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So much for keeping this a secret!

MANHATTAN | Sources confirm that Jesse St. James and Sugar Motta formally tied the knot Thursday night. Where the nuptials took place has yet-to-be-revealed, but the happy couple was spotted making a big entrance to their reception at the American Museum of Natural History with daughter Viviana, whom they welcomed in February 2016. Some might say it’s an elaborate attempt to put those pesky booze-fueled bridal rumors to bed, but the pair was unabashedly in high spirits as they arrived to celebrate with family and friends that included West Coast A-listers and New York’s finest, still donning their wedding best. Real or ruse, it can’t be denied that the Motta-St. James union is unstoppable.

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Ex-Socialite Picks Prime Real Estate

MANHATTAN | Former party girl turned music exec Quinn Fabray dropped major coins for a sweet new pad. The estimated price of the coveted penthouse is hush-hush but considering the neighborhood, pricey is the name of the game. The property is a prime spot in trendy SoHo where a number of celebrities and other big names call home. Boasting plenty of old New York charm, with cast iron architecture, hardwood floors, and exposed brick and beam, it’s sure to make the perfect bachelorette pad for the perpetually single socialite. 

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Hit List will be hitting the road without its lead actress

MANHATTAN | Tony Award Nominee Rachel Berry will not continue her lead performance in the recent Broadway musical Hit List, in the West End, producers announced today.

Hit List tells the tragic love story of the wannabe pop singer Amanda (Berry), who transforms herself to become the star Nina Hope, and the hidden songwriter Jesse (Brody Weston), she uses to get there. The show will end it’s run on 5th January, where it will move to the West End for a six week run. Duane Samuals directed the Broadway production and will not continue his work on tour, Katherine Peel will be taking over the role.

It has been confirmed that Brody Weston and Alice Deuce will reprise their roles as Jimmy and the Diva, but it is unsure as to who will replace Berry or which role the young actress will be stepping into next.

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​One Lump: Is Sugar Motta Expecting?

2, 4, 6, 8! Did they decide to procreate? Sugar Motta is known for tight, skin-baring ensembles, but lately she’s taken a more modest approach in flowy garb. However, fabric can’t hide everything. Your roots are showing, Sweetie, and unless our eyes deceive us, you’re sporting a new lady lump. The kind you can only get with a little help from your man. We didn’t think much of the “Future Father of the Year” tweet (accompanied by some downright embarrassing images) until proud Papa Motta added, “I’m a firm believer in birth following death” in the Hollywood Reporter. Hm. A new sibling hardly seems likely, and she doesn’t seem the type to carry so her mother can keep her figure. Though nothing has been confirmed, the bits and pieces of conversation between Little Ms. Motta and the Handsome Not-Quite-Hubby have been awfully telling. Food experiments? That’s what we’re going with? Okay. The evidence alone speaks volumes. You’re officially on Bump Watch, Sugar Baby.

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Spotted!: Quinn Fabray at ‘The Judy Fabray Collection’ auction Saturday, October 10, 2015, hosted by Lyndon’s of New York. All proceeds benefited the City Creative Arts Center. 

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Spotted!: Jesse St. James at the Broadway Flea Market - September 27, 2015

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Lyndon’s to host ‘The Judy Collection’ for fall season

MANHATTAN | Lyndon’s of New York will premiere an auction featuring selected items from the private collection of socialite Judith Fabray. The former SIREN magazine editor and prominent New York citizen passed away last July at the age 50 from a pulmonary embolism.

The auction, spearheaded by Quinn Fabray, will be held October 10th, with the proceeds benefiting the City Creative Arts Center, one of the many organizations the famous New York family is familiar with. “My mother was a true lover of the arts and a firm believer in funding the creativity and imagination of our city’s youths,” Fabray said in a brief telephone interview. “The CCAC was one of her favorite charities, known for their tireless efforts in maintaining the arts in our education system. It was a wonderful partnership, and I’m sure she would approve.”

Included in the collection are couture gowns wore by the fashion icon, favorite artworks and pieces by leading as well as up-and-coming designers, and one of a kind jewelry, selected by Fabray’s youngest daughter. “These are all treasured and important pieces of my mother’s life and legacy she’d want to share with the public, especially for a good and important cause.”

For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit  www.lyndonsofnewyork.com

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York City Center Announces William Finn’s ‘A New Brain’ for a Limited Engagement

New York City Center will be presenting a special weekend-only concert production of William Finn and James Lapine’s musical A New Brain, which will be directed by Lapine and star Jesse St. James. The production will run from November 13-15, 2015.

Featuring music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, the musical was inspired by Finn’s personal experiences. Described as a “medical tragedy seen through the zany iris of a Looney Tunes short”, the show follows struggling composer Gordon Michael Schwinn as he is diagnosed with a brain tumor and is forced to come to terms with his creative ambitions and the lovable screw-ups in his life: an overbearing boyfriend, a power-belting homeless woman, and a nasty kiddie-show host named Mr. Bungee.

