah (Wrote the score for 60 Dates in 6 Months with a Broken Neck)
- Annas Secret Garden
- Von Vemian
- 28 Wishes Ice Cream
- Medase (Non Alcoholic Drink)
- Kim Alexander (Psychic)
- Sting Ray Spot Remover
- Cellulam Official Yuko Jackson (Michael Jackson first female backup dancers for Dangerous tour.
Tish Hyman (who is running for Mayor this year) American singer, songwriter and artist:
DPA had a two-time Grammy Winner Leon Thomas at the DPA MUSIC LOUNGE, who won Best Traditional R&B Performance for his song “Vibes Don’t Lie” and Best R&B Album “Mutt”. Leon was very charming and all who met him were in awe.
Grammy Nominee Queen Sheba was also in attendance at DPA Music Lounge. Queen Sheba was nominated in the category for BEST SPOKEN ORD POETRY ALBUM. She was very nice with all the guest and brand.
DPA MUSIC LOUNGE 2026 was not only a success but the VIBE was very positive and all GUESTS (TALENT, GRAMMY NOMNEES, CELEBRITIES, INFLUENCERS, VENDORS, AND ALL STAFF) mixed, mingled, created and grooved to the silent music in the suit. Don’t worry, The Oscars Gift Suite is around the corner and if you want to be part of it, I am giving you the CONNECTION.
You can find details on DPA at www.dpagroup.org
