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Kevin Berlin Sponge Bob Ballerina 2018 New York, New York - May 2018- Gallery 198, a contemporary art gallery at the gateway to Industry City in New York, is pleased to unveil new works of the Russian Ballet by internationally celebrated artist Kevin Berlin at Art New York, on May 3 - 6, 2018, at Pier 94 in New York City. The solo exhibition will be the worldwide premiere of Berlin's highly anticipated new body of new work, HOPE DIES LAST. Berlin's paintings focus on the interior and secret lives of ballet dancers - depicting their hidden thoughts in sensual black and white paintings, sculpture, and works on paper. HOPE DIES LAST stems from time the artist spent studying ballet dancers in 2015, working from a makeshift studio on Nevsky Prospect in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he had the opportunity to interview 14 ballet dancers and learn their innermost fears, desires, and thoughts. Berlin has worked with some of the most famous dancers and thea...

The Donna Summer Musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has announced that a limited number of $40 same day tickets will be available via a digital lottery for select performances starting May 25th. The lottery will open each morning at 8:00am and close at 11:00am for matinee performances and 3:00pm for evening performances. Winners will be notified within moments of the drawing and will have 60 minutes to pay for tickets online via credit card. Lottery tickets must be picked up at the Lunt- Fontanne Theatre, 205 W 46th Street, 30 minutes prior to the performance. A photo ID is required for pick up. The seat locations and number of tickets awarded by the lottery are subject to availability. Seat locations may be partial view. For additional information or to enter the lottery please visit HERE . Three actresses who play the role of musical icon Donna Summer in SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical are Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on Thi...

Jan Maxwell A memorial service for beloved five-time Tony Award-nominated actress Jan Maxwell will be held on Monday, June 4 from 3:00-5:00pm at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The service will be free and open to the public, and will feature a series of actors, directors, producers, family, and friends remembering Maxwell’s work and legacy, including: Lynne Meadow, Ana Gasteyer, Allan Duncan & Marilynn Scott Murphy, Martin Rabbett, Richard Romagnoli, Marc Kudisch, Jayne Houdyshell & Mary Beth Peil, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Chamberlain, Jackie Sanders, Anthony Giardina, Doug Hughes, Robert Emmet Lunney, William Maxwell-Lunney, and musicians Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf, Cecelia Hobbs Gardner, and Bill Hayes. Anyone wishing to make charitable donations in Maxwell’s honor are encouraged to participate in “Circles of Six,” an online micro-giving community set up by Maxwell to encourage support of six specific charities: ...

Snoop Dogg Visits 'The View' Snoop Dogg gives his take on Kanye West's recent controversial comments about slavery, saying "he's crying out for help": "He truly misses his mother, he truly misses a black woman in his life. He truly misses the stability of having somebody telling him when he's wrong ... as opposed to allowing him to continue to do what he's doing." "That's my homegirl!" Snoop Dogg calls his unexpected friendship with Martha Stewart "special":   "People would've never thought that we could have a relationship ... but that's what's wrong with people. Stop judging a book by the cover and allow people to understand and learn from each other!" Snoop Dogg says his new gospel album Bible Of Love is inspired by his grandmother:   "What I wanted to do was make a record that she could be proud of, that she could play. I know she's in he...

Alex Sharp Alex Sharp was photographed at The BUILD SERIES the other day in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch 

Natalie Gold Kieran Culkin Kieran Culkin and Natalie Gold were photographed at “Succession” Premiere at Time Warner Center the other day in New York City. Photos By:: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks was all bundled up when she was spotted at LAX in Los Angeles, California yesterday. Photo By: John Misa/MediaPunch

**** HIGH SOCIETY FOR A CAUSE Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Stunning Jean Shafiroff The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted its fifth annual “Collaborating for a Cure Luncheon” at the private Upper East Side residence of Susan Gutfreund in New York City. The event featured a fashion presentation from Fashion Icon Jason Wu, whose collection was showcased before a private audience, with all event proceeds benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation.  Sharon Bush With Patricia Kluge Susan Gutfreund With Marion Waxman And Pamela Morgan Marjorie Baldinger With Chris Arlotta Event Chairs included Pamela Morgan, and Marion Waxman, and Co-Chair Erica Linden-Fineberg. The Event Committee included Chris Arlotta, Sharon Bush, Maria Elena Christiansen, Denise De Luca, Boo Grace, Susan Gutfreund, Yaz Hernandez, Patricia Kluge, Jeanne Lawrence, Lauren Day Roberts, Barbara Tober, Marcy Whitman, an...

Elizabeth Hurley Elizabeth Hurley looked stunning at the Breast Cancer Research Fund's 2018 Hot Pink Party at The Armory in New York City the other evening Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Laura Prepon Laura Prepon was snapped at the Orange is the New Black FYC Event at NETFLIX FYSEE in New York City the other day. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Kesha Kesha was photographed arriving at LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, California the other day and was smiling at the attention. Photo By: John Misa/MediaPunch

**** SURGEONS OF HOPE’S GALA RAISES OVER $300,000 TO SUPPORT ITS LIFESAVING PROGRAMS FOR THE CHILDREN OF LATIN AMERICA **** Jean Shafiroff With Victor dE Souza Fashion icon Jean Shafiroff along with designer Victor de Souza looked stunning at the Surgeons Of Hope Gala. The event raised over 300 thousand to support lifesaving programs in Latin America.  153 guests attended the gala dinner and charity auction to benefit surgeons of hope (SOH) and to honor the memory of Michel Berty, one of the most influential board members of the Foundation. Jean Shafiroff & Charles-Edouard Catherine The Gala began with a video tribute to Michel Berty, who passed away in February. The evening also included comments from SoH’s President Dr. Da Cruz; SoH’s Board Member Michel Longchampt; SoH’s Executive Director Charles-Edouard Catherine; graceful transitions by our emcee and CNN Entertainment Reporter Chloe Melas, and a Live auction led by Christina Williams...

Jaina Lee Ortiz Jaina Lee Ortiz seen in New York City yesterday looking stylish. She stars in the ABC drama series Station 19. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Robin Tunney Robin Tunney looked stunning when she was photographed at the 2018 Disney/ABC/Freeform Upfront at Tavern On The Green in New York City last night. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Kim Garfunkel And Art Garfunkel Fergie Fergie along with Kim Garfunkel and Art Garfunkel, were photographed at The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute To Music On Television at Cipriani Wall St in New York City last night. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch