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Gael Garcia Bernal Gael Garcia Bernal was snapped at the 'Madly' Opening Night during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at Bow Tie Cinema last night in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

**** THE COMEBACK KIDS WILL MAKE YOU DANCE AND CRY **** Larger Than Life Production has started on the new Boyband documentary film and it is truly "Larger Than Life" From Co-founders Edvin Ortega ("Orange Is The New Black", "The Jersey Devil") and John Wagner comes "Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story" The film not only takes a close look at what is like to be a tribute artist in New York's cut throat music scene, but it depicts the journey of co-founder Edvin Ortega as he tries to reunite John, Chris, Devin, Toly and others to not only form the Ultimate Boyband Tribute, but also relaunch their once promising careers as an original pop group. It was the late 90’s and The Boy Band craze was at its peak. Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, 98 degrees were ruling the charts. Larger Than Life, the next great boy band was ready to take the world by storm. But then the music faded away. Justin left N’Sync. Backstreet didn’t come back...

Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff , the glamorous philanthropist and author of SUCCESSFUL PHILANTHROPY : HOW TO MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT YOU GIVE , was spotted at the Boy' and Girls' Towns of Italy Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City recently.  Ms. Shafiroff wore a beautiful red silk embroidered Oscar de la Renta gown. The gown had a distinct Chinese flair to it. The Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose mission is to help young people take responsibility for their community and develop into self-confident, creative, and accountable adults . For more information go to www.bgti.org

**** SUMMERS BEST IN SOUTHAMPTON **** Belvedere Cottage On Saturday, June 4, 2016, guests of the “7th Annual Southampton House Tour” will have the opportunity to experience extraordinary houses that illustrate Southampton’s unique architectural history - from Colonial days right up to the present. A Champagne Reception hosted by Sant Ambroeus Restaurant follows the tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Rogers Mansion’s Museum Shop, 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton, by calling (631) 283-2494 or using PayPal at southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org . On the day of the Tour tickets may be picked-up or purchased as early as 10:00 am at The Thomas Halsey Homestead, 249 South Main Street, Southampton, NY 11952. Ticket Price: $95 in advance, $110 day of tour. Sites on the tour: 1 Belvedere Cottage Mocomanto, the storied house on Lake Agawam, takes its name from one of the nine Shinnecock Indians who signed a deed with Southampton’s s...

**** ART IN NEW YORK CITY Photos By: Annie Watt Photo Agency **** Sam Albano Eleanora Kupencow With Ronnie Anderson And David Sturner Eleanora Kupencow And Cindy Farkas Glanzrock Lower Manhattan seemed more like SoHo as art lovers flocked to the opening night reception of artist/sculptor Eleanora Kupencow’s Body Parts exhibition at Anderson Contemporary at 180 Maiden Lane, New York NY 10038. Over 200 attendees packed the absolutely stunning space that is Anderson Contemporary and reveled in the superbly designed exhibition, presented by Susan Davis Eley, that perfectly highlighted the joy and movement inherent in Kupencow’s work. Guests enjoyed a stunning selection of wine and Prosecco generously provided by Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd. and the scrumptious hors d’oeuvres were prepared and presented by Maiden Lane Hospitality in association with Bobby Van’s, which is planning a new location at the 180 Maiden Lane property this spring. ...

Beth Stern Elizabeth Hurley Domenico Vacca Alysia Reiner Alysia Reiner, Domenico Vacca, Beth Stern and Elizabeth Hurley were snapped at the 2016 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party at The Waldorf Astoria last night in New York City. Photos By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

Chapin Family Concert Englewood, New Jersey – Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Harry Chapin: A Celebration of Song-Friday, May 13, 2016 at 8PM. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, The Chapin Family has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers come together, magic happens. Tom, Steve, Jen, Abigail and Lily Chapin are all powerful musical artists who have active careers and multiple recordings, who just happen to be related, and who love making music together. Harry Chapin (1942 - 1981) was one of our most passionate, political, prolific and inspiring songwriters. Author and singer of classic songs like “Taxi,” “Mr. Tanner,” “Mail Order Annie” and “W•O•L•D.” A devastating auto accident in 1981 cut Harry’s life short, yet he left behind a body of ...

