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Nicki Minaj Premieres “High School” On MTV
Hate her or love her, Nicki Minaj certainly has the right to crown herself the “Queen of hip hop”. She has completed feats that no female rap artist ever has and the 30-year-old “Starships” rapstress is only two albums in the game. Personally, I like to refer to her as the Joan of Arc of hip hop. But I digress, yesterday she premiered her new video for “High School” on MTV and I don’t know about you FAMERS, but this ain’t like the high school I went to. The video also featured some racy scenes between Minaj and Lil Wayne.
So without further ado….
Photo: Young Money
Video: YouTube.com
Dating F.A.M.E NYC Style
Spring 2013 is here and despite the flip-flopping weather, it appears not to be going anywhere soon. Spring always brings with it an air of romance and New York City is a great place to have a fling. If you already have a significant other, NYC can certainly assist in keeping the spice alive in your relationship and offers a smorgasbord of things to do, places to stay and gastro pubs to pack on calories ( that you can work off later). A relationship novice only chooses holidays and other special occasions to show affection, but if you want the flame of your love to burn bright you had better stoke to those fires more often. Date night in New York City is play land of possibilities. So to all my love-struck FAMERS, this piece is for you. I’m going to share with you my top five places to go, restaurants and hotels to create an awesomely romantic date any day or night.
SIGHTS TO SEE
Empire State Building – Hey…it worked for Carey Grant and Deborah Kerr and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan; it could work for you and your mate. The observation deck of the Empire State Building is indeed a place to spark romance. Standing in the heavens with the city all around you can render a “top of the world” feeling. There is no better time to grab your lover for a kiss or to drop to one knee for a sky-high proposal.
Metropolitan Museum of Art – The Met was the first date for Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo in the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. Crown was a billionaire; he could take his date anywhere he wanted, but for all the rest of the 99 percentile, The Met can provide a modest date. Priceless works of art, the ability to travel to different eras in history all for a small nominal fee. Who needs a time machine? Afterwards, you can take advantage of the closeness of Central Park and spring for a horse and carriage ride. If you want to put a twist on the old horse and carriage idea, rent a luxury vehicle and cruise the park and city in opulence.
Meat Packing District – In a city filled with trendy spots, the Meat Packing District remains one of the trendiest. You could take your honey-bunny on a shopping spree. If you are planning an evening date, go clubbing or go on your own private bar crawl. You could add a little role play and play the “sexy stranger” game at each new lounge or club you go to.
Times Square – Times Square is the heart of The Big Apple. Just the luminosity of the place delivers 120 watts of electricity to your body. You can take your beloved to dinner and a show, take in a little shopping or just sit and watch the show New York City provides via the traffic, street performers and passersby.
Hayden Planetarium – When I was a girl, I saw a laser light show set to The Beatles music. The Hayden Planetarium has been one my favorite places in the city ever since. Part of the American Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium has been a New York institution since 1935. Create some rockets in flight and a little afternoon delight, take a date into the stratosphere and canoodle under the stars.
RESTAURANTS
Mari Vanna – Russian food and old world romance on the east side. Oh, and did I mention they make their own Vodka. The décor is charming. Even if Russian cuisine doesn’t necessarily strike a chord with your palette, I guarantee that you will score points with the venue as well as the food, which is very comforting. And if all else fails, you can get your mate drunk – nostrovia lovers!
The Lamb’s Club – Located in Times Square, The Lamb’s Club is an experience that rivals any on Broadway. Taking American cuisine to the next level, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and partners have created a cool, yet opulent spot to dine before or after a show. The menu has a wealth of great selections and scrumptious drinks. Make sure to make it a 24-karat meal and order the Gold Rush (my mouth is watering just thinking about it).
Courgette Restaurant & Bistro – Yummy is the first word that comes to mind when I think about this eatery, located on W. 55th Street. Courgette is French for zucchini, but it’s definitely not a vegan spot. This restaurant fuses Mediterranean, Italian and French cuisine to perfection, if you try one dish make sure it’s the Acquerello Risotto with wild forest mushrooms; it’s to die for. After you finish dining, take your date downstairs to Courgette’s sexy basement speakeasy, which boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and karaoke room.
Le Bernardin – Eric Ripert…need I say more? This restaurant is legendary for its chocolate dessert and seafood dishes. If you are doing a day trip or date that features all of NYC many iconic spots, include this place on your itinerary.
Château Cherbuliez – Speaking of iconic New York spots, no club was as iconic, historic or infamous as Limelight. This church turned club has had a few reincarnations. Currently, it’s The Limelight Marketplace, towards the back it turns into Château Cherbuliez. When it was Limelight, walking into this spot was like stepping into another world. That aspect hasn’t changed. Stepping into Château is like being whisked off to the south of France. The décor is impressive and has one of the largest outdoor garden spaces in the city.
HOTELS
Hotel Gansevoort – Meat Packing District – If one were so inclined, one could plan an entire NYC-themed date in the Meat Packing District. After a day and night of shopping, drinking, eating and partying, the Hotel Gansevoort the perfect place to catch a luxurious snooze or soak up some more of Chelsea’s ultra-trendy vibe.
W Hotel – Times Square – Dinner, a show, a few drinks, maybe even catch a light night comedy act. Why end the night at home? Have a nightcap at W and allow the views of the city to assist you in a night of seduction. It may not be a stage, but I guarantee you will be the star of the show.
Four Seasons – Book a room at this hotel and resort and that could be your date, period end of story. If the five star treatment is what you’re looking for, you and your mate will find it here.
Gramercy Park Hotel – This hotel is steeped in history. Afterall, the Kennedy’s stayed here. The Gramercy Park Hotel has seen its share of marvelous times and some seedy ones, but after the 2006 renovation it recaptured its former glory and has maintained it ever since. Artist Julian Schnabel and British architect John Pawson have created a masterpiece. It remains one of the coolest, chicest places to stay in the city.
Crosby Street Hotel – SoHo is one of the many artists’ neighborhoods turned chichi in NYC. Elegant and eccentric, this hotel serves a taste of London with a New York twist.
Daniel Craig Bonds with NYC
Martinis are a staple with 007 and so are luxury cars. Daniel Craig showed off the latest that Range Rover had to offer last night as he whipped the all-new Range Rover Sport through the streets of The Big Apple as part of a short film titled The Delivery, directed by acclaimed action director Jonathan P B Taylor. The film tells the story of a driver tasked with delivering the car through the streets of New York, over Manhattan Bridge to the car’s official unveil reception. Craig used his precision driving skills to maneuver through the closed-off blocks of the city, delivering the car live to a packed crowd.
New York is Range Rover’s biggest metropolitan market and the Range Rover Sport is Land Rover’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The all-new Range Rover Sport is the fastest, most agile and technology packed Land Rover ever. All-new high strength aluminum structure provides a weight savings of approximately 800 lbs. over the previous generation Range Rover Sport. It also touts a superbly crafted, luxurious interior and choice of 340 hp supercharged V6 or 510 hp supercharged V8 engines.
Photo: PRNewsFoto/Land Rover
ARIS Air Collection by Vancelette Signature
Clutch…wristlet…tote… hobo, bags make me (and every fashionista in world) happy. Old world artistry meets New York style with Vancelette Signature. Designer and artisan Rachel D. Vancelette creates accessories that beautifully combines hard and soft lines and are super chic – just like a New York woman.
Check out Vancelette Signature’s spring 2013 line at, http://www.vancelette.com/luxury-handbags-collections/air-collection.html.
Photo: Vancelette.com
F.A.M.E NYC Spring Ahead Ticket Giveaway
Spring is here! And why not celebrate with a quickie ticket giveaway. Did you read “Top Five Reasons Why I Can’t Wait To See Ben Foster in Orphans”? Hint, hint….
That’s right FAMERS win two tickets to see Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge on Broadway in Orphans!
All you have to do is answer the following question: What Ben Foster film was mentioned three times in the previous post?
Comment as much as you like. Every comment increases your chances of winning.
Contest ends on March 23 at midnight. This is a quickie giveaway, so act fast!
Tickets courtesy of Serino Coyne. To learn more about Serino Coyne visit,http://www.serinocoyne.com/.
To learn more about Orphans visit, http://www.orphansonbroadway.com/.
Photos: Alec Baldwin: Photo by Mary Ellen Matthews • Ben Foster: Photo by Jerry Avenaim/Creative24 • Tom Sturridge: Photo by Julian Broad/Contour by Getty Images
F.A.M.E NYC Springs Ahead
Rain, sun, sleet or snow flurries, March 20 marks the beginning of spring. La primavera is the season that is generally associated with rebirth. F.A.M.E NYC is also going through a revival of sorts and I believe spring is the perfect time to unveil a few new changes to the site.
First, F.A.M.E NYC is getting a facelift – a new theme, same good written content. Second, I will be adding a couple of monthly features (details coming soon). In addition, there will be more visual content and more contests. As I have said countless times, thank you for sharing this journey with me. I am super excited to share these changes with you.
And to show how grateful and excited I am, be on the lookout for F.A.M.E NYC’s first spring contest.
HAPPY SPRING 2013!
Patricia Field Forever!
What or should I say who does The Devil Wears Prada, Sex and the City, Ugly Betty and Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme have in common? If you said Patricia Fields, then you know your fashion trivia!
Patricia Field is a New York born costume designer, stylist and fashion designer. Her boutique in the Lower East Side is just as legendary as her edgy fashions.
Patricia Field is celebrating the re-launch of her YouTube channel and she wants you to get in on the act. Wanna lil’ Patricia Field in your life…well if you visit the site, you could win the chance to win a $500.00 gift certificate!
Visit the link below, watch the video and add a comment, yep… it’s just that simple. Happy YouTubing FAMERS! I might just get in on this one myself.
Photo: Patricia Field.com
How Green is Broadway?
Guest Blogger
When lovers of the performing arts and the urban pulse of New York’s theater district think of Broadway, it’s hard not to imagine the bright lights of the marquees emblazoned across the playhouses. It’s also the first image that comes to mind when asking the question: How green is Broadway?
The short answer is: greener than it once was, although there is much to be done. Happily, all those marquee lights draining power from the overtaxed grid have been replaced with energy-efficient LED light bulbs, thanks to the efforts of the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA). This group began in 2008 as an offshoot of the Broadway League, the famed avenue’s established association.
Today, BGA continues the hard work of bringing sustainable practices to New York’s theatrical elite. One recent event was a successful eco-waste drive to collect usable and recyclable electronics from playhouses. The group also runs an ongoing Binder Project to ensure these oft-used script materials are either recycled or donated.
What about Broadway’s buildings? While you won’t witness carbon-neutrality any time soon, there are signs the Great White Way is interested in better energy efficiency. During renovations of The Henry Miller Theater, now The Stephen Sondheim Theater, operators earned a LEED green building certification by mandating locally sourced materials and recycling most demolition debris. They replaced half the foundation with low-emission blast furnace slag and installed a drainage system for groundwater recycling. The ongoing efficiency effort has provided an excellent role model for self-transforming Broadway.
What happens when Broadway goes on tour? Moving sets, transporting casts and maintaining hotel rooms for touring troupes incurs extraordinary energy costs. Can it be helped? Broadway is hoping to make up for the harm done through the purchase of compensatory carbon offsets.
These are beneficial first steps that have laid an important foundation for cooperation between the diverse private interests that dominate Broadway. BGA’s work shows it can be done. Nevertheless, there is much more to be accomplished.
Each year, from Minnesota to Oregon, regional educational conferences and local initiatives are pushing forward, part of a long-awaited response to the perils of climate change. Broadway has made piecemeal efforts to model positive changes for this budding movement, but there remains a divide between grassroots “Eco theater” and Broadway’s outlook. That is, there are a lot of theaters out there with lesser budgets and resources that are breaking new ground, with or without Broadway’s support.
Meanwhile, London’s theater scene is more seriously engaged in green initiatives that measure progress with science-based energy tracking. One of the next steps for Broadway will be to begin measuring total energy consumption like their UK counterparts. It will be an increasingly important tactic in the long-term effort to make the performing arts carbon-free. Truly sustainable theater is still a dream, for now. For now, residents can learn more about saving energy at http://www.shopnaturalgasratesnewyork.com.
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