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THE KARDASHIANS OUT AND ABOUT IN L.A. FASHION

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Khloe Kardashian Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were spotted leaving the studio in Studio City California. Photo By: John Misa/MediaPunch

JEAN SHAFIROFF AND CAROLINA HERRERA FASHION

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Jean Shafiroff And Carolina Herrera We are a little late with this story, but we loved this pair together, Jean Shafiroff and Carolina Herrera at Ms. Herrera's Spring/Summer 2016 Showroom Presentation. Jean Shafiroff and MS. Herrera are both wearing Carolina Herrera dresses and we love them!

SELENA GOMEZ IN HIGH FASHION AT LAX AIRPORT

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Selena Gomez Selena Gomez was in California fashion when she was snapped at LAX. We love the purse! Photo By: John Misa/MediaPunch 

ELLEN PAGE @ LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

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Ellen Page Ellen Page visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in New York City yesterday. The star was all smiles for the cameras. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

IL VALENTINO OSTERIA LAUNCHING INTIMATE EATERY

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Il Valentino Osteria Renowned Il Valentino is launching a more intimate eatery on the Upper East Side with a new name to match- Il Valentino Osteria. The original location of Il Valentino was in the Sutton Hotel, where the elegant spot was a frequent hangout of celebrities, business impresarios, and political figures and utilized for UN events. When the hotel decided to make a change, Restauranteur Mirso Lekic plotted out to find a location that is close to the original, and found that in its new location, on the corner of 59th Street on 1st Avenue. Lekic with the help of Dan Sehic of C3D Architecture, undertook a massive renovation of the space to make sure that the restaurant was a beautiful, casual place to enjoy that fused together traditional and modern design elements to create an elegant dining room. Each tabletop and each of the chairs designed by Franco Lucic of LMF Group are crafted from Mango Wood while the table and chair legs are a contrasting m

SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM'S HISTORIC FETE

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**** OFF SEASON HAMPTON'S Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jean Shafiroff At Hildreth's The Southampton Historical Museum Bayman-Decoy Shed Marge Sullivan With Tom Edmonds And Jean Shafiroff The 35th Anniversary Late Summer Party was held for the Southampton Historical Museum recently. Historic Hildreth's Oldest One Room Schoolhouse In Southampton Guests Feasted on hors d'oeuvres donated by Schmidt’s Market and Cocktails from an open bar to Celebrate Southampton’s 375th Anniversary and the end of summer on the lawn of the 1843 Rogers Mansion. Among the many supporters enjoying the festive evening included Host Tom Edmonds with his wife Maribeth, Jean Shafiroff, Betsy Bruce, Greg Delia, Bob & Diane Becker, Steve Krawciw, Irene Aldridge, William Williams. The evening’s festivities supported the Museum's numerous education programs. For more information about the Museum’s Programs please visit their w

ST NICKS ALLIANCE PROPERTY MANAGER ARRESTED

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  **** ST NICKS ALLIANCE PROPERTY MANAGER HAYDEE CORDERO INDICTED ON MONEY LAUNDERING FOR DRUG OPERATION ****  Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson Points To Photos Of Haydee Cordero I am not going to get into a huge thing here. As most of you know I am in a lawsuit against St Nicks Alliance for breaking ADA Laws, Housing laws and abusing me and my son and I were forced to move. You can read more about it here in the New York Daily News . St Nicks Alliance defended their tenants who spent 2 and a half years outside my window yelling move white boys move, we are getting the faggots out and allowed us to live with mice and rats. It never ended. Their tenants jumped my son in the lobby, they tried to break into our apartment and they robbed us from our ground floor window. The more we complained to St Nicks Alliance, all the way up the ladder, the more abuse we got. Never ended.  I complained about drug dealers and drug deals in my building. They di

PITBULL PREMIERES HIS SHOW AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD

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PITBULL Pitbull premiered his residency show at The Axis Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. The star really packed the house! Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

STEPHEN MARLEY @ THE CATCH A FIRE TOUR CONCERT

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Stephen Marley Stephen Marley performed at The Catch A Fire Tour Concert at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

'LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL FESTIVAL' IN LAS VEGAS NEVADA

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Andra Day Andra Day was snapped performing at Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada last night. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

JEAN SHAFIROFF'S ANNUAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FETE

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Jean Shafiroff With Anne E. Delaney, Ana Oliveira And Soledad O'Brien Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted the annual New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) Luncheon at Le Cirque in New York City. The intimate event featured a stimulating panel conversation on generational philanthropy with Helen LaKelly Hunt (Founder & President of The Sister Fund; Founder & Chair Emerita of The New York Women’s Foundation) and her daughter Leah Hunt-Hendrix (activist, organizer and Co-Founder/Director of Solidaire). The discussion was moderated by journalist Soledad O’Brien, whose foundation, The Starfish Foundation, is an NYWF Grantee Partner. During the panel discussion, the mother/daughter duo discussed several philanthropy-related topics, including what they have learned from one another. Helen LaKelly Hunt credited her daughter with teaching her how to create a ‘ground movement’ and noted that she taught her daughter “the importance of love in philanthropy,” adding

SUPER BOWL 50 APPAREL UNVEILING NEW YORK CITY

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Erin Heatherton Erin Heatherton posed at the Super Bowl 50 Apparel Unveiling at ArtBeam yesterday in New York City .  Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

JEAN SHAFIROFF STUNS @ METROPOLITAN OPERA GALA

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Jean Shafiroff In Oscar de la Renta Masterpiece Jean Shafiroff was snapped wearing a once in a lifetime dress, Oscar de la Renta's last designed masterpiece at the Metropolitan Opera Gala the other night. The philanthropist and style icon, Mrs Shafiroff turned hundreds of heads as she swanned down the red carpet at the Met's Opening Night Gala performance of Othello. Ms. Shafiroff's navy blue confection adorned with hundreds of dripping teardrop little faux diamonds was Oscar de la Renta's last great creation before his death. The gown was featured in his Pre-Fall 2015 collection. Others attending the Metropolitan Opera Gala Performance and Dinner Opening included Bette Midler, Jessican Chastain, Diane von Fustenberg, Helen Miren, Drew Barrymore, Barry Diller, Brooke Shields Renne Fleming, Mercedes Bass, Gina Gershon, Patricia Clarkson and Peter Gelb.

ODELL BECKHAM JR. ROLLS OUT ROAR SPORTS DRINK

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Odell Beckham Jr. Following months of perfecting the flavor and design of the packaging, ROAR Beverages and Odell Beckham Jr. announced the other day the first product in ROAR's Odell Beckham Jr. Series.  ROAR's OBJXIII is an all-natural strawberry and watermelon flavored coconut water based sports drink, scientifically formulated rich with B-Vitamins and charged with electrolytes. The new OBJXIII bottle features the ROAR Performance brand logo interlocked with Beckham Jr. Iconic one handed catch and carbon fiber backdrop that is consistent with the brand's innovative and edgy packaging. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

TAO LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SUCCESS

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Ashley Benson TAO Las Vegas celebrated ten years of success with an epic anniversary party Saturday night. Celebs and industry heavyweights gathered to toast the iconic venue, taking over the entire restaurant for a private dinner before heading up to the club to continue the party which featured performance after performance by Puff Daddy, Lil Kim, Mase, Machine Gun Kelly, Redfoo and the Party Rock Crew, Jermaine Dupri, Mario, Busta Rhymes and Da Brat. Amber Rose joined original TAO resident DJ Vice in the booth as did Nick Cannon, who got on the mic. Notable names raising a glass to TAO included Wilmer Valderrama and Demi Lovato, Blac Chyna, Brandi Glanville, James Harden of the Houston Rockets and his brother Akili Roberson, who was celebrating his birthday, Darren Criss, Ashley Benson, Tyson Beckford, Bow Wow and Ben Lyons. Puff Daddy made certain plenty of Ciroc Vodka and Deleon Tequila was on hand to fuel the party. TAO Las Vegas partners Marc Packer,

RACHEL ZOE & RODGER BERMAN @ THE VENETIAN

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Rachel Zoe And Rodger Berman With Kids Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman shopped for a cause at Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s first-ever Super Saturday event in Last Vegas at the magnificent Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian & The Palazzo. The couple arrived with kids in tow, looking dapper and ready for a day to help in the fight against ovarian cancer. Zoe, who wowed in a top and skirt from the Spring 2016 collection of her Rachel Zoe line, spoke about the importance of OCRF in her life, as she attended her third Super Saturday event of the year. She was heard telling guests, "This is such an important cause and something that is near and dear to my heart. I love this event because it brings together two of my favorite things, raising awareness about the cause and fashion." Zoe and her family had some quality bonding time at the Grand Canal Shoppes while watching their kids Skyler and Kaius ride the gondolas, before doing a book signing

CRYSTAL HEFNER PLAYS HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO

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Crystal Hefner Crystal Hefner played a DJ set at the REHAB Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

