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Live From Times Square New York City The Official Time Square New Year's Eve 2018 Live Webcast here on www.TimesSquareGossip.nyc Sunday, December 31, 2017 starting at 5:55pm until January 1, 2018 12:15am EST #BallDrop Full Roundup For Times Square New Years Eve .

NY POST -- A towering painting depicting a shockingly life-like penis went up on the side of 303 Broome St. on Christmas Eve. Swedish street artist Carolina Falkholt stood up and took credit on Instagram for the veiny behemoth — which lacks testicles but no doubt took cajones to paint — and said it’s really getting a rise out of folks. Take the jump to the NY Post for the full story. 

Taylor Ellison Interviews Jean Shafiroff Taylor Ellison pre-recorded a great interview with Jean Shafiroff that aired December 27, 2017. "We Are Austin" is one of the top rated shows on in Austin Texas. Pick up a copy of Successful Philanthropy for simple advice that will help you give back more in 2018! Successful Philanthropy is a practical guide to modern giving that redefines philanthropy for today’s era. Far more than making monetary donations, philanthropy today encompasses giving time and knowledge, resources that can be just as valuable as financial contributions. Whether you’re a new philanthropist, a member of a charity’s Board of Directors, or just getting started as a volunteer, Successful Philanthropy offers the practical guidance and inspiring perspective that empowers all of us to take part in building a better world. The possibilities of philanthropy are almost limitless. Successful Philanthropy removes the guesswork and helps you shape yo

Taylor Swift Home Throughout 2017, many of the world's superstars tried to sell their glamorous mansions and compounds. From Beverly Hills to Florida and New York City, there was a celebrity property for almost anyone who is extremely wealthy. “Taylor Swift Restores Samuel Goldwyn Mansion” America’s #1 sweetheart, Taylor Swift, is one of the world’s richest celebrities with estimated career earnings from her music, concerts, acting and endorsements approaching $800 million. What to do with all that money? Taylor has invested much of it in real estate with homes in New York City, Rhode Island, Nashville and her most recent purchase of Samuel Goldwyn’s mansion in Beverly Hills. Included are a library-screening room, a guest suite with a private entrance on the home’s main level, a library, card room, gym and an additional private guest apartment above the garage. The master suite has a veranda that overlooks the city lights. Outside is a swimming pool and poo

CHAPPAQUIDDICK Watch Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy in the new trailer for CHAPPAQUIDDICK. The suspenseful drama recounts the tragic events of the 1969 car accident involving the U.S. Senator and a young campaign worker (Kate Mara) who died at the scene. Catch the untold true story, also starring Ed Helms & Jim Gaffigan with Bruce Dern, in theaters April 6th! In the riveting suspense drama, CHAPPAQUIDDICK, the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the tragic drowning of a young woman, as Ted Kennedy drove his car off the infamous bridge, are revealed in the new movie starring Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy and Kate Mara as Mary Joe Kopechne. Not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, but it ultimately changed the course of presidential history forever. Through true accounts, documented in the inquest from the investigation in 1969, director John Curran and writers Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen, intimately expose t

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus! New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus! Take your place on the front lines of the battle of the sexes in this hilarious, one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, based on the best-selling book by John Gray. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was released more than two decades ago, yet it remains one of the most popular relationship guides out there. This riotously funny stage version is a unique, light-hearted entertainment that moves swiftly through a series of vignettes (covering everything from dating and sex to love and marriage) that demonstrate the eternal struggle between men and women. This is a show that’s sure to have couples elbowing each other all evening long – and perhaps leaving with some new knowledge about what it takes to communicate effectively and nurture healthier relationships. “It’s an evening not to be missed!” says Elle magazine. This pe

Amanda Davis NY POST -- An outpouring of condolences flooded social media for veteran Atlanta news anchor Amanda Davis who died on Wednesday after she suffered a “massive spontaneous stroke” while heading to her stepfather’s funeral, local reports said. Davis was 62. Davis, who was a CBS46 morning news anchor, was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after she had a medical emergency at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. She died the next night, the station said. Read the whole story here . 

