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**** BEST SELLERS Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Laurie Gelman And Dan Abrams Joy Philbin And Regis Philbin Rosanna Scotto With Carol Cooper Kelly Ripa With Michael Gelman David Mullen Author Laurie Gelman celebrated the launch of her book, Class Mom: A Novel, on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Loi Estiatorio with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in New York City. Notable attendees included: Laurie Gelman, Michael Gelman, Jamie Gelman, Misha Gelman, Kelly Ripa, Regis and Joy Philbin, Maria Loi, Dan Abrams, Rosanna Scotto, David Muir, Bryant Gumbel, Hilary Quinlan, Elizabeth Vargas, Peggy Siegel, David Mullen, Carol Cooper, Mark Simone and Richard Kind.   Class Mom: A Novel is a clever take on a year in the life of kindergarten class mom, Jen Dixon. Jen is not your typical Kansas City, Missouri kindergarten class mom or a mom in general. Jen already has two college-age daughters by two different men (probably musicians), and it is her s...

Don Rickles And Regis Philbin Comedy icons Don Rickles and Regis Philbin have been friends for over half a century. Don’t miss these two world-class funny men go head to head as the two share hilarious stories about their remarkable careers! The Master of Insults. Mr. Warmth. These were just a few of the labels given to actor and comedian Don Rickles, who in the course of a decades-long career on stage, film and television came to define the tone and persona of the insult comic. But despite his withering barrage of put-downs, Rickles remained a favorite of celebrities and audiences alike, thanks to both an unflaggingly quick wit and a genuine affection for his targets. Those qualities where always on display in one form or another, but never so hilariously than when he was a regular fixture on the celebrity roast circuit in the 1960s and 1970s. Regis Philbin is an American media personality, actor, and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows since the 1...

Regis Philbin And Larry King Larry King was snapped in conversation with Regis Philbin at The 92Y yesterday in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

Regis Philbin With Vegas Showgirls Don Rickles and Regis Philbin Regis Philbin with special guest Don Rickles at Weldbend-IPD Breakfast at NetworkASA 2014 at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday. Photos By: Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd

Regis Philbin And Katie Couric On tomorrow’s episode of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show "Katie,", Regis Philbin stops by to talk about his career, marriage to Joy and his new show “Crowd Goes Wild.” As someone recently engaged, hear the advice he gives to Katie about marriage. Tune-in to find out what memorable gift Judge Judy gave him for his recent birthday and what, of all his accomplishments, he’s most proud of! Photo Courtesy Of: ABC/Disney

