The long awaited wedding of Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel happens this Thursday, July 8th at 10pm on Bravo. Bethenny will walk down the Four Seasons Restaurant aisle with NY businessman and all around normal nice guy, Jason Hoppy. The self-proclaimed lunatic and queen of the one- liners told us of the press recently on a conference call that just because her new baby girl Bryn brings out the calm in her, doesn’t mean she is done with being wild, crazy and outrageous. She’s looking forward to filming another season of her spinoff but will obviously have to come up with a new name. Bethenny, when asked if she wants to do another season of Real Housewives of NY, balked at the idea and basically said been there done that and prefers her new show. I’m sure feisty and fiery Mrs. Hoppy, even though she sounds settled into domestic bliss, will find ways to keep the flames burning for season two.
Bethenny Gets Married Thursday Night
P. Diddy’s Former Assistant Engaged
One time umbrella holder for P. Diddy, Fonzworth Bentley aka Derrick Watkins, is getting married, AOL’s Black Voices if reporting. The lucky gal is dancer and now actress, Faune Chambers, who got her start dancing for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Fonzworth, who is a rapper, became famous doing that infamous umbrella walk with P. Diddy and become more famous on MTV’s reality show “From G’s To Gents.” Just goes to show that no task is too small or demeaning in show business to make it big.
Sandler and Sadie Hanging in Malibu
Funnyman and box officer favorite, Adam Sandler hanging out with his oldest daughter, adorable and sly looking 4 year old Sadie, at Malibu’s Cross Creek over the July 4th weekend. Sandler, who has held his own with impressive box office numbers, couldn’t be more comfortable in is his own skin as he hangs out close to home in his way casual clothes. Catch a glimpse of wife Jackie and both daughters, Sadie and 2 year old Sunny, in Grown Ups.
Pee-Wee Herman Movie in the Works
Judd Apatow, comedy writing and directing genius, is producing a Pee-Wee Herman movie for Universal Studios, according to Variety. Pee-Wee aka Paul Reubens, will write it along with writer, actor and comedian Paul Rust. Paul Ruebens shot to fame in the 80’s with “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” which was Tim Burton’s directorial debut and “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” which ran on CBS for 4 years. He then was at career standstill after getting arrested for indecent exposure but rebounded in 2001 for his unforgettable role in ‘Blow’ alongside Johnny Depp. Reuben’s is said to be thrilled that Judd Apatow is attached.
Matt Damon “Ante’s Up” for Africa
Superstar and super- charitable good guy Matt Damon, helps out his Ocean’s Trilogy buddy Don Cheadle by partaking in some poker at the Rio in Vegas, to raise money for Africans in need. ‘Ante Up For Africa,’ is a non-profit organization founded by Don Cheadle and poker experts Annie Duke and Norm Epstein, which is dedicated to raising money and awareness for Africa. Damon also showed his love for poker during his 1998 cult classic flick ‘Rounders.’
Super-Agent to the Stars Ed Limato Dies
Ed Limato, the brilliant and glamorous talent agent who repped every one from Marlon Brando to Denzel Washington, Michelle Pfeiffer and Richard Gere, died yesterday at his Beverly Hills home. He was 73 years old and had been in poor health for a while. Limato, who spent most of his career at ICM and then moved over to a recent stint at WME, was known for his skill in discovering talent both in front of the camera and behind it. He trained and launched the careers of many of today’s top talent executives and guided the careers of super stars like Meryl Streep, Dennis Quaid, and veteran actress Jill Clayburgh just to name a few. Every year, Ed Limato emphatically hosted the most dazzling and coveted pre-Oscar bash in town at his California estate and famously walked around in his bare feet. Limato was a true Hollywood star and a one of a kind top brass, and will be greatly missed.
Real NY Housewife Kelly Winging it with Jewelry
Kooky, sweet and far out Real Housewife of New York City Kelly Killoren Bensimon, having lunch at Pastis with a male companion recently. Bensimon, according to US Magazine, is stepping away from reality TV to focus on her new feather-filled jewelry line, Kelly by Kelly Killoren Bensimon. She told US, “One of the most influential icons for me has always been Raquel Welch. Wrapped in suede and golden-tanned skin, Welch in ‘One Million B.C.’ epitomized raw beauty.” It sounds like Kelly is attempting to compare herself to Welch, the actress, author and sex symbol. Oy vey, not even close but one can dream. The collection ranges from $50 to $150 and is available at chic and trendy Intermix stores across the country. Jewelry design maybe, Raquel Welch never.
Jill Zarin’s Sketchy Lunch with Nate Berkus
Real Housewife of New York City, Jill Zarin, who got beat up big time this season by most of the other wives, was seen wining and dining Oprah interior designer, Nate Berkus at paparazzi laden Nello’s. Nate’s new show, ‘The Nate Berkus Show’ debuts on NBC in September and Jill, who also works for the Peacock network via Bravo, and who also has show business dreams of grandeur, must have something spicy cooking in the ambition oven.
Anarchy for Brett Ratner’s “Chaos”
Brett Ratner, best known for his mega directing skills, has his feet in TV as well as Producer on Fox’s hit show Prison Break and was attempting to continue in that path with a new series “Chaos.” Variety reported that Twentieth Century Fox TV’s “Chaos,” was heading towards production on a mid-season order for CBS until negotiations broke down and options for the show’s actors were allowed to expire. The satirical drama was to star Freddy Rodriguez, as a CIA agent forced to spy on his colleagues. Apparently, the studio and the network were bickering from the beginning over budget, license fees and location approval among other things. The big bucks that were around years ago before the economy fell just aren’t around now and the big bosses who own the networks and studios are looking at every penny.
Sean Penn Swims around Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz
Sean Penn seen here months ago hanging out at Cross Creek in Malibu Ca, is considering starring in and producing a movie about surfing icon Dorian “Doc Paskowitz,” Variety reported. The cult hero abandoned his successful medical practice for a professional surfing career and hit the road in a camper with his nine children for a different type of lifestyle. He later founded the first surf camp in the US. Along with Penn, Alan and Gabe Polsky, who had success with ‘Bad Lientenant’ are attached as producers, and are also the sons of energy magnate Michael Polsky. The eccentric Paskowitz, now 89 years old, who has avoided optioning the rights to other producers through the years like Matt Weaver and Graydon Carter of Vanity Fair and Waverly Inn fame, is said to be thrilled that Sean Penn is attached.