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**** SIN CITY GOSSIP Story By: Ellen Diane Sterling **** Robert Davi There was a terrific taste of classic Las Vegas entertainment in Sin City this weekend when actor-singer Robert Davi opened for classic comedian Don Rickles. As anyone who has followed Rickles' career — 60 or so years in Las Vegas alone — knows, he's a master at his craft. Born in Queens, it was Frank Sinatra who advocated for him to get his career started. (You can read the entire tale in his terrific autobiography, Rickles' Book.) Robert Davi, too, was born in Queens and, like Rickles, was the beneficiary of Frank Sinatra's generosity when the superstar gave him his first movie role in Contract On Cherry Street, Sinatra's much-touted TV film debut in 1977. Davi has since performed in scores of films, most notably as Jake Fratelli in Goonies, as Bond villain Franz Sanchez in Licence To Kill and, most recently, as Leonard Marks in The Iceman. In addition to...

Katrina Bowden Brooke Shields Katie Holmes Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Katie Holmes, Cameron Diaz, Sofia Vergara, Gerard Butler and Brooke Shields celebrated the TAO Downtown Grand Opening in New York City. It was a star-studded evening to celebrate TAO’s second location in NYC. The new 30,000 square foot venue was designed by architect David Rockwell with art murals created by HUSH. It was date night for many celebrity couples including Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, who joined the celebration after Alicia’s performance in Central Park. Other couples included Katrina Bowden and husband Ben Jorgenson, Olivia Munn and Joel Kinnman, Erin Heatherton and boyfriend, and Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg. In the main room, Debra Messing joined Kelly Rutherford and posed for photos. Naomi Campbell danced while Samantha Ronson played the first DJ set of the night. Later in the evening, DJ Vice took the stage and Ashanti jumped in the DJ booth and...

**** THE GLORIOUS CORNER By: G.H. Harding **** David Bowie DAVID BOWIE IN TORONTO --- The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) offers North America its first chance to take an exciting odyssey through the world of pioneering artist David Bowie—musician, performer and style icon—in the acclaimed exhibition David Bowie is, direct from the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London, England.  Spanning five decades and featuring more than 300 objects from Bowie’s personal archive, the multi-media show exposes the groundbreaking artist’s collaborations in the fields of fashion, sound, theatre, art and film. David Bowie is opened last Wednesday on Sept. 25, and runs to Nov. 27. The AGO is the exhibition’s first stop on its world tour. Acclaimed by the New York Times as “united in sound and vision in a way rarely seen in a museum,” David Bowie is marks the first international exhibition devoted to the British-born musician and performer (born David Ro...

Cynthia Nixon New York State Senate Health Committee Chair Kemp Hannon and Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will join Sex and the City Star and breast cancer survivor Cynthia Nixon as well as over 500 breast cancer survivors, support groups, and health officials on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Third Annual Breast Cancer Summit. Cynthia Nixon will be speaking about her personal experience and battle with breast cancer. They will be honoring her with a lifetime achievement award for her advocacy and dedication to raising awareness. The event will begin at 11:00 am at The Coral House on 70 Milburn Avenue in Baldwin. Speakers will outline the latest innovations, treatments and services for women with breast cancer, specifically focusing on patient education. Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. Rates of breast cancer on Long Island are among the highest in the state of New York, with an average a...

**** NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Alex McCord Tara Fawler With Marisa Baglaneas And Breia Brissi Melissa De La Cruz With Ben Widdicombe And Michael Johnston Michael Johnston And Melissa De La Cruz Frozen In celebrating the publication of their latest novel FROZEN: Heart of Dread, Book One, best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz and co-author Michael Johnston hosted a book party at Tyler Rollins Fine Art recently. Known for her award-winning novels for teens and young adults, de la Cruz is also the author of the hit series Blue Bloods and Witches of East End, each of which Johnston co-created. With the success of Witches of East End, de la Cruz has turned the novel into a Lifetime television series that will air this fall, starring Julia Ormond and Jenna Dewan-Tatum. Most recently added to the duo’s list of published books, their newest novel FROZEN has already received various critically acclaimed review...

Tommy Lee And Dj Aero Tommy Lee and Dj Aero had a live DJ set at Body English Nightclub & Afterhours at the Hard Rock Hotel last night. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** LATINO STYLE **** Eva Longoria Zulay Helano Wilmer Valderrama Roselyn Sanchez Rocsi Diaz Melonie Diaz Robert Rodriguez Maria Canals Barrera Diego Boneta Danny Trejo Dania Ramirez Chrissy Fit Daisy Fuentes Chelsea Rendon Charo Chaley Rose And EJ Bonilla Angelique Cabral Alexa Vega Aimee Garcia Adrienne Bailon The American Latino Media Arts Award (ALMA Awards) was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California this week. Photos By: RD / Dowling / Retna Digital

**** SOLID FOUNDATIONS **** Victoria Sammartino Chhaya Chhoum Anne E. Delaney With Holly Block And Ana L. Oliveira The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF) and the Circle of Sisters for Social Change celebrated their annual Neighborhood Dinner, honoring outstanding women community leaders in the Bronx recently at the Bronx Municipal Building with a featured performance by Annette A. Aguilar & her Latin Brazilian Jazz Quartet. The New York Women’s Foundation® presented Mekong Founder & Executive Director Chhaya Chhoum and Voices Unbroken Founder & Executive Director Victoria Sammartino with the Neighborhood Leadership Award, honoring two exemplary women leaders and community activists from the Bronx. D’Mary Beauty Salon Owner Maricelis Zucco, received the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award as a woman entrepreneur and business owner whose presence enriches and demonstrates a commitment to the Bronx community. Bronx Museum of the A...

**** THE HAMPTONS **** David Duchovny With Hope Davis And Olivia Steele-Falconer Identity Films’ “Louder Than Words,” will premiere as a Spotlight Film at the 21st Annual Hamptons International Film Festival on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Regal East Hampton Cinema 1 in East Hampton, NY, with a second screening on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Regal Bay Cinema 2 in Southampton, NY. The film, starring David Duchovny, Hope Davis, Timothy Hutton and newcomer Olivia Steele Falconer, written by Benjamin Chapin, directed by Anthony Fabian (“Skin”), and produced by Anthony Mastromauro’s Identity Films, is based on the inspiring true story of John and Brenda Fareri, who found solace after the death of their young daughter Maria, by channeling their grief into action and spearheading the creation of the world class Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center through their passion, dedication and fundraising efforts. David Duchovny (“C...

**** HIGH SOCIETY Photographs By: Patrick McMullan **** Troy Curtis Jerry Kremer With Arnie Rosenshein And Bruce Lipnick Royce and Donna Poyiardjis Glenn And Jennifer Myles Hana Bisceglie With Lauren Day Roberts And Lucia Hwong Gordon Bonnie Pfeifer Evans And Grymes Cannon Asia Dyrkacz And Colin Cowie Andrea Wernick And Ramona Singer Michele Rella New York City based entertainment company Troy Curtis Group and Michele Rella celebrated their new partnership with their first Supper Club and Cabaret at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée in New York City. Sixty guests including Ivana Trump, Colin Cowie, Dr. & Mrs. Larry Rosenthal, Ramona & Mario Singer enjoyed a sold-out evening of entertainment, fine dining and cocktails hosted by Michele Rella and Troy Curtis. In collaboration with Troy Curtis and Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Michele Rella imagined the concept for the evening as a celebration of...

Steve Martin Bono Johnny Galecki Kings Of Leon Jared Followill, Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, and Matthew Followill of Kings Of Leon visited the Late Show With David Letterman today, New York City. Also showing up for the taping were Johnny Galecki, Bono and Steve Martin. Photo By: Corredor99/ MediaPunch Inc.