July 5, 2008

Kerre Woodham: Heavenly creatures (The New Zealand Herald)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:46 pm

We’ve just come back to New York after three days in the Hamptons and I have to say, it’s not a moment too soon. We stayed in East Hampton, the most absurdly pretty town you’re likely to see outside of a film set. From the moment we arrived we were cocooned in niceness.

Open Question: Does anyone know of any comedy clubs on Long Island?

Filed under: Gossip — @ 4:45 pm

Comedian looking for places to perform.
Would prefer anywhere in Suffolk/Hamptons, but anywhere on the Island will do.
Any and all information would be appreciated.

Richie too loud for the Hamptons (world entertainment news via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 1:45 pm

Lionel Richie has been banned from performing in New York’s Hamptons after locals protested about the noise.

The Yachtini Lands in Montauk (New York Times)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

The monied spirit and the allure of the Hamptons flow east. Some locals of ?The End? hope to stem the tide.

Lionel Richie - Richie Too Loud For The Hamptons (ContactMusic)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

LIONEL RICHIE has been banned from performing in New York’s Hamptons after locals protested about the noise. Party promoter Scott Feldman planned to charge guests …

Salacious details launch Brinkley divorce trial (Nevada Appeal)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - A $300,000 payoff to a teenage mistress. Thousands of dollars worth of online porn. Extramarital trysts in the office and his supermodel wife’s Hamptons homes.

The Buyout Boom’s Last Big Deal (New York Times)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

It’s time to celebrate the first anniversary of the last gasp of the buyout boom. On July 3, 2007, just as New York’s financial elite were packing up early and heading to their summer haunts in the Hamptons, Blackstone announced a $26 billion buyout of Hilton Hotels . The credit markets had already begun to fray at that point, and after Hilton, the parade of huge private equity deals came to a …

Classic Hamptons restaurants still going strong (New York Daily News)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

From Della Femina to Nick & Toni’s, these classic spots have defined Hamptons dining, and for good reason. Don’t miss them - if you can snag a reservation.

Restaurant Girl’s fave Hamptons spots (New York Daily News)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

You may know where to see and be seen on the East End, but do you know where in-the-know locals eat? You’ll be one of them at Restaurant Girl’s favorite Hamptons spots.

Hamptons feast! Best new restaurants on the East End (New York Daily News)

Filed under: Gossip — @ 7:41 am

Going to the Hamptons used to mean grilling at home. One good reason was local produce, local fish and local meats. But it was also nearly impossible to get a reservation at the best restaurants in the area. Now everything’s changed.