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**** 2015 Luce Leader Awards Reception Honors Humanitarians & Future Global Leaders Story By: Edward Callaghan Photos By: Annie Watt **** Jim Luce Sarah Herbert Galloway With Alana Galloway And Meera Gandhi Pioneering humanitarians and tomorrow’s global leaders were honored at an elegant reception hosted by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation in conjunction with Orphans International Worldwide at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations. Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW), founded in 1999, and the James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation, launched in 2009, have a long history of acknowledging the efforts of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of humanity. Following warm welcomes by Ambassador H E Palitha Kohona, of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations and Jim Luce, founder of both the James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation and International Worldwide (OIWW), the honorees, Luc...

May Pang With Dr. Judy Kuriansky And Tim Mantoani TV psychologist commentator and sexpert Dr Judy Kuriansky caught up with friend May Pang -- John Lennon’s “lost Weekend” lover from 1973-1975, now a photographer and Feng Shui jewelry producer -- at the reception and exhibit for photographer Tim Mantoani’s new book, “Behind Photographs – Archiving Photographic Legends.” The three are pictured here pointing to Pang’s classic 1974 photo taken on the Long Island Sound of Lennon with his son Julian when he was a little boy. The photo is one of many captivating shots in Mantoani’s book featuring photographers holding a favorite or iconic image, ranging from shots of Madonna in 1983, Mother Teresa, Bruce Springsteen and Nelson Mandela, to powerful images of war refugees, an Iraqi boy injured by an explosive, an AIDS-ridden child,.and a row of Russian missing forearms deformed by pollutants. Pang answered the burning question, “Was John Lennon a good lover?” with an enthusiastic, “Yes.” When ...

**** JUDY KURIANSKY CONGRATULATES ABC’S CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR AS A “GIANT” **** Christiane Amanpour With Dr. Judy Kuriansky At the “GIANTS OF BROADCASTING AWARDS” last Friday, Library of Broadcasting Board member and radio and TV broadcaster Judy Kuriansky met up with former CNN chief international correspondent-now ABC News This Week” anchor Christiane Amanpour. Both are at almost every natural disaster and war zone – from the Asian tsunami to Israel -- Amanpour covering the news and Dr Judy providing psychological first aide. On accepting her “GIANT” award, Amanpour said she is “fiercely proud of being a woman getting this award,” and wants to see more balance between women and men on this stage, in top news positions, and in politics. Her real dream, she said, is that she would “like to see a world where women are not judged by the amount of highlights in their hair, shortness of their skirts or deeply plunging cleavage, but by the competence of their work.” Dr. Judy agrees, recallin...

Dr. Judy Kuriansky With Marilyn Michaels And Sylvia Sporn Comedienne, singer and performer extraordinaire Marilyn Michaels, sat down for an up-close and personal interview by good friend and noted psychologist sex doc Dr. Judy Kuriansky, at an exhibit of Michaels’ art and memorabilia at the Jewish Heritage Museum in Freehold New Jersey Sunday afternoon. The brilliant impressionist thrilled the audience as Lilly Tomlin, Joan Rivers, Joan Collins and Katherine Hepburn, and memories of Catskills on Broadway, appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show, performing with Sammy Davis Jr., and her favorite role as Fannie Brice in the touring company of “Funny Girl” which impressed even Barbra Streisand, then playing the role on Broadway. On view were Michaels’ new portraits of Mohammed Ali and Elizabeth Taylor and never-before-on-public-display erotic paintings of female thighs on Chinese fortune cookies. In tune with talking to the famed sex doc, Michaels described her 1983 Playboy Pictorial, now a ...

Marilyn Michaels Performer extra-ordinaire Marilyn Michaels will be interviewed by noted psychologist/sex therapist Dr. Judy Kuriansky, at art-showing this Sunday. Michaels, a legendary singer, comedienne and actress, is appearing at the Jewish Heritage Museum this Sunday, June 26, 2011, at 2 p,m., to discuss her brilliant artwork and career. The diversified entertainer will be interviewed onstage by her good friend, media personality Dr. Judy Kuriansky, who will ask Marilyn about her life and work, from comedy to the arts. Michaels can impersonate the likes the Lili Tomlin and Dr. Ruth but she will be herself as she discusses her passion for painting. Promises to be fun as the sex therapist has the talented entertainer on the hot seat! WHERE: The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold New Jersey. (732)252-6990). WHEN: June 26, 2011 TIME: 2 p.m.

