OPENING NIGHT FOR THE COMMON PURSUIT

 Lucas Near-Verbrugghe With Kristen Bush

The stars were snapped during the Opening Night Curtain Call for The Roundabout Theatre Company's Off-Broadway Production of 'The Common Pursuit' at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City.

Photos By: Walter McBride / WM Photography / Retna Ltd.

AFROJACK AT VEGAS SURRENDER NIGHTCLUB

 Afrojack

Afrojack performed at Surrender Nightclub at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. This holiday weekend is hot in Sin City!

Photo By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

DRAMA DESK ANNOUNCES STAR PRESENTERS

Bernadette Peters

James Earl Jones

The Drama Desk Awards are thrilled to announce the lineup of presenters for this year’s awards ceremony, hosted by Brooke Shields and Drama Desk winner Brian d'Arcy James. The presenters represent many different aspects of the New York theater community including Broadway royalty: Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Bernadette Peters; award winning dramatists: Doug Wright and Rick Elice; legendary composers: Maury Yeston, William Finn; heralded directors: Roger Rees, Alex Timbers; celebrated designers: Peggy Eisenhauer; revered orchestrators: Jonathan Tunick; valued members of the New York theater scene: Oskar Eustis, Jenny Gersten; and, of course, popular performers: Martha Plimpton, John Larroquette, Julie Halston. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8PM at The Town Hall.

The Drama Desk nominees were announced at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency on April 27 and celebrated at an exclusive Nominees’ Reception on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Oceana Restaurant in Manhattan. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall (123 West 43th Street) in Manhattan. This year’s award show is being written by cast album producer, playwright, and two-time Drama Desk Award winner Bill Rosenfield and directed by multi-award winning director Mark Waldrop (Divine Miss Millennium Tour, When Pigs Fly, Bea Arthur on Broadway: Just Between Friends). Executive Producer Gretchen Shugart, CEO of TheaterMania, will present the awards ceremony with Robert R. Blume and David S. Stone in association with Renee McCurry. TheaterMania has engaged Joey Parnes Productions to produce and manage the event.

JULIANNA MARGULIES WEARS REED KRAKOFF

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CANNES FILM FESTIVAL FASHION

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Julianna Margulies

Superstar actress Julianna Margulies wore a custom Reed Krakoff gown to the premiere of "Cosmopolis" at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival the other evening. This actress really knows how to light up a red carpet!



Photo Courtesy Of: Getty Images

CYBILL SHEPHERD ON 'HOT IN CLEVELAND'

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TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION

“HOT IN CLEVELAND”

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 AT 10:00 PM ET/PT

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 Hot In Cleveland

When Victoria (Wendie Malick) wants to turn her canceled soap opera into an app, she has to get the series creator, Apryl (Cybill Shepherd)on board. They enlist the cast, including the actor who played Honor St. Raven’s ex-husband (Barry Bostwick), to film a new episode picking up where the finale left off.

Guest Stars: Cybill Shepherd (“The Client List”), Barry Bostwick (“Cougar Town”)


Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

THE HELEN HAYES THEATRE AT 100 YEARS OLD

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WALTER MCBRIDE

ON

BROADWAY

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Tony Roberts

Roslyn Kind

Sarah Jones

Michele Mais

Harvey Fierstein With Martin Markinson

 Harvey Fierstein

The Little Helen Hayes Theatre Celebrated 100 years at a Reception at Sardi's in New York City yesterday. The famed theatre was named for the actress Helen Hayes.

Photos By: Walter McBride / WM Photography / Retna Ltd.

THE STARS SIGN UP FOR TV LAND'S SOUL MAN

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TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION

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 Kim Coles

Tamar and Trina Braxton (“Braxton Family Values”), Anthony Anderson (“Law & Order”), Sherri Shepherd (“The View”), Robert Forster (“Jackie Brown”) and Kim Coles (“Living Single”) will guest star on the first season of TV Land’s new series “The Soul Man,” starring Cedric “The Entertainer” and Niecy Nash, premiering Wednesday, June 20 at 10pm ET/PT on TV Land.

Anthony Anderson has been tapped to appear this season as Sweet Brown, Boyce’s (Cedric) old music-writing partner. Brown visits St. Louis to help Boyce get over his writer’s block for an upcoming sermon, but ends up pulling Boyce back into his old R&B star habits.

