Springs resident cosmic couple Amy Zerner and Monte Farber’s Enchanted Birthday Book and Quantum Affirmations have both been awarded the 2012 Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Gift Books category. The Nautilus Awards recognizes books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living and positive social change, while at the same time they stimulate the imagination and offer the reader new possibilities for a better life and a better world. Past award winners include: the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, M.D., Barbara Kingsolver, Marianne Williamson, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckart Tolle, Rhonda Byrne, Joel Osteen, Andrew Weil, M.D., Gary Zukov, Mariel Hemingway and Judy Collins.
Gwyneth Paltrow Is The Face Of Hugo Boss Perfume
May 19, 2012 by The Soth Team
South Forker Gwyneth Paltrow is the face of Hugo Boss’ upcoming Black Boss Nuit Pour Femme perfume. “To me, the Boss woman is driven, ambitious and goes after she wants, but she balances being strong and very feminine at the same time,” Paltrow told Women’s Wear Daily.
Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel And Arianna Huffington To Be Honored Tonight
May 18, 2012 by SOTH Team
Southampton’s Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel will be honored, along with Arianna Huffington, at the 2012 Elly Awards on May 18 at The Plaza in New York. Presented by the Women’s Forum of New York.
Matthew Broderick Nominated For An Astaire Award
May 17, 2012 by The SOTH Team
While Hamptons resident Sarah Jessica Parker was making an entrance, wearing a stunning Valentino at the Metropolitan Costume Gala Monday evening, hubby Matthew Broderick was at the 30th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards Nominations party at the Lambs Club crosstown. Broderick was nominated for an Astaire Award for his fancy moves in Nice Work If You Can Get It, the new Broadway musical. He posed for photos with his director and choreographer, fellow Astaire nominee, Kathleen Marshall and Astaire Awards associate producer Carolyn Kendall Buchter. Southampton’s Buchter will co-chair the 30th Fred & Adele Astaire Awards on June 4 with Water Mill’s Alix Michel. Parker is joining forces with Tom Hanks, Michael Douglas and NBC Universal to make public service announcements in support of military veterans.
Jennifer Lopez Tops Forbes List, May Leave American Idol
May 16, 2012 by The Soth Team
It would be a sad day to see Hamptons resident Jennifer Lopez leave “American Idol”, but it looks like this is going to be her last season. According to media reports she is planning to quit the show after Season 11 ends next week, because she is “too busy.”
And busy she is. Jennifer Lopez is officially number 1 on the Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list for the first time ever. The star earned $52 million in the last year, beating out Oprah Winfrey for the number 1 spot. She also unseated none other than Lady Gaga from the top spot, who moved to number 5.
Mickey Paraskevas Illustrates New Children’s Book
May 16, 2012 by David Rattiner
Hamptons artist and cartoonist Mickey Paraskevas, whose work has been gracing the covers of Dan’s Papers for over 23 years, has created the illustrations for a new children’s book, On My Way to the Bath, which is coming out on May 22.
“The book was written by an old friend of mine named Sarah Maizes, who was an agent at the William Morris agency and told me that she had an idea for a book,” says Mickey, who also counts The Green Monkeys among his creations. “She got the book done and I got the illustrations done and we were able to sell it quickly. It’s a very cute book about a little girl named Livi who just refuses to go to the bath. It’s really adorible.”
Publishers Weekly, The School Library Journal and many other publications have given the book rave reviews.
“We worked on it very hard and it really came out great. I’m really happy with it. It takes a long time to put these books together and a lot of collaboration.”
Mickey will be announcing a public reading schedule at Bookhampton on his website michaelparaskevas.com
Howard Stern Receives Largely Positive Reviews After Debut On America’s Got Talent
May 15, 2012 by Jennifer DeVito
There were many concerns regarding Southampton resident Howard Stern‘s debut as a judge on NBC‘s top rated summer series, America’s Got Talent. Stern was even surprised himself that NBC wanted him to be a judge. ”These executives at NBC must be out of their mind to take a risk on me,” he said at the beginning of the show. However, after his debut last night, they proved to have made a good decision. Stern received largely positive reviews, and he was described as being thoughtful and bluntly honest with his critiques. The Los Angeles Times said Stern had a “sweet” debut, People Magazine said he “showed heart” and the Washington Post called him a “beloved” uncle. He had touching moments throughout the show, such as when he praised the father-daughter duo, Jorge and Alexa Narvaez. He also gave hugs to the contestants, and even joined a contestant, “Simply Sergio,” on stage to dance with him. Stern had a rather bitter moment after his critique for a male singer.
“Has someone in your life said to you, ‘This isn’t for you?’ ” he asked the singer. “A parent, maybe?”
“My parents are dead,” the man replied.
“Did they die of embarrassment?” Stern asked.
It has been reported that Stern has signed a one-year contract with NBC, and after the premiere last night, it certainly appears that America’s Got Talent has a promising future ahead of it.
Alec Baldwin Will Co-Chair amfAR Gala At Cannes
May 14, 2012 by SOTH Team
On May 24, Hamptons man Alec Baldwin will join Janet Jackson and Kylie Minorgue in France to co-chair the amfAR’s annual gala at the legendary Cannes Film Festival. Baldwin will be joined by other chair members that include Harvey Weinstein and Kenneth Cole.
The event raises money for the American Foundation for Aids Research.
Scott Disick Is Replaced By Ahmad Bradshaw For Hamptons Golf Classic
May 10, 2012 by SOTH Team
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star Scott Disick has bowed out of hosting the Hamptons Golf Classic on June 25 as the date will likely conflict with the birth of his daughter. New York Giants star Ahmad Bradshaw will now host the event to benefit the International Rescue Committee.
Martha Stewart Learns Her Ancestry On PBS
May 9, 2012 by SOTH Team
East Hampton’s Martha Stewart went back in time to learn more about her ancestry on PBS’ “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates” this week. She also made a cameo appearance on the season finale of CBS’ “2 Broke Girls.”