Jesse St. James (Gordon Michael Schwinn) will make his Off-Broadway debut in the original musical ‘Galilei,’ which opens tomorrow at The Public Theater. His theatre credits include 'The Bacchae’ (Mark Taper Forum) and 'Next Fall’ (Geffen Playhouse). His film and TV roles include ‘Moshed’, ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’, 'Cooksey’, and 'Tested’.

A New Brain will feature set design by Donyale Werle, costumes by Clint Ramos, lighting by Mark Barton and sound design by Leon Rothenberg. Chris Fenwick will serve as musical director.

Regular tickets are on sale now to City Center members only. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on September 8, 2015.

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Broadway Beef: Berry vs. St. James - Round 1?

“Rachel, get your head out of your ass.”

Harsh words from actor Jesse St. James to fellow thespian Rachel Berry, star of the Tony-nominated show Hit List. The pair got into a thinly-veiled argument yesterday evening that seemed to be a critique on social etiquette, but implied something deeper. The discussion came to a head as St. James told the twenty-five-year-old actress that she had no concept of public image and revealed he was only playing nice. Conversation soon fizzled afterwards. Who really has no concept of public image? Though the cause was unclear, it’s surely safe to assume St. James is holding a grudge after the actress’ merciless attack against his girlfriend, Sugar Motta, back in May. Or perhaps he’s stirring the pot to create more buzz for his Off-Broadway debut in Galilei next month. It may not have been the smartest move, but he got our attention. Could a theatrical feud be on the horizon?

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The Girl Without a Stage

If the initial reaction to a mention of one’s name is ‘who?’, odds are, all that elbow-rubbing with the rich and infamous isn’t paying off. Inquiring minds don’t exactly want to know, but there’s no choice in not seeing this no doubt nipped and tucked face all over blogs. Ask her, and she’s the hottest thing in high heels. Be advised...she never actually shuts up about it. Which is a pity, because under the layers of tight clothes and rambling comebacks, there’s a voice that channels Winehouse. But has anyone actually seen her perform onstage, or just on the arm of a man who surely has a secret studio in his mother’s basement? Perhaps there’s nothing more there than just a pretty girl who fucks her way into famous spaces.

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Tale as Old as Time

This is the story of a starlet, her stylist, and a sexy party promoter they’ve both been spotted cozying up with. The Nightcrawler isn’t a stranger to the New York scene, though we do wonder how he came into contact with these two straight-laced goody goodies. Neither seem to be his speed. Quick to get down to his “skivvies” with one and shamelessly smooch the other, this playboy must get off on corrupting the incorruptible. Perhaps he’s going for a polyamorous fling… Hot. We happily welcome the equal opportunists.

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Just a Little Tongue Between Friends?

Shirtless sailors weren’t the only surprise at an ocean-themed birthday bash fit for a mermaid queen. While the guest of honor had her hands full of drinks, aquatic weaponry, and a strapping first mate; her BFF was busy making waves of her own in the arms of a handsome gentle giant. The pair were canoodling on deck moments before either made the first move, engaging in a brief but heated lip-lock that had us gasping for air. Is Blondie literally trading up?

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Peep Show: Ex-socialite Quinn Fabray is back to her wild child ways and  getting hot and heavy with an unknown man (later identified as Noah Puckerman) in Chelsea at SunSpot, the performance venue owned by Helios Records. The pair were spotted together out and about at Pride festivities this weekend, including Sunday’s march and The Emerald City Cabaret. Judging from the steamy pic, it seems things are heating up once again between the former flames. 

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Here’s to You, Mrs. Robinson

Playing babysitter to coked out music messes takes its toll, so it’s not a surprise a certain ex-socialite’s been on the prowl for a little lovin’. Never one for tact despite her so-called high class status, the former princess has apparently taken to cruising for co-eds in search of a new body to warm her bed. And what a find. A hot young lad with a famous last name and a fondness for creatures of the four legged kind. A fine fit for a burgeoning cougar. Wonder what the virile cub’s silver screen family will have to say about this modern reenactment of The Graduate. We’re guessing the reviews will be less than stellar. 

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THE PUBLIC THEATER ANNOUNCES ‘GALILEI’ 

NEW MUSICAL TO PREMIERE AUGUST 2015

May 29, 2015 – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that GALILEI, written by the Tony Award-nominated playwright Rian Blanchard, will have its world premiere in August as an addition to The Public’s 2014-15 season at Astor Place. Scored by Kalimba composer Vada Mckinsey, this new musical features Jesse St. James in the lead role as Clay Brooks, a pompous representative of humanity searching for a suitable platform after a spur-of-the-moment rejection of life as he knows it. Tax-deductible Public Theater Memberships are available now and guarantee early access to tickets.

“Rian Blanchard is a marvel, but nothing could have prepared us for the astonishing achievement of Galilei,” said Artistic Director Oskar Eustis. “Rian’s genius is to take an abstract gaze at the universe in which we exist and turn it into a vibrant expression of the human spirit. The energy, the passion, joy, tragedy, and raw intelligence of this show are stunning.”