Shepherd will guest star as Sherie, Lolli’s (Nash) cousin who is always up to no good. Trina and Tamar Braxton will play Rose and Catherine Pinkney, sisters who audition for the church choir only to find out that they are both dating Stamps (Wesley Johnathan), Boyce’s handsome younger brother.

Kim Coles makes an appearance as Wanda, a church-going woman who stops by Lolli’s salon hoping to get a special shampoo that all the ladies are raving about. Finally, Robert Forster will guest star as Father Ignatius, the head of a St. Louis clergy organization that seems to closely resemble the mob.

“The Soul Man” revolves around R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce “The Voice” Ballentine, who was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he decided to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli, and daughter, Lyric (Jazz Raycole), to preach in his father’s church, his family isn’t exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one. The sitcom also stars John Beasley (“Everwood”) as Boyce’s father, and Wesley Johnathan (“What I Like About You”) as his brother. “The Soul Man” is a spin-off of TV Land’s hit sitcom “Hot in Cleveland.”

Cedric “The Entertainer” and Suzanne Martin (“Hot in Cleveland”) will serve as executive producers for “The Soul Man,” along with Eric Rhone. Emmy® Award-winner Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills Productions are also executive producers for “The Soul Man.” Keith Cox and Larry W. Jones will be executive producers for TV Land. Phoef Sutton (“Cheers”) is the showrunner and Stan Lathan (“The Steve Harvey Show”) serves as the director. The series is filmed in front of a live studio audience.

NICK OFFERMAN STOPS BY NYC MLB FAN CAVE

 Nick Offerman

Coinciding with "New Era Thursdays" at the MLB Fan Cave, Nick Offerman (sporting new blond hair and goatee) dropped by the MLB Fan Cave in New York City Thursday.

Offerman met the nine MLB Fan Cave Dwellers who are competing in a season-long series of challenges with one eventual winner crowned before the end of the 2012 World Series. Following his tour of the MLB Fan Cave, Offerman discussed his role in New Era's 2012 Rivals campaign.

NEW SINGAPORE RESTAURANT IN MURRAY HILL

 Singapore

After successfully opening two Little Thai Kitchen restaurants in Connecticut and Dhaba, Chola and Bhojan in New York City, restaurateur Shiva Natarajan is has opened Singapura, in Murray Hill.

The modern city-state of Singapore, is a melting pot of Thai, Chinese, Malaysian and Indian cultures and what both New York and Singapore have in common, besides their frenetic pace and diverse inhabitants, is their love for food. Located in New York City, at 106 Lexington Avenue, Singapura offers a little slice of Singapore in New York City.

The cuisine in Singapore is as diverse as Singaporeans themselves, who are composed of four major races, which are further divided into many different subgroups based on geography, religion, and language. Thus, a Singaporean meal offers the unique possibility of enjoying great Malaysian, Hakka Chinese, Indian and Thai food - sometimes a combination of two or three cuisines in one meal itself.

Singapura’s menu offers a window into this diversity and draws inspiration from the varied traditions that make up Singapore. Uniquely paired meals such as Kari Ayam, a classic Malaysian coconut curry accompanied by chicken on the bone, and Sarawak Sambal Udang, a red chili paste with ginger and coconut cream, guarantee patrons will return craving more. Owner Natarajan intends to bring his critically acclaimed restaurant standards to his latest venture, while providing the same high quality and authentic Asian cuisine.

For more information on Singapura, please visit www.singapuranyc.com.

PSYCHIC THOMAS JOHN'S ABC'S OF MEDIUMSHIP

 The ABC's Of Mediumship

Psychic Medium and Clairvoyant Thomas John will teach a series of courses, The ABCs of Mediumship: Communicating with the Other Side, on June 5, 12, 19 & 26, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the Meta Center in New York City. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to communicate with the dead? Where have your loved ones gone after they passed? What messages they have for you? Then this is the course for you!

Throughout the course, Psychic Medium Thomas John will teach the basics of communicating with spirit and enhancing one’s abilities to connect with those who have passed on. The goal of this course will be to teach an individual to connect with loved ones, as well as the loved ones of others. The course will begin with a review of theory and evidence for the survival of the consciousness, as well as a brief history of the field of mediumship. From there, basic techniques will be taught that can enhance one’s own abilities. Psychic and mediumship exercises will be incorporated throughout and the course will conclude with the students sitting in a spirit circle and delivering messages.

Psychic Medium Thomas John is an internationally regarded psychic sensation who has conducted hundreds of readings across the country and beyond. His clients have included Wall Street moguls, doctors, and lawyers as well as several high-profile celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Courtney Cox. His readings are known for their incredible accuracy and specific detail, and provide unequivocal evidence of the survival of consciousness.

ABOUT THOMAS JOHN: Thomas John is a psychic medium and clairvoyant, as well as a published author and life coach. As of 2010, Thomas has exclusively focused his efforts on mediumship and psychic advice. He maintains a full time, private practice dedicated to psychic mediumship where he helps individuals around the world connect with loved ones on the Other Side. Thomas’ talents have also been featured in national media outlets.

For more information about Thomas John, please visit www.mediumthomas.com.

WHEN: June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012

6:30PM – 8:30PM

WHERE: Meta Center

214 W 29th Street # 16

New York City

TICKETS: $150 Enrollment Fee

Limited Enrollment to 15 Students

JIM KERR Q104.3 DEDICATION OF GROUP HOME

 Jim Kerr

Q104.3, New York’s Classic Rock, announced today that its morning show host, Jim Kerr, was honored by HeartShare Human Services of New York during a house dedication ceremony on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. HeartShare, a nonprofit organization that provides residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities, will name one of its group homes for adults the Jim Kerr House.

Kerr hosts the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show weekday mornings from 5-9:00 a.m. on Q104.3. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for HeartShare Human Services of New York since 1987. To celebrate Kerr’s 25 years of dedication and commitment to the nonprofit organization, HeartShare will name one of its group homes for adults with developmental disabilities the Jim Kerr House. HeartShare Human Services of New York has 28 group homes and 35 supported apartments, in addition to all of its other services. The Jim Kerr House opened in 2002 in Flushing, Queens and is home to six women with developmental disabilities.

“We felt that Jim’s years of devotion to HeartShare warranted this special recognition,” said HeartShare’s President and CEO William R. Guarinello. “Jim’s involvement in the house will be as steadfast and engaging as his role on the Board of Directors. HeartShare is proud to have Jim’s name on one of our homes.”

“Jim is one of the most humble and modest people you'll ever meet, especially given his professional and civic accomplishments and contributions,” said Joe Puglise, President and Market Manager, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York. “Jim is not only an institution in New York City radio, but he is also a model public servant. We're thrilled to have him on the Q104.3 team entertaining listeners and serving the local community.”

Photo Courtesy Of: David Salidor Company 

THE SUMMER 2012 IN STAR PACKED HAMPTON'S

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The serene seaside villages that make up the Hamptons are best known for their white, sandy beaches and fabulous homes. This summer, explore some of the East End’s hotspots, where you’ll find some of the finest restaurants, clothing boutiques, and luxury oceanfront resorts.

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Southampton

Where to Dine:

75 Main Street

75 Main

(www.75main.com)

75 Main Street

Southampton, New York 11968

· The Southampton hotspot brings contemporary Italian and American cuisine to the East End, offering foodies a variety of homemade favorites! After the dinner crowds depart, 75 Main is transformed into the Hamptons premier night spot!

· For breakfast, lunch and dinner, diners can enjoy prominent artwork by famed artists Chris Brown and Raphael Mazzucco, while sitting either inside or outside on the patio, depending on the season.

· Stop by 75 Main for good food and fun and if you are in Florida, check out the newly opened 75 Main Delray.

· Celebrity fans include Ramona Singer, Jonathan Chebban and Ed Westwick.

Specials:

o Sunday Steak Night – diners have a choice of three different steaks for $19.00 along with soup or salad and dessert!

o Monday Pasta Night – Foodies will choose from three different types of pasta, a soup or salad, and also a warm chocolate brownie for dessert for $14.00.

o Wednesday Mediterranean Specials – Every Wednesday, 75 Main will feature different Mediterranean meals, along with a three-course dinner for $15.95.

The Drivers Seat

The Driver’s Seat

(www.thedriversseatrestaurant.com)

62 Jobs Lane

Southampton, New York 11968

· The Driver’s Seat brings a refreshing change to a classic Hamptons staple. The rear patio also boasts an open-air backyard bar, perfect for daily breakfast and brunch, afternoon drinks and lite refreshments during the summer months. The Driver’s Seat’s also hosts daily food specials and Happy Hours in their backyard bar.

