Among a festive atmosphere of visitors to Vatican City, Pope Francis on Sunday declared Mother Teresa a saint.
In a canonization Mass lead by the Pope, the Catholic nun who devoted her life to helping the poor, was a declared a saint.
‘The Young Pope’ Jude Law at Venice Film Festival promotes new HBO series
Jude Law dressed to impress at the 73rd Venice Film Festival over the weekend promoting new series The Young Pope coming soon to HBO.
The 43-year old actor stars in the Paolo Sorrentino directed ten-episode series as the complex and conflicted Pius XIII, the first American pope.
The Young Pope, which tells the controversial story of the beginning of Pius XIII’s pontificate, co-stars include the amazing Diane Keaton as Sister Mary, an American nun living in Vatican City, as well as Silvio Orlando, Scott Shepherd, Cécile de France, Javier Cámara, Ludivine Sagnier, Toni Bertorelli and James Cromwell.
Jackie Rogers Collection shows in the Hamptons
Couture fashion designer Jackie Rogers presented her 2016 collection for all seasons at a private residence in Southampton, with 20% of proceeds donated to the Southampton Fresh Air Home, a residential camp for physically challenged youth offering summer and year-round programs focused on recreation, education and independence.
Guests viewing her timeless collection including dresses, jackets and separates from the Jackie Rogers Collection while enjoying Sufi Wines included Dena K. Weiner, Claudia Avendano, Dr. Eric Braverman, Janna Bullock, Robin Cofer, Debbie Dickinson, Jeffrey and Pam Goldman, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Anne Kulinova, Caroline Lieberman, Pamela Morgan, Thomas Naro, Luciana Pampalone, Lauren Day Roberts, models Joyce Duijx and Mackenzie Vickers, Cognac Wellerlane, Howard and Debbie Wenig, and Jody Wolff.
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Cognac Wellerlane, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Jackie Rogers, Debbie Dickinson
Oprah Winfrey Network Hosts Private Screening of “Queen Sugar”
Oprah and her Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) held a private New York screening of its new original drama series, “Queen Sugar,” from award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey at the Crosby Street Hotel.
Following the screening, there was a Q&A with DuVernay and attending cast members Rutina Wesley (“Nova Bordelon”), Dawn-Lyen Gardner (“Charley Bordelon West”), Kofi Siriboe (“Ralph Angel Bordelon”), and Nicholas L. Ashe (“Micah West”).
Award-winning DuVernay who brought us the incredible “Selma”, directed the first two episodes, and all episodes in the series’ debut season are directed by women.
“Queen Sugar” based on the book by Natalie Baszile, chronicles the lives and loves of the estranged Bordelon siblings in Saint Josephine, Louisiana.
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Sounds of Billy Idol, Diane Reeves at Prostate Cancer Foundation Annual Gala
The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual gala had some big names entertaining the crowd at Water Mill’s Parrish Art Museum last weekend.
Billy Idol (pictured), Diane Reeves and vocal group The Company Men entertained this year’s gala in support of The 12th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament. Also taking the stage with a special performance was Dr. Francis Collins, Director of National Institute of Heath.
One hundred percent of the funds raised throughout the evening went to supporting groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.
The foundation’s founder Michael Milken talked about how far PCF has come since its founding, how much of difference the foundation’s work does, and its aim one day to make prostate cancer an illness to “find in the history books.”
The event’s Challenge Research Award raised over $3.5 million in support of the foundation’s work.
Guests supporting the cause included Patricia Duff and Richard Cohen (pictured), Lori Milken, Leon and Debra Black, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Jackie Rogers, Ken and Maria Fishel, David and Julia Koch, and Jonathan W. Simons (President & CEO, Prostate Cancer Foundation).
Aces Venus Williams, Monica Seles strut their stuff at American Express Pro Walk
Tennis legends Monica Seles and Venus Williams surprised tennis fans at the American Express Fan Experience during the U.S. Open last week.
The two US Open former Champs greeted fans inside the American Express Pro Walk, a tech-tailored, emotion-focused journey immersing tennis fans in the authentic feeling of stepping out onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The experience combines replicas of the player locker room and tunnel, virtual appearances by former US Open champions Seles and Pete Sampras, three-dimensional sound and a dome projection of the stadium to make it truly feel like you’re on center court.
Venus has partnered with American Express for this year’s US Open to create a series of short digital video vignettes (American Express YouTube channel) to show fans what it means to “Open Like a Pro.” Each video shows a different part of Venus’ routine to get ready for the US Open Like a Pro – from starting her mornings off fresh and picking out the perfect outfit for the match to practicing her footwork and getting into the right mindset ahead of the tournament.
Charlie Puth’s Bullying Prevention Campaign with CustomInk
This week, CustomInk launched its 6th annual Be Good to Each Other Campaign in partnership with platinum Recording Artist Charlie Puth at The Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood.
They created a limited edition custom t-shirt in support of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, calling attention to bullying prevention, a hot topic that resonates everyday and honors National Bullying Prevention Month throughout the month of October.
Said Puth; “The topic of bullying has always weighed heavily on me. It’s important for all of us to speak up and encourage young people to be good to one another. I’m excited to stand alongside CustomInk and support the Be Good to Each Other campaign to help bring awareness to bullying prevention month and encourage people nationwide to put an end to bullying.”
Well said Charlie.
Others joining the cause include: Elias Harger, Jackson Harris, Jenna Ortega, and Jordan Smith.
Jeremy Piven’s with the band
Actor Jeremy Piven sat in with the band at Santa Margherita’s She Shed Event at Mar Vista Art Department in Los Angeles.
Piven happily played back up on the cajón, and spent time mingling with guests.
The Italian wine brand unveiled its eco-sustainable “She Shed,” while serving guests Santa Margherita Prosecco and Rose cocktails.
Proceeds from the silent auction benefitted charity partner, Recycle Across America, a charity Jeremy is a big supporter of.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s super-summer of Nina Agdal
Leonardo DCaprio‘s summer squeeze showed off her assets at the Sports Illustrated Summer Of Swim Fan Festival last weekend.
From the beginning of summer until recent, the 24-year old model from Denmark has been spending time with the Hollywood superstar all over Manhattan and the Hamptons.
This past weekend the young stunner along with supermodel Hannah Davis a.k.a. Mrs. Jeter, spent time on Coney Island’s boardwalk in Brooklyn taking part in the all day festival.
Rob Lowe’s family rules the roast at Comedy Central
It was superstar Rob Lowe‘s turn to be in the hot seat and get roasted by his peers and popular comedians ready to trash the honoree personally and professionally.
Known for his stunningly handsome good looks, good sport Lowe brought along his two sons Matthew Edward and John Owen, as well as longtime wife Sheryl Berkoff to the Comedy Central roast hosted by David Spade airing September 5.