Wait For Your Laugh Trailer This is very sad news to anyone who grew up in the 60's. Rose Marie who we used to watch in movies and television has died at age 94.  Rose Marie was a legend and we recently started to follow her on Twitter. We were glued to her page, she had such wonderful stories and her zest for life amazed us. Another wonderful childhood memory gone! OFFICIAL OBITUARY “Baby” ROSE MARIE 1923 - 2017 ROSE MARIE GUY Born Rose Marie Mazetta on August 15 1923 in New York City, NY, USA Died at 2:00pm on Dec 28th, Van Nuys, CA The longest active career in entertainment history has come to an end. Rose Marie, Star of Broadway, Film and TV (The Dick Van Dyke Show / The Doris Day Show / Hollywood Squares) has passed at the age of 94. Born on the day that the Broadway musical "Rose-Marie" opened, Rose Marie had one of entertainment’s longest and most fascinating entertainment careers in history. She began at the

Culture Club Rock Fuel Media is excited to announce the release of Live At Wembley from multi-Platinum and '80s icons CULTURE CLUB. A state-of-the-art DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD package, is out now via Cleopatra Records. The concert will be broadcast on TV in 2018, details of which will be announced soon. For this very special hometown show, all four original band members-Boy George, Jon Moss, Roy Hay and Mikey Craig--reunited for one final show together at the historic Wembley Arena in London. Boy George states: "We were thrilled to be back home for the final show of such a highly successful reunion tour. Being able to document this show on film before our hometown fans, friends and family, with all the original members of the band, where it all began for us in London in 1981, makes this concert film release that much more special for our fans to enjoy for many years to come." CULTURE CLUB returned home for the holidays in 2016 and performed

Tiger Zinda Hai Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif talked about her intensive training ahead of filming for her blockbuster film with Indian icon Salman Khan in Abu Dhabi. In an exclusive interview, Kaif said that she really enjoyed aggression training which supported her action scenes, and praised Abu Dhabi as a filming destination saying that it offered “one of the best studios in the world.” ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ is the most anticipated Bollywood movie to be released at the end of 2017 and is Abu Dhabi’s longest feature film project to date. The film was shot in Abu Dhabi over a 65 -day period with a 300-person international production team. It was released in cinemas on December 21, 2017.

Phantom Thread Focus Features released PHANTOM THREAD in select cities on December 25, 2017. Nationwide January 19. Story: Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running. "Phantom Thread" is Paul Thomas Anderson's e

Steven Tyler Wrote Songs SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway will perform live on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 during the 8:00am hour. Reimagining the beloved Nickelodeon series, SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway was recently hailed by The New York Times as “brilliant” and “effervescent candy-for-the-spirit” by New York Magazine. This new musical earned its place on 2017’s “Best of Broadway” lists including Broadway.com, BuzzFeed, Chicago Tribune, The Daily Beast, Deadline, ET Online, Forbes, Time Out New York and Variety. SpongeBob SquarePants, now playing at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at West 47th Street), explodes with energy and features an original pop and rock-infused score by a legendary roster of Grammy® Award-winning songwriters. Led and conceived by visionary director Tina Landau and a Tony Award®-winning design team, the production brings the spirit of SpongeBob to life with humanity, heart, and pure theatricality. SpongeB

Jennifer Garner E! NEWS -- Ben Affleck and ex Jennifer Garner are continuing to co-parent their three children and spent Christmas together as a family. The actors, parents of daughters Violet, 12, and Seraphina, 8, and son Samuel, 5, had announced in 2015 they had made the "difficult decision to divorce" following 10 years of marriage. Both Affleck and Garner filed divorce papers this past April. Since their initial split, they have made it a priority to co-parent their kids and have often spent time all together as a family, celebrating multiple holidays and taking trips. "Ben and Jen spent Christmas together with friends and family," a source told E! News exclusively on Wednesday. "They were in Montana. They spent the weekend together, and the family had a great time." "Ben is continuing to work hard on himself, and is taking many different steps that will allow him to be the best father possible," the source sa

