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James Edstrom And Jerry Springer Throughout an illustrious career, Jerry Springer has become a cultural and civic icon. In addition to hosting The Jerry Springer Show, going into its 25th season, he has been the mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, Emmy award-winning newscaster, game show host, country recording artist, international emcee, TV personality and author. He has been in movies and on Broadway, he's a progressive talk-radio broadcaster and Springer won America's heart with his ballroom dancing. Springer now adds Podcast Host to his long line of accomplishments. The Jerry Springer Podcast; Tales, Tunes and Tomfoolery, is an eclectic mix of stories, interviews, conversations and comedy bits. Each 30 minute podcast concludes with original music performed by local musicians. The podcast is recorded in front of a small studio audience at the Folk School Coffee Parlor in Ludlow, Kentucky.  Springer shares the mic with his friend of 45...

**** THE AMBASSADOR OF GIVING **** Jean Shafiroff In Resident While there are many who have a favorite charity, there are few who devote a significant portion of their lives to it and even fewer who are the motor behind raising attention and financing for a myriad of different causes. But whether one mentions the NY Women’s Foundation, the New York City Mission Society, the Southampton Hospital or the Southampton Animal Shelter, the one name that keeps popping up is that of Jean Shafiroff. A member of eight different charity boards, Shafiroff is more than a donor or even a philanthropist; she is a woman on a mission. Jean Shafiroff Covergirl With an MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University and a BS in Physical Therapy from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, Jean – after a brief stint as a physical therapist at St. Luke’s Hospital in NYC – went on to work both in public finance and in private partnerships on Wall ...

Edward Callaghan Noted arts and entertainment publicist, Edward T. Callaghan, of Manhattan and Southampton, died at home of complications from cancer on April 25th, it was confirmed today by his brother, John Callaghan. He was 66 years old. Ed Callaghan, as he was generally known to press, clients and colleagues, had been a virtual fixture on the New York arts and entertainment scene – with a heavy emphasis on music and theatre – since the late-1970s. He began as publicity and marketing director of the now-defunct Entermedia Theater and continued to the present: first with his company Burnham-Callaghan Associates throughout the 1980s, in partnership with Jacqueline Burnham-Kurta; then several solo enterprises; and, for the past 15 years, with his life and business partner, John Wegorzewski, in Alchimia Public Relations & Marketing. It was primarily through this final entity that Callaghan also ventured into the areas of hospitality, fashion, fine art, and high-en...

**** THE GLORIOUS CORNER Story By: G. H. HARDING **** Dionne Warwick JONI RISES --- As this past Tuesday ended, there were reports that singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was in a coma and unresponsive . . . and then, several hours later, came news that Mitchell is "alert and . . . has her full senses" and is "not in a coma.” The statement followed reports that the 71-year-old, hospitalized last month after being found unconscious at home, is not able to care for herself. A friend filed a petition this week to become Mitchell ‘s guardian. Confidant Leslie Morris has now insisted that "a full recovery is expected.” "Contrary to rumors circulating on the Internet today, Joni is not in a coma," said our source close to both. "Joni is still in the hospital—but she comprehends, she's alert, and she has her full senses.” "The document obtained by a certain media outlet simply gives her l...

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is really opening up! E! News recently caught up with the 45-year-old singer to get the scoop on her upcoming "Mariah: #1 to Infinity" residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. "The rehearsals have been going really well," Carey told E! News exclusively. "It's been mainly for me about the music and about how to incorporate the songs. Just because they were all number one records doesn't mean they all make an easy set list...a lot of ballads and up tempos. So it's difficult to make it work seamlessly." As for how she's getting into shape for her shows, Carey admitted she struggles with her figure just like all of us. "I've been trying to get there. I'm a regular person. It is what it is," she smiled. Carey says her and Nick Cannon's twins Monroe and Moroccan will be spending lots of time in Vegas with her.

Larry King With Cat Deeley So You Think You Can Dance's Cat Deeley sits down with Larry King on the Emmy nominated series Larry King Now and chats about the additions of Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo to the upcoming 12th season of the show. She also talks to Larry about her Hulu comedy Deadbeat. English television host Cat Deeley filled Larry in on the new judges of the upcoming season of So You Think You Can Dance. On Jason Derulo, Deeley said, “You think he’s kind of really “dude-y” […] but actually he’s a stage school kid. He’s a tapper. He was writing music for Puff Daddy before he was Jason Derulo and he’s got a great sense of humor. Quite a naughty sense of humor, which is brilliant.” And on Paula Abdul, Deeley gushed, “I don’t know how she does it, but absolutely everybody falls in love with her as they meet her. I mean they swoon. Men, women, children, beasts.” The charming reality TV personality revealed how the show plans to keep its audience h...

