RICK'S CABARET GIRLS HOLD KNICKS RALLY

 Sal The Stockbroker With The Girls Of Rick's

Rick's Cabaret New York is the favorite gentlemen's club for Wall Street executives, celebrities, and pro athletes. Rick's Cabaret Girl Trina said that she considers some of the NY Knicks her favorite VIP customers. "We are not allowed to mention any names," she explained. "But the basketball guys are awesome.

"The girls and I wanted to do something to show them how much we appreciate them. So we held a pep rally to cheer them on. They are going to the playoffs--and anything can happen. Maybe they will go all the way to the Championship," she cooed.

"Carmelo Anthony is my favorite Knick," said Rick's Cabaret Girl Gianna. "And I love his wife La La. He should bring her to Rick's and I will give her a dance she will never forget."

Rick's Cabaret Girl Jennifer said, "We invited Sal the Stockbroker from the Howard Stern Show to join us at the midday rally held here at Rick's. I knew he would enjoy watching all the girls do their cheers and he definitively enjoyed the businessmen's lunch special--he's a stockbroker, right?"

ICON RICHARD SIMMONS REFUSES TO RETIRE

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80s icon and fitness guru Richard Simmons sat down with the editors of MensHealth.com this month for a web-exclusive interview. Among other things, Simmons discussed how, at 63, he's still teaching classes, wearing Dolfin shorts (he has 400 pairs!), and taking endless crap from David Letterman and Howard Stern; he also shared his thoughts on shows like The Biggest Loser.

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 Richard Simmons

Simmons on weight loss reality shows like The Biggest Loser:

I'm not into any show that makes people compete when they lose weight. I think the show has some merit and they do some good. But voting off people every week because they didn’t lose enough weight, or giving somebody a car or money because they did lose weight? That's terrible…Who are you competing against? It's you. You need to be doing this for you and only you. Not to win a car, not to stay at a fancy resort, not to get a treadmill or an elliptical for your home. The real pride, the real present, is your health and your longevity. My whole career I have never done anything where competition was involved with weight loss.

Simmons on crying every time he does Howard Stern's show:

I’m not going to lie to you. I use at least a half box of Kleenex when I talk to Howard. I’ve known him for so long, and sometimes he asks me things . . . he just hits me for a loop. I can’t believe some of the things he asks...I’ve been doing his show for 22 years. I’ve always loved him, but he just likes to rile me up. I’m just an emotional kind of person. I sit there and bawl.

Simmons on David Letterman:

I love David. (Long pause.) He’s more complicated than any of them, that David. I’ve done his show so many times. You know, I’ve never actually met him? Even when I would do a remote with him, we’d go in separate cars and he wouldn’t talk to me…Everybody on his show is so kind; it’s like a party fest. And then they take me upstairs and lock me in a room. I’m not kidding! It makes me feel like Patty Hearst. And then they take you down to the studio maybe two minutes before you go on. The studio is 43 degrees, and I’m in those farkakte little shorts. I feel like that Christmas story about the little girl selling the matchsticks in the snow. Anyway, so you do the show with him, and then when they go to commercial they remove you…You’re just now allowed to talk to him [David]. Or if you are, he’s very standoffish. 

Simmons on if he would ever return to Letterman’s show:

I don’t know. Maybe one day, when the time and everything is right. Because I do love him…The last time I was on, we went to commercial and I was like, ‘I’d love to meet your wife!’ He was like, ‘You never will.’ And then I was like, ‘And see your son!’ And he was like ‘You’ll never see him.’ And then we come back from the commercial break and he’s all friendly with me again. ‘Okay, we’re back with Richard Simmons.’ You think I’m kidding, but I’m not making this up.

Simmons on still teaching workout classes at Slimmons:

I do. Three days a week, I teach a full hour-and-twenty-five-minute class.

Simmons on his favorite workout attire, Dolfin shorts, and his plans for them after he dies:

They don't make Dolfin shorts anymore. It's true! I'm not lying. They're from 1979, and they don't make them anymore because the material is flammable. Literally flammable! They're not allowed in the United States anymore. I've got 400 pairs. People write to me all the time and say, 'Dear Richard, I was cleaning out my garage and you're just never going to guess what I found. I've got two pair of Dolfin shorts!' And they send them to me…I'm going to donate all of my clothing to the Smithsonian after I die, because I want my own wing. I don't want just, like, a Fonzie jacket. I want the Richard Simmons wing.

Simmons nickname at Slimmons, his gym:

My nickname is Dickie Jukebox. I own thousands and thousands and thousands of songs.

Simmons on his doll collection:

I have a one-of-a-kind collection of dolls. My house is like a museum...But I have at least 400 dolls in my house at all times, and then I switch them out. We all collect something. Your mother could’ve collected salt and pepper shakers. It’s fun when you’re younger, but then we get to our 60s and think, 'What am I doing with all this stuff?'

On the desperate measures Simmons took when he was at his heaviest weight of 268:

I took desperate measures to lose weight and did terrible things to myself. I went from diet pills to 30 laxatives a day to throwing up. Bulimic, anorexic, you name it. And after all the throwing up, I would starve myself. Which meant eating lettuce and water for two and a half months. I almost lost my life. I seriously almost lost my life. Some people reading this will not be able to relate to that, because they don’t care that much about food. Or they have an addiction to some other area, so they don’t understand what it’s like to go into the kitchen and look through the refrigerator and then take out a piece of Tupperware and crack it open and there’s that satisfying (popping sound) of the Tupperware opening, and you see what’s inside. When we’re binging, we do not think about death. We just think about how good it tastes. 

Simmons on why he hasn't retired yet:

Oh no, I couldn't do that. I wouldn't be able to sit still. If I have to die, I want to combust in the middle of one of my classes.

Photo By: Walter McBride/Retna

BETH AND HOWARD STERN AT WILDLIFE FETE

Jean Shafiroff With Ellen And Chuck Scarborough

Christopher Fisher

Norah Lawlor With Jeffrey Bradford

John Brand

Beth And Howard Stern

Cheers, animal lovers! The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, an East End organization known for rescuing and rehabilitating the region's injured native wildlife, added excitement to this year’s Hamptons season with its Summer 2011 Benefit, Get Wild! The event, chaired by Beth Ostrosky Stern, Avis Richards, and Marcy Warren, honored the late Evelyn Alexander as well as celebrated the rehabilitation of thousands of Long Island’s wildlife. Friends, family and guests gathered at the waterfront estate of Leslie Alexander and Liz Brown in Southampton. Attendees included Ginnie and Augie Frati, Liz Brown and Leslie Alexander, Beth Ostrosky Stern and Howard Stern, Ellen and Chuck Scarborough, Marcy and Michael Warren, Avis and Bruce Richards, Celia and Tim Cunningham, Ellen and Jan Linhart, D.D.S, Joni and Christopher Fischer, Tara Allmen, M.D. and Jean Shafiroff.







During the event, host Leslie Alexander thanked everyone for their attendance and explained how happy his mother, the late Evelyn Alexander, would be for the growth of community involvement within the organization. Founder of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, Ginnie Frati, also thanked guests for their generous support and donations to the center and how they will benefit the animals in need. “We can better maintain our medical equipment, get the best veterinary care, and gather skills and training to increase our success rate. We are able to offer state-of-the-art care to our wild neighbors that so richly deserve it because they are usually injured by human activities.”







The animal-friendly event featured gourmet hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from Mayan Woods Catering, and also hosted a silent auction featuring exclusive items such as a two night stay at Distinctive Resort and Residences at the Panoramic View with dinner at 75 Main, an overnight stay at Southampton Inn, an European facial at Alma G Salon & Spa, a Manhattan to Montauk dining experience to restaurants Colicchio & Sons, East Hampton Grill, Driver’s Seat and Navy Beach with a signed copy of The Cookbook Introduction by Top Chef Tom Colicchio, a night out on the town in New York City at La Petite Maison and Lair NYC, dinner for two at Primola, four tickets to Mamma Mia, four tickets to the Bridgehampton Polo Championship Game, two season tickets to the Hampton Theatre Company’s 2011-2012 season, four empire tickets to a Mets game, an at-home private dining experience with Top Chef contestant Danny Gagnon and John, the wine guy from Lieb Vineyard, a studio tour of Sirius/ XM Studios and a sit-in on Howard 100’s The Wrap Up Show with Gary Dell Abate, a handmade duck sculpture from Dianne Marxe, a custom designed shawl from Kimberly Towers, a cashmere blanket from Christopher Fischer, a designer coat from Laundry by Shelli Segal, a men’s wool jacket from Nautica, an original oil leopard print by artist Connie Oshrin, a diamond and ruby white 14-karat gold peacock ring, a blue topaz and sapphire 14-karat yellow gold bird pendant and a signed Rangers’ jersey of Henrik Lundqvist.







This year’s GET WILD! sponsors included Brugal Rum, Magnolia Cupcakes, Redbull, Tara Allmen, M.D., Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C., Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, Prudential Elliman Southampton, The Texas Browns, Equinoxe Graphics, Blue Point Brewery and North Fork Wine.







Guests received VIP gift bags with exciting items from Christopher Fischer, Madame Paulette®, Bond No. 9 New York, Alma G Salon & Spa, Angelo David Salon, Dior Cosmetics, Jan Linhart, D.D.S., Cape Cod Potato Chips, Halstead Property, Brugal Rum and restaurants beachhouse, Philippe Chow NYC, Nello Summertimes and Southampton Social Club.







ABOUT THE EVELYN ALEXANDER WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER:







The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, formerly the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons, is a not-for-profit wildlife hospital dedicated to the rehabilitation of wild animals impacted by human encroachment on their habitat. A grassroots organization, the Center has grown from a few concerned friends to a group of over 1,000 members and supporters. The Center is a full-time professional wildlife hospital staffed by licensed rehabilitators, biologists, animal behaviorists and volunteers. Located in a unique and irreplaceable ecosystem, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center facility consists of salt and fresh water wetlands, pine barrens, deciduous forest and meadowland. The hospital at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center is designed exclusively for wild animals. Unlike veterinary hospitals, the space is free of any ambient noises or smells to stress the animals that are recovering within.







For further information about The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, please visit www.wildliferescuecenter.org.





Photos By: James Edstrom

TALK RADIO LEGEND HOWARD STERN SNAPS

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THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP

Story By: Edward Callaghan
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Beth Ostrosky

Howard Stern Snaps...

Move over Patrick Demarchelier, Howard Stern is now moving into your turf of fashion photography. He snapped a series of dreamy photos of his gorgeous wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern for the recent cover and inside story for Hamptons Magazine.


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Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons & The Power of Love



The annual gala Love Heals at Luna Farm in memory of Alison Gertz who died of AIDS, hosted this year by Mary Alice Stephenson, Peter Davis and Hilary Rhoda pulled in an eclectic round of celebs including music mogul Russell Simmons, Real Housewives Sonja Morgan and Rhoda’s main squeeze hockey player Sean Avery.

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Ellen And Chuck Scarborough

Chuck & Ellen Show Their Puppy Love



Ellen and Chuck Scarborough will host the Second Annual Unconditional Love Event, on Saturday, July 16, a benefit for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. Sandra McConnell and Chris Obetz along with Liz Brown and Leslie Alexander will serve as the benefit Chairs. The event, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will honor Karen LeFrak for all of her humanitarian efforts on behalf of animals, as well as people. LeFrak was the first person, along with her dog, Jewel, to be granted access to Mount Sinai Hospital in stroke and rehabilitation pet assisted therapy. Soon after, the services were extended to oncology and psychology followed by a pilot program in pediatrics. Following the 9/11 tragedy, she Co-chaired DOGNY which raised over $ 2 million for search and rescue dogs across the United States.

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Monica Hughes

Monica Knocks’em Out At Harbor Bistro



Monica Hughes continues to heat up the stage at Harbor Bistro every Friday Whether on stage, at a piano bar or in the most intimate venue, the crowd is always engaged from the moment Hughes hits her first note. She connects to her audience through natural charisma allowing her to be approachable and her passion reigns supreme. From swanky jazz including "Summertime" by Billie Holiday to catchy R&B such as "Respect" by Aretha Franklin and many original songs in an array of styles, Hughes has the ability to sing a variety of genres from a wide-range of eras.


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Rosanna Scotto

Rosanna Scotto & Marcus Samuelsson to Host
Dan’s Papers Taste of Two Forks


Dan's Papers has brought together all the hot eateries where you can’t snare a reservation on Saturday nights to one place for this first-annual food & wine event celebrating vittles and vineyards from both Forks. Hosted by Marcus Samuelsson and Rosanna Scotto over 40 local spots will be dishing out small-plate tastings. .20+ vineyards will be displaying their best with the East End’s top wineries including Duck Walk, Wölffer Estate, and Channing Daughters, Sparkling Pointe and more. A portion of the proceeds go to support East End food pantries.


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Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner Set to Co- Host Bay Street’s “Rock the Dock” Benefit



Blythe Danner aka Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom will co-host Bay Street Theater’s Rock the Dock benefit on the Long Wharf on Saturday, July 16 with Chris Bauer of HBO’s “True Blood” and Richard Kind of the upcoming HBO series “Luck

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Richard Gere

Gere Gets His Zen On


Buddhist actor Richard Gere took his son, Homer James, 11, to the Knicks’ Basketball Clinic in East Hampton Saturday afternoon, but reportedly he didn't just stand on the sidelines. Instead, Gere practiced yoga while watching his son play. A source spotted the star sitting in the "lotus position" through most of the two-hour clinic. He also did some "complicated floor stretches." A very mellow Gere than warmly greeted fellow parents.


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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian Joins Kelly Ripa to Promote Super Saturday


Kim Kardashian will join Kelly Ripa to promote “QVC Presents Super Saturday Live” on July 30 at 2 p.m. Ripa will host the exclusive designer sale, held at Nova’s Ark in Water Mill, for the eighth time this year. Kardashian will appear on QVC from the sale site. Net proceeds benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund The yard sale to end all yard sales features pricey designer duds at a fraction of their cost thanks to the efforts of Donna Karan who 14 years ago helped launch the sale in honor of her friend the late fashion editor Liz Tilberis.

Photos By: RD/Orchon/Leon/Dziekan/Eckstein/Retna

CHRISTY TURLINGTON IN PLUM HAMPTONS MAG

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THE HAMPTONS IS IN FULL SWING
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Howard Stern

Plum Hamptons Magazine celebrated their cover star Christy Turlington at newly opened beachhouse restaurant and lounge—brought to you by restaurateur Michael Gluckman of The Boathouse, a nautical-themed venue with a stunning view of the Harbor Marina. Over 300 VIPs and Hamptonites attended the launch, including real estate hot shots Gary DePersia and Susan Breitenbach of The Corcoran Group, Harald Grant of Sotheby's International Realty and local artists Silas Marder and Jeff Muhs.

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Making a rare appearance last weekend was Radio Personality Howard Stern, who came out to celebrate wife Beth Ostrosky-Stern’s magazine cover at the Social Life Magazine’s soirée. Among those who joined Beth were Sports Illustrated models Jessica White and Lisalla Montenegro and The Real Housewives of New York City stars Ramona Singer and Sonja Tremont-Morgan, who later was seen sipping cocktails at Nello Summertimes with friends.


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Zach Erdem And Dina Lohan

A-listers were also seen about town! New York Socialite Olivia Palermo and boyfriend, German-born model Johannes Huebl were spotted purchasing a men’s crewneck at Christopher Fischer Cashmere in East Hampton. NFL’s Miami Dolphins and The Related Group owner Stephen M. Ross, with business partner Jorge Perez and Executive Vice President of the New York Giants Steve Tisch had entrees at Southampton staple T-Bar at Savanna’s. Royal Pains beauty Reshma Shetty grabbed a quick bite at The Driver’s Seat Restaurant. Local favorite 75 Main restaurant was buzzing as diners recognized Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden enjoying salads for lunch; later that day, star of the new upcoming ‘21Jump Street’ Jonah Hill and Actor Alec Baldwin ordered entrees, while Dina Lohan posed for pictures with 75 Main owner Zach Erdem. Models could also be seen strutting on the private beaches at Distinctive Resorts and Residences at the Panoramic View in Montauk, whilst The Real Housewives of New Jersey Kim Granatell was sunbathing by the colossal pool at Southampton Inn.

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Lady Gaga

Start packing your bags! Getting to the Hamptons is half the fun! Given the hustle to beat bumper-to-bumper traffic, stop at Philippe Jericho at Exit 41N on the L.I.E.—the half-way point between New York City and the Hamptons. The celebrity favorite restaurant is backed by partners Jerome “The Bus” Bettis (Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Champion and NBC Personality) and Chauncey Billups (New York Knicks), serving VIPs such as George Clooney, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Mick Jagger. With all this action in one location, it’s no wonder why the Hamptons is THE quintessential destination to be and be seen this summer!

Photos By: RD/Kirkland/Retna

Lohan Photo By: Rob Rich

BATTLE OF PAT COOPER AND HOWARD STERN

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THE WEB GOSSIP
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Bill Murray

BILL MURRAY REMEMBERED – Wednesday was the one-year-to-day anniversary of the passing of Celebrity Bulletin’s Bill Murray; a true gentleman in every sense of the word. The entertainment industry collectively grieved last March when he suddenly passed. I don't really know why it took so long for everyone to properly remember this individual, but justice was done with this event. Mark Kerrigan, from the Bulletin personally called me initially to help spread the word and I did just that. Seen at the SRO-event, at Lair on New York City’s Lafayette Street, were publicists Bruce Cohen, David Salidor, David Lotz; Nora Lawler; Matthew Rich, photographer extraordinaire Dave Allocca; Aubrey Reuben from Playbill; Dina Pitenis from the Bulletin; Showbiz 411’s Roger Friedman (just back from Hollywood and his excellent Oscar-coverage); Tomaczek Bednarek; Rita Cosby; Robin Byrd; Liz Derringer; Fabian Molina; Jason Simos from Focus Features, and, Ed Callaghan. Though there was an overwhelming feeling of sadness and loss, I think the opportunity to share remembrances of Murray was cathartic and positive. Said Salidor, “The thing with Bill was once you met him, you were totally won over. There was nothing there that wasn't 100% real. I think about him almost every day and miss him a lot. His kind isn't being made anymore. I was lucky to have known him … since 1978. It's still a tremendous loss.”


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Howard Stern

STERN OFFENSIVE: It’s official: there's a major feud brewing between Howard Stern and Pat Cooper. In recent weeks on his show, Stern has accused Cooper of being two-faced and of having bombed at the Friars Club roast for Quentin Tarantino in December. In response to Stern’s comments, Cooper’s agent Steve Garrin has said "Pat would LOVE to come on the air and fight with Howard. How can Howard say he saw Pat bomb at the roast when he left before Pat even went on? Not only did Pat kill at the roast, but Uma Thurman got up and hugged and kissed him. If that's bombing, Pat should bomb more often. And Pat doesn't talk behind Howard’s back. He says everything to his face, while others kiss his ass. So the gauntlet has been thrown, Howard. The next move is yours." The week before last, while promoting his brand-new memoir How Dare You Say How Dare Me! (Square One Publishing). Cooper actually did both Jackie’s Joke Hunt with former Stern alum Jackie ‘The Joke Man’ Martling and then performed an hour of killer radio with Stern’s top rivals Opie & Anthony the morning of Friday, Feb. 25. While at the midtown Sirius/XM studios, Pat was photographed writing "Stern, you lie! – Pat Cooper",” on the Sirius/XM graffiti wall. This was reported on Howard 100 News that same day, leading Stern to rant against Cooper yet again on his show the following Monday. Stern fans are divided with their loyalties (some feel Stern is afraid of Cooper, while others think that the comedian has become an even angrier old man), but nearly all want the same thing: a showdown between Stern and Cooper . . . and soon! For many who feel Stern’s show has lost his funny edge (especially since cohort Artie Lange left the show following a suicide attempt), a new romping bout between Howard and Pasquale may be just what the audience has ordered (or subscribed to, in the parlance of Sirius/XM users).


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Charlie Sheen

MICHAEL AND SHEEN – George Michael told the BBC’s Chris Evans he was ashamed to have broken the law. The singer said he deserved to be jailed last September for crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis. He was given an eight-week sentence and fined after driving into the front of a photo shop in London. Michael said jail has been karma for repeatedly breaking the law. I can't help but compare his situation with what’s been going on with troubled actor Charlie Sheen. He hasn't been arrested yet, but his two-week media blitz has astounded and confused almost everyone. Saturday Night Live this past weekend had a brilliant sketch with their Bill Hader succinctly and successfully satirizing the actor. But, truth be told; they had some great source material. I actually felt last week that his show would return; but, now, think everyone is just waiting to see if the Sheen-train just goes off the tracks all by itself. He is troubled … and, it seems to be getting worse. His streamed-live home interview this past Saturday night was just tragic. And, as the Today Show’s Jeff Rossen (apparently his new best friend!) said this morning, he still remains TV’s highest paid actor. His long-suffering publicist Stan Rosenfield resigned last week; which was an interesting development. We've known Stan since his days with the legendary Jay Bernstein and if he walked away … that was definitely NOT a good sign. I now modify my initial thoughts: this whole episode will not have a happy ending. Nothing short of tragic! This just in: Reports from the U.K. say that Michael has just split with longtime partner Kenny Goss. The Sun says that after 15 years, Goss has finally had enough of the singer’s troubled lifestyle, especially his ongoing problems with drugs and his infamous arrest and conviction last year. A source close to both adds, “The writing has been on the wall for some time. There are only so many second-chances Kenny was prepared to give. He’s been loyal to George from day one, but that hasn't always been reciprocated.”


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ENDQUOTE: What would Monkee-biography Eric Lefcowitz (Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band- Retrofuture Products) want to see the group do on their upcoming 45th Anniversary Tour? “Goin’ Down” would be a surprise, but I'd love to hear Micky Dolenz have a go at that. The guy still has great pipes.”

Photos By: Sara De Boer/RD/Leon/Walter McBride/James Edstrom/Retna