· The Driver’s Seat received the 2010 Dan’s Best Burgers Award ensuring Hampton locals and vacationers alike that they will enjoy the freshest dishes possible. The Driver’s Seat prides themselves on fresh ingredients, making sure that all vegetables are purchased farm fresh.

· Embodying the effortless style of Hamptons dining, The Driver’s Seat is the perfect spot for East Ender’s looking for the quintessential Hamptons experience. Sunlit and airy, the eatery offers a menu of traditional American fare, complimented by a selection of Mexican dishes prepared onsite, including quesadillas and fajitas made with steak, chicken and shrimp.

Where to Stay:

The Enclave Inn Southampton

The Enclave Inn

(www.enclaveinn.com)

450 County Road 39

Southampton, NY 11968

· Only minutes away from the heart of the Village and the great Atlantic Ocean, and many of its protected bays, this location boasts beautifully appointed guest rooms and quietly nestled on a well-manicured property.

· With an outdoor swimming pool, 14 rooms and two large suites just a mile from town, Enclave Inn Southampton is the perfect location for vacationers who want to enjoy Hampton’s serenity or the thrilling nightlife.

The Southampton Inn

Southampton Inn

(www.southamptoninn.com)

91 Hill Street

Southampton, NY 11968

· A local landmark, Southampton Inn is a casual-chic home-away-from-home for any Hamptons traveler.

· At Southampton Inn, guests can enjoy a weekend or weekday getaway in a classic room with plush Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi access and even pet friendly rooms.

· OSO Restaurant offers both indoor and al fresco dining from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The restaurant’s famous breakfast features local, farm fresh ingredients, freshly squeezed juices, and baked goods that are prepared on-premises.

· Southampton Inn is perfectly situated in the heart of Southampton, just steps away from designer boutiques, quaint and fine dining, art galleries, parks and museums, and just over a mile from renowned Coopers Beach.

· Nestled on more than five acres of manicured lawns, Southampton Inn offers guests an idyllic retreat where they can enjoy a dip in the pool, a tennis match or a game of croquet.

· Romance is always in the air at Southampton Inn, making its lushly landscaped grounds, and classic ballroom the perfect setting for a timeless Hamptons wedding.

· Southampton Inn is the only hotel in the Hamptons that offers a full service conference center and meeting rooms.

Where to Shop:

 Christopher Fischer

Christopher Fischer Cashmere

(www.christopherfischer.com)

52 Jobs Lane

Southampton, New York 11968

· Christopher Fischer’s Southampton Boutique offers comfortable and stylish clothing for men, women and children.

· Having opened his first store in Southampton over 12 years ago, Christopher Fischer has become the “go-to” source for Hamptonites looking for the most luxurious cashmere goods and cashmere lifestyle.

· As an award-winning fashion house, his boutiques and fashion-forward products are created with a modern European design sensibility and an extremely personal touch.

· The Christopher Fischer collections and design esthetic ranges from chunky textured infinity scarves, to skin-breathing ultra-fine cashmere cardigans. Do not worry about not finding that certain hue, as Christopher Fischer’s wide and almost endless color range ensure a perfect match, with designs that can turn any outfit from a day to night look!

· Celebrity fans include Emma Watson, Eva Longoria and Sofia Vergara.

Bridgehampton

Where to Stay:

The Enclave Inn

(www.enclaveinn.com)

2668 Montauk Highway

Bridgehampton, NY 11932

· Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Hamptons, Enclave Inn is just 2 short blocks east of the Village of Bridgehampton. This location offers guests the modern conveniences expected by today’s traveler, and the tranquility of its beautiful rooms.

· With an outdoor swimming pool and 10 rooms sitting on 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped property, Enclave Inn Bridgehampton is located just one block from town.

Wainscott

Where to Host an Event:

East Hampton Studio

East Hampton Studio

(www.easthamptonstudio.com)

77 Industrial Road

Wainscott, NY 11963

· The studio is an 18,400-square-foot facility located at 77 Industrial Road in Wainscott. This state-of-the-art media powerhouse is the largest indoor facility in Suffolk County and can hold 3,200 people plus seat up to 1,200 people. The facility houses WVVH-TV, a recording studio, a green room and an event stage. The studio is the perfect location to produce or host film and music videos, television series, private parties, events, concerts, art shows, photo shoots, fashion shows and more.

· Hosts film productions, television series, private events, concerts, art shows and photo shoots. Clients include Cirque Hamptons show, Steven Bauer’s show “playtime” and his band Underground Junction, Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer 2011, Mercedes-Benz, “As Good As It Gets” (Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson) “Paper Man” (Jeff Daniels), “The Romantics” (Katie Holmes, Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel) and Hamptons Rocks for Charity featuring Crosby, Stills and Nash.

ARTIST JULIE TUSSEY AT ANGELO DAVID SALON

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Julie Tussey

Celebrity Eyebrow Stylist And Makeup Artist

For Angelo David Salon 

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 Julie Tussey

Makeup artist and eyebrow stylist extraordinaire Julie Tussey has over 25 years of experience working with women of all ages. Known for her subtle contouring and highlighting techniques, she uses color and texture to craft artful illusions and radiant complexions. Also known as the “brow whisperer,” she employs her remarkable understanding of symmetry to create the ideal angled brow, which relies on the optimum length-frame to flatter the face.

A former Broadway performer (she appeared in the original cast of A Chorus Line) and resident makeup artist for such distinguished brands as Nars, Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier, Julie has studied face design from all angles, under every possible lighting scheme. She has also acted as a makeup-show host on the Q2 network, worked behind the scenes at beauty and fashion photo shoots, and custom-shaped the brows of socialites, celebrities and top fashion models.

Renowned for a unique, personalized approach that considers the client’s face shape, eye shape and bone structure into account, Julie happily teaches her clients how to apply cosmetics and maintain their own brows. Her greatest joy is being able to work her artistry, share her techniques with her clients, and watch them light up from within. Julie is currently the brow guru at Angelo David Salon in New York City.

Click Below To See Their Celebrity Clientele:

CRABCAKE RECIPE WITH STEPHEN DANIELLO

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 THE CELEBRITY CHEF

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 Stephen Daniello

Cajun Lump Crab, Corn, and Leek Crabcakes!

Yield: Makes 2 Crabcakes

1 can Jumbo lump Crabmeat

3/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Dijon Mustard

2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning

3 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1/4 cup Chopped Leeks

1/4 cup or 1 medium size Cobb Blanched fresh corn off the cob

2 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Parsley

1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

1/4 cup Canola oil for frying

salt and pepper to taste

Method: Gently break apart lump crabmeat and set aside until ready to incorporate with binding mixture.

Binding Mix: Combine Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Old Bay, Lemon Juice, Chopped Leeks, Blanched Corn Kernels, Chopped Parsley, salt and pepper. 

Note: Blanched Corn: partially cooked or blanched in water to make tender.

Combine half of the binding mixture to test consistency before adding the full amount for firmness. Shape and mold crabcakes to the desired shape and size.

Gently roll crabcakes in Panko and coat lightly.

Heat canola oil in a saute pan and fry until golden.

Heat in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

See Dipping sauce ingredients following Crabcake recipe.

Cajun Dipping sauce:

1 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Dijon Mustard

3 Tbsp Horseradish

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

1 tsp Cajun Seasoning

2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley

Combine all ingredients and start dipping.


NOTE: Stephen Daniello  is the head chef at Top Of The Bay Bistro Restaurant in Cherry Grove Fire Island.

Photo By: James Edstrom

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN AND MARC JACOBS

 Marc Jacobs Collection

Do you believe that all Fathers should be honored & celebrated on Father’s Day? We do.

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, would like to introduce you to our latest collaboration with openly gay designer and longtime activist Marc Jacobs in recognition of families with two Dads. Celebrated each year on the third Sunday of June, Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate ALL fathers. Little Marc Jacobs, the designer’s highly successful children’s line, is proud to embrace the diversity of American families - including those families with two dads.

Inspired by Marc Jacobs International President and gay dad Robert Duffy, these innovative and politically forward infant and toddler t-shirts feature a clever re-wording of the familiar saying: “If Dad says no, ask Dad.”

In every corner of our nation, there are loving, committed same-sex couples raising children or hoping to do so one day. While a growing number of states provide some form of legal recognition for their relationships – and the associated rights, benefits and protections critical to building safe and strong families – in most places in the United States, lesbian and gay couples are treated as legal strangers, to each other and in many cases to the children they are raising.