Malan Breton With Dr. Judy Kuriansky Sexpert Dr Judy Kuriansky met up with multi-talented designer and former Project Runway contestant Malan Breton at this week’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, thrilling to his new collection and sporting a new “hat” to her multi-faceted career in her new role as Ambassador of Peace and Tolerance for Friends of the United Nations. Kicking off their new Tolerance Campaign, Dr Judy says, “Tolerance is chic,” and fashion draws from textiles and inspiration of many cultures. Famous designers expressed enthusiasm over the colorful hat with images from peoples all over the world, and their appreciation for multi-culturalism. Malan Breton, a favorite and friend of Dr Judy’s, showed his Eastern-influenced collection, calumniating in a dramatic mock marriage scene with the bride in an exotic flowing red silk gown. Born in Hong Kong, Breton was stylist of Kylie Minogue, also a Dr Judy friend, and a dancer with Paula Abdul and judge in a fashion context with Kim...

**** RITA COSBY'S QUIET HERO **** Quiet Hero Mitzi Perdue With Dr. Robert Cancro And Rita Cosby Rita Cosby With Tomaczek Bednarek Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby Eric Roitsch Super hostess Mitzi Perdue had a powerful party to help draw attention to a serious issue plaguing tens of millions of Americans… anxiety disorder. The International Committee Against Mental Illness, spearheaded by Dr. Robert Cancro, Chairman Emeritus of NYU Langone’s Department of Psychiatry, with the help of his niece Lorraine Cancro, MSW and writer for Exceptional Parent Magazine, created a new division to raise awareness for those who suffer from anxiety disorders and to help guide them on the road to recovery. That includes promoting alternative treatment methods other than medication. They hope to develop and test lifestyle changes, which can bring the person back to better balance. Award-winning TV News Star Rita Cosby was named the spokesperson for the newly launched United Stress Disorders Association ...

**** KYLIE MINOQUE RE-UNITED WITH DR. JUDY KURIANSKY **** Kylie Minoque And Dr Judy Kuriansky Judy Kuriansky And Ricky Martin Noted sex doc and LovePhones radio show advice host Dr. Judy Kuriansky reunited with hot pop star Kylie Minoque at the Black Tie/Black Leather fundraiser for amFAR New York Public Library. They met years ago at Kylie's sister Danni’s wedding to Julian McMahon in Melbourne Australia. Changed from the fashion-forward thigh high-slit couture Kylie wore on the red carpet to a strapless black and white gown, Kylie was delighted to recall how she once arrived from abroad in unexpectedly cold New York weather and borrowed Dr. Judy’s warm coat. The “fashion impaired and fashion inspired” New York glitterati black-tie guests at the “Inspiration”-titled/Josh Wood production gala were treated to Wilhemina male models strutting 49 different looks, including Kenneth Cole, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss Leather Looks, Marc Jacobs Sporty Looks, and...

**** Basketball Legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving Celebrates Star Studded 60th Birthday Party At Trump Taj Mahal In Atlantic City **** Julius Erving With Alexandra Stevenson Dr J With Beautiful Wife Dorys Julius “Dr. J” Erving Retired Philadelphia 76ers NBA Basketball legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving celebrated his 60th Birthday with an elaborate party held for him on Saturday at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City. Erving was joined by his wife, Dorys and children; including Julius Erving III and tennis pro Alexandra Stevenson for a night that was sports fan’s delight. The event was attended by former NBA legends, Bill Russell, George Tinsley, retired NBA players Charles Oakley, John Starks, Charles Smith, NFL’s Reggie Howard, Ricky Watters, Richard Dent, actor/comedian Anthony Anderson, former Women’s NBA player, Ann Myers-Drysdale, Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards and hundreds of friends and family members who came to pay homage to one of the most spectacular players in bas...

