(Long Island, NY) Manhattan Motor Cars & Desmond Tutu Center cordially Invited New York City elite to their annual cocktail reception to benefit The International Trade, Cultural and Charity Event on Thursday November 15, 2007 at Manhattan Motor Cars on Eleventh Avenue in New York City. Upscale Clients like Rolls Royce, Bentley, Spyker, Lamborghini, Porsche, international diplomats, members of the press, presidents, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities and royalty all attended to show their support. The event also took place to benefit “The Disabled and Hospitalized Veterans,” and September 11th Firefighters.

The event was curated by Ms. Gloria Consolacion T. Cressler/Tristan Spirit Public Relations and Event Planner. Gloria has been an enthusiastic philanthropist devoting over ten years of hard work and dedication supporting numerous charities with their event planning. “It’s hard work but I enjoy doing it and I enjoy helping other people,” Gloria revealed.

Marcel Kromhout, Director of Sales and Marketing of The Desmond Tutu Center and one of the corporate sponsors of the event said that the Desmond TuTu Center is set to open on December 4, 2007. This innovative Center combines charming 19th-century Gothic architecture with sophisticated 21st-century comforts.

The conference center features more than 8,000 square feet of multifunctional meeting space, including the spectacular Refectory Conference Room, plus high-tech capabilities and a support staff dedicated to your every need. Centrally located between Grand Central Terminal and the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Desmond TuTu center promises luxury accommodations.

The event also featured fashion shows by Grace Edwards New York Inc. (Launching of Grace Edwards/Pnoy Apparel limited edition T) , Debbie Brooks, Maria Aristidou and Sharon E Clarke.

Fashion Designer Grace Edwards, a Philippine born self-taught artist, and a New York resident since 2001, began her career creating one-of-a-kind avant-garde club wear. Thought of as an underground designer, she liked the idea of appealing to the nightlife crowds around the world. “My clothes are meant to move and flow while on a dance floor in New York, Manila, London, and Tokyo”. Grace’s philosophy is that ‘fashion design comes from the soul and is a natural reflection of one’s past experiences’.

For more information please visit http://journals.aol.com/fillifoundation/GraceEdwardsNewYorkInc/.

In between fashion shows I had a chance to interview Designer Maria Aristidou backstage. Maria was born in Limassol, Cyprus. In 1991 Maria attended a four-year Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management and Economics at the University of Guelph, Canada. The first degree was followed with a Masters Degree in Career Guidance at the University of Reading, United Kingdom. From the early years of her studies in Economics she discovered and developed a great persistence and her passion in fashion design.

In June 1996, after her first-degree graduation, she returned to Cyprus to work as an assistant manager at a well-known franchise-clothing store. In early 1997, after her parents’ and friends’ encouragement, she competed in CyMode’97 (a competition for young Cypriot fashion designers organized by the Cyprus Chambers of Commerce). Maria was the only self-learner among the 16 contestants that participated in the competition. Her catwalk presentation of three ensembles won her second place in the competition and she was quickly on her way to a career in high-fashion.

In 1997 Maria attended one-year long night classes at “Katrin Fashion Designing School” in Limassol, Cyprus where she was introduced to patterning and cutting. Finally in 2000 she moved back to Cyprus evolving into a full fledged designing freelancer working for both men and womenswear. Another up and coming designer, Sharon E Clarke also showcased her spectacular collection.

Victoria Secret Model and Cover Girl Cynthia Kirchner opened and closed both shows strutting down the catwalk. “I love fashion shows, there so much fun. The designers were so amazing tonight and I am honored to be here,” expressed Ms. Kirschner. Cynthia started modeling in 2002. She had been continually asked by people to model, so she decided to approach agencies by herself. She signed with Nous Models in LA and she booked Guess, Abercrombie and Fitch her first week, the rest is history. Cynthia Lives in Manhattan with her adorable teacup champagne poodle Bella and Travels frequently between Paris, London and Ireland. Besides modeling, she is currently working on movie projects.

Black Tie International Magazine was the executive sponsor of this years event. Editor-in-Chief Joyce Brooks revealed in our interview that the Black tie Readers are always present at the World’s most prestigious events where Society, Enterprise and Philanthropy meet. Black Tie Magazine is your front row seat to the International World of Black Tie Events. On the cover of the current issue is Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Born of Irish, English, French and Scottish descent, Jackie possessed that rare combination of wit, humor, intelligence, grace, beauty and inner strength. As First Lady Jacqueliine Kennedy brought her love of glamor, elegance, couture fashion, art, music and theatre to the American identity. Her poise and natural composure endeared her forever in the hearts of the American people. We will never forget the images of her broadcasted all over the world upon the death of her husband. Joyce revealed the next issue will be the royal issue. Princess Diana’s beautiful image will be on the cover of the next issue. “What made you decide to have Princess Diana on the cover,” I asked. “She inspired a lot of people to go beyond just desiring wealth by giving back. It’s great to put your very best outfit on and your most wonderful jewelry and still help somebody else. Princess Diana was a wonderful role model,” Joyce expressed. Joyce’s motto is “Have it all but give back.”

Corporate sponsors included Luxury Air Jets HSBC Bank Gear Up Foundation Swiss American Council for Women Adirondack direct (Furniture) Foresight Filmed Entertainment Bridge Brands Sales Inc. Casa de Vino ZYR Vodka Jefferson’s Bourbon Sam Houston Bourbon Pallini Lemoncello Brandy’s Irish Cream Goshling’s Rum Knappopgue Castle Whiskey Genovese Imports (Wines) Brotherhood Wines Zacapa Rum Carfolia Crystal Skin (design Car Covering with Swarovski Crystal). Hors D’oeuvres by Jase Allan Catering Music, Door Prizes, Fine Art Silent Auction highlighted the glamorous event.

For more information about contributing to Disabled Veterans please contact Gloria Cressler at ‘queenglori’ at ‘aol.com’ or visit www.hhv.org, www.dav.org, and www.amvets.org.

The AMVETS National Service Foundation was created in 1948, with the goal of assisting our returning veterans from World War II by aiding in their readjustment back into civilian life. This goal has continued to this date. For information about supporting international leadership for women please visit www.swissamericanwomen.org and www.cwny.org.

(Long Island, NY)  The very posh elegant Bruno Jamais Restaurant kicked off their fifth year anniversary party Tuesday evening November 6, 2007. Hundreds of media, CEO’s and other distinguished dignitaries celebrated the night away on expensive caviar, hors D’oeuvres and champagne. All had a chance at winning a $25,000 necklace from Suz Andreasen Couture in addition to other costly prizes worth thousands of dollars. The evening was a huge success raising funds through raffle donations and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the charity www.riverKeeper.org.

Riverkeeper is a member-supported, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to defending the Hudson River and New York City’s water supply.

Upon arriving at this fabulous eatery I was greeted by my good friend and proprietor Bruno Jamais himself, a very tall dark and sexy Frenchman with a heavy French accent. Bruno an expert at fine dining received his education in some of Manhattan’s finest dining establishments such as Daniel and Alain Ducasse before opening Bruno’s in 2002.

If you haven’t dined at Bruno Jamais already, this Upper East Side townhouse, nestled between Madison and Fifth Avenue on 81st Street is a delightful treat. The majestic foyer is fully stocked with priceless rare wines which leads to a narrow corridor into the main dining room, a cozy inner sanctum of this quintessential Upper East Side secret spot serving the most delicious French cuisine.

At the event I had a chance to interview Michael J. McCurdy founder, publisher and CEO of HealthNewsDigest.com. HND was conceived and launched on July 1, 1999 with just ten significant stories under its belt. Today Heath News Digest publishes 40 stories weekly, has its own Health News channel on AvantGo and is syndicated on the internet to health industry websites including daily feeds to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Mr. McCurdy, a very handsome motivated and highly experienced TV producer in the health industry, has produced over 700 productions for television including 30 second commercials, a syndicated television series, one-hour TV specials and continues to be a significant force in media for the Health and Wellness Industry.

Mr. McCurdy also founded Healthy Television Productions, Inc. and was president of a wholly-owned broadcast/electronic media subsidiary of a major international adverting/public relations agency establishing the first news and information service transmitted by satellite.

Mr. McCurdy is a member of the New York Press Club, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and the Online News Association and serves on the March of Dimes National Communications Advisory Council.

As the night progressed I was introduced to Trinia Albus, President and CEO of www.ripeevents.com and Bess Devenow, Director of Special Events & Marketing. These two ladies shared their passion for creating the perfect event.

From concept to completion, ripeevents.com capitalizes on their expertise skills in negotiating preferred rates, creating innovative themes, fresh venue selection and unique entertainment options. The company goes to great lengths to listen to their clients needs and provides innovative ideas that support their vision.

Ripe’s business model is unique for many reasons, one being that they understand how quickly venues change over, trends become passé and nightclubs lose their VIP followings. Only those who are connected are introduced to the new and unusual before they are available to the masses. Their mission is to service their clients by navigating the city, giving advice on where to go, negotiating deals on their behalf, creating memorable events and providing access to exclusive parties and venues. Each experience is coordinated based on their client’s preferences and budgets. All lifestyle concierge, event planning and strategic marketing services are customized, well thought-out and thorough.

I also had a chance to catch up with my very glamorous friend, Model Anna kulinova. I met Anna years ago at Joe Franklin’s Restaurant and since then this beautiful blonde has created a very lucrative modeling and acting career. Anna was born in Rousse situated on the Danube River in Bulgaria. European director Mikail Getsov discovered the blue eyed blonde beauty crossing a busy street and later cast her in Dan Koloff Getsov’s three hour biopic about the World War 1 era entitled “Emigre”. The role launched her career as a famous model and actress in her native country Bulgaria. By 2002 Anna was ready to embark on becoming an international star. Eager to pursue opportunities in modeling and acting in mainstream films in the United States, Anna arrived in Manhattan with very little money and no local fashion industry contacts. Within a very short time she landed major modeling assignments working with such noted photographers as Rob Epstein, Patrick McMullan and Rob Wilkenson traveling to major United States cities as well as shoots in France, Italy and Malta.

Her fabulous image has been captured in Vogue, Glamour, In-Style Magazine, international publications, lingerie catalogs, swim wear catalogs, billboards and on the cover of Contours (The top intimate apparel trade book) seven times.

Recently Anna was seen last winter all around the streets of Manhattan scantily clad wearing a black tailored cami and bikini bottoms in a Vogue Poster on sides of New York City Buses and on a larger than life billboard on a jumbotron ad in Times Square in Manhattan and on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. Currently Anna is the spokes model for Le Mystere which is launching a skincare line and she will be acting in a soon to be released film “Sharks In Venice” starring Stephen Baldwin directed by Danny Lerner shot in Bulgaria about the Italian mafia.

For more information about Anna Kulinova please visit www.annakulinova.com

Other notable celebrities that attended Bruno’s Anniversary Party were Grey’s Anatomy Actor James Pickens, actress Francesca Cecil, Restaurateur Francois Payard, BLT Restaurant’s Laurent Tourondel, Webster Hall’s Baird Jones, Arthur Backal of Backal Hospitality Group, Court TV Hollywood Heat Reporter Lynne White, Czech Republic Trade Commisioner Thomas Hart, Fox Five Meteorologist Nick Gregory, Le Cirque Restaurant’s Mauro Maccioni, Russian Consulate Chief of Protocol Philip Rybin and socialite Shawn Modell.

The Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue in Manhattan hosted the New York Restoration Project’s 12th annual Hulaween Gala on Halloween Night. The elegant event supported by many influential personalities including Mayor Michael Bloomberg who explained the NYRP’s ultimate significance, “Hulaween is a special event – benefiting a wonderful organization. None of it would have been possible without the marvelous Bette Midler. For 12 years, the New York Restoration Project has done so much to make this a cleaner, more beautiful New York. We are working together to plant one million trees in New York City over the next ten years — the equivalent to 40 times the number of trees in Central Park.”

“I urge every New Yorker to dig in and be a part of Million Trees NYC,” announced NYRP Founder Bette Midler. “It’s the responsibility of our city’s corporations and foundations, developers, block associations, policymakers, home owners and renters–all New Yorkers–to create a million living, growing legacies that will enhance our beloved city and sustain the world for generations to come. To walk under the branches of a tree that you have planted connects you to the roots of our past and the aspirations of our future.”

During our red carpet interview, I asked Ms. Midler “What has the New York Restoration Project done in the last year, tell us some of its achievements.” We started the Million Tree Initiative with the city and Mayor Bloomberg. We planted the first tree, we planted 20,000 trees just in October alone. We have built boats, we have picked up tons of garbage, we plant trees and we have built gardens. We opened 5 new gardens this year alone. We bought 65 or 70 gardens a few years ago and every year we design and open a few more, so we have been busy” announced a very dedicated Bette Midler.

In a recent newsletter Ms. Midler revealed “Is there anything that makes a New Yorker happier than spring? Those first cheery daffodils, the tulips and new grass, and when the trees burst into flower before leafing out. It’s a glorious spectacle of health and vibrancy in our parks and other open spaces, and it’s the most wonderful time of year to be in New York.

Every year more people want to visit and live in our city. Like many of you, I listened eagerly to Mayor Bloomberg’s Earth Day speech as he described how New York is expected to grow by a million new residents over the next quarter century. That growth will stretch our housing, transportation systems, and parks to their limit.

The Mayor urged us all to do the responsible thing — to act now so that our children inherit a healthy, sustainable, forward-thinking New York. Mr. Bloomberg has laid out a comprehensive plan that gets us from here to there with our marvelous city not only intact but greatly improved.

What I find most compelling about the Mayor’s PLANYC 2030 is the way it describes our interrelated city — how infrastructure, people, and the environment interact and affect each other. It’s a web of actions and consequences that have led to some very scary realities, such as New York’s alarmingly high rates of asthma and diabetes. But the city’s interrelatedness also carries the potential for positive change.”

NYRP has made a substantial impact on the economic and social revitalization of underserved communities. We’ve grown into an effective and admired partner with public agencies that are reshaping the urban environment. NYRP is now one of the leading partners of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation in developing underused and new parkland. Through our park and garden restoration, environmental education, and public programs, NYRP has become an important catalyst for sustainable community development.

NYRP’s mission is to partner with enthusiastic individuals, community-based groups, and public agencies to reclaim, restore, and develop under-resourced parks, community gardens, and other open spaces in New York City. Now into our second decade, we’ve removed over 875 tons of garbage from project sites and reclaimed more than 400 acres of under-resourced and rundown parkland. The New York Restoration Project has rescued scores of community gardens from commercial development and served over 10,000 at-risk urban youngsters with free environmental education programs.

Celebrities that attended this years gala were Bette Midler; Glenn Close; Marcia Gay Harden, Susie Essman, Martha Stewart, Miss Universe – Riyo Mori; Miss USA – Rachel Smith; Miss Teen USA – Hillary Cruz; Fashion Designer Michael Kors; Hilary Rhoda; Elettra Wiedemann; Lonneke Engel; Sandra Lee, Mayor Michael Bloomberg with a special performance by Cheryl Crowe.

This year’s event raised over $2 million dollars. For more information about The New York Restoration Project please visit http://www.nyrp.org.

Until my next Celebrity Gossip Darlings

(Long Island, NY) This year I celebrated my Halloween weekend at Webster Hall to participate in the Awesome 80’s Prom. You may ask, what is the Awesome 80’s Prom?

The Awesome 80s Prom is an interactive off-Broadway play brought to you in a nostalgic brand new blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding and The Donkey Show set at Wanaget High’s Senior Prom in 1989! Think Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, The Brat Pack. The cast of fabulous characters are reminiscent from your favorite ’80s prom flicks from the dashing captain of the football team to the Asian exchange student, to the high school nerd to the sexy mini skirt head cheerleader, and they’re all competing for Prom King and Queen. The audience cast their votes and decides who wins while dancing the night away to retro hits like Cindi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!” Come “Back In Time”, to quote a Huey Lewis tune.

Put on your best prom dress, tux and start breakdancing or just sit back and enjoy this splendid interactive Off Broadway ’80s production. Awesome 80s Prom has been featured on WNBC’S Weekend Today Show, CBS’s The Early Show, Fox 5 News and Fuji Television as well as in The New York Times, The NY Daily News, New York Magazine, and Playgirl.

What was suppose to be just be a six week run for The Awesome 80s Prom has now turned into a major long running production at the New York nightclub Webster Hall, where it has played for almost two years.

Winner of The Improvisational Theater Association 1st annual Improv Theater Award for Best Interactive Show this awesome production was conceived, produced and written by Ken Davenport. During my interview with the very talented and might I add handsome Mr. Davenport he revealed, “I tend to think of the 80’s as the decade of guilty pleasures because we think of Wham, gremlins, teased hair, smurfs and we laugh and we make fun of it but once we are in it we celebrate it. The 80’s was a decade of over indulgence and over the top zealousness that we haven’t really seen in a while.”

Author and Director Ken Davenport decided to have a career in show business early on in his life when he wore red suede pumas, a black leather tie and used to breakdance on official “Beat Street” cardboard purchased at KB Toy & Hobby. Ken graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He pursued a career in acting which included a role in Forever Plaid performing for the former President Bush. He also worked behind the scenes with staff positions on the Broadway revivals of My Fair Lady with Richard Chamberlain and Grease with Rosie O’Donnell. Ken has had the distinct pleasure of Company Managing and/or General Managing Gypsy starring Broadway Actress Bernadette Peters and Thoroughly Modern Millie, as well as the road companies of Jekyll & Hyde, Chicago (National Tour and Las Vegas) and Cinderella starring Deborah Gibson and Jamie Lynn DiScala and legendary Diva Miss Eartha Kitt. Ken was the Director of Creative Development for NETworks and has also produced and directed several workshops, readings and regional productions, including several companies of Forever Plaid, a reading of Is There Life After High School? and an original musical that he wrote, entitled Prime Time.

Cognac Wellerlane Interviews Ken Davenport off Broadway play Awesome 80s prom

Recently hailed as the “P.T. Barnum of Off-Broadway” in the New York Times and featured on a national commercial for the iPhone, Ken is the only independent producer to have three shows running simultaneously Off-Broadway: ALTAR BOYZ, THE AWESOME 80S PROM and MY FIRST TIME which he revealed in our interview “It can be a challenge.”

Ken is responsible for establishing Davenport Theatrical Enterprises in 2002, an independent theatrical production, development and consulting company based in New York City. DTE develops, produces, and manages theatrical productions on and Off-Broadway, on national tours, and around the world. With its in-house marketing and management teams and its unique style of combining traditional business models with modern marketing, DTE offers its productions hands-on expertise that allows for creativity in not only the development of its productions, but also in their promotion.

What’s new for Ken Davenport? Ken is also developing a Broadway musical adapted from the classic romantic flick, Somewhere In Time, as well as a documentary style theater piece in the tradition of The Vagina Monologues called My First Time: True Stories of Love and Sex Submitted Online By People Just Like You (www.myfirsttimelive.com). For more information visit www.davenporttheatrical.com.

I also had the chance to interview Actor Scott Sussman who portrays DJ JOHNNY HUGHES in the production. Scott is an experienced actor, stand-up comedian, and professional events entertainer with the Awesome 80’s Prom. His recent stand-up appearances include Caroline’s on Broadway, Gotham Comedy Club, Laugh Factory, NY Improv, and Therapy Bar. Recent theatre credits include Tony in the 50th Anniversary production of West Side Story at the Fulton Theatre, Les Miserables at the Pioneer Theatre Company, Jesus Christ Superstar at North Shore Music Theatre, and Ragtime at the Papermill Playhouse.

Cognac Wellerlane Interviews Scott Sussman At the awesome 80s prom in Webster Hall

Born into a musical family, Scott was raised in Long Island, New York. His grandmother, Diane Sussman, and his father, Stanley Sussman, were both entertainers and loved to sing and perform. In our interview he mentioned that he was destined for show-business after receiving his first gift, a microphone.

Encouraged by his teachers because of his astounding talents, Scott started taking voice lessons with Michael Crouse of the Crouse Studio for Voice and achieved not only top regional honors, but earned a place in the National Associate for Music Education’s All-Eastern Choir and toured Europe with the Sound of America Honors Choir. Scott attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and received his Bachelors of Science in Communications majoring in theatre with a specialization in musical theatre.

For more information, schedule of upcoming appearances, or just to say “What you talkin’ about Willis,” visit Scott on myspace at www.myspace.com/scottsussman or his official website www.scottsussmanlive.com.

Celebrity sightings at the Awesome 80’s Prom include Sandra Bullock, Adam Sandler,Teri Ivans, Kandice Pelletier (Miss New York 2005), Venus Williams, Tara Reid, Omarosa, Alyssa Milano, Kevin Bacon, Kellie Pickler, William Hung, Drew Barrymore, Tori Spelling, Ally Sheedy, Christian Campbell, Chloe Sevigny, The Olsen Twins, Emilio Estevez, Mena Suvari, Lisa Bonet, Phoebe Cates, Ricky Schroeder, Constantine Maroulis (American Idol), Molly Shannon, Patrick McEnroe, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, Jennifer Tilly, Shannon Doherty, Tawny Kitaen and Amanda Bynes.

(Long Island, NY) The Hamptons International Film Festival was established to celebrate the Independent film – long, short, fiction and documentary – and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to sophisticated audiences. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh new faces, voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all. The 15th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival was held Wednesday, October 17 through Sunday, October 21, 2007.

This year’s event opened with the premiere of a Spotlight film “Bernard and Doris” at United Artist Theatre in East Hampton starring Ralph Fiennes as Doris Duke’s Gay Butler and Susan Sarandon as the tobacco heiress Doris Duke.

In the late 1980’s Bernard Lafferty an Irish butler arrived at the front door of tobacco heiress Doris Duke. A recovering alcoholic and broke, Lafferty faced a challenging battle in convincing his notoriously demanding boss to keep him on staff. Only six years later, he managed to remain employed and was granted full control of Duke’s multi-billion dollar fortune.

Long time actor and director Bob Balaban’s features money, class and sexuality among the subjects explored in the film. The essence of the film “Bernard and Doris” is the imagined epic of an extraordinary relationship and unlikely friendship between two individuals who don’t quite fit into their respective worlds.

Susan Sarandon who portrays the billionaire Doris Duke reveals an acerbic but surprisingly vulnerable character loath to trust anyone. Although she and Bernard have very little in common on the surface, his fierce loyalty leads her to value his judgment above all others, even while her closest advisers warn her not to trust him.

The film is bolstered by the performances of Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes (who plays Bernard), both of whom bring depth to their difficult, multi-layered characters.

Both actors were unable to attend the premiere but I did have a chance to chat with politician Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy who revealed “My involvement with the Hamptons Film Festival began when I became Suffolk County Executive in 2004. I remember when I first attended HIFF. I loved the Hollywood red carpet atmosphere and was thrilled that it was right here in our own backyard. I am proud to say that my administration has revived the Suffolk County Film commission, encouraging more local involvement in filmmaking.”

Another great Spotlight film showing at the festival receiving fabulous reviews was “Kabluey.” This black comedy was written, directed and played by Scott Prendergast. Prendergast portrays Salman the 32 year old unemployed brother-in-law of Leslie (Lisa Kudrow), whose husband is fighting in the Iraq war. Salman is elected to save his deteriorating family. Evidently he does not seem like the best choice but he is jobless, penniless, homeless and available in running his sister-in-law’s dysfunctional household. Leslie’s two young sons are little monsters running amok and put under Salman’s supervision while his sister-in-law Leslie decides to go back to work. Salman carves a powerful new identity out for himself in this quirky and affecting film that twists strands of tragedy and comedy into a an absurdly real world. In this poignant and dark satire that brings the war home, Uncle Salman tries to save the day even though his nephews threaten his life, their mother deceives him, and the world mentally abuses him. Lisa Kudrow gives a terrific performance as the lonely desperate housewife. At the premiere I interviewed both stars, Here is what they had to say.

Scott How did you come up with the title Kabluey?

From the Batman TV series, when you punch somebody it says Kablam, Kabluey that’s where it comes from.

This is a big film for you, you wrote the film, you directed the film and you are starring in the film, that’s a lot of hats to wear. Was that a challenge for you?

It was a challenge, but we had great people working on the film and once we had Lisa it was easy.

Did you have Lisa in mind when you cast the part of Leslie the war bride?

Yes when we heard she was available. We were all over it.

Lisa what made you want to do this film?

Well I read the script and I liked it a lot.

So you just called him and said I want to be in this movie.

I actually did, I called him up at home and said “So let me talk to you a little bit.”

After the screening of the film during the questions and answers Kudrow was asked how she could take a part that made her look so dowdy.

“I don’t think about that,” Kudrow answered, Lisa went on to say “I liked the script, I liked the role. Maybe it’s bad, but I don’t care what I look like.”

Kabluey tackles provocative issues of our culture in today’s society with sensitivity and humor. The film was definitely worth seeing.

I was also able to attend conversations with Vanessa Redgrave. Veteran legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave was represented in the festival line-up with the world premiere of “The Shell Seekers,” co-starring Maximilian Schell, and received this year’s Golden Starfish Award for Career Achievement in Acting.

Ms. Redgrave is a provocative actress whose accomplishments have spanned many decades. Her characters have resonated with audiences and justly earned her a reputation as a groundbreaking performer. Her greatest accomplishment was her Academy Award-winning portrayal of Julia in the 1977 film of the same name. Ms. Redgrave was also named Best Actress twice at the Cannes Film Festival, and the recipient of Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, and Tony Awards.

In my conversation with German born actress Hannah Herzsprung winner of this year’s Rising Star Award she revealed that she made her debut in 1997 on the German television series Aus heiterem Himmel. Shortly after her breakthrough role in Chris Kraus’s Four Minutes (for which she won the Bavarian Film Award for best Newcomer), she co-starred with Katja Riemann. She will also be portraying Liesl Karlstadt in the upcoming film, Karl Valentin und Liesl karlstadt, directed by Jo Baier.

The Rising Star Program was conceived as a means of celebrating the key role actors play in the making of independent film. Rising Stars has grown into a dynamic, enriched program. It feeds on the tremendous, expanding energy of the Hamptons Film Festival both domestically and internationally to provide a platform for extraordinary acting talent.

Now in its sixth year, The Rising Star Program continues to expand including more informal, intimate gatherings in which participants can meet and collaborate on creative ideas in a personal setting with the directors, producers, writers, veteran actors, and prominent industry executives who attend the festival every year. The Rising Stars Program is directed by Lina Todd and David Nugent.

Among the celebrity attendees at the 2007 Hamptons Festival were Lauren Bacall, Bob Balaban, Alec Baldwin, John Cusack, Phil Donahue, Alison Eastwood, Chris Eigeman , Alex Gibney, Marcia Gay Harden, Hannah Herzsprung, Famke Jansen, Harvey Keitel, Lisa Kudrow, Blake Lively, Sidney Lumet, Sirio Maccione , Gretchen Mol, Frankie Muniz, Jeff Nichols, Amanda Peet, Scott Prendergast, Vanessa Redgrave, Keri Russell , Egbert-Jan Weeber, Jess Weixler and Gahan Wilson.

I encourage all who are involved in the entertainment industry to attend the Hamptons Film Festival as well as those who have a passion for watching good movies.

(Long Island, NY) On Tuesday, October 9th fashionistas, models and celebrities attended the Launch Party for Fashion Designer Esther Nash’s new collection of fashion and jewelry at Manhattan’s trendy CAIN Night Club.

CAIN nightclub on 27th Street and the West Side is known for it’s dramatic African Safari decor. The zebra skin-topped bar–and by extension, the South African-Sexy inspired club–is for the diva who adores wearing glamorous fur and the debonair gentleman who love them. Armani suits mingle with Manolo Blahnik stilettos while the DJ keeps the house rocking.

Fashion Designer Esther Nash is a woman of many talents. Ms. Nash known primarily as a designer is also a dancer, gymnast, actress, model and skilled businessperson. Nash created the Baby Doll and Sugar Daddy Line of resort, swim and club wear to fill the high demand niche of active wear. Her fashion brand is fundamental to the dynamic needs of the new millennium fashionista. As a child Esther utilized her artistic expression by wearing unique ensembles every day. “I saw myself as a show and tell. The students were my audience and my clothing was my creation. I was always on display. I dressed in all beaded fabric, a kimono, cowboy boots, followed by authentic wooden Dutch clogs and so on.” During her adolescence her ability to draw and create was quite evident receiving scholarships to the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. Esther received a scholarship in the summer arts program for portfolio completion and two summers in a row at Cooper Union. Esther was also fortunate to be selected to receive scholarships to attend art classes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Esther’s mother, a strong influence in her formative years, encouraged Esther to pursue her dreams. On a daily basis Esther and her mother would visit the Museum of Modern Art. Her mother introduced her to the theater, opera, the ballet, musicals, Broadway shows, off Broadway plays, comedy showcases, Symphony, and Folk music. Esther attended Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall. In the summers she attended the films in Bryant Park, Shakespeare in Central Park, concerts at the South Street Seaport and Prospect Park and lots of classic films all year round.

Esther reveals “My mother also gave me the opportunity to travel with her to Europe, the Middle East, South America and Central America. She gave me room and space to grow as an individual and to develop my own sense of style and taste.”

At age eighteen with the help of funds earned from modeling in hair ads, she used her entrepreneurial skills and decided to launch her first boutique “Baby Doll” for women. At only nineteen, she opened her second boutique, “Sugar Daddy” for men. With the assistance of family and friends she renovated her stores with a saw, a hammer, and thirteen gallons of paint. She created a different kind of innovative, exciting, energizing shopping experience. Esther adds “My friends assisted me and I worked about sixteen hours a day to complete each one. Each boutique was a unique, original creation reflecting a different mood and style.” Esther’s ambition prevailed and was accepted in every college that she applied, including the School of Visual Arts, Parsons, Pratt, Cooper Union and Road Island School of Design.

She finally decided to enroll in The Fashion Institute of Technology where she majored in fashion design earning her prestigious degree. At the age of twenty-one she opened her third boutique in Manhattan’s chic Chelsea neighborhood. All three trendy boutiques featured her glamorous designs as well as retro wear for men and women.

When asked if she is experienced, she usually replies, “Yes, I have had nineteen years experience in the fashion and art industry” I started at age five making jewelry and selling in front of my mother’s Pub in the summer’s and have been continuing to climb the ladder; I hope to see the top soon. I am and want to continue to be a role model for young people.”

She continues to invent, create and inspire. At the moment her jewelry line is her passion. Esther designs important investment quality original pieces that take your wardrobe from the corporate workplace to a night out on the town in the hippest clubs from Miami to Manhattan. Esther Nash’s jewelry will enable you to Sparkle and Shine like the Superstar that you are! Now you will be seen and be remembered in your Esther Nash Design. In the approaching months Esther also has plans to open her own Fashion Cafe.

For more information about Designer Esther Nash’s Fashion and Jewelry Collection please visit www.Esthernash.com. To contact Esther you can email her publicist Rachel Nash at rachelnash2001 (at) yahoo.com or call 646-733-9123. Her devoted staff does not mind taking a message. Esther wants you to look your best always!

Opening Night at the New and Improved Bunkhouse

(Long Island, NY) Last weekend I was proud to host Opening Night at the New and Improved Bunkhouse in Sayville Long Island. The quaint town of Sayville Long Island has a rich legacy of gay history. Traveling to The Bunk House these days, you are more likely to encounter one of the Fab Five or even the legendary Harvey Fierstein, en-route to Cherry Grove. The Bunk House is one of the most exciting sophisticated innovative clubs on the Island, with everything from country western nights and go-go dancing, to Tuesday movie night. This is the sort of watering hole where before long you most definitely will be part of the family — and the family grows, especially in summer when the place cranks with the Fire Island set.

As you approach this hidden obscure rustic long Island treasure, a bright neon sign welcomes you into something you could never be prepared for. Upon entry, a collection of famous drag divas decorate the club walls and immediately the show begins. The entertainment ensues complete with lip syncing and gyrations to popular tunes. Each night has a certain theme to it, and hopefully you are lucky enough to go when they are in effect.

Opening night was an extravaganza of glamorous drag queens on the runway doing the Fashion Walk. The night began with spectacular performances by Porshe, Drag Star extraordinariness Ariel Sinclair, Aura Stone and the glamorous platinum blonde China and The Dirty Dance Diva Wendy Diamond. The night completed with a Cognac Wellerlane Lookalike Contest which was won by Ms. China who took home the title Miss Cognac Wellerlane Lookalike 2007.

Drag Diva Ms. Sinclair has been performing in the tri-state area for over 15 years. Ariel has many titles including two time winner of Entertainer of the Year at the Miss Fire Island contest as well as being crowned Miss Fire Island 2002, Miss Long Island and many others. Singer Porshe is originally from Texas and has an amazing ability to impersonate the voices of Cher, Janis Joplin and Macy Gray among other top vocalist. Wendee Diamond has performed at many famous clubs including Night at the Apollo, Show, Avalon, Plaid, Barry Z, Slipper Room, Escalita, OPalene, 13 Little Devils, Bar 333 and Bauhaus. The event also featured Host RANDY from WBLI in the Morning (Holla!).

No other establishment on Long Island has better capitalized on drag cabaret entertainment. Club owners Colin Hogan and Eileen Shapiro have collaborated to create a premier interactive night club experience on Long Island showcasing their flamboyant drag reviews to bodaciously entertain both gay and straight alike.

Eileen darling, why did you open a gay club instead of a straight club?

Club Owner Eileen Shapiro: Because I love gay men, I have always loved gay men. They are fun, they are exciting, they are very respectful and there are not that many gay clubs that are elegant.

Have you ever owned any clubs before this one?

Club Owner Eileen Shapiro: This is my first one, my very first one ever.

This must be like a dream come true for you?

Club Owner Eileen Shapiro: Yes, absolutely this is my dream come true.

What did you do before opening up the Bunk House?

Club Owner Eileen Shapiro: I own a real estate agency, Little Princess, I am a real estate broker but this is so much more fun. I know everyone here tonight and everyone knows me. I love this place more than life itself.

How did you find out about the Bunk House being for sale? Was it something you saw listed and said I am going to buy it?

Club Owner Eileen Shapiro: Actually my partner Larry owned it years ago and he asked me to sell it through the real estate and we did. Unfortunately whomever bought it did not treat it the way it should have been treated so we bought it back. My other partner Colin Hogan has turned it into a phenomenal club. We intend to have Drag shows, dinner parties, tomorrow we are having a sporting event. We’ll do anything. We have big plans for the club.

Here is a marvelous list of A-list Celebrities Who Love Drag Queens: Tyra Banks, Prince Albert of Monaco, Ashley Olsen, Joe Frazier, Yoko Ono, Britney Spears, Richie Rich and Traver of Heatherete, Amanda LaPore, Richard Branson, Jimmy Fallon, Queen Latifa, Bernadette Peters, Elvira, Vivian Westwood, Donna Karen, Kelly Ripa, Victoria Gotti, Margeret Cho, Ed Bradley, Tina Brown, Peter Brant, Stephanie Seymour, Wendy the Snapple Lady, Robin Byrd, Candace Bushnell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tina Louise, Veronica Webb, Boy George, Joan Rivers, Ted Danson, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, Winona Rider, Matt Lauer, Bryant Gumbel, Stephen Baldwin, Dite Von Teese, Paulina Porizkova, Patrick McMullen, David LaChappelle, Wesley Snipes, Madonna, Ivana Trump, Gennifer Flowers, Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kenny Scharf, Matthew Barney, Bjork, Dominick Dunne, I Love New York, Michael Griffith, Paul Licalsi, Sy Presten, Kristy Hume, Eleanor Mondale, Quenton Crisp, Donovan Leatch, Ali Sheedy, Jerry Springer, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Michael Musto, Drea DeMateo, Johnny Knoxville, Dennis Rodman, Sylvia Miles, Stella, Lola, Jacqueline, and Vito Schnabel, Bill Kuntzler, Rene Ricard, Zac Posen, Don Ho, Monica Lewinski, Gennifer Flowers, Jack Wagner, Heather Locklear, Jose Eber, Oliver Stone, Kate Moss, Robin Givens, Ivanka Trump, Betsey Johnson, Cynthia Rowley, Angelica Torn, Mary McFadden; Debbie Harry, Mary Wilson, Ahn Duong, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Grace Jones, Elle McPherson, Connie Stevens, Ru Paul, Nicole Miller, The B-52’s, Ethan Hawk, Taylor Dayne, Thierry Mugler, Sally Jesse Raphael, Tommy Lee, Rip Taylor, Christy Turlingon, Irina Panteva, Sarah Michelle Geller, Betsy Johnson, Joan Chen, Ron Jeremy, Alana Starr, Jon Sedaca, Rosie O’Donnell, Ricki Lake, the Spice Girls, Bret Easton Ellis, Donny Bonaduce, Grace Jones, Tommy Tune, David Byrne, Debbie Boone, Robert Plant, Luther Vandross, Christy Turlington, No Doubt, Robert DiNiro, Kate Shaw, Shalom Harlow, Robin Leach, Beverly D’Angelo, Mary Steenburgen, Joanne Worley, Sandra Bernhard, Amy Irving, Amber Valletta, Kelsey Grammar, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Toni Braxton, Roseanne Barr, Cindy Shu, Ron Jeremy, Harvey Fierstein, Dee-Lite, and Matt Dillon.

Darlings, whether you are on your way to the Hamptons, Montauk Point, or Fire Island – be sure to stop in and say “Hello” –You’ll always feel welcome at the Bunk House!

For more information about the Bunk House please visit http://www.myspace.com/bunkhousesayville

(Long Island, NY) This month I had the chance to visit the oldest winery and had the opportunity to interview one of the most famous photographers on the North Fork of Long Island.

Chosen as the Best Winery in Long Island and presented with the Editor’s Choice Award by Long Island Press as the premier vineyard and winery on Long Island, Borghese Vineyard in Cutchogue North Fork has the oldest vines producing the finest wines in this winemaking region. At the Borghese Winery their philosophy is “A good wine is first made in the field”, so they tend to their vines and soil with great care. Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc are their signature wines, along with many award winners including Meritage and Chardonnay.

Beginning in 1999, the first vineyard on the North Fork has been under the nurturing supervision of Prince Marco and Princess Ann Marie Borghese, who have significantly renamed it Castello di Borghese — Castle of the Borgheses. The 2003 season marked the 30th anniversary of this founding vineyard of the Long Island wine industry. Ann Marie and Marco continue to apply new levels of energy, watching the vineyard evolve graciously under their stewardship.

This elegant vineyard is the perfect setting for Local artist and internationally acclaimed photographer Jake Rajs to presently display his collection of images from his new book, “Between Sea and Sky, Landscapes of the North Fork” until December 1, 2007. I had a chance to chat with Jake about his famous photographs and his passion for capturing the perfect image.

What inspired you to publish “Between Sea and Sky Landscapes of the North Fork?”

Jake Rajs: The light on the North Fork and it’s a peninsula, water almost everywhere which has a unique quality of light. It also has a rural quality. You are close to the city but you have farm people living off the land. Those two combinations inspired me to publish the book.

Are you strictly a photographer or do you paint as well?

Jake Rajs:I use to paint a long time ago but I strictly am a photographer now.

What made you decide to predominately do photography?

Jake Rajs: I like the relationship with the outside world. When I was painting in the studios I was always indoors. I like to be part of world meeting people, traveling that excites me the most. I saw a book of poems and photographs, and thought what a great idea. So I got myself a camera. The poetry wasn’t as good as the photography. I found I could say it better without words. Artists use a different vehicle to express themselves. For me, it’s the camera.

Where has your photography taken you?

Jake Rajs: Almost all the continents of the world, Egypt, Istanbul, Kenya, Hong Kong, Indonesia.

Is there a favorite place you love to photograph?

Jake Rajs: The United States. I was born in Poland and later on moved to Israel and then my family decided to come to the United States when I was eight years old. My father came first, while we were in Israel, maybe it’s my childhood memory talking, but we came on a ship. It took two weeks, and then we arrived in New York harbor. We were all on deck, it was nighttime, and we saw the Statue of Liberty and everyone’s crying, I’m crying. Then, early in the morning, we were watching the sun hit the skyline, and everything turns golden. People came for their dreams.

Photographer Jake Rajs has traveled across the world and throughout the United States, capturing the image and spirit of place. His creations have appeared in National Geographic books, Life, and Travel and Leisure.

Since his early inception into the world of art, Jake has published thirteen books, one focusing on New York City that came out in 1985 to “These United States”, an enormous limited edition coffee table book with an introduction by Walter Cronkite. it was partly because of that collection, published by Rizzoli in 2003, that Jake was selected as “Best Observer” in Reader’s Digest special issue featuring America’s 100 Best.

Over the years, Jake has focused on New York City and the United States, clocking by his own estimation a million miles criss-crossing the nation. “You should focus on something you know and you care about. It is my sincerest hope that my images go beyond mere representation to communicate emotionally and spiritually.” His 1990 “AMERICA” published by Rizzoli, introduction by James Michener was chosen by Gene Shalit of NBC as one of the best picture books of 1990. Currently in its 4th printing with over 150,000 copies sold. It also has been published in German and French editions.

Rajs dedication to his work serves a greater purpose, “My motivation is to help humanity, by showing beauty or giving another perspective on whatever subject I’ve chosen. I get to express myself and have fun along the way.”

For more information about world renowned photographer Jake Rajs please visit his website www.jakeraj.com and to learn more about the oldest vineyard on the North Fork Castello di Borghese Winery please visit www.castellodiborghese.com

Fashion Week has finally come to an end generating the latest trends in fashion, the hottest fashion designers, the most beautiful models, the magnificent parties, the fashion press, the outrageous fashionistas, the celebrities and so much more. Below is a detailed breakdown of some of the highlights of the best designers and their shows.

“Fun, fun, fun is the name of the game!” shouted Designer Richie Rich from the Heatherettes as their Spring Collection was shown at Gotham Hall. Club Kid Richie Rich has emerged into the superstar fashion designer in collaboration with his partner in crime Traver Rains to create the newest collection themed Star-Spangled Smiles with doses of big red-white-and-blue Americana. The celebrity crowd included P. Diddy, Lance Bass, Bijou Phillips, and Tinsley Mortimer. The amazing Amanda Lepore and provocative Porn Star Jenna Jameson closed the show.

Always the Prom Queen, Betsey Johnson’s Spring 2008 Collection emphasized the perfect prom party dress with extra crinoline. Betsey explains “Life is just a prom. No matter what she’s wearing, she can’t get out of her prom state of mind!” Betsey’s whimsical collections are always for the young of heart especially this season.

Betsey reminds us of her 1958 prom-night photo from Terryville High School in Connecticut. The show was coordinated decade by decade, from the fifties with huge crinolines through the sixties and seventies remembering delicate daises and empire waistlines to the 21st century. An abundance of petticoated party frocks sprinkled with a collaboration of romantic hearts, sequins, gold lame and sweet lace.

The theme for Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 Collection was a day at the races. Very “Rex Harrison” very “Audrey Hepburn” very “My Fair Lady.” the gala 40th anniversary fashion show and soiree was held in the Conservatory Garden of Central Park. Models strutted down the runway wearing enormous dramatic hats, veils, garden-party dresses, halter necklines and ruffled jabots in contrast to menswear-style jackets and tailored trousers. Ascots and Spats finished off the detailing of the menswear fashion look. My last exciting show was the Malan Breton Spring 2008 Collection. Malan catapulted into stardom in 2006 when he was cast in the hit TV realty show Bravo’s Project Runway 3.

Breton’s elegant international collections have opened his atelier to the praise of the New York press reviewing his fashion line as outstanding throughout the world. The inspiration for Spring 2008 comes from a sentimental photograph of Malan’s ancestors on holiday in French colonial Indochina. References to Chinese and South East Asian traditional dress began this seasons vocabulary! Malan takes this vision to Hollywood, London and Paris before arriving in New York in 2008. His luxurious fabrics are married with architectural shapes and couture finishes to create a wide array of show-stopping ultra-glam creations. A collection designed to suit his customers’ multi-venued wardrobe needs. Tap Shorts and Trousers, Sun Dresses and Ball Gowns are all a part of this glamorous adventure.

A fabulous repertoire of silks and silk collaborations drape into the couture garments of the season. Double layered fabrics create architecture, sensuality, and luxury in a single garment. Silk linings and lace facings finish off the garment in couture refinement.

Golden Pearl Ginger, Raw Sugar, Azure, Cloud, Conch, Salt Crystal, Red Lacquer and Onyx are the colors of the Spring season. Cheongsams and Pagodas meet tiered and floating layers of supple architecture to arrive at a worldly collection sumptuously revealing Malan Breton’s vision for Spring 2008.

(Long Island, NY) This week was hectic and exciting attending all the wonderful fashion shows at Bryant Park. A week filled with glamorous fashionistas, top designers, celebrities, models movie stars and paparazzi!

My favorite show of the week that I was invited to was the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring 2007 collection on Wednesday, September 13th in the tents at Bryant Park. I arrived backstage at the event wearing a fabulous silver creation designed by my stylist Count Vlad from his Vladicouture collection.

Carmen Marc Valvo takes his inspiration for Spring 2007 from the dramatic flower paintings of Georgia O’Keefe. The collection is defined with hues of the purity of magnolia white, the drama of midnight black with a touch of gold, a blush of rose and muted tones of sand. The architect of the collection is voluminous pieces and abstract pattern with emphasis on perfect detail creating the sensuality of luxurious evening gowns and elegant cocktail dresses.

Last year’s collection theme was 1960’s Vegas glamour. Black headbands, beehived under-flips and Frank Sinatra singing, “I’ve God You Under my Skin” put everyone in the cocktail lounge mood “. Let’s have a martini darlings, shaken not stirred!

Carmen Marc Valvo was a ready to wear designer for Nina Ricci and Christian Dior before embarking on his own couture line. In 1989 he courageously launched his first label with just a few thousand dollars. He fearlessly pulled off a collection to show department and specialty stores at the Fall Market in New York. He revealed to me that he had just bought a home in the Hamptons and was dedicated to making his vision of having his own label a reality. After presenting his true passion, his eveningwear collection, the buyers from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue fell in love with his designs and his collection was brought into their stores. He also told me that Bloomingdales was particularly fond of his collection as well. The Carmen Marc Valvo Couture collection is seen during the New York Fashion Week twice a year. The Carmen Marc Valvo collection is always elegant, glamorous with attention to perfect detailing. The world of Carmen Marc Valvo includes a suit collection, sportswear, recently custom furs which was presented at the FICA show, shoes, limited edition jewelry and soon there will be a swimwear line that Carmen mentioned in our interview.

His soul’s desire is to bring glamorous dressing to every woman’s lifestyle. Every woman should look like a Hollywood movie star. His creations are favorites among Hollywood stars and A-list celebrities including Lucy Liu, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Beyonce, Kim Kattrall and Catherine Zeta-Jones. TIME Magazine is quoted as saying “While other designers seek to shock, Valvo’s creations shine in the marketplace”.

More recently Carmen has joined the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA) as an ambassador to raise awareness of this curable cancer.

Bravo darlings to Carmen Marc Valvo, I too am in love with Carmen!!

For more information please visit www.carmenmarcvalvo.com

The Heatherette showed their Spring collection on September 12, 2006.

Hotel heiress, celebutante Paris Hilton opened the show wearing chiffon rolling a Heatherette wheelie bag down the fashion show’s runway, lip-synching to her just recorded song “Stars are Blind”.

The theme of this year’s collection was our favorite blonde hotel heiress to be kidnapped by exotic gypsies and sexy pirates before being rescued and married. Yes darlings, I said married!

The house was filled with A-list celebrities including Jamie Lynn Sigler, Ingrid Cesares, Oksana Baiul and MTV’s John Norris. In the audience were your local colorful club kids, drag queens and teenybopper socialites talking on their rhinestone encrusted cell phones in the front row.

Another gorgeous heiress to the Hearst fortune Miss Lydia Hearst also did the catwalk on the runway wearing one of the Heatherette’s collection. Socialite and “The It Girl” Tinsley Mortimer wore a campy tennis ensemble to music of Madonna’s “Holiday”.

The cliffhanger of the rock star production fashion show, Paris’s other half suddenly brunette sister Nicky dressed in a strapless tuxedo dress led the bridal procession of models in scantly clad bikinis down the fashion runway followed by the glamorous Reverend Amanda Lepore dressed appropriately as a provocative minister, and of course then came dressed all in blue the blushing bride Paris Hilton, (well darling’s it is ridiculous for her to wear white anymore) on the arm of another toy boy. The couple kissed and posed for photos as all happy couples do.

The gossip is that backstage Richie revealed that his significant other proposed marriage to him after colleagues and friends congratulated him on a terrific show! We all want to know darlings did he accept the proposal? My sources tell me that Richie revealed, “yeah, I’m gonna get married”, “I think I’m gonna do it on the Heatherette runway, too. In a year!”

The show is always a hoot and lots of fun to see! I love the Heatherettes!!!