Luxury men’s retailer John Varvatos is hosting an event at its Soho location on Feb. 9 to celebrate the release of the Ernst Benz by John Varvatos Limited Edition ChronoScope. Featuring a brushed stainless steel case and polished domed sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment, the limited edition timepiece combines a retro vibe with post-modern sensibility. […]

Singer Gloria Estefan and her music entrepreneur husband, Emilio, are developing a new Broadway show based on their lives. “Sharing our life story through music will give us a new opportunity to honor our roots and, hopefully, to be able to inspire generations to come,” the couple said in a statement. The 55-year-old Grammy Award […]

Denise Rich threw a beautiful lunch today at The Modern for her friends in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Keisha Escoffery, Inga Rubenstein, Allison Lutnick (whose Jimmy Choo charity is coming up!) Star Jones, Lorraine Schwartz, Marci Warren, Donna D’Cruz, Camilla Olson, Danna Hammond, Jane Holzer, Michele Rella and Caroline Berthet were all there. Denise gave […]

It looks like winter weather inspires shoppers to flock to Ralph Lauren stores. The designer clothing company posted a 27 percent increase in its fiscal third-quarter profit, reports the Associated Press. “Our third-quarter performance is a testament to the enduring appeal of our brand and the dedication of our passionate team,” Ralph Lauren, chairman and […]

Tony Bennett recently attended an event at the Electric Room benefiting the Amy Winehouse Foundation, but became agitated by the all the ’90s music being played. According to the New York Post, the 86-year-old crooner requested a more classic soundtrack. “Tony gets restless when he doesn’t like the music,” Mitch Winehouse told the event’s organizer […]

Get ready to see Tom Hank‘s name in lights! The Academy-Award winning actor is gearing up for his Broadway debut of a new play from the late Nora Ephron entitled “Lucky Guy.” Hanks, 56, has committed to a 15-week run and will reportedly earn 12.5 percent of the weekly box office, with a $75,000 minimum. […]

Robert De Niro couldn’t contain his emotion while appearing as a guest on Katie Couric‘s daytime talk show on Monday. The 69-year-old actor came on the program to discuss the hit film “Silver Linings Playbook” with director David O. Russell and co-star Bradley Cooper, but broke down in tears while describing the film’s premise. In […]

Will Ferrell has just finished renovating the $4.2 million West Village loft he purchased in 2010. The 45-year-old funnyman hired interior designer Shawn Henderson to oversee the remodel, which included whitewashing the floors and sprucing up the kitchen and bathrooms. The unit looks bright and cheery, while still maintaining its industrial appeal. Check out the […]

Mayor Michael Bloomberg may have stepped foot on the campus of Johns Hopkins University as a shy, C-student from Medford, Massachusetts, but he left four years later with an A average and a lust for leadership. During his senior year, Bloomberg served as the president of his fraternity, his senior class and the council overseeing […]