The Girls Of Vivid Cabaret The three-story Vivid Cabaret New York gentlemen’s club features over 100 entertainers daily, and is the home of the city’s tallest pole (26 feet). It is also known for its celebrity clientele—most notably pro athletes from all the major sports who like to "make it rain" on the club's gorgeous dancers. “New Year’s Eve is going to be amazing,” declared Vivid Cabaret NYC Girl Kendra. “So many hot girls and so much fun! There is free admission until 11pm, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.” “New Year’s Eve is a non-stop party. The girls are ready for the new year and we want to party all night,” asserted Vivid Cabaret NYC Girl Mandy. Vivid Cabaret New York 61 West 37th Street *** Over 100 Entertainers Daily *** Three Floors of Luxury *** Deluxe Suites *** VIP Ultra Lounge *** Roof Top Garden and Smoking Lounge

Krystle Adams With Betty Hudson And Curry Whitmire NEW YORK -- Part of our shared experience as Americans today is how we strain under the weight of the tech sector. Millionaires are made overnight and we endure the distortions of social media while gentrification pushes us out of our homes. When that happens, it rips us away from our history as if we never mattered. That's the idea behind "Or Current Resident," a new play by Joan Bigwood, which will be performed by Squeaky Bicycle Productions from February 3 to 25 at Theater for the New City, where it is a resident company. Brandi Varnell, Artistic Director of Squeaky Bicycle, directs. More Info And Tickets Here . ABOUT THE SHOW The play is set in a Silicon Valley bungalow, from which three generations of the Finch family are in constant fear of being uprooted. The family patriarch, an engineer, has passed on, and the resilient matriarch, Mimi, holds the household together in cramped and rambu

David Arquette And Derrick Redford BURBANK, CA - David Arquette has joined the cast of Memphis Fire, a half-hour single-camera comedy pilot shot in Digital 4K about Firefighters in Memphis, Tennessee, announced show creator and writer Derrick Redford. Memphis Fire is independently produced by Redford and Auriel Jimenez. The pilot was co-written by Jeremy D. Howard, directed by Christopher Biewer. Memphis Fire stars Arquette, Redford, Noel Gugliemi, Peter Organ, Jeryl Prescott, and Jen Kater. "I believe that TV is the new frontier for really great story-telling and the best stories are about Firefighters in the Deep South," said Redford, who is originally from Chattanooga, TN. "I'm very excited to share 'The South' as I know it, with this show. Everyone has two first names and southern hospitality is King," he added. David Arquette and Derrick Redford behind the scenes photo from the set of Memphis Fire. Arquette plays Johnn

Elizabeth Vargas James Goldston and Elizabeth Vargas have confirmed that Elizabeth will be leaving ABC News at the end of 20/20’s 40th season. Below are the notes sent to staff. Team- I am writing to share some news about Elizabeth Vargas, who's been an integral part of ABC News for two decades and anchor at 20/20 for 14 years. She has decided to leave ABC News at the end of the newsmagazine's 40th season in May to pursue new ventures. One of the best broadcasters in our business, Elizabeth holds an historic place at ABC. She is only the second woman ever to serve as co-anchor of 20/20. She moved into that role - a daunting assignment to follow in the footsteps of our legendary Barbara Walters - with true determination to tell the stories from around the globe that explore important issues in depth and tap into significant moments in our culture. She brought awareness to the crisis in Iraq covering Christian refugees escaping ISIS, reported

Andy Grammer Times Square, N.Y.   — Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, the co-organizers of Times Square New Year’s Eve, today announced the official Times Square New Year’s Eve event lineup, which will feature live performances by Andy Grammer, Lauren Alaina, Mariah Carey, Sugarland, Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas, Neil Diamond, Andra Day, Chyno Miranda, and Leslie Grace with Play-N-Skillz, as well as an array of special activities and appearances that will happen all throughout the evening. Neil Diamond Andra Day The iconic, international celebration will begin with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. The official opening ceremony will feature a spectacular Chinese cultural performance, the Tongliang Athletics Dragon Dance, from Chongqing, China, presented by the Sino-American Friendship Association (SAFA). As the festivities continue, celebrity guests will read several confetti wishes for the New Y

Hanna and the Moonlit Dress The Theater at the 14th Street Y presents Hanna and the Moonlit Dress at 344 E. 14th Street, NYC from January 20-February 11, 2018 at 7:30pm. Performances: Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 1pm. Tickets are $40 and are available at www.14streety.org/hanna. For more information, visit www.themoonlitdress.com . Hanna and the Moonlit Dress is back in NYC to kick off the New Year following the first North American tour, making stops in Houston, Baltimore, Toronto and Detroit. Hanna and the Moonlit Dress is an interactive musical revealing the magic of a good deed, based on the classic Israeli tale "Hanna's Sabbath Dress" by Itzhak Schweiger-Dmi'el, adapted for the stage by Yoav Gal and Ronit Muszkatblit. Overjoyed with her new dress, Hanna runs to show it to her friends: Zuzi the dog and Edna the cow. Little does she know what a meaningful adventure awaits her... "Based on Itzhak Schweiger-Dm

Nichelle Nichols Los Angeles, CA - Legendary Icon, Nichelle Nichols will celebrate her 85th Birthday on Thursday, December 28, 2017. A favorite actress of fans worldwide, and a trailblazer for women to be considered for substantial positions in the aerospace industry through NASA, she also opened the doors for many women, as a whole, and especially women of color for acting roles of a significant position versus simply a housewife, maid or secretary. Ms. Nichols, who is a frequent guest at conventions and events across the globe, travels extensively and enjoys meeting the fans. Private, intimate birthday parties are usually the norm for Nichols, who decided to include 35 lucky fans in on the festivities this year to mark the milestone birthday. VIP packages which include dinner, birthday cake, and a champagne toast, plus a Meet & Greet, autographs, and photos with the birthday girl, are available to ultimate fans. The birthday dinner party will be held at L

James Edstrom With Old Pal Jerry Springer Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents The New Group: Jerry Springer-The Opera on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:30pm. Prior to the Off-Broadway premiere of Jerry Springer-The Opera, co-creator Richard Thomas (Music, Book, Lyrics; Book & Additional Lyrics by Stewart Lee) and director John Rando discuss the process behind this gleefully profane musical that outrageously celebrates the ritual of public humiliation and redemption. Cast members perform highlights, illuminating the chaos and unrestrained id of our times. TICKETS & VENUE $45, $40 Guggenheim Members and Friends of Works & Process Box Office (212) 423-3575 or worksandprocess.org Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Rotunda 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York Works & Process at the Guggenheim Described by The New York Times as "an exceptional opportunity to understand something of the creative process," for o

**** A CHRISTMAS FEAST & NEW YEAR’S TOAST TO 2018 Celebrate the Holiday Season in New York City & Southampton, NY **** NEW YORK CITY T-Bar Steak &Lounge T-Bar Steak & Lounge T-Bar Steak & Lounge is well known amongst Upper East Side locals for its something-for-everyone menu and comfortable but sophisticated dining room. For the holidays, diners can expect the dishes they know and love, and a New Year’s Eve party set to ring in 2018 in style. For both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, guests can enjoy items from the restaurant’s menu of upmarket comfort food, such as Chilean Sea Bass and Prime Aged Bone in Rib Eye. On New Year’s Eve, the restaurant will offer a prix fixe dinner ($140 pp) consisting of five appetizer, five main, and five dessert options. Along with dinner, the prix fixe includes dancing (as a DJ spins top hits), party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. For New Year’s Day, the restaurant will se