Times Square Gossip

  Jean Shafiroff Celebrity philanthropist Jean Shafiroff will chair the Halsey House Gala for the Southampton History Museum on Saturday July 1, 2023 from 5:30 to 8PM in Southampton, NY.  The event which features a night of drinks and dancing is always a highlight of the opening season.    A Patrick Mcmullan photographer will be on hand to shoot photos.  Patrick himself may even show up.  To purchase tickets, go to southamtonhistory.org or call (631) 283-2494.  TICKETS ARE REASONABLY PRICED. All juniors are welcome - and junior tickets are available.  Dress Attire: Chic and Fun Cocktail Attire.

  Mark Bego Describing him, people most commonly used the words ‘kind,’ ‘innocent,’ and ‘naïve.’  Although I never met him, he seems to have been outwardly ‘likeable.’  However, as I delved into Joe’s history, I found that throughout his life he had only one enemy to fight against for his survival: himself. Joe Cocker is a textbook case of a life-long battle of career and personal self-destruction. While the rock & roll “side of the road” is littered with the sagas of characters that ruined their lives with drugs, liquor, cigarettes, and depression, it seems that few did it as long and hard as Joe Cocker.” So begins the opening of celebrity-author Mark Bego’s 68th book, on 60’s mainstay-vocalist JOE COCKER. The book, titled With A Lot Of Help From His Friends, contains the exploits of one of the most gifted and well-remembered singers ever. Woodstock-legend Melanie penned the introduction to the book: “When I think of Joe Cocker, I think of the word “authenticity.”  The feeling I a

  Lizzie Asher Mick Jagger & Melanie Hamrick Mexican writer Laura Esquivel’s poignant romance Like Water for Chocolate once again brought together the best of the Latin world to celebrate the beginning of ABT’s Summer Season. This time as an adaptation into a three-act ballet featuring the award-winning team of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, conductor Alondra de la Parra, composer Joby Talbot, with scenery and costumes by Bob Crowley. Talbot’s music infused the Metropolitan Opera House with the sounds of indigenous instruments like a bean pod shaker rattle, the cedar flute and the guitar, performed by Mexican guest artist Tomas Barreiro. Latino support for ABT’s largest production in Company history came from philanthropists like Lizzie Asher who co-Chaired the evening and Maribel Lieberman, founder of Maribel New York, whose outstanding chocolate creations sweetened the festivities. Maribel Lieberman   Katie Holmes Guests were mesmerized by the performance of principal dancer

  Scrawl What are you afraid of? That's the question being asked by the upcoming series, Scrawl. Filming has started for the haunting new series from the minds of the filmmakers behind the award-winning indie thriller, The Samaritans, Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna, Mail Order Bride), Keith Collins (The Evangelist), and Cory Green (The Jersey Devil). Scrawl will also showcase original music by guitar wizard & music producer Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Asia, Guns N' Roses), along with legendary New Jersey artists, DJ Funsize and A-List DJ Unique. Fear cannot be kept in the dark for too long. Eventually, it finds a way to crawl to the surface... Scrawl tells the story of a struggling writer as he battles his insecurities, mental health, and inner demons while he desperately reaches for success. A mysterious stranger presents him with a dangerous opportunity to grab the fame and fortune that eludes him. He makes a critical pact that may turn his dreams into realities. But

  Geraldo Rivera Golf Classic The 35th Annual Geraldo Rivera Golf Classic took place at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, Long Island, NY. The event's host, Geraldo Rivera, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist kicked off the golf classic with a brunch before the golfers hit the course at noon. This year’s event honored Rosana Filingeri (Vice-President Cybersafe Solutions), John Murn (President, RSA Management Group) and Anthony Taormina Jr. (Vice-President of Operations, Rose Mechanical), as well as raised funds in support of Life’s WORC and their mission of making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Notable attendees included: Geraldo Rivera, Sean Hannity, Victoria Schneps, Rosana Filingeri, John Murn and Anthony Taormina Jr.  For decades, the groundbreaking Golf Classic and other high-profile events have helped bring hope and light to this once-marginalized population. The Life’s WORC team has been together since Ger

