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Sharam Diniz John Varvatos John Varvatos and Sharam Diniz were photographed at John Varvatos SS'18 Ad Campaign Launch Party the other night in New York City. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Tony Bennett And Susan Benedetto Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto were photographed at the 11th Annual Exploring The Arts Fundraising Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom tonight in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Junior Younan Boxing sensation “Sugar Boy” Junior Younan stopped by Rick’s Cabaret New York, the three-story upscale gentlemen’s club famous for its beautiful entertainers, and experienced some of the warm hospitality that has made the club a favorite spot for business VIPs, celebrities, and sports stars. “Sugar Boy” has a 13-0 record and will headline against Ronald Ellis on the Showtime “ShoBox” live event on February 2nd.” “We wished him good luck, and told him that all the girls are rooting for him,” Rick’s Cabaret Girl Nikki explained. “Sugar Boy” Younan joined a long list of pro boxers who have been to Rick’s Cabaret, most notably, Floyd “Money” Mayweather. “Sugar Boy is going to be World Champion soon,” predicted Rick’s Cabaret Girl Ashton. “And we will celebrate with awesome parties at Rick’s Cabaret and our sister clubs Vivid Cabaret and Hoops Cabaret!” Rick’s Cabaret New York was named “the #1 adult club in New York” by Pla

David Joseph Craig David Joseph Craig was snapped arriving at the BUILD SERIES in New York City the other day.  Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Gal Gadot Gal Gadot was photographed and looked stunning at the Revlon Live Boldly Launch at Skylight Modern in New York City the other night. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

James Corden James Corden Rolled Out the 60th Annual Grammy Red Carpet the other day at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens looked like a S&M mistress as Delta Air Lines celebrated 2018 GRAMMY Weekend event at The Bowery Hotel in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Dapper Dan Dapper Dan attended the Apollo Theater Inaugural Pre-Grammy Uptown Luncheon in New York City the other day. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Iggy Azalea Brooklyn Beckham Brooklyn Beckham and Iggy Azalea were photographed at the 2018 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH at One World Trade Center in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

**** TOASTS THE SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff Jean And Martin Shafiroff Philanthropists Martin and Jean Shafiroff hosted a cocktail soiree for over 100 guests themed, BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES, that toasted The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) at their Park Avenue home. Jean Shafiroff greeted guests including Geoffrey Bradfield, Rachel Atcheson, Community Liaison Officer – Animal Welfare, Office of the Mayor of New York City, Erik Bottcher and JD Thompson, Craig Dix, Irene Michaels, and designers Zang Toi and Victor de Souza, who all donned blue attire to support the events theme and match Jean who was dressed in a vinyl blue two-piece outfit by Courrèges before changing into a gown designed by Caroline Elenowitz. All guests enjoyed champagne and hors d'oeuvres catered by Cornelia Guest.  Victor de Sousa And Ann Rapp Jean Shafiroff & Zang Toi Midway through the eve

The National The National performed at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Bradford Bernstein Attorney Bradford “Brad” Bernstein is a leader in the field of immigration law and among the most educated and exciting voices in his field. This “Super Lawyer®” offers expertise not only through his practice, the Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, but also as co-host of The Brad and Squeeze Show, which garners more than 15,000 daily views on Facebook live and boasts nearly 68,000 followers on the platform. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 1990 with a degree in Political Science, Bernstein enrolled at Brooklyn Law School, from which he graduated with honors in 1993. Bernstein then joined his grandfather Harry Spar’s immigration law firm, with the intention of eventually striking out on his own in the field of civil trial. Weeks after opening his own private practice, however, a health emergency brought Bernstein back to Spar’s firm, where he soon discovered a passion for immigration law. Bernstein became partner in 1997, and

**** Built by 100% Minority Group’s $1.2B Development After Unanimous Selection by LA City Council **** Tallest Building in Western US Los Angeles, CA – Angels Landing Partners LLC, a 100% minority-owned team comprised of the Peebles Corporation, MacFarlane Partners and Claridge Properties, has been selected by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles, California to manage development of the coveted Angels Landing Site, and will build the tallest building in the Western US as part of the plan. Angels Landing “Our team is inspired by the great opportunity to transform the Los Angeles skyline with our iconic building, enhance residential life downtown, and forever change how large buildings are built in Los Angeles by ensuring that all residents and businesses receive equal access to career and business opportunities. We look forward to working with the City of Los Angeles and their team, Council member Jose Huizar and the Chief Legislative Ana

Paul 'Triple H' Levesque Stephanie McMahon Stephanie McMahon and Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, were photographed today at the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Monday Night Raw at The Empire State Building in New York City. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Selma Blair Selma Blair was photographed at the AOL BUILD SERIES today in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Felicia Madison Laughing Affairs, founded by comedian Felicia Madison, presented Funny Business, a panel discussion for female comedians, before a packed house at New York City’s legendary Friars Club. Funny Business offered female comedians insider tips on managing the business side of their careers. “The goal is to help female comedians navigate a complicated and male-dominated field,” says Felicia Madison, who moderated the discussion. The event’s six panelists are leaders in the comedy community, and included: Tovah Silberman, a comedy booking agent at the Gersh Agency whose projects have been featured in the New York Times, Village Voice, Time Out, and New York Magazine among many other publications. Jessica Pilot, a talent booker who has produced television for NBC, PBS, and Comedy Central, among many others, and is currently serving as a talent producers and booker for CBS and an upcoming Netflix talk show. Cait Taylor Cait Taylor of Bril

Hates Trump & It's Mueller Time Trump's Favorite Pastime LGBT Protesters Our longtime MSNBC producer for Rachel Maddow, Andrew Dallos , captured the anger and the solidarity of the people of New York City today. Hundreds of thousands gathered around the nation Saturday, brandishing signs and sporting pink hats, at Women’s Marches in cities across the U.S. in the second such protest since Donald Trump entered the White House. We just love the creativity of Americans. They carried signs like "IM'PEE'ACH" , It's Mueller Time and Thank You Rachel Maddow. #maddow #resist #voterepublicansout18 

Jorge Garcia's Family On "The View" Jorge Garcia, the undocumented father of two deported to Mexico this week, speaks out along with his family. On why Jorge was deported "The system failed us." Jorge's wife, Cindy Garcia said. "It's a broken immigration system and it needs to be fixed." On their family's dread knowing Jorge's deportation date was coming. "We didn't want to let him go." Jorge's wife and children emotionally share their experience: "It was devastating, because we knew our nightmare was coming to life... We were grieving. It was a death." Jorge's message to Pres. Trump "We're supposed to only deport people that are criminals. That's not what's going on. They're only basically hurting the economy and separating families just like mine." On losing the family's primary source of income "God is gonna p

Rod Kaats ST. PAUL, Minn.   – The Ordway Center for Performing Arts announced today that producer and director Rod Kaats will assume the position of Producing Artistic Director beginning February 1, 2018. Mr. Kaats succeeds James A. Rocco, who stepped down from the Ordway last year. “This is an exciting time for the Ordway as we welcome Rod to build on our renewed commitment to producing Ordway Original programming in addition to our work as a first-class presenting institution,” said Jamie Grant, President and CEO of the Ordway. “We look forward to Rod bringing his vast experience on Broadway and from around the world to develop new work that will advance diversity and inclusion with the stories we tell on our stages and the artists who tell them.” Having worked on some of the most iconic and diverse theatrical productions of the last 30 years, both on Broadway and across the country, Rod Kaats, (rhymes with “gates”) brings a wealth of experience to his new

