Petra Nemcova barely survived the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Nine years later, the supermodelturned- philanthropist reflects on the harrowing experience and how it inspired her to help other victims.

Still looking for NYE plans? Not to fear! Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate dinner or an elaborate bash, we’ve put together an eclectic list of options at some of NYC’s chicest locations. For those who want a taste of the South of France without leaving the city that never sleeps, check out […]

Last New Year’s Eve, Lady Gaga and Mayor Michael Bloomberg shared a smooch in front of billions as they dropped the ball to ring in the new year. This year, the Mayor says he’ll be joined by 18 high-kicking Rockettes for the Times Square crystal ball drop on Dec. 31. With so many lovely ladies […]

The holiday windows at New York’s major department stores were extra cute this year! The themes ranged from the Great Gatsby to Cirque du Soleil, with cameos from Disney characters, jazz musicians and more. Check out our roundup of window displays from Bergdorf, Saks, Lord & Taylor, Barneys, Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel, Tiffany & Co. and […]

Natalie Portman is a good investment! Forbes released its annual Best Actors for the Buck list, and named the 31-year-old Academy Award winner as the most bankable star in Hollywood. Though Portman has a slew of projects in the works, the brunette beauty hasn’t graced the silver screen since her supporting role in 2011’s Thor. […]

Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager (of Studio 54 fame), along with a few investors, recently purchased 215 Chrystie Street for a cool $50 million. The empty lot will include a 25-story tower with a hotel on the first 17 floors and condos on the rest. The land previously served as a garden for low-income tenants in […]

All the single ladies — and gents — will have a chance to join Beyonce onstage during the upcoming Super Bowl half-time show. Pepsi recently announced that 100 lucky fans will stand beside the Grammy-winning musician when she performs at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3. To be considered, fans should submit […]

There’s no need to wait until The Great Gatsby hits theaters this May to experience life in the Roaring ’20s. The Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate on Long Island is offering a $15,000 “Romantic Evening Package” that’s reminiscent of life in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s fictional East Egg. The Gatsby-esque experience begins with a limo drive […]

Fans of Jack Klugman, who died Christmas Eve, have been paying their respects at 1049 Park Avenue, the address of the Upper East Side building where his character lived as one half of TV’s “Odd Couple.” The iconic building appears in the opening credits of the show, which starred Klugman as sportswriter Oscar Madison and […]