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Florence Welch RED HEADED WELCH -- With Florence + the Machine’s winning weekend appearance on Saturday Night Live, it seems more than the right time to talk about their just-released second album Ceremonials. It’s always a funny dynamic with an artist’s second album; especially when their debut was such a seismic occurrence as well a huge, huge critical success. Florence Welch’s voice is so ethereal (almost like a cross between Enya and Chrissie Hyne) it’s a bit off-putting at first. When her debut album Lungs was released, after a few listening, I couldn’t get enough. Her voice was irresistible; regal; and, the songs very edgy and the production just light years ahead of what you hear these days. More sonically pleasing then anything this side of Coldplay for sure. Songs like “Dogs Days Are Over,” “You Got The Love” and “Rabbit Heart” were literally eaten up by progressive and rock radio; it was quite the introduction. An appearance on SNL last year confirme...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Regis Philbin It was difficult to watch yesterdays finale of Regis Philbin from daily TV. My God, he's been a fixture since I remember. When I first met him in L. A. years back, I knew he was one of a kind; from his somewhat peculiar name on down. We posited earlier this year that it was all about the Benjamin's in why he was being retired; and, Reege himself basically confirmed that last night in an excellent hour interview with Katie Couric (who knew he did such a spot-on Joey Bishop impersonation?). He said, negotiations pretty much fell apart when he felt that ABC didn't present him with what he considered a fair deal. I don't know what the terms were, but at last count, Reege was pulling in 20 mil-plus a year. That said, his exit brings about a major sea change in the business; that has seen everyone from Oprah to Larry King to the-late Andy Rooney step down. Listen, I do get it; he's 80 and although his prospects don't seem all t...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Aidan Quinn PRIME SUSPECT SHUTTERED -- Mario Bello's NBC show Prime Suspect officially shut down production yesterday; just after they wrapped their 13th show. It's a situation where the show was critically praised, but NBC, even after airing each episode three times a week, just couldn't pull enough viewers. Ironic, as the network, for a change, really did try to pull viewers. As readers know, I think the world of Bello, and felt she was terrific on this show. Also, Aidan Quinn, raised the bar every time he appeared on screen. To tell you the truth, each subsequent episode was much, much better; given a full season it might have become a winner. Sad! **** Jennifer Lopez BASTONE RETURNS --- In the halcyon '80s, when DJs first became major players on the music scene; for re-mixing records as well as producing ... one of the most significant was Freddy Bastone. Born in the Bronx, he made his DJ-cred for the most part spinning at the now-legend...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Gwyneth Paltrow ACCESS THIS -- Believe it or not, the most comprehensive, provocative coverage of Sunday's 9/11 activities thus far, has come from NBC's Access Hollywood with Billy Bush and Shaun Robinson. They're also airing an eight-minute feature, Hollywood Remembers, which features 9/11 recollections from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Michael J. Fox, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Gwyneth Paltrow. Bush, a NY-native, has interviewed Tom Brokaw, Matt Lauer and Dan Rather for their memories and perspectives of that game-changing day. The show also tales a look back at the first post-9/11 Late Show hosted by David Letterman. Personally, I'll never forget that first post-9/11 show of Saturday Night Liver, when then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani introduced Paul Simon, performing The Boxer; one of the most powerful moments on TV I've ever seen. Positively mesmerizing. Says AH executive producer Rob Silverstein, "With the start of our 16th season, ...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Prince PRINCE – I haven't really commented on it yet, but when I went to see Prince last month at Madison Square Garden, I walked out thinking it was the best live show I've ever seen. I was reluctant to even think that, let alone say it, because with the amount of shows I go to see, I'm always ready to see the next big thing. However, when I conversed with WPLJ’s Race Taylor (who goes to see literally hundreds of shows, let alone plays all the hits on his show and was at the same show as I) and, he said exactly the same thing; I felt ready to admit it loud and proud. I mean, if he was ready to take the plunge … so was I! Prince hasn't had a hit single in more than 15 years and has gone even longer without a legitimate hit album; but, his reign is stronger than ever. The last time I caught the Purple One was a good ten or so years ago at Radio city Music Hall. Now, 52, older and no-doubt much wiser, his almost three-hour show was a total reve...

**** Society Scene Staple Michele Herbert Chairs Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala In New York City **** Princess Yasmin Aga Khan Last year the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala in New York drew a large black-tie crowd that included celebrities such as Harvey Keitel, Dan Aykroyd, Brooke Shields, Regis Philbin and Art Garfunkel, who enjoyed a rare performance by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. It returns this year as one of the philanthropic community’s anticipated events. Scientists have known about Alzheimer’s disease for over 100 years, yet a cure still eludes researchers. The good news is that significant advancements exist in the treatment and support of patients and their families, thanks to increased public awareness and private funding for new research. The largest private funder of research for the disease and its care is the Alzheimer’s Association, and their annual Rita Hayworth Gala uses style and panache to support this worthy cause. As the current Gala Chair,...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** The guy or girl that writes this column is a very big industry insider who wishes to remain anonymous, but wants to write about all the headlines happening in Hollywood and the Music Industry. **** Ben Stiller GO GREENBERG --- Monday evening was the much anticipated screening of Focus Features latest release, “Greenberg,” starring Ben Stiller; written and directed by Noam Baumbach (the "Squid and the Whale" and "Kicking and Screaming"). It was, as anticipated, a slow-burn, dazzlingly written and acted movie. Stiller for me, is a terrific actor whether it’s a comedy or drama. He was terrific in “Zoolander” and stellar in “Tropic Thunder.” Sure, he’s had his missteps, “Cable Guy” comes to mind, but here he’s downright engaging … and, funny. The real standout here is actress Greta Gerwig, who plays Florence, an assistant for his brother in the movie. She and Greenberg meet and a relationship ensues. The line ‘hurt people hurt people’...