  Rhonda Wilkins Fischer Cover Karen Floyd ELYSIAN, an international luxury lifestyle brand created to inspire and reflect the interests of women, held their En Blanc Party to celebrate the launch of the latest issue of Elysian Magazine with the unveiling of the Summer 2023 issue with cover star Rhonda Wilkins Fischer on-board superyacht Caprice off Riviera Beach, Florida. ELYISAN Circle women and their guests were dressed in all-white attire for an evening of high fashion on the high seas, spending the evening at a luxe, all-inclusive event aboard the 137-foot yacht Caprice with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music by Stephen and Jeff Neil, the Synergy Twins. Discover South Carolina, which provides tourism resources; DRC Ventures, a global catalyst for conservation efforts and Dr. Christina Rahm were sponsoring the evening. Yacht Caprice was provided by Sun Dream Yacht Charter.   Stephanie Folse With Tara Sherbert, Karen Floyd, Sarah Smith & Lisa Crites Notable attendees i

  Jean Shafiroff Denyce Graves Nancy Geller With Lauren Vernon, Barbara Harrison And Gretchen Mathews The New York Center for Children (NYCC) hosted their Annual Spring Celebration at The Peninsula New York in New York City. The NYCC celebrated 28 years of helping New York City's children heal from abuse.  The event was generously hosted by The Peninsula New York, a treasured partner of NYCC since 2009.  This year's Spring Celebration focused on the important role of art in helping children heal and raised over $150,000 for NYCC's vital services.    Olga Ferrara Founded in 1995, NYCC provides trauma focused therapy services to children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, for as long as their healing requires. NYCC's services to children and families are free of charge and NYCC relies on donations to ensure it is able to provide these services. Maribel Lieberman   Cagri Kanver The benefit helped to raise funds for the Center’s work in healing, prevention and

  Jean Shafiroff Philip Gotthelf With Dede Gotthelf The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, local residents and seasonal visitors to a celebration at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York, kicking off the Hamptons summer season at the 2023 Annual Barbecue.  Guests celebrated the holiday al fresco at the pool patio surrounded by several acres of manicured lawns and private gardens, where they enjoyed a buffet of signature burgers, platters of traditional salads and tasty holiday classics prepared by Claude’s Restaurant including a celebratory 25th Anniversary Cake.  The pool patio bar kept all the participants hydrated with a wide selection of chilled refreshments to sip under the sun. Sara Shala   Elizabeth Steinberg With Carmen D’Alessio Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Shane Moan, Dede Gotthelf, Terri Moan, Philip Gotthelf, Diana Cochran, Jennifer Allsop, Roger Sichel, Eileen Sichel, Cagri Kanver, Larry Wohl, Leesa Rowland, Sara S

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Cagri Kanver Jean Shafiroff With Carmen D'Alessio & Rebecca Seawright Leesa Rowland And Larry Wohl Philanthropist and event chair Jean Shafiroff hosted a kickoff party in honor of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s (SASF) 14th Annual Unconditional Love Gala at El Turco Hamptons. Friends and supporters of the Foundation and event chair Jean Shafiroff gathered at El Turco Hamptons with  Cagri Kanver to celebrate the Summer campaign in support of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF).    Sara Shala Jean Shafiroff With Aisha Christian Notable Attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Cagri Kanver, Jordan Lippner, Nicole Tumilowicz, Dr. Jennifer Jablow, Jessica Mackin, Eugenia Valliades, Fred Devito, Elizabeth Halfpapp, Carmen D'Alessio, Rebecca Seawright, Aisha Christian, Amy Green, Missy Hargraves, Sara Shala, Diana Cochran, Jennifer Allsop, Leesa Rowland, Larry Wohl, Bradford Rand, Lee Fryd, Mar Morosse, Alexandria LaFata, Er