Bruce Jenner Even before Bruce Jenner became an Olympic champion, his first wife Chrystie Scott said, he told her early on during their marriage that he was struggling with being transgender and wanted to “be a woman.” “It was such a shock to me, but he opened up his heart and confessed,” Scott said in an exclusive interview on “ Good Morning America ” Monday. “[He said] he had to share this deep, dark secret and he told me he always wanted to be a woman and, understandably, I was speechless. I didn’t really know what to say.” Jenner and Scott were married in 1972, and she was by his side as he took home the gold medal for the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Jenner was crowned an American hero during the Cold War, and afterwards, endorsement deals and appearance opportunities poured in. His likeness became a nationwide brand, and Jenner appeared in ads, movies and TV shows. But it was during their first year of marriage, Scott said, tha...

John Goodman New York, NY - From May 14 - 21, 2015 the SOHO International Film Festival returns to NYC for seven days of films at Village East Cinemas located at 189 2nd Avenue on 12th Street in New York City (212) 529-6998 www.villageeastcinema.com Fred Willard Among the many titles in this years competition will be the NY Premiere of Darrett Sanders Mystery/Comedy “Kill Me, Deadly” starring Kristen Vangsness, Joe Montegna, Lesley-Anne Down and Paul F. Tompkins of VH1’s “Best Week Ever”, preceded by Writer/Director Chris Ordal’s short film “Grace” starring Marisa Vitali and “The Good Wife”s Zach Grenier, which kicks off Opening Night; Bittersweet coming-of-age drama “The David Dance” by Aprill Winney with Don Scime and Guy Adkins; the comedy drama “Frank vs God” by Stewart Schill starring Henry Ian Cusick of TV’s “Lost”; Lance Kinsey’s “All Stars” which features John Goodman, Fred Willard, Angela Kinsey, Richard Kind, Illeana Douglas, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Mich...

Valerie Bertinelli “Kitchen Nightmare” Starring: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. Guest Star: Jim O’Heir. When Melanie feels like she’s in a rut, she convinces the girls to buy Stormi’s together. On opening night, things go terribly wrong as Melanie tries to calm a temperamental chef, Victoria has to deal a restaurant critic (Jim O’Heir) that she can’t even hear, and Joy attempts to impress her potential baby mama. Elka somehow gets The Pope to stop by.  Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land  

Richard Dreyfuss On PoliticKING Larry King Guest Richard Dreyfuss explains his movement to bring American civics back into the classroom and why he doesn't vote. DREYFUSS: So all the guys that are in Congress now, the Young Turks, and the Republican party, they never took civics. They never studied the Constitution, they never studied the Bill of Rights, and that’s why they say such stupid things. There’s two points I want to make here: First, Inarguable points. No one in this country understands the stories on the front page of any newspaper in this country. No one. We don’t understand the bail out, Wall Street, foreign policy, the fed, the prime mortgage controversy, the bank-- we don’t understand any story on the front page. Two: Western kids are now joining ISIS. KING: Not in multitudes. DREYFUSS: Well, it starts with a trickle. Why? Because even though it sounds crazy, it’s the only spiritual movement being talked about in the media. No one...

Flo Rida Flo Rida performed at the world famed REHAB at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd.

Edward Callaghan As most of you have heard by now, our good friend for many years Edward Callaghan has died.We will be writing a story at a later date, but below is the wake and funeral information for the so many friends of Edward Callaghan. Ed is survived by his soul partner in life and Public Relations, John Wegorzewski and so many loving friends. On Thursday, April 30th 2015, family and friends will gather to share their sorrow and celebrate the wonderful life of Edward Callaghan. Church of Our Saviour (Roman Catholic) - 59 Park Ave Avenue at 38th St, NYC From 9AM to 10:30 AM is the Wake At 10:30AM is the Funeral Mass  Photo By: Annie Watt Agency

**** THE GLORIOUS CORNER Story By: by G. H. HARDING **** Bruce Jenner BRUCE JENNER SPEAKS --- Fourteen million people watched, and here’s what I saw: First, it was one of the most courageous things I’ve ever witnessed on broadcast TV. Second, I always liked Jenner and he certainly came across as confident that he was finally making the right decision after years of anguish, And third: of all those bleeding Kardashians, Kim apparently was the first one to step up and support him . . . with Kanye, of all people. One journalist immediately termed it: “Bruce Jenner’s Coming Out Is the Millennial Moon Landing.” I thought Diane Sawyer did a fine job, although perhaps Anderson Cooper or Ann Curry (yes, she's still positioned with NBC Universal) would have been interesting choices as well. While Bruce kept saying it was a mostly private and personal choice, I just didn’t get why yet another reality show about his impending gender transition is necess...

