It sounds like another Clinton may run for political office one day. Not Hillary Clinton – but Chelsea. The former first daughter took a new step in her evolution as a public figure, moderating a panel discussion Monday on child hunger. Sponsored by the Association for a Better New York, the event drew leaders from […]

Thomas Keller, the culinary mastermind behind Per Se and The French Laundry, opens up about his childhood food preferences and his time in France in his latest book, “Bouchon Bakery.” As with his other four books, his latest effort is a collaboration. He co-wrote “Bouchon Bakery” (which is also the name of his chain of […]

Timothy Forbes, son of publishing powerhouse Malcolm Forbes, and chief operating officer of the family’s iconic magazine empire, has sold his townhouse at 60 West 11th Street in the West Village for $11.5 million, according to public records filed today. Built in 1842, the 3,700-square-foot home hit the market over the summer with an asking […]

Recent Columbia graduate Shawn Wines inked a deal with Fox after his two-and-half minute comedy short, Upstairs, went viral and caught the attention of Hollywood execs. Producer Aaron Kaplan was forwarded the racy video (which has amassed more than 2 million views online) by his mom, which prompted him to contact Wines and develop a […]

Hollywood heavyweight Scarlett Johansson is adding a dose of sex appeal and glamour to Broadway’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” this winter. The 28-year-old actress will earn a minimum payment of $40,000 per week for playing the seductive and neglected wife Maggie, according to offering papers distributed to investors. Though Johansson won’t be the […]

  The legendary Beatrice Inn is back! But whether it’s better than ever is still yet to be decided. Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and partners Emil Varda and Brett Rasinski breathed new life into the storied downtown gem a few weeks ago, transforming it from a celebrity-filled late-night hotspot to a cozy New York […]

The premiere of “Stand Up Guys” turned into an A-list reunion for actors Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Christopher Walken, Julianna Margulies, Mark Margolis, Addison Timlin, and a slew of other celebrities who came out to celebrate the film’s release at the Museum of Modern Art on Sunday, Dec. 9. Directed by Fisher Stevens, the crime-comedy […]

Luxury crystal retailer, Baccarat, is set to unveil their newest flagship store in New York City in May 2013, just in time to celebrate the brand’s 250th anniversary. Located at 635 Madison Avenue at 60th Street, the expansive 2,800-square-foot store designed by architect and designer, Rafael de Cárdenas, will feature tableware, lighting, decorative objects and […]

Pop superstar Beyoncé Knowles just inked a $50 million deal with Pepsi. The pop mega-star’s new campaign with the company is described as a hybrid project that will include standard advertising like commercials as well as a multimillion-dollar fund to support the singer’s chosen creative projects. “Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve,” Beyoncé […]