Dr. Judy Kuriansky And Danny Devito Legendary actor Danny DeVito is congratulated in the lobby of the Ziegfeld Theatre by noted sexdoc and TV personality Dr Judy Kuriansky after his receiving the Lifetime Visionary Award at the opening gala of the Israeli Film Festival in New York. Devito was hugged a few minutes earlier by Michael Douglas who said he wouldn’t have missed the occasion to present the award to his long-time best friend, DeVito. Douglas waxed nostalgic, teasing the mischievous Devito about their filming during the blockbuster “Romancing the Stone” in 1984 when Douglas and co-star Kathleen Tutner were dangling on a chandelier, and Douglas asked Devito how long he would have to dangle so precariously, and deVito announced to the crew and all, “Lunch! Douglas further reminisced about a “magical time” sharing an apartment on the upper West side of Manhattan when the two were struggling actors in the 1960s, and “sloppy” but great roommates. Douglas teased that DeVito had hair...

Todd Murray with Robin Byrd and John Amaturo Robert Maier with Cindy Guyer and Bill Murray Hope’s Voice Executive Director Todd Murray and many celebrities showed up at Bamboo 52 to celebrate the launch of the Does HIV Look Like Me campaign in South Africa and Swaziland. Reality star and cover girl Cindy Guyer along with Miss. New York Danille Roundtree, Cable Queen Robin Byrd along with her fun and exciting partner Shelly, Sex Expert Dr. Judy Kuriansky, Composer Russell Daisey, Ian Miller President of I. Miller International and Celebrity Service Kingpin Bill Murray. The “Movement” event was being held to commence the Hope’s Voice International tour in South Africa and Swaziland. This event will take place in each of the countries they travel to welcoming the new international campaign ambassadors, including Mexico, India, Cambodia and Cameroon. The Hope’s Voice team will be departing for Johannesburg on March 16th, “Movement” South Africa will take place on March 22nd and the te...

WHAT'S RED AND GREEN & HAPPENS IN DECEMBER ? AND WE DON"T MEAN CHRISTMAS ! The Red Ball Gala Gals It’s the New York AIDS Film Festival’s 5 th Annual Red Ball Gala, which took place this year at the Riverhouse Luxury Green Living Sales & Discovery Center. The housing is meant to be eco -friendly.The Red Ball event celebrating World AIDS Day on Dec 1 and the launch of The New York AIDS Museum, kicked-off with a VIP sunset dinner and awards presentation hosted by the film festival Executive Director Suzanne Engo . Awards were given to GMHC ;s Marjorie Hill, Miss Universe, Japan’s Riyo Mori , BET VP of Public Affairs Sonya Lockett , and fashion design house Heatherette . Following the awards celebration was an exclusive fashion show, featuring celebrity walkers and professional “ voguers .” The event capped a weekend of films about AIDS, and was kicked off at a gala event at the United Nations on Thursday evening, with a film showing and award to noted producer Kate Hu...

A bevy of sex divas of New York – radio sex doc Judy Kuriansky, erotica producer Candida Royalle, cross-dressers’ dean Veronica Vera, former Kinsey Institute director June Reinisch and hard-core vintage porn star Vanessa delRio -- were out in style for the 1st Annual Museum of Sex gala to benefit the Muse Foundation of New York. 24-year old burlesque performer Dita Von Teese – ex of Goth rock star Marilyn Manson – stripped down to sequined pasties and a g-string, folding herself into a feathered clam shell and then writhed in a bathtub, running water over her body and arched legs, occasionally splashing the crowd. Scantily-clad hunks offered guests free Pure Romance sex toys. Sex therapist Joy Davidson proved her credentials from the American Association of Sex Educators and Therapists, by warning that the tiger-fur lined toy hand cuffs “tighten real fast, and so are more dangerous than the real ones the cops use.” Veronica Vera – founder of the famous cross-dressing academy “Miss Ver...

Dr. Judy Kuriansky And Danny Devito Famous sex therapist Dr Judy Kuriansky seen talking to Vagina Monologues’ Eve Ensler in the lobby of her new two-character drama “The Treatment” running through this Sunday at the Culture Project on East 3rd Street. “Do you like yours?” The sex doc asked the famous sex author, pointing to something very pink in Ensler’s hands. “I love it,” replied Ensler. No, the two sex stars were not comparing vaginas. Dr Judy is in the market for a new cell phone and Ensler was clutching, and raving about, her bright pink Razar.The famous sex doc chatted with actor Dylan McDermott after the standing ovation for him and fellow actor Portia. Perfectly fitting that a clinical psychologist as Dr Judy should ask McDermott - after the play about a traumatized soldier (and former military interrogator) and his army psychiatrist – what he drew on for his powerful performance. McDermott said, “I’ve never been a soldier and I never had experiences like the character, ...