Honour Baruch Performing Arts Center presents HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue (25th Street between Third and Lexington Avenues), NYC on February 8 and 9, 2018 at 7pm, and February 10, 2018 at 8pm. Tickets are $36 and may be purchased HERE . Winner of Best Solo Show in the 2016 Fringe NYC "Beautiful and devastating" - Time Out New York HONOUR: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan is a fun, poignant and deeply moving coming of age story of a girl in a brothel. In this one-woman show, meet the priest, pimp, Madame, eunuch and others that make up her world. HONOUR delves into a child's life pushed to the brink; will she escape her fate? Memoirs of Geisha meets Slumdog Millionaire in this vibrant award-winning stage show with original music, colors of India and a riveting mother-daughter tale told in the shadow of a Mumbai brothel by Dipti Mehta. Referencing both the Mahabhara

EARTHTONES NEW YORK, NY (January 19, 2018) — Juno Award-winning Toronto singer and songwriter Bahamas—a.k.a. Afie Jurvanen—releases his anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, Earthtones [Brushfire/Republic Records]—available in stores and at all digital retailers now. Get it HERE . The record includes the rising singles “Way With Words” and “No Wrong” as well as the recently released “Bad Boys Need Love Too” and more. To celebrate the release, Bahamas takes the stage on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! Wednesday, January 24 for the first television performances of “Way With Words” and "Opening Act (The Shooby Dooby Song)." Be sure to tune in! In addition, in keeping with Bahamas tradition – Afie has created a visual mini film featuring numerous songs from Earthtones titled “Bahamas In Nature” released today. Check out the film here! Tonight, his North American headline tour kicks off with a sold-out gig at Music Hall of Williamsburg

ANNA CUNY Dance Initiative and John Jay College, in collaboration with Dusan Týnek Dance Theatre, present the World Premiere of Anna at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, NYC on February 16 & 17, 2018 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $30 ($20 for students and seniors) and are available at HERE . Anna is an evening-length contemporary dance-theater performance by choreographer Dusan Týnek inspired by Tolstoy's classic Russian novel, Anna Karenina. An exploration of love and infidelity within the structures of stifling social mores, Anna side steps a conventional re-telling of the novel, focusing instead on the essence of its characters and their situations. "Structurally, dealing with such a well­-known work of literature gives me freedom to leave out parts of the story without losing the general narrative," said Dusan Týnek. "Each segment will oscillate between abstraction and literal representation as a way of ex

Joe Satriani With Phil Collen And John Petrucci G3 2018 featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci and Phil Collen performed at the famed Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV the other evening. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

In The Body Of The World At New York City Center – Stage I Cynthia Nixon Joins Beyond the Stage Talkback Series Performances begin tomorrow – Tuesday, January 16 – for Manhattan Theatre Club’s New York premiere of the American Repertory Theater production of In The Body of The World, written and performed by Tony Award winner Eve Ensler and directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus. Opening night is set for Tuesday, February 6 at MTC at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The Tony Award-winning author, performer and activist Eve Ensler, whose The Vagina Monologues is an international sensation, comes to MTC with a powerful new play based on her critically acclaimed memoir. While working with women suffering from the ravages of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ensler was stunned by a life-threatening diagnosis. Told with her signature brand of humor, Ensler’s personal journey uncovers surprising connections between her body and the

Rep. John Lewis On The View The View honors Martin Luther King Jr. with Rep. John Lewis, Common, and Charlottesville's first black female mayor. Singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks joins as guest co-host. Rep. John Lewis talks skipping Trump's inauguration, Charlottesville, experience in civil rights movement. On Charlottesville: "What happened there made me very sad — I cried. I don't wanna go back. I wanna go forward. I want to continue to be part of an effort to make America one." "We all live in the same house! The American house, the world house. And we must learn to live together as brothers and sisters, as Dr. King would put it, or we will perish as fools."  Lewis explains why he skipped inauguration: "I never felt that his election was legitimate." Lewis says he disagreed with King's daughter's comment that MLK would have met with Trump: "I knew her father very, very well. Meet