GALILEI, featuring a cast of characters tailored to astrological origins, will begin performances on Monday, August 10, 2015 and run through Sunday, September 13, 2015.

From the creative team behind Kalimba comes a wildly inventive new musical about blazing a path through conventions, for better or for worse, from social standings to heart’s desires. Tony Award nominee Rian Blanchard wields his pen and takes the audience into a complex and colorful world, and at its center is an underdog who gambles a chance against the cards he’s been dealt, quickly rising to a rank he’s never known outside of starry-eyed dreams. GALILEI is an exploration of a universal necessity, speaking primarily on what happens when power, love, and sacrifice beyond measure are shown to affect a community as a whole in ways that couldn’t be imagined. It serves a reminder that some things can’t be controlled, but are still worth the fight. Rian makes his directorial debut in this new musical about taking risks, speaking your mind, and turning the world upside down.

The Public Theater has a long history of developing new musicals, most notably A Chorus Line in 1975, which went on to win the 1976 Tony Award for Best Musical, as well as eight additional Tony Awards. Other musicals developed by The Public include The Pirates of Penzance; Two Gentleman of Verona; HAIR; The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Bring In ‘da Noise, Bring In ‘da Funk; Caroline, or Change; Passing Strange; Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson; The Total Bent; February House; Giant; Here Lies Love; Love’s Labour’s Lost; Fun Home; and Hamilton.

RIAN BLANCHARD (Playwright/Lyricist/Director) is the Tony award-nominated playwright of Broadway's Hatched!. Hatched! received three 2006 Tony nominations (Best Book, Best Choreography and Best Musical). Off-Broadway, Rian’s musical Kalimba received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Best Musical, five Drama Desk Nominations (including Outstanding Music and Outstanding Book), and an award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. Additionally, Rian received an Obie Award for Best Playwriting for the show. His TV and film credits include “Modern Family,” “Smash,” “Scrubs,” Sparkle, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and School of Rock.

ABOUT THE PUBLIC THEATER AT ASTOR PLACE Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public Theater is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues—including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe’s Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to its beloved, free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City’s five boroughs. The Public’s wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company’s dedication to making theater accessible to all; Public Works, a new initiative that is designed to cultivate new connections and new models of engagement with artists, audiences and the community each year; new and experimental stagings at The Public at Astor Place, including Public Lab; and a range of artist and audience development initiatives including its Public Forum series, which brings together theater artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines for discussions that shed light on social issues explored in Public productions. The Public Theater is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and in October 2012 the landmark building downtown at Astor Place was revitalized to physically manifest the Company’s core mission of sparking new dialogues and increasing accessibility for artists and audiences, by dramatically opening up the building to the street and community, and transforming the lobby into a public piazza for artists, students, and audiences. Key elements of the revitalization included infrastructure updates to the 158-year old building, as well as construction of new exterior entry stair and glass canopy; installation of ramps for improved accessibility; an expanded and refurbished lobby; the addition of a mezzanine level with a new restaurant lounge, The Library at The Public, designed by the Rockwell Group. The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust provides leadership support for The Public Theater’s year-round activities. www.publictheater.org

TICKET INFORMATION

GALILEI begins performance on Monday, August 10, 2015 at The Public Theater at Astor Place and will run through Sunday, September 13, 2015.

Public Theater Memberships guarantee early access to tickets and are available now for a $60 tax-deductible contribution. Please call [phone] or visit www.publictheater.org for more information. The Public Theater is located at 425 Lafayette Street.

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Spotted: Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel attend the American Theatre Wing’s 69th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2015 in New York City.

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Singer in Critical Condition After Club Drug Overdose

MIDTOWN | Police are still investigating the events at the Trinity Lounge that left a musician hospitalized early Sunday morning. Cash Coen, 24, was rushed to Mount Sinai after attempts to revive him on the scene were unsuccessful. Police locked down the club while conducting interviews of the guests attending the event, an after party hosted by Coen’s label Levi Music Management (LMM) and sister company Helios Records. 

In a series of tweets, Coen’s publicist mentioned his status has been updated from ‘unknown’ to ‘critical, but stable’. Sources say the incident took place in the men’s restroom, where Coen apparently passed out and was unresponsive when others attempted to wake him. The 911 call came from a cell phone belonging to the singer’s longtime girlfriend, model Amaya Moore. 

Coen has had a string of moderate hits in his short career, with his newly released album, Catch and Release still climbing the charts. Despite his success onstage and in the studio, the singer’s personal issues, including a highly publicized drug bust six months ago in Los Angeles have been the focus in recent news. Coen was arrested for cocaine possession but was not charged. All signs point to cocaine being the cause of Coen’s overdose, with the toxicology report stating there was an unusually high amount of narcotics, including MDMA in his system at the time of the collapse.

While no official word has been released from Levi Music Management, a representative from the company has asked for privacy in the matter on behalf of their client. More information to follow.