(Long Island, NY) I am Talk Show Host, TV Personality Cognac Wellerlane. As always I am excited to write about the truly wonderful experiences I encounter interviewing glamorous celebrities and movie stars on the red carpet.

I have been invited to write a fabulous gossip column for Long Island Exchange.com about my exciting adventures with the celebrities.

The Long Island Exchange is keeping pace with cutting edge news developments – and more – within the extended cyberspace universe as well as turning its inquisitive lens on the best that Long Island has to offer.

The column will be strictly glamorous, over the top, and all about Long Island Celebrities, Where the Celebrities dine, party, shop their favorite hangouts and their favorite charity events. It will also feature the latest Celebrity Gossip in the Hamptons.

Relax darlings, pull up your most glamorous chair next to your computer with a glass of champagne and enjoy a front row seat to the best Long Island Events and so much more

Who is Cognac?

Not only is she a New York Personality, Talk Show Host and diva She is the Internet’s most devilish gossip columnist. She currently resides in Long Island with her pet poodle FiFi and her yorkie Zsa Zsa. Her signature color is pink. She is known for her outrageous hairstyle a recipe mixture of Ivana Trump, Jayne Mansfield and Bridget Bardot.

The décor in her house is hot pink and leopard. Her two favorite cocktails are a Vodka Martini shaken not stirred and Pink Champagne and she adores the most expensive caviar. Cognac’s motto is “I sleep in my diamonds, I eat in my diamonds and can’t live without my diamonds!!!”

(Long Island, NY)  As always I am excited to write about the truly wonderful experiences I encounter interviewing glamorous celebrities and movie stars on the red carpet, Charity events, attending launch parties, movie premiers and my favorite; the Hamptons Scene.

Talk about Glamorous Moviestars, well the latest gossip darlings is that stunning Nicole Kidman is filming a movie in Hampton Bays on Newtown Street. This reported film as of yet has not been titled but her outrageous costar is none other than movie star Jack Black.

At present her name is on everyone’s lips in Hampton Bays.

The Glamorous Kidman is renting a house on this secluded back street of Hamptons Bays partying every night. The neighbors are complaining about the loud music at all hours of the night and all the traffic that it is creating.

My inside sources tell me she loves Starbucks coffee early in the morning to give her a boost of energy. She drives her car to Starbucks on Monthauk Highway every morning around 6:00 a.m. and walks in herself to enjoy a delicious hot cup of java. Before she goes on the set to film she works out at the World Gym in Hampton Bays and then she is on the set around 9:30 to film.

Lucious Nicole tried to book Food Restaurant for her cast and film crew in Hampton Bays but was told by the management “No way, we can’t close our restaurant to our regular customers”.

Sorry darling Nicole, you will have to try another restaurant.

The Australian actress Kidman was born in Hawaii, was raised with her younger sister, Antonia, in Sydney by mom Janelle (a nursing instructor) and dad Anthony (a biochemist and psychologist). A high school dropout, she says her love of literature led her to be an actress.

The ravishing redhead’s primary home is in her native Sydney, Kidman takes the most pride in her role as protective mother, sharing custody of the two children she and Cruise adopted, Isabella, 7, and Connor, 9. And despite the enigmatic dissolution of their nearly 10-year marriage, Kidman was reportedly three months pregnant, later miscarrying, when Cruise filed for divorce in February 2001, and his cryptic comments seemed to suggest infidelity. The 5-foot-9 actress never takes a stab at her ex, although she has mentioned being happy to be able to wear heels once again.

(Long Island, NY) On January 31, 2007 elegant and trendy hot new Mantra restaurant was the perfect elaborate setting for the launch of the latest issue of Talent in Motion Magazine. This wonderful New York based magazine just celebrated ten fabulous years of the new and the old, a new beginning and a happy ending. Lovely Publisher and Editor Brooks of TIM played host to New York’s young elite and creative coo of the Arts, Theatre and Fashion.

Talent In Motion Magazine is a quarterly publication distributed and sold in cafes, new stores and boutiques throughout Manhattan and nationwide in Barnes and Noble bookstores.

One of the New York personalities that attended was glamorous socialite Stephanie Parker who has parlayed her celebrity event outings into a enormous data base of event photography.

Ms. Parker’s photography career was created because of her ultimate passion for the camera and her Rich and Famous Celebrity LIfestyle. Her collection includes fashion, political, art and international celebrities around the world. She recently covered the Lorenzo Quinn Art Exhibit and The Victoria Secret Fashion Show at the Cannes Film Festival. For more information please visit www.stephanieparker.com.

Over champagne cocktails I chatted with stunning brunette artist Kathrina Miccio. Kathrina Miccio’s passion has been a life long journey for the visual expression of emotions and feelings through her art. Ms. Miccio holds a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts from the distinguished Wagner College and has an Associate Degree in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan.

Her works of art can be seen in a permanent gallery at “The Cutting Room” in New York City, which has been on exhibit since 2001. These paintings include rock jazz legends and musicians ranging from Keith Richards to Louis Armstrong. Private collectors, Andrea Bocelli and Whoopi Goldberg have commissioned her to paint their portraits. To learn more about Kathrina please visit www.miccioart.com

Fashionista Zeyna Gagne from Marc Jacobs and I were enjoying our conversation discussing upcoming Fashion Week when press and fashion photographers created a media blitz for fashion designer Hillary Flowers to showcase her fashion show. Streetwear and Club Ingenue, Designer Hillary Flowers designs are young, provocative, hip and sexy one of a kind creations that are just perfect for glamorous evenings in New York City. Petite blonde, Ms. Flower’s fashions can be located in trendy boutiques in Los Angeles, Manhattan and Southampton.

Her entourage of makeup artist, models, hair stylist, club promoters, photographers and videographers collaborate to produce her one woman show and fashion events at fabulous venues around Manhattan including Show, Spy, Amazon and Crobar. For more information about Designer Hillary Flowers please visit www.hillaryflowers.com.

Other celebrities that attended were, Actor Joe Manuela from “Searching for Bobby D”, Actor Vinnie Guido, Designer Count Vlad and Publicist Ron Caparella.

The highlight of the evening was when The Village People’s Cowboy Randy Jones galloped in and caused quite a stir. Still tall, dark and incredibly handsome I had a chance to talk to Randy about his latest CD, “Ticket to the World” that he is promoting.

Although we know him as The Cowboy from The Village People, Jones has won many awards including Billboard Magazine’s Dance Forum Award, the prestigious Golden Lion and American Music award just to name a few. For more information please go to www.randyjonesworld.com

I truly enjoyed the party darlings and congratulations to Brooks Publisher and Editor in Chief of Talent in Motion Magazine, another fabulous issue of emerging talent in New York!

(Long Island, NY) On January 16, 2007 the stars showed up for the Kick Off Party for the “Home to the Future” Exhibit hosted by Legendary Crooner Tony Bennett at the Time Warner Center. This elegant event showcased Time Warner Cable’s newest offering of industry-leading digital products and services as well as successful digital initiatives from Time Warner’s other economic businesses.

Home to the Future is a strong four-story, interactive installation built within the massive Time Warner Center at New York City’s Columbus Circle This groundbreaking structure wired with 50 Samsung LCD Screens and a mile of cable was constructed and conceived by renown museum exhibit designer Edwin Schlossberg of ESI Design.

The exhibit will include a series of themed ancillary events –– in cooperation with Time Warner partners in film, television and music (events to be announced). Additional information about the Home to the Future and up-to-date information on associated events will be available online at www.hometothefuture.com.

Time Warner is a leading entertainment and media corporation whose businesses include interactive services, cable systems, filmed entertainment, television networks and publishing.

Time Warner Center, the 2.8 million square feet complex located at Columbus Circle, opened to the public on February 5, 2004 with a huge media event. The Shops at Columbus Circle and The Restaurant and Bar Collection consist of retail, food and beverage establishments. Together with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s three performance halls, this world-class destination provides New York’s West Side with 500,000 square feet of dynamic restaurant, retail and entertainment uses. Visit www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com for more information.

Dick Parsons, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Time Warner Inc., mentioned “Home to the Future highlights Time Warner Cable’s latest digital products and services in a most dramatic way inside the Time Warner Center, one of Manhattan’s premier destinations. We also are pleased to showcase our industry leadership in other digital arenas with a variety of innovative initiatives from AOL, Time Inc., Warner Bros., Turner Broadcasting and HBO as well as Time Warner Cable.”

As Mr. Parsons CEO of Time Warner gave his distinguished speech, “I believe that lady from the New York Post is here”, suddenly a huge wave from a petite figure from the audience, Gossip Columnist, Ms. Cindy Adams made her way through a media frenzy to the front where press and papparazzi were and yelled “Hey Dick its me, the gal from the New York Post”. She then looked at my Press Photographer Shane Gritziinger and asked politely “Hike me up, would ya” Shane of course was happy to oblige and hoisted La Adams up to the podium where a photo opportunity with the Gossip Diva and CEO set the press on fire!

Later gorgeous vivacious super model Carol Alt who looked especially sexy, stole the show by plunging herself onto Crooner Tony Bennett for a unforgettable photo opportunity.

Other fabulous celebrities that attended Kickoff Party and Exhibit were James Lipton from Bravo, Midday Live, Fox TV Jody Applegate and Actor Robert Klein.

For more information please visit www.timewarner.com.

(Long Island, NY) Every year has a wonderful new beginning like a spectacular golden sunrise of each new day and my husband and I traditionally spend our New Years Eve at the elegant and charming Coral house in Baldwin, New York. Their New Years Eve Gala is personified class and style with every bit of the charm of a quaint New England Country Inn.

Set on the shores of sparkling Milburn Lake, the Coral House offers a stunning location for any grand celebration whether it is a traditional wedding, bat mitzvahs or anniversary it offers its patrons a charming venue that rivals others. The Coral House’s renowned cuisine is an eclectic mixture of international and American favorites. My husband and I have celebrated many events and New Years Galas at this fabulous nostalgic venue that I decided it was time to write a story about this lovely place.

I started to do some research about the Coral house and spoke to some of the friendly staff. Laurie Esposito who took my reservation started to tell me the fascinating history of the town of Baldwin and The Coral House itself.

The town of Baldwin was originally named after Thomas Baldwin (1795-1872). He was sixth generation resident of Hempstead town who lived with family of three children and wife in Hicks Neck an area between Parsonage Creek near Oceanside. Mr. Baldwin owned a hotel and general store called T. Baldwin and Son. The Baldwin family did much for the community that by 1855 the village was renamed Baldwinsville in their honor. In 1871, the name was changed to Baldwin so it would not be confused with Baldwinsville in upstate New York. The village was officially called Baldwin in 1892.

In the early days a tavern, known as Milburn Inn was erected near the mill. Besides serving as a popular meeting place for local residents, the inn was also once used as a courthouse and jail. In later days it was run by Ben Homan, then by Smith Pettit. The inn still stands on the northeast corner of Merrick Rd. and Milburn Ave. moved back fifty feet from its original location.

Lott’s Landing and Lott’s Inn were established on the waterfront and, as years went by, this landing became an important shipping point for the people of Hempstead Town. Here coastwise sailing vessels loaded and unloaded and a packet ran daily between Lott’s Landing and New York City.

There were other important landings, among them Bedell’s and Tredwell’s. After 1850, however, shipping declined due to competition with the Long Island Rail Road. Some of the captains in the early days were Henry Jackson, John Jackson, Daniel Bedell, Joseph Johnson, John Thomas, Thomas Raynor, and Benjamin Tredwell.

In the latter part of the 1800’s a gentleman by the name of Charles Noble opened a hotel and restaurant in the old Tredwell homestead (now the Coral House) and called it “the Willows” it was the third hotel at the corners of the Milburn area.

During my conversation with Ms. Esposito at the Coral House, she revealed that later on two gentlemen by the name of Felix and Pierre bought the old Coral house and made it into a flamboyant speakeasy and named it Corbon Rouge Restaurant. To the dismay of many people, another first was made in 1920 by the United States Government. A Prohibition Law was passed making alcoholic drinks illegal. Dealers who smuggled illegal alcoholic drinks into the Baldwin area were called bootleggers and rum-runners. Often, large boats in the ocean waters off Baldwin were met at night by smaller speedboats that carried cased of illegal drinks to the shore and waiting trucks to be sold to various restaurants such as Corbon Rouge Restaurant (The Coral House). The liquor was brought to the Coral House’s underground tunnels and hidden passageways.

Back in the 1920s it was a big deal to drive up Grand Avenue all the way to the North Shore and tool around. There weren’t many cars on the north-south roads in those day, but on weekends Merrick Road was jammed around Baldwin with people driving from the city out toward the East End and back. One of the highlights was when Baldwin resident and actor Victor Moore was making silent films – his Klever Komedies – in Baldwin. Mr. Moore would make these short, one-reel films and he would always shoot around the Coral House by the lake.

Ms. Esposito also revealed that throughout the years the staff has encountered paranormal activity late at night. Doors opening and closing, the sound of footsteps up and down the stairs even the scent of perfume when no one was in the room have given the Coral House an aura of mystery and romantic charm.

Since 1977, Coral House on Milburn Lake has been one of Long Island’s premier event facilities. Over the past nearly three decades, owner Bill Ferguson and his staff—many whom have been with the Coral House since the beginning—have hosted some of the region’s most memorable events, including weddings from the most intimate to the truly grand, joyous anniversary and birthday celebrations, engagement parties and bridal showers, business meetings and conferences, banquets, bar and bat mitzvahs, retirement and corporate parties, and so much more.

My husband and I truly enjoyed ourselves on caviar, champagne, lobster and shrimp as we toasted the New Year at the Coral house.

For more information please visit www.coralhouse.com.