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Actress Joan Allen, Designer Count Vlad and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op-Photography by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac chats with Gerry Logue President of Miracle House and Actress Joan Allen – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Simon & Schuster Publisher Michael Selleck and Writer Phillip Smith pose for a photo-op-Photography by Michael Wellbrock

Writer Phillip Smith and Cognac pose for a photo-op at Cocktails by the Bay Hosted by Actress Joan Allen – photography by Michael Wellbrock

Psychotherapist Michael Latimer, Eric Schorr and Writer Phillip Smith pose for a photo-op- Photography by Michael Wellbrock

CEO Barbara Cavanagh, Product Developer Sarah Rigano, Model Sadie Friedman and Artist Emilia Berry pose for a photo-op at the Cocktails by The Bay Benefit for Miracle House Hosted by Actress Joan Allen-Photography by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac chats with Writer Phillip Smith about his book “Walking Through Walls” – Video by Michael Wellbrock

 
Celebrities and Hamptonities enjoyed a special evening of “Cocktails By The Bay” hosted by Joan Allan at the home of Philantropist Gerry Logue.
 

Miracle House, New York City’s “Hope Away From Home”, provides temporary housing and support services for caregivers and patients coming to New York City for critical medical treatment.

As a hospitality house, They have welcomed distressed families from all the United states and globally around the world.

If you are traveling to New York, for medical treatment and need a place to stay please click on tab “Stay With Us” for detailed information.

You will find plenty of resources, information and opportunities to make a donation here. Check back often for the latest news in medical research, new programming, and upcoming fundraising events.

Facing a critical illness can be a challenge, especially when traveling far away from home to seek the best medical care. Miracle House welcomes patients and caregivers coming to New York City who find themselves in such difficult circumstances. Our facility consists of five 3-bedroom apartments located in a modern residential building in midtown Manhattan. Guests have their own private bedroom and share the common areas with others facing similar circumstances. The building has 24-hour security and is near local transportation and other resources. The room fee will be $50.00 starting January 1st.

In addition, Miracle House offers free meals throughout the week, hosted by a trained volunteer, as well as other support services.

For more info please visit www.miraclehouse.org

Until my next celebrity event darlings,
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Dana Perry, Jonathan Ledee, Count Vlad, Bill-Lee Lanndis, Cognac, Ron Caparella, and Charles Casillo pose for a photo-op – Photography by Carlo Mallol

I had the pleasure of interviewing the cast of “let Me Die Quiety” at the Long Island International Film Expo.  The film is written and co-produced by Los Angeles Times Writer and Author Charles Casillo.  Mr. Casillo also stars in this sexy stylish, neo-noir, thriller. It was made over the course of 3 years on a limited budget with an extremely talented cast.

TV Host Cognac interviews the cast of “Let Me Die Quietly” at the Long Island Film Expo in Bellmore, New York – Photo by Carlo Mallol

Executive Producer Kelvin Dale, Cognac and Filmmaker/Writer Charles Casillo pose for a photo-op – Photography Carlo Mallol

Casillo is famous for writing “The Marilyn Diaries” and the “Fame Game.”  The latter may be in the works  for a Hollywood Blockbuster film.  “I would love for Actress Lindsay Lohan to be cast in the film,” Casillo reveals.  A cross between Actors Al Pacino and Alan Delon with his smoldering intense dark eyes, Charles goes on to say “I went back to the roots of classic film.  Director Hitchcock inspired me to tell the glamour of the story without visual effects.  Today Hollywood is more formula and I wanted the film to be more charismatic driven.”

 

Cognac interviews Writer/Filmmaker Charles Casillo and the Cast of “Let Me Die Quietly” – Video by Carlo Mallol

The sexy cast includes:
 
 
Charles Casillo … Mario
Dana Perry … Gabrielle / Anna

Ian Tomaschik … Dr. Justin Avery

Paul Coughlan … Detective Devlin
Ian MacRae … Stranger / Nick
Stephan Geras … Russell
Jonathan Ledee … Hotel Hustler
Adam Kane … Hotel Killer

for more info please visit: http://letmediequietly.com/
Until my next celebrity event darlings,

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Cognac Wellerlane

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TV Talk Show Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Actor Bill-Lee Lanndis from the film “The Taking of Pelham 123″ on the red carpet at The Long Island International Film Expo – Photo by Carl Mallol 
 

The Long Island Film/TV Foundation and the Nassau County Film Commission are proud to announce that the Long Island International Film Expo which was held at the Bellmore Movies from July 9 – 19, 2009.  Past festivals have hosted from 50 – 155 short and feature-length independent films from all over the globe during this weeklong film festival.

Every film genre is considered.

Publicist Ron Caparella and Fashion Designer Count Vlad pose for a photo-op with Actress Nikki Blonsky from “Hairspray” at the Long Island International Film Expo – Photo by Carl Mallol

Each year The Long Island International Film Expo start with is annual opening night party that is by invitation only. Participating filmmakers, sponsors, dignitaries, board members, press and media are invited to this informal gathering.

Radio Host Frankie D poses with Cognac for a photo-op at the Long Island International Film Expo – Photo by Carl Mallol

Actor Kevin Corvais from “Labor Pains” poses with Publicist Ron Caparella at the Long Island Film Expo  - Photo Carlo Mallol

Count Vlad poses for a Photo-op with Actor Kevin Corvais from “Labor Pains” – Photo by Carlo Mallol

Publicist Ron Caparello poses for a photo-op with “Soprano Star” Brandon Hannan at the Long Island Film Expo in Bellmore, NY – Photo by Carlo Mallol

TV Host Cognac poses for a photo-op with Soap Star Chrishell Stause “Amanda Dillon Martin” from ABC-7 “All My Children” – Photo by Carlo Mallol

Publicist Ron Caparella and Fashion Designer Count Vlad pose for a photo-op at the Long Island International Film Expo in Bellmore, NY – Photo by Carlo Mallol

Actor Bill-Lee Lanndis, Actor Christopher Borger pose for a photo-op at the Long Island International Film Expo in Bellmore, NY – Photo by Carlo Mallol

Several panels are held during the first weekend of the Long Island International Film Expo – usually consisting of a distribution panel, a scriptwriting panel, legal music panel and a filmmaker panel and breakfast.

Cognac chats with Actress Nikki Blonsky from “Hairspray” – Video by Carlo Mallol

Once the winners of the Long Island International Film Expo are chosen by a combination of audience ballot and judging committee, they are honored at the Long Island International Film Expo Closing Night Party and Awards Ceremony, where they receive their trophies and winners’ prizes (which vary every year from free editing time, DVDs, free rentals of lights, etc.) The closing party and awards ceremony was held on Sunday, July 19, 2009.

Cognac chats with the Brian O’Halloran from “Clerks” at the Long Island International Film Expo -Video by Carlo Mallol

Cognac interviews at the Long Island Film Exp – Video by Carlo Mallol

Formats for screening during the festival include 35 mm, MiniDV, DV Cam and Digibeta (all NTSC). We have top of the line projection equipment, so our video screenings have the highest screening quality. We also have a script writing competition.

Cognac interviews Radio Host Frankie D and “Soprano Star” Brandon Hannan at the Long Island International Film Expo – Video by Carlo Mallol

Cognac chats with Filmmakers Lev Polyshov and Ahmad King at the Long Island Film Expo – Video by Carlo Mallol

Cognac chats with Actor Chris Borger and Comic Sal Richards – Video by Carlo Mallol

Tv Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Soap Star Chrishell Stause “Amanda Dillon Martin” from ABC-7 “All My Children” – Video by Carlo Mallol

Some of the categories awarded may include: Best Director, Best Story, Best Feature Film (in 35 mm, 16 mm and Video), Best Short Film (in 35 mm, 16 mm and Video), Best Long Island Film, Best Student Film, Best Animation, Best Foreign Film and others. There will be several technical categories judged before the film festival by special entry. Technical categories will include: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Lighting and possibly others.

Past festivals/closing night awards ceremonies have been attended by Steve Buscemi (Trees Lounge, Armageddon), Billy Baldwin (Backdraft), Cliff Robertson (Charley, PT109), Danny Aiello (Moonstruck), Edie Falco (The Sopranos, Judy Berlin), Steve Guttenberg (Cocoon), Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid), Kelly Rutherford (Melrose Place), Oleg Cassini (fashion designer), Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Arc, The Perfect Storm), Eddie McGee (Big Brother), Brian O’Halloran (Clerks, Dogma), Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years), Abe Vigoda (Barney Miller), Yancy Butler (Witchblade), Tony Lo Bianco (Police Story), Nestor Serrano (24) and others.

This year I was proud to interview many celebrities, filmmakers and actors including Writer/Filmmaker Charles Casillo, Actor Brian O’Halloran, Comedian Sal Richards and Actress from the Sensational Blockbuster hit “Hairspray” Nikki Blonsky

Please visit liifilmexpo.com. for more info
Until my next celebrity interviews darlings,

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Cognac Wellerlane
 

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Publicist Ron Caparella and Actress Tina Louise pose for a photo-op – Photography by Michael Wellbrock

It was a glamorous retro night of swinging 60’s melodies, Go Go dancers and a performance by 1960’s swinging sensation Leslie Gore at this year’s Bay Street Theatre Benefit Bash.
 

Fashion Designer Count Vlad, Actor Eli Wallach and Stage Actress Anne Jackson pose for a photo-op at the Bay Street Theatre Benefit Bash – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Theater goers and celebrities came to give their support and show their enormous appreciation for this thriving institution, important to the cultural aspect of the community.  The Bay Street Theatre is hughly recognized for its artistic endeavors to the richness of life for those who occupy the East End of Long Island

Socialite Dame Donna Anne Soloway and Cognac wearing a Vladicouture design pose for a photo-op at the Bay Street Theatre Benefit Bash in Sag Harbor – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

The Bay Street Theatre is a non-propfit institution with ticket sales accounting for less than 50% of their income. The theatre truly depends on the generosity of donors to help sustain the excellence of entertainment they are associated with bringing to the Hamptons. Please participate contribute in the Theatre’s  mission to keep the flame of performing arts and arts-in-education alive in our community.

Broadway Producer of “Hair” Wendy Radus Federman, Designer Count Vlad and Cognac pose for a photo-op at the Bay Street Theatre Benefit Bash in Sag Harbor – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Bay Street Theatre has a core of volunteer ushers for the Mainstage Season, KidStreet, The Comedy Club, Play Readings, the Young Playwrights Festival, and special events.

Ushers are responsible for distributing the programs to audience participants entering the theatre, checking their tickets, directing them to the correct seat and assisting in navigating the theatre space. All ushers are treated to complimentary seating to the show(s) and are welcome to attend invited dress rehearsals. If you like to volunteer and have lots of energy and a passion for quality entertainment, enjoy meeting and greeting people, then becoming a Bay Street Theatre usher may be for you.

 Hamptons.com Publisher Robert Florio – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Central to Bay Street’s mission is an ongoing commitment, through educational programs, to the continued growth and sustenance of theater as a vital art form in America.

To that end, Bay Street’s educational outreach currently encompasses The Young Playwrights Program –an arts-in-education program for high school students offered across the East End and in New York City, a College Internship Program for theater students from across the country and Continuing Education Classes.
 

Cognac interviews at this year’s Bay Street Benefit Bash in Sag Harbor – Video by Michael Wellbrock
 

Cognac chats with the celebrities at this year’s Bay Street Benefit Bash – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Celebrities that attended the event included Fashion Designer Count Vlad, Socialite Dame Donna Anne Soloway, Publicist Ron Caparella. Theaterlife.com Publisher Patrick Christiano, Broadway Producer Wendy Radus Federman, Chairman Napco Security Group Richard L. Soloway, Hamptons.Com Publisher Robert Florio, Plum TV Host Lauren Ezersky, Actress Tina Louise, Stage Actress Anne Jackson and Movie Legent Eli Wallach.

 
For more information about the Bay Street Theatre please visit www.baystreetorg.

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Kenneth McClure General Manager of the World Trump Bar and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op – Photo by Mauro Botero

Soprano Star Brandon Hannon, Gloria Cressler, Telemundo Producer Carlos Otero, Cognac Wellerlane and Pianist Igor Yahilevich pose for a photo-op – Photography by Mauro Botero

Model Pearl Running Dear and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op – Photography by Mauro Botero

Fashion Designer Anthony Cruz Legarda, Dr. Thomas Mallios Imogene Raypon, Gloria Cressler, Model Christine Sienicki and Cognac Wellerlane pose for photo-op – Photography by Mauro Botero

Model Christine Sienicki, Pianist Jean Nabong and Imogene Raypon pose for a photo-op at the World Trump Bar – Photography by Mauro Botero

I started the evening interviewing Kenneth McClure, General Manager of the Trump Bar. The World Trump Bar is on the first floor of the luxury Trump World Tower condominium and overlooks the United Nations and its lavish gardens.
Afterwards Actress Helen Promos and her son “Soprano Star” Brandon Hannan stopped by to give me the latest scoop on his career and film projects that he is working on. Brandon, maturing into manhood, sat and chatted with me about his love for acting, his idle, Actor James Gandofini, his appearance at the Emmy Awards, his role as Vito Jr. on the “Sopranos” and his latest accomplishments.

Actress Helen Promos chats with Cognac Wellerlane about her son Actor and Soprano Star Brandon Hannan

Cognac interviews “Soprano Star” Brandon Hannan – Video by Mauro Botero

Even before reknowned casting director Georgianne Walken called him ‘a natural’ when he landed the dynamic lead role of Vito (Spatafore) Jr. on the HBO TV series hit, “THE SOPRANOS” Season 6-Part II (2007) The Final Episodes, 13 year old actor, Brandon Hannan, was auditioning and wowing many indie film casting directors around New York City.
Working one-on-one in dramatic scenes with veteran actors James Gandolfini and Frank Vincent was an honor for Brandon. “They are such terrific actors and so nice.” Brandon’s most memorable episode is “Chasing It” due to its intensity.

Some of Brandon’s other TV credits include commercials and TV pilots including The Murray Hill Show as Murray Jr.; Gagsters; and The Bubblebuds.

Cognac interviews Actress Helen Promos – Video by Mauro Botero

Independent film roles keep Brandon honing his craft. Some of his latest are “Slingers” where he plays the comedic relief role of the cowboy, Hamster; “Out Of The Fog” finds Brandon as David Samuels the serious child genius; in “Bloody Mary” we see him as Sean the ‘cool kid’. “Emporer Of Ice Cream” we see him as Matthew a good friend to have. Filming “Pier 45″ was different. It is a black and white short with no sound filmed on Pier 45 in NYC with only two characters, one being Brandon.

In 2006 “The Day They Came Back” which won Best Feature in the L.I. Film Festival and Best Feature at The Pocono Mountains Film Festival finds Brandon in the role of Brandon Stevenson running from zombies. Also featured in the movie is “Friday the l3th” star Paul Kratka. In “Marcus Story” (2006) we see Brandon as a questioning Nathaniel asking why the man is taking a bath in the sink. This film hit the festival circuit as well.

“Husky” (2005) in which Brandon plays the role of Ruby an overweight ‘husky’ boy who yearns to become his superhero idol for Halloween won the Best Short Film award at The Pocono Mountains Film Festival and was also in the Craic Fest, L.I. International Film Expo, L.I. Film Festival, L.A. Shorts to name a few and can be viewed on line at www.atomfilms.com.

That same year the star studded movie “The Signs Of The Cross” (2005) in which Brandon was Chris (a school boy) won the Best Feature Film award at The Pocono Mountains Film Festival and Best L.I. Feature at the L.I. International Film Expo. In “Dead End” Brandon plays Jason, a bully, and in “My Valentine” he is Luke Waters protecting his abused mom from further violence. This film was nominated for Best Screenplay.

Brandon has done stage plays in school and in local theater including “Oklahoma” (Marshall Cord Elam), “Everything In The Garden” (Roger), and “Mary Poppins” (a dancing doll). Brandon grew up in Dix Hills, N.Y. on Long Island and attends Candlewood Middle School.  Brian will be presenting an award this year at the Long Island International Film Expo.

For more info please visit www.brandonhannan.com 

Cognac interviews Native American Indian Model Pearl Running Dear – Video by Mauro Botero

Lovely Native American Indian Model Running Pearl Dear stopped by to tell me some news about herself including a realty TV show that is set to go into production.

Inner Circle-NYC LLC, is an online magazine dedicated to covering all aspects of
the fashion industry from several perspectives. With contributors from different
sections of fashion, Inner Circle can offer its readers a more complete picture
of what’s going on in the fashion world.

Recently Pearl is the TV host of Fashion In Action and writes for
http://www.theinnercircle-nyc.com/
Theinnercircle-nyc.com is all about the sophisticated world of high fashion, designers, models socialites and fashionistas.

The Inner Circle group travels around the world for the latest trends in fashion and is always on the cutting edge. Their journalists and photographers report on the who’s who on the fashion scene.

Founder Sue Phillips of Scenterprises Ltd. poses with Cognac Wellerlane for a photo-op- Photography by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with Founder Sue Phillips of Scenterprises Ltd. – Video by Mauro Botero

I also had the chance to chat with Sue Phillips of Scenterprises.com

Founded in 1992, Scenterprises Ltd. is a global fragrance consultancy focused on product development, sales and marketing initiatives and brand development.  Sue promises to create and develop your own personal fragrance using the the very finest and best natural ingredients that will never leave you with that awful headache that is often associated with heavy scents and perfumes.

For more info please visit www.scenterprises.com

Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op wearing a Grace Edwards Couture Design- Photo by Mauro Botero

 
Cognac interviews Designer Grace Edwards and Designer Anthony Cruz Legarda at the World Trump Bar – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac interviews Pianist Prince Igor – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with CEO Gennady Litvin from debtsettlement2.com at the Trump Bar – Video by Mauro Botero
Lovely Soap Star Ilene Kristen stopped by with her friend TV Producer Lance Gutterman.  Ilene and I sipped cocktails while she talked about her character “Roxy” on the ABC-7 Soap “One Life to Live,” and her next appearance date which will be at the Triad in Manhattan on July 30th.

For more info on this petite but dynamic actress please visit
www.ilenekristen.net

Until my next celebrity interviews darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane
 

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Moviestar Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars

 
Moviestar Robert Redford, tied the not with his fiancée, Sibylle Szaggars this past Saturday afternoon in Germany. The romantic couple have been a Hollywood item for more than a decade, were hitched during a private ceremony at the Louis C. Jacob Hotel in Hamburg. Local press there reported Redford wore a white suit while the bride, a German artist, wore a champagne-colored gown. Sources reveal the couple are going to reunite in September for a second nuptial ceremony in Mexico.

Until my next celebrity gossip darings,

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Cognac Wellerlane

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Lady Bunny poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and a gay supporter at the Pride Agenda Tea Dance in East Hampton

Designer Count Vlad, Bravo TV Host Andy Cohen and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the Pride Agenda Tea Dance in East Hampton

Designer Count Vlad, Bravo TV Host Andy Cohen and Publicist Ron Capparella pose for a photo-op

 Princess Diaries” Actress Heather Matarazzo and Count Vlad pose for a photo-op

Princess Diaries” Actress Heather Matarazzo and Publicist Ron Capparella pose for photo-op

 Publisher Kathy Rae of Danhamptons.com and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op

Publicist Ron Capparella, TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and Designer Count Vlad pose for a photo-op at the Pride Agenda Tea Dance in East Hampton

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a glamorous photo-op in front of a Rolls Royce at the Pride Agenda Tea Dance in East Hampton

It was a wonderful afternoon of cocktails, dancing and fun at the annual Hamptons Tea Dance as we move back to East Hampton to the home of Will Trinkle & Juan Granados at the restored 10A Ranch!

Cognac interviews at the Pride Agenda Tea Dance in East Hampton

Supporters danced to everything from Lady Marmalade to Lady Gaga, Tom Jones to Justin Timberlake.  DJ Lady Bunny kept the dance floor completely occupied throughout the event.

Gay and straight Hamptonites enjoyed the beautiful outdoor setting.  

It’s for a  great cause which benefits New York’s statewide LGBT rights organization– the Empire State Pride Agenda.