Friends from all over the globe are commenting on Ruta’s appearance in Showtime’s La La Land. As always, she was a big hit.

The Thalians 54th Annual Ball honoring Mickey Rooney in a salute to America and her troops everywhere was a resounding success. All benefiting The Thalians Mental Health Center.

The 55th Annual Ball is being planned for Fall 2010 to be held at the Playboy Mansion honoring Hugh Hefner for his philanthropic contributions. This will be an extraordinary event… for information and tickets contact The Thalians office at (310) 423-1040.

Ruta just finished Land of the Astronauts, starring David Arquette, Bijou Phillips. The film is in post-production.

“Christians in Media” will be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 28, 2010. The Mass will be officiated by Cardinal Mahoney. The event honors celebrated personalities who promote moral and ethical values in the entertainment industry. Among the honorees are Ruta’s Talk of the Town producers, Gloria and John Gebbia of Stock Cross, Beverly Hills, CA.

Leslie Caron, Ruta’s friend, received her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame followed by her book signing “Thank Heaven” in Beverly Hills.

Ruta and friends just returned from Sapporo, Japan’s ice festival.

Palm Springs’ “Evening Under the Stars” will be held on May 1, 2010, with special musical guests, ABBA.  Ruta and Webb are big supporters and will participate in this fantastic event that benefits AIDs Assistance Program.

Later this year, Ruta will be returning to Casa Manana in Fort Worth, Texas (her favorite theater) starring in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”