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Hamptons Magazine publisher, Debra Halpert and editor-in-chief, Samantha Yanks celebrated their cover star, Maria Sharapova at the magazine's launch party for Sharapova at Haven rooftop at the Sanctuary Hotel in NYC. Coming straight from the Olympics, Sharapova relaxed at the party on Monday before the U.S. open. MORE>>


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Hamptons Magazine publisher, Debra Halpert and editor-in-chief, Samantha Yanks celebrated their cover star, Maria Sharapova at the magazine's launch party for Sharapova at Haven rooftop at the Sanctuary Hotel. Coming straight from the Olympics, Sharapova relaxed at the party on Monday before the U.S. open. More»

In 1992 or so, if Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris had all shown up to the same party, it might have created a mass pandemonium more dangerous than anything they'd ever done on film. In 2002 or so, at least the three of them that weren't governing the eighth largest economy in the world could have probably bought a gym bag full of cattle steroids on the corner of Sunset & Vine without too many people caring. But it's 2012 now, and when these aging legends stepped out together last night for the premiere of their new mega-actioner The Expendables 2 at Grauman's Chinese and afterparty at Drai's, I'd say it was a pretty big deal. And it didn't hurt that last week's Olympic hero Ryan Lochte was along for the ride, either. More»

In 1992 or so, if Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris had all shown up to the same party, it might have created a mass pandemonium more dangerous than anything they'd ever done on film. But it's 2012 now, and when these aging legends stepped out together last night for the premiere of their new mega-actioner The Expendables 2 at Grauman's Chinese and afterparty at Drai's, I'd say it was a pretty big deal. And it didn't hurt that last week's Olympic hero Ryan Lochte was along for the ride, either.MORE>>

There's no doubt about it, the London Olympics have been downright inspiring.  For the past three weeks, world-class athletes have amazed us with their athletic abilities and, well, their abs (we're looking at you, Tom Daley!).  And a Spice Girls reunion to top it all off?  Anything is possible, people! More»

Take a look at past Olympians who put their skill and popularity to use in the various endorsement deals that they scored due to their success (and sometimes failure) at the Olympic games. Between the outfits and the music, you will be sure to laugh at these old commercials and at the athletes who were featured in them. Although some are funnier than others, they all hold an image of these Olympians in their athletic prime and tested their skills as salespeople. More»

If you can't hit the beach this weekend, ride the wave of Olympic victory down to Storefront for Art and Architecture, which just unveiled its ”The Post Olympic City" exhibition. There's also quite a few film festivals worth checking out, including GenArt, the New York City International Film Festival, and The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. More»

From now until August 31, the Embassy of Greece is hosting a special exhibit about Olympics: "Olympic Memorabilia." This is a photographic exhibition that also features original art from Greek artists. More»

  • Following his gold medal win with Team USA in the 4x200 relay, Michael Phelps now holds the record for most Olympic medal wins in the history of Olympians with 19 total, as well as the record for most Olympic gold medals with 15, and the record for most gold medals won in individual events with nine. [TMZ]
  • Prolific American author, essayist, playwright and political commentator Gore Vidal dies at age 86 of complications from pneumonia. [CNN] More»

  • Spectators of the Olympic games in London are asked to cool it with texting and tweeting during events as it has been overloading the data network system and interfering with live TV coverage of the competitions. [HuffPo]
  • "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Adrienne Maloof and husband Paul Nassif, who married in 2002, are reportedly filing for legal separation. [TMZ] More»


This weekend Bridgehampton Polo was welcomed back at the Two Trees Stable with Beth Stern Ostrosky, Veronica Webb, Chris Del Gatto, Nacho Figueras and more, Steven Rojas was the DJ at his own Surf Lodge birthday bash, our fave JRL hung out at at the Social Life and Rand Luxury St Barth The Hamptons First Annual Gala, artMRKT hosted over 40 of the most up-to-date exhibitors and their contemporary work and much, much more! More»