Prince Albert & Gallerist Isabelle Bscher
Prince Albert of Monaco and glamorous gallerist Isabelle Bscher of Galerie Gmurzynska opened an exhibition by the painter Joan Miró at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco. The Prince enlisted Isabelle to curate the show and co-host the opening night dinner for 40 guests at the Monte Carlo Yacht Club. Stars included designer
Hedi Slimane and actress Rebel Wilson and her new beau Jacob Busch of the beer-brewing dynasty. The floral designers created an enormous wall of flowers in lush pinks and reds, reflecting colors used in Miró’s paintings, which was the perfect backdrop for Rebel’s fuchsia gown. Isabelle and Rebel flanked the Prince at the long dining table which was festooned with flowers. The first of six courses featured double scoops of caviar — as if it were ice cream! The evening’s entertainment was provided by a variety of bands and didn’t end until the wee hours. The following day, Prince Albert and Isabelle arranged for Johnny Depp to have a private tour of the Miró exhibition. Johnny spent over an hour perusing the show and talking with Miró’s grandson, Joan Punyet Miró, about the paintings. Johnny confided, “I love Miró. He didn’t give a damn. He was completely free.” gmurzynska.com
Planetary Health Gala
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert hosted the Planetary Health Gala, which was held in a luxurious pavilion — built for the occasion— in front of the Monte Carlo Opera House. Among the stars at the black-tie fête were Kate Beckinsale, Helen Mirren, Sienna Miller, Sting, Tommy Hilfiger, Andy Garcia, Cindy Bruna, Maisie Williams, Reuben Selby, supermodels Sofia Resing and Marianne Fonseca, as well as Rebel and Jacob. The Prince asked Isabelle to curate the night’s auction, and she persuaded Depp to auction off the painting by Miró, titled “Femme, Oiseau”; the work was donated by Joan Miró and fetched $1.6 million. The night’s entertainment featured Leona Lewis and six different bands. Rebel also played auctioneer, selling off two week-long trips on a super-yacht for a total of $1 million. Rebel quipped “I love luxury yachts, invite me!”. Princess Charlene sold a water-biking experience with her for $600k. The benefit raised over $15 million for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The after-party was held in the iconic Monte Carlo casino and the legendary night club Jimmy’z. Some of the guests ended up at Tip Top, the principality’s chic pizza joint at 6 am. At the end of the weekend festivities, Princess Albert paid Isabelle the ultimate compliment, saying “You are responsible for all of this!”
Suzanne Somers: Brace Yourself
Suzanne Somers is on the mend after taking a tumble down the stairs with her husband Alan Hamel. Suzanneconfided “Alan and I took a break from our normal schedule because I have been struggling for the better part of the year with a fractured hip, and then Alan and I took an unfortunate fall while coming down the stairs at our home.” She then jokes that “I had an intense amount of pain after the fall that was not resolving — even after having tequila!” Somers revealed that she needed neck surgery, as she had two vertebrae out of place that caused extreme pressure on her nerves. However, this injury has not dulled her youthful attitude and glow one bit. The Three’s Company legend and her husband Alan invited all their fans to celebrate Suzanne’s recent 74th birthday, whilst she was in a neck brace, with a virtual cocktail party at Big Al’s bar, which is on their property. Suzannealso has a large collection of organic beauty products — including a neck cream! — that is available on her website. Also, her new book A New Way to Age: The Most Cutting-Edge Advances in Antiaging has just been released in paperback. Oprah Winfrey said “Suzanne is a pioneer!” suzannesomers.com
Hope Night
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane and Audrey Gruss, the founder of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), led a Virtual
Race of Hope to raise mental health awareness. In October, Audrey debuted her new Eaux de parfum, Hope Night, at Bergdorf Goodman, with all proceeds going to HDRF. Audrey recently hosted a PBS Town Hall on depression and gave $30 million to fund HDRF’s research at top universities around the world. hopefordepression.org
The Friars Club Renaissance
Power attorney and Friars Club’s Vice President Arthur Aidala says that “The monastery is having a renaissance. We were the show business culture of the Copacabana, Miami Beach, and Las Vegas. But what the club has to do is reflect the language people speak and therefore, we have to speak the language of today’s generation,” meaning that the traditional and beloved Friars Club is getting an update. This change in attitude has manifested itself in a change of atmosphere. The Friars Club, led by dean Larry King and Aidala, is undergoing a top-to-bottom overhaul. Aidala continued, “Everybody loves the idea of the Friars but the building and what we offer is not in keeping with what young people want in a social club. So, we decided that this was the time to take this moment and reinvent ourselves physically, to match the coolness of our spirit.” The newly renovated club will reopen early next year. Aidala, who has two young sons Luca and Arthur Aidala III with his wife Marianne Bertuna, is proud of the Friars Club’s redesign and hopes to continue to pay homage to the club’s greats, such as Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, and Alan King, while appealing to millennialsocial culture. friarsclub.com
Etain Health
Hillary Peckham, the co-founder of Etain Health, a family-run, women-owned medical marijuana dispensary, has opened its new flagship store at 242 East 58th St. Clodugh, the renowned interior designer, created the space that boasts a two-story living wall. Peckham said, “We have re-imagined our brand, but what has remained consistent is our commitment to the wellbeing of our clients. We have created the highest quality and purest products to meet the needs of our customers.” etainhealth.com
Peter Thomas Roth
Skin-care mogul Peter Thomas Roth is releasing new products for the holiday season. These items include PTR’s Pro Strength 10% PHA Exfoliating Clarifying Liquid, which helps reduce acne and improve your skin’s appearance, and the Potent-C Power Scrub, a renewing and energizing facial scrub that helps recharge the skin. Roth’s new cosmetic kits will feature some of the brand’s most coveted products, including the Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, and my personal favorite the Water Drench collection. peterthomasroth.com
Dr. Shawn Sadri
NYC dentist Dr. Shawn Sadri’s clients include CEOs, athletes, DJs, and TV personalities including Yankees’ superstar Miguel Andujar, NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, ABC Anchor Ryan Field, Hip-Hop’s Method Man, Elijah McGuire of the Kansas City Chiefs, and speed skater Apolo Ohno. His full-service office on E 50th St offers everything from cleanings to veneers, and fillings to implants. drshawnsadri.c