Times Square Gossip

Maribel Lieberman Lizzie da Trindade-Asher With Isabella Chartouni, Laura Sico & Casey Kohlberg 140 international philanthropists passionate about preserving the cultural treasures of Venice came together for three days and nights of masked revelry in Venice, Italy, for Save Venice’s Carnevale Gala, “All the World’s a Stage.” Proceeds from the event support Save Venice’s mission to conserve at-risk art in Venice, and the 50th Anniversary campaigns, which together represent a commitment of $2 million. Sponsored by Select Aperitivo with underwriting support from the Gala Chairs and Hosts, the event will net over $500,000 to support Save Venice’s mission and two historic campaigns for the organization’s upcoming 50th Anniversary in October 2021: the conservation of more than 2,400 square feet of Byzantine apse mosaics and walls in the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta on the island of Torcello, the oldest surviving structure in the Venetian lagoon, and the 16th-century

Jean Shafiroff Wears Zac Posen Philanthropist and style icon Jean Shafiroff was spotted at the amfAR February 2020 Gala in NYC wearing a spectacular Zac Posen pink sparkling gown. Also in attendance was designer Zac Posen who was spotted chatting with Ms. Shafiroff . Other notables in attendance included Heidi Klum, Padma Lakshmi , Anna Wintour, Donna Karan, Jonathan Cheban , LaLa Anthony and Diplo. Jean Shafiroff With Zac Posen The amfAR Gala honored super model Iman, Marc Glimcher and Matthew Lopez,with musical performances by Charlie Puth and Sofi Tukker. amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of AIDS-related public policy. For more information on amfAR go to afAR.org Red Carpet Photo Of Jean Shafiroff By David Warren

Elizabeth Warren Talks About Debate Sen. Warren on Mike Bloomberg saying everyone should drop out of the race except himself and Sen. Bernie Sanders: “I take exception to that. I’ve been told to sit down and be quiet enough in my life. I’m ready to stay in this fight.” “You know what I’ll bet he’s doing right now?" she questions about Bloomberg. "I’ll bet he’s reaching in his pocket and spending $100 million more on advertising to try to erase everyone’s memory of what happened last night.” Sen. Warren On Bloomberg She says that Mike Bloomberg's apology for his stop and frisk policy was "wholly wrong" and "simply not good enough": "It reveals his character. It reveals his understanding of race in America." “What Bloomberg has learned so far is that he can hire enough ads, have enough money that he can insulate himself from any recognition of what his actions did to other human beings, and it was wrong and he has not

Sharon Stone LOS ANGELES, CA . — The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) today announced that Golden Globe® and EMMY® Award-winning actress, producer, activist and humanitarian Sharon Stone will receive the Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award at the Foundation’s inaugural fundraising gala The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS on April 30, 2020. The gala will be held on the backlot of Fox Studios and will be generously supported by title sponsors Gilead Sciences and BVLGARI. The Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award recognizes profound leadership in the fight against HIV and AIDS, recognizing individuals who have historically committed themselves to helping those affected by HIV and AIDS through various efforts from arts to policy to activism. The award honors the memory of Elizabeth Taylor’s legacy of compassion and courage while on the forefront of the movement to help people affected by HIV. “I started my quest for a vaccine and a cure at the request of Elizabeth Taylor when she

Candice CMC, Superman Donuts Long Island’s historic Southampton Village, a hub of the East End’s art community, will have an exciting addition for visitors to enjoy. After recent renovations, the Southampton Inn will open its “Claude’s Gallery at the Southampton Inn” with a cocktail reception on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Gallery will feature beautiful artwork from renowned artists Ceravolo and Candice CMC, as well as local artists Charles Ford and Robin Morris. The art exhibit will be curated by ARDT Galley. Pianist Betsy Hirsch will perform at the reception. The event is open to the community. RSVP: events@southamptoninn.com . About Ceravolo For more than thirty years, the trend-setting style of Ceravolo's large-scale, provocative paintings has received international acclaim. Born in New York, Ceravolo was introduced to drawing at an early age, but it was not until college that he first experimented with painting. For this re

Vivid New York City Vivid Cabaret New York, the Manhattan gentlemen’s club known for its beautiful entertainers and the celebrity clientele who frequent the club’s exclusive VIP Ultra Lounge, celebrated it’s 6th anniversary with a VIP party featuring over 100 Vivid Cabaret girls. “There were lots of athletes sitting in the balcony making it rain on the girls,” purred Vivid Cabaret girl Paulina. “I can’t tell you their names because we respect everyone's privacy. But I can tell you we all drank champagne and shared some of the delicious anniversary cake.” Located in the heart of the Fashion District (61 West 37 Street), Vivid Cabaret New York has received rave reviews for its warm hospitality and the VIP treatment that guests receive. It is the sister club to the world famous Rick's Cabaret NYC, located just four blocks away on West 33rd between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Vivid Cabaret New York ***Three Floors of Luxury *** Now Open for Lunch

 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On The View Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to criticism that Sanders' policies are too radical. The congresswoman says Sen. Sanders inspired her to run for office and explains why she’s endorsing him: “We want to talk about health care... a living wage... women’s rights... he did this when it was least convenient.” “He was fighting for these things since before I was even born,” she adds. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says to the co-hosts that “Our entire political system revolves, frankly, around rich men, and rich men are not the center of my universe. Working families are.” “We are not a moment that is disconnected from our past,” she says to Whoopi Goldberg on the progress made by previous generations. “We are part of a long movement of ancestors and elders that we should always acknowledge.” “The majority of Americans would vote for Bernie Sanders and that’s because of his record,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says when asked if Democr

MarieBelle Tea Mocha @ MarieBelle In New York’s famous Soho District is the world-renowned, luxury bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates. This winter the flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart. New this 2020 is the High Tea served all day, every day. MarieBelle’s High Tea is ideal for light bites and comforting drinks. You can enjoy mini pastries and petit chocolate fondue, scones, madeleines, jam and butter, assorted sandwiches like Salmon & dill cream cheese, and so much more! MarieBelle is also introducing their all new Brunch, available Saturdays and Sundays. The brunch menu includes the Croque Monsieur with Black forest ham, gruyere, bechamel on a grilled loaf bread and mixed greens; Smoked Norwegian Salmon Pizza with Wasabi mayo, arugula and capers; and Huevos Rancheros Sunny-side up eggs, chipotle tomato sauce

LE MERIDIEN DANIA BEACH Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., along with national real estate developer Charles S. Cohen today announce the opening of Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Taking cues from the brand’s mid-century design aesthetic, the comprehensive multi-million dollar, top-to-bottom conversion of the property brings to life Le Méridien’s distinctive French heritage and the allure of the Côte d’Azur to South Florida. “With a nostalgic nod to the glamour of the French Riviera in the 1960s, Le Méridien inspires travelers to explore the world in style, savour the good life and enjoy experiences that offer something more than meets the eye,” said George Fleck, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing & Management. “The debut of this hotel is part of the brand’s significant growth strategy and further reinforces our brand’s commitment to ensuring that guests experience destinations around the globe through th

MvVO ART MvVO ART, creator of AD ART SHOW, today announced a partnership with Clio that will include a specialty Clio Award presentation to the winner of the AD ART SHOW 2020. Clio has joined a growing roster of AD ART SHOW supporters, including Presenting Sponsor NBCUniversal, Westfield World Trade Center, Artnet, WPP, GroupM, Publicis and Zenith Media, Lawlor Media, The One Club for Creativity, Alliance for Downtown NY, NYCxDESIGN, School of Visual Arts NYC, The Clarion List and The Gradient Group. “AD ART SHOW is building a bridge between ART and Advertising by celebrating the talented artists in advertising, in a venue that brings Brands, the Art World and Advertising industry together. The driving force is the power of creativity—it’s the fuel that feeds all our dreams and endeavors! Our artists are following in the footsteps of Warhol, Magritte, Haring and many other famous names, creating art on their own time and outside of their day jobs. Images of this art will b

Jersey Boys The producers of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys are pleased to announce that Jonathan Cable will join the cast as Nick Massi beginning Monday, February 17 at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1. Jonathan Cable will star alongside Aaron De Jesus as Frankie Valli, CJ Pawlikowski as Bob Gaudio, and John Rochette as Tommy DeVito. The production also includes Dianna Marie Barger, Tristen Buettel, Andrew Frace, Rory Max Kaplan, Joey LaVarco, Austin Owen, Michelle Rombola, Paul Sabala, Nathan Lee Scherich, Dru Serkes. Tickets are on sale at the New World Stages box office or by visiting Telecharge.com . Group sales (ten or more) are available through Dodger Group Sales at 877-536-3437. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Sergio Trujillo. Th

How I Learned To Drive Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer); Daryl Roth and Cody Lassen; in association with Vineyard Theatre are pleased to announce the full company for the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive – written by Paula Vogel, directed by Mark Brokaw. Tony Award® nominee Johanna Day, Alyssa May Gold, and Chris Myers join previously announced stars Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse. 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 remar

Joe Biden Say's He Is Best To Beat Trump Despite rocky primary start, Biden tells The View he's still the best candidate to 'beat Trump' "I’m heading south now where I feel good,” the former vice president told the co-hosts. “Ninety-nine percent of the African-American vote hasn’t voted yet and 99% of the Hispanic vote hasn’t voted yet,” he adds. "I believe I'm going to beat Trump."  Biden reacts to Rush Limbaugh questioning Pete Buttigieg’s electability because of his sexuality: “Pete and I are competitors, but this guy has honor, he has courage, he’s smart as hell.”  He reacts to recently resurfaced audio of Mike Bloomberg: “Every single thing I’ve said for the last 40 years has come up... we’re just now getting into looking at people’s records.” Joe Biden On Attorney General Barr Biden tells the co-hosts Pres. Trump "has weaponized" the Attorney General's office. When asked if Trump "learned a lesson&

Jean Shafiroff John Paulson Jean Shafiroff, Denise Rich, and Elisabeth Muhr chaired the 65th Viennese Opera Ball on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, under the patronage of The President of the Republic of Austria, H.E. Alexander Van der Bellen. Actor Nathan Lee Graham emceed the Ball, celebrating the cultural and economic relationships between Austria and America, connecting two continents, two cities and two centuries in one glamorous evening. “There is nothing like this in America with pageantry that could only come from the Habsburg Royal Houses” said President and Executive Director Silvia Frieser, “Just as in Europe, the celebration began with our Debutantes, wearing beautiful tiaras donated by Austrian jewelry company Ciro and white gowns, dancing the Polonaise and Alles Walzer with their partners in white tie.” Artistic Director Daniel Serafin presented an operatic concert with Ewa Płonka, Limmie Pulliam, Michael Spyres and Corin