Last night, February 5th, Los Angeles Magazine celebrated the highly anticipated book launch for Hollywood Virgin, the mid-life memoir by author Jason Felts, Virgin Entertainment’s Founder. The book is also featured as Los Angeles Magazine’s newest special edition February cover, in which Jason appears with Richard Branson and a montage of 2000’s notable celebrities, which debuted at the event. The celebration took place at West Hollywood’s iconic The Abbey, aka Pink Pony Club, with event proceeds supporting the relief efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit. Proceeds from the author’s sales of the book will also support The Trevor Project.
An Epic Night at the Pink Pony Club
Too $hort performed hits for the tastemaker crowd such as “Bossy” and “Blow The Whistle,” following speeches by the LAFD Foundation Development Director Tara Gurlides, LA Magazine Publisher Chris Gialanella, and author Jason Felts.
Talent and notables on hand to celebrate with Jason Felts included Ashlee Simpson Ross, Evan Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, Brian Austin Green, Too $hort, Lance Bass and husband, artist Michael Turchin, Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken, Joe Simpson, Joel Michaely, Amy Yasbeck, Ali Lasky, plus a DJ set by Mer Bear. Several first responders who had been battling the LA wildfires were also in attendance.
Attendees enjoyed an evening full of lively celebration, including red carpet arrivals, signature Absolut Vodka cocktails and Codigo 1530 Tequila on VIP Tables, a G.H. MUMM champagne welcome toast, themed bathrobes, delicious light bites, and fun tunes all night at the iconic West Hollywood nightspot The Abbey. The book launch event was handled by The Influence.
About Hollywood Virgin
More than a tell-all memoir about the business of show business from the founder and CEO of Richard Branson’s Virgin entertainment company (though book spills plenty of celebrity tea) ― Hollywood Virgin is about our collective love affair with Los Angeles and the hustle, risk-taking, fun, sacrifice and self-discovery that goes hand-in-hand with finding your authentic self, true friends and purpose in the City of Angels, with plenty of Aughties-era LA nostalgia thrown in.
To learn more about Hollywood Virgin by Jason Felts, visit the Book’s Website. The book, published by Wiley, releases on February 11, 2025 and is available for pre-sale on Amazon. Follow and tag @iamjasonfelts @hollywoodvirgin .
