The Surf Lodge is back, and will reopen this weekend refurbished and with new owners. Previously, the new ownership, Montauk Properties, LLC, announced a more family friendly atmosphere -- but what does that really mean for the flocks of Hamptonites that travel far and wide (well, along the Napeague stretch) just to spend a night at the space? The East Hampton Star sat down with Jayma Cardoso, the "last [wo]man standing" of the original owners of the Surf Lodge to talk about the changes we'll be seeing... starting this weekend. Here are some things you should know if you plan on checking out the "new" Surf Lodge: More»

It was a 'Glee'-ful night in New York City at the GLAAD Media Awards, a star-studded gala co-hosted by Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera at the Times Square Marriott Marquis. The event, which honors "outstanding images" of the LGBT community in the media, attracted such luminaries as Dakota Fanning, Russell Simmons, Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino, Cheyenne Jackson, Carson Kressley, Smash's Megan Hilty, DJ Whitney Day, and more. More»

Last night, Feld Entertainment hosted media, VIPs and socials at Verizon for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Fully Charged VIP opening night party! Getting “charged up” for the show, guests and their families were invited to preview the mega-watt experience as the Fully Charged ringmaster, clowns and other performers mingled with attendees. Guests clowned around with specialty cocktails like Pomegranate Powertinis, Fully Charged & Vodkas and Mega-Watt Manhattans, and bites like spinach and artichoke macaroni and cheese, foot long hot dogs and mini milkshakes. More»

Paul Qui won Top Chef Season 9 last night, and he is coming to Washington with 4th runner up Edward Lee for a cooking class at Asia 9! The two chefs will be teaching an "Asian Fusion Redefined" cooking class on March 31 from 12-2pm. Every Asian Fusion course that will be demonstrated will be paired with crisp white wines, and they'll be answering all your quesions about food, wine and what it was like cooking for Padma and Tom. More»

From Missed Connections to Top Chef cooking lessons, we've got enough for you to do this Valentine's Day to keep your ass off the couch and your hands out of the Haagen Daz. More»

Today I find out that Sugar and Twitter are just as bad for you as alcohol and cigarettes! This is not good news for Super Bowl fans - who probably are planning on being consumed by both this weekend...

Scott Lipps went from a young aspiring drummer to one of the top modeling moguls, managing over 60 international supermodels including Bar Refaeli and Iman. In recent months, Scott has come out of the shadows and raised his profile through his fashion blog, Pop Lipps, and his new model reality show on E!, Scouted. More»

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Celebrity chef and 'Minute to Win It' host Guy Fieri emceed for a crowd of more than 1,000 guests during last night's 5th Annual "Autism Speaks to Wall Street" fundraiser held at Cipriani Wall Street. More»