John Varvatos and L.L. Cool J John Varvatos and L.L. Cool J were photographed today at The John Varvartos 12th Annual Stuart House Benefit in Hollywood, California. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd.

Jean Shafiroff With Waris Ahluwalia And Lucia Hwong Gordon New Yorkers For Children hosted its Annual Spring Dinner Dance – New Year’s in April: A Fool’s Fête to benefit youth in foster care in New York City, raising over $725,000. The celebration was presented by Saks Fifth Avenue who joined Lead Beauty Sponsor, Le Métier de Beauté and Event Chairs Dana Auslander, Erika Bearman, Alina Cho, Nicole Esposito, Lydia Fenet, Elisabeth Noel Jones, Amy McFarland, Clare McKeon, Susan Shin, and Honorary Chair Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos in supporting New York City’s youth in foster care. The evening, with décor designed exclusively by David Stark, featured dinner, dancing, featuring DJ D-Nice, and a silent auction.  Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff looked stunning wearing a Oscar de la Renta design. This year’s Fool’s Fête paid tribute to long time Board Member Oscar de la Renta and the tremendous impact he had on NYFC and its students. Special guest and Guardian ...

Dweezil Zappa Zappa Plays Zappa featuring Dweezil Zappa performed at The Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By:Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd.

Paris Hilton Paris Hilton performed a DJ set at The REHAB Pool Party at the world famed Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd.

Laverne Cox Washington DC  – Actresses Laverne Cox, Darby Stanchfield and Troian Bellisario sparkled in Forevermark Diamonds at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Who: Actress Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black) Get The Look:   Forevermark by Natalie K Diamond Line Bracelet with Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamonds set in 18k White Gold Forevermark Diamond Drop Earrings with Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamonds set in 18k White Gold  Forevermark Cluster Shield Ring with Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamonds set in 18k Oxidized Gold Darby Stanchfield Who: Actress Darby Stanchfield (Scandal) Get The Look:  Forevermark By Pluczenik Integré Double Drop Earrings with Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamonds set in 18k White Gold Forevermark by Galili and Co. Diamond Line Bracelet with Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamonds set in 18k White Gold Forevermark by Natalie K T...

Molly Sims Molly Sims looked beautiful as she was snapped leaving her hair salon in Beverly Hills, California yesterday. Photo By: John Misa/MediaPunch

Christopher Sieber The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Great White Way with “Broadway Spectacular” NJSO POPS concerts May 30–31 in Newark and New Brunswick, respectively. Conductor Todd Ellison—music supervisor for the acclaimed Broadway production of An American in Paris—leads a program of favorites from Carousel, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Shrek the Musical, 42nd Street and more. Vocalists Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber and Kathryn Guthrie perform hit songs like “’Til There Was You” from The Music Man, “All I Care About is Love” from Chicago and a medley from A Chorus Line. Performances take place on Saturday, May 30, at 8 pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark and Sunday, May 31, at 3 pm at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. The May 31 performance is presented in collaboration with the State Theatre. The program’s featured artists have each garnered critical acclaim. The New York Times hails Ellison as one of “Broadway’s...

Linda Thompson The Huffington Post is the exclusive outlet for a compelling blog written by Linda Thompson , former wife of Bruce Jenner . Below is part of the piece and a link to the full post. There is also a additional piece written by Cavan Sieczkowski, HuffPost's Senior Trends Editor, on Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer. By now, Bruce Jenner has revealed his struggle with gender dysphoria. I never would have dared to speak on this issue before he was comfortable enough to do so first. It is, after all, his truth, so I knew he should be afforded the dignity to reveal that truth on his own time and in the way he sees fit. I have respectfully kept his secrets private and would have taken his confidences to my grave had he not spoken out. But now, many years into his remarkable life, he has spoken out. His legacy will likely be sprinkled with references like "Olympian," "decathlon gold medalist,"...

Sturgill Simpson Sturgill Simpson performed at The Famed Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada last night to a huge crowd. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd