Monthly Archives: September 2008

Britain’s Turner Prize prides itself on whipping up the art world’s equivalent of a storm each year with exhibits that are often designed to shock and upset. The only shock this time around, it seems, is that there is no … Continue reading →

Frances McDormand, Alec Baldwin and Jacqueline Bisset are among the bold-faced names expected to appear at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival, running Oct. 15 through 19.

Gwyneth Paltrow might be wishing she had never ventured into the world of online lifestyle advice. Her new site, goop.com, has irritated commentators on both sides of the Atlantic who say that the pearls of wisdom she shares with us … Continue reading →

Recently I went to the Hampton Classic, a very famous horse-jumping show, with Hamptons magazine publisher Jason Binn. Everybody was there: Kelly Klein, Calvin Klein, Rick and Kathy Hilton-all the socialites. Georgina Bloomberg, the mayor’s daughter, rode in the competition … Continue reading →

The Hamptons International Film Festival unveiled its slate Friday afternoon, for its 16th annual event taking place October 15 – 19 on Long Island, New York’s east end.

It’s that time again. The Kaplan LSAT prep books are closing, and would-be law students are fretting. The LSAT begins the journey to courtrooms, legal documents, “Your honor, I object,” and the requisite six-figure salary that has become hearsay evidence … Continue reading →

The Treasury was always intended to be at the heart of the American government. George Washington’s first Cabinet appointment was his treasury secretary. The Treasury building is connected to the White House by an underground tunnel.

Okay. My best friend and this guy, Adam were going out. And me and Adam were really, really, really good friends at that point. We were so close we were practically brother and sister. Soon, there was nothing there between … Continue reading →

Frances McDormand, Alec Baldwin and Jacqueline Bisset are among the bold-faced names expected to appear at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival, running Oct. 15 through 19.

Finally, a bit of sun is back! Just in time for Monday! And with the sun come sweet, sweet blind items. After the jump we have a coke-snorting socialite, a misbehaving daughter of a designer, a…