**** The Jewish Board Of Family And Children's Services Fete Story & Photos By: Lieba Nesis **** Jean Shafiroff Emily Schwartz Board President, Alice Tisch Honoree,  Fred Yerman And Honoree - Emily Steinman The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS) held its annual dinner at the Plaza Hotel on Thursday, with hors d' oeuvres starting at 6:30PM.  Eric Goldstein, President of UJA, Jean Shafiroff , Board Member And Past Honoree, With Alice Tisch, President Of Jewish Board  This organization, which has been in existence for over 140 years, has over 3,300 employees and serves over 43,000 New Yorkers annually at its community-based programs and treatment centers. This evening the ballroom was replete with philanthropists Jean Shafiroff, Alice Tisch, and Carol and Jerry Levin. The colors of the evening were black and white with honoree Emily Steinman in a black and white Alexander McQueen, Jean Shafiroff in a bla...

Gigi Hadid Do you guys remember those photos from Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's Vogueshoot? Of course you do, because who could forget them?! The young Hollywood couple posed for some steamy and absolutely adorable photos for the fashion magazine's May issue where they were snapped in the midst of a real life European holiday in the sun, and the supermodel tells E! News that it was just as romantic and fun as it looked. "I wish I could be on set with him every day. It doesn't feel like work when he's there," Gigi gushed at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards tonight. "It was really fun. We had the best time. It was an adventure to go where we shot it." The photos looked so natural, which isn't a surprise for Hadid, since this is what she does all the time. But she explains that Zayn is quite the model, too! "He is a very good model. He's so naturally good looking," she tells us. "The problem is he can do...

Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway and husband Adam Shulman have entered parenthood and are enjoying every moment. E! News had recently learned the Oscar-winning actress gave birth to a baby boy named Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman on March 24. This is the first child for the couple, who wed in 2012. Hathaway is "just enjoying every second with her baby boy" and she and Shulman are "loving every minute being new parents," a source told E! News exclusively Sunday. "He is such a sweet and happy baby," the source said about Jonathan. "He looks like a mixture between Anne and Adam." Hathaway and Shulman traveled from the East Coast to Los Angeles, where they maintain a home, to welcome their child. "They have many friends and family coming in and out of their home in L.A. this past two weeks," the source said. "Anne and Adam's parents have been very helpful with the baby. Anne plans on breastfeeding a...

  **** TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL   ****   Elizabeth Murray Everybody Knows...Elizabeth Murray is an intimate portrait of one of the greatest painters of our times. An early feminist and mother of three, the film gives viewers a privileged window into the artist’s struggles to balance family life while realizing her ferocious singular artistic drive. The film chronicles her remarkable journey with vérité footage and exclusive interviews with art world luminaries. The film also offers her personal insights as the artist is diagnosed with lung cancer while at the very height of her career. Murray’s struggles are reflected in her private journals, voiced in the film by Meryl Streep. The film will make its world premiere at the new Whitney Museum in Chelsea in conjunction with the Tribeca Film Festival. Pre-eminent production designer Kristi Zea makes her feature directorial debut with this film. For additional information, please visit HERE ... ...

Bunny Wailer Neville O'Riley Livingston AKA Bunny Wailer performed at the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The Linq in in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Jean Shafiroff With Randy Jones Manny Pacquiao NEW YORK  - Today, LGBT NYC Brooklyn Community Pride Center Executive Director Floyd Rumohr and officials from New York City-based LGBT organizations held a press conference to announce a national and local boycott of this weekend's pro boxing match featuring welterweight Manny Pacquiao over his remarks about the LGBT community. Pacquiao was recently quoted as saying gay people were "worse than animals" and later read a bible verse that suggested gay people should be put to death. The rally opposing the fight and its sponsors was organized by LGBT rights advocacy groups and led by notable social activist Jean Shafiroff, author of the new book "Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give." The book contains a section on Manny Pacquiao's philanthropic work which Ms. Shafiroff physically tore out and tore up at the news conference held at the popular Manhattan nightspot Posh Bar ...

Eva Longoria Actress Eva Longoria Co-Hosts The Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds 25th Anniversary Celebration and White Diamonds Night launch at The Glasshouses in New York City the other evening. Photo By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

Cameron Diaz Rachael Ray And Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz promoted 'The Longevity Book' at 92Y in New York City with her friend Rachael Ray. Photos By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch