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Leonardo Di Caprio Heads Hollywood A List Night for Climate Change with Annie Lennox, Alicia Silverstone, Tom Ford, Trudie Styler, Simu Liu, Jodie Turner Smith

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Leonardo Di Caprio Heads Hollywood A List Night for Climate Change with Annie Lennox, Alicia Silverstone, Tom Ford, Trudie Styler, Simu Liu, Jodie Turner Smith

While Versace was having a pointless fashion show at one end of Hollywood last night, serious fashionistas gathered at TinselTown’s Neuehouse for something very special and moving: the Green Carpet Fashion Awards.

I had no idea how intense and important this event would be until I got there and encountered heavy hitters like Annie Lennox, Trudie Styler, Tom Ford, Jodie Turner Smith, Simu Liu, Heidi Klum, Alicia Silverstone, and so on. The Neuehouse was teeming with models and actors all festooned in sensationally beautiful outfits, not to mention more than a dozen young women brought in from all over the world who are working on projects to protect the environment save indigenous peoples.

The big surprise was Leonardo Di Caprio, who came and spoke eloquently and gave an award to Sonia Guadajara, Brazil’s minister for Indigenous Peoples. Leo’s dad, George, and step mother were beaming from the main table. George told me, “This is a huge triumph. Leo’s been locked in a debate with Bolsonaro [crazy ex president of Brazil] for years.”

Green Carpet Fashion Awards is the brain child of Livia Firth (now ex of actor Colin) who’s turned the organization into a triumph of her own. Among the other presenters and winners of awards were Tom Ford, who got his award from Trudie Styler (famed for the Rainforest Foundation), Alicia Silverstone, British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, Gucci Vault and Metaverse Ventures CEO, Robert Triefus, designer Gabriela Hearst.

Another welcome surprise: Jerry Hall and daughter Georgia May Jagger tag teamed to present an award to the Vivienne Westwood Foundation in memory of the great designer. Vivienne’s impressive granddaughter Cora Corre gave a grand speech that knocked out the intimate but influential audience.

Finally, none other than legendary singer Annie Lennox presented a group of a dozen young women from around the world who are climate activists working on issues with indigenous people. They’re called the GCFA Young Leaders, and I’ll tell you, they were inspiring and incredibly articulate. It gives you faith the world will go on despite all efforts to the contrary.

(On the red carpet, Cate Blanchett stopped by for a photo op before heading off to Oscar activities. She and Viola Davis were listed as co-hosts, but Davis was a no-show. Can’t do everything on Oscar weekend!)

Heard around the room: “Shang Chi” star Simu Liu promised me there would be a sequel to his hit Marvel movie. I hear Shang Chi is also appearing in two more Avengers movies for Marvel…Edward Enninful told me he will never be the editor of American Vogue. “I don’t want to live in New York, thank you,” he said. Too bad since his magazines are so good…I tried to scam some free Tom Ford sunglasses from the famed designer. How do I get a pair? I asked him half-seriously. His responseL go to the Tom Ford store!

NYC: James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Pat Benatar Bring in $3 Mil for Gods Love We Deliver at 7th Annual Love Rocks Show

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NYC: James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Pat Benatar Bring in $3 Mil for Gods Love We Deliver at 7th Annual Love Rocks Show

What a blast last night at the Beacon Theater in New York!

James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, the John Mayer Trio, Pat Benatar, Mavis Staples and a raft of all -star musicians played the seventh annual Love Rocks show produced by Greg Williamson, Nicole Rechter, and John Varvatos .

The gang — which also included guitar virtuoso Gary Clark, Jr., plus Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers, St. Vincent, the amazing Ledisi, and even NY Yankees great Bernie Williams, brought in $3 million for NYC’s essential charity, Gods Love We Deliver. The organization is famous for bringing hot meals to people too sick to shop or cook meals for themselves. Over 7 years Love Rocks has donated $25 million to the cause.

Other special guests taking the stage and sharing their enthusiasm for God’s Love We Deliver included Stephen Colbert, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Phoebe Robinson, Gina Gershon, David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris. Colbert called attention to the fact that there is never a waitlist to join God’s Love We Deliver, jokingly saying, “Maybe they should be in charge of Taylor Swift tickets.”

The John Mayer Trio featuring John Mayer, Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan reunited for the first time in 6 years performing two of their originals and an electric cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic “Who Did You Think I Was.” All of the artists returned to the stage to close the night with a rousing performance of Curtis Mayfield’s classic, “People Get Ready.” in tribute to Jeff Beck, who had a hit on the song with Rod Stewart years ago. Curtis would have approved!

RIP Topol, 87, Star of the Film Version of “Fiddler on the Roof” Who Became Tevye Many Times

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RIP Topol, 87, Star of the Film Version of “Fiddler on the Roof” Who Became Tevye Many Times

Chaim Topol, known as Topol, has died at age 87.

The Israeli actor was chosen by director Norman Jewison in 1969 to play Tevye in the big screen version of “Fiddler on the Roof.” At the time, no one had ever heard of him, fans wanted Zero Mostel for the role as he was hot off Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” Mostel created Tevye on Broadway, winning the Tony Award.

But Topol got the job and was cemented in history as Tevye, much to Mostel’s chagrin. He went on to playing Tevye as an industry, even performing on Broadway in a revival. It became a…tradition!

Topol never broke out of that role in America. But he was an international star and beloved. May his memory be a blessing.

Oscars: Lady Gaga Won’t Perform Her Nominated Top Gun Maverick Song, But She’ll Be in the Audience

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Oscars: Lady Gaga Won’t Perform Her Nominated Top Gun Maverick Song, But She’ll Be in the Audience

Lady Gaga’s maintaining a Poker Face this Sunday at the Oscars.

The Oscar winning singer-songwriter will not perform her song, “Hold My Hand,” from “Top Gun Maverick,” after all. She’s filming the new “Joker” movie and didn’t have time to put together a presentation. (No, the dog didn’t eat her homework!)

Gaga will be in the audience and will presumably walk the red carpet, however.

Can we blame her? All signs point to “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR” winning Best Song. So why bother putting in time, dressing up like an Air Force pilot, bringing in a plane, etc if she’s otherwise occupied the next day? That’s a lot to ask.

It’s ironic considering the mishegos that went into her writing and recording the song in the first place. Other music was being lined up for the movie when Tom Cruise went to a Gaga show in Europe and went…gaga. He immediately commissioned the song, and the music was used throughout the film. “Hold My Hand” was a radio hit, too. But all that seems like a long time ago.

Lady G will be back next year at the Oscars with music from “Joker 2,” and maybe an acting nod as well.

Oscars Bring the Fashion: Versace Runway Show Thursday, Armani All Star Party Saturday

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Oscars Bring the Fashion: Versace Runway Show Thursday, Armani All Star Party Saturday

Oscar weekend kicks off with a lot of fashion.

On Thursday, Versace is going to sashay down the runway at the Pacific Design Center starting with VIP arrivals at 3:30pm. The show kicks off at 5pm and promises to be full of stars. The show was supposed to take place on Friday but the weather forecast isn’t good and people in L.A. freak out in the rain!

Saturday will bring stars to the Armani boutique on Rodeo Driver for a tribute to Oscar nominee Michelle Yeoh. Last year the guests included Sophia Loren, Samuel L. Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Miles Teller, all of whom toast Nicole Kidman. This year the guests are still a surprise but they should be everywhere all at once!

Report: Designer Karl Lagerfeld’s Hedonistic Life Heading To, Of All Places, Disney Plus

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Report: Designer Karl Lagerfeld’s Hedonistic Life Heading To, Of All Places, Disney Plus

Disney, home of Mickey Mouse and Baby Yoda, is welcoming a new character to its platform: late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

In keeping with Disney traditions, Lagerfeld once said: “I am no longer human. I am an abstraction. I am both the puppet and the puppeteer. And that’s how I like it. I have little to do with earthly problems.” Lagerfeld once told a reporter: “I was once a mere mortal like you… I no longer feel like a human being.”

So this should be fun. Variety reports that the six part Disney Plus series will take place in the hedonistic 70s, with plenty of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Esteemed German actor Daniel Bruhl will play Karl with his sunglass shields intact.

Lagerfeld and Disney have a history. Just a few weeks ago Disney announced they were using a drawing of Donald Duck made by the designer to brand their 100th anniversary. The merch can be found at Karl.com.

Variety says:” A showcase of queer subculture and the glamorous Parisian world of fashion, the upcoming premium series will mark the first dramatic series on the famed designer, who has previously been the subject of documentaries.” The series “will also explore the rivalry between Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent’s partner Pierre Berge, as well as his love story with Jacques de Bascher.”

The premiere party will be held at Governor Ron DeSantis’s home sometime in the future.

(Listen) Elton John’s Debut Performance of “Rocket Man” from 1972 from New 50th Anniversary “Honky Chateau”

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(Listen) Elton John’s Debut Performance of “Rocket Man” from 1972 from New 50th Anniversary “Honky Chateau”

We are in the middle of 50th anniversary releases for Elton John’s amazing run of albums between 1970 and 1976. Coming on March 24th, the remastered “Honky Chateau” all polished up with a glistening new sound and a bunch of demos from the original sessions.

Here below is “Rocket Man,” performed live at The Royal Festival Hall in London along with the whole album right before the 1972 release. “Rocket Man” was the first single from the album, and of course has gone to lots of fame as the title of Elton’s movie etc.

My favorite songs from this album were “Honky Cat,” which remains one of Elton’s greatest piano performances, and “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.” The album was released on the heels, literally, of “Madman Across the Water,” and just before “Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player.” Elton John, seriously, set new heights then for a solo artist. He wasn’t from a group like the Beatles. He was on his own. Remarkable.

This Sunday Elton and his husband David Furnish throw their annual Oscar gala to raise money for their AIDS Foundation, the most successful organization in their field. They set up an enormous series of tented buildings in West Hollywood and play host to a combination of A list stars and donors. Bravo!

Oscars Line Up More Stars for Sunday Show Including Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas

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Oscars Line Up More Stars for Sunday Show Including Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas

The Oscars have lined up more top notch stars for Sunday’s show on ABC at 8pm.

The latest group includes:

Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Florence Pugh and Sigourney Weaver.

Previously announced were Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña and Donnie Yen.

Rihanna, David Byrne, the people from “RRR,” and Diane Warren with Sofia Carson are all performing their nominated songs. Still to be discerned: who is singing Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” if she can’t make it. She’s shooting the new “Joker” movie.

Jimmy Kimmel is hosting, and won’t allow any funny business on stage at the Dolby Theater — but the show will be funny!

HBO Comes to a Crossroads as Two Hit Series — “Succession” and “Barry” — Will End After This Season, “Euphoria” and “Hacks” Should Be Next

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HBO Comes to a Crossroads as Two Hit Series — “Succession” and “Barry” — Will End After This Season, “Euphoria” and “Hacks” Should Be Next

There has to be some anxiety at HBO.

The cable network is about to lose two of its biggest series this spring. Both “Succession” and “Barry” will end after four seasons apiece.

Gone are the days of dragging out a series to six or eight seasons, like “The Sopranos” or “Game of Thrones.”

Now we get announcements that the series’ creators are “done” and “saw a natural ending.”

Forget that “Law & Order SVU” and “Greys Anatomy” have been on long enough for the original viewers to be grandparents. That’s at network TV.

HBO has been through this before, when the original “Sex and the City” and the aforementioned “Sopranos” went away at the same time. It take a while for a network to get that rhythm back.

Luckily there’s always “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” now in its 23rd year (with half the number of actual seasons). Plus there are new hits like “The Last of Us” and “House of the Dragon.”

But “Hacks” — as wonderful as it is– seems like it has a limited shelf life. And no one really enjoys the “Sex and the City” reboot. HBO also needs a new drama, and it doesn’t sound like The Weeknd’s “The Idol” is going to be the winner. Plus, “Euphoria” seems like it will be next to wrap up since Zendaya is a movie star by now.

We never count HBO out, that’s for sure. They’re still the best content provider. Just wait– next year we’ll be talking about a new must-see hit.

Ratings: HBO’s Last of Us Posts 2nd Week with Over 1 Million Viewers on Main Channel, 7 Mil More Elsewhere

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Ratings: HBO’s Last of Us Posts 2nd Week with Over 1 Million Viewers on Main Channel, 7 Mil More Elsewhere

Sunday night’s installment of “The Last of Us” on HBO was another milestone.

The sci-fi post-apocalyptic Zombie show posted its second consecutive week with over 1 million viewers on the main channel at 9pm.

HBO says the total for the night was 8.1 million, meaning another 7 million watched on HBO Max or other extra terrestrial platforms. How is that measured? Only the know.

Sunday’s episode was excellent, the best I thought so far. Ellie and Joel are still on the run, and most of the people they meet along the way wind up getting killed. We never really see the zombies. It’s the humans who are more problematic. This week’s episode featured a special appearance by the actor who hosts the “Last of Us” podcast — Troy Baker– who played Joel in the original video game — as a baddie. Spoiler alert: it was a one-off shot.

This week’s episode is the last of the season. It comes in the middle of the Academy Awards over on ABC. My advice: tape the HBO show. Or watch the re-broadcast around midnight.

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