JENNIFER GARNER & BEN AFFLECK @ FARMERS MARKET

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Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were snapped taking the kids out on Sunday to the farmers market in Palisades California. Photo By: Jon Misa / MediaPunch

BACKSTAGE AT THE IHEART MUSIC FESTIVAL AT MGM

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Nick Jonas Prince Royce Prince Royce and Nick Jonas were snapped backstage at the iHeart Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend. Photos By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

CHARLI XCX AT HARD ROCK'S REHAB POOL PARTY

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Charli XCX Charli XCX was photographed at the Rehab Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

JEAN SHAFIROFF IN FINAL OSCAR DE LA RENTA GOWN

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Jean Shafiroff In Oscar de la Renta Jean Shafiroff is set to wear Oscar de la Renta's final masterpiece created before his death to the Metropoitan Opera Gala on Monday, September 21, 2015. Jean Shafiroff, the iconic ballgown collector, will wear Oscar de la Renta's last great masterpiece from the designer's pre-Fall 2015 collection. The creation which she will only describe as a fantasy gown, will be worn only once by Mrs.Shafiroff. It then will be meticulously stored along with other priceless museum quality designer gowns. Mrs. Shafiroff plans to donate her iconic collection of designer ballgowns to a United States Museum sometime in the near future. Photo above is of  Mrs. Shafiroff at last year's Metropolitan Opera Gala (2014) wearing Oscar de la Renta.  Photo By: Patrick McMullan

TRACY ANDERSON @ SAMSUNG HOPE FOR CHILDREN

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Tracy Anderson Tracy Anderson was in full fashion at the Samsung Hope for Children Gala 2015 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Credit: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

LAURYN HILL IN CONCERT AT FAMED BROOKLYN BOWL

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Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was photographed in concert at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/MediaPunch

BRIE LARSON @ TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Brie Larson Brie Larson attended the 'Room' press conference at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival the other day in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

CARLOS SANTANA DONATES TO OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE

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Daryll Borges And Carlos Santana Daryll Borges, Music Mentor of Opportunity Village and Carlos Santana pictured as CARLOS SANTANA AND HERMES MUSIC DONATE INSTRUMENTS TO OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE’S MUSIC PROGRAM at Opportunity Village Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada the other day. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch  

OSCAR DE LA RENTA'S NEW DESIGNER PETER COPPING

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Jean Shafiroff Recently In Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta's new designer Peter Copping presents his second collection for Spring Summer 2016 and receives rave reviews. Oscar de la Renta showcased its second collection since the death of its founder with a display of Spanish inspired elegance designed by the British Peter Copping. The show took place on Wednesday, September 15, 2015 at the Prince George Ballroom on East 28th Street. Spotted in the front row were - Anna Wintour, Amy Fine Collins, Jean Shafiroff, Lauren Santa Domingo, , David Patrick Columbia and Aerin Lauder-- just to name a few.  The Spring 2016 Oscar de la Renta Collection stood out with bold red — lots of carnation red — black and rose motifs. “We had a lot of pink in the collection as well, but looking through it, I decided that I really liked the idea of going stronger and more with the red tones,” says Copping of the looks.“I was thinking about what Oscar himself was passiona

PREMIERE OF WILLOW SMITH'S 'WHY DON'T YOU CRY'

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Willow Smith NEW YORK, NY -- Today, i-D exclusively presents the world premiere of Willow Smith's new video for Why Don't You Cry . Willow Smith inhabits a world fueled by an imagination and inquisitiveness that extends far beyond her 14 years. The concept and visuals for the brand new track were conceived by the indigo child herself, directed by her serial collaborator Nuyorktricity's Mike Vargas and styled by i-D’s Julia Sarr-Jamois. Willow Smith is the latest i-D cover star, with a dual covers on shelves now for the Coming of Age issue. Read her interview here :

BRINGING ACCESS TO SAFE WATER WORLDWIDE VIDEO

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Miles Teller “The most important drink in the world? Water!” says Fred Armisen in a new, celebrity-filled video announcing an exciting partnership between Absolut Elyx and Water For People (WFP). The five-year partnership will bring access to safe water to more than 100,000 people worldwide. For every bottle of vodka sold, Elyx will provide access to one week of safe water (140 liters) to someone in need through Water For People’s work; for every copper pineapple drinking vessel (to be sold starting in October) sold, access to one month of water (560 liters) will be provided. To help support the launch, Hollywood’s brightest talent crafted a playful video with a purpose. Directed by SNL alum and Portlandia creator Fred Armisen and produced by Orange is the New Black star Natasha Lyonne, the video features actors Miles Teller, Tracee Ellis Ross, Taylor Kitsch, Chloe Sevigny, Alia Shawkat, Paul Scheer, comedian George Wallace and musician Aimee Mann all engagi

EVA MENDES SAYS IT'S SEXY TO DRESS LIKE A MOM

Eva Mendes Eva Mendes has been designing clothes for her New York & Company line for several seasons now, but one recent major life event has since shifted her perspective on what women want to wear: becoming a mother. E! News caught up with proud new mama to baby Esmeralda and chatted with Mendes about much her new September collection means to her. "I think that being a mom now myself, I love dressing…not so much like a mom but there is a sexiness in kind of giving into the mom thing and that I'm dressing as an example for a little girl. Like, I'm someone's example!" The brunette beauty added, "That's exciting for me and I make clothes that I think are really beautiful for moms, for all women, but certainly for moms." And when asked how she feels about seeing more diversity on the runways at fashion weeks across the globe, Mendes dished, "I don't think it's one or the other. I think as long as ther

VANESSA HUDGENS AND BOYTOY HAVE BREAKFAST

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Boytoy Austin And Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend Austin enjoyed a nice late breakfast together in Beverly Hills California the other morning. Photo By: Jon Misa / MediaPunch

JILL ZARIN SPOTTED AT OK! MAGAZINE NEW YORK BASH

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Jill Zarin Jill Zarin was snapped at the OK! Magazine's Spring 2016 NYFW Party at HAUS Nightclub in New York City the other day. Credit: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

JEAN SHAFIROFF @ VICTOR DE SOUZA FASHION SHOW

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Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist and Couture Council Board Member Jean Shafiroff, attended Victor de Souza's Spring 2016 Ready-to- Wear Fashion Show yesterday in New York City. Photo By: Patrick McMullan  

THE 10TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

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**** THE HAMPTONS **** Queen Latifah “Sing Your Song” is the theme of the 10th Annual African American Film Festival (AAFF), October 1 – 4 at the Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton NY. Presented by the Southampton African American Museum, this is a seminal year of an event that has brought the richness of diversity to the cultural landscape of the East End. The AAFF will kick-off on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. with the East End premiere of the stage play “Martin, Malcolm and Me” by writer/director J.D. Lawrence, followed by a Q&A. (Adv. $30.00/adults/$20 children-$35 adults/$25/children at the door) For Tickets and Information call Nancy Stevens-Smith (631) 428-1857 or Joanne Humble (631) 764-4792 Friday, October 2 will embody this year’s theme of “Sing Your Song” with spoken word/live jazz performances by R&B singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley, HBO Def and Grammy Award Poet J Ivy, Dynamic 2x Grammy Award singer/songwriter Tarrey Tor

'THE ONES BELOW' PREMIERE @ TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL

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Clémence Poésy Clémence Poésy attended the 'The Ones Below' premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on over the weekend in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

JAMIE FOXX HEADS TO FAMED LAS VEGAS REHAB POOL

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Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx attended a post fight party at REHAB Pool at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

JEAN SHAFIROFF STUNNING IN ZANG TOI BEADED GOWN

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In Fashion Jean Shafiroff Fashion icon Jean Shafiroff was recently photographed wearing a stunning Zang Toi gold beaded gown.  Photo Courtesy Of: Michale Paniccia

PATRICK STEWART ATTENDS PREMIERE OF 'GREEN ROOM'

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Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart was photographed at the premiere of 'Green Room' at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch 

NAOMI WATTS ATTENDS THE TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL

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Naomi Watts Naomi Watts attended the 'Demolition' Press Conference at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival today in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

INSIDE SUPERSTAR MADONNA'S REBEL HEART TOUR

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Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour Madonna Montreal, Quebec -- Madonna launched her highly anticipated Rebel Heart Tour with a sold-out show at the Bell Centre in Montreal tonight. Diplo opened the show. The set list spanned all decades of the iconic superstar's illustrious career, including songs from her current album Rebel Heart (the No. 1 Dance hits "Living for Love" and "Bitch I'm Madonna," to classic fan favorites like "Material Girl" and "Holiday" and a "Dress You Up" medley that included "Get Into The Groove," "Everybody," and "Lucky Star." Fan-created artwork was featured in a video montage shown during Madonna's performance of the song "Rebel Heart," and her rendition of "La Vie En Rose" played on just a ukulele received and overwhelming standing ovation from the audience. The Rebel Heart Tour is directed by Jamie King with musical direction by Kevin