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Edmiston Yachts and polo icon Nacho Figueras hosted the first annual Edmiston Charity Chukka, presented by luxury destination Amaala, at the Ashkenazy family estate in Water Mill. Supported by Feadship, NetJets, Hublot, de Grisogono, Overfinch, Berkeley Travel, Zang Toi, and other venerable partners, the event benefited Stonybrook Southampton Hospital.

Recalling the glorious days of polo in the Hamptons, Edmiston President, Robert Shepherd, remarks that “we were pleased to work with Nacho Figueras again to bring this kind of experience back to the Hamptons. Our goal was to create a curated day for the whole family, featuring a polo match, gourmet cuisine, sublime beverages, kid’s activities, classic cars, cutting edge yachts, fashion, spa services and luxury lifestyle amenities.” Inspired by the elegant polo events of the past, the Edmiston Charity Chukka rendered a luxurious and immersive lifestyle experience, beyond the exciting polo match between the Edmiston and Amaala teams - in…

American singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel performed at Northwell Health’s first Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE) benefitting Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The event was held in Water Mill, NY at the residence of Victoria Moran-Furman, who hosted alongside presenting sponsors Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events.
More than 300 supporters attended, donating $575,000 to help Northwell pioneer solutions that address women’s specific health needs through individualized, integrated care at locations across the metropolitan area — from Manhattan to Montauk. The evening was emceed by Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Fox 5’s Good Day New York.

Northwell President and CEO Michael Dowling addressed guests and expressed the many ways that the Katz Institute has distinguished itself as a national leader in looking at women’s health differently. “The only way to ensure that our communi…

Jerry and the gang are going to be on Celebrity Family Feud.

Famed showman Jerry Springer and the gang will be on Celebrity Family Feud Sunday, August 25. They are playing against famed NFL player Doug Flutie and his family. Should be fun. Tune in to see Jerry and Todd Schultz, his sidekick of 25 years (along with Jimmy and Jason from security and Jerry's assistant Jenna.)
Jerry Springer was the host of one of the longest television shows in history and is currently the star of Judge Jerry. Judge Jerry, the daily, first-run court show with Jerry Springer presiding as judge, has been sold in 99% of the U.S. for its fall launch.
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Rising pop and country star Emma White announced today upcoming performances in New York City and Southampton. The songstress, who will be releasing her next EP on Tuesday, September 20, 2019, will take the stage at Prohibition NYC Live Music Bar & Lounge in New York City on Thursday, August 22, 2019 beginning at 8 p.m. EST, and Southampton Social Club in Southampton NY on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 5 p.m. EST.
White recently released critically-acclaimed single, “Ten Year Town.” Described as an “acoustic ballad [that] hits home [and pulls] at the heartstrings of anyone who’s moved to middle Tennessee with songs in their head and stars in their eyes” (Rolling Stone), “Ten Year Town” is making waves in Nashville for its honest portrayal of White's struggle to make it in music. It received praise from NPR, Billboard and Refinery29, who called the tune “...a heartbreaker, but wow, did someone need to write it.” In addition to featuring her strong vocals, it also displayed Whi…

Back by popular demand, celebrated international pianist and composer Konstantin Soukhovetski will return to Claude’s Restaurant on Monday, August 19, 2019. Known as the “Rock Star Pianist,” Konstantin’s one-man cabaret show will feature his arrangements of beloved icons and entertaining stories from his international career and journey to become an American citizen.
Doors open at 6:15pm, from which time dinner will be served until Konstantin’s performance commences at 8:00pm. Tickets are $100 per person and include the show and 3-course prix fixe dinner (excludes tax, alcohol and gratuity). For reservations and tickets, please call 631-283-6500 or email Events@SouthamptonInn.com.
Claude’s at the Southampton Inn is a local gem with international panache. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, with a new all-day dining menu available between 12:00pm-9:00pm. Enjoy indoors, in the beautiful gardens, or by candlelight, under the stars. Many of the delicious dis…

The team from T-Bar Steak and Lounge have made their return to Southampton. Just like its sister restaurant on New York’s Upper East Side, T-Bar Southampton offers guests outstanding cuisine in a casual yet elegant space, and the outdoor terrace and garden make it the quintessential location for evening cocktails on those warm summer evenings.
Under the watchful eye of restaurateur Tony Fortuna, partner Derek Axelrod, Executive Chef Ben Zwicker, previously of the Four Seasons, Aureole and Petrossian, and Executive Chef Segundo Pelaez, T-Bar Southampton builds on the well-earned reputation of its New York City namesake. The menu features a wide range of dishes, ranging from well-cooked renditions of classics, to refined and inventive plates, providing the ultimate dining experience.

Diners can begin their meal at T-Bar Southampton with the flavorful Zucchini Carpaccio made with goat cheese, capers, basil, and mint or enjoy the classic Guacamole to split with the table. The restaurant …

Event planner to the stars, Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events, continues to add dazzle to New York’s East End. Larry’s busy summer schedule included events such as Hamptons Magazine’s exclusive celebration for cover star John Legend as well as the Feinstein Institutes Summer Concert Headlined by Usher.
Larry’s production for the Hamptons Magazine’s fête at the exclusive Montauk estate featured a spectacular all-white tent adorned with chandeliers and custom lighting elements. Notable attendees included: John Legend, Larry Scott, John Franco former pitcher for the NY METS, Steve Gold from Million Dollar Listing NY, Modern Luxury owners John Amato, Lew Dickey, John Dickey and CEO Michael Dickey, Hamptons Group Publisher Lynn Scotti and Hamptons Editor in Chief Anetta Nowisielska.
About Lawrence Scott Events
Lawrence Scott Gottesman brings unparalleled creativity and imagination to his signature special events. A native New Yorker, Larry started his career in catering before opening o…

LOS ANGELES — Starstruck, a brand new six-part comedy written, created by and starring 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo has been commissioned by BBC Three and HBO Max and is an Avalon Television production.
Starstruck will follow twenty-something Rose (Rose Matafeo), a millennial in London, juggling two dead-end jobs and navigating the awkward morning-after when she discovers the complications of accidentally sleeping with a movie star. As well as being broadcast on BBC Three in the UK, HBO Max will be the streaming partner for the series in the US.
“The BBC have been so supportive of this project from the get-go and to be able to get this show in front of American audiences at the same time via HBO Max is truly exciting,” says Rose Matafeo. “I’m thrilled we get to make it, otherwise it would’ve technically just been a creepy fan fiction script that I submitted to the national broadcaster. The team we’ve brought together for this series are absolute dreamboats and I’m s…

The producers of Waitress are thrilled to announce the release of “What’s Not Inside: The Lost Songs from Waitress,” a new EP featuring outtakes and demos recorded by Sara Bareilles for the hit Broadway musical. Available for pre-order today, the 7 track EP (extended play) is set for release on download and streaming services this Friday, August 16th.
Track List:
Happy Enough Door Number Three Knocked Up You Without a Believer I Can’t Wait Falling in Love Pie She Used to Be Mine
To celebrate this new EP, Waitress is also releasing a special video performance of “Without A Believer,” featuring Jeremy Jordan, a recent Dr. Pomatter. Stay tuned for more videos featuring other special guest performers.
Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “​The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a b…

Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) and Daryl Roth, Cody Lassen, The Dodgers in association with the Vineyard Theatre are thrilled to announce the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize winning How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel, with original stars Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse, directed by Mark Brokaw.
How I Learned to Drive will begin previews on Friday, March 27, 2020 prior to a Wednesday, April 22, 2020 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).
The thrilling Broadway premiere of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece How I Learned to Drive reunites the two original stars with their award-winning director for a new production. Tony Award® winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof) and Tony nominee David Morse (The Iceman Cometh) head the cast of this remarkably timely and moving memory play about a woman coming to terms with a charismatic uncle who impacts her past, present and futur…

E! NEWS -- Turns out, this journey is just getting started.
Bachelorette runner-up Tyler Cameron and Gigi Hadid are proving their (rose) budding romance is still going strong. In E! News exclusive photos, the duo are seen leaving her NYC apartment separately on Monday night.
Clad in casual shorts, a t-shirt and sneakers, Tyler, 26, headed out at around 6 p.m. and met up with his pal Matt James, an eyewitness shares. About 45 minutes later, the 24-year-old, wearing an all-black outfit, left the building and went to see friends in the Soho neighborhood.
"Gigi looked good," explained the insider. "She was casual and seemed very chill. It seems like they are definitely spending more time together and growing close."
Indeed, the models—who first met on Instagram—haven't been shy about their connection. Just last week, they hung out at Brooklyn's Dumbo House before ending the evening back to her apartment.
"Gigi is definitely interested in Tyler," a so…

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and her husband Martin Shafiroff were honored at the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 61st Annual Summer Party under air-conditioned tents in the fields at Wickapogue Road and Old Town Road, Southampton. The Shafiroffs are longtime supporters of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, with Jean being on the Southampton Hospital Association Board. Jean chaired the Southampton Hospital Summer Party's in 2010, 2011 and 2013 when a total of $5.4million was raised for the Hospital. The event was an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing to benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department. Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events provided the ambiance and gourmet offerings, with music by Groove Society. Larry Scott’s floral décor was inspired by Jean Shafiroff’s elegant style and glamorous gowns. This year’s party was emceed by lead news anchor at WNBC Chuck Scarborough.



Some notable attendees included: Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Laura Lofaro Freeman, Cai…

Rick’s Cabaret New York, the upscale gentlemen’s club famous for its beautiful entertainers, luxurious setting, and warm hospitality, is a favorite with celebrities and pro athletes, particularly baseball players at this time of year.
“It’s thrilling to watch the New York Mets turn things around and play so great,” said Rick’s Cabaret Girl Tanya. “We want them to know that all the girls here are rooting for them. We want to encourage them to continue their winning ways, and we are always here to provide them with more stimulation.”
“We love the baseball guys and their fans,” purred Rick’s Cabaret Girl Diana. “Some of the players have been here recently, but I won’t reveal any names because we respect everyone’s privacy. But I can tell you that they were all very nice.”
The three-story Rick's Cabaret New York (50 West 33 Street) is conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The highly regarded “Rick’s Steakhouse” on the second floor is under the direction of award…

BELLA magazine celebrated their 7th Annual Hamptons Cover Launch White Party at Southampton Social Club in Southampton, NY, hosted this year by E!’s Tyler Henry and Sports Illustrated cover model, Camille Kostek.


Guests sipped on Prosecco DOC, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and 1907water, while posing for photos in the Brussels Airlines photo booth and in-front of the Hometown Flower Co. truck. Dune Jewelry, High on Love, BTL Aesthetics, Erimish and Dr. Blaine presented their products for guests to enjoy. While Kendra Scott and Dermalogica had merchandise for partygoers to shop. Additional sponsors included Optyx/Nicole Miller, Roric Tobin Design’s, and Kravit Jewelers/Beauty Bar.


Guests included Courtenay Hall (BELLA Editor-in-Chief), Dan Hall (BELLA Chief Brand Strategist), Tyler Henry (Cover Star & Hollywood Medium), Camille Kostek (Cover Star & Sports Illustrated Model), Ian Duke (Owner of Southampton Social Club), Christy McGinity (Reality TV, Little Women LA), Renee Santos (NBC …