The 2013 Richard Tucker award, which is often referred to as the “Heisman Trophy of opera,” was recently awarded to New York mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard. Each year the nonprofit Richard Tucker Music Foundation awards the prize — plus $30,000 — to “an American singer poised on the edge of a major national and international career,” […]

It seems you’re never too young to benefit from the anti-aging properties of luxury skincare products. Just ask Barron Trump, the 7-year-old son of Donald and Melania. The youngster uses his mother’s Caviar Complex C6 moisturizer every night after his bath. “I put it on him from head to toe. He likes it!” Melania, who […]

Sean Parker is sparing no expense when he says “I Do” to his fiancee Alexandra Lenas on June 1. The 33-year-old billionaire has reportedly spent $9 million to create a temporary medieval backdrop for his upcoming nuptials. According to TMZ, Parker, the mastermind behind Napster, booked the Ventana Inn in Big Sur, CA for the […]

According to a new study by the Council for Community and Economic Research, Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the U.S. — with Brooklyn coming in at a close second. The organization analyzed the cost of common goods and services such as rent, milk, haircuts, wine, movie tickets and gasoline in 307 […]

The Met is expanding its collection of Cubist artwork thanks to cosmetics tycoon Leonard A. Lauder. The 80-year-old philanthropist has promised the New York institution his collection of 78 Cubist paintings, drawings and sculptures, reports The New York Times. Lauder’s donation includes three Picassos, 17 Braques, 14 Légers and 14 works by Gris and is […]

Talk about brand loyalty! New York Knicks all-star Iman Shumpert recently sported the adidas logo in his hair, but the NBA told him to remove it because it violated official league rules. Shumpert, an adidas endorser, is featured in a new adidas-Champs collaborative commercial alongside Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Denver Broncos linebacker […]

When choosing her outfits for her upcoming world tour, pop megastar Beyoncé could have her pick of designers. But the 31-year-old star has decided to wear at least one piece custom-made outfit by Italian twins Dean and Dan Caten, reports Vogue. Though specific details of Beyoncé’s fashion stylists are being kept firmly under wraps, a […]

Jay-Z is adding a new job title to his resume! The hip-hop artist and entrepreneur became a sports agent this week, kicking off his latest venture with a premiere client — New York Yankees star Robinson Cano. Jay-Z recently launched his own sports management company, Roc Nation Sports, that will partner with another leading agency, […]

Several members of Manhattan’s social elite invaded the Garden Court and Music Room of the Frick on Thursday evening for the museum’s annual Young Fellows Ball. The event, sponsored by Donna Karan, featured a Dance of Time theme that referenced the museum’s current exhibition, “Precision and Splendor: Clocks and Watches at the Frick Collection.” The […]