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“It’s A Free Country, She Can Ask Whatever She Wants. How Are The Divorce Proceedings Going? I Don’t Know. Ask My Lawyer.”
Which singer told his publicist to back up while on the red carpet so he could dish on his pending divorce? Click below to find out… More »
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Director Receives A Resounding “Boo” At Met Opera Opening
[Photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc].
Last night, while you were watching Gossip Girl on tv, something a bit more highbrow was happening uptown. The Metropolitan Opera 2009-2010 Season Opening Night brought the likes of Edward Norton, Martha Stewart, Billy Joel, Karolina Kurkova, Joy Bryant, Diane Von Furstenberg, Julie Macklowe, Jason Wu, and Henry Kissinger out for Puccini’s “Tosca.” Although everything seemed hunky dory from the red carpet, when the opera ended the audience of 3,800 erupted in a loud and sustained boo directed at Swiss director Luc Bondy and his production team for their poor adaptation of the classic piece.
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The Philharmonic Is Back, And So Is A Ready To Mingle Billy Joel
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Last night, the new era of Alan Gilbert officially began as the New York Philharmonic held their opening night gala concert. Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin showed in black tie, the latter also a host for the group’s weekly national radio broadcasts. Also present was Billy Joel, ready to hit the town and leave the baggage of his split with Katie Lee back in summer, whenever that was. The singer was all smiles as he and Baldwin laughed and visited on the red carpet, before heading in to see the show. A dramatic performance, the evening also marked a world premiere commission by Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg. This followed a nice gift to NYC: an exciting morning rehearsal, free and open to the public. More »
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New York City Ballet Is On Pointe!
[Photo via New York City Ballet]
Last night I had the pleasure of enjoying a three piece performance by one of the leading dance companies in the world. Gratis due to my dear friend Abi Stafford, a principal dancer with the company (thanks Abi)! One question people always ask me (having been trained at Joffrey Ballet School, (and have had the pleasure of performing with Abi and in Billy Joel’s broadway musical “Movin’ Out“), is “do you prefer American Ballet Theatre or New York City Ballet?” Having dear friends at both, I will never disclose my opinion. Although with enough cocktails in a dancer-free environment….
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